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Southwestern PennsylvaniaHuman Services, Inc.

Celebrates 50thAnniversary

One of the region's largest nonprofit health and human serviceorganizations, Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc.(SPHS), celebrated its 50th anniversary with a celebration at TheWillow Room, Belle Vernon, on Thursday, November 13, where thefollowing Board Members were recognized and received awards in thecategories of Community Service, Leadership, Vision andHumanitarianism. Pictured are (l-r): Philip Morrow, Charles Keller,Gwendolyn Simmons, and Jeff Burks Mascara.

MISSING FROM THE PHOTO IS JAY ZEFFIRO

Bethel Park’s Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness staff and members, along with localsmall businesses, enthusiastically raised $6,612 to benefit local 18-year-old MarissaOakley.

Marissa, the daughter of Healthtrax spin instructor Marnie Oakley, unexpectedlybecame gravely ill this fall. Marissa is undergoing rehabilitation and is now walkingwithout a cane. Her speech is slowly returning. She has lost memory of anythingbefore the onset of the devastating illness and seizures.

“Our goal of raising $1,500 was quadrupled due the generosity of so many caringpeople wanting to help the Oakley family. Presenting them with this $6,612 check wasvery touching and rewarding for all involved,” said Peg Gregor, National Director ofGroup Fitness for Healthtrax and Bethel Park event coordinator.

To learn more or to make an online donation, please go to the websitehttp://www.gofundme.com/e7x4fc.

Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness Benefit Fundraiser for Marissa

Oakley Raises Over $6,600

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By Jill Brown

Monessen Library was the site on Saturday, December 6 from 2 - 5 p.m. for peo-ple from all walks of life to come out for the holiday festivities and receive much-needed donations and win give-a-ways.

Lisa Lyons is Director of Full Potential Project, Christian Center Church inBelle Vernon, which is the organization sponsoring the day’s charitable events. Shesaid, “We are here to do what Jesus wanted—serve the community.”

A coat distribution was held in one room to provide coats, hats, scarves, clothes,and even blankets to those in need.

California University Fireside Singers and Hear Tonight Band provided enter-

tainment for the event, and other festivities included a children’s art center,movies, the chance to visit with Santa, and shopping for parents.

Food available was as follows: hot dogs, chips, juice box or water. The FullPotential Project generously provided all the food.

There were gift bags for the kids given out by the Fire Dept./MonessenCommunity Council. The kids really enjoyed them.

At 4:30 p.m., tense moments were shared as the front library was packed withpeople waiting to hear raffle numbers. Many winners were called. People endedtheir evening decorating and lighting the tree, and a bonfire was held.

All in all, the community was blessed, keeping in mind the true meaning ofChristmas.

Monessen Community Christmas Party Provides Both Holiday Fun and Help

Jan Runfola, from Monessen, won Christmas bulbs and Dollar General

gift certificates in one of numerous gift raffle baskets at the

Monessen Christmas party.

Santa (Dan Zyglowicz, president ofMonessen Historical Society) is seen here

with Taria Isbell, who confides in him she wants “a barbie dream house.” Monessen Historical Society funds

the pictures with Santa.

Pictured are Elizabeth Young and Connie Jay of Full Potential Project,

serving hot dogs, chips and water toparty attendees with a smile.

Pictured are Donna Kean, ExecutiveDirector of Saint Vincent College

Prevention Projects, mascot B. Cool, andparty attendee Valerie Hardison. Kean’sprogram, aimed at children, helps pre-vent alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse.

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JANUARY 6WEEKLY TUESDAY NIGHTBINGO - at the St. Francis of AssisiChurch Finley Hall. 7:15 p.m. for the"Early Bird" games and 7:30 p.m. forthe regular bingo. Admission is $6 for20 regular games and 5 specials. Comecheck out our new bingo board. Doorsopen at 6 p.m.

JANUARY 8MEETING OF THE CHARLEROILODGE #615 FREE ANDACCEPTED MASONS - 7:30 p.m.in the Masonic Hall at the corner of 7thand McKean Aves in Charleroi. Allmembers are encouraged to attend. Formore information, call 724-984-6611.

DINNER FOR A DOLLAR - enjoy adelicious spaghetti dinner for $1 perperson or $3 for a family at Communityof Christ, 3472 South Park Road,Bethel Park, from 5 – 7 p.m. TheAuberle Singers will be here to enter-

tain you during dinner. For more infor-mation, call Debbie at 412-833-6357 oremail [email protected].

JANUARY 10REPTILE EXPO - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. atthe IceoPlex at Southpointe. The Expohas partnered with the GreaterWashington County Food Bank to col-lect food for those in need this HolidaySeason. Receive half off admissionwhen you donate a non perishable fooditem at the Expo. For more informa-tion, visit www.steelcityreptileexpo.comor find them on Facebook.

JANUARY 11VASILOIPTA DINNER - followingDivine Liturgy Services at St. SpyridonHellenic Center.

JANUARY 13WEEKLY TUESDAY NIGHTBINGO - at the St. Francis of AssisiChurch Finley Hall. 7:15 p.m. for the

"Early Bird" games and 7:30 p.m. forthe regular bingo. Admission is $6 for20 regular games and 5 specials. Comecheck out our new bingo board. Doorsopen at 6 p.m.

SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUBMEETING - 8 p.m. at the Bethel

Presbyterian Church, 2999 BethelChurch Rd. All members and the gen-eral public are invited. A 50/50 will beoffered and kids prizes to be awarded.Applications are now being acceptedfor membership. For more informa-tion, call 724-984-6611.

SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS OFTHE MONTOUR TRAIL MEET-ING - 6:30 p.m. at the South ParkTownship Community room, locatedat 2675 Brownsville Road. The SouthHills Friends are responsible for main-tenance of the Montour Trail betweenLibrary and Clairton. Individualsinterested in the Montour Trail are

encouraged to attend. For more infor-mation, visit www.montourtrail.org oremail [email protected].

JANUARY 14OLDIES DANCE - Solid Gold, 7 - 10PM, Hazel Kirk American Legion

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MEETING OF THE RETIREDMEN’S LUNCHEON GROUP OFPLEASANT HILLS - noon in theFellowship Hall of the Pleasant HillsCommunity Presbyterian Church,located at the corner of Old ClairtonRoad and Audrey Drive in PleasantHills. Jay Cincinnati of Home Insteadwill discuss how to cope with dementiaand its effects and possible ways to pre-vent it or minimize the effects. Cost forthe lunch is only $7. For more informa-tion, call 412-655-2000. Please call byFriday, January 9, 2015 to be includedin the lunch order.

FOOD AND FRIENDS FREEMEAL PROGRAM - 5:00 to 6:30p.m. at Thomas Presbyterian Church1068 Linden Road, Venetia, PA. All arewelcome. For information, contactPatti at 724-941-6609.

JANUARY 17SPAGHETTI WITH MEATBALLSDINNER - 3 - 6 p.m. at First UnitedMethodist Church of Monongahela.Bread, salad bar, variety of desserts &beverage. Adults - $9, children under10 - $6. For more information, call724-258-7054.

JANUARY 18MON VALLEY COIN CLUBMEETING - 2:30 PM at the MonValley Senior Citizens Center locatedin the Chamber Plaza in Charleroi. Allmembers and the general public areinvited. A 50/50 will be offered alongwith prizes for kids. For more informa-tion, call 724-984-6611.

JANUARY 19FREE COMMUNITY LUNCH -11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the rear entrance ofExpressions of Yesterday, 216 ThirdStreet, Monessen.


SOUTHWESTERN PA REGIS-TERED NURSES CLUB MEET-ING - 9:30 a.m. at HamiltonPresbyterian Church, 4500 HamiltonRoad, Bethel Park. Speaker is John

Bower, Paramedic Supervisor. His topicis "Trends in Medical EmergencyManagement and CPR." All registerednurses are welcome. Contact Mimi at412-561-6905 for more information.

JANUARY 23FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: "GOD'SNOT DEAD" - 7 p.m. at First UnitedMethodist Church of Monongahela.Refreshments & door prizes. Free - allare welcome. For more information,call 724-258-7054.

PAINT AND SIP EVENING - at theFinleyville Volunteer Fire DepartmentSocial Hall. Painting from 6:30 - 9:30p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. All paintingequipment supplied but BYOB – snacksprovided. $40 per ticket. 50/50 raffle.Must be 18 or older to attend. For tick-ets contact Arlene at 724-797-3460 orConnie at 724-986-5431. All proceedswill be donated to the FinleyvilleVolunteer Fire Department.

JANUARY 24PETERS TOWNSHIP MEAT-BALLS & MUSIC SPAGHETTIDINNER - in the Peters TownshipHigh School Cafeteria from 3 - 8 p.m.Come enjoy a spaghetti dinner includ-ing dessert while musical selectionsfrom high school music groups providethe evening's entertainment. Ticketsare $8 for an adult and $4 for children11 and under.


JANUARY 28OLDIES DANCE - Solid Gold, 7 - 10PM, Hazel Kirk American Legion

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Peters Township Public Library is locat-ed at 616 East McMurray Road,McMurray, and can be reached at 724-941-9430. The following is a list of theirJanuary programs:

Teen Afternoon MovieGrades 6 and up Fridays, January 2, 4 - 6 p.m. Featured film: Guardians of the GalaxyMagic Tree House Book ClubGrades Kindergarten and upSaturday, January 3, 10 - 10:45 a.m. Book for discussion: Blizzard of theBlue Moon Pretty Little Liars Book ClubGrades 6 and upSaturday, January 3, 1 - 2 p.m. Teen Books In The Movies NightGrades 6 and up Monday, January 5, 6 - 8 p.m. Featured Book/Film: If I Stay Soft Chalk PastelsAges 6 1/2 - 13, 4 Tuesdays, January 6- 27, 4 - 5:30 p.m. $15 plus suppliesCoupon ClubTuesdays, January 6 and 206 - 8 p.m. Getting the Most out of EmailTuesday, January 6, 7 - 8:45 p.m. $5Paws For ReadingGrades 1 and upSaturday, January 10, 10 - 11:20 a.m.Girls’ Book ClubGirls in grades 3 - 6Monday, January 12, 6 - 7 p.m. Criss Cross by Lynne Rae PerkinsThe Window of Opportunity:Learn What You Need to KnowBefore Planning a New Home,Addition or Interior RemodelMonday, January 127 - 8:30 p.m. “Roots” Genealogy ClubTuesday, January 13, 1 - 3 p.m. Basic Excel Spreadsheets, Part 1Tuesday, January 137 - 8:45 p.m. Cost: $5Homeschoolers’ GroupGrades 1 and up, Wednesdays,January 14 and 28, 3 - 4 p.m.Evening Book Club For AdultsWednesday, January 14, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Book for discussion: Good Kings, BadKings by Susan NussbaumScience — How Sweet It Is!2 - 5 with an adult Siblings welcome.3 Thursdays, January 15 - 296 - 6:20 p.m.

Art Through The AgesGrades 1 and older3 Thursdays, January 15 - 297 - 7:30 p.m. Topic: Ancient EgyptAffordable Health CareThursday, January 157-8:30 p.m.Beginning Genealogy WorkshopSaturday, January 17, 1 - 3:30 p.m. Teen NHL 15 TournamentGrades 6 and upSaturday, January 17, 2 - 3 p.m. Go Green Club MeetingMonday, January 19, 7 - 8:45 p.m.Stamp Club MeetingWhen: Tuesday, January 20Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m. Basic Excel Spreadsheets, Part 2Tuesday, January 207 - 8:45 p.m. Cost: $5Uncle Sam And Your MortgageTuesday, January 20, 7 - 8 p.m. Presented by: James HagertyAfternoon Book Club For AdultsWednesday, January 21, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Book for discussion: The Roadby Cormac McCarthyFamily Movie NightFor kids and parents of all agesWednesday, January 21, 6 - 7:45 p.m. Featured film: FrozenBeading Club12 and upWednesday, January 21, 6 - 8 p.m. Teddy Bear Slumber PartyFor children of all agesSaturday, January 24, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.Teddy Bear TeaFor children of all agesSunday, January 25, 1- 1:45 p.m.Dr. Who PartyGrades 6 and upSunday, January 25, 1 - 4 p.m.Lego Builders ClubGrades 2 and olderMonday, January 26, 6 - 7 p.m.Mystery Book Club For Adults Tuesday, January 27, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. A Cold and Lonely Placeby Sara J. HenryCover Letters And ResumesTuesday, January 27, 7 - 8:45 p.m. How to Overcome the Fear of Public SpeakingWednesday, January 28, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

JANUARY EVENTS AT PETERS TOWNSHIPPUBLIC LIBRARY

AARP Volunteers to Help With Income Tax Returns in the Valley

AARP tax-aide volunteers will prepare 2014 income tax returns for people 60years and older and low-income residents.

Listed are the locations where these taxes will be completed beginning Feb. 2,2015:

Center in the Woods, 130 Woodland Court, Brownsville, 724-938-3554.Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Center on the Hill, 100 Summit Road, Washington Township, Belle Vernon,724-930-8512. Monday and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Perryopolis Senior Center, 403 Liberty Ave., Perryopolis, 724-736-2250.Monday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Donora Public Library, 510 Meldon Ave., Donora, 724-379-7940, Friday 11a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monessen Senior Center, 1925 Grand Blvd, Monessen, 724-684-6105.Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to noon.

Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza. Drive, Rostraver Twp., Belle Vernon,724-379-5511. Wednesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The taxpayer MUST make an appointment and bring last year's tax return, allof their 2014 tax documents and the original stamped paid 2014 property taxreceipts or a form from their landlord showing the amount of rent paid for 2014.

The completed returns will be filed electronically with the IRS and the state. Atthe Monessen site, there will be a preparer who completes paper returns, whichyou will have to mail. If he completes your return and you decide you want it e-filed, you will have to make another appointment.

The following types of tax returns cannot be completed at these sites: rental,depreciation farms,

business and amended returns from previous years and any complex return.These need to be completed by a paid professional.

The volunteers have been trained and certified by the IRS and the PA Dept. ofRevenue and are

able to complete your federal, state, local and property tax/rent rebate forms.Appointments can be made starting January 2, 2015. If for any reason you have

to cancel an appointment, please call the site so that the slot may be filled withanother client.

For further information, Vera Klein, local coordinator, can be reached by call-ing the center, and they will forward your name and phone number to her.

‘Hoodie Hoo Day’ Scheduled forFebruary 20, 2015 in Charleroi

Northern Hemisphere Hoodie Hoo Day will take place on Friday,February 20, 2015. This will be the 2nd Hoodie Hoo Day sponsored bythe Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce. This Valley-wideevent will be held at Magic City Square in Charleroi and is designed tohelp chase winter away by dressing in brightly colored clothing andshouting “Hoodie Hoo” three times to the sky at exactly the stroke ofnoon.

Activities begin at 11 a.m. and merchants and restaurants will be offer-ing Hoodie Hoo discounts and specials. Noise-making, live music, foodand nonsense are also on the schedule of events for the day.

Please visit Charleroi Hoodie Hoo Day on Facebook to check for allupdates regarding details and sponsorship opportunities.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS OF THE SOUTH HILLSFRIENDS OF THE MONTOUR TRAIL

Monthly meetingsof the South HillsFriends of theMontour Trail areheld at 6:30 p.m. onthe 2nd Tuesday ofeach month at theSouth Park TownshipCommunity room,located at 2675Brownsville Road.The next two meet-ings will be held onJanuary 13 andFebruary 10. TheSouth Hills Friendsare responsible formaintenance of theMontour Trailbetween Library and Clairton. Individuals interested in the Montour Trailare encouraged to attend.

Additional information concerning the trail, including South Hills Friendscontact information, may be obtained on the Montour Trail web sitewww.montourtrail.org. Questions may be directed to the email [email protected].

Pictured is a completed concrete deck on the LibraryViaduct with the observation area in the foreground.

Workers were removing the concrete forms andinstalling the permanent fence posts in December.

Train Display Helped to Make SpiritsBright at the American Legion

Post 22 in Charleroi

JANUARY NEWS FROM THE MONESSENPUBLIC LIBRARY & CULTURAL CENTER

Starting in January 2015, the hours of Monessen Public Library & CulturalCenter will change. The Library will be open on Mondays and Wednesdays from10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed onFriday and Sunday, and open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please note thechange.

As a New Year resolution, Library patrons are asked to increase their circula-tion of materials checked out from the library. Instead of purchasing books, pleaseeither borrow an item in our collection, or arrange for an interlibrary loan fromanother library to be sent to Monessen for pick-up. Make the library a place youvisit often!

The Library is looking for a dedicated volunteer interested in doing handymanchores. This would include small repairs, changing light bulbs, and keeping thebuilding in good condition. If interested, please contact Library Director DaveZilka at 724-684-4750, or stop by during regular business hours.

Support the library - raffle tickets to benefit the Library are available for a $2donation at the front circulation desk. There is also a hockey-themed basket raf-fle provided by two library supporters.

Overindulge in holiday fun? The Library has a large selection of weight lossmanuals, fitness books and cookbooks to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Come downand start the New Year right!

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Members of the American Legion Post 22 in Charleroi spent many hoursputting a train display together to be enjoyed by many over the Christmasholiday. Three of the post members that spent a lot of time and effort were:(l-r) Gene Robison, Johnny Batistone, and Loren McCullough (not pictured).PHOTO BY WAYNE E. RAY.

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Bar Crawl Event Raises $19K for Mon Valley Hospital’s Regional Cancer Center

Creators and organizers of the 15th Annual Bar Crawl for Breast Cancer donat-ed $19,489 to Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Charles L. and Rose SweeneyMelenyzer Pavilion and Regional Cancer Center recently.

The event, held in October, attracted 600 participants. The money will helpupgrade the mammography equipment at Monongahela Valley Hospital’s BelleVernon facility, HealthPLEX Imaging, and will offset the cost for breast screen-ings for women who are uninsured or underinsured.

Pictured are, front, from left: Debra L. Cashman-Miller of Fayette Cityand Nancy Stinogle and Dana Shupenko of Belle Vernon. Standing is Lisa

Kutcy of Belle Vernon, with MVH’s Director of Fund DevelopmentMelissa Marion and VP of Fund Development Sara Schumacher.

