The Almanac - June 9, 2024

At age 90, Betty Copeland leads Bridgeville

By Brad Hundt Staff writer bhundt@observer-reporter.com

BRIDGEVILLE – Not long after Betty Copeland became mayor of Bridgeville, the onesquare-mile borough faced one of the most challenging days in its recent history.

A torrential downpour on the evening of June 20, 2018, brought 3 inches of rain to

South Hills communities in just a few hours and caused McLaughlin Run to overflow its banks. Baldwin Street in Bridgeville flooded, displacing residents, damaging homes and businesses and leaving a surreal scene of debris and mud for days after.

The borough has since taken steps to try to ease the threat of flooding on the street and those that surround it,

purchasing some properties and tearing them down. Grass and trees have been planted in their place so the water has someplace to go the next time the heavens open up.

“I’m so grateful we have a flood committee and, once the call goes out, everyone responds immediately, seeing what the needs will be,” Copeland explained in her office at the borough building recently.

Bethel Park facility fun for all ages PLAY TIME

By Eleanor Bailey

Oh, to be young again. That thought crossed the mind of Rachel Lucarelli as she watched her husband, Anthony, and daughter, Emilia, play in Bethel Park’s new Splash Park.

“We never had anything like this when I was growing up,” said Lucarelli. “It’s fabulous and will be nice for Emilia to enjoy.” Children of all ages, even adults, reveled in the facility during its grand opening over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Located on Park Avenue next to the community center, the Splash Park features various spray toys, a river component to float toys and other attractions. ADA-accessible, the park is a little over an acre in size and includes a snack stand as well as unisex, air-conditioned restrooms.

“It’s beautiful. Really nice,” said Tiffany Turner. Turner grew up in Bethel Park and decided to raise her children in the municipality. She attended the opening day festivities with her daughter, Sadie, 5, and son, Roman, 7.

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First splash

Lucy Yeckel walked purposely with her mother, Jennifer, to the entrance of the Splash Park on May 25.

“I want to be the first one in,” she said. Mission accomplished. After speeches from dignitaries, the Pledge of Allegiance on this Memorial Day weekend and a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Yeckel skipped down the

Lucy Yeckel

to become the first to enter and use the water features at the new splash pad in Bethel Park.

“Our borough engineers are working well to see that it’s getting taken care of.”

Thinking about flood mitigation isn’t typically something someone in their golden years would have to think about, but Copeland has broken the mold in Bridgeville in more ways than one. When Copeland, a Democrat, defeated the incumbent Republican mayor, Pat DeBlasio, by

32 votes out of 1,014 cast in November 2017, she became Bridgeville’s first Black mayor and first female mayor. Copeland is most likely the oldest person to have ever held the job – she celebrated her 90th birthday in March. With the retirement last year of John Dindak, the 96-year-old mayor of West Homestead, she is

Sharing respect and support

U.S., Ukrainian veterans discuss war in Ukraine, honor U.S. veterans

By Karen Mansfield Staff writer kmansfield@observer-reporter.com

Vadym Korobenko was a television sports reporter in Ukraine until he joined the Ukrainian National Guard in 2014 after Russia’s first invasion of Ukraine.

Korobenko fought in and around the southern Ukrainian city of Mariupol.

A decade later, Korobenko, 39, and a retired lieutenant, is devastated that the city lies in ruin and is now under Russian occupation.

“I am so broken. I was born in the capital city of Kyiv, but my first steps were taken in Mariupol when I was 1 year old, and Mariupol is my soul. And today the city is destroyed. It is a dead city,” said Korobenko, who bears a tattoo representing the city on his thigh. “I hope so in the future we will build a new city in its place. It’s not just a city, it’s a symbol of Ukraine. So it is my pain, it is my hope, it is my soul.”

Korobenko was one of four Ukrainian and U.S. veterans who met May 28 for a roundtable discussion about the war, now entering its third year after Russia launched

an invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The panel also talked about the medical and mental health needs of veterans, as the war continues to take a physical and psychological toll on the Ukrainian population.

And the Ukrainian veterans also wanted to thank people in Washington, Greene, Fayette, and neighboring counties for their support and for the new $61 billion aid package for Ukraine that was passed by Congress in May, after months of intense debate, and to honor fallen American soldiers in the post-Memorial Day event. The support comes as Ukrainian soldiers march into their third summer fighting.

“This is the third year of active war in Ukraine, and I understand a lot of people in the U.S. and other countries around the world are getting tired of this because it is so hard for the mental part. But I want to say in Ukraine, we can’t tire of the war. We have a simple choice: keep fighting and stay alive or stop fighting and we’ll die, all Ukrainians. I want to thank

steps leading to the $3.5 million facility that features an array of water features. Dishing off her sunglasses and flip flops to her mom, she raced to the water.

Planting her feet firmly into the lazy river, she shouted, “Mom, you need to get wet.”

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Maddy Tokarczyk (front) and Josie Woleslagle (back) enjoy a refreshing spray of water to beat the heat during opening day at the new splash park in Bethel Park.

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believed to be the oldest mayor in Western Pennsylvania.

“I was surprised the night of the election when I got the call from (DeBlasio) telling me I had actually won,” Copeland said. “He congratulated me.” Copeland’s role in borough government is largely ceremonial. She oversees the police department, signs some documents, delivers proclamations and has presided over five weddings. She also is a visible presence at community events and was named mayor of the year by the Pennsylvania State Mayors’ Association in 2021.

