STARS & STRIPES FOREVER
South
Hills residents celebrate America with parades and fanfare
By Eleanor Bailey ebailey@thealmanac.net
Red, white and blue and a hot dog too. All that peppered the celebration of America’s 250th birthday during the recent Fourth of July weekend.
In Brentwood the festivities kicked off with a Battle of the Barrel between neighboring fire companies. Sprinkled between a 3.1-mile road race that attracted 2,507 registered runners and a spectacular fireworks display was the borough’s parade. Started in 1912, the route snaked 1.6 miles through the community along its main artery, Brownsville Road.
In addition to the usual fire trucks, antique cars, marching bands, dance units, floats and dignitaries, this year’s cavalcade featured mascots such as the Pirate Parrot and Beary H. Bonds from the Pittsburgh-based media outlet oneBURGH as well as weatherman Jeff Verszyla, formerly of WTAE-TV.
However, the citizens of the community were the main attraction. As part of the nation’s anniversary celebration, the next generation of the borough, its youth and families, carried the mantle as parade marshals.
Decked in specially designed T-shirts for the event, hundreds led the way after the Allegheny County sheriff’s department carried the colors of the American flag and Pennsylvania state banner.
“Emotional,” said Julie Kienzle of the celebration. “I’m so proud (to be an American) and hope for good things for our country.”
Kienzle was one of the estimated 30,000 visitors who descended upon the Brentwood community for its annual Fourth of July celebration. Kienzle arrived early because
EVERYONE LOVES A PARADE!
Heatwave can’t stop Canonsburg from celebrating the Fourth
The nearly triple-digit temperatures didn’t stop thousands of people from making their annual trip to Canonsburg’s 63rd annual Fourth of July parade.
Over three hours, around 125 groups rode on a truck, hopped on a float, or pedaled a velocipede. To help people cope with the heat, Canonsburg opened up several cooling stations around the parade route. Many people in the parade also did their part, loading up spray bottles or squirt guns to cool down anyone in the audience who requested it.
Festivities began at 7:30 in the morning with the Whiskey Rebellion 5K, and continued after the parade with activities at Canonsburg Town Park before Saturday night’s fireworks display.
relatives participated in the 43rd
annual Firecracker 5K Run and watched from the curbside with Claire Glenn and Paige Kulasa from Mt. Lebanon.
While Kienzle spent the rest of the day nursing her husband, who recently had hip surgery, she suggested the girls still had fun things to do.
“Like watching the parade,” Paige said. “The best part is the candy.”
Despite being saddled with a foot cast because she broke her ankle inside her bouncy house at home, Claire added she was going to watch the fireworks in the evening.
“They’re great,” she said.
Hot dogs made the event even better and more complete.
During the Brentwood Fourth of July festivities, Debbie Campbell and her crew from the Presbyterian Church served up free hot dogs and hamburgers as well as cold drinks. For more than 10 years, the church has offered these treats as an “outreach” to the community. The church also participates in the parade and helps with a float that collects canned goods and donations for the local food pantry.
Campbell is another proud American.
“It’s a great country. I love it,” she said. “I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.”
Nowhere else would one see a hot dog running on Brownsville Road but save for the Fourth of July. Brandon Lorkovic did just that.
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Roseanne Messerly of the Friends in Christ Churches handed out American flags to the crowd.
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ABOVE: The Wonders Unicycle Club in Eighty Four rode unicycles and velocipedes down Pike Street during the Fourth of July Parade.
RIGHT: Milabella Roberts, 2, of Canonsburg, and Nova Rayne Everett, 2, of Brookline, cooled off in a wading pool to deal with temperatures in the high 90s during the Fourth of July parade in Canonsburg.
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Popsicles helped runners and spectators cool down from the heat during Fourth of July festivities in Brentwood. Enjoying their icy treats from left are: Annabelle Herrle, Jonus Ruvolo, Gabe Herrle and Leila Usanovic.
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Brandon Lorkovic dressed as a hot dog to compete in the Firecracker 5K run.
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ABOVE: Flag bearers carry a flag marking the 250th anniversary of the United States during the Brentwood Fourth Of July parade. BELOW: The Allegheny County color guard carried the United States flag as well as the Pennsylvania standard during the Brentwood Fourth of July parade.
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Michele Capaccio helps her son Charlie fill his bucket with candy and goodies tossed out of vehicles and floats during the Brentwood Fourth of July parade. The Capaccios attended the celebration with their nephews, Xander, Elliott and Josie.
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The Pirates Parrot waves to spectators from a fire truck during the Brentwood Fourth of July parade. The Parrot was among several mascots featured in the cavalcade.
USC students earn NSDA academic All America award
Five members of the 202526 Upper St. Clair High School Speech & Debate Team earned academic All America recognition from the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA), one of the organization’s highest honors. Recognized for their outstanding achievements were rising seniors Harshini Sivakumar, Finn
Stafford and Pari Varshney, along with 2026 graduates Devesh Jani and Jeffery Zhang.
The academic All America award honors students who excel both in the classroom and in competition while demonstrating exemplary character and leadership. Fewer than 2% of NSDA members nationwide receive the distinction each year.
come here and you feel like you’re home.”
Regardless of what birthday it is for the United States, America is home too for Bittel.
Despite temperatures at race time in the 80s, Lorkovic donned a hot dog costume and the 22-year-old harrier covered the 3.1-mile course in 23.44.
“Since it was the 250th anniversary (of the country’s birthday), I thought I might as well do something fun. I had the costume so I decided to wear it. Plus, I told people I would. So I had to.”
Lorkovic admitted it was a tad warm. “Really hot,” he said. “The first half of the race wasn’t too bad, and then turning around, that was the hard part.”