JEFFERSON HILLS LIBRARYPROGRAMS FOR JANUARY

Jefferson Hills Public Library is located at 925 Old Clairton Road,Clairton, and can be reached at 412-655-7741. Listed below are theirevents for January:

Zumba FitnessMondays, January 12 - April 13 from 6:30–7:30 p.m.Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and

international beats. Increase your energy and fitness levels. Join us for aneasy to do, effective, and totally exhilarating exercise! $5 per class.

Gentle Beginners YOGASaturdays from 9:30–10:45 a.m. and Wednesdays from 9:30 to

10:30 a.m. beginning January 7This Gentle Yoga class includes gentle stretches, breathing, relaxation

and simple movements and postures to increase range of motion of themajor joints, guided relaxation and meditation. $5 per class.

By Jill Brown

The Monessen Salvation Army madethe season bright, hosting their firstCommunity Christmas dinner inMonessen at the Civic Center from 2 - 4p.m. Lt. Sue Thwaite said, at 2 p.m. withearly arrivals, “We served 30 people sofar--which is a good thing, and this ismuch needed in the community.”

Monessen Mayor Lou Mavrakis, anadvocate of Monessen Salvation Armyfor many, many years, said, “Those thatare most unfortunate should be helpedout by those who are able to help them.”Servers also shared his sentiment, sayingthey were there simply “to help out.”

So, the community was rewarded bythe helping hands of those who made theday possible. Diners were treated to adelicious ham dinner with side dishesand desserts. Thanks go to the faithfulvolunteers and the Salvation Army. Youcan do your part by donating to theSalvation Army, this organization that does so much to help the community inways that extend beyond the Christmas season. Also, if you need assistance, theyare there for you.

The Monessen Salvation Army is located at 308 Schoonmaker Ave., Monessen,or you can call 724-684-4282.

Lt. Sue Thwaite, on far right, looks on asKristi Tominell, center, and Dionne

Wilson, left, serve meals.

Beth Weight of Monessen and CraigSemko of South Park cuddle after enjoy-ing a meal together at the civic center.

Pictured are (l-r): Dionne Wilson, Tasha Johnson, and Mayor Lou Mavrakis

as they work in harmony at the Christmas Eve dinner.

Gary Painter, who also volunteers asSanta, says he has “been with the

Salvation Army all my life.” He's seen heretaking a break from work at the dinner.

Monessen Salvation Army FeedsCommunity on Christmas Eve

Friends Shirley Ayers and Hilda Troth eattheir meal together at the Christmas Eve

dinner held at the civic center.


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A Thank You Note from the LadiesAuxiliary of the Floreffe VFC,

Jefferson Hills BoroughAll of our members would like to thank the following supporters for

their generosity for the 2014 "Spooktacular" Halloween PancakeBreakfast! We ask that your patronage be extended to them, and pleaseacknowledge them in our community!

• Costa Homebuilders• De Carlo's Fruit Market, Elizabeth• Direct Jewelers, RT 51• Eastern Industrial Services, Floreffe Area• Eat 'n' Park, Monongahela• Giant Eagle, Elizabeth• D. Jenkins, (Sunoco) Elrama• Johnny's Drive-In, West Elizabeth• Mary Kay Cosmetics, Melissa Horick• Red Lobster, Pleasant Hills• Seven Eleven, West ElizabethAnd a special thank you to Rita Wall (Seven Eleven) for the additional

gift of pumpkins for the children's free raffle and to all who dedicatedtheir time and contributed to making this family friendly event a success!

Super Hoagie Sale at Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church

Benefits Mission Trip to HaitiMingo Creek Pres-

byterian Church ECO willhold a Super Hoagie Salein January. All profits willbe used to support a mis-sion trip to Haiti, scheduledfor the first week ofFebruary. Seven members ofMingo will travel to the southwest-ern coast of Haiti to assist with the con-struction of water buffalos and showers at the St.George Children's Village, where special needs and at-risk children willcall home. We will be working with Harvest House Haiti's founder andmissionary, Judy Foster.

Orders will be taken from January 4 - 18. Pick-up is Thursday, January22 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at Mingo Church.

Cost is $8. For more information, call Ann Lorenzi at 724-348-8977 orBryan Eckart at 412-886-7435.


Nursing Scholarship OpportunitiesAvailable, Provided by SWPA

Registered Nurses ClubScholarship opportunities are provided by the Southwestern

Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club to nursing students entering theirfinal year of studies to earn a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor ofscience degree. Nurses actively pursuing advanced education in nursingmay also apply. Students are eligible who live in Allegheny, Washingtonand Westmoreland counties. Scholarships are awarded each April.

Apply through the Pittsburgh Foundation at PghFoundation.org or byUS mail: The Pittsburgh Foundation, Five PPG Place, Suite 250.Pittsburgh PA 15222-5414. For more information, contact scholarshipcoordinator Deborah L. Turner at [email protected] or 412-391-5122. Dates for applying are noted on the website.

The next presentation at the DonoraHistorical Society is scheduled forSaturday, February 7 at 1 p.m., weatherpermitting, and is titled “Greetingsfrom Donora.” It will showcase vintagepostcards of Donora and the storiesbehind them.

Plans are still coming together forthe Heinz History Center’s travelingCivil War exhibit and we are continu-ing to add interested presenters andgroups who want to participate duringthe six-week event. The 500-squarefoot exhibit will be held in partnershipwith the Donora Public Library andwill be displayed in the lower levelcommunity room from March 20through April 28, 2015 – the timeframecoincides with the 150th anniversary ofthe ending of the Civil War. Six weeksof activities are being planned with theexhibit, such as local Civil War dis-plays, presentations, round table dis-cussions, book signings, etc.

School groups and other social groupare strongly encouraged to take advan-tage of this opportunity. If any individ-uals or groups are interested in partici-pating in any capacity, please contactthe Historical Society. Also, if any indi-vidual or company would like to be asponsor to help fund additional eventsduring this exhibit, contact theHistorical Society for sponsorshipopportunities. Please check our websitewww.DonoraHistoricalSociety.org andclick on the “Civil War Exhibit” tab fora description of the exhibit and theschedule of events as it continues tounfold.

Due to the success of our 4th annualCement City Home and Walking Tourheld in October, we will be hosting twotours in 2015, the first of which will beheld on Sunday, May 3 at 1 p.m. Thetours start at the museum with a photopresentation on Donora’s NationalHistoric District – Thomas Edison’sCement City, as well as the showing ofartifacts and original blueprints duringthe construction from 1916 and 1917.The presenter is Smog Museum cura-tor and Cement City resident BrianCharlton, who authored a related arti-cle in the fall 2013 edition of the

Western Pennsylvania History maga-zine. A walking tour follows in theHistoric District to point out variousarchitectural details. The walk con-cludes by touring the interior of twohomes that have a couple of roomsrestored to period. Please consult ourwebsite and click the “Cement City”tab, for more information, or call oremail the historical society. If youwould like to RSVP for either tour,please call or email.

Once again the Donora HistoricalSociety will present at the HeinzHistory Center Affiliate Ambassador’sSpeaker Series, held once a month onSaturdays. The Donora HistoricalSociety is a Heinz History CenterAffiliate member. On Saturday, June13, 2015 we will be presenting Stan“The Man” Musial. The presentationis free with paid admission to the muse-um. Danish and coffee is served.

The Historical Society is currentlyselling the book of Donora native Dr.Susan F. Hirsch titled MountaintopMining in Appalachia: UnderstandingStakeholders and Change inEnvironmental Conflict. Dr. Hirschcurrently lives in Washington, D.C.and is a Professor of ConflictResolution and Anthropology atGeorge Mason University in Fairfax,VA. The book can also be found on ourwebsite under the “Merchandise” tab.

We feel very fortunate to havereceived a framed and autographedreplica of a Stan Musial St. LouisCardinals jersey donated by Mr. RossVerbisky, who is a California, PA nativeand made his career in Missouri.Verbisky was back in the area and madethe donation in person at the museum.The jersey will be one of the center-pieces of our growing Stan “The Man”Musial exhibit.

If you have additional questionsabout the subjects mentioned above,the society, museum, meetings or pos-sibly volunteering, feel free to stop byor email us [email protected] call 724-823-0364 and leave a mes-sage. Or visit us on the web atwww.DonoraHistoricalSociety.org.

NEWS FROM THE DONORA HISTORICALSOCIETY AND SMOG MUSEUM

By Paul Chasko

On December 14, American Legion Morrison-Ritchey Post 613 concludedanother successful toy drive for needy children in the Finleyville and UnionTownship area. Post 613 Legionnaires, Unit 613 American Legion Auxiliary,Squadron 613, Sons of the American Legion, and generous members of our postand community participated with donations and assistance. Toys and games werepresented to the Ladies of Charity of Saint Francis Church.

In cooperation with other ministries, the items were distributed in time to pro-vide a Merry Christmas for those in need. “Our American Legion is proud of thepositive role we play in our community,” said Legionnaire George Maers.

Pictured are (l to r:) Bob Jones (Post 613); Alice Hakos (Ladies of Charity); Father RobertBoyle (Pastor - Saint Francis Church); Bob Jones Jr. (SAL); John Koller (Post 613); Joyce

Maers (ALA) and George Maers (Post 613).

Christmas Spirit Seen in Action withAmerican Legion Post 613 Toy Drive



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JANUARY EVENTS AT CLAIRTON LIBRARY

Clairton Public Library is located at 616Miller Ave., Clairton. Call 412-233-7966 for details on any library programsheld in January.

Cuddle TimeChildren from birth to age 2 canenjoy learning the rhythm andcadence of storybook language.Every child needs to be accompaniedby an (adult) lap to cuddle on. Thisactivity takes place at the libraryevery Tuesday.

Wise WalkWe walk, rain or shine on Saturdaymornings at 10 a.m. Walk at yourown pace, but join us this Saturday atour starting point, 616 Miller Ave.Bottled water provided.

Stories for TotsOn Wednesday mornings, toddlersages 2 and up are invited to a storytime plus a fun and educationalgroup activity. Bring your child at 10a.m. for more important experienceswith book learning. Bring yourlibrary card to select books to takehome to enjoy.

Kids after SchoolOlder children are invited to thelibrary every other Monday from3:30 – 4 p.m. for adult-led readingactivities along with the kids fromSisters’ Place. Inquire at the maindesk for details.

Book Clubs for AdultsOur library hosts two book clubs,one on the 2nd Tuesday of the monthat 1p.m. and the other on every 3rdMonday at 9 a.m. Anyone interestedin joining may request a copy of themonth’s book at the main desk or justdrop in at book club time. Join us fora stimulating book chat along withcoffee and snacks.

Game DayEvery 3rd Saturday the library sched-ules a children’s game day. Manyboard games are provided, and allschool-aged students are welcome toparticipate from noon – 2 p.m.

Literary FeastWe’re collecting recipes for a librarycookbook. Please contribute yourbest recipes for any kind of food…for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks,submit them all. Bring or mail themto the library. Include your first andlast name as you would want themprinted in the cookbook.

A Call for Local Artists The Friends of the Library are mak-ing plans for the Spring Art Show.Local artists are invited to displaytheir works. We encourage art donein a wide variety of media, so startgetting your paintings, photographs,sculptures, drawings, prints, andother work ready for display. Wewelcome previous and new partici-pants. Details about dates, etc. will beavailable at the end of January.

2015 Miracle on Main StreetTheme for West Newton

AnnouncedDowntown West Newton Inc. is pleased to announce its theme for

the 2015 Miracle on Main Street. Next's year's theme will be basedon the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life." We would like to give all of ourcommunity organizations and churches a chance to participate. Wewill be hosting ‘The Avenue of Trees’ for the 2015 Miracle on MainStreet Each organization will have the chance to come up with athemed Christmas tree. The organization can decorate a 4 or 6 foottree which will be displayed downtown. The community will thenhave a chance to donate to the tree of their liking once they go up ondisplay on November 1, 2015. The organization who has the mostmoney in their bucket will be the winner of that year’s trophy. Wewill also hold a silent auction in which the highest bidder will have thechance to take home the tree of their choice and all its decorations.All money raised from each organization bucket and auction will goto that organization.

We are getting this information out now so it will give the organi-zations a chance to pick up a tree and decorations after the holiday atgreat prices. For more information, call 724-872-0100.

Become a Lifeguard at the Mon Valley YMCA

Start thinking about a summer job now! Enroll now for the American RedCross lifeguarding class held at the Mon Valley YMCA. Class dates are March7, 14, 21 and 28 of 2015 from 8 a.m. -12 p.m.

You must be at least 15 years of age and have proficient swimming skills. Firstaid, CPR, AED, lifeguarding and oxygen certifications will be awarded to pass-ing participants. All certifications are valid for two years.

Call the Mon Valley YMCA to register now at 724-483-8077.

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Mid-Mon Valley Shipmates Concludethe Year with a Christmas Party

The year ended for the Mid-Mon Valley Shipmates with a Christmas party forthe members and their significant others on December 2 at the American LegionHome in Dunkirk.

Yeoman Caldwell introduced the new members that joined the shipmates thisyear: Jim Staff and Dale Myers. Welcome aboard!

Members Randy and Pamela Silbaugh were acknowledged as new membersfrom last year who weren't able to make last year's party. Pam was called up to thepodium and introduced as the new made Chief Petty Officer. She was promotedthis past September.

Introduced were the officers for the past two years and the newly elected offi-cers for the next two years: Past and newly elected are CO Bill Hess; XO BarryAnders; Yeoman Jim Caldwell; MAA Carl Pro. Chaplain was Rev. Fred Pfeil andnewly electedto fill this role is George Diehl. Treasurer was Joe Acton, and elect-ed for the next two years is Patrick Maloy.

The Two-Bell Ceremony table that was set up prior to the party was done up asto the meaning of the table articles, and the deceased members of 2014 werememorialized - Joseph Acton, Frances Dutch, Marshall Lignian and PerrySchwartz. With the shipmates at attention, the names of all our departedShipmate members were read out.

According to the Shipmates by-laws, there is no meeting in January, so the nextregular meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 3.

South Hills Art League ExhibitPlanned at Jefferson Hills Library

South Hills Art League (SHAL) will exhibit at the Jefferson HillsLibrary located at 925 Old Clairton Rd., through Tuesday, January6. For more information about this show, visit www.jeffersonhill-slibrary.org or southhillsartleague.org/SHALExhibits. For infor-mation about new member screening, contact Anne Trimble, pres-ident, at 412-343-0498 or [email protected]; or Bill Ceriani,exhibition chair, at 412-343-7576 or [email protected].

By Charlotte Hopkins and Lindsey Taylor

The Grand Theatre in ElizabethBorough set the stage for anothershow stopper, presenting the musi-cal, ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas.’

The cast of seasoned actors alsowelcomed aboard Brandon Keller,who portrayed Linus in the musi-cal. Betsy Marinucci (Sally) andSeamus Ricci (Charlie Brown) leda strong performance that carriedthe crowd through CharlieBrown's pursuit of not only theperfect Christmas tree, but also the meaning of Christmas.

The roles of Freida and Shroeder were played by married couple Jamie andSean Duggan. Katy Grant starred as everyone's favorite Peanuts character –Snoopy! She has been acting since she was 9 years old and has been inapproximately 50 plays.

When asked about the difficulty of remembering the lines of the play, SeanDuggan explained the main thing to remember is “if you notice that some-one has skipped ahead, do not try to go back, because it will through every-one off.”

‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ BringsHoliday Spirit to Elizabeth

The cast of ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’poses with reporter Lindsey Taylor (right).

Twelve-year-old LindseyTaylor has dreams of becominga reporter, and to get herdream started, she spent a dayworking with The Messengeras a junior reporter, partneringwith writer Charlotte Hopkinsto craft a review on a local the-atrical production, 'A CharlieBrown Christmas' in Elizabeth.Lindsey said, “I want tobecome a journalist because Ireally like writing.”

The 6th grader at ElizabethForward Middle School wasthrilled to work alongsideCharlotte, watching the pro-duction and interviewing thecast and crew afterwards. “I'm just really excited for this opportunity,” shenoted. Lindsey is a spelling bee participant at her school and hones her writ-ing skills by working on the school paper.

Lindsey is happy to have her first article published through The Messenger,and The Messenger is pleased to promote her work!

“Junior Reporter For a Day” Lindsey Taylor Learns The Ropes

with The Messenger

Lindsey Taylor interviews the cast of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

after the production.

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Horses with Hope, Inc. ReceivesFunding from CVS Health Foundation

in Celebration of Giving TuesdayHorses with Hope, Inc. announced that it has received a $2,000 grant from the

CVS Health Foundation in celebration of Giving Tuesday, a national movementwhere charities, individuals, schools, businesses and other community organiza-tions come together on one day to create a national day of giving back.

CVS Health colleague Eve-Lyn Laboon of Pittsburgh nominated Horses withHope, Inc. to receive a grant, which will support the organization's mission toprovide therapeutic riding and other equine-related activities to enhance thephysical, mental, social and emotional needs of individuals with disabilities.

"CVS Health colleagues like Eve-Lyn Laboon bring our values of caring andcollaboration to life all year long by volunteering with organizations that arehelping the people we serve each and every day," said Eileen Howard Boone,President, CVS Health Foundation. "We're excited to award organizations likeHorses with Hope, Inc. that are making a real impact in their community withfunding in honor of Giving Tuesday and are proud to continue to be part of anational movement that promotes the spirit of volunteerism and giving back."

Giving Tuesday is a national campaign created in 2012 to spark a day of givingat the start of the annual holiday season, following Thanksgiving, Black Fridayand Cyber Monday. It celebrates charities, individuals, schools, businesses andother community organizations who come together to support charitable causes,and encourages everyone to participate in a national day dedicated to giving back.Giving Tuesday aligns with the CVS Health Foundation's goal to make a positiveimpact in the lives of people by investing in local communities.

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Mon Valley YMCA Extends Thanks for Swimming Pool Mural

The Mon ValleyYMCA would liketo give a huge thankyou to CamilleSmolucha for paint-ing the full-lengthmural in the indoorpool area.

