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THE EAGLE HAS LANDED
Bethel Park host another successful National Night Out at new venue By Eleano Bailey ebailey@thealmanac.net
Bethel Park has gone to the dogs. And drones, too. In an effort to take a bite out of crime, the municipality showcased both during National Night Out held Aug. 4 at its new digs, the Park Avenue playground and parking lot. The vicinity adjacent to the Bethel Park Community Center is a venue change from the previous event’s location at Miner’s Memorial Park. “We’re excited to switch things up,” said Bethel Park Police Department Community Resource Officer Amber Carruba. “The event has just grown bigger and bigger every year and we had to adapt to that. The location is more central and gives us a lot more options to do new things.” In addition to representatives from the U.S. Army, the event featured a visit from the Allegheny Mountain Rescue Group, a flyover from the state police helicopter and an opportunity for the police department to demonstrate the capabilities of its new drone lineup.
“Phenomenal technology,” Carruba said. “What they can do is just really extraordinary and keep everybody in the community safe.” Officers Ross Small and Chris Frost have been training with the equipment since its purchase in January. They explained how the variety of drones can be used for all kinds of different calls from search-and-rescue missions to situations such as an armed man inside a house or building and the SWAT team needs more information. “There are a lot of different applications,” said Frost. “In a case like a toddler getting lost running into the woods, we’d use one type of drone to search because it’s like a big camera in the sky. The little interior drones can fly inside rooms, closets, underneath chairs. They can go anywhere.” Drones are operational in many of the South Hills Area Council of Governments (SHACOG), including Castle Shannon, Mt. Lebanon, Whitehall and South Park, says Frost, but
COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL AVIARY
Dariena arrived at the National Aviary in May and is one of only 15 or 20 harpy eagles in the United States.
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Officer Matthew Poling engages with Brooks Pinney and Tate Kulback during National Night Out.
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A drone, operated by the Bethel Park Police Department, comes in for a landing as spectators watch.
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Anna Dorfner sits patiently while getting a design painted on her arm.
Emily Golnazarian from the Allegheny Mountain Rescue Squad introduces Canine Wally to Abby and Jake Sanchez. Wally is a trailing dog that is sense specific. He will look for a missing person in the woods. He’s set up on a scent article and he will find a person’s last footsteps and take rescuers to that position.
Creator of McDonald’s Big Mac hailed from Uniontown By Jim Bissett For The Almanac
This is the fast-food jingle you know, even if you don’t know it. “Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame-seed bun...” It was the musical recipe for the Big Mac, the multi-decker sandwich sensation from the McDonald’s ad campaign that went viral in 1974 — or, what passed for viral 52 years ago — when the commercials featuring it were unleashed on
TV and radio. Kids sang the jingle on the playground at recess. Their moms and dads did the same (tried to, anyway) at the McDonald’s counter, where, if they could rattle it off — fast, with no flubs — they could get a free Big Mac. Meanwhile, Jim Delligatti’s birthday was Aug. 2. And, if you’re so inclined, you might even want to consider warbling the above ditty in his honor, instead of that other tune people normally summon to celebrate the yearly trip
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around the sun. Who’s Jim Delligatti, you ask? In the McDonald’s pantheon, Delligatti, who was 98 when he died in 2016, is still a star with a light that shines like the Golden Arches. That’s what the guy who was born in Uniontown, and grew up in Fairmont, W.Va., gets for inventing the Big Mac. McDonald’s celebrated National Big Mac Day on the occasion of his birth SEE BIG MAC PAGE A3
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Jim Delligatti, who was born in Uniontown and invented the Big Mac, works in the kitchen making the famous sandwich in one of his McDonald’s fast food restaurants in this undated photo.
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A new resident has arrived on Pittsburgh’s North Side, and she’s living the life. She came to town from Miami in May, and has her own comfy space and hordes of admirers. Free, nutritious food is available on a reliable basis, there are plenty of activities and no-cost health care is provided swiftly at the first sign of a problem. The newcomer’s name is Dariena. And she’s a bird. Well, not just any bird, but a rare harpy eagle, one of only a handful in the United States. She’s joined by more than 500 other birds at the National Aviary who are also living in the lap of avian luxury. “For birds, it’s like a five-star resort,” said Cathy Schlott, the director of animal programs and experiences at the National Aviary. “All of her needs are met. We’re on call 24/7.” Just how unique is a harpy eagle like Dariena? There are only 15 or 20 like her in this country, all at zoos and brought from their native habitat, which stretches from southern Mexico into Central America and South America. They are most likely to be encountered in rainforest-like conditions, with many concentrated in Brazil. Their favorite foods are sloths and monkeys, and they are not to be trifled
with – their wingspan can stretch up to 7 feet and their talons are the largest of any kind of eagle and as big as a grizzly bear’s. Their face is like an owl’s. Nevertheless, they like to interact with people, as Schlott pointed out, and Dariena will occasionally come over to the glass that separates her from the National Aviary’s visitors so they can get a closer look at her and her black and white feathers. At the same time, though, harpy eagles are solitary and “live by themselves,” Schlott explained, and they don’t mind it. “People tend to put human emotions on animals,” she said. Harpy eagles are tough customers, but they have become vulnerable as a result of climate change, deforestation and hunting. It’s believed that there are about 100,000 to 200,000 in the world, and while that might seem like quite a few, consider that there are at least twice as many bald eagles in North America. Harpy eagles are on the list of threatened species compiled by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. “I tell people you have to come see her for yourself,” said Meagan Hinds, director of marketing and communications at the National Aviary. “It’s awe-inspiring.” The National Aviary is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit aviary.org for more information.
Mt. Lebanon man charged with meeting teen connected to Peters Township sextortion plot By Mike Jones
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Another man has been charged in connection with the sextortion scheme in Peters Township after he allegedly met up with a teenage boy to perform sex acts on one another. Charles Ezekiel Usner, 23, of Mt. Lebanon was charged Aug. 3 with multiple felony counts after Peters Township police said he communicated with the 15-year-old boy and drove him to Peters Lake Park last summer. Usner, who went by the nickname Zeke in messages, began communicating with the boy in late June and agreed to pick up the teen and drove him to the park where the sexual encounter occurred July 1 last year, according to
court documents. Police said Usner recorded the sex acts on the juvenile’s cell phone, and two weeks later the teen messaged Zachariah Abraham Meyers that he had “vids” of the encounter. Meyers, who is a former Peters Township High School student, is accused of enticing 25 fellow students to send compromising photos or videos of themselves and then allegedly blackmailing them. Police said Meyers coerced the teenage victim into meeting Usner and another man for separate sexual encounters last July as part of the sextortion scheme. Investigators found the video allegedly showing Usner engaged in the sex SEE CHARGED PAGE A2
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A sign announcing National Night Out was prominently displayed on Aug. 4 on the lawn near the Bethel Park Community Center and playground where activities were held for the annual celebration.
