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10th Annual MVH/Lois Orange Ducoeur Breast Cancer Walk Event Celebrates Survivors, Remembers Loved Ones

More than 400 participants —including these breast cancersurvivors — filled the CharleroiMarket House on October 12for the 10th Annual MVH/LoisOrange Ducoeur Breast CancerWalk.

“It’s more than just a walknow, people really look forwardto this event,” said MVHDirector of Fund Development,Melissa Marion, who led thecommittee organizing the event.“People come to honor theirloved ones, they come to walkin support of survivors and eachother; they walk as co-workersand families, plus they get moreand more creative with their pink outfits. I think there is a real sense of community here.”

Proceeds from the annual one- or two-mile fun walk benefit Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Charles L. & RoseSweeney Melenyzer Pavilion and Regional Cancer Center. At press time, the total raised reached $14,000, and dona-tions are still arriving.

The Breast Cancer Walk was created to honor the memory of Lois Orange Ducoeur, who lost her battle with can-cer in 1965 at age 54. The Ducoeur family operated two stores in Charleroi for 118 years.

To view photos from the event, visit http://mvhwalk.shutterfly.com.

Charleroi Rotary ClubDistributes Dictionaries

to StudentsContinuing an ongoing tradition, members of

the Charleroi Rotary Club presented dictionar-ies to third graders at the Charleroi ElementaryCenter. Rotary Club members Steve Arnowitz,John Helfenstein, Donna Ramusivich, WaltBianchi, and Diane Bianchi visited the buildingon September 25, 2013. They presented over100 dictionaries to the students in all thirdgrade classrooms.

The Charleroi Rotary Student of the Monthprogram for the 2013-2014 school year willbegin in October. Nominations for this honorare made by school district personnel. Eachmonth a senior student from Charleroi HighSchool is invited to attend one of the regularmeetings along with his or her parents. The stu-dent receives a certificate of recognition and acheck for $50.00.

The Charleroi Rotary Club meets everyWednesday at noon at the Back Porch restau-rant. New members are welcome. For moreinformation, contact Steve Arnowitz at 412-389-2096 or John Helfenstein at 724-494-3195.

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MACC Expresses Gratitude for Parade Contributions

Dear Editor,

The Monongahela Area Chamber Of Commerce wishes to thank the fol-lowing businesses that donated to the Annual Halloween Parade Sponsoredby Slagle Roofing and Construction. - Ashcraft Storage; Attorney JamesHaines; Borough of New Eagle; Cambros; Carroll Township American Legion;Chaney’s Natural Health & Wellness; Max Chywski ~ State Farm Insurance;City of Monongahela; Community Eye Care; Delattre Corporation; De’Lou’sHair Salon; Dr. Randall Rodriguez; Frye Funeral Home; Frye Construction &Restoration; Gail Amoroso Beauty Salon; Hey’s Andy’s Bar & Restaurant; TheItalian Village Pizza; Knick Knacks and Paddy Wacks; Ladies of the G.A.R.;Lenzi’s Service Station; Merico Lignelli Agency; Monongahela Foodland;Senator Timothy J. Solobay; Sensory Devices; Slovak American Citizen’s Club;Span & Taylor Drug, Inc.; Studio 242; The Accounting Specialist; The Bar &Bar Crawlers; Therm~O~Rock; The Clifford Winbush Family; MonongahelaArea Library

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EVERY THURSDAYWEEKLY THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO - atthe Community Center in Fayette City.Benefits the Fayette City VFC. Doors openat 5:30 PM, Bingo starts at 6:50 PM.

NOVEMBER 1SPAGHETTI DINNER - Mary, Mother ofthe Church parish, located at 7th andWashington Avenue, Charleroi, will hold itsannual Spaghetti Dinner on Friday,November 1 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. inMarian Hall. The cost of the dinner is $8for adults and $5 for children, and includesspaghetti, meat balls, salad, bread & butter,dessert and a beverage. Patrons can dinein, and take-outs are also available. Formore information about the SpaghettiDinner, please call Mary, Mother of theChurch parish office at 724-483-5533.

LOW COST CAT ONLY SPAY/NEUTERCLINIC – New Eagle VFD Social Hall. $45includes neuter/spay, rabies shot, distempershot and flea treatment. Appointment is amust! Call 724-941-3991 for appointmentand information.

NOVEMBER 2HAM DINNER - First United MethodistChurch, 430 West Main St., Monongahela,from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Adults $9.00, children$6.00. Eat in or take out by calling 724-258-7059.

STUFFED PORK CHOP DINNER - hostedby the West Newton Little HouseAssociation from 4 to 7 PM at Gary’s ChuckWagon Restaurant, 109 South 2nd Street,West Newton. Includes stuffed pork chop,potatoes, green beans, apple sauce, roll, bev-

erage (coffee, tea, iced tea, water), andhome-made dessert. For tickets call Debbie724-872-7937, Barb 724-872-9687 or 724-331-1601, and at Gary’s Chuck Wagon. TheLittle House is the primary meeting placefor the area Girl Scouts and has been since1938.

HOLIDAY GIFT GALA AND VENDOR/CRAFTER EVENT - A Holiday Gift Galaand Vendor/Crafter event benefiting theAmerican Cancer Society will be held onNovember 2 from 11 AM - 4 PM at theHoliday Inn Express, Bentleyville (exit 32 Boff I-70). Enjoy the afternoon with friends,shopping an array of local vendors/crafters,in a relaxed atmosphere! Free admission.Light appetizers and beverages.

NOVEMBER 3CHRISTMAS VENDOR AND CRAFTFAIR - There will be a Christmas Vendorand Craft Fair at the Monessen library onSunday, November 3 from 12:00 noon to4:00 PM. It will feature food, refreshments,a Chinese auction, Half the Take and shop-ping for jewelry, candles, kitchenware, bathand body, handbags, apparel and crafts.

SUPER STEELER GAME PARTY &FUNDRAISER - 12:00 Noon to 7:00 PM atValley Inn Social Hall, Snyder Ave.,Monongahela to benefit the MonongahelaRotary Club & Valley Inn Ladies Auxiliary& VFD. 25 drawings beginning at 1:00 PMthen every 15 minutes. Free food andrefreshments. Donation $20; $25 at thedoor. No children under age 18. Steelers vs.Patriots shown on TV. For tickets, call 724-258-5000.

JOHN BARBERO MEMORIAL SCHOLAR-SHIP AUCTION – The Mon Valley YMCAproudly invites you to the John BarberoMemorial Auction sponsored by thePittsburgh Penguins and HighwayAppliance. The event will be held Sunday,November 3 in the YMCA gymnasium.Festivities begin at 12:30 PM. Tickets are$5.00 each and will be available at theYMCA in advance and at the door.Refreshments include pizza complimentsof Salatino’s River House, beverages pro-vided by Pepsi Cola, cookies donated byKeystone Bakery. We will have manypieces of great sports and celebrity memo-rabilia up for auction. Giveaways drawnon the half hour beginning at 1:00 PM.Plus silent auction, Chinese auction,sports auction by Steel City Sports, facepainting, balloons, visits from Mascotsincluding the Pirate Parrot, SteelyMcBeam and more. All proceeds fromthis event will benefit our Youth and TeenPrograms as well as fund the John BarberoScholarship Fund. For more information,call 724-483-8077.

NOVEMBER 4BINGO - Elrama Vol Fire Co. Social Hall,17 Elrama Ave. starting at 7 PM. Jackpot$300.00. Great time for all! For moreinformation, call 412-384-8066 or 412-384-8077.

NOVEMBER 6OLDIES DANCE - Solid Gold will per-form at the Monongahela AmericanLegion from 7:00 - 10:30 PM. Covercharge is $3. For information, call Geno at724-592-5264.

NOVEMBER 8VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY EVENT -The West Newton Public Library is present-ing “Vintage Costume Jewelry - FabulousFakes” presented by Mary Waltz. The pres-entation will take place on Saturday,November 8 at 1:00 PM in the multipurposeroom of the library. Mrs. Waltz will explainthe history of costume jewelry and thestones that were used to bring these fabu-lous pieces to life. She will have on displayher collection of over 500 brooches and willdiscuss some key points in the manufactur-er of some of these pieces. The public isinvited to bring a piece of costume jewelrywith them and have Mary give you somebackground information about the piece.The program is open to the public and tick-ets for the event are just $5 a person. Seatingis limited so call the library to reserve a seatat 724-972-3229.

THE MRS. CLAUS CLUB ANNUALFUNDRAISING CELEBRATION - at theBentleyville Social Hall. The event features alive auction, raffles, silent auction, and weare currently seeking donated items to beused as auction items. Monetary donationsare welcome and 100% of those funds willbe used to purchase items for the comfortbaskets (minimum value $250). Corporateand individual sponsorships made in honoror memory of loved ones will be acknowl-edged at our celebration and in our annualnewsletter. For more information, contactVirginia at 724-258-2281.

NOVEMBER 8 - 9HOLIDAY QUILT SHOW - presented byThe Martha Washington Quilt Guild ofWashington on Friday, November 8 from 10

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$5 Adults$3 Seniors$1 Children (Under 12 years)

AM to 5 PM and Saturday, November 9 from10 AM to 4 PM at the Church of theCovenant, 267 E. Beau St., Washington.Admission is $5 per person. For more infor-mation, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.washington-paquiltguild.blogspot.com.

NOVEMBER 9MON VALLEY LEATHERNECKS ASSOCI-ATION MARINE CORPS BALL - 6 PM atDonora Municipal Building, Social RoomTickets $20.00 for an individual. Thisincludes the cake cutting ceremony, freebeverages, full course dinner, music, danc-ing, and door prizes. Semi-formal affair. Fortickets, call 724-379-8888.

FRIENDS OF THE TENER LIBRARY“HOLIDAY BASH” - at Lock 4 Fire Hall.Doors open at 5:00 PM, drawings start at6:00. Get your tickets from any member ofFriends or at the Library. Donation $25.00,guest without ticket $15. Free dinner andlight refreshments included – cash bar avail-able. Cash tips, raffles and Pick of the Tableswill be available. Only 500 tickets sold.Must have ticket for admission. Winnersneed not be present. Winning numbers willbe posted on our website at www.wash-libs.org/john-k-tener.

NOVEMBER 12THE COUPON CONNECTION - 5:30 PMat the Monongahela Library in the ActivityRoom. Bring your extra coupons to share orto sort through the Coupon Box for itemsyou need. For more information call (724)518-3529, email [email protected] or find us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/groups/CouponConnection/

NOVEMBER 14MEETING OF THE CHARLEROI LODGE#615 FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS -7:30 PM in the Masonic Hall at the corner of7th and McKean Aves in Charleroi. Allmembers are encouraged to attend. Formore information, call 724-984-6611.

OLDIES DANCE – Solid Gold will performat the Carmichaels VFW from 7:00 - 10:00PM. Cover charge is $7.00. For information, call Geno at 724-592-5264.

KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP - 5:30-7:00PM at the Donora Public Library, 510Meldon Ave., Donora. Join us as we showand tell what we’re working on, and takeadvantage of this opportunity to learn newstitches, get help and share ideas. Bring yourcurrent project and enjoy a fun and inspir-ing evening among other knitters and cro-cheters. For more information, and if youplan to attend, please call the library at 724-379-7940. Free parking in our lot.

NOVEMBER 16HOLIDAY SHOW - 10 AM to 5 PM atCarroll Township American Legion,Dunkirk - Monongahela. Free admission,door prizes, free refreshments, gifts, crafts,decorations, fudge, wreaths, cookies, andmuch more. For more information, callNancy at 724-258-8325.

COUPON WORKSHOP - 10:30 AM atMonongahela Area Public Library, 813 WestMain St. We will cover where to findcoupons and how to use them; how toorganize your coupons; shopping sugges-tions; time saving methods; secrets andtricks to couponing the right way. $3 perperson donation - non-refundable.

Registration is required by calling 724-518-3529. Space is limited. All fees must bereceived by November 15. You will want tobring your coupons and organization tools,notebook and pen.

SPAGHETTI DINNER - Ringgold HighSchool presents Noodles and Notes in theRinggold High School Cafeteria from 2 to 7PM. Adults $8 (age 11 and up), children $5(age 10 and under). Dinner includesspaghetti & meatballs, salad, bread, drink,and dessert. Take out is available. The RHSJazz Band will perform. There will be ven-dors, 50/50 raffle, and a basket auction.Tickets can be purchased at the door. Formore information, call Saundra Bobnar at412-720-4142.

NOVEMBER 17TURKEY BINGO - hosted by The Ladies ofthe Epiphany of Our Lord Church inMonessen at the Church Hall, KnoxAvenue. The Bingo will start at 2:00 PM.Admission is $5. Fun for the whole family.

MON VALLEY COIN CLUB MEETING -2:00 PM at the Charleroi Senior CitizensCenter. All members and the general publicare invited. The program for this meetingwill be Large Cents. A 50/50 will be offeredalong with prizes for kids. For more infor-mation, call 724-984-6611.

HOLIDAY CRAFT-VENDOR SHOW –sponsored by the Confraternity of ChristianMothers of Holy Family Church, 225 N.2nd Street, West Newton, from 12:00 noonto 4:00 PM. Chinese auction items, 50/50,and other great prizes. Many local and non-local vendors will be available. Admission isfree. For more information, call 724-872-9687 or 724-331-1601 or 724-872-6123 or724-872-7543.

NOVEMBER 20OLDIES DANCE – Solid Gold will performat the Monongahela American Legion from7:00 - 10:30 PM. Cover charge is $3.00. Forinformation , call Geno at 724-592-5264.

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NOVEMBER 22HISTORIC CHURCH TOUR OF MONON-GAHELA – 6:00 – 9:00 PM. 12 churches onthis self guided tour, some churches will beconducting tours within their church.Contact the Monongahela Chamber ofCommerce at 724-258-5919.

VENDOR SHOW- The Monongahela AreaLibrary will host a “Vendor Show” onFriday, November 22 from 2:00 until 8:00PM in conjunction with the Chamber ofCommerce’s holiday kick off.Representatives from Party Lite, 31,Tastefully Simple, Origami Owl, and manymore as well as local Girl Scout created jew-elry will be on hand at the library. Childrenwho come to the library between 5 – 8 inthe evening will receive an activity bookfrom the Friends of the Library.

