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U.S. Air Force Honor Guards carry the remains of Sgt. Aubrey Higginbotham and a U.S. flag into shelter 2 at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies during a burial with full military rites.

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Three Washington County veterans who served honorably in the U.S. military but whose remains went unclaimed after their deaths were interred last month with full honors at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

Dozens turned out on a rainy December day to pay their respects to brothers Aubrey and Louis Higginbotham, and Joseph Francis Calhoun.

“This means a whole lot,” said William Smith, the Higginbothams’ nephew, who was accompanied by his daughter, Chessy North. “I appreciate it so much that they’re doing this. I grew up with them, they raised me up. This is wonderful. I knew there was going to be something in their honor, but I didn’t realize the depth of all of this.

It would mean a lot to them.”

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Riley Collins and Abby Baer celebrate with their teammates after winning the championship bocce match during the Lebo Legacy games.

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Tense and triumphant times

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Times were tense but triumphant for members of the Jingle Bell team that captured the championship in the inaugural Lebo Legacy games. By using the sport of bocce, the games were designed to include all students in the school district. To read more about the event, turn to page B1.

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Ally Barrett and Athena Renton hold their breath as they anxiously watch the bocce ball edge toward its target during Lebo Legacy games.

Many of us are welcoming a new year with resolutions to eat better, exercise more and lose some weight. While better health, diet and exercise goals are always a positive step, there is a chance we could be sabotaging by aiming way too high and starting way too fast. Dietitians warn that drastic changes can sometimes be detrimental to

not only our physical health, but also our mental health and could eventually backfire.

Experts say a big mistake is starting a starvation-style diet the day after New Year’s.

“You may be prone to overeating, and if you feel like you slipped up during the holidays or ate too much, you may give up and just keep doing it,” says Allegheny Health Network (AHN) lead dietitian Julia Maher. “You may be SEE HEALTH PAGE A3

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ABOVE LEFT: U.S. Marine Corps Honor Guards carry the remains of Cpl. Joseph F. Calhoun and a U.S. flag during the burial with full military rites. ABOVE RIGHT: U.S. Army Honor Guards carry the remains of PFC Louis Higginbotham and a U.S. flag during a ceremony at the Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

Honors FROM PAGE A1 The remains of Aubrey Higginbotham, a World War II veteran and member of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American military aviators in the U.S. Armed Forces, went unclaimed for nearly three decades after his death in June 1995.

Louis Higginbotham, also a World War II veteran, passed away on Dec. 2, 2001.

Calhoun, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1973 to 1977, died on Dec. 4, 2021, at the age of 65.

The burials were the culmination of a nearly ninemonth project led by Miles Glotfelty, a U.S. Army veteran who is a former volunteer with the Missing in America Project, a national nonprofit group dedicated to finding, identifying and interring the remains of unclaimed service members.

Until Nov. 27, the cremated remains of all three veterans were interred in the Washington County crypt at Washington Cemetery under the custodial care of the Washington County Coroner’s Office, along with 112 other unclaimed people.

Glotfelty was shocked when he found out in March that the remains of Calhoun, who was a fellow member of the American Legion Post 175, had been unclaimed since he died and was laid to rest in the Washington Cemetery mausoleum known as the Four Seasons monument.

“It’s a wonderful day,” said a visibly moved Glotfelty.

“I don’t really have words for it. It’s been nine months of struggles to get the right thing done, and that’s what matters. We brought family together, we brought the community together, and it’s been a good day.”

The remains of thousands of U.S. veterans go unclaimed at funeral homes and other locations around the country, according to a 2022 report by the Inspector General for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

During the ceremony, family members and friends were presented with U.S. flags in honor of the veterans.

Dana Lee, a distant relative of the Higginbotham brothers who traveled from Virginia to attend the ceremony, and Smith, of Washington, accepted the flags for Aubrey, who served as an alderman for the city of Washington, and Louis, respectively.

Lou Snodgrass, a Korean War veteran and a friend

Chaplain Joshua Israel of the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies reads a Bible passage during a burial for three U.S. military veterans whose remains had gone unclaimed until late this year. Israel said the three men served their country honorably and respectfully.

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard prepares a U.S. flag to present to Dana Lee of Virginia in honor of her relative, Aubrey Higginbotham.

of Calhoun’s, who first told Glotfelty their friend’s remains were unclaimed, accepted a flag in memory of Calhoun.

“We were good buddies.

He was a man who took good care of me while I had COVID. I found out he wasn’t around, I wondered where he was, and my daughter found out he died and that he was in the morgue,” said Snodgrass.

“He was a Marine. He was a

nice man who helped me, and he was very considerate, but he had hard luck.”

Calhoun had lived in Philadelphia and returned to Washington to work at a battery company, where he repaired batteries, which earned him the nickname “Battery Joe.” “He’d be thrilled. It’s a wonderful thing that he’s here,” said Snodgrass. “It’s a very nice place.”

Glotfelty worked with Washington County Commissioner and veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps Larry Maggi and Tim Marodi of the Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home Inc., in Bentleyville, to plan the services and burials.

Glotfelty contacted the Cemetery of the Alleghenies to have the interments approved, and Marodi donated a hearse for transportation to the cemetery, obtained American

flags for the ceremony, and purchased personalized urns for the remains.

“As a veteran and a county commissioner, we have these unclaimed veterans and they should be appropriately and properly buried in the National Cemetery, and we have citizens like Miles Glotfelty who got this started, and we were able to sort through some bureaucracy and find out who these veterans were,” said Maggi. “It means a lot. As you can see from the amount of people here, two days after Christmas, and to recognize these three veterans - two World War II veterans and a Vietnam War veteran - it means a lot. Southwestern Pennsylvania has one of the highest proportion of veteran population and they come out and honor veterans. I’m proud of Washington County, I’m proud of these veteran groups who made the time during this busy time of year to come out here on a damp, rainy day and honor these men.”

Three pairs of two-main military details representing the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and U.S. Marine Corps, took part in the service, which included a 21-gun salute.

The Patriot Guard Riders of Pennsylvania escorted the

hearse on the nearly 40-minute drive from the Bentleyville funeral home.

The veterans’ remains will be interred in Section C6 of the cemetery, an in-ground cremation section.

Among those who attended the ceremony was a couple from Lower Burrell who heard on the news the burial was taking place Wednesday afternoon and, even though they didn’t know the three men, wanted to pay their respects.

“Today’s event is a true honor to honor these veterans,” said Ed Hajduk, director of Cemetery of the Alleghenies. “What’s amazing is that there are people out there like Miles who will go to these lengths to research and honor our veterans, and to make sure they are honored.”

For Lee, a genealogy buff who was contacted by Glotfelty after he found her on ancestry. com, the trip was fulfilling.

“I don’t have words for it.

I don’t think it’s sunk in yet.

I’m certainly appreciative and honored and appreciative that this was done in their honor,” said Lee. “I’m certainly glad that I got to meet this new family. And I’m grateful to have the opportunity to stand up for veterans who stood up for us.

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gaining weight at that point, or you might go the complete opposite, yo-yo and restrict your calories or throw your goals out entirely. Then it’s a cyclical thing where you feel almost shame, like I’m not doing the right thing.”

Maher says this isn’t sustainable and is setting yourself up for failure. “If you’re restricting calories, you might not be getting the nutrients you need to have the energy you need,” she explains.

“You get into a binging then restricting pattern and it’s exhausting.”

She says using January first as a hard start date can also be problematic and creates too much pressure, which is why many of us end up breaking our New Year’s resolutions halfway through January.

“A slip-up or even several, is not a failure of your entire eating habits,” Maher added.

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Try setting a small, very attainable goal, such as walking 30 minutes today or a couple of days per week, recommends dietitian Julia Maher.

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Rather than jumping headfirst into an unsustainable crash diet or vowing to exercise every day of the week, Maher recommends taking a slow and steady approach.

“It’s a marathon, it’s not a sprint,” she said. “I like to tell my patients to start small.

You’re not going to go from being sedentary to running a marathon overnight.”