Camille graduatedfrom Tom Savini’sSpecial EffectsProgram, offeredthrough theDouglas EducationCenter inMonessen, with a16-month degree inspecialized businessin December.

Camille is fromNashville, Tennessee and hopes to move to a big city and work on movie setsand in special effects shops. She started at the YMCA in October 2013 as a life-guard and swim instructor before she mentioned her artistic talent. TheYMCA would like to wish Camille the best of luck in her bright future andthank her for brightening up the Mon Valley YMCA swimming pool.


The Valley Art Club of the Mon Valley area held its Christmas luncheon onDec. 9 at the Back Porch Restaurant in Speers.

The group enjoyed a lively party atmosphere with good food, games and a giftexchange. A special candle-lighting was held in remembrance of long-time mem-ber, Anne Thomas Cepaitis, who passed away recently.

Officers for 2015 were inducted: President - Sally Taylor; Vice President -Michelle Meneskie; Secretary - Mary Ann Kopach-Laber; Treasurer - SusanWeaver. Past President Christine Gilotty was given a round of applause for herservice during the past two years.

The club will begin its activities for 2015 in March when it will join together fora luncheon and make plans for the year. Local artists who might like to be part ofthe club are always welcome. Please contact any member or president Sally Taylorfor information at 724-872-4642.

Valley Art Club Inducts New Officers for 2015, Closes out Year with

Christmas Luncheon

Back row (l-r): Christine Gilotty; Sally Taylor; Pat Jones; Michelle Meneskie; Joyce Gazdick;Angel Zueger; Marcy Harshman; Victor Savage; Mary Elaine Lozosky; Mary Ann Kopach-

Laber; Kelly Kohnen; Susan WeaverFront row (l-r): Sabra Clark; Arabelle Lancaster; HarriettPeters; Fay Thomas; Andrea ParasolickNot pictured: Francine Miceli; Vivian Beattie

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ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIPHISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWS

The Rostraver Township Historical Society celebrated the Christmasseason with a dinner at Hoss’s Steak & Seafood Restaurant on December11, 2014. There were 20 local members present who enjoyed their finefoods and entertainment.

Society member Stuart Boyd presented a life history of one ofRostraver’s Civil War heroes, William Cunningham, 1839 -1865.

There will be no meeting of the RTHS during the months of Januaryand February; however, the executive will meet to conduct business.

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Super Bowl Hoagie Sale Held By St. Francis Knights of Columbus

Super Bowl Italian hoagies will be on sale at St. Francis of Assisi Parish,Finleyville, off Route 88. They are fresh made Saturday morning, January 31 withpickup from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and are great for your Super Bowl party.

These are not your run-of-the-mill fundraiser hoagies. These are 12” hoagieshand–crafted by the Knights of Columbus and contain a special combination offixings in fresh buns, really loaded with meats and cheeses. Veggies are packedseparately. Still a great deal at $8 each.

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Mon Valley Hospital Receives Donation From CONSOL

CONSOL Energydonated $10,000 toMonongahela ValleyHospital’s Focus on theFuture Capital Cam-paign. Pictured are JimGrech, CONSOL’s exec-utive vice president andchief commercial officer,with Sara Schumacher,Monongahela ValleyHospital’s vice presidentof fund development.Schumacher said thatCONSOL has been “agreat champion of thehospital and our fundrais-ing efforts,” and thankedJim Grech for his “con-tinued dedication to ourcommunity and ourpatients as well as theentire CONSOL Energy team.”


If you’re moving out while your home is still on themarket, or if you’re selling any unoccupied property, itcould attract more than potential buyers—it could attractcriminal activity.

An unoccupied property is at-risk for a break-in, andremoving the furnishings doesn’t mean you’re safe fromharm. Generalized vandalism, graffiti, damaged appli-ances, stolen copper, and broken windows can all add upto thousands of dollars in repairs.

Let your REALTOR® know your moving plans. Heor she will advise you to take extra precautions once yourproperty is vacant. To protect the property and keep yourinvestment as safe as possible, you’ll want to convincepassers-by the property is still occupied. Consider the

following:Ask for back-up – When you’re moving out, tell

your immediate neighbors and your local police depart-ment that your property will be vacant. With more eyeswatching the house, you’ll have a better chance of gettingassistance if someone does attempt a break-in.

Maintain the lawn – An overgrown yard is a sign thata home is vacant. In the warmer months, make sure thelawn is mowed regularly, the flowerbeds are maintained,and there is no loose trash around the curb or driveway.In the cooler months, clean the rain gutters, rake leaves,and clear the driveway and walkway of snow.

Don’t let the papers pile up – Forward your mail toyour new address. Ask a family member or neighbor tostop by your home regularly to check for phone books,newspapers, and mail that may have been delivered.

Make obvious repairs – Check the outside of yourproperty for repairs regularly. If you find any obviousproblems, make repairs ASAP. A cracked window orloose shutter are small problems, but problems a live-inowner would normally fix.

Use the driveway – If you have a driveway attachedto your home, ask a neighbor to park a car there. A carparked in the driveway is a great deterrent.

Leave the windows covered – If possible, leave thecurtains or blinds on the windows in the home whenyou’re moving out. Keep the curtains drawn and theblinds closed, even at the back of the house, in case apotential vandal tries to “peep” in.

Keep the HVAC running – It may be tempting tocancel the utilities to save money, but having that little

cloud coming from the chimney vent in cold of winter orhearing the hum of the AC unit in summer may beenough to ward off threats.

Take photos with furnishings – Before you moveout, be certain that your agent has plenty of photos thatappear as though someone is presently living there.Because your agent will be posting photos on the inter-net to attract buyers, you do not want photos of vacantrooms showing up! To a thief, it is a sure sign that theproperty is vacant and therefore a likely target.

Turn the lights on – Purchase lighting timers, con-nect to inexpensive lamps and place the devices strategi-cally throughout the house. Set the timers to go on andoff in different rooms at the appropriate times of day ornight. Some would-be thieves or vandals will watch aproperty for days before breaking in. If they see lights indifferent rooms, they’ll hopefully assume the propertystill is occupied.

Call your homeowners insurance provider—Verifythat in the unlikely event that people do bad things toyour property, you will be able to file a claim. The finan-cial burden of maintaining two households is toughenough without having the additional expense forrepairs.

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Balwin Borough Public Library is locatedat 41 Macek Drive #115, Pittsburgh, andcan be reached at 412-885-2255. Below aretheir scheduled events for January:

‘Chill Out and Read’ Reading Club -January 5 - March 31Pick up a reading record and have achance to win prizes! Every time youread or listen to a book, record it by titleor tally mark and receive a raffle ticket tobecome eligible to win prizes that will beraffled at the end of each month! WinterReading Club is for kids, teens andadults!Bouncing Babies and Books -Tuesday, January 6, 13, 20, and 27 at10:30 a.m.This storytime, for babies birth-24months, will include a book, lots ofsinging, some musical instruments, anda lot of fun for you and your baby! Noregistration required.An Afternoon with Robin Williams -Wednesday, January 7, 14, 21, and 28at 2 p.m.Check our website for movie titles.Do You Want To Build a Snowman?- Friday, January 9 at 6:30 p.m.Make an adorable Olaf sock snowman!Most items provided, but bring the fol-lowing: one small mixing bowl (perchild) and one measuring cup (per fami-ly). Registration requested.Tai Chi for Health - Beginner &Continuing Classes - Mondays,January 12 - March 9Beginner: 9 a.m.

Continuing Practice: 10:15 a.m.Join instructor Gurney Bolster for 9comfortable and relaxing sessions of TaiChi exercises. Cost is $72 payble toGurney at the first class.Make and Take Mondays - January12, 19, and 26 at 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Come to the library for a quick but funmake-and-take craft each week, thenenjoy hanging out to play at the libraryand check out books for WinterReading Club! Geared to ages 2-5, butall ages are welcome! eReader Class - Kindle Class -Monday, January 12 and 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Come learn how to find, download andtransfer free library eBooks to yourKindle. Sessions are grouped by deviceand participants should bring theirlibrary card and a fully charged eReaderto class. FREE – Registration required.Lunch Day and Parachute Play -Tuesday, January 13, 20, 27, 12 p.m.Bring a bagged lunch and a drink, enjoymeeting and eating with new friends,then enjoy 30 minutes of parachute playactivities! Geared to ages 2-4, but allages are welcome! No registrationrequired.Mystery Lovers Book Club -Wednesday, January 14 at 2 p.m.The Mystery Lovers book group meetseach month. No registration required.Today’s Selection: In the Woods by TanaFrench.Reading Rockets Book Club -Wednesday, January 14 at 6:30 p.m.Blast off and explore picture books withyour child through play and hands-onactivities at our new book club gearedfor children ages 3-6 (siblings welcome).Each month, we will focus on one bookand make connections to the storythrough book extension stations. Today’sselection: Pete the Cat.Tales for 2s and 3s - Thursday,January 15, 22, and 29 at 10:30 a.m.A storytime specifically geared for tod-dlers who are 24-36 months old with acaregiver. We will read great stories,sing a lot of songs, and have plenty ofmusic, movement, and fun! Family Craft Me a Story - Thursday,January 15 and 29 at 6:30 p.m.Head to the library for our new eveningfamily story/craft time that will be heldevery other week! A story, songs, musi-cal instruments, parachute play, bubbles,and a related craft at each session! Noregistration required.Preschool Alphabet Parade - Friday,January 16, 23, and 30 at 10:30 a.m.Fun stories, songs, activities, and a craftfor children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.We will travel through the alphabetand feature a letter each week.Children are welcome to bring anobject to storytime that begins withour weekly featured letter!

The Demon of Brownsville Road: AHaunting Talk with Bob Cranmer -Saturday, January 17 at 12 p.m.Join us for a visit by former AlleghenyCounty Commissioner Bob Cranmer ashe speaks about his recent book, TheDemon of Brownsville Road. Registrationis required — space is limited.No School Mystery Mondays -Monday, January 19 at 12:30 p.m.We will feature one of David Kelly’sBallpark Mysteries books, solve somemysteries of our own, and explore afamous ballpark. Come hungry! Noballpark is complete without hot dogsand chips! (Please alert us of any foodallergies). Registration requested.Grades K-3.New Release Afternoon Movie -January 20 at 2 p.m.Don’t wait in line! Don’t spend thatrental fee! Come to the library to enjoya just released movie for FREE. Lightrefreshments will be served. Pleasecheck our website for movie titles.Getting Crafty with Michelle (gradesK-3) - Tuesday, January 20 and 27 at6:30 p.m.Join local Michael’s craft instructorMichelle as she introduces a new, excit-ing craft of the month, and take home abeautiful, unique creation! Registrationrequested. Tonight will feature glass andtile mosaics!Good Reads, Good Deeds Book Club- Wednesday, January 21 at 6:30 p.m.This book club, for children in grades 3-6 (along with an adult caregiver), willfocus on stories that highlight charactertraits such as kindness, caring, compas-sion, acceptance, and differences. Bookswill be available at the library one monthbefore each club meeting date. Duringeach book discussion meeting, we willdecide on a monthly service project.Registration requested. This month’sselection: Pay It Forward – YoungReader’s Edition.A B C - Anything Book Club -Thursday, January 22 at 2 p.m.Join us for a delightful book discussioneach month. We read all types of books.No registration required. This Month— Five days at Memorial by Sheri Fink

Drop-in Tech Help - Monday,January 26 at 6 p.m.In addition to our technology appoint-ments, we will now be offering walk-intechnology help from 6-8 p.m. the lastMonday of the month. Drop by to haveyour questions answered, whether it isabout your smart phone, eReader orcomputer, bring your device and ques-tions! FREE and no registrationrequired!Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting- Monday, January 26 at 6:30 p.m.Come share your ideas and have yourvoice be heard about what YOU want tosee at the library, recommend books,websites, programs, and social media toother teens, and earn volunteer hours.Become involved in YOUR communityand YOUR library! Registrationrequested.Brushes Before Bedtime Family ArtNight - Wednesday, January 28 at6:30 p.m.Join us for a night of family art usingvarious techniques and leave with a mas-terpiece designed by your entire family!We will provide the supplies and artsmocks. No age limit requirements. A“how to draw” segment will be includedin each program. Registration request-ed. Tonight: Snowmen at Night.Family Flick Fridays - Friday, January30 at 6:30 p.m.The week is over and the family istogether! Enjoy a new release familymove that your whole family will love!Kids can bring their blankets, pillows,and stuffed friend – we will provide pop-corn and a drink! Registration request-ed. Please check our website for titles.Introduction to Crochet - Saturday,January 31 at 10:30 a.m.In this class, you will learn the basics ofcrochet and how to do the single crochetstitch. Start a scarf for the cooler monthsor make a simple and practical dishcloth.Register online or call the library. Spaceis limited so please register early.Supplies to bring: One ball yarn and onecrochet hook size I/9.

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Reptile Expo at IceoPlex on January 10 to Benefit

Washington County Food BankGet ready for the Steel City Reptile Expo at the IceoPlex at

Southpointe. After several years of conducting the Expo at theWashington County Fair Grounds, Expo Owner Tom Kelly hasmoved the Expo to the IceoPlex. On Saturday, January 10 from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. thousands of reptiles and amphibians will invade theIceoplex. Snakes, lizards, and turtles of all shapes and sizes will beavailable to buy at wholesale prices. There will be free educationalseminars, live animal encounters, and face painting available through-out the day. The Expo has also partnered with the GreaterWashington County Food Bank to collect food for those in need thisHoliday Season. Receive half off admission when you donate a non-perishable food item at the Expo. For more information, visitwww.steelcityreptileexpo.com or find them on Facebook.

SOUTH PARK WOMEN'S CLUBPLANS JANUARY MEETING

The South Park Women's Club ended the year with a Christmas luncheon atthe South Hills Country Club on December 20. A great time was had by all: goodfood, raffles, specialty baskets and lots of comradery.

The first meeting of 2015 will be held on Monday, January 19 at 7 p.m. at theSouth Park Community Center, located on Brownsville Road. The program forthis meeting is about health and wellness.

The speaker is Vickie Koda, a member of our Women's Club. She is going toinform us about "essential oils." These deal with good health, glowing skin, andhow to live a healthy and active life. Please come to this meeting and learn moreabout this interesting subject.

Senator Matt Smith Reappointed to Airport Authority

Allegheny County Council recently voted unanimously to confirm state SenatorMatt Smith (D-Allegheny/Washington) to a new term on the nine-memberAllegheny County Airport Authority.

“I’m humbled to be reappointed by County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and forcouncil’s confirmation and support,” Smith said. “I’m proud of what we’ve beenable to accomplish in the time that I have served on the board.”

The Allegheny County Airport Authority operates both the PittsburghInternational Airport located in Findlay Township as well as the Allegheny CountyAirport in West Mifflin.

Smith was first appointed to the board in December 2010. “Now as we continueto move forward with new leadership in the CEO role, I look forward to the nextfive years of growth both at Pittsburgh International and in the airport corridor,”Smith added. “We have tremendous potential as a region and our airports will playa key role in future growth and economic vitality.”

A total of six reappointments to county boards and authorities were consideredand approved.

Penn Commercial Business/Technical SchoolAnnounces NewNursing Assistant & Hospitality

Management ProgramsPenn Commercial has been approved to offer two new programs: Hospitality

Management and Nursing Assistant. Both programs will begin enrolling studentsimmediately. There are no prerequisites or waiting lists to enroll in either pro-gram.

The 10-week Nursing Assistant curriculum is designed to prepare students totake the Pennsylvania State Certification Exam for nurse aides and provides stu-dents with essential training for delivering basic care to long-term residents. Thisevening diploma program is designed for those who are already working but planto make a career change. Nursing assistants fill a vital role on the health care team,and this accelerated program will quickly prepare students to begin a caringcareer.

The 18-month Hospitality Management program consists of six quarters andcan be completed within a year and a half. This program provides an in-depthlook at the hospitality industry and concentrates on lodging, tourism, and businessmanagement. Students completing this program are prepared for entry-level tomid-management employment in the hospitality/tourism industry including lodg-ing, resorts, conference and convention centers, casinos/gaming, promotion agen-cies, events, and tourism-related occupations. Penn Commercial is located min-utes from hotels, tourism sites and casinos that offer students career opportunitiesafter graduation.

Classes are forming now, so the best way to get started is by calling 724-222-5330 today or stopping by.

Save the Date for MACC's Annual Purse and Gift Card Bash

Save the date! March 14, 2015 for the Annual AuthenticCoach/Michael Kors/Cash & Gift Card Bash. The Monongahela AreaChamber of Commerce fundraiser will be held at the New Eagle V.F.D.Social hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. and drawings start at 6. 7 cash draw-ings/9 handbag drawings and 3 gift card drawings. Drawings every 10minutes. Donation is $25 for two numbers and dinner is included inticket price. Visit our website to purchase tickets www.monongahe-laareachamber.org or call 724-258-5919 for more information.

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Whitehall Public Library is located at100 Borough Park Drive, Pittsburgh, andcan be reached at 412-882-6622. Listedbelow are their scheduled events forJanuary:

Writers’ Group - Saturday,January 3 at 10 a.m.

If you’re a writer looking for con-structive criticism or if you’re a com-plete novice who is interested in get-ting started, then join this club. Wemeet the first Saturday of the month.No registration required.

Good Show! - The TV Club -Monday, January 5 at 10 a.m.

Many critics say that we are now in asecond Golden Age of television. Withso many choices, it’s easy to be leftbehind. Join us then for a special seriesdedicated to . . . a special series! Noregistration required. For details, callBrandon at 412-882-6622.

The Eye Guy: A Chat withAuthor and Doctor John Barber -Tuesday, January 6 at 1 p.m.

Are you seeing fireworks? Do youhave double vision? What happensduring eye surgery for cataracts? Whatexactly is macular degeneration? If youwant the answers to these questionsand more, come be a pupil when wewelcome Dr. John Barber to discuss hisnew book, Hey, Doc! What’s Wrongwith My Eye? In addition to his talk,Dr. Barber will answer any questionsyou have about your eyes. FREE -Registration is required.

Borrowing eBooks on your Tablet- Wednesday, January 7 at 7 p.m.

