Dog-gone great day
South Hills celebrates glorious Fourth of July
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor
South Hills residents –the two-legged as well as the four-legged kind – celebrated the Fourth of July in grand fashion in Brentwood. For over 100 years, the borough has attracted throngs from around the country with a parade and fireworks as well as thousands of runners participating in the Firecracker 5K. In its 42nd year, the footrace attracted a record 2,342 runners.
With her 10-month-old Cavapoo, Milo, cradled in her arms, Julie Smith of Canonsburg, watched the parade waiting for the Baldwin band to pass. She and her husband, Salvador, were hoping to spot their daughter.
“We’ve never been to the Canonsburg parade. We’ve always come here. It’s a tradition. The best part of the day is watching the kids having fun and diving for the candies.”
Elaine Rigatti from Peters Township also opted for Brentwood over the popular Canonsburg cavalcade, which
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attracted more than 60,000 spectators and featured former Pittsburgh Penguin Rick Kehoe and KDKA weatherman Ray Petelin as grand marshals.
“This is a family tradition,” said Rigatti, who is originally from Whitehall. “We always come every year. We love it.”
Rigatti supervised Sydney and Colbie Belardia as they watched their parents, Marissa and Michael, participate in the running race. Rigatti’s daughter, Alicia Davis, also participated.
America 250 PA kicks off yearlong celebration of semiquincentennial
Interactive mobile unit appeared at Canonsburg Fourth of July parade
By Mike Jones Staff writer
With the Fourth of July in our rearview mirror, all eyes are now looking ahead and counting down the days to America’s 250th birthday next year.
And what better place to celebrate America’s independence than in Pennsylvania, where it all began when the nation’s founders convened in Philadelphia in July 1776 to declare our separation from England.
This area got a sneak peek of next year’s semiquincentennial celebration with an interactive mobile unit touting the patriotic anniversary
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A colonial reenactor and boy play a video game as part of the America 250 PA mobile unit, a vehicle that will be criss-crossing the state over the next year and offer visitors an interactive exhibit of the state’s history and its role in the country’s independence.
By Brad Hundt Staff writer
When Jim Shooter was in the first grade at Hillcrest Elementary School in Bethel Park, his teacher had each student get up in front of the class, say a word, and, as Shooter later recollected in a blog post, “for every classmate who couldn’t spell your word, you got a point – provided, of course, that you could spell the word.” Shooter’s word? Bouillabaisse. At first, Shooter recalled, his teacher didn’t believe he knew what bouillabaisse was, never mind how to spell it. But Shooter knew it was soup, and, in fact, he knew precisely how to spell the French word. He learned it from a Donald Duck comic book.
Shooter’s boyhood fascination with the universe of comic book characters, superheroes and archvillains shaped him for the rest of his life. Shooter was just 14 when
Judge denies residents’ appeal of Peters Lake development
By Jon Andreassi Staff writer jandreassi@observer-reporter.com
North Strabane Township residents opposed to a planned housing development along Peters Lake intend to continue their legal battle after a Washington County judge denied their appeal of the conditional use approval last week.
The North Strabane Township board of supervisors approved the conditional use application for Laurel Communities last year. The developer is hoping to build a 41home, 35.5-acre development called The Collective.
Linda Lopez, Matt Maniet and Pamela Maniet, all residents of North Spring Valley
Judge Brandon Neuman issued his ruling Thursday rejecting the appeal. Neuman heard arguments from both sides in a May 15 hearing.
Milo and owner Julie Smith from Canonsburg enjoyed a Fourth of July celebration in Brentwood.
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truck passes in front of a military unit during the annual Brentwood Fourth of July parade.
Children race to pick up holiday beads thrown from passing floats during the Brentwood Fourth of July parade.
that appeared at the Fourth of July parade in Canonsburg as it begins touring Pennsylvania over the coming year.
“We hit the ground running,” said Cassandra Coleman, who is executive director of America 250 PA that is organizing the yearlong celebration. “Pennsylvania was absolutely in the forefront (of the country’s 250th celebration plans) and we have taken a leading role with our initiative nationally.”
America 250 PA is a legislatively created bipartisan commission formed in 2018 with the hopes of getting all 67 counties in Pennsylvania and countless communities across the state ready for America’s big birthday bash in 2026. With committees in every county making plans the past few years, the party can now begin.
The mobile unit that appeared in Canonsburg on July 4 will start criss-crossing the commonwealth through November when it goes into winter hibernation before hitting the road again in March and continuing its mission until the Fourth of July. The vehicle offers interactive displays on Pennsylvania’s role in the country’s founding, along with information on the people, places and things that makes the state so special.
“We’re so excited to be able to take the unit out and encourage visitors to learn about Pennsylvania’s role in the last 250 years, and the leadership role we’ve always had,” Coleman said.
But the celebration doesn’t end on July 5, 2026. There will be a year-long celebration next year with counties and communities showcasing themselves in unique ways.
