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Rotarians Prepare for 5thAnnual Oldies Dance

Proceeds Benefit Local and Global Initiatives

The Belle Vernon Area and Monessen/Rostraver Rotaryclubs will present their 5th Annual Oldies Benefit DanceSaturday, January 26 at the Rostraver Central Fire Hall. Thedance will run from 8 p.m. to midnight. Admission for theBYOB affair is $30/couple or $15 /person. The Rotarians willprovide beverages, ice and snacks and prizes will be award.

Proceeds from the dance are used to benefit a variety ofcharitable causes in area communities and around the world,including the worldwide Rotary project Polio Plus, whichworks to eradicate polio, and clean water programs in disad-vantaged countries. Locally, the Rotarians provide scholar-ships for students at Belle Vernon Area and Frazier highschools and support a myriad of community programsthrough the Rotary Foundation.

Disc jockey Ralph Trilli, co-host of the Cruisin’ SundayOldies show on radio station WJPA (93.5 FM, 1450 AM) inWashington, will return to provide the music.

Additional information about and reservations for the danceare available by calling Gerry Stasicha at 724-562-4096, MitchSeydor at 724-972-2325, or Don Yoder at 412-613-5768.

Seen here at the historic changeover of Rego's Restaurant in Charleroi are: (l-r) Armand Ferrara,President of the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce; new owners Eric and EvonneHenderson; Mark Alterici, Charleroi Borough Council President; restaurant founders and ownersTito Giorgi, Lorraine Giorgi, and Nino Giorgi; and Deb Keefer, Chamber director. Rego'sRestaurant has been doing business since 1946 in the Borough of Charleroi. The new owners,Evonne and Eric Henderson of Fallowfield Twp., plan to keep the Rego's name as well as the menueveryone has come to love.

Rego's Restaurant Holds Ribbon Cuttingto Celebrate New Ownership

Local News . . . . . . . . . 3Places To Go . . . . . . . . 5People . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Business . . . . . . . . . . . 16Ask The Experts . . . . 20Health . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Worship . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Home & Garden . . . . 28School . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Death Notices . . . . . . 35Entertainment . . . . . . 35Classifieds . . . . . . . . . 36

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Bentleyville Holds Public Meeting To Address Concerns Over

Planned I-70 ProjectsBy Alice Harris

A well attended Public Meeting washeld on Tuesday December 18, 2012 at4 p.m. at the Bentleyville Volunteer FireCompany Social Hall in Bentleyville, PAto address PennDOT’s proposed‘Permanent Closing of Interstate 70 Exit32A’ plan, eliminating the Route 917Pittsburgh Road Interchange. Maps ofthe overall plan were on display as wellas charts listing “Project Purpose andNeed” and “Project Improvements.”

PennDOT District Engineer JosephSzczur explained the concepts of theproposed improvements, stating that I-70 is outdated and not up to modernday expectations and standards to han-dle the present and proposed volume oftraffic. He stated 25-30% of the traffic istrucks with up to 70,000 vehicles in aday and approximately 1 crash/ monthin the current Bentleyville exit areas. He stated this meeting was held to hear con-cerns and reassess proposals, however, once they make a decision they will moveforward regardless because if they don’t follow certain criteria they will not be eli-gible for federal funds. The project will take 2-4 years to implement with bids tobe awarded in June 2015.

The foremost concern of residents is the planned closing of the Rt. 917 ramp andtraffic congestion in town, especially at Pittsburgh St. They also expressed con-cerns over the installation of a roundabout too near the truck stop and the possi-ble accumulation of trucks waiting to go in, and safety issues for emergencyresponders. The closing of the I-70 Ginger Hill exit and that it will affectBentleyville is another concern.

PA State Senator Tim Solobay, Rep. Brandon Neumann, Mayor Tom Brown, J.Barry Stout, and Council members Linda Vrabel, Stan Glowaski, Tim Jansante, KenYankosky, and Borough Secretary Kim Sacco were all in attendance. Mayor Brownstated he is “dead set against the closing of 917” and that it will hurt Bentleyvilleeconomically and cause heavy traffic especially on Main St. He also expressed wor-ries of how emergency vehicles will get to closed-off areas.

Bentleyville Mayor Tom Brown expressed hisconcerns that this project will hurt Bentleyville's

economy, heighten traffic congestion, slow emergency response, and create problems

to get in and out of Bentleyville.

By Christen M. Stroh

6th grader Madison Huschak set a goal of collecting 100 toys to be distributed tolocal children in need to make their Christmas. Coming up with the idea at the endof October and putting everything together to kick off for November 15th gave heronly a few short weeks to prepare, and Madison worked hard to ensure that she mether goal. She not only met it, but vastly exceeded it, collecting 240 toys and $150in cash donations and gift cards that were used to purchase items for older childrenin middle school and high school, for whom the toys collected were not age-appro-priate.

“Thank you to everyone who supported me, whether you housed a box, donat-ed a toy, or just put in some effort to spread the word,” Madison said.

The businesses who supported her - Salatino’s River House Café in Charleroi,Knick Knacks and Paddy Wacks in Monongahela, and Paolo's Pizza and Pastaria inCharleroi – and Charleroi Elementary School’s faculty and staff – collected toys forMad4Giving from November 15th – December 15th by setting up donation boxes.The toys were then taken to Chaleroi Elementary School, where they were dis-trubuted via the district to children in need.

“We are so proud of her, her dad and I both, and for putting this together. We’reglad for her to have this experience and she does seem to enjoy it,” said Madison’smother, Jennifer. “It’s overwhelming to see how sweet everyone has been. It’s beena gift for my husband and I to see her face, every time, get excited to see what wasin the box.”

Look for Mad4Giving donation boxes next holiday season, possibly in even morelocations. According to Madison, “I hope to be able to do this again for years tocome.”

Madison Huschak,daughter of Heathand JenniferHuschak, collected240 toys to distrubuteto local children inneed this holidayseason.

Mad4Giving Exceeds Goal of Collecting 100 Toys for Local Children

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Mon Valley YMCA Teen Leaders Collect Backpacks

For the last month,youth from the MonValley YMCA TeenLeaders Volunteering andCommunity Service Clubhave been collectingbackpacks for the localDonora/MonongahelaLions Club Chapter.They will be given to thePittsburgh Brothers toBrothers organization toaide doctors in fillingthem with medicationsfor people in villagesacross Asia and Africa.

For more informationon the YMCA TeenLeaders Club, please con-tact Youth & TeenDirector Adorée DeLucaat 724-483-8077. Forinformation on helpingor joining the Donora/Monongahela Lions Club, contact Dave Thompson at724-809-8232.

Pictured are (l-r) members of the YMCA Teen Leaders ClubDimetri Rossi, 16, of Carroll Twp., Jessica Hindman, 15,

of Belle Vernon, and Dave Thompson, Lions Club president.

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Bentworth Leo Club Makes Veterans’ Holiday Bright

On December 14th, the Bentworth Leo Club went to the Veterans MemorialHospital in Pittsburgh to visit and distribute gifts and cards made by thedistrict's elementary students. It was an enjoyable day!

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JANUARY 5ODYSSEY 5K WALK/RUN - willbegin at 11 a.m. from the GraceLutheran Church, 911 Howard Street,Monongahela, regardless of weather.Race registration is currently open andregistration forms can be downloaded atthe website www.runtheodyssey.com.Registration is $20/person.

JANUARY 8TRI-COUNTY MASONIC LODGE#252 BLOOD DRIVE – noon – 5 p.m.at Tri-County Masonic Lodge #252 -Social Hall, 760 Thompson Ave.,Donora. Make an appointment by call-ing Dick Black at 724-323-3593.

JANUARY 10CHARLEROI LODGE 615 FREEAND ACCEPTED MASONS MEET-ING - 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic Hall,corner of 7th and Mckean inCharleroi. All members are encour-aged to attend. For more information,call 724-984-6611.

JANUARY 11SOUND OF COUNTRY BAND -Herminie Slovak Club (SNPJ), 3rdStreet, from 8 - 11:30 p.m. For moreinformation, call 724-258-2301.

JANUARY 12FIRE AND ICE FAMILY NIGHTS –Iceoplex in Southpointe, 7-10 p.m.Hosted by Family Worship Center ofPittsburgh. Cost is $10 per person,

$35 for a party of 4, $42 for party of 5,and $45 for party of 6. All pricesinclude skating, skate rental, inflata-bles, coffee house, and face painting,or $2 for coffee house only, face paint-ing/ice skating to Christian music,clown, and snacks. Ice skating from8:30-10 p.m.; all other activities are 7-10 p.m. Visit www.fwcpgh.org formore information.

OLDIES DANCE - at the White OakAmerican Legion, Constitution Blvd.Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Admission isonly $5 per person. All proceeds bene-fit local veterans. Music by Candy andMike. For more information, call 724-984-6611.

JANUARY 18FAMILY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES –First United Methodist Church ofMonongahela, 430 West Main Street, 7p.m. Wesley: A Heart TransformedCan Change the World is a movieabout young John Wesley, well knownas the spiritual father of Methodism,for all ages and denominations.Refreshments of popcorn, pretzels,potato chips, pizza, and pop. Event isfree! For more information, call 724-258-7054.

JANUARY 20MONTHLY MEETING OF THE MONVALLEY COIN CLUB - 2 p.m. at theCharleroi Senior Citizens Center inCharleroi. The general public is invit-

ed. Foreign coins will be the topic ofdiscussion. For more information,please call 724-984-6611.

JANUARY 25MYSTICAL PSYCHIC FAIR – WestMifflin Fire Hall #3, 3722 RodeoDrive, West Mifflin, noon-5 p.m.Readings by mediums and psychics,aura photographer, Reiki energy heal-ing, massage therapy, spiritualresponse therapy (SRT), metaphysicalitems, and food! Admission is $5. Inaddition, guest medium Carole J.Obley, Soulvisions, LLC, will delivercompelling, evidential messages fromyour loved ones in spirit in a smallgroup setting of no more than 15 peo-ple from 1-2:15 p.m. $25 fee payableat the door. For more information, callDeborah at 724-348-8063. All pro-ceeds will go to hall rental, advertis-ing, and 10% to different charitiesevery month. Find the fair onFacebook at www.facebook.com/MysticalFair.

SYMPHONY OF FOOD – CHEFS’SHOWCASE DINNER – Bella SeraVenue, 414 Morganza Road,Canonsburg. Presented by WOMEN ofSouthwestern PA, Inc. The philan-thropic event is held to raise funds tohelp women and children in need inwestern Pennsylvania. Join the sit-down dinner prepared by well-knownchefs with entertainment by SouthCity Jazz Band and Howard Mincone

(physical comic and juggler), “Paradeof Chefs,” and Chinese auction.Tickets are $100 (tax-deductible, non-refundable donation) and reservationsare required. For tickets, call 724-514-7176. The past five years have soldout!

LAUREL VALLEY BAND - HerminieSlovak Club (SNPJ), 3rd Street, from 8- 11:30 p.m. For more information,call 724-258-6735.

JANUARY 26OLDIES DANCE - presented by theBelle Vernon Area and Monessen/Rostraver Rotary clubs at theRostraver Central Fire Hall from 8p.m. to Midnight. Proceeds from thedance are used to benefit a variety ofcharitable causes. Admission for theBYOB affair is $30 /couple or $15/ per-son. The Rotarians will provide bever-ages, ice and snacks and prizes will beawardED. Additional information andreservations are available by callingGerry Stasicha at 724-562-4096, MitchSeydor at 724-972-2325, or Don Yoderat 412-613-5768.

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The first annual Run the Odyssey 5Kwill be held Saturday, January 5 inMonongahela.

The race is sponsored by TeamOdyssey, the official running team of theChildren's Neuroblastoma CancerFoundation. The running team wasformed in 2010 by Laura Boyd ofFallowfield Twp., a RinggoldElementary South teacher, out of grieffor her son Adam and celebration of herdaughter Amanda. Both were diagnosedwith neuroblastoma, a rare pediatriccancer, in 1999 but had devastatinglydifferent outcomes of their treatments.

It's become Boyd’s mission to helpfind and fund a cure that would beeffective for all children. Team Odyssey’smission is to grow into a nationwiderunning team in order to raise aware-ness and support of neuroblastoma.

Her mission has become embraced byTeam Odyssey members. In 2008, theAdam Boyd Scholarship fund was creat-ed by the Little Great Race committee.