Come in to learn how to borrowebooks on your tablet. Overdrive is afree library app that allows you to bor-row eBooks and audiobooks, all fromthe comfort of your home and freewith your library card. Come learnhow to download and use it on yourdevice. Be sure to bring your fullycharged device, power cord and yourlibrary card. FREE – Registration isrequired.

Open House Special/Post-Holiday Session - Saturday, January10 from 1-3 p.m.

Come in to learn how to borrowebooks on your tablet. This sessioncovers connecting to a wireless net-work, installing an app and getting onthe internet to download eBooks toread or listen. Make sure your device isfully charged and please bring yourpower cord. No registration required.

Snowy Day Activity - Saturday,January 10 at 1 p.m.

Do you want to build a snowman?Join us for a few snowman stories andmake a puffy paint snowman craft! Play‘snowman, snowman where’s yournose’ and ‘stuff the snowman.’ Createyour own marshmallow treat to enjoywith hot chocolate. FREE –Registration is required.

Seeking a Funding EventsCoordinator:

Are you a great party planner? Doyou love to organize events and makepeople happy? Do you have experiencein organizational fundraising and doyou love libraries? The WhitehallPublic Library is seeking to hire afundraising events coordinator. Thecoordinator would be hired on a con-tracted basis to plan, market and over-see two library fundraising events dur-ing the course of the 2015 budget year.

The coordinator will work closelywith the Library Board and staff todevelop and implement ideas and thenplan and market selected fundraisingevents. Salary involves a per-service flatrate and a commission based upon netfundraising revenue in excess of pre-established goals.

Fundraising and marketing experi-ence preferred, but not required, andmuch of the planning may be donefrom home. If interested, please submita resume and cover letter to:

Whitehall Public Library100 Borough Park DrivePittsburgh, PA 15236Attention: Paula Kelly, Library DirectorDeadline: January 31, 2015

WHITEHALL PUBLIC LIBRARY JANUARY EVENTS

NEWS FROM THE GREATER MONESSENHISTORICAL SOCIETY

It’s January! Membership renewals are due for the Greater Monessen HistoricalSociety. Membership runs on a calendar year of January to December. Individualmemberships are $15 per year, $20 for a family, or $50 for a business.Membership includes four issues of the society newsletter, titled “Mon ValleyHistorian.”

The upcoming spring exhibit will focus on the Finnish immigrants who settledin the area around Motheral Ave. Anyone having items or photos to loan ordonate for the exhibit can contact the Monessen Heritage Museum at 724-684-8460. The exhibit will have a section dedicated to the world-renowned LouhiBand.

Plans are underway to schedule an upcoming item donation week, during whichthe public will be asked to donate items that have significant local historical value.We are looking for things that tell the story of the local schools, businesses, fam-ilies, industries, clubs, organizations, etc. Start looking for these treasures!

Special thanks to Shirley Beneccio for designing the front show window displayfor Christmas! She created a winter wedding theme that added to the holidaybeautification efforts of the business district.

“The Bethel Park Art League” - New Name, Same Mission

Known as the “Bethel Art Guild” for nearly 50 years, the membershipdecided it was time for a change and “The Bethel Park Art League” wasborn, remaining a non-profit organization whose main objective is tofoster the creative arts within its membership and its community.Meetings are held at the Bethel Park Community Center on the firstThursday of the month, except for the months of January, June, July andAugust.

Meetings include a light lunch, following our 12:30 p.m. businessmeeting, and then our guest speaker for the month is introduced. TheFebruary 5th meeting will host Jack Puglisi. Mr. Puglisi is a member ofthe Pittsburgh Society of Artists and numerous other local art organiza-tions. Most recently he was the featured artist at the WestmorelandMuseum or American Arts in Greensburg. His more serious works havebeen described as “astoundingly beautiful” and yet he also is a carica-turist, where he demonstrates a humorous side to his art work.

Membership also offers the opportunity to display art work at boththe Bethel Park Community Center and the Bethel Park Library. Wewould like to encourage visitors to stop by these locations to see theworks of the talented artistic people in local neighborhoods. To becomea member only requires you to be 18 years of age or older with an inter-est in art at any level – beginner, intermediate,or advanced. Members ingood standing also have the opportunity to participate in local art shows,where art work can be displayed, judged and even sold.

Come to a meeting to learn more about the organization. If some-where in your past, present or future, you ever had the desire to startpainting or drawing or would like to learn to do either, become a mem-ber. You will be inspired and encouraged. If you already are an artist inthe area, we would welcome you, also. Hope to see you in February.



ANDERSON, Donald R., 76, ofMonongahela, died December 7.Arrangements by William BautzFuneral Home in New Eagle.APPOLONIA, Bonnie M., 89, ofMonongahela, died November 5.Arrangements by Marshall MarraFuneral Home in Monongahela.BALOG, Terry, 71, of Finleyville, diedDecember 1. Arrangements by KegelFuneral Home in Finleyville.BELESKI, Joseph A., 96, of BaldwinBorough, died December 13.Arrangements by Jefferson MemorialCemetery and Funeral Home inPleasant Hills.BERTINI, Richard A. “Dick”, 86, ofPleasant Hills, died December 13.Arrangements by Jefferson MemorialCemetery and Funeral Home inPleasant Hills.BIGI, Louis F., 88, of Speers, diedNovember 22. Arrangements by CarlJ. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.BOLE, Gary, 61, of Bethel Park, diedDecember 12. Arrangements by PaulL. Henney Memorial Chapel in BethelPark.BOYCE, Harris “Roy”, 88, ofWhitehall, died December 18.Arrangements by Jefferson MemorialCemetery and Funeral Home inPleasant Hills.BRAUNEGG, Hubert M., 90, ofCharleroi, died December 4.Arrangements by Carl J. SpallinoFuneral Home in Charleroi.BRICKER, Linda A., 67, ofFinleyville, died November 9.Arrangements by Marshall MarraFuneral Home in Monongahela.BURNISKY, Wanda K. (Hillman), 73,of Jupiter, FL, formerly ofMonongahela, died November 10.Arrangements by Marshall MarraFuneral Home in Monongahela.CAMPBELL, Bernadette (Murray),67, of Jefferson Hills, died December1. Arrangements by Stephen SlaterFuneral Home in Jefferson Hills. CAMPBELL, Irwin, 84, of Venetia,died November 30. Arrangements byKegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.CARSON, Colleen, 84, of Charleroi,died December 3. Arrangements by

Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home &Cremation Services in Charleroi.CEPAITIS, Anna Marie Thomas, 87,of Monongahela, died November 24.Arrangements by Marshall MarraFuneral Home in Monongahela.CHORNAK, John Jr., 90, ofFinleyville, died November 22.Arrangements by Marshall MarraFuneral Home in Monongahela.CORE, Lane, 85, of Roscoe, diedNovember 24. Arrangements byMelenyzer Funeral Homes &Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe.CROWLEY, Anna Mae, 79, ofBaldwin, died December 18.Arrangements by Jefferson MemorialCemetery and Funeral Home inPleasant Hills.DePRETIS, Eleanor Niccolai, 85, ofBethel Park, died November 29.Arrangements by Jefferson MemorialCemetery and Funeral Home inPleasant Hills.DEWAR, Patricia, 79, of Finleyville,died December 16. Arrangements byKegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.DUNBAR, Stella S., 64, of PleasantHills, died November 27.Arrangements by Jefferson MemorialCemetery and Funeral Home inPleasant Hills.EMERY, Russell, 87, of West Mifflin,died December 14. Arrangements byJefferson Memorial Cemetery andFuneral Home in Pleasant Hills.FAHNESTOCK, Mark, 91, of SouthPark, died November 4. Arrangementsby Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapelin Bethel Park.FEEVEY, Richarad G., 63, of NorthCharleroi, died December 3.Arrangements by Schrock-HoganFuneral Home & Cremation Servicesin Charleroi.FISHER, Martha B. (Boyd), 95, ofWest Mifflin, died December 17.Arrangements by Jefferson MemorialCemetery and Funeral Home inPleasant Hills.FITTERER, Winifred Theresa, 91, ofBaldwin Borough, died December 3.Arrangements by Jefferson MemorialCemetery and Funeral Home inPleasant Hills.

FLANAGAN, Annamarie, 54, ofSouth Park, died November 30.Arrangements by Jefferson MemorialCemetery and Funeral Home inPleasant Hills.FRYE, Olive, 93, formerly of BelleVernon, died December 14.Arrangements by Melenyzer FuneralHomes & Cremation Services, Inc. inRoscoe.GAMBINO, Charles, 79, of JeffersonHills, died November 27.Arrangements by Jefferson MemorialCemetery and Funeral Home inPleasant Hills.GILLEN, Dorothy “Dee”, 89, ofRoscoe, died November 18.Arrangements by Melenyzer FuneralHomes & Cremation Services, Inc. inRoscoe.HAMER, Willard E., 83, of Twilight,died November 27. Arrangements bySchrock-Hogan Funeral Home &Cremation Services in Charleroi.HARRIETT, Marie, 89, ofFinleyville, died December 5.Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Homein Finleyville.IMHOFF, Paul, 88, of Bethel Park,died December 12. Arrangements byPaul L. Henney Memorial Chapel inBethel Park.JACKSON, Shirley Ann, 66, of SouthPark, died November 29.Arrangements by Jefferson MemorialCemetery and Funeral Home inPleasant Hills.KENNEDY, Eugene “Gene”, 75, ofFloreffe in Jefferson Hills, diedDecember 15. Arrangements byStephen Slater Funeral Home inJefferson Hills.KOEHNKE, Marlyn , 79, of BethelPark, died November 17.Arrangements by Paul L. HenneyMemorial Chapel in Bethel Park.KOLBE, Robert F., 92, of New Eagle,died November 21. Arrangements byMarshall Marra Funeral Home inMonongahela.KRAUS, Lois Marie, 87, of Baldwin,died November 23. Arrangements byJefferson Memorial Cemetery andFuneral Home in Pleasant Hills.KRAVES, Rosemarie, 86, of BethelPark, died November 16.

Arrangements by Paul L. HenneyMemorial Chapel in Bethel Park.LEE, Robert Edward, 89, ofMonongahela, died November 3.Arrangements by Marshall MarraFuneral Home in Monongahela.MARTORELLA, Patricia, 91, ofCharleroi, died November 24.Arrangements by Carl J. SpallinoFuneral Home in Charleroi.McMULLAN, Robert John, 61, ofBethel Park, died November 15.Arrangements by Paul L. HenneyMemorial Chapel in Bethel Park.MICHAELS, Mary Lou, 87, of CastleShannon, died December 5.Arrangements by Jefferson MemorialCemetery and Funeral Home inPleasant Hills.MIHAL, George A., 93, of CastleShannon, died December 15.Arrangements by Jefferson MemorialCemetery and Funeral Home inPleasant Hills.MINIAJLOOF, Mary, 76, of BethelPark, died December 2. Arrangementsby Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapelin Bethel Park.NOVOSEL, Anthony G. “Tony”, 85,of West Mifflin, died November 20.Arrangements by Jefferson MemorialCemetery and Funeral Home inPleasant Hills.OEHLING, Robert, 88, of SouthPark, died December 9. Arrangementsby Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapelin Bethel Park.PALMA, Francis “Curly”, 85, ofBaldwin, died December 18.Arrangements by Jefferson MemorialCemetery and Funeral Home inPleasant Hills.PANKIEWICZ, Marguerite “Margie”Louise, 70, of Charleroi, diedDecember 15. Arrangements bySchrock-Hogan Funeral Home &Cremation Services in Charleroi.PRUNTY, Kenneth D., 50, ofMonongahela, died November 22.Arrangements by Marshall MarraFuneral Home in Monongahela.PURTELL, Thomas Michael, 73, ofSouth Park, died December 4.Arrangements by Jefferson MemorialCemetery and Funeral Home inPleasant Hills.

Recent Local Death Notices


RABE, Mary Lou, 90, ofMonongahela (Carroll Township), diedNovember 14. Arrangements byMarshall Marra Funeral Home inMonongahela.ROESMER, Dr. Josef, 86, of SouthPark, died December 14.Arrangements by Griffith Mortuary,Inc. in South Park Township.RUCK, George, 91, of Bethel Park,died December 11. Arrangements byPaul L. Henney Memorial Chapel inBethel Park.RUSSMAN, Judith Ann, 68, of BelleVernon, died November 20.Arrangements by Jefferson MemorialCemetery and Funeral Home inPleasant Hills.SCARDANELLO, Doris J. “Tootsie”,75, of Clairton, died December 9.Arrangements by Jefferson MemorialCemetery and Funeral Home inPleasant Hills.SCHUTTE, Dolores, 85, ofMcMurray, died December 11.Arrangements by Jefferson MemorialCemetery and Funeral Home inPleasant Hills.SHEEHAN, James T., of PleasantHills, died November 20.Arrangements by Jefferson MemorialCemetery and Funeral Home inPleasant Hills.SICKELS, Shirley Ann, 75, ofMonongahela (Carroll Township), diedNovember 6. Arrangements byMarshall Marra Funeral Home inMonongahela.SIMALA, Anne, 93, of Stockdale, diedNovember 20. Arrangements byMelenyzer Funeral Homes &Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe.SISSON, Hazel, 92, of Bethel Park,died November 3. Arrangements byPaul L. Henney Memorial Chapel inBethel Park.SUSKI, Chester J., 91, of Whitehall,died December 6. Arrangements byJefferson Memorial Cemetery andFuneral Home in Pleasant Hills.SUTTER, Elizabeth, 92, formerly ofBethel Park, died December 8.Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Homein Finleyville.

SWANN, Jeanne S., 91, of Twilight,died December 1. Arrangements bySchrock-Hogan Funeral Home &Cremation Services in Charleroi.SWEENEY, Bernadette M. (Morsek),88, of West Mifflin, died December 17.Arrangements by Jefferson MemorialCemetery and Funeral Home inPleasant Hills.TATRAI, Stephen, 70, of WestMifflin, died December 21.Arrangements by Griffith Mortuary,Inc. in South Park Township.TOBIN, John, 84, of Bethel Park,died December 2. Arrangements byPaul L. Henney Memorial Chapel inBethel Park.TUSHEK, Edward, 85, of BaldwinBorough, died December 16.Arrangements by Griffith Mortuary,Inc. in South Park Township.VERONICK, Donna, 86, of PleasantHills, formerly of Large in JeffersonHills, died November 23.Arrangements by Stephen SlaterFuneral Home in Jefferson Hills.VITALE, Vera L., 93, of ScottTownship, formerly of Monessen andHallandale Beach, FL, died November26. Arrangements by JeffersonMemorial Cemetery and FuneralHome in Pleasant Hills.WALTER, William H. Jr., 95, ofCastle Shannon, died December 8.Arrangements by Jefferson MemorialCemetery and Funeral Home inPleasant Hills.WETHERELL, Claudia Marie(Stilley), 72, of Bruceton, diedNovember 24. Arrangements byGriffith Mortuary, Inc. in South ParkTownship.YESENSKY, William R. Jr., 84, ofCharleroi, died December 5.Arrangements by Schrock-HoganFuneral Home & Cremation Servicesin Charleroi.ZENTEK, Rosella Carole, 75, ofMonongahela, died November 21.Arrangements by Marshall MarraFuneral Home in Monongahela.ZURAW, Mary, 93, of Speers Hill,Charleroi, died November 21.Arrangements by Schrock-HoganFuneral Home & Cremation Servicesin Charleroi.

Recent Local Death Notices


South Fayette Director of Technologyand Innovation Aileen Owens Wins TwoDigital Innovation in Learning AwardsThe South Fayette Township School District is

thrilled to announce that Aileen Owens received twonational Digital Innovation in Learning Awards(DILAs) in the Administrator Trailblazer and Winner’sChoice categories. Owens, the district’s director oftechnology and innovation, won for implementing aninnovative, unique school model that fosters authenticlearning in an unconventional way. Over the last fouryears, Owens has led the implementation of a computa-tional thinking program that starts in kindergarten andbuilds at each grade level through high school. Studentsuse Scratch to move from block-based code to text-based code, programming Legos and Arduino boards.Students even develop their own apps. The comprehensive program empowersstudents to be designers and creators from their first day in school and through-out their educational experience.

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Aileen Owens

Lori Maffeo ‘Best of the Best’ in Pittsburgh Real Estate

Congratulations to South Hill’s very own LoriMaffeo for being honored as one of the Top Real EstateAgents in Pittsburgh!

In addition to being a long-term resident of SouthPark, Lori has been a dedicated Realtor for the past 20years within the South Hills area. Lori takes great pridein building relationships instead of sales, which sets herapart from her colleagues.

Whether they are looking to buy, sell or invest, Loritakes the time to listen to her clients’ needs and con-cerns and works diligently to help all of her customersachieve their goals. Lori is an experienced negotiatorwho represents her clients to the best of her abilityregardless of the price point. Lori knows the real estate market inside and out, ishighly professional, informative and supportive throughout the entire buying orselling process.

Receiving this award is a testament to the hard work and dedication Lori hasprovided to so many clients in our area! Congratulations, Lori Maffeo, for beingnamed among the best of the leaders in the real estate industry!

Lori Maffeo

Local Author Publishes Book

About MonessenChildhood

Ralph Stone’s historical, autobio-graphical tale of a group of rag-tag boyswho roamed the streets of Monessenduring the World War II era has justbeen published by West Bow Press, adivision of Thomas Nelson andZondervan Publishing.

Stone’s story, Diary of a First StreetRambler, first appeared in an April, 2006edition of the Valley Independent as aweekly column. The Rambler stories ran for nearly three years and became oneof the paper’s most popular columns. Now, those same stories have reappeared ina long-awaited and most-anticipated book. Readers will personally get to knowthe author and his friends, “Heads” Pinasko, “Half-Pint” Hayes, Jonesy, “JayBoy” Husher and “Vo” Vlasic as the years drift back to that very special era ofgrowing up in the 1940s.

Books may be purchased at most area bookstores, at the Monessen HeritageMuseum on Donner Ave. in Monessen, by calling Pricedale Union Church at724-929-9588, or by contacting Stone himself at 724-483-2132. You can alsoemail at [email protected] for ordering.

