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EMOTIONAL OPENING Bethel Park marks first day at new elementary center By Eleanor Bailey ebailey@thealmanac.net

Mandi Figlioli’s eyes moistened as the first school buses wheeled up to the curb transporting the 1,800 students to the new Bethel Park Elementary School. “It feels like Christmas,” she said, wiping away tears. “I just can’t wait to see the kids’ faces.” Those faces on the students in grades kindergarten through five expressed a range of emotions. There was joy, apprehension, awe, and yes, even tears, but dissimilar to Figliol’s. Laurie Dressler embraced

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A welcome sign greeted students as they arrived at the new Bethel Park Elementary School.

one of those anxious youngsters. An educator for 34 years, Dressler currently serves as a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Math Specialist in the district. “Some people are excited

and some people are scared,” she said. “It’s anxiety to change for the kids,” Dressler explained. “We’re ready for it. I mean, everyone’s very caring, helpful and loving here. So it’s all going to be good. He’s gonna

make best friends, and by the end of the day, he’s going to be happy. I know he will.” Dr. Matthew Patterson shared the same sentiments. He arrived in April as the new superintendent of schools in the district.

Bethel Park Elementary School is a $133 million facility with state-of-the-art features and three separate floors for grades K through 5.

“Some have big smiles on their faces and some have tears. We see that any given year. We see a lot of tears from parents on that first day, too,” he added. “There’s obviously some nerves, separation anxiety, but we’re going to be OK. All the children are in a great place here in this school.” The 280,000-square-foot facility arose following a 2021 demographic analysis and facilities master plan that found it more feasible to construct a new elementary center and renovate the middle school as opposed to modernize the decades-old schools such as Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Ben Franklin, Memorial and William Penn elementaries as well as Neil Armstrong Middle School. Groundbreaking on the three-story design with two gymnasiums, two playgrounds, three STEAM labs, and two libraries began in 2024. The doors to the new school, which features layout and design features customized to the needs of primary (K-2) and intermediate (3-5) students, opened on Sept. 3, 2026. Figlioli has seen the $133 million project from infancy to finish. She has served the district for five years in the capacity as assistant superintendent for elementary education. A West Virginia resident, Figlioli worked previously in the Burgettstown School District. SEE SCHOOL PAGE A2

TRIUMPH OVER TRAGEDY Peters Township native reflects on life-altering events of Sept. 11

By Eleanor Bailey ebailey@thealmanac.net

Although he now lives in San Diego, Kevin Shaeffer is a proud member of Steelers Nation. He and his wife, Blanca, will be in attendance when Pittsburgh kicks off the 2026 NFL season against the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 13 at Acrisure Stadium. “We bleed black and gold,” Shaeffer said. Shaeffer added that he’s excited about Eli Heidenreich’s debut. The Mt. Lebanon High School product is a fellow Navy graduate. “For him to make the 53-man roster is an accomplishment. A point of pride for the entire Navy and the Naval Academy,” Shaeffer added. “It’s an honor, and I hope we put him to work.” For Shaeffer, he will have the day off after a busy week of travel from the West Coast. In fact, two days before the Steelers game, Shaeffer took part in somber Sept. 11 ceremonies in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that nearly claimed

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Kevin Shaeffer is pictured with John Lopus during a recent visit to McMurray. The two played on Peters Township’s high school soccer team that won WPIAL and PIAA championships during their playing careers.

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his life. Shaeffer, 54, was working in the Pentagon watching the events in New York City unfold on television sets from the Navy Command Center. “I knew right away our country was under attack,” he said at the time when the first airliner struck the World Trade Center, “but I was in the safest place on earth.” So he thought. At 9:37 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, American Airlines Flight 77 struck the west side of the Pentagon, and Shaeffer’s life changed forever. Instantly, 125 of his friends lost their lives, but, although he was on fire, the Peters Township native survived. “I was 29 at the time,” Shaeffer recalled. “I felt invincible. As a young naval officer, Navy lieutenant,” he said, “I had the world by the tail. The brutal awakening of what happened on the morning of 9/11 was a heavy dose of reality.” He was “forced” to focus inward and fight for survival. After clawing his way through a booby-trapped maze of tangled electrical wires and broken water pipes, he saw a glimpse of daylight. Once he crawled through the opening, Army

