‘Heartbreaking’
Life-saving rides
a member of St.
and is being held at a detention center in Phillipsburg.
Local Catholic church fights to free immigrant detained by ICE, help his family
By Karen Mansfield Staff writer kmansfield@observer-reporter.com
A local Catholic church is rallying around the family of a Venezuelan immigrant and church member who was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and calling for his release.
Jesus Teran was detained on July 8 after he went to the ICE Pittsburgh field office for a scheduled check-in.
Teran, 35, a civil engineer from Venezuela who works for a local carpenter’s union, was sent briefly to Northern Regional Jail in Moundsville, W.Va., before he was moved to Moshannon Valley Processing Center, operated by
KAREN
Liseth Carvajal, center, is surrounded by her
and the Rev. Jay Donahue of
in a community garden that the
helped to create at St. Patrick Church in Canonsburg.
Superhero race to raise funds for DIPG
The Joey Fabus Superhero 5K Run/1 Mile Walk will be held at 9 a.m. Sept. 14. The race starts at Bethel Park High School and the course travels local neighborhoods.
Joey was an 8-year-old boy who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in May 2014. His cancer, DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma), has no survival rate, and on Jan. 21, 2015, Joey died from the disease. The nonprofit Joey Fabus Childhood Cancer Foundation (JFCCF) was formed in his honor to help bring awareness and funding to find a cure for DIPG. This race is JFCCF’s largest fundraiser with over 400 participants last year.
In addition to runners and walkers, the foundation is seeking company sponsors for the race.
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No Dog Left Behind helps give animals a second chance
By Jill Thurston Staff writer jthurston@observer-reporter.com
This year, No Dog Left Behind transported its 18,000th animal to safety since becoming a nonprofit in 2013.
In the animal rescue world, No Dog Left Behind gives animals a second chance by transporting them from shelters that euthanize to shelters prioritizing adoption, at no cost to the shelters.
“As far as what we do, there aren’t that many, but there are some. Most (services) are rescue shelters, or foster-based. As far as doing the transporting, and doing the transporting at no charge to the sending shelters and the receiving shelters, there’s not a lot of that going on,” said Tiffany DeCosmo, operations manager for No Dog Left Behind, based at the Allegheny County Airport in West Mifflin.
Most transports are for dogs and cats, but the organization has handled a chicken,
guinea pig, ferret and even a butterfly that missed its migration window since two local pilots formed the nonprofit in 2013. Founders Jonathan Plesset and Brad Childs used their aviation skills in the early 2000s to rescue animals, mainly dogs, and take them to “no-kill” shelters for adoption. Originally called Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team, the name was changed to No Dog Left Behind in 2021. The planes have been phased out, according to DeCosmo, and now the group uses vans to transport the animals. About 40 dogs can be carried in the vans, significantly more than the number that could be transported via air.
NDLB has built relationships with shelters outside of Pennsylvania with overwhelming pet populations that have scant resources for spaying and neutering. She said for these shelters, the
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Crates are loaded with pets as No Dog Left Behind prepares for a transport.
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Jesus Teran, left, with his wife, Liseth, center, son, Lukas, 5, and daughter, Kamila, 14, on a vacation to Niagara Falls. Fernandez,
Oscar Romero Parish in Washington County, was detained by ICE on July 8
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daughter, Kamila, son, Lukas,
St. Oscar Romero Parish. They are standing
Teran family
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A great blue heron casts a reflection upon the waters of a pond at South Park while it hunts for a meal on a warm summer evening. The long-legged, long-necked,
Fabus
son, Joey, when he
options are to transport the pets elsewhere or euthanize. The cost to transport is greater than the cost to euthanize, and that’s where NDLB fills a need.
Funded through grants and donations, NDLB provides resources and volunteers to transport animals from shelters that might otherwise euthanize animals from areas in Kentucky, West Virginia, North and South Carolina to animal shelters in northern Ohio, eastern Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey where they can be adopted, according to DeCosmo.
Many Western Pennsylvania area shelters are saturated, according to DeCosmo, leading NDLB to transport most animals beyond the region.
However, an agreement with the Vet Tech institute of Pittsburgh and NDLB over the last year has expanded local opportunities for the pets to find homes. This month, a group of cats and dogs will be taken to the institute where students will assist with spay/ neuter efforts, vaccinations as well as training the dogs and finding homes for the animals.
“I think it’s a great thing they are doing. We are transporting the animals and they basically save and find homes for them,” DeCosmo said. Kentucky has one of the largest shelters that NDLB visits, typically twice a month.
“No Dog Left Behind has been just a total blessing to us,” said Monica Crawford, president of Kentucky Sav-
ing them Together, a rescue shelter in Lexington. “One, because most people you have to pay for transportation, and they (NDLB) are quite the opposite … They don’t ask us to pay, which is a blessing to us, because trying to pay for transportation on top of shots, wormer, medical bills and things like that is quite difficult,” said Crawford.
Shelters on the receiving end are vetted by NDLB. “We do an extensive background check. They have to be a nonprofit, no-kill shelter; they have to have the space, resources to care for these animals and be located in an area where we know they can find a family,” DeCosmo said.
Before transporting, DeCosmo receives a list of the animals’ ages, breeds, and weights.
