Mon Valley Messenger - August 2011

Fun in the Sun!August Fun Fest

Scheduled at CedarCreek Park

Cedar Creek Park is set to host the2011 August Fun Fest on Sunday,August 14, marking the festival’s 25thyear of community entertainment. Theevent will run from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. andadmission and parking are free to the public.

This community festival features a wide variety offood, entertainment and children’s attractions. TheAugust Fun Fest Car Show and Cruise is sponsored bythe Road Kings Car Club of Greensburg. Carnivalamusement rides, pony rides, petting zoo and kiddietrain ride are available. Live music and entertainment,an arts and crafts show, a flea market, bingo, dance per-formances, and more! A dunk tank will provide tons ofentertainment. Anyone interested in volunteering to bea dunk tank participant or looking to promote a busi-ness can call the GRC for details and information at724-929-3329.

Local News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Places to Go; Things to See . . . . . . . 4Municipal News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Personal Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Kids & Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30School News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Food & Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Senior News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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Bob Bozovich mans the golden shovel at the official groundbreaking for Big Jim's Plaza which can be seen in the background. Pictured (l-r) Bob Bozovich,

Dr. Kamlesh Gosai, Tejas Gosai, Ramesh Shah, and Rashmi Shah.(See complete story on page 24.)

GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR BIG JIM’S PLAZA IN BENTLEYVILLE

SPORTS:Power LifterFrom Monessen

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Welcome to the premier issue of the Mon Valley Messenger! This is anexciting time for everyone at our newspaper, and we are very proud tobegin serving the residents of the Mon Valley communities.

Some of you may be familiar with our company, that has published the Union-Finley Messenger for the last seven years. We have heard from many of youthrough letters to the editor, announcement submissions, advertising, and con-test entries. I am always surprised at how far reaching our community newspa-per can be. We have also heard from many Mon Valley residents during eventsand functions that we have attended, and inevitably the question is posed to us"When are you guys going to start covering more of the Mon Valley?" Well, withthis launch of the Mon Valley Messenger, you now have a community newspaperto call your very own.

For those who are not as familiar with us, allow me to introduce ourselves.The Mon Valley Messenger is a FREE community newspaper that will publish

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AUGUST 1-4WEST ELIZABETH “JESUS TOUR”VBS – August 1-4, 6:37 to 8:07 p.m.,West Elizabeth area. Sponsored byOlivet Presbyterian Church andCrossRoads Community Church ofJefferson Hills. Children ages K-5 will“walk through” some of the placesJesus visited, experience some of themiracles He performed, and see someof the lives He transformed. For detailscall 412-384-7160 or 412-384-9378.

AUGUST 3MONONGAHELA KENNYWOODDAY – Kennywood Park. Monon-gahela Chamber of Commerce willhave its 108th annual Community Dayfor communities of Monongahela,New Eagle, and Carroll Township.Tickets ($24, Funday; $14, seniors)can be purchased at MonongahelaArea Chamber of Commerce, FisherHeights Giant Eagle, Hill’s Restaurant,Charleroi Federal Savings, CoxMarket, Just 4 You Gifts. The chamberwill offer bus service to Kennywoodfor $7.

CLASSIC COUNTRY JAM - Like tosing or play an instrument? Come joinus every Wednesday night at theCarroll Twp. American Legion,Hazelkirk from 8-11 p.m. Admissionis $3. Smoke free environment provid-ed with great food. For more informa-tion, call 724-258-6735.

AUGUST 5WAHS CASH BASH – 6 pm,Richeyville Fire Hall. Sponsored byWashington Area Humane Society.Donation of $20 is requested.Drawings every 10 minutes starting at7 p.m. Bonus PA Lottery drawing. Freefood, beer and pop - bring your ownpitcher. Must have ticket for freeadmission. Non-ticket holders: $15 atthe door. For tickets, contact 724-222-7387, www.washingtonpashelter.org.

AUGUST 66TH ANNUAL VICTORY HILL CARSHOW – (rain or shine) 10 am-3 pm,Victory Hill Social Center, 25 JonesLane, Monongahela. $5 entry fee percar; spectators are free. First 50 carsreceive dash plaques; trophies award-ed. Motorcycles are welcome.Refreshments, music, half-the-takeraffle, and raffles. For more informa-tion, call 724-258-4882.

THOMAS SUMMERFEST 2011 PIGROAST AND CORN BOIL – 3-7 pm,tThomas Presbyterian Church, 1068Linden Road, Eighty-Four. Great food,live musical entertainment, activitiesfor children, and a Chinese auction.Tickets, $8.50 for 11 and older, $4.50for ages 4 to 10; children 3 andyounger, free. For tickets, contact thechurch office at 724-941-8910.Proceeds from the event will benefitthe Ringgold High School Band.

NIGHT AT THE RACES - TheBentworth Football Boosters will behosting a Night at the Races fundraiserand cash giveaway on Saturday, August6, 2011 at the Bentleyville VolunteerFire Department Social Hall. Doors willopen at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at6 p.m. and the races will start at 7 p.m.Cost is $20 per ticket which includesadmission, dinner, and beverages, andfive chances at cash giveaways. Withthe purchase of a $20 ticket, attendeescan bring a guest for only $10 more tocover dinner and beverages. A Chineseauction featuring great prizes will alsotake place. To sign up for the event or toprovide sponsorship and/or donations,contact a member of the BentworthFootball Boosters by visitinghttp://www.bentworthfootball.com.

DONORA FIREMAN'S STREETFESTIVAL - On Saturday, August 6from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., during theDonora Fireman's Street Festival, stopby the Donora Library at 510 MeldonAvenue. We will be having a flea mar-ket, used book sale, snowcones, pop-corn, and more. Enter to win 50/50 atDonora Library. 50% of all our librarylate charges are being offered in a 50/50.Pay fines to enter or buy a ticket for$1.00. For more information, call 724-379-7940 or visitdonoralibrary.blogspot.com.

AUGUST 6-7WASHINGTON WINE, JAZZ, ANDPOPS FESTIVAL – Saturday, August 7and Sunday, August 7, noon, MingoCreek County Park Route 136,Washington County. Cool jazz onSaturday and pops, folk, jazz and bigband music on Sunday. Bring a blanketor lawn chair. For advance tickets($20) by mail, send a check payable toMHA, 575 N. Main St., Washington,PA 15301. Or call MHA weekdays at724-225-2061. Tickets at the gate willbe $25 each.

AUGUST 6-11‘FESTIVAL OF NATIONS’ - Mary,

Mother of the Church parish inCharleroi will be holding their churchfestival on Saturday, August 6 from 11a.m. to 9 p.m. The event will featurehomemade ethnic foods, a bake sale,gift baskets and raffles, and free enter-tainment. A local polka band, MonValley Push, will be playing from 6 p.m.until 9 p.m.

AUGUST 10CLASSIC COUNTRY JAM - Like tosing or play an instrument? Come joinus every Wednesday night at theCarroll Twp. American Legion,Hazelkirk from 8-11 p.m. Admissionis $3. Smoke free environment provid-ed with great food. For more informa-tion, call 724-258-6735.

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AUGUST 12FLEA MARKET – 9 am - 3 pm, KastanUveges VFW Post 7632 and theAlonzo L. Weigel American LegionPost 553 post headquarters, 502Oxford Avenue, Blaine Hill section ofElizabeth.

AUGUST 12-13“GIVE MY REGARDS TOBROADWAY” MUSICAL – August 12,7:30 p.m.; August 13, 2:30 p.m.,Schooner Youth Center in Monessen.By Mon Valley Actors & Artists.Tickets are $10 person. For moreinformation, call Debi Anderson at724-684-4034.

AUGUST 12-14“PRAISE AND WORSHIP IN THEPARK” -The sounds of praise and musicwillecho through Chess Park inMonongahela, when that communitycelebrates with the fourth annual“Praise and Worship in the Park,” onSaturday, August 12 - 14, from 12 to 9p.m. All-day musical performances,pony rides, children’s activities and foodand informational booths. Free concertfor area youth on Friday, August 12 at7:30 pm. Musicians include FreeMethodist Church Praise Band, Journeyby Grace Church, First Baptist Church,Shepherds Voice, Altered Nation, FirstChristian Church Praise Band, AboveGray Skies and Beyond the Ashes fromNashville, TN. For more information,call DJ Fogiato at 724-258-8843.

AUGUST 13SUMMER CARNIVAL – noon-5 pm,Elizabeth Baptist Church, 735 BunolaRiver Road. Event will include a vari-ety of children’s games and prizes.Carnival will be held indoors if itrains. Proceeds will benefit J.A.M. andthe Elizabeth Baptist Church.

BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE – 9-11am (or until items are gone), 1stBaptist Church and Preschool ofMonongahela, 601 W. Main Street.Clothing (all sizes), school supplies,shoes, coats, etc. available free ofcharge. This will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. All are wel-come.

BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE – 9-11am (or until items are gone), 1stBaptist Church and Preschool ofMonongahela, 601 W. Main Street.Clothing, school supplies, shoes,coats, etc. available free of charge.First-come, first-served basis.

AUGUST 14Cedar Creek Park is set to host the2011 August Fun Fest, marking thefestival’s 25th year of communityentertainment. 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.This community festival features awide variety of food, entertainmentand children’s attractions. Carnivalamusement rides, pony rides, pettingzoo and kiddie train ride. Live musicand entertainment, an arts and craftsshow, a flea market, bingo, dance per-formances, and more! Anyone inter-

ested in volunteering or looking topromote a business can call the GRCfor details and information at 724-929-3329.

AUGUST 20CAR, TRUCK, CYCLE SHOW – BelleVernon Area Rotary will hold its 14thAnnual Car, Truck, Cycle Show atMiller Auto Parts, Route 51, onSaturday, August 20 from 4 - 8 p.m.$10 registration, food, prizes, DJ JimDudas, dash plaques to first 100 vehi-cles, 10 trophies. Proceeds to benefitthe many rotary community projects.For more information, contact Mitchat 724-972-2325.

WALK FOR PREEMIE PEAS -Sunday, August 20 at Cedar Creek Park,Pavilion 17. Proceeds benefit ProjectSweet Peas Pittsburgh Project,Shannon's Star. Registration starts at12:00 noon and the walk begins at 1p.m. Pre-registration is $20 for adults15 and older and $10 for youth 14 andyounger and includes a tee shirt, twodoor prize tickets and 5 raffle ticketswith each paid registration. Pre-registra-tion closes on August 15. Walk day reg-istrations will be $25 for adults and $15for youth. Children under 8 arefree.Anyone interested in sponsoring,volunteering or donating basket/raffleitems to the walk can contact [email protected] or [email protected].

AUGUST 23MARTHA WASHINGTON QUILTGUILD MEETING – 12:30 pm,Church of the Covenant, third floor,267 East Beau Street, Washington.Monthly business meeting. For moreinformation, e-mail [email protected].

AUGUST 26-27THE GREAT AMERICAN FOODDRIVE – Meadows Racetrack &Casino, Washington County.Washington County Food Bank willattempt to break the Guinness WorldRecord for “the most food collected ina 24-hour period at one location.”Friday, 8 pm, free Kickoff CountryMusic Concert featuring Lonestar;Saturday, all-day family event and 8pm performance by Donnie Iris andthe Cruisers and fireworks. Concertsare for guests age 14 and older. Pleasebring your food donations! For infor-mation on corporate sponsorships,contact Coordinator of CharitableGiving and Events ChristopherPlumtree at the Great American FoodDrive, 724-229-8175.

SEPTEMBER 4ELRAMA COMMUNITY DAY – 1-10pm, Elrama Firehall. Karl LukitschPolka Band, 2-5:30 pm; Todd Jones,6:30-10 pm. BBQ, lamb, beef, pork,beverages, and games. Fun for thewhole family. Volunteers welcome.

SEPTEMBER 10BRIDAL FAIR – Bridal fashion showfeaturing Sorrelle Bridal Salon. Spaceis available for this special event atWashington Crown Center. Contact724-225-1838 for additional details.

FINLEYVILLE COMMUNITY DAY –10 am to 6 pm. Fun, good food,drinks, crafts, antiques, vendors andmore! Vendors, entertainers and talentwanted. Please contact Ellen Brawdy(vendors), 724-348-6178; SandyMayak (general info), 724-258-2090;or Melanie (talent and musicians),412-818-0573.

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By Alice Harris

The annual Run for Alex Race was held on Saturday, June 4, in Bentleyville, PA.This event features a 5 mile race and 2 mile race, and a 1 mile just for fun walk.The event benefits the From Alex with Love Foundation, which was founded asa memorial to honor Alexandra Danielle Loos, who was tragically killed at theage of 15 by a speeding driver in August 2004 as she walked home from soccerpractice at Bentworth High School.

A new record total of 1,051 runners and walkers participated this year. The2011 winners of the 5 mile race were: 1st place, Anna Beck; 2nd place, DavidSpell; and 3rd place, Andy Howard. Winners of the 2 mile race were: 1st place,Greg Smith; 2nd place, Chris Spahr, and 3rd place Tyler Hufnagel.

Information for the Run for Alex Race and the From Alex With LoveFoundation and their scholarships and philanthropic endeavors can be found athttp://www.fromalexwithlove.org/

Two mile race runners take off as the gun sounds. A number of high school teamsseen in these female runners from Ringgold participated as well as individuals.

The 1 mile fun walk was the largest group and included participants of all ages. The walk started at Main Street to continue through Richardson Park. At the conclusion of the races, all runners and walkers were treated to refreshments and food at the Bentleyville Social Hall.

Runners in the 5 mile race listen to instructions as they prepare to start.

Bentleyville Hosts Annual Run For Alex RaceMain Street(Rt. 917) inBentleyvillewas linedwith hun-dreds ofrunners and

spectators anticipatingthe morn-ing’s races.

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LAOH LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERSThe Mary Ellen O'Neill-Division #4 of the Ladies Ancient Order of

Hibernians (LAOH) is looking for new members. If you are a female of Irishdescent, married to someone of Irish descent, or adopted by someone ofIrish descent and a practicing Catholic, we invite you to become a memberof our organization. Although there are a large number of Irish living in theWashington County area, we are the only LAOH division in this area. Wehave members who live in the Elizabeth area and in Washington. We meetat Mary Mother of the Church Family Center in Charleroi at 6 pm on thefirst Wednesday of eight months of the year. If you would like to know moreabout the LAOH, please contact Dorothy Weldon at 724-258-3352 or RoseVenanzi at 724-258-5295 or email [email protected].

MACC Hosts Senator Tim Solobay

The Monongahela Area Chamberof Commerce hosted the JulyChamber Meeting at theMonongahela Valley Country Clubwith Senator Timothy J. Solobay asthe guest speaker. Senator Solobayspoke about the state budget andmany other issues. The Chamber washonored to have him attend.

Senator Timothy J. Solobay wasthe guest speaker at the

Monongahela Area Chamber ofCommerce’s July meeting.

In attendance at theMACC July meetingwere Karen Quinto, FirstNiagara Bank; Dr. Randall Rodriguez,MACC Vice President;Senator TimothySolobay; AnthonyBottino, MACCPresident; DorotheaPemberton, MACC ExecutiveDirector; and KimRuffcorn, MACCTreasurer.

Westmoreland Yough TrailChapter Announces 18th Annual

Labor Day Poker RunBy Kara Prentice

The Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter (WYTC) is offering three non-competi-tive events as part of its 18th Annual Labor Day Poker Run on Sept 5th. Theevents, which take place at the Arthur H. King Trail Access Area in West Newton,consist of a 12 mile level bike route, 20 mile flat endurance bike course and a 4mile level distance that may be completed via walk, jog or wheelchair.

Participants are reminded that a poker event is not a race. The goal is to walk,jog or ride at one’s own pace to various checkpoints along the course and pick upa playing card. At the end of the event, each poker hand is tallied and the personwith the best hand in each event category receives a prize. Rest stops and waterare provided along the courses. Cyclists are required to wear an ANSI or SNELLcertified helmet.

The registration fee is $15 before August 13th . All registrations after August 13thare $18. Participants must be registered by August 13th to receive a t-shirt. Eventday registration runs from 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. with activities beginning at 9 a.m.Awards and drawings will follow at 11 a.m. The event is held rain or shine.

Those interested in participating can call 724-872-5586 to sign up or stop at thevisitors center near the Arthur H. King Trail Access in West Newton to complete aregistration form. Completed forms can also be mailed to WYTC-Poker Event, P.O.Box 95, West Newton, PA 15089. Checks are payable to RTC-WYTC.

All donations benefit the Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter’s trail maintenanceand monitoring activities.

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Festivities officially start with the National Anthem.

Extreme Reptiles employees Brook White (left)holds an albino Burmese Python, and NatalieZellie (right) drapes a 75-lb. Burmese Python

over her shoulders. The reptiles were on exhibitat the Monongahela Aquatorium as part of the

4th of July celebration.

Monongahela celebrated Independence Day in style at the Aquatorium on July4. Renovations at the Aquatorium did not stop guests from enjoying entertain-ment, a DJ, food, games, a 50/50 raffle, and fireworks. Funded by MonongahelaChamber of Commerce, private donations, service clubs, and organizations.

Abby (5), “the dancing queen” of WestElizabeth, won the dance contest.

Monongahela Celebrates 4th of July in Style

PHOTOS BY RON PUDLOWSKI

Maksim Chaney proudly displays his glownecklace and holiday colors.

Children’s Fitness Programs Offered at Local Parks

By Kara Prentice

Sutersville-based business Base Fitness and Sports Performance hasteamed up with Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation to offerchildren’s fitness camps at both Cedar Creek Park in Rostraver Townshipand Twin Lakes Park near Greensburg.

The fitness camps consist of 8 classes and are available to two agegroups, with MiniFit Camp for those ages 6-11 and Base Boot Camp forthose ages 12 and older. The fitness camps will encompass all facets offitness to help improve both cardiovascular health and overall bodystrength. They will also enhance flexibility, coordination, and balance.The classes are conducted in a non-competitive manner so each child canwork at his or her own comfort level. Classes for the late summer sessionbegin on August 1st and will end on August 25th.

Jamie Dubinsky, owner and movement coach, has over 12 years ofexperience in the health and wellness field and holds a bachelor’s degreein exercise science and numerous certifications. Jamie is also an IFPA(International Fitness and Physique Association) Pro Figure competitorand placed 8th in her debut pro show this past May in Richmond,Virginia.

