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Canonsburg ceremony reunites piece of bomber plane with WWII veteran By Karen Mansfield

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Aug. 6 marked the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Among the more than 70,000 people killed that day were 12 American prisoners of war. One of those prisoners was 1st Lt. Joseph Dubinsky, 26, of Washington, the pilot of a B-24 bomber, Taloa, which

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First Lt. Joseph Dubinsky was a U.S. Army Air Force pilot who died while being held as a prisoner of war in Hiroshima when the U.S. dropped the atomic bomb on Aug. 6, 1945.

had been shot down nine days before on July 28, 1945. At St. Michaels Cemetery in Canonsburg on Thursday, Dubinsky’s relatives, friends, veterans and community members gathered for a memorial service, where they buried a piece of the Taloa in a time capsule alongside the pilot, concluding an extraordinary, decades-long effort by historian and atomic bomb survivor Shigeaki Mori to uncover the fates of the American POWs in Hiroshima. “Now 81, years later, on the anniversary of the day Uncle Joe lost his life in Hiroshima, this piece of the plane has crossed the Pacific one final time. In June, it was returned to our family, and today it finally comes home to rest beside Uncle Joe, said Bob Tatalovich, Dubinsky’s nephew and the son of Dubinsky’s younger sister, Helen Stupar Tatalovich. “I ask you to remember not only Uncle Joe, but everyone whose compassion, persistence and humanity carried his story across 81 years and also brought us all together here today in remembrance of all the other victims of Hiroshima as well.” Thursday’s service included the flyover of a C-130 bomber at 4:16 p.m. - the “Little Boy” detonated over Hiroshima at 8:16 a.m. - along with a 21-gun salute, the playing of “Taps,”

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A plaque at the base of Peters’ new municipal clock notes that it was dedicated for the United States’ 250th anniversary.

COURTESY OF BOB TATALOVICH

A 94-year-old man who recovered a piece of a plane flown by U.S. Army Air Force pilot 1st Lt. Joseph Dubinsky of Washington when the aircraft was shot down returns a piece of the plane to Bob Tatalovich, right, Dubinsky’s nephew, in June.

and the presentation of a U.S. flag to the family from VFW Post 191 of Canonsburg. For years, Dubinsky’s family did not know he survived the crash, until Mori contacted family members in 1999. Mori’s research showed that eight crew members died, but Dubinsky and two other survivors parachuted to the ground and were captured by Japanese military police. Dubinsky was detained at Chugoku Regional Military

Headquarters in Hiroshima, near the blast’s hypocenter. Meanwhile, a Japanese youth, Masayoshi Kubota, had witnessed the plane crash and collected fragments of the fuselage. In June, Tatalovich, of Nevada, and his daughter, Haley, traveled to Japan, where Kubota, now 94, handed over the pieces - which he had kept hidden for years in a barn - in a paper bag to Tatalovich. SEE MISSION PAGE A3

COURTESY OF BOB TATALOVICH

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Joe Marinski, left, and Bob Tatalovich, right, place dirt over a capsule that holds a piece of the wreckage of the B-24 bomber Taloa. First Lt. Joseph Dubinsky, who was their uncle, was the pilot of the airplane, which crashed on July 28, 1945.

Bob Tatalovich, right, and his daughter, Haley Tatalovich, left, with Kayoko Mori, center, the widow of Shigeaki Mori, a historian and survivor of the U.S. atomic bomb drop on Hiroshima, in June. Mori discovered the stories of the 12 American POWs who died in the Hiroshima blast and made it his life’s work to make sure the men, including Tatalovich’s uncle, 1st. Lt. Joseph Dubinsky of Washington, would be remembered.

Peters dedicates new clock at entrance to municipal complex By Brad Hundt

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For years, time has stood still in Peters Township. Well, not literally. Time stopped for the clock that stood on a tall post at the entrance of the township’s municipal complex on East McMurray Road, which meant that anyone who was checking their watch by it was only right twice a day. “It had long since stopped working,” according to Kyle Thuavette, Peters’ assistant township manager. Now, however, the hands on the township’s clock are moving again. On Tuesday evening, the new clock was dedicated with several township and local officials on hand for the occasion. And, thanks to the clock, everyone knew the ribbon-cutting for the clock happened about 6:40 p.m. State Rep. Natalie Mihalek, whose district includes Peters, remarked that “we all know what time it is,” and called it “something a little extra special.” Funding for Peters to get the new clock came from a $25,000 American Spirit grant from the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency. The grants were given to each municipality in Washington County to mark the United States’ 250th birthday. A plaque at the base of the

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Visitors to Peters Township’s municipal complex are being greeted by a new clock, purchased with grant money from the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency.

clock notes that the clock was dedicated in honor of the nation’s semiquincentennial. Other communities used the grant money for such projects as downtown beautification, park pavilions, restoring historic structures or, in the case of nearby Canonsburg, placing a mural on the side of a building. Money for the grants came from leftover COVID-19 relief funds. “We did this to invest in our communities,” according to Jeff Kotula, president of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Promotion Agency.

In a meat and potatoes world, group focuses on plants, whole foods By Jill Thurston

Maybe Mom was on to something when she said to eat your vegetables. Plant-Based Pittsburgh South offers information and support for people looking to incorporate whole foods, vegetables and grains into their diet and avoid animal proteins. A whole-food, plantbased diet refers to whole foods that are minimally processed including whole grains, fruits, vegetables,

legumes (beans, peas and lentils), nuts and seeds. Co-leaders Terri West and Naomi Herman host monthly meetings open to anyone, from those who are curious about eating more plants to those who are following a plant-based diet. People choose a wholefood, plant-based lifestyle for different reasons including health, weight loss, environmental concerns and animal ethical issues. “A lot of times, those of us who came across health

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issues, in researching how we can best take care of ourselves, discovered the plant-based way of eating. There’s a lot of information out there about it now, but it requires support because it’s not the common way of living anymore in our society,” West said. “It requires a different way of living besides going to a fast-food place or making food last in your life … we are offering ways in which you can make it a part of your lifestyle includ-

ing where to shop, how to prep, and things that you can cook, everything from entrees through desserts,” West said. West and Herman embraced a plant-based diet after walking through their own health concerns. For West, 61, following a highrisk breast cancer diagnosis with precancerous cells, online research led her to a JILL THURSTON meet-up group led by HerTerri West, co-leader of Plant-Based Pittsburgh South, man some seven years ago. is shown providing a cooking demonstration at a recent SEE PLANTS PAGE A2 meeting.

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based means no sugar, oil, or salt. “We’re probably 95% whole food, plant-based. At home, it’s 100%,” Bill said. “Not everybody’s vegan, not everybody’s whole-food, plant-based. Some come out of curiosity. A lot of people are, you know, there to try to improve their health,” said Singer. Angela Cheng, 49, of Brookline, was trying to regain her health after a diagnosis of stage three melanoma. She combined conventional medicine and integrative medicine which included juicing, whole-food, plant-based and raw eating as part of her healing journey. “A couple of different people said to me, as part of your healing from cancer, look at reducing your inflammation and reducing sugar intake. And that led me on a rabbit trail to transitioning to whole-food, plant-based,” Cheng explained. Cheng said she will be in remission for five years this fall. Being part of a group has given her extra support. “Whenever I’m at the Plant-Based Pittsburgh community meetings, it’s a great wealth of new recipes, new websites. It’s free, and it’s a way to get to know new people,” Cheng said of the multi-generational group. “It’s just a beautiful blend of people that you normally wouldn’t bump into. And there’s no judgment for where you are in your food journey,” said Cheng. Plant-Based Pittsburgh South meets every third Monday, 6:30 p.m., at Sunnyhill Unitarian Church in Mt. Lebanon. For more information, visit the Plant-Based Pittsburgh South Facebook page, or PlantBasedPittsburgh.com for more meeting information. Whole Food Plant-Based Recipes provided JILL THURSTON by Terri West, Plantfully Pittsburgh, Mentoring Naomi Herman, co-leader of Plant-Based Pittsburgh South, reviews recipes during and Hospitality Consulting. a meeting at Sunnyhill Unitarian Church.