The easy part was picking the costume for obvious reasons. “A hot dog is an American thing,” he said. Plus, Lorkovic said, “They have that hot dog eating contest every year. I absolutely loved that guy who wins every year,” he added.
Joey Chestnut, indeed, won again. He captured his 18th career title at the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. He consumed 66 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes during the competition held July 4 in Coney Island, N.Y.
“I can’t even eat a fraction of what he can,” Lorkovic said. “I’d probably get down a good seven or eight if I tried really hard.”
For Michelle Bittel of Peters Township, the Fourth of July must be celebrated in Brentwood. Her brother, Jeff Healy and his wife, Karen, have owned a home on Brownsville Road since 2011.
Healy, 63, is a lifelong Brentwood resident. He annually hosts a Fourth of July gathering that attracts upwards of 50 guests from Jefferson and Pleasant Hills to Greensburg and beyond Philadelphia.
Bittel lived in the borough until she was 28 then relocated to Washington County where she raised her family. Her three children, Mike, Jack and Stephanie, competed in baseball and basketball at Peters Township High School and all are currently living in the Bridgeville area.
Coming back home to Brentwood to celebrate the Fourth of July is so special for Bittel that tears well up in her eyes.
“I feel like I could cry,” she said, waving her hand close to her face.
“All the memories of growing up on Brentwood Avenue where the fire trucks lined up on our street for the parade. The running races at the stadium and the swimming races at the pool. It’s just such a strong sense of tradition. You
“Absolutely, absolutely,” she emphasized. “I’m proud to be American. I love our country. God bless the USA.”
Of course, the Rev. John Skirtich believes God is an integral part of America’s history. He is a Catholic priest serving as pastor at Our Lady of Hope Parish, which operates four churches, two of them located in Bethel Park.
Skirtich grew up in Brentwood and the Fourth of July is considered Reunion Day for former residents. “We all reconnect on the Fourth. So it’s kind of all things mixed in one.”
Because it was the 250th birthday of the country, Skirtich said he’d been reading and reflecting upon the nation’s history. For him, it’s become clear how important Pittsburgh was in prewar times.
“I knew to a certain extent how things like Washington’s trips here, the changing of the fort’s at The Point and how pivotal Pittsburgh really played a part in the history of the birth of our country. That makes me proud.”
As a Catholic priest he said that he’s always praying for unity for everybody and that he remembers on this anniversary that “we are one nation under God” and recalled that religious freedom was one of the basic reasons why people first came to these shores.
“It’s enshrined in our Constitution, and I think sometimes that’s under threat these days, or at least misunderstood.
“Even though people have different religious backgrounds, and some have no religion at all, we respect everybody’s faith and everybody’s point of view. But to say one nation under God helps us remind us that we have a creator and that we owe all of our ultimate freedom and our ultimate liberty to Him.”
Maria Visconti was one of the youngest to take advantage of the freedoms the country affords its citizens. She walked the entire 3.1-mile course waving an American flag to spectators during the running race.
“I wanted to finish strong and I wanted to be brave when I finished,” she said. “For freedom and because I love America, I did it.”
Denise and Tom Visconit reiterated their daughter’s pride upon completing her first race.
“We are so proud of Maria and we love America. Land of the free. Home of the brave,” they said.
To qualify for the distinction, students must earn the NSDA’s Degree of Superior Distinction (750 points), maintain a GPA of 3.7 or higher, complete at least five semesters of high school, and exhibit outstanding character and leadership. Open to students in grades
9-12, the USCHS Speech & Debate Team meets weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Practices begin in early September with the team’s first meeting of the new school year. The competition season kicks off in late October. The program has established itself as one of Pennsylvania’s premier speech and debate teams,
ABOVE: Claire Glenn and Paige Kulasa watched the race and parade action along Brownsville Road during the Brentwood Fourth of July celebration with Julie Kienzle of Baldwin.
RIGHT: Korean War veterans ride in vintage jeeps during the Brentwood Fourth of July parade.
BELOW: Brownsville Road not only was lined with chairs to save spots to view the parade but homes along the route set up tents and tables for gatherings. Michelle Bittel of Peters Township attended a party at her brother’s house. The 63-yearold has lived in the borough for 63 years, including nearly two decades on Brownsville Road.
capturing six Pennsylvania High School Speech League (PHSSL) state championships. Students interested in joining the team or learning more about the program may contact head coach Ben Edwards, Upper St. Clair High School social studies teacher, at bedwards@uscsd.k12. pa.us.
Devesh Jani Finn Stafford Harshini Sivakumar
Jeffery Zhang Pari Varshney
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ABOVE: Debbie Campbell hands out a free hot dog to a spectator during Brentwood Fourth of July festivities. For more than 10 years, the Brentwood Presbyterian Church has served hot dogs and hamburgers as well as cold drinks during the celebration as an outreach to the community. The church participates in the parade and helps with the food pantry float and collections.
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Tina Miller used a portable fan to cool herself as she viewed the parade with Justin Harsany. Miller used to watch her daughter perform in the parade. Now her three grandchildren march with Technique by Toni, one of the dance groups entered in the parade. “This is probably the hottest parade (I’ve attended),” Miller said. “That’s why I brought the fan.”
Piper, a yellow lab, poses for a post-race photo with her owners Lisa and Bob Sheehan. While Lisa said the race was hot but doable, Piper watched from the sidelines with Bob. “She is doing well in these conditions,” Lisa said. “We’ve been giving her water and keeping her in the shade. Plus, she enjoys going through all these water tents.”
