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Medical Center: High Quality

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Local News . . . . . . . . . 3Places To Go . . . . . . . . 4Municipal News . . . . . 19Local People News . . 20Business . . . . . . . . . . . 22Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Health . . . . . . . . . . . . 27School . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Worship . . . . . . . . . . . 30Ask The Experts . . . . 31Entertainment . . . . . . 34Death Notices . . . . . . 35Classifieds . . . . . . . . . 36

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Acertificate of apprecia-tion was presented tothe Monongahela Volun-

teer Fire Department from theCity of Monongahela at the reg-ular council meeting in April.Mayor Robert Kepics expressedthe appreciation of the city andthe council to the MonongahelaVolunteer Fire Department andalso other mutual aid firedepartments that responded toa recent fire at the Pitt-MonAuto Salvage. The certificatewas presented to theMonongahela Volunteer FireDepartment from the city foroutstanding service and contri-butions to protecting the safetyand welfare of the citizens ofMonongahela by preventing apotential disaster at the Pitt-Mon Auto Salvage fire whichoccurred on Friday, April 5,2013.

Pictured (l-r) Don Devore, Chief Engineer for the fire department and Carole Foglia, City Clerk. PHOTO CREDIT: WAYNE E. RAY.

West Newton Community Yard Sale Set for June 1

The West Newton Community Festival Organizationwill be holding the 7th Annual West NewtonCommunity Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, June 1 from8:00 am to 1:00 pm. The event will take place on theNorth, South, and West side of town. Vendors will alsobe set up at Vine Street Park. The Community FestivalCommittee will also be selling food at Vine Street Parkjust in case you get hungry with all your shopping.

If you would like to participate in this event pleasecontact the West Newton Community FestivalCommittee at [email protected]. First, ifyou are a West Newton resident and would like to par-ticipate in this event a donation of $5.00 can be madeto the Community Festival group. Your donation willget you on the master list for this event. Payment willneed to be made to the organization by May 24th tomake sure that you appear on the master list. Anotherway you can participate, either if you are a resident ora nonresident is by getting a space at Vince Street Parkto sell your wares. Each spot is $5.00 and you mustprovide your own table and chairs.

All proceeds from this event will benefit the 2013Community Festival.

Monongahela Fire Dept Receives Proclamationfrom City of Monongahela

SPORTS:BVA Baseball

Hosts SkillsClinic for

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On Thursday, April 18, the GreaterRostraver Chamber of Commerce heldtheir annual Recognition Dinner. Thisevent honors those who have given oftheir time, treasure and talent to theGreater Rostraver Chamber ofCommerce and the community. Theevent was held at The Willow Roomand featured a social hour, dinner, andvideo presentation of the honors,awards and comments.

The GRC recognized Valley Veter-inary Service, Inc. as the Business ofthe Year, James Fowler, owner ofMcShane’s Florist and Greenhouseand Lawn Care Service as YoungProfessional of the Year and JohnMaish as Volunteer of the Year. Thecriteria for these awards are based oncommunity support, leadership andinvolvement with the Chamber ofCommerce.

This year marks 37 years of recog-nizing outstanding individuals andbusinesses of the community, as thisannual event was initiated by theRostraver Business Association andfirst known as the Founder’s Day din-

ner. The GRC is pleased to carry onthis time honored tradition of recog-nizing individuals and businesses ofour community.

GRC Annual Recognition Dinner

2013 GRC Honorees are (seated) Dr. MichelleBartus and Dr. Peter Nelson. (Standing)

John Maisch and Jim Fowler.

Downtown West Newton Announces Upcoming Activities

Farmer's MarketDowntown West Newton Inc. is currently looking for vendors to participate in

its Annual Farmers Market starting on June 1 at newly completed Simeral Squareand West Newton Library Parking Lot. Please contact either Lacie or Barb at 724-872-0100 as soon as possible for details and space rental. Please note this venue isacross the bridge from the heavily traveled Great Allegheny Passage Trail Head andoverlooks the Youghiogheny River.

Annual Car CruiseDowntown West Newton Inc. would like to announce its Annual Car Cruise on

Saturday July 20. Please contact Barb LaFace at 724-872-0100 for more informa-tion. More information will be published next month about the event.

Community Wide Yard SaleWe will be participating in the West Newton Community Wide Yard Sale on

Saturday, June 1. If you have any new merchandise or collectibles you currentlyhave no use for and would like to make a tax deductible donation to DWNI, wewould greatly appreciate your help. Please contact us at 724-872-0100 to let usknow what you have. We cannot accept any stuffed furniture, large appliances,computers, or clothing.

Downtown West Newton Inc. is actively looking for new members who wouldlove to help with fundraising and events or help with plantings and designs in thedowntown area. You can contact us at [email protected] and make sure to likeus on Facebook. Also if you like what we are doing for the community, you canmake a donation to our organization so we can continue to help bring events toyou and our community.

EACH THURSDAYWEEKLY THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO - atthe Community Center in Fayette City.Benefits the Fayette City VFC. Doors open at5:30 pm, Bingo starts at 6:50 pm.

MAY 2SOUTHERN GOSPEL MUSIC CONCERT -Ivan Parker Soloist of the Gaithers andInternational Southern Gospel Star, will per-form at 7 pm at United Christian Church ofCalifornia, 499 E Malden Dr. Coal Center.Doors open at 6 pm. Tickets are $15.00;advanced tickets only. Call 724-785-6514.

MMAAYY 44OLD FASHIONED MAY DAY - the GreaterMonessen Historical Society will co-sponsor arecreation of an old fashioned May Day cele-bration at Monessen Public Library &Cultural Center at Noon. There will be a MayQueen and court, along with a procession.May crafts will be created using flower gar-lands. The event is open to children of all ages.

CASH BINGO -May 4 at 2:00 at RiversidePlace, Charleroi. Doors open at 12:00. EarlyBird at 1:30. Extra packages, extra specials, aChinese auction and other small games ofchance will be available for purchase. All pre-sale tickets will be entered for our drawings.For tickets, call 724-483-8282. Donation only$25.00 for 1 package = 2 boards and 6 specials.Mexican lunch bar included

SHEPHERD’S VOICE CONCERT - will be inconcert at 3:00 p.m. at the First UnitedMethodist Church, 200 State Street, BelleVernon.

CAT ADOPTION - held by The Pet AdoptionLeague of Yukon at The Pet Market, 1741Rostraver Rd., from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm.Our cats are spayed and neutered, with up to

date shots. Visit our shelter at 150 Spring St inYukon. Any questions, call 412-352-3218.

MAY 5SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALL DINNER -held by The Bentleyville Lioness Club from11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Knights of ColumbusHall Bentleyville to benefit the students ofBentworth School District. $8.00 for adults,$4.00 children 6-10. Takeout available. Fortickets, call 724-239-2940 or 724-239-5150 orcontact [email protected].

PANCAKE BREAKFAST - 8:00 am to 1:00 pmat Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department.Robert Fawcett, a Junior at Ringgold HighSchool, will be hosting a charitable pancakebreakfast and bake sale as his senior project.All proceeds will benefit his Aunt, BrendaGump-Schragl, of South Park who was men-tally and physically injured in a car accident.$7 adults and $3 children ages 6 and under.For tickets call Rachel Haid at 724-531-1793or Danny Gump at 724-350-7062. Tickets canalso be purchased at the door.

FLEA MARKET - Yukon Croatian Club, from8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For those interested in sellingitems, table reservations are due by Friday,May 3. $5 per table. Call 724-396-4914 toreserve tables. Admission for shoppers is 50cents. Hot dogs with sauerkraut, coffee, softdrinks and desserts will be available as well.

MAY 6BINGO - Elrama Vol Fire Co. Social Hall, 17Elrama Ave. starting at 7 p.m. Jackpot$300.00. For more information, call 412-384-8066 or 412-384-8077.

MAY 7MID-MON VALLEY SHIPMATES MEETING– 7 p.m. at the James C. Ford Post 949American Legion, Carroll Township. Meeting

is open to all former and active members ofthe Navy, Coast Guard and/or MerchantMarines. Guest speaker will be ScottFrederick, History Scholar.

HEALTHY EATING SUPERMARKETTOURS - Tuesday, May 7 from 1 - 3 p.m.,Healthy Directions at the Finleyville GiantEagle. Learn how to choose foods at yourlocal supermarket. The tours begin atHealthy Directions, in the Finleyville GiantEagle. Health care professionals fromMonongahela Valley Hospital’s Center forDiabetes and Endocrinology will conductthe tours and discuss “Picnic Foods.” Free.To register, call 724-348-6699 or 724-258-1148.

MAY 8MONONGAHELA AREA CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE GENERAL MEMBERSHIPMEETING - 12 Noon at Monongahela ValleyHospital. The cost for the luncheon $13.00.Make reservations by Friday, May 3 by call-ing the Chamber at 724-258-5919. Pleasecome and bring a friend or two.

ANNUAL HAM DINNER AND BAKE SALE- The Presbyterian Church of Charleroi ishaving their Annual Ham Dinner and BakeSale on Saturday, May 8 from 3:30 to 6:30pm. $10.00 adults and $4.00 children ages 6-12, children under 5 eat free. Takeout avail-able. Local delivery to homebound people isavailable. To purchase tickets, call 724-483-5861 or Ruthann at 412-217-2240.

MAY 9CHARLEROI LODGE #615 FREE ANDACCEPTED MASON MEETING - 7:30 pmin the Masonic Hall corner of 7th andMcKean Aves. All members encouraged toattend. For more information, call 724-984-6611.

MAY 11MON VALLEY CTC CAR CRUISE - 12:00Noon - 4:00 pm at Mon Valley Career &Technology Center. Food, music, door prizesand a Chinese Auction. Proceeds will benefitthe American Cancer Society as well as theSkillsUSA student organization. The first150 vehicles to register will receive a dashplaque and goody bag. Registration is $5.For more information, call 724-489-9581

MAY 15LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC - atthe New Eagle VFD Social Hall. Cost is $45per animal and includes rabies, distempershots, earmite and flea treatment. To register,call 724-941-3991.

MMAAYY 1166LET’S DANCE - 6:30 to 10:30 pm at CenterOn The Hill, 100 Summit Road, BelleVernon. Admission $7.00 and includes lightbuffet, dance contests with prizes. D.J. BillLemon will play a variety of music. Call 724-930-8512 for directions and tickets.

MAY 17LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC - atthe New Eagle VFD Social Hall. $45 per ani-mal and includes rabies, distemper shots,earmite and flea treatment. Registration is amust by calling 724-941-3991.

AARP 55 ALIVE REFRESHER DRIVINGCOURSE - Friday, May 17 from 9 a.m. - 1p.m., ECC. This is the nation’s first andlargest classroom driver improvement coursespecially designed for motorists age 50 andolder. All information is conveyed in a class-room setting in one half-day session. Thecost is $12 per person for AARP membersand $14 for non-members. To register, call724-258-1333.

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MAY 18GALA 25: AN EVENING TO REMEMBER -Saturday, May 18 at 6 p.m., WestinConvention Center. Join the MVH family andfriends at the 25th annual Gala for an eveningof elegance and grace to dance the night awaywith Finesse Superband. Cost is $175. BlackTie Preferred. For tickets call 724-258-1657.

SPAGETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER - ASpaghetti Dinner Benefit for Ethan Kozlowskiand his continuing struggle with GA-1 will beheld on Saturday, May 18 from 2:00 - 7:00p.m. at the Floreffe Firehall, Jefferson Hills.Advanced ticket sales are adults $10, children$5, 3 and under are free. For tickets, callSherry at 412-559-5875 or email [email protected]. Tickets also available atElrama Tavern and Shop N Go (WestElizabeth). Tickets will be available at door.Adults $12, children $6.

MAY 19PETSEARCH RABIES PLUS CLINIC - 10 amto 4 pm at Mon Valley YMCA, 101 Taylor RunRd., Monongahela. Rabies Vaccine $6.00 dogor cat (3 year vaccine with proof of previousinnoculation). Rabies for any dog or cat 3months or older is required by law. DogDHLPP $10.00; Lyme Vaccine $20.00; CatFVRCP $10.00; Feline leukemia $15.00;Microchip $25.00. Dogs must be on a leash,cats in carriers. For more information, call724-228-7335.

MON VALLEY COIN CLUB MEETING -2:00 pm at the Charleroi Senior CitizensCenter.50/50 and kids prizes will be award-ed. The program will be on Lincoln Cents.For more information, call 724-984-6611.

MAY 21ELECTION DAY LUNCH - at CalvaryUnited Presbyterian Church, Donora, 11 am.Soup, sandwiches and desserts. Eat in, takeout or delivery is available. Call 724-379-8285 for more information.

BLOOD DRIVE - 12:00 - 5:30 pm at Tri-County Masonic Lodge #252 - Social Hall,760 Thompson Ave., Donora. Call DickBlack at 724-323-3593 for an appointment.

MAY 23MAHS MAY MEETING - Willie Frankfort ofFinleyville better known as “Wild Willie”,will be the featured speaker at theMonongahela Area Historical Society Maymeeting at 7:00 pm First PresbyterianChurch, Monongahela. Mr. Frankfort, willspeak on building a museum: The WrightHouse Museum of Western Expansion,Venetia.

MAY 25FREE CLOTHING - at The Church of JesusChrist, 525 Sixth St., Monongahela from 9am - Noon.

MAY 25 - 2634TH ANNUAL ALBERT GALLATINREGATTA - Point Marion Community Park.Festivities begin at 10 am on Saturday atEvergreen Cemetery with a patriotic tributeto area veterans and end Sunday eveningwith spectacular fireworks display. Otherevents include a kayak paddle on theMonongahela River from Point Marion toGreensboro, Civil War re-enactors, a classiccar show, and a 5K run. For more details, e-mail [email protected].

MAY 29RIVERSIDE SERVICE MEMORIAL FORVETERANS - sponsored by StarkweatherCircle Ladies G.A.R. (Grand Army of theRepublic). 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. at theMonongahela Aquatorium. For additionalinformation, email [email protected].

MAY 30LOW COST CAT SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC -at the New Eagle VFD Social Hall. $45includes spay/rabies shot/distemptershot/ear mite & flea treatment. Registrationis required, call 724-941-3991.

JUNE 1MEGA JEWELRY & BOOK SALE - FriendsOf The West Newton Library’s will hold aMega Jewelry & Book Sale on Saturday, June1 at 9:00 a.m. at the West Newton Library.

“FLEATIQUE ON THE MON” - held inChess Park, Monongahela and New Eaglefrom 8 am until 3 pm. Crafter and antiquedealers in Chess Park, while flea market ven-dors and information booths on Second Street.Yard sales, bazaars, rummage sales and garagesales. Free parking and free admission. Thisevent is sponsored by the Monongahela AreaChamber of Commerce. Call the Chamber at724-258-5919 for more information.