Sgt. 1st Class Steve Workman rescued him, placed him on a cart and commandeered the first ambulance that rushed him to Walter Reed Army Hospital. Shaeffer was burned over 47% of his body. He suffered severe internal injuries, particularly to his lungs after inhaling jet fuel fumes, and gall bladder, which was removed. He suffered two cardiac arrests. “It was a defining moment in the chapters of my life,” Shaeffer said. “I’ve embraced it and endured it and overcome aspects of it to get to the other side. When something that traumatic happens where you really are hitting rock bottom, that forces one to focus on what’s vital in life. “That was my health, the loved ones around me, my wife, my family. I’ve always sought to be an optimist and see the good and make good out of the most difficult situations and experiences. So I’ve carried that spirit forward and focused on key priorities and learned lessons that oftentimes only are learned through many decades of life’s experiences. I was able to take on board something positive in the midst of a lot of tragedy.” After his secKevin and Blanca ond cardiac arrest, Shaeffer during their Shaeffer was medtime at the Naval ically retired from Academy. the Navy on Oct.

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Sloan solves problem of transporting 1,800 students By Eleanor Bailey ebailey@thealmanac.net

Dan Sloan faced a tall task. As the supervisor of facilities and operations at Bethel Park School District, he and his team had to design new bus routes to transport 1,800 students to the new elementary school. On Sept. 3, the district opened its $133 million elementary center. The stateof-the-art facility replaced five grade schools and one middle school. Students from K through 5 now attend the centralized building, which replaced neighborhood schools such as Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, William Penn, George Washington and Memorial elementaries as well as Neil Armstrong Middle School, which now serves as the district’s administrative offices. “My staff and I at the bus garage had to basically reroute the district in certain ways,” said Sloan. “While we have programs that helped us, it required a lot of manpower. “(While) 1,800 kids coming to one building in the geography of Bethel Park has definitely caused some struggles, but I think it’s going to be all right.” Sloan, 42, has worked in facilities and operations for four years. Previously, he spent 10 years in the athletic department, serving seven years as athletic director. Before coming to Bethel Park, Sloan worked as the program director at the South YMCA, when it was located on McMurray Road. A Chartiers Valley graduate, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Robert Morris University in 2007. Hence, Sloan has managed his share of challenges and adopted a flexible approach to his management style. He noted that the transportation department is still working out kinks in the routes, particularly those that are overlapping and seem to cause a little bit of confusion for riders. “There’s reasons to do so for efficiency, but we’ll be adjusting routes for the next couple weeks to see what works and doesn’t work.” Sloan added that he hasn’t talked to a transportation department that didn’t have complaints. “We’ll always have them, but they’ll work themselves out.” The school district worked out a plan for those who live within the neighborhood of the new elementary school, which is located off Kings School Road. “We have procedures for walkers,” he noted. Regardless of the headaches caused by the new bus routes, Sloan is “excited” about the new facility. “The building is fantastic,” he said. “The logistics and procedures that come into it will all work themselves out. It’s going to be a great thing for the district,” he said.