Members of the Brentwood Presbyterian Church served up free hot dogs and hamburgers during the Battle of the Barrel, which was part of activities during the Brentwood Fourth of July weekend celebration. Pictured from left are: Pat Campbell, Max Brown, John Crowder, Debbie Campbell and Michael Sheehan.
Children frolic in a stream of water caused by the runoff of hoses used during the Battle of the Barrel event, which was part of the Brentwood Fourth of July festivities.
The Rev. John Skirtich, left, enjoyed a reunion with Dave Bickel and Dawn Davic during the Brentwood Fourth of July celebration. Skirtich all grew up in the borough with Bickel and Davic’s husband, Jim.
The Battle of the Barrel was fought between neighboring fire companies during part of the Brentwood Fourth of July celebration.
Carly Moore, 9, right, shares snacks with her sister, Heidi, 12, after completing the Firecracker 5K run.
Parade marshals for the Brentwood Fourth of July event recognized the future as the country celebrated its 250th birthday. Young citizens and families of the borough were encouraged to sign up and be part of this year’s event.
TICKING UPWARDS
Lyme disease cases in Pa. among highest in U.S.
By Karen Mansfield kmansfield@observer-reporter.com
As temperatures rise and more people head outdoors, experts say tick season is already underway across Pennsylvania, a state that consistently ranks among the highest in the nation for Lyme disease cases.
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and Pennsylvania is, indeed, a Lyme disease hotspot, with its abundance of wooded areas creating an ideal environment for ticks, according to Erika Machtinger, associate professor of entomology in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.
Machtinger, an expert who studies ticks and other arthropod pests and the risks they pose to humans and animals, said there are more than 900 species of ticks worldwide, at least 25 of which are thought to exist in Pennsylvania.
Of these, two species ac-
count for more than 90% of identification requests submitted to Penn State: blacklegged tick and American dog tick.
Surveillance has confirmed that ticks carrying the bacteria are now present in all 67 Pennsylvania counties.
The scale of Pennsylvania’s tick issue is reflected in the most recent state data. In 2024, Pennsylvania recorded 16,624 lab confirmed cases of Lyme disease, and while 2025 data is still being finalized, preliminary reports suggest numbers are trending higher.
Pennsylvania Department of Health officials and the Centers for Disease Control caution that these figures represent only a fraction of the reality, estimating that actual cases could be significantly higher due to underreporting.
Beyond Lyme disease, both the DOH and CDC are increasingly concerned
about other tick-borne diseases, including anaplasmosis, babesiosis and ehrlichiosis, and rare but serious infections such as Powassan virus disease.
Machtinger said a combination of ecological and social factors are contributing to the increase in the number of ticks and cases of Lyme disease.
Among them, said Machtinger, are abundant wildlife hosts - especially deer and small mammals; fragmented forests that create ideal edge habitat where these animals thrive; suburban development that brings people into closer contact with ticks; and longer, warmer seasons that extend tick activity.
“Historically, land use and settlement patterns have reshaped forests into patchy habitats that favor ticks and their hosts, while reductions in predator populations — like mountain lions, wolves and the American marten — that once helped regulate deer and small-mammal populations have further amplified host availability,” said Machtinger in a press release. “At the same time, increased outdoor recreation, residential expansion into wooded areas, and improved awareness and diagnosis all contribute to higher reported cases. It is
less about one behavior and more about long-term environmental change intersecting with how and where people live and work.”
Climate shifts are also playing a significant role in the surge. Milder weather patterns mean the tick dieoff is not as effective during winter, allowing populations to emerge in larger numbers once the ground thaws.
Pets and livestock are at risk from ticks and tickborne pathogens, said Machtinger, with dogs and
horses both susceptible to Lyme disease and anaplasmosis.
Livestock, particularly cattle, have been increasingly impacted by the Asian longhorned tick, which can reach very high numbers on a single host and is associated with transmission of Theileria orientalis, a pathogen that can lead to theileriosis that can cause anemia, weakness, decreased production and, in severe cases, death.
Regarding human health, pets are a major factor in the seasonal surge. Dogs and cats often act as “taxis,” bringing ticks from the yard directly into the home.
Prevention remains the most critical defense against Lyme disease. Machtinger recommends simple daily habits like wearing long sleeves, long pants and closed shoes, using repellents registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and containing the active ingredient DEET, using insecticides like permethrin to treat clothes, performing immediate “tick checks” after being outside, and avoiding high-risk veg-
etation when possible.
“Active ingredients such as picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus — not the essential oil — and IR3535 can also be used as repellents, as long as they are registered with the EPA,” said Machtinger. “The most important thing is that whatever repellent you use should be EPA-registered, which means it has gone through rigorous testing for safety and effectiveness against ticks and mosquitoes.”
There is significant progress on the horizon regarding medical prevention. In March, Pfizer and Valneva announced that their Lyme disease vaccine candidate demonstrated over 70% efficacy in Phase 3 trials. While the vaccine is moving toward regulatory approval, simple precautions remain the most effective current defense.
The public can register for a free webinar on Lyme disease presented by Penn State Extension on May 26 from noon to 1 p.m. ET. Register at https://extension. psu.edu/biting-pests-thehistory-of-lyme-disease.
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This undated photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a blacklegged tick, also known as a deer tick.
Boy Scouts earn Eagle rank
Boyd P. Alspach, Zachary Bateman, Connor P. Behr, Connor Owen Blocklin and Nathan Ambrose Disori of Scout Troop 215 from Bethel Park were recognized for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in a Court of Honor ceremony recently at Hamilton Presbyterian Church. The final hurdle in the quest for this highest Rank for Boy Scouting is a community service challenge, titled “Eagle Project.” The candidate for Eagle must be in charge of all aspects of the project. The tasks include but are not limited to planning, financing, implementation, completion and final presentation of the completed project to a committee of Boy Scout leaders.