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Bethel Park is still waiting to dispatch the unit. “We’re fully trained and ready to use it, but we haven’t had a call that we’ve needed it yet,” Frost said. ”We’re just waiting for that first call,” added Small. The interest in the drone demonstrations during National Night Out was only supplanted by the appearance of the state police’s chopper with its wailing sirens and whirling rotor. “I think the coolest thing was the helicopter,” said John Walsh. “I did not expect that it would land,” he added of the brief touchdown on the Park Avenue football field. While many expected the frozen treats from Beedles Ice Cream truck, face painting, music from the Pittsburgh DJ truck, a visit from the Pirate Parrot and a display of emergency vehicles, including fire trucks, few anticipated the appeal of the Allegheny Mountain Rescue Group. Specifically with the Allegheny County Police, the unit is a member of the Allegheny County child abduction response team. It serves 13 counties throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania. “We’re very happy that the Bethel Park police invited us out,” said Chris Ruch. “We work for police departments, and we’re here to help when there’s a missing person. So this is a great event to partner with and showcase the specialty search-and-rescue resources that we bring, including our dogs.” Emily Golnazarian introduced Wally, one of the rescue dogs, to those attending the event. She explained how the organization has three different facets within the canine search-and-rescue unit and that Wally was a “trailing dog” who will find a missing person in the woods after being set up on a scent article. “He’ll find your last footsteps and take you there,” she said. Allegheny Mountain Rescue also has air set or open air scent dogs that travel off leash and cover an entire area and cadaver dogs that detect human remains. “They’re cute,” said Abby and Jake Sanchez of the dogs, but their mother Nicole added the real reason for bringing her children to National Night Out was to meet the police officers. “We always love this night,” she said. “It’s always a lot of fun for the community to get together and there’s lots to do, but we love that we can meet the police officers. It shows them (my children) who’s taking care of our community and how much they care.” Since 2017, Officer Mathew Poling has been a detective on the Bethel Park police force. He said that regardless of rank, all of the officers attend National Night Out and relish the opportunity to meet the citizens. “The most important thing is community engagement,” he said. “It’s the backbone of policemen. The community outreach that we do helps build trust within our community.” Carruba agreed. “National Night Out is our favorite event of the year because it gives us the opportunity to connect with our community outside of emergency situations. It brings the community closer and we get to interact with our neighbors on a more personal level, outside of when we’re dealing with them at their worst moments. “Listening to music, having ice cream and human conversations,” she continued. “That’s what the night’s about. That’s why we love it. We get to learn names, we get to know the citizens, especially the kids. These fun interactions break down barriers.”
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act with the teen on the juvenile’s phone while reviewing the Meyers case and were able to find other identifying information, along with his cell phone location
Officers Ross Small and Chris Frost show off the drones that have been incorporated into the Bethel Park Police force since January. ELEANOR BAILEY
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Zola Jaquay and Sean Mogaka put on their red fire hats and pose beside one of the engines the Bethel Park Fire Department displayed during National Night Out festivities.
data showing the suspect was in the area at the time of the encounter, according to court documents. Usner was arraigned on felony charges of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse of a person under 16, statutory sex assault, unlawful contact with a minor, communication with a
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Gavin Emge laughs as the Pirate Parrot puts his head in his mouth while his sister, Haven, poses for a picture with the mascot.
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minor, film depicting a sex act, criminal use of a communication facility and corruption of a minor, along with one misdemeanor count of indecent assault of a person under 16. Following his arraignment, District Judge Phillippe Melograne sent Usner to the Washington County jail on $500,000
cash bond while awaiting his preliminary hearing tentatively scheduled for 1 p.m. Aug. 17. Usner is the second man in less than two weeks to be charged with allegedly having inappropriate contact with a teenage boy through the sextortion scheme. Aaron Foster White, 30,
Fallowfield Township, was charged by Peters Township police July 23 for allegedly sending photographs and videos he took of his genitalia to a 15-year-old boy during multiple interactions using a social media app last summer. Local and federal investigators found the images on the teens phone
Maren Fife picks out a rainbow-colored scarf after spinning the wheel at the Pets Supplies stand. Maren and her father, Will, attended National Night Out in Bethel Park for the first time.
while investigating the case involving Meyers, prompting them to charge White. Meyers, 19, is being held without bond at the Washington County jail while awaiting trial on 67 felony counts following his arrest in February.
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with an arching nod to the signature sandwich. A little burger-backstory is in order. Delligatti was born Aug. 2, 1918, in Uniontown, and spent his boyhood and teen years just down the road in Fairmont in neighboring West Virginia. The McDonald’s franchisee hit the griddle in earnest with the Big Mac in 1967, when he finally convinced the burger brass that such an offering would work — even if it did clock in at 45 cents. That’s $4.50 in today’s dollars. Before the Big Mac, a regular burger at McDonald’s rang the register at 18 cents ($1.80 in 2026 prices), and the chain feared customers wouldn’t pay for a sandwich costing two-and-a-half more times than anything else on the menu. “Actually, I wanted to do a big sandwich a couple of years before that, but they wouldn’t let me,” Delligatti
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told Fairmont newspaperman John Veasey during a visit to his hometown in 2007. So, he went ahead and did it anyway, offering his own field test for his customers of the McDonald’s he was running in Uniontown then. “I knew it was gonna be good,” he said. That’s because he knew fast food. Delligatti knocked around a bit after his graduation from Fairmont Senior High School in 1936, picking up any job he could get in a town still reeling from the Depression. In 1942, at the height of World War II, he got his draft notice and soon shipped out for the fighting in Europe. Fairmont didn’t hold much for him after he got back, so he hitchhiked to Southern California, drawn by America’s post-war boom. He ended up working in restaurants there, eventually opening his own on the beach. He liked the business.
He liked the food preparation, the marketing and the interaction with customers, especially. After a while, he boomeranged back to this side of the country, where he and a buddy started their own version of a SoCal drive-in burger joint in Pittsburgh. He stopped by the McDonald’s booth at a restaurant trade show in Chicago in 1955 and struck up a conversation with Ray Kroc. He ended up making a career under the arches. Delligatti and his family would go on to operate several McDonald’s franchises in the Pittsburgh area. One in North Huntingdon, around 20 miles from Pittsburgh and just off the Irwin exit of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, even houses, with corporate blessing, an official “Big Mac Museum” — complete with memorabilia and a 14-foot sculpture of the sandwich. This particular McDonald’s, which is owned and operated by Delligatti’s son, Mike, is also resplendent in the vintage architec-
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ture of the chain, with the glass-paneled entrances and arches incorporated into the structure. It’s a bit of a destination. Food familiarity, beckoning from the highway, packaged as a genuine roadside attraction and its own museum -- replete with artifacts and ephemera of which we can all identify. The Big Mac, amazingly, after all these years, still generates big traffic all on its own, even if it is sandwiched between lots of other items on the menu these days. According to national numbers, McDonald’s sells more than 550 million Big Macs in the U.S. alone. Mike Delligatti sees his dad’s creation as an all-beef metaphor of the American Dream. “It’s more than a burger,” the son said. “It’s a symbol of creativity, tradition and the power of a simple idea to bring people together.” People here, there and everywhere – as the sandwich is also sold at franchises in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Jim Delligatti went worldwide, also, following his death 10 years ago at his home in suburban Pittsburgh. His obituary appeared in media outlets from Alabama to Australia. And, he was true to the
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Bethel Park pushes first day of school to Sept. 3 The Bethel Park School District has moved the first day of school for all students to Thursday, Sept. 3, implementing a two-day delayed start to allow faculty and staff additional time to prepare for the opening of the district’s new Bethel Park Elementary School. Superintendent Dr. Matthew Patterson said the building will be ready for instruction by the original target date, but the additional time will allow faculty and staff to review emergency procedures, verify safety equipment, and finalize arrival and dismissal routines before students arrive. “This slight adjustment to our calendar will benefit everyone involved, especially our students,” Patterson said, adding that the delay will not shorten breaks or extend the school year. To accommodate the change without reducing instructional time, the district made the following calendar
adjustments: Sept. 1: Inservice Day (moved from March 8, 2027) Sept. 2: Act 80 Day for staff development and setup March 8: Now a regular instructional day for students June 10 and 11: Graduation and the final day of school remain unchanged Patterson said the extra days will also help high-traffic back-to-school events — including Walk Your Schedule and Kindergarten Orientation — run smoothly for families. This fall, the new Bethel Park Elementary School will, for the first time, bring together students from the five former elementary schools and welcome students in grades K-5. Additionally, the Bethel Park Education Foundations’ gala to celebrate the opening of the new elementary center, which was scheduled for Aug. 29, has been postponed. A date has not been set yet to reschedule the event.