Washington County Court of Common Pleas Judge Brandon Neuman, who was appointed to the statewide America 250 PA commission a couple of years ago, said there are many facets to the program to get people excited about the country’s and state’s histories.
“I’m excited to be a part of it and a voice for our area,” Neuman said. “It’s been an ongoing process to build up to the initiative. They’re doing a lot of cool things.”
Education is one of the key components, Neuman said, with many programs working closely with students in schools to teach them about the importance of next year’s anniversary.
“We’re highlighting the history in Washington County and making sure Pennsylvanians understand how important our area is, and learning the importance of other areas,” Neuman said. “The (America 250 PA) initiative is the best in the country, one that highlights all sorts of things in the commonwealth. It’s a worthwhile initiative and a great way to educate people of our local history, but also other history we might not know about elsewhere in Pennsylvania.”
More information on America 250 PA, the mobile unit’s itinerary and various programs across Pennsylvania can be found online at America250PA.org.
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“She just ran the marathon,” Rigatti said. “They always stay in shape. They run this like every year. At least 15,” she added. “We’ll spend the day in Brentwood and do the fireworks.”
Sarah Jones from Bethel Park attended the day’s festivities with her husband, John, her nieces, Layla and Olivia Clafshenkel, Mimi Peterson and her daughter, Heather, who is from Whitehall.
“I’m happy and proud to be an American,” Jones said. Petersen, noting she was from Bethel Park, said she decided to tag along with the group. She was not disappointed.
“I loved the runners. We caught the tail end of the race and then the parade. The kids love the candy. So I’m happy if they are happy,” she said. “It’s a good day.”
Dave Bickle also beamed with pride as the Bethel Park resident viewed the parade with former Brentwood residents, such as the Rev. John Skirtich, pastor of the Our Lady of Hope parish, and Jeff Hahn.
“Since I was a kid back in Brentwood and I have been in Bethel Park for 40 years, so it’s been a long time,” he said since he’s been coming to the Fourth of July festivities.
“I love the people,” Bickle continued. “It’s just like patriotism just comes out and I love it. We don’t have enough of that anymore.”
Skirtich reminisced about the days when Brentwood hosted running and swimming races in the park after the parade.
“I used to run in those races as a kid,” he said with a laugh. “I walk now, but I’m not in running shape so I come out here to support my friends and all the runners as well as celebrate this great day, the Fourth. It’s a special day for Brentwood.”
Families from all over the South Hills, including Mt. Lebanon and Upper St. Clair, came together to celebrate the Fourth of July in Brentwood.
For the Croke family of Upper St. Clair, it’s a family tradition. Kevin, the
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Road, appealed that decision. Joshua Ash represented them in the courtroom in May, and argued the conditional use process should be redone as the concerns of residents were not adequately addressed.
“This Court also recognizes that the project is in the conditional use phase. The developer must meet all conditions prior to disturbing any of the land. North Strabane took the
patriarch, recalls coming to the parade as a “baby,” then progressing to a participant in the footrace embroiled in epic battles with his younger brother, Peter. He completed this year’s run in 27 minutes as his wife, Jocelyn, and children, Brendan, 8, and Payton, 5, cheered him on from the sidelines.
“I just love the tradition. This day takes me back to when I was a kid. We probably will be coming here forever,” he added. Downtown Pittsburgh was the fireworks destination for the McWilliams family. Brentwood transplants, the clan recently moved to Mt. Lebanon. Connor and Sydney and their son, Jack, 3, however, watched the parade in Brentwood in front of grandma Jane Murphy’s house on Brownsville Road.
“Since we grew up here, we enjoy seeing everybody. All the familiar faces and places,” Sydney said. “Now we love seeing our son get to enjoy all his favorite things like the fire trucks.”
Jessie Christensen from Upper St. Clair kept spectators refreshed as she
public’s health, safety, and welfare into consideration when setting forth the conditions that must be satisfied moving forward. It is still to be determined whether the developer will be able to adequately meet the required conditions to protect the environment along with the health, safety, and welfare of the public,” Neuman wrote in his decision.
Ash, the director of the Environmental Law and Policy Clinic at the University of Pittsburgh, said Monday that the decision “isn’t necessarily
manned the Wu’s Shaved Ice cart near the Brentwood Towne Square Center. Business was brisk and the lines moved quickly as Christensen served up a variety of flavored frozen treats.
Because USC holds community day in May, there are few Fourth of July activities sponsored within the municipality. Hence, Christensen says working the pop-up vending stand is “the best way to start” off her holiday. She planned to attend the fireworks display that USC and South Fayette combine financial resources and are held at Fairview Park.
“I get to see the parade when I work and then I go and do what my friends and family want but the holiday doesn’t really start for me until the night when the fireworks happen,” she said.
The fireworks drew a crowd at Brentwood park as well as the stadium bleachers, but John and Laura Mainarich of Uniontown found a quieter venue from which to view the pyrotechnics with their dog, Hopper.
surprising” and he is in process of filing another appeal in the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.