Please visit Base Fitness and Sports Performance at the websitewww.basefitnessandsport.com or phone (724)-433-4685 to register yourchildren for fitness camps or to inquire about additional services.

Big Fun Planned for Mini-Golf TourneyRostraver Chamber Members Heading

Out for Networking, Food, Fun

By Kara Prentice

The Greater Ros-traver Chamber ofCommerce (GRC) isholding a picnic andmini-golf tournamentfor GRC Members andtheir guests onTuesday, August 23rdat Bill’s Golfland inRostraver Townshipfrom 12 noon to 2 p.m.The cost is $12.00 perperson and includeslunch, with a choice ofeither a footlong hot-dog, fries and drink, ora burger, fries and drink, and entrance into the tournament. Prizes will be award-ed for best and worst foursomes, best and worst individuals, and most holes-in-one. Foursomes will be randomly selected to add to the fun. The driving rangewill also be open during the afternoon. Reservations are required. Please call theGRC by Friday, August 19th to RSVP.

Taking some practice putts for the GRC Membership Picnic andMini- Golf Tournament are (left to right) Bernie Zunic, Gina C.

Lynn, Debby Puglia and Robert Crall.

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The Greater Monessen HistoricalSociety celebrated Monessen FoundersDay on Saturday, July 16, 2011 with“Film, Food, Flea Market and Fun onFounders Day.” The event was held indowntown Monessen along DonnerAvenue with special emphasis on theFifth and Donner area, where theHeritage Museum is located. The eventwas open to businesses, organizations,groups and individuals who wished toset up a flea market table along DonnerAvenue. Since Monessen Public Libraryrecently moved to a temporary locationat Eastgate 11 while their buildingreceives a 1.5 million dollar renovation,the Historical Society offered the Libraryspace in the former Milsom Store build-ing for their flea market.

Inside the Heritage Museum, films ofold Monessen were shown and a foodbooth supplied hungry visitors.Hotdogs, ice cream sundaes, pop andpopcorn were available for purchase.The Founders Day celebration com-memorates the July sale of lots in 1897by the founding East Side LandCompany headed by Colonel JamesSchoonmaker.

A new exhibit called “IndustrialMonessen” has opened in the HeritageMuseum. It looks at the large industrialplants that once lined the river banksand employed thousands. Anyone withphotos or artifacts from the National TinPlate Company, American Sheet and TinPlate Company, Page Woven Wire FenceCompany, Monessen Foundry andMachine Company, Monessen Brewery,Pittsburgh Steel, etc. who are willing todonate or loan them for the exhibit isasked to bring them to the HeritageMuseum during regular operatinghours, Wednesday through Saturdayfrom 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Like the Monessen Public Library, theHeritage Museum is also undergoingrenevations. Youth Works, a group ofyoung people who travel doing mission-

ary and service-oriented workduring the summer, have beenworking on the interior prepato-ry work for rehabilitating the for-mer Milsom Store building thatwill be the museum annex. Thereare still a few opportunities forinterested individuals to step for-ward and purchase a replacementwindow. Each window is $500and can be donated in memory orhonor of a loved one. The roofwill be the next project, and vol-unteers who willing to give a fewhours in the museum or with theMilsom Store building construc-tion are needed and encouragedto inquire in the museum.

The Greater Monessen HistoricalSociety is also looking for items that tellthe story of the immigrants who settledthe Greater Monessen area. They aresearching for old store ledger books,minute books from former organiza-tions, local history items, photos,genealogies, etc. They also are lookingfor old films of Monessen events. If indoubt, bring the item to the Historical

Society.Visit www.monessenhistoricalsoci-

ety.org for current events, historic pho-tographs, and the Museum Shoppe orfind and “friend” the Greater MonessenHistorical Society on Facebook. TheMuseum Shoppe features ethnic cook-books, postcards, books about local his-tory and other items that make greatgifts and door prizes.

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The Tin Mill Engine photograph is another part of the “Industrial Monessen” exhibit that

recently opened at the Heritage Museum.

Remembering the Past, Planning for the Future: Greater Monessen Historical Society Celebrates Monessen Founders Day

The Greater Monessen Historical Society has a photograph of the Page Woven Wire Fence Company from earlier Monessen days.

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Fundraiser forMonessen

Public LibraryWin Steeler Season Tickets

As a fundraiser to benefit Monessen PublicLibrary, Dr. and Mrs. Martin Dudas are sponsor-ing a ticket that will play on the Tuesday, August16, 2011 Pennsylvania evening lottery. They havedonated two Pittsburgh Steelers season tickets forthe 2011-2012 season, along with $2,000 cashand the right to purchase tickets for any Steelersplayoff games in the 2011-2012 season. Cost of achance is $20. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold. Ifinterested, please contact either the MonessenPublic Library at 724- 684-4750 or the MonessenHeritage Museum at 724-684-8460.

Monessen Public Library is currentlycelebrating their Diamond Jubilee,which involves, they are pleased toannounce, a 1.5 million dollar completerenovation. In addition, Monessen wasable to obtain a $50,000 matching grantto upgrade outdated library materials.In order to accommodate the upgrade,the library recently packed up andmoved across town to a temporaryhome at Eastgate 11. The six monthrenovation will be a temporary incon-venience but will result in a completechange by the time it returns to 326Donner Avenue in early 2012. Thelibrary will have a new roof, new light-ing, a passenger elevator, and a com-plete upgrade with a redesigned interiorthat is totally twenty-first century.

Monessen Public Library wishes tothank the Greater Monessen HistoricalSociety for offering space in their muse-um complex to hold a flea marketfundraising event as part of Monessen

Founders Day. The library is grateful toeveryone who volunteered during therecent move to assist in any way possi-ble.

The Diamond Jubilee Committeeplanned an Open House event onSaturday, July 30, 2011 to introduce thenew temporary location to the public.Interim Director Dave Zilka was onhand to greet visitors and show themthe facility. . Madeline Dudas, boardpresident, handled the punch bowl,while Janet Imbrescia, board vice presi-dent, offered each visitor a taste of thedelicious cookies that were available.With the smaller building, morereliance will be given to interlibraryloan of materials between libraries, asmuch of the former Monessen collec-tion is currently in storage

The Monessen Public LibraryFundraising Committee, headed bySusanna Swade, is working hard to raisefunds to cover the previous debt of the

library. While the city-sponsored reno-vation of the library building and pro-curement of the book grant are wel-come news, it is still a fact that for manyyears, library budgets in theCommonwealth of PA have been cutrepeatedly. During those years,Monessen Public Library was forced totake on debt to continue providing thesame services everyone had come toexpect. The Fundraising Committeewas formed to work on the problem.Fundraising events are being scheduledwith further details forthcoming.

Some scheduled events include thefollowing: On October 4, there will bethe Community Foundation ofWestmoreland County (online) Day ofGiving, with a percent of matchingfunds. On October 11, the annualFriends of the Library Luncheon at St.Spyridon Church Hall will take place.The speaker this year will be Joe Negri,of Mister Roger’s Neighborhood, and“Music, Music” will be the theme.Tickets are $20. On October 23, anevent themed around MonessenMemories will be hosted.

Monessen Public Library Celebrates Diamond Jubilee

with Major Renovation

Monessen Public Library is currently undergoing a renovation that will updatethe facility and provide patrons with newer, state-of-the art materials.

Cedar Creek Park Selected as Venue for Walk for Preemie Peas

A Walk for Preemie Peas will be held on Sunday, August 20 at Cedar Creek Park, pavilion17. This 2-mile walk is in honor of twin preemies Grace and Lily Crawford’s 3rd birthday.Proceeds benefit Project Sweet Peas Pittsburgh Project, Shannon's Star.

Registration starts at 12:00 noon and the walk begins at 1 p.m. Pre-registration is $20 foradults 15 and older and $10 for youth 14 and younger and includes a tee shirt, two doorprize tickets and 5 raffle tickets with each paid registration. Pre-registration closes on August15. Walk day registrations will be $25 for adults and $15 for youth. Children under 8 arefree. For a $50.00 donation, you can sponsor a Walk for Preemie Peas in memory or in honorof a loved one and have his or her name on the back of the event tee shirt.

Event hosts are also looking for the "Sweet Pea" of the walk! Enter your preemie sweet peafor a chance to be named the event’s Sweet Pea. Two Sweet Peas will be picked:

• Grad Sweet Pea - Enter in this category if your preemie has graduated from the NICU• Angel Sweet Pea - Enter in this category if your preemie is now a beautiful angelThe Sweet Peas will start the walk, be named on the event tee shirt, announced at the walk,

and have a poster about them hanging at the event! Plus they will get a free tee shirt and twofree adult registrations.

Anyone interested in registering a preemie to be a 2011 Sweet Pea can do so at http://shan-nonsstar.com/wa_lk4preemiepeas.aspx. Anyone interested in sponsoring, volunteering ordonating basket/raffle items to the walk can contact [email protected] or [email protected]_om. Project Sweet Peas is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation,and all donations are tax deductible.

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Calling All Bicyclists, Hikers, Walkers and Trail Enthusiasts to Cedar Creek Station

By Kara Prentice

The Rostraver Town-ship Lions Club is oper-ating the Cedar CreekStation on the YoughRiver Trail in CedarCreek Park and invites allbicyclists, hikers, walkersand trail enthusiasts tovisit the facility. The sta-tion is open Wednesdaythrough Sunday from 9a.m. until 7 p.m. each day.

The sports rental shop offers hourly and daily bike rentals including men's,women's and children's solo bikes and tandems as well as baby pull carts. For pic-nics, volleyballs, nets, horseshoe equipment and bags of ice are provided.

Another fabulous feature of the Cedar Creek Station is the concession stand,which has an extensive menu with morning offerings such as coffee, apple cinna-mon muffins, and Bob Evans breakfast sandwiches. For afternoon snacks, hungrytrail users can take a break and try hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, corn dogs andchicken breast sandwiches for a heartier meal, or they can simply snack on nachos,popcorn, candy, cookies, chips, crackers, snow-cones and ice cream. Gatorade,Pepsi products and water are also available.

So the next time you are in the park, whether you’re hitting the trail hard or outfor a leisurely stroll, please visit the Cedar Creek Station.

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Nicholas Warchol (right), President and CEOof Just Ducty art, and his business partnermake wallets and bracelets out of duct tape.

Art in the Park Adds Special Touch to Monongahela Farmers Market

Melody Kasmarik, a.k.a LuLu the Clown,creates balloon animals for Nathan,

Jesse, and Lesly.

This magnificent artwork was created by Patricia Gotto of Treasured Homes.

She designs artistic canvas, antique glass paintings, and rock art.

Art in the Park, part ofMonongahela Farmer’s Marketheld each Friday at Chess Park,features merchandise from localartists and crafters. Shoppers canadd a bit of art to their bags ofproduce and head home with theperfect gift or something specialfor their home.

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Mary, Mother of the Church parish inCharleroi will be holding their churchfestival on Saturday, August 6 from 11a.m. to 9 p.m. The event is called‘Festival of Nations’ and will featurehomemade ethnic foods, a bake sale,and free entertainment from the churchparishioners and others all afternoon. Alocal polka band, Mon Valley Push, willbe playing from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.,encouraging those in attendance todance along with them.

“‘Festival of Nations’ will have foodbooths from Irish, Slovak, Italian, andAmerican ethnicities,” said Father JerryMarkonis, who is co-chairing the eventwith Michael Andresky. “The menuswill be quite diverse.”

In addition to all the food and enter-tainment, there will be a 50/50 drawing,a money raffle, and an assortment of giftbaskets that will be raffled off, includinga golf-themed basket, a Steelers basket, alottery basket, a summer vacation bas-ket, and a movie basket.

“Please come to help the church tohave a successful event,” said Markonis.“We hope to be successful enough togrow and expand it in the future to 2 or3 days with more bands.”

‘Festival of Nations’ to Debut at Mary,Mother of the Church Parish

(L – R) Barry Tabish, Tom Kruppa, and Ed Hank prepare for the Festival of Nations.

Pictured (L – R) Angela DeRienzo, JoAnnMocilan, Agnes Braunegg, and Adeleine Povich

take a break from planning.

Bentworth Football Boosters Take a Chance with

‘Night at the Races’ FundraiserBy Kara Prentice

The Bentworth Football Boosters will be hosting a Night at the Racesfundraiser and cash giveaway on Saturday, August 6, 2011 at theBentleyville Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall. Doors will open at5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. and the races will start at 7 p.m.Cost is $20 per ticket which includes admission, dinner, and beverages,and five chances at cash giveaways. With the purchase of a $20 ticket,attendees can bring a guest for only $10 more to cover dinner and bev-erages. A Chinese auction featuring great prizes will also take place.

The Night at the Races is a fundraiser to assist the Football Boostersin providing meals for the players at football camp and after games.Event proceeds will also help to defray end-of -season team banquetexpenses. The Boosters are looking for local business sponsors for theevent and additional donations for the Chinese Auction.

To sign up for the event or to provide sponsorship and/or donations,contact a member of the Bentworth Football Boosters by visitinghttp://www.bentworthfootball.com.

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The Monongahela/Donora Lions Club host-ed a Duck Race at thekickoff at the Beach ClubMarina in New Eagle onJuly 3. The ducks werelaunched and a good timewas had by all. The eventwas sponsored by localcompanies, and vendorssold a variety of goodiesfor those who attended,including snowcones

MonongahelaDonora

Lions Club Races Ducks

Antique Trucks and Trolleys at thePennsylvania Trolley Museum

The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is pleased to announce it Antique Trucks andTrolleys event on Sunday August 28 from 10am to 5pm. See the largest displayof restored antique trucks in Western Pennsylvania as we welcome members ofthe Tri-State Antique Truck Club. Admission also includes trolley rides, tours ofthe Trolley Display Building (which houses 29 trolleys from all over the region),and special activities for kids including face painting and bubbles. Displays willinclude the photographic exhibit, “Streetcar Suburbs: Linking Neighborhoods,Building Communities” and a film on the trolley era. Visitors can shop in theMuseum Store and purchase food and enjoy our picnic area too! Admission is $9Adults, $8 Seniors ages 62+, and $6 Children 3-15. Children 2 and under are free.For more information, call 724-228-9256 or visit www.patrolley.org.

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Monongahela Fire Department to Host Fall Festival

At the beginning of this year, the Monongahela Fire Department was notifiedthat the Aquatorium would not be available for the annual fire department carni-val in July due to the upcoming renovations. That did not stop the departmentfrom coming up with another idea to raise funds—a fall festival has been in theworks for the last two years and will now become a reality October 6-8 from 6-11pm on Thursday and Friday and 4-11 pm Saturday. A fall-themed parade will kickoff the festival Thursday, October 6 at 6 pm, and festivities will follow at the St.Anthony’s Festa lot located across from Sheetz in Monongahela. The fire depart-ment, along with St. Anthony’s Church, will be hosting a slew of different foodbooths, along with games and entertainment.

Finleyville native, now Nashville recording artist, Sydney Hutchko will performFriday, October 7. Pittsburgh's favorite Oldies band, Johnny Angel and the Halos,will rock the festival grounds on Saturday, October 8 at 7 pm. "Our volunteersnever stop thinking of new ways to raise funds to help the department with oper-ating costs. It is becoming harder not to duplicate other departments’ and othercharitable organizations’ events,” says Assistant Fire Chief Joe Muntan. "We arehoping to make the three-day fall festival an annual event, seeing that it is some-thing truly unique in the valley.” As another fundraising venue, Muntan also addedthat the department recently replaced their aging marquee in front of the stationwith a new state-of-the-art LED sign, which is used for area businesses to displaytheir ads at a low cost, compared to other methods. The sign is also available toarea residents to display announcements such as birthdays, anniversaries, birthannouncements and so forth. For more information about advertising on thesign, please call 724-797-0973.

Area organizations, businesses and residents can help celebrate the fall season byentering a fall-themed float into the parade. Cash prizes will be given away for thebest floats. For more information about entering a float, please call 724-258-6871.As always, the officers and members of the Monongahela Fire Department aregrateful for all the support they receive in the way of donations to help keepingthe department a "volunteer" service.

Oldies Reunion Dance Expands Format in Donora

Graduates of Donora and Monongahela Valley Catholic high schools are gearingup for their third annual oldies dance reunion. And they are looking to expandtheir guest list for the festivities Saturday, September 17 in the social hall of theDonora Municipal Building.

“Donora and Mon Valley Catholic will be hosts to the event but we have openedthe reunion to folks from graduating classes of the 1950s through the 1980s andare extending an open invitation to alumni of all Mon Valley area schools,” BillPolacheck, one of the organizers of the unique gathering, said. “Interest seems tohave grown over the past two years, and we are getting many inquiries from grad-uates of other schools that would like to attend.

"We're looking forward to sharing memories from those days with all area grad-uates of the years involved," Polachek said. “We grew up in towns throughout theMon Valley, but the basic idea of the dance and reunion is to bring people togeth-er to forge a common bond for one big night of memories and fun.”

Enhancing the “yesteryear” theme of the reunion-dance, a BYOB affair, DJ ScottRuscitti will play oldies. Dancing will begin at 8 p.m. but doors will open at 7 p.m.Costs $20 per person if paid by September 1 and $25 each after that date. Proceedsfrom last year’s event benefitted Donora Volunteer Fire Department, DonoraRotary Club and Donora Chamber of Commerce. Mon Valley charities also willbenefit from this year’s dance. For additional information, contact Terry Perrottaat 724-379-8987 or Mary Ann Ghilani at 724-258-7079. Checks should be madepayable to Perrotta and mailed to 1169 Meldon Avenue, Donora, 15033.

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By Holly Tonini

With a flash and abang, the 105-year-old span of theCharleroi-MonessenBridge was no more.The detonation start-ed from theMonessen side of theMonongahela Riverand worked its way across to the Charleroi side A press release from thePennsylvania Department of Transportation said a total of 150 pounds of explo-sives and 8000 feet of detonation cord were used to implode the bridge in a mat-ter of only one second on July 11 at 8:55 a.m.

The bridge was closed February 19, 2009 when deterioration was discoveredduring an inspection of the span. The bridge had has previous rehabilitation workdone on it, one project taking place shortly after World War II and another onebeing completed in 1986.