In 2012, 52 Team Odyssey team mem-bers participated in the PittsburghMarathon’s Run for a Reason, raisingmore than $20,000 to support theChildren's Neuroblastoma CancerFoundation.

Team Odyssey membership is spreadout throughout the Pittsburgh region,although the majority of the memberscall the Mid-Mon Valley home.

The date for the Run the Odyssey 5Kwas chosen to honor Adam Boyd, whopassed away Jan. 8, 2004 after a coura-geous battle with neuroblastoma.

The 5K race will begin and end atGrace Lutheran Church and windthrough the city’s neighboring streets.Chris Buckley serves as race co-directoralong with Laura Boyd.

More information about TeamOdyssey is available at the group’s web-site at www.cncfteamodyssey.com. TeamOdyssey is also on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/pages/CNCF-Team-Odyssey.

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N. Charleroi Borough Issues Advice for Pet Owners: Provide Dogs

and Cats with I.D. Collars By Earl Bugaile

North Charleroi Borough is asking residents with dogs or cats to obtain themcollars as part of the borough’s animal control program.

Following several months of debate and concerns expressed by residents, coun-cil has reviewed the issue with animal control officer Patsy Vince and is recom-mending that dogs and cats should wear a collar bearing identification tags. Thetags should contain the name of the owner along with a telephone number, inorder for animal control to contact the owner.

The request for all residents to provide identification collars for their pets comesas an effort by the borough to identify animals which have owners and to providea means of contacting them in case they are found wandering freely.

Borough solicitor Christine Cardinale said animal control in North Charleroiwill continue “pursuant to Pennsylvania law.” She said the animal control officerwill engage in the humane treatment of all animals. Cardinale also said that all res-idents should have their pets spayed or neutered.

Residents with questions or concerns about animal control should call the NorthCharleroi Borough offices at 724-483.8431.

Odyssey 5K Scheduled in Monongahela for January 5

Proceeds to Benefit Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation

Children Enjoy Speers Annual Pizza Party with Santa

The Annual Speers Pizza Party with Santa was held on Saturday, December 8.After meeting Santa, each child received a treat bag. Pizza was kindly provided byCampy's Pizza and refreshments were also served.

Santa reads a story to those who attended his pizza party in Speers.

Go to our website gallery at www.monvalleymessenger.com for more photos by Paul Chasko of this event.

Ladies Auxiliary Pampers Mon ValleyHospital’s Cancer Patients

The Victory Hill Civic andSocial Center’s LadiesAuxiliary graciously donat-ed 27 handmade fleecescarves for cancer patientsat Monongahela ValleyHospital’s Charles L. andRose Sweeney MelenyzerPavilion and RegionalCancer Center. These ladieshave created a tradition ofmaking either hats orscarves each year for MVHpatients to help providethem with some comfortduring the cold wintermonths. The women have both been personally affected by cancer intheir own families. Pictured are (l-r) Monongahela residents ThelmaBednar and Connie Russell, Auxiliary president.

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Ringgold Cheerleaders Hold Cheer Camp Fundraiser

By Miranda Startare

The Ringgold High School cheerleaders, along with Hot Cheer All Stars, recent-ly held a Cheer Camp for girls ages 6-14 on December 1, 2012. The event was afun day of cheering and friendship for all participants, and all the proceeds went tothe Mon Valley Relay For Life for the American Cancer Society.

The participants were split up into age-appropriate groups, learned cheers anddances, and performed for parents at the end of the camp. Certificates of partici-pation and treat bags were awarded to the girls upon completion, and door prizeswere also awarded to several participants.

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By Carlo Bonadio

On the UnionFinley.com websitefor the December 2012 edition, youmay have noticed an improvement inthe way we provide local weatherinformation.

UnionFinley.com has alwaysbrought the latest community infor-mation and news to the public, andnow it brings the most accurate andup-to-date weather information pro-vided by www.pittsburghweather.com.

In keeping with our local, commu-nity-oriented focus, the UFM andMVM have partnered with Pittsburgh-Weather.com to continue our longand popular tradition of supportinglocal communities. The decision tomove from a major network providerof weather information to the locallyowned and operated Pittsburgh-Weather.com was an easy one, and infact a perfect fit for the paper’s focus.Website users can enjoy quick andeasy access to current and accurateweather information by simply typing

their zip code of choice into the baron the PittsburghWeather.com widg-et, located in the upper left portion ofUnionFinley.com. You can also clickto find more details on the currentweather conditions, hourly forecasts,or the seven-day forecast.

In the near future, our relationshipwith PittsburghWeather.com willexpand even more, as PittsburghWeather.com will continue its heavyreach into the local communities itserves by featuring links and up-to-date news feeds from the UFM andMVM newspaper websites to thePittsburghWeather.com, and zip-codespecific weather information on thecommunity specific pages of Union-Finley.com.

Remember, when it comes to thelatest and the most comprehensivecoverage of local news, the Union-Finley and Mon Valley Messengers willcontinue to work hard to be yourresource and part of that commitmentstarts with providing your local fore-cast from PittsburghWeather.com.

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Lulu the Clown Entertains at Monongahela Area Library

Children and parentsalike were entertainedby Lulu the Clown on atthe Monongahela AreaLibrary on Saturday,December 1. Part of aholiday celebration intown, the library alsooffered a craft session forchildren following theballoon art performance.Lulu took suggestionsfrom the children andwas even able to make aballoon stink bug asrequested. The eventwas courtesy of theFriends of the Library,which hosts events tofund library programsfor children.

Breakfast WithSanta at FirstPresbyterian

Church ofMonongahela

The First PresbyterianChurch of Monongahela host-

ed a breakfast with SantaClaus on Saturday, December

1. A festive and merry timewas had by all in attendance.Pictured above is Santa, and

Mrs. Claus (aka DorothyJackson, owner of the

Memory Tree and YarnBranch).

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New Center to Benefit Adult Students at Penn State Fayette

Adult students can benefit from the resources available in the new Center forAdult Learners at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus.

The Center for Adult Learners was recently established to provide a range ofservices for adults considering first-time college enrollment or for adults returnedto the college classroom after being away for a period of time.

The center provides a number of support programs and services for non-tradi-tional and adult learners, including the IU1 Adult Learner Program, a CLEP test-ing center, Student Veterans of America Chapter, a study area, and a lounge.Admissions and student aid counselors are also nearby.

A non-traditional or adult student is an individual who is age 24 or older; a vet-eran of the Armed Services or an active duty service member; an individual who isreturning to school after four or more years of absence; or an individual whoassumes multiple roles such as a parent, employee and student.

The Center for Adult Learners, located in room 108 of the Eberly Building, isopen Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and evenings by appointment.

For more information, call 724-430-4124.An Equal Opportunity University

Mid-Mon Valley Shipmates Hold Final Meeting for 2012

A very sincere thanks to the members that drove in to attend December's meet-ing at the James C. Ford American Legion Home in Carroll Twp. Also, a very sin-cere thank you to all Shipmates that attend any of the many events. Well done,Sailors!

The December 4th meeting was opened by CO Bill Hess. An application formembership was read from Philip Consonery of Belle Vernon and was approvedfor membership in the MMVSM.

Barry Anders thanked everyone for their participation in the Veterans’ Dayparade in Monongahela. Thanks were extended to Myron Sepitko for using hisvehicle to haul the trailer and to Jim Caserta for the PA system on his vehicles inthe parade. Noel Sawyer reported that the Shipmates had the most members in theparade.

The Christmas party was held on Tuesday, December 18, at the James C. FordAmerican Legion Home. Social hour began at 5 p.m. with food being served at 6p.m. A good time was had by all who attended.

According to the flag committee report, since the last meeting, an additional 194students and 88 adults have been instructed in the proper way to respect ournational flag. A thank you note was read from the Ramsey Elem School in Mt.Pleasant and from the Monongahela Masonic Lodge for the Shipmates’ presenta-tion of the flag program. Again, help is needed, so if you are available, please con-tact Marshall.

Marshall also read a thank you note from the Wreaths Across AmericaAssociation for our generous contribution to the WAA Christmas program.Decoration of the Veterans graves took place on December 15.

Carl Pro reported that the Fisher House had their Grand Opening recently inPittsburgh.

The newly elected officers will assume their respective office on February 5, thefirst meeting of 2013. Elected for the calendar years of 2013 and 2014 were CO -William Hess; XO - Barry Anders; Yeoman - James Caldwell; FO - Joseph Acton;Sgt-At-Arms - Carl Pro; Chaplain - Rev. Fred Pfeil.

Jack Hoak won the nightly drawing, and the dismissal prayer was given byChaplain Marshall Lignian and the meeting was adjourned until the next regularmeeting on February 5, 2013. In accordance with the by-laws, no meeting isscheduled for January.

Santa Arrives at Bentleyville’s Richardson Park

By Alice Harris

The Borough of Bentleyville andBentleyville Recreation Board openedthe Christmas season with Santa com-ing to town at Richardson Park onNovember 24, 2012 from 6- 8p.m.Santa arrived in a decorated carriagedrawn by beautiful Percheron horsesfrom Pattison's Percherons of Avella.Visits with Santa, horse and buggyrides, a gingerbread house, refresh-ments, fires for warming, and a beau-tifully decorated Richardson Parkmade for an enchanted evening tostart the holiday season.

Mrs. Claus and the Gingerbread Girl welcomedeveryone to the Gingerbread House.

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Greater Monessen Historical SocietyHonors Martin Dudas; Recognizes

Susanna Swade for Years of ServiceAt their recent meeting, the Board of Directors of the Greater Monessen

Historical Society voted to rename the archives and library of theMonessen Heritage Museum in honor of Dr. Martin Dudas for his years ofdedication to the organization. As a volunteer and member of the board,Dr. Dudas was chairman of the renovation project and provided financialassistance, as well as many hours of labor on the project. A plaque wasunveiled during the annual Open House celebration on December 1,2012.

The Board also recognized the service of Susanna Swade, CorrespondingSecretary, who is retiring from the Board at the end of the year. GMHSPresident Daniel Zyglowicz presented her with a replica of an antiqueSanta Claus on behalf of the Board.

During Christmas week, the Heritage Museum will be closed. It willreopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Winter hours during the monthsof January - mid-March will be Tuesday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.,weather permitting. Saturday hours will be by appointment only.

Items are needed for the upcoming Croatian exhibit that will open inMarch. Anyone having photos or material to loan or donate can call themuseum at 724-684-8460.

Membership renewals are now due. Individual memberships are $15 foran individual and $20 for a family.

Mon Valley Networking Group Donatesto Three Local Food Pantries

The Mon Valley Networking Group recently held their annual ChristmasBreakfast at the Cedarbrook Clubhouse Grill in Rostraver Township. During thebreakfast, the network group presented three donation checks to the followinglocal food pantries: Rostraver, Charleroi, and Monongahela.

Pictured from left Debby Puglia, Diane Bianchi, and Richard Currie of the Rostraver Food Pantry are shown receiving the check with Robert Crall, Gina C. Lynn and Todd Sauter.

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By Christina Walko

The 4RJazz Quartet put the crowd at Charleroi’s Riverhouse Café in the holidayspirit on Saturday, December 15, 2012. Smooth and lively renditions of Rudolphthe Red-Nosed Reindeer, Jingle Bell Rock and Frosty the Snowman, skillfully andartfully performed, filled the air as this Monongahela quartet, formed about 6months ago, brought their particular brand of classic jazz to the Valley.

The musicians, all in their 20s, feature Ryan Mocniak on saxophone, RichPantaleo on trumpet and keyboards, Nate Repp on drums and Ryan Scanlon onbass guitar.

Mocniak and Pantaleo began playing together years ago in high school atRinggold where each is a member of the class of 2005. Repp also attendedRinggold (2007) but they did not begin playing together until later. Scanlon hailsfrom Indiana, PA and met his fellow musicians while attending Penn State. Allfour gentlemen have some college-level music training and have played withbands ranging from Big Band to Rock ‘n’ Roll.

The 4RJazz band plays jazz classics such as Duke Ellington and StanleyTurrentine as well as standards from the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s. Influenced by the likesof Miles Davis, Glenn Miller and Count Basey, Mocniak says they play for theenjoyment of playing a style that they like. “It’s a challenging form to play,” hestates.

In addition to private parties, the quartet’s soothing sounds can be heard at MyCoffee Shop, 418 W. Main Street in Monongahela at 5 p.m. on Saturday, January26 and at Sweeney’s Steakhouse in Belle Vernon on Sunday, January 27th. Formore information on the band visit their website at www. 4RJazz.com.