“We have multiple sizes of crates, and animals’ names are labeled on the crate,” DeCosmo
said. Transports typically occur on the weekends, with volunteers leaving on Friday, staying overnight near the shelter location, loading the animals early Saturday and driving north to the nokill shelters to deliver the animals and returning on Sunday.
Sue Browning, a teacher from Bentleyville, began volunteering with NDLB in 2018.
“When we get these dogs and go from high-kill shelters to no-kill shelters, it’s very rewarding,” Browning said.
Said Crawford, “I tell them ‘you are my transport heroes.’ They take one huge burden off of us, and that’s trying to find a train of people willing to give up their Saturday or Sunday and get dogs out of Kentucky,” said Crawford.
“To me, it’s my little bit I can do,” said Browning. She had one transport “fail,” Browning admits. During a move from North Caroli-
na four years ago, she met 10-week-old Dandy. “I kinda knew he’d be coming home with me,” said Browning. A pit bull-mix, Dandy is now 4 years old and has become the NDLB “mascot.” Out of her three dogs, “he’s the biggest clown,” said Browning.
“I like to follow the shelters we transport for, their page and sometimes they will post adoptive pictures; that’s typically how I find how they go,” said Browning.
DeCosmo often goes on the road to transport animals and said, “It’s hard work, but after we’ve transported them, on the drive home, we talk about it. The van is so quiet. We talk about each dog. Everybody loves doing this ... getting these dogs, who are amazing and would be euthanized, to where they can find homes. It’s very rewarding.”
NDLB volunteers are provided with training and travel in pairs. For more information or to volunteer, go to https:// nodogleftbehind.org.
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a private contractor, the GEO Group, in Phillipsburg, where he is still being held.
Church members and those who know the family are shaken by the arrest of Teran, who has lived in the country since 2021 and is a faithful member of St. Oscar Romero Parish in Washington County, where he and his family regularly attend services at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church in Meadow Lands.
“It’s been a heartbreaking experience. He’s been faithfully appearing at ICE appointments for more than four years, he was following the protocols of ICE, he was complying with everything he’s supposed to do. All of a sudden, he’s detained,” said the Rev. Jay Donahue, senior parochial vicar at St. Oscar Romero Parish.
On Sunday, July 20, congregation members and others turned out for the blessing of a community garden at Canonsburg’s St. Patrick Church, a plot that Teran and his wife, Liseth Carvajal, and their two children, Kamila, 14, and Lukas, 5, played a large role in transforming into a garden.
The community garden was launched to bring together the local church community and the Latino church community, many of whom attend services at Miraculous Medal, where Donahue celebrates Mass in Spanish.
Teran helped till the ground, repaired a faulty tiller, and his family helped with planting and watering, with Liseth bringing along her
Liseth Carvajal, center, in a white shirt, is
by her
and
and members of St. Oscar Romero Parish, and friends who, along with the Teran family, helped establish a community garden on the church grounds.
homemade watermelon juice for refreshment.
Chris McAneny, director of housing for the nonprofit Wellness Collective, which led the garden installation, said Teran, who also delivers food to the needy, “is the neighbor that everyone would want.”
“He was building a life for himself and his family. He’s been contributing to his community and he’s well-respected within this community. He wanted to be a part of the community garden, and he was a big part of it. And when we put in the plants, he was here two days a week watering them,” said McAneny.
St. Oscar Romero Knights of Columbus started a GoFundMe for the family to help them with immediate needs like groceries and house payments, and the church is accepting donations. Friends and neighbors have provided meals.
They vow to fight Teran’s deportation with every resource they can muster.
An attorney filed a court order seeking his release, and more than 20 individuals and groups – including Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh retired Bishop David Zubik, and representatives from the carpenters union – wrote letters on his behalf.
But Donahue and those supporting Teran believe time is of the essence to get him released – it’s been almost two weeks since he was detained – and they worry he could be deported soon.
Friends and family have not been allowed to visit Teran, whose only contact has been daily phone calls to his wife.
“She is worried about him being in jail and she wants him to be home soon,” said Donahue, who served as Liseth’s interpreter on Sunday.
She said her husband’s “situation is bad” and that he sleeps in an area with about 80 other detainees. Friends set up an account for him to pay for phone calls, for which he is charged.
Said Donahue, “We’re waiting. We’re on standby. We don’t know where he will end up, and it’s hard to understand what he would be expected to do there. Jesus is not someone who should be subjected to this undignified experience that he’s going through. It’s a shame the way they are treating him; it is inhumane. It’s been inspiring to see the community rally around Jesus and to recognize what he means to our community.”
Teran’s daughter, Kamila, said the community’s response has been overwhelming.
McAneny is horrified by the increase in deportations across the country since President Donald Trump took office, pledging tighter border security and the deportation of criminals. He fears Trump’s immigration policies have instead resulted in the arrest of hardworking people like Teran, who pose no danger to American communities.
According to the latest ICE statistics, as of June 29, there were 57,861 people detained by ICE, and 71.7% of detainees – 41,495 – had no criminal convictions.
Teran has no criminal record.
“Deporting Jesus doesn’t make this a safer place. It’s creating havoc and fear. He was contributing to his community, raising his family, paying taxes, and now he’s in a detention facility separated from his family,” said McAneny. “We are all-handson-deck to support Jesus, his wife and his kids as much as we can. This is my neighbor, this is my friend. He’s a part of my community, and I want him back.”
