(Beaver Falls, PA)  The staff of WBVP-WMBA celebrated the Scandinavian holiday of St. Lucia Day with a special Swedish Food Luncheon.  Three varieties of  Korv.  Rice Pudding (made by station Vice President Cyndi Peterson), Lingon Berries, Sill (pickled Herring), Swedish  Chocolate Trojan Horses, Ginger Snaps (Pepparkakor), Swedish Spritz Cookies, Bondost Cheese, Glogg (a hot spiced drink), Cinnamon Cardamon Rolls (Kardemummabullar), Swedish Fish, Swedish Meatballs and Limpa Rye Bread.

According to Wikipedia, Saint Lucia Day is celebrated most commonly in Scandinavia, with their long dark winters, where it is a major feast day, and in Italy, with each emphasising a different aspect of the story. In Scandinavia, where Saint Lucy is called Santa Lucia in Norwegian and Sankta Lucia in Swedish, she is represented as a lady in a white dress and red sash with a crown or wreath of candles on her head. In Norway, Sweden and Swedish-speaking regions of Finland, girls dressed as Lucy carry rolls and cookies in procession as songs are sung.

Here are some pictures from our Celebration earlier today.

Teachers in the Ambridge School District displayed signs in front of the high school and in front of the Polish Falcons  across the street this  morning. This is day 1 of the teacher’s  teacher’s strike.  The 190 teachers who are members of the  Ambridge Area Education Association haven’t had a new contract since the last one ended 6/30/2015. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that negotiations, according to Chris Conkus, a math teacher and communications director for the teachers, said we want a contract, the board left the meeting last night , and we want to settle. they left the last 2 sessions with the teachers he said.  Conkus said the sticking point is our health care contributions.  Conkus said through plan design changes  we found a way to save 10%. The teachers are ready to sit down with the board, and settle  Conkus said.. AAEA’s last strike strike was 10 years ago, several teachers are still working in the district that experienced the last strike. Media were  referred to Conkus for comments and he said the website is being  set up by the union for public view. No new information as of 1:30 p.m.

State troopers say they’ve shot a suspect following a chase on Interstate 376 in Lawrence County. The incident began when Shenango Township police near New Castle tried to pull over what’s being called a suspicious vehicle about 3:30 this morning. Police didn’t immediately explain what aroused their suspicion. That vehicle drove off, with several local departments and the state police joining in before the suspect was stopped and shot.

Tune in to Beaver County’s only live on the air radio auction this and every Tuesday  from 1:45 to 2:00 P.M.   Call 724-843-1888 or 724-774-1888 to join the show and bid on merchandise and certificates from local Beaver County, PA and surrounding area businesses.

For  December 13, 2016, the following items will be sold live on WBVP and WMBA:

• A $20 Gift Certificate to Ambridge Italian Villa, Duss Avenue, Ambridge.  Valued at $20.  Opening bid: $10.
• A 8 inch Cake from Beaver Dairy Queen, 3rd Street, Beaver.  Valued at $23.  Opening bid: $12.
• A $20 Gift Certificate to Philly Originals, 3rd Street, Beaver.   Value: $20.  Opening bid: $10
• Dinner for Two at the Texas Roadhouse, Wagner Road, Moanca.   Value: $30. Opening Bid: $15

Winning bidders will be announced on the air and then are instructed to call WBVP and WMBA offices at 724-846-4100 following the program to confirm their bids.  Items can be paid for and picked up at WBVP-WMBA, 1316 7th Avenue in Beaver Falls, PA 15010 between 8:30 A.M. and 5 P.M. weekdays.

Santa came to breakfast at Broadcast Street Cafe in Aliquippa bearing gifts for children up to age.  12 on Saturday.   Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that the event was hosted by Franklin Center of Beaver County, and Mayor Dwan B Walker, police from Center, Aliquippa, Hopewell, and Brighton Township, sheriff”s deputies and Sheriff Tony Guy were serving guests. Backpacks were distributed to the kids donated from Walmart, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Auto Zone.  The children also received wrapped gifts . AS people entered that children knew they displayed their gifts.  Sandy Curry, Franklin Center’s education director said approximately 260 children came ror breakfast and to see Santa. Valerie Mckelvy, director of Franklin Center said several meetings were held to  plan the annual event.  Robin Mungo, Troop B of the PA State Police Police and Community Coalition  spearheaded the event.