4RJazz is comprised of Rich Pantaleo, Nate Repp, Ryan Scanlon and Ryan Mocniak.

Monongahela Quartet Jazzes Up Mon Valley

BOGO Book Sale at Monongahela Area Library

The Monongahela Area Library will have a BOGO clearance sale ofall nonfiction and hardback fiction books running through January 12during library hours. For every book purchased, shoppers may get asecond book of the same or equal value for free. The library, which islocated at 813 West Main Street, is open Monday through Thursdayfrom 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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It was a busy month of November atthe Donora Historical Society andSmog Museum.

We are still in the process of exchang-ing information and photos withPioneer Productions from London,England, whose film crew was inDonora and the Pittsburgh area at thebeginning of November, as they contin-ue to assemble their most recent docu-mentary for the Weather Channelseries: When Weather Changed theWorld. The crew toured and filmed inand around Donora for three days andinterviewed four individuals , three ofwhich survived the 1948 Smog and theother being Donora native and worldrenowned epidemiologist Devra Davis.On their last day of filming, they metwith a meteorological professor fromCarnegie Mellon to discuss what theatmospheric conditions were like thatcontributed to the 1948 Smog event –the basis of the documentary. Initialexpectations are for the documentaryto be released in the spring of 2013.More information will follow as theproject continues to progress. Ms.Davis donated her most recent book,Disconnect - The Truth about CellPhone Radiation, What the IndustryHas Done to Hide It, and How toProtect Your Family, as well as a verygenerous donation.

We were also in recent contact withthe University of Pittsburgh’s Depart-ment of Slavic Language and Literature,which wants to come in and view ourSlovakian artifacts related to religion

and culture and conduct field trips withtheir students by visiting our museum.Working with educational institutionsfrom elementary to post-graduate issomething we take great pride in, espe-cially with our involvement with theTeaching with Primary Sources pro-gram.

For those photography enthusiasts,look for the December issue of theShutterbug Magazine and the articleabout the Donora Historical Societyand one of our projects where we had200 glass plate negatives developedfrom our Bruce Dreisbach collectionusing a grant from the WashingtonCounty Community Foundation. We’revery proud of this project and the pic-tures that were developed have alreadybeen used in a variety of ways at themuseum, on our website and in presen-tations.

There will not be any formal histori-cal presentations for January due to theholiday season.

The Donora Historical Society andSmog Museum is located at the inter-section of Sixth and McKean in theheart of Donora, and is open Mondaythrough Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3p.m. or by appointment.

If you have additional questionsabout the subjects mentioned above,the society, museum, meetings or possi-bly volunteering, stop by or email us [email protected] by calling 724-823-0364 and leave amessage. Or visit us on the web atwww.DonoraHistoricalSociety.org.

Donora Historical Society ContinuesAssisting on London-Based Documentary

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Bentleyville Area Historical SocietyCelebrates Christmas; Welcomes

New Year with Calendars

By Alice Harris

Members of the Bentleyville Area Historical Society gathered at the RiverhouseCafé in Charleroi on December 17, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. for their annual Christmasparty, where an enjoyable time was had by all. The Society is also selling 2013 cal-endars in the theme of "things that are no longer here" as part of its fundraisingefforts. They are available from members of the Historical Society or at theBentleyville Library.

Bentleyville Historical Society

Bentleyville CouncilWelcomes New

MembersBy Alice Harris

At a special Council meeting onNovember 8, 2012, Tim Jansante (left)was approved as a new Councilman tofill the vacant seat left open by thepassing of Joe Kurilko. CurrentCouncilman Stan Glowasli (right) wasunanimously approved to fill the seatof Council president. Both are wishedthe very best in their positions.


Lois Orange Ducoeur Breast Cancer Walk a SuccessCommittee Members Extend Thanks

The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted the 9th Annual LoisOrange Ducoeur Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, October 13th. $12,800 in pro-ceeds was raised from this year's event. The Breast Cancer Committee presented acheck in the amount of $6,400 to Monongahela Valley Hospital,

which will benefit cancer patients using the Charles L. & Rose Sweeney-Melenyzer Pavilion and Regional Cancer Center. Additionally, a check for $6,400was presented to the PA Breast Cancer Coalition.

The Committee wishes to thank the many volunteers, sponsors, vendors, andwalkers who made this event a huge success. Special thanks to Sara Schumacherand Anne Smith of Monongahela Valley Hospital, who will be organizing nextyear's walk to be held Saturday, October 12, 2013.

Pictured here are (l to r): Walk committee members Marissa Miller; Mary Altemara-Miller; Kristen Snoke, PABCC; Donna Angelo, Event Co-Chairman; and Amber Angelo.

Committee members not available for the photo include: Lois Ruschak, Event Co-Chairperson; Donna Henderson; Karen Wagner; Deb Keefer, Chamber Director; Linda Anders; Debbie Burkhardt;

Donn Henderson; Theresa Paluso; Trudy Radus; Sara Schumacher; and Anne Smith.


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Belle Vernon’s first annual Broad Ave. Christmas Crawl, held on Saturday,December 1, was a huge success. The near-60 degree temperatures made it a per-fect day for business owners and merchants to literally "open their doors" to thevisitors. Visitors were warmly welcomed with seasonal refreshments, special dis-counts, and elaborately decorated storefronts. Many businesses set up sidewalksales too. Most businesses participated in the storefront decorating contest. Visitorsvoted for their favorite display and dropped their ballots off at the GRC office. Thewinning storefront was Salon Eye Candy, where salon owner Jamie Davies and herstaff created a fairytale window display with greenery, silver and purple ornaments,lights, tulle and the perfect Christmas tree.

Santa and the elves could be found greeting children on the 500 block on BroadAve., where Snapshot 47 Photography offered photo sessions with Santa. NorthBelle Vernon Mayor Ed Lyons along with Chief Bedsworth were spotted as well.The business owners were honored to have special visitors Regina Abel and CarlKnoblock of the Small Business Administration meet with each of them and talksmall business strategies.

Favorable comments were made by those in attendance. The idea behind theevent was to bring folks out and have them see what is here right in their own com-munity. The event was put together in less than a month by a small group of vol-unteers. With more planning and preparation, the businesses are sure the eventwill grow in years to come.

Belle Vernon’s 1st Broad Avenue Christmas Crawl a Success

GRC President Keith Peer; Carl Knoblock, SBA; Mayor Ed Lyons; Police Chief Jim Bedsworth;Councilwoman Diann Donaldson; and GRC Director Gina C. Lynn enjoy their time on Broad Ave.

Domestic Violence Services ofSouthwestern PA

Domestic violence does not stop for the holidays. If you live in fear of your part-ner and need someone to talk to, Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PAoffers a weekly support group. Take time out during the holiday season to take careof you—gain support from others in a confidential setting. We are now offering asupport group in the Mon Valley. Also, our individual empowerment counselingprovides one-on-one counseling, information and referrals, and advocacy (general& legal). All services are free and confidential. To find out more, in WashingtonCounty call 724-223-9190 or 1-800-791-4000, in Greene County call 724-852-2463, and in Fayette County call 724-439-9500 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Looking for a speaker for your next in-service day? The Education and TrainingDepartment of Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA is available! Weoffer informational presentations on a variety of topics including domestic vio-lence, dating violence, and bullying behaviors. All programs can be tailored to meetyour specific needs and are offered at no charge. For more information, please callus in Washington County at 724-223-5477, in Fayette County at 724-437-2530, orin Greene County at 724-852-2373.

CharleroiWelcomesChristmas

Charleroi recently welcomedthe arrival of the holiday seasonon Saturday, November 24.Santa was at the Market Houseand carolers added to the festiv-ity at Magic Square. Those whoattended could go the theChristmas Tree Walk to seeChristmas storefront decora-tions.

Ally Zybl visits Santa atCharleroi's Celebrate the Season.



Local People NewsKevin Fear Promoted to Chief Marketing

Officer of Douglas Education CenterDouglas Education Center (DEC) has named

Kevin Fear to the position of chief marketing officer.In this capacity, Fear is responsible for definingDEC’s marketing strategy, vision, and budget. Withover 11 years as senior management for DEC, Fearwill leverage his expertise and insight to help DECexecute its next phase of growth, engage new busi-ness opportunities, and continue to build its team.

Prior to this role, Fear served as director of mar-keting. “In his eleven years with DEC, Kevin hasbrought our marketing efforts to an entirely newlevel, helping us to grow our business even in anexceptionally challenging economy,” said Jeffrey D.Imbrescia, CEO and president. “Under his direction, we have developed new web-sites and collateral materials, capitalized on media opportunities, and expandedrecruiting initiatives. We are pleased to recognize his many achievements and lookforward to the continued success of our marketing efforts under his leadership.”

Fear has 20 years of experience in marketing and graphic design. In addition tohis career achievements, Fear serves on the Advisory Board for the CentralWestmoreland Career and Technology Center. He is also a devoted youth coachwith Norwin Soccer Club and Norwin Rams Football.

Keefer Honored by State Chamber Association

Debra Keefer, Executive Director of the Mon Valley RegionalChamber of Commerce, was awarded the Pennsylvania Association ofChamber Professionals’ (PACP) distinguished 15-Year Service Awardrecently at the 2012 PACP Fall Conference held October 21-23 at theAllenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse in Boiling Springs, PA. PACP'sservice awards are meant to promote and recognize outstanding cham-ber service not only to the individual's community but also to their pro-fessional association. PACP is pleased to recognize Debra for her 15years of service. The mission of PACP is to enhance the quality and rel-evance of chamber management in the Commonwealth of PA. Toachieve this mission, PACP is dedicated to providing direct profession-al assistance and continuous quality education in professional andorganizational development to its members.

Kevin Fear

Monongahela Valley Hospital HonorsLocal Emergency Services Team

Monongahela Valley Hospital Emergency Department staff recently honored alocal EMS service for bringing the first stroke patient to MVH after the hospi-tal was named a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, in conjunc-tion with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

Representatives from the Rostraver-West Newton Emergency Services accept-ed the certificate at a recent EMS managers meeting held at MVH.

“Thank you from the community, the hospital staff and administration,” saidSenior Vice President of Nursing Mary Lou Murt. “We are better able to serveMon Valley residents when we work as a team toward the best interest ofpatients who may be suffering from stroke, because treatment time is especial-ly crucial to recovery.”

MVH Stroke Care Coordinator Christine Snyder, RN, MSN, said MVHbecoming a Primary Stroke Center meets MVH’s mission to provide the bestpossible care to the community.

Stroke symptoms might include a facial droop or uneven smile, arm numb-ness or weakness, and slurred speech or difficulty speaking or understanding.Time is of the essence and should someone experience or identify any of thesewarning signs, they should call 9-1-1 and get to the nearest certified stroke cen-ter immediately for care.

Monongahela Valley Hospital staff recognized the Rostraver-West Newton Emergency Services staff fortheir excellence in patient stroke care and service to the hospital. They are (l – r): Linda Zidek, EMS

pre-hospital coordinator; Christine Snyder, RN, MSN, MVH stroke care coordinator; Brenda Walther,M.D., Emergency Department director; Michael Stangroom of Belle Vernon, Rostraver/West NewtonEmergency Services director of operations; Matthew Smelser of Belle Vernon, paramedic supervisor;

Jeffrey A. Pesarsick of Maidsville, WV, supervisor.

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Chaney’s Natural Wellness ExpandsServices; Celebrates with Ribbon CuttingOn Friday, November

16th, Chaney’s NaturalWellness held a ribboncutting to announce theopening of their naturalnail salon and yoga stu-dio. Owner TanyaChaney welcomedguests with refresh-ments, demos, compli-mentary mini treat-ments and polishchanges. Since Cha-ney’s Natural Wellnessis an active memberand community sup-porter of Mon Valley Regional, Greater Rostraver and Monongahela AreaChambers of Commerce, the three directors partnered to join Tanya and staff forthe opening. Chaney’s Natural Wellness is located at 138 W. Main Street,Monongahela and offers massages, nail services, yoga and kickboxing classes. Giftcertificates are available for all of the services both in store and online. For moreinformation call 724-328-2834 or visit the website www.chaneysnatural.com.

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Pictured are: (l – r) Gina C. Lynn, GRC Director; Tanya Chaney, Owner; Dorothea Pemberton, MACC Director;

and Deb Keefer, MVRCC.

