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Thanks Deb Vargo!
Congratulations and thanks to Deb Vargo from First Commonwealth Bank in downtown Leechburg! Deb was the recipent of the bank's "Golden Tower Award" for communty service. She personally received $1,000 and was given the option to donate $1,000 to her favorite non profit. Deb choose to donate the money to LACA and we are so appreciative! Thanks Deb!

Drug Awareness Program
Leechburg Elks Bring Drug Awareness Program to Leechburg Elementary School Major Anthony Shea Jr, USAF/Ret, Leechburg Elks Drug Awareness Chairman recently presented two Drug Awareness assemblies at Leechburg Elementary School for the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. Lieutenant Tom Dubovi of the PA State Police, District Magistrate Gary DeComo of Ford City, and Denise Marano from ARC Manor in Kittanning were featured as speakers. Approximately 200 students participated in the two assemblies. Each child received a red ribbon, a Drug Awareness coloring book, book mark, and pencil, and a candy treat.The children were given valuable information on the effects of drugs on their bodies and their futures and were given the opportunity to have their quest ions concerning drugs answered by those professionals who deal with the results of drug use on a daily basis. The students were also invited to participate in the Elks Drug Awareness Poster Contest. This years theme for the contest is “Get Smart - Don't Start"..

WBN Meetings
The Amstrong-Kiski Area Chapter of the Women's Business Network meets the 2nd and 4th Monday's each month at 8:30 a.m. at Garda's Restaurant located on RR 66 in Ford City. The group is open to local area women business owners and those in sales in the Armstrong, Ford City and surrounding areas who would like to meet to network and share ideas to expand their business. Members are able to grow their circle of influence, improve their "60-second" commercial, and create lasting business and personal relationships within a supportive environment. For additional information contact Michele Schultheis at 724-712-4666 or lifecontrol@mynikken.net or www.wbninc.com

Leechburg Elks Lodge 377
Recently held a Karaoke Contest to raise money for the PA Elks Home Service Nurse Program, which is dedicated to helping persons with developmental disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, Down syndrome and hearing and visual impairments, to name just a few. This Pennsylvania Elks Program is a TOTALLY FREE service that is available in any of the 67 counties comprising the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. All administrative expenses are provided for by a grant from the Elks National Foundation, therefore every dollar earned by the Elks lodges goes directly to help the children and adults in our area. The audience watched as many talented local singers vied for the top prize of $100. The winners, by vote of the au dience were; First Place, Marcie Covey, sponsored by Uncle Charlie’s Sausages; Second Place, Barb Shipman; and Third Place, Kim McHenry, sponsored by H & R Block. . The Lodge thanks our DJ, Stan Zydonik Jr., and Master of Ceremonies, Eric Swerczeski, who donated thier services, all of the singers who participated, the audience, and all of the generous businesses and individuals who contributed their time, talents, and donations to make this event possible

Thanks!
We at LACA would like to thank all the area merchants who generously donated prizes to distribute to those who attend the Leechburg community picnic at Kennywood. Those merchants included:Leechburg Floral, Sprankle’s Neighborhood Market, Rivertown Pub, Graff Gourmet, Artistic Hair Design, Quaratos, Addison House, Cheryl’s Beauty Salon, Ralph’s Florist, DiCola Agency, Chuck Smith Flooring, Cushionfoot Shoes. Fox’s Pizza Den, Leechburg Pharmacy, Klingensmith;’s Kiski Valley Uniform, Your Name Here, Jerich Agency, Earl’s Jewelers, State Farm Leechburg, Krutz Jewelers, and Ashbugh Enterprises. There were 52 prizes total including the Grand Prize of $100.00 "LACA Bucks" sponsored by LACA. Also a big thank-you goes out to everyone who purchased a ticket this summer and we hope you had a great time at Kennywood!

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