MONONGAHELA “LIGHT UP NIGHT” -The Monongahela Area Chamber ofCommerce is pleased to announce the tri-community holiday light up celebration

“Santa Claus is Shopping in Town!” Thisfestive holiday event will be held onNovember 22, 2013 starting at 5:30 PM.Santa will be lead by theMonongahela/Donora Lions Club fromNew Eagle V.F.D to Chess Park to light theCommunity Christmas Tree at 6:10 PMthen along Main Street to Sheetz where hewill be stopping at his home in front ofFirst Federal Savings Bank at 6:30 PM.Grilli’s Studio will be available to take yourpicture with Santa! All children will receivea Christmas Treat from Santa! Shuttle busservice will be available from Sheetz to NewEagle Bakery. Other activities will include:Entertainment provided by local DJ’s andAcoustic Performers; The Dance Companyby Miss Lori will be entertaining through-out the Community; First Baptist Churchwill present a Living Nativity; HistoricChurch Tour self guided tour; FacePainting by Make a Face ~ Face Painting;Ringgold High School Band will performChristmas music; Monongahela AreaLibrary will host a vendor show and pro-

vide activity books to children from 5:00PM to 7:00 PM; Fireworks will begin at9:30PM! For more information, please visitthe Monongahela Area Chamber ofCommerce website at: www.monongahe-laareachamber.org

NOVEMBER 23CHRISTMAS BASH! - Valley Inn LadiesAuxiliary will hold their 9th AnnualChristmas bash, on Saturday, November23 at the Valley Inn VFD Fire Hall, locatedat 4th and Snyder Avenue inMonongahela. Doors will open at 6:00PM. Free food and refreshments with tick-et. Enjoy drawings every 10-minutes from7:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Prize drawingsinclude $200 and $300 cash prizes, as wellas a wide assortment of $100 gift cardssuch as Macy’s, Kohl’s, Red Lobster, Target,Home Depot, Lowes, Cabella’s and more!.The grand Prize drawing at 11:00PM willbe for $2,000 cash! Small games ofchance will also be available. Winnersneed not be present. No one under theage of 18 permitted. No guests. For ques-tions or additional information, call 724-258-5062.

NOVEMBER 24“ALL THAT GLITTERS CASH FORGOLD TEA PARTY” - Monessen PublicLibrary & Cultural Center will host the“All That Glitters Cash For Gold TeaParty” on Sunday, November 24 from 1 to4 PM. There will be local author book

signings, tea and cookies, a jewelry sale,music and the opportunity to sell your oldgold for cash. The fundraiser will benefitthe Children’s Department of the library.

NOVEMBER 25MVH LIGHT-UP NIGHT - Monday,November 25 at 6:30 PM Join MVH as wekick-off the holiday season with our 29thAnnual Light-Up Night in the Hospital’sCentral Plaza. Enjoy entertainment, hotchocolate, Christmas carols, and anopportunity to tell Santa and Mrs. Clauswhat’s on your Christmas list. Homemadebaked goods and raffle tickets for decora-tive Christmas items will be sold by theAuxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources,Inc. in the hospital’s main lobby.

NOVEMBER 28OLDIES DANCE – Solid Gold will per-form at the Carmichaels VFW from 7:00 -10:00 PM. Cover charge is $7.00. Forinformation , call Geno at 724-592-5264.

NOVEMBER 30THE COUPON CONNECTION - 10 AM atthe Monongahela Library in the ActivityRoom. This is a great time to bring yourextra coupons to share or to sort throughthe Coupon Box for items you need. Formore information call (724) 518-3529,email [email protected] orfind us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/groups/CouponConnection/


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Friends of Bentleyville Library Set to Host Sale

Standing (l-r): Marla Stankus, Eileen Dziak and Eleanor King. Seated: Cheryl Griffith

OCTOBER GATHERING FOR THEATHENE CLUB OF CHARLEROI

The October meeting of the Athene Club of Charleroi was held onOctober 11 in the Alumni Room on the Charleroi Area High SchoolCampus. Mrs. Bonnie Daylong, club president, extended a warm wel-come to the members and shared the poem entitled "Autumn OnceAgain" by Marilyn Lott. She then invited the members to enjoy aluncheon provided by the school cafeteria. The guest for the day wasBecky Hammond who relocated to Dunlevy, PA from the state of Texas.Mrs. Hammond is a Pampered Chef sales consultant. She liked theirproducts and enjoyed using them so much, that she decided to join theteam. Pampered Chef is a company providing homemakers with newand inventive small kitchen appliances. She likes training her teamand watching them grow in their business. She says that "every timeshe goes to work she ends up at a party." Also at the meeting, Mrs.Ruth Adele Corrin announced that the Christmas Party would be heldat the Mon Valley Country Club on Friday December 13.

The Friends of the Bentleyville Public Library model some of the wonderfulitems that will be for sale on Friday, November 8 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PMand Saturday, November 9 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Items for sale includehandbags, scarves and costume jewelry. Early bird admission at 9:30 AMFriday, November 8 will be $5 at the door. To register or for more information,contact the library at 724-239-5122.

Three Local Companies Recognized forExemplary Giving and Service withWCCF’s Charles C. Keller ExcellenceAward for Corporate Philanthropy

The Washington County CommunityFoundation (WCCF) is pleased to announcethe recipients of the 2013 Charles C. KellerExcellence Award for Corporate Philanthropy.This years recipients are Washington FinancialBank (large category), Rose Plastic (mediumcategory), and Beechie’s Place (small category).All three companies will be recognized for theirgenerosity at the WCCF’s annual PhilanthropyBanquet on Thursday, November 21 at theHilton Garden Inn at Southpointe.

Washington Financial Bank’s history of phi-lanthropy spans decades, long beforeits formal charitable giving programwas established. Since the inceptionof its giving program, the Bank hasdonated nearly $5 million to supporthealth and human service needs,community development projects,and education. Over 150 local stu-dents have earned scholarships, andthe Bank continues to allocate a por-tion of its overall giving at therequest of its customers through theannual “Customer Choice” cam-paign.

A worldwide leader in the protec-tive plastic packaging market, RosePlastic is the first Charles C. KellerExcellence Award for CorporatePhilanthropy recipient with interna-tional roots. The company wasfounded in Germany in 1953, and itsAmerican branch, Rose Plastic USA,was established in California, PA in1998. In addition to encouragingstaff to engage in service, rose plastichas offered steady and substantialsupport to diverse local programsincluding those that help children,victims of abuse, senior citizens, thehomeless, the hungry, military service members, as well as animals.

Meadowlands restaurant Beechie’s Place was also chosen to receive the honor.Lisa and Lane McFarland, the owners of Beechie’s, have strong community ties –their families have lived in this area for generations. Aspiring to follow in the foot-steps of their parents who were “giving and charitable people,” the McFarlandsbecame involved with numerous local organizations such as the Canonsburg-Houston Rotary Club, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, their church, and other activitieswith a youth focus. In addition to fundraisers surrounding the treatment and erad-ication of disease, Beechie’s has also hosted events and supported the localFraternal Order of Police, the Washington Area Humane Society, neighborhoodchurches, and sports teams.

Washington Financial President &CEO Brian Smith

Rose Plastic President Kenneth Donahue and HumanResources Director Jennifer Capozza

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The Ringgold High SchoolDrama Department andInternational Thespian Troupe7620 will present “RadiumGirls” at 7:00 PM, Wednesdayand Thursday, November 6 and7 in the high school auditori-um. Tickets are $4 and will beavailable at the door.

Radium Girls, by D.W.Gregory, is inspired by the truestory of the young women whoworked at the U.S. RadiumCorporation during World WarI, painting dials for the lumi-nous watches worn by the soldiers inEurope. The play continues throughthe 1920’s as the world thought thatradium was a miracle cure. Its discov-erer, Madame Curie was an internation-al celebrity, and luminous watchesbecame the latest rage for everyone—until the girls who painted them beganto fall ill with a mysterious disease. Theplay traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, adial painter, as she fights for her day incourt. Her chief adversary is her formeremployer, Arthur Roeder, an idealisticman who cannot bring himself tobelieve that the same element thatshrinks tumors could have anything todo with the terrifying rash of illnessesamong his employees. As the case goeson, however, Grace finds herself bat-tling not just with the U.S. RadiumCorporation, but with her own familyand friends, who fear that her campaignfor justice will backfire. Called a "pow-erful" and "engrossing" drama by crit-ics, Radium Girls offers a wry, unflinch-ing look at the peculiarly American

obsessions with health, wealth, and thecommercialization of science.

Students last spring chose to RadiumGirls as a possibility for this fall’s pro-duction. They have been working onthe play since mid-September, design-ing and building sets and props; filmingcertain scenes of the play; serving asassistant directors, stage managers,make-up artists and costumers; andrunning the lights, sound and back-stage areas for the performance. Theon-stage or on-film performers include:Sarah Bagay, Maggie Boccella, KasieBrooks, Jared Cummings, ChrisD’Emidio, Lakisha Dunmeyer, CaitlynEiler, John Emricko, Ethan Frankfort,Maya Hite, Grabriella Hollander, DallasJericho, Cheyenne Johnson, KendallKray, Sarah Krempasky, KatieMcConnell, Kirsten McMichael, ZachMendola, Gabby Millette, Tori Novak,Selena Robertson, Camille Simone,Jamie Stewartson, Matt Toland,Madison Trainer, Beth VanBibber, KimVanBibber, and Drew Yauch.

Ringgold High School to Present “Radium Girls”

Pictured (l-r) Caitlyn Eiler, Kim VanBibberand Sarah Krempasky.

Fraternal Order of Eagles to Launch

New Aerie and Auxiliaryin Washington

The Fraternal Order of Eagles aims to bring115 years of history and international influenceto the Washington community as plans are cur-rently underway to institute a chapter in the town. Organizers encourage local cit-izens with an interest in community service to attend one of the group’s recruit-ment open house events, held each Wednesday from 4-7 PM, at the home of thefuture Washington Eagles, located at 127 N. Main St.

Representatives of the Eagles will be on hand to meet with prospective membersand provide background information on the group and what it aims to bring to theWashington community. Each open house is open to the general public. Guestsmay drop in at any time during the three-hour window.

Since 1898, The Fraternal Order of Eagles has been working tirelessly to bettercommunities across the United States and Canada and uphold the belief that peo-ple can make a difference in the lives of others. Our motto, “People HelpingPeople,” is one the organization strives to live up to each and every day to the tuneof nearly $10 million in annual charitable contributions to local, national andinternational groups.

The F.O.E. Charity Foundation provides assistance and research dollars to insti-tutions related to diabetes, heart disease, cancer, kidney disease, spinal cordinjuries, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, child abuse prevention and more.

Currently, the organization offers all police, firefighters, EMTs, and inactive mil-itary a free year of membership with the F.O.E. through the Those Who ServeProgram. Eagles also assist U.S. and Canadian troops annually through ourOperation Eagle program, which provides nominated Eagles or children of Eaglesserving overseas with much needed food and supplies during the holiday season.

When a neighbor is sick or grieving or simply in need of a helping hand, theFraternal Order of Eagles is there to help. The Memorial Foundation has providedmedical and educational benefits to the children of members who die while per-forming their job or serving their country since World War II. Lend your hands togreat causes by becoming a member of The Fraternal Order of Eagles.

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First Annual "Mon Valley's Got Talent" a Success

The 1st Annual "Mon Valley's Got Talent" event was held on October 5 at theBentleyville Fire Hall. The event, attended by 275 people, was hosted by the MonValley Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Drs. Gosai and Ghandi.

The show featured local talent and performances that were designed for the funfactor including Tanya Chaney- Chaney's Health and Wellness; Angel and KaylaGulick- Mon Valley YMCA; Washington DA Gene Vittone; Brad Bozovich andCompany; Mark Hollowood; Kamlesh Gosai; Mark Kereston; and Bill Wiltz.

Photos and videos can be viewed at the Chamber's Facebook page. MVRCCBoard member and CEO of Southwest Medical Lori Spina was instrumental in thecreation and planning for the event.

Serving as judges were local magistrates and John Mollenauer. Pictured (l-r) John Mollenauer, Jesse Cramer, Charles Christner, Josh Kanalis, Curtis Thompson and Mark Wilson.

Larry Celaschi, Jr. served as emcee for the event.

Brad Bozovich and Company were the top votegetters and won a crystal trophy and studiotime at Blue Light Recording Studio. AmyCole belts out Susan Tedeschi's "It Hurt So

Bad" during their award winning performance.

Dr. Kamlesh Gosai is seen here dancing a number in an "electric" suit with his niece

Pooja Abhyankar (left).

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Festive "Santa Trolley" Event at thePennsylvania Trolley Museum

A very popular and unique way to seeSanta will begin on Friday, November29 when Santa trades in his sleigh for anantique streetcar to kick off "SantaTrolley" at the Pennsylvania TrolleyMuseum.

During Santa Trolley, children take atrolley ride with Santa and make surethat he has their Christmas list, whileparents and grandparents enjoy carolingand the scenic view from a beautifullyrestored vintage streetcar.

Santa Trolley dates are November 29 -December 1, December 7 - 8 andDecember 14 - 15 from 10:00 AM to5:00 PM (last trolley with Santa leaves at 4 PM). Bring your camera to take yourchild’s photo with Santa! Also, take a ride on the Yuletide Shuttle and then enjoya cup of complementary hot chocolate and snacks. Children also get to make acraft for more holiday fun! After taking a ride with Santa, check out our largeLionel toy train layout in the Visitors Center featuring O scale trains and trolleys.

Admission is just $10 for adults, $9 for seniors (62+) and $7 for children ages 1-15; children under 1 are free. Admission includes trolley rides and exhibits. Pleasenote that seating is limited and purchasing advanced reserved tickets are encour-aged. They can be purchased on-line through our www.patrolley.org website.

"Trolleys and Toy Trains" - December 6"Trolleys and Toy Trains" will be held on Friday December 6 and 13 from 10:00

AM – 4:00 PM. Come ride our festive trolleys that are decorated for the season,then come and experience our beautiful multi-leveled Lionel toy train layout fea-turing many running trains and trolleys in our Visitor Education Center. Make astop at the museum store for unique railway oriented gifts. Admission is $9 foradults, $8 for seniors (62+) and $6 for children ages 3-15; children under 3 arefree. Admission includes trolley rides and exhibits. Note: The final public day for2013 is Sunday December 15, after which we will be closed until Friday April 4,2014.

"Toys for Tots"The museum is pleased to again participate in the “Toys for Tots” campaign.

Bring an unwrapped toy with a minimum value of $10 and receive $5 gift certifi-cate to the Museum Store (limit one per family while visiting Santa Trolley orTrolleys & Toy Trains). Toys will be accepted through Sunday December 15.