Alspach’s Eagle Project benefited the Caring Closet at Bethel Park High School. Boyd organized a GoFundMe, which raised over $1,300. He constructed two storage closets, which provide essential items such as food, clothing and hygiene products to students who
are in need.
Bateman’s Eagle Project benefitted Casey’s Clubhouse (formerly the Miracle League of the South Hills). He coordinated a back-toschool drive. He organized the collection and assembly of school supply kits for students at the elementary, middle and high school levels, including adaptive backpacks to support accessibility. Through community support and planning, he doubled his original goal for the drive. This project reflects his long-standing connection to the Miracle League community, where Bateman also participated as a player.
Behr’s project also benefitted South Park and replaced the original footbridge that was narrow and dilapidated and accommodated cars in the 1930s and 1940s. The path had a low grade and was wide, making for an excellent choice for the elderly, biking, and horseback riding. The small and narrow bridge was a
bottleneck on the trail. Half of the materials were donated by Chris Sicilia, manager at Home Depot, with the remaining cost covered by the Allegheny Parks Foundation Small Stewardship Program. Over $800 of excess funding was used to purchase prebuilt habitat boxes from the Allegheny Game Commission and were donated to the beneficiary.
Blocklin’s project involved the Bethel Park Lions Clubs by constructing an outdoor cooking area at Lions Park. Volunteers helped build the space out of fire brick and assembled two side tables for the grilling area. In addition, volunteers helped clear out old railroad ties in an unused bocce court to be repurposed for his project. The project cost was roughly $1,800 and was funded thanks to the Bethel Park Community Foundation, a fundraiser night at the Trolley Stop Inn and donations by family and friends.
Registration open for ‘Fly Like a Girl’ Academy
Registration is open until Thursday for the “Fly Like a Girl,” or FLAG Academy, at South Fayette High School and Pittsburgh International Airport starting July 20. FLAG is a drone academy designed for high school girls to become certified drone pilots. It is open to eligible high school girls throughout the region.
Students who participate will have access to professional-grade drones and find out about the fundamentals of drone operations, aviation safety, airspace regulations and more. The curriculum includes 25 hours of coursework and five to 10 hours of independent work. It is designed to prepare them for the Federal Aviation Administration’s Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification exam. The Remote Pilot Certificate is required to operate drones commercially in the United States. The program is also designed to inspire young women to explore careers in aviation, engineering and other STEM-related fields where women have traditionally been underrepresented.
The FLAG Academy will be at South Fayette High School July 20-21 and 23-24, and at Pittsburgh International Airport July 22. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Applications can be found at https://bit.ly/FLAG26Summer. For more information, call 412-2787591.
Disori’s project benefitted the St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Castle Shannon. He and his team of volunteers leveled an incline, removed a bush, dug up and relocated a monument and built a retaining wall. He also created blueprints for a bench that they installed and sealed into the ground, as well as a railing that was installed along the edge
of the retaining wall. The team took turns digging a four-foot hole through rock to place a 30-foot flagpole. They finished the project by laying sod, planting grass and raising the American flag.
In addition to letters of recognition, the Scouts were presented with an autographed football from the Green Bay Packers with a letter of recognition.
certificates of merit. He also presented them with a personal sized American flag and a small gold lapel pin, which represents 80-plus years of the relationship between the Elks and Scouting.
South Fayette names assistant principal at intermediate school
The South Fayette Township School District appointed Abigail Russell as assistant principal of the Intermediate School. The move was approved during a recent school board meeting. She will serve alongside Principal Justin Liberatore.
Russell first joined the district as a permanent substitute school counselor at the elementary school (K-2) in August. Upon completion of this temporary role, her performance influenced district leadership to request that she fill the immediate need for an interim assistant principal at the Intermediate School, requiring that she obtain emergency principal certification.
On May 1, the district had announced the selection of Adrienne Day as Intermediate School assistant principal. However, following that announcement, Day was offered and accepted a promotional opportunity within her current school district.
Russell expressed her interest in continuing her work as assistant principal on a permanent basis. To support her transition, she has enrolled in the Principal Certification Program at Point Park University beginning this fall.
Russell is a licensed school counselor in both Pennsylvania and Ohio. She
graduated from Ohio State University with a bachelor of science degree in social work. She earned a master’s in education - school counseling from Capital University. She served as a school counselor for three school years before being hired by South Fayette. She also has experience working with parenting education and child development. She was named Educator of the Year by South-Western City Schools (Ohio) in 2023.
Upper St. Clair pair lead team in fundraiser for blood cancer research
Upper St. Clair High School juniors Sophie Hicks and Thomas Garces led their team, Panther Paws for a Cause, to raise $100,623 to help bring an end to blood cancers.
As co-candidates for the 2026 Blood Cancer United Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign they led a team of 14 Upper St. Clair classmates, including Bea Boughner, Danica Del Sole, Lucy Gessel, Caty Howard, Sam Kerber, Braden LeBeau, Evelyn McDermott, Grace McDonough, Myles Owens, Claire Reyes, Anthony Rozzo, Gabbie Shanahan, Abby Stein and Rex Wantje.
“Their team, Panther Paws for a Cause, worked so incredibly hard during the seven-week campaign and surpassed their initial fundraising goal by $25,000,” Jill Hicks, Sophie’s mom, said.
Hicks and Garces celebrated their accomplishment, along with their team at the Blood Cancer United Grand Finale event, held at the Heinz History Center.
Musicians selected for band fest
Two Boyce Middle School students recently showcased their musical talents at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) Elementary District 1 Band Festival at South Fayette High School.
