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Bethel’s Bounty a hit with the new and old
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor
ebailey@thealmanac.net
Best friends since age 4, Lauren Abruzzi and Austin Dami have shared many experiences but they never attended Bethel’s Bounty before this year.
The primary fundraiser for the Bethel Park Community Foundation (BPCF), held Nov. 10 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, however, will be long remembered by the Canonsburg couple.
Abruzzi and Dami won two airline tickets to Florida as well as a night’s stay at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh during the gift basket raffles. They plan to vacation in Key West.
“I am still shaking,” said Dami after being handed his prize package.
“We’re livin’ large,” added Abruzzi. Abruzzi and Dami, who grew up in the Lawrence and Hendersonville sections of Cecil Township, said they “loved” the event. They added it was “so exciting” to be part of the festivities.
“This is our first time here,” they said. “We did not expect so many raffle prizes and food vendors.”
As chairperson of the event, Sabrina Tatalias was thrilled with that response, a consensus among the 300 guests in attendance. It
means that her “new approach” to procuring prizes paid off.
“We have a lot of new sponsors this year, which really shows how much the community comes together to support a wonderful organization, which is the BPCF,” she said. “Prizes were more entertainment-based. So there were more tickets and experiences,
Filling hearts and bellies
Local diner gives back to community with free meals Thanksgiving Day
By Jill Thurston Staff writer
Bethel Park diner owners Erica and Steve Diethorn will again provide free Thanksgiving Day meals for those who would otherwise be
for the
which is something that I wanted to prioritize. So I was really excited about the prizes this year.” Folks were equally thrilled with the food vendors. Among the eateries were: Bethel Bakery, TOSS Pizza and Wings, Metz Culinary and Catering, Sarris Candies, Ma
Natural gas poised to be long-term energizer
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the last in a series of stories reflecting on 20 years of gas drilling in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
By Rick Shrum For the Observer-Reporter
rshrum@observer-reporter.com
Renz No. 1 was enshrouded in doubt 20 years ago, when Range Resources was attempting to unleash natural gas from the well through hydraulic fracturing. Workers had drilled the site in Mount Pleasant Township in the 1940s with little success. Range fracked it in 2003 and got small, but increasing showings of gas over several days before that flow abruptly halted.
“We are very blessed by having people in our community that support the cause,” said Erica Diethorn. Vendors support the effort as well. “It’s grown to
or who may have a financial hardship. Ma and Pop’s Country Kitchen will open its doors from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28. Seating can be reserved by calling the diner. Take-out and delivery are also available. This is the sixth year the diner has provided the free holiday meal.
Renz was 0 for 2. Yet Range officials persevered, urged by company geologist Bill Zagorski to try again. The Southpointe-based firm returned to Mount Pleasant about a year later, in October 2004, enabling Renz to raise its batting average to .333. Workers extracted an estimated 300,000 cubic feet of natural gas that first day, the largest fracking endeavor executed east of the Mississippi River at that time.
And – boom – the Marcellus Shale Revolution began. And it continues to boom across the United States and globally, providing an abundant, economical energy source that wasn’t as readily available a quarter-century ago.
“I think we’ve made natural gas one of the most important industries in America,” said Toby Rice, president and CEO of EQT Corp. “You can make an argument that natural gas has become the nation’s most important industry over the past 20 years. Natural gas has
transformed us from being energy dependent to being an energy powerhouse.
“We have more energy output (from oil and gas) than Russia and Saudi Arabia combined. The benefits can be seen, along with the penalties other regions of the world are paying for staying energy dependent. Look at Europe and see what this resource can save America from.”
Marcellus is the second-largest natural gas field in
Trustees and members of the Bethel Park Community Foundation
Arlene Shull reacts after receiving one of the raffle prizes during Bethel’s Bounty. Shull was among eight lucky winners among her friends, seated together and gathered for the fundraising event for the Bethel Park Community Foundation. In the background is Pam Dobos. Dobos and her husband, Mike, walked away with one of the grand prizes, a 70-inch television.
Lynn Dunbar was one of the big winners at Bethel’s Bounty. During the raffle portion of the event, she won a pair of diamond earrings donated by South Hills Jewelers.
COURTESY OF MA AND POP’S COUNTRY KITCHEN
Erica and Steve Diethorn, owners of Ma and Pop’s Country Kitchen
Pumps are a key element of fracking sites such as the RHL71 pad operated in 2019 by CNX Corp. in Richhill Township, Greene County.
By Jon Andreassi Staff writer jandreassi@observer-reporter.com
Peters Township council approved a $42,500 study on how to best continue to provide emergency medical services.
Council voted unanimously at its meeting Monday to award the contract to Missouri-based Fitch and Associates. Township manager Paul Lauer said the firm is working with Pine Township in Allegheny County on a similar endeavor.
“Pine is just starting that process, but having talked to the manager, he has been very pleased and impressed with the service that Fitch has been able to provide,” Lauer said.
Peters Township Ambulance Service is the current EMS provider. Fitch and Associates is tasked with evaluating the service and recommending improvements. According to the request for proposals, the study will also consider other solutions such as using an outside agency or one owned by the township. Also at Monday’s meeting, council approved a local share account (LSA) grant application for the replacement of synthetic turf at Peterswood Park soccer fields. According to Lauer, the project could cost as much as $1 million. Council is slated to meet next at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25, when a public hearing will be held on the preliminary 2025 budget. The $18.3 million budget, which does not include a tax increase, is available to view on the township website. Officials are slated to adopt the budget on Dec. 16.
Gas
and Pop’s Country Kitchen, Pasta Too, Cyd West Comfort Catering, Rowdy BBQ, The Pie Place, Big Shot Bob’s House of Wings, Rice Inn, and Moe’s Southwest Grill. Additionally, Dairy Queen provided coupons for a free small blizzard to each attendee.
The BPCF was delighted to add Bonefish Grill to the edible line-up this year. The establishment offered samplings of its roasted shrimp taco with mango salsa alongside a shrimp and scallop item with a lime wedge and cilantro sprig.
