In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Oct. 28, 2024 and beyond
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Chartiers Valley personnel moves
Chartiers Valley school directors approved some personnel moves during their meetings Sept. 24 and Oct. 8.
Hirings include Emily Barbor, a four-hour general worker at the primary school; Mackenzie Haines, psychologist; Heather Chickis, secretary at the high school; Dexter Lopez, skilled trade electrician; Carolyn McElhany, 4-hour general worker at the high school; Marc Hubert, safety and security coordinator; William Crisanti, substitute driver; and Kenneth Sacks, substitute custodian.
The board accepted resignations from Tim Murray, assistant high school principal; and Crystal Duncan, a paraprofessional at the primary school.
Supplemental appointments include Buffie Faes, anime club sponsor; Maria Krzeczowski, temporary business activities director; Melissa Siget and Sandra Owens, detention monitors at the Intermediate School; Mandy Turnbull, girls basketball volunteer coach; Jeff Dolan, boys basketball volunteer coach; Amanda Beckett, EL On the Road Instructor; Alyssa Hoffman, EL after-school tutoring at the intermediate school; Kelly Koslow, nurse mentor; Maria Krzeczowski, business activities director; Vickie Pava and Mary Ellen Peduzzi, bocce co-coaches; William Phifer, after-school math tutor; and Elizabeth Rossi, after-school science tutor and class of 2025 sponsor.
Positive behavior supports at MS
A $1,000 grant from PNC will support Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) at Chartiers Valley Middle School.
According to the district, the grant will support the development and implementation of the PBIS program at the middle school.
It will cover expenses such as incentives and rewards for positive behavior, tokens for weekly distribution, shirts for student participants, schoolwide flyers and posters, and organized building events.
Collier seeks volunteers
Collier is seeking residents interested in serving on the township’s boards and commissions.
A letter of interest can be sent to Manager George Macino, gmacino@colliertwp.net; or Assistant Manager Dana Slizik, dslizik@colliertwp.net. People should include their name, address, phone number and email address. Call the township office at 412-279-2525 with questions.
Bridgeville snow angels
People interested in assisting Bridgeville residents during and after snowstorms can pitch in by being a “snow angel.”
The program is designed to minimize difficulties from snowstorms by matching volunteers with elderly or disabled residents to assist with snow removal.
Those interested can complete the “Bridgeville Snow Angel” form found on bridgevilleboro.com.
Collier leaf collection
Leaf collection in Collier ends Dec. 6. Leaves must be raked curbside or to the edge of someone’s residence. Pickup is available through the township’s “Leaf-Vac” along residential streets only. Leaves may be bagged, and people should use brown leaf or garden bags only — no plastic. After Dec. 6, leaves must be bagged with brown leaf bags.
Leaf/yard waste drop-off is available from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday ending Dec. 6, at the public works stock yard, 110 Noblestown Road. The site accepts grass, leaves, garden waste and branches. Leaves may be bagged in only brown leaves or garden bags.
Bundled tree branches must not exceed 4 feet in length and 2 feet in diameter. Paper bags or bundles can’t exceed 40 pounds.
Life Line Screening
A Life Line Screening event will take place Nov. 27 at the Carnegie Borough Building, 1 Veterans Way. Screenings are for stroke and cardiovascular disease risk.
Appointments can be made by calling 888-814-0466 and using promo code HSCA001; online at LLSA.SOCIAL/HSCA or by texting the word “circle” to 216-279-1607.
Veterans brunch
Collier is hosting ‘A Salute to Veterans’ brunch from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 7 at its community center, 5 Lobaugh St.
Pre-registration is required. Register by calling 724-693-0780.
Here Comes The Bus
Chartiers Valley families can view where their child’s school bus is through the Here Comes the Bus app.
The app allows parents to see the location of their child’s bus in real time. It also provides alerts if a bus is running late.
The app can be downloaded by searching “here comes the bus” in the Apple or Google Play store, or online at herecomesthebus.com. Enter school code 76751 and enter your child’s last name and student ID.
Collier thanks firefighters
September was Firefighter Appreciation Month, and Collier commissioners recognized the township’s volunteer fire departments “for their outstanding service to the community.”
“Although the township supports the volunteer fire departments through an emergency services tax, we recognize that each department will, on occasion, offer fundraising opportunities,” the board said in a statement.
“We will alert our residential and commercial residents of these opportunities when they arise.”
Carlynton Superintendent forums
Carlynton Superintendent John Kreider is hosting a series of parent and community forums this school year.
The remaining forums are scheduled for 9 a.m. Nov. 8 at the Jr.-Sr. high school’s Cougar Collaboration Center; 6 p.m. Dec. 12 at Crafton Elementary; 6 p.m. Jan. 29 at Carnegie Elementary; 9 a.m. Feb. 3 Jr.-Sr. high school’s Cougar Collaboration Center; 6 p.m. March 3 at Crafton Elementary; and 6 p.m. April 24 at Carnegie Elementary.
Register online at the district’s website.
Pierogi sale
The Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church’s pierogi sale will continue on Thursdays and Fridays throughout the fall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the church, 730 Washington Ave., Carnegie.
Stop by or call ahead at 412-276-9897 to pre-order your pierogies or meal-to-go.
Bridgeville Area Historical Society program slated
Bridgeville Area Historical Society’s upcoming free presentation of “Klan’s Rapid Rise and Fall in the 1920s,” will be presented by Bob Podurgiel on Oct. 29.
It begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Chartiers Room in the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department on Commercial Street.