JUNE 1SPAGHETTI DINNER - St. MichaelAntiochian Orthodox Church, 1201 PattonAve., Monessen will hold a Spaghetti Dinneron Saturday, June 1 from 12 Noon to 6 pm.For more information, call 724-684-7460.

WEST NEWTON COMMUNITY YARDSALE - Saturday, June 1 from 8:00 am to 1:00pm. The event will take place on the North,South, and West side of town. Vendors at VineStreet Park. To donate or participate, [email protected].

SPINNING WHEELS SUMMER 2013 CAR,TRUCK AND BIKE SHOW - An open showfor all cars, trucks and motorcycles 11:00 amto 3:00 pm. Sponsored and located at C.Harper Ford, Route 51, Rostraver. Registrationfee is $12.00. 18 trophies in all. Chinese auc-tion, 50/50 and door prizes. Rain date June 8.For more information, email [email protected] or Carcruises.com.

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The Monongahela Area Libraryrecently was the beneficiary of a $1,000donation from a raffle conducted byRuth Burnett and her mother, DorothyJackson, the proprietors of the MemoryTree and Yarn Branch.

A handsome handmade color blockafghan was raffled by the pair at theirChess Street shop to support the locallibrary located only a few blocks away.Loretta Flament of Monongahela wasthe winner of the warm and cozy prizewhich had been made by Ruth Burnett.

Burnett noted that, “the town hadbeen unbelievably generous” in pur-chasing tickets. While the library soldsome tickets, the mother-daughter pairhad even gone from business to busi-ness in the final days of the raffle toensure a sellout.

Library Director Elina Filander com-mented, “We were all so touched andsurprised that Ruth and Dorothy didthis for the library. We very muchappreciate their hard work.”

The director also noted the Chamberof Commerce had been great in makingsure the word got out to businesses thatthis was going on.

While they had never done anythinglike this before at the yarn and knittingsupply store, Burnett felt that as “a bigbeliever in the library” it was a worthyeffort.

Handmade Afghan Raffle Benefits Monongahela Library

Dorothy Jackson shows library staff memberKathryn Sickels the handmade blanket.

Stockdale VFD Recognizes Rick SebakAward winning television producer

Rick Sebak of WQED and PBS was aspecial guest at the recent All Oldies,Only Oldies dance at the StockdaleVolunteer Fire Department’s socialcenter and banquet room. Some 520people attended the event andenjoyed the music of the 1950s andearly 1960s presented by disc jockeyRalph Trilli. In recognition andappreciation of Sebak’s 25-plus yearsof “excellence in broadcasting andproduction,” the fire department pre-sented Sebak with a commemorativeplaque. Making the presentation were chief T.J. Wilkinson (left) and assistantchief and entertainment chairman Al Marcy.

The West Newton Public Library, locatedat 123 North Water Street in West Newton,PA will be offering a variety of upcoming pro-grams and events. For more information orquestions, call 724-972-3229.

Summer Reading ProgramJune 5 and run through July 17. The

summer reading program has been createdand sponsored by our Girl Scout troop.

Children’s Story and Craft HourSaturday, May 18. The May theme will

focus around Mother’s Day. The event willstart at 10 a.m.

Starting this month the library will beadding to our monthly story hour with anadditional story time Every Tuesday morn-ings at 11 a.m.

Mega Jewelry & Book SaleCome One Come All to the Friends Of

The West Newton Library’s Mega Jewelry& Book Sale. The sale will be held onSaturday, June 1 at 9 a.m. at the WestNewton Library located on South WaterStreet. We will have some vintage, fine,

and costume jewelry for sale. Also if youare a book lover make sure you stop by aswell.

Gently Used Books WantedThe Friends of the Library are actively

seeking gently used hard and soft backbooks that are a few years old to use at ourupcoming sale. We are also still activelylooking for costume jewelry that is gentlyused. Become a Volunteer at your LocalLibrary

The Friends of the West Newton Libraryare actively looking for volunteers to helpwith our fundraisers and the library. Call724-972-3229 if you would like to join ormake a donation. The library is also active-ly looking for individuals who would liketo teach a class or form a reading group.Check us out on Facebook and like us!

The West Newton Library is openMonday & Friday from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm, Wednesday from 12:00 noon to 8:00pm, and Saturday’s 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

WEST NEWTON LIBRARYANNOUNCES UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Flea Market Scheduled in YukonThe public is invited to participate in a Flea Market at the Yukon

Croatian Club on Saturday, May 5. Sale hours are from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Forthose interested in selling items, table reservations are due by Wednesday,May 1. Cost is $5 per table. Call the club at 724-396-4914 to reserve tablesfor your wares. Admission for shoppers is 50 cents. Hot dogs with sauer-kraut, coffee, soft drinks and desserts will be available as well. The club islocated at 109 Union Street in Yukon, South Huntingdon Township.

Rick Sebak receives commemorative plaque.


“Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” GRC Fundraiser Held for Fellow Chamber memberOn Friday, April 12, the “girls” of

the Greater Rostraver Chamber ofCommerce hosted an 80’s promparty themed fundraiser for KateCrawford, fellow chamber memberand co- founder of Project SweetPeas (www.projectsweetpeas.com).Kate, diagnosed with Stage IVmetastatic breast cancer a weekafter her 29th birthday, is a motherto three young children, twinsGrace and Lily and son, Stephen Jr.Kate co-founded Project Sweet Peasafter the passing of her first infantdaughter, Shannon. Project SweetPeas is a non-profit organizationrun by volunteers across the coun-try, which through personal experiencehave become passionate about providingcomfort to families with children in theintensive care units and to those whohave experienced pregnancy and infantloss. Kate was officially fighting Stage IVMetastatic Breast Cancer and had a lessthan 5% chance of her ever being"cured". Their only hope is a good quali-ty of life for Kate's remaining years.

The prom party was held at the GoodO’ Days Guesthouse. Snacks and bever-ages popular in the 80’s were served andthe party goers dressed in 80’s attire. Katealong with her sister and friends from high school attended the party as well andstayed until the very end. The “girls” enjoyed mini massages, mini manicures,photo shots, music and more! Door prizes were donated by Blessings Unlimited,Glitter Gals, Broad Avenue Treasures, Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerceand Chaney’s Natural Wellness.

Special thanks to Salon Eye Candy, Chaney’s Natural Wellness, MelaniePatterson, Snapshot 47 Photography, Stewart Creative Design for their contribu-tions to the event and to all who attended and donated to the cause. Other bene-fits for Kate are planned and donations may be made to the Crawford FamilyBenefit Fund, c/o First National Bank, 4627 Rt. 51, Belle Vernon.

Kate Crawford (front right) joined by family,friends and GRC members at the fundraiser.

Kate Crawford with high school friends, JackieCope, Ashley Burns and Ally Allegra.


Old Fashioned May Day to be held in Monessen

The Greater Monessen Historical Society will co-sponsor a re-creation of an oldfashioned May Day celebration at Monessen Public Library & Cultural Center onSaturday, May 4 at 12:00 noon. There will be a May Queen and court, along witha procession to the May pole in the lot where the former Manos Theatre waslocated, next to the library. The event is open to children of all ages. May polefestivals were popular spring activities in the first half of the twentieth centurythat were observed by schools and churches.

Albert Gallatin Regatta Set for May 25-26The 34th Annual Albert Gallatin Regatta will be held at the Point Marion

Community Park on May 25 and 26. Festivities begin at 10 am on Saturday atEvergreen Cemetery with a patriotic tribute to area veterans and end Sundayevening with spectacular fireworks display. Kayak paddle on the MonongahelaRiver, Civil War re-enactors, a classic car show, and a 5K run. For more details,e-mail [email protected].

MAY EVENTS AT THE MON VALLEY YMCALunch & Learn - NutritionThe Mon Valley YMCA will hold a Lunch and Learn program on May 7 starting

at 12:30 p.m. The Salad Bar Potluck Lunch will start at 12:30 p.m. The educationprogram by Mon Valley Hospital will be at 1:30 p.m. discussing the importance ofNutrition followed by a healthy cooking demonstration with taste test at 1 p.m.Pre-registration is mandatory by May 4th. We do ask that you bring a side dish forour Salad Bar Potluck lunch. This program is open to the community at no cost.

Rivers Casino TripThe Mon Valley YMCA will be taking a Coach Bus trip to the Rivers Casino on

Thursday, May 9. Pick up will be at the Charleroi Chamber Plaza parking lot (nextto Riverside Place) promptly at 9:00 a.m. and departing the Rivers promptly at3:00 p.m. The cost is $20 ($15 free play; $5 food voucher). Pre-registration mustbe made in the YMCA Business Office by May 6 or call 724-483-8077.

No Playstations or XBox? What's a Kid to Do?

"Old-Timey Games" the Subject for Homeschool Outdoor Classroom

The Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering aHomeschool Outdoor Classroom at Mingo Creek County Park on Thursday,May 9, 2013 at Shelter 6. Two sessions are available; Session I will begin at 10:00a.m. and Session II will begin at 1:00 p.m.

Join us as we have a good old time learning games that were played by NativeAmerican and pioneer children long ago. As the games are shared, we will dis-cuss the roles children had within their family, what their daily life might havebeen like, and how it compares to the way children live today.

Please note that this program is designed for homeschooled children ages 5 to11. Pre-registration is required and can be made by calling the WashingtonCounty Department of Parks and Recreation office at 724-228-6867. There is nofee for this program. Please dress accordingly for the weather, as we will be out-side!


Quality Work at a Fair Price!


Echoing what will be their campaignmantra over the next few months,“Restore Charleroi,” local Democrats,John Mollenauer, Larry Celaschi,Deborah Kruell Buck, TerranceNewstrom, and Paul Pivovarnik havefiled nominating petitions to run as ateam for the offices of Mayor andCouncil in the upcoming SpringPrimary to be held on May 21st, 2013.

Filing for the Mayors slot is Long timeCommunity Leader and Supporter, JohnMollenauer, while Successful CharleroiBusiness Owners, Larry M. Celaschi andDeborah Kruell Buck and CouncilVeterans Terrance Newstrom and PaulPivovarnik will seek the nod for posi-tions on the Council beginning inJanuary 2014.

Each of the Candidates have pledgedto work with all Charleroi Businesses,Community Groups, FraternalAssociations, and especially with theResidents of Charleroi, to work torestore Charleroi to the vibrant and pos-itive Borough that we know it can

become once again. “I remember what we once had in this

Borough with thriving businesses,neighborhoods, and a belief that wecould do anything that we set our mindto in this community,” said Mayoralhopeful John Mollenauer.

“After discussions with numerousBusiness, Community, and PoliticalLeaders within our Borough, plus manyheart to heart discussions with count-less residents and citizens over the needfor more help from the Mayor withinour community, I decided to use myyears of experience to help to improveand restore my hometown and its econ-omy over the next few years.” he said.

Charleroi Council Candidates andsuccessful Charleroi Business Owners,Larry M. Celaschi, and Deborah KruellBuck, also share the same fervor andcommitment of Mollenauer to theupcoming campaign election effort, andare prepared and ready to bring theirmessage of change and opportunity tothe residents of Charleroi.

“I also remember when our town wasthriving both on the business and resi-dential sectors. People wanted tocome to Charleroi to work, live andenjoy everything that was here. Weneed to find that pathway again byrestoring our pride and using a com-mon sense business approach to theproblems we need to address and to theopportunities that we so desperatelyneed to seek out,” said Larry M.Celaschi. "I want to not only restorethe Infrastructure of our Borough, butwork with my partners to remove theblight of negligent landlords from ourtown, and work hard to bring qualityresidential and business growth to ourBorough," he added.

Deborah Kruell Buck also brings anew and unique perspective to theupcoming Municipal campaign inCharleroi, as both a successful busi-ness owner, and as a woman con-cerned about how the governmentalissues of Charleroi affect both busi-nesses, and the working families andchildren within her community.

“Without a growing economy and acommitment to restore our economicbase in the Borough of Charleroi, wecan never hope to make sure that ourChildren and our Hard WorkingFamilies attain the success and eco-nomic stability that we need to moveour community forward,” saidKruell-Buck, the Owner of Audrey’sCustom Draperies in Charleroi.

“I want to bring my experience andperspective as a Woman to theCouncil of the Borough of Charleroi,to make certain that all of our resi-dents and citizens have a voice and aRepresentative for the interests of“Working Families” in Charleroi,”said Kruell Buck.

Council Veterans Terrence New-strom and Paul Pivovarnik bringCouncil experience to the "RestoreCharleroi" team, and the desire tobring a cooperative and team orientedapproach to facing the problems andchallenges of the Borough of Charleroiin the next few years.

“As a fiscally responsible member ofmy community, I believe that the nextchapter in the rebirth of our commu-nity can be done with cost effectiveand innovative programs to meet theneeds and growth potential of our com-munity over the next decade,” saidCouncilman Paul Pivovarni, "I want touse every available resource at our dis-posal at all levels of government, to pro-vide our citizens with the opportunityto find meaningful and lasting jobs,coupled with a vibrant downtown busi-ness community which will add to thesupport of services for our citizens,”said Pivovarnik.

In his walks to and from his job everyday, Terrence Newstrom sees both theproblems that exist in his community,but the tremendous potential that existsfor growth and expansion with the rightdirection, support and cooperationamong Charleroi’s government officials.

“I feel privileged to have been giventhe opportunity by my fellow citizens toserve as a Councilman within theBorough of Charleroi, but I also knowthat much more needs to be done tocontinue to meet the real challengesthat face our community in the monthsand years ahead.” Newstrom stated.

Learn more about RESTORE CHAR-LEROI, team members at the websitewww.RESTORECHARLEROI.com, orby phone at 724-565-3565 or by mail atP.O. Box 352, Charleroi, PA 15022.

Five Charleroi Democrats To Run As Ticket on a Mission to Restore Charleroi

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By Jill Brown

A small community Fashion Show andTea was held at the Crest AvenueApartments in Charleroi on Saturday,April 20. The event was coordinated byMary Patrick, a resident of Crest Ave.Apts., who really outdid herself withwork behind the scenes. Decorationswere floral and fitting for a tea party.

Patty Lorenzo, MC for the show, intro-duced herself and recognized the greatpeople who were present and also whomade this event possible. Some of thoserecognized were Peebles Store ManagerNikki Hafliger who brought clothingfrom the Belle Vernon store; Tony Briggs, the caterer from Monessen; BlaineBlack, attorney from Monongahela and also running for Judge of WashingtonCounty; John Mollenauer, running for mayor of Charleroi; Larry Celaschi, acandidate for Charleroi council, and in charge of the music.

The show consisted of male models, femaile models and children modelsshowcasing clothing from local stores.

Patty Lorenzo MC, shares a moment with child model.