Sixth-grader Ava Hauge performed in the percussion section, while fifth-grader
Ewan Crane represented Boyce on trumpet. The students are members of the Boyce band program under the direction of Don Pickell and Craig Madge. The PMEA Elementary District 1 Band Festival brings together talented young musicians from across the region for rehearsals and performances focused on musical growth, collaboration and excellence. PMEA is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting quality music education and performance opportunities for students throughout Pennsylvania.
Russ Spicuzza, Elk Scouting Representative, of South Hills BPOE Lodge 2213 in Bethel Park gave a short talk and presented the new Eagle Scouts with
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Eagle Scouts earning their recent rank are, from left, Ambrose Disori, Connor Owen Blocklin, Connor P. Behr, Zachary Batemen and Boyd P. Alspach with Russ Spicuzza.
Adrienne Day
Thomas Garces and Sophie Hicks
The 2026 Blood Cancer United Student Visionaries of the Year campaign is a philanthropic competition to raise funds and awareness for blood cancer research. Students compete by leading teams to raise money, with proceeds supporting Blood Cancer United’s research, patient services, and advocacy.
sports
FIRECRACKER 5K FUN
By Eleanor Bailey ebailey@thealmanac.net
No matter how many times a runner participates in the Brentwood Firecracker 5K race, they almost always finish hot and happy.
“Everyone talks this event up and it was a great event from what I saw,” said Eddie Flohr.
A Chartiers Valley High School graduate, Flohr is an assistant boys varsity basketball coach at Moon High School. He traveled from Weirton to watch his girlfriend’s son compete in the 3.1-mile run for the first time. Noah Spoon, 12, covered the course in 29:46 and gave it a thumbs up.
“I liked it,” he said. “I’ll definitely be doing it next year.”
Flohr might just join Spoon as well as his own mother.
At age 61, Kate Flohr posted a respectable 35:22 time considering race conditions. Temperatures were recorded as 91 degrees under cloudy skies when the starting gun sounded. Additionally, 2,278 of the 2,507 pre-registered runners crowded the course and finished the run.
“I think it’s awesome,”
Flohr said of his first Fourth of July in Brentwood.
He was also impressed with the post-race celebration as well as the day’s events prepared to recognize the nation’s 250th birthday.
“It’s so nice to get out here and celebrate with everyone else in the community.”
Justin Joyce, 35, of Scott Township and Jessica Navoney, 43, of Mt. Lebanon had plenty to celebrate. Long-time veterans of the Brentwood Firecracker 5K Run, they have been competing for more than three decades.
In fact, Joyce’s name appears as the youngest finisher at age 5 in the 1996 race by runhigh.com which started keeping official records that year.
While Joyce has competed in other events such as the Pittsburgh Great Race, EQT 10-miler and half marathons, he says that he “sticks” with 5K and the Brentwood Firecracker run is his favorite.
“I will always do this one,” he vowed. “I’ve been doing this since I was three-and-ahalf years old.”
Joyce, who grew up in Whitehall and played basketball at Baldwin High School, said he has always
liked long-distance running.
In fact he ran some cross country before switching over to hoops.
To prepare for his races, Joyce lifts weights and trains at LA Fitness in Bridgeville. This year, however, he ran around the neighborhood to gear up for the hills
in the Brentwood race.
“The race will challenge you like no other race,” he said. “Three hills down. Three hills back. You either get it done or you don’t. Whether it’s raining or sunny, the conditions will test you but you gotta finish.”
BP’s Grimm named Winchester Thurston AD
By Eleanor Bailey ebailey@thealmanac.net
For Laura Grimm, June has always been special.
During the past month, she celebrated her seventh anniversary with her partner, Nicole, and her daughters, Kyren and Avery, enjoyed their fourth and second birthdays.
June 30 is now a milestone day, too, because on that date this summer, Grimm was appointed athletic director at Winchester Thurston School after serving in a similar position at Bethel Park High School.
Grimm said it was the “right decision for her family” to leave Bethel Park, where she spent two years as an assistant to Dan Sloan before taking the reins at AD in 2023.
A Bethel Park resident, Grimm said, “I liked Bethel Park but when this opportunity came about it made sense especially for work and life harmony.”
At Bethel Park, Grimm oversaw 28 varsity sports and 12 middle school programs. Winchester Thurston offers nine varsity sports and seven middle school programs along with squash, fencing and crew clubs.
Grimm noted the Bears do not have football, cheerleading, wrestling, baseball or softball.
“So the demand is a lot less but the job is still the job and I am very excited about the position.
“I think I have come full circle,” she added. “I really want to intentionally balance myself more. I want to excel in all my roles as an administrator, spouse and parent. Winchester-Thurston will enable me to do that. It’s big on diversity, inclusivity and a focus on the student body.”
When Grimm actually was a student, she played basketball at Serra
Catholic. There she set career records for points (1,940), 3-point field goals (283), steals (391), and assists (497). She also led the Eagles to the 2005 Class A girls basketball state championship.
“When I played, teams knew they could beat up on and even could score 100 points against Winchester Thurston but it’s not that school anymore. They win games and win championships. They have reached a level that is impressive. Their programs are in good places. They are really well-run functional programs.
“So the goal is tweaking and elevating. How to do that and get to the next level will be my goal.”
Grimm said that she is taking a methodical approach to her new position, one that requires more observation than immediate implementation.
“I am not going to be that person to change things for the sake of change. Start small and build from there,” she said. “It’s all about building relationships and trust.”
Grimm continued to construct a re-
sume that furthered her skills, which made her marketable in the athletic as well as educational world.
After playing collegiately and earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Colgate University, Grimm earned a Master of Science in Sports Management, with a specialization in Intercollegiate Athletic Administration, from California University of Pennsylvania.