Liseth and the couple’s daughter entered the U.S. in 2019 to seek asylum on a B-2 visa, after threats to Liseth’s life. Jesus, who had been denied entry to the U.S. in 2015, entered the U.S. in 2021 on asylum and the family lives in Imperial.
“I feel like it’s been more than a community, it’s like a family. They’ve helped us so much, and we’re so grateful,” she said. “We’re thankful that Father Jay has reached out so much. It’s been hard, but the community has brought us so much strength. We feel so supported.”
Donahue, who served in Mexico for eight years and offers pastoral assistance to the Latino community, acknowledges the immigration system needs to be reformed, but tearing families apart isn’t the answer, he says.
“We need some type of pathway here. Jesus is here because of the trauma in Venezuela,” said Donahue. “To put him in jail and separate him from his family isn’t the right option.” Liseth doesn’t know when she will see her husband again, but has found comfort in the church and the community that has helped her family.
“People have given us everything: legal help, they’ve been helping us out financially, they’ve been helping us out emotionally,” she said. “We’ve felt enveloped and loved by the entire community, and we’re thankful to God for that.”
Note: To make a donation by check to the family through the Knights of Columbus, St. Oscar Romero Parish asks that people mail a check payable to Knights of Columbus 3291, and in the memo line write, “Our family in need,” and mail the check to St. Oscar Romero Parish St. Patrick Church, Attention Knights of Columbus, 317 W. Pike St., Canonsburg, Pa., 15317. Cash donations can be dropped off at St. Patrick Church in an envelope marked “Our Family in Need,” or place an envelope in a collection basket at Mass.
Liseth, who was an administrator in Venezuela, had worked at Amazon when she moved to the U.S. She had applied to renew her work visa long before it expired, but it has not yet been renewed.
flanked
children, Kamila
Lukas,
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Volunteers Gene Santorella and Scott Staroschuck with puppies on a transport
After phasing out air transports, No Dog Left Behind mounted wings on its vans.
Sue Browning, volunteer with No Dog Left Behind, holds a dog on its way to a no-kill shelter.
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According to Joey’s father, David Fabus, “by extending your support for this run, you will be exposing your company to Pittsburgh’s large running community while demonstrating your compas-
sion for children who are currently diagnosed with DIPG and those who have passed.”
This year’s race is dedicated to Jett Owsley. A 5-year-old Mt. Lebanon resident, he is battling DIPG. Last year, the organization recognized Sam Levine, 19, of Upper St. Clair. He was diagnosed with DIPG in the spring of 2024.
“Jett and Sam and their families need support to be able to keep fighting,” Fabus said. “They need help with paying medical bills, supporting their children and families through diagnosis, loss of income and transportation to get to treatment or trial locations and so many other things.”
Sponsorship and donations are tax deductible.
Visit jfccf.org to learn more about the disease. Registration for the race is being accepted. Fees are $30 for the run and $20 for the walk. Runners 12 and under are charged $15. Fees increase Sept. 13. Visit runsignup.com/Race/ PA/BethelPark/JoeyFabusRace to register. Call 412-758-1121 or email fabusangels6pgh@verizon.net with further questions.
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A grand opening ceremony was held July 8 at the site of the new store at 36 E. Pike St., which will include a prayer of dedication, a ribbon cutting, refreshments, raffle baskets and store discounts.
The store held a soft opening in late April.
City Mission had to close its former Canonsburg location about a year ago because the landlord was working to renovate and restore the building. A new location was found nearby. Lisa Scamazzi, a longtime supporter and volunteer at the mission, was instrumental in helping the new store open.
“The City Mission Thrift Store is one of our flagship stores in downtown Canonsburg,” Scarmazzi said. “We are so excited about this new location. It’s going to be transformational in town. The setup is wonderful. The people are wonderful. Folks that come in are going to be completely surprised by the quality and the items that are there.”
All proceeds from City Mission’s seven Thrift Stores support programs and services for the homeless residents at the mission.
“You can go to our Thrift Stores and donate your unneeded items,” said Diana Irey Vaughan, City Mission president and CEO. “Through our best stewardship, we resell those items and then that money can help us continue the life-transformational programming that takes place on our campus at City Mission.” More information about City Mission’s Thrift Store operation is available at www. citymission.org/stores.
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Debt of gratitude
USC grad Buonomo appreciates assists from others
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor
ebailey@thealmanac.net
At 18, Ryan Buonomo has already racked up an enormous debt. A debt of gratitude that is.
He credits others for his success on the lacrosse field. His family, his teammates, his coaches all contributed to his record-breaking, award-winning career at Upper St. Clair High School.
Most recently, Buonomo earned All-America honors from USA Lacrosse. He was both an athletic selection as well as an academic pick because of his 5.0 GPA.
“I’m happy to have gotten All-America. It’s a great honor and it’s nice to put a bow on my career but I wouldn’t have been able to do this without all the people who have helped me succeed,” Buonomo said.
First and foremost was Buonomo’s family.
His father, Frank, played hockey at Rutgers. He worked in management in the NHL, including with the Pittsburgh Penguins, before taking a position as senior vice president as well as chief marketing and communications officer at Brentwood Bank.