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FROM PAGE A1 “It’s incredible to see something come alive off of paper,” she said. “It’s something that requires the heart, the energy of human beings, to bring it alive. It has been something that has been a cumulative effort of talking through concerns (with teachers, administration and parents), working through hiccups and issues that have come along the way to try to make a place that everybody feels like their students are going to be safe and like they belong.” The school features state-of-the-art classrooms, collaborative spaces, a 300-seat large group instruction area. It is bathed in natural colors and elements of nature. Based on a national park theme, it supports way finding to respective learning spaces within the building. “We really consider this as three elementary schools in one,” said Jim Cromie, who is the director of communications and public relations for the school district. “They have their own principal on each floor. They all have a lot of amenities but there are some shared spaces like the STEAM space, the libraries, the gymnasium, the cafeteria, and a few others. “Students spend about 83% of their day in their classroom, or around what we’re calling their neighborhood,” Cromie continued. “So it won’t feel overwhelming to them for a building that’s as large as it is. We wanted to make something big feel small.” According to Cromie, all the floors have a similar layout but there are some differences. Additionally, there are two playgrounds that would be officially ready for use after Labor Day because the recently poured surface required additional drying time. Genevieve Link was thrilled about that. A third-grade student, she walked to school with her mother, Megan, because she lives in the surrounding neighborhood. “I feel good about (the school). I live close so I can just walk,” Link said. “I’m really excited and I really like how the recess area outside is pretty big, but I am still sad that it’s still under construction.” Her mother said of the new school, which is the largest elementary in Pennsylvania, “It’s really nice. I wish I had a school like this when I was growing up.” When she grew up, Genevieve Link did not have the safety concerns there are today. With that in mind, the new facility was built with 21st-century safety and security measures. The school employs a security officer and a school police officer. Both are on duty full time. Additionally, according to Cromie, large group areas such as the auditorium, LGI space and gyms are positioned on opposite ends of the building. “Safety was a foundational consideration of everything we did. So before we got into the academics or the logistics of it, we asked the question, ‘How did it impact our student or our staff safety?’” he said. “They separated entrances and larg-

er group areas from the academic portion of the building, and when you enter in the main entrance of the building, you see there’s a policeman stationed there. And, of course, they have great security. So I think it’s probably as secure as you can be for an elementary

(Left) Students disembark from the bus. (Above) Laurie Dressler comforts an anxious student on the first day of school. (Right) Rory Collins retrieves his backpack from a locker. (Left) Mandy Figlioli joins students in the breakfast area on the first day of school at the new elementary center at Bethel Park. (Right) Milana Popovic gives her class two thumbsup after explaining a concept.

center. We try to make sure that our people feel as safe as possible at all times.” A safe environment promotes a healthy learning climate and that is the main purpose of the new education center, says Patterson. “This school represents a generous commitment on the part of this community to public education, but more than the buildings themselves, what really matters is what happens in the classroom, and that’s really what we’re after next,” the superintendent said. “Beautiful buildings were only part of the story. Tremendous learning opportunities in academic growth are most important to us,” he continued. “Our educators here are first class. The administrators, our service personnel, our cafeteria workers, our school bus operators are first class. They are 100% committed to the mission, and they deeply care about the children and families they serve.”

(Left) Students file into the Bethel Park Elementary School on the first day of classes. The district opened its new state-ofthe-art facility on Sept. 3.

(Above) Assignments are given by a teacher who helps students find their way on the first day of classes. (Right) Laurie Dressler assures a student that the first day at the new Bethel Park Elementary School would be alright.

(Left) The playground area offers a respite for students during their recess period. (Above) Genevieve Link and her mother, Megan, walked to Bethel Park Elementary School

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5, 2001. However, his recovery continued with two more months in the hospital undergoing strenuous physical and occupational therapy. While he continued to recover, Shaeffer managed to attend a ceremony in the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes. On his 30th birthday, April 26, he received the Purple Heart. In May, he returned to his hometown and visited his alma mater, Peters Township High School. He addressed students and athletes during assemblies and at banquets, including The Almanac Sports Banquet, where a scholarship was established in his name and another local victim, Ken Waldie, a Bethel Park native. “After some months of fighting for my life, literally every day with every breath and every hour of every day, I realized I could get back in the arena and back into service,” Shaeffer said. Shaeffer leaped at the chance to serve on the 9/11 Commission when it was created on Nov. 27, 2002. The final report was released on July 22, 2004. As a staff investigator, he was the only 9/11 survivor on the committee. He essentially focused on what became Chapter One of the report. Shaeffer’s team looked at the federal, state, and local awareness as well as reconstructed down to the minute what was happening as the attacks unfolded. Everything that happened with regard to the hijackings and the attacks, and then every