Sara Impellicceire works at the restaurant. The Bethel Park High School student was using Bonefish Grill for her DECA project.
“She chose this event specifically,” said Schellbe Muszynski, who manages the Bonefish Grill, located near South Hills Village. “We were happy to come out and be part of the community, show our face and support Sara as well.
“I am thrilled to be here and excited to meet all these people and be out in the community. I cannot even wait until next year (to do this again).”
BPCF vice president and event host Andy Amrhein echoed Musynski’s enthusi-
ers, Daniel III and Derek, had launched that firm.
asm.
“Bonefish Grill is a nice addition,” he said. “They are excited to be here. They bought a full marketing team and they are very happy.”
Tatalias was equally enthused. “I am really excited about Bonefish,” she said. “That’s a good addition, especially since we are right across the street from their location. It’s a good way to get new business to come into the area.”
Tatalias also noted that she tried to make things “a little more efficient” in her second year as chairperson for the evening.
portation and distribution of natural gas.”
Among the other big prize winners were: Mike Dobos, who took home the grand prize of a 70-inch television; Lynn Dunbar, who was the recipient of diamond earrings donated by South Hills Jewelers; and Ken Benvenuti, who took home more than $1,000 from the 50/50 raffle.
Whether the raffles or the food, Ruth Brinegar and Brad Benjamin enjoyed the camaraderie the event provided. Brinegar, who resides in South Strabane, worked for the Bethel Park School
District while Benjamin hails from Wheeling. They attended the event with friends from the municipality.
“We love everything about Bethel’s Bounty,” Brinegar said. “We enjoy the food and the raffles as well as reconnecting with people from Bethel Park. Plus, it’s for a good cause.”
Proceeds from Bethel’s Bounty benefit BPCF endeavors. The nonprofit organization embraces a philosophy of local philanthropy. The group provides grants and fund -
ing for local community and school groups as well as other area initiatives.
“The foundation has been around for 27 years and we started Bethel’s Bounty maybe two years after that,” Amrhein said.
“In a couple of ways this year’s is the biggest and best. The event sold out in two weeks. We fill this place and there are more baskets than we have ever had before. Nicer baskets. Great restaurants,” he emphasized. “Everybody is very, very happy.”
the world, stretching 31,000 square miles from southern New York state to northern Kentucky, and west from the Catskills to Ohio. Much of it is in Pennsylvania, which has become a haven for gas exploration and production companies.
But Toby Rice is far from alone among oil and gas officials, who envision more prosperity for their industry and for consumers.
An estimated 75% of natural gas extracted across the state either is transported via pipeline to other states, or sent to other nations as liquefied natural gas.
The southwestern corner of the commonwealth – especially Washington, Greene and Fayette counties – is a popular destination for natural gas operators. About 15% of natural gas that is produced in Pennsylvania comes from Washington County.
Rice and his company are bullish on the industry, to be sure. EQT, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is the largest natural gas producer in North America. The company gained that stature after acquiring Southpointe-based Rice Energy in 2017, nearly a decade after he and his broth-
“I think the industry has a very strong future,” said Dave Callahan, president of the Marcellus Shale Coalition, which works with exploration and production companies, midstream and supply chain partners in the Appalachian Basin and elsewhere across the nation.
“The Marcellus and Utica Shale (formations) are among the biggest, if not the biggest, gas fields, which provide an Incredibly abundant clean energy resource that provides consumer savings and jobs while the industry is lowering emissions. Roughly 59% of electrical power comes from natural gas.”
Natural gas is considered to be clean burning compared with other fossil fuels, but is subject to emissions at a time climate concerns are paramount. These emissions, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, “primarily refer to the release of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, which can occur during the extraction, trans-
“Significant” leaks, EIA said, may occur “at various points in the supply chain, impacting its environmental footprint despite emitting less carbon dioxide than other fossil fuels when burned.”
Two sustainable energies – solar and wind – recently bypassed natural gas in usage on the U.S. energy grid and are gaining momentum with consumers.
The oil and gas industry maintains it is striving to cut emissions, and funding is being devoted to do so. In July, Pennsylvania received $396 million in federal funds to assist firms in reducing carbon emissions. And on Monday, Canadian officials announced that gas producers must reduce greenhouse emissions by about 33% over the next eight years.
“The Appalachian Basin is the cleanest basin in the United States, and one of cleanest in the world,” Callahan said. “Air pollution emissions and CO2 emissions have dropped dramatically.”
Now that it is more easily sourced, natural gas is a seemingly inexhaustible energy source. Following the successful drilling of Renz
Well, Terry Engelder, a geologist and professor emeritus at Pennsylvania State University, estimated that 50 trillion cubic feet of natural gas could be recovered from the Marcellus. That amount, he said, was the equivalent to what the entire country used in about 2 1/2 years then.
He later revised that estimate upward to 489 trillion cubic feet, or enough for 20 years in the U.S.
“We have a massive amount of energy,” Rice said. “Over 30 million barrels of oil equivalent a day are being produced in the United States. About 60% is natural gas, the rest is oil. The question is, will this amount of energy be enough? Look at the world. We have rampant inflation, civil unrest and global emissions are skyrocketing. We need to do more.”
Rice and Callahan are not enamored of the pause the Biden-Harris administration imposed on reviewing permits for liquified natural gas (LNG) exports.
“Unfortunately, we’ve been in the midst of a permit freeze since Jan. 24 by the Biden administration,” Callahan said. “Our allies and trading partners rely on clean, reliable natural gas.”
Rice said: “We’re now dealing with an LNG export stoppage, which makes it difficult to do our jobs. We need to elect leaders that want reliable, clean energy.” A court case overturned the LNG pause during the summer, but no new LNG projects have been announced. The U.S., through previous project approvals, remains the world’s top LNG exporter.
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Not everyone is a natural gas fan. The industry more recently has been facing challenges from property owners seeking lengthier setbacks between homes and buildings and gas operations, related to potential health concerns.