Jon Kamin, who represented Laurel Communities at the May hearing, did not return a phone call seeking comment.
In the next stage of appeals, the trio of North Strabane residents will again be seeking to have the approval of the developer’s conditional use application reversed.
“What happens most of the time is they bounce it back to the court of common pleas.
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The 3-year-old beagle was a race and parade spectator, however.
“Four of us ran and we all finished,” Laura explained. “It’s a yearly tradition. It was great. Not too hot. We would have liked some clouds. We like the bands and the parade but we go to Elroy (Elementary School) and watch the fireworks. It’s away from the mob.” Kelsey Pantojan from Monongahela found a shady spot from which to view the parade with her 7-month-old daughter, Revellynn. The Ringgold High School graduate said that she’d been coming to Brentwood for the Fourth of July since she was a youth. She belonged to the Y’s Indian Princess program.
“I used to be on the float, getting everybody going with the headband,” she said. “I would like to get my daughter involved but it doesn’t seem to be as big as it once was. It was definitely a good time.”
As are all Fourth of July celebrations.
“It definitely makes you proud to be an American,” Pantojan concluded.
I think that is possible,” Ash said.
In his ruling, Neuman wrote that those opposed to the development will have the ability to raise objections before Laurel Communities receives final approval.
“Appellants will have numerous opportunities to contest the development as the approval process proceeds,” Neuman wrote.
According to Ash, however, the conditional use hearing is the primary venue to present evidence throughout the process. He argues residents were
not afforded that opportunity.
“There was a whole bunch of evidence we were hoping to have ready to present at a different hearing,” Ash said. Matt Maniet said he and the Friends of Peters Lake group began organizing about three days before the original hearing. The group is concerned about the environmental impacts of the project, and whether the local roads can handle the increased traffic from such a development.
“To be honest, with you, there is no way, in our minds, it can work,” Maniet said.
Jessie Christensen of Upper St. Clair (left) hands ice balls from Wu’s Shaved Ice stand to Nora and Gemma Silvis from South Park during the Fourth of July celebration in Brentwood.
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ABOVE: Layla and Olivia Clafshenkel enjoyed watching the parade in comfort with umbrellas to shield them from the sun’s rays. Layla, 5, enjoyed the sounds of the drums, while Olivia said she preferred the fire trucks and girls who twirled flags in the marching bands. RIGHT: Zeiler Davis, 8, Jack Cenci, 8 and Luca Ackerman, 7, clasp hands before the start of the Brentwood Firecracker 5K running race, which kicked off the Fourth of July festivities in the borough.
Final fundraiser
Memorial food drive set to end
The fifth and final David T. Bannon Memorial Food Drive continues through July 27 in Mt. Lebanon. While the event commenced July 12, monetary donations for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank as well as the collection of food and supplies started to be dropped off at the start of the month.
Bins are set up at 420 Parkview Drive to collect donations from noon to 7 p.m. The collection concludes with a celebratory event from 4 to 7 p.m. July 27. A Kona Ice truck will be on site, and 25% of sales will benefit the food bank.
Christine Patti launched the event after her son died in 2020. A Mt. Lebanon High School graduate, Bannon was 34 when he passed away after contracting three types of pneumonia.
Patti noted Bannon’s desire to help others as her inspiration for the fundraiser. Additionally, Patti has been a volunteer since 2019. She first started her philanthropic efforts with the Produce to People program. She’s now at The Market, which is the food bank’s on-site pantry that serves around 150 customers daily.
David Bannon
To date, the event has raised $155,208 and 16,780 pounds of food and essentials.
The drive raised $30,000 and 4,000 pounds of food in its first year, and has since expanded to include more than 40 themed raffle baskets donated by local businesses and friends. It also features a “Gone Too Soon” memorial board on its website, honoring children and siblings who have passed away. Patti
introduced the board in 2023. It has grown from 37 names its first year to 108 last summer. Expectations are to surpass $200,000 and 20,000 pounds of food, with the potential of providing 600,000
meals for this year’s campaign. Among the most needed items include canned fruit, low-sodium canned vegetables, beans, canned chicken or tuna, peanut butter, pasta and oats as well as paper products.
In the past five years, Christine Patti’s food and fund drive in honor of her late son, David Bannon, has brought in $155,208 and almost 16,780 pounds of food. From left are Alan Beall, and Patti and James Beall.
Visit the memorial food drive page to donate or for more details. For more information on the fundraiser or to purchase raffle tickets, call 412-335-4843 or email cdm40@verizon.net.
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Nurses club announces officers, scholarship winners
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club (SWPARN) recently installed new officers. Diane Mead was appointed president while Diane Lang will serve as treasurer. Dolores McQuaid is the recording secretary and Mary Ellen Myers is the corresponding secretary. The vice presidency is pending.
At a recent lunch, the club announced its scholarship winners. There were six recipients:
■ Alison Callender from Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion. She won the Mary Agnes Memorial Scholarship.