UPPER ST. CLAIR’S KHEDIKAR WINS HUMAN RELATIONS AWARD
Rasika Khedikar of Upper St. Clair has been named the recipient of the 2026 Caplan-Lieber Human Relations Award. Presented by the Pittsburgh Area Jewish Committee Donor Advised Fund and the Jewish Community Center, the award recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding leadership in promoting human relations and building more inclusive communities. Khedikar will receive a $5,000 scholarship in recognition of her commitment to serving others. Khedikar earned the award for founding Cooking With Care as a freshman to help address food insecurity in the community. What began with just a handful of students has grown into a club of more than 100 members that prepares, packages and donates nutritious meals to individuals and families in need. “When I started Cooking With Care as a freshman, it was only me and a couple of friends in the kitchen, but over time the club grew
dle school to more and teach his stumore, and it dents about started to get how to start recognized their own orthroughout ganizations all grade levand explain els,” Khedikar to them the said. problems of In colfood inseculaboration rity in Alleghwith Upper eny County. St. Clair cuThe followlinary arts ing year, teacher Jeswhen those sica Peconi, Rasika Khedikar eighth-gradstudents – ers were working in groups of up to 20 at a time freshmen, a lot of them – prepare meals in the high signed up for CWC and deschool’s kitchen lab and cided to help out.” School counselor Bethany package them in single-servLash and assistant principal ing containers. Each meal Dan Beck nominated Khealso includes a handwritten note of encouragement from dikar for the award, citing the lasting impact she has a student volunteer. Khedikar credits much of made both within the school the club’s growth to the sup- and throughout the community. port of her teachers. “Rasika’s mission has “A lot of them would help made a huge impact in our advertise food drives and let community,” Lash said. me hang up flyers in their “In addition to growing the classrooms,” she said. “In club to over 100 members fact, my middle school hisand creating a heightened tory teacher heard about awareness of food insecuriwhat I was doing, and inty in our community, Rasika vited me back to the mid- has established meaningful
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her classmates recognize that Cooking With Care is about much more than preparing meals. “I don’t want them to see this as another culinary club or something to participate in or get volunteer hours for,” she said. “Food insecurity is truly a global issue, and a lot of the time people don’t understand how big of a problem it is in their own area. Every human deserves a home-cooked, healthy meal.” The Caplan-Lieber Human Relations Award is presented annually to a western Pennsylvania high school student who demonstrates exceptional leadership in combating prejudice and fostering inclusive, diverse communities. As the sponsoring educational institution, Upper St. Clair High School will also receive a $500 award from the Pittsburgh Area Jewish Committee Donor Advised Fund and the Jewish Community Center. “Ms. Khedikar is a truly outstanding candidate, and the Pittsburgh Area Jewish Committee Donor Advised Fund and Jewish Community Center are delighted to make this award,” said James Lieber, who is the honorary chair of the donor-advised fund. Wherever her path leads after high school, Khedikar hopes to carry the mission of Cooking With Care with her. “Though food insecurity is a huge problem, doing something is better than doing nothing,” she said. “I’ve personally witnessed how a small idea that just a 14-year-old girl had her freshman year turned into something big with real impact.”
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Chartiers Valley establishes personal device policy The Chartiers Valley School District has established policies for the use of personal electronic devices for the upcoming term. According to the CV’s assistant superintendent Dr. Michael E. Sable, the district’s mission is to provide every student with an exceptional educational experience in a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment. One of the best ways that can be accomplished is by ensuring that students are fully present and actively engaged during the school day. “While personal technology has become an important part of our daily lives, it can also create distractions that interfere with learning, collaboration, and meaningful connections with teachers and classmates,” he added in a press release. Beginning the 2026-27 school year, which commences on Sept. 8, the school district will continue to implement age-appropriate expectations for the use of personal electronic devices including, but not limited to, cell phones, smartwatches, smart glasses, electronic tablets, earbuds, headphones, and other personal communication or recording devices. P ri m a ry s c h o o l s t udents, grades kindergarten through second, should not bring personal electronic devices to school. If a device is brought to school, it must remain silenced and secured in the student’s
backpack throughout the school day. Students will not use personal electronic devices during school hours. Intermediate school students, those in grades 3–5, will silence all personal electronic devices upon arrival and store them in their lockers, where they will remain throughout the school day. As an added support, the Intermediate School will pilot the use of classroom device organizers (“pocket charts”) for situations in which a student does not comply with the expectation of storing their device in their locker. The classroom organizer provides staff with a consistent and secure alternative while maintaining a distraction-free learning environment. Middle school students in grades 6–8, will place all personal electronic devices in their lockers when they arrive each morning. Devices should remain in lockers throughout the school day. Students who do not follow these expectations will be subject to the procedures outlined in the Middle School Student Handbook. To maximize instructional time and student engagement, the high school will utilize classroom device organizers (pocket charts). Upon entering each class, students will silence their personal electronic devices and place them in the classroom organizer. Devices will remain there until the end of class, which includes study halls.
According to Dr. Sable, these expectations are not intended to eliminate technology from students’ lives. Rather, they are designed to create classrooms where students can focus, participate in meaningful discussions, collaborate with their peers, and fully engage in the learning process without the constant pull of personal devices. Research and the experiences of schools across the country continues to demonstrate that reducing distractions leads to greater academic engagement, stronger relationships, and improved student well-being. Dr. Sable also said that the district understands that there may be times when families need to reach their child during the school day. Hence, if an urgent situation arises, parents and guardians are instructed to contact their child’s school office. “We will ensure that the message is delivered promptly. Likewise, students who need to contact a parent or guardian may do so through the school office,” he said. As with any new initiative, the district will continue to monitor and evaluate its practices throughout the year. “The pilot of classroom device organizers at the intermediate and high schools will provide valuable feedback as we determine the most effective ways to support student learning while maintaining a positive school environment,” Dr. Sable added.