Monongahela Welcomes New Boutique in Favorite Little ThingsFavorite Little Things recently opened in

Monongahela and celebrated by holding a rib-bon cutting. The boutique features the workof local artisans. Owner Amanda Ciranni, whomakes and sells her own jewelry at differentcraft shows, decided to open the store to havea place to showcase not only her own work,but also the work from other local artists sheencountered at these shows. Favorite LittleThings carries only handmade items such asjewelry, hair bows, rugs, bath and body lines,knitted and crocheted hats and scarves,wreaths, slates, and much more. SaidAmanda, “Everything in the store is some-thing that

I would either buy for myself or for some-one I love. I believe this keeps our productsmodern and of the highest quality.” The spaceis adjacent to ACF Law Firm, which Amandaalso owns; the firm specializes family law,wills and estate planning, small business serv-ices, landlord/tenant issue, and general law.

Upcoming Meetings of the Women's Business Network

The Women’s Business Network is a 28-chapter strong SouthwesternPennsylvania non-profit organization with over 450 current memberswhose mission is to provide personal and professional resources toadvance the presence of aspiring and successful businesswomen.Additional information can be found at www.wbninc.com. Each of thevarious local chapters meets twice a month on the following dates andlocations.

• The Washington Chapter meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays,January 9 and 23, at 8:30 a.m. at Panera Bread, 108 Trinity Pointe Drive,Washington. For more information, contact Karen Kovac at 724-986-6739.

• The Mon Valley Chapter meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, January3 and 17, at 9:15 a.m. at Chaney’s Natural, 138 West Main Street,Monongahela. For more information, contact Amanda Ciranni at 724-309-5120.

• The McMurray Chapter meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, January2 and 16, at 8:30 a.m. at Merante Brother’s Market, 604 W. McMurrayRoad, Canonsburg. For more information, contact Valerie Bartels at 412-418-3072.


Charleroi Honors Ducoeur and GiorgiFamilies for Years of Business Service

BUSINESS & MERCHANT NEWS

By Christina Walko

Charleroi Borough Council and Senator Rich Kasunic honored the Ducoeur andGiorgi families for a lifetime of business and community service to the Charleroiarea on Thursday, December 15, 2012. The three generations of families gatheredfor celebration and awards as the end of an era for Ducoeurs Furniture, OrangesGifts and Rego’s Restaurant came to a close.

Thomas Ducoeur was presented with awards from Mayor Nancy Ellis, SenatorKasunic and Council President Mark Alterici for 118 years of service in Charleroi.In 1893 Ullyses S. Orange started the family businesses as a fruit stand, which laterevolved into a lunch counter ,then a gift store. Years later, Ferdinand Ducoeurbegan their furniuture business. The gift and furniture stores both closed in 2011.

The Giorgi family, establishers and owners of Rego’s Restaurant, were similarlypresented with two awards and proclamations by the mayor, Council, and SenatorKasunic as the longstanding favorite restaurant changed hands to a new owner atthe Giorgis’ retirement on November 12, 2012. In 1947, Rego’s was established byTito and Rego Giorgi. In 1969 a fire necitated moving the restaurant to their cur-rent location at 601 McKean Ave., which also includes a hotel business, run byTito. Vicki and Nino Giorgi began running the restaurant in 1976. The restauranthas been sold now to Eric and Evonne Henderson.

The community has shared many fond memories of these two prominentCharleroi business families.

Mark Alterici; Senator Kasunic; Thomas Ducoeur; daughter Lois Ruschak and Mayor Nancy Ellis.

Senator Rich Kasunic; Nino Giorgi; Mayor Nancy Ellis; Tito and Lorraine Giorgi; Mark Alterici.

GRCC December Business of the Month is Primerica Financial Services

Primerica Financial Services islocated at 523 Broad Ave., BelleVernon. Their mission is to helpfamilies earn more income andbecome properly protected,debt-free and financially inde-pendent. Today's families facemajor financial challenges.Primerica shows them how toget the financial help they need.

Primerica offers services ininvestments, insurances, annu-ities, IRAs, 401Ks, debt elimina-tion and long-term care. In addi-tion to services for individualsand families, Primerica alsooffers a complimentary FinancialWellness Workshop to areaemployers. The FinancialWellness Workshops containsthree components: 1) It providesfinancial education workshops on a variety of topics, such as How Money Works,Debt Solutions, Saving for Retirement, Long Term Care etc. 2) It offers eachemployee the opportunity to have a customized financial plan created either on-site or in the comfort of their home. 3) It assigns each employee their own finan-cial representative to answer any questions they may have.

Could your company benefit from a complimentary Financial WellnessWorkshop? If so, contact Primerica Financial Services at 724-929-7160.

Pictured are: (l-r) Gerald Stasicha, Regional VicePresident; Mary Rozzi, Regional Leader; BeverlyBelczyk, Regional Vice President; Cindy Morris,

District Manager.

New Monthly Seminar Series for Businesses Starting in January

Beginning on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 7:30 a.m. the GRC and MVRCCare sponsoring a new, free, monthly seminar series called "Rising to Business" willbe introduced as an added benefit to your Chamber membership. The series willbe held at the Rostraver office of Waddell and Reed and will focus on the current"hot topics" for business owners and their executive personnel. Each session willtake place on the last Wednesday of the month and will last until 8:30 am.

Each month will feature a local professional that will be able to address the par-ticular topic from their experience and also field pertinent questions from thosewho attend. This series will be available exclusively to Greater Rostraver and MonValley Regional Chamber members and will include coffee and pastries at each ses-sion.

The lineup of topics that has been decided on thus far are: January 30 - Tax cuts, codes, and impacts February 27 - Business startups: steps, codes, variances, permits, etc. March 27 - Tax attorney/CPA: Filing taxes, applicable deductions, charitable giv-

ing, and estate impacts April 24 - Medicare supplements, healthcare, and group coverage May 29 - Commercial/Business insurance and workers comp June 26 - Technology in business: Uses, social networking, cloud technology To reserve your spot, please contact the Waddell & Reed office at 724-929-3959.

Seating will be limited to 10 people and will be on a first come, first served basis.Stay tuned to the Chamber newsletters and local media for more information.

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Regional Chamber Looks to Growth and Excitement in 2013

As the Mon Valley Regional Chamber Executive Committee and Board ofDirectors plan for 2013, the agenda is shaping up to include a lot of programmingand initiatives that center around the Marcellus Shale industry and small businesspromotion and education. Now a member of the Marcellus on Main Street™ onlinedirectory and an official partner of Small Business Saturday, the MVRCC hopes tobe even a greater asset to the membership area it serves.

"We have so many resources and dynamic partnerships," said Deb Keefer,Chamber director. "2012 was a year where relationships were born that will nur-ture success for our business community in 2013."

The Chamber will announce its 2013 calendar in the coming month and encour-ages current members to renew their membership investment in January. Theorganization hopes to also add new members to the existing 305 count. The organ-ization has been named in the Pittsburgh Business Times "25 Largest Chambers inthe Pittsburgh Region" for the last several years.

Any business that is located in or wishes to network in the Mid Mon Valley iswelcome to apply for membership by calling 724-483-3507 or by e-mailing [email protected].

MACC Selects Randall Rodriguez, D.M.Das December Business of the Month

The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce named Randall Rodriguez,D.M.D. as December 2012 Business of the Month. The Practice was established inNovember, 1993. Dr. Rodriguez has a staff of 4 employees. Business hours areMonday 12-7 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m. -9 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday 8a.m. -5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. New patients are always welcome. Call 724-258-4440.

January Deemed Great Time to Join GRCC

Now is a great time to join the Greater Rostraver Chamber ofCommerce. Membership is open to any business, non-profit organiza-tion, independent contractor or individual regardless of where you arelocated.

GRC members enjoy an array of membership benefits including refer-rals, networking, business recognition, ribbon cuttings, publicity, mar-keting assistance, special rate advertising through member media part-ners, like the Mon Valley Messenger and so much more!

Each of our 13 Board members offers a diverse business background,as they collaborate on fulfilling the mission and vision of the organiza-tion. Bringing together experience in banking, finance, advertising,sales, marketing, small business ownership and event planning, ourdirectors are committed caring individuals with the vision to help GRCmembers grow and prosper. Our 200+ membership is also a diversegroup of community-minded, small business owners, independent con-tractors, corporate companies, non-profit organizations and individualswho are concerned about enhancing local economic development.

Our members are your neighbors, friends and community leaders. Bea part of a growing organization that is committed to offering personalattention to help you succeed. To learn more about

Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce and how we can help,please call 724-929-3329, or visit www.greaterrostraverchamber.org.

Western PA Small Business Administration District Director

Pays Visit to Monongahela Store

Western PA Small BusinessAdministration DistrictDirector Carl Knoblock wasone of more than 100 cus-tomers who patronized Twiceas Nice, a consignment andresale antique shop inMonongahela, during thecity’s annual light-up nightheld on November 16. Co-owner Elayne Shanahan(right) sold Knoblock anarray of hand-made origamiflowers.

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MVRCC Selects Ad Forms as Member Spotlight

Ad Forms was recently honored in the Mon Valley Regional Chamber’s MemberSpotlight for December. Located at 756 McKean Ave. in Donora, the team at AdForms can provide all forms of printing at fantastic prices, including high speedblack and white and full color copies, business forms, program books, brochures,stationery and much more. Owned by Dan Stark, the business has been in opera-tion for over 25 years and had its beginnings in Dan’s home basement in Speers.The Chamber’s annual directory is printed at Ad Forms, and the Chamber staffloves the personal assistance and cooperation from Dan and Kim Bergman, type-setter and graphic designer. Please call Ad Forms for a quote on your next print-ing job at 724-379-6022.

Pictured during the Spotlight tour are: (l-r) Dan Stark, owner; Danny and Paul, press and collator operators; and Kim Mesher, typesetter.

MVRCC Hosts 1st Quarter Membership Blitz

The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announceda 1st Quarter Membership Blitz event to be held on Wednesday, January 23at 5:30 p.m. at Salatino's Riverhouse Café in Charleroi. All existing mem-bers are urged to recruit a potential member to bring to the football-themedevent. A 30" flat screen TV will be among the incentive-based prizes that willbe given away. Chances to win hundreds of dollars off new and existingmembership dues will also be part of the program. Stay tuned to theChamber website www.mvrchamber.org and January's issue of the “RegionalReporter” for more information on the 1st Quarter Membership Blitz!

Save the Date for Mon Valley Home Show 2013

Mark your calendars for the Annual Mon Valley Home Show, which will beheld Friday, April 5, Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7, at the Rostraver IceGardens, Rt. 51. This annual show is the perfect way to welcome spring. A vari-ety of businesses set up under one roof and make it easy for those seeking helpwith home improvements, remodeling, roofing and siding, windows water treat-ment systems, financing and home loans, real estate and so much more. Boothspace for vendors is now being reserved. Contact Lynn at 412-760-0531 or Leoat 724-483-7000.

MVRCC Elects Board Members to 3-Year Term

The following individuals were recently elected to serve on the Class of 2015Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors:

Patricia Brickner, Site Manager, PaCareer Link, Mon Valley (Donora) Vito Dentino, Vito Dentino Insurance Agency (California) Armand N. Ferrara, Jr., Ferrara Appraisals (Speers) Richard Mudrick, Attorney at Law (Charleroi) Lori Spina, CEO, Southwest Medical Center (California, Bentleyville, Charleroi) Luther Sheets, Southwestern Pa. Human Services (Charleroi), is the new Board

member.

New Electronics Recycling LawEnacted

Starting January 1, 2013, Pennsylvania’s new electronics recycling lawtakes effect. The new law bans the disposal of TVs and computer equip-ment at transfer stations and landfills. Waste Management route crewswill no longer pick up televisions and computer equipment for dispos-al. Computer equipment includes laptops, monitors, CPUs, printers,scanners, keyboards, mouses, speakers, cables, and battery backups.These items, if placed at the curb, will be left at the curb. If you have anyquestions, please contact Waste Management at 412-405-0680.

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REALTOR® Code of Ethics is100 Years Young

The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) isAmerica’s largest trade association, representing 1 mil-lion members involved in all aspects of the residentialand commercial real estate industries. The year 2013marks the 100th Anniversary of the adoption of theREATLOR® Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.When originally written in 1913, the Golden Rule wasused as the ideal starting point and it remains intact tothis day. NAR was only the second trade or businessgroup in the U.S. to adopt mandatory ethical standards.