His mother, Kristen, played soccer growing up in Wisconsin. Currently, she is a professor at Carlow University. She introduced her oldest son, Brady, to lacrosse.
RYAN BUONOMO
Who is he: 2025 Upper St. Clair High School graduate named All-America, both athletically and academically, in lacrosse.
Age: 18
Birthdate: Dec. 19
Parents: Kristen and Frank Sibling: Brady
Academics: Valedictorian. Maintained
5.0 GPA
Athletics: Set multiple school records in lacrosse while achieving all-section, all-district and all-America honors.
Activities: Kids Helping Kids, Natural Helpers, Pickleball Club College choice: Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts.
Major: Neuroscience
“It seemed a good fit for him and since he was doing it, I thought it must be cool,” Buonomo said.
So he picked up another stick.
Buonomo, like his father and brother, also played ice hockey. Buonomo even mimicked his brother. He learned to shoot left-handed although he writes with his right hand.
“It’s how my brother played,” Buonomo explained. “I wanted to do it the same way he does.”
A winger, Buonomo played nearly
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Athlete: Winnipeg Jets center Jonathan Toews
People might be surprised to know this about you? I can play the drums. He took lessons for six years and owns a set of drums. He also worked with Shubda Das, who is the principal assistant director of the Mt. Lebanon Percussion. “It’s something I do on the side. It’s a fun hobby.”
Life lesson sports has taught you: How to work with others and be a great team member.
a dozen years of club hockey with the Pittsburgh Predators and three seasons of high school hockey for USC. However, he was devoted to lacrosse.
“I loved hockey but I made lacrosse a priority,” Buonomo said. “The games are similar in speed, movements and creativity. Skating is fun but lacrosse is a unique sport. It can be super creative. Finding different ways to score and pass is pleasant.”
Smith working tirelessly for Mt. Lebanon’s success
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor
ebailey@thealmanac.net
Mt. Lebanon football coach
Greg Perry doesn’t know when Patrick Smith sleeps.
“At 6 a.m. he’s running sprints. At 7, he’s lifting weights. At 10, he’s practicing with us,” Perry said. “He’s such a tireless worker. There’s no time off for him.”
Smith is a “throw back”, a rare three-sport athlete, competing in the highest classification of the WPIAL. He runs track in the spring and plays basketball in the winter. He plays and hones his football skills as a quarterback and linebacker all year round.
“There’s an aura around him,” Perry said. “Kids look up to him. He’s a leader.”
This autumn, the Blue Devils are looking to Smith to guide them to success.
In his first year playing within Perry’s system, a system that produced prolific passer like former NFL quarterback Bruce Gradkowski, as well as Bill Stull, Shane Patterson, Matt Rodgers, Luke Brumbaugh, Anthony Doria and Alex Smith, Smith completed 132 aerials for 1,610 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also rushed for 1,091 yards and 15 more scores.
“Patrick will still be a dual threat. He would have it no other way,” Perry said. “He’s shown development and has progressed and is more comfortable with the offense. Being a quarterback here, you have to make calls and he’s more relaxed and he’s going to make good decisions.”
Recently, Smith made his college choice. He picked Penn over Cornell, Brown and Columbia. He will apply his 4.8 GPA to his studies in finance while playing linebacker for the Quakers.
“Academics were a key factor. I’ll get a good education but I also loved the coaches. They have so much energy. They were always texting and keeping in contact with me,” Smith said.
Smith sees a pathway to the NFL through Penn and hopes to emulate another well-known graduate. Justin Watson of South Fayette excelled as a wide receiver for the Quakers and has already won three Super Bowl rings playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs before being dealt to the Houston Texans.
Char Valley enters new era with Spence
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net
Steve Spence has played and coached football long enough to understand the transparency inherent in the sport.
“Truth always finds you on the football field. There’s no hiding,” he said. “You get the result for which you prepared.”
“Your hard work or lack of it; your preparation and doing the right thing yields the right result. If you’re not doing those things, then that shows also. It’s clear cut.”
Since Spence was hired as head coach of the Chartiers Valley High School football team in mid-January, his game plan is clear cut. He’s devising a plan to transform the Colts into winners on and off the field. It’s a step-by-step process.
“Our goal right now is to do the little things right every single day and see where that leads us. Be disciplined. Work hard,” Spence emphasized. “Eventually we want to win a state championship and mold these players into successful young men, who will make a positive impact in the community and the lives of others.
“Especially at this level, as coaches our agenda, first and foremost, should be to influence these young men in the right way. Hopefully, we impact the lives of these players in a positive way so that they become great human beings, husbands, parents, employees and contributing members of society.”
Spence is a product of that philosophy.
He is a loving husband to Krista and proud parent of his son, Derek. The family resides in Westwood and his son will attend Guardian Angel Academy in Greentree in the fall.
Additionally, Spence has been employed as a mentor to
young men since he graduated from John Carroll University. Two coaches influenced Spence and molded him into the person he is today. His father, Frank, is first. He served as one of his first coaches when he attended Catholic Central High School in Steubenville, Ohio.