■ Julia Piatt from Carlow University and Katie Huffman from Robert Morris University. Each earned the Elaine Farney Scholarship.
■ Brylie McQuillan and Marley Green, both from Carlow University, as well as Benjamin Diamond from the University of Pittsburgh. They were awarded club scholarships from the SWPARN.
The criteria for the scholarships were based on academic standing, merit and need. The nursing students must also be
permanent residents of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington or Westmoreland counties. Additional requirements were that the applicants had to be entering their final year or term of studies in a nursing program as well as maintain a minimal cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Peters Twp. police charge ‘John Doe’ in credit card scheme
Peters Township police charged a still-unidentified man Monday for making several purchases with stolen credit cards.
he started writing for comic books professionally, and he took the helm of Marvel Comics, the home of Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Avengers and Captain America, when he was just 26 years old and eight years removed from graduating from Bethel Park High School. Shooter died June 30 at his home in New York as a result of esophageal cancer. He was 73. A social media post from Marvel Entertainment stated that “Jim redefined the comic industry.” Though Shooter left the Pittsburgh region in his 20s, it figured prominently in the story of his life, so much so that photos of the Pittsburgh skyline and the Duquesne Incline are prominently featured on his personal website. On the site, jimshooter.com, he
wrote about how his mother taught him to read through comic books, how his interest in them was rekindled when he was laid up at Pittsburgh’s Mercy Hospital in the summer of 1964 following minor surgery, and how he helped support his family by writing for DC Comics when he was just 14.
“We always seemed to be on the brink of financial oblivion,” Shooter wrote, explaining the affinity he felt for Peter Parker and his Aunt May in the Spider-Man saga. He also wrote, “While most of my classmates were struggling with ‘See Spot Run,’ I was reading ‘Superman.’ I knew what ‘indestructible’ meant, could spell it and would have cold-bloodedly used it to win another gold star if I hadn’t been banned from competition after ‘bouillabaisse.’”
Arguably the high point of Shooter’s career was a decade-long tenure as edi-
tor-in-chief at Marvel Comics. He was credited with bringing order to a company that had a reputation for being shambolic. But he also faced criticism for being heavy-handed and micromanaging, and he was shown the door in 1987.
In a remembrance of Shooter that appeared on the website of Forbes magazine, comic book artist Bill Sienkiewicz said, “He really polarized people, but it was because he had a passion for what he was doing.”
Standing 6 feet, 7 inches tall, Shooter moved on to start a handful of independent comic-book imprints,
such as Valiant and Defiant. At the end of his life, he was the editor-in-chief of Illustrated Media, a company that specialized in custom comics.
Shooter was inducted into the Bethel Park Great Alumni Hall of Fame in 2020. In a social media post after Shooter’s death, the school district noted that he was known for his “prodigious talent.”
“Jim Shooter’s contributions and creativity have left an indelible mark and have influenced generations of comic book storytelling around the world,” the post stated. “His impact will be felt for years to come.”
Court records refer to the man as “John Doe” and indicate he is a Chinese national. He faces felony charges of organized retail theft and access device fraud.
According to the criminal complaint, on July 4 police were called to the Giant Eagle on Washington Road after the unknown man made several fraudulent purchases.
Charging documents state the man had been using stolen credit card information at numerous Giant Eagle locations over the previous two weeks. Employees at the Peters Township location recognized him from a photo sent in a company-wide email and monitored his actions in the store.
He purchased about $718 in gift cards using 14 different credit cards. According to the complaint, he is suspected of being involved in more than $25,000 in fraudulent purchases at Giant Eagle stores.
Court records indicate that “John Doe” had at least two accomplices – an unknown female and a man named Shunyuming Yang.
Yang, 23, was arrested by state police Sunday for allegedly engaging in similar activity at a Giant Eagle in Greensburg. Charging documents state he entered the country about two weeks ago on a three-week visa.
“John Doe” and Yang allegedly used stolen information to set up “ghost credit cards” on services such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, court documents state. Yang is in the Westmoreland County jail on $100,000 bond awaiting his preliminary hearing at 10 a.m. July 16.
“These individuals are known to duplicate stolen credit card information for other co-conspirators to use simultaneously. The transactions conducted by these individuals appear legitimate at the time of sale,” police wrote in the complaint. The yet-to-be identified man was arrested after purchasing more gift cards at Giant Eagle stores in Chippewa Township, Beaver County, and New Castle, Lawrence County. He was arraigned Monday night before District Judge Michael Manfredi, who sent him to the Washington County jail on $100,000 bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. July 14.
Bethel Park sets up collection drive for victims of flooding
The Bethel Park Police Department is partnering with the Brother’s Brother Foundation for a relief drive for the Texas residents impacted by recent flooding.
So far, 120 people died in the July 4 flash flood caused when the Guadalupe River rapidly rose to near-unprecedented levels.