“People are ready to answer my questions, and not make me feel like it’s a ridiculous question,” Copeland said.

During her tenure as mayor, Copeland has worked with local legislators, including state Sen. Devlin Robinson, a Bridgeville resident whose senatorial district includes the borough. According to Robinson, “I think she’s a great mayor.”

“We’ll meet at the coffee shop, and she’ll tell me what Bridgeville needs and I’ll go advocate for it in Harrisburg,” Robinson said.

Becoming Bridgeville’s mayor was not always the most likely path for Copeland.

A stay-at-home mother to a son and two daughters, Copeland first arrived in Bridgeville in October 1952. Her husband, Curtis Copeland, was the longtime postmaster in the community and served a term on borough council. After her husband, who had been given the nickname “Mr. Bridgeville,” died in 2016, Copeland was talked into running for mayor by two friends.

“I thought they were just taking me out for a nice afternoon,” Copeland recalled. “And I was surprised when they said, ‘We’d like you to run for mayor of Bridgeville.’ And my reaction was, ‘You’ve got to be kidding.’”

She continued, “And I thought about it, and I said, ‘Well, I’ll pray about it.’ My friend said she would pray with me, and after thinking it over, I decided I could. I never anticipated winning, though.”

Will she run for a third term in 2025? “I really have to think about it,” Copeland said.

But she does think other octogenarians and nonagenarians can effectively serve in elected office.

“I would hope they have the kind of support that I have here in Bridgeville.”

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“Maybe I’ll get a little spray,” answered Jennifer, who said she did not bring a bathing suit because she only planned to watch.

Jennifer, who is a teacher at Bethel Park High School, liked what she saw.

The water park features two areas including the one for younger children with the river component to float toys as well as a larger area for all ages with various spray toys and other unique features. The facility is also ADA accessible and includes a snack stand and unisex, air-conditioned restrooms.

“We are super excited,” Mrs. Yeckel said of the park’s opening. “It’s beautiful. It’s nice to finally have an outdoor water space in the community.”

“Both kids can’t swim yet so this is perfect for them,” said Turner. “They can run around and see their friends. It’s good because there are plenty of things to do and the features they can control by themselves.”

Sadie agreed. She spent much of her day playing with friends, Josie Woleslagle, 4, and Maddy Tokarczyk,10, under the spray features that pumped out water in an umbrella-like arc.

“I like getting water on me,” Sadie said. “It’s fun. A good time.”

Josie added, “I love everything. I’m going to spend my summer here.”

Josie’s mom, Jenna, said the Woleslagle family will come to the Splash Park until Labor Day, when the facility is scheduled to close for the season. Jenna, who also has a 10-month-old son, purchased a membership, which she recommends, especially for residents.

“Because there are so many families, large families in Bethel Park, you can’t have enough family-friendly places,” Jenna said. “(Splash Park) is a catchall. It’s great that it’s for all ages. It accommodates infants and young toddlers. A wide array of ages,” she added. “So it’s nice they can all come and play together.”

The Sirianni family, like the Turners who “live right down

the street,” said the Splash Park is conveniently located close to home. Hence, the clan, which includes parents Philip and Stephanie as well as siblings, Joey and Gloria, also purchased a season pass.

“We are members so we will be here all summer,” said Philip. “For sure, we are excited to spend it here because it’s a great facility and it’s nice to have this activity so close.”

Glen and Cyrus Cready also gave the facility two thumbs up for location and entertainment. They live within walking distance of the park.

“So, we will be here all of the time,” Glen said. “This is wonderful. (Splash Park) is going to be a great part of the community.”

Bethel Park officials were pleased to hear the resounding approval for the $3.5 million project. Through a 2018 study, the municipality

learned that residents wanted a water feature. So, the Splash Park was incorporated into the strategic plan to upgrade all of the recreational facilities.

“With each park having its own unique attraction,” said council President John Oakes. “We worked hard to achieve that goal.”

Through community fund-raising efforts, all-star donors, municipal funding and two government grants from the state and the county, the project came to fruition.

After a groundbreaking ceremony last April, many dignitaries returned on May 25 for a ribbon-cutting event for the grand opening of the facility.

State Rep. Natalie Mihalek along with Rep. Devlin Robinson were in attendance.

Mihalek recalled how only a few years ago her son was playing baseball on the field

that became the site for the Splash Park.

“I can’t believe what it looks like now. It’s awesome,” she said.

“This corridor is the center of town,” she continued of the area that includes the community center, fire station as well as the schoolhouse arts center and historical society. “It truly took a team effort and everybody working together to make this happen.”

Public works played a key role in the project. According to Lindsey Flynn, who chairs the public works committee on council, Susan Dolinar and her crew “worked months, days and hours” to make sure things run smoothly.

Chris Jackson was thrilled with the perfect weather conditions for opening day after he and other public works members completed all the landscaping and checks to make sure all the water features were in working order.

“This is something we have been looking forward to for five years,” he said while handing out balloons and

rubber ducks to patrons. “We have been waiting to have this open for the community.” Because he has a 7-year-old daughter, Jackson plans to bring her to the Splash Park on his days off.

“We will use it,” he assured. “This will be awesome for the community. It has a lot of cool features. Once they learn the different patterns, the older kids will love running from spot to spot. The little ones will love the lazy river feature. There is plenty of shade, a pavilion and a place to have parties.”

