Looking for a job? Here are five positions we found this week in the Ambridge area.

1. Cleaning Person - Municipal Building, Harmony Township
Weekly cleaning of offices/meeting room/bathrooms of Harmony Township municipal building located at 2501 Woodland Road. Apply by appointment only. Deadline is Oct. 10. Contact Janet Miklos at 724-266-1910. Learn more.

I've been doing research on Ambridge's 1955 Golden Jubilee, the 50th Anniversary of the borough's incorporation in 1905.

The big celebration, with a huge parade seen by an estimated 50,000 people and fireworks, was on July 4, but there were plenty of shenanigans and hoopla leading up to the big day. I thought some of the pre-July 4 goings-on were amusing, others bemusing, while a few made me cringe, given changes in society's values and concerns since the mid-50s.

Of all the photos and articles I've found so far, this one amuses me the most because of its sheer silliness and Ambridgeness:

During Pittsburgh Fashion Week, Ambridge High School seniors Albert Smith and Sabrina Marticek walked the runway wearing styles by Debra Weiss fashion during the fire and ice show. 

Ambridge Connection sends our condolences to the Kurash family.

Ray Kurash reopened his flower shop in March. Baden officials said he had plans to close.

Here is a past article on Beaver Valley Floral : 
Http://www.ambridgeconnection.com/local-news/beaver-valley-floral-plans-grand-re-opening

By Felicia Mycyk 

Harmony Township resident Joseph Marticek wants to change lives.

Three years ago he was depressed, overweight and unhappy.

"I was up to 262 pounds," shared Marticek. "My friend Jennifer Antkowiak from KDKA asked me to go to her class. I started going to her classes and I got hooked on Zumba."

Now weighing in at  210 pounds, Marticek is preparing to teach a Zumba fitness class out of his new Merchant Street studio in October.  

Joe's Latin Dance Factory, featuring Zumba Joe will be located at 422 Merchant Street in Ambridge.

According to Zumba.com, Zumba is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility.

Marticek  said that he wants to offer health, wealth, and fitness  to his patrons.  

Marticek wants to offer health improvements by offering nutrition plans and by motivating people.   He may be able to help you make additional income or change your financial situation with business opportunities, and he'll offer fitness by getting people in shape.  "I'm changing lives. It changed my life and now I want to change other people's lives."

The Bridgers struggled again tonight, falling to Central Valley 63-20. Prior to the game, the Lil Bridgers football players, cheerleaders and Junior High Band were welcomed onto the field.

Photos by Alan Freed Photography / Ambridge Connection

 Hotel ground breaking ceremony is October 7th. 

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