The implosion of the span made room for contractor Joseph B. Fay Co., who wasawarded the $26 million project, to build a new span in its place with a tentativecompletion date of March 2013. Residents are advised by the PENNDOT to con-tinue to follow the posted detour routes while construction continues on replacingthe bridge.

The new span will be renamed after John K. Tener. Tener was the president of theMercantile Bridge Co. when they built the original Charleroi-Monessen Bridge in1906.

A Flash of Excitement:Charleroi-Monessen Bridge Imploded


Donora Library HostsEvents for August

On Saturday, August 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., during the Donora Fireman's StreetFestival, stop by the Donora Library at 510 Meldon Avenue. We will be having aflea market, used book sale, snowcones, popcorn, and more.

Enter to win 50/50 at Donora Library. 50% of all our library late charges are beingoffered in a 50/50. Pay fines to enter or buy a ticket for $1.00.

Win $50.00! Donora Library is sponsoring a Cell Phone Photo Contest. Take apicture of Donora on your cell phone and email it to [email protected] more information, call 724-379-7940 or visit donoralibrary.blogspot.com.

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Charleroi Farmers’ Marketis Open for Business

The CharleroiFarmers’ Market willonce again be open forbusiness startingThursday, July 21 andwill continue to beheld every Thursdaythrough October. Themarket will be held inthe Charleroi MarketHouse located at 423-427 McKean Ave. from3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Scheduled vendorsinclude Harden Farms,Volkar Farms and Plum Run Winery. Spaces are still available inthe market house for any vendors interested in selling agricultur-ally based products such as fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, dairyproducts, live plants, cut flowers, honey, beeswax and other sim-ilar products. Senior vouchers are accepted.

The cost to be a vendor is $100 for a vehicle and $50 for ven-dors using a table. The one-time fee covers the cost for the entireseason.

Event sponsors who make the Charleroi Farmers’ Market pos-sible include Charleroi Federal Savings Bank, Highway ApplianceCompany, McKnight Medical, and Southwestern PennsylvaniaHuman Services.

Anyone interested in becoming a vendor should contact TEAMCharleroi at (724)-483-3507 or by email at [email protected] for more information.

Local farmers boast a beautifulselection of fruits and vegetables grown

right in the Mon Valley.

The Charleroi American Legion AuxiliaryUnit 22 Poppy Drive Report for Charleroi andWal-Mart was given at the June meeting andthanks were extended to volunteers DorisMenia, Janet Westcoat, Deb Krall, Jan Jones,Carol Quigley, Jim and Sally Lundy, DanaCamut, Gail Kwasny, and Rich and DarleneMcBurnie. In April, Unit 22 nominatedAuxiliary Member Deb Krall as a candidate forthe PA Unit member of the year; results wereannounced at the ALA July convention.

Education Chairman Virginia Boso andPresident McBurnie presented CharleroiMiddle School 8th Grade awards to the follow-ing students: The American Legion MedalAward went to Amanda Boyd, winner of theCivics essay "Why Americans Citizens ShouldHonor Veterans" was Anthony Bieliski ($15),and winners of the Americanism Essay "HowCan I Encourage My Friends To Show Pride inBeing an American" were Brittany Huber($25), Natalie Bastin ($10), and Lyssa Current($5). Brittany Huber's winning essay placedfirst in Washington, Fayette, and Greene coun-ties, and she received a $50 savings bond fromthe Tri-County Council. Teachers NicoletteBachinski and Tiffeni Furman received a yel-low rose in appreciation of promoting the ALAAmericanism programs for the past two years.

Unit 22 proudly sponsored Charleroi HighHonors 2011 Graduate Ashley Lynn Young,

who received a $2,400 four-year auxiliaryscholarship and plans to attend Virginia Techin August to study industrial engineering.

The Mon Valley Quilt Club was asked if theycould make 44 lap robes for Alzheimer patientsat Southwestern VA Hospital, and within onemonth they had accomplished this "labor oflove" for the veteran patients. ALA PresidentMcBurnie gave Quilt Club President MildredCarey an appreciation plaque for their kind-ness and SW VA Hospital Representative MaryAnn Muciano expressed gratitude for the 47patient lap robes received at the YMCA JuneQuilt Club meeting.

At the conclusion of the business meeting,the following were elected for the 2011 - 2012Auxiliary offices: President, Darlene McBurnie;Vice President, Diana Riel; 2nd Vice President,Johanna Menia; Secretary/ Treasurer, DorisMenia; Chaplain, Deb Krall; Sgt. at Arms, JanetJones; and Historian, Camelia Orr.

Members can pay 2011 - 2012 dues inAugust. Plans were made for club picnic chil-dren's games in August at North CharleroiPark. Everyone was wished a safe and happysummer and reminded that veterans are “theUSA's best natural resource.” The Auxiliaryadjourned for the summer and will reconveneSeptember 26 at 7 pm.

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The Monongahela Area Library’s windowshave been a colorful testament to children’s loveof books and libraries this summer, thanks tothe elementary students from GastonvilleElementary Center and MonongahelaElementary Center.

Both schools participated in a “Love YourLibrary” week in May filled with activities cen-tered around books and reading. Students in allgrades created a picture to donate to the libraryaround the themes of libraries, books, and thelove of reading. The initiative was led by Mr.Gilpin and Mrs. Dongilli, the art teachers ateach of the schools. A committee selected byLibrary Board Member Angela Tunon, who ini-tiated the campaignwith MEC reading teacherMrs. Moranelli, picked favorites from each grade in each school. Each studentselected will receive special recognition of a book placed in his or her honor in thelibrary collection.

“This has been such a delight to see,” noted Library Director Elina Filander.“Some of them have very personal slogans like ‘This book is for Pappy,’ while oth-ers are more general ones about reading and learning. But all in all, they are a won-derful addition to the library this summer.”

The pictures have been on rotation,changing about every two weeks. Theexterior display will remain up until thestart of the school year while the displayof the winners will remain up throughthe remainder of the calendar year.

Additionally, second grade students atGastonville gathered to hearMonongahela Area Library Director ElinaFilander talk to them about the wide vari-ety of books to be found in a library, from“I Spy” puzzle books to non-fictionbooks about sports stars such as SidneyCrosby, to chapter books sized just rightfor the beginning reader.

The second grade students fromMonongahela Elementary Center visited the library to see some of the areas thatchildren don’t often use, as well as to learn about the many types of books, and heara story read aloud.

The pupils from both schools helped raise funds for the library’s new roof by stag-ing walk-a-thons. Supported by the pledges of their families, friends and neighbors,the children as a whole were able to contribute more than $1,200 to the library’sroof fund.

Students from Gastonville Elementary Center and Monongahela Elementary Center drew pictures to display in the Monongahela Area Library windows in order to

share a love of books and promote reading.

Art Brightens Monongahela Library Windows

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By Peter Arnoldt

DMI Companies’ Headquarters,owned/managed by DMI Companies inCharleroi, has been selected and is par-ticipating in the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency’s (EPA's) ENERGYSTAR National Building Competition:Battle of the Buildings to help improvethe energy efficiency of commercialbuildings and protect the environment.DMI COMPANIES’ HQ will battle it outagainst hundreds of other teams frombuildings across the country to work offthe waste through improvements inenergy efficiency with help from theEPA’s ENERGY STAR program.

"As the only competitor in thePittsburgh region, DMI Companies ishonored to be a part of EPA’s ENERGYSTAR National Building Competition,”said Ray Yeager, CEO. "Through ourcommitment to sustainability we con-tinually strive to improve our energyefficiency, and we look forward to see-ing how we measure up against otherbuildings across the nation.”

The 2011 ENERGY STAR NationalBuilding Competition includes 245teams from 26 different types of com-mercial buildings - such as retail stores,schools, hotels, and museums - that hailfrom 33 states and the District ofColumbia. As a National HistoricLandmark, DMI Companies is one of

only eleven buildings in the competi-tion that are 100 years old or greater.The smallest building is just over 6,000square feet, and fifteen buildings covermore than 1 million square feet of floorspace with the largest totaling nearly 3million square feet.

“Buildings of all shapes and sizes aresaving money and energy with helpfrom EPA and ENERGY STAR,” saidJean Lupinacci, Director of EPA’s ENER-GY STAR Commercial BuildingsProgram. “We applaud the contestantsof EPA’s ENERGY STAR NationalBuilding Competition for taking actionto protect the environment and saveenergy in the buildings where we work,play and learn.”

Competitors will measure and tracktheir building's monthly energy con-sumption using EPA's ENERGY STARonline energy tracking tool, PortfolioManager; make improvements to theirbuilding's energy performance; andshare their progress. Of the initial poolof 245 competitors, a small group ofbuildings will be selected as finalists inJuly. Among the finalists, the buildingthat demonstrates the greatest percent-age-based reduction in energy useintensity will be recognized as the win-ner on November 2, 2011.

To try to reduce the amount of ener-gy being used in DMI COMPANIES’HQ, DMI COMPANIES has taken the

following steps:• Investment in an American Society

of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)Level II Energy Audit

• Creation of “DMI SustainabilityProgram”

• Investment in a “green” roofIt has been said that the most sustain-

able building is one that already exists,so when DMI purchased the building inCharleroi, PA, Ray Yeager, then ChiefOperating Officer (COO), announcedthe company’s plans to renovate thebuilding in keeping with its rich history.Since then, the structure’s marble interi-or and antique elevator, among othercomponents, have been restored to theiroriginal beauty and function whichallowed the building to earn theNational Historic Landmark status.This reuse of original materials main-tains DMI Companies commitment tosustainability.

DMI also recognizes that minimizingenergy-consumption plays a large role

in a building’s or organization’s dedica-tion to sustainability. DMI Companieshas begun to implement various low-cost/no-cost recommendations identi-fied in an audit, while planning andbudgeting for future capital investmentsin energy-savings measures identified inthe audit. One current investment thathas recently been completed is a retrofitof the current roof to incorporate“green”-roof technologies. As per anefficiency improvement opportunitythat was identified in level one of thetwo-stage audit, it was determined thatthe existing roof at the facility was near-ing its life expectancy and the buildingwould benefit from the added asset of amore efficient roof.

DMI Companies anticipates partici-pating in the competition and to con-tinuing to make additional strides intheir commitment to sustainabilitygoing forward in the future.

Watch the battle unfold at the websitewww.energystar.gov/BattleOfTheBuildings.

DMI Companies Competing in the 2011 ENERGY STAR National Building Competition

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By Ken Askew

PA State Representative Pete Daley opened the July 13, 2011 meeting ofMonongahela City Council. He presented a Citation from the Pennsylvania Houseof Representatives to Bob Yohe, the Monongahela Police’s meter enforcement offi-cer, who rescued a wheelchair-bound resident and her three dogs from their burn-ing house. Rep. Daley praised Yohe as a hero and a public servant who risked hisown life to avoid a potential tragedy.

Sarah Phillips, representing a concerned citizens group from Lawrence, Stanton,and Sampson Streets, displayed a photo of a tractor-trailer cab parked in a neigh-borhood driveway, and voiced her opposition to it. Her group volunteered to meetwith Council members to draft amendments to local ordinances, to prohibit thisaction and other objectionable practices.

A resident of 9th Street inquired about whether improvements could be made tothe Monongahela Senior Citizen Center, such as new paint, lighting, and chairs.Councilwoman Claudia Williams responded that – over the last two years – reno-vations had been made to the windows, ventilation, gutters, sinks, and safety alarm.She will check into whether any funds exist to continue the updates.

Effective June 24, Charles Hillman has resigned from the Municipal Authority.Police Chief Brian Tempest reported that the AFL-CIO union has informed him

they will be conducting a door-to-door membership drive, asking for $5 from eachperson who joins. He has no authority to stop them.

Mayor Bob Kepics was pleased to announce new or re-opened businesses inMonongahela: Hidden Treasures (Washington City Mission), Cox Distributors,

Angelo’s Restaurant, and Slagel Roofing.This month’s beautification award went to the property at 523 Park Avenue.Council was very positive about the street paving service that Monongahela is

providing to New Eagle under contract.A new garden club has planted flowers at the Library parking lot and at the

municipal building.The following bids were received for a roofing project at the Monongahela

Library: $81,900, $59,723, $99,614, $74,800, and $93,500. Contingent upon alegal review of the bids, the low bid of $59,723 from Yohe Roofing will be accept-ed.


New Eagle Council Contracts WithCode Enforcement Associates

By Ken Askew

There wasn’t much business to conduct at the New Eagle Council meeting onJuly 5, 2011, since half of the usual policymakers and advisors were absent,including Council members Roda Berdar and Mike Berdar, and the Borough’sSolicitor Tim Berggren and Engineer Robert Laskey. Fortunately, there wasenough representation for a quorum, since Councilmen Jack Fine, Archie Caseber,and Marty Hancock were in attendance, as well as Mayor Glenn Petticord.

A Main Street property was sold to the highest bidder for $6,000.Procurement of the salt supply for the winter of 2011-2012 will again be from

the state, at $55.04 per ton, a 3.7% increase from last winter.Ordinance 524 titled “Occupancy and Inspection of Rental Properties” – as dis-

cussed in last month’s meeting – was approved.An agreement with Code Enforcement Associates was passed, which resulted in

making the code enforcement duties of Fred Kinder null and void (although hewas just hired two months ago).

A trailer at 1st & Park Streets was supposedly sold to the highest bidder; thebuyer moved in but did not make any payments. Consequently, eviction pro-ceedings will be initiated.

Council agreed that the paving done under contract with the City ofMonongahela was very satisfactory on South Street, plus the parts of Wood andFair Streets that were done.

In preparation for the upcoming Centennial Celebration in 2012, Council isasking anyone who has old photos or articles that could be included in a publica-tion to be issued, please bring them to the Borough building as soon as possible.

Monongahela Policeman Recognized for Heroism

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By Autumn Koerbel

The July 14 meeting of the CharleroiBorough Council began with a momentof silence for retired Congressman MarkE. Mascara, who passed away last week.Council Members were President MarkAlterici, Vice President Kenneth Laird(by phone), Mayor Nancy Ellis, andmembers Paul Pivovarnik, Jerry Jericho,and Debbie Devigne. Council memberswho were absent were Harry Reis andTerry Newstrom.

The meeting officially began with aseries of requests. There was first arequest from Mary, Mother of theChurch to use the alley and parkingspaces located directly behind the

church for the Festival of Nations eventon Saturday, August 6, 2011 has beenapproved. The alley will be blocked offand swept on Friday, August 5, 2011. Arequest from Charleroi Fire Departmentto use the Market House as a backuplocation in case of rain for the three-dayfire convention, scheduled for July 21-24, 2011, and permit the sale of beer inaccordance with policy has beenapproved. Lastly, a request for tax for-giveness on the Atlas Building (138McKean Avenue) has been approved.

A motion to permit a regular accessi-ble parking space at 610 MeadowAvenue has been tabled, and a motionto permit a regular accessible parkingspace at 102 Prospect Avenue has been

approved.Motions to appoint Anthony Valkanas

to a four-year term of the Shade TreeCommission and hire William G.Haines as a part-time police officer forthe borough have been approved.

Resolution #4 of 2011 certifying thatthe borough of Charleroi will providelocal funds to the Mid Mon ValleyTransit authority in the amount of$2,590.98 to match state funds provid-ed pursuant to 74PA Section 1513 inFiscal Year 2011-2012 no later thanJune 30th, 2012 has been approved.

A motion to authorize the solicitor toprepare and advertise Ordinance #995of the Borough of Charleroi,Washington County, PA, levying a tax

on earned income and net profits;requiring employers to withhold andremit tax; and related provisions wasapproved. A motion to authorize theSolicitor to prepare and advertiseOrdinance #996 of the Borough ofCharleroi, Washington County, PA,levying a local tax service; requiringemployers to withhold and remit tax;and related provisions was approved.

In Council-related news, a motion tochange the regular council meeting datescheduled for Thursday, August 11(Charleroi Kennywood Day) toWednesday, August 17, 6 p.m. has beenapproved. A motion for the approval toseek applications for an administrativeintern has been approved.

Borough of Charleroi Acknowledges Retired Congressman with Moment of Silence

By Alice Harris

Bentleyville’s July meeting of BoroughCouncil opened at 7:00 p.m. with guestMartha Nickerson relating the dangersof walking on Johnson Road where shelives. She continued questioning thesafety of walking in Richardson Park asan alternative. Council advised the parkis well -watched. They also stated theywant her to feel safe and advised anoth-er excellent place to walk is BentworthHigh School.

Nickerson also questioned paperstreet Archer Alley along her propertyand who can use it. The Mayor andCouncil will check into the situation toknow the facts before the August meet-ing and report back.

During normal business procedures,Council approved grant money to be

alloted for two parks in the area.Richardson Park will benefit from sev-eral new additions; a new bridge will bebuilt, and initiatives to add a secondbridge are being discussed. Money willalso be used for block repairs to raisethe dugout to above ground level, esti-mates for electric work, installation of awater fountain, and blacktop on thepath. At Carmel Park money, will coverthe costs to provide infield drainage andfield lighting.

The meeting continued with a discus-sion of which electric power provider tochoose for the Borough, which resultedin the cancellation of service withChampion Power due to higher rates,and a return to West Penn Power for thetime being while the borough solicitorreviews this situation.

The solicitor was also asked to send a

formal letter to the Eagles Club regard-ing their past two years’ unpaid amuse-ment taxes of $1300, giving them to theend of the month to pay before addi-tional action.

In other news:• A $20,000 transfer from the gener-

al fund to the capital fund wasapproved.

• A $100 per month increase onSenior Citizen’s rent to cover repairsand expenses is being considered with aletter to be sent from the Borough to theCouncil on Aging for approval.

• An initial 47% rise in rates byHighmark for the two Borough employ-ees with health care has been reduced to15%. Payment was approved while con-tinuing to negotiate a lower rate andalso check into costs of alternativeproviders.

• Storm water problems creating gul-lies at 120-122 Smith Street will bereviewed.

• Payment of the renewal for com-puter virus protection was approved.

• A total of $82.36 was collectedfrom parking meters.

• Council announced that should aproperty be seized for back taxes and arepository sale held, that property canreturn tax roles in thirty days time.