After a stint as Ringgold girls basketball coach, Grimm served six years as the school’s athletic director. There she helped lead the program to several major accomplishments, including the 2018 Class 4A state baseball championship, WPIAL and PIAA diving championships, and several other runners-up for WPIAL title.
Because Grimm understands firsthand the importance of balancing academic excellence with athletic commitment, she proved an attractive hire to the Winchester Thurston administration.
“Laura’s philosophy reflects the values we live every day at WT,” said Scott Fech, who is the head of the school. “She believes athletics are an extension of the educational experience, and she understands that strong athletic programs are built by supporting exceptional coaches. Her commitment to empowering coaches, partnering with families, and developing the whole student will strengthen our athletic community for years to come.”
Grimm is passionate about creating athletic programs that reflect a school’s mission and help students grow as individuals.
“I believe athletics should serve as an extension of a school’s educational mission by helping students develop accountability, resilience, leadership,
Casey’s Clubhouse, formerly known as Miracle League of the South Hills, is having a busy month.
Registration is open through July 31 for the Minor League Fall Season.
A football and cheer camp will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. July 21 at Upper St. Clair High School.
On July 25, the Casey’s Clubhouse Combine with the Washington Wild Things will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon at EQT Park.
Additionally, the 16th annual Sean Casey Golf Classic will be held Sept. 21 at Valley Brook Country Club located at 425 Hidden Valley Rd.
In addition to golf, which begins at 10:30 a.m. with a shotgun story, there will be a light breakfast, lunch at the turn, appetizers and cocktails at the awards ceremony and a cash bar on the 19th hole. Check in is at 8:30 a.m. At 10 a.m. there will be a presentation and story time with Sean Casey.
Sponsorships are available and foursomes can still register.
“We have so many amazing and exciting things happening,” said Heather Dennis, who is the Director of Fundraising at Casey’s Clubhouse.
Founded by former MLB player Sean Casey of Upper St. Clair, Casey’s Clubhouse has grown into more than a place to play baseball. It has become a hub for inclusion, connection, and opportunity for individuals with disabilities and their families. Started with a single field 16 years ago, Casey’s Clubhouse has expanded with a wide range of programs.
According to Denis, Casey’s Clubhouse offers an off-season strength and conditioning program, a job training program that provides hands-on experience in the concession stand and announcer’s booth. That’s in addition to the travel baseball program that allows our athletes to compete and build confidence.
“As we continue to grow, we are also expanding our facility to better meet the needs of the community we serve,” she said. One of the organization’s current initiatives is the creation of a Sensory Room at the field. The space will provide a calm, safe environment for athletes and guests who may feel overwhelmed during game day, allowing them to reset and fully enjoy their experience.
Laura Grimm
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Julian Paul begins to raise his hands in victory as he approaches the finish line first in the Brentwood Firecracker 5K race.
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Maria Visconti showed her true colors as she waved a United States of America flag during the Brentwood Firecracker 5K run.
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Rachel Albrecht and Matt Skinger enjoy a well-deserved drink after completing the 3.1-mile race in Brentwood on the Fourth of July.
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Justin Joyce from Scott Township poses with his wife, Rachel, and six-week-old daughter, Jemma, after completing his 32nd Brentwood Firecracker 5K race.
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Tucker Freedy of Mt. Lebanon and his nephew Ryan Monahan wore wigs as they ran the Brentwood Firecracker 5K while Susan Freedy donned a red bow tie.
daughter, Jemma, may be out of the stroller and standing on her own two feet taking her first steps.
participated in Iron Man competitions.
by the race conditions.
Joyce finished in 29:59. He placed 812th overall and 592 out of 1,206 male racers. He finished 66th in his age group, 36-39. While his time was slower by a minute from last year’s 28.32 mark, his placement was better.
“Last year was muggier,” Joyce said. “Although it was hot, not close to 95 degrees, it’s not as humid. This year there was more about the heat. Humidity is the problem. The humidity was in check but it was hot.”
Conditions will change again next year as Joyce will likely have added company when he races. While his wife, Rachel, is a runner, his seven-week-old
Meanwhile, Navoney remembers those initial strides.
“I started running this with my dad,” she said of the Brentwood Race. “Since I was five, maybe.”
Soon after her cousin passed away, she started pushing a stroller with a special needs athlete. This year, she pushed Eddie Barker, 14. The two crossed the finish line in 27:25.
“This race is so meaningful for me because of Vanessa,” Navoney said. “It’s my way of honoring her and keeping her memory alive as well as giving back.”
Navoney noted how she has the ability to compete. She enters triathlons and bike races regularly and has
Navoney also works as a swimming and fitness instructor at Highpoint Fitness. She also helps with the fitness center’s Special Olympics program, training the athletes, specifically the swimmers.
“I am able to run in all these races and I believe that anybody can too regardless of their physicalities. I use my heart and legs to get kids or adults across that finish line. They all deserve this opportunity. When they have crossed that finish line, they have earned that medal.”
After a wild winter with excess snow and frigid temperatures and a similar spring with dramatic temperature swings, Navoney welcomed the heat that July brings. She was unaffected
“I love the warm weather, and I think it just brings out the spirit of summer,” she said. “I love the warmth, and everybody’s out here enjoying the beautiful day.”
Navoney added that it’s been a “magical day” because of the 250th birthday celebration of the country.
“Everyone is dressed in red, white,and blue. Flags are waving everywhere and so many familiar faces are cheering. I love the support I see from everybody here. It’s amazing. This year’s the best,” she enthused.