Kevin Shaeffer in his class photo at the United States Naval Academy. response action to what happened was analyzed. “Our team focused on learning the lessons of emergency preparedness and response actions to the attacks,” Shaeffer explained. “In a real way, it was a very deep investigation to uncover the ground truth of what happened that day and then learn lessons from that.” After his work with the 9/11 Commission and because Shaeffer had been medically retired from the Navy, he transitioned to the CIA. Shaeffer noted that he was not an intelligence officer in the Navy, rather he was a surface warfare officer. “Which meant I served on surface vessels,” he said. “I was on a cruiser and destroyer during my time in active duty in the Navy. “It was another chapter of my life,” he added. “My motivation was to lend my talents to national security. It was that deep drive to make a difference.” Shaeffer worked on counterproliferation, and counterterrorism. Counterproliferation is working against and tackling

Kevin Shaeffer was a recipient of the Purple Heart after surviving his injuries during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Shaeffer is pictured with Army Sgt. 1st Class Steve Workman during the ceremony. Workman received the Soldier’s Medal for rescuing Shaeffer from the burning Pentagon. threats of weapons of mass de- meaningful that I was a runner struction. Shaeffer’s focus was in the final miles.” On May 2, 2011, U.S. Navy on nuclear weapons proliferaSEALS raided a compound in tion. Ultimately, Shaeffer was Pakistan and killed bin Laden. asked to join the HVT 1 team, During the operation, Shaeffer which had the lead and was was in a position to observe the dedicated to finding Osama mission and communicate aspects of the detail. bin Laden. “It was surreal,” he said. While he said that he didn’t wear it on his sleeve, nor to “In the moment, there was a speak of it, 9/11 was the impe- tremendous sense of personal tus that motivated Shaeffer to closure. In response to hearing find the mastermind behind the call out that indeed bin Ladthe attacks. “It was a burning en was on target and that they motivation, a burning desire to had gotten him, I wrote ‘juscontribute to that team effort,” tice, delayed but not denied.’ That’s what I captured in that he said. “The hunt for bin Laden moment, a moment for which went on for years. It was like I had waited so long.” In a few seconds the marka marathon, and there were many runners on the team ing of that instance and what it and different mile markers of meant evaporated because the the race,” Shaeffer continued. HVT-1 team had to make sure “Based on what I had endured the SEAL team returned home and overcome, I think it was safely. “It was time to get back

Blanca and Kevin Shaeffer are part of Steelers Nation, traveling at least once a year to watch the beloved “Black and Gold” play in Pittsburgh. to work and there still was a lot of work to do,” Shaeffer said. Information regarding the raid and killing of bin Laden was declassified and released in multiple tranches beginning in May 2015. Netflix also produced a series on the operation. However, Shaeffer only spoke of his involvement in the mission when interviewed for a CBS special report on the anniversary of Sept. 11 in 2024. A three-part podcast titled “From The Langley Files” details his

role and can be heard at www. shaefferspeaks.com. Upon reflection of the events Shaeffer said, “It was an historic moment for our nation and for the world to see. No matter how many years passed, we were going to be seeking justice for the attacks. And the message, we will never forget,” he added. Shaeffer acknowledges that time passes and while an entire generation has no first-hand

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recollection of 911, he stressed that we, as a nation, have an obligation to never forget and we have an obligation to represent. Shaeffer does his personal part by sharing his experiences through speaking engagements. His website www.shaefferspeaks.com offers details and testimonials. “You make the most impact on the ground locally, and you make the most impact personally, and that’s all you can do. And so, in my life, I spend a lot of my time these days to speaking and serving as a living history to the attacks and the living history to our nation. “I do my personal part to represent and to share and to increase awareness for those who weren’t alive and weren’t of the 9/11 generation. I am very much focused on the younger generations who didn’t have a first-hand account or first-hand experiences of the impacts. I do that in many, many ways, but often focused on our national security and law enforcement communities, who I like to say, are on the watch, and they’re in the current service that everyone needs to hear that message, but especially those that are serving today.” Shaeffer hopes that the 25th anniversary of 911 can resurrect the feelings of unity among the citizens in this country. He is re-

minded of a phrase from a bygone era that is “United We Stand.” “In these times that are so divisive, where it’s hard to agree on anything, it seems that we should take time to reflect and pause and think about those times when we were all together and unified and let that memory move us forward in how we act and treat one another. “There was this sense that all of us, who witnessed the attacks and lived through the aftermath, remember what it was like to come together as a nation, as communities, as families and help each other get through.” Now 25 years later, Shaeffer still feels that compassion and empathy. It’s what he reflected upon during Sept. 11 commemorations. “I’m reflecting upon that time when I was healing from my grave wounds and I felt that support. I felt that love and that

SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 unity. That made all the difference to me because I felt it. I needed it. And that helped me get through,” he said. After another year of remembrances, Shaeffer happily returns to his ordinary life. Self-employed, he no longer works as a federal employee. In addition to rooting for the Steelers as well as the San Diego Football Club of the Major Soccer League, he enjoys spending time with his children, traveling and watching his wife of 30 years compete in sailing regattas. “My favorite memory has been watching Blanca as a competitive sailor and supporting her sailing team. They are amazing sailors. Me? I’m not very good except that I take orders well. I do what she tells me to do and I know the difference between thinking I know what to do versus what she knows what to do,” Shaeffer said.

Kevin Shaeffer (28 center) celebrates after Peters Township captured its fourth consecutive WPIAL soccer title.

Kevin Shaeffer (28) and his Peters Township soccer teammates listen to the announcements of the opposing players before embarking on their championship run.

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The WPIAL inducted Kevin Shaeffer (fifth from left in back row) and his Peters Township High School soccer teammates into its Hall of Fame for capturing the 1989 district and state championship titles. By Eleanor Bailey ebailey@thealmanac.net Kevin Shaeffer is not only an American hero, having survived the attack on the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001, the McMurray native is also a Hall Of Fame athlete. His Peters Township High School soccer team was inducted into the WPIAL Hall of Fame in 2024. The Indians finished 23-22 and successfully defended their 1988 Class 2A championships at the district and PIAA level. Shaeffer was an All-State defender for the 1989 club, which allowed just 19 goals and posted 15 shutouts. Additionally, he was an All-America selection as well as an all-WPIAL and all-section performer. A team captain, he also excelled in track and baseball at Peters Township. “That was a thrill and an honor,” Shaeffer said of the induction ceremony. “It was a special event that brought the team physically together after all those years. We were a team of characters and we stayed together over the years, whether in touch through communications or in person. Those friendships are so special and I treasured every minute of playing with those guys as well as that reunion.” Shaeffer also acknowledged the significant role his coach Jerry Luxbacher played in his life. “He’s special,” Shaeffer said. “He led us and guided us and put up with us.” Soccer paved a career path for Shaeffer. His play and the team’s record opened the door to the U.S. Naval Academy for

Shaeffer. He played a year of varsity soccer for the Midshipmen. “I was just dipping my toe into it but for me, the priorities were grades, grades and grades. Unfortunately, that didn’t leave much room for me to continue my soccer career fully at the Academy because my priority was graduating. It took every ounce of focus to do that. People don’t realize how hard it is.” Shaeffer graduated as a commissioned officer from the Naval Academy in 1994. During his active duty service, he served on surface vessels; a cruiser and destroyer. By 2001, he was serving in the Navy Command Center in the Pentagon, when it was attacked on Sept. 11. Upon the 25th anniversary of the attacks, he reflects more on those victims lost as opposed to focusing on his near-fatal injuries, which included two cardiac arrests. “It’s a time to remember those lost, or I would say those killed, and their surviving family members and loved ones,” he said. “Time doesn’t heal all wounds. The grief is real,” he

continued. “Since 9/11 over 25 years, our nation has lived through various chapters and so I reflect about the service and sacrifice of our 9/11 generation. The courage and thoughtfulness that so many offered in service to our nation.”“There’s reasons to do so for efficiency, but we’ll be adjusting routes for the next couple weeks to see what works and doesn’t work.” Sloan added that he hasn’t talked to a transportation department that didn’t have complaints. “We’ll always have them, but they’ll work themselves out.” The school district worked out a plan for those who live within the neighborhood of the new elementary school, which is located off Kings School Road. “We have procedures for walkers,” he noted. Regardless of the headaches caused by the new bus routes, Sloan is “excited” about the new facility. “The building is fantastic,” he said. “The logistics and procedures that come into it will all work themselves out. It’s going to be a great thing for the district,” he said.

