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Bauerstown VFD www. bauerstownvfd. com
We will continue to have new Sure Tip raffles throughout 2025 including gift cards, holiday themed, outdoors, electronics, and more.
To view and purchase any of our current Sure Tip Raffles:
• Just SCAN the Red QR CODE!
• You can also visit our website: www. bauerstownvfd. com / raffles. Bookmark this page because Sure Tip raffles are changing all the time.
• You can also visit and follow us on our Facebook page where our current Sure Tips are displayed. You can also watch previously recorded prize drawings. All prize drawings are done via Facebook
Live Stream. The winner will be contacted directly either by phone or email.
We are currently running a large prize Sure Tip raffle for another Polaris RZR. It is a 2025 Polaris RZR XP 1000 Premium & Sure- Trac 7x16 Tandem Axle Trailer.
This is a $ 27,000 value! Taxes and Transfer Fees Included! Tickets are $ 35 each and ONLY 1000 TICKETS SOLD. As with any of our Sure Tip raffles, you can purchase chances using the methods listed above.
Our 2025 Fund Drive for the residents of the Bauerstown Fire District is going on now. We appreciate your support.
Our social hall is available for rental. Go to our website and click on“ Hall Rentals” for more information.
If you are looking to volunteer, either as a firefighter or a social member, we are always in need of new members. Visit our website for information.
Cherry City VFD www. cherrycityvfc. org
Thanks to everyone who has already sent in their donations during our 2025 Fund Drive campaign. No donation is too little or too large and can be sent in the mail or dropped in the mailbox slot next to our garage doors at any time. We are here to be there in your time of need, but we can’ t do it without your support.
Thank you to everyone who came to the Night at the Races fundraiser held in April. Thanks to all of the local businesses and individuals who donated food, gift baskets, and door prizes. We surpassed all of our goals!
Our 85th Annual Street Fair is July 23-26 and will have fun-filled activities for the whole family. On July 26th, we will raffle off our $ 10,000 raffle ticket. Tickets can be purchased from any member for $ 1 each, 6 tickets for $ 5, or 15 tickets for $ 10. Tickets will also be sold online. Check our website, Facebook, and Instagram.
Our weekly all-paper Bingo is held on Thursdays beginning at 7:15 PM. A minimum of $ 1,000 must-go Jackpot along with many other exciting games to play and
win! We have Progressive All-Nighter Bingo, our famous Cherry Bowls, Magic and Lucky Numbers, and more! All ages are welcome!
Our 2026 PA Daily Number Lottery Calendars will go on sale in early fall, get them before we sell out!
We are always looking for new members. You don’ t have to fight fires to belong! We have many classes of membership; one will surely fit into your lifestyle. We love giving back to our community, and you will too!
Elfinwild VFD www. elfinwildfire. com
Shaler Villa VFC www. shalervillavfc. com
Shaler Villa VFC would like to thank you for your ongoing support through our fish fry during lent, tips raffles, truck raffle and cash bash. Please follow us on our Facebook page for news on these raffles and more.
We were honored to be in Pittsburgh Today Live’ s Seaside 16 Fish Fry Bracket and are proud to say we made it to the Flounder 4.
Upcoming events include the Truck raffle on September 1 and the Sportsman’ s Bash on September 27th.
If you are interested in joining our team, please stop by the station on a Thursday night to complete an application.
Sharps Hill VFD www. sharpshillvfd. org
Undercliff VFC www. undercliffvfc. org
From all of us here at Undercliff VFC, we sincerely thank you for all your support and generosity! We could not do it without you! All the money we raise goes right back into the community to help support our mission of providing our residents, visitors, and businesses with first class fire and rescue services. Below are some current fundraisers happening at Undercliff VFC. We thank you for your support!
2025 Car Raffle:
• 2025 GMC Acadia AT4
• Drawing on Labor Day! Monday, September 1, 2025( Based on Evening PA Lottery“ Pick 4”)
• $ 15 per ticket with two chances per ticket
• Tickets available in person at the station or online at undercliffvfc. org
Weekly Friday Night Bingo:
• Join us every Friday night for a fun night of BINGO! General admission is just $ 16! Doors open at 5:30 PM and games start at 7:00 PM.
Weekly Online Raffles: Be sure to follow us on Facebook(@ UndercliffVFC) to participate in our online raffles each week.
Happy Summer neighbors! The days are longer, and the weather is warmer— I’ m excited for District 21 to relax and enjoy these months, especially after such a chilly winter!
Spring Services
The 2024 Property Tax Rent Rebate applications are still open! This program supports homeowners and renters across Pennsylvania by providing a rebate ranging from $ 380 to $ 1,000 to eligible older adults and people with disabilities ages 18 and older.
Applications for 2024 Property Tax / Rent Rebates are due by June 30, 2025. Under Pennsylvania law, the Department of Revenue evaluates the program before the June 30 deadline every year. If extra funds are available, the deadline is extended to December 31. Applications postmarked by that date will be accepted for processing
My office hosts a Veteran Service Officer( VSO) from the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U. S.( VFW) each month to ensure you receive the assistance you deserve. Our dates for the summer are as follows:
• May 19, 20, and 21 from 10:00am – 2:00pm
• June 16, 17, and 18 from 10:00am – 2:00pm
• July 21, 22, and 23 from 10:00am – 2:00pm
• August 18, 19, and 20 from 10:00am – 2:00pm
Please call my office at( 412) 781-2750 to schedule an appointment.
In early March, I had the privilege of meeting with students from Shaler High School to discuss their winning submissions in my annual“ There Ought to be a Law” Competition. My office received over 60 essays from Shaler High School students during the 2-week submission period, and our team selected five winners based on political feasibility, timeliness of the issue, creativity, and substantive writing. From mental health initiatives in schools to reproductive justice, financial literacy, gun safety, and AI regulation, I quickly learned the next generation isn’ t waiting to lead, they’ re ready.
I’ m excited to report that we launched the Pennsylvania Housing Caucus this spring! This bi-partisan, bi-cameral
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coalition of legislators seeks to reform zoning laws and break down barriers to accessible housing across the Commonwealth. We’ re not just talking about Pennsylvania’ s housing crisis; we’ re taking tangible action. The Housing Caucus is here to produce, protect, and preserve housing across the Commonwealth. I’ m excited to help open doors for every Pennsylvanian.
Office Information
My district office is located at 5154 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. We are open and ready to serve you, Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4:30 pm and by appointment in the evenings on Wednesdays. We also have office hours at our Shaler office at the Shaler Municipal Building located at 300 Wetzel Rd., 2nd floor, Glenshaw, PA 15116. We will be there every Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm, or any weekday by appointment.
Any state related issue, or assistance that you may need, please give my office a call; even if we cannot directly help, we will do our best to put you in contact with someone who can. Here are some examples of ways we can help, but are not all encompassing of the support we offer:
• PennDOT services: car registrations and disability placard applications
• Free notary services o Taking an acknowledgement o Administering an oath or affirmation o Taking a verification on an oath or affirmation( which includes an affidavit) o Witnessing or attesting a signature o Certifying or attesting a copy or deposition o Taking a note protest of a negotiable instrument
• Complaints about road conditions or infrastructure
• Unemployment compensation problems
• Property tax / rent rebate applications
• Issues related to utility companies
• Birth certificate applications and finding copies of your vital records
• Senior ConnectCard applications through Port Authority of Allegheny County Call: 412-781-2750 or Email:
RepPowell @ pahouse. net or stop by our office during the hours listed above.
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