Several readings by the author with personal guest appearances by some of thebook’s main characters will be coming up in the near future. Watch for furtherdetails relating to those events.

Happy 102ndBirthday,

Florence Graham!Stop for a second and think of the

multitude of important events thathave taken place over the last 102years: Man lands on the moon, tel-evision was invented, womenearned the right to vote. For Mrs.Florence Bartolomeo, she has beenwitness to them all.

Born Florence (Flo) Graham onDecember 22, 1912, Flo is themother of two children, Edward and David.As a 5th grade teacher in the West JeffersonHills School District for over 27 years, Floplayed an important role in molding the younglives of the children she taught. Her interest inknitting extended to her participation in theKnitty Witts Knitting Club. Flo is also an avidreader of the classics and cook books andenjoys church services.

Happy 102nd birthday, Flo!

Flo and her son David



Business & Merchant NewsNews and Events from thePeters Township Chamber

For more information, contact the Peters Township Chamber at 724-941-6345 or e-mail us at

[email protected]

Check out our new website atwww.PTCOC.org!

Pictured are (l-r): County Commissioners Harlan Shober and Diana Irey Vaughan; 9Round owners Michelle and Stephen Chung; PT Council President Jim Berquist;

and PT Chamber Board representative Joe Thaner.

Our 2014 holiday luncheon, featuring The Hobbs Sisters

9Round Kickboxing Holds Ribbon Cutting

Upcoming EventsJanuary 29 -Digital Marketing I SeminarFebruary 26 - Digital Marketing II SeminarMarch 26 -Digital Marketing III Seminar

Please Welcome Our New MembersAIG Financial Network Estes Insurance GroupParking Lot Painting CompanyPenn Nails Supply

JANUARY MEETINGS OF THEWOMEN’S BUSINESS NETWORK

The Women’s Business Network’s mission is to provide personal andprofessional resources to advance the presence of aspiring and successful

businesswomen. For more information, visit www.wbninc.com.Local area meetings will be held as follows:

• The McMurray Chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. at TheMeadows (Mezzanine Level), 210 Racetrack Road,Washington on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, January 7 and21. Contact Valerie Bartels at 412-418-3072.

• The Washington Chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. at PaneraBread, 108 Trinity Point Drive, Washington onWednesdays, January 14 and 28. Contact Tracy Eisenman at724-263-0304.

• The Bethel Park Chapter meets at 6 p.m. at the BethelPark Municipal Building, 5100 W. Library Avenue in BethelPark on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, January 15 (no meeting Jan1st). Contact Melissa Rhoades at 412-854-7200.

• The Mount Lebanon Chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. at theCrowne Plaza Inn, 164 Fort Couch Road, on the 2nd and 4thTuesdays, January 13 and 27. Contact Nancy Geer at 412-343-

4361.• The South Hills Chapter meets at 8 a.m. at King’s Restaurant,

155 McMurray Road, Upper St Clair, on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, January15 (no meeting Jan 1st). Contact Susan Ceklosky at 412-334-3230.

The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrated the holiday sea-son and a successful year for the organization at their annual Christmas Party atthe Charleroi Elks on December 3. More than 100 guests attended the affair,which was sponsored by World Kitchen, James Protin, Dierken’s Pharmacy andDavies Ford. Music was provided by DJ Jerry J.

Enjoying the Chamber holiday event atthe Charleroi Elks are (l -r): Matthew Ivill,

General Industries; Todd Pappasergi,Bassi, Vreeland and Associates; and Dan

Foyle, David Davis Communications.

Terri Polonoli and Stephanie Mrozek ofDierken’s Pharmacy were among the

event’s sponsors for the event.

MVRCC Celebrates Holiday Season with Christmas Party


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Advancing Entrepreneurship in the Mon Valley:

Programs for EntrepreneursMake It Happen in the Mon Valley: Do you want to start your own business

but do not know if it is right for you? Do you have an idea for a business but donot know where to start? “Make It Happen in the Mon Valley” is designed tohelp you determine if starting a business is right for you and how to beginsearching for the “right” business for you. This event is sponsored by theUniversity of Pittsburgh’s University Center for Social and Urban Research(UCSUR), Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence (IEE), and Small BusinessDevelopment Center (SBDC) and is scheduled for February 5, 2015 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Library of Homestead, 510 E. 10th Avenue, Munhall.

The First Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business: The First Step isdesigned for individuals who have never operated their own business or whowant to take it from their garage to a storefront. The First Step will help youlearn the steps necessary to start a new business and how to avoid some commonpitfalls. The First Step is sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh’s UniversityCenter for Social and Urban Research (UCSUR), Institute for EntrepreneurialExcellence (IEE), and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and isscheduled for February 26, 2015 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Library ofHomestead.

The Second Step: Creating a Business Plan: Successful business ownershave a vision and develop a plan to achieve their vision. The Second Step willhelp you develop a business plan, a tool successful business owners use to guidetheir businesses’ growth. The Second Step is sponsored by the University ofPittsburgh’s University Center for Social and Urban Research (UCSUR),Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence (IEE), and Small Business DevelopmentCenter (SBDC) and is scheduled for March 5, 2015 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at theCarnegie Library of Homestead.

Light refreshments will be offered. There is no cost to attend; however, pre-registration is required. To register for any of these workshops, please call 412-624-3095 or email [email protected]. For more information, visithttp://monvalleyentrepreneur.pitt.edu.

Clineman's Mini-Mart Holds Ribbon Cutting

The MembershipCommittee of theMVRCC would sincere-ly like to thank all of thenew and renewing mem-bers who have made itpossible for the Chamberto continue its mission toserve the businesses ofthe mid-Mon Valley. Alllocal businesses areencouraged to considerjoining the Mon ValleyRegional Chamber ofCommerce as part oftheir business plan for2015. Please call theChamber at 724-483-3507 or visitthe website at www.mvrchamber.org.

Below are the new members we'dlike to welcome:

Perveen Punjani, MDJessica Megala323 McKean Ave.Charleroi, PA 15022724-438-9004www.drperveenpunjani.comPediatrician

First Energy/West Penn PowerDiane Holder365 Washington RoadWashington, PA 15301724-942-5210www.firstenergycorp.comElectric Utility

MVRCC Thanks Its Members

The MVRCC hosts events throughout the yearthat address business topics. Seen here is a Marcellus Shale panel discussing the effect

of the industry on the local economy.

The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce recently participated in theribbon cutting at Clineman’s Mini-Mart in Fallowfield Township. New ownersEric and Evonne Henderson will operate the market daily from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.Seen here, left to right, are Fran Henderson; Shaana Vilchek; FallowfieldTownship Supervisor Earl Sadler; Eric and Evonne Henderson, owners;Supervisor Wib Caldwell; Karen Wagner; Bob Riggs; and Deb Keefer, ChamberDirector. Visit Clineman’s Mini Mart on Facebook or call 724-565-5335 formore information.

E-mail your News to: [email protected]


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By J.R. Brower

Nottingham Township Barr Roadresident Amy Hudson held her grandopening for Rebel Run Stables onWednesday, December 17.

Located at 70 Barr Road, 1/2 a milefrom Sugar Run Road, the brand newequine center was built in hilly terrainon 115 acres of historic property, wherethere were most likely activities relatingthe Whiskey Rebellion over 250 yearsago.

Amy, with the help of her friends,came up with the name Rebel RunStables because she and her fellowNottingham residents are quite proud of their township’s historical roots thatshaped the early federal government’s idea of life, liberty and the pursuit of hap-piness.

Amy was born and raised in Finleyville and graduated from Ringgold HighSchool in 1995. She feels fortunate and is happy to be able to start her own busi-ness, and all indications point to success here. Amy knows that most people lovehorses, and a large number of them want to learn how to ride horses whether theyown one or not. She says that she and her partners will mainly be giving riding les-sons for both the English and Western styles.

Having been involved with horses for over 25 years, Amy is the official farmmanager, too. She has ridden and competed in all disciplines of riding. She com-petes primarily in Appaloosa Horse Club events nationally and prefers to barrel-race. She holds National and World Championships in the event.

Amy says she’ll be very active in thedaily running of the farm. Her familywill help, too, including motherGaylene Walker, father Kurt Walker,brother Joe Walker and daughtersFaith, 5, and Emma, 19. The Hudsonsjust completed the building of theirnew home up above the barns with awonderful view of the horse facilitiesand pastures.

The farm has twelve horses, of whichHudson owns ten. Their horses areboarded in their beautiful new barnsand they will also do limited clientboarding in their 100-year-old historicbarn.

“Beyond the fences, we have ridingtrails almost all the way to Sugar Run

Nursery, which borders the end of the property,” explained Hudson. Hudson’s partner is Kerri Gregg, who grew up in Bethel Park and now lives in

South Park, and is the head instructor. She has been involved with horses herwhole life. Kerri has a B.A. in education from California University of PA and hasbeen involved in Pony Club. She has spent the last eight years teaching in BethanyCollege's Equestrian program, traveling to team competitions all overPennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. At Bethany, she’s also an adjunct equinestudies professor. When she’s not riding, she’s taking care of her family, includingson Talon and daughter Riley. Kerri will concentrate on teaching the English styleof riding.

Rebel Run Stables Opens on Barr Road in Nottingham

Amy hopped on “Apple”like it was nothing, and the sturdy

little pony didn’t blink an eye. Amy Hudson and Kerri Gregg prepare“Skip” for Rebel Run Stables

December 17 opening.

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Hailey Grese, from Finleyville, is the western instructor and also knows pleas-ure-riding and the other styles. She is active in 4H. Hailey is currently in a vettech program in Pittsburgh, studying to be a veterinary technician.

The first lesson took place on Wednesday, December 17. Participating wereSkip, Renegade, Dominic, Hailey, Remington, Strawberry, and the sturdy littlepony, Apple. “We have biographies of some of the horses on our Facebook page,”said Kerri Gregg. The business also will be adding Barnyard Birthday Parties totheir services in the spring.

For more information, check out www.rebelrunstables.com, which has a list ofall services Rebel Run provides. The owner’s number is 724-350-7831 and ridinginstruction is 724-747-0780. Their email address is [email protected].

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Danny’s Pizza andHoagies in Bethel Park onRoute 88 is a legend in itsown time. Well known inPittsburgh, especially theSouth Hills, the iconicdiner-style pizza and hoagieshop opened in 1960.

The restaurant wasfounded by Danny RowsickSr. at a time when you couldtake your date to Danny’sfor hoagies and eat them inyour car in the then-spa-cious parking lot. Thebonus was that you and yourgirl got to watch free movies (minus audio) on the drive-in theater screen nextdoor.

It was also common for guys to show off their cars at Danny’s, whether they beCorvettes, Mustangs, or souped-up ’57 Chevys. It’s a tradition that continues tothis day in the form of cars shows that display there once in awhile.

Janet Pyszka, manager at Danny’s, said that her fiancé, Danny Rowsick Jr., is astickler about keeping the original hoagie and pizza recipes his dad used back inthe day.

“He’s never had to advertise; the food here is that good,” said Pyszka, who wascoordinating the pizza-making and ovens on an early Saturday evening in mid-

December. Working beside her was herdaughter, Kala Gatalski, who will soonbecome Danny Jr.’s step-daughter. Themother and daughter live in Upper St.Clair, while Rowsick Jr. is a longtimeresident of Bethel Park.

Pyszka said it's not unusual to haveregular customers come in from as faraway as Waynesburg and Wheeling,WV. “I love these hoagies, and make thetrip over here just about every week-end,” said Bill Arndt of Chartiers.

Danny’s sometimes gets specialorders, especially aroundChristmastime, to overnight hoagies toformer Pittsburghers all over the coun-try. Celebrities like Dormont nativeDennis Miller and North Hills native

Michael Keaton are among many stars with local ties that frequent Danny’s.There are presently three Danny’s locations, and Danny Jr. owns two of them -

the Bethel Park and Baldwin restaurants. There is also a Danny’s Pizza & Hoagiesin Eighty Four.

Besides pizza and 12 styles of hoagies, Danny’s menu includes specialty pizza,calzones, Philly cheese steaks, cheese fries, Buffalo wings and fresh garden salads.

The main Danny’s Pizza & Hoagies shop is located on Route 88, Bethel Parkacross from South Hills Mitsubishi, and they open at 10:30 a.m. seven days a week.Their phone number is 412-833-7788. The Baldwin shop is located on Route 51near Baldwin High School.

Danny’s Pizza & Hoagies Celebrates 55th Anniversary in 2015

Kala Gatalski and Janet Pyszba managepizza-making on a Saturday night.

Cashier Jorge Ramirez from Guanajuato, Mexico ringsup Bill Arndt’s hoagies to go

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Newly Formed OSPTA Hospice in North Charleroi Holds

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce recently helped cut theribbon at a newly formed business in North Charleroi, OSPTA Hospice. Thecompany, owned by Jody Henson, is dedicated to offer end of life choiceswhile providing quality care with compassion with dignity.

Seen here taking part in the ceremony are (l-r): Linda Kishel, RN; Dr.Rhonda Wingrove, Medical Director; Rachel McClintock, social worker;Justin Panepinto, Social Services; Karen Cullen, RN, Director of ClinicalServices; Heather Sneddon, Administrator; Jody Henson, owner; StephenHega, North Charleroi Mayor; Armand Ferrara, MVRCC President; DeidraBeagle, CAN and Spiritual Services; Susan Anielewski, RN; Nora Evans,RN;Ann Demski, LPN; and Lori Melone, LPN.

Please consider OSPTA Hospice when choosing services for your lovedones. They are located at 625 Lincoln Ave., Suite 207 at the Professional Plazain North Charleroi. Call 724-565-5802 for more information.

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Q: What is sciatica?A: Sciatica is actually a misnomer. The correct term is radiculopathy orraducilits. In this condition a disc in the cervical (neck) or lumbar (back)spine is bulged or herniated and irritates a spinal nerve. This will lead tosymptoms such pain, numbness and/or weakness. The symptoms are willgenerally be in the neck, back, arm or leg.

Q: What causes a disc to bulge or herniate?A: There are many causes from a motor vehicle accident to lifting tooheavy of an object but generally there is not a specific cause. A simpleactivity such as getting up out of chair or lifting a pencil could be the event prior to a disc herni-ating. The saying, “the straw that broke the camels back” fits pretty well here.

Q: How is a disc bulge or herniation diagnosed?A: An appropriate physical exam by your physician can generally identify if there you are suffer-ing for a radiculopathy. Many other conditions can mimic a radiculopathy for a shoulder injuryto carpal tunnel syndrome so imaging is sometimes necessary. To accurately identify the discsa MRI is imaging of choice.

Q: How is a radiculopathy treated?A: The mainstay of treatment is physical therapy. Core (abdominal) and lumbar strengtheningare emphasized. Medications used include medrol dose back (stersoid), muscle relaxants andpain medications. An epidural steroid preformed with x-ray guidance can also be used if nec-essary. If conservative treatment fails then a surgical consultation can be ordered. Total treat-ment is available in the Mon Valley. Just ask your physician for a referral to the orthopedicgroup (TOG).

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Q: What different types of eye doctors are there? A: There are three major types of eye care professionals. An ophthalmologist is amedical doctor with special training and skill to diagnose and treat all diseases of theeye. They can provide all aspects of eye care such as cataract and laser eye surgery.Optometrists are the other type. They are trained and licensed to provide mostaspects of eye care, but unlike ophthalmologists, they cannot prescribe all medicationsor perform any typeof eye surgery.

Q: What causes cataracts?A: A cataract is the cloudiness of the natural lens inside an eye. Cataracts occur as aresult of aging, trauma, steroid use, diabetes and previous eye surgery.

Q: Does a cataract have to be “ripe” before it is removed?A: In the past, cataracts were removed only if they were ripe or densely opacified.However, with modern surgical techniques, including microscope and lens implant,cataract does not have to be ripe before it is surgically removed. If you have cataractsand are not able to see well enough, it is an appropriate time to have surgery.

Q: What is the difference between cataract surgery and LASIK?A: Cataract surgery is performed to remove the cloudy lens of the eye. LASIK is asurgical operation to reshape the cornea for correction of nearsightedness, farsighted-ness or astigmatism. These are two completely different types of surgery that accom-plish different goals to improve vision.

Q: Can children outgrow crossed or misaligned eyes?A: No. Cross eyes, if gone untreated, may cause the child to develop poor vision inone of their eyes because the brain will ignore the image from the misaligned eye. The“lazy eye” must be forced to work in order to develop better vision. This problemshould be examined early in the child’s life by an ophthalmologist to determine ifpatching, glasses, eye drops or surgery are necessary.

Q: Will sitting close to the television cause damage to a child’s eyes?A: No. Children can focus up close without eye strain better than adults. There is noevidence that this behavior damages their eyes, and this habit usually diminishes asthe child gets older. Children with nearsightedness or myopia, often sit close to thetelevision in order to see images more clearly.

Q: Can eyes be transplanted? A: Our eyes are connected to the brain by the optic nerve. Once this nerve is sev-ered, it cannot be reconnected to the brain and still function. Therefore, the eyeballcannot be transplanted and is never removed from its socket during surgery.

Q: Does wearing glasses cause you to become dependent on them?A: No. Instead, people who wear glasses find it preferable to wear their glassesbecause of the clearer vision. The blurry vision that is corrected by glasses may makeyou want to wear them more often.

Dr. Findlan is a board certified ophthalmologist who is also fellowship trained incataract and glaucoma. He has been in practice since 2003 and owns and operates

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West Newton Center for Active Adults PlansOne-Day Bus Trip to Walnut Creek, Ohio

The trip to Walnut Creek, OH will take place on April 18, 2015. Cost is $96. We willdepart at 6:30 a.m. from WN Fire Hall, Riverside Dr. The itinerary is as follows:10 a.m. - Meet guide10:30 a.m. - Light for My Path, make candles at Amish Cottage Industries, muffin can-dles (make and take)11:15 a.m. - Depart for Lydia Troyer Homemade Candies to make and take Buckeyes.Available for purchase and sample: truffles, turtle bars, cashew crunch, caramel butterpuffs. 12:30 p.m. - Lunch at Esta Hershbergers; includes family-style pan fried chicken, roastbeef, mashed potatoes, noodles, green beans, salad, and pie. Tour of the home to take placefollowing lunch.2 p.m. - Depart to Berlin for shopping time.3:30 p.m. - Depart to Wendell August Forge to make and take a hand-hammered picture.4:30 p.m. - Depart to Walnut Creek Cheese to make sundaes and have shopping time withfabulous prices.5:30 p.m. - Depart for home.