Big Thrills and New Attractions Await at the 2026 Washington County Fair By Emily King Long before the trailers of livestock roll onto the fairgrounds, before the scent of funnel cakes and corn dogs lace the air, a team of organizers and volunteers have been working for months on making this year’s fair the event of the summer. And once the last visitor has passed through the gates and the midway lights turn off, planning for next year’s fair is underway. “As soon as this fair is over, we’re already starting to look at next year’s fair,” says Wayne Hunnell, secretary of the Washington County Agricultural Fair Board. Technically, it starts even before that, because some of the contracts for food vendors and entertainers are signed up to two or three years in advance. Executing an 8-day lineup of agricultural competition, livestock shows, thrill rides, games, and entertainment, across 156 acres, five exhibit halls, ten barns, and multiple arenas, tents, and grandstands, is a feat of organization, collaboration, and a dedicated team working behind the scenes.
The school bus demolition derby takes place on Wednesday evening and always draws huge crowds, eager to watch the behemoth buses crash into each other and kick up dust. The derby follows the Senior High band performances, and the day is historically the most attended day of the fair.
New to the fair this year is the Foam Fun Zone and Thrill Show. The thrill show includes daring acrobats and high-wire acts. In the Foam Fun Zone, foam machines will blast out bubbly fun for kids to play in. This If you prefer something a little easier on the ears than combination show will run twice a day at the clashing metal and revving engines, the county fair Nadene Gardner Show Tent. is a great place to discover new music. Most of this year’s fair music lineup is new, with a few returning Whether you’re excited for the thrill and favorites. Morgan Gruber, previous American Idol noise of the demolition derby or prefer a contestant (2022) and local country singer, will be calmer evening with live music and your faback to grace the stage with her guitar and twangy vorite concessions, there’s something for evvocals on Monday night. AC and the Resistors will eryone at this year’s fair. also return, bringing timeless rock and roll and blues For more information about the fair schedhits to the stage on Friday evening. ule, visit washingtonfair.org/fair-schedule/. New groups include Josie Salvitti (Sunday), Stampede (Tuesday), Coal Fire Run (Wednesday), Zucco’s Bubblegum Band (Thursday), and Z Town Street Sponsored content brought to you by Band (last Saturday). You can find these musical acts at the Dollar Bank-sponsored Nadene Gardner Show Tent.
Sunday’s grandstand show is the rodeo, which was introduced two years ago and has become a tremendous success, with attendance rates almost as high as the demolition derby. This year will mark the addition of the women’s rodeo to the mix, and rodeo fans are already excited to see what the Lady Broncs can do.
The fair’s youngest patrons will find countless activities on the fairgrounds to keep them busy throughout the week. The Rock n’ Roll Kids Pet Show will be back with singer/songwriter and children’s entertainer Mike Zaffuto and his crew of adorable companions. This charming magic show occurs daily and features original music, puppets, and live animals.
This year’s fair is no exception, and the fair board is excited to welcome back the community to the fairgrounds once again. The fair board has been working to tweak the entertainment lineup so that visitors can plan their visits around their favorite traditions and new additions. The primetime grandstand event on the first evening of the fair (Saturday, August 15) is the demolition derby, which always draws the biggest fair crowds. That evening’s derby attendees will see a slightly different format from previous years, with a figure-8 track that loops the vehicles around two circles that intersect at the center, adding an extra element of thrill to the fair’s most popular event.
The Washington County Fair hasn’t had a monster truck show in recent years due to logistical concerns, but the fair board is excited to bring them back this year. Hunnell says he is expecting the event to draw large crowds on Thursday evening at the grandstand.
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South Fayette running back on track for success By Eleanor Bailey ebailey@thealmanac.net
Aayden Wright is charting a path to success in life, whether that be on the football field or in the boardroom. He’s practicing what his coaches preach and learning quickly. “Because it can all just blow up on you,” Wright said. “So you always have to be ready for the next part.” Whether during a film session or a classroom, Wright always sits in the first row. “You want to make sure you’re sitting close to those screens and the boards,” he explained. “So you’re able to see and so that you don’t slack off. “My coach,” continued Wright, “(Marty Spieler) He’s definitely a good role model. He told us the right things to do outside of the football field and on the field to make us better men, not just good football players.” Though just a sophomore at South Fayette High School, Wright is already a good football player. In fact, he already has nine scholarship offers. In addition to the University of Pittsburgh, Syracuse and Maryland, Marshall, Akron, Miami of Ohio, Kent State, New Hampshire and Connecticut are interested in the 5-10, 175-pound running back. “Aayden is our most highly sought after recruit,” said Spieler. “He is an electric kid.” Last fall as a freshman, Wright rushed for 572 yards. He ranked second on the team behind only quarterback Drew Welhorsky, who picked up 610 while throwing for 1,244 yards.
Wright averaged 7.5 yards per carry and scored six touchdowns. He also had 10 receptions for 118 yards and another score. “I’d like to rush for over 1,000 yards this year but the goal is to get more touchdowns because more touchdowns means more wins. In 2025, South Fayette finished 5-5 overall. The Lions posted a 1-4 record in the Big Six Conference and failed to make the playoffs. “Last year didn’t go how we wanted it and I just don’t want to deal with that again,” Wright continued. “So I’m going to make sure we are in a good position to make the playoffs and do our best in the postseason.” Wright will also start at cornerback in the defensive secondary for the Lions, who surrendered 26.1 points per game last year. “Offense, obviously, is my favorite thing to do because you are all over the field trying to score touchdowns but defense wins championships and the goal is to get that WPIAL title. The school hasn’t had one in football in about seven years. Back in the 2013 and 14, they went back-to-back state championships and then kind of fell off while the other programs really have taken off here. We’ve got to keep up with these people.” For Wright, that means keeping up with the family. While his brother, Tyson, preceded him at South Fayette, his sister, Lailah Wright, has taken the girls basketball program to new heights. A senior, she ran the offense at point guard on this year’s team that repeated as state champions and captured a fourth WPIAL title
in five years. Lailah averaged 9.6 points per game while dishing up 4.6 assists, picking up 3.8 steals and four rebounds an outing. She has a plethora of Division I offers. “Lailah’s known for being really good and a lot of people know her, but they also know me as a brother,” Wright said. “So it’s like having two athletic siblings. From that angle, it’s kind of fun. “There’s not really any pressure because we’re both doing our thing. I’m happy for her being successful and I feed off her energy.” Wright once played basketball but he stopped to pursue his football dreams. He picked up track to enhance his abilities. Wright competes in the high jump and the 100-meter dash. “I was always a sporty kid. Before I even touched a ball, my parents knew I was going to play a sport,” said Wright. Wright’s parents know he is on a special path. So Miquela makes meals to strengthen his body and Walter, who played football at Robert Morris University, offers guidance and advice. “The hardest thing I have had to deal with so far is keeping my weight up, particularly while we are outside running and training in the heat but my mom makes a lot of healthy foods that help me grow, muscle wise and everything,” Wright said. “My dad’s been helpful, especially through the whole recruitment process. I just have to continue working and not letting anything get to my head. I just have to stay humble.” Humility, not just talent, says Wright will help him reach his ultimate goals. After college, he hopes to play
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in the NFL. “I’m looking for a big jump this fall and for the rest of my career at South Fayette,” he said. “I’m going to use this time to prepare myself for the college level and hopefully, I can get to the NFL level, too. But, I have to stay level-headed. “Already a lot has happened and it’s been a lot to handle but it’s nothing I can’t handle. It’s just another thing to motivate me to keep going, to keep working because anything can happen. You have to be prepared for anything.” Wright is ready for Class 4A competition. The Lions moved from Class 5A competing against the likes of Peters Township, two WPIAL titles in three years, and
Upper St. Clair, a two-time WPIAL semifinalists, as well as Bethel Park to Section 3 against rival Chartiers Valley among others. “There are a lot of good athletes in 4A but 5A was just a different level of competition against great teams that were bigger than us,” Wright said. “I think we have a better shot at this because it’s more balanced for our school. It’s the right level right now. “We’re putting the extra time and work into this to be competitive and successful. I know there are a lot of people who are expecting big things out of me and the team so we’re not giving up. We’re motivated to keep going and continue getting better.”
