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Ribbon Cuttings: 2009
Ribbon Cutting, December, 2009: Finley Road
A ribbon cutting on Thursday, December 12th marked the official opening and completion of the two-year construction project of Finley Road in Rostraver Township. Local, County and State elected officials were in attendance, in addition to Finley Road merchants, business owners and members of the Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce. After the official ribbon cutting, the group gathered at the BVA Multi Plex building on Finley Road for refreshments provided by BVA Federal Credit Union.
Photo 1 - Elected Officials:
Rostraver Township Commissioner Andy Temoshenka, Mary Jo Smith (for Representative Harhai), Senator Barry Stout, Gerald Jackson II, Rostraver Township Commissioner Nick Lorenzo, Tom Aikens (for Senator Kim Ward), Rostraver Township Commissioner George Martin, Rostraver Township Commissioner Pat Egros, Rostraver Township Commissioner Tom Patterson, Ted Kopas (for Commissioner Balya)
Photo 2 - Construction Supervisors:
Brian Miller Plum Contracting, Ron Burk Eads Group, Nick Lorenzo Rostraver Township Commissioner, Jack Mills Plum Contracting, Craig Weave Eads Group
Photo 3 - Finley Road Merchants:
Mary Lou Taylor PNC, Dr Dana Anden Anden Chiropractic, Carol Anden Prudential Realty, Jim Sebek Hoss's Steak and Sea House, Bob Lavella and Lisa Copeland Fun Party Store, Joyce and Howard Singer Fantastic Sam's, Rachel Willson BVA Federal Credit Union
Photo 4 - School Board:
Joe Stringhill School Board Director, Dale Patterson School Board President, Stephen Russel BVA Superintendent, Senator Barry Stout, Gerald Jackson II School Board Director,Charles Kraft School Board Director
Photo 5 - Greater Rostraver Chamber:
Tom Patterson Board Member, Bob Lavella Member,Jim Sebek Member, Gina C. Lynn GRC, Dana Anden Member, Bernie Zunic Board Member, Nick Lorenzo Rostraver Township Commissioner, Keith Peer Board Member, Tom Mimidis Board Member, Rachel Willson Board Member
Left to Right:
Rachel Willson, GRC Executive Board Member, Kristen Large, stylist, Alexis Ferrante, daughter & assistant, Gina Leadbitter, owner, Ron Kesten, GRC President, Keith Peer, GRC Executive Board Member
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting, December, 2009:
Creative Ends Hair Salon
The Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting grand opening at Creative Ends Hair Salon, 521 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon.
Creative Ends is owned and operated by Gina Leadbitter. The salon is open Tuesday and Thursdays 8:00am to 8:00pm; Wednesday and Saturday, 8:00am to 2:00pm and Fridays 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Gina has been a stylist in the Mon Valley for over 25 years. For more information or to make an appointment call 724-929-4555.
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting, August, 2009:
Anova Hospice & Palliative Care Services
Anova Hospice and Palliative Care Service celebrated their Grand Opening with a Ribbon Cutting and Open House on Tuesday, August 4th. Anova Hospice and Palliative Care Services located at 1580 Broad Avenue Ext., Belle Vernon is a small hometown hospice using local nursing staff and doctors to care for patients, and their families with compassion and respect.
Anova is owned by Nainesh Desai and had 10 employees including Executive Director Bonnie Hollland, RN., Officer Manager Sue Seman, Volunteer Coordinator Jeff Ricker, Medical Director Sean Conley, MD.
Anova provides help of a nurse, nurse’s aide, social worker, chaplain, and medical director. This interdisciplinary approach ensures that each patient is taken care of by a team of professionals. In addition to the team of seasoned professionals, Anova has a supportive group of volunteers who spend time with patients and offer respite care to the families.
For more information contact Anova Hospice and Palliative Care Services at 724-929-3200. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.
The Anova Hospice Team and GRC members do the official ribbon cutting
President, Nainesh Desai, his wife, brother, and in-laws celebrate the grand opening
GRC board members, Mary Esther Antal, Ron Kesten, and Frank Spoto, Jr., along with Rostraver Commissioner, Tom Patterson, congratulate owner, Nainesh Desai, and Bonnie Holland, Executive Director on the opening.