Your full payment is your reservation. Mail to 103 E. Main St., West Newton, PA 15089.Cancellations accepted only if you replace yourself. For more information, call 724-872-4976. Deadline is March 18, 2015.

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South Park Rite Aid Hosts 65+Wellness Event on Smoking

Cessation, Food, and ExerciseRite Aid Pharmacy, located at 6375 Library Rd. in South Park, will be hold-

ing its monthly 65+ Wellness Event on January 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thefocus this month is on smoking cessation, food and exercise.

Receive free blood pressure checks and a smoking cessation floor planwith coupons included. Also, receive materials concerning safety tips whileexercising in the cold weather. Free product sample bags, various manufac-ture coupons, and a healthy snack sampling will be available. The pharma-cist can answer any questions concerning immunizations and the benefits ofimproving your diet and exercise.

All 65+ Wellness members will receive 20% off most in store purchases theentire day. Rite Aid also has high dose flu shots available for high-riskpatients. Call Leslie, your Wellness Ambassador, at 412-831-8350 for moreinformation.


Here at Forever Young, we had thebest Christmas Party ever - lots ofgood food and good friends. We’relooking forward to another good yearin 2015. We wish all a very happy NewYear. Let’s enjoy our winter get-togethers as we bundle up. The youngseniors of “Forever Young” are lookingforward to January events.

January 6, 13, and 20There will be regular meetings at the

Finleyville Community Center withthe doors opening at 10 a.m. and meet-ings starting at 10:15. “Sit and Be Fit”

exercises take place before the meet-ings and a catered lunch will be servedat noon. There will be Early BirdBingo at every meeting.

January 27The last meeting of January will be a

pizza party – same time, same place.

Happy January birthdays to: LindaConaway, Caroline Frazier, ShirleyPolacek, Vi Brinski, and Mary LouReinheimer, and a Happy New Year tous all.

“Forever Young” Plans UpcomingEvents for January

Seniors for Safe Driving PlansUpcoming Events

Seniors for Safe Driving presentshighway safety education programs forsenior citizens 55 years of age and older.The highway safety programs are certi-fied by the Pennsylvania Dept. ofTransportation. The successful comple-tion of the program makes seniors eligi-ble for a 5% discount on their automo-bile insurance premiums, across theboard, for a period of three years. Thediscount is mandated by PA state law.

If you have never participated in a sen-ior driving program before, you must attend a two-day program. To qualify for aone-day program, you must have taken a senior driving program in the past. Noexceptions.

Upcoming Programs:N. Huntingdon - Redstone Highlands, January 7, 12 - 4 p.m.Bethel Park - Paramount Senior Living, January 21, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.Pleasant Hills - St. Elizabeth Church, January 22, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.McKeesport - Carnegie Library, February 25, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.To register, call 800-559-4880 or online at www.seniorsforsafedriving.com.

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The Ringgold Rams Club Hall of Fame Banquet was held on Saturday,November 8 at the Ringgold High School Dining Room with a reception at 5:30and dinner at 6:30 p.m. This year, nine very distinguished inductees were wel-comed into the Hall of Fame.

The class of 2014 is comprised of the following exceptional Ringgold alumni:James Breedlove; Trudy Carson Sales; Dr; Walter Cox; Ruby Daugherty;Florence Dunyak Gantt; Carolyn Duronio; Sherry Vignoli Parisi; AnthonyPeterson; and General Carl E. Vuono.

Along with the Hall of Fame inductees, the Rams Club honored seniors whoexcel in academics; humanities including art, music, and drama; athletics; com-munity service and extra-curricular activities. They include Angelica Amatangelo;Lucas Baldesberger; Jacob Gerard; Christina Greaves; Haley Hoffman; WestonHoma; Katharine Hubert; Alexexandra Liston; Emma Lucas; ChristinaMcMahon; Kirsten McMichael; Deanna Newman; Emma Ott; Marlena Schmidt;and Alex Varley.

Florence Dunyak Gantt

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Trudy Carson Sales

Anthony Peterson

Dr. Walter Cox

Carolyn Duronio

Pictured are: Back Row (l-r) - Lucas Baldesberger; Katherine Hubert; Christina Greaves; JacobGerard; Emma Ott; Alec Varley; Kirsten McMichael; Marlena Schmidt Front Row - HaleyHoffman; Alexandra Liston; Angelica Amatangelo; Deanna Newman; Christina McMahon;Weston Homa; Emma Lucas

The Ringgold Rams 2014 Hall of Fame Inductees

James Breedlove

Rich Vuono accepted for his cousinGeneral Vuono.

Sherry Vignoli Parisi with motherRuby Daugherty

The Challenge Program, Inc. distributed financial awards to the underclassmenat Monessen High School for excelling in the following areas:Attendance,Academic Improvement, Academic Excellence, STEM (science, technology, engi-neering, math) and Community Service. The program partners with businesses tomotivate high school students to excel and introduce them to career opportuni-ties in their own communities. The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commercewas the sponsor of the program at the school for the 2013-2014 school year.

For information about 2015-2016 sponsorship of The Challenge Program,Inc. at Monessen High School, contact Mary Dreliszak, director of programdevelopment and public relations, at 724-984-0860.

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Registration Opens for Mon ValleyYMCA Child Learning

Center Preschool ProgramsThe Mon Valley YMCA is accepting applications for 2015-16 school year for

preschool classes in their Child Learning Center. Registration for members andstudents currently enrolled in the Y preschool begins Tuesday, January 8.

Open registration begins Monday, January 19. Registration is $15 for membersand $20 for non members. Applications may be picked up in advance in the YBusiness Office, but no applications are accepted until the dates mentioned.

Three-day Pre-K classes meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday with amorning session from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and an afternoon session from 12:30p.m. to 3 p.m. This program prepares students for their kindergarten experienceby introducing the Zoo-Phonics curriculum. Field trips, holiday programs andguest speakers stimulate all levels of learning.

Two-day Pre-K classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday with a morning ses-sion from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and afternoon session from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30p.m. There is also one afternoon class on Monday and Wednesday from 12:30p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This program introduces letters and numbers through puppetsin the Letter People curriculum.

Teddy, Me & You is a very special program that introduces 2 ? year olds to theclassroom with new friends and new experiences. Mrs. Jo Anna Stroh welcomesand nurtures the children as they learn to follow directions, to listen and commu-nicate during circle time, and to interact with other students during playtime.Classes are for one hour one day a week either on Tuesdays or Thursdays.

The Mon Valley YMCA Child Learning Center Early Childhood EducationProgram is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and is aKeystone Stars facility. Teachers are certified by the Pennsylvania Department ofEducation. The Center meets Pennsylvania’s Early Learning Standards for aca-demic, social and physical skills that a child should develop throughout the courseof the year and provides guidance for activities to support this development in theclassroom and at home.

Learning centers in preschool classrooms are very special places that providethe perfect setting for children to learn, to grow and to develop at their own pace.The caring professional staff allows children to move freely through wellequipped learning centers that stimulate and let the child imagine and create hisor her own masterpieces. They help children to establish supportive relationshipsamong the children in the classroom.

Early learning in quality preschool education improves a child’s opportunity forsuccess in school and in life by helping them set a foundation and develop posi-tive attitudes toward independent learning. For additional information, contactthe Y at 724-483-8077.

John McMillan Preschool Open HouseJohn McMillan Preschool is hosting a Registration Open House on Saturday,

January 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Parents may register children for the2015-2016 classes, visit the classrooms and meet the teachers.

John McMillan, serving the communities children for 41 years, offers classes forchildren ages two through five. Developmentally appropriate curriculum includeskindergarten readiness activities, Christian education, art, music, creative and out-door play. The weekly Parent & Tot class is an opportunity for you and your twoyear old to enjoy a special time together. The Three-Year Old classes meet two orthree times per week and the Four Year Old Classes meet on Mondays,Wednesdays, & Fridays. Our four day Transition Class is designed for the olderpreschool child who would benefit from another year of preschool prior to kinder-garten. Additional programs include Lunch & Learning (an extended day programfor 4s or Ts, held Mondays and Wednesdays 11:30 - 2:00 p.m.) and KindergartenPlus, a one half-day enrichment program for children already attending areakindergarten classes.

For further information, please call Pat Folino at 412-833-4704

Pictured here are 2013-2014 underclassmen winners of The Challenge Program, Inc.awards at Monessen High School. Seated from left are: Emmalee Smith, junior academicexcellence; Miya Young, junior academic improvement; Shelby Minardi, sophomore STEMAward; and Samantha Koschalk, sophomore academic improvement. Standing from leftare: Mary Dreliszak representing The Challenge Program, Inc.; Josh Kucmeroski, junior

attendance; Zach Picciarelli, junior STEM award; Alec Tesznar, sophomore academic excel-lence; Cameron Dyell, sophomore attendance; and Dylan Olivio, sophomore community

service. Missing from the photo is Mikayla Speck, junior community service.

The Challenge Program, Inc. Awards Monessen Underclassmen

for Achievements

Preschool Story Hour Plannedat St. Elizabeth Elementary

St. Elizabeth Elementary School will hold a preschool storyhour open to the public on Wednesday, January 7 from 1 - 2 p.m.Any child that is 3 years old and older (and potty trained) is wel-come to attend! We will have great stories followed by some funactivities. Children can be dropped off after signing in with one ofthe preschool teachers. Parents can stay, but it’s not necessary.

It is a fun time that your preschooler won’t want to miss! If youhave any questions, please call Sue Lydon at 412-881-2958 oremail [email protected].



St. Nicholas OrthodoxChurch Plans Orthodox

Christmas

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, SixthStreet, Monongahela, will observe theFeast of the Nativity of Christ accord-ing to the Julian calendar onWednesday, January 7. St. Nicholas isone of several Orthodox churches in thePittsburgh area that retains the ancientJulian calendar in calculating Christianfeastdays. The schedule of servicesincludes:

January 6 - 8:30 a.m. Vespers and theDivine Liturgy of St. Basil the Greatand 7 p.m. Great Compline and Matins

January 7 - 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy ofSt. John Chrysostom - the St. NicholasYouth Choir will sing portions of theDivine Liturgy

Father Edward Pehanich invites all tojoin them in the celebration of Christ'sbirth.

Super Hoagie Sale at Mingo Creek Presbyterian

Church ECO

Mingo Creek Presbyterian ChurchECO will hold a Super Hoagie Sale inJanuary. All profits will be used to sup-port a mission trip to Haiti, scheduledfor the first week of February. Sevenmembers of Mingo will travel to thesouthwestern coast of Haiti to assistwith the construction of water buffalosand showers at the St. GeorgeChildren's Village, where special needsand at-risk children will call home. Wewill be working with Harvest HouseHaiti's founder and missionary, JudyFoster.

Orders will be taken from January 4 -18. Pick-up is Thursday, January 22from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at Mingo Church.

Cost is $8. For more information, callAnn Lorenzi at 724-348-8977 or BryanEckart at 412-886-7435.

Clothes 4U at First UnitedMethodist on Hiatus During

Janaury and February

During the months of January andFebruary, this outreach program at theFirst United Methodist Church, 200State Street, Belle Vernon, will beclosed due to possible inclement weath-er. If a need arises, please contact thechurch office at 724-929-4696 Monday- Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You mayleave a message and we will return yourcall as quickly as possible.

We wish to thank everyone for theirgenerous donations which have helpedmany individuals. We will resume thisprogram again in March, so watch forthe date and times.

Pricedale Union Church toHost Men’s Breakfast

The multi-denominational men’sChristian Breakfast Club will host theirnext breakfast meeting on Saturday,January 31, at 9 a.m. in the FellowshipHall of Pricedale Union Church locat-ed at 203 Johnson Ave. in Belle Vernon.

This month’s guest speaker will beSeth Reichert from Urban Impact inPittsburgh. Mr. Reichert is the youthdirector of athletic events. He has sometouching stories to relate of how theorganization has changed the lives ofyoung boys and girls throughout thePittsburgh area.

Breakfast, prepared by Chef JohnMimidis, will be served promptly at 9a.m. Following breakfast and some briefannouncements made by Ralph Stone,the Breakfast Club organizer, Mr.Reichert will speak.

There is no charge for this event,but an offering will be taken to defraycosts. Men of all Christian faiths areinvited, so please join us and bring afriend! Reservations are not requested,but if you have any questions, pleasecall the church at 724-929-9588 orRalph personally at 724-483-2132.

January Events at First UnitedMethodist Church in

Monongahela

First United Methodist Church, 430West Main St., Monongahela, will holdthe following events in January. Formore information, call 724-258-7054.

meet weekly in our church. There isalways room for any person interest inbecoming a Scout. Call for additionalinformation.

Choir - Like to sing? We sure do ...Come join the choir on Thursday nightat 6 p.m.

Friday Night Praise - January 2 at 7p.m.

Family Movie Night - featuring themovie "God’s Not Dead" on January 23at 7 p.m. A good night out with familyand friends; refreshments will beserved.

Spaghetti and Meatballs Dinner -Saturday, January 17 from 3 - 6 p.m.Takeout is available by calling 724-258-7054. Snow date is Jan. 24.

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Local Worship

It was an awe-inspiring night of mercy as Maria Vargo portrayed SisterFaustina in the St. Luke Production “Faustina, Messenger of Divine Mercy” atSerra Catholic High School in McKeesport on November 24.

A group of Divine Redeemer Sisters and their General Superior, Sister M.Katarina, SDR and her secretary, Sister Bernadette, SDR from Rome, Italy,were in attendance. Making this trip possible was the collaborative effort of theofficers of Jesus The Divine Mercy Foundation (JTDMF): Pat Polachek; pres-ident; Mary Jane Jurofcik, treasurer; Sister Jean Spatola, SDR, board member;Alice Steigerwald, webmaster; and Susan Marks, driver.

Actress Maria Vargo and her stage manager, Shalea Otto, were guests atDivine Redeemer Motherhouse for a few nights in between their performanc-es at the Sisters of St. Joseph in Baden and Serra Catholic High School.

“Faustina, Messenger of Divine Mercy”Performed at Serra Catholic High School

Following the performance, Maria holds the play’s advertisement page found inJTDMF’s unique fundraiser cookbook/prayer book, which strives to spread the

message of The Divine Mercy, feeding the body and spirit of the reader. The bookincludes recipes from The Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in Krakow, Poland. Also pictured is

a group of Divine Redeemer Sisters with their General Superior, Sister M .Katarina,SDR and her secretary, Sister Bernadette, SDR from Rome, Italy.

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By Jill Brown

Orchard Christian FellowshipChurch in Monessen held a funChristmas party in their FellowshipHall on Saturday, December 13.There were a lot of people there,adults and children, according to thePastor John Custer, including somehe had not yet met.

Heading up the committee ofthose who worked to make the eventpossible were: Janet Fisher, JetheCuster, Rosemary Larkin, and ErinAul. Another person who did workfor the church, cleaning FellowshipHall, was Hilda Troth.

DJ for the evening was Randy Aul,and by the end of the evening, atleast one couple was swaying loving-ly on the dance floor.

Evangelist Leonard Larkin, whosaid a blessing over the meal,summed things up best: “We are thefamily of God. There are no visitorshere, just family. We all know thatthese ladies provided the labor, butit was you, Lord, who provided theskill….”

All who went made beautifulmemories, renewing friendships andmaking new ones. Also they enjoyeddelicious buffet home-cooked foodand rich desserts. They sangChristmas songs together as well,and then went home in peace andjoy.

Orchard Church CelebratesChristmas Among Friends

Pictured are (l-r): Rosemary Larkin, Erin Aul, Janet Fisher and Jethe Custer, the church Christmas committee.

Donya Smith, professional part-timephotographer and long-time Orchard churchgoer, took portraits of party

attendees, planning to give them the prints.

Pastor John Custer and his wife Jethe enjoy the Christmas party

given by their church.

Beth Israel Center SynagogueAnnounces January 2015 Events

Beth Israel Center Synagogue is located at the border of Pleasant Hills andJefferson Hills at 115 Gill Hall Road. We are a small congregation but have anactive Sisterhood, celebrate the Jewish holidays and holy days , have services everyFriday night most months of the year, and sponsor a wonderful Adult EducationLecture Series that is free and open to the public.

Our spiritual leader is Rabbi Amy Greenbaum and our president is ArthurWeinblum. New members are welcome. Contact the office at 412-655-2144 orour website at bethisraelpgh.org. for additional information.

During the months of January, February and March we will have Friday nightservices every other week. The dates for January are:

Friday, January 9 at 7 :30 p.m.Friday, January 23 at 7:30 p.m.Rabbi Amy Greenbaum will lead a special Havdalah service on Saturday, January

24 at 7 p.m. After services she will have a question and answer program when shewill discuss and answer any questions the members of the congregation presentedto her in prior emails. This program will be informative and fun to attend.Refreshments will be served.

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BG's Gymnasts Perform Well

in RecentCompetitions

BG’s Gymnastics, located inMonessen, PA., had a busy month ofSeptember. BG’s Levels 4, 7 and XcelGold teams competed at the 2014Maverick Big Dog/Wounded WarriorInvitational gymnastics meet held at theRipley National Guard Armory inRipley, West Virginia on Saturday,December 6.

XCEL GOLD Third place team and all qualified for

the state meet in May 2015.Amber Morgan - 1st place vault; 1st

place balance beam; 3rd place floor and1st place all around.

Ashely Vail - 6th place all around.Brooke Mihalik - 5th place vault;

5th place uneven bars and 8th place all

around.Talyn Zilka - 4th place bars and 5th

place all around.LEVEL 4Gianna Anderson - 2nd place vault;

2nd place uneven bars; 3rd place allaround.

Aniston Glemba - 11th place allaround.

Chase Kossar - 3rd place vault; 4thplace uneven bars; 5th place all around.