Donation boxes have been set up at the police station, the municipality’s library and community center as well as Evey True Value Hardware. Amazon orders can also be sent to the police department in care of Officer Carruba,
5100 W. Library Ave., Bethel Park, PA,15102
The drive ends July 26. Last-minute items can be dropped off during the Bethel Park Arts and Music Festival being held that day along Park Avenue. South Hills Movers have donated collection boxes. Trial and travel sized items are needed to fit into hygiene bags. Among essential items are toothbrush, toothpaste, bar soap, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, hand sanitizer, tissue packs, feminine products, lotion, flushable wipes, chapstick and Ziploc gallon-sized bags.
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Jim Shooter was writing for DC Comics, including its “Legion of Super-Heroes” series when he was a teenager in Bethel Park.
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Jim Shooter was featured in a 1966 story in the Pittsburgh Press after winning a prize at a science fair.
sports
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net
The Brentwood Firecracker 5K attracts a variety of runners. Casual to serious. Some are there for the prize money. Some are there for the free beer.
“The beer line is longer than the race course,” mused one spectator.
Close but not necessarily as the course meanders along Brownsville Road, out and back, for 3.1 miles, in front of an engaged audience awaiting the start of the annual Fourth of July parade.
“I really love the race. It’s really a great time and they really do a nice job,” said Robert Barnes. The Jefferson Hills resident was competing in the run for the 12th time in its 42-year-old history. “I love the great community involvement and all the people on the sidelines. It’s encouraging. It absolutely inspires you.”
Roman Barnes, 6, was particularly proud of his dad, who finished the run in 23:17 and placed 25th in the competitive men’s 35-39 age group.
“He did good,” Roman said.
Sam Snodgrass and Maddie Salek did the best. Snodgrass was the first overall finisher, clocking in with a winning time of 15:14. Salek was the first female finisher, covering the 3.1mile course in 16:55.
Joe Winans predicted Snodgrass’ strong showing in the absence of two-time champion Tim Wolk from McMurray. Winans coached Snodgrass when he ran at South Fayette High School.
Snodgrass was the 2017 WPIAL Class AA cross country champion.
A 2018 South Fayette graduate, he went on to run at Duquesne Univer-
sity. Snodgrass currently works at Pro Bike and Run. His fiancé is Salek. A West Allegheny High School graduate, she ran collegiately at Oklahoma State. She runs professionally for Pro Bike and Run Elite.
Meanwhile, Winans finished a respectable ninth in the male masters and 64th overall. At 41, he clocked a 19:28 for a 6:15-mile pace.
“It’s always a tradition to come here. Run the Brentwood 5K, watch the parade and go to Chris Ritter’s
house for a cookout,” said Winans.
A South Hills native, Winans attended Baldwin High School before running at Duquesne University.
An educator, Winans also helps coach the track team, particularly the long-distance runners at South Fayette, in addition to his head coach duties for the cross country teams.
In addition to the Brentwood Firecracker 5K being a “great tradition,” Winans says the Fourth of July is a “great day” for running.
“It’s the biggest racing day of the year,” he said. “No matter where you are in the country, you can find a race.”
Winans encourages his South Fayette runners to participate in the Brentwood 5K or the Whiskey Rebellion race if they are in town.
The scholastic cross country season is just around the corner. Workouts and training commence Aug. 11. The first meets can be held Aug. 22. Two of the top competitions are the Marty Uher Invitational at the end of August at PennWest California and the Red, White & Blue Invitational at the start of September at White Oak Park, site of the WPIAL Championships later in the fall.
“So, find a race that you can get into just for a little bit of a fitness check during the summer,” he said.
The 2025 Brentwood Firecracker 5K attracted its largest crowd with 2,342 official entrants.
Some like Jeffrey Schuckert were just happy to get the number 1989. “That was the year I was born,” he said when he checked in for the start of the race. Schuckert finished 79th in his age group of 35-39 with a 29:30 time.
Others participated as couples rather than athletes, like Erik and Grace Brinkhoff. Erik was a standout swimmer at Bethel Park High School but at age 30, he no longer swims. “I love to hang around the pool,” said the now Brentwood resident.
Bethel Park had some of the bigger contingent of runners, with the baseball team having one of the largest representation.
Evan LeJeune and Sebastian Schein played on WPIAL runner-up and
PIAA state championship clubs before graduating in 2023. In fact, Schein finished with a 6-1 record and two saves with a 2.19 ERA his senior year.
LeJeune’s younger brothers, Noah and Zach, also competed in the Brentwood 5K as did their father, Brian. It’s a family tradition and Brian races in memory of his father.
“The race means a lot to me and there is a lot of sentimentality attached to it,” Brian said. “It brings back memories and it’s pretty awesome to have friends and family here. So it’s a great opportunity to be able to race together.”
Noah and Zach concurred.
Noah graduated this June and the first baseman will continue his baseball career at Seton Hill University. He finished the race in 26:01.