Fashion Show in Charleroi Showcaseslocal Talent and Apparel

By Christina Walko

A packed crowd filled the halls of MaryMother of the Church in Charleroi onSaturday April 13 as the 2nd Annual “Teafor Jacob” got underway. The event,which honors 8 year old Jacob Broznick,from Pleasant Hills, who is autistic, wasstarted last year by Jacob’s grandmotherand Charleroi resident Angie Dzurinko.Autism now affects one in 88 children inthe U.S.

The colorfully decorated hall boastedplentiful food, sweets, gifts, raffles, auc-tion items and smiles to go around.

The event, which last year had about100 people in attendance, doubled in size this year with its goal being to raisemore than $7,000 for Autism Speaks. “We should reach that easily,” stated Jacob’smother, Becky Broznick.

Broznick, who is a teacher in the Charleroi school district, her husband Bill andson Jacob who is autistic, reside in Pleasant Hills. Plenty of teachers were in atten-dance.

“Its overwhelming for Jacob,” she said, “but he loves when everyone applaudshim.”

Gift and toy baskets, including Steeler and Penguin themed, Hello Kitty andMickey Mouse, stationary and body lotions, were all donated by those in atten-dance. Local businesses Fields of Heather, Baker’s Pub and more plus local artistsall donated to make the event a success.

2nd Annual “Tea for Jacob” a Great Success

Eight year-old Jacob Broznick was the guest ofhonor at the 2nd annual “Tea for Jacob”

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Easter Bunny Breakfast Held in Bentleyville

Posing with the Easter Bunny, these lovelyyoung ladies won the Easter Bonnet Contest.

Members of the Bentworth High School Leo Club, (l-r) Holly Speed, Sara Hartzell,

Christina Moticnak, and Alyssa Booth spent themorning keeping everything running smoothly.

NEWS FROM THE BENTLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Bentleyville Recreation Board and F.O.E. 1809 Bentleyville Eagles teamedtogether on Saturday, March 23, 2013 to sponsor a "Breakfast with the EasterBunny" at the Bentleville Eagles. Families enjoyed a home cooked breakfast, facepainting, lots of fun activities, and photos with the Easter Bunny. The event fin-ished with an Easter Egg Hunt on the lawn. (PHOTOS BY ALICE HARRIS)

The JK Tener Library, located at 638Fallowfield Avenue in Charleroi, hasannounced the following upcoming pro-grams and events. For more information,call the Library at 724-483-8282 or visitwww.charleroilibrary.org.

Snack Shack - Our new “SnackShack” is open for business.

Book Club - Held the secondThursday of every month at 5:45.

Cash Bingo - May 4 at 2:00 atRiverside Place, Charleroi. 2:00. EarlyBird at 1:30. For tickets, call 724-483-8282. Donation only $25.00 for 1 pack-age = 2 boards and 6 specials.

Friends of the Tener LibraryMeeting - May 15 at 5:30 pm.

Community CaféMay 15 at 5:30 pm at the Library. “Are

you being served?” We need your input– please spare an hour to give us youropinion of how we are doing and waysto improve your services to you.

Annual Big Book Blowout SaleJune 8 - 9 from 10:00 – 2:00 at the

Market House. Gently used books,magazines, audios, and videos atobscene prices.

Summer ReadingPlans are in the works for our hugesummer reading event – “Dig intoReading” is the theme this year! Pleasemark your calendars July 10 – August 7(Weds.)

Upcoming Events at JK Tener Library in Charleroi

The Bentleyville Public Library, locatedat 931 Main Street in Bentleyville, hasannounced the following programs, eventsand news for the month of May. Forquestions, call 724-239-5122.

Board Meeting - Thursday May 2 at7:00 pm. The public is invited to attend.

Closed Memorial Day - BentleyvillePublic Library will be closed MemorialDay, Monday May 27.

"One Book, Every Young Child"Program - The Bentleyville PublicLibrary will celebrate Pennsylvania’sOne Book Every Young ChildCampaign with a special Story Time!Thursday, May 15 at 5:30 pm. Thisyear’s book selection is the picturebook, The Bus for Us. Each child willreceive a free copy of the book whilesupplies last. Register at 724-239-5122.

Gardening Tips - The BentworthSeed Lending Library will present a pro-gram Tuesday May 7 at 6:00 pm at theBentleyville Public Library. Register at724-239-5122.

Fax Services - Our fax number is724-239-5196. We do public faxing for$1.00 per page.

Book Club - The Bentleyville PublicLibrary Book Club will meet at thelibrary on Thursday May 16 at 6:00 pm.The book to be discussed will be DistantHours by Kate Morton. To reserve abook, call 724-239-5122.

Summer Reading ProgramRegistration is beginning for our

summer reading programs. All ages canparticipate.

0-? Years - Virtual Book Club ProgramAges 3-6 - Dig Into Reading

(Dinosaurs!) - Mondays at 11:00 amand Wednesdays at 5:00 pm

Ages 7-11 - Beneath the Surface meeton Wednesdays at 2:00 pm orThursdays at 5:00 pm.

Ages 12+ will participate in a HobbitBook Club.

All programs begin June 10th. Adultswill participate in a book club based ona Quilts of the Underground Railroadbook. Pennsylvania HumanitiesSpeaker Casandra Gunkle will appearon June 18 to present a program onthat subject. And a new online readingprogram for kids, Questyinz! To regis-ter, call 724-239-5122.


WSO "Country Jamboree" Puts a New Spin on Country Classics

The Washington Symphony Orchestra presents "WSO Country Jamboree" onSaturday, May 4, 2013 at 8 p.m. at Trinity High School and ends its eleventh sea-son on a foot-stomping note. Whether it’s the theme from “Bonanza” ,“Shenandoah” or “Tennessee Waltz”, the WSO will bring the music to life.

Conductor Yugo Ikach is pleased to feature nationally recognized HammeredDulcimer musician, Adam Sutch, from Washington County and currently a seniorat California University. Sutch will perform several American Folk Songs including“Whiskey Before Breakfast” and “Blackberry Blossom.”

Another selection the audience will enjoy is “Ashokan Farewell” from the KenBurns’ Civil War documentary. Aaron Copland’s “Rodeo” will make the audiencetap its feet and remember the old “What’s for dinner ... beef?” commercials.Regardless of the country theme, the WSO plays music that the audience will rec-ognize and realize that many popular songs have their basis in classical music.Ikach captures the connections for the audience when he talks about the musicalselections and their composers.

Great country music and special performances will be highlighted in WSOCountry Jamboree, but the surprise of the evening will be a guest performance byour very own congressman. U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy will be in “little Washington”for a night to demonstrate his guitar playing and singing of such country classicsas “Witchita Lineman” made famous by Glen Campbell in the 1960s.

Advance tickets will be available after Easter at Citizens Library and all branch-es of Washington Financial, as well as on-line at www.washsym.org or by callingthe WSO at 724-223-9796. Tickets will also be sold the evening of the concert atthe door.

On Saturday, April 13, 2013, members of several local 4-H clubs met at theWashington County Food Bank to turn in the food that they had spent the pastfew weeks collecting as part of the Washington County Farm Bureau’s 4-H FoodDrive Challenge.

Eleven local 4-H clubs participated, collecting a total of 8,928 pounds of food fordistribution through the food bank. The club winning the challenge was VankirkFriendship 4-H club, who collected 2,921 pounds of food.

“The WCFB is pleased with the efforts of all of the participating 4-H kids,” saidDon Carter, WCFB Food Drive Committee Chairman. “It is great to see these kidstaking so seriously the considerations of the less fortunate in our community.”

Congressman Tim Murphy attended the event, taking the time to learn some ofthe statistics about the number of people served through the food bank.

Pictured with some of thefood donated to the

Washington County FoodPantry are (l-r) 4-H mem-

bers Christina Motichak andJoshua Beard, WCFB

Treasurer Pam Kelly, WCFBFood Drive Committee

Chairman Don Carter, FoodBank Executive Director LisaNuccetelli, Congressman Tim

Murphy, and WashingtonCounty 4H Youth

Development Educator Pam Paletta.

Washington County Farm Bureau’s 4-H Food Drive Challenge

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EveryMinuteCountsEarly identificat

ion can lead

to the best possible treatment.

Formore information contactMonongahela Valley Hospital at 724-258-1455.

May isNational Stroke AwarenessMonth

Monongahela Valley Hospital encouragesyou to know the symptoms—FAST:

Face. Does one side of the face droop?

Arms. Is one armweak or numb?Speech. Is speech slurred?Time. If the person shows any of these

symptoms, call 911 or get themto the hospital immediately.

LOCAL NEWS


By Paul Chasko

Registered Nurse Practitioner Mich-elle Antonovich is concerned that manyarea residents are unaware of the servic-es offered by the “Healthy Directions”facility located in the Finleyville GiantEagle. So she was more than willing tostop in at the April NNCW meeting togive a short presentation and answerquestions from a crowd of Neighbor toNeighbor Community Watch regulars.

I visited the facility last fall. I’d beenbothered by an eye infection. After anexamination in a nicely equipped exam-ining room, the nurse thought I’d prob-ably picked up the infection rubbingmy eyes while working in the garden. Iwas given instructions for using a pre-scription that was being prepared in thepharmacy next door.The trip was quick,effective and cost less than a doctor visitor a trip to the hospital emergencyroom and, I received follow-up calls tocheck on my condition. This prettymuch fit the “Healthy Directions” treat-ment niche - “Convenient, Walk-inDiagnosis and Treatment for CommonNon-Urgent Illnesses.”

Healthy Directions is staffed byRegistered Nurse Practitioners (RNP’s)from Monongahela Valley Hospitalworking under the direction of MVHphysicians. A basic visit is $59.00 andmost major insurances are accepted.Nurse Antonovich explained that therange of services provided includes:

• Evaluation and Treatment (of awide range of common illnesses – chil-

dren over 18 months of age.)• Physical Exams (required exams for

adults and children)• Vaccines ( for many illnesses)• On-site Diagnostic Testing • Laboratory Testing ( full service blood draw center)• Education and Screening ( free

blood pressure screenings on request)Healthy Directions is a smart stop for

health issues not quite requiring a tripto the hospital emergency room. Forindividuals and families not under thecare of a personal physician “HealthyDirections” may be a perfect solutionfor your occasional health needs. Go towww.mvhhealthydirections.com formore detailed information or call 724348-6699. If your health issue is moreserious and can’t be handled there, theRNP on duty will arrange that you’reseen at an urgent health care center.

Mon Valley Hospital's “Healthy Directions” Offers Skilled

Health Care for Area Residents

Pictured (l to R) NNCW President LindaEvans Boren and Michelle Antonovich RNP.


The April meeting of the Mid-MonValley Shipmates was called to order byCommander Bill Hess and after theplaying of the Navy Hymn, GeorgeDiehl gave the opening prayer and RonDeWalt led the group with the pledgeto the flag.

Roll call was taken and all presentexcept Treasurer Joseph Acton,Chaplain Rev. Fred Pfeil and Master-at-Arms Carl Pro. The minutes of theMarch meeting was read by YeomanJames Caldwell and approved. ExecOfficer Barry Anders gave the financialreport for Treasurer Joe Acton, who isstill recuperating at home, and thereport was approved as read.

Hess commended the members fortheir attendance and participation atthe funeral service that was recentlyheld for John Manges. He reminded thegroup that the Two-Bell service is avail-able for any deceased Navy, CoastGuard or Merchant Marine veteran,active, reserves and/or retired sailor,and does not have to be a member ofthe Shipmates.

Please inform the funeral directorthat you wish to have the Two BellServices conducted for you and theywill get in touch with the Shipmates.Hess also reported that the conversionto the summer uniform will be effectiveon May 1st. Other items covered dur-ing the meeting were as follows:

Thank you card was received fromthe Coulter families for the donationmade to the Tener Library in memoryof Shipmate James Coulter.

Chairperson Noel Sawyer has beenadmitted to Monongahela ValleyHospital and Hess took over the phonerelay calls for the time being. Speedy

recovery extended to Noel. Memorial Day parade is supposedly

set for May 27, in Monongahela. Finalreport to be given at the May meeting.

Marshall Lignian reported that theFlag Committee has presented the FlagProgram to 31 schools and 3 additionalschool are on the list. This is 8 moreschools as compared to last year. Todate, over 2900 students and 300 adultshave participated in the program.

It was reported that Shipmate ElmerTruskey had a serious house fire thispast month: Myron Sepitko is recuper-ating at home: Joe Acton hopes to be atthe meeting next month: and RockyJohnson sent his regards to the ship-mates.

Anders reported that Scott Frederickwill be a speaker at the May meeting.Scott is a History Scholar and will begiving us historical facts that should beof interest to all. Please plan to attendand welcome Scott.

Essey reported he got a e-mail replyfrom Shipmate Harry Scholar fromFlorida, thanking the members foraccepting him as a member, eventhough he's from FL.

Sick List – Myron Sepitko, NoelSawyer, Harry Spaziani, Joe Acton,James Bath, John Cooper, KenDrummond, Rocky Johnson, PerrySchwartz, Sally Stephenson, RichWalters and Joe Zywann. Please keepthese veterans in your prayers.

Half the take was won by Hess. Thedismissal prayer was given by GeorgeDiehl and the meeting was adjourneduntil the next meeting on May 7, 2013.At the conclusion of the meeting,refreshments were served and a fellow-ship hour held.

MID-MON VALLEY SHIPMATES APRIL MEETING

What is it Worth?9th Annual AntiquesAppraisal to be Held

in MonongahelaYour paintings, old prints, lamp,

chair, glassware, china, pottery orjewelry might be worth more thanyou imagine. Saturday, May 11,2013, the Monongahela AreaRevitalization Corporation (MARC)Antique Appraisal returns in its 9thyear to the Community Room of theMonongahela Area Library, 813West Main Street, Monongahela, PA.

Anthony Luppino and Phong T.Bui of Luppino Brothers Antiques &Estate Jewelry, Pleasant Hills, willoffer both open, oral appraisals, fivedollars per item from 10:00 am to4:00 pm and private appraisals, ten dollars per item from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.Luppino Brothers Antiques & Estate Jewelry have expertise in insurance apprais-al, retail value, what a dealer may offer, selling jewelry, etc.

For appraisal of large furniture one need provide photos only and must showany/all unusual features or markings. For silverware and sets of any kind, bring afew pieces in original containers. For those who have collectibles, only a few pieceswill be necessary along with photos. This will streamline the appraisal processreducing the waiting for the public. The appraisal fundraiser supports MARCefforts to beautify and/or enhance our communities.

Call 724-258-3930 for private appraisals reservations. Walk-ins welcomed fororal appraisals.

