Next College Student Athlete is a Chicago-based organization that focuses on the recruiting process for high school students who want to continue or play sports on a collegiate level, and helping them find the best schools and coaches for each individual student athlete.
Former ESPN softball analyst Garland Cooper is now the Softball and Partner Development for NCSA, and she joined Matt Drzik, Greg Benedetti & Frank Sparks for an interview on the Saturday Sports Slam. She explained how the recruiting process for college students is more difficult than it was before, and how her background and experience with NCSA wants to make it easier for the students.
To hear the interview, click on the players below.
Stuffing of the “Rebecca Miller Farmer’s Insurance draw string Goodie Bags” this past Thursday.
(Beaver Falls, PA). Everyone will be a winner at the annual “Run For McGuire – A Special Ride For Special People”, which is happening tomorrow, Sunday August 6, 2017. The first 200 participants who sign up will receive free Goodie Bags, which are actually very nice draw string tote bags provided by Rebecca Miller Farmer’s Insurance, containing great stuff including stickers from The Beaver County Abate Chapter, $2.50 coupon cards from The Brady’s Run Grill, pens from Cycle Motion and Hyatt Fennel, LLC, neon green doo rags, sticky notes, glow in the dark cups and wristbands from McGuire Memorial, discount flyers from Stone Creek Structures, among other things, including information about the ride and route directions.
Free coffee and coupons for free hash browns or small fries from the Beaver Falls McDonald’s will be available at registration to all participants.
Several large prizes will be given away in a ticket drawing style auction at the picnic celebration at Big Rock Park in New Brighton following the ride including a $25 dollar gift card from Adella Dae Hair Salon in Brighton Township, a $50 gift card from Blocher Jewelers in Ellwood City, A $30 gift card and spa product gift basket from Elements Salon and Day Spa in Chippewa, a Harley Davidson lighter, a “Handy Man Basket” with many tools and a $25 Home Depot gift card courtesy of Keith Cassidy, A $25 Bed, Bath and Beyond gift card courtesy of Keith Cassidy, two different $50 dinner and movie gift cards courtesy of Keith Cassidy, two “Motorcycle Gear Baskets” from Mac’s Motorcycles in Ellwood City, Two “Harley Gear and Gift Card Baskets” from McMahon’s Cycle Sales in Beaver Falls, a “Pittsburgh Pirates Basket” created and provided by Rita Swesey, a “Harley Davidson Basket” created by Rita Swesey on behalf of the Rochester-Beaver Lions Club, a Texas Roadhouse basket from the Texas Roadhouse in Monaca and a pair of Kennywood tickets from WBVP and WMBA!
In the past three years, over $8,000 has been raised from net net proceeds from the Run For McGuire charity motorcycle ride to support the ongoing mission of caring for “God’s Entrusted Treasures” at McGuire Memorial. This year’s ride is $15 per driver and $10 per passenger and includes a celebration picnic afterwards in Big Rock Park in New Brighton provided by Texas Road House in Monaca. Registration forms will be available starting at 9 A.M. tomorrow at WBVP-WMBA, 1316 7th Avenue in Beaver Falls, and can also be downloaded and printed here.
2016 visit with “James” at McGuire Memorial.
The route for this year’s ride was designed by committee member John Harvey. It is a 62 mile trek that travels through Lawrence and Beaver Counties, starting at WBVP-WMBA in Beaver Falls and ending at Big Rock Park in New Brighton. The ride will enjoy a police escort provided by motorcycle patrolman Jim Siget from The Beaver Falls Police Department. The Beaver Falls Street Department will also assist in blocking off one lane of Seventh Avenue near the registration to assist in staging the ride. The ride will stop at McGuire Memorial on route 65 in Daugherty township for a water break and brief visit with the residents along the way.
Opening Ceremonies will begin at 10:30 A.M. at the registration site featuring a “Blessing of the Bikes” performed by Father Michael Greb from McGuire Memorial, comments from Beaver County Commissioner Dan Camp, State Representatives Aaron Berstine and Jim Marshall and Lead Bike driver Brad Bailey will also go over details of the ride during the program. Following the ceremony, the Ride will depart at 11 A.M.
2017 “Run for McGuire – A Special Ride for Special People” sponsors include:
Front – Mark Peterson. 2nd row: Richard Kosten, Frank Sparks and Keith Cassidy. 3rd Row: Judie Minteer, Marjorie Terracio, Rebecca Miller, Cindy Hornfeck, Luanne Guzzetti and Joe Walrond. 4th Row: Charlie Tritt, Art Terracio, Don Weckley and Mitch Miller.
The 2017 “Run For McGuire Committee” including Art and Marjorie Terracio, Brad Bailey, Charles Tritt, Chuck Quinn, Cindy Hornfeck, Don and Judie Minteer, Don Weckerley, John DeLuca, Jacob Tate, Joe Walrond, John Harvey, Joyce Lewis-Andrews, Ken and Lori Barto, Luanne Guzzetti, Mark Peterson, Rebecca and Mitch Miller, Richard Kosten, Rita Swesey, Sherm Hostetter and Tim Capps thank you for your support and participation!