Regular Splash Park hours will be noon to 7 p.m. daily. There is earlier admission at 11 a.m. for seasonal members. Memberships ($50 per household) and day passes ($3 per person, $5 nonresidents) are available at the community center. Memberships and/or passes must be purchased prior to visiting the Splash Park.

Visit www.bethelpark.net for more details on the facility, which is fully staffed with recreation seasonal employees.

Bethel Park council President John Oakes cuts the ribbon, opening the new splash pad in the municipality. Oakes is assisted by council Vice President Joe Consolmagno and other dignitaries, including state Reps. Devlin Robinson and Natalie Mehalek.

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Parents relax in the shade while they watch children play, using the spray features and fixtures at the splash park in Bethel Park.

ABOVE LEFT: Children run through sprayers to cool off during the grand opening of the splash park in Bethel Park. ABOVE RIGHT: Anthony Lucarelli wraps his daughter, Emilia, in a towel after she took her first dip in the splash park at Park Avenue in Bethel Park.

Be on the lookout

Spotted lanternfly nymphs beginning to hatch

By Jon Andreassi Staff writer

jandreassi@observer-reporter.com

Spotted lanternfly nymphs have emerged from their eggs, and if you see one, you are encouraged to use lethal force.

An invasive species native to China, spotted lanternflies were first discovered in Berks County in 2014. Since then they have moved west through the state, and the Department of Agriculture has placed more than 50 counties on the spotted lanternfly quarantine list.

Greene County was just added to the list this year, joining both Washington and Fayette counties. If a county is on the quarantine list, residents face potential fines if they move spotted lanternflies across county lines.

In 2023, the South Hills was a hot spot for the spotted lanternfly. Teresa Matuska, a master gardener with Penn State Extension Washington County, said it is difficult to pinpoint where exactly they will crop up this year.

“The patterns, they are not real predictable,” Matuska said. “While there was a lot of infestation in the South Hills, it’s not a guarantee that anything is going to happen this year.”

The spotted lanternfly life cycle begins as a nymph, typically hatching in May. They start as tiny black bugs with white spots on the back. By the end of July or in early August, they have grown into

adults, about an inch long with wings. They stand out due to the bright red color of their underwings. Currently, Matuska says the best people can do is to keep a sharp eye out for nymphs, and then “deal with them.”

“They are super hoppers. You have to be stealthy, or use

ANYONE WHO SPOTS A SPOTTED LANTERNFLY IS ENCOURAGED TO SQUASH IT AND REPORT THE SIGHTING TO PENN STATE EXTENSION AT EXTENSION.PSU. EDU/SPOTTED-LANTERNFLY.

vines. Matuska notes that tree-of-heaven, which itself is an invasive plant, acts as a “host plant” to spotted lanternflies.

When it comes to their effect on the local ecosystem, Matuska said they are more of a “nuisance” than anything.

“They will stress out a plant. When the adults start feeding on the sap of a tree, they can only digest 50% of what they’re consuming,” Matuska said.

The excess sap is left behind as honeydew, which will develop black, sooty mold.

“That attracts other pests that will stress out a plant,” Matuska said.

Otherwise, spotted lanternflies do not pose a risk to people or pets, except as an annoyance.

Anyone who spots a spotted lanternfly is encouraged to squash it and report the sighting to Penn State Extension at extension.psu.edu/ spotted-lanternfly.

As the spotted lanternflies become more prevalent over the summer, Matuska asks that people be aware so they can help stop the spread, rather than proliferate it.

insecticidal soap. It’s a good remedy to expedite their demise,” Matuska said.

Spotted lanternflies will attach themselves to trees, such as saplings, sumac or grape-

“People need to pay attention. We are the ones that are spreading the lanternflies, because they can attach themselves and lay their eggs to about anything,” Matuska said.

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A spotted lanternfly nymph on the Bethel Park branch of the Montour trail

a lot of the people of the U.S. and the government for standing with Ukraine because we cannot win if we stay alone. We need our partnership.”

The roundtable, held at Ignite – a Washington & Jefferson College business incubator – was hosted by Razom (“together” in Ukrainian), a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to helping maintain a secure and democratic Ukraine. They chose to hold the roundtable in U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler’s Southwestern Pennsylvania district because he cast an affirmative vote for the Ukraine aid package. Serving as moderator was David Bramlette, a U.S. Army Special Forces veteran who completed several tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and then spent several years in Europe as a Green Beret. He was working on a masters degree at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Stud-

ies when Russia invaded. He left the program and in March 2022, he arrived in Ukraine to fight against the Russians, leading a multinational team of volunteers and former soldiers.

Also participating was U.S. veteran Victor Neuphry, a

radiation oncologist and retired colonel who served in the Air National Guard as a flight surgeon. Neuphry, a Ukrainian-American, served in Iraq and was deployed on several humanitarian operations, including Bosnia and Ukraine.

Joining Korobenko via Zoom from Lviv (where it was 1:30 a.m.) was Andriy Zholob, a 43-year-old orthopedist who is the ex-commander of a medical unit. Zholob fought on the front lines of some of the war’s most brutal battles, including the Kherson counteroffensive and the battles for Bakhmut – considered the bloodiest battle on European soil since World War II, and battles for Soledar and Maryinka.

The war, Zholob said, has impacted him in ways that he can’t clearly articulate.

When his tour of duty ended in March, Zholob said he was not ready to return to medicine.

Instead, the husband and father of two daughters, 11 and 8, accepted a position as head of the Veterans Office in Lviv and plays in a punk rock band called Beton.

