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Jun 17, 2023

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Hall of Fame The Falcon Foundation will host its annual Hall of Fame event Aug. 31 in the Connellsville Senior High School auditorium. The public is invited to attend the program which will begin at 6

Hall of Fame

The Falcon Foundation will host its annual Hall of Fame event Aug. 31 in the Connellsville Senior High School auditorium. The public is invited to attend the program which will begin at 6 p.m. The doors will open at 5:45 p.m. You should enter the building in front of the auditorium.

The following people will be honored this year: Ed Cope, James Duncan, Dr. Michael Grace, Lt. Colonel James Law, Kyle Martin, Jamie McPoyle, John Nedrow, Dr. Dan Shelley, Dr. Daniel Poole and William Swink.

Mobile office hours

Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) announced his staff will hold mobile office hours at various locations throughout Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District next month to offer increased assistance to constituents experiencing problems with a federal agency.

During these mobile office sessions, constituents can receive help with Social Security and Medicare issues, federal grant funding, passports and visas, immigration and naturalization services, veterans’ benefits, and the IRS.

September’s schedule is outlined below:

• Fayette County: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 1, Fayette County Courthouse, 61 E. Main St. Uniontown

• Connellsville: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 19, Connellsville Municipal Building, 110 N. Arch St. Connellsville

Breakfast fundraiser

Bullskin Township Senior Center will hold a breakfast fundraiser 8 to 11 a.m. Sept. 2. The center is located at 53 Medsger Road, Connellsville. Breakfast includes pancakes (buckwheat and regular), scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits with sausage gravy, ham potatoes, coffee, tea, and juice. Bake sale will be held during breakfast. Cost for the breakfast is $10 for adults 12 and older, $5 for children over 6 and children 6 and younger are free.

Whiskey Rebels

Park staff and the Friendship Hill Association invite the public to visit Albert Gallatin’s home to commemorate the Whiskey Rebellion. On Sept. 2 and 3, programs and displays will be offered at Friendship Hill National Historic Site. Programs include blacksmithing, wood carving, pottery, quilting and other educational displays. On Saturday, the Westmoreland Archaeological Club will display their collection.

Programs include a visit by Albert Gallatin, portrayed by Ron Duquette. Learn about Gallatin’s recent return to America after serving in France as our Ambassador. Federal troops, park staff and volunteers in costume, will present a program on the artillery brought over the mountains to suppress the rebellion. Cannon talks and firing demonstrations are each day at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.

In September, the Gallatin house will host a temporary exhibit on Lafayette. The exhibit highlights the Frenchman’s military career and later historic travel to the United States in 1824 and 1825. From May 27 to May 28, 1825, Gallatin played host to Lafayette’s visit to Friendship Hill.

Inaugural Sojourn set Sept. 4

The Jamie McPoyle Foundation will sponsor the inaugural Connellsville Spiritual Sojourn 9 a.m. Sept. 4. Registration will begin 7:30 a.m. The event will begin and end at Austin Park.

Unit meeting

James E. Zundell Unit 446 American Legion Auxiliary, Mt. Pleasant, will meet 6 p.m. Sept. 5. Order food from Post kitchen. Please pay dues promptly.

September meeting

The next meeting of the Fayette County HealthChoices Advisory Board is scheduled for 5 p.m. Sept. 6 in the conference room 1 (first floor) at the Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration Office, 215 Jacob Murphy Lane, Uniontown. The meeting is open to the public.

Basket tickets

The Penn Highlands Auxiliary will be sponsoring a basket sale in the lobby of the hospital starting 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 5. The sales will continue weekdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sept. 15. Tickets are $2, or eight for $5, or 20 for $10.

Hospital Club meets

The Highlands Hospital Club of Connellsville will meet 1:15 p.m. Sept. 6 in the downstairs hospital cafeteria. Anyone that would like to join to support the hospital is welcome.

Cafe to open

Café at Connellsville Church of God, 126 Breakneck Ave., Connellsville, resumes 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6. It will be open Wednesdays. Meal, drink and dessert will be served. Cost is $7 for those ages 13 and older; $2 for those ages 3 to 12.