Directions to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum: Take I-79 to exit 41, Race TrackRoad, or take US Route 19 to Race Track Road. Left at Pike Street and then followtrolley museum signs approximately 3 miles to the museum. For information call724-228-9256 or visit the Museum’s website at www.patrolley.org.

Fabulous Fakes!Vintage Costume Jewelry Event in West NewtonThe West Newton Public Library is presenting "Vintage Costume Jewelry -

Fabulous Fakes" presented by Mary Waltz. The presentation will take placeon Saturday, November 8 at 1:00 PM in the multipurpose room of the library.

Mrs. Waltz will explain the history of costume jewelry and the stones thatwere used to bring these fabulous pieces to life. She will have on display hercollection of over 500 brooches and will discuss some key points in the man-ufacturer of some of these pieces. The public is invited to bring a piece of cos-tume jewelry with them and have Mary give you some background informa-tion about the piece. The program is open to the public and tickets for theevent are just $5 a person. Seating is limited so call the library to reserve a seatat 724-972-3229.

The Old Trails Business and Profes-sional Women's Club recently honoredits September Technology students ofthe month and its October Art studentsof the month. The students were hon-ored at a dinner meeting at King'sRestaurant in Bentleyville were theyspoke of their activities and plans forthe future. They are seniors from fourarea High Schools.

Charleroi Area High School

Art - Tyler JohnsonTechnology - Bree DeMossCalifornia High School are Art - Lacey KosterTechnology - Kevin GergelyBeth-Center High School Art - Clarissa ToddTechnology - Gino FaietaBentworth High SchoolArt - Kelsey Plute Technology - David McWillams

Old Trails Business and ProfessionalWomen's Club Honors Students of the Month

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Charleroi - "Revive and Restore"Group of Concerned Citizens Unite to Try and Better the Community

Early this year Charleroi Borough Council approved, with direction and guidance from Borough ManagerDonn Henderson, the “Revive 2016” Program. This effort is aimed at identifying negative community trendsand develop strategies to alter these trends.

Soon thereafter, the primary election team of Debbie Buck, Larry Celaschi, John Mollenauer, Terry Newstromand Paul Pivovarnik, initiated their “Restore Charleroi” Plan.

The “Revive and Restore” image for Charleroi continues to gain momentum. A number of local organiza-tions and volunteers are already stepping forward to advance improvements in code enforcement, blightedproperties, drug activities, street/alleys clean-up, and more.

"We no longer wish to be tagged as a culture of acceptance; we will make every effort to improve areas ofdecay and safety," says Charleroi Mayoral candidate, John Mollenauer.


Beck Family Thanks the Communityfor Successful Fundraiser

On October 20, 2013, apasta dinner was held at St.Damien of MolokaiChurch in Monongahela tosupport Devin Beck in hisfight against Devic'sDisease (neuromyelitisoptica). The outpouringsupport from Devin'sfriends, family, soccer play-ers from Charleroi andRinggold, St Damien ofMolokai Parishioners,MCRS students, and localcommunity membersresulted in an outstandingfundraiser.

Many businesses also contributed including Bartolottas Giant Eagle, HillsRestaurant, Applebees, Kennywood and more. Many people donated time, food,gifts, and baskets to be raffled off and others worked tirelessly to organize and runthe event.

The entire experience was uplifting to Devin and his family as they witnessedsuch wonderful people working so hard and cheerfully, along with the manyyoung teenage volunteers enthusiastically serving the food and cleaning the hallat the end of the event. Devin has made significant progress and is being homeschooled with anticipation he will be able to return to school soon.

The Family of Devin Beck would like to offer their sincere thanks to all whosupported the event. Devin and his family greatly appreciate all the thoughts andprayers which has kept his spirits up and supported his unwavering positive atti-tude towards fighting this disease. To all those involved in the corn hole tourna-ment, pasta dinner, and ticket sales, the Beck Family will be forever grateful. Thishas all been a truly life changing event and we are so blessed and proud to live insuch a wonderful community.

The Beck Family - (l-r) Devin, Angela, Jason, Bob, and Andrea Beck

Mon Valley YMCA to Host "Super Saturday Family Day"

On Saturday November 9, the Mon Valley YMCA will host "Super Saturday FamilyDay!" The day will kick off with a vendor show in the activity hall from 1:00 to 4:00PM. Get your Christmas shopping done early! Following the vendor show, our DayCare and Youth and Teen Room will host an open house. In the teen room, learnabout Teen Leaders, HALO Afterschool Program and Youth and Government.

The Y offers day care in the infant/toddler area for children 6 weeks to 36 months.The preschool day care is for children 3 to 5 years old. During the summer months,children who are in the school age day care enjoy swimming, sports, hikes and beingwith their friends. Our highly trained day care staff is looking forward to meetingpotential children and their families! Finish out your day at the YMCA withSaturday Night Live. There will be games in the gymnasium, swimming and a snackavailable to family members of all ages! Don’t’ miss out on this day of family fun!

Ringgold Hockey Announces 2014 Fundraiser

Donors Will Have a Chance to Win Money Every Day of the Year!

Ringgold Hockey has announced that they will be having its First AnnualCalendar Ticket Sale. Each calendar has a three digit number on it that is goodfor all of 2014. If that number comes out straight in the Pennsylvania Lotteryevening daily number, you will win the amount posted on the calendar for thatday. There will be a potential winner every day! The calendars will be sold fora donation of $30 each and all proceeds from the sale go to Ringgold Hockey.

Since Ringgold Hockey is considered a club sport, the school district doesn’tprovide any financial support to the team. The players have to buy all their ownequipment (roughly $1,000 for each player) and pay for their ice time (a onehour practice costs $260). This year Ringgold Hockey has expanded to includea Middle School Team, a Junior Varsity Team and a Varsity Team. We’re askingfor help for our community!

If you would like to help the nearly 40 kids play the sport that they love, pleasecontact either Michele Eckert at 724-469-2418 or [email protected] orDonna Kramer at 724-462-6091 or [email protected] to purchase a Calendar. Thank you for supporting Ringgold Hockey!






Anthony's On The Monwas the site of the 2013kickoff meeting of theCharthene Club. The mem-bers gathered on the deck toenjoy a wonderful dinneron the evening of Friday,September 20th. Club pres-ident, Mrs. Jane Dorinczgreeted the members asthey gathered to start the2013-14 season of theCharthene Club. It promis-es to be another productiveand exciting year for theclub.

The regular board meeting followed afew weeks later at Rego's Restaurant inCharleroi on October 3 at 6:30 PM. Theinvocation was given by June Hopkins.Following dinner, members weredressed in Halloween costumes andprizes were awarded to Jane Dorinczand Kathleen Umbel by program com-mittee chairperson, Diane Nonack andKathleen Umbel.

The Club announced that a fashionshow will be held at the ChristianChurch in Fallowfield Twp. onNovember 16. Fashions will be byPhyllis' of Washington and White Oak.Tickets can be obtained by contacting any member or by calling 724-483-8877 or724-483-4319.

The next regular meeting of the board will be held on Thursday, November 7 at6:30 PM.

Charthene Club Holds MeetingsFashion Show Planned for November 16

Members were dressed in Halloween costumes at the October 3 meeting.

Charthene Club members attend the 2013 kickoff meeting.

NEWS FROM THE TENER LIBRARYIN CHARLEROI

The John K. Tener Library, located at 638 Fallowfield Avenue inCharleroi has announced the following upcoming events and programs.Please call the library at (724) 483-8282 for more information or email usat [email protected] or visit our website, www.charleroilibrary.org.

November 6 - Tener’s boxed lunch book review at 1:00. Harmon Ziegler will discuss different aspects of astrologyNovember 9 - Friends’ Holiday Bash at Lock 4 Fire Hall.November 14 - Book Club at 5:45. Blind Descent by Nevada Barr.Check out our new website at www.washlibs.org/john-k-tener. You

can renew, reserve items, check the status of your account and evenapply for a card. Access hundreds of free e-books and e-audios therealso!

Light Up Night in Monongahela Set for November 22

The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the tri-community holiday light up celebration “Santa Claus is Shopping in Town!" Thisfestive holiday event will be held on November 22, 2013 starting at 5:30PM.

Santa will be lead by the Monongahela/Donora Lions Club from New Eagle V.F.Dto Chess Park to light the Community Christmas Tree at 6:10PM then along MainStreet to Sheetz where he will be stopping at his home in front of First FederalSavings Bank at 6:30PM. Grilli’s Studio will be available to take your picture withSanta! All children will receive a Christmas Treat from Santa! Shuttle bus servicewill be available from Sheetz to New Eagle Bakery.

Luminaries will light the way from Lenzi’s Service Station to the New EagleBakery, and Christmas trees donated by Lone Oak Farm will be on display in thecommunity and decorated by Madonna Catholic Regional and Ringgold Students.Most local businesses will be hosting open house & raffles with prize give-a-ways.

Other activities will include:• Entertainment provided by local DJ’s and Acoustic Performers.• The Dance Company by Miss Lori of New Eagle will be entertaining

throughout the Community.• First Baptist Church will present a Living Nativity.• Historic Church Tour self guided tour.• Face Painting by Make a Face ~ Face Painting.• Ringgold High School Band will perform Christmas music.• Monongahela Area Library will host a vendor show and provide

activity books to children from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.• Fireworks will begin at 9:30PM!For more information, please visit the Monongahela Area Chamber of

Commerce website at: www.monongahelaareachamber.org

WSO Seeks Student Musicians for Young Artist Competition

Application Deadline is November 15Washington County school students in 7th - 12th grades now have a way to

showcase their instrumental musical talent to a large audience. The annualWashington Symphony Orchestra’s Young Artist Competition offers any seriousmusic students the opportunity to apply, audition, and possibly win an opportu-nity to perform a solo with the WSO at its February concert and receive a $500cash prize.

The 2013 Young Artist Competition is currently accepting applications untilNovember 15 for the December 17 audition competition. All interested musicstudents may apply on-line on the website at www.washsym.org by November 15.The competition will allow the students an opportunity to perform for a panel ofmusicians who will judge and grade the competitors, offering feedback for con-tinuous quality improvement and development. The selected winner will thenplay his or her solo selection with the WSO at its February 8, 2014 concert. Paststudent winners have played their favorite music on piano, cello, vibrophone, andeven oboe.

Former Trinity High School band director and WSO musician, Bill Galvin, hascoordinated the competition for the WSO the past several years. Galvin also is theconductor of the WSO’s Chamber Ensemble.

For more information on the Young Artist Competition, visit the WSO websiteat www.washsym.org or call 724-223-9796.


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Downtown West Newton Inc. willpresent “Miracle On Main Street - AStarry Night” on Saturday, November30 from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Come outand join us for holiday shopping onMain Street with over 30 crafters andvendors located at the West NewtonSenior Center, the West Newton UnitedPresbyterian Church and at theLeGrande Banquet Room. A great wayto help support local area businesses.

Activities will include:3:00 PM - DJ Derek Galiffa rockin

center stage starting at 3:00 PM - New this year is our

Children’s Area located at SimeralSquare. Featured at Simeral Square willbe Cookie Decorating for children 12and under, Story Time with Mrs. Claus,Balloon Fun and Fun Things for hair byKelly - which will include for a nominalfee holiday hair extensions and beads.

4:00 PM - Jim Sykes holiday concertat the West Newton UnitedPresbyterian Church at Third and Main

5:15 PM - Miracle On Main StreetHoliday Parade down Main Street.Following the parade the Lighting ofthe Community Christmas Tree withSanta Claus at Excela Health on SouthSecond Street. Come visit Santa Clausat Fill up Fuel on Main Street followingthe lighting of the CommunityChristmas Tree. Also following theparade, gather your family together toboard our holiday wagon for an oldfashion ride through the streets. Thecost is just $2 per person. Tickets avail-able at our table in front of theCommunity Christmas Tree.

6:00 PM - Taking the center stage at

6:00 PM will be “ Stage RightSensations “ followed by K West DanceTeam and other local talents.

8:00 PM - Need some holiday cash?Make sure to take part in our 50 / 50drawing which will be drawn at 8:00PM at center stage.

As always don’t miss our mega giftbasket raffle taking place at theLeGrande Banquet Hall on SouthSecond street with over 30 items tochoose from. All proceeds raised helpfund DWNI activities. And, back bypopular request is our holiday lotterytree located at the LeGrande BanquetHall.

Our annual hand painted WestNewton Commemorative Christmasornament painted by local artistLaVerne Weaver can be yours with a$5purchase. You can redeem your cer-tificate at the DWNI table located insidethe West Newton United PresbyterianChurch.

Make sure you come hungry this yearwe have a huge selection of food ven-dors on the street as well as our localrestaurants are ready to serve yourneeds.

Lastly, don’t miss out on ourCommemorative Sweat Shirts and ourLimited Edition Historic West Newton2014 Calendar which will be on sale atthe West Newton United PresbyterianChurch at the DWNI table. A great wayto help your community out by givingone of these as a gift this holiday sea-son.

Please note events and times are sub-ject to change. Questions or vendorrequests, please call 724-872-0100.

Experience A Miracle on MainStreet 2013 in West Newton

The Women of Southwest Pennsylvania held their regular meeting onOctober 17 and welcomed internationally-known author and storytellerJonathan Gottschall as their guest speaker. Dr. Gottschall who is also a profes-sor of English at Washington & Jefferson College, has several books, the mostrecent “The Storytelling Animal” which was awarded The New York Times“Editor’s Choice Selection”, and was reviewed in “O” Magazine by OprahWinfrey. Pictured above with Dr. Gottschall is program co-chair Carol Gehrig,co-president Cathy Shrader, co-president Monica Sapor and program co-chairJan Kennedy

WOMEN OF SWPA HOST AUTHOR ANDSTORYTELLER AT OCTOBER MEETING


Monongahela Valley Hospital andAuxiliary Team up with Police to

Fingerprint Local ChildrenYou see their pictures

every day on fliers thatarrive in the mail and oncommunity bulletinboards. They are thefaces that once were onthe milk cartons — thefaces of some of theapproximately 800,000children ages 18 andyounger who go missingin the United Statesevery year. Accordingto the National Centerfor Missing andExploited Children, thefirst three hours after adisappearance are themost critical when try-ing to locate a missingchild. In an effort tohelp parents and lawenforcement authorities locate their children if they disappear, the CommunityRelations Department at Monongahela Valley Hospital and the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources Inc. have teamed up with local police departments to fin-gerprint kindergarten students in school districts throughout the mid-Monongahela Valley.