• Council noted that SouthwestRegional Police costs the Borough$5000 per month. It was agreed toreview and discuss how magistrate finereimbursements are to be sharedbetween the Borough and SWR.

• Motions to pay bills and to acceptreceipts were approved. The meetingadjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Bentleyville Borough Approves Grant Money for Park ImprovementsMUNICIPAL NEWS

By Miranda Startare

The recent July 14 Donora CouncilMeeting began with a moment ofsilence for Frank Mascara who passedaway earlier in the week. Councildeclared Mascara had always been “afriend to Donora.”

Another uplifting moment occurredduring the meeting when MayorLignelli presented resident John Congerwith an award for his faithful dedicationto the borough of Donora. Mr. Conger,a retired postal worker and censustaker, walks daily with his dog whilepicking up trash, pulling weeds, etc.Mr. Conger encourages other residentsto do the same where they live andwalk, and especially to help their elder-ly neighbors.

Angry citizens, however, dominatedmost of the two-hour meeting. First,resident Barb Manko, who previouslycomplained to Council, expressedstrong concern over her neighbors onMcCain. An emotional Mankodescribed groups of people lying on thesidewalk, throwing garbage, using foullanguage, and hassling her and any vis-itors to her home. Mrs. Manko hascalled the police, who have issued cita-tions for disorderly conduct and otheroffenses.

Mayor John Lignelli suggested that

citations be issued for every complaintreceived related to this problem.Council President Karen Polkabla stat-ed that Chief of Police, Jim Brice, andother officers should drive by the prop-erty and write citations when violationsare being made. Council membersagreed.

Second, resident John Hynokexpressed concern that the same prob-

lems arise at every meeting. CouncilPresident Polkabla reassured Mr. Hynokthat the Council and the departmentsaddress all public concerns in a legalmanner, which does require patience.Mr. Hynok also complained of allegeddrug-dealing/use and prostitutionoccurring in the city, as well as issuesrelated to dog waste. The meetingbriefly turned hostile when Mr. Hynokaccused Council Vice President JasonMenendez of not always abiding by ani-mal ordinances when he/his familywalk their dog. Vice PresidentMenendez defended himself and laterstated that if Chief Brice were to see anyof his family members breaking ordi-nances to fine them as he would anyresident.

Third, resident Terry Perrotta com-plained of extremely high grass/weedsgrowing in the alleyway near her homeand past 12th St. near the Spanish Club.She has seen rats, groundhogs, andsnakes come out of the weeds. TimDurka, from the Public Works Dept.,said the borough is working hard tocover all areas and will be addressingthese areas very soon.

Fourth, resident Terry Prather spokeabout the waist-high grass next door tohis Thompson St. home. The grass ispushing through his gate and is harbor-ing rats. Mr. Prather is concerned forhis children’s safety.The presence oflarge, aggressive dogs between the 800and 900 block was a concern ofPrather’s, as well. Mr. Prather also men-tioned drug activities occurring atDonner Park that should be monitored.

Tim Durka, from Public Works andAnimal Control, will address theseissues.

Fifth, resident Mariann Bulkoexpressed concern for her 94-year-oldfather who lives next to the neighborsBarb Manko mentioned earlier in meet-ing. Mrs. Bulko’s father’s windows havebeen broken and door smashed.

Mrs. Bulko also reminded Donora res-idents to attend the upcoming RinggoldSchool Board Meeting and to call schoolboard representatives requesting thatthey not place more funds into theFinley Middle School.

In other business:• The borough issued building per-

mit for owner of Charlotte’s Deli on 5thSt. to enclose a stairwell.

• The HVAC unit on Social Hall wasreplaced in June by DeLattre Corp. ofMonongahela.

• Construction is continuing onDonora Place Plan.

• Police received 263 complaints inJune. Sixty-nine complaints were crim-inal offenses resulting in 65 arrests.

• Check for $4,802 was issued toofficer store in Chalk Hill, PA for sevenpoint blank ballistics vests (in conjunc-tion with a 50/50 matching grant fromU.S. Dept. of Justice).

• The meeting closed with Councilthanking everyone for showing concernfor their town and asking everyone toremain patient while all problems areresolved. The next council meeting isscheduled for August 11 at 6:00 p.m. inthe Donora Municipal Building.


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Mayor Lignelli Honors Local Resident at Recent Donora Council Meeting

Resident John Conger accepts an award of dedication from Donora Mayor John Lignelli

at the July 14, 2011 board meeting.

North Charleroi Approves Solicitor For Various Tax-Related Issues

ByAutumn Koerbel

The borough of North Charleroi met for their monthly council meeting on July18th. Council Members in included President Joe Villella, Solicitor ChrisCardinale, Mayor Lee Hall and members Bob Hodgson, Fred Schwalb, TerrySemon, and Steve Hega.

A motion to authorize Solicitor Cardinale to advertise an ordinance for earnedincome and net profit was approved. A motion to authorize the Solicitor to adver-tise the fee bill ordinance was approved. A motion to authorize the Solicitor tolower the per capita tax from $10 to $5 was approved.

A request from the owner of Channel Craft to grant an extension on his proper-ty tax was denied.

MUNICIPAL NEWS


Monessen Reevaluates Budget and Puts Stop to Overspending

By Holly Tonini

High fuel prices are part of the blamefor the city of Monessen being overbudget according to CouncilwomanLucille D’Alfonso at the July 20 citycouncil meeting. The city is $208,722over their $5,746,151 budget for theyear. D’Alfonso, who is in charge of theDepartment of Accounts and Finance, isputting a stop to the over spending. Sheis sending notice that any purchasesthat are unapproved and left unpaid willnot be paid for by the city. The pur-chasers will either have to pay the billthemselves or return the product.

John Retos, councilman in charge ofthe Department of Public Safety, report-ed that the demolition of six houses hasstarted and a total of 15 houses havealready been cleared this summer.

Mayor Mary Jo Smith reported on thejunk vehicles in the city. Nine vehiclesremain outstanding and four sheetshave been given for citing, moving orreciting on the vehicles. She said thatpeople seem to think moving the vehi-cles makes everything all right.

Smith also reported that Vivint, ahome alarm system company, has beengiven approval by the chief of police togo door-to-door between the hours of 9a.m. and 8 p.m. If people have any con-

cerns, they can call the police depart-ment.

Public Announcements:• Two restoration contractors will

start on Monday, July 25 to restore allroads and properties in the Park PlanArea that were previously disrupted bythe sewer separation project.

• The Pennsylvania Blvd. paving proj-ect will begin Monday, July 25. Pavingwill cover from Keystone Dr. toMonessen Blvd. The project to be com-pleted in three weeks.

• Superior Utility Excavating willbegin installing a new water line onPennsylvania Blvd. from Jackson Dr. toState Rd. on Monday, July 25. This is awater company project that will takeapproximately 3 weeks to complete.

• Greenland Construction will con-tinue to work on the sewage line onWendell Ramey Lane and the strip mallnext to the Monessen MunicipalComplex. The project is anticipated tobe completed in 3 weeks.

• JR Construction is mobilizing onParente Blvd. for the Sewage Authorityproject. The projet will entail removingthe concrete from the fourth lane ofParente Blvd. New piping will beinstalled and the fourth lane will bereplaced with concrete. The project willtake four to five months.



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Business & Merchant News

The Greater Rostraver Chamber ofCommerce recently held a ribbon cutting forthe opening of The Sweet Spot Bakery, locatedat 1731 Rostraver Road, Belle Vernon, in theSweeney’s Shopping Plaza. Kim and Tim Zalacoperate the bakery Monday – Saturday, 5:00a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m.

The bakery serves breakfast and lunch daily,with set weekly lunch specials. Tim encour-ages everyone to stop by for a “quality, inex-pensive lunch, in a jiffy.” Lunch orders for oneor for the entire office may be called inadvance.

In addition to breakfast and lunch, TheSweet Spot also bakes custom cakes for alloccasions, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings,

graduations, wedding and baby showers,retirement parties or for any event you may becelebrating. Donuts and pastries are availablefor morning business meetings and cookietrays for weddings and parties are also avail-able. All cakes, cookies, donuts, pastries andpies are made fresh, never frozen. BelgianWaffles have recently been added to the menuand are available plain or with cherry or appletopping.

Be sure to follow The Sweet Spot Bakery onFacebook and “like” them to receive postingson daily lunch specials and special offers. Forall you baked good needs, The Sweet SpotBakery is the spot to go! For more informationor to place a lunch or cake order, call 724-243-3358.

Grand Openings!Look what’s new in Town

The Sweet Spot Bakery Hits the Spot with Grand Opening

Sweet Spot Bakery: (L-R) GRC Board Member DebbyPuglia, Kim & Tim Zalac, Owners, and GRC BoardMember Bernie Zunic enthusiastically open The Sweet

Spot Bakery at a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Washington CityMission opened its

newest, largestHidden Treasures sec-ondhand goods store

at 159 West MainStreet in downtown

Monongahela on July1. Prices at the storesare competitive with

other resale shops, asWCM is a Christian

source for food, shel-ter, counseling,

employment assis-tance, and general

support for those inneed.

New Hidden Treasures Store Opens in Monongahela

City Mission Mascot Huggie Bear welcomed 6-year-old Ryan Krieter of Forward Township to the ribbon cutting of the new Washington City Mission Hidden Treasures store in Monongahela on July 1.

Huggie Bear, Mission President/CEO Dean Gartland, Mission’s Hope EnterprisesDirector Jerry Oxford, Monongahela Chamber of Commerce Members, and Mayor

Bob Kepics cut the ribbon for the new Hidden Treasures store.


“Awesome” describes Monongahela Valley Hospital’s 33rd annual celebration dedicated to the members of the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc., whichwas held June 27 at the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. The auxiliary’s 2011 donation totals $91,500, which brings the auxiliary’s total donationto the hospital to more than $3 million during the past 33 years. During the celebration, awards were presented to Auxiliary members who reached milestone hours ofvolunteering time at MVH. Recipients included: Thelma Kurpieski, 10,000 hours; Emilia Yannitto, 5,000 hours; Judy Bruce, 2,500 hours; Betty Chabalka, 2,500 hours;John Gilmore, 2,500 hours; Jean Haddad, 2,500 hours; Kay Blair, 1,000 hours; Barbara Ferguson, 1,000 hours; Judy George, 1,000 hours; Faye Hefner, 1,000 hours;Bonnie Matyas, 1,000 hours; Peggy Pireaux, 1,000 hours; Ruth Antonelli, 500 hours; Priscilla Dorazio, 500 hours; and Kathleen Mancinelli, 500 hours.

Members with 2,500 hours are (front row) Betty Chabalka, Jean Haddad, Judy Bruce and JohnGilmore. Members with 1,000 hours are (back row) Barbara Ferguson, Faye Hefner, BonnieMatyas, Judy George and Peggy Pireaux. Members recognized for 500 hours are Ruth Antonelliand Kathleen Mancinelli.

Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. Auxiliary Presents Donation to MVH

Ruth Antonelli, president of the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Resources, Inc., pres-

ents two checks totaling $90,000 to Louis J. Panza Jr., president and CEO of

Monongahela Valley Hospital.

RuthannDulovich, record-ing treasurer andgift shop chairperson, pres-ents a plaque toAaron Sutch,recipient of theVolunteenScholarshipaward. A residentof Daisytown,Sutch volunteeredat MVH for fouryears for a totalof 200 hours inthe hospital’s physicaltherapy unit.

Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce Announces

Fall Golf OutingBy Kara Prentice

The Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce (GRC) Fall Classic Golf Outingis a source of funding for the Chamber’s scholarship program. The GRC providesthree scholarships annually to students in their service area attendingWestmoreland County Community College, California University of Pennsylvaniaand Douglas Education Center.

The Classic is scheduled for Friday, September 30, 2011 at Cedarbrook GolfCourse in Belle Vernon. Registration is at 9 a.m. with shot gun start at 10 a.m.Morning coffee and donuts, compliments of Dunkin’ Donuts, will be providedalong with lunch at the turn, followed by beverages and dinner. Contests includ-ing hole-in-one and 50/50 raffle will be available. Mini chair massages, compli-ments of Chaney’s Natural Wellness, golfer gifts, door prizes and networking arealso part of the day’s festivities.

Golfer registration is $100 per person and is open to the public. Sponsorshipopportunities are available as a cost-effective way to promote any business. Prizedonations are also needed. All donations and sponsorships will be recognized atthe event and in publicity opportunities prior to the golf outing.

Raffle prizes thus far include a set of men’s and women’s golf clubs, a televisionand golfer gift basket featuring two passes to The Links Course at NemacolinWoodlands Resort. Raffle tickets are available to both golfers and non-golfers.Tickets are $5 each or three for $10 and will be sold at upcoming GRC events,including the August Fun Fest, and the August and September GRC MembershipMeetings; they can also be purchased at the Chamber Office in Belle Vernon.

For more information about sponsorships or to register to golf, please call theChamber Office at 724-929-3329. Golf registration and sponsorship forms can bedownloaded from http://www.greaterrostraverchamber.org.

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Monongahela Valley HospitalRecognized as a Gold Start!

Fit-Friendly CompanyMonongahela Valley Hospital received the Gold Start! Fit-Friendly CompanyAward from the American Heart Association. As a Gold Level Award recipient,MVH is among an elite group of awardees who have recognized the importanceof creating a healthy workplace for employees and has taken steps to create a cul-ture of physical activity in the workplace.

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COVER STORY... COVER STORY... COVER STORY.. COVER STORY

By Alice Harris

The Gosai Family hosted a groundbreaking ceremo-ny for Big Jim’s Plaza at a gala affair on the lawn of theHoliday Inn Express in Bentleyville on July 21 at 6:00p.m. Tejas Gosai, who has both business administra-tion and law degrees, has been managing his family’sBentleyville hotel businesses for the past two yearsand had been contemplating the Big Jim’s Plaza con-cept for a while. Now, with the help of his family andfriends, that vision is reality.

As Gosai began overseeing the Best Western andHoliday Inn Express, he noted that many rooms wereoccupied by Marcellus shale drilling companies andfocused to make their hotel rooms more accommo-dating for those occupants. He also started an infor-mational non-partisan website for others to under-stand more about Marcellus shale at http://themarcel-lusshale.com/ . Gosai has since created two addition-al websites: http://bentleyvillepa.com/ for Bentleyvilleand http://mycharleroipa.com/ for Charleroi to helpbetter market these two towns. He also invites thecommunity to partner in these sites with any informa-tion, photos, and real estate data they may have tocontribute.

Tejas Gosai envisions Bentleyville in the next yearsas a hub between Belle Vernon and Washington wherepeople can get off Rt. 70 and do everything they needto do all in one place while there. Big Jim’s Plaza isanother step to that direction. At a time of economicstatic, new business openings and local jobs are a wel-comed direction.

Big Jim’s Plaza got its name from the 20 ft. 3.5 tonmetal cowboy sculpture created by artist/welder JamesKrutz, Sr. in 1978. The statue previously stood atKrutz Welding in Twilight Borough. “Big Jim” waspurchased and refurbished by Tejas’ father, Dr.Kamlesh Gosai, in 2007 after it was turned down as adonation to the town of Charleroi, who could notafford its liability insurance. He has stood welcomingall to the hotels and Bentleyville ever since. And nowhis view will extend to include the Plaza that bears hisname.

The Big Jim’s Plaza site is the former 30,000-square-foot Royal Crown Cola bottling plant being convertedto a ten-unit plaza and is approximately six weeksfrom opening. It will include a Hog Fathers restaurant,Boar Physical Therapy, a smoke shop, possibly a sleeplab, and various other retail and office tenants.

Groundbreaking for Big Jim’s Plaza in Bentleyville

New Websites Also Announced

Tejas Gosaiwelcomesguests to thegroundbreak-ing for BigJim's Plaza.

"Big Jim"stands inGosai Parkat the frontof the BestWesternHotel welcomingeveryone tothe town ofBentleyville.


By Autumn Koerbel

Channel Craft is a local toy company in Charleroi, Pennsylvania thatmanufactures and distributes over 100 types of authentic American craftedtoys, games, and puzzles. Dan Helfer, President and CEO, started the com-pany in 1983 out of a van, while still in college. Back then, he frequentedcraft shows and festivals where he fashioned and sold his first product,boomerangs, which are also the company’s bestseller. Since then, the com-pany has expanded to three buildings to house its manufacturing, assem-bly, and shipping/receiving divisions. The business is now manned by 30skilled craftmen/women and there is also a showroom in Atlanta, Georgia.

In addition to priding itself on quality and service, the company tries tostay local. “California University of Pennsylvania has been a greatresource,” said Helfer in regards to numerous students and alumni from themanufacturing technology program who currently work at the company.His family is also getting involved. “My daughters help out. My youngesthelps out in the office and my oldest designs brochures. She is an art stu-

dent at Carnegie Mellon University.”Every year, new products are being introduced. Forty items have been

added to the Channel Craft lineup in 2011 alone. From Aqua TeasersPuzzles to the Wildlife Track Mold Kit, there is something for everyone.Channel Craft products will never be found in major toy store chains suchas Toys-R-Us and Wal-Mart. “There is no retail of anything, only whole-sale,” Helfer said. The company prefers to deal with “Mom and Pop” estab-lishments and sites such as historical destinations, zoos, aquariums, andmuseums. “Anywhere there are tourists, you will find Channel Craft toys,”noted Helfer. Almost all of the historical, nautical, nature and science relat-ed products are educational in addition to being entertaining.

Most recently Channel Craft has been featured on ABC World News withDiane Sawyer in the Made in America series. The company has also beenfeatured on Fox News and CNN.

Consumers can buy directly from the website: www.channelcraft.com.

More than Fun and Games:Local Company Continues Family Tradition of Making Quality Toys

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The following programs will be held duringAugust in the Anthony M. LombardiEducation Conference Center (ECC) atMonongahela Valley Hospital unless other-wise noted.

AARP 55 Alive Driving Beginner’s Course- Monday and Tuesday, August 1 and 2from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ECC. The nation’sfirst and largest classroom driver improve-ment course specially designed formotorists age 50 and older. All informationis conveyed in a classroom setting for two-day, back-to-back sessions. The cost is $12per person for AARP members and $14 fornon-members. Pre-registration is required.For more information and future classdates, call 724-258-1234.