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Who is he? South Fayette High School sophomore that already has nine scholarship offers to play football in college. Parents: Walter and Miquela Food: Chicken Alfredo Restaurant: Bonefish Grill Color: Blue Book: Magic Tree House. Of the book series Wright said, “they always kept me entertained, especially when I was younger.” Athlete: Saquon Barkley. The Philadelphia running back is “elusive” and can be a “powerful back” at the same time, says Wright. Role model: Marty Spieler
Silva takes PONY CELEBRATES 75 third in world YEARS OF BASEBALL championships By John Sacco For The Almanac
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Isla Silva of Mt. Lebanon placed third during the world wrestling championships.
Isla Silva of Mt. Lebanon captured a bronze medal during the U17 United World Wrestling Championships held in Baku, Azerbaijan. Wrestling at 49 kgs for Team USA, the Mt. Lebanon sophomore used a takedown in the finals 30 seconds to secure a victory against Ayanat Meinambay of Kazakhstan in the consolation bout. After a first-match loss against Ukraine’s Olena Kolubai by a 5-3 decision, Silva bounced back in repechage
(the second-chance bracket) pinning Aiana Asylbekova of Kyrgyzstan at 1:54 to reach the bronze-medal round. “This feels amazing,” Silva said during a USA Wrestling post-match interview. “I’m so grateful for this opportunity. It’s been one heck of a journey. Very cool. A lot of fun,” she added. Silva certainly has enjoyed plenty of success in 2026. During the winter as a SEE SILVA PAGE B2
Playing in the Pony League World Series at Lew Hays Pony Field in Washington Park is a motivating force for many who have played in the local program. It is meaningful. It can be a player’s desired destination. It can be a steppingstone to greater accomplishments. It is home. “I think as, as a young kid growing up in Washington, and having an older brother, and just being around Lew Hays Pony Field, makes it special,” said Mike Deegan. A former Washington Pony World Series player, Deegan is the coach of the Denison University 2026 NCAA Division III World Series national champions. “As a kid, you walk around the park while games are being played, and you watch some. You hang out with friends. It’s just such a great event. Then, of course, you dream about being a part of it,” Deegan continued. “I still remember as a kid coming down the hill, in the back of a truck and chanting Washington and playing in front of a big crowd, probably a bigger crowd than we’d ever played in front of. For most people, that’ll be the biggest crowd they play in front of. It was a special time and one that I’ll always cherish.” Shane Elzer was the starting center fielder for the1998 Washington Pony League World Series team that went 3-0 in its pod to advance to the championship game, the first Wash-
ington team to play in the final since 1955. While the locals lost to Chinese Taipei in the championship, Elzer’s youth baseball journey was complete and fulfilling. “It was always a dream of mine to play in the Pony World Series,” Elzer said. “It was the thing to do as a youth baseball player in August in Washington – watch the older kids play, try to get autographs and whatever else. “I saw myself out there on the field in front of everybody, playing in those Pony League World Series games. It is
absolutely something I thought about. As I got older and it became more realistic, it felt pretty good. “I was certainly thankful I was able to make the team and be a part of that group – a great group of guys and baseball players.” Elzer went on to leave his baseball mark at Trinity High School and then had an outstanding career at Penn State Behrend. He is an inductee in the school’s athletic Hall of Fame. SEE PONY PAGE B2
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PAIN FOR GAIN Deanes putting the work in for South Fayette By Eleanor Bailey ebailey@thealmanac.net
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
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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 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 resa Silva.
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freshman at Mt. Lebanon High School, she won a WPIAL title and a PIAA championship. In addition to the World Championships, she qualified to represent Team USA at the U15 Pan-American Championships. Silva will next compete at the Super 32 tournament to be held Oct. 18-19 at the Greensboro Coliseum in North Carolina. She is the 15-year-old daughter of Jamie and The-
In other Mt. Lebanon girls’ wrestling, Camilla Hathaway finished as a national runner-up during the U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals held at Fargo, N.D. Hathaway used two technical falls and a decision among her five qualifying victories to reach the 155-pound finals in the 16U girls division. In the championship bout, she dropped an 11-2 decision to Ava Guilmette from New York to earn the
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FROM PAGE B1 The enormity of the Pony League World Series and its personal meaning take time to fully embrace and cherish. “Probably when you’re older, it really hits you how special the Pony League Baseball World Series is,” Deegan said. “When you’re young, you just know that you’re playing, you’re competing and that Washington has had great teams. My 10-year-old team went to Puerto Rico, and I was a part of the Bronco League World Series in California. So, you do know how cool that was, but I think the history and just what Pony Baseball is takes a little longer to form that true appreciation. You’re almost spoiled by it -- just the history and the lineage and how special it is and the fact it started in Washington.” For Elzer, the 1997 postseason established the quali-
ty of the group he was playing with. Washington’s 13-year-old Pony team went 13-0 and unchallenged in rolling to the East Zone championship at East Liverpool, Ohio, the furthest the team could advance at the time. “I think that gave us the confidence to know we had a chance to be successful in 1998. I think we knew we had a special group before we entered. We had a lot of successful runs. We had some talented athletes, some good ball players. I think we were just biding our time waiting for that 1998 season to roll around so we could all kind of be together and play for one common goal. That entire week playing those games, in front of those crowds and the atmosphere was pretty special.”
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Washington’s only Pony League World Series championship came in 1955. “As far as overall memories of the World Series go,
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.
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Alex Deanes is one of the players to watch this football season. He is a returning veteran and a two-way starter for South Fayette High School.
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.”
ALEX DEANES Age: 18 Parents: Nick and Romina Siblings: Nick, Nate and Kameron School: South Fayette Year: Senior Sports: Football, basketball Color: Green Food: Pizza Restaurant: Fiori’s Pizzeria in McMurray Athlete: Julio Jones Future plans: To play football in college.