How Fingerprints Can Find a ChildIf a child is missing, law enforcement officials can scan the child's fingerprints

into the National Crime Information Center database. These fingerprints can thenbe used to help locate the child in a variety of ways. For example if a child whoseparents are divorced is taken by the non-custodial parent and the child loses con-tact with the custodial parent, the two could be reunited when the child turns 16and applies for a driver’s license. When the Department of Motor Vehicles scans theteen’s fingerprint, it is sent to the National Crime Information Center. The finger-print would match the record of a missing child and teen and parent could bereunited. Likewise, if a teen runs away and is picked up for a minor crime such asshoplifting, when he or she is fingerprinted by authorities, the prints would be sentto the National Crime Information Center, it would show that the teen is a run-away and a reunion with parents could occur. These types of reunions occur large-ly due to advances in technology, increased education, continued collaborationbetween law enforcement agencies and programs such as that of MonongahelaValley Hospital and its Auxiliary that provide fingerprinting for children.

The Child Registry Identification Program was introduced at area schools in thefall of 1989. It is estimated that nearly 25,000 kindergarten students have been reg-istered since that time. Barb Ferguson and Faye Hefner, co-chairwomen of theAuxiliary’s Child Registry Committee, and Janet Cieply, MVH’s community rela-tions specialist, organize the Child Registry programs in local elementary schools.

At St. Sebastian School in Belle Vernon, Mon-Vale Health ResourcesAuxilian Gail Jericho cleans the hands of kindergarten

student Ally Peden.

The Monessen Public Library andCultural Center, located at 326 DonnerAve, Monessen, PA will be offering the fol-lowing events and programs. For addi-tional information or questions, pleasecall (724) 684-4750

“ALL THAT GLITTERS CASH FOR GOLD TEA PARTY”Monessen Public Library & Cultural

Center will host the “All That GlittersCash For Gold Tea Party” on Sunday,November 24 from 1 to 4 PM. Therewill be local author book signings, teaand cookies, a jewelry sale, music andthe opportunity to sell your old gold forcash. The fundraiser will benefit theChildren’s Department of the library.

MON VALLEY PARANORMAL RESEARCH SOCIETYThe Mon Valley Paranormal Research

Society will present a program onSaturday, November 16 from 1 to 3 PM.

BOOK CLUBJoin the Monessen Public Library

Book Club. The club meets once amonth to discuss a variety of books andenjoy light refreshments. ForNovember, the members will meet onThursday, November 14 at 10:30 AM todiscuss “Minaret, a novel” by Leila

Aboulela. The book club has partneredwith the Louis L. Manderino Library ofCalifornia University of PA to presentNovember’s selection as part of theMuslim Journeys: Bridging CulturesBookshelf. Contact the library at 724-684-4750 and speak with MaryMatovich to join the group.

COUPON FILE BOXPatrons are invited to drop off their

weekly coupon flyers at the CouponFile box. The flyers will be cut apart byvolunteers, who will sort the coupons.Patrons are invited to select whichevercoupons are wanted for their shopping.

CHRISTMAS VENDOR ANDCRAFT FAIR

There will be a Christmas Vendor andCraft Fair at the library on Sunday,November 3 from Noon to 4 PM. It willfeature food, refreshments, a Chineseauction, Half the Take and shopping forjewelry, candles, kitchenware, bath andbody, handbags, apparel and crafts.

FAMILY MOVIESThe family movies for November are

“Flight of the Navigator” on November9, “Pocahontas” on November 23 and“Karate Kid” (2010) on November 30.They are all shown at 2 PM.

MONESSEN PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CULTURAL CENTERANNOUNCES UPCOMING EVENTS

NEWS FROM THE GREATER MONESSENHISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Greater Monessen Historical Society would like to thank everyonewho contributed to the Westmoreland County Day of Giving 2013 andsupported the society. The Annual Fund Campaign and membershiprenewal drive is underway. Membership is based on a calendar year ofJanuary to December and includes four issues of the “Valley Historian”newsletter. Membership is $15 for an individual, $20 for a family and $50for a business. The annual Holiday Open House celebration will be heldon Saturday, December 7, 2013. Santa will be present to greet the visitorsand have his photo taken with them starting at 1 PM. Refreshments willbe served. The Monessen Schools Exhibit is available for viewing at theHeritage Museum on Wednesday through Saturday from 10 AM until 3PM. Individuals are needed to portray historic people of local orstatewide significance at society affairs. Anyone interested in practicingtheir acting abilities is asked to contact the museum. The museum islocated at 505 Donner Avenue. Contact the society at 724-684-8460 forfurther information.

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Charleroi Area Historical Society HostsPresentation on the Whiskey Rebellion

Charleroi Area Historical Society (CAHS) President Beth Perret welcomedeveryone to the October meeting, gave a few announcements, and noted that 2013was the 40th anniversary of the Historical Society.

The speaker at the October Meeting was Mr. Clay Kilgore, Director of theWashington County Historical Society and the Bradford House, as speaker for theevening. Kilgore gave an interesting presentation titled, “Digging for theWhiskey Rebellion”. He utilized a few pictures and a short video to showcase thecontent of his educational offering to those attending. He elaborated on furthercomprehension about the historical times and what led up to the implementationof the excise tax on distilled spirits and other things that happened before, afterand during the Whiskey Rebellion.

After the presentation, there was a short business meeting in which a few itemswere taken care of:

The November Thanksgiving-Christmas meeting will be held at Rego’sRestaurant in Charleroi this year, a luncheon, with many auction and door prizeitems to be presented. RSVP is recommended by contacting Ms. Perret or otherProgram Committee officer.

2014 dues are expected January 1st and before May 1st during the Society’sReorganization period.

The first reorganizational Program meeting for 2014 will be a celebration of the124th Birthday of Charleroi (2015 – 125th Birthday) and of Saint Patrick’s Day;

The next Monongahela Historical Society Meeting, November 21st, will haveTerry Necciai speaking about Historic Districts with his work, experiences andinvolvement in helping to officially place Charleroi’s on the National Register ofHistoric Places in 2007, and the public is welcome to all events so noted.

A raffle and refreshments provided by Ms. Perret, Leota Voelker and NikkiSheppick for the Social that followed the evening’s historical and educationalmeeting took place.

Cache Me If You Can!Geocaching Program at

Mingo Creek County ParkThe Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering

a Geocaching program at Mingo Creek County Park on Saturday,November 16. We will meet at 11:00 AM at the Park Office.

This is a great opportunity to discover Geocaching, and learn the basicsof this fun, recreational activity. Join us as we search for hidden treasures(caches) in Mingo Creek Park using a handheld Global Positioning Device(GPS). Be the first to reach the final destination to win the “cache prize”!We will have a limited number of GPS units to utilize, but if you have ahandheld device in which you can enter latitude and longitude coordinates,let us know upon registration and bring it with you!

Pre-registration is required and can be made by calling the WashingtonCounty Department of Parks and Recreation office at 724-228-6867. Thereis a $1 fee for this program.

Mingo Creek Park is located 12 miles east of Washington, PA off of Route 136.

Mon Valley Resident Presents His President Kennedy Memorabilia

for School Exhibit 50th Commemoration of the Assassination,

November 22, 2013Stephen V. Russell, a Pennsylvania educator for

42 years and recently retired Belle Vernon AreaSuperintendent of Schools, will present a collec-tion of President John F. Kennedy memorabiliafrom his campaigns for elected office as well asitems related to Kennedy’s assassination 50 yearsago this November.

Mr. Russell has archived Kennedy artifactssince his volunteer work with the Kennedy cam-paign as a sixth grade student. Russell alsoattended the Inauguration of President Kennedyon January 20, 1961 in Washington, D.C.

Parts of the Russell collection will be on displayat East Allegheny High School Library onThursday, November 14 with each social studies class invited to review the collec-tion and pose questions to the presenter. Kennedy political buttons, flyers,brochures, and postcards along with photo albums of international trips taken byPresident Kennedy owned previously by a Kennedy secret service agent will beexhibited. While viewing the collection audio speeches of President Kennedy willplay continually.

Superintendent of East Allegheny Schools, Roger D’Emidio, arranged for thepresentation to the students to acknowledge the national remembrance ofPresident Kennedy’s contribution to the growth of our American democracy andexpose students to the history of this tragic loss of our nation’s gifted leader. Thepublic is invited to view the collection in the evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMNovember 14 at the East Allegheny High School Library.

LAOH Seeks New MembersCatholic Women of Irish Decent Encouraged to JoinThe only Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH) division in Washington

County is looking for new members. The Mary Ellen O'Neill Division #4 of theLAOH has members who live in Elizabeth area, Monongahela, Donora andCharleroi. We know there are many more Irish women who are proud of theirheritage, and we would like to hear from you.

If you are a female of Irish decent, married to someone of Irish descent, oradopted by someone of Irish decent and a practicing Catholic, we invite you toconsider becoming a member of our organization. If you would like to knowmore about the LAOH, please contact Dorothy Weldon at 724-258-3352 or RoseVenanzi at 724-258-5295.

The LAOH have announced the topics of their 2013-14 Irish History WritingContest. For grades 6, 7, 8 the topic is “The Giants Causeway – Facts andFolklore”. For grades 9 through 12, the topic is “Book of Kells – Its origin andpresent day influence”. All students attending public, private, parochial andhome schooled are eligible to enter. Top prize for Elementary School is $500 andfor High School is $1,000. The contest opened in September and must be turnedin by January 20, 2014. If you are interested in learning more, please contactRose Venanzi at 724-258-5295.


Holidays Quilt Show - November 8-9

The Martha Washington Quilt Guild will present its Holidays Quilt Show onFriday, November 8 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday, November 9 from10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Church of the Covenant, 267 East Beau Street,Washington. Admission is $5. Over 125 quilts and quilt-related items will beon display. There will be vendors, raffles, demonstrations and a flea market.For information, e-mail [email protected] or visitwww.washingtonpaquiltguild.blogspot.com.

The Mrs. Claus Club Provides Cancer Patients with

Comfort BasketsThe Mrs. Claus Club of Southwestern PA is celebrating seven years of help-

ing women, men and children with cancer by providing them with "comfortbaskets". The comfort baskets provide hope and offer a support systemdesigned to provide a sense of normalcy during their battle with cancer.

There are two different types of comfort baskets. Included in our "Believe"basket is a voucher for a custom designed wig for those undergoingchemotherapy treatments. Our "Sunshine" basket is specifically created tomeet each recipient’s needs includes such items as skin care kits, cancer cook-books, inspirational and wellness trinkets.

The Mrs. Claus Club is hosting our annual fundraising celebration onFriday, November 8 at the Bentleyville Social Hall. The event features a liveauction, raffles, silent auction, and we are currently seeking donated items tobe used as auction items. Any gift, service, certificate, or company merchan-dise will be placed for auction on November 8. Monetary donations are wel-come and 100% of those funds will be used to purchase items for the comfortbaskets (minimum value $250). Corporate and individual sponsorships madein honor or memory of loved ones will be acknowledged at our celebrationand in our annual newsletter.

In 2013 thus far, the Mrs. Claus Club provided 46 Believe and Sunshinecomfort baskets to individuals with cancer. To continue to provide comfortbaskets to more cancer patients this year, we need your help. Please make yourgift today. For more information, contact Virginia at 724-258-2281.


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The October meeting of the Mid-MonValley Shipmates was called to order byCommanding Officer William Hess, fol-lowed by the playing of the NavyHymn; George Diehl gave the openingprayer; and Pam Silbaugh led the groupwith the pledge to the flag.

Executive Officer Barry Andersreported that 17 shipmates attended areception honoring U.S. Navy BlueAngel Pilot, Lt. Mark Tedrow, a graduatefrom Charleroi High School, at theauditorium of the Charleroi HighSchool on Friday morning, September27. Lt. Tedrow gave a resume of his lifeafter high school and showed a CDVideo of the Blue Angels. He presentedto the Mon Valley Shipmates an auto-graph glossy photo of the Blue Angels,plus all the shipmates receives a smallercopy.

In other newsA card was received from Ringgold

Elementary School South, commendingtheir appreciation of the flag committeeand their flag presentation at the schoolon September 24th.

Marshall Lignian reported that 21schools have been contacted and 4 havebeen visited to present the flag programso far this school year. More help isneeded, so please consider giving us ahand and help out. This program is

mainly for the 5th grade students andany school administrator interested inhaving this program held at their schoolare requested to contact MarshallLignian. The program is also availablefor any adult organization.

A letter from Eagle Scout JonathanBaker was received, along with a photo-graph of the Army Tank in MonessenCity Park that he refurbished as hiscommunity service to attain the rank ofEagle Scout. He thanked the M-MVSMfor their monetary donation to help himin this undertaking.

Jim Caserta submitted his resignationas chairperson of the Christmas partydue to medical reason. After a discus-sion and trying to get a new chairpersonwas unsuccessful, it was moved andapproved to forego the Christmas partythis year.

Marshall Lignian also reported thatthe Wreaths Across America program ishere and explained the program. It wasapproved to donate $750 to the WAAprogram again this year. Joe Tencercommented that his family participatedin the laying of the wreaths last year andthat it is an event that everyone shouldtry to attend.

The new Veteran Monument inPittsburgh is available for visiting andthe M-MVSM is honored to have SallyStephenson's name engrave on it.

Mid-Mon Valley Shipmates Attend Program by Blue Angel Pilot

and Charleroi NativeThe Monongahela Area Library, located

at 813 West main Street in Monongahelawill be offering the following programsand events during the month of November.For questions or additional informationabout any of the programs, please contactthe library at 724-258-5409.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMSThe Monongahela Area Library will

host two new on-going children’s pro-grams during the month of November.On November 12 at 5:30 PM, thelibrary will hold the first meeting of anew Tween Book Club. Children ingrades 5 – 7 are invitedto join in and read “Cityof Ember” by JeanneDuPrau. Copies of thebook are available at thecirculation desk.

SCIENCE CLUBNovember 19 those in

grades 2 – 7 are wel-come to make a tornadoin a jar, part of a ScienceClub designed to dis-cover how much funhand on discovery canbe. The group will meetfrom 5:30 to 6:30 PMand pre-registration isrequired to ensureenough materials are on hand.

PET PICTURES WITH SANTA!The Friends of the Library are sched-

uling appointments for Pet Pictureswith Santa. Chris Grilli of Grilli Studiowill take pictures of four-legged friendsand the jolly old elf on Saturday,November 16 from 9:00 AM to 12:00noon. People may be included in thephotos. Call Sharon at 724-258-8150between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM for pric-ing and package details or to schedulean appointment.