“I see health now from (the veterans’) side,” said Zholob, who also advocates for veterans with disabilities. “I’m talking now and it’s with different groups of veterans and talking with families of the fallen, as someone who understands what veterans and their families need and want … veterans understand veterans, veterans trust veterans.”

Zholob said Ukrainians’ resolve remains steadfast in their defense of their country, and that patriotism has grown

throughout Ukraine as they fight “our crazy neighbor next door.”

For Bramlette, the conflict is “as black-and-white as it gets.”

“When the full-scale war kicked off, I thought, this is what I’ve been training for for my whole life and I could sit in class and talk about Ukraine and what Russia’s doing to it or I could go do something, I could go to Ukraine and help. Ukraine is a democracy in Europe and what Russia is doing to Ukraine shouldn’t be happening,” said Bramlette, who now works for RT Weatherman Foundation, where he transports injured Ukrainian soldiers and volunteer fighters to Ramstein Air Base in Germany for medical treatment, including obtaining prosthetics.

“To a T, every single one of those guys, once they get a new leg or heal up, they want to go back and fight. If they have a prosthetic, they say, ‘I can fly a drone,’ or ‘I can be a sniper,’” said Bramlette.

Bramlette said about 60 Americans fighting in Ukraine have been killed and an estimated 14 are missing.

Neuphry, whose wife is from Lviv and who still has family in Ukraine, visited Ukraine on a humanitarian mission last summer.

“From a human perspective, this is a cross between a tragedy and a disaster.

Ukraine posed no threat to Russia whatsoever, and Putin, for whatever reasons, wants to take Ukraine over. He’s stated many times that there is no such thing as Ukraine and Ukraine is really a part of Russia and we’re going to make it a part of Russia. All of it.”

The roundtable also discussed helping veterans transition to civilian life after they return home.

Since 2021, Korobenko has lived in Philadelphia, where he spends time working with Ukrainian veterans to reintegrate into society and speaks with groups about the situation in Ukraine.

An ultramarathoner, he participates in competitions with fellow veterans. His father, sister, brotherin-law and their three children live near Kyiv, and they have no intention of leaving, Korobenko said.

“The war has impacted every single citizen of Ukraine. My father is always stressed about our relatives who are fighting. And for my sister, it’s scary to be a mother of three in an active war,” he said. “It is dangerous not only for physical health but mental health, too, because they grow up in the war. A lot of time they have no electricity, or they can’t visit school because it is dangerous. They grow up in this situation and when they grow old, they will remember that. They lost their childhood.”

Korobenko again asked for unity in the war.

“If we will be together in this fight, we will win because war in Ukraine is not just a question for Ukraine, it’s for the rest of the world, too. It is just the first round in this big terrible fight. And we can stop it in Ukraine, we have a chance to stop it and end it here,” he said.

Earlier in the day, Ukrainian clergy from churches in Carnegie conducted a memorial service coordinated by Razom in honor of Memorial Day and fallen American service members at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, and Korobenko and Bramlette laid a wreath on the grave of a Ukrainian American veteran.

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U.S. and Ukrainian veterans share a light moment during a roundtable discussion May 28 at Ignite in Washington.

From left are Vadym Korobenko, Victor Neuphry, David Bramlette, and

USC finishes second in STEM challenge

A team of Upper St. Clair eighth-graders finished second among 394 middle school teams in the statewide STEM Design Challenge held recently in Harrisburg.

The Fort Couch Middle School team included Sam An, Felix Chen, John Whitman and Joey Wyse.

Jason O’Roark, gifted and accelerated math teacher, coached the team.

Sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific and the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, the challenge tasked students with creating an agricultural robot or other type of “high-tech farming” equipment to help Pennsylvania farmers. According to O’Roark, the team created a robotic apple picker. It also

THE TEAM CREATED A ROBOTIC APPLE PICKER. IT ALSO SORTED THE APPLES, CHECKED FOR FUNGUS, APPLIED ANY NECESSARY TREATMENTS, AND COMPOSTED BAD APPLES.

sorted the apples, checked for fungus, applied any necessary treatments, and composted bad apples, while being powered by advanced graphene aluminum batteries, he said. Each year, in the fall, students are given a challenge. They have until March/April to design a prototype using K’Nex in response to the challenge. Along with a prototype, the teams need to create a blueprint, a design notebook and a presentation. At competition, teams must rebuild their structure from their blueprints within a two-hour time period. Once completed, they present their design solution to a team of judges.

Students are judged on creativity, teamwork, challenge success, design, and presentation.

Upper St.Clair eighth-grade students

Sam An, Felix Chen, John Whitman and Joey Wyse combined to create a robotic apple picker that took runner-up honors at the STEM Design Challenge held recently in Harrisburg.

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That’s a wrap

Back-to-back losses end Lebo’s season

By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor

ebailey@thealmanac.net

After a disheartening loss to North Allegheny, 1-0, in the WPIAL Class 6A championship baseball game, the Blue Devils suffered an even bigger disappointment. They lost, 1-0, to McDowell (14-8) in the first round of the PIAA playoffs and ended their season.

“We played hard, we played well, and we competed on every single pitch for seven innings,” said Lebo manager Patt McCloskey. “It was just one of those days and unfortunately, it ended our season.”

Jake Hower provided the fatal blow. With two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning, Hower tagged a two-out single to left field to drive in the winning run.