Registration is being accepted for the Joey Fabus Superhero 5K Run/1 Mile Walk, which will be held at 9 a.m. Sept. 20 starting at Bethel Park High School. Fee for the 5K race (3.1 miles) is $30 ($20 for ages 0-12). Fee for the 1-mile family fun walk is $20. Fees increase after Sept. 7. Walkers can register until 8:30 a.m. the day of the event. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite superhero costume in honor of Joey, who was 8 when
he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. He passed away on Jan. 21, 2015, after a seven-month battle with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) Since his death, the Joey Fabus Childhood Cancer Foundation was established to raise awareness about the disease and to raise funds to find a potential cure. Proceeds from the race benefit the foundation. Visit JFCCF.org about the organization but register online at runsignup.com for the race. Call 412-758-1121 or email fabusangels6pgh@
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my fondest memory was the camaraderie with my teammates,” said Joe Kerns, the team’s third baseman. “Playing on the 1955 World Series team is a proud part of my athletic legacy. I’m also proud to have been on the All-Navy softball team, and the world champion Sol Mintz softball team.” “To get into the World Series, we had to beat Butler in a best-of-three series,” Kerns said. “It came down to game three. Our coach, Art Sandusky, thought we would be intimidated by some of the Butler players -- especially the catcher who was over 6-feet tall and had a beard. Before (that) game, Art gathered us, and with tears in his eyes said, ‘No matter what happens, I’m proud of all of you.’ We ended up beating Butler, 15-0. “The memory,” he continued, “that really stands out happened after the World Series. The team was sent on a bus trip to New York. They took us to see West Point. We had a six-course meal at the famous Mama Leone’s restaurant. None of the boys liked it. We would have been happier with a burger and fries. “We got to go to a Brooklyn Dodgers game at Ebbets
Field, where they played the St. Louis Cardinals. We met (Hall of Famers) Stan Musial, Duke Snider and Jackie Robinson. We had three black players on our team, and Jackie Robinson gave each of them one of his baseball bats. That was really special. We went to Grossinger resort in upstate New York where heavyweight boxing champion Rocky Marciano was training. We got to meet him, and we all sang happy birthday to him.” “The Pony League World Series (Washington) team used to be comprised of kids only from the city of Washington,” Kerns said. “Now it is kids from all of Washington County. The international teams give the series a different feel, but I honestly think our team could have beaten some of these international teams.” As for Washington’s first Pony League World Series team, in 1952, Buck Adams, who played infield and was a pitcher, recalled some special thoughts and moments. “I really realize at my age now, how hard our coaches fought for us kids and the time they spent with us,” Adams said. “When I look back, they had to put their other life to the side to take care of us
kids. I really appreciate it.” As for playing in the Pony League World Series, Adams said the rules were tough. “It was a one game-elimination,” he said. “We lost one game and that was it. Massachusetts looked like a minor-league ball team when they came on the field. They had warmup jackets, they looked sharp as heck, and there we were with our regular team uniforms on, which didn’t look too good. “It was a great honor to be chosen to play. I didn’t realize it then, but now as I get older, I realize it more. I’m 88 years old. It just felt good. There were quite a few kids to pick from and I was one.”
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Two men who are not exactly visible at the Pony League World Series but have become staples of the event are still going strong: Lanny Frattare and Dan “Moose” Brown. Frattare, longtime voice of the Pittsburgh Pirates, is synonymous with Pony Baseball’s television coverage and Brown is the veteran treasurer for Tournaments Inc. a financial component of the PLWS. Their shared love of baseball and the tasks at hand keep them engaged and motivated. “When I left the Pirates, I still had a strong desire to announce baseball,” said Frattare, who makes his home in Upper St. Clair. “When I talked to my dear friend Bob Gregg about it, he asked me about working Pony World Series games. I was thrilled to do it.” Frattare, who called Pirates games for 33 years, said the relationship Pony created with WVRC Media has provided a telecasted format with the ability to send word in a positive way. The strong commitment to excellence in broadcast TV coverage provides many positives for the
Pony League World Series. Frattare’s identifiable voice, broadcasting legacy and enthusiasm to provide quality broadcasts is an integral part of the success. “What amazes me every year is that by the third day of the tournament, I have forgotten I’m watching 13and 14-year-old players,” Frattare said. “It’s quality baseball in its purest sense. I work to provide the same commitment to a quality broadcast by using the type of and preparation as I did with major league baseball games. These young people have families, and I want to tell their stories.” “I’m pretty much locked, chained to my desk for six days – almost the entire World Series. There’s just so much to do there. I also help with the hospitality for volunteers and for the TV crew in my room. Plus, I do all the money counting and all that sort of stuff, paying all the bills and things like that. But it’s a good thing. I enjoy it or I wouldn’t do it. “I’m getting older and it’s getting harder,” he admitted. “We were shaky there for a year or so, but all this came about when this became a Washington County team, through the Founders League. Obviously, it was important to get a more competitive (host) team in, and (for that team to) play longer in the Series helps. With the TV side coming about, that really helped everything.” EDITOR’S NOTE: In addition to Washington, a squad of players from the South Hills area of Pittsburgh won the East Zone tournament and is competing in the PONY World Series this year. The South Hills AllStars consist of players from Peters Township as well as Baldwin and other South Hills communities.
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Spectators cruise along Corrigan Drive in South Park looking at the cars at last year’s Rev ‘Em Up 4 Kids event. This year’s benefit car cruise will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6.
By Eleanor Bailey ebailey@thealmanac.net
Jim Gastgeb’s fascination with the automobile began as a youth when he accompanied his father on trips to the local dealership to buy a new car for the family. “Back then it was either a four-door Chevy Impala or a station wagon,” said Gastgeb, of Bethel Park. “I would always be glancing over at the Camaros and Corvettes.” While the “more practical” Bud Gastgeb always purchased a suitable sedan for his family of five, his son never forgot those adventures. “They were special moments that he and I shared,” Gastgeb said. “They stayed with me.” So did Gastgeb’s yearning for cool cars. Today, as an adult in his late 50s, Gastgeb has a collection of Firebirds to go along with his 1978 silver anniversary edition Corvette, classic Dodge Challenger and 1980 Pontiac Trans-Am that is modeled
after the one used in the classic film “Smokey and the Bandit.” “That’s my favorite,” he said. “I don’t have a Camaro though,” he admitted. Rest assured there will be plenty for Gastgeb and others to view when the 15th annual Rev ‘Em Up For Kids Car Cruise rolls into South Park over Labor Day weekend. Sponsored by Pasta Too and benefiting the UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation, the event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6 along Corrigan Drive. The rain date is Sept. 7. “The sun doesn’t need to be out but it needs to be dry,” Gastgeb said. “As long as it’s dry, we are good to go.” Rev ‘Em Up For Kids is so popular, he added, that it’s a destination car cruise. “People circle the date and plan accordingly.” For the second year in a row, the event will be staged on the road, causing the closure of Corrigan Drive between Brownsville Road and the intersection with Maple Spring/McConkey
roads in the park. “That portion of the park is easy to close off and easy to detour around. So people can get out and about. From that perspective, things went smoothly,” Gastgeb said. He added that in many other communities outside of the Pittsburgh region, car cruises often are held on the main drag in town. “It creates a certain vibe,” he said. “It was neat to have cars parked on the road. The cruisers just loved that. So we are excited to continue that.” The car cruise continues to grow. Last year, more than 4,000 spectators attended and some 1,100 cars participated. “We like to say we have something for everyone. The whole family,” he added. “We are always looking at ways to enhance the show and we have expanded that with different vendors and activities.” Ancillary events featuring vendors and activities for children will be held in the corresponding parking lots
CAR CRUISE IN SOUTH PARK HIGHLIGHTS LABOR DAY WEEKEND FUN and grassy fields in the park. The Kids Zone centers around the Black & Gold playground located between the fairgrounds and game preserve. There will be a food court. In addition to cruise merchandise, spectators can purchase items for their pets as well as jewelry, candles and other items. “We had a banner year last year,” Gastgeb said. “Everything fell into place.