That first “Code” was written before any license lawsand, for that matter, most regulations governing realestate. It was considered a declaration of the real estateindustry’s principles and beliefs. It undergoes annual

review and revision to keep pace with an ever-changingindustry and to continue to elevate the standards ofprofessionalism within the real estate business.Although the real estate industry itself has evolved overthe past century, its core values and commitment toexcellence have remained constant.

The term REALTOR® is a federally registered collec-tive membership mark that identifies a licensed realestate professional as a member of NAR. As a conditionof membership, all members must complete an orienta-tion program where they receive instruction and agreeto abide by the strict Code of Ethics and Standards ofPractice. Three basic areas are addressed: Duties toClients and Customers, Duties to the Public, and Dutiesto Other REALTORS®. Additionally, all members musttake additional ethics training every four years to retaintheir professional membership status and keepinformed of amendments.

According to the 2012 research released by NAR,most of today’s buyers and sellers see the value associ-ated with “professional” real estate assistance. Statisticsclearly show that “for sale by owner” transactions are atall-time lows. Only 9% of sellers chose to sell theirhome without the help of an agent. Public opinionclearly supports REALTORS® who abide by a Code ofEthics and can provide an added layer of security.Interestingly, 9 out of 10 buyers and sellers said theywould use the same agent again and/or recommend thatsame agent to others.

“Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and

widely allocated ownership depend the survival andgrowth of free institutions and of our civilization.REALTORS® should recognize that the interests of thenation and its citizens require the highest and best useof the land and the widest distribution of land owner-ship. They require the creation of adequate housing, thebuilding of functioning cities, the development of pro-ductive industries and farms, and the preservation of ahealthful environment.

Such interests impose obligations beyond those ofordinary commerce. They impose grave social responsi-bility and a patriotic duty to which REALTORS®should dedicate themselves, and for which they shouldbe diligent in preparing themselves. REALTORS®,therefore, are zealous to maintain and improve the stan-dards of their calling and share with their fellow REAL-TORS® a common responsibility for its integrity andhonor.”

~Source: The Preamble of the National Association ofREALTORS® Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice

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Mon Valley YMCAOffers Group FitnessPrograms for 2013

Looking to make a health change as thenew year begins? Check out the Mon ValleyYMCA’s fitness programs for 2013!

Balanced Body features 40 weekly classesdesigned for all fitness levels. Classes arefree to members or as a Balanced Body par-ticipant paying per 8-week session.

Morning classes include cycling; CoreStrength; Breathe (yoga); Cardio Combo;Total Body Training; and Walk Off thePounds.

Geared towards the active older adult there is Muscular Strength and Range ofMotion; Cardio Circuit; Cardio Fit; Senior Swing; and YogaStretch.

Evening classes include Basic Training; Strut; Body Conditioning; Breathe; Step;Intervals; Total Body Training; Basic Strength; Cycling; Hard Core Abs and CardioKick.

Zumba, a dance exercise program, combines Latin and International music witha fun and effective workout system. Participants can attend 3 morning classes and5 evening classes per week.

For those new to Zumba, the evening classes include two beginner workouts onMondays and Wednesdays at 7:15. Basic Zumba is held Tuesdays and Thursdaysat 9:30 a.m, Saturday at 10 a.m. and Monday and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. ZumbaToning, utilizing resistance equip.m.ent, is held Thursdays at 5:45 p.m.

Water exercise classes at the Mon Valley YMCA are a great way to work outeffectively without over-stressing the joints. Aqua Zumba gives those who enjoy awater workout, or those who can't tolerate land Zumba because of injured joints,a class on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Held mornings are Arthritis Exercise, SilverSplash (free to members), Splash Dance, Wet Vest (deep water), Aqua Challenge,and Aqua Zumba. Evening classes include Aqua Fit and Aqua Power (deep water).Deep water classes give participants a non-impact workout and utilize flotation

vests and belts. Kids can join in on the fitness fun with

Yoga for Kids on Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m.for 6-10 year olds. Boot Camp for Kids isoffered on Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. for5-8 year olds and at 6:30 p.m. for 8-13year olds. Jump and Wiggle give 3-5 yearolds a chance to gain coordination andsocialization skills on Tuesdays at 6 p.m.Participants must pre-register for theseclasses.

For more information, go to monva-lleyymca.org and select "CurrentPrograms" or phone 724 483 8077.

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Marnie Martin (left) leads Kael Herforth in Boot Camp for Kids.

Succeed with the YMCA in the New Year

Succeed is a YMCA health and wellness program designed to help youreach your goals by utilizing fitness, nutrition, and health care profession-als. Join us at the mezzanine level on February 20th to kick off Succeedfrom 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. There will be blood pressure screenings, body fatanalysis, target heart rate information, chair massage, nutrition counsel-ing, Cookie Lee jewelry, and gift basket drawings.

The Mon Valley YMCA is located at 101 Taylor Run Road,Monongahela. For additional information, please call 724-483-8077.

Anxiety – All in the Mind?

By Jill Brown

To relieve anxiety, one should “try to relieve fear as a false evidence only appear-ing real,” according to Beverly Wilkerson, lead clinician at Social Rehab in the newCharleroi building. In fact, she says, most of the things we fear the most never evencome true. She says, “We learn to calm ourselves by life experiences, and fear makesthings appear worse than what it is.”

Also an ordained minister, Wilkerson says “to pray and try to calm yourself down.It helps control anxiety by quieting yourself and focusing on your breathing. Themind, body, and spirit are all tied together,” she states.

Wilkerson’s social rehab group helps those who attend by providing interactionwith one another, getting out, socializing with peers and participating in group dis-cussions, all of which benefit anxiety. She also holds stress management groups forthose who attend.

So, focus on love, and what is real and positive, and this will leave fear behind.That anxiety will subside!

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Kids Zumbatomics Offered at Monessen Schooner CenterBy Jill Brown

Kids are benefiting from the high-energy fitness classes thatoffer real results. According to Zumbatomics instructor JetheCuster, the program is to help children stay active and at thesame time teach them dance steps, putting it to music. It is forboth boys and girls. Jethe likes the classes because they’renon-competitive, and participants are moving and having agood time.

The new session of classes start at the Schooner YouthCenter, in the gymnasium, next door to the Orchard ChristianFellowship church, on January 8th. Classes will be heldTuesdays at 6:30 p.m., following the school schedule, Jan.-May. The age groups are 6-12 years old, and will be separatedas classes increase. Classes last one hour, with 8-9 students inone class.

Jethe, certified exercise instructor, has been teaching Zumbafor 2 years. She’s available for birthday parties and will makethe event a real fitness party. Zumbatomics, similar to Zumbacombines such music as salsa, reggeton, rumba, calypso, andhip-hop.

Jethe said, “The benefits of kids taking zumbatomics are learning to work in a group, learning how to take instruction, stay-ing active, and getting physically fit, and also learning how to dance.”

Another fun feature is “Family Fun Night,” held the last Tuesday of every 8 weeks. The entire family becomes involved inthe games and exercise classes. So far, this has been a really great time for the participants.

The classes are very reasonably priced at $14 for 4 weeks. So, if you’re interested in something amazing to get the kids outof the house and get them active, contact Jethe Custer at 724-544-0699. Adult Zumba classes are also available.

Zumbatomics participants pose after a session.

NursingScholarships

AvailableScholarship opportunities are

provided by the SouthwesternRegistered Nurses Club to nursingstudents who are entering theirfinal year of studies or are activelypursuing advanced education innursing. Students from Allegheny,Washington and Westmorelandcounties are eligible by applyingbefore their final year of education.Scholarships are awarded eachApril. Apply through thePittsburgh Foundation atPghFoundation.org or mail to ThePittsburgh Foundation, Five PPGPlace, Suite 250, Pittsburgh, PA15222-5414. For more informa-tion, contact scholarship coordina-tor Deborah Turner [email protected]. Dates forapplying are noted on the website.


Monongahela Valley Hospital is sponsoring avariety of informative programs duringJanuary. Many of the events will be held in thehospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi EducationConference Center (ECC) unless otherwisenoted.

BONE DENSITY SCREENING -Wednesday, January 2 from 1 - 3 p.m.,Healthy Directions at the Finleyville GiantEagle. Do you have brittle bones? Have youever had a bone density test? This freescreening will indicate if you need a moreextensive test and if you have osteoporosis.No appointments necessary. For more infor-mation, call 724-348-6699.

RSDS SUPPORT GROUP - Tuesday, January8 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., ECC. The ReflexSympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome SupportGroup is free and open to all persons withRSDS or related illnesses. For more informa-tion, call 724-929-9492.

MANAGING YOUR DIABETES - Tuesday,January 8 - 10 from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., ECC.For more information or to register, call 724-258-1483.

BARIATRIC SURGERY INFORMATIONSESSION - Wednesday, January 9 at 2 p.m.,Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. MVH has teamed upwith Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC toprovide this free information sessiondesigned to give those individuals strugglingwith weight loss the facts to choose theirbest option. To learn if you are a candidatefor this surgery, join Carol McCloskey M.D.,FACS, as she discusses this topic in detail. Toregister, call 412-641-3632 or 412-802-8299.

CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION CLASS -Wednesday, January 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 7 –9 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. A four-weekseries of prenatal education classes designedto prepare couples for the birthing process.Topics include: signs of labor, vaginal andcaesarian deliveries, the role of the laborcoach, comfort measures including breath-ing and relaxation skills and pain medicationoptions. Couples will rehearse what theylearn in class to help relieve anxiety sur-rounding the birthing experience. To regis-ter, call 724-258-BABY (2229) ext. 25.

ADVANCED CARBOHYDRATE COUNT-ING - Wednesday, January 16 from 9 - 11a.m., ECC. This is a diabetes self-manage-ment class that focuses on counting carbo-hydrate intake. Topics range from how to

measure the upward drive each meal has onblood sugar to information on the glycemicindex. Completion of the three-day DiabetesSelf-Management Training is required priorto attending this class. Registration isrequired at least one week prior to the startof the class. For more information or to reg-ister, call 724-258-1483.

ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP -Wednesday, January 16 from 1 – 3 p.m.,ECC. The Arthritis Support Group is freeand open to all persons with arthritis orrelated illnesses and their families. For moreinformation, call 724-258-1321.

OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP - Thursday,January 17 from 2 – 3:30 p.m., ECC. Thegroup meets the third Thursday of eachmonth. For more information, call 724-258-1773.

INNOVATIONS IN MANAGINGTHYROID CANCER - Thursday, January 17at 6 p.m., ECC. Edward Stafford, M.D., willpresent a free program to discuss commoncauses and treatments of thyroid cancer. Toregister, call 724-258-1333.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - Monday,January 21 at 2 p.m., Hospital 7-East FamilyRoom. The group meets the third Monday ofeach month. For additional information, call724-258-1704.

MANAGING YOUR DIABETES - Tuesday,January 22 - 24 from 6 – 9 p.m., ECC. Thisthree-day education series focuses on dia-betes self-management and care. For moreinformation or to register, call 724-258-1483

INNOVATIONS IN MANAGINGTHYROID CANCER - Monday, January 28at 6 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. EdwardStafford, M.D., will present a free program todiscuss causes and treatments of thyroidcancer. To register, call 724-258-1333.

BREASTFEEDING CLASS - Monday,January 28 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Mon-ValeHealthPLEX. This free class is designed formothers who plan to breastfeed to help themfeel more comfortable and confident whilein the hospital after delivery and whenreturning home. Many props are used in thisclass including breast pumps. Partners andgrandmothers are welcome and encouragedto attend. For more information, call 724-258-BABY (2229) ext. 25.

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Financial Wellness Can Be Yours in 2013

By Irv Horowitz, Social Security DistrictManager in Rostraver

January is Financial Wellness Month, agreat time to think about your own finan-cial future. It also happens to be at thistime that many people make resolutions forthe New Year. Why not combine the two andmake your own financial wellness a resolution for2013?

HERE ARE OUR SUGGESTED RESOLUTIONS FOR YOUR FINANCIAL WELLNESS.

• Start your financial plan with your Social Security Statement. The onlinestatement is simple, easy to use, and provides estimates you should consider inplanning for your retirement. It provides estimates for disability and survivorsbenefits, making the statement an important financial planning tool. Yourstatement allows you to review and ensure that your earnings are accuratelyposted to your Social Security record. This feature is important because SocialSecurity benefits are based on average earnings over your lifetime. If the infor-mation is incorrect, or you have earnings missing from your record, you maynot receive all the benefits to which you are entitled in the future.