More than a decade ago, when fracking gained momentum in this region, local residents lamented the heavy truck traffic on their roadways, noise pollution and dust. Starting in 2012, local governments have been financially reimbursed for damages through the Act 13 impact fee, which many municipal officials have touted for enabling them to pay for infrastructure and other town projects.
Natural gas isn’t perfect, but it is plentiful, cost-effective and available.
The Diethorns begin on Monday the week of Thanksgiving to prepare for the holiday. Turkey meal boxes include a turkey meal with white meat turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy and corn, and a ham meal with sweet potato casserole, green beans, a roll, butter and coleslaw. Many of the desserts are donated. Volunteers are scheduled in two-hour shifts, and between 45 and 50 volunteers are needed for the day. Delivery drivers and afternoon volunteers are still needed. Interested volunteers can call the diner. As in past years, some entertainment will be provided.
Meals should be reserved by Friday, Nov. 22, by calling the diner, 412595-8451. Ma and Pop’s Country kitchen is located at 2840 South Park Road.
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ABOVE: A sold-out crowd of more than 300 guests attended the annual Bethel’s Bounty. The fundraising event for the Bethel Park Community Foundation was held Nov. 10 at the Crowne Plaza Suites Pittsburgh South. AT RIGHT: Bethel Park Community Foundation vice president Andy Amrhein (right) presented Ken Benvenuti with the 50/50 raffle winnings during Bethel’s Bounty.
Dina Talalias accepts her prize basket from her daughters, Martina and Sabrina, as Britney Hollick looks on. Sabrina Talias served as chairperson of this year’s Bethel’s Bounty event.
Mandy Mowry samples a signature cake from Bethey Bakery during festivities at the annual Bethel’s Bounty, a celebration of food, community and friendship in an effort to raise funds for Bethel Park Community Foundation endeavors.
Mt. Lebanon’s McAuley to be honored at Light Up Gala
Mt. Lebanon resident Art McAuley will receive the Light Up Cancer Bridges Award for his significant economic and social contributions that have enabled the expansion of vital programs and services.
The ceremony will take place Nov. 22 during the Cancer Bridges Light Up Gala at the Westin Pittsburgh. McAuley is one of five to be honored for their impact on the nonprofit’s mission and the lives of those affected by cancer.
McAuley was an active board member for 14 years for Gilda’s Club and Our Clubhouse and served on the merger committee when Our Clubhouse merged with the Cancer Caring Center to form Cancer Bridges.
Since 1988, Cancer Bridges has been a pillar of support for individuals diagnosed with cancer, their loved ones, those mourning loss, and survivors.
Art McAuley
The organization offers a wide range of free programs and services designed to address their emotional, social, educational, and physical needs.
The annual Light Up Gala serves as a tribute to those who have made a lasting contribution to the organization’s mission and the broader cancer community.
Additional winners are Light Up Hope Award, Ken Parme; Light Up Pittsburgh Award, Karen Schwaderer, RN, BSN, OCN; Light Up Community Award, Cristina Talotta, and Light Up Organization Award, GBU Financial.
The evening will feature KDKA’s Celina Pompeani Mathison as emcee and Elizabeth Wild, President of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, as the keynote speaker. There will also be dinner, entertainment, a silent auction and dancing. All proceeds support Cancer Bridges.
The title sponsors for the event are UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and UPMC Magee-Womens. All proceeds will benefit Cancer Bridges’ free emotional, social, and health and wellness programming.
Visit www.cancerbridges. org for tickets or more details.
Work of Bridgeville artists on display at library
Public Art Bridgeville is hosting an exhibit of work by artists from the community at Bridgeville Public Library through Nov. 30.
“Bridgeville Artists: Then and Now” showcases the work of artists who once lived in the community, and those who call it home today. The art is in a variety of mediums, including sculpture, painting and multimedia collages.
Public Art Bridgeville, which was launched in 2022, is best-known for its placement of a variety of art pieces and sculptures around Bridgeville, including bronze sculptures by the late nationally renowned artist Seward Johnson.
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Author, New Yorker staffer discusses his work, career at Peters library event
By Brad Hundt Staff writer bhundt@observer-reporter.com
When Patrick Radden Keefe was in high school in the early 1990s, he had a singular ambition – to write for The New Yorker When he revealed to an English teacher that he wanted to join the staff of what could very well be America’s most prestigious magazine, it was met with a little bit of skepticism. After all, the pantheon of writers that have been published in The New Yorker include the likes of Robert Caro, Woody Allen, Lillian Ross and Pauline Kael.
in Boston is now one of The New Yorker’s marquee storytellers.
“I figured out what I wanted to do with my life in a high school library,” Keefe explained Thursday night at Peters Township High School. “It took a long time to turn that into reality.”
“Painkiller,” the 2023 Netflix series that told the story of the Sackler family in dramatic form.
Keefe persevered, though. And the 48-year-old native of an Irish-American neighborhood
Keefe was at the high school for the Peters Township Library Foundation’s annual Novel November event. Past guests have included fiction writers like Victoria “V.E.” Schwab and Andy Weir, so Keefe was a bit of a departure from the format since his metier is narrative nonfiction writing marked by deep reporting. But he did fit into the format since he employs the brisk storytelling techniques of fiction in his work.
Along with writing about everything from Anthony Bourdain and Guinean iron reserves to an English teenager masquerading as the progeny of a Russian oligarch, Keefe has a handful of books to his credit, including two highly regarded best-sellers: “Empire of Pain,” which tells the story of the Sackler family, the owners of Purdue Pharma, the company that brought the world OxyContin; and “Say Nothing,” which dissects the 30 years of conflict in Northern Ireland that finally ended in the 1990s. “Say Nothing” won the National Book Critics Circle Award for nonfiction, and “Empire of Pain” was a finalist for the honor.
