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Findlay OfferingBabysitting CourseFindlay Township Recreation Department will hosta Babysitting Course.Summer is a great time for making some extramoney babysitting and parents are always lookingfor responsible sitters. In this class, students learnbasic childcare, how to handle emergencies, andhow to keep themselves and the children in theircare safe. Each participant will receive a certificateupon completion of class. Make sure to wearcomfortable clothing; no dresses or skirts please.Also, bring a jacket, as the center is air-conditioned.This one-day program is for 11 to 13 year oldsand is sponsored by Children’s Hospital’s CommunityEducation Department. PRE-REGISTRATION IS AMUST. Register by calling Diana at Children’s Hospitalat (412) 692-8580 or by e-mailing her atdiana.szuch@chp.edu.The course will be held on Tuesday, July 6, from9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (724) 695-0500 x 246. Thecourse will be held at the Findlay Township ActivityCenter, 310 Main Street, Imperial. Participantsshould bring their own lunch.Cost is $35, and is payable to Children’s Hospitalon the day of class. This class usually fills quickly, socall now to register.Bike Run to HonorSoldier’s MemoryOn February 19, 2007,19-year-old Army SpecialistMatthew Bowe was killed inthe line of duty whileserving in the U.S. Army inIraq. He was a graduate ofMoon Area High School.According to his mother,Lori Bowe, he had plans topursue studies through theArmy to become a pediatrician. Prior to leaving onhis tour of duty, Matthew performed and wrote hisown music, which served as his senior project atMoon.To honor his memory, a Bike Run will be held onSaturday, June 19 at Cheers Bar, 409 MulberryStreet, Coraopolis. Bikes and even those whochoose to ride in their vehicles can register atCheers at 11 a.m. The ride will kick off at 1 p.m.,then return to Cheers between 4 and 5 p.m. for thedinner. Tickets are $15 per person, or $25 percouple. Participants are also welcome to attend justthe dinner. Ticket prices are the same.Proceeds will benefit the Specialist Bowe MemorialFund. Lori said that the fund has been set upthrough First National Bank, 825 Beaver GradeRoad, Moon Township, PA 15108.She reflected on Matthew’s short life, rememberinghis years as a member of the Moon footballteam, and how he enjoyed creating music.According to Lori, Matthew is the only soldier fromthe Moon area in over 40 years to have died in theline of war duty.For more information, to donate to the event, orto help, call Lori at (724) 784-0514.June 2010 Allegheny West Magazine 17