Innovations in Osteoarthritis of the Footand Ankle - Wednesday, August 3 at 6 p.m.,Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Dr. William T.DeCarbo, D.P.M., the newest physician tojoin The Orthopedic Group and who ispart of Monongahela Valley Hospital’sDepartment of Surgery, will be discussingissues of foot and ankle pain due toosteoarthritis. This program is part ofMVH’s Innovations series featuring physi-cian guest speakers providing medicalinformation to the community.Refreshments will be served. Call 724-258-1333 for registration or more information.

Stoke Support Group - Thursday, August 4from 1 to 2:30 p.m., ECC. This supportgroup is free and open to anyone who hasexperienced a stroke, their families and/orcaregivers. For more information, call 724-258-1541.

Baby Care Class - Monday, August 8 from6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX,Rostraver. Parents-to-be will learn babycare basics at this instructional session.Topics include: home safety, car seat safety,immunizations, breast and bottle feeding,pacifiers, bathing an infant and additionaltopics. For more information, call 724-258-BABY (2229).

RSDS Support Group - Tuesday, August 9at 6 p.m., ECC. The Reflex SympatheticDystrophy Syndrome Support Group is freeand open to all persons with RSDS or relat-ed illnesses. For more information, call724-929-9492.

Managing Your Diabetes - Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday, August 9, 10, and 11from8:30 to 11:30 a.m., ECC. This three-day education series focuses on diabetesself-management and care. For more infor-mation or to register, call 724-258-1483.

Look Good…Feel Better - Friday, August12 from 1 to 3 p.m., ECC. The AmericanCancer Society’s Look Good…Feel BetterProgram teaches female cancer patientsbeauty techniques to help restore theirappearance and self-image duringchemotherapy and radiation treatments.Volunteer beauty professionals lead smallgroups through practical, hands-on experi-ence. Women learn about makeup tech-niques, skincare, nail care, and optionsrelated to hair loss such as wigs, turbans,and scarves. For more information andregistration, call 1-800-227-2345.

Understanding Your Meal Plan - Tuesday,August 16 from 6 to 8 p.m., Mon-ValeHealthPLEX, Rostraver. Builds on the edu-cation received in the Managing YourDiabetes program. Learn more about foodchoices, dining out, and how your eatinghabits affect your blood glucose control.Completion of the three-day Diabetes Self-Management Training is required prior toattending this class. Registration is requiredat least one week prior. Contact the Centerfor Diabetes at 724-258-1483 for moreinformation and to register.

Understanding Your Blood SugarReadings - Wednesday, August 17 from 6to 8 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX,Rostraver. Learn how to make sense out ofall those blood sugar readings you docu-ment. Understand how your diet, medica-tions, illness, and stress affect your bloodsugars. Completion of the three-day

Diabetes Self Management Training isrequired prior to attending this class.Registration is required at least one weekprior to the start of the class. Contact theCenter for Diabetes at 724-258-1483 formore information and to register.

Prostate Cancer Support Group -Wednesday, August 17 from 6 to 7 p.m.,ECC. The Prostate Cancer Support Groupis free and open to all persons with prostatecancer and their families. Andrew J.Zahalsky, M.D., MVH Regional CancerCenter, will lead the discussion. For moreinformation, call 724-292-9404.

Understanding Your DiabetesMedications - Thursday, August 18 from 6to 8 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX,Rostraver. Gain a better understanding ofhow your diabetes medications work, andlearn the effects diabetes medications haveon your blood sugar readings. Completionof the three-day Diabetes Self-ManagementTraining is required prior to attending thisclass. Registration is required. Contact theCenter for Diabetes at 724-258-1483 formore information and to register.

Red Cross Blood Drive - Friday, August 19from 12 to 5 p.m., ECC. American RedCross, in cooperation with MonongahelaValley Hospital, will sponsor a blood driveon the hospital campus. For more informa-tion or to register, call 724-494-4090 orregister online at redcrosslife.org.

Managing Your Diabetes - Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday, August 23, 24, 25from 6 to 9 p.m., ECC. This three-nighteducation series focuses on diabetes self-management and care. Registration isrequired at least one week prior to the startof classes. For more information or to reg-ister, call 724-258-1483.

Innovations in Osteoporosis - Wednesday,August 24 at 6 p.m., ECC. Board CertifiedRheumatologist Ajay K. Mathur, M.D.,F.A.C.P. will present a free program to dis-cuss osteoporosis. This program is part of

MVH’s Innovations series featuring physi-cian guest speakers providing medicalinformation to the community.Refreshments will be served. Call 724-258-1333 for registration or more information.

Infant and Child CPR - Thursday, August25 from 6 to 9 p.m., ECC. Infant/ChildCPR classes are offered by the hospital inconjunction with Valley Health and SafetyTraining Center. The $25 fee is payable toVHSTC, and advance registration isrequired at 724-684-9536.

Auxiliary Ice Cream Social - Friday,August 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., ECC. Adelicious a la carte luncheon menu and amake-your-own sundae bar is being spon-sored by the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale HealthResources, Inc. For more information, call724-258-1167.

Breastfeeding Class - Monday, August 29from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mon-ValeHealthPLEX, Rostraver. This free class isdesigned for mothers who plan to breast-feed and to help them feel more comfort-able and confident after delivery and whenreturning home. For more information, call724-258-BABY (2229).

Adult CPR - Tuesday, August 30 from 6 to9 p.m., ECC. Adult CPR classes are offeredby the hospital in conjunction with ValleyHealth and Safety Training Center. The $30fee is payable to VHSTC, and advance reg-istration is required at 724-684-9536.

Advanced Carbohydrate Counting -Wednesday, August 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.,ECC. Diabetes self-management class thatfocuses on carb counting with everythingyou need to know. How to measure theupward drive each meal has on blood sugarand information on the glycemic index.Completion of the three-day Diabetes Self-Management Training is required prior toattending the Carbohydrate Countingclass. Registration is required at least oneweek prior. For more information or toregister, call 724-258-1148.

MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL AUGUST EVENTS


FUNERAL PLANNING & SERVICES

Q: Can I have a visitation and funeral service if cremation is chosen?

A: Absolutely. Choosing cremation does not limit the types ofservices you may choose. If you choose to have visitation/ view-ing or a funeral service, the cremation process will take placeafter these ceremonies have concluded. With this type of service,embalming is required and a casket must be chosen, whether itbe a rental casket, a wooden casket or a cremation unit. Also,this type of service gives the family the closure they need by see-ing their loved one and an opportunity to grieve with friends and family in a supportiveenvironment. The emotional benefits of viewing a loved one are enormous, particular-ly to those having difficulty dealing with the death. The simplest form of cremation iscalled a direct cremation. If this is the type of service you choose, embalming is notrequired and the services can be personalized in many different ways by the type of urnthey choose, incorporating memorabilia that represent a loved one’s hobbies or pas-sions. Photo albums and memorial tribute DVDs are also a great way to remember yourloved one’s life. These touches can help family and friends remember the deceased’spersonality and relive traditions that meant so much to them. These memorial servicescan be held almost anywhere outside the funeral home—a local church, in their home ora favorite place they enjoyed being. For more questions and available options, call usanytime at 724-258-6767 or visit us at marshallmarrafuneralhome.com.

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The Barnyard Petting Zoo kept many children happy as they visited and and

feed tall sorts of animals.

Tobi Balmer of Barnyard Pony Rides is accompanied by Bayla Ivcic as she leads Tori

Milligan on a pony ride through the park.

Alls sorts of fun things for kids of all ages could be found at this booth!

Michelle DeRosa was kept quite busy manning the Chinese Auction.

By Alice Harris

The BentleyvilleRecreation Board spon-sored a FireworksFestival on SaturdayJuly 9 at RichardsonPark in Bentleyville.Many residents of allages came out to enjoya perfect weather funday of good food, lotsof activities, and fire-works…of course!!!

Minnie Duff (R+M Wood Creations) andgrand daughter Jaime Ramsey offer beautiful

wooden roses that look just like real ones!

Service with smiles! Sherry Hreha and daughter Emily Hreha were kept busy

making hundreds of funnel cakes.

Say YES to Exercise with Your Kids!The staggering obesity statistics across the United

States do not stop at the adult population. The lifestylehabits that have 40% or more American adults classifiedas obese have trickled down into our youth. It is not alosing battle, though, when families take the opportuni-ty to enjoy a healthier lifestyle together. Pre-adolescentchildren have years of growth ahead of them, and canoften overcome excess weight by halting any furtherweight gain and allowing their height to catch up.Parents can encourage this by providing their kids withhealthy meals and opportunities for activity. Setting theexample themselves is also a key factor in helping theirchildren develop long term good lifestyle habits. Parentswho value activity as a part of their daily lives will havean easier time getting their kids to be active versus the

“couch potato” who spends more time inactive. Sit downmealtime and activity is quality family time, and a greatway to form a routine that will last throughout the teenyears.

The Center for Fitness and Health, in Belle Vernon,offers youth members ages 10-13 the Youth ExercisingSafely (YES) program. Upon completion of the 6-weekprogram, kids can become members of the gym andwork out alongside a parent. Over 100 youth have com-pleted this class. Youth ages 14 and older are permitted tojoin the Center when on a parent’s membership.

Additional classes offered for youth are the Athlete’sEdge training program, kids’ camp, and swimming les-sons. Please contact Melissa Ondesko at 724-379-5100for more information.

Fireworks Festival in Bentleyville

Richardson Park quickly fills with many residents out to participate

in the Fireworks Festival activities prior to the fireworks display.

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The RinggoldGirl Scouts gath-ered for the 10thyear for theirannual day-camp-themed “The Bestof the Past 10Years.” As usual,the girls traveledto different sta-tions throughoutthe day, but thisyear the activitieswere all the girls’favorite ideasfrom past camps.In crafts, the girlsparticipated inbeading, decoupage, wood constructionand traditional Girl Scouts SWAPS.Banana Boats, armpit fudge, and moun-tain pies topped the favorites in cook-ing. The girls are getting pretty good atarchery, with many scoring 10 or morebull’s-eyes in the week.

To celebrate their 10th anniversary,the girls participated in 10 service proj-ects serving various local organizations,including the Monongahela Library, theWashington County Animal Shelter,Project Happy Sock, Mingo Park, andThe Washington County Women’sShelter and Food Bank. The girls evenfound time to make a special thank-yougifts for all the cadette, senior, and adulthelpers.

Reappearing at camp to provide spe-cial programming were The OutdoorClassroom, Howard Mincone, Ghost inthe Head, Wide World of Animals, andDJ Mick. Lifetime Girl Scout andbeloved past leader of camp, JaneD’Amico, presented her infamous “100things to do with a bandanna.” The

American Legionoffered a flag-retir-ing ceremony on Friday.

When leaders Carrie Carlson andKimberly Simmons visited camp, therewas not a dry eye in the house. The pairdecided to hold a community day camp10 years ago, and it’s been going strongever since. Council RepresentativeJennifer Nedrich congratulated thecommunity and recognized Carlson,Simmons, Tara Schmidt, Betsy Curry,and Melissa Schuster for their visionand effort in directing day camp.

Simmons is still involved in the com-munity and is the mother of JessieSimmons, who has attended all 10years. Carlson commented that it was awonderful feeling to know that daycamp has grown over the past 10 years.“I see a few familiar faces. The girls thatwere once little campers are now allgrown-up and help to lead camp. Thisis really great,” she said. CurrentDirector Betsy Curry noted thatSimmons’ and Carlson’s niece AlexisBresselsmith was a first-year camper

this year. “Itreally makes

all worthwhile when you see girls growover 10 years into wonderful, strongyoung women and mentors.” Whenasked why they change their summerplans, take off work, and continue tocome to camp, Senior Scouts JosieSchmidt, Jessie Simmons, CassieLignelli, and Jordan Curry agreed, “Wehave a great time with the girls, and

someone did the same for us. Givingback just seems right. We are GirlScouts, it’s what we do.”

The Ringgold Girl Scouts hope tocontinue to provide camp for manyyears to come! We are already planningfor next year’s camp July 9-13, 2012.For more information or to getinvolved, please visit gswpa.org or askany Girl Scout leader.

Ringgold Girl Scouts Celebrate 10 Years of Day Camp

Lots of Scouts enjoyed the activities offered at Ringgold Girl Scout camp. They traveled to

different stations throughout the day.

Taken 10 years ago, this photos shows many of these girls who, 10 years older, still help out at the

Ringgold Girl Scout Camp started by leaders CarrieCarlson and Kimberly Simmons. This year’s theme

was “The Best of the Past 10 Years.” The girls in frontare Carie Guballa and Emily Tomosky. In the back

are Courtney Buraczewski and Sarah D'Amico.

Girl Scout Leaders Kimberly Simmons, Carrie Carlson, Tara Schmidt,Betsy Curry, and Melissa Schuster and Council Representative JenniferNedrich kept things running smoothly at the Ringgold Girl Scout Camp.

KIDS & FAMILY

School News...School NewsDouglas Education Center’s Youth Art Program:

The Creation and Development of Murals as Artwork For Local Cities

This summer will mark over a decadeof bringing the young people in the sur-rounding regions together to learn in acreative atmosphere provided byDouglas Education Center (DEC).DEC's Youth Program has been a hall-mark in the Monessen community as anoutreach program that brings youthfrom Fayette and WestmorelandCounty communities together for a fun,engaging and educational experience.In past years, DEC's Youth Program hascovered everything from graphicdesign, cosmetology, and film produc-tion.

This summer, DEC's Youth Programis taking an entirely different approachin the arts. Young people, ages 14 to 18years of age, have been working on thecreation and development of murals asartwork for local cities. Participatingstudents will create a mural tentativelydedicated to the Enterprise. TheEnterprise was a steamboat built inBrownsville, PA in 1814, and the firststeamboat to ascend the Mississippi andOhio Rivers. The mural is a commemo-ration to Brownsville, PA history andwill be located at the wharf area inBrownsville.

Jim Winegar, a Greene County artistwho serves as vice president of theArtists' Co-op in Washington, PA, and

Bobbi Fine, an instructor for Allan andWilson's Digital Illustration Program atDouglas Education Center, will overseeand teach DEC's Youth Program.

Acceptance into DEC's YouthProgram is based upon approval grant-ed through Westmoreland-FayetteWIB. Funding for DEC's YouthProgram is provided by Westmoreland-Fayette WIB to support year roundyouth mentoring activities.

In order to qualify for the program,applicants must meet income guide-lines, be a Westmoreland or FayetteCounty resident, and attend classes reg-ularly. Students who are interested incareers in the arts, graphic design, andcommercial entertainment industriesshould consider this program.Participating students will developskills that will help increase their careermarketability.

Classes run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. through August. Classes will meetonce a month, thereafter, fromSeptember through June 2012. Bustransportation from specific pick uppoints are provided. Participating stu-dents will receive a meal for every class.A stipend will also be paid to students.For more information, please callDouglas Education Center at 724-684-3684.

RHS Honors SeniorsThe Ringgold High School Senior Awards’ Ceremony was held on Wednesday,

May 18 in the high school auditorium. Students, parents, and teachers attendedthis very impressive assembly, which honored seniors who received awards, hon-ors, and scholarships. Over 80 different awards and scholarships were presentedto more than 115 seniors who were recognized and honored for their academic,athletic, extra-curricular, and/or community service achievements. Studentsentering the military, including enlistees and ROTC, were also recognized.Although many of the awards are given by national foundations/benefactors andthe individual colleges and universities; many are presented to the seniors by localbusinesses, fire departments, clubs and organizations, and private individualswithin the community. These students will receive over $2 million for their edu-cation/training!

Sixth Grade Orientation at Ringgold Middle SchoolAn orientation program will be conducted for incoming sixth grade and new

seventh and eighth grade students and their parents on Wednesday, August 24 at6 p.m. at the Ringgold Middle School in the Ringgold School District. The pro-gram will introduce students and parents to specific school policies and proce-dures. School administration and counselors will answer questions, and a tour ofthe building will be conducted.


By Miranda Startare

A baseball season that began with aleg injury and a team short on startersculminated in the ultimate victory fora local high school senior and histeammates.

Monongahela resident Matt Loftisbegan his senior year at Serra CatholicHigh School with the hope of the SerraCatholic Eagles finally winning thecoveted state baseball championship.This was a dream shared by Loftis’teammates and Coach Brian Dzurendabut not expected by some. Loftis andhis team had played hard in the pasttwo seasons and reached the statechampionship only to lose that lastgame.

With the recent years’ seasons end-ing just short of winning the title, thisyear’s team had an even harder road to

walk with only three starters returningto the team. For Loftis, a frustratingcalf injury meant physical therapythree times a week in place of fieldpractice. His spirit would not suffer,though, as he returned to the fieldhealed and ready to join his team asthey faced the playoffs and the test oftheir team dominance.

It seemed the 2010-2011 SerraEagles were not letting this season endwithout taking that state title homewith them. Perhaps it was the under-dog expectations that fueled this tal-ented group. Their day in the sunturned out to be June 18, 2011 with a4-0 win over Reading CentralCatholic. It was Loftis’s triple he hit inthe fifth inning that helped themclinch that title and certainly helpedmake all of Loftis’s physical therapy –and patience – worthwhile.

Although the PIAA StateChampionship Title was one treasuredby every player for personal reasons, itwas even sweeter getting to win thattitle for Coach Dzurenda. Spoken likea true team player, Loftis said, “We feltlike we let him down by losing the lasttwo titles, so we were so happy to winthis one for him.”

Loftis, who also played basketball atSerra Catholic and achieved a 4.5 GPA,will be attending Grove City Collegethis fall, majoring in mathematics withplans to become a teacher. The basket-ball team at Grove City is the nextteam for Loftis, who is the son of Tomand Michele Loftis of Monongahelaand is a Madonna Catholic RegionalSchool alumni. Loftis’ parents and sib-

lings, Maria and Michael, willundoubtedly be courtside cheeringhim on in this next phase of the youngathlete’s life.

SPORTS...

Earning a Victory Lap!Valley Speed Team Brings HomeMedals from Outdoor Competition

By Kara Prentice

The Valley Speed Team, known for inline roller speed skating, recently compet-ed in the Eastern Seaboard Outdoor Racing Series in Trexlertown, PA, a suburb ofAllentown. The team, under the direction of Coach Adoree Deluca-Johnson,brought home a variety of awards from the meet. Chrysta Rands, 14, and StarrMelton, 14, both from Donora, finished 1st and 3rd, respectively, in the Pro JuniorLadies 21K race. Tyler Caterino, 11, from Monessen, finished 2nd in the ProFreshman Boys 21K race. Coach Deluca-Johnson also got into the act, finishing3rd in the Advanced Senior Women’s 10K race.