A nine-part dramatization of “Say Nothing” is set to arrive on Hulu this Thursday. It follows
Growing up in a house full of books and a youthful fan of Hardy Boys novels, Keefe said his earliest memories revolve around being read to by his mother. Later on, he started developing the skills that would land him at The New Yorker by subjecting the magazine’s stories to almost microscopic scrutiny, down to the way they were structured and the number of sources that were used.
“You learn about the world in a form of stories,” Keefe told Maura Kelly, president of the Peters Township Library Foundation, in an onstage interview in the high school auditorium. “I can process much more information if you tell it to me in the form of a story. … It’s innate to who we are.”
Keefe admitted that his own reading tastes tend toward fiction – mysteries, specifically – because when he reads nonfiction it “feels like work.” He also admitted that it’s not too likely that he will ever join the ranks of novelists.
“I tried to write fiction quite a lot when I was young and proved to be not good at it,” he said.
The guest for next year’s Novel November event has already been announced – it will be Shawn “SA” Cosby, the crime writer whose output includes “Razorblade Tears,” “Blacktop Wasteland” and “My Darkest Prayer.” Tickets will go on sale after Labor Day. Information will be available at ptlibrary.org.
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The author Patrick Radden Keefe talked about his work at Peters Township High School last week.
GAME ON
South Hills to be represented in WPIAL final
By Eleanor Bailey
Sports Editor
Almanac
ebailey@thealmanac.net
The WPIAL Class 5A championship game will be played at 8 p.m. Nov. 23 at Acrisure Stadium and at least one football team from the South Hills will be competing.
The Allegheny Six Conference was assured one finalist as Upper St. Clair (11-0) and Peters Township (10-1) battled in one Class 5A semifinal game on Nov. 15 at Bethel Park Stadium. The two teams finished first and second in the conference standings.
Bethel Park (10-2) battled Pine-Richland (9-1) in the other semifinal game played Nov. 15 at Martorelli Stadium in the North Hills.
(Results of the semifinal match-ups were unavailable at press time for the print edition of The Almanac.) USC, which beat the Indians during the regular season, 21-7, advanced to the semifinals by beating Penn Hills (7-5) after receiving a first-round bye in the tournament as the No. 2 seed.
The Panthers relied on defense and its offensive line to grind out the win, 24-3, against Penn Hills.
Defensively, USC forced three takeaways. Charlie Bywalski intercepted and Randy Yan recovered a fumble, but Michael Albert forced the big turnover. His hit on the ball carrier forced a fumble that John Banbury gathered up and returned for a 37-yard touchdown with 55 seconds remaining in the third quarter.
Nate Stohl (58) trips up Penn Hills quarterback
Upper St. Clair’s 24-3 victory that sent the Panthers to the
AL Class 5A football playoffs.
Mt. Lebanon duo finish second in PIAA doubles
Jackie Tang and Michelle Yang secured silver medals during the PIAA doubles tennis tournament played Nov. 1-2 at the Hershey Racquet Club.
The Mt. Lebanon juniors lost to Michelle Lerman and Anya Zubenko from Council Rock South in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4, in the championship match.
After winning their first match, 6-0, 6-0, Tang and Yang defeated Kin Chen and Ava Bograd, also from Council Rock South, 6-4, 6-2, in the quarterfinals. Tang and Yang combined to beat the Downingtown East tandem of Mahi Patel and Joya Mentrikoski, 6-0, 7-5, in the semifinals.
In Class 3A singles tournament action, Cami Fisher from
Bethel Park lost her first-round match to Grace Piro from Central Bucks South, 6-3, 6-3. Tang, Yang and Fisher were among the top players in the WPIAL. Tang and Yang, who played singles for Mt. Lebanon, combined to win the WPIAL doubles title while Fisher was the bronze medalist in the district singles.
Mt. Lebanon and Bethel Park both participated in the PIAA team tennis tournament.
The Blue Devils reached the semifinals while the Black Hawks advanced to the quarterfinals.
After blanking Hempfield, 5-0, in a first-round match played at Bethel Park, the Blue Devils advanced to Hershey for the remainder of the tournament.
In the quarterfinals, Lebo shutout Abington Heights, 5-0, but succumbed to Lower Merion, 3-1, in the semifinals. Lower Merion went on to capture the Class 3A crown, by defeating Council Rock South, 3-0, in the championship match played at the Hershey Racquet Club.
The Lady Hawks beat Fairview, 4-1, in their first-round match played at the Westwood Racquet Club in Erie but lost to Council Rock South, 3-0, to end their state title hopes.
Mt. Lebanon won the WPIAL team title by beating Bethel Park, 3-2, in the championship match.
The Blue Devils also were the section champions over the Lady Hawks.
South Fayette falls to Mars
Lions end championship season
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net
South Fayette’s championship season came to an end when the Lady Lions dropped a 1-0 decision to Mars in a PIAA Class 3A quarterfinal soccer match played Nov. 9 at Newman Stadium on the North Allegheny High School campus.
With the loss, the Lions finished 20-4 overall. They were the WPIAL champions for a second straight year.
“Our girls had an amazing season,” South Fayette coach Nick Rosser said. “We worked hard but it didn’t fall in our place (against Mars).”
The Planets scored the only goal of the game in the third minute of the match. Meredith Ashbaugh scored off a corner kick 2:43 into the first half.
“They are very good in the air,” Rosser said. “They came at us, and it was a big cluster, but hey, they got up higher than we did and were able to get the ball on the net. We created a lot of opportunities for ourselves. We just couldn’t get it in the back of the net.”
The Lions put a lot of pressure on the Mars defense and Ciara Spaun dominated in the nets or the Fighting Planets.
South Fayette had its best scoring opportunity in the final four minutes but a shot by Mia Deramo missed just wide of the net.
The two squads are not strangers to tight matches. They met in the WPIAL semifinals.