Anova Hospice Team left to right – Patti Lesnoski, Nurse Specialist, Nainesh Desai, President, Sue Seman, Office Manager, Bonnie Holland, Executive Director, Beth Mary, Account Executive, Jeff Riker, Volunteer Coordinator, Cathy Grant, Patient Care Advocate
Recent Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting, July, 2009:
Checkers Boutique, Inc.
Owner, Lynn Grimes (right) with her aunt Marie Bazala
Owner, Lynn Grimes surrounded by family & friends at the opening
GRC Board Members, Mary Esther Antal, Rachel Willson,
Township Commissioner, Tom Patterson, Lynn Grimes, sales associate Brooke Trunzo, and Board Members, Bernie Zunic and Mary Lou Taylor
Checkers Boutique, Inc has been in business for over 10 years serving customers from their old location in Peters Township. On June 1, 2009, they opened their doors to their new location in Willlowbrook Plaza, Rt. 51, Rostraver. Lynn Grimes, owner of Checkers Boutique and resident of Rostraver Township wanted to bring “something new” to the Mon Valley. The boutique offers both women’s and men’s formalwear for any special occasion; from communion, prom and special events, to assembling your entire bridal party (even tuxedos) for your wedding day.
Checkers Boutique offers classic styles from short and sassy to sophisticated and chic. Checkers Boutique has that special style for you and will always keep you fashion forward by offering the latest trends.
On Thursday, July 16th an Open House and Ribbon Cutting event was held at the boutique. Refreshments and an informal fashion show, modeled by family and friends and enjoyed by those in attendance. The group of models walked the plaza displaying what Checkers Boutique has to offer.
Special offers going on now thru July 31st include all IN STOCK wedding gowns are 50% off and all IN STOCK formalwear gowns are 25% off.
Gentlemen, remember Checkers Boutique for your next black tie event. When you rent a tuxedo for your next event between now and New Years Eve, receive a special savings of $20.00 off.
Have the “hard to buy someone” in your life? How about a gift card? Purchase a $100.00 gift card and receive a $50.00 gift certificate to be used towards any IN STOCK gown purchase.
Stop in at the new location in the Willowbrook Plaza, across from Bill’s Golfland on Rt. 51. For more information call Checkers at 724-379-9015 or visit them online at www.checkersbridal.com.
Ribbon Cutting, May, 2009: The Good Ol’ Days Guesthouse
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting festivities were recently held at The Good Ol’ Days Guesthouse, 914 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon. The three day event was held over Memorial Day weekend and included house tours, refreshments, a yard sale and vintage fashion show. The nostalgic guesthouse is a great alternative to staying in a hotel for family and guests visiting the Mon Valley area. Guest can enjoy full use of the house which includes 3 bedrooms, 1 ½ baths, fabulous 50’s kitchen and retro game room. The recently finished patio and barbeque area extends the living space during the summer months. Visit www.nostalgicguesthouse.com for more information.
Owner Melanie Stringhill Patterson,second on right, was joined by
family, friends and guest at the Ribbon Cutting on Friday, May 22nd.
Ribbon Cutting, May, 2009: Mirabella Window and Door
A Ribbon Cutting was held recently for the opening of Mirabella Window and Door. The business is owned by Charlie and Kathy Mirabella and is located at 1039 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon. They specialize in home improvements, siding, garage doors, sunrooms, patio doors, saunas, storm doors and replacement windows. They install premium grade vinyl windows, and our the local installer of Clear Choice windows. Stop by the showroom, or call Charlie and Kathy at 724-326-4330 for an estimate today!
Left to Right:
Tom Patterson, Rostraver Township Commissioner,
Kathy Mirabella, Owner, Ron Kesten, GRC President,
Charlie Mirabella, Owner, Frank Spoto, Jr., GRC Executive Board
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Mon Valley Garage Door & Awning Co.
Kathryn’s Country Gift Shoppe
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