“When I ran this race for the first time with my dad, it was a pretty good time. So I continued to do it. Because it’s fun, I probably will keep up the tradition,” Noah said.
Four years younger than Noah at 14, Zach aspires to become the best baseball player in the family. He is a third baseman for the Black Hawks. He ran with his friend, Lucas Skerbetz, a fellow freshman.
Zach noted though that running together as a family “is fun.” He noted that his father grew up in Brentwood and added that since he’s been doing the run, the rest of the family also participates.
Nate Griffin is a neighbor of the LeJeunes and he picked up their race packets at pre-registration. A 2025 BPHS graduate, he is headed to Stanford to study engineering.
“It was fun to run with my friends for the last time before I ship off to California,” he said. “It’s was more of a forced thing to be here than willing,” he added with a laugh. “But, it’s still a good time. A good workout.”
According to Nora and Gemma Silvis from South Park, the best part of the run is the reward at the end of the race. The siblings enjoyed treats from Wu’s Shaved Ice stand.
“It goes down easy after a hot race,” Nora said. “It feels amazing. With the heat and everything, it’s very refreshing.”
As she tasted her concoction, flavored with blue raspberry, strawberry and Pina colada syrup, Gemma said, “It’s a great combination, particularly after a race.”
Editor’s Note: Visit www.athlinks.com/event/26393/results/ Event/1105527/results for a complete list of race results.
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Runners jockey for position as they bolt out of the starting gates during the 42nd annual Brentwood Firecracker 5K race.
Sam Snodgrass was the overall winner in the Brentwood Firecracker 5K race. The 25-year-old Oakdale native covered the 3.1-mile course in 15:14. He averaged 4 minutes and 54 seconds a mile.
ABOVE LEFT: Leo Cichowicz prepares to slap the hand of a volunteer as he crosses the line to complete the Brentwood Firecracker 5K Race. The 5-year-old runner clocked a time of 59:13. ABOVE RIGHT: Maddie Salek from Oakdale was the first female finisher in the Brentwood Firecracker 5K race. The 25-year-old runner covered the 3.1-mile course in 16:55, a 5:26-mile pace.
The Brentwood Firecracker 5K race attracts friends and family members who enjoy running with each other. Pictured is one of those groups. From left are (front row) Lucas Skerbetz, Noah and Zach Lejeune. Back row: Sebastian Schien, Evan LeJeune, Brian LeJeune, Jim Boehm, Nate Griffin. All reside in Bethel Park except Boehm, who is from Brentwood.
Canonsburg parade celebrates independence
By Zach Petroff
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were soon replaced by patriots from around the country celebrating the nation’s 249th birthday.
“I bring my kids back here every year for the parade,” said J.T. Palilla, who lives in Maryland but used to make his home in Canonsburg.
On July 4, Palilla’s daughters Mia, 8, and Everly, 7, lit up when the Canon-McMillan High School Flag Squad came twirling down the street.
The Canonsburg Fourth of July Parade, the second largest in Pennsylvania, attracted an estimated 60,000 people to the annual community event.
“This might be the most people I’ve ever seen here,” said Sydney Loppolon of Canonsburg. “It’s just great to see so many people out here supporting the community.
This year’s parade featured hundreds of floats, march-
ing bands, Shriners and local groups, each exhibiting a vibrant display of patriotism. The parade stretched for over a mile as residents cheered local heroes and youth groups that showcased their pride. And while hometown pride was rampant, young parade-goers like 5-year-old Levi Houston were focused on the sweeter aspects of freedom.
“I want the candy,”
said. “I’m hoping to fill my
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the birth of the nation, Canonsburg’s patriotic display appeared to capture the fabric of what makes America so great. A sense of community. And of course, candy.
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ABOVE LEFT: Everly Palilla,7, (left) and her sister Mia, 8, make the trip from Maryland every year to visit the July 4 celebration at the hometown of their father J.T. Palilla. ABOVE
RIGHT: Local fire trucks make their way down the street during the Canonsburg Fourth of July parade.
ABOVE: Pittsburgh Penguin mascot Iceberg hangs out with the crowd during the Canonsburg Fourth of July parade. RIGHT: Members of the Canon-McMillan Band marched in the Canonsburg parade.
TOP: Colton Courier, 5, is all smiles during the parade. BOTTOM: Diane Cheney went all out for the Fourth of July parade.
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RALLYING FOR A CAUSE
Houston road competition kicks off Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
By Karen Mansfield Staff writer kmansfield@observer-reporter.com
Michael Galvin of Canons-
burg steered his 1997 MGB Roadster out of the parking lot of Dual Devils Garage in Houston and onto West Pike Street, and then made a quick left onto Western Avenue.
In the passenger seat of his Inca yellow classic car was his navigator and fellow MGB enthusiast, Joe Scarlett. Their mission: to complete the 2025 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Race Kick-Off Rallye, a 51mile driving event that started and ended at Dual Devils Garage, winding along back roads of Washington County. For the fourth year, the event – now in its 43rd year – was hosted by Dual Devils Garage.