“OUR GIRLS HAD AN AMAZING SEASON. WE WORKED HARD BUT IT DIDN’T FALL IN OUR PLACE (AGAINST MARS).” NICK ROSSER, SOUTH FAYETTE COACH
After 110 minutes of scoreless action, South Fayette edged Mars (20-3) in a penalty-kick shootout. With the win, Mars reached the state semifinals for the sixth straight season. The Fightin’ Planets previously beat Plum, 1-0, in overtime to qualify for the PIAA tournament as the WPIAL’s thirdplace finisher. They shut out Harbor Creek, 5-0, in their state playoff opener. South Fayette also had an easy path to the quarterfinals, blanking DuBois, 5-0. Gabby Beinecke registered a hat trick in that triumph while Emma Ferrari and Mia Patel tacked on the other tallies.
Deramo recorded two assists. Beinecke and Emily Sinton also managed assists. The Lady Lions graduate a handful of seniors. Among
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Nick McCullough takes off for the end zone after catching a pass from Nolan DiLucia in Peters Township’s win over Penn-Trafford. McCullough’s reception measured 24 yards.
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Haymer Ellis during
semifinals in the WPI-
Mt. Lebanon’s duo of Jackie Tang and Michelle Yang finished runner-up to Michelle Lerman and Anya Zubenko during the PIAA tennis doubles tournament. Helena Lynn and Stephanie Zheng took third after beating Mahi Patel and Joya Mentrikoski in the consolation match.
Hinds earns Pens scholarship award
The Pittsburgh Penguins Alumni Association awarded its 19TH annual scholarship to Chartiers Valley High School graduate Luke Hinds. The scholarship is valued at $5,000 and is co-sponsored by the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.
Created in 2005, the scholarship is presented annually to a western Pennsylvania high school senior for academic excellence and for providing leadership, sportsman-
ship and a positive attitude as a member of his school’s hockey program. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.2 to qualify for the scholarship. A defenseman, Hinds served as a team captain for the Chartiers Valley varsity hockey team during his junior and senior years. A four-year varsity letter winner, he was a PIHL All-Star, PIHL Class A Player of the Month and a PIHL Academic Award win-
Zeng paces South Fayette to Top 8 showing at states
South Fayette finished eighth overall in the team standings during the PIAA girls cross country championships held Nov. 2 in Hershey.
Haverford Township won the Class 3A crown with a 110 score followed by Owen J. Roberts (119) and North Allegheny (125).
“The girls met expectations,” said SF head coach Joe Winans. “We set a goal for a top 10 finish.”
Angela Zeng paced the Lady Lions. The freshman finished 28th overall, posting a 19:29 time.
Maddie Stock (20:09), Abby Poe (20:40), Siya Joshi (20:47), Ellena Gibbs (21:26), Nina DiMartini (21:46) and Brenna Schmitz (22:21) also contributed to SF’s showing.
Josh is the lone senior on the team while DiMartini is a freshman. The others are all juniors.
“With the girls we have returning, we expect to be back in contention for a top 5 spot next year at the state meet and will be looking to contend for a WPIAL Championship,” said Winans. “We know that the WPIAL is al-
ways strong, so we’ll have a tough road in front of us, but we are more than ready for the challenge.”
Other local runners participating in the race included:
Upper St. Clair’s Meredith Rhodes (20:47) as well as Mt. Lebanon’s Maeve McNamee (19:54) and Josie Engle (20:00).
In the boys’ division, Griffin Martin was the top performer. The South Fayette harrier placed 48th with a 16:53 time. USC’s Caleb Guarino (17:11) and Lebo’s Evan Yurasko (17:116) also provided strong showings.
ner every year. He also helped the Colts claim the 2024 Class A Penguin Cup championship and finish runner-up in the state.
Last season, Hinds also played for the South Hills Panthers U18 in the PAHL. During his high school career, he was also a member of the Chartiers Valley golf and track teams.
Hinds maintained a 4.0 GPA. Additionally, he played trumpet for four years in the
CV showband. Hinds participated in the Distributive Education Club of America (DECA), competing for four years in the annual district competitions. He also was a member of the National Honor Society and Math Honor Society.
He worked at the Collier Township Community Center, organizing and coaching a youth dek hockey program, and was an active member of the community, volunteering
with the Southpointe Grizzlies Special Needs Hockey program and the Chartiers Valley Jr. Colts Spring Clinic for elementary school children. As a result, he earned an Outstanding Young Citizen Award for leadership and involvement in the community and school. The son of Michelle Hinds of Oakdale will attend Ohio State University. He will pursue a Business Administration Degree in Finance with a minor in Business Analytics. Luke Hinds
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them are: Jillie Warhol, Caitlin Snyder, Sinton, Patel, Ava Cardone and Reagan McLaughlin.
The remainder of the roster returns, including Deramo, who had the game-winning goals in both of the WPIAL championship wins, and Beinecke.
Deramo is a junior along with goalie Caitlyn Thompson, Camdyn Johnson, Paige Deklewa, Maria Gabriel, Rylee Binion, Nora Davidovich, Lyla Tarin and Quinn Miller.
Beinecke is a freshman along with Maya Kegler, Lily Chiappetta, Kali Chapman, Alexa Deutschendorf, Anna Dawson, Kate Morally, Harper Zapf, Milan Pennetti, Katelyn Michel, Riley Patton, Elizabeth Jenks and Cameron Goldstein.
Among the sophomores are the squad are: Samantha Freeman, Abbey Spalla, Emma Billing, Masey Duchess, Kate Black, Mary Claire Walsh and Ferrari.
yards behind the line play of Stohl, Albert, Mason Geyer, Bobby Fleckenstein, Brock Gillespie and Reese Pirain.
While Julian Dahlem and Van Hellmann registered game-high five tackles, Albert, Carter Stein, Nate Stohl and Nico D’Orazio followed with four and Caffery Duplessi contributed three to the team effort. Additionally, Albert, Stohl and Banbury picked up sacks.
While Penn Hills managed just 117 yards of offense and a field goal in the first quarter, USC rolled up 184 rushing
“We have the best offensive line in the WPIAL,” Dahlem said. “I will always stand by it.”