While Graham Keen scattered four hits in the loss for Lebo, Nick Hamilton was clutch on the mound for the Wildcats, pitching out of several jams during a nearly six-inning stint. He reached his pitch limit with two outs and two on in the top of the sixth.

Sawyer Klasnick started the game drilling a double. Hamilton retired the next three batters, stranding the runner at second.

Klasnick also singled later in the game. Nolan Smith had Lebo’s other base hit.

Lebo put two runners on with two outs in the second but a liner to center ended the threat. The Blue Devils also put runners on first and second with two outs in the top of the fourth but Hamilton struck out the final batter. In the fifth the situation was better as Lebo had runners on first and second with no outs. A strikeout, failed double steal and fly out ended the uprising.

In the seventh, Hamilton made a sliding catch in right field to end Lebo’s final at bat.

“We had scoring chances in six of the seven innings, and three of those innings ended with a two-out lineout,” McCloskey said.

“We hit the ball very well all day, but nothing seemed to fall in for us. It was a tough break.”

So was the WPIAL final.

The Blue Devils were denied a three-peat when they

dropped a 1-0 decision to North Allegheny in the Class 6A championship contest played May 29 at Wild Things Park in Washington.

The pitching of David Posey and a solo home run by Mason Smith led to Lebo’s demise

A 6-foot-4 senior, who will play at the Naval Academy, Posey tossed a no-hit shutout to give the Tigers their second title in four years and ninth in school history. He struck out 11 and walked two.

It was the second straight no-hitter in as many years in the Class 6A final. Posey’s mound opponent, David Shields tossed a no-hitter last year as the Blue Devils beat the Tigers, 4-0, in 2023, to claim their second straight banner.

A Miami recruit, who is expected to be selected in the MLB amateur draft in July, Shields struck out 11 too. The southpaw scattered five hits and walked one.

“I thought I had good stuff out there but by my standards, I could have done a little better,” Shields said.

“My hats off to David though. He pitched a great game. He set us down.”

McCloskey agreed but he was more analytical in his assessment.

“(Posey) is a good pitcher,” he said. “He throws hard with a good breaking ball.

Bethel Park bounces back

Hawks beat Mechanicsburg in PIAA playoffs

By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

After a disappointing defeat in the WPIAL championship game, Bethel Park bounced back and blasted Mechanicsburg, 11-1, in the first round of the PIAA Class 5A playoffs.

BP manager Patrick Zehnder said that he was very pleased with the way his team responded after the 4-3 loss to Penn-Trafford in the district finals. It was BP’s third loss in four years in a WPIAL final and eighth consecutive. The Black Hawks have not won a district title since 1987.

“This is a very resilient group that loves playing with each other,” Zehender said.

“They know they are playing not only to win a championship but also to earn more time together. They responded well with a good weekend of practice and played a great game against a great team.”

The Wildcats were the standout team in District 3. They entered the contest sporting a 19-3-1 record while the Black Hawks managed to improve to 16-7-1 after the victory.

Ryan Walsh silenced the Wildcat bats. The junior allowed only one hit during a five-inning stint. The Virginia Tech recruit struck out eight while walking three.

“Ryan was borderline unhittable,” Zehnder said. “He is really coming into his own. It is great to see him throwing at this level and it’s scary to think he can still be better.”

Dylan Schumacher matched Walsh’s effort on the mound. He pitched the final two frames, striking out two, walking one and permitting no hits.

“Dylan was great as usual. Pounding the zone and forcing hitters to swing at the pitches he wanted them to,” Zehnder said.

BP swung the bats well enough to produce 11 runs on 10 hits and four errors. Evan Stanhoff carried the big stick. He drilled a threerun double in the fourth frame to expand BP’s lead to 5-0. The junior catcher also drove in two more runs with another base hit.

Ryan Petras and Ryan Tierney each tagged two hits. Petras, who had a double, also walked in two additional plate appearances and drove in three runs. The junior shortstop, who is receiving numerous football offers although he is committed to

By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

Mt. Lebanon opened PIAA lacrosse competition with convincing wins on June 4 against McDowell in Erie. While the girls dispatched the Trojans, 18-2, the boys posted a 21-1 victory.

Ten different players scored for the Lady Blue Devils.

Lucy Pryor and Sarah Hudak had hat tricks. Hudak added an assist

Megan Daniels, Nora Austin, Cali Green and Ann Tinnemeyer collected two goals each.

Quinn and Addie Murdoch along with Vivi Warhol and Grace Manning completed the scoring with single tallies.

Addie Murdoch and Kenley Petulla added assists.

“They really came out hard from the start of the game. It was a very balanced effort,” explained Lebo skipper Brian Kattan

Madison Flynn and Nina Crago shared time in the nets. Each collected saves.

Lebo’s 20th victory of the season came on the heels of winning the WPIAL title back on May 23.

“It was great to see us really be ready from the time we got off the bus. This can be a tough time of year to stay focused,” Kattan said.

Nine players would graduate on June 6. In addition, there were final exams and end-of-school-year celebrations.

“There is a lot going on for the players,” Kattan continued. “It is really another testament to our seniors. They are such great leaders. They

WPIAL 2A girls lacrosse final

By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor

Chartiers Valley captured its first WPIAL title in girls lacrosse two years ago by defeating Mars. On May 23, the Planets exacted a bit of revenge by defeating the Lady Colts, 14-6, in the Class AA cham-

pionship match played at Joe Walton Stadium on the Robert Morris University campus. It was the second straight title for Mars. However, with only two seniors – Milla Konokchieva and Lyda Rethage – on its varsity roster, the Lady Colts assuredly will return to the 2025 final.

