The 2016 Harvest Celebration hosted by the Aliquippa Diversity Council is Saturday, October 22, 2016 .  According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, the event, open to ages up to 13 will be held at Lefty Cepull Field from 2 to 7 p.m. Games, crafts, refreshments food,, hay rides, treats will be available.  Costumes are optional.Donations of costumes and treats will be accepted.   Costumes  don’t have to be new (gently used) are welcome.

The New Brighton Area Recreation Commission is holding its Halloween 5-K and Fun Walk tomorrow (Saturday, October 22nd).  Event Coordinator Holly Spearing tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that costumes are encouraged and well-behaved four-legged friends are welcome also. But please…don’t forget the waste bags! That’s Saturday morning at Grove Cemetery. Check-in is from 8 a-m to 9:15 am. The race and walk will starts at 9:30. You can visit their website at www.nbarc.net to view the course map or call (724) 846-1870 for more information.

Dr. Peter  Carbone asked those in attendance at last night’s Ambridge Area School board meeting to remain standing following the Pledge of Allegiance.  According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano reports that the request was to remember former long time teacher and head basketball coach James “Red” McNie who died last week. McNie was 89 years old. The board accepted the resignation of  girls varsity and  girlsjunior high school basketball coach Mark D’Alessandris effective October 14.  No replacement was named.  Dr. Carbone said D’Alessandris held the position for 4 years. Courtney Clendennen and Lori Mills, professional employees at the elementary school were approved as the Math Olymiad coaches for the 2016-17 school year. LouAnn Schmitt, from the Nutrition Group  informed the board that a harvest feast will be held  on Thursday, Nov. 10 at the elementary nschool, and November 17 at the junior senior high school. Schmitt reported on the summer meals program, and told the board 2 sites didn’t respond to participate, and 2 closed due to a lack of attendance. There were 9,489 meals served , and  7 sites that included the district’s 2 schools. She said she’ll get out and  dredge up interest and awareness for the program, adding that there could have been more meals served. Board member Sandra Gill  praised  Schmitt’s program.

Lymphedema therapists  Heather Hubert and Angie Lehman  from Heritage Valley Beaver greeted a small group of women  and presented a program on Lymphedema, which  is breast cancer related  and affects the upper extremities. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano,  the women explained the treatments available, and that it is  chronic swelling caused by a build up of fluid  when the lymphatic system is faulty or damaged. Medicare and other insurances don’t pay for those receiving , compression sleeves, or pumps, making it costly for those affected by lymphedema. The therapists said that you are never rid of lymphedema. Currently, 270 members of the house and Senate  introduced the Lymphedema Treatment Act.  Senate bill 2373, and HS bill 1608 haven;t been passed.  The bill would provide for compression  supplies needed.

LEAD  EDUCATE INNOVATE INSPIRE   with painted images depicting of 5 decades of the school’s history  is painted on the Community College of Beaver County’s mural dedicated yesterday afternoon, commemorating the school’s 50th anniversary. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordani reports that Dr. Chris Reeber greeted the students, faculty, and guests  He said:”We are here to celebrate and commemorate  the work of students and others who   had a team.”  The mural was the work of summer fine arts students  under Professor  Maria Leone’s guidance.  Her students  Stephanie Wulkowitz, Katelyn French, Katie  Jones, and volunteer Mara Linaberger braved weather conditions and bug bites to complete the project, Professor Leone told a small crowd at the dedication. she said an estimated 500 hours was put into the  mural  including research for the project. A plaque titled : “Looking Back” Reaching Forward with the participants names is  placed next to the mural  outside the   Science and Technology Building.