The July 6 rally kicked off a 10-day motorsport festival leading up to the July 20 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, a road race through the streets of Pittsburgh that is recognized as one of the top five motorsport events in the world.
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“It was very, very nice. It was a beautiful ride through the countryside of Washington County,” said Galvin, who has participated in the road rally for the past three years.
out to complete the course in under two hours.
Participation has grown steadily since the kick-off “rallye” started in 1983, when 30 cars signed up for the Shadyside course. This year, 94 vehicles registered, exceeding the 90-car limit. The cars departed from the Dual Devils Garage parking lot at one-minute intervals, and set
what’s happening
CARDIO DRUM
The Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair is offering the following recreation programs:
■ Cardio Drumming from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Fridays beginning July 18. Fee is $56 for the whole-body workout that involves drumming on large yoga balls.
■ Cardio Drumming for Parkinson’s Disease from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. Fridays beginning July 18. Fee is $56. Register at wroc.westminster-church.org or call 412835-6630 for details.
BP EVENTS
Bethel Park will offer the following events at Millennium Park:
■ Water View Band from 6 to 9 p.m. on July 17
■ Totally 80s concert from 6 to 9 p.m. on July 24
■ Harold & the Purple Crayon on July 18. The movie begins at dusk.
Additionally, the New Vintage Band will play at 2:30 p.m. July 20 at the community center.
The Farmers’ Market will hold a Christmas in July event on July 22 from 3 to 7 p.m. on Corrigan Drive in South Park.
An end of summer bash will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 9 at Simmons Park. Visit www.bethelparkpa.gov. for more details.
FLEA MARKETS
■ The Church of the Atonement in Carnegie will host its Flea Market on the Lawn from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 26 at 618 Washington Ave. Items for sale include: tool accessories, drill bits, plumbing supplies, sewing
machines and sewing supplies, lamps, vacuums, coffee tables, dry erase boards, golf bags, headboards, coin collectibles and toys. Call 412-276-0366 to reserve a space. Fee is $10 for a 10x10 area on the lawn. Sellers should bring a table or blanket, chair and their items to sell. Rain date is Aug. 2 if necessary.
■ The Ladies Guild of St. Catherine Labouré Parish will hold its annual flea market, “Timeless Treasures,” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 18 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 19 at St. Louise deMarillac Church in the LeGras Parish Center (lower level), 320 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair.
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 more. There will also be a boutique offering better-quality items. Due to fire restrictions, strollers are not permitted inside LeGras Parish Center.
FRIDAY FUN
■ The next Final Friday event in Mt. Lebanon will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. July 25 in the Clearview Common in the Uptown Business District on Washington Road. As part of the WYEP Neighborhood Concert Series, Meeting of Important People, LoRen and townsppl will perform.
■ A First Friday Washington will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 1 at the community pavilion, located at 139 S. Main St. There will be live music, DJ, kids zone, classic car cruise, food trucks and shopping opportunities. Visit Facebook.com/WashPAFirstFridays for more details.
Burris and Ashlee Esplen of Churchill arrived for the kickoff rallye in a 2013 Volkswagen six-speed turbo convertible. It was the second year the couple participated.
“It was beautiful and very scenic. We did better than last year,” said Ashlee Esplen, noting their score dropped significantly, from 473 points to 132 points (the lower the score
Teams – made up of two people, a driver and a navigator – are tasked with reading route instructions, maintaining the assigned average speeds, and following clues along the way.
“The communication between the driver and the navigator has to be a harmonious trip of miles,” said Galvin, whose co-pilot often is his wife, Carolyn.
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is a charity event started by Pittsburgh broadcasting legend Myron Cope
The $80 entry fee for the kick-off rallye is donated to the charities.
Dual Devils Garage is a hub of car culture. It includes a showroom and a taproom, Helltown Brewing, that creates a special beer each year for the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. It also houses the grand prix’s GT40 Sweepstakes car, valued at $250,000.
All cars are welcome to participate in the rallye – it
doesn’t have to be a classic or antique – and participants are drawn for several reasons, including the thrill of competition, the joy of a road trip with companions, and the chance to support a great cause.
Carolyn and Ron Wolfe of Wexford, who have participated in several road rallies, navigated their green 1973 Datsun 240Z – a car Carolyn drove in high school and was gifted from her father – along the route.
“It’s a lot of fun. It’s a challenge of being on time to each of the checkpoints,” said Wolfe. “We really enjoy it.”
POP-UP DELI
A pop-up Jewish, New York deli will be offered from 4 to 5:30 p.m. July 20 at Chabad of the South Hills, located at 1701 McFarland Road. Pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, potato knishes, matzo ball soup and Dr. Brown soda will be available. Pre-orders required by July 17 at www. chabadsh.com/deli/.