“I am excited with what we have coming back,” said CV head coach Melissa Moran. “We have a large junior class that is very talented. I am excited for the freshman coming up and a couple of seniors that might join us. I certainly plan to be back next year.”

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Ryan Walsh demonstrates his dexterity. The junior pitched five, one-hit frames and struck out eight as he guided Bethel Park to victory, 11-1, against Mechanicsburg in the first round of the PIAA Class 5A playoffs.

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Lucas Borris (8) attempts to maintain his composure while Weston Airey (7) and Chase Smith (9) hang their heads during the medal ceremony at Mt. Lebanon lost to North Allegheny, 1-0, to finish runner-up in the WPIAL Class 5A division.

Graham Keen brings the heat to the plate. The freshman pitcher scattered four hits but was saddled with the loss as Mt. Lebanon dropped a 1-0 decision to McDowell in the PIAA Class 6A baseball playoffs.

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Chartiers Valley captains (from left) Natalia Palumbo, Julianna Betts and Lyda Rethage accept the WPIAL Class 2A runner-up trophy. The Lady Colts succumbed to Mars, 14-6, in the final played May 23 at Joe Walton Stadium on the Robert Morris University campus.

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knew what we needed to do and they went out and set an example from the start.”

Meanwhile the Lebo boys were led by the attack of Miles Halter, Fred Lasota and Luke Prezioso.

“It was a nice win,” commented Mike Ermer.

However, he added, the Blue Devils have moved on. Their focus was the quick turnaround to face the District 1 champions in the quarterfinals.

The Lebo boys played Garnet Valley (18-4) while the girls faced off against Conestoga (18-4) on June 8. SF lacrosse

South Fayette defeated Cathedral Prep, 15-4, in the first round of the PIAA Class 2A boys lacrosse tournament.

Thanks to a hat trick by Owen Makar, the Lions jumped off to a 6-0 lead.

Drew Welhorsky (2) and Pierce Hondru scored goals in the first frame.

Makar and Welhorsky pushed the margin to 8-1 by halftime.

Makar tacked on two more goals in the third quarter and his seventh tally in the game occurred in the final frame.

Wade Scholar scored twice in the second half. Nathaniel Keller and Nick Young also

had goals in the third quarter, when the lead swelled to 13-3. With the win, the Lions improved to 20-2 and advanced to the quarterfinals, which were played June 8.

The PIAA finals are set for noon June 15 at Panzer Stadium on the Penn State University campus. Championship action continues with Class 3A girls at 2:30 p.m. followed by the Class 3A boys at 4:30 p.m. Softball

Chartiers Valley (18-4) defeated Cathedral Prep, 6-1, in a first-round PIAA Class 4A softball playoff game held June 3 at Penn State Behrend.

Taylor Walsh held the District 10 champions to two hits while striking out five in seven innings on the mound. At the plate, she drove in a run with a base hit.

Marta Gualazzi and Kali Franklin provided the fire power as each tagged two hits. Gualazzi drove in two runs while Franklin scored twice, drove in a run and swiped a base.

Lily Duffill smacked an RBI double. Annabelle Helt and Kaitlyn Truong each scored runs. Caitlin O’Farrell had a base hit and a sacrifice. The Colts were scheduled to play Elizabeth-Forward, the WPIAL champion, in the quarterfinals on June 6. The PIAA finals are set for 1:30 p.m. June 14 at Nittany Lion Softball Park on the Penn State University campus.

CV’s junior grouping includes Juliana Betts, Megan Witte, Ava Warzinski and Mallory LaGamba. They accounted for the scoring against Mars.

Betts picked up two goals and an assist while Warzinski posted one of each. Witte also supplied two tallies while LaGamba provided one.

For a frame, the Lady Colts held their own against the Planets. They trailed, 2-1, but by intermission the margin was 6-2. Mars continued to wear down CV, which featured only 20 players on its roster.

“I think they recognized we did not have a deep bench and they were able to tire us out early,” Moran explained.

“They got the lead early and just pulled away and knocked our confidence down a bit.”

Mya Cote has a way of doing that against opponents. The University of St. Joseph recruit fired in four goals

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Megan Witte (22) attempts to drive past Tess McGrath (28) to the goal as Juliana Betts (6) and Eva Day (25) watch the play develop during WPIAL Class 2A championship lacrosse action. Despite two goals each by Witte and Betts, Chartiers Valley succumbed to Mars, 14-6, in the final.

and collected an assist for the Planets.

“She’s a phenomenal player,” Moran said.

McKenna Merritt also was impressive against the Lady Colts. She also racked up four goals and an assist for the Planets.

Tess McGrath had a hat trick while Hailey Long provided two scores. A goal by Kennedy

off the head of the outfielder and over the fence for the decisive run.

