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BETHEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH’S HOLIDAY A-FAIR If you need new Christmas decorations or gifts for someone on your shopping list, help is available at Bethel Presbyterian Church’s Holiday A-Fair on Nov. 12. Vendors will offer a variety of items from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no admission charge. A salad buffet also is available for $8 which will include a signature chicken salad, a choice of two other salads, rolls, beverage and a homemade dessert. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost for children is $3. Tickets may be purchased for chances to win baskets filled with food, or items associated with a specific interest. Some of the baskets also contain certificates to stores or restaurants. Merchandise also includes baked goods and handcrafted items made by church members. Parking is available at the side and rear of the church at 2999 Bethel Church Road, and guides will be available to give directions. Holiday A-Fair, which is sponsored by Bethel Presbyterian Church Women’s Association, provides funds for the following charities: South Hills Interfaith Movement, Family Promise, East End Cooperative Ministries, the Shelter for Battered Women and Presbyterian national and international disaster and relief work. LOIS JOH NSON Learning & Child Care Center, Inc. • Infant/Toddler Developmental Program • 3 year old Creative Group Program • 4 year old Kindergarten Readiness Program • Kindergarten Wrap Around Program for Franklin Elementary Students Providing care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, 6:30 am – 6:00 pm. 5397 Brightwood Road, Bethel Park 412-835-7324 • [email protected] Licensed by the Dept. of Public Welfare Member of PA Child Care Association • Keystone STARS Center MURPHY VOTES TO IMPROVE VETERANS’ CARE Congressman Tim Murphy supported, and the House of Representatives passed, three bills that would ensure emergency treatment is available for all of our nation’s veterans and improve their ability to receive high-quality care. “We have an obligation to care for our brave servicemen and women when they come home,” said Congressman Murphy. “Working toward ensuring our veterans have access to high-quality health care is a practical way to honor their service to our nation.” THE BILLS ARE: Vet Connect Act: Authorizes the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department to disclose records of the identity, diagnosis, prognosis or treatment of any VA patient to non-VA health care entities that provide medical treatment to veterans, including private entities and other federal agencies. No Veterans Crisis Line Call Should Go Unanswered Act: Requires the VA to issue a quality assurance document for the Continued on next page > Bethel Park | Winter 2016 | icmags.com 9