It was one of the best years for the Freedy family of Mt. Lebanon. While Tucker, Sue, Katie and Andrew were registered and ran, Ryan Monahan subbed for Julie because she was called in for work. Monahan is Tucker and Julie’s
nephew and he was visiting from Indianapolis.
“I’m super excited. It’s gonna be a phenomenal race,” said Tucker, who donned a red wig to wear during his run while Monahan sported a blue wig. “I love it. This is such a great community event.”
Tucker predicted the Freedy crew would be okay considering the weather conditions.
“It’s a little cooler than I thought it was going to be. We’re going to hang in there and we are well hydrated.”
Sue was physically prepared, too. She said she trained for the run.
“Not the last two days like in the past,” she said with a laugh. “We were on a beach vacation and running. So I’m ready to go.”
The Freedy family was
also prepared to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday.
“It’s super great. Super amazing,” Tucker emphasized. “It’s a great celebration.”
“The country’s had a lot of blessings over 250 years. Some mistakes, but a lot of blessings,” added Sue. Julian Paul and Natalie Shapiro received the largest windfalls as they were the first overall male and female finishers respectively. Paul, who placed eighth overall last year, took first place with a time of 15:38. Shapiro clocked a 16:55, which was the ninth best time in the field as well as the top time for all females. Visit the ChronoTrack Event Timing Page for complete results from the race.
confidence, and meaningful relationships,” Grimm said. “I am excited to join the Winchester Thurston community and work alongside our students, coaches, families, and faculty to build on the school’s strong tradition of excellence while creating an environment where every student-athlete is supported, challenged, and inspired to grow.”
In her prior position at Bethel Park, Grimm witnessed unprecedented success and growth in the school’s athletics. The Black Hawks won their first state championship in
baseball during her tenure and the girls tennis team became a perennial playoff power, even winning a WPIAL title.
“We weren’t overflowing with championships but we had championship moments,” Grimm said of the teams she monitored. As a department, she added that there were a lot of small victories over time and many accomplishments that were behind the scenes such as facility improvements, overhauling booster organizations, updating handbooks as well as growing and promoting the brand with a larger social media footprint.
“We cleaned up procedural items that led to efficiency. There has been more collaboration,”
Grimm said. “It’s been a collective effort and team accomplishment. While I take comfort in having played a role in that, it’s been a team effort and everybody did a fantastic job.”
As an athletic director, Grimm cultivated a positive work environment, especially among the coaches. She noted when news broke regarding her departure her phone blew up with text messages.
“Each of my coaches responded. I knew how I felt on my end but they felt the same way back,” Grimm said. “No doubt, I valued my relationships with them. I had tremendous coaches. So this is a bittersweet moment.”
On the other hand,
Grimm is ready for a new start.
“I’m thrilled,” she said. “The community at Winchester Thurston is so inclusive and family-oriented. They have been so welcoming to me.” Grimm likely will be back at Bethel Park High School someday. She currently serves on the WPIAL Board of Directors, where she helps guide policies and decisions that support interscholastic athletics throughout the region. BP has often hosted WPIAL playoff events.
“I told Vince (Sortino, who is the WPIAL
director,) if
ever needs a site manager for games at
or Upper St. Clair, I’m
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Runners bust into motion after the starting gun sounds to signal the start of the Brentwood Firecracker 5K race.
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ABOVE: Eddie Flohr poses proudly with his mother, Kate, as well as Ashley Jones, and Noah Spoon after they successfully completed the Brentwood Firecracker 5K run.
LEFT: Thomas Quinn (987) and more than 2,300 other runners take off for a 3.1-mile run on the Fourth of July in Brentwood.
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ABOVE: Jessica Navoney of Mt. Lebanon was all smiles before pushing her friend, Eddie Barker, 14, during the Brentwood Firecracker 5K run.
RIGHT: Pinned, decorated and ready to run in the Brentwood Firecracker 5K run from left are: James Kubes (1318), Kristin Kubes (1319), Madison Alessio (1320), Autumn Kubes (1317) and Aliyah Jackson (1321).
sights & sounds
Mysteries of Ice Age
By Brad Hundt
bhundt@observer-reporter.com
This summer, the region’s coolest attraction is at the Senator John Heinz History Center.
On these extraordinarily hot days, visitors have the opportunity to look back on Earth’s prehistoric past in “Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages,” a new exhibit that uncovers how the Ice Ages shaped our world and its people.
Produced in partnership with the Canadian Museum of Nature, “Planet Ice” takes visitors on an epic journey spanning 80,000 years, exploring a frozen world transformed by glaciers, a changing climate, and people who adapted to survive.
In this region, Ice Age people camped at the Meadowcroft Rockshelter outside Avella – the oldest site of human habitation in North America.
The “Planet Ice” exhibit reveals how the region’s earliest residents lived off the land, hunted for food, and coexist-
ed with “mega” animals like mastodon, short-faced bears, and American lions that once roamed the Pittsburgh area.
Visitors can come face-toface with these Ice Age giants through full-size skeletal casts and authentic artifacts, including a Buffalo Creek mastodon bone found just seven miles from Meadowcroft and selected remains of the famous Bridgeville mastodon. Highlights of the exhibit include:
n More than 100 specimens, artifacts, and models, which are complemented by interactives and multimedia that explore the impacts of ice on people and the environment.
n Full scale skeletal casts of Ice Age animals like a mastodon, giant beaver, short-faced bear, and Smilodon — a saber-toothed cat that became extinct about 10,000 years ago n Tools and artifacts used over 1,000 years ago by the Tuniit (Dorset) and Thule-Inuit peoples in Canada’s Arctic
n Hands-on interactives, including a display that magically creates the illusion of a woolly mammoth or American lion emerging from a snow-filled landscape, and artifacts made and used by the Ice Age people who lived at the Meadowcroft Rockshelter. An atlatl station will allow visitors to use a pre-
what’s happening WHISKEY REBELLION
The national historic landmark Woodville, located at 1375 Washington Pike in Collier, is hosting a Whiskey Rebellion Day from noon to 5 p.m. on July 19.