COUPONINGA program called “Curious About

Coupons” is slated for November 16that 10:30. There is a fee for attendingand reservations are required by calling724-518-3529.

BOOK BITES“Book Bites,” the book club which

meets cover coffee, tea, and snacks, willmeet Thursday, November 21at 1:00PM to discuss “Luncheon of theBoating Party” by Susan Vreeland.

There is no charge to join and newmembers are welcome.

VENDOR SHOWThe library will host a “Vendor

Show” on Friday, November 22 from2:00 until 8:00 PM in conjunction withthe Chamber of Commerce’s holidaykick off. Representatives from PartyLite, 31, Tastefully Simple, OrigamiOwl, and many more as well as localGirl Scout created jewelry will be onhand at the library. Children who cometo the library between 5:00 – 8:00 PMin the evening will receive an activitybook from the Friends of the Library.

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS/HOURSThe library will be closed on

November 11 in honor of Veteran’s Dayand again on the 28th forThanksgiving. The library will open at4:00 PM on November 20 in order thatthe staff may attend a staff developmentmeeting. The library’s Board ofTrustees will meet on Wednesday,November 20 at 6:00 PM.

MONONGAHELA AREA LIBRARY NEWS

Performer Karen Durham appeared in October at the Monongahela Area Library withher show, “I’m No Angel,” a tribute to the life

of Mae West. The show was sponsoredby the Friends of the Library.

Loretta Smith, Peg Jackson, Ruth Pugh and other members of “BookBites” gather monthly to discuss books. November’s title is “TheLuncheon of the Boating Party” and new members are welcome.




The fall’s second presentation byCalifornia University of Pennsylvania’sDepartment of Theatre and Danceshowcases the talents of Cal U’s newestcrop of aspiring actors and technicians.

First-year students will appearonstage and work behind the scenes topresent "The Mouse That Roared," asatirical Cold War comedy based on the1955 novel by Leonard Wibberley andadapted for the stage by ChristopherSergel.

The madcap plot takes off whenGloriana XII, ruler of the Duchy ofGrand Fenwick, concocts a plan toaddress the duchy’s economic woes:declare war on the most powerfulnation in the world. Longbows andarrows, Q-bombs and mad professorscombine with a love story to create adelightfully funny tale that guarantees ajolly good time for the audience.

Curtain time is 8 p.m. Oct. 31 andNov. 1, with shows at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.Nov. 2. All performances are in theGerald and Carolyn Blaney Theatre inSteele Hall.

Cost is $12 for adults, seniors andchildren. Students with valid CalCardsare admitted free; they must leave a $5deposit that will be returned if theyattend the performance.

For ticket information, or to ordertickets (with a credit card) by phone,call the Steele Hall Box Office at 724-938-5943.

Cal U performers Glorianna (Justine Schaefer)and Tully (Kyle Lahr) portray the husband and

Duchess of the Duchy of Grand Fenwick inCalifornia University of Pennsylvania's production of The Mouse That Roared.

Cal U performers Rocco Antidormi (left) and Annabel Lorence (right) argue while Juan

Alexander Espinal (portraying President BarackObama Front center) listen to a conversation

by Glorianna (Justine Schaefer) and Tully (Kyle Lahr backgound top left and right)

imagine their lives as husband and Duchessof the Duchy of Grand Fenwick.

Cal U Theatre and Dance Presents“The Mouse That Roared” The Donora Historical Society and

Smog Museum, located at the intersec-tion of Sixth and McKean in the heart ofDonora recently hosted two successfulevents.

A good time was had by all at the dis-cussion and book signing at the DonoraPublic Library on Saturday, September21 that featured the most recent bookon Donora titled, “Steel TownShowdown.” This book was written byDonora resident, Historical Societymember and library board member,David Lonich. Mr. Lonich discussed hisbook of historical fiction, the story ofwhich is based on factual events in andaround the steel mill of Donora in 1907as told through fictional characters, andhow he used Primary Sources to do thehistorical research to help fill in the his-torical facts. All proceeds from booksales benefited the Donora Library andDonora Historical Society and will con-tinue to do so. If you missed the booksigning and would like a book, pleasestop by the museum to purchase yourcopy.

Our historical presentation that tookplace on Monday, October 7 featuredBelle Vernon student Carmen Sawa andher teacher Ross Farmer, who presentedher award winning film on the 1948Smog that was used for the 2013Pennsylvania History Day Competitionin the video documentary category.Miss Sawa did her research at the muse-um under the guidance of our curatorand her video advanced her to theNational competition.

The Donora Historical Society takesgreat pride in helping students of allages with research on Donora topics

through our Teaching with PrimarySources program which goes along withour Mission Statement: The mission ofthe Donora Historical Society and SmogMuseum is to preserve, research, inter-pret and promote Donora historythrough cooperative continuing educa-tional relationships with individualsand institutions; focusing on causes andeffects of the 1948 “smog” tragedy andits impact on global environmental con-cerns and issues.

Please join us on Monday, November4 at 7:00 PM for our historical presenta-tion that will feature Mr. Dennis Ballas,who will discuss the 1918 InfluenzaEpidemic. Mr. Ballas is a retired teacherfrom the California area and has writtena couple of well received books on thesubject. This will be our last formalpresentation of 2013.

Also, keep Monday, December 2 at6:00 PM in mind for our annualChristmas gathering and dinner. Therewill not be a meeting or presentationthat night. As of this writing, the restau-rant location has yet to be determined.

The Donora Historical Society andSmog Museum is located at the inter-section of Sixth and McKean in theheart of Donora, and is open Mondaythrough Saturday from 11:00 AM to3:00 PM or by appointment. If youhave additional questions about thesubjects mentioned above, the society,museum, meetings or possibly volun-teering, feel free to stop by or you cansend us an email [email protected] orby calling 724-823-0364 and leave amessage. Or visit us on the web atwww.DonoraHistoricalSociety.org.


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The West Newton Public Library, locat-ed at 123 North Water Street in WestNewton, PA will be offering a variety ofupcoming programs and events. Thelibrary is open during the following daysand times: Monday 12 to 6 p.m.;Wednesday 12 to 8 p.m.; Friday 12 to 6p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Formore information or questions, please callthe library at 724-972-3229.

Kids Storytime and Craft HourCalling all kids! Mark your calendar

for the November Story and Craft Houron Saturday, November 16. The funstarts at 10 AM. This month’s celebratesMr. Turkey with some great books anda super fun craft. Wait to you see yourspecial treat.

Books and Jewelry NeededThe West Newton library is currently

accepting books in good condition touse in an upcoming fundraiser. Also ifyou have any unwanted costume jewel-ry or old jewelry boxes laying aroundand want to put it to good use, consid-er donating it to the West NewtonLibrary. We are planning our next MegaJewelry sale for next June.

Shop n’ Save ReceiptsThe West Newton Library is partner-

ing with the West Newton ElementarySchool in collecting Shop n’ Savereceipts for the Seed Program. Gatherup all those receipts and drop them off

at the library. We are hoping to makethe 2013 - 2014 school year a successfor our students.

Cozy, Reading and Coffee Corner Now Open!The library would like to announce

we have just opened up a new readingand coffee corner in the library. Stop byand grab a book or a magazine and sinkinto one of our new over-stuffed chairs.What a great way to spend a fall daywith a good book.

Gift Basket DrawingJust a reminder to stop by Gary’s

Chuck Wagon to check out the gift bas-ket and to buy some tickets. Thismonth’s basket even has a crock pot. Allproceeds raised helps fund the library.

Stop In During the Holidays!The West Newton Library would like

to invite everyone to make us a stop onyour holiday travels. This is a wonder-ful way to help support the library bydoing some holiday shopping whilevisiting the library. We have a wonder-ful selection of vintage cups andsaucers, antique & vintage jewelry,sterling silver jewelry and of coursewho can resist a “Geek the Library” t-shirt. This is a great way to save somemoney during the holiday season andan even better way to show your sup-port for the library.

WEST NEWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS

California University ofPennsylvania celebrated itsAnnual Homecoming with aparade on Saturday October12, 2013 that began at theConvocation Center to travelthrough the town of Californiavia Third, Union, and SecondStreets to back to the Campusagain. Perfect October weatherbrought many to enjoy the fes-tivities. (PHOTOS BY ALICE

HARRIS)

California University CelebratesHomecoming 2013

CalU Dance Team danced its way all through California and back to Campus.

CalU Council of Trustees President and Parade Grand Marshall, Washington County

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CalU Homing Court members Dan Bickerton and Eileen Flamini.

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The end of the year is a great time for renters tobecome homeowners, growing families to move tolarger homes, and for some, to find houses that fitchanging life situations. The selection of houses forsale during the late fall are still healthy. October andNovember are great months to go house hunting!Some of the many benefits to buying at the end of theyear include:

• Tax savings. Closing on your new home byDecember 31st means you can deduct mortgageinterest, property taxes and points on your loan onyour income tax return. You can also deduct theinterest costs associated with a home equity loan.

These deductions are significant, especially in theearly years of your loan when you are paying off somuch interest.

• Sellers might be more motivated. Many sellerswill also be anxious to sell by the end of the year sothat they, too, can enjoy tax savings on the next homethey purchase. This will give you more leverageduring negotiations unless you're in a strong seller'smarket. Always heed the advice of your CENTURY21 Frontier real estate professional!

• Incentives. If you're buying a new house, there'sa good chance builders will be offering incentives.Many builders will throw in nice little extras to sell asmany houses as they can by the end of the year.

• It's easier to move. Many moving companies arebooked six or so weeks in advance during the busysummer months. In the fall and winter it's normallyeasier to secure the services of a moving company orrental equipment on shorter notice.

• Paying toward something you own. If you'rerenting, your rent payment goes toward somethingthat will last you a month -- a place to live for 30 orso days. When you buy a house, your monthly mort-gage payment goes toward something you own.

• Consistent payments. Landlords may increaseyour rent at lease renewal time and rents areexposed to inflation. Once you secure a mortgage,you can rely on consistent principal and interest pay-

ments (if you have a fixed-rate mortgage).• A place to make your own. When you own your

house, you can update your kitchen, paint your homeinside and out in any color you choose, change yourfixtures, and replace your carpeting -- all with theknowledge that the changes you make are your own.

• Builidng equity. In the beginning, most of yourmonthly payment is applied to interest, but witheach and every payment you make a growing amountis applied to the loan balance. This means you growequity -- or savings -- in your home. Appreciationalso hleps you gorw equity. As home values your arearise, so too does your rate of equity.

So, enjoy the many benefits that come with home-ownership, regardless of what time of year you buy,but consider moving into your new home for theholidays!

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Multilevel Marketing Expert Lynn Leach Receives Multiple

Quilly® Awards from the NationalAcademy of Best-Selling Authors

Local resident and MLM expert LynnLeach was recently awarded fourQuilly® Awards from the NationalAcademy of Best-Selling Authors® forher best-selling books "Against theGrain," “The New Rules of Success,”“Calling All Leads” and “Dare toSucceed.”

This honor was awarded to Ms. Leachat the Fourth Annual Best-SellersSummit and Golden Gala in LosAngeles, California, the same night thatTom Hopkins was being honored withthe Lifetime Achievement Award.

Leach has been involved in ministrysince 1969, and is a retired pastor. She served on 8 different boards of directors andhas been a volunteer with many non-profits and faith-based organizations since1969. She was in restaurant management for 13 years and enjoys cooking. She hasalso been involved in direct sales and network marketing since 1968.

Leach is the owner of Common Scents Health Research & Wellness Centers inDonora. She lives with her husband Norman and they have 3 sons and 6 grand-daughters.

Lynn Leach (center)

Washington County Farm Bureau Presents "Woman Outstanding in

Agriculture" AwardBy Alice Harris

The Washington County FarmBureau presented Nadine Gardnerwith the Outstanding Woman inAgriculture Award at its annual fallmeeting held at Julian's inWashington, PA on October 8,2013. Nadine has been involved inmany aspects of WashingtonCounty agriculture for over 50years including farming, 4-H, theWashington County Fair, and AgDays.

Nadine Gardner (left) is presented with the'Woman Outstanding in Agriculture Award' byLisa Wherry, Woman's Leadership Committee,

Washington County Farm Bureau.

This may not exactly qualify for “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!” and must surely bedumb luck, but Joe Grata, a member of the Belle Vernon Area School Board, haswitnessed two of the greatest college football games that Pennsylvania collegiateteams have won in the fourth overtime period, all within a five-year span.

Grata was at South Bend, IN, on November 1, 2008, when the University ofPittsburgh defeated Notre Dame, 36-33, in the longest game ever for both schools.He was also present at University Park in State College, PA on Saturday, November12, when Penn State defeated Michigan, 43-40, in the longest game ever for theNittany Lions.

Pictured above, (left to right) are Joe Grata of Lynnwood, a retired Pittsburghreporter and columnist; Ken Franklin, retired senior editor at Consumer Reportsmagazine; Ed Carpenter, retired assistant AD for communications at BostonCollege; and Ira Miller, a nationally known pro football writer and columnist. Intheir student days, all four covered sports for PSU’s Daily Collegian, where Grataand Miller served as sports editors. They’ve arranged their own “reunion game” formany years. Next year is already booked – Massachusetts at PSU on September 20,2014.

“Good Luck” GrataExtended Overtime Wins Seem to Follow

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Business & Merchant News

Crystal Concepts is in theMon Valley RegionalChamber’s MemberSpotlight for October 2013.Owner Robert Pennlinestarted the business in1989. Crystal Conceptsspecializes in custom deepetched recognition awards,sports trophies and busi-ness promotional productsand their employees haveover 30 years experiencewith crystal and glass.They have produced ele-gant pieces for crystal man-ufacturers, organizationsand individuals. Theyhave a long time relation-ship with the MVRCC, pro-ducing beautiful awards forspecial events.

Crystal Concepts is located at 403 East Main Street in Mt. Pleasant, PA. Formore information, call 724-547-0573 or visit www.crystalconcepts-pa.com.

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MACC SEPTEMBER BUSINESS OF THE MONTHThe Memory Tree and Yarn Branch

The Memory Tree and Yarn Branch was recognized as the Monongahela AreaChamber of Commerce (MACC) "Business of the Month" for September 2013.

Located at the corner of 11th and Chess Streets, The Memory Tree and YarnBranch has been open in Monongahela for the past eight years. Owner DorothyJackson sells a large variety of yarns including Berroco, Plymouth, and Lion Brand,as well as knitting needles and other knitting supplies. They also offer an ever-changing selection of handmade items and gifts. The Memory Tree and YarnBranch offers one-on-one knitting classes and there is a group that has met everyThursday evening since the opening of the store. Walk-ins are warmly welcomed.Mrs. Jackson has also begun sock workshops every Tuesday morning and evening.In addition to her yarn inventory, the store also has a large selection of scrap-booking supplies, mostly pattern paper and stickers.