Herman, 81, met Dr. Sally Lipsky, founder of Plant-Based Pittsburgh, about eight years ago. Lipsky founded Plant-Based Pittsburgh in 2008 following her treatment for late-stage breast cancer. At the time, Herman was leading her own meet-up group for people interested in eating whole-food, plant-based and eventually became the leader of the Plant-Based Pittsburgh South and pulled West in as the co-leader. Herman came across plant-based eating when she was interested in losing a few pounds. “I started looking at various posts and websites, and it just made sense to me. As I started reading everything, just intuitively, it made sense.” Both West and Herman have their T. Colin Campbell Certificate through eCornell for plantbased nutrition, and West serves on the board of directors for Plant-Based Pittsburgh. The meetings include speakers, cooking demonstrations and even potluck meals. Bill Singer and his wife, Carmella, try not to miss a meeting. As Bill tells it, his son came home in 2012 and said, “Mom, I’m going vegan. And she said, ‘What the hell is that, and what am I supposed to make for you?’” Their son also urged them to take better care of themselves. The couple went from vegetarian to pescatarian to vegan and transitioned to a whole-food, plant-based diet six years ago. “My PCP would say, it’s not if you get diabetes, it’s when you get diabetes. So it was for health reasons in the beginning,” Bill said. He’s now 73 and believes, “I probably wouldn’t be sitting here talking to you if I wouldn’t have changed my diet because my dad had several heart attacks. And I got off every sin- Veggie Chili gle medication I was on. I lost 65 pounds.” Bill Serves 6 became certified to teach nutrition classes. Hank Mader, 89, started with physician Dean Ingredients: Ornish’s low-fat, vegetarian diet program to re4 multi-colored bell peppers, medium-size duce heart disease in 2004 after undergoing dice quadruple bypass surgery in 2002. He’s still fol1 large onion, medium-size dice (any large lowing a whole-food, plant-based diet. variety of choice) “I have a reason for following the whole-food, 1-2 bunches green onions, sliced from whites plant-based diet. It’s called survival. I’m conto greens, optional vinced it’s a much healthier way of eating,” said Mader. “I think I probably wouldn’t be here if I ½ bag frozen corn kernels, or equivalent was trying to eat a standard diet.” *Optional, can also add other veggies, see Spinach and mushroom lasagna is his favorite note below meal. 3-4 cans beans, drained and rinsed (typically West and Herman acknowledge the imporcombination of black and red kidney) tance of protein. “You still have to be mindful of that,” West said, “just as you would have to be 1 small can chopped chilis mindful about, am I going to eat a hamburger, 2 cans stewed tomatoes (fire-roasted adds or chicken, or pork? We teach how to do that. heat!), chopped with scissors in pot Instead of the meat, we’re thinking about whole grains, tofu, tempeh, and lentils, those types of 2 tablespoons tomato paste things, so you still get enough protein.” 1 cup jarred, low-salt, thicker salsa (Love People vary in their degree of adherence. Paul Newman’s black bean/corn variety for “We aren’t the food police,” said Herman. this) Their aim is to support people who want to make 1.5 to 2 cups low-salt vegetable broth and/or changes. beer of choice West said they are also not anti-modern medicine. “We are looking to just also take care of 1-2 tablespoons ground cumin ourselves properly,” said West. 1 tablespoon ground coriander, optional That means staying as close as possible to the 1-2 tablespoons chili powder whole food to retain the nutrition and trying to eat as highly nutrient-dense as possible. “So it 1 teaspoon white pepper would be akin to, if you think about taking care 1 to 2 bay leaves (remove before serving) of your flowers and your trees, you wouldn’t Salt: only added to individual servings, if pour Diet Coke on it and expect it to grow,” said desired West. For the Singers, a whole-food, plant diet Directions: Add and mix ingredients togeth-

2 cups oat flour er in a slow cooker. Cook on high for 4 hours or lower setting for 6 hours depending on the tem3 tablespoons powdered peanut or cashew perature of your appliance. Can also make in an 2 teaspoons baking powder InstaPot. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda * Note for precooked optional additional veggies: They should be medium-size diced/cubed, 1/8 teaspoon salt seeds removed. Adding any of the below raw 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon would add a good amount of cooking time and/ 1/4 cup ground flax seed or water down the final product and become mushy. Can par-cook. Wet ingredients Add additional veggies of choice, if desired. 1/4 cup unsweetened plant milk plus 2 tableStarchy vegetables add bulk and contribute to spoons apple cider vinegar (mix and rest 5 satiety. minutes before adding) – do first Non-Starchy: Zucchini, yellow squash, mush2 bananas, mashed and fork whipped rooms Starchy: White/gold potatoes, sweet potatoes, 1 cup pure pumpkin, canned butternut squash 1 cup unsweetened applesauce Note for variety: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For pumpkin chili, sub a half-can pure pump2 tablespoons date or maple syrup kin puree for the tomato paste and add 1 to 2 teaspoons cinnamon and maybe 1 teaspoon Directions: Combine wet and dry ingredients. nutmeg. Especially good when adding butternut Do not overstir so batter does not become pasty. squash and/or sweet potatoes. Try topping any Fold in add-ins of choice, but not necessary: variety with blueberries for a fun flavor contrast. diced apple, berries, nuts, chocolate chips, dried fruit. Cowboy Caviar Rest batter 10 minutes and then give a quick Add amounts suitable to your taste; amounts stir. shown are suggested. Great as a meal or to have Pour batter into parchment-lined muffin tin. on hand for snacking – quite craveable! Alternately, dollop onto parchment-lined cookie Ingredients: sheet for muffin tops and follow baking instruc3 Bell Peppers (can sub or include chopped tions below. roasted peppers), small-diced Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. 2 cups baby tomatoes, diced Tofu Scramble 3 cans black beans, drained and rinsed (can substitute any bean you prefer or combination) 1 bag organic or nonGMO edamame

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1/4 onion, finely diced or sliced, preferably red or sweet Vidalia Mango, fresh or frozen, diced 1 avocado, diced (reduce or omit to lower calorie density) Fresh cilantro, chopped, if desired 3 limes Directions: Combine all the ingredients, except limes, into a large bowl. Juice the limes over the mixture and stir through. Best to consume after it sits a few hours for flavors to meld but can eat immediately. To add more protein and satiety, add quinoa and/or rice (black or purple rice is especially colorful) to either main bowl or to individual servings. Can eat in a bowl as a meal/snack or as a dip with crackers. When serving, you can add additional lime juice to freshen, pinch of salt if tolerated, and flavored thickened vinegar for additional flavor. Otherwise, it is excellent serving as it is.

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“It has been a deeply personal journey, but it also has been a lesson in remembrance, reconciliation, and shared humanity,” said Tatalovich. Dubinsky was a graduate of Washington High School and Muskingum College. In the summer of 1941, he completed a civilian pilot program and earned an FAA private pilot’s license. Shortly after he graduated from college in 1942, Dubinsky enlisted with the U.S. Army Air Corps, and by 1944 he was a first lieutenant attached to the 494th bomber group and piloted a four-engine B-24 bomber. Dubinsky’s brother, Franco Stupar, four years his junior, graduated from Muskingum College and, after completing a U.S. Navy B-90 program at Ohio Wesleyan College, became a Navy ensign who was assigned to command a landing craft tank in the Pacific Theater and was aboard a Navy ship near Dubinsky on Okinawa. Said David Stupar, Dubinsky’s nephew and Franco Stupar’s son, at the service, “The greatest joy for my dad at that time was finding his older brother assigned to Yontan Airfield on the same island later that summer. My dad told us stories of climbing the hill to the airfield as often as he could, to see his brother and bring hot snacks from the ship’s galley to share with Uncle Joe’s crew. He so greatly admired his brother, and how could he not?” Stupar was scheduled to fly with Dubinsky on the Taloa’s ill-fated mission, but was bumped from the flight that morning, David Stupar said. Taloa’s mission was to bomb the Japanese battleship Haruna, which was anchored at Kure near Hiroshima. But the Taloa was struck by heavy anti-aircraft fire, causing it to catch fire and crash into a mountain. “Later that afternoon, my dad made his usual trek up the