Dahlem, who rushed for 77 yards, and Dante Coury (50 yards) produced touchdowns for the Panthers by following their blockers while Jacob Echeverria kicked a 23yard field goal and converted three extra points to complete USC’s scoring.
Meanwhile, Peters Township reached the semifinals for the fifth time in seven years when the Indians eliminated Penn-Trafford, 42-13, in its quarterfinal playoff on Nov. 8 at Confluence Financial Partners Stadium in McMurray.
Seeded No. 3 in the tournament, the Indians were the 2024 WPIAL Class 5A champions and PIAA runners-up.
In the victory against the Warriors, Nolan DiLucia completed 10 of 17 passes for 175 put him closer to the 6,000-yard club. The junior has passed for 5,799 career yards. This fall, he has also rushed for 986 yards.
DiLucia tossed two touchdowns to Nick McCullough, who finished with four receptions for 107 yards, and a 24yard scoring strike to Eli Prado. DiLucia also rushed for one score, measuring four yards. Defensively, DiLucia intercepted a pass and returned it for a 65-yard score. However, a penalty negated the play. PT’s defense did, however, record four turnovers. McCullough and Lucas Rost had interceptions while James Spratt recovered a fumble. Mickey Vaccarello had a Pick-
6 that provided the Indians with a 21-0 lead. The PT defense also held Tasso Whipple to 78 yards, 64 in the fourth quarter, on 14 carries. Whipple was the No. 6 rusher in the WPIAL and finished with 1,678 yards for the season. Nick Courie led PT’s ground attack. He rolled up 75 yards rushing and scored a 3-yard TD. Anthony Maiello converted the extra points for the Indians. Bethel Park reached the semifinals of the playoffs by virtue of a 49-22 win against Woodlands Hills at the historic Wolvarena in Turtle Creek. In the win, Tanner Pfeuffer surpassed 6,000 yards passing. The senior ranked No. 21 in WPIAL history with 6,021 yards. Against the Wolverines, Pfeuffer completed 7 of 12 aerials for 197 yards and two touchdowns of 20 and 59 yards to Jack Bruckner and
JaVaughn Moore. Pfeuffer also rushed for one score. Moore dominated the ground attack. The senior rolled up 280 yards rushing. Moore managed touchdown runs of 10, 5 and 80 yards in the victory. Ryan Petras also rushed for a touchdown. He also caught a 2-point conversion pass from Pfeuffer to seal BP’s scoring. Mt. Lebanon wrapped up the 2024 football campaign, falling to North Allegheny, 48-14, in the semifinals of the Class 6A playoffs. In the loss, Patrick Smith rushed for 123 yards and passed for 139 yards on nine completions. He scored on a 73-yard run and tossed an 80yard scoring strike to Noah Schaerli, who finished with four receptions for 105 yards. Brady Lowe kicked the extra points for the Blue Devils, who finished the season at 3-8 overall.
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Mars players jump for joy as South Fayette athletes walk off the field after their 1-0 loss to the Fightin’ Planets in a
PIAA Class 3A quarterfinal soccer playoff match.
South Fayette’s Abbey Spalla (1) is pressured by a Mars defender during Saturday’s match in the quarterfinals of the PIAA Class 3A girls soccer championships at North Allegheny. The Fightin’ Planets scored early in the first half and hung on for a 1-0 victory to advance to the state semifinals and end the Lions’ season.
MARK MARIETTA/FOR THE ALMANAC Eli Prado (5) escapes Penn Trafford’s Tyler Boss and scores on a 21 yard pass play from Nolan Dilucia during Peters Township’s win against Penn-Trafford.
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Honorees inducted into Mt. Lebo’s Hall of Champions
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net
Stars of the past and the present recollected their glory days as Mt. Lebanon inducted a new class of honorees into its Hall of Champions.
Eleven alumni and six individuals as well as team members from championship clubs were honored during the annual celebration held Nov. 2 at St. Clair Country Club.
“In addition to recognizing these individuals and their achievements, this event gives the athletes an opportunity to reconnect with friends and reminisce about their past accomplishments,” said John Grogan.
Grogan is the athletic director at Mt. Lebanon High School as well as a pivotal proponent of the event. He is a member of the Hall of Champion committee along with Stacey Franklin, Dr. Robert Schilken, Dale Cable, Bill Lewis, Carl Bahm, Meghan Anderson and Brian Walters.
Members of the Distinguished Blue Devil committee include Tyler Bluemling, Kim Robbins, Russ Jones, Norm Faett and Shelly Saba.
Grogan pointed out that Mt. Lebanon offers opportunities in 30 different varsity sports and a number of other club teams. There are over 1,200 students competing each year and benefiting from the wisdom of “great coaches who truly care not only about how they perform but who they are as individuals.”
Grogan added that he is proud of what the athletic programs represent and how they contribute to the development of the student-athletes.
“While we still enjoy our share of success, we more importantly strive to teach the many life lessons associated with sports,” he said. “We are able to use sports to help our young men and women grow, mature and blossom. We do this by embracing our core values of teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, respect and honor, discipline and continuous improvement while embracing the pride and tradition of Mt. Lebanon.”
After Grogan welcomed the crowd, Denny Postufka took over the microphone as the event’s emcee. The Voice of the Blue Devils introduced the newest members of the Distinguished Blue Devil Club first.
ACC championships on Nov. 1 by finishing 60th overall.
St. John Kletter also was enshrined into the Hall of Champions with Maeve McNamee, Megan Cain and Mackenna Pozza. The foursome claimed the 2024 indoor state championship for the girls’ distance medley relay.
They included respective former boys and girls lacrosse coaches Kee Joe Song and Sam Shannon as well as members of Lebo’s championship track and field relays.
Dave Helwig represented the Class of 1969. He was a WPIAL champion and PIAA state runner-up in the two-mile run.
David Rowles represented the Class of 1968. He combined with Doug Seay (1969), Paul Wetzel (1969) and Rich Shnure (1968) to win the mile relay in 1968. In addition to being WPIAL champions, the foursome claimed the bronze medal in the race at the PIAA championships.