Kolson as well as assists from Anna Bowser and Anna McGrath contributed to a Mars offensive attack that produced 29 shots on goal against Kaitlyn Kuczinksi, who was credited with 15 saves. Seeded third in the tournament after finishing runner-up to Mars in Section II with a 10-1 record, CV edged

South Fayette, 8-7, in overtime of a semifinal match played May 20 at Peters Township. After a first-round bye, the Lady Colts beat Quaker Valley by another one-run decision, 10-9. “We stayed healthy this year and that was a reason why we got here,” Moran said of reaching the finals. In addition to the players in the scoring column, CV benefited this season from the play of freshmen Calle Milliken and Ava Swiontek along with sophomores Jenna Sexton, Valerie Suter, Kylie Miller and Krystal Ibrahim as well as juniors Ashlyn Tornabene, Aislinn Myrah, Ava Antonucci, Natalia Palumbo, Natalia Adrima, Gianna Baker and Kaiya Morrison. Despite the loss to Mars (172-1), Chartiers Valley (16-3-1) qualified for the PIAA tournament. The Colts defeated Conneaut, 15-5, at the Hagerty Family Events Center in the first round of competition. They advanced to the quarterfinals to be played June 8.

Every time it looked like he might be getting a little wild, he dropped that curve ball in. He threw some really good elevated fastballs.

“He pitched a great game. He’s a tough kid. A competitor,” McCloskey added. “He did everything to deserve to win.”

The Blue Devils did everything they could to win as well but Smith tagged a deep fly ball to left field that bounced

McCloskey said he had never seen a home run like that but he credited Smith on the play.

“Stuff like that happens in baseball but he hit the ball square on the barrel of the bat,” McCloskey said. “It wasn’t a fluke fly. He hit it out there. He did his job.”

Posey performed his task well in shutting down the Blue Devil bats, particularly when they threatened to tie the contest in the fifth and sixth innings.

With one out in the fifth, Nolan Smith reached second base on a misplayed fly ball to right field. A ground ball to third base and a strikeout ended the threat.

With one out in the sixth, Shields and Keen drew walks but a pop out to short and another K squelched the uprising.

“I thought we hit the ball well enough to win the game but they made a lot of great plays and (Posey) made a lot of great pitches,” McCloskey said, “Those were two very good teams with two elite pitchers out there.

“This was a great game. We lost to a great team.” With the back-to-back 1-0 losses, Lebo wrapped up an 18-6 campaign. In addition to Shields, the Blue Devils graduate Frank Taugher, Danny Clevenger, Caleb Weidman, Weston Airey, Luca Borris, Joe Wowczuk, Colin McBane, Nate Girod, Jake Tinnemeyer, Klasnick, Smith and Manning.

“I am so proud of this senior class,” McCloskey said. “To win the section, win two playoff games and make it to the WPIAL finals again is pretty amazing what they did.”

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play baseball at Northwestern, also swiped two bases. Petras has 20 stolen bases on the season, breaking the school record of 19 he set last season.

Offensively, the Black Hawks also benefited from base hits by Nick Rillo, Noah LeJeune, Joey Levis and Jack Bruckner.

Bethel Park scored three runs in the fourth, sixth and seventh innings. They scored twice in the third frame.

pressure on a great pitcher. Our approach at the plate has gotten so much better as the season has gone on and it’s good to see it still going that way.”

With the win, Bethel Park kept its season going. The Black Hawks were scheduled to play Monsignor Bonner (18-8) on June 6. It was the same quarterfinal match-up as last year when the Friars scored a 3-1 win against Bethel Park. The Friars were the District 12 champions. Monsignor Bonner beat Upper Dublin (14-8) in the PIAA opener, 5-3. The PIAA Class 5A semifinals are set for June 10 with the championships scheduled for 4:30 p.m. June 14 at Medlar Field in Lubrano Park on the Penn State University campus. BP

“An amazing accomplishment,” Zehnder noted.

“We continue to swing the bat well,” Zehender said. “We did a lot on the bases to up the

sights & sounds

A welcoming space

Women-focused organization to host inaugural Babesburgh Bash

By Stephaine Kalina-Metzger

As an organization, you could say that Babesburgh is in its infancy, having launched just last summer. But the women-focused organization, which hit the ground running, is becoming more well known with each event it hosts.

Since its inception, the group has hosted self-defense classes, craft classes, glow-up workshops and more, all designed to empower women to learn new skills, meet new friends and have more fun.

In keeping with that theme, Babesburgh recently announced that they will be hosting a summer celebration of women called the Babesburgh Bash. The inaugural event will take place on June 29 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Allegheny Landing Park on the North Shore.

“We are thrilled with the support we’ve received and inspired by the women we have met throughout our 25plus events across the city and suburbs,” said Cat Bruno, founder and executive director of Babesburgh and one of the creators of the award-winning Barrel and Flow Fest, which celebrates Black artists and businesses.

Bruno describes the Babesburgh Bash as an exciting, first-of-its-kind opportunity for women to enjoy a day that focuses on their needs while supporting other women.

“We are incredibly proud to be a welcoming space for

what’s happening

CHESS CAMP

Chess master Gabriel Petesch will conduct a half-day camp for ages 8 to 17 wishing to improve their chess skills. The camp runs from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 24-28, in Room B-1 on the second floor of the Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center, 900 Cedar Boulevard. Fee is $165. Register online at www.mtlebanon.org or call 412-343-3409 for further details.

COIN CLUB

The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. June 11 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building, 5100 West Library Ave., Bethel Park. The history of the silver dollar will be discussed. All members and the general public are welcome. A 50/50 raffle will be offered and children’s

prizes will be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. Call 724-984-6611 for more information.