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Upper St. Clair firefighters, as well as those from Bethel Park, will demonstrate skills required of their profession during citizen academies being held in September. COURTESY OF THE STUPAR, DUBINSKY AND TATALOVICH FAMLIES

First Lt. Joseph Dubinsky, top row, left, was the pilot of the B-24 bomber Taloa, which was shot down in Japan on July 28, 2045. Dubinsky was one of three airmen who survived the crash, but he was taken prisoner and died nine days later when the U.S. dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, where he was being held.

mountain to meet his brother and hear about the mission,” recalled Stupar. “Two airmen who were used to seeing dad knew who he was, and why he was coming up. They both looked at each other and stated, ‘Who wants to tell Ensign Stupar the bad news?’” Mori dedicated his life to uncovering the names and stories of the American POWs from Taloa and another bomber, Lonesome Lady, which was shot down during the same military operations in the area, and eventually he connected with Dubinsky’s family. Mori passed away in March 2026 at the age of 88, 2 1/2 months before Tatalovich visited Japan for the first time. Mori’s widow, Kayoko Mori, guided Tatolovich and his daughter to a hill on the city’s outskirts where the Taloa crashed. The three also visited the plaque that Mori had installed at his own expense at the police headquarters where Dubinsky and other U.S. prisoners of war died in the atomic bombing, and at the Taloa crash site. Later, Kubota, presented

the piece of the plane to Tatalovich. “It was one of the most meaningful experiences I’ve ever had. I held that piece of history in my hands, something that had been preserved for 80 years, and it is an experience I’ll never forget,” said Tatalovich. Filmmaker Barry Frechette directed the 2016 award-winning documentary “Paper Lanterns,” which tells the story of Mori’s tireless, decades-long effort to uncover and share the stories of tens of thousands of Japanese victims, and to identify and honor the 12 American POWs who also perished in the Hiroshima bombing so that they, too, would be remembered as victims. Frechette, who attended Dubinsky’s service in Canonsburg, said his curiosity was piqued by stories his uncle told about a friend of his, Norman Brissette, who died 13 days after the blast from radiation sickness. Brissette was 19. “It is a subject that I do not think a lot of Americans know about,” said Frechette. “And I was so moved by Shigeaki

Mori’s compassion and his determination to honor the POWS who died.” Japanese media also attended Dubinsky’s memorial service. The ceremony comes at a time when America is placing renewed emphasis on preserving the stories of the World War II generation while firsthand witnesses are still alive. It highlights the importance of passing these stories to future generations and that the sacrifices of those who served are not forgotten, said Tatalovich. And, Tatalovich said the memorial service carries on Mori’s wishes to build empathy, connection, and compassion in the world. “There are fewer and fewer people who can provide firsthand accounts abut World War II and the events that happened, and it’s now up to the younger generation, like my daughter, to pick up the mantle and keep these stories alive,” said Tatalovich. “I don’t want Mr. Mori’s story of compassion and reconciliation, and the work he did to build bridges, to die.”

BP, USC offering fire academies

Bethel Park and Upper St. Clair are offering citizens fire academies this autumn. For the first time, Bethel Park is offering the program, which gives participants a hands-on, behindthe-scenes look at the training skills and teamwork required to fight fires. The Bethel Park program starts Sept. 10 and runs for five sessions from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays plus a Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the volunteer fire station located at 5213 Brightwood Road. Bethel Park residents, ages 18 and older, can participate. No prior experience is required. Students will learn firefighting operations and equipment, search-andrescue techniques, vehicle extrication, fire prevention and safety. There will be live demonstrations and hands-on activities.

Visit bethelparkvfc.com or call 412-835-1127 for more information. Upper St. Clair’s citizens fire academy begins Sept. 24 and runs for six sessions on Thursdays through Oct. 29. USC residents and business owners, 18 and older, are eligible to participate in the program, which is designed to educate and inform about fire department operations and services as well as foster a more informed and safety-conscious citizenry. Participants will be provided with personal protective clothing and perform hose line operations, search for victims, place ground ladders, cut apart a car with the Jaws of Life, force entry, and extinguish a live fire. Visit uscvfd.com to register or call 412-835-0660 for more details.

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Peters Township gets state grant for Route 19 traffic signal replacement By Brad Hundt

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Peters Township is receiving a state grant to replace the traffic signals at a busy intersection on Route 19. Almost $477,000 is coming the township’s way through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) Green Light-Go Program to replace the signals at the intersection of Crosswinds Drive and Route 19. Located near the McDowell Shops, the traffic signals were installed in the 1980s or 1990s and are reaching “the end of their useful life,” according to Kyle Thauvette, Peters’ assistant manager. “We’re really excited to be doing these projects with

the state,” Thauvette said, adding that traffic flowing smoothly down Route 19 is important not just to the township but the whole region. New traffic signals will be installed in 2027 or 2028, Thauvette said. For the last couple of years, Peters Township has been able to tap into the Green Light-Go program to replace traffic signals at various points along Route 19, he added. All told, $38 million is going out to 86 municipalities across Pennsylvania this year through the program. One of Peters’ neighbors, Bethel Park, is getting a little more than $212,000 to modernize signal equipment at three intersections: South Park Road and Industrial Boulevard; Highland Road and Oxford Drive; and

Route 88 and Oxford Drive. Along with replacing aging traffic signals, the Green Light-Go program offers reimbursements to municipalities for retiming traffic signals and enhanced monitoring systems that allow signals to respond to traffic conditions. Route 19 is also known as Washington Road and, according to state Sen. Camera Bartolotta, whose district includes Peters Township, “Washington Road is the township’s main road and is used by thousands of residents, commuters and visitors every day. Replacing the old traffic signals will make the area safer, improve how traffic moves and help this important intersection keep meeting the needs of the growing community.”

Police cracking down on speeding on Waterdam Road By Karen Mansfield

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North Strabane and Peters Township police departments, along with Pennsylvania state police, are cracking down on speeding on Waterdam Road, a high-traffic road that encompasses the two townships. The 2.3-mile stretch of road, which serves as a connector between Peters and North Strabane townships and sits off Route 19, has turned into “a local raceway over the years,” North Strabane Township Police said in a social media post. Over the past three weeks, the departments have conducted about 250 traffic stops on the road – which more than 7,000 vehicles

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Dr. Colin Syme has been selected to serve on the Pennsylvania Science Leadership Collaborative, where he will help guide science education initiatives across the commonwealth. Dr. Syme will represent the High School Life Science Teacher category on the 26-member advisory body, which provides guidance and classroom-based perspectives for the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) as it continues implementing and refining the Pennsylvania STEELS (Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability) standards. Dr. Syme is Upper St. Clair High School science teacher. He is also the high school’s science curriculum leader, “This is a huge opportunity to have a role in shaping science education in Pennsylvania and to enhance science education at Upper St. Clair,” Dr. Syme said. According to Dr. Jason Zimmerman, PDE’s science content advisor, the selection process was highly competitive, “We received 116 interest survey responses from incredibly talented and passionate science educators and partners across Pennsylvania,” Zimmerman said. “The quality of the applications was remarkable, and you rose to the top.” A six-member review committee evaluated applicants using a rubric that considered science education experience, knowledge of the PA STEELS standards, diverse perspectives and readiness to collaborate. “You were selected because of your unique expertise, your geographic and contextual perspective, and your demonstrated commitment to high-quality science education in Pennsylvania,” Zimmerman said. As a member of the collaborative, Dr. Syme will participate in statewide meetings, review curriculum documents, provide feedback on science education initiatives and contribute to the development of instructional frameworks that support science education across Pennsylvania. Dr. Syme joined the Upper St. Clair High School faculty in 2009. He teaches Honors Anatomy & Physiology and Laboratory Research and Techniques in Science (LabRATS) while also serving as the high school science curriculum leader. A native of Scotland, Dr. Syme earned a doctorate in physiology from the University of Aberdeen and a bachelor’s degree in immunology and pharmacology from the University of Strathclyde. He later completed his Pennsylvania teaching certification at Duquesne University. The work of the Pennsylvania Science Leadership Collaborative gets underway this fall.

