The Knights of Columbus Council 3026 is asking for assistance in a shoe collection for third world countries.

Gently used shoes of all kinds, as well as new shoes, are being collected and will be sent to third world countries, where they will educate interested parties in the care, repair and sales of shoes. Please drop off shoes, sneakers, work shoes, sandals at any of the following churches: Holy Family—West Newton; St Anne—Rostraver; St Sebastian—Belle Vernon; or Seven Dolors—Yukon. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.

“An Evening Visit With a Pioneer Family” is the featured program for the August 22nd meeting of the Peters Creek Historical Society. The presenter is Betty Amato, a retired elementary education teacher and current president of the historical society.

Goldie the African penguin and her handlers from the National Aviary had a great time educating and entertaining the kids on Wednesday, July 6th at Monongahela Area Library. Goldie the African penguin was accompanied by Austin the European kestrel, Melon the parrot, and their handler, Mia.

Dr. Gary Cartwright, an orthodontist with offices in McMurray and Bethel Park, recently awarded four $500 scholarships to four high school seniors; two girls and two boys.

Every year he conducts an essay contest for all past and present patients who are furthering their education.  The topic was “What would you like to study after high school and why?”  Winners this year:

• Kaeley Honsaker
• Megan McKenzie
• Adam Hrycko
• Andrius Petrauskas

Selection process:

1. Scholarships are submitted in a sealed envelope with name on envelope
2. One employee tracks all submissions and removes entries from their envelopes.
3. All other employees place their votes on the anonymous entries.
4. Winner is chosen by number of votes and is then identified and notified.

This is the seventeenth year Dr. Cartwright has awarded this scholarship.