The menu for Sept. 6 is meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, applesauce

Menu for Sept. 13 is spaghetti, salad, and bread.

Menu for Sept. 20 is creamed chicken and biscuit, mashed potatoes, green beans, and applesauce.

Menu for Sept. 27 is lasagna, coleslaw, and bread.

Retirees meet

Uniontown Hospital retirees, semi-retired employees, or former employees will meet 11 a.m. Sept. 7 at Ye Olde Inn, 106 Monarch Road, Dunbar. Everyone is responsible for the cost of their own meal (this venue does not provide breakfast choices). RSVP on the Facebook page before Aug. 31 or to Connie at 724-366-7917 or Rose at 724-880-1720.

Class celebrates reunion

The Mt. Pleasant Area Class of 1968 will celebrate its 55th reunion Sept. 8. The event will be held at Bell’s Banquet/The Barn, with a cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing to the “oldies.” Any questions, please call 724-396-2224.

Class gathering

All 1964 Connellsville Joint Senior High graduates are invited to an annual get together at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at Hoss’s Steak and Sea House on Route 119 in South Greensburg. There are no more formal reunions planned. Please call or text Patty Cox at 724-953-3439, Marsha Gemas at 724-322-9640 or Beverly Miller at 724-344-3344 or email [email protected]. There is a salad bar, dessert bar as well as a soup and bread bar or you may order from the menu.

Croquet tournament set

The third annual Connellsville Parks & Recreation Board’s Croquet Tournament is scheduled noon Sept. 9 at East Park. The 21-and-older event will operate on a double-elimination format. Cost per two-person team is $60 and all players are required to dress in white attire. To register, email [email protected] or call James Flynn at 919-795-0112.

Hospitality spaces start at $200 for a 20-foot by 20-foot space. For information, call Flynn.

Schedules yard sale

The South Connellsville fall community yard sales will be 8 a.m. Sept. 9. Borough residents can have their address added to the seller list. To submit an address for free, go to the borough building or call 724-628-4860 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. The list will be ready for pick up the week of the sale.

Fall cleanup is scheduled Sept. 13 and items should be put out the night before. The borough has posted a list of items that will not be accept on the borough’s Facebook page and posted at the front of the borough building.

Cabbage roll dinner planned

A cabbage roll dinner and bake sale will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 9 at Leisenring Presbyterian Church, 1004 Church St., Leisenr5ing. Cost for the cabbage roll dinner is $11. It is eat in or take out.

Class birthday update

The CJHS Class of ’66 75th birthday celebration on Sept. 30 has grown in numbers. To accommodate everyone, a pizza buffet for $10, with partial table seating plus extra chairs and standing tables, will be held in Bud Murphy’s Shamrock Room, beginning at 6 p.m. An accurate count is necessary, so please contact Carol at [email protected] or on the class Facebook page, CJHS Class of ’66, if attending and if bringing a guest.

Mt. Pleasant reunion

The Mt. Pleasant Area High School Class of 1973 will celebrate its 50th class reunion on Sept. 9. Classmates that have not received invitations or may knonw of anyone who has not received an invitation could contact Charley and Connie Barnhart ta 724-547-5269. Leave a message or email at [email protected].

Community picnic

The 30th Annual Flatwoods Community Picnic will be held at Franklin Township Park on Sept. 10. Registration begins at noon. Beverages and some food items will be provided. Please bring a covered dish to share. There will be games for kids, random drawing prizes, 50-50 drawing, gift auction, cornhole tournament and car show. Email [email protected] to make a donation.

Group provides music

Common Ground Ministries, a country gospel group will lead the worship at Normalville Church at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 10. The church is located 3270 Springfield Pike, Normalville.

The Greater Uniontown Chorale will begin practicing for their fall

concerts on Monday, September 11 at 7 PM at the Trinity United

Presbyterian Church, corner of Morgantown and Fayette Streets in

Uniontown. Practices go until 9 PM. The music to be performed is “City

of Hope: A Cantata for Christmas” by Tom Fettke and Jay Rouse. Those

interested in joining the Chorale are urged to attend the practice.