This same approach applies to dietary changes and exercise. Rather than vowing to make a drastic change – like cutting out carbohydrates completely – Maher recommends taking baby steps.

“Let’s say you have chicken, green beans and mashed potatoes. You have your protein and your carbs and your veggies. Instead of taking things away, let’s increase the ratio of other things,” Maher said. Rather than not eating potatoes at all, she says try a small

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portion of them and replace those carbs with more green beans, which are lower in starches and sugars. “That way, I still have a little bit on my plate that I enjoy. I don’t want to deprive myself of delicious foods, but I’m getting more of what I need.”

Another trick is to eat lean protein, vegetables and fruit first and save starches or indulgent foods for last since you’ll already be full.

Get moving

For exercise, try setting a small, very attainable goal, such as walking 30 minutes today or a couple of days per week. You could start even smaller if time is precious, resolving to exercise 15 minutes here and there.

“Start with walking two to five minutes today, and that way, if you get to that five

minutes you may want to add more,” Maher said. “If not, at least you will have hit your goal.”

By starting with small, achievable goals, you won’t suffer a mental letdown or disappointment by not meeting those goals. However, on days when the weather is bad, you had a busy day at work or one of the kids is sick, don’t be so hard on yourself if you don’t make the goal. “Something will inevitably come up,” she said. “You have to take your kids to practice, you can’t make it to the gym, whatever. Be flexible with your goals.”

With colder air and less daylight in winter, it can be hard to get motivated to exercise. If you’re not a gym person, the internet provides many resources in the form of free workout videos – everything from walking in place to weightlifting to yoga. Maher’s go-to fitness sites are YouTube and Fitness Blender, which offer many workouts online for free and are broken into 10-, 15- or 30-minute routines.

“They have so many free exercise videos that cater to all different types of interests, fitness levels and time constraints,” Maher said. “If you only have 10 minutes to do something, they have a vid-

eo for that. If it’s just a short workout, I know it’s just 30 minutes of exercise, but I think I could meet that goal.”

She also said you don’t have to be dripping in sweat to benefit from exercise and – again – to start small.

“You can just have mindful movement because it makes your body feel good,” said Maher. “If you’re pushing too hard, you’re probably not going to feel great doing it and that means you might be overexerting yourself.

You’re going to think, wow, I don’t want to do this again.

I don’t want it to be one step forward, two steps back.

You have time, so start small and you can add on if you’re feeling good.”

Finally, if you are struggling with weight, dietary or exercise issues, Maher said one good resolution is to talk to your doctor.

“If you do feel like you’re struggling with your eating habits, or maybe you’re dealing with a chronic illness or a food allergy that affects your nutrition … talk with your doctor or find a registered dietician,” she said. “Weight is such a multifactorial issue. It could be an emotional issue, it could be a metabolic issue, it may have nothing to do with eating too much or too little. It’s not one size fits all.”

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Orders are being taken for the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days until Feb. 13.

ACS taking daffodil orders Mother Nature might be saying it’s winter, but the American Cancer Society is helping people to think about spring with the return of Daffodil Days.

This colorful first flower of spring represents a campaign that brings hope to cancer patients, their caregivers, and families, while providing much-needed funding to support the groundbreaking research, programs, and services of the American Cancer Society.

“Cancer touches us all in one way or another,” noted Dan Tobin, ACS Director of Regional Integrated Marketing. “By supporting the American Cancer Society through Daffodil Days, you are not only warming the hearts of others, but you are also helping the American Cancer Society to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.”

For many years, individuals, small businesses, and large corporations have supported ACS through the Daffodil Days campaign by making donations for flow-

“BY SUPPORTING THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY THROUGH DAFFODIL DAYS, YOU ARE NOT ONLY WARMING THE HEARTS OF OTHERS, BUT YOU ARE ALSO HELPING THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY TO END CANCER AS WE KNOW IT, FOR EVERYONE.” — DAN TOBIN, ACS DIRECTOR OF REGIONAL INTEGRATED MARKETING

ers that have been used to brighten the spirits of loved ones or as a way to say thank you to employees, friends, and colleagues.

Based on donation amounts are different available options: $12 donation for a bunch of 10 regular daffodils; $15 for a potted mini daffodils, or a bunch of 10 assorted tulips, $25 for the Gift of Hope (supports the donation and delivery of

flowers to patients in hospitals, treatment centers, and other local facilities).

Corporate donors wishing to secure large quantities for their entire office should call for options and pricing.

Orders are being taken now through Feb. 13. Flowers arrive the week of March 18.

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In Mt. Lebanon, the public works department will pick up trees placed at curbside the day before citizens’ regular trash day during the weeks of Jan. 8 and 15.

Leave undecorated trees at curbside the night before either collection date. No trees placed in plastic bags will be collected.

Trees will be recycled into wood chips so any foreign material on the tree could potentially damage the equipment.

In Peters Township, trees can be dropped off in Peterswood Park at the baseball fields parking area. Signs will direct people to the drop-off point, which is located behind the outfield of Field No. 2.

Trees can be dropped off until Jan. 15, at which time they will be converted into pine mulch.

Any Allegheny County resident can drop off Christmas trees through Jan. 14.

All nine of the listed country parks are open from 8 a.m. until dusk.

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Parks Department is offering its annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program this holiday season.

All lights, decorations, tinsel and stands must be removed from trees prior to drop-off. Trees will be mulched and used in the county parks.

In the South Hills, trees can be disposed of in the wave pool parking lots at South Park and Settlers Cabin as well as the Chestnut Shelter lot in White Oak Park and the Alfalfa Shelter in Round Hill Park.

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Fort Couch team earns gold at History Bowl A team of Fort Couch Middle School students placed first in the annual regional History Bowl held Dec. 7 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. Eighth- graders Claire Birmingham, Alexa Galbraith and Kiran Khurana earned top honors in the middle school division (6-8), marking back-to-back History Bowl wins for Fort Couch Middle School.

The event, sponsored by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, brings together hundreds of local students from dozens of school districts for a fun and experiential competition. History Bowl requires participants to use the museum’s collection to answer local trivia, collaborate/problem solve, and demonstrate creative writing skills.

The Upper St. Clair students were led by Thomas Yochum, gifted education coordinator.

“Our students learned facts about the city and its luminaries, but also began

to appreciate Pittsburgh’s cultural heritage across so many fields,” Yochum said.

“Everyone who prepared and participated knows that our region features prominently in sports pages, art museums, and dinner tables across the world.”

In the weeks leading up to the event, Fort Couch students prepared by participating in intra-school Pittsburgh trivia competitions and researching local history and lore.

“The girls who won needed to know about everything from the French & Indian war to Mario Lemieux’s career highlights,” Yochum said.

“I’m proud of their accomplishment and the teamwork and creativity that put them over the top.”

Representing Upper St. Clair were two teams from Boyce Middle School and four teams from Fort Couch Middle School. The competition includes an elementary division for grades 4-5 and a middle school division for grades 6-8.

Fort Couch students Claire Birmingham, Alexa Galbraith and Kiran Khurana combined to win the middle school division during the annual regional History Bowl.

Plea hearing set for Upper St. Clair school celebrates man accused of killing International Education Week bald eagle near Hickory

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The North Strabane man accused of shooting and killing a bald eagle with a pellet gun near Hickory earlier this year appears to be negotiating a plea deal with federal prosecutors in order to resolve the case.

Online court records show that Rodney Thomas is expected to appear for a combined plea hearing and subsequent sentencing before U.S. Judge Christy Criswell Wiegand at 11 a.m. Feb. 5 in the federal courthouse in Pittsburgh.

Thomas, 51, was indicted over the summer on one federal charge of violating the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act in connection with the May 12 shooting of the eagle in Mt. Pleasant Township.

Federal investigators said Thomas used an air rifle to shoot the mature eagle, which was found dead in a field near Waterdam Road a couple miles north of Hickory. Mt. Pleasant Township police and the Pennsylvania Game Commission initiated the investigation and said a person turned himself in to authorities shortly after a photo was released showing an SUV leaving the area at the time of the killing. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service took over the investigation and a federal grand jury indicted Thomas on the one misdemeanor count on July 18.

