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Pace School to be the Recipient of Barnes & Noble’s Holiday Book Drive

Pace School will be the recipient of the Monroeville Barnes & Noble Holiday Book Drive for the 2008 holiday season
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State Program Allows Hunters to Help the Needy

Mark Berton
If you're the type of hunter who loves the thrill of the hunt, but doesn’t have an extra couple of freezers in the basement for all that extra meat, Hunters Saving the Harvest may be the program for you.
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From the Vet Tech - Lyme Disease

Shawna Gerson, LVT
With the weather cooling down, taking your dog out for long walks in the park or the woods always is a good activity for your pet. However, you should be aware of one of Pennsylvania’s biggest outdoor canine scourges – the deer tick.
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Choosing a College or University that's Right for Your Future

Juniors and seniors in high school receive hundreds of postcards, pamphlets and glossy brochures from colleges and universities, especially in the fall. It is prime recruitment time for schools across the country, and chances are that college-bound students are on a lot of mailing lists.
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Saving for College

J. Victor Conrad, CFP
It's Back to School time again so it only seems appropriate to dedicate this article to ways you can save and invest for college education expenses.
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Behind Zombie Fest - An Interview with Organizer Mark Menold

Mark Berton
Find out why Zombie Fest 2008 is going to be so special!
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Zombie Fest to Lumber into Southwest Pennsylvania!

What’s the best way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the George Romero classic zombie film “Dawn of the Dead?” By holding a zombie-themed festival at the site where it was filmed. The It’s Alive Zombie Fest, taking place on October 25 & 26 at the Monroeville Mall in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, will be a zombie fan’s delight.
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10-county Program Helps Save Gas and the Environment

Mark Berton
A program that has been in existence for several years is getting a lot of new interest. CommuteInfo.org is a ride-sharing program based out of Pittsburgh. It's range, however, spans 10 counties in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
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From the Steel City to the Forbidden City

Mark Berton
Lexi Smith knows what it takes to fulfill a dream. At 9 years of age, Lexi has traveled more than 13,000 miles and spent a month on an international ward in a Beijing hospital in an attempt to partially restore her vision.
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Seneca Valley Teacher and Student Share Lessons in Life

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Talent Show Raises $2,000 'For The Cure'

Fifteen female students from the Seneca Valley Intermediate High School organized a "Pinkapalooza" Talent Show at the school, raising nearly $2,000 for the Pittsburgh region of the Susan G. Komen For the Cure.
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MS Student Wins Contest, Meets Roethlisberger

A Seneca Valley Middle School seventh grader shared a strong, sober message and her artistic talents, eventually beating out 2,500 other students from nearly 20 area schools to win first place in the Annual Alliance Against Drugs Poster Contest.
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Board Approves Budget With No Increase

The Board of School Directors passed the 2008-2009 general operating budget for the Seneca Valley School District on Monday, June 9, 2008, by a vote of 5-2.
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A Two-Hour Detour After Work Earns Employee Praise at Work

Kristy Aguglia was happy the day was over. Typically, she loves her job as homecare RN with Celtic Healthcare, but today she had a bad migraine and couldn't wait to get home. That was, until she pulled right behind an accident. Without a moment’s hesitation, she got out of her car to help.
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Fiscal Fitness - What Questions to Ask

J. Victor Conrad
While many people are comfortable managing their finances (retirement, insurance, paying for college, debt, etc.) on their own, many others are not. If you think you would feel better working with a financial professional - or maybe you are not completely comfortable with the advisor you are currently working with - the following are a few questions you should ask.
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Nominations Open For Second Induction Class

The Seneca Valley School District Sports Hall of Fame Committee is now receiving nominations for the Class of 2009.
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SV Bids Fond Farewell to 07-08 Retirees

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Seneca Valley School District Health Initiative

The Seneca Valley School District recognizes that student wellness and proper nutrition are related to students' physical well-being, growth, development and readiness to learn.
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How Public Schools Are Funded

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Annual Garden Tour Celebrates Pittsburgh's 250th Birthday

As city residents are celebrating Pittsburgh's 250th birthday, neighbors to the north of the city, in the rural town of Zelienople, also celebrated the once-in-a-lifetime event through a special garden exhibit. Children living on campus at Glade Run Lutheran Services brought Pittsburgh to life through set design and unique herbal, floral and vegetable plantings.
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SV Teacher Feature: Mr. Alan Cumo Principal

Rich Inman

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Passion Propels Greg Brown of the Pirates

Rich Inman
Any baby-boomer baseball fan fondly remembers the Bucco games of the past. With a roster of names such as Stargell, Clemente, Face, Law, Parker, Blass, Hebner, and Maz, driving the lumber and lightening teams to pennants and three World Series titles, the 60's and 70's were special times to be a Pirate fan.
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SV Diversity Committee Invites New Members To Join

The Seneca Valley Diversity Committee strongly believes that in order to recognize diversity, we must first identify and validate the differences that shape us as individuals. Diversity is an asset that strengthens our community. Therefore, the mission of the Seneca Valley Diversity Committee is to provide education, leadership and support to the community by embracing and celebrating diversity.
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How Cranberry Township engaged its residents in long-range planning

John Trant, Jr., Chief Strategic Planning Officer, Cranberry Township
Cranberry's Comprehensive Plan won't be ready until later this year, but the level of public involvement at every step in its preparation says a lot about the value its residents attach to their community’s future. That's no accident.
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Anytime Italian to Please Anyone - IN Seneca Valley Reviews Monte Cello's

Mark Berton
Started 19 years ago by co-owners Joe and Vicki Savage, Monte Cello’s offers customers a convenient location with an open dining room filled with spacious booths. The location also has a party room that can seat up to 40 people, and a kids menu, making it a perfect place for families and birthday parties.
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Coach Rich - Game Plan Your Practice

Rich Inman
It is imperative for youth sports coaches to identify the motivation of each of their players and to address them each individually.
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Faith, Family and Tradition

What really stands out about Trinity’s collection of jewelry is that you don't see it anywhere else. It’s not advertised in weekly circulars before Valentine's Day. It's not in the retail box stores, where you know that the same ring you’re looking at for your sweetheart is also available in the Monroeville and South Hills Village locations.
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Fox Sports News To Broadcast SV Game

Seneca Valley School District is gearing up for the 2008-09 football season with the first-ever televised football game.
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SV Senior Earns National Recognition

A Seneca Valley senior recently earned national recognition in the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland's 2008 Essay Contest, "Life After High School."
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IHS Students Earn Raider Award

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Sewn With Love

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