• Work the numbers. Once you get your online statement, you can use theother free resources provided by Social Security. Use our Retirement Estimator,where you can get a personalized, instant estimate of your future retirementbenefits using different retirement ages and scenarios. Visit the RetirementEstimator at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator.

• Once you are in the know, choose to save. The earlier you begin yourfinancial planning, the better off you will be. Social Security replaces about 40percent of the average worker's pre-retirement earnings. Most financial advi-sors say that you will need 70 percent or more of pre-retirement earnings to livecomfortably. You also will need other savings, investments, pensions or retire-ment accounts to make sure you have enough money to live comfortably whenyou retire. Visit the Ballpark Estimator for tips to help you save at www.choose-tosave.org/ballpark.

• Do some light reading. Learn more about Social Security, the benefit pro-grams, and what they mean to you and your family by browsing through ouronline library of publications. In particular, our publication entitled "When ToStart Receiving Retirement Benefits" provides helpful information regardingthe things you should consider when making a decision on when to collectretirement benefits. Many of our publications also are available in audio formatand other formats. Our library at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs is always open.

• Help someone you love. Sometimes we get the most satisfaction out ofhelping someone else. If you have a grandparent, parent, relative, or friend whocould benefit from Social Security, share our website and the features of ouronline services with them. You can even help a loved one apply for SocialSecurity benefits in as little as 15 minutes - or for Extra Help with Medicareprescription drug costs. Whether you forward a publication or sit down to helpsomeone apply for Social Security, the place to go is www.socialsecurity.gov.

There are a number of ways you can celebrate Financial Wellness Month, sostart off the New Year by looking out for your own financial wellness atwww.socialsecurity.gov.

January Classes Offered by Valley Health and Safety Training Center

Valley Health and Safety Training Center will be holding the following coursesthroughout the month of January:

Healthcare Provider CPRWill be offered on Saturday, January 12. The price, of $70, includes the American

Heart Association student book and completion card. Class will start at 9 a.m. andfinish around 1 p.m. Intended for nursing students, pre-hospital personnel, hospi-tal personnel, doctors.

Pediatric CPRClass will be provided Thursday, January 31. It will start at 6 p.m. and finish

around 8 p.m. This class is for lay persons, daycare centers, new parents, person-al care home employees. The fee is $40.

Heartsaver CPRWill be held Thursday, January 24. This class is intended for anyone wanting the

basic knowledge of CPR and use of an AED. Suitable for personnel care homeworkers, teachers, and daycare centers for adults & children, and churches. Classwill be at 6 p.m. and the fee is $45.

All classes will be held at the Monessen Ambulance Service at 1001 Donner Ave.in Monessen 15062. Participants must pre-register.

CPR Instructor Recertification courses offered in January and February, call fordetails. EMT-B 16 week Certification Class starts in March, call for details.

Any business interested in CPR, First Aid, or AED for their employees, pleasecall the training center. We would be happy to train them, so they may help fellowworkers and patrons of your business.

To contact Valley Health and Safety Training Center, please call Christina orBernie at 724-684-9536.

HEALTH, NUTRITION & FITNESS


Local WorshipMonessen’s Union Baptist Church;

Millie Thomas Hold Healing MinistryBy Jill Brown

Come experience the power ofGod at Millie Thomas’ miracleservice at Union Baptist Church inMonessen on McMahon Ave.Associate Minister Millie Thomasheard the calling to minister to thesick many years ago but got herchance to reach the public atUnion Baptist Church 10 yearsago in March. Minister Thomas’church is now called “the hospitalon the hill,” as prophesied anddefinitely coming true.

The miracle meetings are held the 2nd Friday of every month at 7p.m. Millie says her great purpose in life is “to see people get well.”She noted, “I’ve been praying for the sick for 45 years. I’ll pray for themon the spot—I don’t care where I am.” She also travels and visits hos-pitals.

At her meeting, you may go in not knowing what to expect, but thatyou need healing. Then you will begin feeling the miracle power atwork in her voice as Millie sings and she hugs you. You may feel over-come as you’ve never known. She said, “God is moving, healing, andblessing. I feel that this is what I was sent to do.”

If you would like more information or directions to the meetings,please call 724-684-8668 or go to unionbaptistmonessen.com.

Millie Thomas

Catholic Women’s College Club Celebrates the Holiday Season With “Joy to the World” Theme

The Willow Room in Rostraver was the holiday setting for the Christmas dinner of theCatholic Women’s College Club. Tables were decorated in red, green and white with live poin-settias in the center of each, where 46 members and 2 guests sat in attendance. Each indi-vidual was given a hand -blown green and gold glass angel and Christmas candies from theDecember committee.

President Susan Gessner welcomed everyone and chairwoman Susan Tegi introduced hercommittee: Carin Alvarez, Sharon Bartoe, Sharon Bellamy, Mary Gene Delsandro, KathleenKelemen, and Donna Pustelak . Pustelak read a humorous dieters’ version of “’Twas the NightBefore Christmas.” Chaplain Fr. James Young gave the invocation and dinner was served.

Following dinner, Fr. Young addressed the women. His message was to take time during thisbusy season to prepare for the coming of Christ. The committee conducted an abbreviatedversion of the English Festival of Lessons and Carols. The history of four carols was given,scripture texts were read and the singing of the carols depicted the time of the coming ofChrist until His birth. It concluded with everyone singing “Joy to the World,” the club’s themefor December.

Gessner called the meeting to order. Vice President Camilla Ferrara called the roll. The min-utes and the financial report were read by the secretary, Jo Anna Stroh, and treasurer SallyKeeney, and were approved. Correspondence from the Mon Valley Care Center was read byStroh.

Standing Committee Reports were given. Visits will be made and gifts will be given fromthe Ambassadors of Faith, Charitable Services, and Handicapped Adults. The scholarshipcommittee announced that applications will be sent out after the first of the year. A catholicsenior high school girl from Monongahela will be the recipient. Chairwoman, Tegi requestedthe money that was collected for the gifts of the month be given to the Ambassadors of Faithand Charitable Services committees.

December birthdays were acknowledged. Gifts on the month were won by RosemaryBucchianeri, a Lenox angel, and Nancy Twardowski, a carved Nativity set. Poinsettias werewon by Annetta Ducato, Noreen Fazzini, Marie Feick, Dorothy Ghilani, Martha Ghilani andStroh.

Martha Ghilani, chairwoman for the February meeting announced it will held at the MonValley Hospital Education Center, on February 4,2013 at 6 p.m. There will be no Januarymeeting. The meeting was adjourned.

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Proper nutrition and adequate physical activity are important at any age butcan play a critical role in our lives as we age. Millions of older adults are takingstock of their health and hitting the gym to get the physical activity they needto stave off chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer andhigh blood pressure. Regular physical activity has beneficial effects on most (ifnot all) organ systems, and consequently prevents a broad range of health prob-lems and diseases.

Activities that help build muscle strength, improve balance, and promotewalking significantly reduce falls in older persons. Whether you enjoy walkingon the treadmill, riding the stationary bike or taking group exercise classes likethose available through the Healthways SilverSneakers® Fitness Program, it’simportant to keep moving.

The SilverSneakers Fitness Program has been proven to reduce health carecosts by improving the health and well-being of members, helping them becomeactive and motivating them to stay that way. With the SilverSneakers premiernetwork, members have access to a variety of participating locations through-out the country, including the Mon Valley YMCA at 101 Taylor Run Road,Monongahela offers the signature SilverSneakers® Muscular Strength & Rangeof Movement plus additional signature SilverSneakers classes, such asYogaStretch, SilverSplash®, Cardio Circuit, YMCA Balanced Body (includingcycling) and water exercise classes. Be sure to ask about our new health andwellness program called "Succeed."

To find out if you are eligible for SilverSneakers, please contact your healthplan or stop by the Mon Valley YMCA. For more information on the program,call toll-free 1-888-423-4632 or visit www.silversneakers.com.

Riverside Place Schedules January Events

Riverside Place is located at 303 Chamber Plaza, Charleroi. For more information on anyupcoming events, call 724-483-5800.Craft Class: Tuesdays, January 15 and January 29 at 1 p.m. Pizza and Pizza Burger sale: Fridays, January 11 and 25. $1 for pizza and $5 for pizzaburger and a can of pop. Murphy’s 5 & 10 Saturday Subs: Sub only $4 or sub, chips and pop for $5. We will beselling them on Friday, January 18 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bobby Shawn Singer: Friday, January 25 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. South Hills Village Mall Trip: Thursday, January 17 for $10. Leave the center at 9 a.m.and return around 3 p.m. Jack Sings for the Elderly: Friday, January 11 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Meadows Trip: Monday, January 21 for $15. Leave at 9 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. Kenny and Chip Oldies Songs: Friday, January 18 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Zumba Exercise: Every Monday and Wednesday from 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. Euchre Cards: Every Friday at 1 p.m. Wii Bowling: Every Thursday at 1 p.m. Euchre: Every Saturday at 6 p.m. Bingo: Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Blood Pressure with Helen Andreas: Tuesday, January 8 at 11 a.m.

West Newton Senior Center Plans Bus Trips

April 6, 2013 - Shopping at Ohio consignment stores and HartvilleMarket Place with 110 shops and restaurants; have lunch on your own. Wewill end with a winery tour. $65 for bus and tips due by March 6.

May 11, 2013 - Western Scenic Railroad, Cumberland, MD, GordonRoberts house tour, breakfast pastries, beverage, train ride to Frostburg,lunch, trolley ride with costumed guide, Washington St. Mansions, MerlingBlanket, and Flag outlet shopping. $90 for tours, tips, bus, train, trolley,lunch due by April 11.

For both trips, your full payment is your reservation. Cancellation onlyaccepted if you replace yourself. For more information, call Lou Ann at724-872-4976.


Happy New Year from “Forever Young”We here at “Forever Young” hope you all had a joyful Christmas and wish you

all a happy and prosperous New Year of 2013. On January 8, 15, and 22, we’ll behaving catered lunches but there’ll be no meeting on January 29. We will have nocovered-dish dinners until February. As usual, all of our meetings at the FinleyvilleCommunity Center start at 10 a.m. with meals served at noon.

Our Christmas party on December 18 at the Community Center was great. Thefood catered to us by “Good to Go’” was excellent – couldn’t have been better.

Happy January birthdays to: Shirley Polacek, Mary Lou Reinheimer, Vi Brinska,Caroline Frazier, and Linda Conaway.

And a final word from Mary:Always keep your words soft and sweet in case you have to eat them.


Recent Local Real Estate Transactions

MONONGAHELAJJC Properties I L.P. Acquired Capital I L.P. 1360-1/2 Fourth St. $2,235 by sheriff's deedMatthew Sichi Diane Masters 607 Fourth St. $95,000Victoria Mendicino Lacey and Kevin Benton 116 Stockdale Ave. $27,500Washington County Tax Claim Bureau WRH Realty LLC E. Main St. $3,500Donald DeVore Ronnie and Susan Fernandez Howard St. $18,000Wendy Biagini Michael and Sharyn Wilton 418 Jackson St. $84,900

NEW EAGLEFederal National Mortgage Assn. Paradise Propertes and Development LLC 164 First Ave. $18,500Randolph Strack Justin McCartney 518 Fourth Ave. $98,500

CARROLL TOWNSHIPMirric Realty LLC M3 Appalachia Gathering LLC Unknown Address $100,000Estate of Gloria Davis James Gardner 167 Fisher Drive $74,000Alice Kenedy trustee Malissa and Erik Williams 190 Terrace Drive $159,500Michael Gatto Robert Emerick Jr. and Deborah Emerick 25 W. Euclid Ave. $105,000Robert Irey Community Bank 126 Diane Drive $1,626 by sheriff's deedWashington County Tax Claim Bureau Carroll Trust Grant Ave. $1,066Joseph Lodovici Eric and Margy Kuvinka 123 Prosser Drive $175,000Washington County Tax Claim Bureau John and Linda Slusarczyk 1896 Route 2023 $1,580Richard Loutitt Kevin Gembarosky 9 June Drive $65,000JJC Properties I L.P. Enterprise Bank 1378 N. Fourth St. $1,763 by sheriff's deed