There will be four performances. Auditions are not required: All you

need is a love of chorale singing and a desire to be a part of the

Chorale. For further information, contact Barbara at 724 628 5909 of

barbarakeefer@zoominternetnet. Chorale director is Nancy Kalasky.

United States Army Reunion

The annual Reunion for Veterans of the 429th Engineer Battalion will be Sunday September 10th at the Mill Run Recreation field in Mill Run. Sign in starts at 11:30 followed by a short program @ 12:30 and a catered lunch @ 1300. This year we will give a commemorative coin to the first fifty Veterans to sign in. The former 429th Engineer Battalion was located in Connellsville, Uniontown, Greensburg, Belle Vernon, and Washington, Pa. All military Veterans are welcome to attend regardless of unit or branch they were in. For more information email [email protected]

Join us September 12th for a free chamber picnic, open to all chamber and prospective chamber members. The picnic takes place 5:30-8:00 pm at the Yough River Park in the historical pavilion by Col. Crawford’s Cabin. Please rsvp to [email protected] or 724-628-5500

Soup distribution

The next date for Indian Head Church of God free drive through soup distribution is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 13.

The church is located at 691 Indian Creek Valley Road, Indian Head.

Connellsville Historical Society September Meeting

The Connellsville Historical Society’s September Meeting will be held on September 13, 2023, at the Crawford Cabin Site at 6:00 pm. The location is 7th Street and the Youghiogheny River. The guest speaker will be Dauna Prinkey, and her subject will be “Growing Up Downtown”. It will be a very enjoyable evening because Dauna want to turn back the clock to the 1950”s when downtown Connellsville was vibrant and bustling. So grab hold of some of your memories of downtown to share with others as we “Turn Back Time”.

Light refreshments will be served. All are invited to attend, members of the Society as well as non-members. If you know and love Connellsville, or just want to learn something about the city’s past, come and join us.

Karen Hechler, 724-628-5344

Healing service set in Dawson

A healing service will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 at the Philip G. Cochran Memorial United Methodist Church, Griscom Street, Dawson.

Guest speaker will be Pastor Sherry Evans, an evangelist who specializes in healing and inspiration, from the Jefferson Covenant Church in Jefferson, Ohio.

For more information, contact Pastor Bruce Anthony at [email protected] or 412-610-5485.

Benefit ride

The American Legion Riders Chapter 941, Donegal, is chairing a benefit ride for the Fayette Veteran Billeting on Sept. 16.

This ride will assist in providing local homeless veterans a home until they are able to return to work and a normal lifestyle.

This home is located at 88 Lincoln St., Uniontown,. At the present time, this facility services men only. However, a home for local homeless women veterans is in the organizational process.

Donations will be used in a gift auction with proceeds going totally to the benefit.

Vendor and craft fair

A vendor and craft fair will be held noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 16 at the South Connellsville Volunteer Fire Company. There will be a car show along with local crafters and vendors, cake wheel, gift auction and Grille 37 will be open. Also, bring the kids to meet special guest, Somkey the Bear.

Pancake breakfast

Pancakes and buckwheat cakes with sausage b reakfast will be served 7 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 17 at St. Rita Bucci Hall in Connellsville. It’s an all the cakes you can eat event. The event is sponsored by the St. Rita’s Holy Name Society. Cost is $7 for adults and $2 for children 12 years and younger.

Ladies Lodge meets

The Sons and Daughters of Italy Ladies Lodge No. 1685 of Connellsville will meet at New York Pizza 6 p.m. Sept. 19. Upcoming events will be discussed.

Lunch and learn

Joshua Miller, a Pennsylvania digital coach, will be the speaker at a lunch and learn noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Connellsville Canteen, 131 W. Crawford Ave., Connellsville. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local b usiness on Google search and google maps. The workshop will help those attending how to create andmanage a google business profile. RSVP required by mailing [email protected]. There is a $5 donation for lunch.,

Church anniversary

Albright United Methodist Church is planning for the church’s 125th anniversary which will be celebrated Sept. 23 and 24.

More information will be announced.

Ladies Day Bash

The Mountain Laurel Chamber of Commerce (MLCC) along with King Legal Group LLC and BHHS The Preferred Realty Josh Crowe Team are EXCITED to announce the 10th Annual Ladies Day Bash, which is set to take place Sept. 24 from 1 to 5 p.m. (doors open at noon) at the Donegal Event Center located at 113 Community Center Drive in Jones Mills.