The Memory Tree and Yarn Branch is open from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Mondaysthrough Saturdays, with extended hours on Thursday evening.

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The Mon Valley Messenger is a proud member ofthe following organizations:

MonongahelaArea Chamberof Commerce

Mon Valley Regional Chamber NamesTwo Scholarship Recipients

Sam Spina, Jr. of MagicCity Mart and Diane Bianchiof Business ExpansionEnterprises will be attendingthe Leadership WashingtonCounty Class of 2014 pro-gram through scholarshipsawarded by the Mon ValleyRegional Chamber ofCommerce. Funds for thescholarships are funded byproceeds from the Melvin B.Bassi Memorial GolfTournament each year.

Leadership WashingtonCounty is a year-long intensive program that develops effective leaders to helpimprove our communities. Through a day-long class each month, for nine months,combined with field trips and a class project, participants are guided to a betterunderstanding of themselves, their community, and their role in making a positiveimpact in Washington County. Leadership Washington County is open to any cit-izen residing in or working in Washington County. More information can beaccessed at www.leadershipwashington.com.

Diane BianchiSam Spina, Jr.

NOVEMBER MEETINGS OF THEWOMEN'S BUSINESS NETWORK

The Women’s Business Network’s mission is to provide personal and profes-sional resources to advance the presence of aspiring and successful business-women. Visit www.wbninc.com. Local area meetings will be held as follows:

The Mon Valley Chapter meets at 9:15 AM at Sparkles by Shell, 246 W. MainStreet in Monongahela on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, November 7 and 21.Contact Amanda Ciranni Fisher at 724-309-5120.

The Washington Chapter meets at 8:30 AM at Panera Bread – Trinity Pointon the 2nd & 4th Wednesday, November 13 (only 1 meeting in November).Contact Karen Kovac at 724-986-6739.

Need to send gifts to family members or ship business materials? Come toPeno’s Shipping, the Mon Valley’s new full-service FedEx AuthorizedShipCenter. Brought to you by the new management of Peno’s Plaza andPeno’s Self Storage, Peno’s Shipping offers FedEx Express and FedEx Groundshipping services, as well as packing services. It is also a free drop-off pointfor your FedEx shipments, large and small.

Peno’s Shipping is open from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday throughSaturday, and its office is conveniently located at 600 Park Ave, Monongahela,right next to the Peno’s Self Storage office. Watch for the Peno’s ShippingGrand Opening Celebration scheduled for November 12! For further infor-mation, call 724-258-2777.

Peno’s Shipping, FedEx AuthorizedShipCenter, Opens in Monongahela

Joy Ruff of the Marcellus ShaleCoalition spoke at the Mon ValleyRegional Chamber of CommerceOctober luncheon at MonongahelaValley Hospital. The Economies of theMarcellus Shale industry and theImpact fee were discussed during theprogram with State Representative TedHarhai and Susan Oliver of WPXEnergy participating in the discussion.

This luncheon was part of theShale Energy Series with other region-al Chambers of Commerce presentingthe subject. For more information, callthe MVRCC at 724-483-3507.

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The Ringgold Rams Club Hall of Fame Class of 2013 Banquet is scheduled forSaturday, November 2 in the Ringgold High School cafeteria with a reception start-ing at 5:30 PM and dinner at 6:00 PM. Tickets are $40 for the annual event andcan be purchased at Devore Hardware, 437 W. Main Street in Monongahela. Youcan also reach Devore Hardware by phone at 724-258-7100.

This will be the sixth Rams Club Hall of Fame Class since its inceptio banquetin 2006 when Stan Musial, Joe Montana, Ken Griffey, Sr. and Fred Cox wereinducted. This year’s induction class includes a diverse group of past studentgraduates from Ringgold High School or the former individual Monongahela-Donora High Schools.

THE HONOREES WILL INCLUDE:

MS. KAREY KUSTRON GABRIELLI, a three- sport athlete in the early 1990sin volleyball, basketball and softball who garnered 11 varsity letters and went onto become a member of the Westminster Hall of Fame class in 2005 for her out-standing basketball play;

DR. BRAD FERRARA, a 1988 graduate, who won the 100 meter WPIAL cham-pionship and went on to Kent State University also as a sprinter. Brad received hismedical degree in internal and physical medicine.

BERNIE GALIFFA, a three- sport 1968 graduate, who went on to quarterbackthe Mountaineers of West Virginia;

MS. ROCHELLA DIXON MARTIN, a 1965 graduate who became a clothingentrepreneur and continues to do so. Her son is NFL football Hall of Fameinductee Curtis Martin;

MS. MELISSA LAZZARI MCDONALD, who scored over 1,300 basketballpoints for the Rams which led to a scholarship in the early 1990s to West VirginiaWesleyan College. Presently she is the dietitian for Morgantown West VirginiaSchool District.

DR. RONALD PELLEGRINI, a Washington and Jefferson and Jefferson MedicalCollege graduate who, like his father, is a renowned cardiologist in Pittsburgh area.Dr. Charles Stacey, a 1949 graduate and University of Pittsburgh alumnus whobecame a teacher, principal and superintendent of the Ringgold School Districtalong with a Pennsylvania School Law professor at Carlow College, CaliforniaUniversity of Pennsylvania and Point Park College.

NELSON WALKER, an outstanding defensive tackle for the Rams football team,Nelson received honors as a Big 10 Conference all-star and Big 33 selection. Hewent on to play football at the University of Pittsburgh beginning in 1987.

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The 2013 Charleroi Tiny Mites recently celebrated their final win of the regu-lar season. This season, they became Division Champs, went undefeated andearned a #1 seed in the playoffs.

The 2013 player roster and coaches are: Head Coach: Josh Lang; AssistantCoaches: Mike Barcus, Daryl Beveridge, Doug Luckock, Tim Morgan and DavidO'Neil; Team Moms: Lora O'Neil and Laurie Usher; Players: Landon Barcus,Declan Carter, James Cole, Seth Cramer, Robert DiPiazza, Christopher Griffith,Benjamin Lang, Jacob Large, Connor Luckock, Braedin Lunger, Shane Lytle,Geshawn Malone, Austin Marshall, Mason Megala, Dominick Nucci, TylerO'Neil, Jace Pager, Gianni Pellegrini, Kayleb Pinchok, Noah Pletcher, BraydenSnyder, Christopher Trail, Logan Usher, Christopher Vargo

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Homeschool Outdoor Classroom in Mingo Park: Dissecting Owl PelletsThe Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation is

offering a Homeschool Outdoor Classroom at Mingo Creek CountyPark on Thursday, November 14 at the Park Office. Two sessions areavailable; Session I will begin at 10:00 AM and Session II will begin at1:00 PM.

We will have a hoot of a time learning about these majestic, preda-tory birds. Students will learn about the types of owls that live in ourarea, listen to calls, and dissect their very own owl pellet. Owl pelletsand materials will be provided.

Please note that this program is designed for homeschooled childrenages 5 to 11. Pre-registration is required and can be made by callingthe Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation office at724-228-6867. There is a fee of $2 per pellet.

Mingo Creek Park is located 12 miles east of Washington, PA off ofRoute 136.


Pumpkins Make Story BookCharacters Come Alive

Over the past few weeks, students inMiss Evancho’s kindergarten class fromPerry Elementary in the Frazier SchoolDistrict were learning about the charac-ters in their favorite story books. As aresult, the class fell into the fall spirit bypartaking in a pumpkin decoratingactivity regarding their favorite bookcharacter. In order to create theirpumpkin characters, a local businesskindly donated a pumpkin for each stu-dent. Students were encouraged toidentify the title and author of theirbook and were given directions to decorate their pumpkins. This was a homeproject and the students did a fantastic job!! The pumpkins and books were dis-played in the hallway of the school for students and others to enjoy.

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“I recommend that all of my patientsat high risk for the flu to be vaccinat-ed on a yearly basis,” said Laurie S.Molinda, M.D., a doctor of internalmedicine. “Vaccination helps to pre-vent hospitalization due to complica-tions, such as pneumonia, as well as toprevent children from missing school,parents from missing work, and thespread of the virus to older orimmune-compromised patients thatcould become seriously ill if infected."

According to the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention (CDC), vacci-nation is the single best way to protectyourself and your loved ones againstthe flu. They recommend everyoneages 6 months and older should getthe annual flu vaccine. It takesapproximately two weeks after vacci-nation for your body to develop animmune response. By getting the vac-cination early, you will be protected allseason long.

Flu viruses are constantly changing,and different flu viruses circulate andcause illness each season. The annualflu vaccine is updated each year toprotect against the flu viruses that

research indicates will be most com-mon. This is why everyone needs a fluvaccine every year.

Vaccination is especially importantfor people who are at high risk forcomplications from flu, and for peoplewho live with or care for someone whois at high risk. Some of those peopleinclude the following:

• Pregnant women• Children younger than 5, but espe-

cially children younger than 2 yearsold

• People 50 years of age and older• People of any age with certain

chronic medical conditions, such aschronic respiratory (such as asthma),cardiovascular disease (except hyper-tension), or kidney, liver, neurologic,hematologic, or metabolic disorders(such as diabetes mellitus);

• People who are immunosup-pressed

• People who are or will be pregnantduring the influenza season

• Children who are 6 monthsthrough 18 years old and are on long-term aspirin therapy

• People who are morbidly obese

• People who live in nursing homesand other long-term care facilities

• People who live with or care forthose at high risk for complicationsfrom flu, including:

• Health care workers• Household contacts of persons at

high risk for complications from the flu• Household contacts and out of

home caregivers of children less than 6months of age (these children are tooyoung to be vaccinated)

Two flu vaccines are available thisyear. The traditional trivalent vaccineis made to protect against three differ-ent flu viruses as well as the quadriva-lent vaccine that is made to protectagainst four different flu viruses. Dr.

Molinda will have both flu vaccinesavailable in her Finleyville office.

“The quadrivalent vaccine mayprove more popular for children thantheir parents since youngsters tend tocatch the newly added strain ofinfluenza more often,” explained Dr.Molinda. “The four-in-one vaccine isso new that it makes up only a fractionof the nation’s supply of vaccine. It isrecommended that anyone who wantsa dose of the quadrivalent vaccine toget their shots early.”

Dr. Molinda’s office is located in theMartik Plaza, 6108 Brownsville RoadExtension, Suite 204, Finleyville, Pa.For an appointment, call 724-782-0723.

Additional Vaccine Offers AddedProtection This Flu Season

Trivalent and Quadrivalent Flu Vaccine Available at Dr. Molinda’s Office

Dr. Molinda (at left) is offering both thetrivalent as well as the quadrivalent fluvaccines this year. Her office is located in the Martik Plaza, 6108 Brownsville

Road Extension, Suite 204, in Finleyville


MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL NOVEMBER EVENTSMonongahela Valley Hospital is sponsoringa variety of informative programs duringNovember. Many of the events will be held inthe hospital’s Anthony M. LombardiEducation Conference Center (ECC) unlessotherwise noted.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP -Monday, November 4 from 2 - 4 PM,Hospital 7-East Family Room. The groupmeets the first Monday of each month. Formore information, call 724-258-1704.

MANAGING YOUR DIABETES - Tuesday,November 5 – Thursday, November 7from 8:30 – 11:30 AM, Mon-ValeHealthPLEX. This session builds on theeducation received in the “Managing YourDiabetes” program. Learn more aboutfood choices, dining out, and how youreating habits affect your blood glucosecontrol. For more information and to reg-ister, call 724-258-1483.

CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION CLASS -Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20, and 27from 7 – 9 PM, Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Afour-week series of prenatal educationclasses designed to prepare couples for thebirthing process. To register, call 724-258-BABY (2229) ext. 25.

“COULD YOU HAVE DIABETES?” -Thursday, November 7 from 1 – 2 PM,Healthy Directions at the Finleyville GiantEagle. A registered diabetes educator willbe available to answer all of your ques-tions. To register, call 724-348-6699.

Stroke Support Group - Thursday,November 7 from 1 – 2:30 PM, ECC. Formore information, call 724-258-1455.

HEALTHY EATING SUPERMARKETTOURS - Thursday, November 7 from 2 –4 PM, Healthy Directions at the FinleyvilleGiant Eagle. Learn how to choose foods atthe supermarket to manage a healthierlifestyle. The tours begin at HealthyDirections, the walk-in health care facilityin the Finleyville Giant Eagle. Health careprofessionals from Monongahela ValleyHospital’s Center for Diabetes andEndocrinology will conduct the tours anddiscuss “Holiday Meal Planning.” Freebone density screenings will be offered.The program is free, but space is limited.Advance registration is required by calling724-258-1483.

TALK WITH A DOC: FOOT ANDANKLE AILMENTS - Thursday,

November 7 at 7 PM, Mt. LebanonRecreation Center, 710 Washington Road,Pittsburgh. William T. DeCarbo, D.PM,board certified by the American Board ofPodiatric Surgery in foot, reconstructiverear foot and ankle surgery, will present afree program to discuss common foot andankle ailments. Refreshments will beserved and parking is free. To register, call724-258-1333.

BETTER BREATHERS CLUB - Tuesday,November 12 from 2 – 3 PM, ECC. TheBetter Breathers Club is free and open toall adults and their family, friends or care-givers who want to learn or share informa-tion about living well with breathingissues. This group meets the secondTuesday of every month. For more infor-mation, call 724-258-1932 or 724-344-0287.

COING WITH ALZHEIMER’S: FAMILYCAREGIVER WORKSHOP - Tuesday,November 12 at 5 PM, ECC.Informational program led by trained fam-ily caregiver professionals to provideinformation to family caregivers onAlzheimer’s and other types of dementias,techniques to handle challenging behav-iors and activities to encourage engage-ment. To register, call 724-258-1333.

RSDS SUPPORT GROUP - Tuesday,November 12 from 11 AM - 1 PM, ECC.The Reflex Sympathetic DystrophySyndrome Support Group is free and opento all persons with RSDS or related illness-es. For more information, call 724-929-9492.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP- Wednesday, November 13 at 6 PM, ECC.For more information, call 724-292-9404.