So we’d love to match that. Anything over that would be tremendous.” Entry fee is $10 per show vehicle. Spectator admission is free but cash donations will be accepted. All proceeds from the car cruise will be donated to the UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation. “We were able to raise $25,000 last year, which
was our most ever,” Gastgeb said. “We’d love to do a little better this year. Ten percent more would be a good year for us.” Call the Car Cruise Hotline at 412-833-4280 for more details regarding the event. EDITOR’S NOTE: The Allegheny County Police will not close Corrigan Drive until 9:30 a.m. the day of the car cruise.
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An overview of the 2025 Rev ‘Em Up 4 Kids Car Cruise, which raised a record amount of funds for the UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation. This year’s event will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6.
what’s happening FLEA MARKET
located at 616 East McMurray Road. Twenty-two local authors will attend, representing a variety of genres ranging from romance to
The Bethel Park Lions Club flea market will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Lions Park at 5757 Irishtown Road.
WATER PARK The Rolling Hills Aqua Park will operate Aug. 27-30 and Sept. 3-7 under normal hours 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. In September, the facility will be open on Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. Visit peterstownship.com or call 412770-2025 for more details.
COIN CLUB The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Bethel Park municipal building located at 5100 West Library Ave. All members and the general public can attend. This month’s program will be on special edition coins and currency. A 50/50 will be held and children’s prizes will be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. Call 724-984-6611
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The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh, a South Hills Choral group, will launch its 2026-27 season with an open rehearsal at 7 p.m. Sept. 8 at Brightwood Christian Church, 5044 W. Library Ave. Singers should arrive between 6:30 and 6:45 p.m. for a meet and greet. The group boasts that it’s a little bit of Broadway with a choral twist in Bethel Park. New members and all voices are needed. Performance experience and the ability to read music are preferred but not required. The Harmony Singers have been entertaining the community for over 50 years, performing a wide variety of music including Broadway, rock ‘n’ roll, patriotic and pop tunes. The group is available to perform for civic, social, church and business organizations. Visit: harmonysingers.org or email info@harmonysingers.org for further details. for more information.
performed on the indoor stage.
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The South Park Theatre will hold auditions from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15 for two upcoming children’s theater productions. “Beauty and The Beast and Breakfast” will premiere Oct. 9-18 and “North Pole Musical” will be presented Nov. 13-22. Both productions will be
GARDENING A free public event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 15 at the South Park outdoor gardens. In addition to viewing the flowers, guests can stroll
among display tables with community partners, environmental groups and Master Gardeners as well as participate in taste-testing while receiving tips on gardening.
PT LIBRARY Peters Township’s annual Read Local Eat Local event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 29 at the library
mystery, fantasy to memoir. Authors will have books on hand for all ages – picture books, young adult novels and adult fiction and non-fiction. In addition, three food trucks will be on site with lunch options available for purchase: Franken-Fried, Mediterranean Tastes LLC, and Frios Gourmet Pops. Made possible with the support of the Peters Township Library Foundation, the event will take place rain or shine and is free and open to the public. No registration is required. “We are so excited to have local book lovers join us at the library for our seventh year of Read Local Eat Local,” says PT Library Director Lacey Love. “It’s a great opportunity to get up close and personal with authors, help support their work, and take home a signed book. Plus, it’s a family-friendly event with children’s entertainment, raffle prizes, local food trucks and more.” Visit ptlib.org/rlel for more details. Media sponsor:
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CEMETERY PLOTS Jefferson Memorial, two plots in the Garden of the Cross, Section 7 plot 102 3 and 4 Cash or Cashier’s check only $3,200 214-850-0829 CEMETERY PLOTS (4 plots) Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, located in “Garden of the Virtues”, will subdivide. $2,000
RECORDS - Over one hundred 45 RPM records, ‘50s-’90s. $40. 240-925-8088 (Bulger)
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WASHINGTON CEMETERY Three plots, Section 12. $2,000 each or best offer. Call for information, 727-831-9920
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 HUBCAPS Original ‘69 Grand Prix. Four for $100. 724-746-1687 Knee Scooter Bless Reach, excellent condition $50 724-747-0610 Lift recliner chair, dark gray New, Orig. $540 Sell for $250 724-228-9727 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
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COMPANION LAWN CRYPT Crypt for 2 at Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray, Devotion section, Lot 117-B. $6,500, will negotiate. Call 386-416-9605 COMPANION MAUSOLEUM Space for 2, includes opening and closing. Notre Dame Mausoleum, Queen of Heaven, McMurray. $17,500 FIRM 724-350-7941 or 724-416-7975 FOREST LAWN GARDEN McMurray, 2 side by side companion plots, Garden of Lilies, Normally sell for $7,000 per plot, Selling for $4,000 per plot Call Jim 412-874-4435 JEFFERSON MEMORIAL CEMETERY - Companion lawn crypt for 2, in the Garden of the Pillars of Faith, Lot #1270. $4,000. I will pay transfer fee and endowment fee. 412-831-0433 MT. LEBANON CEMETERY Companion crypt, lower level by Peaceful Fountain, location 13B, Level 4. New is $31,000. Selling for $26,000. Call Rose, 973-610-7726 or Albert 908-800-3353 email: roseikelly@gmail.com
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Contents Include: Sofas, Sleeper Sofa, Chairs, Wingback Chairs, Drop Leaf Tables, Area Rugs, Runner, Drexel End Tables, Lamps, Floor Lamp, Shell Lamp, Lamp Table, Love Seat, Magnavox Receiver, Turntable & Cassette Player in Cabinet, 45’s, DVD’s, Antique Tapestry, Leather Chair & Ottoman, Mirrors, Pictures, Paintings, Florals, Bookshelf, Ceramic Lion, Wall Clock, Marble Clock, Drop Leaf Coffee & End Tables, Benches, TV Stands, TVs, Henredon Buffet, Server, Table & 4 Chairs, Lladro, Lenox, Crystal, Candlesticks, Crystal Stemware, Stemware, Silverplate, Glassware, Coalport China, Noritake Bluebell China, Christmas Dinnerware, Spode Christmas Candlesticks, Kitchen Table, Clock, Pots & Pans, Corning, Knives, Keurig, Tupperware, Wine Rack, Small Screen, King Bed, King Bedding, Dresser with Twin Mirrors, Chest of Drawers, Nightstand, Chaise, Jewelry Armoires, Jewelry, Full Bed, Dresser, Chair, Luggage Racks, Queen Brass Bed, Hamper, Stained Glass Panels, Brass & Glass End Table, Cedar Chests, Twin Beds, Desk, Asian Chair, Cradle, Snack Tables, Foot Stool, Lots of Women’s Clothing, Purses, Shoes, Hats, Linens, Frigidaire Dehumidifier, Fruit Painted Table, Lantern, Treadmill, Crib, Wreaths, Vacuums, Frames, Candles, Rollaway Bed, Ironing Boards, Shredder, Luggage, Wicker Settee, 2 Wicker Chairs & Mirror, Planter, Ladder, Step Stool, Folding Tables, Chaises, Christmas, Easter, Hand Tools, Concrete Lawn Ornaments, Shepherd’s Hooks, Metal Bench, Concrete Planters, Concrete Bird Bath, Metal Hose Holder, and SO MUCH MORE!! DON’T MISS IT!!