Hunter Kossar - 4th place floor and

7th place all around.BG’s Xcel Silver Team competed in

the Steel City Invitational at Jewart’sGymnastics in Allison Park on Friday,December 5. There were a total of 7teams and 41 gymnasts represented dur-ing the 4th session on Friday, with BG’staking the 5th Place Team award. Theywere accompanied by their coach, CoralVeder. The Steel City Invitational lasted

from Friday, December 5 throughSunday, December 7 and hosted near800 gymnasts.

XCEL SILVER TEAMReyna Borello - 1st place floor and

3rd place barsGwen Gatten - 4th place barsGrace Luikart – 2nd place vaultJulia Milcoff – 2nd place beam; 3rd

place floor; and 3rd place all aroundSienna Steeber – 6th place all around.

SPORTS

Pictured are (l-r): on piggy back, AmberMorgan and Ashely Vail; standing are Talyn

Zilka (Level 7) and Brooke Mihalik.

Pictured are (l-r): Aniston Glemba, HunterKossar, Chase Kossar, and Gianna Anderson.

Pictured are (l-r): Sienna Steeber, Rostraver;Julia Milcoff, West Newton; Grace Luikart,

West Newton; and Reyna Borrello, Rostraver.Gwen Gatten, Bentleyville, was present at

competition but is missing from photo.


YOUR HEALTHMon Valley YMCA Offers Winter

Programs to Keep You FitThe Mon Valley YMCA is located at 101 Taylor Run Road, Carroll Township,

and can be reached at 724-483-8077. The following exercise programs are avail-able at the Mon Valley YMCA beginning this January:

• 6 a.m. classes include cycle and core strength.• Senior classes include yoga, circuit, arthritis, classic, experience, senior

swing.• High intensity training classes are basic training, total body training, cycle.• Moderate intensity classes include experience, strut, and cardio combo.• Strength training only classes include basic strength, brazilian bottom, and

ballet burn.• Cardio training only classes include cycle, step, and cardio kick.• Morning and evening classes are free to members and with a charge-per-ses-

sion fee for non-members.Specialty classes include the following:Balanced Body, a schedule of 48 weekly classes with something for every fit-

ness level, begins January 2.Zumba, dance fitness classes fueled by Latin and world rhythms, begins on

January 5, with morning, evening and Saturday classes. If you can walk, you candance your way fit in Zumba with fun, easy to follow routines.

Boot Camp for Kids focuses on improving your child’s stamina, endurance,strength, and flexibility and begins on Wednesday, January 7. Two weekly classesare targeted at 5:45 p.m. for ages 5-8 and at 6:30 p.m. for ages 8–13. Free to mem-bers and available to non-members at a nominal fee.

Tai Chi, originally developed for self-defense, has evolved into a graceful formof exercise now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions.Often described as meditation in motion, Tai Chi promotes serenity through gen-tle, flowing movements. Classes begin on January 5 and include Seated Tai Chi,Tai Chi for Beginners, Tai Chi II, and Advanced Practice.

Water Exercise begins an 8-week session on January 5. Included in this sessionare both deep and shallow water classes with no swimming skills required. Fromgentler to most intense, courses are Arthritis, Splash, Aqua Fit, Wet Vest, SplashDance, and Aqua Zumba.

Swing and Waltz will be taught by ballroom dance class instructor and DJBrian Lee on Friday, January 23 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. $10 per person.

Work on Cancer Wing InspiresFundraiser for Mon Valley Hospital

Ringgold graduate Moriah Mathies spent thesummer working as a student nurse intern atMonongahela Valley Hospital’s 7-E wing,which primarily cares for cancer patients. MissMathies returned to Muskingum University inOhio to finish her senior year and encouragedher soccer team to raise funds for MVH’sCharles L. and Rose Sweeney MelenyzerPavilion and Regional Cancer Center this pastfall. “We’re a small college so we wanted todonate to a smaller hospital and I loved myexperience at Mon Valley. I learned so much,”said the Finleyville native, who expects to grad-uate in May with her bachelor of science degree in nursing. Her 22 teammatesagreed, and they organized a kids camp, sold pink shirts, made bracelets and col-lected donations. On behalf of the team and Coach Mary Beth Caudill, Mathies(left) recently presented a $300 check to Director of Fund Development MelissaMarion (right) at Monongahela Valley Hospital.


Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH) is maintaining its high standard of inter-ventional cardiology, radiology and vascular therapies with the installation of the newArtis zee® (ceiling/floor)-mounted angiography system that provides physicians withhighly detailed images of patient's blood vessels during diagnostic and treatment pro-cedures.

The fully digital Artis zee features advanced technology in the form of flat-paneldetectors, which enable physicians to obtain three-dimensional images in high reso-lution, without the distortion common with conventional x-ray techniques. The flatdetectors, made of amorphous silicon, not only enable physicians to visualize thefinest blood vessels, it also helps physicians visualize interventional devices, such asguide wires and catheters, in precise detail and from almost any angle.

Monongahela Valley Hospital Offers Suicide Bereavement

Support Group in 2015Approximately 40,000 Americans die by suicide each year, and the aftermath of

grief and bereavement extends much farther, with a conservative estimate of sixsurvivors left behind for every suicide death.

On average, a suicide occurs every 13 minutes in the United States, which trans-lates to at least six new survivors every 13 minutes as well.

To help survivors, Monongahela Valley Hospital will begin a SuicideBereavement Support Group for anyone who has been touched by suicide.Sessions will start Monday, February 9, 2015, and will meet the second and fourthMondays through May at 6 p.m. in the hospital’s Anthony M. LombardiEducation Conference Center.

The free informal group meetings will be led by staff psychologist Sam Lonich,who has extensive professional experience working with suicide survivors.

Mr. Lonich said that cultural, religious and social taboos surrounding suicidecan make the grieving process all the more difficult for these survivors. In addi-tion, the need to rebuild one’s life while trying to understand the reasons for thesuicide makes bereavement highly stressful after such a loss.

If they wish, attendees will be able to openly share their stories and their feel-ings with fellow survivors without the pressure or fear of judgment or shame.Support groups can be a helpful resource for guidance, information, and under-standing as well as a support in healing.

The last day to register for the sessions is Friday, February 6, 2015. Register bycalling Mr. Lonich at 724-268-1144.

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Monongahela Valley Hospital is sponsoring avariety of informative programs in January.Many of the events will be held in the hospital’sAnthony M. Lombardi Education ConferenceCenter (ECC) unless otherwise noted.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORTGROUP - Monday, January 5 from 2 - 4p.m., Hospital, 7-East Family Room. Thissupport group is free and open to all breastcancer patients and their families. Thegroup meets the first Monday of eachmonth. For more information, call 724-258-1704.

MANAGING YOUR DIABETES -Tuesday, January 6 – Thursday, January 8from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., Mon-ValeHealthPLEX. This is a diabetes self-man-agement class that focuses on counting car-bohydrate intake. Topics range from howto measure the upward drive each meal hason blood sugar to information on theglycemic index. Registration is required atleast one week prior to the start of the class.For more information or to register, call724-258-1483.

INNOVATIONS IN MEDICINE:VARICOSE VEINS - Wednesday,January 7 at 6 p.m., ECC. John L. Happel,M.D., vascular surgeon and founder ofHappel Laser and Vein Center — the onlyAccredited Vein Center in Pittsburgh —will present a free program to discuss vari-cose veins, the treatment risks and the lat-est treatments for people suffering withvaricose veins. Refreshments will be servedand parking is free. To register, call 724-258-1333.

BETTER BREATHERS CLUB -Tuesday, January 13 from 2 – 3 p.m., ECC.The Better Breathers Club presents JimDeLattre of JED Heating to discuss

healthy air quality in the home, specificallyduring the winter. This club is free andopen to all adults and their family, friendsor caregivers who want to learn or shareinformation about living well with breath-ing issues. This group meets the secondTuesday of every month. For more infor-mation, call 724-258-1932 or 724-344-0287.

RSDS SUPPORT GROUP - Tuesday,January 13 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., ECC.The Reflex Sympathetic DystrophySyndrome (RSDS) Support Group is freeand open to all persons with RSDS orrelated illnesses. For more information,call 724-929-9492.

ADVANCED CARBOHYDRATECOUNTING - Wednesday, January 14from 9 - 11 a.m., ECC. This session buildson the education received in the“Managing Your Diabetes” program.Learn more about food choices, diningout, and how personal eating habits affectyour blood glucose control. Registration isrequired at least one week prior to the startof the class. For more information and toregister, call 724-258-1483.

HEALTHY EATING SUPERMAR-KET TOURS - Thursday, January 15from 1 – 3 p.m., Fisher Heights GiantEagle, 1300 Country Club Road,Monongahela. Learn how to choose foodsat the supermarket to manage a healthierlifestyle. Health care professionals fromMonongahela Valley Hospital’s Center forDiabetes and Endocrinology will conductthe tours and discuss “Healthy Eating for2015.” The program is free, but space islimited. Advance registration is required bycalling 724-258-1483.

OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP -Thursday, January 15 from 2 – 3:30 p.m.,ECC. This support group is free and opento all persons with ostomies and their fam-ilies and friends. The group meets thethird Thursday of each month. For moreinformation, call 724-258-1773.

INNOVATIONS IN MEDICINE:TREATMENT OPTIONS FORKNEE PAIN - Thursday, January 15 at 6p.m., ECC. Scott Baron, M.D., orthopedicsurgeon, will present a free program to dis-cuss the different types of knee pain, possi-ble causes and treatments. The informa-tion provided should help you make aninformed decision regarding knee care.Refreshments will be served and parking isfree. To register, call 724-258-1333.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP -Monday, January 19 at 2 p.m., Hospital, 7-East Family Room. This support group isfree and open to all cancer patients andtheir families. The group meets the thirdMonday of each month. For additionalinformation, call 724-258-1704.

MANAGING YOUR DIABETES -Tuesday, January 20 – Thursday, January22 from 6 – 9 p.m., 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.Registration is required at least one weekprior to the start of the class. For moreinformation or to register, call 724-258-1483.

ARTHRITIS AND FIBROMYALGIASUPPORT GROUP - Wednesday,January 21 from 1 – 3 p.m., ECC. TheArthritis and Fibromyalgia Support Group

is free and open to all persons with arthri-tis, fibromyalgia or related illnesses andtheir families. For more information, call724-258-1321.

PRETZEL SALE - Friday, January 23 at9 a.m., Hospital, Main Lobby. Start yourday with a twist. Enjoy a Philly PretzelFactory soft pretzel. Sponsored by theAuxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources,Inc. Proceeds will be used to enhance serv-ices for MVH patients and visitors. Forinformation, call 724-258-1167.

ADULT CPR INSTRUCTION -Tuesday, January 27 from 6 - 9 p.m., ECC.Adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR) classes are offered by MonongahelaValley Hospital in conjunction with ValleyHealth and Safety Training Center(VHSTC). The $40 fee is payable toVHSTC and advance registration isrequired by calling 724-684-9536.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP -Thursday, January 29 from 1 – 2:30 p.m.,ECC. The Stroke Support Group isdesigned for patients and caregivers toshare, learn and grow with people who canpersonally relate to the daily challengesand struggles they face dealing with strokesand the after-effects. The group meets thelast Thursday of each month. For moreinformation, call 724-258-1455.

PUBLIC FIRST-AID INSTRUC-TION - Thursday, January 29 from 6 – 9p.m., ECC. Adult first aid classes areoffered by the hospital in conjunction withValley Health and Safety Training Center(VHSTC). The $30 fee is payable toVHSTC and advance registration isrequired by calling 724-684-9536.

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(NAPS)—The American dream ofhomeownership may not be as hard toattain as many people seem to fear. Afew intriguing facts and hints can help.

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recently, the National Association ofRealtors’ annual Profile of HomeBuyers and Sellers found that the shareof first-time buyers recently fell to itslowest level (33 percent) in nearly threedecades. Many first-time buyers expe-rience obstacles on the path to home-ownership, including difficulty savingfor a down payment and tight creditconditions.

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Realtor who knows the neighborhood.Nothing can replace the local knowl-edge and real insight that professionalRealtors can provide to first-time buy-ers as they navigate the complex homebuying process.

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• Meet with a lender to determinehow much you can afford. Last year, themedian price a first-time buyer spenton a home was $169,000. Chances are,you don’t have that amount of cashlying around. That’s why 95 percent offirst-time buyers who bought a home inthe past year financed their purchase.

Find out what you can afford with apreapproval from a lender. A lender willcheck your credit history, current debtobligations and other expenses to

determine the amount of money you’requalified to borrow at a specific interestrate. Don’t forget to consider the othercosts of homeownership, such as taxes,insurance and utilities.

• Identify your housing wish list.Although 46 percent of first-time buy-ers got a single-family home in the sub-urbs, you may prefer a condo in anurban environment near public trans-portation.

Regardless of your preferences, iden-tifying and sharing your wish list canhelp your Realtor focus on the righthome for you, scan listings and connectwith those who represent sellers to zeroin on homes for sale that meet yourbudget and criteria.

Keep this advice in mind and you maysoon find yourself waking up in thehome of your dreams.

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How to Cut theClutter and TakeBack Your Home

(BPT) - You have too much clutter inyour home. So what do you do? Howdo you decide where to start so you canreduce the clutter in your home andmake your walkways safe once more?

Getting started is easier than youthink. If you want to take control ofclutter, get a few boxes - start with onefor each room in your home and beginorganizing one room at a time.

Begin this initiative by removingeverything on top of your cabinets,tables and in bookcases, and then placeit all in a box, says Keith McCleary,academic director of Interior Design atThe Art Institute of York -Pennsylvania. If there are other ran-dom accessories in the room, removethose, too. Keep just the basic furnish-ings. Now sit with the room in its sim-plest form for a short time.

"In room design, make good deci-sions about what you choose to put inthe room and, often more importantly,in what you choose to leave out,"McCleary says. "Simplicity and cleanlines make a room feel livable, and

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that's what it's really all about: com-fortable living." Think about the kindof focal point you're trying to create.How should you orchestrate this spaceand show off your special pieces interms of size, scale, color and texture?

After a day or two has passed, goback to the box and look for items thatdefine your personality, or will benoticed by guests visiting your home."Ask yourself: when is enough,enough?" says McCleary. "Each pieceof furniture in the room can functionto complement. Accessories and worksof art should contrast."

When you look at your well-designed room, you should see posi-tive elements, as well as appreciate thepossibility for negative space byremoving unnecessary pieces thatdon't add to the design composition.

Interior design students at The ArtInstitute of York - Pennsylvania aretaught to help their clients step backand ask themselves: Is it finished now?You can err when you go shopping andpurchase nice pieces for your home,

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You might think you have to keepoutdated gifts from Aunt Ethel in yourhome all the time. "Not so," saysMcCleary. "It's perfectly acceptable toremove those items when you do yourbox exercise." If you get a call fromAuntie when she plans her next visit,put those old Beanie Babies she gaveyou on a shelf in your den - temporari-ly. When she leaves, put them backuntil her next visit.

After you complete this exercise,you'll notice that the clutter has disap-peared. Now you can recognize howattractive the remaining items are inthat same space. This initiative takesdetermination and focus, but whenyou've completed the exercise, yourfocus can be on the lovely space you'verecreated.

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(state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $35,726).James Cratty Sandra Young 316 Foxstop Road $57,000Robert McKinley Ryan King and Rebecca Barath 11 Hillman St. $53,000Dorothy Ann Russo et al. Champion Mortgage 22 Jefferson Ave. $1,602 by sheriff's deed.B. Joan Hofmeister Danielle and Ronald Verno 17 Marie Drive $166,000Estate of Helena Hrisko Ken Cotton Unknown Address $2,000Norma Lensky Ryan Henderson 662 Old Route 71 $45,745Estate of William Hrisko Ken Cotton Wolfe Ave. $3,000

FORWARD TOWNSHIPCarol DeRosa et ux Richard and Linda Clark 1068 Golden Circle $25,000Mark Scagline David Jones 2412 Manown Road $3,000Erin Schmidt Christiana Trust 8203 Mentor Road $3,506 by sheriff's deed.

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(state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $43,693).Eugene Gill PNC Bank NA 1404 Summit Ave. $5,477 by sheriff's deed.Barbara Ann Russo Vladimir Kash W. Schoon Ave. $58,000Larry Sechrist Uriah Jones 1209-1215 Walnut St. $20,000Dorothy Baker Zachary Kordistos 24 Washington Drive $35,000John Molinatto trustee Cynthia Ann Kerestes 113 Willow Drive $80,000Angalene Jones John Nestor 108 Second St. $21,500JLH Development LLC Harley Citron Inc. 31 Reed Ave. $2,026Eugene Battistone trustee Kristin Lakin 629 Reed Ave. $1

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MONONGAHELAAnthony Pellegrino Raymon Quinten 414 Jackson St. $79,000Targetone LLC Tri County Real Estate LLC 307 Anton St. $12,200Mark Houser Robert Weary 811 Lime St. $15,000Richard Bass Charles Gray and Ronda Stasicha E. Main St. $7,500

NEW EAGLEFirst Niagara Bank Eric and Laura Walters 444 Fourth Ave. $10,000Federal National Mortgage Assn. Kaja Holdings 2 LLC 136 First Ave. $7,350Lynda Nester Glenn and Lynn Petticord 460 Second Ave. $37,418

(state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $37,419).Glenn Petticord Richard Jones Jr. 460 Second Ave. $106,000

NORTH BELLE VERNONAmelia Naylor Troy Young and William Nutt Green St. $9,500Joshua Scalise Clifton and Diann Donaldson 415 May St. $79,000Bradley Metzger III Deborah Rogers 123 Pearl St. $49,000Valley 1st Community FCU John Szakal 309 Henry St. $20,500Jose De Los Santos Margaret Steele 913 Hill St. $119,000

NORTH CHARLEROIEstate of Irene Kondratic Stanley Hughes 805 Center Ave. $3,000Gregory Hatalowich Johnathan Singler 540 Center Ave. $59,900Craven Investments LLC Dwayne Cekus 615 Conrad Ave. $19,000

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PETERS TOWNSHIPKent Hart Joseph and Jennifer Thompson 113 Bethany Drive $386,500Michael Segura Halliburton Real Estate Services Inc. 214 Canterwood Drive $765,000Glennys Pazyniak Su Lin Spoon Timberman & John Russell Timberman 120 Jonathan Drive $278,000Marcia Clark Jennifer Lehman 209 Overlook Drive $285,000Estate of Victor Dosse Jason Jaki and Gina Latona Sienna Trail $5,000Alfred Ulrich Marion and Jamie Morales 100 Concord Drive $325,000Waldwell Group NVR Inc. Cortland Drive $87,000Dayne Landers Christopher Ryan Dunleavy 444 E. McMurray Road $175,000Michael Santa Lucia Joseph A Sites Revocable Trust 262 Justabout Road $5,000,000Albert Ardinger et al. Michael and Stefanie Whitworth 401 Laurel Drive $92,000Terry Ray Julie Franklin 308 Lincoln Drive $205,500Kenneth Crech William and Mratha Flowers 110 Meadowbrook Circle $292,500Linda Taylor Eastern Building Group Inc. Merriefield Drive $1,045,000Vincent Trapanotto Joseph Kiernan III and Donna Kiernan 106 Park Ave. $445,000Kevin Harriger National Residential Nominee Services Ic 107 Park Ave. $407,500


(BPT) - Whether snuggling in for thenight or just trying to catch a few quickwinks, your environment plays animportant role in determining if you'recounting sheep or counting Zzzs. Fromnoise reduction to lighting, there are afew easy ways you can turn your bed-room into a tranquil oasis.