ETHICAL PERSPECTIVES OF HOSPICEAND PALLIATIVE CARE - Thursday,November 14 from 7:15 – 11 AM, ECC.This seminar is ideal for communityhealth care providers, including nurses,social workers, and case managers oradministrators of nursing and personalcare homes. The panel of speakers consistsof Daniel A. Iracki M.D., whose specialtiesinclude palliative care, internal medicineand pulmonary medicine, Vickie Carolla,director of operations for Amedisys HomeHealth Care, and Father John Fiero, fromthe True Vine Anglican Church and coor-dinator of the MVH On-Call ChaplainsProgram. A continental breakfast will beserved and free parking will be provided.

Registration is required by Friday,November 8. To register, call 724-258-1932.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP HOLIDAYDINNER - Thursday, November 14 from 5– 8 PM, ECC. This annual holiday dinneris hosted for individuals diagnosed withdiabetes, and a support person mayattend. Those interested in attending mustcall the Center for Diabetes andEndocrinology at 724-258-1483 to receivean invitation. Reservations are required,and the cost is $7.50 per person.

AARP 55 ALIVE REFRESHER DRIVINGCOURSE - Friday, November 15 from 9AM to 1 PM, ECC. The nation’s first andlargest classroom driver improvementcourse specially designed for motorists age50 and older. The cost is $12 per personfor AARP members and $14 for non-mem-bers. Pre-registration is required, call 724-258-1333.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - Monday,November 18 at 2 PM, Hospital 7-EastFamily Room. The group meets the thirdMonday of each month. For additionalinformation, call 724-258-1704.

MANAGING YOUR DIABETES - Tuesday,November 19 – Thursday, November 21from 6 - 9 PM, ECC. This session buildson the education received in the“Managing Your Diabetes” program. Learnmore about food choices, dining out, andhow your eating habits affect your bloodglucose control. To register, call 724-258-1483.

ARTHRITIS AND FIBROMYALGIASUPPORT GROUP - Wednesday,November 20 from 1 – 3 PM, ECC. Formore information, call 724-258-1321.

GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT -Thursday, November 21 from 8 AM – 4PM, Hospital Lobby. Pick up informationprovided by the American Cancer Societyto help you quit for good and learn abouta program that offers free nicotine replace-ment therapy. This event will also be cele-brated at Healthy Directions at theFinleyville Giant Eagle all month long.For more information call 724-258-1321.

OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP - Thursday,November 21 from 2 – 3:30 PM, ECC.This support group is free and open to allpersons with ostomies and their familiesand friends. The group meets the third

Thursday of each month. For more infor-mation, call 724-258-1773.

PUBLIC FIRST-AID INSTRUCTION -Thursday, November 21 from 6 – 9 PM,ECC. Adult first aid classes are offered bythe hospital in conjunction with ValleyHealth and Safety Training Center. The$30 fee is payable to VHSTC and advanceregistration is required by calling 724-684-9536.

MVH BLOOD DRIVE - Friday, November22 from 9 AM - 3 PM, ECC. MVH, in con-junction with the American Red Cross, issponsoring a blood drive to benefit localpatients. To register, call 724-494-4090 orregister online at redcrosslife.org.

BREASTFEEDING CLASS - Monday,November 25 from 6:30 – 9:30 PM, Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Partners and grand-mothers are welcome and encouraged toattend. For more information, call 724-258-BABY (2229) ext. 25.

LIGHT-UP NIGHT - Monday, November25 at 6:30 PM Join MVH as we kick-off theholiday season with our 29th AnnualLight-Up Night in the Hospital’s CentralPlaza. Enjoy entertainment, hot chocolate,Christmas carols, and an opportunity totell Santa and Mrs. Claus what’s on yourChristmas list. Homemade baked goodsand raffle tickets for decorative Christmasitems will be sold by the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. in the hospi-tal’s main lobby.

ADULT CPR INSTRUCTION - Tuesday,November 26 from 6 - 9 PM, ECC. Adultcardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)classes are offered by Monongahela ValleyHospital in conjunction with Valley Healthand Safety Training Center. The $40 fee ispayable to VHSTC and advance registra-tion is required by calling 724-684-9536.

ADVANCED CARBOHYDRATECOUNTING - Wednesday, November 27from 9 – 11 AM, ECC. This is a diabetesself-management class that focuses oncounting carbohydrate intake. Topicsrange from how to measure the upwarddrive each meal has on blood sugar toinformation on the glycemic index.Completion of the three-day “DiabetesSelf-Management Training” is requiredprior to attending this class. Registrationis required at least one week prior to thestart of the class. For more information orto register, call 724-258-1483.

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions

MONONGAHELAChristopher Spalla Werner Hager III and Dana Hager 800 Davis Ave. $74,500Housing & Urban Development Jennifer Marie Riffle and Keith Lester 801 Marne Ave. $18,200US Bank NA Sherri and Stephanie Marie Lenhart 424 Pleasant St. $38,000Orlando Mucci Robert and Tammy Sprinkle Kennedy St. $9,000N. Dean Rabe Courtney and Thomas Szalkay 114 Second Ave. $44,500Noreen Urko Deana Kortyna 453 N. Alexander St. $45,000

NEW EAGLEJudy Hufnagel David and Kimberly Hufnagel 122 Third Ave. $73,000Mable Casciani William Warren 120 Fifth Ave. $135,000Ramon Pastore Jr. Graham and Megan Mitchell 135 Sixth Ave. $173,000

CARROLL TOWNSHIPJamie Froelich Joshua and Trisha Hyatt 1345 Beach Drive $120,000Tamara Taylor Jesse Huebner 60 Jones Lane $55,000Estate of Elizabeth Pennline Mary Heather Kuhns 120 Taylor Run Road $121,900Anna Jeannette Kamoda Zeager Partn. Ltd. 167 Grant Road $375,000Charles Fowler Derek and Shawna Parasolick 136 Wisebecker Lane $213,000Perri Ann Holod Richard and Jean Ganther 11 Carroll Way $112,000Frank Ziemba Bartholomew Allridge 121 Crestview Manor $135,000William Warren Theodore and Arlene Kohut 107 Sunset Ave. $131,000

CHARLEROIJPMorgan Chase Bank NA Nathan Black 1109 Crest Ave. $8,000Joseph Repine Maise Group LLC 910 Meadow Ave. $22,500Ida Eicholtz Joseph Federer 632 Lincoln Ave. $5,500Brian Lowery Rodney Theakston 811 McKean Ave. $8,000Lillian Rosnick Martina Thomas and Daniel Brletich 408 Meadow Ave. $65,000Ida Eicholtz Joseph Federer 726-728 Washington Ave. $2,200Randy Popielarczyk Douglas Simmons 409 Shady Ave. $63,000Kenneth Rogulski Dylan Fritz and Brooke Kinder 503 Crest Ave. $115,000Wilma Bonnie Mannarino Bryan Neason 901 Crest Ave. $43,000William Brown BWH Properties LLC 211 McKean Ave. $1,501RV Holdings 2 LLC Flat Iron Holdings LLC 807 McKean Ave. $10

(state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $27,894).Mon Valley Reg. Chamber Com. 100 Chamber Plaza LLC Chamber Plaza $85,000Mon Valley Foods Inc. 100 Chamber Plaza LLC Chamber Plaza $60,000

NORTH CHARLEROIEdward Gierlach Roberta Dean 328 Isabella Ave. $33,500Carl Miller Jr. W Sanders 542 Highland Ave. $2,572

BENTLEYVILLEOscar Widing Clay Donley 401 Hazel St. $65,000Janum Management LLC Peter and Juhi Shah Piersol Ave. $2,000Jerry Watson Phive Starr Prop L.P. 105 First St. $1,081Shah & Shah Enterprises LLC Shreeva Inc. 800 Main St. $885,000

DONORAFederal National Mortgage Assn. Harbour Portfolio 6 L.P. 525 McCrea St. $14,395John Quinto Robert Struhala 1305 Marelda Ave. $53,200Mon Valley L.P. Orestes Angulo 408 Sixth St. $3,000

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions

Mon Valley L.P. Orestes Angulo 410 Sixth St. $3,000Terry Ramsey AMN Prop LLC 501 Castner Ave. $29,000Robert Haurilesko Kimberly Johnson 811 Chestnut St. $14,000BWH Properties LLC Jeff Cramer 527 Ohio St. $3,827

FALLOWFIELDTeddi Thorpe Jimmy Robinson Jr. 1562 Grange Road $165,000Edward Gebauer Richard Geiser Jr. and Shanon Guarino Geiser 66 Zippay Road $530,000David Weygandt Meagan Temple 221 Hess Road $345,900Robert Marinelli Sandra Lynn Kuhn and Charles Cusic 449 Bentleyville Road $165,000Laverne Simpson Daryl and Tara Beveridge 18 Carol Ave. $174,900Estate of Frank Blazevich Lighthouse Point LLC 1735 Route 481 $20,000Estate of Charles Albert Beerens Dominion Transmission Inc. Wheatley Road $216,000Estate of JoAnne Regina Horne Joseph Ramsey 16 Griffi Road $109,900Marion Frye Scott Brown 31 Holly Drive $75,000Leonard Sabatini William and Mary Lou Keefer 1198 Kennedy Road $83,000Estate of Frances Sullivan Keith McDonough 13 Leyda Ave. $41,500

MONESSENBill Gilman Richard Gilman 1039 Leeds Ave. $58,000Robert Lewis Samuel and Lori Spina 1119 Second St. $23,000Harry Pehote Gary and Vicki Atkins Shrader St. $30,500Estate of Stella Gladys Isadore Martini 808 First St. $8,000RAD Properties LLC Ellen Ann Scott Grable 109 Elm St. $1

(state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $29,328).Judith Macosko Dennis and Rosemarie Richie 1056 Graham Ave. $57,500George Goettel Edward Allen and Patricia Ann Francowic 1509 Melon Ave. $107,000Connie Shrader Joseph Shrader 10 Columbus Drive $75,000Mary Ann Horvath Samuel Spina 417 Frye Ave. $25,000Howard Page trustee Kenneth and Paula Heilman 139 Pacific Blvd. $25,000Estate of Mary Yursco James Lewis 233 Reed Ave. $10,000Veterans Administration Michael Watson 629 S. 14th St. $14,100Melissa Mooers David Kevin and Marsha Jones 28 Jefferson Drive $112,500Harry Russell Jr. Derek and Carolina Buddemeyer S. Seneca St. $10,000

DUNLEVYIBC Sales Corp. National Bakery Ind Owner LLC 2227 Route 88 $140,000

ROSTRAVEREstate of Helen Dorazio James and Marilyn Christenson 5123 Cedar Hills Blvd. $170,000Robert Ritz Craig and Heather Dongilli Porter Road $27,000Estate of Ronald Rossi James and Kelly Christine Wadsworth 119 Porter Road $145,000Darlene Phillips Edward and Kathlyn Francia 122 Ruth Place $134,000Wilma Miller Chelsea August 360 Salem Church Road $74,500Norma Petitto Richard and Carol Buza 422 Vernon Drive $205,000Rita Thot Michael Rygiel 1104 Henry St. $55,500Robert Loranger Jr. Renee Halt 109 Rocky Lane $70,000Marty Phillips Laynee Walchock Spoto trustee 597 Sontino Drive $249,900Clemisteen Rich Andrew Donald Ruschak 33 Green Hill Road $1,100Theresa Drew Wells Fargo Bank NA 407 Salem Church Road $1,608 by sheriff's deed.Thomas Bojsen Donald Cook T800 $4,000Housing & Urban Development Charles Steiner 315 Bedsworth St. $14,500Vale Vista Assoc. L.P. Ronald Helsel and Denise Caterini Helsel 430 Jonathan Willey Road $1,799,750Michael Cope Ann Berna 301 Rolling Drive $118,000Jeffrey Neely Ryan and Belinda Hoellein 1356 Rostraver Road $182,500Evelyn Manown Gregory and Megan Ghilani Sunset Drive $1

(state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $17,500).Robert Matko Charles and Michelle Sable 739 Vernon Drive $209,900Thomas Janci Kyle and Lisa Shearer 455 W. Spring Grove Blvd. $246,000Henry Chavez Matthew Robinson II and Ashley Whipkey 111 Alpine Circle $235,000Cedar Hills Development Inc. Jeffrey and Lindsey Heidelbach Alpine Circle Drive $34,450Ranel Mencarelli Michael and Sandra Coffee 1042 Broad Ave. $139,900Jason Atkins George Hallo 423 Elmhurst Ave. $99,900Daniel Kraft Margaret Hula 2119 Lakeview Drive $140,000Estate of John Farlow Jr. Jerry Houseman 233 Porter St. $30,000

NORTH BELLE VERNONGeorge Lawrence Veterans Administration 139 Jean St. $1,584 by sheriff's deed.Karen Stillitano Marsha Gulya 395 Fell St. $65,900Amy Barron Charles and Kathryn Mirabella Henry St. $72,500Michael Mendicino Maiese Group LLC Unknown Address $29,500Cindy Welch Dewain Annonio 516 Broad Ave. Rear $15,000

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BARDI, Norma, 79, of Monongahela,died October 13. Arrangements underthe direction of Marshall Marra FuneralHome in Monongahela.

BASHADA, Andrew, 59, of Allenport,died October 4. Arrangements underthe direction of Carl J. Spallino FuneralHome in Charleroi.

BEHANNA, Ronald P., 57, of Monessen,died September 27. Arrangementsunder the direction of Marshall MarraFuneral Home in Monongahela.

BRAWDY, Ryan W., 40, of Finleyville,died October 3. Arrangements underthe direction of Kegel Funeral Home inFinleyville.

CHAMBERS, George J., 59, ofMonongahela, died September 30.Arrangements under the direction ofFrye Funeral Home, Inc., inMonongahela.

GRIFFIS, Ida B. Foster, 83, of Donora,died September 12. Arrangementsunder the direction of Frye FuneralHome, Inc., in Monongahela.

HALL, Bernadine Lynne, 56, of Donora,died October 9. Arrangements underthe direction of Schrock-Hogan FuneralHome & Cremation Services inCharleroi.

JOBES, Donna, 86, of Elco, diedSeptember 25. Arrangements under thedirection of Melenyzer-DuBarr FuneralHomes & Cremation Services, Inc. inRoscoe.

JONES, Verlon G., 63, of Monessen,died October 10. Arrangements underthe direction of William Bautz FuneralHome in New Eagle.

KARLOWSKY, Karen, 58, of Speers,died October 18. Arrangements underthe direction of Carl J. Spallino FuneralHome in Charleroi.

MANCINELLI, Bruno, 90, ofMonongahela (Victory Hill), diedOctober 5. Arrangements under thedirection of Marshall Marra FuneralHome in Monongahela.