After the flag-raising ceremony at noon, there will be re-enactments of the Battle of Bower Hill at 12:30 p.m. Day 1: July 16, 1794, and 1 p.m. Day 2: July 17, 1794.
At 2 p.m. experts will discuss the rebellion. On hand will be Clay Kilgore from the Washington County Historical Society; Brady Crytzer, author and Robert Morris University professor; Rob Windhorst, Woodville historian; Bradley Cowden, from Historic Fort Cherry; Jack Mauer, author and Bower Hill native, and Alex Brown from the Oliver Miller Homestead.
At 3:30 p.m. Dr. John Olyer will present a dramatic reading of the three-act play: “Interrogation: Alexander Hamilton and Hugh Henry Brackenridge.” Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children.
In addition to the program, there will be tours of the house, 18th century games, garden demonstrations and a soldiers encampment and demonstration. Visit Woodville-experience.org or call 412-221-0348 for more information.
AMERICA 250
Woodville Celebrates America
250 will be presented from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 25 at the national historic landmark, located at 1375 Washington Pike in Collier.
The event is free to the public and includes house tours, live music, food truck (Burgh Bites), whiskey tasting and sales, cooking, gardening and 18th-century game demonstrations, Wayne’s Legion and displays from local historic organizations.
Visit Woodville-experience.org or call 412-221-0348 for more information.
COIN CLUB
The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. July 14 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building at 5100 West Library Ave. All members and the general public can attend the program, which celebrates the nation’s 250th birthday with a summer pizza party. A 50/50 will also be held and children’s prizes awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. Call 724-984-6611 for more information.
FITNESS
A faith & fitness class will be offered at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair.
Classes are held from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Monday, July 20, and 8:30
historic spear thrower to experience how Ice Age people hunted for food n Rare local discoveries connected to the region’s prehistoric past on loan from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Bethany College. The exhibit is open through April 4 and is included with regular museum admission.
Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages” was created by the Canadian Museum of Nature.
to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. Designed to move the body, lift the spirit and strengthen faith, the free classes feature easy-to-follow fitness movements set to contemporary Christian music. No dance experience necessary. Register at wroc.westminster-church.org or call 412-8356630 for more information.
SENIOR CARNIVAL
A senior carnival will be held at 1 p.m. July 21 at Chabad of the South Hills at 1701 McFarland Road. In addition to a picnic-style lunch, there will be a discussion on Home Care vs. Home Health Care as well as yoga and interactive games. Suggested donation is $5.
RSVP to 412-278-2658.
CRAFTERS WANTED
The South Park Women’s Club is looking for crafters for its annual show to be held Oct. 10 at the Broughton Fire Hall. The organization is looking for designers that offer unique items. To see if there is an opening for your type of craft contact Kathy at spwc.craftshow@ gmail.com to participate in the show.
ARTS & MUSIC
The Bethel Park Art & Music Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 25 along the Park Avenue streetscape, from the School
House Arts & History Center to the community center. Admission is free.
A free shuttle service will be provided from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from the following points in the municipality: South Hills Interfaith Movement, 5301 Park Ave.; Bethel Park High School, 309 Church Road; and the Port Authority Park and Ride lot, 5081 Brightwood Road.
In addition to 80 local artists, there will be live music, food trucks and raffles.
ICE CREAM
Peters Township will celebrate National Ice Cream Day from 2 to 3 p.m. July 14 at the recreation center. Children, ages 3 to 5, accompanied by an adult will receive a treat as well as create a craft and play fun games. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers). Registration deadline is July 10. Visit www.peterstownship.com to sign up or call 724-942-5000 for more details.
FLEA MARKETS
The Labouré Ladies Guild of St. Catherine Labouré Parish will hold its annual flea market “Timeless Treasures” with an extra day this year. The sale will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 16 and 17 as well as from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 18 at St. Louise DeMarillac Church in the LeGras Parish Center (lower
level), 320 McMurray Road.
Sale items will include jewelry, gently used children’s clothing to size 6, toys, decorative items, knick knacks, kitchen items, holiday decorations, linens, tools, books, some furniture and much more. There will also be a boutique offering better quality items. Due to fire restrictions, strollers are not permitted inside LeGras Parish Center.
The Church of the Atonement will hold a flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 18 on the lawn located at 618 Washington Ave. in Carnegie. Vendors are needed to sell crafts and other flea market items. Call 412-276-0366 to register a space for $10. Vendors must bring a table or blanket and chair, and items they plan to sell. Tarps are not permitted.
St. Gregory Byzantine Catholic Church will hold a summer flea market from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 1 at 2005 Mohawk Road in Upper St. Clair. A leftover
COURTESY OF THE SENATOR JOHN HEINZ HISTORY CENTER The “Planet Ice” exhibit reveals how the region’s earliest residents lived off the land and coexisted with “mega” animals like the mastodon.
COURTESY OF THE SENATOR JOHN HEINZ HISTORY CENTER
local discoveries connected to the region’s prehistoric past on loan from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Bethany College are in “Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages” at the Senator John Heinz History Center.
COURTESY OF THE SENATOR JOHN HEINZ HISTORY CENTER
“Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages” is at the Senator John Heinz History Center through April 4.
COURTESY OF THE SENATOR JOHN HEINZ HISTORY CENTER
“Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages” was created by the Canadian Museum of Nature.
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