Juliann Brown, Marinades Grill as the event’s official luncheon partner. With the purchase of a $20 ticket, all lucky ladies in attendance will be treated to a delicious lunch, refreshments provided by Sarnelli’s Beer Distributor and Wine Cellar and dessert from the Mill Run Market.

Ladies in attendance can look forward to $150 cash giveaways every hour (with a $500 cash giveaway at 5 p.m.) $100 cash or $100 gift certificates every 15 minutes, short tips, instant tickets, 50-50 drawing, auctions, and bingo. Only 333 tickets will be sold, and each ticket will have three lucky numbers.

Tickets are available at the following establishments: the MLCC office in Jones Mills, LHTC Broadband in Donegal, Shari Bukovac Bookkeeping in Melcroft, See-Mor’s All-Star Grill in Normalville and Mountain Pines Campground in Champion.

For any questions or for additional information, please contact the MLCC office 724-593-8900, [email protected], or check out the website, www.mlchamber.com.

A community environmentalprogram partially sponsored by the Fayette County Conservation District and the Pennsylvana Department of Environmental Protection is sponsoring home and garden workshops Sept. 28 at the Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center. Backyard composting will be held 6 to 7p.m. And watersheds and rain barrels will be held 7 to 8p.m. Registration is required. PRC’s environmental educator Emily Stein will present the program. There is no cost and particpiants will receive a rain barrel or compost bin. Registration at prc.org/fayettecounty-free

Class of ’66 Birthday Update

The CJHS Class of ’66 75th birthday celebration on September 30th has grown in numbers. To accommodate everyone, a pizza buffet for $10, with partial table seating plus extra chairs and standing tables, will be held in Bud Murphy’s Shamrock Room, beginning at 6 pm. An accurate count is necessary, so please contact Carol at [email protected] or on the class Facebook page, CJHS Class of ’66, if attending and if bringing a guest.

Running Bear at the Rocks planned

The Running Bear at the Rocks 5K Run/Walk will be held 9 a.m. Sept. 30. Cost is $25 for early registration and $35 after Sept. 1. Registration includes a T-shirt, which is not guaranteed with a late registration.

Race day registration will begin at 7 a.m. and the race will start at 9 a.m.

There will be a gift auction, music and food truck. Proceeds go to the Bear Rocks Community Club for building and ground repairs.

For information, visit the club’s Facebook page for updates and for registration.

The club is located at 161 Big Springs Road, Acme.

Fall yard sale planned

in Connellsville

The Greater Connellsville Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its seventh annual Community Fall Sale beginning 8 a.m. Sept. 30. Rain date is Oct. 7. A $5 registration fee includes addition to the master address list, house sign, balloons and advertising. For $10, sellers can set up at East Side Fire Station on North Arch Street.

Forms and registration fees are due Sept. 27 to ensure addition to the master address list.

Register online by paying at www.paypal.com/connellsvillechamber. Maps will be available Sept. 30 at East Side Fire Station or www.connellsvillechamber.org. For information, call 724-628-5500.

Car show, fall festival set

New Haven Hose Co. will present its first annual car show 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 1 during the New Haven Hose Fall Festival at 123 S. Seventh St., Connellsville. Registration starts at 11:30 a.m. and there is a $10 fee.

There will be vendors, food, drinks, awards and music by Metro.

The Fall Fest will be held Sept. 29 through Oct. 1.

Fall ride

Somerset Trust Company will hold its sixth annual fall bicycle ride on the Yough River Trail starting at 1 p.m. Oct. 14. Rain date is Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. Register by Sept. 25 to receive a free t-shirt. Cost is free but bring a monetary donation of any amount to benefit the Heart to Hope Telethon.

The trip starts at the train station at 904 W. Crfawford Asve., Connellsvilel and hyeads towrd Ohiopyle for 7.5 miles. Somerset Trust Company will provide a baggedlunchy.

Rascals Fall Fest planned

The Rascals Fall Fest is scheduled noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Fayette County Recycling Center, Uniontown.