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HUMBERT HIRED AS BETHEL PARK ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Matt Humbert has been hired as the new athletic director at Bethel Park High School. He replaces Laura Grimm, who left Bethel Park in June to become the athletic director at Winchester Thurston School. Humbert comes to Bethel Park via Belle Vernon. He spent 11 years in a similar position at Belle Vernon Area School District. He will assume his new role in early October “Bethel Park is a 5A institution that’s academically and athletically successful. It has a lot to offer,” Humbert said. “The district has made a real commitment to providing excellent athletic facilities for all of its sports programs. That investment in student-athletes is obviously something I wanted to be a part of.” Bethel Park Superintendent Dr. Matthew Patterson said he was impressed by Humbert throughout the hiring process. Patterson is confident Humbert is the right person to lead the district’s athletic programs. “We are thrilled to welcome Matt Humbert to Bethel Park,” Patterson said. “His record of building winning cultures, developing student-athletes and investing in those around him is exactly what we were looking for. We are confident he will make a lasting impact on our programs and our community.” During his tenure at Belle Vernon, Humbert helped spearhead significant facility improvements, including renovations to James Weir Stadium, the Leopard Hall project, a weight room renovation and a new high school gym. He also worked to transform the culture of Belle Vernon’s athletic department, building a sense of pride and community around the Leopards’ pro-

ting to work.”

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grams that became a hallmark of his tenure. Belle Vernon Superintendent Dr. Timothy Glasspool praised Humbert’s contributions to the district when he announced his resignation. “His greatest legacy is the impact he has had on our student-athletes,” Glasspool said. “He has developed leaders, inspired and assisted student-athletes to pursue opportunities beyond high school, and strengthened the tradition of Leopard Pride. “As athletic director, he elevated all of our programs by supporting coaches, advocating for students, improving operations, and helping Belle Vernon Area maintain

its reputation for athletic excellence throughout Western Pennsylvania. His leadership has left a lasting mark on our district.” Known for his commitment to student-athlete development, relationship-building and program-wide excellence, Humbert brings a proven track record of elevating athletic departments both on and off the field. Before transitioning fulltime to athletic administration, Humbert enjoyed an exceptionally successful career as Belle Vernon’s head football coach. He guidied the Leopards to backto-back WPIAL and PIAA championships in 2022 and

2023 and established the program as one of the most respected in Western Pennsylvania. That first-hand experience leading a championship program gives him a deep understanding of the demands placed on coaches and student-athletes alike — a perspective that has defined his approach to athletic administration throughout his career. Humbert will remain at Belle Vernon through September to ensure a smooth transition for the Leopards before turning his full attention to Bethel Park. “If I had a short list of schools, Bethel Park was one of them,” Humbert said. “I’m really looking forward to get-

Humbert is one of three new directors heading up athletic programs as the new school year commences in the South Hills. At Mt. Lebanon, Daniel Bonventura has taken over the reins as athletic director for grades 7-12. He replaces John Grogan, who retired after 26 years of service but took a similar position at North Catholic. The Mt. Lebanon School District approved Bonventura’s appointment during an early spring meeting and he assumed his duties at the end of the 2026 school year. Bonaventura brings extensive experience in athletic administration and student-athlete development to his new position, having served most recently at the collegiate level. He was the associate athletics director for student-athlete development at Robert Morris University, where he oversees programs focused on leadership development, career readiness and community engagement for student-athletes. He also serves as the academic liaison for student-athletes and the sport administrator for the men’s basketball program. Before joining RMU, Bonaventura worked at the University of Pittsburgh as director of mentorship. There he led a program supporting more than 150 student-athletes and 200 mentors. While serving as a career consultant at Pitt, he helped graduating student-athletes achieve a 99 percent career outcomes rate by connecting them with career opportunities and professional development opportunities beyond athletics. Earlier in his career, Bonaventura worked at La-

mar University in Texas and with Spurs Sports & Entertainment, gaining additional experience in athletics operations and student-athlete support. At Peters Township, Mark Elphinstone has stepped in to fill the AD post held. Brian Geyer served 15 years as AD at Peters Township before he accepted a role with the WPIAL as the assistant executive director. He started his AD career at his alma mater, Seton LaSalle, serving from 2006 to 2011. Before coming to Peters Township, Elphinstone spent 23 years as the Keystone Oaks athletic director. The Bethel Park resident is a member of the WPIAL Board of Directors. “I am excited to join the Peters Township School District/Community and look forward to building relationships with student-athletes, coaches, families, and supporters while continuing the proud tradition of Indians athletics,” Elphinstone said. Elphinstone has already had a busy start in his new position. He had to hire a boys basketball head coach as well as a girls’ soccer skipper. Rob Zewe was hired to succeed Joe Urmann, who resigned in April after six seasons with a 90-51 record. Zewe, who played college hoops at Grove City and Penn State Behrend, was a college assistant coach at Denver, Cal State Fullerton, Nevada and IUP. A Baldwin High School graduate, Zewe was an assistant coach at Peters Township for the last two seasons, including the 2025 campaign where the Indians finished as WPIAL Class 5A runners-up. Zewe and his wife, Jhana, have two children, Monroe and Via.

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ELEANOR BAILEY

Peters Township hires Heuler as girls soccer coach

By Eleanor Bailey ebailey@thealmanac.net

Rob Heuler of Bethel Park experienced an odd feeling when he recently attended a captain’s practice in his new capacity as Peters Township High School varsity girls soccer coach. “I walked into the stadium with different eyes,” he said. “I felt only open arms. It was awesome and welcoming.” For the better part of his 34 years of life, Heuler had been the enemy. He played scholastic soccer for neighboring Bethel Park High School and most recently coached clubs

that opposed the Lady Indians. Either as an assistant or head honcho, Heuler had coached in the same section as Peters Township. “So, I’ve seen both sides of it,” he said. “I know what it takes to get it done.” While the Lady Indians were winning 321 games, including three WPIAL and PIAA championships and four district runner-up finishes under Pat Vereb, who resigned abruptly in July after 19 seasons at the helm, Heuler was honing his skills as both a player and coach at a variety of locations. SEE HEULER PAGE B2

Will Sabatos of Bethel Park takes a drink of water during a break in summer football practice drills. A Miami (Ohio) recruit, Sabatos is one of the players to watch this season and the Black Hawks hope to be a contender for a conference as well as a WPIAL Class 5A championship. Football teams donned shoulder pads and helmets last week as the 2026 campaign commenced with the WPIAL’s mandatory heat acclimatization sessions. Teams go full pads and gear this week as training camps officially open Aug. 17. Teams may scrimmage after a full-week of practice and many will play their first games on Aug. 28. The top Friday night games that week are rivalry contests with Upper St. Clair hosting Mt. Lebanon as well as Peters Township entertaining Canon-McMillan. Kickoff for both games is 7 p.m. Meanwhile, the Black Hawks welcome Hempfield. Additionally, Chartiers Valley visits West Allegheny.

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Early exit for South Hills in Pony World Series By Eleanor Bailey

than 1,000 receiving yards is also on his radar. “The goals though are to win a WPIAL championship,” he said. “At least do better than last year.” In 2025, the Lions finished 5-5 overall. They posted a 1-4 record, placed fifth in the Allegheny Six Conference and failed to make the WPIAL playoffs in Class 5A. This fall, the Lions dropped to Class 4A and will compete in Section 3 against Albert Gallatin, Chartiers Valley, Laurel Highlands, Ringgold and Uniontown.

“It’s still gonna be hard,” Deanes said. “We’re still playing Upper St. Clair and Peters Township,” he mentioned of South Fayette’s non-conference opponents, both of which reached the Class 5A semifinals for two years in a row with the Indians winning the WPIAL championship last autumn. “There’s no drop off or anything like that. There’s McKeesport and New Castle in Class 4A and Ringgold is a tough team in our conference but we don’t have them until the end of the regular season.

They are going to be good. It’s still going to be the same physicality. So we have to keep working hard and getting better.” As one of the middle brothers in the family, Deanes had no choice but to work hard and get better. The son of Nick and Romina Deanes has played football for 11 years. His oldest brother, Nick, played scholastically at Seton LaSalle. His youngest brother, Kameron, is 10 and plays football and basketball in the South Fayette youth leagues.