In the Rec Junior Ladies division, Jessica Hindman, 13, of Belle Vernon, finished1st in the 5K race and was the 3rd place finisher overall (all categories) in the1,000 meter time trials. Katrina Rood, 10, of Rostraver Township, placed 3rd in theRec Freshman Girls 5K race and Sydney Caterino, 9, of Monessen finished 4th inthe Rec Juvenile Girls 5K race. “The little guys really surprised me with how wellthey did,” commented Coach Deluca-Johnson. “The older skaters were where weexpected them to be with indoor national competition right around the corner.”

The Valley Speed Team also traveled to Fort Wayne, Indiana for the nationals theweek of July 18-22. The team members who qualified to travel to Indiana andcompete are Franklin Hewitt from Belle Vernon, Chrysta Rands and Starr Meltonof Donora, and defending United States National Classic Men’s champion, RobCampbell, a Ringgold High School graduate now living in Pittsburgh.


EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS:Monongahela Athlete Helps Serra Catholic Win State Title

Monongahela resident Matt Loftis holds thePIAA State Championship trophy after the

winning game at Penn State on June 18, 2011.

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A Rostraver player tries to beat the tag as he slides into second.Rostraver celebrates a run at homeplate.

Rostraver’s Coach Zilka watchesthe progress of the game from

the sidelines.Players line up at the end of the game to congratulate each other on their efforts.

District 9: Rostraver Township playedDistrict 2: Hermitage at the John DiVirgilio

Sports Complex on Saturday July 16th inRostraver, PA.

By Kara Prentice

Rostraver Township Youth Baseball Association (RYBA) was awarded the honor of hosting the 2011 Pennsylvania StateLittle League Section 2 Championship from July 16 through July 20, 2011 at the John DiVirgilio Little League complex inRostraver Township. The tournament consisted of Section 2 District Champion teams playing in a double elimination for-mat. The tournament was part of the qualification process for the Little League World Series to be held in Williamsport, PAin August.

West Point, the 2010 state champion, captured this year’s tournament crown on July 19th with a 12-1 championship gamevictory over Rostraver in 4 innings of play. With the Section 2 title, West Point advances to an eight-team double-eliminationtournament in State College. If West Point is victorious in State College, the next stop would be Bristol, Connecticut for theEastern Regional games. Tournament winners at Bristol will head to Pennsylvania for the Little League World Series inWilliamsport. PHOTOS BY CRISTI CAUGHMAN

CHAMPIONS UNITE:

Rostraver’s Youth Baseball Organization Welcomes Teams from Across the State

During the Rostraver vs. Hermitage game on July 16, Rostraver players anxiously await their turns at bat in the dugout.

SPORTS


Pittsburgh Passion Women’s FootballLooking Ahead to 2012 Season

By Kara Prentice

The PittsburghPassion, a full con-tact women’s foot-ball team in theWomen’s FootballAlliance, has com-pleted its 2011 sea-son with an 8-1overall record. Theteam finished firstin the NationalConference Mid-Atlantic Divisionwith an undefeated8-0 mark beforefalling to theChicago Force 41-31 in a first roundplayoff defeat. Thewomen are headinginto an off-seasonfilled with commu-nity appearances,strength and condi-tioning workoutsand participation in flag football competition.

The team kicks off its preparations for the 2012 season with new player tryoutson August 14th and August 28th. Both tryout sessions will be held from 5-7 pm atCupples Stadium, which is located at 930 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203on the south side of the city. The tryout involves football specific skills and drills.

Interested women should bring copies of photo identification and a health insur-ance card. Please dress appropriately for the workout and bring a water bottle. Thetryout will be held rain or shine. A one-time $35 tryout fee is required. Cash andcashier’s checks only are accepted. Prospective coaches and student interns whowould like to support the team in 2012 are also encouraged to attend the sessionsin August to learn more about the organization.

For information about the Pittsburgh Passion, please visit www.pittsburghpas-sion.com or call 724-452-9395.

Pittsburgh Passion Photo: Two Pittsburgh Passion teammates enjoy a lighthearted moment during a game.

Local Gymnasts Travel to Ohio for Sokolfest XXVI

Falcon gymnasts demonstrate their form during Sokolfest opening ceremonies

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By Kara Prentice

Gymnasts from Falcon Gymnastics (Sokol USA Monessen lodge #47) in BelleVernon, attended Sokolfest XXVI in Independence, Ohio from June 29-July 2. Theevent included male and female artistic gymnastics national championships, vol-leyball, 3 on 3 basketball, bowling, golf, team marching and fitness challenge com-petitions. The youngest competitor from Falcon Gymnastics was 7 years old andthe oldest was 57. They competed against over 500 athletes from all over theUnited States and Canada. The lodge garnered a girls Level 5 first place gymnasticsteam award and a second place finish in basketball. Several golfers won awards andmany individuals medaled in both gymnastics and the fitness challenge events. Anumber of adults competed as part of the lodge's first appearance in the teammarching event. For most of the members, this was their initial experience withprecision drill and ceremony, but all felt it was a great way to get involved.Additionally, the Falcon gymnasts performed in both the opening and closing cer-emonies. The Falcon Gymnastics staff would like to thank all of the parents whovolunteered over the course of the event and made it a huge success. Results fromSokolfest XXVI can be found at www.falcongymnastics.info.

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By Kara Prentice

For spectators, the sport of power lifting is often con-fused with bodybuilding. People see weights involved andassume goals are the same in both activities. However, thechoices of exercise and outcomes are different. Power lift-ing focuses on physical gains in strength and explosive-ness. Bodybuilding achieves more proportioned musclemass and toning. Some people consider either to be ahobby, but for one individual, Dave Smiley, 42, ofMonessen, world competitive power lifting is the lifestylehe prefers.

Smiley participates in the sport to fill time outside hiscareer for KT-Grant, Inc. in Export, where he is director ofsafety and health. A world record holder, Smiley is aMunhall native and graduate of Steel Valley High School. Hisinitial sports interests were playing football and running track.He needed to get bigger and stronger to take on opponentsover the course of a long football season, and so, the liftingpursuits were triggered early in high school. Weightliftingseemed to provide a natural avenue to reach his goals.

Smiley took a break from the sport until he completed stud-ies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In 2000, he beganentering local meets to gain competition experience. “I alwayswanted to do a sport where I could be a professional,” he com-mented. Unfortunately, injuries caused setbacks. Smiley wasdetermined to fight through adversity using intensive training.The dedication paid off. He won his first national title in 2006.At a weight of 238 pounds, Smiley was bench pressing 479pounds and dead lifting 628 pounds.

The rest of the journey has been tedious but rewarding.Currently, Smiley is ranked 5th in the country as a Masters Division competitor. He

just returned from the United States Power Lifting Federation(USPF) Nationals competition in Chicago. Smiley secured asecond place finish in the 242 pound weight class and anopportunity to represent the USA at the World Power LiftingFederation (WPF) World Championships in November.

A consistent local training influence is Ryan Celli, anotherworld record holder and owner of Celli’s Fitness Center inLawrenceville. Smiley currently trains there three times perweek in preparation for the World Power Lifting Federation(WPF) World Championships this November. Smiley acknowl-edged, “Celli’s is a first class training facility and Ryan is alwaysthere to offer training advice and support.” The sessions oftenlast three hours. He does not mind the commute to Pittsburghbecause he gets to spend time doing what he loves. “It’s an indi-vidual sport, but you really need a team,” noted Smiley. “There’s

a lot of camaraderie.” Outside the gym, Smiley is careful with his diet, staying away

from processed foods. “After a while, you start to self-monitor,”advised Smiley. He also attributes the nutrition watch to anothermember of his “team” – his wife, Bonni. “She’s my dietician,”chuckled Smiley.

When training cycles and meet schedules become less hectic,Smiley looks forward to opportunities to work with communityyouth by sharing power lifting knowledge. He feels many peoplecan reap benefits from the sport if they look beyond stereotypes andmisinformation. Regarding teaching and mentoring, Smiley offered,“It would be very rewarding to know I helped someone get betterin their sport.”

He hopes athletes do not rule themselves out of beginner powerlifting competitions without first trying. He emphasized that theyjust need to make a small investment of time and effort to begin

training. Smiley should know. After all, it is a lifestyle.

Dave Smiley performs a 700 poundsquat and sets a personal record in the

USPF Nationals competition.

Smiley accepts his 2nd place award from meet director Ted Isabella.

World Competitive Power Liftingis a Way of Life for Monessen Resident

By Paul Chasko

The 2010-2011 school year at Ringgold High School will be remembered as agreat one. This was a banner school year highlighted by a football record not seenin many years. The football season was great with an excellent team effort, butthere were so many other noted accomplishments in sports at Ringgold.Congratulations to all the young men and women who’ve added to Ringgold’s lau-rels in sports. Below are athletic highlights for teams and individuals that madeRinggold athletics something out-of-the-ordinary. Note that the cheerleadingaward was for academic standing as a team.

• Cheerleaders won Ringgold All-Academic Team Award with a 3.52 GPA for 26athletes.

• Six teams made playoffs during the 2010/11 school year (football, volleyball,boys’ soccer, boys and girls basketball and wrestling).

• Football (9-0 regular season, were Keystone Conference Champions,Keystone Conference Player of the Year, 14 All-Conference players and 1 All-Stateplayer)

• Volleyball (3rd in section and had 2 All-Section players)• Boys’ Soccer (3rd in section and won their first-round playoff game before los-

ing to WPIAL Champion, first time in playoffs in several years)• Girls’ Basketball (4th in section)

• Wrestling (first playoff win in the history of the program, defeated North Hillsbefore losing to eventual WPIAL and PIAA Champion Cannon McMillan; 8wrestlers qualified for WPIAL individual finals – the most in the history of the pro-gram)

• Swimming (first qualifier in swimming and first medalist ever, Kyle Garase,100M butterfly, 6th place will be returning; 7 WPIAL finalists from the team)

• Outdoor Track and Field (boy’s 400 Meter Relay Team wins WPIALChampionship in school record time and eventually finish 16th at PIAA State Meet;Demetrius Louis WPIAL Runner-Up in 100 Meters, 11th place at PIAA State Meet)

• Girls’ Soccer – Angela Beck earns All-Section Honors for the third straightyear.

• Cross Country – Lacey Kazior earns All-County Honors held at Mingo Park.• Indoor Track and Field – 11 athletes won 15 medals at the indoor champi-

onships.• Baseball – 3 players earn All-Section.Not a bad year for the Ringgold Rams athletes – not bad at all. Congratulations

to the athletes, coaches, parents, boosters, the Ram’s Club and all who supportedathletic programs at Ringgold.

Data courtesy of the Ringgold Athletic Department

Ringgold Achieves Banner Year in Sports

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North Charleroi Recreation League Has a Ball While Ending

2011 Kickball Season By Kara Prentice

Kickball is the main feature for theNorth Charleroi Recreation League(NCRL), which runs a successful kick-ball season for youngsters ages 2-10.They represent many different commu-nities in the Mon Valley area. The activi-ty is an opportunity for the kids to learngood sportsmanship and enjoy the out-doors in a fun and supportive atmos-phere.

The 2011 summer season of play ranfrom early June through mid-July withgames held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdaysat NCRL Park in North Charleroi. Snacks and beverages were provided for eachchild at the weekly sessions. A group picnic with hamburgers, hot dogs, side dish-es, desserts and drinks was held on the last week of play to celebrate friendshipsmade and lessons learned.

For more information about getting your child involved in the 2012 kickball sea-son, visit the park website at www.ncrlpark.com. Registration will be held in May2012 with specific dates, times and locations to be announced in the future.

The NCRL Park facilities can also be rented throughout the year for events suchas graduation parties, family reunions, and church, club and work-related picnics.Call 724-483-2014 or send an email to [email protected] to inquire about reser-vation information.

Kickball participants admire their trophies at the end of season picnic.

Bentworth Youth Football CampIntroduces Football Fundamentals

By Kara Prentice

The Bentworth Bearcat varsityfootball staff held a non-contactyouth summer skills and drillscamp on Monday June 20ththrough Wednesday June 22nd atBearcat Stadium in Ellsworth. Thethree-day camp was designed tointroduce football fundamentals tonew players and advance currentplayers’ knowledge at all positionsand different phases of the game.Instruction was provided on pass-ing, catching, handoffs, route running, defensive techniques and gen-eral football terminology. Speed, conditioning and agility drills werealso conducted. Players practiced their new skills in flag football for-mat. The program was open to all interested football players in theBentworth School District including grades K-8. Refreshments wereprovided each evening by the Bentworth High School FootballBoosters.

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Bentworth Football Ends Winter-Spring Conditioning

with Lifting Competition

By Kara Prentice

The Bentworth High School football team ended its winter-spring conditioningprogram with a weightlifting competition in the high school cafeteria in front of anenthusiastic audience of friends and family. The addition of new weight equipmentpurchased through grants allowed the players to make great strides in strength andconditioning from November 2010 through May 2011.

Players competed in three lift categories including the power clean, bench pressand squat. Each player began with warm-ups and then weight was increased by 10pounds or more for each rotation. Once a player failed to lift the weight, he waseliminated from the competition.

The power clean winner was junior lineman John Bizet with a lift of 205 pounds.Senior Jordan Lancaster finished second with a lift of 195 pounds, and three play-ers tied for third with senior back Drew Lancaster, junior lineman Dylan Morrelland junior lineman Tanner Severns all putting up 185 pounds. In the bench press,Bizet came in first lifting 350 pounds. Morrell was second at 255 pounds andSeverns finished third with a lift of 245 pounds. Morrell squatted 450 pounds totake first place. Senior lineman Ryan Wade finished second with a squat of 385pounds. Bizet squatted 375 pounds to finish third.

“I was very pleased with the results of the program”, stated Head Coach LouRood. “Coaches Bob Niziol, George Morrell, John Zagursky, and Jason Franks didan outstanding job working closely with players. The results reflect their knowl-edge and motivational skills and the players’ hard work.”

Refreshments were provided at the competition by the Bentworth FootballBoosters. The team is in the midst of summer workouts with additional cardiovas-cular conditioning, speed and agility training ongoing until camp starts on August15th.

Bentworth Weightlift caption: Bentworth High School football weightlifting participants get ready for competition.

BVA Announces 12th Football Hall of Fame Class

Five new members, along with two special honorees, will be inducted into theBelle Vernon Area Football Hall of Fame during halftime of the BVA-McGuffeyhome opener Sept. 9 at James Weir Stadium.

Former football standouts Darrin Belsick ‘84, Dennis Carson ‘80, Dana Chester‘82, Brett Kalakewich ‘97, and Ben Keffer ‘96, along with retired long-time sportseditor Brian Herman and the late Frank Indof, Sr. will be inducted as part of the12th annual “Hall of Fame Night” festivities.

In addition, players from the undefeated 1963 team from Bellmar High School,now part of the merged BVA School District, will gather for a team reunion andbe recognized for their acheivements. The 1963 Bellmar Hurricanes were guidedby head coach Bap Manzini to an undefeated record. Standouts from the ’63Hurricane team include the following members: Jim Bair, Gary Cramer, PeteDuda, Chuck Humphries, Bob Koslasky, Norm Luce, Denny Manzini, FrankMascara, Curt McCarthy, Ray Mullins, Dave Pierallini, Tom Runfola, AlandSenko, Bill Shook, and Tom Young.

This year’s inductees were selected by the Hall of Fame Committee from a fieldof 40 nominees, and a banner of the 2011 inductees will be displayed at the pressbox at James Weir Stadium throughout the Leopards’ upcoming season.

The BVA Football Hall of Fame is designed to preserve and honor those stu-dent-athletes, teams, coaches, and contributors who have helped bring recogni-tion and excellence to the school’s football program. To be eligible for the Hall ofFame, an alumnus must have participated on a varsity football team at BVA or atone of the pre-merger schools and had a distinctive career. Teams, coaches, andcontributors from the community who have made outstanding accomplishmentsto Belle Vernon Area football and its legacy are also eligible.

For more information about the Hall of Fame or about attending the inductionceremony, contact Todd Vaccaro at [email protected], DarrinBelsick at [email protected], or Stephen Russell at [email protected].

Mon Valley Century Bicycle Tour Participants

Set to Pedal August 14By Kara Prentice

The Mon Valley Century (MVC) Bicycle Tour presented by the MonessenAmateur Radio Club (MARC) is scheduled for Sunday, August 14th. Riders willleave from Elizabeth at the intersection of Plum Street and Water Avenue and fol-low routes of 30, 50, 70 or 100 miles along the Monongahela River. All distanceswill be marked with arrows on the pavement at frequent intervals. MARC rec-ommends that riders wear a helmet that meets Snell bicycle helmet certifications.

Registration is $15 per rider if postmarked by August 8th. Fee is $18 afterAugust 8th. Free red flashing rear bike lights will be given to the first 220 reg-istrants. Registration begins at 6 am on race day with packet pick-up includingmap and rider number. The event is not a mass start. The 100 and 70 mile rid-ers are encouraged to begin between 6 and 8 am in order to arrive at the reststops in a timely manner. The 50 and 30 mile riders should plan to beginbetween 8 and 10 am.

A lunch stop and sag support are provided along the routes. Free parking isavailable in the lot across from the sign in table and throughout the borough. Noparking meter fees. Proceeds from the event will be used to support MARCwhich provides vital communication links during weather emergencies and nat-ural or manmade disasters. Visit www.w3csl.com to learn more. Additional infor-mation about the ride can be obtained via email at [email protected] materials are available online at www.monvalleycentury.org.



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Home & Garden

By Alice Harris

The Garden Club Federation of PA District X held its annual fundraiser on June28 at the South Hills Country Club. Members were treated to a wonderful lunch-eon and a Hats with Attitude “Hattitude” fashion show put on by the Hat Ladies ofJohnstown, PA. Hat Ladies Marsha McDowell and Pat Holifield have been collect-ing hats for over 20 years and now have over 500 vintage and other hats from allwalks of life in their collection. The ladies got the idea for their show after readingthe book Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats by MichaelCunningham and Craig Marberry. As the women model the hats, they interact withthe audience explaining the histories of each hat, how they came by them, and howthey were restored. They also give tips on how to wear hats and have fun with themas well as care and restoration information. In tribute to the Hat Ladies, membersof District X came dressed in hats of their choice. Additional information for TheHat Ladies of Johnstown can be found at http://thehatladies.net/home.