For more information and updates visit the MARC Facebook page at: www.face-book.com/MonongahelaAreaRevitalizationCorporationMarc

MARC Antique Appraisal Committee members prepare for May 11, 2013 “What's It Worth” at the

Monongahela Area Library. Front Row (l-r):MARC Antique Appraisal Committee Members: BobActon, Mary Acton, Maxine Hollowood, Back Row:

Kathy DeSantis, MARC Corresponding Secretary.

MAY EVENTS AT THEMONONGAHELA AREA LIBRARY

The Monongahela Area Library, located at 813 West main Street inMonongahela will be offering the following programs and events during themonth of May. For questions, please contact the library at 724-258-5409.

Book Club - The Monongahela Area Library’s book club, Book Bites,will meet over coffee, tea and light refreshments on Thursday, May 16 at1 p.m. to discuss “State of Wonder” by Ann Patchett. The group is justforming and new members from anywhere in the area are invited to join.

Book Donations Needed for Fleatique - The library will be acceptingdonations of gently used books in May for the June 1 Fleatique BookSale to be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first Saturday in June.

Storytime - Wednesday at 11 a.m. for children 30 months- 5 years. Toregister for the summer session, call 724-258-5409.

Children's Book WeekThe Monongahela Area Library will celebrate Children’s Book Week

on Saturday with a “Draw a Dragon Day” on Saturday, May 18. The win-ner of the “Raise a Reader Raffle” in which children may enter to win abook related toy by checking out picture books will be drawn that day.

Pancake Breakfast at Finleyville VFDRobert Fawcett, a Junior at Ringgold High School, will be hosting a

charitable pancake breakfast and bake sale as his senior project. All pro-ceeds will benefit his Aunt, Brenda Gump-Schragl, of South Park who wasmentally and physically injured in a car accident. The breakfast will beheld on Sunday, May 5 at the Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department from8:00 am - 1:00 pm. Tickets are $7 adults and $3 children ages 6 and under.You can buy your tickets now by calling Rachel Haid at 724-531-1793 orDanny Gump at 724-350-7062. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.Please come support this great young man and his wonderful family!


A Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for EthanKozlowski and his continuing strugglewith GA-1 will be held on Saturday,May 18 from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. at theFloreffe Firehall, 1540 State Street,Jefferson Hills.

Advanced ticket sales are adults $10,children (ages 4-12) $5, 3 and underare free. For tickets, call Sherry at 412-559-5875 or email [email protected]. Tickets also available at ElramaTavern and Shop N Go (WestElizabeth). Tickets will be available atdoor. Adults $12, children $6. Chineseauction and 50/50.

For more information on GA-1 andEthan, like his Facebook page: Ethan'sEnduring Endeavor with GA-1.

Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for Ethan Kozlowski

NEWS FROM THE DONORA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Donora Historical Society welcomed fellow history buff Mr. Charlie Talbertfrom the neighboring Monongahela Historical Society on Monday, April 1. Mr.Talbert’s presentation featured the 150th Anniversary of the MonongahelaCemetery and its rich history. Mr. Talbert has led walking tours of the cemetery onnumerous occasions in the past and he proved once again to be an expert on thissubject.

The next presentation will be on Monday, May 6 and will feature Joshua Scullywho will present the D.L. Clark Candy Company and their influence on thePittsburgh region. This presentation was supposed to have occurred in February,but was canceled due to inclement weather.

For those railroad enthusiasts, stop by the museum to see our most recent tem-porary exhibit on the Donora Southern Railroad. Aside from pictures and otherartifacts, the two featured pieces are an original locomotive steam whistle that wasdonated to the museum early last year, and a newly acquired Donora SouthernRailroad sponsored baseball jersey.

Our final presentation before our summer hiatus will occur on Monday, June 3and will feature Mr. Rick Rockwell, a one-time Mon Valley resident, who will visitfrom out of state. Mr. Rockwell is an expert on Eldora Park history from its incep-tion, to when it closed as Charwood.

The Donora Historical Society and Smog Museum is located at the intersectionof Sixth and McKean in the heart of Donora, and is open Monday through Saturdayfrom 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or by appointment.

If you have additional questions about the subjects mentioned above, the socie-ty, museum, meetings or possibly volunteering, feel free to stop by or email us [email protected] or by calling 724-823-0364 and leave a mes-sage. Or visit us on the web at www.DonoraHistoricalSociety.org.

Ethan Kozlowski

Knit and Crochet Groupat the Donora Public Library

You are invited to participate in the Knit and Crochet group, on the secondThursday of each month at the Donora Public Library, 510 Meldon Ave.,Donora. The group meets from 5:30-7:00 pm. Join us as we show and tell whatwe're working on, and take advantage of this opportunity to learn new stitches,get help and share ideas. Bring your current project and enjoy a fun and inspir-ing evening among other knitters and crocheters. For more information, and ifyou plan to attend, please call the library at 724-379-7940. Free parking in ourlot.

Local Navy Veteran and Former Fire Chief Receives TransplantFundraiser Slated in Scottdale to Assist With Medical Expenses

Jerry Younkin, of Scottdale, will never take a single breath for granted. Last year,he received a lifesaving lung transplant, and the costs are still overwhelming.After experiencing a persistent cough, Younkin, 63, saw his doctor who performeda lung biopsy in 2009. Soon after, he was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis,which caused thickening and scarring of his lungs. Doctors said a lung transplantwas critical to his survival.

The average lung transplant costs approximately $550,000. Even with healthinsurance, which covered a portion of the transplant costs, he still faces significantmedical expenses related to the surgery. He will need a lifetime of follow-up careand daily anti-rejection medications. These medications are very costly, andthey’re as important to his survival as the transplant itself.

To help alleviate the financial burden, Younkin turned to the NationalFoundation for Transplants (NFT) for assistance with some of these financial bur-dens. NFT is a nonprofit organization that helps patients raise funds to pay fortransplant-related expenses.

“We’re all so happy that Jerry received his transplant last year,” said LauraHughes, NFT fundraising consultant. “But many people don’t realize the lifelongcosts associated with transplantation. I know that Jerry would love nothing morethan to spend many more happy, healthy years with his wife, children and lovedones. At NFT, we want to help him do just that.”

A spaghetti dinner will be held in Younkin’s honor Thursday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m.at the Scottdale Fireman’s Club, 405 Porter Ave. in Scottdale. Dinner is $8 perplate, which will include spaghetti, bread, salad, drink and a dessert. For moreinformation, please contact Melissa Younkin Danser at [email protected] or724-875-7931. To make a tax-deductible donation in honor of Younkin, pleasesend a contribution to the NFT Pennsylvania Transplant Fund, 5350 Poplar Ave.,Suite 430, Memphis, TN 38119. Please be sure to write “in honor of JerryYounkin” on the memo line. Secure donations also can be made online atwww.transplants.org--select “Find an NFT Patient” to locate Younkin.

Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner in Bentleyville

The Bentleyville Lioness Club will hold a Spaghetti Dinner on May 5from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Knights of Columbus Hall in Bentleyville.Proceeds from the dinner benefit the students of Bentworth School District.On the menu is spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread and butter, dessert,and beverage. Pop available for an extra charge. $8 for adults, $4 children6-10 and 5 and under are free. Takeout available. Chinese auction, baskets,half the take drawing. Please join us and help our kids. For more informa-tion or tickets, contact [email protected] or 724-239-2940 or724-239-5150.


Visit the Mingo Creek ParkObservatory, for a free public star party.(Donations gladly received to continuesharing the sky.)Weather permittingview stars, planets, nebula, IridiumFlares, ISS Passes, free planetariumshow, etc. Events begin at dusk and endaround 10 or 11 pm.

A star party is an invitation to anyonewishing to enjoy and learn more aboutthe wonders of the night sky.

At a star party, Amateur AstronomersAssociation of Pittsburgh (AAAP)members setup their personal tele-scopes and operate the large fixedobservatory telescopes and offer visitorsthe opportunity to view celestialobjects. Visitors can bring their ownscopes to take advantage of viewingconditions at the site. Other use theoccasion to simply view the stars andplanets with their own eyes.

Star parties begin just before sunset.

Celestial events such as meteors,comets or an Aurora Borealis oftenmake our public star parties memorableevents.

At AAAP star parties our membersare happy to answer questions aboutastronomy, advise on telescope selec-tion, or help guests set up and aligntheir telescope.

2013 Star Party Schedule at MingoCreek Park Observatory

May 17, 18 June 14, 15 July 12, 13 August 9, 10September 7, 28 October 12, 26 November 9 - Bundle Up Starfest

For more information on AAAP activ-ities and membership, visitwww.3ap.org.

Free Public Star Parties Held at Mingo Park

Spinning Wheels - Summer 2013 Car, Truck and Bike Show - June 1

An open show for all cars, trucks and motorcycles will be held June 1 from11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The event is sponsored and located at C. Harper Ford, 100Harper Drive, PA State Route 51, Rostraver.

Registration fee is $12.00, includes food and drink. Antiques, classics, customsand modified all welcome. Participant judging and expert judge for Best in Show.18 trophies in all. 75 Dash Plaques for the first 75 registered. Registration tobegin at 11am. We have been told it is the "best" Chinese auction in town. 50/50and door prizes as well.

Rain date is June 8. For more information, [email protected]. Benefits the Allstar Cheerleaders journey tobe Grand Champs. More information, visit Carcruises.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THEMONESSEN PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Monessen Public Library, located at 326 Donner Avenue inMonessen, will be offering the following upcoming programs and events.For more information or questions, please call the library at 724-684-4750.

LectureMonessen Public Library & Cultural Center will sponsor a lecture by

John L. Haigh, Sr., on Saturday, June 1 at 1:00 pm. Haigh, a member of the89th military airlift wing, special air missions’ organization at Andrews, AirForce Base, Maryland, was the Chief Steward of Air Force One. He servedPresidents Carter, Reagan and Bush Sr. He will speak of fulfilling his dreamsof world travel by serving the presidents and meeting world leaders and roy-alty.

Children's Programs(May 2013 StoryTime Theme will be “The Circus.”)StoryTime - Mondays, 2:30 pm and 6:00 pm; Tuesdays 10:30 amWednesday Crafternoons – Every Wednesday 5:00 – 6:30 pmGame Time - May 18, 1:00 - 3:00 pm. “Just Dance” on Wii and the board

game “CandyLand” Movie NightMay 24, 7:00 pm. “First of May” starring Mickey Rooney and Joe

DiMaggio. A “First of May” is a circus term for a performer in their first sea-son. This is an award winning family film with lots of circus and lots ofheart.


Show Off Your Dog in the Monongahela Pooch Parade

Monongahela will be the place to be for dogs lovers on May 18. What better wayto spend a spring morning than with your four legged friend? Whether you are adog owner or admirer, The Susan Withers Pooch Parade will be the site for fun,laughs and plenty of woof woof woofs.

This year we are honoring its founder Susan Wither's, who as a past MARCmember, was instrumental in developing the parade out of her love of dogs and allanimals. The Parade event consists of registration at Chess Park in Monongahela(gazebo) at 10 am. There will be a $5 fee to enter your dog which will help MARCfund other activities and events throughout the year. The parade will officiallybegin at 11 am continuing down Main St. and ending at the Aquatorium. This willgive the dogs and owners the chance to show off their stuff!

At the Aquatorium, MARC has a lineup of activities and entertainment to makefor a beautiful afternoon. First off, you'll want to try MARC's Gourmet Hot Dog'sfor lunch with a ton of choices as toppings! Then you can take some time to wan-der through a variety of dog related vendors and businesses that cater to your furryfriend. Then, let the show begin! MARC has invited interesting guest speakers toeducate and enlighten all dog owners and potential owners about owning and car-ing for your cherished pet. We'll round out the day with prizes for many categoriessuch as smallest/biggest dog, funniest, stupid pet trick, dog that looks most likeowner, etc.

Check out our posters throughout the valley with a full listing of participants orcall 724-258-3485 for more info. Also, be looking for dates and selected moviesfor MARC's "Movies at the Mounds" summer film series starting in June - Aug. Ifyou enjoy the summer hanging flower baskets and plantings throughoutMonongahela, join MARC to get involved in making beauty and excitement hap-pen in our community! See you at the parade!

It is with the support ofmy wife, children, family,friends, and colleaguesthat I am proud toannounce my candidacyfor Judge of the Court ofCommon Pleas ofWashington County. I ama 1995 graduate of BethelPark High School. Upongraduation, I moved withmy parents to Eighty Four,PA, and attended Washington JeffersonCollege. I graduated in 1999 with aBachelor of Arts degree in PoliticalScience. I then obtained my Law Degreefrom the Dickinson School of Law ofthe Penn State University in 2002.While attending Dickinson, I studiedInternational Law and GlobalIntellectual Property Law at theUniversity of Florence, Italy. Upon grad-uation from Law School, I immediatelybegan a judicial clerkship in the Courtof Common Pleas of WashingtonCounty. In May of 2004, I joined thefirm of Blackwell & Associates.

My extensive practice consists ofCriminal Defense, Family Law, PersonalInjury, Construction Litigation, JuvenileDelinquency, Juvenile Dependency, andalso maintain a general civil practice.Since entering private practice in 2004,I have defended over 500 criminal casespersonally and I have assisted in over500 more in the Court of CommonPleas. I have also handled countlesscriminal cases at the Magisterial DistrictJudge level. I have also personally liti-gated over 100 Divorce cases and over100 Custody cases. I have extensive

experience handling Protec-tion From Abuse cases.Throughout my career, Ihave had the opportunity ofappearing before countlessJudges in the County Courtsof Washington, Greene,Allegheny, Westmorelandand Fayette. My experienceis not limited to the CountyCourts. I have also appearedin Federal Court for the

Western District of Pennsylvania litigat-ing serious criminal issues. I have filedand successfully argued numerousappeals in the Superior Court ofPennsylvania resulting in the errors ofthe lower court being corrected.

In my career I have prided myself intaking the time to understand each indi-vidual client’s issue. Whether it was aminor traffic citation or a multi-milliondollar divorce, each one of my clientsdeserved and received my utmost atten-tion. Regardless of the seriousness ofthe issue, it was recognized that eachcase has significantly impacted thatindividual’s life. This same premiseshould be applied by a Judge. All liti-gants need to be treated fairly andimpartially, which should be the veryfoundation of our judicial system.

As the son of a former FBI Agent andFederal Prosecutor, I grew up under-standing and respecting the law. Thispremise was further instilled by myMother, as well as the values of honestyand compassion. My wife and I contin-ue to instill the same values in our chil-dren.

I am a member of both theWashington County and PennsylvaniaBar Associations. I am actively involvedwith the Member Relations Committeeand the Young Lawyers Division of theWashington County Bar Association. Iam a member of the Family Law Sectionand the Criminal Law Section. Becauseof my experience, I am ready, willingand able to handle any areas of the lawand any other judicial assignmentsbestowed upon me.

I live with my wife, Karen, and mytwo sons, Alex and Ryan, in SouthStrabane Township.