Another brother, Nate, is a standout at Edinboro. A junior, Nate was a four-time all-conference selection at South Fayette and an All-PSAC West selection last fall for the Scots after recording 52 tackles in 11 games. Deanes, like Nate, also plays basketball. The skills learned on the court help the 5-7, 160-pound defensive back. “I like football better than basketball because, to be honest, I’m better at it,” said Deanes. “I also love the physicality of football.

“My size, like me being smaller, helps me with my speed and quickness. I can get past defensive backs and get to the ball carrier quicker. Things like that,” he said. Basketball doesn’t just help Deanes and his conditioning. He said his vision on the field has improved because of participation in his secondary sport. Deanes is looking for a breakout season this fall. As a defensive back, he’s looking to improve from last year’s 25 tackles and two interceptions as well as a team-high five deflections. On offense, he returns as one of the team’s top receivers with 11 grabs for 117 yards and one score. “I have to work harder and keep getting ready. It’s tiring but it’s important to keep working because there are things we want to accomplish.” Deanes hopes to generate more interest in his skills. Recently he received his first scholarship offer, to Edinboro, a D2 university. He has a handful of Preferred Walk-On Offers (PWO), among them Kent State and Toledo. “The goal is to play at the next level,” he said. “I need to do more to get more offers and put myself above everybody else. It’s a make-or-break year because it’s my last year. I have to put it all out there because I can’t come back.” And no matter what trials await on the football field or further down the line in life, Deanes is prepared to bounce back. He said “effort” is the lesson he has learned from his participation in sports. “You just have to keep trying. If you lose or if you mess up, you gotta come back and try harder each time to help you succeed. Doesn’t matter the cost.”

Heuler compiled a 39-257 record. The Lady Hawks qualified for the WPIAL playoffs three times during Heller’s four-year stint, reaching the WPIAL quarterfinals twice. Last year as an assistant coach at Mt. Lebanon, Heuler helped the Lady Blue Devils reach the quarterfinals of the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs. Lebo was 15-3-2 last fall. Heuler vacated the position at Bethel Park and took on the role as an assistant again because his coaching duties increased exponentially. He was now coaching Beading’s Girls Academy teams and he became the head coach of Beadling’s professional team that competes in the Women’s Premier Soccer League. “It was definitely tough leaving Bethel Park. It was like being home for me,” Heuler explained. “I knew I couldn’t give Bethel Park 100 percent because of the other opportunities I had and wanted to pursue.” The Peters Township

opening only came recently. So, Heuler had no choice but to chase those prospects. “It’s definitely one of the most prestigious programs to coach in WPIAL. A historic program,” Heuler said. “It’s an exciting opportunity to work with these girls and perhaps put my imprint on a program that has already experienced tremendous success.” Since the PIAA expanded to four classifications for the 2016-17 school year, Peters Township has won seven section banners in 10 years. They are back-to-back champions, winning in 2024 and 2025. The Indians had a 28-match unbeaten run during that stretch. One of those victories was a dramatic win against Seneca Valley in the 2024 WPIAL Class 4A championship game. After playing through a scoreless regulation period and double overtime, the Indians won on penalty kicks, 5-4. Last year, the Lady Indians posted a 15-3-2 record.

They were undefeated in the section with a 10-0 mark. They lost, 1-0, to North Allegheny in the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals. “The goal is to continue to build upon their success,” Heuler said. Understanding there are a “lot of expectations” at Peters Township, Heuler is working on unifying a talented group of players into a team with one objective. “We want to be a team that is all playing for the same thing and has an identity of striving for the same end goal. “These girls can achieve whatever they want. Anything is possible,” Heuler continued. “There are high expectations. The biggest thing is making sure the girls want that. That their personal goals match their team goals and hold them accountable for that.” While Heuler is familiar with more than a dozen of the players because he has either coached them at Beadling or worked with them

through private lessons, he is busy learning the names of more than 50 other girls who are in the program. “It’s challenging,” he said. Heuler has alleviated some of that stress. Two of his assistant coaches are Brendan and Liz Albright. They are teachers at the high school. “They know the girls and it’s nice to have them because they know all the names and the faces. So I am leaning on them because it’s still all a new process for me.” While he is looking for a goalkeeper coach to round out his staff, Heuler has hired Jeff Moyer, the founder of DC Sports Training, as his performance coach specializing in athletic development, motor learning and brain-based training. Heuler has also added J.R. Little and Al Lopus to the staff. Little previously served as the head coach of the Moon Area High School girls soccer team. A Peters Township alumni, Lopus

was a standout defender for the University of Pittsburgh. “I think we have surrounded them with good coaches and as long as we are an organized team, the players will take care of the rest. They’re good on their own. As coaches, all we can do is steer them in the right direction, help them along the way and let them be the players they are.” Heuler’s seniors are leaders. Returning starters Ava Hajnosz, Caitlin Martin Fallan Malley and Marina Hajnosz took the reins before Heuler’s hire. They have run the summer practices and the fitness drills. After he was hired, Heuler dropped in on one of those workouts. “It was nice to witness,” he said. “I was really impressed with their ability to encourage and motivate their teammates. “I think they are embracing the change,” he added. “They all seem very excited for a new and fresh start.”

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Alex Deanes values pain for it measures all that is precious in life. Take tattoos for example. He has three of them. The year he was born is prominently inked on his left thigh. His last name is etched on his right forearm. His inner arm displays a Bible verse from Mark 9:23. “Everything is possible for the one who believes,” Deanes said. “They all mean something to me. They’re all significant,” he added of the body art. “My brother has them and I always wanted them too. Yes, it did hurt,” he admitted, “but it was worth it.” Valuable is also the time Deanes has spent in preparation for the 2026 football season. His senior year at South Fayette High School promises to be a success as a result of his labors. “I’m working harder than ever before. Especially right now,” he said during a break in one of the summer practice sessions held at the high school stadium. “It may be tiring but it matters now because doing the hard work in the summer is going to pay off.” In addition to drills and lifting sessions, Deanes also trains with DeWayne Brown. The Pittsburgh native is the founder of 2Tenths Speed and Agility and has trained thousands of young athletes since the inception of the business in 2004. Deanes is doing more work and more running because he has big goals. Personally, he wants to be an all-conference performer on both offense and defense for the Lions. More

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FROM PAGE B1 His career began at Bethel Park, where he was a threeyear starter and captained the Black Hawks to a WPIAL championship in 2007. He gained all-section, all-district and all-state acclaim. Additionally, he steered the Century United and Beadling Soccer Clubs to five state titles. After a stint as a four-time all-conference and threetime all-regional performer for the Johns Hopkins University men’s soccer team, Heuler competed on the Pittsburgh Riverhounds U23 pro team before attaining his USSF National Licenses and embarking on his coaching career. He started as an assistant with boys and girls teams at his alma mater as well as with the Beadling Soccer Club. In 2021, he became the head coach of the Bethel Park girls varsity squad.

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Want to zip around a track on a high-end electric kart or hop on an immersive racing simulator? Then you will definitely want to make your way to the Kamin Science Center on Pittsburgh’s North Shore and check out its new Science of Speed permanent exhibit. Taking up what had been the Science Center’s SportsWorks building, Science of Speed – its full name is Science of Speed, Powered by Lenovo – officially opened to the public last weekend. It covers 21,000-square

feet and is being billed as a “STEM destination” where visitors can not only race karts and try out simulators but also “discover how physics, engineering, and technology power every turn and split-second decision.” “By merging the excitement of racing with STEM-focused learning, Science of Speed reflects what Carnegie Museums strives to provide at all our museums — extraordinary experiences that inspire curiosity and connect people to the ideas and inventions that shape our world,” said

Dr. Steven Knapp, president and CEO of Carnegie Museums. According to Jason Brown, the director of Kamin Science Center,. “Instead of simply reading about physics or engineering, visitors will feel the forces acting on a race car, make split-second decisions behind the wheel, and immediately connect those moments to the technology and STEM concepts that power today’s fastest vehicles. It’s a thrilling and immersive learning experience that is unlike any museum

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Visitors can travel around a track in high-end electric karts at the Science of Speed, a permanent exhibit at the Kamin Science Center.

across the country.” Science of Speed features four components:

A multi-level, all electric kart track

Visitors can race high-end karts on a multi-level indoor track featuring elevation changes, hairpin turns, and head-to-head competition while experiencing concepts such as traction, aerodynamics, energy transfer, momentum, and reaction time.