Rob Seymour (1959), Dan Lee (1958), George Shein (1958)
what’s happening
CONCERT
The Bethel Park Community Foundation’s annual Dean Streator Holiday Concert will be held at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Bethel Park Community Center. The stage will be shared by Community Band South under the director of Max Gonano and Chad Hill; Bethel Park High School’s Top 21 Choral Ensemble, Todd Kuczawa, Director; and the Handbell Ringers of Southminster Presbyterian Church, conducted by Samantha DeFurio and Mark Etzel. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Admission is free, but contributions are accepted. Call 412-851-2910 for more details.
FLEA MARKET
The Bower Hill Community Church will hold a fall flea market from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 23. A half-price sale runs from 2 to 3 p.m. In addition to the main room, there will be a boutique, toy room, jewelry area, and book room. Homemade soup and baked goods along with other items will be available at the snack bar.
FOOD DRIVE
The Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Company is collecting food and supplies for the South Hills Interfaith Movement - SHIM. A donation bin is located in the lobby of the police station from now until Nov. 27. On Nov. 24, from 8 a.m. to noon, there will be a drive-thru donation drop-off available at the Brightwood Fire Station.
AUP MEET
The Association of University People (AUP) invites singles 50 and over who are fouryear college graduates to join them for activities and to meet new people. Activities include monthly dinners, social gatherings, concerts, meeting up at local wineries, and day trips. Those interested can attend three activities as guests before joining. To obtain more information about AUP or become an AUP member, call and leave a message at 412353-9088 or email Aupsingles@gmail.com.
CRAFT SHOP
The “I Made It! Market” will pop up from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 23 at The Galleria of Mt
and Steve Magoon (1958) were also admitted into the Distinguished Blue Devil group. The foursome won the WPIAL title in 1958 and set the PIAA state record for the 880 relay. The lacrosse and track theme prevailed among the 2023-24 Hall of Champions inductees.
In addition to the enshrinement of the 2024 WPIAL girls’ and boys’ lacrosse championship squads, Luke Prezioso and Addie Murdoch gained individual admittance, thanks to their All-America recognition this spring.
Murdoch, who also was The Almanac Player of the Year, is currently playing the game at the University of Pittsburgh.
Prezioso is a freshman member of the Robert Morris University squad.
Logan St. John Kletter dominated the running scene during the 2023-24 scholastic season. She won the WPIAL and PIAA cross country championships as well as the 1,600and 3,200-meter races at the district and state level. She was the indoor mile champion and the national outdoor champion in the 3,200.
St. John Kletter gained All-America laurels as well as Almanac/Observer-Reporter Female Athlete of the Year honors before matriculating to the University of North Carolina. She helped the Tar Heels to a third-place showing in the
Ryan Frank and Sylvia Roy gained enshrinement for their swimming accomplishments.
A Virginia recruit, Roy participated in the U.S. Olympic Trials this summer. She repeated as WPIAL champion in the 100-yard backstroke and 50 freestyle. She also won a PIAA title in the 100 back in 2024.
Frank won the WPIAL title in the 100 breaststroke. He gained athletic as well as academic All-America honors and was a WPIAL Scholar-Athlete recipient before matriculating to Carnegie Mellon University.
David Shields, who earned entrance into the Hall of Champions when Mt. Lebanon won a WPIAL baseball title and finished runner-up in 2023, gained individual
admittance thanks to a stellar spring. Shields collected 2024 Gatorade Player of the Year honors in Pennsylvania, All-America accolades as well as Player of the Year status from The Almanac, Observer-Reporter, Tribune-Review and Post-Gazette In June, Shields was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the MLB amateur draft. He recently completed Rookie League Ball and is preparing for Spring Training in 2025. David Franklin delivered the closing remarks. He represents the Blue Devils Club, which is the primary booster club for the individual varsity sports at the high school. A nonprofit corporation created in 1986, the club does not receive any funding from the school district nor the athletic department.
“The mission of the club is to ensure Mt. Lebanon’s student-athletes have the best experience possible while participating in high school sports and fostering and enhancing the pride our community has in its athletic traditions.”
Lebanon. This artisan holiday shopping event features over 80 unique artists. New and recognizable artists will be featured at this nomadic craft marketplace. The juried mix of artists will be offering exclusively handmade products, including 2-D art, clothing and toys for infants and children, bath and body products, ceramics, fiber art, glass art, housewares, jewelry, leather goods, pop culture and fandom gifts, pet treats and gifts, and wooden wares. Ready to eat and packaged food and beverages will also be available. Parking and admission is free.
PT REC
The Peters Township recreation department is offering the following:
■ Turkey Trot will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Nov. 19.
Ages 3 to 5 will create a Thanksgiving-themed craft, learn about the holiday and engage in games and other activities. Participants must be accompanied by an adult. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers). Sign-up deadline is Nov. 15
■ Christmas Tree string art from 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 26.
Ages 13 to 17 can create a piece of art for holiday decor or gift giving. Fee is $10 ($15 nonmembers). Registration deadline is Nov. 21. Visit www.peterstownship. com or call 724-942-5000 to register or for more details.
SH CHABAD
A pop-up Jewish NY Deli will visit the Chabad of the South Hills, 1701 McFarland Road location, from 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 24. Pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, potato knishes, matzo ball soup and Dr. Brown soda will be available. Pre-orders are required by Nov. 21 at www. chabadsh.com/deli.
The Chabad of the South Hills location at 1700 Bower Hill Road will conduct the six-session “Nurturing Relationships” seminar starting Nov. 13 from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Rabbi Mendy Rosenblum will dispense Jewish wisdom for building deeper, richer connections in relationships. The Grand Chanukah Seniors Lunch will be held at 1 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Chabad of the South Hills McFarland Road location. In addition
to a festive holiday program there will be a kosher lunch, hot latkes as well as raffle prizes. The event is wheelchair accessible. Suggested donation is $5. Call 412-278-2658 for more details.