Peter V. Marcoline III, Esq. Announces Candidacy for Judge

Peter V. Marcoline III

Bentleyville Borough Issues Announcements for Residents

Bentleyville Borough would like residents to know the following information:Members are needed to fill Recreation Board seats. Halloween Board members

are also needed. Please phone the Borough Secretary at 724-239-2112 if inter-ested in either of these positions.

All houses in Bentleyville Borough are required to have visible house numbersfor 911 purposes. Please make sure your residence has a visible house number.

Trash is not permitted to be set out until 5:00 pm of the day preceding sched-uled pick up.

Tickets are on sale for the Fourth of July event. See a Recreation Board mem-ber or the Borough Secretary to purchase.

Bentleyville Borough official website is bentleyvilleborough.com/Council encourages residents to check the website for pertinent Borough infor-mation, ordinances, links, scheduled meetings, lost and found, etc.

City of Monessen Seeking Bids for Nuisance Property

By Kyra Bergman

Monessen Mayor Mary Jo Smith announced at the April 17, 2013 CityCouncil meeting that at the end of April the city would be seeking bids to han-dle issues surrounding the property at 500 Donner Avenue. Concerns about thenuisance property have been ongoing for months. The city is pleased to finallybegin a resolution and council approved a motion to exonerate the real estatetaxes on the property.

A motion was also approved to hire local resident Brett Crenshaw as a schoolguard pending state clearances.

Mayor Smith thanked Belinda Mulligan and Dennis Hawkins of Kare for ourKids For their successful Easter Egg Hunt held on March 30 at the MonessenCity Park.

Belle Vernon Council Meeting Tackles Short AgendaLegal Notice of Hearing Published

By Kyra Bergman

During the April 8 monthly meeting of the Belle Vernon Borough Council,the City Solicitor, Mark Galper, announced that a legal notice of a hearinghad been published in local media concerning a request from Belle Vernonresidents of Burr Alley for the city to vacate the alley. Burr Alley lies againstthe residents’ property and abuts their yards. If the borough vacates the alleyit will become part of the residents property.

It was also announced that bids are being taken to remove the tree that fellonto a vacant house on Wood Street. The house is slated for demolition butcannot be brought down until the tree is removed.

The next event scheduled by the Belle Vernon Bicentennial Committee willbe a Gun Bash on May 11, 2013. The $20.00 ticket includes food and drinks.



BVA Student AcceptsScholarship to WVUTommy Campano, a Senior at Belle Vernon Area

High School who will graduate in June 2013, hasaccepted an academic scholarship to theEngineering program at West Virginia Universityand will study Mechanical, Chemical or PetroleumEngineering starting in the fall semester of 2013.

Reale'sCelebrate

60thWedding

AnniversaryOn May 9, 2013

Joseph and NormaReale will be celebrat-ing 60 years of mar-riage. They were mar-ried in 1953 at the former St Anthony's church in Monongahela, PA. They haveresided in Monongahela their entire marriage. They had 3 children, Janice(Lon) Trumpie in Bunola, PA, Eric (Emily) Reale in Alpharetta, GA, and Brianwho died in 1987. They also have 2 granddaughters Melissa and AmandaPeterson and 2 step grandchildren Ian and Anjolie.

Tommy Campano

NOW: Joseph and Norma RealeTHEN: Joseph and

Norma Realein 1953

Catholic Women’s College Club Honors Scholarship Recipient

Flowers and butterflies decorated Jozwiak Hall inMonessen for the April 8 meeting of the CatholicWomen’s College Club.

Scholarship recipient Sarah Wray and her parents,John and Kathy Wray of Finleyville, were welcomedby President Susan Gessner. Mary Gene Delsandrohad the honor and pleasure to award the club’s schol-arship to Wray. Wray is a member of St. Damien ofMolakai parish in Monongahela and is a senior atSeton LaSalle Catholic High School. Sarah’s scholasticachievements and her many faith-filled hours of vol-unteering made her an outstanding candidate for thisaward. Wray is planning on attending the Universityof Dayton to major in elementary education.

Sarah Wray was awarded ascholarship from the Catholic

Women's College Club.

Local Physicians Keep it All in the FamilyWhen you have a great doctor, don’t you wish

you could just clone him or her? MonongahelaValley Hospital is filled with excellent physicians,and two of its doctors enjoy working there withtheir fathers.

Family practice physicians Elizabeth M. Pepperand L. Douglas Pepper have been working togetherfor eight years. They share an office on BroadAvenue in Belle Vernon and round on their patientsat MVH. “Fifteen years ago when my wife, Maria,the office nurse, suggested that I look into takingon a partner to help with my practice, my responsewas a simple: NEVER,” quipped Dr. L. DouglasPepper. “The past eight years of having my daugh-ter, Elizabeth, in my practice have been a joy anddelight. The ‘pretty’ Dr. Pepper is an excellent clini-cian. She’s compassionate, dedicated, hardworking,thoughtful, empathetic and has a heart full of loveand kindness — and I love her. How’s that for apartner?”

In the Medical Imaging Department, MVH is for-tunate to have two generations of the Chaudry fam-ily serving on its medical staff — Dr. Abdul S. Chaudry and his son Dr. AdilChaudry. “It has been an extremely satisfying and rewarding experience workingtogether for the last five years,” said Dr. Abdul Chaudry.

Dr. Elizabeth Pepper and her father,Dr. L. Douglas Pepper.

Father and son, Dr. Abdul S.Chaudry and Dr. Adil Chaudry

Local People News

CENTURY 21 – Frontier RealtyAgent of the Month

CENTURY 21 Frontier Realty was pleased to present JoyceHann with a Silver Production Plaque for 2012. Joyce hasbeen earning production awards with CENTURY 21 since1997! "Let me Help You Make the Right Move" is her mottoand you can trust her to be as good as her word. Joyce Hann

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Buyer Negotiating Tips So, you search high and low and finally settle on the

house you want to call home! You sit down with your realestate agent and hammer out the fine points of the deal. Allof the required paperwork to make the offer is prepared.Your agent presents your offer to the seller, and... oh no!Your offer’s been rejected!

Try to keep your emotions in check. In fact, it is rare forany first offer to be accepted in its entirety. Upon receivingyour offer, the seller is faced with three options:

AcceptAn accepted offer means the seller has agreed to all the

terms and conditions, exactly as set forth in your offer topurchase. Congratulations! You are on your way to buying ahome.

RejectA rejected offer means the seller did not agree with any of

the terms and conditions set forth in your offer to purchase.Counter-offerA counter offer means the seller agrees with some of the

terms and conditions of your offer, but not all of them. Theseller thus makes a counter offer to you. The counter offermay change the price or closing date, or add or remove con-ditions.

If you have received a counter offer, you have three choic-es. You can accept the new terms and conditions, rejectthem outright (and look for another house), or you canwork with the seller to establish mutually agreeable terms.Unless the seller is being extremely unreasonable, you willlikely choose the latter. It’s time to negotiate, and here’s how:

Choose your battles wiselyYou may fancy yourself the Donald Trump of residential

real estate, but do you really want to jeopardize the wholesale by haggling over the inclusion of comparativelyinsignificant items like a used washing machine? Save yourenthusiasm for the issues that matter most.

Keep it realThe terms of the purchase have a much greater chance of

being accepted if your offer is grounded in real market con-ditions, and not in the fantasy of getting something for noth-ing. Remember, the seller may be considering other offers.Bid too low and you risk losing the house to another buyer.Your CENTURY 21 Frontier Realty sales professional canhelp you determine just how much is appropriate to bidbased on real market research.

Be a lover, not a fighterThere is no doubt that the give and take of negotiation can

frazzle the nerves. But becoming combative when you hearsomething you don’t like won’t get you any closer to owning

the home. Quite to the contrary. Remember the saying “youcatch more flies with honey than with vinegar”?

A few pointers: Be polite and collaborative in any deal-ings with the seller or his real estate agent. Let the sellerknow you hear and understand their issues. Be respectfulwhen disagreeing with or rejecting terms. Try to communi-cate your own wishes clearly. Be patient and helpful whenmisunderstandings do crop up.

Know when to hold ‘em (and when to fold ‘em)Prepare for negotiations ahead of time by knowing which

terms of the deal you can compromise on, and which termsare deal-breaking must-haves. Ensure your priorities arecommunicated clearly, and don’t be tempted to exaggerateyour position. This is no time for bluffing, lest your bluff becalled. And remember, negotiation is all about give and take,so expect to make some concessions. By establishing yourposition in advance, you’ll be able to handle a little of thegive painlessly and with certainty.

Know when to walk awayIt is unlikely that you and the seller will be unable to

come to mutually acceptable terms, but you have to prepareyourself for that eventuality. If it ultimately becomes clearthat the seller will never budge on terms you considerimportant (no matter how long talks extend), it is timemove on. And you never know, sometimes just being pre-pared to walk away is what it takes to jar a stubborn sellerinto abandoning that firm position.

Let's Talk Real

Estateby ROGER DOLANCH

Broker/Owner

Finleyville 724-348-7470Belle Vernon724-929-2180McMurray

724-941-8680

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BLANE BLACK for JUDGE

LET’S PUT BLANE IN BLACK

I have practiced law for 32 years in Washington County and the surrounding areas and have the experience and temperament our County needs now more than ever.As the son of a Wheeling-Pitt steelworker born and raised in the Mon Valley and a proud father of four children, I know and understand the issues facing working families in our County.

Please give me your VOTE for JUDGE.

EXPERIENCED

��32 years of Private Practice in Washington County handling most legal matters

��Trial Lawyer — Extensive Civil and Criminal courtroom experience

��Solicitor for Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority, Dunlevy, Roscoe, Smithton Boroughs

��Solicitor for Washington County Tax Claim/ Tax Assessment

��Former Washington County Support Hearing Officer — adjudicated thousands of support cases

��Chairman, Washington County Board of Viewers��Court-appointed Mediator in complex civil cases

LEADER

��2013 President, Washington County Bar Association� Treasurer, Washington County Bar Foundation��Member and Past-President, Monongahela

Rotary Club��Married and father of four children

The Judge Washington

County needs NOW!

UNEQUALED EXPERIENCE

Committee to Elect Blane Black Judge


163 Finley Marketplace Opens in Belle Vernon

Washington City Mission Opens Another "Hidden Treasures" Store

The City Mission ofWashington, PA recentlyopened their 6th HiddenTreasures Thrift Store inthe Rostraver ShoppingPlaza, 1729 RostraverRoad, Belle Vernon.

The City Mission ishomeless and rehabilita-tion shelter providinghousing and services formen, women andwomen with children inneed. The HiddenTreasures Thrift Storessupport the programsand services offered bythe City Mission by selling gently used furniture, clothing and household items.

Donations can be picked up or dropped off at any store location. Other locationsinclude Canonsburg, Donora, Monongahela, Washington and Waynesburg. 100%of the proceeds from these stores benefit the City Mission. The Rostraver locationis open Monday – Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm. For more information, visitwww.citymission.org or call 724-243-3721.

Belle Vernon will now have a special place to shop for antiques, collectibles andcrafts with the grand opening of 163 Finley Marketplace. Featuring unique itemsfrom local artisans as well as local collections from established dealers, 163 Finleyis conveniently located off of RT 70 in the Fun Party Stores building.

“There is nothing like this offered in Belle Vernon. It gives us an opportunity touse otherwise unused space and transform it into a place where local artists andcollectors can have the opportunity to sell their good without having to worryabout all of the overhead in a traditional retail space”, stated Bob LaVella, one ofthe owners of the Fun Party Stores.

Prime, affordable retail space is not the only exciting part of this new businessadventure. “We loved the idea of having local artisans having a place to highlightand showcase their work. It gives us another way to meaningfully connect withthe greater Rostraver community”, said Sue Martin, another owner of Fun PartyStores.

“This business appeals to the crafter in me and also compliments what we aredoing next door at Fun Party Stores, said Toni Orner. “Our shopping base in BelleVernon and the surrounding communities have always supported our efforts atFun Party Stores and this new space will give our shoppers the chance to findeven more unique items without having to travel all over town!” For more infor-mation, visit www.163finley.com or call 724-331-4023.

Business & Merchant News

Toni Orner,Sue Martin,

BobbyLaVella, BobLaVella Sr.,

Irene LaVella

(l-r) Kevin Dickey, Donna Bussey, Jerry Oxford, Dean Gartland,Georeen Busch, Jim Kulic.

WOMEN of Southwestern PA, Inc. 2013 Call for Grants

South Hills-based WOMEN – Women Organized to Mentor, Empowerand Network – of Southwestern Pennsylvania is accepting fundingrequests from local non-profit - 501(c)(3) charitable and communityorganizations. Submission deadline is May 31, 2013 and decisions willbe made in June. See www.womenofswpa.org for details on WOMEN’sphilanthropic mission. Last year, WOMEN returned approximately$50,000 to Western Pennsylvania organizations for specific projects. Themoney was funded by profits from the annual Symphony of Food –Chefs’ Showcase dinner held each year in January.

To qualify, an organization must provide service in Allegheny,Washington, Fayette or Greene counties, have IRS (50l)(c)(3) status,receive no federal funds for the specific projects, benefit women, fami-lies or women’s interests.

Applicants are to send a letter identifying the organization’s purpose ormission statement, attach a copy of non-profit status, specify the amountrequested (up to $2,500.00), and state the intent of the grant toWOMEN of Southwestern, PA, Inc. c/o Philanthropy Committee, P.O.Box 1112, McMurray, PA 15317

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PA Department of Revenue Secretary Dan Meuser,

Featured Speaker at MVRCC LuncheonOn Tuesday April 9, the Mon Valley Hospital

Lombardi Education Conference Center host-ed a special Mon Valley Regional Chamber ofCommerce luncheon which featuredCommonwealth of Pennsylvania Departmentof Revenue Secretary Dan Meuser. Where weare today and where we are going in the futurewere the subjects of Mr. Meuser’s talk as hecovered Governor Tom Corbett’s 2013- 2013budget. The most important changes for thefuture, said Meuser, were the TransportationFunding Bill, which he called a “bold plan onbehalf of the Governor” and the PensionReform Plan.

Chamber Executive Director Debbie Keeferwelcomed the plentiful crowd who includedDebbie Bachinski from Senator Solobay’s office,Dale K. Simpson from the PA Department ofRevenue, Charleroi Mayoral candidate John Mollenaur and Regina Able from theS.B.A. New Chamber member Catherine Volk from Volk Technical Services wasalso welcomed into the group which now has 311 members total.

Dan Meuser, formerly of Pride Mobility Products was sworn in by the CorbettAdministration as Department of Revenue Secretary on January 18, 2011.

“The Corbett Administration comes from the private sector,” said Meuser, “I feelI could do a lot of good under Corbett – to put the state in sound financial orderwith a job for everyone who wants one.”