PONY CAMP
A Pony Camp, designed specifically for beginner riders ages 5 to 10, will be held this summer at Horses Unlimited Stables in South Park. Camps run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 4-7 and Aug. 11-14. Campers learn riding skills as well as how to care for, groom, tack up and ride ponies. Space is limited, and registration is required to secure a spot. A deposit is needed at the time of registration. Call 412-835-7726
PT REC
The Peters Township recreation center is offering the following program:
■ Silly Seconds of Summer from 10 to 11:15 a.m. on July 29. Ages 6 to 10 engage in one-minute challenges and nonstop fun to win challenges. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers). Sign-up deadline is July 25.
■ Friday Night Flicks on July 18 featuring “Inside Out 2” at the Peterswood Park amphitheater. Movie starts at sunset. Admission and popcorn are free. Other movie dates are Aug. 8 with “The Wild Robot” and Oct. 10 with “Beetlejuice.”
Visit www.peterstownship. com to register or call 724942-5000 for more details.
BP LIBRARY
The Bethel Park library offers the following:
■ Perler Bead Fun at 6:30 p.m. July 15. Students in grades 7 to 12 create designs with beads during this hands-on crafting session.
■ DIY Sharpie mugs at 6:30 p.m. July 29. Design a one-of-a-kind mug and learn how to make a mug cake as well.
■ Back to the Future at 6:30 p.m. July 16. Bring old memories to life in the digital age. Register at bethelparklibrary. org or call 412-835-2207 for more details.
ROOTS
The Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society will meet at 2 p.m. July 20 in the audio-visual room at the public library, located on Castle Shannon Boulevard. Linda Liotus will cover the basics of getting started in this hobby. Other members in attendance will share their knowledge about effective research techniques. There will be an opportunity for questions. For more information on this meeting for beginners or to join the society, email malcolm.andrews1949@gmail.com.
HIKE
Explore Peters Lake Park on July 17 from 10 to 11 a.m. or 2 to 3 p.m. Ages 3 to 5, accompanied by an adult, can attend. Participants will create a nature-inspired art piece in addition to discovering wildlife and flowers. Registration deadline is July 15. Visit www.peterstownship. com to register or call 724942-5000 for more details.
CONCERTS
The Green Tree Summer Concert Series offers live music from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 28 at the gazebo, located at
895 Greentree Road. Visit greentreeboro.com for more details.
WOODVILLE
A Whiskey Rebellion Day celebration will be held from noon to 5 p.m. July 20 at Woodville, located at 1375 Washington Pike. This living history event honoring the region’s revolutionary spirit will feature reenactments of the 1794 confrontations at Bower Hills, military demonstrations by Wayne’s 4th sub Legion, interactive presentations such as “A Soldier’s Knapsack” and “School of the Soldier,” as well as musket firing demonstrations and flag ceremonies. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets can be purchased on site the day of the event.
Visit woodville-experience. org or call 412-221-0348 for more details
PT MARKET
Peterswood Park hosts Market In The Park from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 27. A variety of produce and other items are available for purchase. Food trucks are featured weekly. Visit the recreation department’s Facebook page for listings.
Visit www.peterstownship. com or call 724-942-5000 for more details.
FOOD TRUCKS
Food Truck Fridays are back at the Peters Township Municipal Complex at 610 East McMurrary Road.
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the following dates will feature the following vendors: July 25, Truckin’ Triangles; Aug. 1, Chicks’ N Waffles; Aug. 5, Hummus Pittsburgh. Admission is free. Visit www. peterstownship.com for more details or changes to the vending line-up.
PICKLEBALL
Round Robin pickleball play will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 26 for Level 2.5 to 3.0 at the Peters Township Tennis Center. Players rotate partners every 15 minutes. Fee is $15 per person. Visit www.peterstownship.com/tennis or call 724-941-1330 to register or for more information.
VBS Registration is being accepted for the Bower Hill Community Church’s Vacation Bible School. Visit bowerhillchurch.org to sign up for this VBS titled “Building” for Bower Hill’s Maker Fun Factory.
The program operates from 9:30 a.m. to noon July 28 to Aug. 1. Preschool, toilet-trained youth through third grade can attend. Youth, who have completed fourth and fifth grade, have the option to attend or serve as junior helpers and stay from noon to 3 p.m. for activities specifically designed for them.
Middle school and high school students may serve as VBS leaders. They should register as well.
Fee is $30 and covers the cost of T-shirts, snacks and supplies.
TICKETS
Discount tickets for summer amusement are available for in-person sales at the Peters Township recreation center located at 700 Meredith Dr. Any day passes for ages 4 and older cost: $43 each for Kennywood; $35 each for Sandcastle and $42 each for Idlewild & Soak Zone. All sales are final. Visit www. peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for more details.
Carolyn
Wolfe of Wexford, who have participated in several road rallies, navigated their green 1973 Datsun 240Z along the back roads of Washington County on a 51-mile course.
Mike Galvin of Canonsburg participated in the 2025 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix kickoff rallye, which started and ended at Dual Devils Garage in Houston.
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