"A third of the adult population suf-fers from insomnia from time to time,but only about 6 percent meet the crite-ria for an actual sleep disorder," says Dr.Christina Brown from the FloridaSchool of Professional Psychology atArgosy University in Tampa. "In a goodnumber of cases, getting to sleep andstaying asleep is a matter of your sur-roundings."

Anne Holic, interior design instructorat The Art Institute of Washington, abranch of The Art Institute of Atlanta,focuses on areas of the bedroom thatyou may want to re-evaluate in order tocreate the sleep haven you've been crav-ing. These include lighting, furnitureand decor.

Lighting:Humans were created to be in-synch

with the sun cycle. For this reason,Holic recommends installing dimmerswitches on your lights, which she sayscan mimic the way the sun works. Holicalso recommends using window treat-ments such as blinds or heavy drapes toeliminate light.

Both Brown and Holic warn aboutelectronics that provide artificial light inthe bedroom. "Get rid of your phones,TVs and tablets while in bed. The arti-ficial light will interrupt your sleep cycleand keep your brain activated, making itharder to get to sleep and keep you offthe more natural sleep patterns," Brownsays.

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PLEASANT HILLSHelen Kennedy Donna Lynne Szablewski 360 Cavan Drive $158,000Gaelic Financial Services LLC Connacht Realty LLC 510 Clairton Blvd. $1,540,000Karen Faggioli Craig and Kathleen Conaway 133 Glenburn Drive $126,900Kenneth Pesanka Jeffrey and Maureen Underhill 158 Robinson Drive $54,500Frances Voelker Patrick and Ana Senatro 239 Ben Til Drive $284,900Steve Manta Carey and Melissa Zivkovich 226 Columbia Drive $120,000Kevin Kugel trustee Marianne Coughenour 12 Sunrise Drive $93,000First Commonwealth Bank Bogdan Landholdings LLC 120 Clairton Blvd. $88,500Caroline Fitch Mary Dowd 376 McClellan Drive $120,000Estate of Margaret Andrews Joseph Hennel 145 Pleasant Hills Blvd. $145,000Kayla Doratio Mark and Nadine Dorn 200 W. Bruceton Road $159,900Estate of Wayne Forbes John Flaherty 129 Betty Rae Drive $112,000EMAP Properties L.P. Mildred and Kim Steven Waltz 307 Constitution Drive $135,750

ROSTRAVEREli Biris trustee John Friend 419 Elmhurst Drive $82,000Donald Ducar Mark and Mary Ann Orlando 609 James Drive $205,000Estate of Carol Clark Kaiser Rental LLC Kennedy Ave. $19,000Anthony Stringa Melissa Derkach 126 Manown Lane $25,000Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Jason and Lauren Atkins 110 Plainview St. $72,500Federal National Mortgage Assn. Scott and Lori Meszaros 716 Sandstone Way $225,000Dwayne Cooper Alvin Dunseath Second St. $1,206 by sheriff's deed.James Evans Lori Metz and Brian Shrader 330 E. Donora Road $37,000Jacqueline Ruscitti Robert Grove Jr. 1100-1/2 Henry St. $25,000Estate of Edgar Oblak Shari Roth 116 Linden Lane $80,000Martin Dreucci Aaron Neemus Holdings Inc. Rostraver Road $139,750PNC Bank NA Patricia Morris 305 E. Donora Road $28,000Michael Adametz Michael Sethman and Sarah Krissinger 468 Finley Road $123,000Sylvia Madill Eileen Dimeco Mulberry Alley $10,500First Line Develop./Rolling Hill Farm Robert Bove and Lianne Danko 246 Rolling Hill Farm Drive $245,083Estate of Scott Hosier Bruce and Carol Gray 514 Webster Hollow Road $18,000Ronald Dubos David and Leigh Ann Morsey 527 Galileo Drive $239,900Jason Atkins Albert and Alice Baker 110 Plainview St. $119,000George Masur Jr. Federal National Mortgage Assn. 125 Pride Drive $4,380 by sheriff's deed.Justin Sullivan William Scott Castner II & Candace Eileen Castner 495 W. Spring Grove Blvd. $276,000Carol Levin Edward Levin Webster Road $41,000

SOUTH PARKRose Marie Brunetti DBD Properties LLC 5836 Brownsville Road $108,000Blake Bendel Robert and Jessica Linn 3083 Dara Drive $89,900Anthony Ardelia Ryan Streno 650 Hidden Ridge Court Unit 302 $123,000Federal National Mortgage Assn. Ashley Depretis 6223A Pleasant St. $40,000Michael Sweeney Jr. Barbara and Charles Schabenbauer 2879 Amy Drive $145,000Marguerite Anobile Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 1418 Berryman Ave. $1,948 by sheriff's deed.

Furniture and decor:Holic emphasizes that paint colors are

important. You want to choose colorsthat are calm, such as blues, greens or acalm violet and avoid colors in the redfamily. In addition to color, Holic sayspeople are thinking more environmen-tally and choosing paints with low or novolatile organic compound (VOC).

Simplifying the space is critical,according to Holic. She says that alongwith the TVs and computers, exerciseequipment and any other potential dis-turbances should be removed from thebedroom. Don't forget to include someinspiring artwork that is meaningfuland brings you feelings of calm.

Make sure you have a comfortablemattress, and think about adding anarea rug to your bedroom. "Area rugsgive a cozy feeling to the room," saysHolic. "They work well, because car-pets can harbor a lot of dust and mold."

Brown recommends a white noisemachine or ceiling fan to drown out thebackground noise. Holic agrees, addingthat white noise, like the hum of a ceil-ing fan, can reduce the backgroundnoise you hear by about 20 percent.

If you are interested in followingsome of the principles of feng shui inyour bedroom, Holic suggests keepingthe bed away from doors and anchoringthe bed with a strong headboard andnightstands on both sides.

Both Holic and Brown agree thatkeeping your home cooler during thenight will help you sleep better. Keepyour thermostat at the most comfort-able cool setting, as changes in yourbody's thermal regulation will wakeyou.

"In the short-term, just one sleep-deprived night can interfere with yourability to concentrate, affect your moodand even make you drowsy during theday," explains Brown. If getting health-ier is a goal for you, make getting ade-quate sleep part of your plan.

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Estate of Valerie Daniels Vencislav Stoyanov and Mihaela Mihova 6351 Helen St. $102,900Pap Pone Builders Inc. Richard Sean and Stephanie Lynn Creehan 250 Hidden Ridge Court 101 $135,000Kathy Rauscher Ronald Vrana 350 Hidden Ridge Court Unit 203 $120,000Northwest Savings Bank Joseph and Stacey Dawso 1125 Locust Ave. $90,000James Regula Ricky Leach 1069 Old Post Road $170,000Frontier Development Partn. LLC William Magnotti III and Jaimie Magnotti 4209 Remington Drive $294,900William Gadd et al. Ashley Shaffer and Nathaniel Hough 4124 Terrace Ave. $124,900Bernard McGlynn Joseph and Suzanne Wiedder 997 Bideford Drive $215,000Estate of Rose Siciliano AK Homes & Development Group LLC 3805 Brownsville Road $40,100Matthew Davison Beth Dellenbaugh 3064 Dara Drive $82,000Leonard Volk Joanne Ehrenberger 300 Hidden Ridge Court 202 $117,400Lawrence Healy Michael and David Zubasic 1709 Patrick Place $88,500John D'Alessandro Richard and Jill Doyle 3298 Snowden Road $547,506Joseph Wiedder Nicholas Varnado 6809 Vara Drive $178,900Thomas Miliauckas Shawn and Laura Smith 1404 Villa Drive $132,000Mona Bray Ridgeway McDonald Christopher Lee Peirce 3012 Dara Drive $104,000Estate of Pearll Pontello Michael Johnson 5672 Horning Road $106,500

SPEERSSally Louise Woofter James John Hornfeck 210 Scott St. $1

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UNION TOWNSHIPMarc Valangevicia Dustin and Tiffany Rae Jamieson 34 Holman Road $245,000Randi Lyne Trantham US Bank trustee 2133 Rankintown Road $1,330 by sheriff's deed.Louis Miale Anthony Rocco and Stacie Fisher 6818 Ridge Ave. $107,500Eileen H Webster Trust Leanna and Frank Jarred Taracido 5026 Union St. $134,900Christine Powell Federal National Mortgage Assn. 148 Coal Bluff Road $1,801 by sheriff's deed.Teresa Mihealsick Nicola and Tammy Diliscia Route 837 $50,000Estate of Joan Slifko Christopher and Ashley Deiuliis 7083 Beverly Road $127,000Maronda Homes Inc. Kelly and Matthew Gurgiolo 152 Cinque Terra Place $184,487Meadowbrook Invest. Properties LLC Adam Ellison 5022 Norman Ave. $155,000William Danley HSBC Bank USA 117 Cinque Terra Place $1,475 by sheriff's deed.Maronda Homes Inc. Shawna and William Murphy 148 Cinque Terra Place $194,222

WHITEHALLJason Parsons Erin Ohsie Frauenhofer and Jason Ohsie 4613 Curry Road $140,000Daniel Kirkpatrick Gary and Karen Boyko 5357 Greenridge Drive $121,000Patricia Hiller Antonio Massimino 5028 Grove Road $90,000Marietta Bourne Kelly Donovan 5314 Highgrove Road $140,000Estate of Evelyn Jordan Rajka and Dragisa Krunic 5039 Brownsville Road $93,000ETY Realty Holdings LLC Donald Bernard and Mrie Karen Homerding 4733 Doverdell Drive $179,900Garnet Fowler Katherine Flaherty & Gerardo Torrlios Rodriguez 3318 Margaret St. $90,000Roy Husser Pamela Cenci Sparte 529 Marylea Ave. $108,000Estate of Juanita McLaughlin Christina Foley 23 Woody Crest Drive $104,000Carl Carlson Vanessa Swanberg and Ryan Bruce 5100 Caste Drive $146,000Ellen Jacob trustee Joshua Brown 5199 Caste Drive $130,000Rachel Neumeyer Patrick and Jaclyn McPherson 20 Felix Drive $160,000Joanna Hubenthal Derek and Cecilia Scheller 4840 Flamingo Drive $123,000Estate of Marjorie Page Alexander Page 935 Girard Road $115,000Regina Giorgianni Bank New York Mellon Trust Co. NA trustee 4725 McAnulty Road $1,756 by sheriff's deed.Brian Conley Coral Hartman 338 Benson Circle $75,000Paul Flaig Scott Donnelly 5 E. Club Drive $285,000Irene Nath Jessica Smith and David Michael Petrilli 5113 Fieldcrest Drive $93,000Kimberly Ragan Julie Nguyen 1420 Maple Drive $49,000Doreen Valentine Christopher and Tara Abbott 4850 Old Boston Road $384,000Elmer Koerbel Jr. Jonathan Peebles 1177 Prospect Road $149,000Charles Schmitt Suzana Jurica and Jonathan Webb 1256 Prospect Road $201,232Robert Beattie Paul and Mary Flaig 5372 Spring Valley Drive $169,000

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4 adjoining plots for sale. Mon Valley MemorialPark "Garden of the Cross" area. Beautiful view ofthe valley and river below. New lots throughcemetery sell for $975 each. Will sell ALL 4 for$3000, 2 for $1600 or $850 each. Deed Transferfee included ($95/lot)! 724-650-3520__________________________________

Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora, 2 lots and2 vault, $3600. 2 Lots $1600. Call 724-258-8631__________________________________

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

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ANGELS FOR ANIMALS. Collecting AluminumCans for an on-going fundraiser. (Please no steel,no pie tins, and no aluminum foil.) Also sellingEnjoy & Entertainment Books for $30.00 each.For pick up of cans or delivery of books, callJessie @ 724-941-5737.__________________________________

Free - Junk/Salvage Mobile Homes. 724-350-5983__________________________________

House for Sale. Baldwin Boro, Custer Ave, 6room, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, full basement & garage.$150,000. Call 724-348-8486__________________________________

LENDER ORDERED SALE! 10 acres - $29,900Trout stream, woods, apple trees, twn rd, utils, EZterms! Priced $30K below market! 888-738-6994 or newyorklandandlakes.com__________________________________

20 ACRES IN WEST TEXAS $15,900 $0 DOWNONLY $99/mo. Special Offer, Save $2,000! NoQualifying-Owner Financing Great Property, GreatDeal! 800-343-9444__________________________________

CATSKILL MTN SHORT SALE! 108 acres -$189,900 Mtn views, new well, fields, woods,subdividable! Twn rd, utils! $200K under market!Fin. avail! 888-431-7214 Newyorklandandlakes.com__________________________________

RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ALL INCLUSIVE.Meals, transportation, activities daily. ShortLeases. Monthly specials! Call (866) 338-2607__________________________________

America's Best Buy! 20 Acres $99/mo.! $0Down, No Credit Checks, MONEY BACK GUARAN-TEE Owner Financing. Near El Paso, Texas. 1-877-284-2072 www.TexasLandBuys.com__________________________________

CARPET REPAIRS. Restretches, Patches,Installation. Small job in Rental Specialist. 25years experience. Leave Message 412-651-8503__________________________________

SENIOR PLACEMENT SERVICE FREE. StanOlszewski, helping older adults since 2007 withplacement in assisted living, personal care, inde-pendent living and memory/Alzheimers’ carefacilities. Call Stan at Senior LifestylesConnections, 724-787-7030 (24 hrs a day/7days a week), email [email protected] orvisit www.seniorhelpfree.com.__________________________________

RON’S ALL APPLIANCE REPAIR. REPAIRINGREFRIGERATORS, WASHERS, DYERS, RANGES,SUBZEROS…ONE CALL DOES IT ALL: 724-640-9383. 7 DAYS/WK, 24 HR. SENIOR CITIZEN DIS-COUNT.__________________________________

Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day +delivery & pick-up. Call: 724-825-7233.

COMPUTER TUNE-UP - Computer running slow?Chances are you may have viruses or spywareloaded on your machine. Complete virus and spy-ware removal along with the latest MicrosoftUpdates. $60.00 per machine. 724-348-6837.__________________________________

A BETTER CHOICE, INC. Waterproof YourBasement. Repair Your Foundation. FREE ESTI-MATES. Lifetime Transferable Warranty. 1-800-343-2357 www.abetterchoiceinc.com PA0377 __________________________________

Family Movie Transfers and DVD MontageCreations by Deb Cheplic. Transfer family 8mmand Super 8 reel (projector) movies to DVD – alsotransfer VHS, VHS-C DV tapes, vinyl records and cas-settes. Movies transferred digitally, frame by frame,for superior clarity. No projector flicker – reasonablerates. Create a one of a kind DVD Montage of specialfamily events. 724-258-5336; email:[email protected] Web page:

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MonthlyPizza Puzzler!

Win a FREE Large “Grande” 1-topping Pizza from Vocelli Pizza*! Two (2) lucky winners every month!

Just fill in the correct answers to the questions below, and write your name, addressand telephone number on the entry form. Then mail in your entry form to the

Messenger. Each month we will draw two (2) local winners from allcorrect entries. Winners will receive a gift certificate good for one (1) FREE Large“GRANDE” pizza from Vocelli Pizza. Remember to look for a new Monthly Pizza

Puzzler every month, and send in your entry form!(*Good only at Finleyville location. One entry per household per month. Employees of the

The Messenger; Haniford Enterprises LLC, or Vocelli Pizza are not eligible.)

• Official Entry Form • (Deadline for entries is January 10)

Find the answers to these three (3) questions somewhere within this edition of the South Hills-Mon Valley Messenger.

Where is Danny’s Pizza and Hoagies located?

Who painted the swimming pool mural at the Mon Valley YMCA?

Who was named “Best of the Best” in Pittsburgh real estate?

Name:Address:Phone Number:Entry forms should be submitted to: South Hills-Mon Valley Messenger, Attention: “Monthly Pizza Puzzler,” P.O. Box 13363, Pittsburgh, PA 15243

Congratulations to our December Pizza Puzzler winners!JENNIFER MCELHANY- Eighty Four • CHUCK KLEIN - Eighty Four

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SSOOCCIIAALL HHAALLLLFINLEYVILLE AMERICAN LEGION –Morrison-Ritchie Post 613. 3537 W.Morrison-Ritchie Post 613. 3537Washington Avenue, Finleyville. “Weare dedicated to helping our veteransand our community.” Offering enter-tainment and a banquet room thataccommodates 75 people. For moreinfo, stop in and visit the lodge, or call724-348-5608.––––––––––––––––––––––––––

CCAATTEERRIINNGGITALIAN SPECIALTY & GOURMETCATERING, LLC Catering for AllEvents. Parties from 10 to 5000People. Weddings * Graduations *Communions * Reunions. 412-341-4626. www.iscatering.com––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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