Meuser covered 9 points in his talk, including Tax Reform in First Two Years,Workforce Development, Passports in Learning, Divesting from GovernmentControlled State Liquor System, Transportation Infrastructure, Pension CrisisReform, Education Innovations, Health and Human Services/PublicSafety andLottery Management. “Our second highest portion of our budget goes to theDepartment of Public Welfare, which is not necessarily a good thing,” he stated.

PA. Dept of Revenue Secretary Dan Meuser with Debbie Keefer,

MVRCC Executive Director

"How Will 'Obamacare' Affect My Business?"

Regional Chamber Luncheon to Address Affordable Care Act

The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon eventon Tuesday, May 14 at the Alumni Room on the Charleroi Area School DistrictCampus, 100 Fecsen Drive, Charleroi. Registration begins at 11:45 am and theevent will conclude at 1:00 pm. At the campus entrance attendees will be direct-ed to luncheon parking by school district security staff.

The program will include a panel that will discuss some of the possible effectsof the Affordable Care act to business owners. Representatives from the SmallBusiness Administration, the Chamber’s health care providers, and a humanresource specialist will be on hand to take part in the discussion. A full workshopwill be offered based on interest from this event.

Reservations are required by May 10. The cost is $15 per person, non-mem-bers, $18 person and may be made by calling the Chamber office at 724-483-3507, or e-mail at [email protected]. The buffet lunch will be cateredby Spartan Café. A faxable registration form can be printed from www.mvrcham-ber.org where an on line payment is also available.

L.M. Frye Funeral Home Honored as Mon Chamber Business of the Month

The L.M. Frye FuneralHome was founded byLewis Morrison Frye, Sr.and has continuouslyserved the families of theMon Valley area for thepast ninety six years.

The funeral home wasestablished in 1917 in thetwo hundred block ofWest Main Street inMonongahela. In 1928,L.M. Frye, Sr. purchased a home from C.B. Wood, MD at 427 W. Main Street anddesigned the first floor to be a funeral home while using the second floor as his res-idence.

Mr. Frye, along with his son, Lewis Morrison Frye, Jr. worked together until hisdeath in 1963. L.M. Frye, Jr. and his son, Patrick R. Frye carried on the businessuntil his father retired in 1990. Patrick was the third generation owner until hedecided to sell the family business and move to Florida to be with his ailing fatherin 2007.

At that time, Pamela F. DeRose purchased the funeral home from Patrick Frye.Pamela has been with the funeral home since 1986.

The Frye Funeral Home and it’s experienced staff is prepared to serve at-need orpre-need families with their arrangements in a courteous and sensitive manner. Weare available by appointment to discuss pre-need options such as irrevocable burialtrusts or insurance based funding. We offer traditional funeral services, with orwithout viewing, immediate burial and cremations. Our goal is to personalize everyfuneral and to accommodate your final wishes and requests.

Frye Funeral Home would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for being recog-nized for our services and professionalism and chosen as business of the month.

For more information about our services, please feel free to call us at 724-258-6136 or visit our website at www.fryefuneralhome.com.

MVRCC Member SpotlightAttorney William J. (Bill)

Worthington is honored in theMon Valley Regional Chamber'sMember Spotlight for May. ACharleroi High School alumni, Billreceived his undergraduate degreefrom Grove City College and hislaw degree from the University ofNew York at Buffalo. During hiscareer he has served as a judge inErie County, New York and prac-ticed law in both New York andHawaii before opening a practicein the Brownsville area. He is seenhere (left) with David Galloni ofthe Chamber's Executive Com-mittee last month at a Mon Valley Hospital event.

Langlois Insur-ance and Assoc-iates is an exclu-sive Allstate Agen-cy that has beenproudly servingthe Mon Valley forover 3 years. Lang-lois Insurance andAssociates is locat-ed in Tri CountyPlaza across fromthe PA Driver’sLicense Center.With over 60 yearsof combined expe-rience in Insurancesales specializing in Auto, Home, Life, Motorcycle, Boat, and Renters risks,our staff of 5 fully licensed sales professionals will be eager to apply a con-sultative approach to your insurance as well as retire-ment planning needs.

Call Scott Langlois or one of his staff at 724-243-3291,or stop in and be pleasantly greeted in the new and pro-fessional office atmosphere that prevails.

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April GRC Business of the Month

Langlois Insurance and Associates' Scott Langlois, Agency Principal(center) pictured with Tina Ferry, Lori Bankston, Christopher Griger,

Cathy Yurkovich, Ken Danchencka and Judi Robbins

SPHS to Hold Open House for New Charleroi Program Site

Southwestern PA Hu-man Services (SPHS) willhold an Open House onMay 16 to showcase theopening of its newestMon Valley service site at250 Chamber Plaza inCharleroi. The event willbe held from 4 to 6 p.m.and the public is invitedto attend and tour thenewly renovated 32,000square foot facility.

In 2006, SPHS movedtheir operational head-quarters to Charleroi,renovating the former Montgomery Ward's building in Chamber Plaza. Now, SPHShas expanded that facility to include a number of programs from sites throughoutthe Mon Valley. These include Riverside Horizons, a therapeutic activity center forintellectually disabled adults; In-Home Aging Services; a mental health partial hos-pitalization and social rehabilitation program as well as offices for mental healthcase management staff. More than 140 staff will work at the new site, serving well-over 1,300 Mon Valley and Washington County residents.

With the additional new space in Chamber Plaza, SPHS now employs over 350professional and administrative staff at its Charleroi site. Founded forty-nine yearsago, SPHS is one of the largest nonprofit human service organizations in the south-western Pennsylvania region, employing more than 900 full and part-time staff andannually serving more than 60,000 persons throughout Washington, Greene,Fayette and Westmoreland Counties.

Pictured in front of the new SPHS Mon Valley service site locatedat 250 Chamber Plaza, Charleroi are (l-r) John Phillips, Riverside

Horizons Supervisor, and program participants Lisa Campbell,Allen Andrews, and Beth Palchak.

Modern Healthcare maga-zine named SouthwestMedical Center (The Practiceof: K. Gosai, MD & A.J.Gandhi, MD) one ofAmerica’s top 100 "BestPlaces to Work inHealthcare." Now enteringtheir 25th year in practice,the Practice of: K. Gosai,M.D. and A.J. Gandhi, M.D.,have provided world classmedical care to the MonValley communities. Through veryhard work and dedication to theirpatients and staff, these doctors havecarved out a specialized practicewhere patients receive superior med-ical attention while being treated likefamily members.

Beginning in 2012, the medical prac-tice in conjunction with the DistrictAttorney, County Coroner, DrugEnforcement Administration and theU.S. Attorney General’s office spear-headed several Prescription DrugSummits throughout Washington andWestmoreland Counties. The group hasreached out to more than 5,000 middleand high school students and commu-nity members educating them on thedangers of prescription drug abuse.

To continue to meet the growingneeds of specific patients, from theonset, Drs. Gosai and Gandhi haveoffered internal medicine, specializingin diabetes care, and a focus onwomen’s health. In the hopes to con-tinue to provide the world class carethese doctors have instilled in theirpractice, the small town’s modest prac-tice now has three locations;Bentleyville, Charleroi and California.Keeping the additional locations inrural areas, these newly renovatedfacilities are equipped to provide theutmost cutting edge and conveniencein medical care.

All three offices are open 5 days aweek; offer same day appointmentsand accept most private insurances. Inaddition, anyone with a busy personalor work life can easily schedule anappointment with convenient hours ofoperation starting at 7:30am, five days

a week. Saturday hours are available atthe Charleroi location.

In addition to the efficient servicesand beautiful offices, patients and doc-tors can communicate easily, safely andsecurely over the Internet via a patientportal. Patients are given secure pass-words that allow them to log into thepractice’s system to see their own pri-vate set of documents including labs,diagnostics, statements and messages.The office can automatically remindpatients for their health maintenancereminders, procedure due dates andalso send them patient statements andlab results electronically—minimizingthe need for patients to call the office.

Now available by Patient Portal,patients can view prescription informa-tion, lab results and appointmentinformation in a timely manner.Patients can also request prescriptionrefills, send and receive messages toand from the doctor or nurse, completehealth assessments, examine theirstatements to see their balance andmuch more.

Using the Patient Portal, ourproviders have faster and timelierinteraction with the patient. InstantMedical History provides an additionallevel of secure communicationbetween patient and provider, allowingproviders to be informed and pro-active at the time of the encounter.

When it comes to one’s medicalneeds in the Mon Valley and surround-ing areas, there is only one choice thatcan provide high quality medical serv-ice, with a small town touch, come andsee the practice of Gosai and Gandhi,they are right in your back yard!

Southwest Medical CenterHigh Quality Medical Service

With a Small Town Touch


SPORTS...

YOUTH KICKBALL SIGN-UPSSCHEDULED FOR NORTH CHARLEROI

The (NCRL) North Charleroi Recreational League Kickball programfor children ages 2-10 will be held at the NCRL Park starting June 5,2013. Kickball will be held every Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. forsix weeks. The final week of the season will be July 10.

We will be holding signups on the following dates at the N.C.R.L.park:

Wednesday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m.The cost will be $20.00 per child, which includes a shirt and snacks

following the games.We will only be accepting signups on May 1 and 8 and sign up fees

must be paid at that time. We will not accept any sign ups after June 1.If you cannot get to the park on these dates, please send a representativeto register your players or call Karen Haluschak at 724-483-3367. Welook forward to another fun filled year and hope that you can join us.

The Belle Vernon Area Baseball Team recently completed their spring trainingtrip to Columbia, South Carolina where they competed in the prestigious ForestAcres Classic tournament. Teams from Florida, North Carolina, Virginia and SouthCarolina, who are already 15-18 games in to their seasons, competed during theweek long tournament. The Leps went 1-2, winning their final game 13-10against Riverside High School, SC.

This is the fourth trip in as many years to South Carolina for the Belle Vernonteam in preparation for their season. For the past two years the team has been ableto practice at Fort Jackson. The team also had the opportunity to visit the Militarymuseum as part of their trip.

Belle Vernon Area Baseball Team Makes Spring Training Trip to South Carolina

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

The BVA Varsity Team pictured in front of an Army helicopter at the museum on Ft. Jackson. Frontrow: (L to R) Matt Bashioum, Niko Tasser, Jimmy Amoroso, Bailey Rowe, Dom Francia, DavidWurmlinger, Parker Lynn, Tyler Frankel, Joe Simsic. Back row (L to R) : Adam Ferita, Coach DanPalm, Matt Callaway, Jacob Hartman, Tyler Richard, JoJo Ruffolo, Dylan Stark, Dylan Pietrantoni,Coach Charlie Bashioum, Adam Holliday, Coach Ryan Shetterly, Coach Craig Spisak

BVA Varsity Baseball hosted a Breakfast with Champions baseball skills clinic onSunday, April 14 at John DiVirgilio Sports Complex in Rostraver Township. Theevent which was open to area youth, ages 5 to 12, was organized and facilitated bythe varsity players, and included warm-ups, fielding, catching and batting drills.At the end of the clinic, the participants enjoyed a pancake breakfast and pick upbaseball game. Over 30children participated inthis first annual Breakfastwith Champions event.

Jacob Jones and Erik Pietrantoni work on their

shuffle skills.Over 30 local youth participated in

the skills clinic.

BVA Baseball Hosts Skills Clinic for Local Youth

Mon Valley YMCA Youth Swim Team Summer Season

The Mon Valley YMCA Youth Swim Team would like to welcome Rob Marra ashead coach for the upcoming summer season. Rob is a 2012 graduate fromWestminster College majoring in Special Education. He has years of experienceswimming as well as coaching. Assisting him this season will be Ashley Krieg.Ashley is currently a student at Penn State Boyce Campus for a degree in nurs-ing. Ashley will continue to be the assistant coach. Ashley was an avid swimmerfor the Mon Valley swim team during previous years. The youth swim team sum-mer season practices will start Monday, May 6. Practices are held Monday- Friday5:00 - 6:30 pm. Children should be able to swim one full length unassisted toqualify for the swim team. The sharks’ team would like to welcome any newupcoming swimmers to a 2 week free trial of the swim team. Contact Darcie Luskfor more information at 724-358-4814.

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


Free Bus Trip for WWII Veterans to Visit Memorial

Mark your calendar for a free one day bus trip to the National WWII and KoreanMemorials in Washington D.C. The date is May 21. Buses leave at 6:00 am andreturn approximately 9:00 pm. Departure points are Ross Park, Monroeville,Greentree and Beaver. A box lunch and dinner are provided. A registered nurseand volunteers accompany each bus. Wheelchairs are available if needed. KoreanVeterans are welcome to call and will be accepted on a seat available basis. Call724-709-3614 for more information or to register. Donations are gratefully accept-ed so the trip can be free to the veterans. Make checks payable to WWII MemorialBus Trip and send to ESB Bank, 701 Corporation St., Beaver, PA 15009, Attn:Paula.

Alzheimer's Education Discussions Slated for May and June

Nancy Riggle, CDCM, Education/Outreach Coordinator from the Alzheimer’sAssociation, will discuss topics related to caregiving for those with Alzheimer’s dis-ease or other related dementias. The presentations will be held at Hillsview Chapelat Presbyterian Senior Care, in Washington. Dinner will be provided.

• Tuesday, May 7 - Conversations About DrivingLearn how to recognize the signs of unsafe driving and how to initiate the con-

versation about alternative transportation.• Tuesday, June 4 - What's it Like? The World Through the Eyes of a Person with Alzheimer's DiseaseExplore the top 10 signs of Alzheimer’s disease, how the brain works when chal-

lenged with Alzheimer’s, verbal and non-verbal communication cues, and the com-mon interactions and feelings a person with Alzheimer’s disease may display.

Registration for both programs is from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. with the discussion from6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Hosted by Presbyterian SeniorCare, Family Hospice and PalliativeCare and the Alzheimer’s Association. For more information and to RSVP, contactKelley Mercurio at 724-250-4981 or [email protected].

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RIVERSIDE PLACE ANNOUNCESMAY EVENTS

Riverside Place is located at 303 Chamber Plaza, Charleroi. For more informa-tion on any upcoming events, call 724-483-5800.

Craft Class - Tuesday, May 7 and 21 at 1:00 p.m.Pizza and Pizza Burger Sale - Friday, May 3 and 17. $1.00 for pizza and $5

for pizza burger and a can of pop.Murphy’s 5&10 Saturday Subs - sub only $4.00 or 8” sub, chips and pop

$5.00 . We will be selling them on Friday, Ma 31 at 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Bobby Shawn Singer - Friday, May 10 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Ross Park Mall Trip - Thursday, May 16, $10.00. Leave the center at 9:00

a.m. return around 3:00 p.m.Meadows Trip - Monday, May 20, $15.00. Leave at 9:00 a.m. returns back at

5:00 p.m.Kenny and Chip Oldies Songs - Friday, May 31 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Zumba Exercise - every Monday and Wednesday from 4:45 - 5:45 p.m.