Thomas had been scheduled for a status conference today, but it was canceled in lieu of the combined plea and sentencing hearing now scheduled for early February.

While Thomas has previously been scheduled several times for change of plea hearings, this upcoming proceeding appears to be different and more likely to happen because it is combined with the sentencing.

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A bald eagle is shown flying above Canonsburg Lake in this 2017 photo.

Online federal court documents indicated Thomas “requests to be sentenced without the benefit of a presentence report and requests a combined change of plea and sentencing hearing.”

It’s not known what plea deal federal prosecutors and Sarah Levin, the federal public defender representing Thomas, are negotiating or why both sides agreed to waive a pre-sentencing investigation. Levin was not available for comment Thursday.

Both sides have until Jan. 16 to file a joint stipulation for the “sentencing guideline calculations and restitution obligations,” according to the court documents. If the stipulation is not filed by that date, the hearing would proceed only as a change of plea hearing, according to the docket.

If convicted at trial, Thomas could have faced up to one year in prison and a $5,000 fine.

In 2007, bald eagles were removed from the federal Endangered Species Act, which celebrated its 50th anniversary Thursday. However, the birds are still protected through three other federal acts, which include the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Lacey Act, according to both the state Game Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Fort Couch Middle School students celebrated International Education Week recently.

Organized by the world language teachers, each day included special guests who shared music, dancing, culture and crafts from around the world. World language teachers include Erin Lemon, French; Maria Marchionna, Spanish; Kate Sebastiao, Spanish; and Kristin Weaver, German.

Students in seventh grade tried folk dances from Russia, Croatia, China and Latin America. Eighth-grade students participated in dances from West Africa, Greece and Latin America.

“During this week, students are exposed to cultures and languages that they may otherwise not encounter in their daily lives,” Marchionna said. “Learning about other cultures also allows students to meaningfully connect with one another.

After a lesson on Chinese greetings and culture from high school teacher Lixia Kang, students were excited to be able to communicate with one of their peers from China, added Marchionna.

New this year, Fort Couch students had the opportunity to learn about other cultures

Fort Couch Middle School students learn dances from other lands during International Education Week.

from their peers who have lived in other countries via a Virtual Show & Tell.

“We are debuting the Virtual Show & Tell – a video that features 20 Fort Couch students sharing their experiences of living around the world,” Marchionna said. “In the video, students discuss what teens do for fun in their home countries, differences between school systems, and describe popular foods, holidays, and traditions.”

While the students were enthusiastic about singing and dancing, the teachers hope that International Education Week helps to build intercultural understanding and respect.

“We hope that the students gain a deeper understanding of other cultures beyond the walls of Fort Couch and Upper St. Clair Township,” Marchionna said. “We hope to provide students with opportuni-

ties to experience and learn about other cultures in a safe and respectful environment.”

International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education and is intended to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.

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First-grade students at Pleasant Valley Elementary are learning what it means to be compassionate during the month of December. To that end, the kids recently made cards for local Meals on Wheels recipients. Their messages will be distributed with meals this holiday season. Pictured are students in Veronica Byers’ class.

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In his 23rd season as Mt. Lebanon boys’ basketball coach, Joe David surpassed 400 career victories recently.

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Riley Collins, Tessa Peer, Abby Baer and Peyton Collins react to a roll during their turn in the bocce tournament.

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Lebo Legacy Games rolls up a winner Coach surpasses milestone

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As a cheerleader, Ally Barrett regularly applauds accomplishments of athletes.

Recently, it was the entire Mt. Lebanon student body that clapped enthusiastically for the senior as she propelled the Jingle Bells to victory over the Thunder during the inaugural Lebo Legacy Games.

“There was a lot of pressure on me,” Barrett admitted. “We were up by two and that was kind of the make-orbreak throw of the game.

“It was the same kind of atmosphere of cheering but everyone was watching me,” she stressed. “It was really exciting, everyone cheering us on but still just a lot of pressure.”

The onus of success for the first-time activity, however, rested squarely on the shoulders of C.J. Korowicki and Teba Latef. The seniors are boosters for the special needs community within the school district. They came up with the idea for the Lebo Legacy Games after attending a special education summit last summer.

Korowicki, who doubles as the unofficial director of operations for the Mt. Lebanon football team and girls’ basketball manager, started working with special education students when he was in the sixth grade and he helped create the Applied Behavioral Analysis classroom when it arrived in the district. It’s designed for special education with non-verbal and severely autistic students.

Bethel Park to induct six new members Bethel Park High School will induct six new members into its athletic Hall of Fame on Jan. 12.

A reception will be held at 6 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Following the induction ceremony, the honorees will be recognized at halftime of the varsity boys’ basketball game between the Black Hawks and Thomas Jefferson.

The latest addition to the BP Hall of Fame are: n Ray Engott (1933) – Football and Basketball n Tina Hasselberg (1975) – Swimming n Bill Zadinski (1984) – Football and Baseball n Karen Roeber (1988) – Soccer n Jake Dixon (2016) – Football, Basketball, Volleyball n Coach Victor Pearson – Contributor’s Award

Almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

Ally Barrett throws a winner during the Lego Legacy Games while her teammates Athena Renton and Shea McCarthy and their opponents from the Thunder look on. Barrett helped the Jingle Bells defeat the Thunder in the championship bocce match.

“Working with special education students is a passion of mine,” Korowicki said. “They are a group that you can never get tired of. They are always happy.”

Latef’s interest arose when she joined Lebo Stars. The school club combines together friends with and without disabilities. Her 15-minute visits to Shannon Nass and Adam Vicek’s classrooms turned into full study halls and lunches every day with the special needs students.

A pre-med major who will attend the University of Pittsburgh next fall, Latef hopes

to become a developmental pediatrician and apply her love of science to research to advance what she dubbed as “amazing” students.

“I see first-hand how extraordinary these kids are and with my love of science, maybe I can find a cure or at the very least improve their quality of life in any way possible.”

At the summer summit, Korowicki and Latef saw how different schools sponsored “spirit” activities that encouraged participation for special needs students. They knew that Mt. Lebanon was “a little

behind” in that realm so they crafted ideas to see what the best community or school event could incorporate ideas they picked up at the seminar.

“The idea was to include everyone and make them the star of the show,” said Latef.

Latef recalled attending last year’s Spirit Assembly. Held on the last day before winter break, the rally featured the school divided by elementary schools competing against each other in different events such as dodgeball, relay races and foul-shooting contests.

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Mt. Lebanon defeated Baldwin, 73-50, to start the New Year with its first Section 2 victory in Class 6A. The triumph on Jan. 2 also raised the Blue Devils’ overall record to 9-1 and marked the 401st career coaching win for Joe David.

But, who’s counting? Certainly not the Lebo coach, who in his 23rd season hit the 400-win milestone on Dec. 28, 2023 when the Blue Devils beat Bishop Snyder, 69-49, during the Sunshine State Explosion Tournament played at Coconut Creek High School in Florida.

“Well, it just means I have been around for awhile,” David said of the achievement.

“It’s not something I have done by myself. It has taken good assistant coaches, great players and school administrators. It’s not an individual accomplishment but rather a group and community achievement.”

David pointed out his record also reflects 176 losses to go along with three WPIAL championships and one PIAA runner-up trophy.

“You have those nights,” he said. “You learn from it all.

The losses make you better.

But I never entered into this to achieve coaching goals. I wanted to give back to a sport that I love so much.”

David excelled as a player at Upper St. Clair and the University of Pittsburgh be-

fore he settled into his professional career.

Since 1994, he has owned and operated a successful practice. The David Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Center on Castle Shannon Boulevard has now expanded into Southpointe and includes his three sons, Jeremy, Jonny and Justin.

“There have been a lot of memorable moments. Some great, some bad. You coach and participate in sports for the thrilling victories and the agony of defeats. It means you are living and enjoying yourself,” David said.