“Because of him, I developed my passion for high school football,” Spence said. Spence honed his quarterback skills and leadership abilities – he was a team captain – in college while earning a degree in exercise science. He then embarked on his coaching career joining the John Carroll staff as an assistant.
He spent the last 15 seasons at Washington and Jefferson College. He served as Mike Sirianni’s offensive coordinator and helped the Presidents win three consecutive PAC championships from 2012-14.
Two of his success stories were Jesse Zubik and Alex Baroffio. Zubik became a consensus All-American, appearing on three separate lists. A Bethel Park High School graduate, Baroffio became the first wide receiver in school history to record 100 receptions in his first two season. He rewrote the W&J record books, finishing his career first in receptions and receiving yards.
“I loved W&J and I loved the people. It was home for me,” Spence said.
“Mike (Sirianni) is my mentor. My closest friend,” Spence added. “He’s been the biggest influence on my career.” For his personal growth as a husband, parent and coach, it was time for Spence to spread his wings. So he applied for the head coaching position at Chartiers Valley High School.
“It was time for a change and to try something new,” Spence said. “It was the right move for me and my family.”
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Steve Spence is excited to bring his brand of football to Chartiers Valley in his capacity as new head coach. He is pictured with his father, Frank, who will be an assistant coach and his son, Derek.
Ryan Buonomo garnered All-America honors in lacrosse for his scholastic career at Upper St. Clair. The recent graduate set the standard in goals and career points for the Panthers.
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Pens Run Registration for the 13th annual Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk is being accepted. Visit www. mariolemieux.org to sign up.
While the in-person event will be held Oct. 5 beginning and ending at PPG Paints Arena, virtual participants can run or walk their 6.6K (4.1 miles) anywhere, anytime from now until race day.
The 3.3K walk (2.05 miles) is also offered to individuals and groups/families of four, and there are volunteer op-
Assists
Scoring is what Buonomo did best for the Panthers. He racked up 232 goals and 68 assists to finish with 300 career points. He graduated as USC’s all-time point scorer as well as goal scorer.
“It’s a great honor and I’m proud to get those records but it would not have happened without coaches that believed in me as a freshman and upperclassmen that accepted me then and allowed me to acclimate to playing at the high school level,” Buonomo said.
“That set me up for success,”
Buonomo noted he cherished the points mark most because it “encapsulates” both aspects of scoring. However, he acknowledged the discrepancy between his goals-to-assists ratio. He attributed that to his teammates’ unselfishness. “They set me up,” he said.
“Without them I would not have experienced the success I had.”
While his name is forever etched in the USC record books, Buonomo hopes he is remembered for the intangibles that enabled the Panthers to become a perennial playoff contender. This spring, USC finished fourth in the WPIAL and runner-up in the conference. The Panthers were 12-8 overall with a PIAA state playoff appearance. They finished 5-1 in the section.
“Records are really cool, but for me, leaving a legacy means leaving a place bet-
portunities available for race weekend.
All proceeds benefit the cancer research and patient care initiatives of the Mario Lemieux Foundation, as well as the youth initiatives of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. Both in-person and virtual registrations include a shortsleeve tech shirt and finishing medal.
Back again this year is the Pet Walk sponsored by Clearview Federal Credit Union. Pets can walk in the 3.3K in-person or partici-
ter than you found it and I think we accomplished that,” Buonomo said. “Being a good teammate was more important than the record on the field. It was more about creating a better culture, a cohesiveness among all the players, and building camaraderie. When you are spending time together and doing things as a team that strengthens a program.”
This fall, Buonomo has targeted Merrimack College in North Andover, Mass., as the place to leave his next mark. He will play lacrosse for the Warriors, who were NCAA Division II national champions in 2018 and 2019, before making the jump to Division I.
“My goal was to play at the highest level and I thought Merrimack was the right fit, academically and athletically. Great environment. It felt like home,” Buonomo said. “It checked all the boxes.”
Buonomo will major in neuroscience. While he is not sure where that will lead, he is leaning toward a career in medicine in part because of one of his best friends and former teammate, Sam Levine. Last spring, Levine was diagnosed with DIPG, a highly aggressive and incurable brain tumor.
“USC has so many resources and I took an anatomy class that really intrigued me but Sam’s story has really inspired me,” Buonomo said.
“For him and for others who are going through the same thing, I’d like to help somehow. Maybe find a cure or
pate virtually in the 6.6K run. Registered pets will receive a finisher bandana. Additionally, participants can choose to become a fundraiser and receive unique Penguins prizes while collecting additional funds for the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Mario Lemieux Foundation. There are volunteer opportunities available for the race event as well.
Visit www.mariolemieux. org to register for the race or learn more about volunteer and fundraising opportunities.
help prevent it in the future.”
Buonomo’s own future is bright. Because he expects to see playing time as a freshman, he trained in a men’s league at Duquesne University as well as playing an Olympic format-style game in a Monroeville league this summer. He’s also practiced his shooting in the net set up in his front yard.
“I’ve been working on my off hand and building strength and speed,” he said in an effort to make the jump to the next level. “I hope to see playing time. I know I’ll have the opportunity because the coach doesn’t hesitate to play freshmen,” he added.