Euchre Cards - every Friday at 1:00 p.m. Wii Bowling - every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Euchre - every Saturday at 6:00 p.m.


Monongahela Valley Hospital is sponsoring avariety of informative programs during May. Manyof the events will be held in the hospital’s AnthonyM. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC)unless otherwise noted.

BONE DENSITY SCREENING - Wednesday,May 1 from 1 - 3 p.m., Healthy Directions at theFinleyville Giant Eagle. For more information,call 724-348-6699.UNDERSTANDING YOUR MEAL PLAN -Wednesday, May 1 from 6 – 8 p.m., Mon-ValeHealthPLEX. Learn more about food choices,dining out, and how your eating habits affectyour blood glucose control. To register, contactthe Center for Diabetes at 724-258-1483.STROKE SUPPORT GROUP - Thursday, May 2from 1 – 2:30 p.m., ECC. For more information,call 724-258-1455.UNDERSTANDING YOUR BLOOD SUGARREADINGS - Thursday, May 2 from 6 – 8 p.m.,Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. To register, contact theCenter for Diabetes at 724-258-1483.BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP -Monday, May 6 from 2 - 4 p.m., Hospital 7-EastFamily Room. The group meets the first Mondayof each month. For more information, call 724-

258-1704.MANAGING YOUR DIABETES - Tuesday, May 7– Thursday, May 9 from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. To register, call 724-258-1483.HEALTHY EATING SUPERMARKET TOURS -Tuesday, May 7 from 1 - 3 p.m., HealthyDirections at the Finleyville Giant Eagle. Learnhow to choose foods at your local supermarket tomanage a healthier lifestyle. The tours begin atHealthy Direction in the Finleyville Giant Eagle.To register, call 724-348-6699.PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP -Wednesday, May 8 at 6 p.m., ECC. For moreinformation, call 724-292-9404.CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION CLASS -Wednesdays, May 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 7 – 9 p.m.,Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. To register, call 724-258-BABY (2229) ext. 25.SKIN SCREENING - Tuesday, May 14 from 2 - 4p.m., Finleyville Community Center – To makeyour appointment, call 724-348-6699.BETTER BREATHERS CLUB - Tuesday, May 14from 2 – 3 p.m., ECC. Open to all who want tolearn or share information about living well withbreathing issues. This group meets the second

Tuesday of every month. For more information,call 724-258-1932 or 724-344-0287.RSDS SUPPORT GROUP - Tuesday, May 14 from6 - 8 p.m., ECC. For more information, call 724-929-9492.INNOVATIONS IN BREAST CANCERTESTING - Tuesday, May 14 at 6 p.m., ECC.Natalie Furgiuele-Iracki, M.D., will present a freeprogram to discuss genetic screening for hereditybreast and ovarian cancer. To register, call 724-258-1333.ARTHRITIS INFORMATION PROGRAM -Thursday, May 16 from 2 - 3 p.m., HealthyDirections at the Finleyville Giant Eagle. Formore information, call 724-348-6699.OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP - Thursday, May16 from 2 – 3:30 p.m., ECC. For more informa-tion, call 724-258-1773.AARP 55 ALIVE REFRESHER DRIVINGCOURSE - Friday, May 17 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.,ECC. $12 per person for AARP members, $14 fornon-members. To register, call 724-258-1333.GALA 25: AN EVENING TO REMEMBER -Saturday, May 18 at 6 p.m., Westin ConventionCenter – Allegheny Grand Ballroom, third floor.

Join the MVH family and friends for a captivatingevening of elegance and grace to dance the nightaway with Finesse Superband. Cost is $175.Black Tie. For tickets call 724-258-1657.CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - Monday, May 20at 2 p.m., Hospital 7-East Family Room. For addi-tional information, call 724-258-1704.INNOVATIONS IN BREAST CANCERTESTING - Monday, May 20 at 6 p.m., Mon-ValeHealthPLEX, Willow Room. To register, call 724-258-1333.BREASTFEEDING CLASS - Monday, May 20from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX.For more information, call 724-258-BABYext. 25.MANAGING YOUR DIABETES - Tuesday, May21 – Thursday, May 23 from 6 – 9 p.m., ECC. Toregister, call 724-258-1483.ADULT CPR INSTRUCTION - Tuesday, May 28from 6 - 9 p.m., ECC. The $40 fee is payable toVHSTC and advance registration is required bycalling 724-684-9536.ADVANCED CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING -Wednesday, May 29 from 9 – 11 a.m., ECC. Toregister, call 724-258-1483.PUBLIC FIRST-AID INSTRUCTION - Thursday,May 30 from 6 – 9 p.m., ECC. $30 fee is payableto VHSTC. To register, call 724-684-9536.

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Madonna Catholic Regional

SCHOOL NEWS


MCRS held a food drive to assist needy families this Easter season.

"Where Faith and Knowledge Meet"

The Madonna Catholic RegionalSchool is proud to announce the ThirdQuarter Honor Roll. Congratulationsto the following studenst for a job welldone!

GRADE 8Honors: Matt Agostoni, Nathan Lentz,Tyler Pakish, Isaac Petrosky, MaggieRider, MacKenzie Stablein

GRADE 7Highest Honors: Jenna Albert, OliviaBehanna, Sarah Grandinette, AislynLeeHigh Honors: Sophie Burkholder, Tay-lor DeLattre, Gabrielle Fronzaglio,Rachael Funtal, Lena Galilei, LucasGreaves, Lindsey Koziel, NathanSchollaertHonors: Christina Ferrari, Alyssa Guzik

GRADE 6High Honors: Nina Alvarez, ChaseAngotti, Madison WalshHonors: Elizabeth Quattrone, AnthonyRomasco

In order to raise money for the Chimbote Missionin Peru, MCRS students purchased paper flowersfor $1.00 each that were then displayed through-out the halls. The children were encouraged toearn donations by doing small chores at home.

MCRS families enjoyed Breakfast with the Easter Bunny.

Ringgold Elementary School South Students Show Support for Their Furry Friends

As the fourth grade students in Mrs.Leanne Rotta’s Language Arts classesread a reading story about the life ofservice dogs and how they assist peo-ple, the students decided to participatein a community based project called“Fill the Bowl.”

The “Fill the Bowl” project focuseson helping animal shelters collectmuch needed items to care for petswhile they await adoption. With whatseemed to be an extended winter sea-son, the shelter was in great need ofwarm blankets and towels, as well asfood for the animals.

The participation in the project wasoverwhelming! Each day for twoweeks, the students were coming toschool with bags and bags of pet sup-plies. One student, Jocelyn Stoffel, even brought in one of each of the items listedon the pet wish list from the Washington County Humane Society. The items weredelivered to the Washington County Humane Society in the afternoon on March26. The volunteers were grateful for the large donation. Thanks to the generosityof the fourth grade RESS students and their families, this project was a huge suc-cess.

Students packing the items for shipment. (l-r)Jessica Guerrieri, Crystal Schuster, Drake

Emricko, Tanner Smith, and Demetrius Butler.

School News...School News

FBC of Monongahela Preschool to Celebrate 5 Year Anniversary

All former and current students along with their families are invited to joinFirst Baptist Church Preschool of Monongahela on Friday, May 31 in MingoPark at 6:00 pm as we remember the wonderful things God has done in thefirst five years of our Preschool! We will have food, games, lots of fun and ofcourse it wouldn’t be a party without cake! We hope to see you there!Contact the School office for more details and to RSVP at 724-258-7750.

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MVCTC Students Participate in SkillsUSA State Conference

Students from Mon Valley Career and Technology Center (MVCTC) displayedtheir leadership and technical skills at the SkillsUSA Pennsylvania State Leader-ship and Skills Conference in Hershey, PA on April 3-5.

The State Conference is truly a time for career and technical education studentsto shine and show what they are passionate about. In the Action Skills competi-tion Erik Deems and Winter Meadows, both from Beth Center, displayed the skillsthey have learned in the Protective Services program. Also representing that pro-gram was the Crime Scene Investigation team of Kasey Frazee and BethanyJohnston from Beth Center and Christina Marinos from Ringgold. In the Job SkillDemonstration Open Contest Tiffany Piper, from California, demonstrated skillsfrom MVCTC’s newest program, Gas and Oil Service Technician.

The students on the Quiz Bowl team received a silver medal by displaying theirknowledge of the SkillsUSA organization and current events. Team members were:Holly Adamson and Niccolle Morris from Beth Center, Mitchell Allen fromBentworth, Raymond Dickerson from Monessen, and Johnnathan Lombardo fromRinggold. Cheyenne Fosbrink, of Charleroi, and Josh Kramer, of Monessen,served as delegates and had the responsibility of voting for next year’s state officerteam. As a member of the Courtesy Corps, Mason Householder, of Charleroi,served as an assistant to contest chairpersons and participated in Opening andClosing ceremonies as a greeter.

Kayla Boothe, a California senior, finished her term as State Officer at this con-ference. As the Western Region Vice President, Kayla represented Mon ValleyCareer and Technology Center on both the state and national level. Over a 2 yearspan she worked on the Professional Development Program and at this conferencewas 1 of 4 students to receive the American Degree; the highest degree a highschool student can receive through the Professional Development Program.

Although the school is not sending anyone to Nationals this summer, we areextremely proud of our students and excited for next year’s conference.

Preschool Storytime at the Donora Public Library

The Donora Public Library's Preschool Storytime program takes place at10:00 am on Thursdays. To register, please call the library at 724-379-7940, e-mail [email protected], or stop in at 510 Meldon Avenue, Donora.The library is open Monday through Thursday from 11-7, Friday, 11-5,Saturday, 10-5.

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Local WorshipAnnual Ham Dinner and Bake Sale at Presbyterian

Church of Charleroi

The Presbyterian Church of Charleroiis having their Annual Ham Dinner andBake Sale on Saturday, May 8 from 3:30 to6:30 pm. Tickets are $10.00 adults and$4.00 children ages 6-12, children under 5eat free. Takeout dinners also available.Local delivery to homebound people isavailable. The church is located corner 5145th St and Lincoln in Charleroi. To purchasetickets, call the church office at 724-483-5861 or Ruthann at 412-217-2240. Ticketswill also be available at the door.

Election Day Lunch

Calvary United Presbyterian Church,Donora, will have an election day lunch onMay 21 starting at 11 am. Soup, sandwichesand desserts are on the menu. Eat in, takeout or delivery is available. Call 724-379-8285 for more information.

An Evening of Praise and Worship Music at First Baptist

Church of Monongahela

The First Baptist Church ofMonongahela Praise Band and WorshipTeam will present an evening of praise andworship music on Saturday, May 18. Musicfrom Chris Tomlin, David Crowder,Hillsong, Kristian Stanfill, The SidewalkProphets, Starfield, and Jeremy Camp aswell as traditional hymns and choruses. Theconcert will be held at The First BaptistChurch of Monongahela, 601 W. MainStreet, and will begin at 7 pm. This is a freeevent with general seating. For more infor-mation, please contact 724-258-7750.

Special Concert at New BeginningsChurch of God of Prophecy

Squire Parsons will be in concert withthe Parsons Brothers at New BeginningsChurch of God of Prophecy on Friday,

May 24 at 7:00 pm. Crimson Stream, localsouthern gospel quartet, will be joiningthem. Come and join this special “familyreunion” concert. Squire Parsons, alongwith his son Samuel, and Samuel’s wife,Leah, will be joined with his brothers for avery special evening. 3 members ofCrimson Stream are also related to Squire.New Beginnings Church of God ofProphecy is located on 411 4th Avenue,New Eagle. For more information, pleasecall 724-379-4304 or 412-400-4903.

Spaghetti Dinner at St. MichaelAntiochian Orthodox Church

St. Michael Antiochian OrthodoxChurch, Monessen will hold a SpaghettiDinner on Saturday, June 1 from 12- 6 pm.Dinner includes spaghetti & meatballs,salad, bread and dessert. Takeout avail-able. Themed Baskets available for raffle.For more information, call 724-684-7460.

News From the First UnitedMethodist Church of Monongahela

First United Methodist Church is locat-ed at 430 West Main St., Monongahela. Formore information, call 724-258-7054 orvisit www.fumcmon.com. Come join us inGod's House ... he has room for you.

Matthew 25 Table is now collectingstuffed animals especially Teddy Bears for aspecial mission by a young girl from ourYouth Group who will be taking them whilevisiting shut-ins and the care homes.

Don't forget your Box Tops and CampbellLabels for the Rebird Mission.

Keep check on the Bell Tower Restorationthat is now under way. Remember to use theside entrance doors while the restoration isbeing done on our Bell Tower.

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions

MONONGAHELAEstate of Peter Bidzila Dale Myers 441 Carson St. $61,500Amber Leezer Charleroi Federal Saving Bank 1309 Fourth St. $1,403 by sheriff's deed.Deborah Lenzi Keith Balko 336 Dry Run Road $53,000Gilbert Fischer Jr. Daniel Helmantoler and Deanna Maslo 513 Jackson St. $76,000Renee Cummings US Bank 1329 Fourth St. $1,639 by sheriff's deed.Estate of E. Anne Dougherty Brian Britza and Janice Milliner 308 Fourth St. $45,000Joseph Pici CJSA Inc. 169 W. Main St. $102,000Betty Esper trustee Stephen Stienecker 701 Fourth St. $72,500Tommy Aloia Robert and Mary Koontz 705 Maple Drive $120,000

NEW EAGLEGlenn Petticord Robert and Susan Lutz 317 Seventh Ave. $39,000

CARROLL TOWNSHIPJoseph Caruso Jr. Ashley Abercrombie 1001 Wanner Ave. $142,595Kevin Kirby Brandon Rossi 1610 Irey St. $108,000Dallas Provins Owen and Gina Jones 61 Monesson St. $193,000Estate of John Ofcharik Jr. Kenneth and Tammy Majewski 1915 State Route 2023 $75,000Jay Taylor John Sperandio II and Lynn Sperandio 118 Baird St. $169,000Matthew Zavallo Federal National Mortgage Assn. 261 Columbia Road $2,001 by sheriff's deed.Robert Koontz Brandon Vansickle 1103 Maple St. $130,000

BENTLEYVILLEKenneth Carlisle II Matthew and Samantha Hyita David Drive $30,000Deena Lancaster Federal National Mortgage Assn. 110 Oliver Ave. $1,387 by sheriff's deed.Estate of Mary Nelson Richard Costello Jr. and Melissa Costello 205 Lincoln Ave. $39,960Ronald Olson Matthew Crow 109 Shady Ave. $15,000Debora Jobes William Jobes 104 Cramer Ave. $42,000Kimberley Robinson Charles Gagus and Tara Crossland 107 Lackawanna Ave. $35,000Gary Damich Brock and Jessica Yates 1124 Old West Road $125,000

CHARLEROIFederal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. James and Roxanne Smith 926 McKean Ave. $20,700Philip Metz Deena Pungitore 704 Crest Ave. $25,000David Henderson Jedadiah Allen 1112 Oakland Ave. $2,800Estate of Anita Fisher Federal National Mortgage Assn. 123 Prospect Ave. $2,242 by sheriff's deed.Mon Valley Christian & Missionary AllianBrainerd Ministries Inc. 423 Washington Ave. $5,000J. Anthony Faith Stephanie Regula and Mark Swafford 417 Fallowfield Ave. $10,000Federal National Mortgage Assn. Kaja Holdings LLC 1014 Lower Meadow Ave. $3,350Thomas Bakaitus Melanie Bush and Kerry Hallissy 943 Meadow Ave. $24,000Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Nunas Lugra Dewata Real Est Inv LLC 717 Shady Ave. $1,700Robert Allridge Joseph Pansino Bosson Way $95,000Robert Miskiv Thomas Sampson 934 McKean Ave. $40,000Estate of Mary Troiano Stacy Clineman 131 McKean Ave. rear $28,000Rebecca Rhoads Greg Stupar and Natasha Douglas 25 Shady Ave. $8,000Chad Gibson Veterans Administration 1109 Crest Ave. $1,514 by sheriff's deed.