“Coaching though is about relationships,” he added.

“My players mean so much to me. Many of them I’m still in touch with. To have shared in their accomplishments and their lives has been special. It’s fun now to watch those young men have their own families and businesses and see what they are doing is meaningful.

Maybe it means you have had a small part in teaching or guiding them along the way.”

With more than a clipboard, David is leading his own peers as well as his players. Most recently, David has become a published author.

His 212-page book titled “The BORA Defensive System” chronicles the techniques he employed when guiding the Blue Devils to the 2019 WPIAL Class 6A championship and the district semifinals in 2020.

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Three earn all-state football honors Three athletes in The Almanac readership area were named to the Pennsylvania Football Writers AllState Team for Class 5A. Among the 41 players selected Peters Township placed a pair on the list while Bethel Park had the other representative.

The Indians captured a WPIAL title and reached the PIAA championship game before falling to Imhotep Charter, 38-13, in the finals and finishing 15-1 overall.

Nolan DiLucia garnered distinction at quarterback. The 6-2, 185-pound sophomore led the WPIAL in passing, completing 229 of 379 attempts for 3,131 yards and 30 touchdowns.

DiLucia, who also is an outfielder on the baseball team, ranked third on the team in rushing with 489 yards on 110 carries for a 4.45 average. He tacked on eight more scores.

Mickey Vaccarello collected honors at linebacker. The 6-2, 205-pound junior had a team-high 13 sacks and 29 tackles for loss. He was credited with a safety and 61 solo tackles as well as 39 quarterback hurries and four pass deflections.

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On offense, he doubled as an H-back and a tight end. He hauled in16 receptions and had two more touchdowns – one via a pass and the other on the run.

A major Division I prospect, Vaccarello has five scholarship offers from Boston College, Maryland, Syracuse and Miami (Ohio). Vaccarello,

who owns a 4.83 GPA and excels in basketball, has also visited Notre Dame.

Clancy Orie gained distinction at defensive end for the Blackhawks, who finished 4-7 overall.

Defensively, he recorded 65 tackles, 51 of them solo. He added eight TFL and five sacks.

Offensively, the 6-3, 235-pound junior was credited with 18 quarterback hurries. He blocked two passes and had another deflection.

A Division I recruit, having visited UNLV, Delaware, Villanova, Lafayette, Harvard, Pitt and Penn State among others, Orie maintains a 4.4 GPA.

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David FROM PAGE B1 The paperback publication describes a disruptive defense incorporating specialized actions and concepts that will result in more victories. The system is an acronym for a “barrage of organized chaos and relentless attacks.”

David’s written work is available online through Barnes & Noble and Amazon.

“I didn’t intend on doing a book when I decided four years ago to start organizing all of my pages of notes but it’s certainly been an interesting process,” David said. “When you write a book, you are vulnerable and you leave yourself open to a lot of criticism.

“I’m proud of the book though. It was a lot of work but I hope it helps coaches and players alike. Maybe they can find something in it and can benefit from it.

Again, it’s my way of giving back and my contribution to the game that I love.”

David though has pushed the book and the victories into the background as he prepares the Blue Devils for one of its biggest challenges of the season. Lebo travels to Upper St. Clair to battle its biggest rival at 7 p.m. Jan. 9. The clash as well as the rematch set for Feb. 2 at Mt. Lebanon will go a long way in determining the section champion.

“Make no mistake,” David said. “My focus is on the team.

The last thing I want to do is distract from that at any point in time. I think we have the potential to be a really good team.”

Ranked No. 1 in Class 6A, the Blue Devils are riding high after a successful start that included the holiday trip to Florida as well as the win against the Highlanders.

“The Baldwin game was huge because after beating them last year by two and one, they were chomping at the bit to play us. I was anxious to see how things would come out.

My job was to get my team ready for that big game and all of our games.”

Against Baldwin, Liam Sheely caught fire, connecting on six 3-pointers and finishing

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Brody Barber chipped in 17 points for the Blue Devils.

In addition to Sheely, a sophomore, and Barber, a senior, the Blue Devils boast veterans Nate Girod and Riley Farabaugh, both of whom are seniors. Mikey Tetlow, Sam Diebolt, Zach Melanak, Noah Schaerli and Alex Joseph are the juniors on the roster.

Jackson Kraemer, Patrick Smith, Dane Barber, Carter Gould, Joe Malone, Max Hergenroeder, Keller Krowinski, Jake Gyurina, Franco Cortes and Ryan Kokot, all sophomores, along with freshman Michael Davenport, Brady Lowe, Santino Fiumara and Maxton Siegel round out the team.

The Blue Devils started the 2023-24 campaign beating North Allegheny, 83-80, in triple overtime then rolled up wins against Pine-Richland, 54-39, Erie, 71-47, Chartiers Valley, 69-47, Aliquippa, 5544, and Penn-Trafford, 5829, before heading to Florida for the holidays.

After opening with victories against Coconut Creek, 8828, and Bishop Snyder, 6949, the Blue Devils dropped their first game of the season to Royal Palm Beach, 57-55.

“It was a good trip and it was good to get that undefeated thing off our back,” David said.

The Blue Devils traveled with 11 players and three coaches relaxed in an AirBNB for most of the excursion except for an overnight stay in a hotel.

“It was fun being all together. We watched (game) tape together. Ate together. Went to the beach together and spent a beautiful day there. We got better as a team but we created memories that will last a lifetime. I think when they look back on it years from now they will remember that more than the games they won or lost.”

There was no tournament team but David said each player excelled in their own way.

“Everybody has their moments. We have five to seven guys who help us out. It’s that kind of team we have this year. It’s hard to single anyone out because no one played poorly and they all got better. I could go on saying good things about them all.”

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nament thrust ordinary students into the spotlight and treated them like superstars with walk-up songs and line-up announcements. The National Anthem was also sung but with students with limited musical background, allowing seniors like Sam Asbury and Matt Manning an opportunity to shine.

“We felt like the whole point of the bocce tournament was inclusivity and we thought it would be better to bring the school together if people that weren’t singers go out and do things like this,” said Asbury, who doubles as the Blue Devil mascot at athletic events as well as a girls’ basketball manager.

“We have wanted to sing the anthem for so long and the superintendent approved it. For this event, we felt it was important and it being the first time, also, bringing the whole school together,” he continued. “Everybody had an equal opportunity to go out and show what they could do.”

Manning, like Asbury, was “nervous” yet excited about his first public singing appearance. He said there was nowhere better to make a debut. He was thrilled with the inclusivity of the event.

“It’s about school spirit and bringing the school together,” he said. “It’s about bringing awareness to kids with special needs and just being able to bring them together and have them very involved in school.

It’s very important to us.”

Superintendent Melissa Friez agreed.

“It’s based around the inclusionary model of allowing our students that have additional needs to be with our typical students to enjoy the day and come together to have good school spirit,” she said. “It was amazing. A good time,” she added. “There can’t be anything better than happy kids and adults. They enjoyed it too,” she added.

Barrett and her teammates were thrilled the most.

“The event was organized really well. Everything went super smoothly and everyone had a lot of fun,” she said while clutching her trophy.

FROM PAGE B1 “When we went my junior year, we were pushed back in the bleachers and we were not as inclusive as we wanted it to be. So surely other kids felt out of place because it only catered to a set group of people,” she said.

“I saw how amazing these kids were and how extraordinary their abilities were and I felt really sad that they were not able to participate in school spirit and I love school spirit,” said Latef, who sported blue paint for science on her face. “I wanted them to be involved and share the fun with them.

“So we decided to create games in which you could participate with your friends, groups, lunch tables, clubs like Science Olympiad vs. Model UN or boys vs girls swim team. If you don’t have a group just get together with friends and call yourself the Jingle Bells.”

Some 42 teams signed up for the Lebo Legacy Games, which are designed to become a tradition for the school. The bocce tournament aims to leave a lasting legacy for the students and staff while fostering a sense of inclusivity and fun with the school community.