CRAFT SHOWS
The Labouré Ladies Guild ’s annual “Joy of Christmas” Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at St. Louise de Marillac School and LeGras Parish Center, 320 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair. In addition to 115 artists and craftsmen, there will be a bake sale, crafts raffle and 50/50. Lunch and snacks will be available for purchase. Admission is $2 and includes a ticket for the crafts raffle. No strollers are permitted.
NURSE CLUB
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 19 at Salvatore’s, 5001 Curry Road. Encompass Health will discuss: “Strength Building and Balance in the Older Adult.” All registered nurses can attend. Visit
www.swparnclub.weebly. com for more details.
BLOOD DRIVE
Our Lady of Hope Parish will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 23 in Frawley Hall of St. Valentine’s Catholic Church, located at 2700 Ohio St. in Bethel Park. To schedule an appointment to donate, visit vitalant.org or call 1-877-25VITAL. For more details or a list of available times contact Lisa Malle at 412-726-6942 or Mary Balogh at 412-884-1283. Those who donate blood from Nov. 1 to Dec. 1 are automatically
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Members of 2024 WPIAL championship lacrosse team, including (from left, front) Keagan Green, Brady Lockwich, Tyler Pirain, (back) Max Prezioso, Luke Prezioso and AJ Hyland, were among the student athletes inducted into the Mt. Lebanon Hall of Champions.
David Helwig (right) poses for a photo with his guests before being inducted into the Distinguished Blue Devil Club. Helwig was a WPIAL champion and PIAA runner-up in the two-mile run in 1969.
ABOVE LEFT: Kee Joe Song addresses the crowd at St. Clair Country Club with remarks on being admitted into the Distinguished Blue Devil Club during the Mt. Lebanon Hall of Fame ceremony. ABOVE RIGHT: Denny Postulka discusses details for the Mt. Lebanon High School Hall of Champions event held Nov. 2 at St. Clair Country Club with Dr. Robert Schilken and Stacey Franklin. The Voice of the Blue Devils, Postufka emceed the event in which six student athletes, one relay and two WPIAL championship teams were recognized along with 11 new members enshrined in the Distinguished Blue Devils Club. Schilken and Franklin serve on the Hall of Champion’s committee.
David Rowles poses with his wife, Terry, before being inducted into the Distinguished Blue Devils Club during Mt. Lebanon’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony Nov. 2 at St. Clair Country Club. Rowles was a member of Lebo’s mile relay team that won a WPIAL title and took third in the state in 1968.
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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 FOX FORD
743 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 724-627-3151 www.foxfordwaynesburg.com
SOLOMON FORD Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA 724-785-5500 www.solomonauto.com
STAR LAKE FORD Main St., Burgettstown, PA 724-947-3381 www.starlakeford.com
WASHINGTON FORD 507 Washington Road, Rt. 19, Washington, PA 888-706-6128 www.washingtonford.com
GMC
BUDD BAER GMC 83 Murtland Ave. Washington Pa 724-249-6047 www.buddbaergm.com
SOLOMON GMC 1777 McClellandtown Rd, McClellandtown, PA 724-602-4678 solomonautogroup.com
HARLEY DAVIDSON
STEEL CITY HARLEY DAVIDSON 1375 Washington Road, Washington, PA 724-225-7020 www.steelcitymotorcycles.com
HONDA C. HARPER HONDA 106 Harper Drive Belle Vernon, PA 15012 724-929-8000 Ext. 227 Chuck Calcek www.charperhonda.com
WASHINGTON HONDA Rt. 19, Strabane Square Washington, PA 15301 724-222-2213 www.washhonda.com
HYUNDAI
WASHINGTON HYUNDAI 305 WashingtonRd. Rt. 19 at Strabane Square Washington, PA 724-222-2216 www.washhyundai.com
JEEP
ROTOLO’S JEEP 58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022 888-269-6183 www.rotolomotors.com
SOLOMON JEEP Routes 21 & 88, Carmichaels, PA 724-966-2600 www.solomonauto.com
SOLOMON JEEP Routes 40 & 43, Brownsville, PA 724-785-8000 www.solomonauto.com
SOUTH HILLS JEEP Washington Road, McMurray, PA 724-941-4300 www.southhillsauto.com
KIA
SOUTH HILLS KIA Washington Road, McMurray, PA 724-942-3000 www.southhillsauto.com
LINCOLN
SOUTH HILLS LINCOLN Route 19, McMurray, PA 724-941-1600 www.southhillslincoln.net
MAZDA
BUDD BAER MAZDA 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
SOLOMON RAM Routes 21 & 88 Carmichaels, PA 724-966-2600 www.solomonauto.com
SOLOMON RAM Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA 724-785-8000 www.solomonauto.com
SOUTH HILLS RAM Washington Road, McMurray, PA 724-941-4300 www.southhillsauto.com
SUBARU
BUDD BAER SUBARU 71 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA 724-222-0700 www.buddbaersubaru.com
TOYOTA
SOUTH HILLS TOYOTA 2403 Washington Road Canonsburg, PA 15317 724-743-1144 www.southhillstoyota.com VOLKSWAGEN
THREE RIVERS VOLKSWAGEN 3694 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 724-941-6100 www.3riversvw.com
Pre-owned dealers
#1 COCHRAN PREOWNED MARKETPLACE 150 Racetrack Road Washington, PA 412-349-1794 www.cochran.com
PREMIERE AUTO SALES
667 E. Maiden St., Washington, PA 724-223-0600 www.premiereautosales.com
RT. 18 HOMES AUTO SALES 940 Henderson Ave., Washington, PA 724-225-5308 www.18autosales.com
THREE RIVERS AUTO SALES 30 South Central Avenue Canonsburg, PA 15317 724-338-2923 www.3riversvw.com
TREGEMBO MOTORS I-70 Exit 32B, Bentleyville, PA 724-239-2200 www.tregembomotors.com
WARNE MOTORS INC. 107 East Pike Street Canonsburg, PA 724-746-5956 www.johnwarnemotors.com