Leadership

training planned

The Community Foundation of Fayette County will sponsor leadership training by Nonprofit Sidekick 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 in the Fay-Penn Economic Development Council’s FNB Business Event Center. It is designed for executive directors of nonprofit organizations in Fayette and Greene counties

Registration fee is $100 per person. Lunch will be provided.

For information go to https://www.cffayettepa.org/cffc-to-host-an-executive.../

SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS SIGN UP FOR MOUNT PLEASANT AND SCOTTDALE AREAS

The Salvation Army Christmas Sign Up for adults and families in the Mount Pleasant and Scottdale areas will be on Saturday, October 7 and Saturday, October 21, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., at the Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church (Town Clock Church), corner of Main Street and College Avenue, Mount Pleasant.

Southwest (Hecla) and Norvelt areas sign up will be held Thursday, October 12, from 1-3 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. at the Hecla Community Church.

Adults and families must live in the following zip codes to be eligible: 15610 (Acme), 15612 (Alverton), 15621 (Calumet), 15644 ( Mammoth), 15666 (Mount Pleasant), 15674 (Norvelt), 15679 (Ruffs Dale), 15683 (Scottdale),

15685 (Southwest), 15688 (Tarrs), and 15689 (United).

The Christmas program is open to low income adults and families. Identification, proof of residency and income are required. ACCESS cards are accepted. The distribution of food and children’s gifts will occur in December.

Rascals Fall

Fest planned

The Rascals Fall Fest is scheduled noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Fayette County Recycling Center, Uniontown.

Any information is appreciated; please call 724-396-2224.

“Bus trip to 2023 Pennsylvania Christmas Craft show in Harrisburg,Wednesday, November 29th,. Will depart from Country Side Plaza in Mt. Pleasant, at 7:00 a.m.promptly. Price is $60 per person; includes bus fare and admission into the craft show. If interested, please contact JoAnn at 724-547-2010 (h) or 724-887-1413 (w). Payment due with registration in order to guarantee seat. “ Sorry No Refunds.”

Bingo planned

Connellsville Senior Center will hold bingo every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Admission is $10 for 10 games.

Pasta night

Every third Thursday of the month from 4 to 6 p.m. is pasta night at Otterbein United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Connellsville. The dinner is free to all that come and eat in. Take outs are $5.

Hospitality hour

The Albright United Methodist Church hospitality committee has a social time with beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) before church, across the hall from the sanctuary. Come and enjoy the time together every Sunday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Compassionate Friends meet

The Philip Cochran Memorial United Methodist Church in Dawson hosts regular meetings of The Compassionate Friends organization at 6:30 the second Monday of each month. The Compassionate Friends is a self-help organization offering friendship, understanding and hope to bereaved families that have experienced the loss of a child. New members are always welcomed. Please enter the Howell Street (ramp) entrance to the church.

Volunteers needed at Geyer theater

The Geyer Performing Arts Center is seeking volunteers to serve as ushers, candy counter clerks, ticket takers and other tasks. For information, email [email protected].

Word of Life clubs

Millertown Community Church is inviting all children ages 3 years old through sixth grade to its Wednesday night Word of Life clubs. There will be singing, game time, lesson time, snacks and more. The clubs meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For information, email [email protected] or call 724-455-2939.

There is also a Bible study for adults currently in the Book of James which meets from 7 to 8 p.m.

Breakfast fundraiser

Bullskin Senior Center breakfast fundraisers will be held the first Saturday of every month (weather permitting) from 8 to 11 a.m.

The center is located at 52 Medsger Road, Connellsville.

The breakfast includes pancakes (buckwheats and regular), scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits with sausage gravy,ham, potatoes, coffee, tea and juice.

Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. Children under age 6 eat for free.

Bake sale will be held during the breakfast that benefits the senior center.

Community lunch

Christian Church of Connellsville, 212 S. Pittsburgh St., will hold a free community lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Monday. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 724-628-3802.

Helping Hands Pantry

Dawson Baptist Church and Dawson Volunteer Fire Department installed a Helping Hands Pantry on the fire department property.

In the pantry is nonperishable food products donated by members of the church and fire department. Anyone in needed is encouraged to take what is needed.