“Initially we thought of soccer because it’s a Special Olympics sport but then we came across bocce because everybody can play it,” Korowicki explained. “It’s a unified sport, meaning special education students can play it. The biggest goal in creating this event was we wanted to make sure special education students would have a place.”

Mt. Lebanon’s unified bocce team, which competes in the WPIAL, actually did make noise in the tournament. They won two rounds before being eliminated in the Elite Eight round, losing by one point.

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Brady Lockwich, Nick Zundel, Will Healy and Will Sweet anxiously watch the roll by Tyler Coville during action in the bocce championship match during the Lebo Legacy Games.

“They were rolling. Doing great,” Korowicki said.

“They had a lot of practice under their belt but with bocce, you never know,” Latef said. “A too hard throw can knock you out. But it was great seeing everyone having fun and not taking it too seriously.”

Central Administration workers put together a team called the Suits. Lebo Stars entered the tournament. The runner-up Thunder was inclusive, too, featuring special needs students.

“We wanted to make sure that every student that was in the special classes who wanted to play, had a team and got into the bracket. Some did not want to but at least they had a choice,” Latef said.

“This wasn’t just for one group of people. We wanted everyone to play and compete. We wanted a shift in attitude and tone of inclusivity for years moving forward.”

As Barrett and her teammates, which also included Abby Baer, Tessa Peer, Athena Renton, Shea McCarthy and sisters Riley and Peyton Collins, hoisted their championship trophies in the air and

flashed the No. 1 sign, their classmates gave the event two-thumbs up.

Ezra Heidenreich said the bocce tournament was a lot better than the Spirit Assembly because it was easier than the other more difficult activities featured in previous years. The senior played on a squad with many of his football friends. The team lost in the first round of action.

“We had high hopes of going all the way,” said Heidenreich, who hopes to play football at Case-Western or Allegheny College while studying computer science. “It was disappointing we didn’t make it very far, but this was a good time.

“This event brought more people into it because bocce is a game everyone knows, can play or learn how to play. It’s pretty simple,” Heidenreich continued.

“Everybody can participate and you really don’t know who is going to win because it’s more luck than a skill game. That anyone can win is a good thing. It gives people an opportunity to be more in the spotlight.”

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Bounty of benefits Can kindness be good for your health?

By Kristin Emery

The Pittsburgh RV Show – the longest running indoor RV show in the nation – will transform the David L. Lawrence Convention Center into nine acres of RV paradise next month.

The 2024 show includes an array of campground representatives, accessory vendors and RV options ranging from folding camping trailers to highend motorhomes with engines and driving compartments.

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You may have heard the phrase “random act of kindness” describing something someone does out of the goodness of their heart – maybe holding the door for a stranger, bringing a coworker a cup of coffee or offering to help a friend move without being asked.

Such spontaneous and unexpected acts of civility and kindness can go a long way in making someone’s day or helping boost someone’s mood. But did you know that practicing kindness each and every day can actually be good for our physical and mental health?

Scientists actually have studied the effects of kindness, and a study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology in 2020 found that performing acts of generosity boosts happiness and well-being.

As far as physical benefits, the study showed evidence that being kind can improve health, including lowering blood pressure in some study participants. Psychologists point to what they call “pro-social behavior” toward family, friends, strangers and yourself leading to increased feelings of well-being.

Grace Giedgowd is a licensed clinical psychologist with the Center for Adult Anxiety and OCD at Allegheny Health Network (AHN).

She focuses on providing science-supported psychotherapy to adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, insomnia, and related concerns.

“Not only is kindness something that we’re often encouraged to strive for, but research suggests there is a benefit to ourselves when we offer kindness to others,” says Giedgowd.

“Recent studies have found support for the relationship between completing acts of kindness or generosity and an improvement in overall well-being, happiness, and

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even lower blood pressure.

There is also evidence to suggest that certain types of contributions, such as getting together with a friend in need, can enhance our feeling of social connectedness.”

How does it work? She points to cortisol, which is a stress hormone.

“Greater levels of cortisol often relate to more severe feelings of stress, emotionally and physically,” Giedgowd said. “As kindness leads to lower cortisol, we’re giving ourselves a gift while we’re taking care of others. Interestingly, there is also a positive link identified between kindness and immunity.”

Another way practicing kindness makes us feel better physically is by giving us a rush of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.

“They help with communication in our brain,” Giedgowd said. “When we experience a boost of serotonin and dopamine, it can enhance feelings of happiness and reward. Making efforts to support these neurotransmitters, such as through practicing kindness, can keep depression at bay and lead to an overall feeling of satisfaction.”

Even the act of practicing or trying to practice kindness can help improve mental health when we’re going through a prolonged period of emotional crisis, especially when we can’t resolve our own crisis immediately.

“Sometimes, when we’re feeling low, spending time

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Recent studies have found support for the relationship between completing acts of kindness or generosity and an improvement in overall well-being, happiness, and even lower blood pressure, according to Grace Giedgowd, licensed clinical psychologist.

contributing to others, such as through volunteering or helping a neighbor in need, can help us cope through tough times, and increase the likelihood of a change in perspective or emotion,” says Giedgowd.

Why is it hard to be kind?

If kindness benefits our mental and physical health, why is it so hard to practice sometimes or seemingly impossible for some people on a daily basis?

“Sometimes, kindness can be hard to come by when we’re interacting with others, especially when they’re doing something that we disagree with, or make our lives more difficult,” says Giedgowd.

“Some of the blame here lies with our brain: Our brain must take in and filter down information at a very high speed. Because our brains are quite efficient, we often take a shortcut in our thinking in these moments, such as concluding that others might be hurting us on

purpose, or we might label them as a nuisance or incompetent.”

In those instances, she recommends we check our knee-jerk reaction to others and consider other explanations for why someone might be acting in each way. Perhaps they just received bad news about a family member or are rushing around because they don’t feel well physically. She recommends we put ourselves in the other person’s shoes.

“Considering these other ideas as alternatives to our knee-jerk shortcut thought helps us foster cognitive flexibility, which can help us with kindness and benefit our mental health.”

Be kind to yourself, too

Other people aren’t the only ones who could use some kindness. Don’t leave yourself out of the equation and be sure to practice self-kindness as well.

“One of the biggest challenges that I often see in psychotherapy is difficulties

with self-compassion or being kind to yourself,” Giedgowd says. “Some people may be very good at being kind and compassionate toward others but have difficulty offering the same kindness inwardly. In this case, it is important to foster self-compassion – for example, if you’re being critical of yourself, take a moment to think about what you might say to a friend in a similar situation, and consider offering those same thoughts to yourself.” That could start with something as simple as not being so hard on yourself when you make a mistake.

The main goal is to start each day by asking yourself how you can practice kindness. Simple thoughts and actions can add up, such as telling a friend a joke, giving someone a compliment or sending a friend a card or text. Not only can being kind help relieve daily stress and improve blood pressure, but it can also help to gradually create happiness, which goes a long way toward improving our mental health.

“IF YOU LOVE CAMPING AND RVS, I GUARANTEE THAT YOU’LL LOVE THIS SHOW.” — RANDY GIANCOLA, PRODUCER OF PITTSBURGH RV SHOW “Those coming to buy, and those just coming to browse, will have an opportunity to talk with RV dealers, RV factory reps, campground representatives and an array of exhibitors all under one roof,” according to Show Producer Randy Giancola. “If you love camping and RVs, I guarantee that you’ll love this show.

Get expert advice from the industry’s best reps, and bring the whole family since there’s something for everyone.”

The show runs through Jan. 14. Hours are Monday through Friday 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tickets are available at the Convention Center box office or at www.PittRVshow.com.

Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (55 and older) and active military personnel, $5 for children ages 6 to 16 and free for children 5 and younger.

Visit the show website for details of buy one, get one admission Monday and Tuesday.

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Fort Pitt Museum closed until Feb. 1 The Fort Pitt Museum, part of the Senator John Heinz History Center family of museums ,is temporarily closed through January for exhibition maintenance and updates.

The museum will reopen to the public on Thursday, Feb. 1.