MARRACCINI, Russell, 69, ofMelbourne, FL, formerly ofMonongahela, died September 30.Arrangements under the direction ofMarshall Marra Funeral Home inMonongahela.

McCORMICK, Thomas D., 39, of NewEagle, died September 11.Arrangements under the direction ofPaul L. Henney Memorial Chapel inBethel Park.

McDONOUGH, Sylvia, 67, Charleroi,died October 10. Arrangements underthe direction of Schrock-Hogan FuneralHome & Cremation Services inCharleroi.

McGAVITT, Mary Ellen, 82, of CoalCenter, died October 14. Arrangementsunder the direction of Schrock-HoganFuneral Home & Cremation Services inCharleroi.

REMALEY, Dallas J., 68, of Monessen,died September 28. Arrangementsunder the direction of Marshall MarraFuneral Home in Monongahela.

SEDLAK, Helen, 94, of Long Branch,died October 17. Arrangements underthe direction of Melenyzer-DuBarrFuneral Homes & Cremation Services,Inc. in Roscoe.

SLAGLE, Lora Lee, 78, of Pittsburgh,formerly of Charleroi, died October 8.Arrangements under the direction ofJefferson Memorial Cemetery andFuneral Home in Pleasant Hills.

SMICHNICK, Eleanor, 86, of Charleroi,died September 21. Arrangementsunder the direction of Schrock-HoganFuneral Home & Cremation Services inCharleroi.

STEINER, Rose Marie, 79, of Charleroi,died October 13. Arrangements underthe direction of Schrock-Hogan FuneralHome & Cremation Services inCharleroi.

VALLA, Shirley, 85, of Charleroi, diedSeptember 20. Arrangements under thedirection of Carl J. Spallino FuneralHome in Charleroi.

WEIGHT, Ernest William “Piccolo”,68, of Charleroi, formerly ofMonongahela, died September 5.Arrangements under the direction ofFrye Funeral Home, Inc., inMonongahela.

WOODS, Craig Allen, 48, ofMonongahela, died September 14.Arrangements under the direction ofPaul L. Henney Memorial Chapel inBethel Park.

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Seniors • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Valley Seniors Club Announces Upcoming Bus Trips

The Valley Seniors Club meets at the Riverside Place, located at 303 ChamberPlaza in Charleroi, each month on the 4th Tuesday at 1 PM. Currently, we areaccepting reservations for the following bus trips:

Miracle of Christmas show at the Millennium Theater in Lancaster -November 22, 2013.

We will have a homemade, family style, all-you-can-eat lunch. Next we will goto the Intercourse Canning Company where you can sample a variety of PA Dutchcanned goodies and then off to the Pretzel, where all of their pretzels are still handtwisted. You can even try your hand at twisting a pretzel. Sit back and wonder asthe Biblical story of the birth of Christ comes to life on Sight & Sound's giant wrap-around stage. The Christmas show will not be performed in 2014. It also includesa boxed meal, taxes, and gratuities and transportation. Cost is $159. A $25deposit is due with reservation. Open to the public.

Canyon Country - April 3 - 11, 2014. This will be a 9 day trip which includes 13 meals, 8 breakfasts, and 5 dinners.

Includes Scottsdale, Arizona, Oak Creek Canyon, Kaibab National Forest, GrandCanyon, Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon National Park, ZionNational Park, Las Vegas. Cost $2,649 which includes round trip air fromPittsburgh Airport to Phoenix, Arizona, all taxes and fees and hotel transfers.

For more information on either of these trips, or to make your reservation,please call Marlene Owens at 724-258-3950.

West Newton Senior Center Planning One Day

Bus Trip to Harrisburg Attend the Pennsylvania Christmas and Gift Show

The West Newton Senior Center is planning a "Pennsylvania Christmasand Gift Show" One Day Bus Trip to Harrisburg on December 7. Bus willdepart at 7:00 AM from Filbern Manor and arrive in Harrisburg around 10:30AM. Tour and shop the 30th Annual Christmas Gift and Craft Show, thendepart between 2:30 and 3:00 PM for home.

Cost is $50, and includes bus, tip, and ticket to show. All meals are on yourown and not included. Deadline for reservations is November 7. Make pay-ment to WN Senior Center, mail to 103 East Main St., West Newton, PA15089. Cancellation only if you replace yourself, full payment is your reser-vation. For more information, call 724-872-4976.

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Charleroi’s Holy Ghost ParishAnnounces Pierogie Sale

and Election Day Luncheon

Charleroi’s Holy Ghost Parish, 828Meadow Ave., announces the followingupcoming events. Election Day Luncheon - Tuesday,November 5, 11 AM to 6 PM. Menuincludes 2 soups, chili, 3 sandwiches,Holuski, 3 sides, frozen Pirohy, andfresh assorted doughnuts. Takeoutavailable, call 724-489-0500.Pirohy (Pierogies) Sale - Potato andCheese, frozen or cooked, advancedphone orders only by calling Lillian at724-258-5720 by Monday, December 9.Pickup Monday, December 16.

“Sinner’s Only” Men’s BreakfastClub of Pricedale Union Church

The “Sinner’s Only” Men’s BreakfastClub of Pricedale Union Church, locat-ed at 203 Johnson Avenue in BelleVernon, began their monthly series ofbreakfasts in September. These break-fasts feature testimonies and ministryreports from a wide variety of speakersranging from former convicted felons toMessianic Jewish Rabbis!

Their kickoff breakfast for the 2013-14 season featured Rev. Jim Kensingerfrom Johnstown. Pastor Kensinger wasat one time on the FBI’s “Most Wanted”list, but through the intervention of theHoly Spirit in his life, he is now anordained minister who also conducts aprison ministry. His personal testimonykept the men spellbound.

Kensinger’s presentation was followedup by Pricedale Union’s own guitarist,vocalist and captivating orator, GeorgeWilson. George, along with giving us avocal number with his guitar, also deliv-ered a captivating message on “Time,and the use of it.”

If you missed these first two break-fasts, you’ll not want to miss our com-ing attractions for the remainder of theyear. They include the following:

Saturday, November 30, features EricJohnson, the Unit Manager of aMaximum Security Prison. Mr. Johnsonis an outstanding speaker whose testi-mony and the challenges of his ministryis a true tale that will amaze you! Saturday, January 25, features PastorEd Glover, founder and director of theUrban Impact Foundation ofPittsburgh. Rev. Glover recognized themultiple trials which children of urbancommunities such as Pittsburgh face,and he addresses these challenges. Saturday, February 22, meeting willfeature the interesting story of Vernon“Chip” Rose, the chaplain ofMoundsville State Prison in WestVirginia. Rose, another distinguishedspeaker, has some prison stories whichwill put you in awe.

Our breakfast group meets on the lastSaturday of each month fromSeptember through May, with theexception of December. The groupmeets at 9:00 AM for the breakfast withthat months featured speaker followingthe meal. We are usually dismissedbetween 11:00 and 11:30. There is nocharge for the meal is prepared by our inhouse chef, John Mimidis, of the TwoBrothers Sandwich and Ice Cream Shopin Belle Vernon. Men of all Christianfaiths are invited to these meetings. Anoffering basket is passed to defray thecost of food and sometimes to help withtraveling expenses for the speakers. Formore information, you may call at 724-929-9588.

Holiday Bake Sale at St. John the Divine in Monessen

St. John the Divine Orthodox Church,42 McKee Ave., Monessen, is holding anadvance-order only bake sale of nut,apricot, poppyseed, and Lekvar (prune)rolls. Last day to order is Sunday,November 10. Pickup is Thursday,November 14 from Noon to 2 PM. Toplace an order or for information, call724-684-9083 or 724-684-4742.

Shepherd’s Voice Concert atRiverview Baptist Church

Shepherd’s Voice, a Christian women’squartet, invites you to attend theirChristmas concert entitled “Love CameDown” on Sunday evening December 1at 7:00 PM at Riverview Baptist Churchlocated at 405 Main Street in New Eagle.There is no admission fee, but a loveoffering will be taken to help supportthe ongoing music ministry of thegroup.

Shepherd’s Voice is from the MonValley area and has been ministeringthrough their music for eight years.Please come and enjoy an evening ofyour favorite holiday tunes and inspir-ing sacred carols. What better way tostart the Christmas season than by hear-ing the meaningful lyrics of the songsthat will proclaim the true meaning ofChristmas. For further information,please call 724-258-9041 or 724-489-4380.

St. Michael Antiochian OrthodoxChurch to Observe 100th Anniversary

On November 3, the congregation ofSt. Michael Antiochian OrthodoxChurch of Monessen will observe their100th anniversary during the 10 AMHierarchical Divine Liturgy Serviceswith His Grace, Bishop Thomas and HisGrace Bishop Basil Essey.

Upcoming Events at FirstPresbyterian Church of

Monongahela

Breakfast with SantaIt is that time of year again. Santa will bearriving on Saturday, December 7 at theFirst Presbyterian Church ofMonongahela at 609 Chess Street forour annual Breakfast with Santa. Wewill be serving breakfast from 8:30 until10:00 AM. The cost of the breakfast willbe $8 for children and $5 for adults.Each child will receive a free picturecourtesy of Grilli’s Studio. Pictures maybe picked up at Grilli’s Studio in NewEagle. There will be crafts and treatbags.

Reservations are required. When youcall, please indicate how many will besitting together and if the child is a boyor girl. Reservations will be taken fromNovember 12 through November 28from 9:30 AM until 2:30 PM. Please call724-258-8300.

Come Share the Joy MusicalPlease mark your calendar for Friday,December 6 for our annual “ComeShare the Joy” musical. We will host anevening of musical entertainment.Many local singers and musicians willshowcase their talent. Although there isno admission fee, we are asking every-one to donate a health and beauty aidssuch as shampoo, toothpaste, bodywash or deodorant, etc. We will donatethese items to the Washington CityMission. We will also have a freewilloffering that will be donated to theMission. The Festivities will begin at6:30 PM and last until approximately9:00 PM We will have an intermissionwhere food, beverages, and baked goodswill be sold. There will be activities forthe children. Plan on coming and enjoy-ing a relaxing evening while helping alocal charity.


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The Laurelville MennoniteChurch Center East of Mt.Pleasant was the location for31 area women who attendeda "life-changing" event dur-ing the weekend ofSeptember 20 – 22, 2013.The ladies who attended theretreat ranged in age from 13to 104.

“Everybody took part in it,from the youngest to the old-est,” said Monessen MinisterMillie Thomas. She added,“This is the first year that weincluded teenagers, and everybody weasked to sponsor a teen was more thanwilling to do so."

The ladies had signed up for theretreat with Minister Thomas’ assistantNorva Lewis, from Belle Vernon,through the ministry, “Embraced by HisLove”, in Monessen. There were alsosome women who attended from outof state.

During church service at the retreat,the ladies had partners in communion.Minister Thomas said she saw theladies’ countenance change. "Peoplewere being set free," Lewis said. “It’s aprocess of getting rid of things fromyour past, if you want everything Godhas for you.”

Everyone who attended the retreatenjoyed the lovely nature, and went upto the top of the mountain where it wasbeautiful and peaceful. They made the

journey up the hill to pray. At the conclusion of the trip, the

ladies said they did not want to leave.Lillian Allen, age 104 said, “Sign me upfor next year!”

Held annually, ladies can look for-ward to this trip again next year, the 3rdweek-end in September.

Bottom row (l-r):Kelly Kibler fromMonessen, LillianAllen, 104 yearsof age, Amera

Neal, 13 years ofage. Top row (l-r):Tilden Graham,Sarah Mickey,

Jessie White fromMonessen, NiaHaley, 13 years

old.

(l-r) Dorothy Byrd from Donora, Cindy Graham fromCarroll Township, Evelyn Robinson from Monessen, MillieThomas from Monessen, Trudy Toson from Steubenville,Carolyn Byrd from Pittsburgh, and Ginger Fyock from

Steubenville.

Minister Millie Thomas and Norva Lewis enjoy friendly times together.

Mon Valley Women Take Part in “History-Making” RetreatCCM-Holy Family

Holiday Craft-Vendor Show

The Confraternity of ChristianMothers of Holy Family Church, 225N. 2nd Street, West Newton, will holdthe 9th Annual Holiday Craft-VendorShow on November 17 from Noon to 4PM. Take time out of your busy sched-ule and meet with your friends for foodand fun to help get into the holidayspirit. Chinese auction items, 50/50,and other great prizes. Many local andnon-local vendors will be available withwonderful ideas to help you find theright gift for that hard to shop for per-son on your list. Admission is free. Formore information, call 724-872-9687or 724-331-1601 or 724-872-6123 or724-872-7543.

Upcoming Events at First UnitedMethodist Church, Monongahela

First United Methodist Church, 430West Main St., Monongahela, will holdthe following upcoming events. Formore information, visit www.fumc-mon.com or call 724-258-7054.November 2 - Ham Dinner sponsor bythe United Methodist Woman from4:00 to 7:00 PM Adults $9.00, children$6.00. Eat in or take out by calling 724-258-7059.November 22 - Light Up Night andChurch Tour from 6:00 - 9:00 PM.December 1 - Advent Dinner at 3:00PM. Christmas Organ Recital featuringOrganist Jim Sykes at 7:00 PM.December 7 - Sadecky Puppet Show, “ASnow Story,” at 4:00 PM.

St. Spyridon Church November Events

St. Spyridon Church, located at1207 Grand Blvd. in Monessen, willbe holding the following events inNovember. For questions or addition-al information, please call 724-684-5411.

Thanksgiving Community LunchMonday, November 18 from 11:00 AM– 1:00 PM. at corner of Third Streetand Schoonmaker Ave., Monessen. Spaghetti DinnerSt. Spyridon Church/AHEPA onSunday, November 17 at 12:00 PM. Holiday Greek Festival Foods!Enjoy our Greek Festival Favoritesduring the holidays! Pre-order salesonly. Order pick-up date is November23 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at St.Spyridon Hellenic Center, 119 St.Spyridon Lane, Monessen. Baklava - 1/2 doz. $9.00 or $18.00dozenKourambiethes - 1/2 doz. $ 5.00 or$9.00 dozenFinikia - 1/2 doz. $5.00 or $9.00dozenKoulourakia - Bag of 10 for $4.00 Galatoboureko - Frozen Take ‘n BakeTray $18.00Spanakopita - Frozen Take ‘n BakeTray $20.00; Stuffed Grape Leaves -$7.50 dozen

Please call to place your orders nolater than November 13, 2013. CallKC at 724-938-8744 or Joanie at 724938-2641 or Mary at 724 872-3103.

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