Single pieces or entire collections. Fair prices paid. 412-841-8325
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Tractors/Mowers BOLENS 38” cut riding mower, runs good $600. 724-926-3953
Directions: Route 19 to Beadling, Left on Inglewood to 339 Inglewood. TROY BILT 17 HP 7 speed, pony 42x, Kohler 5400 Series $1,300 412-296-1170
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MURDOCH ESTATE LIQUIDATION 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 Sink from old farm house 4’ L x 16” H, sink is 22” $75 or best offer 724-745-3706 SMOKER - Masterbuilt, electric, thermostat controlled, 4 smoke racks. Used once. $100. 724-746-1687 Snow Blower Simplicity 1022ER, electric start, 208cc B & S gas motor, great condition $175 304-483-6726 Venetia 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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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)
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Machinery & Tools CASE 580Ck 1975 backhoe / loader $7,000 724-345-8162
TV - Vizio 32-inch Smart TV. New, never used. $65. 724-678-2667
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Trailers DUMP TRAILER, Inspected, undated, 14,000 GVW, 7 x14 $5,500 412-848-0501 UTILITY TRAILER 2008 - 18-foot GVWR 9990, newer tires. Good condition. $2,700 or best offer. 724-255-2597, leave message
Wine making equipment, 3 carboys and supplies $100 412-296-1170
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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
Specialty Stores BEDILLION HONEY FARM 1179 Burgettstown Road, Hickory
Carpet Tile Hardwoods Vinyl 620 Franklin Farms Road, Wash. 724-229-5330
Lawn & Garden J.C. LANDSCAPING
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724-356-7713 bedillionhoneyfarm.com VINTAGE RACK WITH IRON WHEELS - Whole unit. $650. 412-897-7894
Medical Equipment Hospital Bed never used new condition. Pick up only $100 or Best offer Washington, 814-594-7823
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Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA
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3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317 www.southhillsauto.com
724-223-8600
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.
Motorcycles
Air Conditioning / Heating
Motorcycles
Shearer Heating-Cooling Sales & Service “BIG On Service” 724-222-1830 or 724-745-3361 Shearerhvac.com
ROTOLO’S RAM
SOUTH HILLS FIAT
3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317
724-941-4300
58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022
KAWASAKI 2007 VULCAN 2000 Classic LT, excellent condition, 8,900 miles $6,700 724-222-6767
888-269-6183
www.southhillsauto.com
www.rotolomotors.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
3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317 www.southhillsauto.com
WASHINGTON FORD
507 Washington Road, Rt. 19, Washington, PA
SUBARU
www.washingtonford.com
71 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA
GMC
www.buddbaersubaru.com
888-706-6128
BUDD BAER SUBARU
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)
83 Murtland Ave. Washington Pa
724-249-6047
TOYOTA
SOLOMON GMC
2403 Washington Road Canonsburg, PA 15317
jdpeckconcrete.com
General Services 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
Parts & Accessories Miscellaneous
SOUTH HILLS TOYOTA
www.buddbaergm.com 1777 McClellandtown Rd, McClellandtown, PA
724-602-4678
solomonautogroup.com
HARLEY DAVIDSON STEEL CITY HARLEY DAVIDSON
724-743-1144
www.southhillstoyota.com
VOLKSWAGEN
1375 Washington Road, Washington, PA www.steelcitymotorcycles.com
www.3riversvw.com
724-225-7020
Air Conditioning / Heating
Pre-owned dealers OLIVERIO AUTO
1110 Laurel Hill Road McDonald, PA 15057
724-926-2155
www.oliverioauto.com
THREE RIVERS AUTO SALES 30 South Central Avenue Canonsburg, PA 15317
724-338-2923
www.3riversvw.com
PREMIERE AUTO SALES
TREGEMBO MOTORS
724-223-0600
724-239-2200
667 E. Maiden St., Washington, PA www.premiereautosales.com
I-70 Exit 32B, Bentleyville, PA www.tregembomotors.com
RT. 18 HOMES AUTO SALES
WARNE MOTORS INC.
724-225-5308
724-746-5956
107 East Pike Street Canonsburg, PA
www.johnwarnemotors.com
1975 HONDA CB750 Runs great. Clean. $5,000 or best offer. 724-263-4019
Your All-in-One Expert Solution!
Consulting, Painting, Plumbing, Electrical and More. Fully Insured. Award-Winning Service PA076865 Call Brian 412-216-1098
Landscaping BARK MULCH
Black, Brown or Natural Mulch Mushroom Manure Topsoil True Quantities * Installation Available * Sunday Delivery Available 412-653-0666 Evenings: 412-510-7087
Miscellaneous
Rollier’s Hardware
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
724-941-6100
SPICE IT UP HANDYMAN AND CONSULTING
84 AGWAY Stop by and see us! Not just a feed store anymore. 1025 Rt. 519, 84 PA 724-222-0600
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
THREE RIVERS VOLKSWAGEN 3694 Washington Road, McMurray, PA
CONCRETE WORK
412-341-3000 PA.019223
TRUCK LINER Weathertech fits 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu $25 412-926-3100
724-222-0700
Concrete Anything Concrete / Walls Free Estimates
BUYING MOTORCYCLES *BEFORE 1985*
BUDD BAER GMC
www.18autosales.com
Plumbing
RAM
FIAT
940 Henderson Ave., Washington, PA
Plumbing
BUDD BAER MAZDA
ROTOLO’S DODGE
SOLOMON DODGE
Antiques/Classics
Coleman Mitchell Heating & Cooling 412-21-248 or 724-745-7422 www.colemanmitchell.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
Painting Drywall Finishing and Painting Textured ceiling Call Mark, 412-302-5132
PAINTING & CARPENTRY
• Experienced • Professional • Highest Quality • Guaranteed Work • Interior & Exterior • Insured Deakin Painting 412-897-6709
PA#023168
Tree Services KEN’S TREE SERVICE Fully Insured Free Estimates
724-746-8733 (TREE)