During the museum closure, curators will update exhibition lighting, perform routine maintenance, clean the museum’s diorama that depicts 18th-century Pittsburgh in miniature, and install new objects to the second-floor galleries.

Members of the Fort Pitt staff will travel to Oklahoma to participate in a series of hands-on historical workshops with the Delaware Tribe of Indians, one of several federally recognized tribes whose homelands include Western Pennsylvania.

Peters Township is offering a Little Doctor School from 6 to 7 p.m. and a Little Veterinarian School from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Jan. 9 at the community recreation center.

Ages 6 to 10 can attend the programs that allow participants to explore, through role-playing and activities, the medical occupations.

Fee is $269 ($404 for nonmembers). Register at www. peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000.

SH WOMEN The South Hills Women’s Club will meet at 8 p.m. Jan. 8 at Vanadium Woods Lobby, 50 Vanadium Road in Bridgeville. Following a brief meeting, there will be the annual White Elephant Gift Exchange. Bring a wrapped gift (funny, regift, or fine antique) and have fun while getting to know the group.

Refreshments and dessert will be served. New members and guests interested in attending should call Sue at 412-953-3209.

COIN CLUB The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Bethel Park municipal building, located at 5100 West Library Ave. All members and the general public can attend. The meeting’s program will discuss the up-

coming coin show to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites located at 164 Fort Couch Rd. in Bethel Park. There will be 20-plus dealers buying gold and silver coins and currency.

Call 724-984-6611 for more information.

CHABAD EVENTS The Chabad of the South Hills rings in the new year with the following activities: n Babyccino — This chic meet for moms and tots will be held Sundays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 14, 21 and 28. Participants learn about the four holy cities in Israel through music, movement, arts, sensor and heaps of play.

Fee is $12 per class or $30 for all three sessions.

Email hindy@chabadsh. com for more details.

Register at chabadsh.com/ babyccino/. n Bowl for Israel — Students in grades 6-8 can participate in this event being held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14. Fee is $15 and includes a pizza dinner.

For every 10 points bowled a dollar will be donated to support Israel. RSVP to chabadsh.com/CTEENJR. Location will be given upon registration n Friday Night Dinner — The community can join this evening of unity, prayer

and strength and celebrate Shabbat at 5 p.m. Jan. 19 at Chabad. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children.

RSVP to chabadsh.com/ unity/. n Bourbon Talk and Tasting — Learn about the history of bourbon and behind the scene details of the industry at 8 p.m. Jan. 27. Fee is $36 per person. RSVP to chabadsh.com/bourbon/. n Advice for Life: The Rebbe’s Advice for Leading a More Purposeful Life. This multimedia course will be held 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Jan. 31 and running through March 6 at Chabad or online. Register at Chabadsh.com or email rabbi@chabadsh.com/.

PT REC Peters Township offers the following activities at the community recreation center: n Snowflake Art from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Jan. 15. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers). All materials included but wear old clothes or a smock as participants will get messy.

Ages 7 to 11 can participate. n Tween Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 19. Ages 9-12 can attend this chaperoned event where they socialize, play games, make a craft and enjoy snacks. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers). Space is limited.

n Penguin Parade from 2 to 3 p.m. Jan. 20. Ages 3 to 5 can learn all about these aquatic, flightless birds on their special day through games and crafts. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers). n Snow Day on Jan. 22 from 2 to 3 p.m. Ages 5 to 8 can enjoy snow-themed crafts, games and cocoa.

Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers). n Senior Scrabble from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 22. Admission is free.

Register at www.peterstownship.com or call 724942-5000 for more details.

JIU-JITSU The Peters Township parks and recreation department will offer Jiu-Jitsu classes for ages 7 to 12 from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. and for ages 13-17 from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.

Mondays at the community recreation center, located at 700 Meredith Dr. Fee is $120 ($180 nonmembers).

Register at www.peterstownship.com or call 724942-5000 for more details.

SH ELKS The South Hills Lodge No. 223, located on South Park Road in Bethel Park, gives away free quarts of soup from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays until supplies are gone. Additionally, the organization is collecting donations for homeless veterans. Kitchen,

bedding, laundry and bath supplies can be delivered to the lodge.

A fish fry will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Jan. 12. Eat in or take-out is available.

A sweetheart dinner dance will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. Feb. 17.

Call 412-831-0616 for details on any of these activities.

PT REC The Peters Township recreation center will offer Social Media 101 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 11 for ages 55 and over as an introduction to apps such as Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter. Visit www.peterstownship.com to register or sign up in person. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers). Call 724942-5000 for more details.

PICKLEBALL The Peters Township recreation center will offer pickleball classes beginning Jan. 9. Six-week classes for beginners will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 to noon on Thursdays or 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays for advanced beginners. A drill clinic for intermediate and advanced players will be held from noon to 1 p.m.

Thursdays beginning Jan. 11. Fees are $120 ($180 nonmembers). Register at www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for more details.

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Help Wanted

Corner of Rt. 19 and Cameron Road, Washington, PA 724-28-4568 www.progressivemobility.com

CAREGIVER - Private. $15-17/hour. Must be physically fit.

Comfortable home, North Strabane.

724-288-7373, leave message

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY

MOTOR ROUTE

Fast, Friendly Service Competitive Pricing Free Delivery

Bulger-Burgettstown Route #312

724-222-0900

400 Jefferson Avenue Washington, PA 15301

Approx. $1,150/mo.

2 1/2 hours

6 days per week-

* Work Injuries * Shoulder Pain * Sports Medicine * Balance and Dizziness 480 Johnson Road Washington, PA 724-223-2061

Sunday Off Contact: Garry Check 724-970-0373

Investment Opportunities Edward Jones Investments Wash. 724-250-2990 www.edwardjones.com

* Work Injuries * Shoulder Pain * Sports Medicine * Balance and Dizziness 480 Johnson Road Washington, PA 724-223-2061

Insurance Bob Hollick State Farm - Providing Insurance & Financial Services. 724-222-5600 www.bobhollick.com

Lost & Found

Britney Hollick State Farm - Providing Insurance & Financial Services. 412-833-4109 britney@hollickinsurance.com Day Insurance Great Rates on CDs Insurance Life, Home & Auto 329 E. Maiden St.Wash.

724-228-3448 dayinsurance.com Megan Chicone State Farm Agent 807 E. McMurray Road 724-731-0700 www.meganchicone.com

LOST DOG

German Shorthaired Pointer, 13-year-old female, brown with white ticking and grey muzzle. Wearing collar with tag. DO NOT CHASE.

Lost off I-70/Eighty Four exit.

Missing since December 1.

Please call 724-678-9482 with any sightings.

Tom Yakopin, Agent/Owner 1100 Washington Road, Washington 724-228-7187 westpennhealth.com

Vacation Places

Miscellaneous Countryside Frame Shop 40 E. Wheeling St. Wash.

724-222-7550 www.CountrysideFrame.com Drover’s Inn 1001 Wash. Pike Wellsburg 304-737-0188 droversinn1848.com GLORIA HORN SEWING STUDIOS Machines on sale!

Free classes with purchase.

Service & Repair 300 Castle Shannon Blvd., Mt. Lebanon. 412-344-2330.

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HILTON HEAD, S.C. - Marriott’s Grande Ocean beachfront resort.

Available Week of March 30 thru April 6 and July 26 thru August 2 Sleeps 6-8 people.