The Garden Club Federation of PA District X includes Charleroi Garden Club,Charleroi; Giant Oaks Garden Club, Venetia/McMurray/Peters Township; GreatMeadows Garden Club, Ohiopyle area; Garden Club of Munhall, Munhall;Uniontown Flower Club, Uniontown; Martha Washington Garden Club,Washington; MonValley Garden Club, California/Coal Center; Pleasant Hills

Garden Club, Pleasant Hills; ValleyGarden Club, Belle Vernon; and Town andCountry Garden Club, Rices Landing. Garden clubs do many good deeds, restor-ing and livening many historic, public and private gardens in their areas, and carrythe joy of gardening wherever they go.

Area Garden Clubs Converge for a Day With the Hat Ladies

Charleroi Garden Club members show off all their lovely hatsand even a watering can-shaped handbag!

Valley Garden Club members had a day of fun and friendship.

District Xwas honoredto have Valley Garden Clubmember andPA GardenClubPresidentAngieRaitano inattendancein her “Back

in Black”attire.

“Hat Lady” Pat Holifield models a wonderful wide-brimmed“Church Lady” hat in black with gold trim.

“Hat Lady”MarshaMcDowell mod-els a classic red felt wide-brimmed hat ina style that just about everywoman canwear and lookgreat!



Recent Local Real Estate Transactions

MONONGAHELAMonongahela City Gary and Deborah Lenzi Van Voorhis Lane $17,501Jack Fine Jared and Kelly Walsh 410 Fourth St. $25,000Jess Rigby Valerie Bobro 319 Second St. $20,000Estate of Robert Randolph Mark Hillman 612 Indiana St. $67,500

NEW EAGLEEric Wesolowski Brent and Cara Janke 212 Morton St. $92,250Gabriel Paulick et al. Brian and Jamie Lynn Edwards 804 Sycamore St. $149,900Thomas McGinty James and Jamie Harding 441 Third St. $77,500

CARROLL TOWNSHIPMichael Vibostak Michael Harris 1608 Center Ave. $113,500Sharon Desantis Lawrence Cardillo Jr. and Elizabeth Cardillo 772 SR 481 $10,000Estate of Margaret Leaver Matthew Rancosky 1650 Fourth St. $45,000Thomas Stickel Daniel Noel and Vicki Wyvratt 1653 Fourth St. $100,000Estate of Mary Sawicky Steven Miller and Charles Deffobis 166 Fisher Ave. $85,000Citifinancial Inc. Nancy Dimatteo 730 Route 481 $9,900James Ball Mark Slagle 1955-1963 Route 837 $75,000

BENTLEYVILLETheresa Savickas Thomas Conner and Barbara Ward Helen St. $19,000

CHARLEROILouise Leo Raymond Anthony Dickerson 517 First St. $43,000Mon Valley Initiative Nathan Lee Crow 711 Shady Ave. $54,500

NORTH CHARLEROIWayne Silvonic Algie and Amy Labrasca 630 Center Ave. $59,900

DONORAEstate of Alexander Mares John Szakal 114 14th St. $13,500Housing & Urban Development Michael Ortlip 485 Sixth St. $2,000Middle Monongahela Industrial Dev. Jet Gas Inc. Galiffa Drive $55,000Federal National Mortgage Assn. Thomas Jolley 729 Waddell Ave. $16,000

FALLOWFIELDEstate of Anne Smith Leanne and Jeffrey Pomponio 84 Rodgers Lane $120,000Steven Casto Brandon Colbert 9 Spring St. $62,900

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Recycle Your RainTo Go Green!

(NAPSI)—Homeowners today arelooking for ways to protect the environ-ment and be more eco-conscious. Betterutilizing one of our most preciousresources, water, is at the top of the list.Fortunately, there are new and easyways to save on water usage by recy-cling rain.

A growing number of homeownersare realizing that it doesn’t make senseto pay for water to care for your gardenwhen you can simply collect water in arain barrel. Consider this: One inch ofrain over 1,000 square feet of area yields623 gallons. One inch per hour of rain-fall yields about 10 gallons per minuteper 1,000 square feet. So it doesn’t takelong to fill a few rain barrels with water.

But once you’ve captured all that rain,how do you get it out so you can use it?With an eco-friendly pump system, youcan easily run a hose or sprinkler fromyour rain barrel and power the waterout.

Systems like the RainPerfect™ pumpfrom Rule® help in two ways-by har-vesting rain and using the power of thesun. Since solar energy powers therechargeable NiMH battery, there’s noneed for an electrical outlet. Increasingly, these environmentallyfriendly efforts are being rewarded.Since many states now mandate rain-water usage, your rain barrel purchasemay qualify you for a rebate from yourutility company or government.

The RainPerfect pump is availableonline and through select retailers. Fora free tips booklet and more informa-tion, visit the website www.rainperfect-pump.com/freegift.

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions

MONESSENJoseph Zajack Keith and Patricia Knight 1320 State Road $77,000American Medical Com. Foun. Inc. Lori Essey 1600 Summit Ave. $12,000CPCA Trust 1 Cameron and Bobbi Jo Madison Thompson Ave. $52,900James Scott US Bank NA trustee 214 Tyrol Blvd. $1,501 by sheriff's deed.

NORTH BELLE VERNONJason Mattey David John Grago Broad Ave. $6,500Tina Marie Santo Dias Susan Sphar Calhoun 123 Linton Ave. $39,000

ROSTRAVEREstate of John Demczyk Joseph Demczyk Jr. and Jaye Ann Demczyk 816 E. Main St. $20,000Daniel Michalsky Budget Inn Belle Vernon LLC 843 Finley Road $400,000Robin Secrist Dwayne and Chelsey Beere 226 German St. $105,000John Colley Lee and Joseph David Schober 11 Grove Ave. $5,000First Line Dev. Rolling Hill Farm Richard and Linda Oslowski 301 Mya Court $252,011First Line Dev. Rolling Hill Farm NVR Inc. Rolling Farm Drive $30,000Robert Shaffer Kevin Gembarosky 1854 Rostraver Road $76,000Charles Menestrina Patricia Benkoski and Albert Royak 5090 SR 51S $1

(state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $57,156)Donald Bickerton C Randall and Lynne Kenney 522 Salem Church Road $165,000Judith Mullin James Watson and Anna Sottosanti 155 Stump Drive $135,000Stephen Gaspich Ralph Warner Jr. Vernon Drive $14,000APP Properties Inc. Patrick Risha 816 Vernon Drive $20,000

Real Estate Transactions provided by <RealSTATs>. Contact <RealSTATs> at 412-381-3880 or visit www.RealSTATs.net.

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Gone are the days of conducting business on ahandshake! Today, everything is written, documentedand verified. In point of fact, all real estate businesstoday revolves around the paper trail, verifications ofthe paper trail and conforming to bureaucracy. Whenthe documentation is not in order, it can delay, or incertain situations even cancel, the settlement and pos-session of a property. It is in your best interest to keepthe paper trail well fed to create a smooth transaction.Whether buying or selling, the more documentationyou can provide, the smoother the transaction willproceed. We offer the following suggestions to helpyou streamline your real estate transaction.

As a seller, most of the required documents are a

matter of public record; however, it makes sense togather together several documents to first help marketyour property, then to close it once you have secureda buyer. The deed is your proof of ownership andincludes the legal description of the property. Anotheris a survey, if you have one. Although not alwaysrequired for settlement purposes, these documentsmay play heavily on a potential buyer’s decision topurchase your property. Even having your most recentutility bills handy can help procure a buyer. Copies ofthe tax receipts for county, municipal and school dis-trict real estate taxes can prove exactly what the com-bined taxes are and help determine how much thebuyer’s lender will require to set up the escrowaccounts and monthly payments for your buyer's newmortgage.

As a buyer, the list of documents grows dramatical-ly when planning to borrow the money to completeyour purchase. Basically, think of the three basic cate-gories of income, debts, and legal issues. Even thoughit takes some time to gather what you'll need, the sim-ple technique of “one place, one pile” removes a lot offrustration from the loan process that can take awayfrom the excitement of a purchase. Select a large enve-lope or file folder, and simply begin to fill it.

First, locate the documents you've stashed away inany number of places. You are looking for the last twoyears’ W-2s (or tax returns if self-employed), copies ofstocks and bonds, life insurance policies, proof of

other assets, and any applicable information about anyother real estate owned and leases, end-of-year exist-ing mortgage statements, divorce decree(s), bankrupt-cy, or foreclosure. Veterans should supply a copy oftheir DD214 or a Certificate of Eligibility.

The next step is, as you receive them, start savingyour pay stubs, bank statements, verification of otherincome (e.g., pensions, trust funds, child support,social security), credit union checking and savingsstatements, quarterly investment statements, and allcreditors’ statements for vehicles, charge accounts,students loans, etc. Keep in mind that your lender mayrequire additional documentation at any time to easethe investor’s concerns.

It’s important to realize that even when you plan topay cash to complete your purchase, you will be askedto supply proof of funds identifying the institution andthe amount available.

Some may wonder, “Do I really have to do all this?”To answer simply, not all of it will apply to everyone.For some, it’s just a few pieces of paper. For others, it’smuch more. It’s your choice to be prepared or dealwith it as it plays out. Either way, the goal is to trans-fer ownership of real property and realize theAmerican Dream.

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CENTURY 21 Frontier Realty is proud to rec-ognize Tom Jolley as our Agent of the Month forJune. Tom has been in real estate for over 11 yearsand joined the CENTURY 21 Frontier staff inApril of last year, where he earned a Gold AwardPlaque for production in 2010. He has also earnedthe coveted CENTURY 21 Gold Pacesetter Awardfor the first half of 2011. Call Tom any time totake advantage of his success! Tom Jolley

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your personal preference)1 cup fresh red raspberries1 cup fresh blackberries

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Bring On The Barbecue But Remember Food Safety

(NAPSI)—Whatever you serve up at your next barbecue, don’t add a side of bacte-ria. To help prevent harmful bacteria from multiplying and causing foodborne illness,follow these tips from the USDA:

From the Store: When shopping, buy cold food such as meat and poultry last, rightbefore checkout. Separate raw meat and poultry from other food in your shopping cart.Put packages of raw meat and poultry into plastic bags. Drive directly home and refrig-erate perishable food within two hours, one hour if the temperature is above 90° F.

Thaw Safely: Use the refrigerator for slow, safe thawing or thaw sealed packages incold water. You can thaw food in the microwave just before putting it on the grill.

Marinating: Marinate food in the refrigerator, not on the counter. Poultry and cubedmeat or stew meat can be marinated up to two days. Beef, veal, pork and lamb roasts,chops and steaks may be marinated up to five days. If the marinade is to be used as asauce on the cooked food, reserve a portion before putting raw meat and poultry in it.If the marinade used on raw meat or poultry is to be reused, boil it first.

Transporting: When taking food to another location, keep it cold to minimize bac-terial growth. Use an insulated cooler with sufficient ice or ice packs to keep the foodat 40° F or below.

Keep Cold Food Cold: Keep meat and poultry refrigerated until ready to use. Whenusing a cooler, keep it out of the sun and avoid opening the lid too often.

Keep Everything Clean: Don’t use the same platter and utensils for raw and cookedmeat and poultry. Harmful bacteria present in raw meat and poultry and their juicescan contaminate safely cooked food. Bring water for preparation and cleaning. Or packclean cloths and moist towelettes for cleaning surfaces and hands.

Precooking: Precooking food partially in the microwave, oven or stove is a good wayto reduce grill time. Make sure that the food goes immediately on the preheated grillto complete cooking.

Cook Thoroughly: Meat and poultry that are cooked on a grill often brown very faston the outside. Use a food thermometer. For more tips, visit www.fsis.usda.gov/fact-sheets/barbecue_food_safety/index.asp.


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Daley Honors Monongahela Man as Local Hero

State Rep. Peter J. Daley, D-Fayette/Washington, presented MonongahelaCity police officer Robert Yohe with a citation from the Pennsylvania House ofRepresentatives in honor of his heroic actions during a fire in Monongahela.Inpresenting the citation, Daley said that Yohe was a hero for not only risking hislife to save a woman, but also for returning to the burning home to save thewoman’s three dogs.Yohe is pictured accepting his award during the citationpresentation from Daley.

Local People News

By Kara Prentice

A.J. Hribal, a personal trainer at The Centerfor Fitness and Health, located in RostraverTownship, won the overall men’s bodybuild-ing competition in the Organization ofCompetitive Bodybuilders’ Iron City Classicon May 21. Mr. Hribal received his pro card,which means he is now a natural profession-al bodybuilder. “I started working out when Iwas 4 years old in the basement with myuncle,” said Hribal, who also was named theOpen-Middleweight Champion at the com-petition. “When I was 15, I began [to do]serious conditioning.”

Hribal continued his education by earninga degree in fitness and wellness fromCalifornia University of PA. While still in col-lege, he competed in his first bodybuildingshow. The May 21 event marked his thirdcompetition.

In addition to Hribal, the Center for Fitness and Health employs a staff of eightcertified personal trainers who are available during the day, evenings and on week-ends. The building houses state-of-the-art fitness equipment. The Center is one ofthe most clinically-oriented and medically advanced fitness facilities in south-western Pennsylvania. Programs with comprehensive medical diagnostics, thera-peutics and rehabilitation services are also offered.

The Center is located at Willow Pointe Plaza, in Belle Vernon. To learn moreabout the Center, please visit www.mvhealthplex.com or call 724-379-5100.Personal tours are also available.

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Praise and Worship in the ParkSounds August 12-14

The sounds of praise and music will once again echothrough Chess Park in Monongahela, when that communitycelebrates with the fourth annual “Praise and Worship in thePark,” on Saturday, August 12 - 14, from 12 to 9 p.m. A num-ber of area churches, ministries and non-profit organizationswill join together for this day of praise, music and fellowship.A variety of activities are planned, including all-day musicalperformances, pony rides, children’s activities and food andinformational booths. Go-Time ministries will sponsor a freeconcert for area youth on Friday, August 12 at 7:30pm.Musicians scheduled to appear, beginning at noon,include Free Methodist Church Praise Band, Journey byGrace Church, First Baptist Church, Shepherds Voice, Altered Nation, First Christian Church Praise Bandand Above Gray Skies. Returning this year to headline is Beyond the Ashes from Nashville, TN. The eventis sponsored by the First Christian Church Monongahela. Other participating churches include the newJourney by Grace Methodist Church, Edwards Chapel United Methodist Church, The Nativity of theVirgin Mary Orthodox Church, Grace United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church Monongahela,Riverview Baptist Church, Grace Lutheran Church, and St. Anthony. Other ministries that will be repre-sented include Washington City Mission, Christian Bikers, Go-Time Ministries, Option Resource Center,and Association of Christian Athletes. Any ministry or church wishing to join the day’s festivities or need-ing more information can contact DJ Fogiato at 724-258-8843 or [email protected], contact FirstChristian Church at 724-258-3255 or visit the church website at www.fcmonongahela.com.

Beyond the Ashes of Nashville, TN will headlinePraise and Worship in the Park at Chess Park in

Monongahela August 12-14

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Bly – Clarence H, 55., of North Charleroi diedWednesday July 13. Arrangements under direc-tion of William A. Bautz Funeral Home in NewEagle.

Cain – Kathryn M, 87., of Smithton, Formerly ofBunola died Wednesday June 29. Arrangementsunder direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc inMonongahela.

Cichy – Anna, 93., of New Eagle died WednesdayJune 1. Arrangements under direction of FryeFuneral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

Coppi – Oliver O, 93., of Monongahela diedSaturday June 25. Arrangements under directionof Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Douglas – Apryl M, 28., of Washington, Formerlyof Monongahela died Wednesday June 15.Arrangements under direction of Marra FuneralHome in Monongahela.

Hill – Robert Edward, 62., of Donora, Formerly ofMonongahela died Wednesday June 29.Arrangements under direction of Frye FuneralHome, Inc in Monongahela.

Jarvis – Betty L, 93., of Monongahela died SundayJune 26. Arrangements under direction of FryeFuneral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

McCorkle – John “Corky The Clown”, 78., ofElizabeth died Tuesday July 14. Arrangementsunder direction of Stephen Slater Funeral Homein Jefferson Hills.

McCoy – Elsie, 96., of Canonsburg, Formerly ofMonongahela died Saturday June 4. Arrangementsunder direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc inMonongahela.

McIntosh – William H SR, 57., of Monongaheladied Friday July 15. Arrangements under direc-tion of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Randolph – Robert G, 86., of Monongahela diedTuesday May 31. Arrangements under direction ofFrye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

Staffen – John F IV, 68., of Bethel Park, Formerlyof Monongahela (River Hill) died Thursday July14. Arrangements under direction of MarraFuneral Home in Monongahela.

Zurkow – Rozella E, 88., of Monongahela diedFriday June 3. Arrangements under direction ofFrye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

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Monongahela Chapter ofThe Mary and Martha Joy

Fellowship MeetingThe Monongahela chapter of The Mary and

Martha Joy Fellowship will hold its monthly meet-ing of praise and worship in the parlor of The FirstPresbyterian Church of Monongahela, PA, located atthe corner of Sixth, Main and Chess Streets onThursday evening, August 4. There will be refresh-ments and fellowship at 6:30 p.m., and the meetingwill start at 7 p.m. There is no charge, and a free-willoffering will be taken. Please enter the church fromthe Chess Street side. Our guest speaker will be Dr.Frank J. DePolo, Sr. Pastor at Covenant ChristianChurch in Belle Vernon for more than 30 years. Hehas written over 30 books and is the founder andPresident of The Mon Valley Bible Institute. For fur-ther information, call Virgie Vidil at 412-384-4882,Dorothy Passarello at 724-258-6143 or BarbaraSimpson at 724-258-4293.