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Area Garden ClubsGather in Charleroi

for Flower Show

By Alice Harris

District X of the Garden ClubFederation of PA held its first StandardFlower Show 'Characters Welcome' onApril 10, 2013 at the Mon Valley YMCAin Charleroi. Early spring flowers,foliage, and educational entries submit-ted by members of the 10 local clubsthat comprise District X were judged byState and National judges. The showwas open to the public after all judgingwas completed.

Gorgeous daffodil, hyacinth, and helleboreentries were beautiful to see!!

A very happy Judy Weinzen of Bentleyvillereceived the Award of Merit for her Hellebore.

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions

NORTH CHARLEROIJarrod Pletcher Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 500 Highland Ave. $1,416 by sheriff's deed.Mandy Rapsack Kent Gardner 557 N. Conrad Ave. $8,000David Weaver Carl Greenlee 415 Liberty Ave. $10,900

DONORAEstate of Blanch Manus Jason and Domenic Mendicino Delsandro Drive $81,500Audie Eddy Benjamin and Tammy Blankenship 825 Heslep Ave. $18,000Housing & Urban Development Dennis Miller 27 McKean Ave. $18,000Sean Begandy Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 225 Brokaw Ave. $1,434 by sheriff's deed.Anthony Pulgini Lucia Sanchez 523 McRea Ave. $1,314 by sheriff's deed.Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Adam Szewcsyk 133 Thompson Ave. $2,000Federal National Mortgage Assn. Kaja Holdings LLC 81 Watkins Ave. $3,850James Pelissero Jimmy Coulter 235 McKean Ave. $8,000Mary Fioravanti Thomas and Renee Manges 43 Manor Road $95,000

FALLOWFIELDAlexis Myers Richard Kopcak 1201 Kennedy Road $101,000Christine Seese Melissa Keefer 647 Old Route 71 $135,000Thomas Hetherington Alex Nejberger 2066 John St. $8,500William Huey John Woodhouse and Connie Wise 422 Bentleyville Road $1,000

(state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $7,344).

MONESSENKathy Blazevich JLH Development LLC 642 Reed Ave. $7,500Jim Heinz Smith Fayette Resources Inc. 2029 Grand Blvd. $129,900Michael Yadlosky Stanley Kershaw and Gretchen Bausch 207 Lenawee Ave. $5,000Federal National Mortgage Assn. Kaja Holdings LLC 401 Forest St. $7,850Patricia Cocciolone William and Jennifer Maxwell 1201 Hillcrest Ave. $69,000Andrew Dacko Jr. trustee Nicole Marie Campbell & Bradley Brian Grimes 6 Huston St. $68,000Hortense Maddox David Smith 1049 Knox Ave. $9,000Michael Smalich Richard Bradley 432 Oneida St. $9,000Pasquale Ciotti Benjamin Martinelli 121 Schoonmaker Ave. $95,000Estate of Fred Danilchak Anthony Dignazio 736 E. Seneca St. $10,000

SPEERSEdward Leonard H Kent and Maureen Ellison 16 Carson St. $100,000Chris Piot Federal National Mortgage Assn. 116 State St. $1,537Nikki Samoda Michael Woods 104 Crest St. $85,000Federal National Mortgage Assn. Leslie Grimes 116 State St. $60,125

DUNLEVYEstate of Penelope Dooley Michael and Lisa Dooley 45 Maninna Ave. $80,000

ROSTRAVERCatherine Yarkovich Gayle Morris 2424 Collinhill Place $110,000Donna Watts et al. Amanda Dudash 31 Franklin Drive $90,000Michael Jaeger Grier and Cathy Blackwell 175 Valley View Drive $281,000Kenneth Samoda Jason and Domenic Mendicino 119 Beaumont St. $5,000Philomena Black Kelly Bouton 6226 Highview Drive $161,000Robert Rita Robert Bauer 288 Porter Road $99,000Robert Spekis Mario and Joanne Carcella 299 Rankin Road $315,000First Line Develop. Rolling Hill Farm John and Jennifer Koget 525 Callie Court $309,267Anthony Verdiglione Jr. Owens Family Land Trust 1204 Rostraver Road $87,000Housing & Urban Development Jason Lee Jaki 28 Somers St. $9,400Munique Snyder Aurora Bank FSB 203 German St. $1,625 by sheriff's deed.Bruno Bogdewic Todd Pascoe 4997 S. Route 51 $110,000

NORTH BELLE VERNONEstate of Jack Sparacino Anthony and Carol Cocciolone 611-1/2 Broad St. $50,000John Kyle Jr. Kathleen Collins 945 Washington Road $12,900Timothy Andrew Feher North Belle Vernon Borough Graham St. $36,000

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Elrama Tavern 412-384-3630 1520 Rt 837, Elrama4 – Cinco De Mayo w/ Running Low7 – Open Jam Night w/ Kyle &Brittney10 – Regular Joes14 – Bingo for Pirate Tickets25 – Todd Jones28 – Bingo for Pirate Tickets

Hey Andy Sportsbar and Lounge 724-258-4755 1221 W Main St, Monongahela3 – Stray Dogs4 – DJ Don10 – Fungus11 – The Gum Band17 – Daniels McClain18 – DJ Barto24 – White Rose Karaoke25 – Brotherhood31 – The Weed Rags

Hot House Tap and Grille 724-258-4212 807 Dry Run Road, MonongahelaEntertainment 9:00PM - 1:30AMWednesdays – Open Stage 8PMThursdays – Karaoke/DJ 9PMFridays – Karaoke/DJ 9PMSaturdays – Karaoke/DJ 9PM

Rinky Dinks Roadhouse724-228-1059339 Amity Ridge Road, Amity Tuesdays – Jam Night w/ TheWeedRags

River House Cafe724-565-5700506 McKean Ave., Charleroi4 – Dave Iglar11 – Open Jukebox18 – Refuge25 – Open Jukebox

Rockin’ Willies Roadhouse 724-745-8844 2476 Washington Road (Rt. 19 South),Canonsburg Tuesdays - Jam Night with the JamBand. Singers and musicians welcome

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ANDERSON, James, 79, of Charleroi, diedApril 11. Arrangements by Carl. J. SpallinoFuneral Home in Charleroi.AUGUSTINE, Pasqualina “Patty”, 87, ofWashington, PA (formerly of Donora), diedApril 9. Arrangements by Anthony L. MassafraFuneral Home and Cremation Service Inc.BACHKAY, Norma, 83, of Monongahela, diedApril 11. Arrangements by Marshall MarraFuneral Home in Monongahela.BARTMAN, Julius A. “Jook”, 84, ofMonongahela, died March 20. Arrangementsby Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.BARTOLOZZI, Julia “Jay”, 96, of Dunlevy, diedMarch 29. Arrangements by Schrock-HoganFuneral Home & Cremation Services inCharleroi.BERTY, Dennis R., 67, of Charleroi, died April2. Arrangements by Marshall Marra FuneralHome in Monongahela.BRUCE, Frank L. III, 61, of Roscoe, died April7. Arrangements by Melenyzer-DuBarr FuneralHomes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe.CALDWELL, Annabelle, 88, of Monongahela,died March 18. Arrangements by Frye FuneralHome, Inc. in Monongahela.CONNERS, Bonnie G. (Truffa), 78, ofMonongahela, died April 8. Arrangements byMarshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.DAVIS, Jeanne Bright (Dino), 50, of Monessen,died in April. Arrangements by House ofJackson Memorial Chapel.DeCOOMAN, Martha A., 88, of New Eagle, diedApril 9.Arrangements by Anthony L. MassafraFuneral Home and Cremation Service Inc.DIAZ, Charles, 51, of Charleroi, died April 4.Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan FuneralHome & Cremation Services in Charleroi.GAGLIARDI, John “Ponce”, 78, ofMonongahela, died April 8. Arrangements byMarshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.HODGE, Verda, 95, of Roscoe, died March 31.Arrangements by Melenyzer-DuBarr Funeral

Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe.HOLOD, Grace Lucia (McGinty), 78, ofMonongahela, died March 26. Arrangementsby Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.KARLOSKY, Dorothy Jeanne, 86, of Charleroi,died March 14. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services inCharleroi.KARNOLD, Frances, 92, of Charleroi, diedApril 6. Arrangements by Schrock-HoganFuneral Home & Cremation Services inCharleroi.KASSA, Joseph Michael, Jr., 63, of Donora, diedApril 11. Arrangements by Anthony L. MassafraFuneral Home and Cremation Service Inc.KORTINA, Thomas S., 72, of Coal Center (for-merly of Charleroi), died March 21.Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Homein Charleroi.KOTULA, Rachel M. (Deigan), 97, of NewEagle, died March 18. Arrangements by FryeFuneral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.KUCHERA, Frank, 93, of North Charleroi, diedMarch 19. Arrangements by Carl J. SpallinoFuneral Home in Charleroi.LEES, Marjorie Margie, 73, of Charleroi, diedMarch 28. Arrangements by Schrock-HoganFuneral Home & Cremation Services inCharleroi.MAJIRECK, John “Sonny” Jr., 68, ofMonongahela, died April 11. Arrangements byAnthony L. Massafra Funeral Home andCremation Service Inc.MANGES, John E., 78, of Monongahela, diedMarch 26. Arrangements by Frye FuneralHome, Inc. in Monongahela.MAXOS, Grace E., 89, of Roscoe, died March15. Arrangements by Melenyzer-DuBarrFuneral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. inRoscoe.

McGAVITT, Kenneth J., 85, of Coal Center,died April 1.Arrangements by Schrock-HoganFuneral Home & Cremation Services inCharleroi.MENDICINO, Victoria M., 96, ofMonongahela, died March 17. Arrangements byFrye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.MYERS, Martha Petrick, 76, of Monongahela,died March 25. Arrangements by Frye FuneralHome, Inc. in Monongahela.NICKLOW, Shirley A. (Yost), 77, ofMonongahela (formerly of West Elizabeth),died March 4. Arrangements by Frye FuneralHome, Inc. in Monongahela.OSIOL, Gerome Walter, 71, of Manassas, VA(formerly of Donora), died April 15.Arrangements by Anthony L. Massafra FuneralHome and Cremation Service Inc.PELTONEN, Genevieve, 95, of Charleroi, diedMarch 14. Arrangements by Schrock-HoganFuneral Home & Cremation Services inCharleroi.PORODA, William “Hatch”, 82, ofMonongahela, died March 4. Arrangements byFrye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.PORRETTO, Margaret “Peggy”, 82, ofCharleroi, died April 7. Arrangements bySchrock-Hogan Funeral Home & CremationServices in Charleroi.PUTNAK, Larry D., 71, of Monongahela, diedApril 11. Arrangements by Marshall MarraFuneral Home in Monongahela.RAMUSIVICH, Betty, 76, of North Charleroi,died April 1. Arrangements by Carl J. SpallinoFuneral Home in Charleroi.RAZZANO, Frank, 90, of McMurray (formerlyof Monongahela), died March 17.Arrangements by Frye Funeral Home, Inc. inMonongahela.

RUSSELL, Anthony, 93, of Charleroi, died April1. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino FuneralHome in Charleroi.SCHOEDEL, Shirley J., 84, of Charleroi, diedMarch 11. Arrangements by Frye FuneralHome, Inc. in Monongahela.SELINSKY, Jane L., 70, of Monongahela, diedApril 11. Arrangements by Marshall MarraFuneral Home in Monongahela.SIKORA, Catherine, 52, of Belle Vernon, diedApril 9. Arrangements by Schrock-HoganFuneral Home & Cremation Services inCharleroi.SOLTIS, Edward Jacob, 92, of New Eagle, diedMarch 7. Arrangements under the direction ofFrye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.TRINDER, Clarence George, 85, of TwilightBorough, died March 22. Arrangements bySchrock-Hogan Funeral Home & CremationServices in Charleroi.USHER, Catherine, 60, of Charleroi, diedMarch 27. Arrangements under the direction ofCarl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.WATKINS, Jessie Gauden, 71, Daisytown, diedApril 14. Arrangements under the direction ofMelenyzer-DuBarr Funeral Homes &Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe.WELLING, Richard H., 63, of West Newton,died March 19. Arrangements under the direc-tion of William Bautz Funeral Home in NewEagle.WILLIAMS, JoAnn, 73, of Monongahela, diedMarch 6. Arrangements under the direction ofFrye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.ZEWE, Frances, 89, of Monongahela, diedMarch 18. Arrangements under the direction ofMarshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.ZURAW, Helen T., 93, formerly of Donora, diedApril 14. Arrangements underthe direction of Anthony L. Massafra FuneralHome and Cremation Service Inc.

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Gutter cleaning. Get the leaves out--get the water flowing.Reasonable rates. George Schoedel, 724-348-4855

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TheDoctorIs InSeeing Patients

... Finleyville^BeginningMonday,May6

IntroducingLaurieS.Molinda,M.D.InternalMedicine

Laurie S. Molinda, M.D., is a board-certifiedinternist with 25 years of experience.She specializes in the comprehensivehealth care needs of each individual.Dr. Molinda incorporates the benefitsof preventative health care and usestraditional and non-traditional approachesto disease treatment tomeet eachpatient’s personal health care needs.

Weekday office hours by appointment.

Martik Plaza6108Brownsville Road Extension, Suite 204Finleyville, PA 15332724-782-0723Most insurances accepted.

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