Call Dan, 412-760-5741

Cemetery Plots CEMETERY LOTS (4) - Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray, Lily of the Valley section. Four in a row, includes 2 crypts, and 2 markers. $5,000. 724-809-3350 or 724-267-2849 Cemetery plots (1) Forest Lawn Garden, Five Flags, includes vault, marker, opening and closing $7,000 or best offer 724-747-9234

Cemetery Plots CEMETERY PLOTS (4 plots) Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, located in “Garden of the Virtues”, will subdivide. $2,000

412-221-0956

Cemetery Plots (2) Section 6 side by side, Mt . Lebanon cemetery asking $5,500 includes deed transfer fee 412-889-5026 FOREST LAWN GARDEN- Lilly Garden Lot 95 Sec A pace 1 - 2 $4,000 for both 727-222-7574 FOREST LAWN GARDENS, McMurray. One double-depth lawn crypt in Last Supper, with granite headstone. $7,500. 724-413-4796 FOREST LAWN GARDENS One double depth companion crypt in Garden of Devotion. Two vaults, two interment fees, with granite headstone. $5,400 (includes transfer fee). 724-825-5139 Queen of Heaven Cemetery 2 plots, side by side in Section 9 $1,950 each 724-941-8777 TWO MAUSOLEUM CRYPTS St. Agatha’s Cemetery, Section 300B, Row: End, Level Prayer 1. $8,500 for both, includes opening and closing, transfer fees and crypt plates. Call 724-992-2494

Other Animals

ATTENTION PET OWNERS If you advertise your pet “free” to a good home and want your pet to be placed in a caring environment, please be especially diligent in screening all inquiries.

May we also suggest you ask for at least a $25 donation to avoid persons wanting animals for research, breeding or other purposes. This message is brought to you by The Almanac Newspaper, your community newsleader.

Miscellaneous BARBIE BLOW UP FURNITURE Green and orange striped couch, chair and table. $20 724-225-9383 BARBIE DOLLS - (3)1970s and yellow trunk of clothing, pool party set, complete. $75 724-225-9383 Bed frames (2) double size $30 each 412-997-3910 CANDOLIER - 3 light (set of 2) Antique, orange bulbs $20 pair 4112-953-1320 Candolier 3 light set of 2, Antique, orange bulbs $20 pair 4112-953-1320 Cell phone Mitsubishi Vintage 3000SPK and accessories $40 412-973-1820 CELL PHONE - Vintage Mitsubishi 30000SPK with accessories. $40.

412-973-1820 CHAIR MASSAGER - Shiatsu, 3 heat settings $55.

412-973-1820 Chest freezer type Kenmore can send photo $75 412-296-0161 CHINA - Compton Syracuse Turina pattern, 12 five-piece settings. Never used. $30/set. 724-396-5457 CHINA - Lenox, Maywood pattern, twelve 5-piece settings. $50/set.

Never used 724-396-5457 Drop leaf end tables very nice $20 each 412-997-3910 Faucet, bathroom single handle chrome, 2 $20 each 412-953-1320 Fisher Price Rocking Tunes Giraffe with lights and music $28 412-953-1320

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Appliances

Miscellaneous FISH TANK 20 gallon tank, like new, very clean. $20 724-225-9383 FLOORING - Laminate, 12mm Hickory 24.40 square feet $40 412-370-4870 Flooring Laminate 12mm Med hickory 24.40 sq. feet $40 412-370-4870 Freezer upright can send photo $150 412-296-0161 HEATER - Electric fireplace, 25”, with entertainment stand $300 or best offer 724-396-5457 Husqvarna 42” Triple Bagger System for tractor $230 412-973-1820 KORG Personnal keyboard 36 keys, owners manual, beginners learning guide $560 724-745-2901 LADDER - 27-foot aluminum extension ladder. Great shape. Very seldom used. $75. 412-221-3945 Lamp brass with shade gold/cream flowers, 28”h $45 412-953-1320 Lamps (2) with shades unique can send photo $20 or best offer 412-997-3910 Massager, chair Shiatsu, Heat and 3 intensity settings $55 412-370-4870 MOBILITY SCOOTER - Rascal brand, 10 speed and reverse, 2 baskets. Older model but never used. $600. 412-831-3445 Plumbing tools - Apollo 5 valve backflow test gauge or Hot Shot 320 thaw machine with extra cables $500 each 412-951-5734 Refrigerators 2 for $100 412-997-3910 REMOTE CONTROL TRUCKS (2) 1 Duratrax Warhead EVO Nitro and 1 Traxxas Revo Nitro, plus lots of parts. $600 for both.

412-849-6903.

Sprowls City Appliance 996 W. Chestnut St., Wash., PA 724-225-5760 www.sprowlscity.com

Specialty Stores BEDILLION HONEY FARM

1179 Burgettstown Rd., Hickory

724-356-7713 bedillionhoneyfarm.com

Kauffmann Family Market Rt. 18 Atlasburg, PA 724-947-9682 www.kauffmanmarketplace.com Springhouse Eatery & Creamery Country Store 1531 Rt. 136 Wash., PA 724-228-3339 springhousemarket.com Let us share a little of our farm with you!

4275 Washington Rd., McMurray 3400 S. Park Rd., Bethel Park www.millersace.com

Miscellaneous All Around Fence Co. Pressure Treated Yellow Pine Posts 7896 National Pike Uniontown 724-439-0331

SUV’s

INFINITY 2015 QX80 LIMITED V8, AWD, 7 passenger, 3rd row seating. Beautiful and perfect in every way, with only 76,660 miles!

Has absolutely all options; DVD player, BOSE, XM radio, driver assistance, technology package, navigation. Absolutely no rust, and always garage kept. Inspected through October 2024. Towing package, too, with 8,500 lb. towing capacity. Retail new over $90,000!

No accidents, R-Title. $29,995.

Text me for pictures.

Greg, 724-984-5368

LEXUS 2012 RX 350 AWD SUV 3.5L V-6 Engine, 1-owner, dealer serviced, inspected through July 2024. Leather heated front seats, ABS brakes, fog lights, 205,000 miles. $9,995 or best offer.

Please text 412-736-5864

Antiques/Classics CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987

Good shape, runs well. $10,000 invested; selling $4,700 724-929-5439

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Autos BMW 2004, 325XI all wheel drive, automatic, to many new parts to list, inspected until July 2024, call for more info $4,800 724-745-2491

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CHEVY 1989 CAMARO IROC Z28 5.7 motor, T-tops, 70,000 original miles. Inspected, new tires, new brakes. $18,000. 724-267-3946

Mail:

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DEADLINE: THURS. 10 A.M. Singer Sewing Machine, Fabric, Quit Books $400 O/B/O 724-966-2265 Sofa and matching chair excellent condition, can send photo $15 or best offer 412-997-3910 Solid oak table and 4 chairs, Vintage furniture $800 or best offer 412-531-9071 TIMBER LOGS (7) On the ground, ready to transport.

Black Walnut and Hard Maple.

10-foot lengths - 24-inch average 3500-4000 BF. $2,000 or best offer. Call 724-941-9191 TRACTOR BAGGING SYSTEM Husqvarna 42” triple bagger system. $230. 412-973-1820 Washer ansd Dryer work well $75 for both 412-296-0161 WOODBURNING STOVE - Drolet Astral III, free-standing, 3.3 cu.ft. combustion chamber, non-catalytic, EPA certified. Burn time 10 hours, 20” logs. Used 3 months. Excellent condition. $1,000. 724-746-4261

Carpet Sales

Carpet Tile Hardwoods Vinyl 408 S. Main Street, Wash.

724-229-5330

Coal/Gas/Oil/Wood

CHEVY 2002 CAMERO 35th Anniversary Convertible - Rare find, just 1,398 produced. V6, 3800 200HP, automatic. Garage kept.

Just serviced. $17,000 or best offer. 724-883-4022 Chrysler Imperial 1990, very good condition, 70,000 miles $7,000 412-527-9245 MAZDA 2005 RXA COUPE 100,000+ miles. Needs inspected.

Fair condition. Needs a clutch. $1,500. 724-833-2277

Trucks CHEVROLET 2013 SILVERADO 58,000 actual miles. $20,000. Still new. 724-810-6638, just off I-70 NO TEXTING

CHEVROLET 1993 CAMARO Z28 Meticulously kept, 6-speed manual transmission, 383 LT1 stroker crate motor. MSD ignition professionally done. Many extras. Original engine goes with it, too. $21,000.

724-206-0267.

CHEVROLET 1971 MALIBU 4-door, automatic, 62,000 miles, new tune-up, new tires, new exhaust system. Always garaged, no accidents. EXTREMELY CLEAN! Asking $12,950.