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By Kara Prentice

The 25th annual Senior Games was held on Tuesday, June 14th on the PetersTownship High School campus in McMurray. The event, titled “25 Years andRunning Strong,” was organized and coordinated by the SouthwesternPennsylvania Area Agency on Aging, Aging Services of Washington County, andWashington County Board of Commissioners.

Individuals 50 years of age and older from Washington, Fayette and Greenecounties competed in events held indoors and outdoors and offered in multipleage categories. Many Mon Valley residents had successful outings with CharlesPannier of Finleyville and Joe Mancinelli, Thomas Kustron, George Hutchko,Peggy Savadeck and John Sturlese, all of Monongahela, among the gold medalistsfor their chosen sports. Family members, friends, and event sponsors providedencouragement as enthusiastic spectators.

Additional festivities throughout the day included a parade of athletes, a sky-diving exhibition, a health fair and musical entertainment. A variety of refresh-ments were served.

The Victory Celebration and Awards Banquet followed on Thursday, June 23rdat the DoubleTree by Hilton, Meadowlands in Washington. The evening programprovided dinner and time to honor the athletes’ accomplishments and reflect on ajob well done.

The next Senior Games is scheduled for June 2012. See you there!

Senior Games participants in the women’s division of the one-mile walk get off to a quick start.

The Residence at Hilltop is using newtechnology to provide an advancedlevel of health care and safety to its res-idents. Recently, an emergency remotepersonal care monitoring system wasinstalled throughout the Residence andit’s the first of its kind in the area. Thesystem goes far beyond traditional callsystems and it comes at no extra cost tothe residents.

Each resident receives a pendant con-taining a large button and instructionson its use. A call bell station also islocated in each resident’s apartmentbathroom.

When a resident initiates an alert bypushing the button on the pendant orpulling the alarm cord in the bathroom,the device transmits a wi-fi signal withthe location of the alert and identity ofthe resident asking for assistance. Anoperator then calls the portable phoneof the direct caregiver with that infor-mation.

A resident could be having lunch inthe dining room, outside on the patiovisiting a friend, or watching a movie inthe theater room, for example, and staffwill locate that resident immediatelydue to the wireless location trackingfeature of the system.

The new system supports one of themajor goals of The Residence at Hilltop

– it promotes the concept of a quietfacility that greatly improves the staff’sability to respond quickly and efficient-ly to any resident’s need for assistance.

The Residence At Hilltop AdoptsTechnology with a Personal Touch

A resident from the Residence at Hilltop displays the pendant containing

the emergency alert button.

Each resident’s apartment containsa wall unit in the bathroom.

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Twenty-Five Years and Running Strong:

Senior Games Attract Many Participants for 25th Year of Competition


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Finleyville Resident Serenades Seniors

The members of the Monongahela Senior Center were serenaded with violinmusic in late July by Andrea Siciliano, a Waynesburg University student who hasbeen donating her service to the local library this summer. The Finleyville resi-dent studied music from the time she was in third grade until her sophomore yearof high school but now plays chiefly for her own enjoyment.

The program had originally been slated as part of the Monongahela AreaLibrary’s bi-monthly outreach visits to the senior center in June. Unforeseen cir-cumstances led to the rescheduled appearance. The musical selections included anumber of songs from musicals, popular tunes made famous by Elvis and FrankSinatra, as well a some classical music.

Andrea Siciliano’s other tasks while volunteering at the library included tutor-ing school students, computer tutorials and leading the Summer Reading Club forstudents in a program about Italy and Russia.

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Mobile Home for Sale or Rent – 135 Union Street, New Eagle,located in mobile home park in the Ringgold School District, on transit busline, gentle inside pet acceptable, will consider article of agreement. $350plus utilities includes lot rent. Call 724-258-9115.__________________________________________________Apt for Rent – 3 bdr. Apt. at 230 Donnan Ave., Washington. $500per month plus utilities. Call 724-350-5983.__________________________________________________Free Mobile Home – must pay for removal. Call 724-350-5983.__________________________________________________Donora - Residential/Commercial Building – Eat-inkitchen, 3-4 bedrooms, livingroom and 1 bath upstairs. Den, 1 bath,storeroom front downstairs. Security system, basements and 2-cargarage. Also has an attached apartment and basement. REDUCED:$29,000! Call for an appointment at 419-867-9260 or 724-379-5387.__________________________________________________Apt for Rent – 230 Donnan Ave., Washington, PA, 1 bdrm, living room,kitchen, bath and laundry area. Upstairs apartment. Total electric. $350per month plus utilities. Call 724-350-5983.__________________________________________________2007 Gulf Stream 25-ft. Motor home - 1 slide, Corian counter tops,convection microwave, well equipped and maintained, low mileage, newinspection. $40,000 OBO. For more information, call 724-258-4280 or724-554-8109.__________________________________________________Garage for Rent - 40 x 60 garage in Bentleyville for rent. Asking for$800 a month plus utilities. For more information, call 724-350-5983.__________________________________________________For Rent 1 bedroom apartment. Appliances included. No pets.Security deposit required. $400/month. Call: 724-554-6534__________________________________________________

FOR Sale. Investment Property; price reduced, 6 residential, 4 com-mercial units. Close to everything. 724-554-6534__________________________________________________Small house for rent. Country setting. Suitable for one person.Includes sewage and garbage. Close to Rt. 43. No pets. $550 permonth. 724-785-2955__________________________________________________Apt for Rent - 2 BR, 2nd flr., country, private, by itself. Laundry rm. &porch. Lots of parking. Updated. No pets. $525+. Call (412) 384-5406.__________________________________________________New Eagle Main Street. Office Space. Formerly physicians office. 1200sq. ft. Rent Negotiable. 724-554-6534 or 724-258-3773.__________________________________________________Building for Rent – 40x60 commercial bldg for rent at 780 BentleyvilleRd., Charleroi, PA. Located just off I-70, Exit 32B, Bentleyville. Call 724-258-9115.__________________________________________________House For Sale - Bentleyville, $80,000. This open, bright spacious floorplan is in perfect move-in condition. Expansive eat-in kitchen with centerisland and skylights, stone fireplace in the living room, family room withwall of windows, deluxe master suite. A wonderful well maintained com-munity on a picturesque setting. Enjoy country living at an affordableprice. For more information, contact Karen Marshall, Keller WilliamsRealty, at 724-969-4900 ext. 126 or [email protected].__________________________________________________Mobile Home Lot for Rent – 1 acre private country setting lot for rentin Carroll Twp., Monongahela. All utilities ready for hook up. AvailableJune. Call 724-258-2755.__________________________________________________2008 Tioga 31M Motorhome - 12,200 miles, like new, loaded, dualslide, 6.8 V10 engine, 5 speed automatic, many upgrades-too many tolist. $62,000 OBO. Call 412-384-4667.__________________________________________________FOR SALE – Investment Property; price reduced, 6 residential, 4 com-mercial units. Close to everything. 724-554-6534.__________________________________________________1999 Commodore mobile home. exc. condition. Only 1 owner -bought brand new in 2001. Call 412-600-9061__________________________________________________View this beautiful 32X80 4 bedroom 2 bath ranch home with familyroom and living room. This home delivered and set on your foundationis only $71,995. Don’t miss this golden opportunity. Call 724-929-5040for more details and location of home.__________________________________________________Perryopolis House: 3 BR, large den, 3 1/2 bath, LR, DR, eat-in kitchen,1st floor laundry room, mudroom, level corner 3/4 acre lot. All public util-ities. $259,900. Call 724-322-2458 for an appt. to see this house.__________________________________________________Charleroi Sale or Lease - Renovated 3-Story Building. Commerciallease income. Also, turnkey bar/restaurant. Call: 724-531-1175.__________________________________________________Office Space For Rent – Finleyville. 1,300 square feet. Former siteof Healthy Directions. $800 + Electric. 412-999-7163.__________________________________________________MONONGAHELA - For rent, one, two bedroom apartment, completewith appliances, laundry facility, etc. Secured locked building, quaint andquiet. Close to bus line. One bedroom partially furnished. Monongahela.Call 724-258-3179.__________________________________________________FOR RENT - Myrtle Beach – Oceanfront Condo Available! Spaciousand beautifully furnished, this 2 bedroom condo (unit #1507) at the new“Paradise Resort” in Myrtle Beach will provide you with all the comfortsof home. 2 Bedrooms + Sleeper sofa; 2 Bathrooms; Lazy River; Hot Tub;Indoor/Outdoor Pools; Exercise Room; Oceanfront Balcony. For completeweekly and seasonal pricing, visit the website - www.oceanfront con-dorentals.com/ Paradise Resort.htm. For additional questions or to makea reservation call Oceanfront Condo Rentals Inc. at 843-236-6623 andask about Paradise Resort unit #1507.__________________________________________________New Eagle Main Street. Office Space. Formerly physicians office. 1200sq. ft. Rent Negotiable. 724-554-6534 or 724-258-3773.__________________________________________________

***FREE Foreclosure Listings*** OVER 400,000 properties nation-wide. Low down payment. Call now 800-250-2043.__________________________________________________One, Two Bedroom Apartment, complete with appliances, laundryfacility, etc. Secured locked building, quant and quite. Close to bus line.One bedroom partial furnished. Monongahela. Call Natalee Amati 724-244-8579 or 724-258-3179.__________________________________________________Available Now!!! 2-4 Bedroom homes Take Over Payments No MoneyDown/No Credit Check Call 1-888-269-9192 __________________________________________________Stop Renting Lease option to buy Rent to own No money down Nocredit check 1-877-395-0321 __________________________________________________Available Now. 2-4 Bedroom Homes. Take Over Payments. NoMoney Down. No Credit Check. Call Now 1-866-343-4134__________________________________________________LAND LIQUIDATION- 20Acres $0/Down, $99/mo. ONLY $12,900.Near Growing El Paso, Texas (2nd safest U.S. CITY). Owner Financing,NO CREDIT CHECKS! Money Back Guarantee. 1-800-755-8953__________________________________________________Sizzling Summer Specials! At Florida’s Best Beach – New SmyrnaBeach. Stay a week or longer. Plan a beach wedding or family reunion.www.NSBFLA.com or 1-800-541-9621__________________________________________________NY FARM LIQUIDATION! 10 acres - $34,900. Fields, woods,stonewalls, long Catskill Mtn views! Less than 3 hrs NY City! Priced waybelow market! No closing costs in July! (888) 738-6994www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com__________________________________________________North Carolina Mountains. Enjoy The Outdoors All Year! E-Z Finish LogCabin Shell with Acreage $99,900. Pre-Approved Bank Financing. AlsoMountain-Waterfront Land for sale. 828-247-9966 Ext. 02__________________________________________________

South Hills Tax Preparation - ALL 1040 TAX RETURNS ONLY $75!FREE State & Local Returns. FREE E-Filing. 10 Years Experience. Locatedin South Park. Call Rich Diffenbach at (412) 835-4842__________________________________________________Certified Dog Trainer. Private Lessons. I use positive reinforcementtechniques and can help with any problem solving and obedience.Discounted rate for rescued/adopted dogs! 724-249-5777.__________________________________________________Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day + delivery & pick-up.Call: 724-825-7233.__________________________________________________COMPUTER TUNE-UP - Computer running slow? Chances are you mayhave viruses or spyware loaded on your machine. Complete virus andspyware removal along with the latest Microsoft Updates. $60.00 permachine. 724-348-6837.__________________________________________________Stop Bank Levy’s & Wage Garnishments. Get Instant Relief today!Owe the IRS or State? Call Today – 877-455-6150__________________________________________________

MEDIATION - Are you involved in a dispute and do not know the nextstep to take to get it resolved? Mediation is an option to get yourproblem resolved. Has your spouse filed for divorce and you needhelp in managing the decisions that need to be made? Do you havea consumer dispute with a contractor? Do you have a conflict with-in your neighborhood? Do you have a conflict within your family andyou need a neutral third party to help the family solve the problem?Then it is Time 2 Talk. Mediation is an option. As a mediator with30 years experience in mediating, I can help you to talk it out, andnegotiate decisions that get the problem resolved. My name isDeidre Kuban and it is Time 2 Talk. The initial 30 minute consulta-tion with me is at no cost to you. Call me at 412-726-1514 or e-mail [email protected]

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FOR SALE. Investment Property; price reduced, 6 residential, 4commercial units. Close to everything. 724-554-6534

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Myrtle Beach – Oceanfront Condo Available! Spacious and beauti-fully furnished, this 2 bedroom condo (unit #1507) at the new “ParadiseResort” in Myrtle Beach will provide you with all the comforts of home. 2Bedrooms + Sleeper sofa; 2 Bathrooms; Lazy River; Hot Tub;Indoor/Outdoor Pools; Exercise Room; Oceanfront Balcony. For completeweekly and seasonal pricing, visit the website - www.oceanfrontcondorentals.com/Paradise Resort.htm. For additional questions or to make areservation call Oceanfront Condo Rentals Inc. at 843-236-6623 and askabout Paradise Resort unit #1507.__________________________________________________Bus Tours - Niagara Falls, no passport needed, November 10 – 11,2011, $109 per person ($70 in casino bonuses). New York City Express,December 2 - 4, 2011, $449 per person, Rockettes Xmas Spectacularincluded. Call 724-292-8043 or 412-513-4020 for details.__________________________________________________Sizzling Summer Specials! At Florida’s Best Beach – New SmyrnaBeach. Stay a week or longer. Plan a beach wedding or family reunion.www.NSBFLA.com or 1-800-541-9621__________________________________________________

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ALLENPORTMon Valley Community Federal

Credit Union

BELLE VERNON/ ROSTRAVER AREABelle Vernon Door SalesBelle Vernon Public LibraryBFS FoodsBill’s Golfland - RestaurantBill’s Golfland - Driving RangeCharleroi Federal Savings BankEagles landing IIEat N ParkFantastic SamsHoss’s Steak HouseJake’s PizzaJust-A-TavernKeystone BakeryMartins Flowers & ShrubsMazur’s AntiquesOllie's Bargain OutletPNC Bank, Broad AvenuePonderosa RestaurantPort Royal VillageRoadside RestaurantRostraver Drug StoreRostraver Public LibrarySheetz, Inc.Standard PharmacySweet NostalgiaSweeney’s SteakhouseTeddy’s TavernToscano’s SalonVal’s Beer Distributor & Car WashWillowbrook Car WashWingin’ ItWal Mart

BENTLEYVILLEAmish StorehouseBentleyville Giant Eagle

Bentleyville Public LibraryBentworth Senior CenterBest Western Garden InnCharleroi Federal Savings BankGiant EagleHoliday Inn ExpressKing’s Family RestaurantKing of the Hill SteakhouseKuzy’s Drug StoreSammy’s Smoke Shop

CARROLL TOWNSHIPBartolotta's Giant EagleHavencerst Nursing CenterMon Valley Community Federal

Credit UnionMon Valley Hospital

(Concierge Desk in lobby)Mon Valley YMCANew Country Club DeliSpartan Health CenterValley Inn VFD Social Hall

CHARLEROI / NORTH CHARLEROIBJ's DinerChar House High RiseCharleroi Area Senior

High SchoolCharleroi Federal Savings BankCharleroi Save-A-LotCitizens BankCity Beer DistributorCrest Avenue ApartmentsDee’s Record ShopDiddlebugs PizzaDouble M’s PizzaHome Warehouse InteriorsJohn K. Tener LibraryMaple Creek Beer DistributorMedved’s PharmacyMid-Mon Valley Transit Authority

Mon Valley Community FCUMon Valley Regional

Chamber of CommerceMy Girls Korner KitchenPanino BistroPet BoutiqueRego’s RestaurantRiverside Place -

SPHS Aging ServicesRobert’s Dairy QueenSalatino’s River House CaféSezannaquins DeliStudio KS.W.PA Human ServicesSusan Jo’s Salon

DONORAAnthony’s ItalianoDonora LumberDonora Public LibraryFirst Federal Savings BankKesten Restaurant Equipment Muia Studio / FormalityPA Career LinkUnimartUnion Pharmacy

DUNLEVYHighway ApplianceMon Valley Fitness Center

FAYETTE CITYStrickler’s Auction

MONESSENBuzzy Byron’sCity of Monessen Municipal Bldg.Douglas Education CenterGreater Monessen

Historical SocietyGiannini Distributing Co.Keystone Bakery

Libby’s Dairy BarMonessen High SchoolMonessen Public LibraryMonessen Senior CenterPasta ShopSammy’s Smoke ShopSPHS Family Health ComplexTorn PageUnion CleanersUnion PharmacyValley 1st Community Federal

Credit Union

MONONGAHELA / NEW EAGLE7-Eleven / BP (Monongahela)7-Eleven / BP (New Eagle)Ashcraft Self StorageBees Nest DinerCox’s MarketChaney's NaturalCharleroi FederalDevore HardwareEat n' Park - MonongahelaFamily DollarFirst Federal SavingsFirst Niagara BankFoodland - MonongahelaHey Andy Restaurant & BarHidden Treasures StoreHill's RestaurantJEM LoungeJohn Lignelli Manor

(Senior Care home)Madonna Regional Catholic SchoolMcDonald's (Monongahela)Mon Valley LaundrymatMon Valley MusicMonongahela Animal HospitalMonongahela Area LibraryMonongahela Area

Chamber of Commerce

Monongahela City HallMonongahela Elementary CenterMonongahela Manor

(Senior Highrise)Monongahela Post Office (1st floor)New Eagle Bakery & PizzeriaNew Eagle Borough

Municipal BuildingBOX - beside New Eagleboro bldg.

The Medicine ShoppeTransfiguration ParishPeggy's Mini MartPNC BankRinggold Senior High SchoolRite-Aid (New BIG location)St. Anthony's ChurchSheetzU-Haul (Peno's Plaza)

PERRYOPOLISB&B family DinerPerry Drug StoreRandall’s Restaurant

SMITHTONJack's Super Market

SPEERSForever Jewelry & AwardsLorraine’s Family RestaurantMagic City MartMon Valley Career & Tech. CenterSammy’s Smoke ShopSmitty’s Marina and GrillSpeers Street Grill

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Finleyville Giant Eagle, 3701 Route 88, Finleyville, PA, 724-348-6699

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Services start at $59/visit, $55/physicaland will be billed to your insurance provider, when applicable.

Come celebrate our grand openingat the Finleyville Giant Eagle and receive a free gift. (Offer valid until 8-31-11)

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