BENTLEYVILLEEstate of Emma Edington Robert Jenkins 334 Lincoln Ave. $103,500

CHARLEROIAlbert Altomari Jr. Maise Group LLC 409 11 St. Rear $25,000Charleroi Chamber of Commerce Robert and Toni Jo Allridge Bosson Way $22,500Gerard Hazen Carl J Spallino Funeral Home Inc. 813 Fallowfield Ave. $7,500Orlando Giorgi et al. Eric and Evonne Henderson 601 McKean Ave. $75,000Palmerino Ciotti Bayshire Properties LLC 538 Fallowfield Ave. $300,000Walter Bianchi Donald Belczyk 624 Fallowfield Ave. $45,000Delta Real Estate Development LLC STH Land Holding LLC 817 Washington Ave. $11,000Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Nunas Lugra Dewata Real Est Inv LLC 710 Third St. $1,350Washington County Tax Claim Bureau James Nevin Meadow Ave. $1,028

NORTH CHARLEROIMartha Kovalsky Julie Marsich 550 Highland Ave. $54,000Tracey Howlett Jeremy Walsh 520 Isabelle Ave. $62,500Annette Cottle US Bank NA 612 Center Ave. $1,571

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions

SPEERSJames Armour Marie Smith 413 Elizabeth St. $94,900

DONORALeif Clark Federal National Mortgage Assn. 81 Watkins Ave. $1,434 by sheriff's deedBecky Todd Shawn Bellora 906 Meldon Ave. $4,000Catherine Shandor et al. Sth Land Holding LLC 143 Thompson Ave. $7,000Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Donora Borough 447 Seventh St. $1,432Margaret Kepich Maiese Group LLC 711 Heslep Ave. $28,000Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Ronald Bonnevie 816 Heslep Ave. $1,177Alfred Garde James and Janice Nichols 904 Thompson Ave. $68,500

FALLOWFIELDJoanne Lynn George Goettel 20 Park Road $185,000United States Marshal Western District Joseph Misanik 36 Holly Drive $21,353Paul Lewis David Koslosky Jr. and Diana Koslosky 1022 Fourth Street Ext. $5,000Kathleen Vogel Eric and Heather McElhone 44 Colvin Road $180,000Estate of Virtue Lenhart Dolores Cook 10 Virginia Ave. $25,000

MONESSENDorothy Lender Jamie Lender and James Scirotto 104 Linden Ave. $15,000Thomas Bojsen Jordan and Carla Lexie 30 Pacific Blvd. $41,000Federal National Mortgage Assn. Lawrence and Maria Altobelli 18 Aliquippa Ave. $25,000Von Brachna John and Patricia Stepoli 1304 Grand Blvd. $88,000Estate of Michael Popovich Angela Ruse 420 Scott Ave. $48,000Vincent Pascaralla Albert Altomari Jr. and Janice Altomari 329 Balazia Ave. $75,000David Smith Dana Perdue 409 Knox Ave. $8,000Jacob Ortolona Terri Marciak 506 Page St. $100,000Carole Street et al. Leonard and Shirlee Kuvinka 16 Columbus Drive $40,000Estate of Richard Mandarino Andrew Desak 1 E. Donner Ave. $41,000Housing & Urban Development Jan Ondra 517 Manown St. $12,000Ronald Michael Palmintera Paul David Sinsley 358 Ridge Ave. $97,500Beth Rae Todd Samuel and Lori Spina 1427 Rostraver Road $27,500

ROSTRAVERKathleen Caruso Sherri Miller 1053 Fells Church Road $185,000Carole Popp John and Amber Mills 685 Martin Road $135,000First Line Develop. Rolling Hill Farm Ty and Heather Amey Rolling Hills Farm Drive $211,145Douglas Kleitz Seldon Miller 585 Rosewood St. $225,000Matthew Evans PNC Bank NA 507 Rostraver Drive $1,324 by sheriff's deedFramar Inc. Floro Properties LLC SR 981 $6,600Christina Carroll PNC Bank NA 419 Somers St. $5,543 by sheriff's deedLaVerne Lespilette Pricedale Union Church Bedsworth St. $13,000Raymond Luppe Robert and Rosanne Matko 433 Jamie Drive $38,000Estate of Harold Barton Caryl Duvuvei 2028 Lakeview Drive $136,000Federal National Mortgage Assn. Tina Callahan 326 Ohio St. $35,001Federal National Mortgage Assn. Ryan Coffman 120 Pride Drive $108,000Paul Richard Haskins JS&L Properties LLC 4918 SR 51 $335,000Laura May Byers trustee Nicholas and Mary Ann Plevel 417 Atwood Drive $152,000Mary Lou Evans John Wiser and Kathleen Gaffey Wiser Eagle Drive $29,900Gary Indof Aurora Loan Services Inc. 110 Indof Lane $1,455 by sheriff's deedBrett Bishop David Serena 633 James Drive $210,000Mary Victoria Jacob and Mindy Ortolona 405 Jamie Drive $136,000Scott Riggle Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 630 Lenity School Road $1,135 by sheriff's deedRobert Lazzari Wells Fargo Bank NA 315 Pats Drive $1,424 by sheriff's deedNikolay Vysotsky Brian Kapp and Nichole Steltzer 399 Patterson Lane $146,000Jeremy Miles Walsh Kathleen Caruso 10 Willow Links Drive Patricia Martinelli Christina Teaters 2414 Collinhill Place $111,000Wayne Wakeley Laura Bishop 740 Fellsburg Road $88,000

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School News...School NewsWCCC Mon Valley Center to Hold

Open House January 22Westmoreland County Community College will hold an open house Tuesday,

January 22 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the WCCC Mon Valley Center in Rostraver Twp. Designed for prospective students and their parents, the open house will pro-

vide information on WCCC's 65+ programs of study, financial aid and scholar-ships, the admissions process, career placement services and tutoring.

WCCC admissions and Mon Valley Center staff will be available to answerquestions.

The college will accept applications for the summer and fall 2013 semesters.The $15 fee will be waived for those who complete the admissions applicationduring the open house.

The Mon Valley Center, located at 1181 Fells Church Road in Rostraver Twp.,offers day and evening classes in career preparation and associate-to-bachelor'sdegree transfer programs.

WCCC tuition is one of the best educational values among PA colleges.Recently, WCCC was ranked 45th among the nation's colleges with the lowest netpricing by the U.S. Department of Education.

Reservations are requested by calling 1-800-262-2103 ext. 4204.

While engaging in numerous community service and philanthropic eventsthroughout the school year, one of the largest that Acacia Fraternity of Cal Uengages in is their annual Acacia Claus Toy Drive. Chapters of the fraternity acrossthe country are granted permission by local stores - in this instance, Walmart inWaynesburg – to ask local patrons to purchase a small toy while in the store, giveit to them on the way out, and they in turn donate them to charity.

This year, Acacia Fraternity of Cal U was able to collect over $2,500 in toy dona-tions from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on November 11th to give to Toys for Tots through CalU and 96.1 KISS FM Stuff-a-Bus. The gentlemen were graciously given assistanceby the ladies of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority of Cal U, who braved the elements allday along with the men from Acacia.

Acacia Fraternity and Alpha Sigma Tau sorority would like to thank all of thosebrothers and sisters who participated to help gather the toys, and especially allthose who were able to donate to such a worthy cause.

Cal U’s Acacia Fraternity Embraces Motto of Human Service; Collects Toys for Tots

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Belle Vernon Lions Club Honors Three Students from Bellmar Middle School

Belle Vernon Lions Club honored three students of the month (September,October, November) from Bellmar Middle School's 8th grade. Those picturedwith presenter Steve Russell, who gifted each student with a selection of 2012presidential campaign pins, are Hannah Day, Megan Christner and Sierra Lynn.

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St. Nick left new pencil boxes withgoodies for all MCRS students.

This year's MCRS Advent Service Project isSilly Socks for Sick Kids. Our goal is to collect500 new pairs of silly, colorful socks in all sizes

to be distributed to Children's Hospital inPittsburgh and the Cleveland Clinic.

Students enjoyed an early holiday treat of a delicious turkey dinner!

The Monongahela Rotary distributeddictionaries to all third grade students.

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The Charleroi Competition Cheerleaders participated in the PennsylvaniaCheerleading & Dance State Competition by Elite Cheer on Sunday, December 2,2012 at the Petersen Event Center in Pittsburgh. They won 1st place and took thetitle of Sate Champions. The team is coached by Jaime Carson and Darlene DeiCas.

Pictured are first row (l – r): Payton Merlo; Brandi Duvuvei; Gabriella Savarno; Madison Codeluppi;and Tameria Merlo. Second row (l – r): Emmy Zajack; Rachel Yilit;

Maggi Balsano; Kaleigh Matyas; Lexi Webber; Abby Anders; Briana Howard; Danielle Large; Katelyn Botsko; and Marley Yerkey. Missing from the photo is Brittney Huber.

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Upcoming Events Scheduled at SceneryHill’s Ellsworth Sportsmen's Club

Lighted Trap Range - Held every Friday night. Clubhouse opens at 6 p.m.,trap starting at dusk. Open to the public for practice and league shooting.$4/round for practice, $5/round for league. Shells are available for purchase.Membership sign-ups are every Friday evening at the Clubhouse duringJanuary and February.

Winter Trap League - The Ellsworth Sportsmen's Club's Winter Trap Leaguewill begin January 11. Anyone wishing to join the League can do so by comingup on Friday evenings to join.

Member Meeting - January 9 and February 6 at 7 p.m. Members are encour-aged to attend.

Meat/Turkey Shoot - January 12 and 27 at noon. Open to the public, 12gauge only. Additional membership sign-ups will also take place during theshoot.

Fish Fries - begin February 15 and go on through Lent, every Friday nightfrom 6 - 9 p.m.. Take-out will be available. Menu TBA.

The Ellsworth Sportsmen's Club is located at 20 Ten Mile Lane, Scenery Hill.For more information, please call 724-945-5275 or visit the website atwww.ellsworthsportsmen.webs.com. We are also on Facebook and Twitter!

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Clairton Bears Return Home as PA Class A State Champions

By Paul Chasko

Hundreds of Clairton Bears fans lined thestreets of Clairton in the cold this evening with abig crowd at the stadium waiting for the ClairtonBears football team to return from Hershey, PAafter winning the PIAA State Championship. Twobuses carrying fans who attended the game pulledin first, with the team bus following about 30 minutes later. With people cheeringand car horns blasting, the team members and coaching staff made their way intothe stadium where a crowd of several hundred fans were in the stands to cheer theirchampions. The players and the coaching staff made themselves available for pho-tos and interviews while showing off the PIAA championship trophy and their indi-vidual medals.

By shutting out Dunmore 20-0 in the Class A championship game, the Bearslogged their 63rd consecutive winning game – tying the 13th longest winningstreak in the history of high school football in the United States. They also becamethe third school in Pennsylvania history to win four consecutive PIAA champi-onship titles. The stat that’s most impressive in that 63 game winning streak is thepoints for/points against ratio – 2,817/296. A defense that gives up only 296 pointsover 63 games is doing something special—that’s an average of only 4.7 points pergame.

In the Championship game, Clairton’s Tyler Boyd rushed for 117 yards, and quar-terback Armani Ford completed 10 of 18 passes for 150 yards. Even Clairton HeadCoach Tom Nola was impressed with his team finishing the season with a shutoutin the championship game, and he honored his seniors by allowing them alone toaccept the trophy at the center of Hershey Stadium. Clairton underclassmen shout-ed, “Next year is our year, we’ll be here next year!” Many of these seniors will beplaying college football next fall. Coach Nola says he’s be thinking about retiring,but we’ll see next August.

The Bears escort the PIAA Championshiptrophy into their stadium.

Clairton Bears Head Coach Tom Nola is tired but happy –

and proud of his team.



Recent Local Death Notices

BARON, Helen A., 93, of Monongahela, diedNovember 11. Arrangements under thedirection of Marshall Marra Funeral Home inMonongahela.

BARTOLOTTA, Aldo L., 85, ofMonongahela, died December 2.Arrangements under the direction ofMarshall Marra Funeral Home inMonongahela.

BIONDI, Violet M., 93, of North Charleroi,died November 26. Arrangements under thedirection of Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home& Cremation Services in Charleroi.

BUZALKA, Stephen A., 79, of New Eagle,died December 7. Arrangements under thedirection of Marshall Marra Funeral Home inMonongahela.

COSNER, Barbara M., 79, of Charleroi, diedDecember 1. Arrangements under the direc-tion of Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home &Cremation Services in Charleroi.

CROW, Dorothy L., 76, of Elco, diedNovember 4. Arrangements under the direc-tion of Melenyzer-DuBarr Funeral Homes &Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe.

DRANZO, Kathryn “Katie”, 81, formerly ofCokeburg, born in Centerville, diedNovember 28. Arrangements under thedirection of Melenyzer-DuBarr FuneralHomes & Cremation Services, Inc. inRoscoe.