412-973-4665

Motorcycles FORD 2014 F-150 XLT extended cab, 4x4, full power, rear backup camera, leather seats, 5.0 V-8 engine, zero rust bumper to bumper, spent winters in Florida, new 1/25 inspection and emissions, runs great, looks great, 125k miles, all new brakes, rotors, calipers, Ruby red, $16,995 724-413-0408

SUV’s

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2009 DYNA SUPERGLIDE - 17,000 miles, detachable windshield and bags, new tires, new battery, supertuner, python pipes. Many extras.

Excellent. $7,600. 412-217-8800

HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2001 HERITAGE SOFTAIL Excellent condition.

Must See. $8,500.

Call 724-986-1453 (no texts please)

Chevrolet 2002 Tracker Call for details $1,500 724-914-0888

CORDWOOD

Cherry and Mixed hard woods, top quality, seasoned 1 year, true quantities, split, 4’x8’x16”, $150. Delivery available. Serving the South Hills for over 45 years.

412-653-0666 FIREWOOD

Well-seasoned, delivered. Half cord or face cord, which is a row of logs 4’ high and 8’ long, $140. Full cord or running cord, which is 2 rows of logs 4’ high and 8’ long, $220.

I will stack for free right off of truck, no carrying. 412-592-6634

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FORD 2017 ESCAPE SE - 4x4, automatic, loaded, twin sunroof, backup camera. New inspection and emissions. 4-cylinder, 1.5 turbo. Runs great, looks great.

95,000 miles. $13,900.

724-413-0408

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State laws forbid discrimination in the sale, rental, or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law.

We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2001 Softail Deuce 2001 FXSTDI - Black, all original except V & H Big Shot pipes, power commander, K & N air filter and passenger back pad with small rack. 16,500 miles, good tires and newer battery, garage kept, one owner, excellent condition $6,700 or make offer.

724-941-8488 leave message and your call will be returned

HONDA 2012 CBR 600RR

Prime condition. Only 7,730 miles.

Yoshamira pipe, HIV headlights, flush mounted turn signals. $8,200 obo. 724-344-0659 SUZUKI 2008 Boulevard C109R 1800, 10,000 miles, Burgundy $4,795 724-255-9376 SUZUKI 2005 C50-800 Blue. 10,000 miles. $2,795. 724-255-9376

ATV’s ATV - 2021 Polaris 570 Premium, with 25 hours. $9,500 412-298-1257

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2016 FOREST RIVER FR3 28DS - 12,100 miles, sleeps 8, 3 TVs, bathroom, shower, kitchen appliances, Cummins generator, propane, 2 years of extended warranty remain on coach. $65,000.00 Text or call 724-350-5636

Parts & Accessories TIRES - 4 Bridgestone Blizzak SNOW tires (215/55R17) mounted on Lexus/Toyota wheels. Paid $851.31 for all. Fits 2007-2022.

Includes one summer tire and rim.

Asking $1,200 for all.

412-855-9666

Miscellaneous Jim Murray Auto Service, Inc. Full auto repair, inspections and more.

122 E. Railroad St. 15301 724-222-1350

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Rollier’s Hardware

We carry everything you nedd: Electric, Plumbing, Paint, Housewares, Lawn & Garden, Pets, Lumber.

Convenience Store & Seasonal 600 Washington Road Mt. Lebanon, PA 412-561-0922

Paving/Driveway

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724-222-2800

Washington Road, McMurray, PA

Intersection of Rt. 19, I-79 & I-70, Exit 19A Washington, PA www.washingtonchevy.com

CHRYSLER

SOUTH HILLS JEEP

724-941-4300

www.southhillsauto.com

SOLOMON CHRYSLER

KIA

724-785-8000

Washington Road, McMurray, PA

Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA

SOUTH HILLS KIA

www.solomonauto.com

724-942-3000

SOLOMON CHRYSLER

Routes 21 7 88 Carmichaels, PA

724-966-2600

www.southhillsauto.com

LINCOLN

www.solomonauto.com

SOUTH HILLS LINCOLN

SOUTH HILLS CHRYSLER

724-941-1600

Washington Road, McMurray, PA

724-941-4300

www.southhillsauto.com

Route 19, McMurray, PA

www.southhillslincoln.net

MAZDA

BUDD BAER MAZDA

DODGE

ROTOLO’S DODGE

58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022

888-269-6183

www.rotolomotors.com

724-966-2600

www.solomonauto.com

SOLOMON DODGE

Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA

724-785-8000

www.solomonauto.com

SOUTH HILLS DODGE

Washington Road, McMurray, PA

724-941-4300

www.southhillsauto.com

FIAT

SOUTH HILLS FIAT

Washington Road, McMurray, PA

724-941-4300

www.southhillsauto.com

FORD

83 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA

724-993-4430

www.buddbaermazda.com

MERCEDES-BENZ

JOHN SISSON MERCEDES-BENZ 470 Washington Road Adjacent to Gabriel’s,

724-206-6000

www.johnsissonmercedes.com

NISSAN

JOHN SISSON NISSAN

470 Washington Road Adjacent to Gabriel’s, Washington, PA

724-223-8600

www.johnssissonnissan.com

RAM

ROTOLO’S RAM

58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022

888-269-6183

www.rotolomotors.com

FOX FORD

SOLOMON RAM

724-627-3151

724-966-2600

743 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA

Routes 21 & 88 Carmichaels, PA

www.foxfordwaynesburg.com

www.solomonauto.com

SOLOMON FORD

SOLOMON RAM

724-785-5500

724-785-8000

Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA www.solomonauto.com

STAR LAKE FORD

Main St., Burgettstown, PA

724-947-3381

Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA www.solomonauto.com

SOUTH HILLS RAM

Washington Road, McMurray, PA

724-941-4300

www.starlakeford.com

WASHINGTON FORD

507 Washington Road, Rt. 19, Washington, PA

888-706-6128

www.washingtonford.com

GMC

www.southhillsauto.com

SUBARU

BUDD BAER SUBARU 71 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA

724-222-0700

BUDD BAER GMC

83 Murtland Ave. Washington Pa

www.buddbaersubaru.com

724-249-6047

TOYOTA

SOLOMON GMC

1777 McClellandtown Rd, McClellandtown, PA

2403 Washington Road Canonsburg, PA 15317

solomonautogroup.com

www.southhillstoyota.com

HARLEY DAVIDSON

THREE RIVERS VOLKSWAGEN

SOUTH HILLS TOYOTA

www.buddbaergm.com

724-602-4678

STEEL CITY HARLEY DAVIDSON

1375 Washington Road, Washington, PA

724-225-7020

www.steelcitymotorcycles.com

724-743-1144

VOLKSWAGEN 3694 Washington Road, McMurray, PA

724-941-6100 www.3riversvw.com

Pre-owned dealers

www.thealmanac.net Place your classified ad 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

WASHINGTON HONDA Rt. 19, Strabane Square Washington, PA 15301

Routes 21 & 88 Carmichaels, PA

Don’t worry if you don’t finish that to-do list until late at night. We’re still able to take your classified ads.

724-929-8000 Ext. 227 Chuck Calcek

www.buddbaergm.com

SOLOMON DODGE

We’ll stay awake with you.

C. HARPER HONDA

#1 COCHRAN PREOWNED MARKETPLACE

THREE RIVERS AUTO SALES

412-349-1794

724-338-2923

150 Racetrack Road Washington, PA www.cochran.com

PREMIERE AUTO SALES

30 South Central Avenue Canonsburg, PA 15317 www.3riversvw.com

TREGEMBO MOTORS

667 E. Maiden St., Washington, PA

I-70 Exit 32B, Bentleyville, PA

www.premiereautosales.com

www.tregembomotors.com

724-223-0600

RT. 18 HOMES AUTO SALES

724-239-2200

WARNE MOTORS INC.

940 Henderson Ave., Washington, PA

107 East Pike Street Canonsburg, PA

www.18autosales.com

www.johnwarnemotors.com

724-225-5308

724-746-5956