And while he was a big contributor from his freshman through senior years at USC, Buonomo did not win a championship in high school. Buonomo has no regrets regarding that factor. He said that his high school career “has been all good” as it has included a plethora of personal accolades: threetime all-section’ two-time all-WPIAL, the all-American laurels and a selection to represent USA in international competition during the Brogden Cup in Maryland.
“I’ve had an awesome experience and while I would have wanted a championship, I’m not sure I would have wanted it any other way,” he said. “I could not have asked for more because I have had the greatest coaches and teammates. Playing lacrosse, I have encountered the nicest people”
“Playing in the NFL has always been a dream,” said Smith, who had an uncle (Jim) sign as a free agent with the Steelers before being cut in 1982. “You get there by going as hard as you can. I could see doing what (Watson) did and I feel as if my parents keep me on track of that vision by every day making sure I put the workouts in and by keeping me on task.”
Dr. Patrick Smith played football at Mt. Lebanon in the 1980s along with his other brothers, Dan, Bobby and Matt, before competing at Villanova. A renowned orthopedic surgeon, he graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia in 1997 and completed the Pitt Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program in 2003.
Smith credits his dad and uncles for instilling the love of the game in him.
“They say that football it’s you and all your friends out there,” said the 18-year-old son of Georgia Smith. “It’s just a brawl against another guy and all their friends. Everyone is trying to see who’s better.
“That’s what I like best about the game. Being with my teammates. I love them and being around them. It’s so much fun.”
Football started to become fun for Smith in the seventh grade because he could play the position he wanted. Prior to that, Smith dabbled in baseball, like his older brother Jack, who pitches at Harvard. He also participated in basketball and track like his sisters, Patrice, a recent Columbia graduate, Gina and Jennifer, who run for Villanova, and Emily, a rising sophomore who also competes in tennis.
Smith noted that in the younger football leagues he was
Spence
Spence brings several things to CV from W&J, including its quarterback coach. His dad, Frank, served in that capacity for 14 years. His experience spans 21 years, including 14 for the Presidents. The elder Spence is a member of the Ohio Valley Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
PATRICK SMITH
Who is he: Mt. Lebanon rising senior, who will quarterback the football team and anchor the defense at linebacker.
Age: 18
Parents: Patrick and Georgia
Birthdate: July 8
Siblings: Patrice, Jack, Gina, Jennifer, Emily
GPA: 4.8
Sports: Football, basketball, track
Activities: National Honor
Society, Principal’s Advisory Council, Link Crew, Flag football referee, volunteer at St. Bernard’s Church Fish Fry.
College choice: University of Pennsylvania
Major: Finance
Food: Cinnamon Toast
Crunch cereal
Read: Great Gatsby.
Color: Green
Music: “I’m getting into the 70s because my parents were getting tired of listening to my rap music. I really like
not allowed to play a skill position because he exceeded the weight limitations. He would have had to play on the line.
“I didn’t want to be a lineman,” he said adamantly. “In seventh grade, they let me be a quarterback.” Calling the signals appeals to Smith but he has a penchant for defense. He was an at-large firstteam all-conference performer last fall for the Blue Devils.
“I like being in charge and a leader,” Smith said. “I feel being a quarterback makes my boys benefit the best. It’s how I help them and the team.
“I like defense just fine too. The adrenaline you get when you make a hit,” he continued. “It clears your head.” Smith is clear on what he hopes to accomplish during
“Everything I know about coaching I learned from my father and at W&J,” Spence said. “I couldn’t ask for a better place to grow up as a person and as a coach than at W&J. I hope to bring what I know about football, offenses and defenses, and everything else, all the intangibles, to CV to help the program thrive.”
Turning the Colts into a winner is one of the challenges and differences Spence faces coming
Billy Joel’s song “Vienna”. Athlete: Josh Allen. “He’s fun to watch.”
People might be surprised to know this about you: “I played the violin, bass, trumpet, baritone and tuba from sixth through eighth grade. I can play a little piano, too. I don’t own any of those instruments though.
Person with whom you would like to have dinner and why? Jesus Christ. “Because he would teach me a lot and I could ask him a lot of questions. I think I would have a pretty impactful conversation with him.” Life lesson sports has taught you: “If you are not going 100 percent, then you might as well not do it. I feel like my parents mentioned it when I was 7 or 8 but I learned it when I actually saw a change when I tried harder and saw results.”
the 2025 campaign. He is working closely with Coach Perry to ensure the Blue Devils turn around last year’s 3-8 season. The pair along with the wide receivers have held morning sessions throughout the summer to go over plays and reads so that everybody is on the same page and knows what they should be doing.
“I’m staying as connected with Coach Perry as I can,” Smith said. “As a team, we want to win the conference, WPIAL and go to states.”
To achieve those lofty goals Smith added that he “had to be a better quarterback, make better reads and have better decision making. Everyday I also have to go as hard as I can for the team. We need to be there for each other.”
from the collegiate ranks and W&J. CV posted a 3-6 overall record last year and 1-4 record in the Big Six Conference. The Colts were 8-22 in three seasons under Aaron Fitzpatrick.
“There are similarities and differences but the biggest transition is the fact that the players leave and go home, not to their dorms at the end of the day. You can’t have access to them whenever. Their rides come at 4:30 and then you don’t see them again until the next day,” Spence said. “Age is a difference. Instead of kids in or nearing their early 20s, they are as young as 14 here, but the same core values are there. In football, you have to have discipline, hit hard and be physical.”