Immersive racing simulators

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Science of Speed, a new permanent exhibit at the Kamin Science Center, opened Aug. 1.

Visitors can also experience the precision, strategy, and split-second decision-making required in professional motorsports on five state-of-the-art simulators, including the WAVE Italy Formula 1 Motion Sim-

ulator — the only simulator of its kind in Western Pennsylvania. – along with four interconnected SimGear racing simulators.

Interactive STEM exhibits

The science behind speed can be explored through hands-on exhibits focused on engineering, aerodynamics, materials science, energy transfer, data analytics, and human performance. Featured artifacts include the legendary 1959 race car Ol’ Yaller, an exploded-engine Audi R8, a Ducati racing motorcycle, and a signed racing suit from MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez.

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in the mezzanine lounge overlooking the track. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays starting at 5 p.m.., Science of Speed transforms into an after-hours entertainment destination for adults ages 18 and older. The racing will be speedier and there will be food and drinks. The Kamin Science Center was officially given its new name last year following a large gift from philanthropists Daniel and Carole Kamin, and it is in the process of upgrading more than 75% of its exhibition spaces by the end of 2027. For additional information, including hours, pricing, and FAQs, visit TheScienceOfSpeed.org.

TROLLEY MUSEUM TO OFFER $5 ADMISSION AND TROLLEY SERVICE TO THE COUNTY FAIR

The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is offering $5 admission starting Aug. 15 and continuing through Aug. 22. The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum will be offering $5 admission to all visitors during that week. The museum’s newest rotating exhibit, “Streetcars to the Skies,” features Philadelphia Rapid Transit (PRT) Air Service - the streetcar company that took to the skies 100 years ago this month. In 1926, as part of America’s 150th anniversary in Philadelphia, PRT started an airline to Washington, D.C., and eventually Norfolk, Va. that lasted only five months. It was the first regularly scheduled passenger air service in the eastern part of the United States.

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Visitors will also be able to ride a trolley to the Washington County Agricultural Fair. Trolleys will shuttle guests to and from the fairgrounds from the Eaton parking lot, the Welcome and Education Center and the museum’s west campus to and from the fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day of the fair. The trolleys will depart every 10-to-15 minutes and tickets are good for multiple trips throughout the day of purchase. Children aged 2 and under are free. For a full listing of special events and other programs offered at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, visit the museum’s website at www.patrolley.org or call 724-228-9256.

The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is offering rides to the Washington County Agricultural Fair starting Aug. 15 and continuing through Aug. 22.

what’s happening LEBO REC Registration is being accepted at mt.lebanon.org for Mt. Lebanon recreation programs. Offered are: Karate on Mondays and Wednesdays for ages 7 to adult, beginners through all belts, beginning Aug. 24 Sporties for Shorties for ages 3 to 6 beginning Aug. 31 with morning and afternoon sessions available. The program helps children develop strength, fine and gross motor skills, coordination, balance and social skills while playing sports such as soccer, baseball, basketball and hockey. Dance classes for ages 1 through 12 beginning Sept. 3. Classes are held Thursday and Friday. My Mini & Me is for ages 1 to 3. Creative Movement is for ages 3 to 4. Dance is for ages 4 to 12. Art Factory begins Sept. 14 with Clay & Canvas from 4 to 5 p.m. Let’s Paint is held from 5:15 to 6:15. Cartooning and Creative Drawing is held from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Private art lessons are offered for children through adults from 4

to 5 or 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays. The recreation department also offers an array of exercise and fitness classes as well as a variety of ice skating and ice hockey programs. More details and information can be provided by calling 412-3433400 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

GARLIC A garlic festival will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 23 at Flora Park, 430 Corrigan Dr. in South Park. The event supports SHIM’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors program. The event is free but participants are encouraged to bring extra garden produce, shelf stable foods, and personal hygiene items to donate to the cause. Cash donations will also be accepted. Anyone who donates receives a free Dramm hose nozzle. There will be fresh garlic seed for sale, demonstrations, and food-tasting samples as well as

face painting, music, the Auntie Anne’s Pretzel truck, raffles, and the Bethel Park Fire Department will bring a ladder truck for display. “Organic Gardener” Doug Oster will be the featured guest.

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11. There will be a morning service (Torah and kids program) at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 12 and an evening service at 8 p.m. Sunday services on Sept. 13 are at 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. (Torah, Shofar Service and kids program) and 5:30 p.m with additional Shofar.

Chartiers Valley High School will host a fall sports pep rally from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 21 at the stadium and school campus. In addition to Hoop Pittsburgh, there will be an array of food trucks from Kona Ice, Southside Barbeque, The Roaming Bean, D Soda Company and Hotdawgs as well as a dunk tank and music.

Yom Kippur will be celebrated Sept. 20 and 21. Kol Nidrei and evening service is at 7 p.m. Sunday. Monday service is at 10 a.m. Torah and Yizkor Memorial Service is at 11:45 a.m. Mincha and Neila closing service is at 6 p.m. Services followed by buffet break-fast.

Contact Zak Hayward at 412-4292244 or Dana Slizik at 412-4292217 for more information.

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CHABAD The Chabad of the South Hills will celebrate two high Jewish holidays at its location in Mt. Lebanon at 1701 McFarland Road. On Rosh Hashana there will be an evening service at 7 p.m. Sept.

No affiliation needed to attend the traditional and inspiring services.

PT REC Registration for the Peters Township parks and recreation department’s Session 5 programs and one-day classes, which will be offered in September and October, is open online at peterstownship. com/.

PICKLEBALL A pickleball and tennis fun day will be held Aug. 22 at the Peters Township tennis center located at 610 East McMurray Road. From 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. there will be free, adult pickleball round robin play and from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. a free, adult beginner tennis clinic will be offered. Courts will be free to play on all day. To sign up for the free clinics call 724-941-1330 or visit peterstownship.com/tennis/. Felisha’s food truck will be on site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

PURSE BASH The Rotary Club of Bethel-St. Clair will host a Purse Bash from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Library Volunteer Fire Department located at 6581 Library Rd. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $40 each. This BYOB event is a fundraiser for vocational education students. Call 412-425-5513 for more information. Media sponsor:

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SHOW BOOTHS 10x20 foot, and 10x10 all included, in-cludes rolling carrying cases, lighting, bridge, front pillar, side display tables with lockable doors, $15,000 new. Must sell. $3,000. 412-310-0210 SMOKER - Masterbuilt, electric, thermostat controlled, 4 smoke racks. Used once. $100. 724-746-1687 STARTER - Fits ‘79-’88 GM 350 engine. New in box. $40. 724-746-1687 TAILGATE - Chevy, fits ‘88-’98, full size with plastic bedliner cover. Good shape. $50. 615-727-4481 (McMurray)

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Miscellaneous Aircraft Headset, David Clark H10-13.4, used 60 hours, like new $100 or make offer 724-344-9675 AMPLIFIER - Integrated Kenwood KA-1100SD. Like new. Works great. $250. 724-809-5746 BENCH - 36” feather-back bench with arms, light oak finish. Amish made. $250. 724-809-5746 BICYCLE SEAT - Schwin, extra wide. New, never used. $20. 615-727-4481 (McMurray) BIRD BATH - 24” high. New, still in box. $125. 724-627-8494 Chia Pet - Bob Ross “Joy of Painting” Decorative Clay Planter $10 724-809-5746 Cosco Kitchen stool, vintage, black and white $50 412-952-6503 ENGINE STAND Holds 1,000 lbs. $15. 615-727-4481 (McMurray) GRILL - Charcoal, Fire Sense. New. $150. Add new cover for $25. 724-627-8494 Honda cb750 parts from $7’s $300 724-945-5282 HUBCAPS Original ‘69 Grand Prix. Four for $100. 724-746-1687 IMPACT WRENCH - Milwaukee corded electric, with 11 sockets. $75. 724-678-8155 Knee Scooter Bless Reach, excellent condition $50 724-747-0610 MIRROR - Stained glass, 15” square with 1.5” border, weighs 2.2 lbs. New. $50. 724-809-5746 PAINT SPRAYER With 100-foot hose. $135. 724-228-6437

1000s of Items. Signed & Unsigned Steelers Helmets, NFL Footballs, MLB Baseballs. Pirates & Steelers Yearbooks, 50+ Signed and Unsigned NFL Jerseys. MLB Jerseys, MLB Caps, PGA, Baseball Cards. Numerous Sports Souvenirs. Plus Much More! .