FOLK FEST

The Mt Lebanon Library’s Midsummer Night Folk Fest will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. June 14. All ages can attend this family-friendly event that features food, music, stories and books for sale. For more details contact info@ www. mtlebanonlibrary.org

PT TICKETS

Discounted amusement park tickets are available to residents at the Peters Township Recreation Center. Prices are $42 for Kennywood; $35 for Sandcastle and $40 for Idlewild and Soak Zone. Tickets are good for any day attendance throughout the season. All sales are final. Visit www.peterstownship.

the women of Pittsburgh and those who support them,” said Bruno, adding that the event intends to highlight and support women from different communities and cultures joining together. “When we do that, we all rise,” she said.

More than 100 businesses and nonprofit organizations are slated for the five-hour event where women can shop for handmade goods made by female entrepreneurs and engage in self-care activities like meditation and health care

screenings and exercises like yoga and Pilates.

A brewing pioneer

The bash will also showcase a variety of spirits, wines and beer crafted by female brewers like Daelyn Shellhaas, who said that she has always had a passion for beer. Shellhaas spent a year doing an apprenticeship with Altered Genius Brewing before they offered her the job of assistant brewer.

“I’m the first Black female brewer in the region, and I’m also a rarity since I skipped the homebrewing step and launched right into commercial brewing,” she said.

Shellhaas said that Bruno and her met through the Pink Boots Society, an organization that encourages women and non-binary individuals in the fermented/alcoholic beverage industry to advance their careers through education. Shellhaas is a co-leader of the Pittsburgh Chapter of Pink Boots and is pursuing her master brewing certificate online at eCornell. She said that she hopes to inspire other women along the way.

“I see the bash as being a platform for all women-owned businesses and I think it’s great that we are having it in the city center,” she said.

Shelley Meyer, vendor coordinator and sister to Bruno,

said her goal was to select a wide variety of vendors, from a small farmers market, which will include items like olive oil, flowers and houseplants, to nonprofits representing organizations like Big Brother/ Big Sisters, Western Pennsylvania Bleeding Disorders Foundation, Nurture Pa. and NextGen America.

Meyer said that she is particularly excited about Artist Alley, which will feature local artists, some of whom will be doing live demonstrations. Meyer noted glass artisans will be there, along with jewelry makers, painters, an individual who makes natural beauty products, and other entrepreneurs. Music will also be a part of the Babesburgh Bash, with top female Pittsburgh deejays and musicians, a drum circle and more.

“I’m glad Cat came up with the idea; I love her vision,” said Meyer. Bruno said that she is looking forward to the inaugural event that may turn into an annual one and stresses that all are welcome.

“As with all Babesburgh events, everyone is invited. All identities, all love, one circle,” she said. To learn more about sponsors, tickets, schedule of events and more, visit their website at www.babesburgh.com.

com or call 724-942-5000 for more details.

FLORALS

Sunset floral workshops will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, June 11, July 16 and Aug. 13, at Shelter 1 in Peterswood Park. Ages 21 and over are eligible. Participants can sign up for one or all three sessions. Students will learn how to arrange and design professional-looking arrangements. Fee is $72 ($108 nonmembers) per class. Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-9425000 for more details.

YOGA

A yoga in the park class will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. June 13 at Peterswood Park. Fee is $12 ($19 nonmembers). Ages 12 and over can attend. Participants should bring a mat, towel and water bottle and wear comfortable

clothing. Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724942-5000 for more details.

FOOD TRUCK

Bull River Tacos will be the featured vendor June 21 at the Food Truck Fridays program held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shelter 1 in Peterswood Park, 700 Meredith Drive. Other scheduled vendors during the summer months are: Beneventi’s Pizza, July 12; Big Lou’s, July 26; Mediterranean Tastes LLC, Aug. 2 and Franken Fried, Aug. 16. Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for more details.

PT DAY

Peters Township’s community day will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at Rolling Hills Park. Fireworks will be held at 9:30 p.m.

PT CAMPS

Peters Township offers day camps for ages 7 to 11 from 9 a.m. to noon this summer. Themes and weeks are: Party in the USA from July 8-12; Into the Woods from July 15-19; and Olympics from July 22-26. Camps are held at Shelter 4 in Peterswood Park. Fee is $55 ($83 nonmembers) per week. Pre-registration is required. Visit www. peterstownship.org or call 724-942-5000.

GARDEN TOUR

The Mt. Lebanon Public Library garden tour will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine on Sunday, June 23. Tickets are $20 in advance ($25 the day of the tour) and can be purchased online at www.mtlebanonlibrary.org. For more information call 412-531-1912.

REUNIONS

The Mt. Lebanon High School Class of 1974 is planning its 50th reunion. Graduates should email Kelly Courtney Werley at kmacwcb@aol.com or Rita Bryce at rxb19@case.edu for details. The reunion is scheduled for June 7-9. Festivities kick off at a casual get-together June 7 at Primanti Bros. A celebratory dinner will be held June 8 at the Le Mont restaurant on Mount Washington.

The Bethel Park High School Class of 1994 is planning its 30th reunion and looking for graduates. If you are a member of the class, or if you have the contact information for a 1994 graduate, contact the reunion committee at bphsclass94@gmail.com or visit the http://facebook. com/bp94reunion?milbextid=LQQJ4d .

PHOTOS COURTESY OF BABESBURGH

Participants in a past Babesburgh event trekked around Pittsburgh on a bus tour.

Babesburgh, an organization focused on women, includes members, front row, from left, Daelyn Schellhaas, Shelley Meyer and Cat Bruno; and back row, from left, Amanda Mineard, Jackie Page and Clio Begnal.

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