None of those obstacles can curb Spence’s enthusiasm as he enters the 2025 campaign. The official start of the high school football season begins with the WPIAL-mandated heat acclimatization sessions on Aug. 4. Training camp, practices with full pads, opens Aug. 11. First games can be played Aug. 22 in lieu of a second scrimmage. Week one action is scheduled for Aug. 29.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to be here at CV and get the job done. I’m going to give it my all,” Spence said. “My goal is to have an impact on the lives of these kids and make their lives better by being with them.”
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HORSING AROUND
Olympic eventing equestrian holds riding clinic
By Karen Mansfield Staff writer kmansfield@observer-reporter.com
CLAYSVILLE – Four-time
Olympian and current World No. 1 eventing equestrian Boyd Martin was welcomed to Clairlea Farm Riding Center in Claysville, where he shared his knowledge with local riders who attended his clinic.
The Australian-born Martin, the son of Olympic speed skater Toy Martin and Olympic cross-country skier Ross Martin, owns and operates Windurra USA in Pennsylvania, but carves out time during the year – when he’s not competing – to travel the U.S., sharing his experience at clinics.
At Clairlea Farm, the easygoing and engaging Martin taught six classes with five riders in each group – of all ages and skill levels – who took part in the hour-and-a-half-long sessions on July 16.
“I just enjoy coming and helping the next generation of riders. This area is very wellknown for horse sports and equestrian, and it’s kind of cool and fun for me to come and meet the up-and-coming riders in the area and give them some of the tips and pointers that I’ve learned over
the years of training horses,” said Martin. During the clinics, Martin offered instruction on show-jumping techniques, course navigation, and building a relationship between rider and horse.
Sheriden Zofchak, 23, of Washington, has competed in eventing – a sport that essentially puts riders and their mounts through three events, show jumping (where riders and horses must clear a series of jumps), dressage, and cross country –since she was a little girl. She was delighted at the chance to participate in Martin’s clinic.
what’s happening
GARDEN
The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Allegheny County will hold a garden in the park event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 16 at the demonstration garden in South Park, located at the corner of Corrigan Drive and Brownsville Road.
There are three distinct areas: the Moon Garden with white and silver plants that create a magical and enchanting space as the sun sets each evening, the Spectrum Garden showing off all colors of the rainbow, and the Gravel Garden, which highlights plants that thrive in dry, nutrient-poor conditions.
Throughout the event expert speakers will be inside the South Park Theatre providing presentations on native plants, adaptive gardening, deer and drought resistance plants and backyard meadows. Master gardeners will be on site to answer gardening questions, offer tomato and garlic tastings, and provide information on a variety of backyard gardening topics. Local gardening and environmental organizations will also share their knowledge and resources.
The first 200 attendees receive a native plant. A free scoop of Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream will also be provided.
There is no admission fee and no pre-registration required.
CAT DAY
National Cat Day is Aug. 17 and Bailey’s Cat Haven is celebrating by holding an adoption event from noon to 3 p.m. at Pet Supplies Plus,
located in the South Park Shops in Bethel Park.
A variety of cats will be available for adoption. All cats are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and ready to join their new families.
Visit angelridgeanimalrescue.org/adopt-a-cat to help expedite the adoption process by filing out an application. Cash or checks are accepted for all approved adoptions.
Located at 2650 Brownsville Road in South Park, Bailey’s Cat Haven is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays, noon to 3. Email: baileyscathaven@gmail.com with further questions.
CONCERTS
The D. Streator Summer Concert Series, sponsored by the Bethel Park Community Foundation, continues with the following groups:
■ Allegheny Brass Band on Aug. 3
■ Pittsburgh Banjo Club on Aug. 10
■ Keystone Barbershop Chorus on Aug. 17. Concerts begin at 2:30 p.m. at the Bethel Park Community Center.
Admission is free but donations are accepted and benefit the Bethel Park Community Foundation. Call 412-851-2910 for more information.
COIN CLUB
The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Bethel Park municipal building, 5100 W. Library Ave. Members and the general public can attend. Hands that
“It was cool to have him here, cool to have the best rider in the world come here to this small area and share his experience,” said Zofchak, who participated with a quarter horse named Casey. “He was very calm, very positive and he gave me a lot of exercises to work on to improve.”
Salara Barker, 13, of Colliersville, W.Va., took part in a morning session while her mother, Amanda Barker, sat in a folding chair and watched attentively.
“This is an amazing opportunity,” said Amanda Barker, whose daughter fell in love with horses after taking a spin on a horse at a pumpkin patch event. “I’m learning a lot about
competing. It’s such a great sport. You have to have so much courage to do it. ” Indeed, eventing is not for the faint of heart. Over his career, Martin, 45, who also is a two-time Pan-Am Games team and individual gold medalist and has been named the U.S. Rider of the Year eight times, has had multiple broken bones and nearly two dozen surgeries.
Clairlea owners Bob and Ellen Fischer started the riding facility in 1973 (it is named after two relatives who had helped them launch the venture) and added the spacious indoor riding arena where the clinic was held about 10 years ago.