Carpet Tile Hardwoods Vinyl 620 Franklin Farms Road, Wash. 724-229-5330

Coal/Gas/Oil/Wood Central Boiler most efficient outdoor wood furnace, Titanium stainless steel, used 8 months, with portable wood shelter and heat exchangers $12,000 724-947-2453

Sporting Goods WINCHESTER MODEL 12 SHOTGUN 16 guage pump collectors shotgun in good condition $800 724-255-3092 ALL FIREARM SALES MUST COMPLY WITH ALL STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

Trailers

J.C. LANDSCAPING

Professional lawn maintenance, complete landscaping, hedge trimming, mulch, reseeding, edging, hauling, bobcat service.

412-854-3660

SPRING & YARD DEBRIS CLEAN-UP

• Grass Cutting / Mulching • Shrub Trimming • Leaves Picked Up • Retaining Walls • Brick Pointing, Gutters Dependable - Reliable - Senior Discounts - Free Estimates

412-257-3134

Building Materials

UTILITY TRAILER Big Tex 2003, 4x8 Tilt Bed, Good tires $250 or make offer 724-344-9675 UTILITY TRAILER 2008 - 18-foot GVWR 9990, newer tires. Good condition. $2,700 or best offer. 724-255-2597, leave message

Specialty Stores BEDILLION HONEY FARM 1179 Burgettstown Road, Hickory

Kauffmann Family Market Rt. 18 Atlasburg, PA 724-947-9682 www.kauffmanmarketplace.com

Springhouse Eatery & Creamery Country Store 1531 Rt. 136 Wash., PA 724-228-3339 springhousemarket.com Let us share a little of our farm with you!

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

BUICK 1980 RIVIERA COUPE FWD, Automatic, 5.7L V8 350 engine, 79,000 original miles; Updated air shocks; Tires have less than 1,000 miles; New battery; AC works well; Car was inspected in July 2024 then garage kept with minimal drive time. Car is in very good condition - starts, runs and drives very nice! Thirteen digit VIN number is legitimate, but unable to be searched on car sites. Car cover is included. $5,700 or best offer. Interested buyers please email jmizia@aecgroup.com, or call or text 412-951-0006 with questions.

Wanted to Buy AAA ANTIQUES WANTED Wringer washers, WW2 German, Japenese, US military souvenirs, old store, gas station, bar advertising signs & items, toys, crocks, cupboards, guns, knives, ammo, coins, furniture, glass. Cash. Call 412-848-6428 **WANTED** All Vintage & Costume Jewelry Buying vintage, antique, costume, estate, and designer jewelry. Single pieces or entire collections. Fair prices paid. 412-841-8325

Chevy Silverado 1980, frame off restored, 350 V8, factory air, rare bucket seat, with console, tilt wheel, only driven 2,000 miles since restored $17,900 301-233-1175

Motorcycles

* * WANTED * * Old Sports Cards & Watches Stereo Radio, Records, Turntables, Amplifiers

412-715-3210

Tractors/Mowers BOLENS 38” cut riding mower, runs good $600. 724-926-3953

TROY BILT 17 HP 7 speed, pony 42x, Kohler 5400 Series $1,300 412-296-1170

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

BUYING MOTORCYCLES *BEFORE 1985* ALL MAKES & MODELS. ANY CONDITION RUNNING OR NOT! $ CASH PAID $ E-MAIL: Cyclerestoration@aol.com OR CALL: (315)-569-8094 FREE APPRAISALS! 2001 Harley Davidson 883 Custom All stock, originial owner. $3,900. 724-222-0176

HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2001 HERITAGE SOFTAIL Excellent condition. Must see. Antique status. $9,800. Call 724-986-1453 (no texts please)

allaround@allaroundfence.com

Autos Corvette 1988 very good condition 32,000 original miles, will take offers $19,000 724-288-3098 FORD 1931 MODEL A COUPE All original, all steel body car. Must see. $16,000 or best offer. 412-854-3660 (JC Landscaping)

2008 HARLEY ROAD KING CLASSIC Two-tone red, detachable sissy bar and luggage rack Hard and soft bags, many extras. Very good condition. Well-maintained. 41,000 miles. $8,500.00 724-705-4086

Trucks

CASE 580Ck 1975 backhoe / loader $7,000 724-345-8162

CHEVROLET 1941 PICKUP Restoration needs completed. All parts included. $9,700, negotiable. 412-496-4625 DUMP TRUCK 2004 4 wheel drive diesel $12,000 or best offer 724-469-3571

724-222-2200 724-949-1193

Apartments for Rent

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TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2002 V-6 SR5, inspected to November 30, very dependable car, 284K mi. $3,300 412-418-9355

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SUV’s

DUMP TRAILER, Inspected, undated, 14,000 GVW, 7 x14 $5,500 412-848-0501

Lawn & Garden

Building Materials, shingles, paper, siding, call for details $400 or best offer 724-344-3491

Open to the Public – Proceeds benefit local non-profits through donations. 412-606-8812

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RUN TILL SOLD!

Sell Your Merchandise $301 & up for just $19.99* (*for 3 lines) It’s easy to place your ad. Call:

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Fast, Friendly Service Competitive Pricing Free Delivery

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

Miscellaneous

Yard Sales

PHONE SYSTEM - BUSINESS Includes greeting module, all office intercom, multi-lines, and 13 phones. $2,500 412-310-0210 PIRATES COLLECTIBLE - Pittsburgh Pirates 1971 P-G “We’re The Champs” glass ashtray. $20. 724-809-5746 PITCHERS - Blue Ironstone pitchers. English scene. Two for $35. 412-563-3132 Powdered graphite 3 1/2 lb. can $20 724-945-5282 RECORDS - Over one hundred 45 RPM records, ‘50s-’90s. $40. 240-925-8088 (Bulger) RELOADER - MEC 650 12 gauge, shotshell. $125. 724-678-8155 REMOTE CONTROL TRUCKS (2) 1 Duratrax Warhead EVO Nitro and 1 Traxxas Revo Nitro, plus lots of parts. $500 for both. 412-849-6903 (no texts) ROUTER TABLE - Bosch, with router and 8 router bits. $100. 724-678-8155

WHEELCHAIR - Quantum with lift, Never used, $1,600 or best offer 724-255-3924

Appliances

TOYOTA 2008 TACOMA

230,000 miles; new brakes, muffler, tires; 12/26 inspection; clean, but some scuffs. Runs great, but no air.