Work from Home with Dom Care

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging’s Domiciliary Care Program is seeking individuals to open their homes to become a Dom Care provider in Fayette, Greene, and Washington counties.

Dom Care is a unique program through the Area Agency on Aging that may offer job seekers a full-time, work-from-home position with monthly compensation.

The 2023 monthly stipend rate for a Dom Care provider is $1270.96 per individual. Providers may become certified through the Area Agency on Aging to house up to three individuals in their home. Anyone who has a caring heart and the desire to help others in need by opening their home should contact the Agency for more information. Dom Care is a community living, family style, housing program. Dom Care Providers open their homes to people aged 18 and older who cannot live independently due to physical, mental, or age-related impairments.

Dom Care Providers are responsible for transportation to and from appointments, set up/ supervision of medications, laundry, preparation of healthy meals, and making sure individuals needs are met.

Individuals that utilize the Dom Care program have often stated that they feel like part of the family and have even attended vacations with the Dom Care Providers.

To apply to become a Dom Care provider, or for more information on the Dom Care Program, contact the Domiciliary Care Program at 724-489-8083, ext. 4612, or call 1-800-411-5655.

Bingo held

Friday night bingo at St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Route 981, Trauger, is held the second Friday of every month. There are now two jackpots, two quickies, and bigger payouts if attendance is met. Doors open at 4 p.m., and bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. with the Early Bird. Cost is $26 for the first set of cards. The kitchen will not be staffed to cook fast food. Only snacks and drinks will be sold. For more information, call 724-423-8838 and leave a message.

Rummage buildings

Fairview Church of God rummage buildings are open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday, weather permitting. The church is located on Route 982 between Laurelville and Kecksburg.

Homework Helpers

Were you surprised by your student’s most recent report card? Could their grades use some improvement? Mt. Pleasant Public Library, 120 S. Church St., offers extra support for students, every Wednesday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. through the Homework Helpers program. There are state-certified teachers available for all grade levels. Students bring homework, a project, or research that needs completed or improved and someone at the library can assist. Thisis a free program! Just call the library at 724-547-3850 and register your student, and a helper will be available for assisting or supporting their individual needs.

Alzheimer’s Support Group forms

An Alzheimer’s support group, open to everyone who may be caring for someone suffering from Alzheimer’s and memory loss related disease, meets 7 p.m. the first Monday of every month at the Reunion Presbyterian Church social hall, 769 W. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. Shirley Farino and Tami Baker are facilitators. For information, email [email protected] or call 724-216-0488 or 724-547-0219

Brooms are back

The Bullskin Township Lions Brooms are back in stock at the Dunbar Township Tax Office, located at 171 Hi Way Supply Road, Dunbar. The selection includes large and medium kitchen brooms with bamboo, angle and wisk brooms, Soft and hard bristle push brooms, car wash brooms and kid’s brooms are available. These brooms are made in the United States. All monies generated are used for local projects. For more information on purchasing or ordering brooms, contact Marigrace Butela, Dunbar Township tax collector at 724-626-0804.

Property transfers on the web

Fayette County Recorder of Deeds Jon Mariatta said Fayette County Property transfers are available online at the county website at Fayettecountypa.org. Go to government, elected officials and select Recorder of Deeds. A tab for property transfers will be listed.

Blessing box

Tyrone Presbyterian Church, 402 Jimtown Road, Dawson, recently installed a Blessings Box behind the church building, next to the pavilion. In the box are nonperishable food products donated by members of Tyrone Presbyterian Church and Boy Scout Troop 150. If you are in need, we encourage you to take what you need. If your blessings are abundant, please consider giving what you can.

Accepting members

Dunbar Loving Hands Senior Center is accepting new members ages 55 and older. The organization meets 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Franklin Memorial United Methodist Church, 54 Bridge St., Dunbar. For more information, call 724-277-8338 or 724-603-2348.

CASA collecting stuffed animals

CASA of Fayette County is collecting stuffed animals for children. Stuffed animals are given to a child during permanency hearings to help them keep calm. Donations of teddy bears and stuffed can be dropped off at the CASA office at 39 S. Beeson Blvd., Uniontown. For information, contact CASA at 724-220-6179.

