In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Aug. 26, 2024 and beyond

Chartiers Valley personnel moves

Chartiers Valley school directors approved some personnel moves during their meetings July 23 and Aug. 13.

Hirings include Nicci Pastorak, playground aide at the intermediate school for $16 an hour; Kimberly Hirsh, substitute playground aide for $11 an hour; and Dexter Lopez, temporary electrician for $19.72 an hour.

The board accepted resignations from intermediate school nurse Allison Campbell, primary school counselor Mary Krepp, middle school German and Spanish teacher Hannah Morrison, high school custodian Lucas Hilty, assistant football coach Akeem Moore, middle school assistant football coach Malik Wells, technology technician Matthew Zoldos and primary school nurse Tracy Skariot.

Retirements include Tom Mieczkowski, a middle school paraprofessional, Janet Goedert, a high school paraprofessional and Timothy Smith, a skilled trades electrician.

Bridgeville Area Historical Society programs resume

Bridgeville Area Historical Society’s upcoming presentations include “The Heinz History Center,” presented by Robert O. Stakeley on Sept. 24, and “Klan’s Rapid Rise and Fall in the 1920s,” presented by Bob Podurgiel on Oct. 29.

Both begin at 7:30 p.m. and are held at the Chartiers Room in the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department, Commercial Street.

The programs are free.

Scott board appointments

Scott commissioners appointed three people to township boards.

Anthony Roscoe was appointed to the zoning board, and Dennis Truckley was named as an alternate to the zoning board. Both appointments became effective Aug. 1.

Josh Lapiana was appointed to the township’s vacancy board.

South Hills Women’s Club

The South Hills Women’s Club will meet at 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9 at Vanadium Woods Lobby, 50 Vanadium Road, Bridgeville. Following a brief meeting, guest speaker, Sharon Liotus, will speak on “The Therese Rocco Story.”

Liotus, playwright and producer of “Epitome of Grace”, The Life of Chief Therese Rocco, will discuss how Rocco entered a male-dominated field looking for a job. In 1989, she broke the glass ceiling becoming the nation’s first female Assistant Police Chief. Chief Rocco’s investigations located over 45,000 missing children and adults.

Refreshments and dessert will be served. If interested in attending, please contact Diane at 412-965-4714 or Judy at 412-414-1232.

Free shredding event slated in Bridgeville

State Rep. Anita Kulik is sponsoring a free paper shredding event from 9 to 11 a.m. on Sept. 7 at the Bridgeville VFD. Papers must be loose and not include binder or paper clips. Documents will be shredded on-site.

Ukrainian Food Festival

The 13th annual Ukrainian Food Festival is scheduled for 1 to 7 p.m., Sept. 13 and 14, at the Parish of Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 220 Mansfield Blvd., Carnegie.

The festival features homemade Ukrainian food and pastries from the church’s kitchen, an outdoor grill, basket raffle and church tours.

Options include dine-in, takeout or ordering the day of the event at 412-276-9718.

Single-lane restriction on Washington Pike extended

PennDOT crews announced that a single-lane restriction on Washington Pike, or Route 50, in Collier has been extended through early November.

The restriction, which began in April, is on westbound Washington Pike between the I-79 interchange and Commercial Drive. It will remain in place so crews can complete drainage upgrades, roadway widening and sidewalk work, and ADA curb ramp improvements.

The sidewalk will remain closed, according to PennDOT. Pedestrians will use a temporary pathway. Detour signs are along the route.

Total costs of the project are $5.61 million. Work this year includes road widening to accommodate left-turn lanes at the Washington Pike and Vanadium Road intersection, as well updating that intersection to eliminate the dual driveways at Eat’n Park, according to PennDOT. The modifications should alleviate congestion in the area, PennDOT said.

Other work includes new sidewalks, traffic signal upgrades, signing, pavement marking updates and guardrail work.

Motorists will see single-lane restrictions with one lane of traffic maintained in each direction at all times, PennDOT said.

Scott recognizes longtime employees

Scott commissioners in July thanked employees with 25 years of service or more with proclamations.

Recognized were Joseph Salerno, 34 years, public works department; Dean Colarosa, 34 years, public works department; Bert Smelko, 34 years, public works department; James Stoker, 30 years, police department; Donald Graham, 30 years, public works department; Anthony DiDomenico, 28 years, public works department; Judith Rohe, 27 years, tax department; and Linda MacGregor, 25 years, administration department.

$1 million lottery ticket sold

A Mount Lebanon Rite Aid sold a $1 million-winning scratch-off ticket.

The Rite Aid, at 1121 Bower Hill Road, will earn a $5,000 bonus for selling the ticket.

The game, Million Dollar Multiplier Madness, is a $20 ticket that has top prizes of $1 million.

Seniors for Safe Driving schedule

Seniors for Safe Driving classes are coming to the South Hills this fall.

Upcoming events include 2 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 18 at JCC of South Hills and 5 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 8 at South Fayette Parks and Recreation.

The classes aim to help drivers understand how aging affects driving abilities and to provide insight about driving on today’s roads.

Register by calling 800-559-4880 or 724-283-0245 or by visiting SeniorsForSafeDriving.com.

Men Wear Pink

A group of men from the Pittsburgh area is joining together to show support to those facing a breast cancer diagnosis by serving as ambassadors for the Men Wear Pink campaign, happening now through October.

Men Wear Pink is a group of community leaders determined to raise awareness of, and money to support, the American Cancer Society mission to save lives from breast cancer.

Participating men include Dalton Nassar of Carnegie, Frank Kochin of Green Tree, Dr. Josh Evans of Bethel Park, Anthony Hunt of North Versailles, Paul Nussbaum of Cranberry, Pete Baird of Greenfield, Paul Purdy of Bloomfield, Darin Schindler of Mars, Sean Siebenkittel of Shadyside, Corey Smith of Monroeville, Bill Stull of Cranberry and members of the Baldwin Police Department.

“I became a Men Wear Pink ambassador to support the many friends who have been impacted by this terrible disease,” Nassar said. “For me, it’s personal, and I’m honored to be a part of such a great cause.”

To learn more, visit MenWearPink.org/pittsburghpa.

School department heads named

Chartiers Valley appointed its subject department heads for this school year.

Appointments include: Leah Haroulakis, primary school, English language arts; Nicolette Churilla, K-12 counseling; Kristen Lesako, grades 3-5, math; Sheila Shoats, grades K-5, science; Amanda Beckett, K-12 English learners; Tracy Brackin, 6-8, science; Dina Roberts, 6-8, math; Symphony Vaughn, K-12, special education; Diane Daeschner, K-12, physical education and dance; Jennifer Heffley, 6-12, social studies; Will King, K-12, music; Maria Krzeczowski, 9-12, math; Sue Marino, 9-12, science; Mark Mcaleer, K-12, tech education; Chris McHugh, K-12, art; Chris Meyer, foreign language/business; Michelle Opferman, K-12, nurse; and Kelly Tobias, 9-12, ELA. Stipends weren’t immediately available.