$6,500. 412-539-5875

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

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No Job too Big or Small

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Hillsides, Spring Cleanouts, Mulching, River Rock, Gutters, Painting, Retaining Walls, Grass Cutting, Bushes/Hedges. GOD BLESS

KAWASAKI 2007 VULCAN 2000 Classic LT, excellent condition, 8,900 miles $6,500 724-222-6767

VINTAGE RACK WITH IRON WHEELS - Whole unit. $650. 412-897-7894

Medical Equipment

412-758-8991

Senior/Veteran DISCOUNTS

1975 HONDA CB750 Runs great. Clean. $5,000 or best offer. 724-263-4019

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1971 TRIUMPH 650 TIGER Great condition. All chrome. $6,500 firm. 724-263-4019

RV’s for Sale HOLIDAY RAMBLER 2001 30 feet, 5th wheel trailer, all season. $2,900 724-747-6037 or724-986-3017

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AUDI

HONDA

453 Racetrack Road,Washington, PA

866-414-9744

106 Harper Drive Belle Vernon, PA 15012

BUICK

www.charperhonda.com

AUDI WASHINGTON

www.audiwashington.com

BUDD BAER BUICK

83 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA

C. HARPER HONDA

724-929-8000 Ext. 227 Chuck Calcek

WASHINGTON HONDA

www.buddbaergm.com

Rt. 19, Strabane Square Washington, PA 15301

SOLOMON BUICK

www.washhonda.com

724-249-6047

724-222-2213

2605 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA

724-966-2600

solomonautogroup.com

HYUNDAI

CHEVROLET

305 WashingtonRd. Rt. 19 at Strabane Square Washington, PA

249 Roy E. Furman Hwy. Waynesburg, PA 15370

www.washhyundai.com

BORTZ CHEVROLET 724-627-6171

WASHINGTON HYUNDAI 724-222-2216

JEEP

www.bortzchevy.com

ROTOLO’S JEEP

COLUSSY CHEVROLET

58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022

3073 Washington Pk. Bridgeville, PA 15017

888-269-6183

412-564-9829

www.rotolomotors.com

www.colussy.com

SOLOMON CHEVROLET

1777 McClellandtown Rd, McClellandtown, PA

SOLOMON JEEP

724-602-4678

www.solmonchevy.com

2605 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA724-966-2600 www.solomonauto.com

SUN CHEVROLET

SOLOMON JEEP

Route 19, McMurray, PA

Rt. 40 & 43, Brownsville, PA

724-941-5160

724-785-8000

www.sunchevy.com

WASHINGTON CHEVROLET

www.solomonauto.com

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

SOUTH HILLS JEEP

www.washingtonchevy.com

www.southhillsauto.com

3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317

724-222-2800

724-941-4300

CHRYSLER

KIA

SOLOMON CHRYSLER

Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA

724-785-8000

SOUTH HILLS KIA

3644 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317

724-942-3000

www.solomonauto.com

www.southhillsauto.com

SOLOMON CHRYSLER

2605 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA

724-966-2600

www.solomonauto.com

LINCOLN

SOUTH HILLS LINCOLN Route 19, McMurray, PA

SOUTH HILLS CHRYSLER

724-941-1600

3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317

www.southhillslincoln.net

724-941-4300

www.southhillsauto.com

MAZDA

DODGE

83 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA

BUDD BAER MAZDA

ROTOLO’S DODGE

724-993-4430

888-269-6183

MERCEDES-BENZ

Parts & Accessories

Air Conditioning / Heating

2605 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA

470 Washington Road Adjacent to Gabriel’s,

TRUCK LINER Weathertech fits 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu $25 412-926-3100

Coleman Mitchell Heating & Cooling

MASONRY/CONCRETE

www.solomonauto.com

www.johnsissonmercedes.com

Shearer Heating-Cooling

Brick, Block, Stone, Chimney and wall repairs, sealing, pointing PA #024106, 724-998-8301

58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022

www.buddbaermazda.com

www.rotolomotors.com

JOHN SISSON MERCEDES-BENZ

SOLOMON DODGE 724-966-2600

SOLOMON DODGE

Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA

724-785-8000

www.solomonauto.com

SOUTH HILLS DODGE

3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317

724-941-4300

www.southhillsauto.com

724-206-6000

Miscellaneous

NISSAN

Sales & Service “BIG On Service” 724-222-1830 or 724-745-3361 Shearerhvac.com

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

Concrete

JOHN SISSON NISSAN 724-223-8600

CONCRETE WORK

www.johnssissonnissan.com

Anything Concrete / Walls Free Estimates

RAM

FIAT

jdpeckconcrete.com

3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317

724-941-4300

58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022

General Services

www.rotolomotors.com

SPICE IT UP HANDYMAN AND CONSULTING

888-269-6183

www.southhillsauto.com

FORD

SOLOMON RAM

FOX FORD

743 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA

724-627-3151

www.foxfordwaynesburg.com

2605 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA

724-966-2600

www.solomonauto.com

SOLOMON FORD

SOLOMON RAM

724-785-5500

724-785-8000

Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA

Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA

www.solomonauto.com

www.solomonauto.com

STAR LAKE FORD

SOUTH HILLS RAM

724-947-3381

724-941-4300

1212 S. in front of Main St www.starlakeford.com

GOLF CART EZ GO RXV 2023 Valoa, Electric, with all golf cart accessories included, garage kept year round, New $11,600 Asking $7,500 304-280-9120

Consulting, Painting, Plumbing, Electrical and More. Fully Insured. Award-Winning Service PA076865 Call Brian 412-216-1098

Plumbing

Plumbing

Your All-in-One Expert Solution!

SUBARU

www.washingtonford.com

71 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA

GMC

www.buddbaersubaru.com

888-706-6128

TOYOTA

SOLOMON GMC

2403 Washington Road Canonsburg, PA 15317

Painting

PA#023168

Tree Services KEN’S TREE SERVICE Fully Insured Free Estimates

724-602-4678

solomonautogroup.com

HARLEY DAVIDSON STEEL CITY HARLEY DAVIDSON

your

724-743-1144

www.southhillstoyota.com

VOLKSWAGEN

marketplace

THREE RIVERS VOLKSWAGEN

1375 Washington Road, Washington, PA

3694 Washington Road, McMurray, PA

www.steelcitymotorcycles.com

www.3riversvw.com

724-225-7020

724-746-8733 (TREE)

want

724-941-6100

the

1777 McClellandtown Rd, McClellandtown, PA

Pre-owned dealers OLIVERIO AUTO

THREE RIVERS AUTO SALES

724-926-2155

724-338-2923

1110 Laurel Hill Road McDonald, PA 15057 www.oliverioauto.com

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

PREMIERE AUTO SALES

TREGEMBO MOTORS

724-223-0600

724-239-2200

667 E. Maiden St., Washington, PA www.premiereautosales.com

RT. 18 HOMES AUTO SALES

www.18autosales.com

We carry everything you nedd: Electric, Plumbing, Paint, Housewares, Lawn & Garden, Pets, Lumber. Convenience Store & Seasonal 600 Washington Road Mt. Lebanon, PA 412-561-0922

SOUTH HILLS TOYOTA

www.buddbaergm.com

724-225-5308

Rollier’s Hardware

412-897-6709

724-222-0700

724-249-6047

940 Henderson Ave., Washington, PA

84 AGWAY Stop by and see us! Not just a feed store anymore. 1025 Rt. 519, 84 PA 724-222-0600

BUDD BAER SUBARU

BUDD BAER GMC

83 Murtland Ave. Washington Pa

Miscellaneous

• Experienced • Professional • Highest Quality • Guaranteed Work • Interior & Exterior • Insured Deakin Painting

3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317

507 Washington Road, Rt. 19, Washington, PA

New and Repairs

PAINTING & CARPENTRY

www.southhillsauto.com

WASHINGTON FORD

GREGG

412-341-3000 PA.019223

ROTOLO’S RAM

SOUTH HILLS FIAT

412-21-248 or 724-745-7422 www.colemanmitchell.com

Masonry

I-70 Exit 32B, Bentleyville, PA www.tregembomotors.com

WARNE MOTORS INC. 107 East Pike Street Canonsburg, PA

724-746-5956

www.johnwarnemotors.com

• SHINGLE • SLATE • TILE & FLAT ROOF REPAIR SPECIALISTS • ROOF VENTILATION • SEAMLESS GUTTERS & BOX GUTTERS • SIDING • SOFFIT & FASCIA • CHIMNEY REPAIRS • BRICK POINTING • PAINTING & PLASTERING • PRESSURE WASHING • Roof & Gutter Tune-ups • (Replacements & Repairs)

• Emergency Repairs • Insurance Claims • Lifetime Roofing Replacements

Gutter Cleaning, Screening & Faster Systems

Call or Text:

412-580-3985

• FREE ESTIMATES • NO DOWN PAYMENT • FULLY INSURED • SENIOR DISCOUNTS • 49+ YEARS EXPERIENCE • GOLD AWARD WINNER • PA025689

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