Seeking addresses

Connellsville Area High School Class of 1968 reunion committee is seeking addresses for the following classmates as it prepares for the 55th class reunion in 2023: Kathy Baughman, Charles Clement, Deborah Coffman, Mary Lou Green, Darnell, Keith, Joanne Martin Harper, Carol Snyder Gemas, Robert Snyder, Paul Williams, and Jack Wilson.

Anyone with information should contact Lynne White Ritenour at 724-277-0352 or by email at [email protected]; or contact Cathy Keffer Thomas on Facebook

Speakers available

Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus is offering a diverse group of knowledgeable faculty and staff members who are available to speak on a variety of subjects with valuable insights and real-world experiences.

Visit fayette.psu.edu/experts and browse through the list of available experts and find the perfect speaker for a class or event, or for business needs. Those who identify an expert to work with can reach out to them directly and arrange a meeting. Fayette’s renowned faculty and staff are willing to work together to coordinate a stellar experience for an organization, whether an in-person presentation or virtual Zoom meeting.

Take advantage of this opportunity to reach out for more information or to schedule a speaker to enhance a learning experience.

Youth ministry

Millertown Community Church in Indian Head is starting up a new youth ministry on the first and second Sunday night of each month. Each night will include games, snacks, devotional and fun. For information emaill [email protected] or call 724-455-2939.

Cookbooks available

The Carpathian Cookery cookbook, has entered its 21st printing, having sold over 20,000 copies, is available for sale. This cookbook was requested by the Library of Congress to be in their ethnic cooking collection. The 330-page cookbook has a new look and features a protective plastic cover. The book includes sections on Christmas and Easter customs and recipes, traditional Rusyn and Slavic foods, other ethnic dishes, and many other tried-and-true recipes of St. John’s parishioners. There is a variety of paska bread and kolachi (filled roll) recipes, as well as meatless dishes and Lenten recipes, suitable for the Great Fast, as well as the Pre-Christmas Fast. The cost of the cookbook is $14 plus $4 postage and handling ($19). If ordering from Canada, please send a $36 ($14 plus $22 postage) U.S. Postal money order payable in U.S. dollars to reflect the difference in the exchange rate and postage cost. To order please send a check or money order to: Ethnic Craft Club, St. John Byzantine Catholic Church, 201 E. Main St., Uniontown, PA 15401, or call 724-438-1382 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays) for more information or email [email protected].

The Compassionate Friends

The Laurel Mountain Chapter of The Compassionate Friends meet at the Cochran Memorial UMC in Dawson, the Second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

The organization was founded in England when a Pastor discovered two grieving families who had lost children helped each other even more than he could.

In 1978 the organization was established in this country, spread nationwide and can be found online. The group mission is, “ No one need walk alone,” and offers support for parents, grandparents and siblings who have lost a child of any age.

Questions about the organization or the local meetings can be answered by phoning Lora, at 724-963-2531.

Work from Home with Dom Care

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging’s Domiciliary Care Program (Dom Care) is seeking individuals to open their homes to become a Dom Care provider in Fayette, Greene, and Washington counties.

Dom Care is a unique program through the Area Agency on Aging that may offer job seekers a full-time, work-from-home position with monthly compensation.

The 2023 monthly stipend rate for a Dom Care provider is $1270.96 per individual. Providers may become certified through the Area Agency on Aging to house up to three individuals in their home. Anyone who has a caring heart and the desire to help others in need by opening their home should contact the Agency for more information. Dom Care is a community living, family style, housing program. Dom Care Providers open their homes to people aged 18 and older who cannot live independently due to physical, mental, or age-related impairments.

Dom Care Providers are responsible for transportation to and from appointments, set up/ supervision of medications, laundry, preparation of healthy meals, and making sure individuals needs are met.

Individuals that utilize the Dom Care program have often stated that they feel like part of the family and have even attended vacations with the Dom Care Providers.

To apply to become a Dom Care provider, or for more information on the Dom Care Program, contact the Domiciliary Care Program at (724) 489-8083, ext. 4612, or call 1-800-411-5655.