Tune into the Saturday Sports Slam Saturday August 5, 2017 at 8:05 a.m. and you could win a pair of tickets to Kennywood Park. Join Greg Benedetti and Matt Drzik as they celebrate the third anniversary of the show. They will ask trivia questions to register listeners. At the end of the show they will draw a winning name for the tickets. The numbers to call to participate are 724-843-188 and 724-774-1888.
Front – Mark Peterson. 2nd row: Richard Kosten, Frank Sparks and Keith Cassidy. 3rd Row: Judie Minteer, Margaret Terracio, Rebecca Miller, Cindy Hornfeck, Luanne Guzzetti and Joe Walrond. 4th Row: Charlie Tritt, Art Terracio, Don Weckley and Mitch Miller.
(Beaver Falls, PA) The “Run For McGuire – A Special Rise For Special People” Committee gathered together on Thursday night at WBVP-WMBA for a “Goodie Bag Stuffing Party” to prepare for the annual charity motorcycle ride, which is happening on Sunday August 6, 2017. Over 200 bags were prepared, with each containing about 15 to 20 items. They will be given to the first 200 participants on Sunday. In addition to the goodie bags, around 20 large prizes will be given away at the Celebration Picnic that will happen after the ride at Big Rock Park in New Brighton.
For more information, or to download and print a registration form click here.
All net proceeds from the “Run For McGuire” benefit the McGuire Memorial Foundation. In the past three years, over $8,000 has been raised to help support the needs of “God’s Enrusted Treasures” residing at McGuire Memorial.
Pictures from The Goodie Bag Stuffing party at Beaver County Radio Thursday Night:
2017 “Run for McGuire – A Special Ride for Special People” sponsors include:
The Beaver County Commissioners this morning offered more insight as to why they decided to disavow a recently formed development group. As Greg Benedetti reported yesterday, the Beaver County Partnership for Community and Economic Growth – which is officially registered as a nonprofit with the state – will be moving forward without the support of the commissioners. This morning… during the Ask the Commissioners segment of Teleforum…
1) Commissioner Tony Amadio explained why it was wasn’t an easy decision to make…
2) Commissioners Chairwoman Sandie Egley said there just isn’t any need for another development group…
3) Commissioner Dan Camp said they wanted to avoid any duplication of organizations…
BEAVER COUNTY COMMISSIONER DAN CAMP RESPONDING THIS MORNING TO THE NEWS THAT CONNIE JAVENS WAS CLEARED FROM ANY WRONGDOING FROM THE D-A’S OFFICE YESTERDAY…INVOLVING IMPROPERLY AUTHORIZED TRANSFERS OF CASH TO THE OWNERS OF THE FORMER FRIENDSHIP RIDGE NURSING HOME. HERE’S WHAT CAMP HAD TO SAY ABOUT THE MATTER DURING THE ASK THE COMMISSIONERS SEGMENT ON TELEFORUM…
THE ALIQUIPPA POLICE CHIEF WANTS TO CHANGE THE CITY’S IMAGE…AND IS ISSUING A WARNING TO PARENTS. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS MORE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
THE D-A SAYS NO CHARGES FORTHCOMING TO TREASURER CONNIE JAVENS AND FORMER ADMINISTRATOR VINCE LAVELLE. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO’S GREG BENEDETTI HAS DETAILS. Click on ‘play’ to hear Greg’s report..
McKenzie Scott speaks to Frank Sparks and audience of dedicating this Senior Olympics to Betty and Warren Butera.
The 2017 Senior Olympics was happened yesterday, with smiling faces and lots of anticipation The games began with a special dedication starting with McKenzie Cross dedicating today’s games to long time friend Betty Butera, who was killed in a motorcycle accident July 29, 2017 along with her husband Warren. McKenzie spoke of Betty from the heart. She spoke of her unconditional love and devotion to care for others, evolving into her homecare agencies, Heart 2 Heart and Hearts 2gether Homes. A moment of silence was observed in Betty and Warren Butera’s memory.
Some of Betty’s family was present. Her daughter Khaela spoke of her love to all she cared for and for the Special Olympics. How blessed they all felt to be part of the event and to all the seniors there that knew her mom.
Senator Elder Vogel was the master of ceremonies. Giving start to all the events which included basketball, horse shoes, bowling. golf, spelling bee, corn hole and pitch golf.
Gold, Silver and Bronze medals Medals were handed out and awarded to winners in each category and trophies went to the facilities with the most individual medal winners. Congratulations
Many new reports have surfaced from the Beaver County Court House this week. Do you have questions and are hoping for answers?? Tune into Teleforum with Frank Sparks tomorrow morning at 9 a. m.. Commission Chairwoman Sandie Egley and Commissioners Dan Camp and Tony Amadio are scheduled to be in studio to answer your questions on Ask The Commissioners. The numbers to call are 724-843-1888 and 724-774-1888 if you have a question or comment for the commissioners.