GRYGIEL, Edward, Sr., 93, formerly ofStockdale, died November 16.Arrangements under the direction ofMelenyzer-DuBarr Funeral Homes &Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe.

JOHNSON, Elinor (Montana), 83, ofMonongahela, died November 14.Arrangements under the direction ofMarshall Marra Funeral Home inMonongahela.

KANE, Edgar L., 69, of Roscoe, diedNovember 21. Arrangements under thedirection of Melenyzer-DuBarr FuneralHomes & Cremation Services, Inc. inRoscoe.

KASH-PATTERSON, Amanda S. “Mandy”,55, of Monongahela, died November 19.Arrangements under the direction of WilliamBautz Funeral Home in New Eagle.

Lehr, Doris L., 82 of North Charleroi, diedNovember 26. Arrangements under thedirection of Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home& Cremation Services in Charleroi.

LUCKASEVIC, Mary Ann (Sweitzer), 96, ofCharleroi, died November 18. Arrangementsunder the direction of Carl. J. SpallinoFuneral Home in Charleroi.

MARRAN, R. Katherine Dandrea, 96, ofDunlevy, died December 10. Arrangementsunder the direction of Carl. J. SpallinoFuneral Home in Charleroi.

MCDONALD, Bernice L., 85, ofMonongahela, Forward Township, diedNovember 26. Arrangements under thedirection of Marshall Marra Funeral Home inMonongahela.

MEDVICK, Margaret, 87, of Stockdale, diedNovember 19. Arrangements under thedirection of Melenyzer-DuBarr FuneralHomes & Cremation Services, Inc. inRoscoe.

RICHTER, Ronald Eugene, 41, of Donora,died November 27. Arrangements under thedirection of William Bautz Funeral Home inNew Eagle.

SEM, Jeannine Estrade, 84, of Charleroi,died November 29. Arrangements under thedirection of Carl. J. Spallino Funeral Homein Charleroi.

SMITH, Robert E., 66, Monongahela, diedOctober 26. Arrangements under the direc-tion of Marshall Marra Funeral Home inMonongahela.

STONEMAN, Eileen J., 78, of Monongahela,died November 23. Arrangements under thedirection of Marshall Marra Funeral Home inMonongahela.

VALLA, William E., 83, of North Charleroi,died December 6. Arrangements under thedirection of Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home& Cremation Services in Charleroi.

VENANZI, Rohala, 94, of Monongahela,died December 4. Arrangements under thedirection of Marshall Marra Funeral Home inMonongahela.

WARREN, Marlene Kay (Pager), 62, ofCarroll Township, died November 13.Arrangements under the direction ofMarshall Marra Funeral Home inMonongahela.

WILLIAMS, Francis L., 51, of Monongahela,died December 11. Arrangements under thedirection of Marshall Marra Funeral Home inMonongahela

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CASH for Your Old Sports Cards! Cleaning outyour attic? Emptying your garage or basement? Didyou find an old box of sports cards in a closet? Don'tthrow them away! Local collector paying CASH forvintage sports cards (baseball, football, basketball).Seeking cards from 1950's, 60's, 70's and 80's. Call412-760-2291

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WANTED ANTIQUES – Oriental Rugs, Paintings,Quilts, Crocks with Blue, Furniture, Lamps or any-thing OLD! Please call me. Jim Gillespie at 412-979-7050 or home 724-348-6203.

CASH FOR YOUR OLD SPORTS CARDS! Cleaningout your attic? Emptying your garage or basement?Did you find an old box of sports cards in a closet?Don't throw them away! Local collector payingCASH for vintage sports cards (baseball, football,basketball). Seeking cards from 1950's, 60's, 70'sand 80's. Call 412-760-2291

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SURREY FOR SALE! 3-Seated, Horse Drawn:$1,500. • Horse Back Riding Lessons. • RidingHorses for Sale! www.logcabinstables.com. 724-787-4817

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SLAGLE ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION, INC.NEEDS... Experienced Roofers to join our team. FULL-TIME. Must have valid driver's license. STOP IN orCALL 724-258-6901. 208 W. Main Street,Monongahela

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GATEWAY HOSPICE IS IN SEARCH OF VOLUNTEERSfor our patients and families in the South Pgh and MonValley areas. Please call us today for more info. 412-536-2020________________________________________

LOST – Wedding Ring. Men’s. White Gold. Lost whiledriving along Rt. 88 near Mingo Church Road, Finleyville.Very sentimental and important. Reward offered. If found,please call 412-760-2291.________________________________________Compulsive Eaters Anonymous - H.O.W. is a free, 12Step program for people who have a problem controllingtheir eating. We have meetings every day throughoutSouthwestern Pennsylvania. For more information, call412-225-1664, e-mail info@ceahow pa.org or visitwww.ceahowpa.org. It's simple, free and it works. Pleasekeep coming back no matter what!________________________________________ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE talk-ing meter and diabetic testing supplies at NO COST, plusFREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminatespainful finger pricking! Call 866-955-7746________________________________________FEELING OLDER? Men lose the ability to producetestosterone as they age. Call 888-476-0957 for a FREEtrial of Progene- All Natural Testosterone Supplement.________________________________________HOW IS YOUR BUSINESS? Use the power of print andonline advertising to help reach more customers.Advertise to over 4 million homes and businessesthroughout the Mid-Atlantic Region for one price.www.macnetonline.com 800-450-7227.________________________________________MEDICAL ALERT FOR SENIORS - 24/7 monitoring.FREE Equipment. FREE Shipping. Nationwide Service.$29.95/Month CALL Medical Guardian Today 877-827-1331________________________________________

FREE TO A GOOD LOVING HOME a 8 month year oldmale cat ,litter trained ,gets along well with other animals,well behaved. Please call 724-747-9992 ask for Lynn orleave message, serious inquiries only.________________________________________DOG TRAINING: AKC Canine Good Citizen, therapy dog,obedience, puppies, manners, more! [email protected] or 412-855-4678.________________________________________CERTIFIED DOG TRAINER. Private Lessons. I use posi-tive reinforcement techniques and can help with anyproblem solving and obedience. Discounted rate for res-cued/adopted dogs! 724-249-5777.________________________________________HORSE STALLS AVAILABLE - private facility inElizabeth, excellent care, daily cleaning and turn out, largeindoor arena, outdoor and miles of trails. Hurry - only 2stalls left. $420/month. (724) 348-8028.________________________________________ANGELS FOR ANIMALS. Collecting Aluminum Cans foran on-going fundraiser. (Please no steel, no pie tins, andno aluminum foil.) Also selling Enjoy & EntertainmentBooks for $25.00 each. For pick up of cans or delivery ofbooks, call Jessie @ 724-941-5737.________________________________________

MONONGAHELA 2 STORY DUPLEX – 2 bedrooms,1 bath, eat in kitchen, full basement with laundry hook-up, off street parking. Walking distance to Restaurant.Large, level yard. NO PETS. Very clean and well main-tained. $550.00 per month, plus utilities and SecurityDeposit. For more information call 724-344-4271.________________________________________CHARLEROI APARTMENT FOR RENT. Very large,remodeled, on bus line. $525 month includes everything,secured building. 724-678-4924________________________________________

HOUSE FOR SALE: Jefferson Hills, sprawling 3 bedroom,brick ranch, original owners, table top lot, garage.$114,900. Freeman Realty, Frank - 413.341.7711 ext:28 or 724.941.3434________________________________________LOOKING FOR 1+ ACRES TO PUT A MODULAR HOMEon in Finleyville area. If you are looking to sell any landplease email or call me. Will pay [email protected] or 412-655-7853

APARTMENT FOR RENT. UNION TOWNSHIP –1 BEDROOM with central Air and a nice size porch.Located in a quiet neighborhood. Recently remodeled andClean!!. The apartment comes with a Fenced in yard withwasher and dryer hook ups. Garage space is included.The rent is $375.00. Pictures are available on request.Please call 412-925-7745 for more info.________________________________________MOBILE HOME FOR SALE - 3 bedroom located in NewEagle. Owner financing considered. $430/month. 1st andlast month's rent required prior to moving in. Call 724-350-5983.________________________________________MOBILE HOME FOR SALE - New Eagle, 135 Union St, Rt88. 3 bedroom, 2 baths, propane heat, located on 88transit bus line, inside gentle pet accepted. Rent to ownconsidered with first and last month's payment down,$430/month plus utilities, tax and insurance, includes lotrent. 724-350-6006________________________________________MOBILE HOME FOR RENT - Brownsville, 1136 Water St,3 bedroom, 2 bath, natural gas heat, large fenced in yardwith shed, inside gentle pet accepted, off street parking.$400/month plus utilities, first and last month required.724-350-6006________________________________________UNION TWP 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT FOR RENT.Central Air. Nice Size yard. Nice size porch. Quiet neigh-borhood and Recently Remodeled. Fenced in yard. Call forDetails________________________________________20 ACRES FREE! Own 60 acres for 40 acre price/pay-ment. $0-Down, $168/mo. Money Back Guarantee, NOCREDIT CHECKS! West Texas. 1-800-843-7537www.SunsetRanches.com

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPAIR Performed ByCertified Mechanic, South Park PA, Call 412-377-6917.________________________________________DOG TRAINING: AKC Canine Good Citizen, therapy dog,obedience, puppies, manners, more! [email protected] or 412-855-4678.________________________________________

COMPANION FOR ELDERLY - Will help with dressing,meds, meals, and companionship. I provide activities,such as, cards, bingo, walks, exercise, and cheerful con-versation. Add joy to your loved one's day. Hourly rates, inBethel Park and surrounding areas. Please contact Carolat 412- 479- 9918.________________________________________BOBCAT WITH 2 BUCKETS FOR RENT! $200/day +delivery & pick-up. Call: 724-825-7233.________________________________________COMPUTER TUNE-UP - Computer running slow?Chances are you may have viruses or spyware loaded onyour machine. Complete virus and spyware removal alongwith the latest Microsoft Updates. $60.00 per machine.724-348-6837.________________________________________CERTIFIED DOG TRAINER. PRIVATE LESSONS. I usepositive reinforcement techniques and can help with anyproblem solving and obedience. Discounted rate for res-cued/adopted dogs! 724-249-5777.________________________________________BOBCAT WITH 2 BUCKETS FOR RENT! $200/day +delivery & pick-up. Call: 724-825-7233.________________________________________GUTTER CLEANING. Get the leaves out. Reasonablerates. Call George 724-348-4855

MYRTLE BEACH – OCEANFRONT CONDO AVAILABLE!Spacious and beautifully furnished, this 2 bedroom condo(unit #1507) at the new “Paradise Resort” in Myrtle Beachwill provide you with all the comforts of home. 2Bedrooms + Sleeper sofa; 2 Bathrooms; Lazy River; HotTub; Indoor/Outdoor Pools; Exercise Room; OceanfrontBalcony. For complete weekly and seasonal pricing, visitthe website - www.oceanfrontcondo rentals.com/Paradise Resort. htm. For additional questions or to makea reservation call Oceanfront Condo Rentals Inc. at 843-236-6623 and ask about Paradise Resort unit #1507.________________________________________

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FAMILY MOVIE TRANSFERS AND DVD MONTAGECREATIONS BY DEB CHEPLIC. Transfer family 8mm andSuper 8 reel (projector) movies to DVD – also transfer VHS,VHS-C DV tapes, vinyl records and cassettes. Movies trans-ferred digitally, frame by frame, for superior clarity. No projec-tor flicker – reasonable rates. Create a one of a kind DVDMontage of special family events. 724-258-5336; email:[email protected] Web page: www.debcheplicmovietrans-fersandmontages.com

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FOR SALE – INVESTMENT PROPERTY; pricereduced, 6 residential, 4 commercial units. Close toeverything. 724-554-6534

FOR RENT - MYRTLE BEACH – Oceanfront CondoAvailable! Spacious and beautifully furnished, this 2bedroom condo (unit #1507) at the new “ParadiseResort” in Myrtle Beach will provide you with all thecomforts of home. 2 Bedrooms + Sleeper sofa; 2Bathrooms; Lazy River; Hot Tub; Indoor/OutdoorPools; Exercise Room; Oceanfront Balcony. Forcomplete weekly and seasonal pricing, visit thewebsite - www.oceanfront condorentals.com/Paradise Resort.htm. For additional questions or tomake a reservation call Oceanfront Condo RentalsInc. at 843-236-6623 and ask about ParadiseResort unit #1507.

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