“It’s the best clinic we’ve ever had. This is such an honor for him to be here. He’s got such an accomplished history and reputation, and (the riders) are thrilled to be able to come and ride with him,” said Ellen Fischer. “They will learn a lot. Just listening to him they will pick up information.”
Martin’s clinics are wildly popular, a fact participants at the clinic attributed in large part to his willingness to offer advice from lessons he’s learned from many of the top eventers throughout his stellar career, bits of wisdom riders can go home with and use in their training. He stresses commitment,
hard work, and attention to details.
Martin also encouraged riders to learn from each other.
“Look around you. In training, we can learn a lot by watching what the other horses and riders do,” said Martin. For Martin, traveling to different parts of the country and meeting eventing enthusiasts is satisfying.
“It’s always refreshing for me,” he said. “There are some very talented youngsters out there. Part of my job is to try to teach them and show them what’s worked for me, and also I'm inspiring the youngsters who look very promising in the sport.”
held history – early American coppers will be the topic of discussion. A 50/50 raffle will be held and children's prizes awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. Call 724-9846611 for more details.
NEW DATE
Due to inclement weather, the Pure Gold Concert set for July 16 at the Peterswood Park amphitheater has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Sept. 10.
BASH SET
An end of summer bash will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 9 at Simmons Park in Bethel Park. Sponsored by the Bethel Park recreation and community center, the event will bring back childhood favorites such as tugof-war, red rover and kickball. There will be sidewalk chalk contests and face painting as well as miniature golf and local vendors offering handson activities. A DJ will spin summer classics, and there will be a photo booth. Visit www.bethelparkpa.gov for more details.
ORIENTATION
A freshman and new student orientation will be held Aug. 19 at Chartiers Valley High School. From 2 to 2:30 p.m. an introduction to the high school and student support services will be held in the auditorium. A walk-through will follow at 2:30 to acclimate students to their new schedules.
ART SHOW
Art At The Farm will be held July 31 through Aug. 2 at Gilfillan Farm, located at 110 Orr Road. Hours are 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Historical Society of Upper St. Clair and the McMurray Art League, the event features artists who will paint in the open air and make the items available for purchase. The Gilfillan Gala will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 2. Bertha and The Belles will provide live music. Paintings created at a special exhibition will be available for purchase. Tickets at $5 per person are available online at mcmurrayartleague.com. Admission at the gate is $10.
FLEA MARKET
The Bethel Park Lions Club will host a flea market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 16 at Lions Park, 5757 Irishtown Road. Outside space is available for $20. Call or text 412-951-4196.
CLUB LEBO
A Back-to-School Pool Party will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Mt. Lebanon outdoor swim center. Mt. Lebanon middle school students entering grades 6 to 8 can attend. Fee is $8 ($10 at the gate). In addition, five parent volunteers with clearances are needed to help with the event. Visit mtlebanon.org to signup or volunteer. Call 412-343-3409 for more information.
BOWLING
Female bowlers are wanted to participate in a league beginning in September. The group bowls at 9:30 a.m. Mondays through April at Mt. Lebanon Lanes. Call 412-977-4407 for more information.
Aug. 5 at Miner’s Memorial Park in Bethel Park. Hill’s Food Truck joins the line-up offering up nostalgic items from childhood. In addition to Beedle’s Ice Cream Truck, there will be music provided from the Pittsburgh DJ Truck as well as face painting, a balloon artist, character visits and raffles. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the community center on Park Avenue.
AUP
The Association of University People (AUP) is seeking members. Singles 50-plus with a four-year college degree are eligible for enrollment and to participate in club activities, including picnics, monthly dinners, book group, Scrabble, games and outside concerts and trips such as to local wineries.
Email Aupsingles@gmail. com or call 412-353-9088 to become a member or obtain more information.
KIDS MARKET
Children’s Market Days will be held July 30 and Aug. 27 during regular hours (4 to 7 p.m.) at the Peters Township Market in the Park program. Ages 17 and under can set up their own tables and sell homemade, homegrown or handcrafted items. Fee is $10 per table per day. Email LMorris@peterstownship.com for more details.
DORMONT AARP
members are always welcome. For information, call 412-563-3961.
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: 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.
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.
WOMAN’S CLUB
The Ruthfred Acres Woman’s Club meets at 11:30 a.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at the Arby’s Restaurant at 3205 Library Road in Bethel Park.
NIGHT OUT
National Night Out will be celebrated from 6 to 8 p.m.
Dormont AARP meets the second Thursday of every month at noon at the Wallace Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road (at intersection with Potomac Avenue). New
In addition to its philanthropic endeavors, the club socializes and participates in activities, most notably Game Day. Longtime member Joan Morton hosts Game Day and for a $2 charitable contribution, members and guests can enjoy food, cards and games. Email lois.illar@ verizon.net for more details or membership information.
PHOTOS: KAREN MANSFIEL/OBSERVER-REPORTER
ABOVE LEFT: Ellen Fischer, owner of Clairlea Farm Riding Center in Claysville, chats with U.S. Olympian Boyd Martin, who conducted an eventing clinic at the farm.
ABOVE RIGHT: Sheriden Zofchak of Washington and her quarter horse, Casey, maneuver a jump during a clinic taught by U.S.
Olympian Boyd Martin at Clairlea Farm Riding Center in Claysville on July 16.
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