Major Donors to the WWII Sherman Tank Memorial Restoration in Monessen were recognized at State Representative Eric Davanzo's Veterans appreciation luncheon, on October 25 at St. Spryidons Center. Pictured below (from L-R): Gerry Jurkewicz; Donald Rattay (Class of 60); Peggy Rattay (Evans Graphics); Michael Richter (MVI); Ron Chromulak (Commander American Legion Post 28, Monessen, Pa); George, Ronalyn Apodiakos (By George); Diane Scheponik; William, and Michelle Klein. Missing from the picture are Gabe & Gloria Hudock (Alumicore); Zachary Zigmond (Sherwin Williams; Stacy Wolford (MVI); Josh Seeley; Deiter Laskey (Regal Industrial Corp); Chris DeRose, (KDKA-TV).

The Rotary Club of Pleasant Hills recently held an induction ceremony at Tavern in the Hills, where four new members were officially welcomed into our community. This joint meeting with the Rotary clubs of White Oak and Elizabeth was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the theme of this year: “The Magic of Rotary.”

Peters Creek Historical Society extends a  ‘Soup and Stroll’ invitation to all at the Enoch Wright House, located at 815 Venetia Road, Venetia on Saturday, December 7 from 12:00 noon to 4:00PM.  The annual holiday open house has become a tradition for many to kick off the joyful Christmas season. 

Crossroads Ministries again will serve as a local drop-off site for this year’s Operation Christmas Child shoebox distribution project. Now in its 31st year, Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, has collected shoeboxes filled with gifts for children ranging in ages from 2 to 14. The shoeboxes are delivered to children in need in the United States and in more than 170 countries and territories around the world.