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A team of four Upper St. Clair High School students was named a grand prize winner in the Tikkun Olam Makers (TOM) Global Innovation Challenge. TOM is a nonprofit organization that connects innovators with people living with disabilities to develop technologies that promote greater independence and improve quality of life. Sophomores Ritu Gupta and Shreyan Mali, junior Aaron Jiang and senior Rohan Inampudi comprised the winning team. All are members of the Upper St. Clair Robotics FIRST Tech Challenge team TeraBridges (FTC 18603). Dr. Rama Bala mentored the team. She is a TeraBridges robotics mentor and a space engineering professor at the University of Pittsburgh. USC’s project was recognized alongside teams from Thomas Jefferson University, Georgia Institute of Technology and Holon Institute of Technology in Israel. “The Upper St. Clair team was the only high school team selected as a grand prize winner, competing alongside university students, professional engineers and innovators from around the world,” Bala said. “These students demonstrated that innovation is not limited by age and that high school students can create solutions with the potential to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.” The TeraBridges team earned the honor for designing and developing a Motorized Toddler Mobility Trainer, an affordable assistive technology

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An Upper St. Clair team of four high school students including Ritu Gupta, Shreyan Mali, Aarn Jiang and Rohan Inampudi won a grand prize in the TOM Global Innovation Challenge.

solution created to help young children with mobility challenges experience greater independence. The project reflects the team’s ongoing commitment to

designing technologies that improve accessibility and quality of life through engineering and robotics. The mobility trainer combines robotics, electronics, advanced manufacturing and human-centered design to create a practical, low-cost solution for families while giving children greater opportunities for independent movement. Judges recognized the students for their creativity, technical excellence and the potential impact of their innovation. The team also received a $3,000 Grand Prize award, which will be used to expand TeraBridges’ assistive technology initiatives and support future projects focused on improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities. “This achievement highlights the dedication and creativity these students brought to solving a real-world challenge, while reflecting TeraBridges’ mission to empower students to apply STEM skills not only in competition but also in service to the community,” said Sarah Beitler, who was one of TeraBridges’ coaches. TeraBridges is an award-winning FIRST Tech Challenge team within Upper St. Clair Robotics. The team provides students with hands-on experience in engineering, programming and innovation while emphasizing the use of STEM to address community needs. The Global Innovation Challenge grand prize adds to the team’s growing record of success in robotics, outreach and advocacy, demonstrating the power of student-driven innovation to make a lasting impact.

Kairi wins WQED writers contest Lipi Kairi of Upper St. Clair earned first-place honors in the 2026 WQED Writers Contest. A Boyce Middle School student, Kairi was named the Grade 5 winner for her original story, “The Magic Soul.” Her entry was selected from stories submitted by students throughout the Pittsburgh region. The WQED Writers Contest encourages students in kindergarten through grade

5 to develop their creativity by writing and illustrating original stories. During the past 17 years, more than 16,000 local students have participated in the educational program. Stories are evaluated on creativity and originality of plot and theme, story structure, use of literary devices, and the quality and originality of illustrations. First-, second- and thirdplace winners, along with

honorable mention recipients at each grade level, are recognized. Last fall, Kairi earned first place in the 2025 School Bus Safety Poster Contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. A talented vocalist as well, Kairi has also received top honors at the Crescendo International Music ComLipi Kairi petition.

Two elected to honor society Chet Wade of Mt. Lebanon and Rhiannon Strazisar from Upper St. Clair recently were elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Wade is a student at Pennsylvania State University while Strazisar attends Ithaca College. They are among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff

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It has been quite a summer between severe storms and intense heat waves. The heat has been on at times all across the country with much of the midwest baking in 100-plus-degree temperatures. I can’t say I’m used to the intense tropical summer heat of Florida yet, but I’m getting there. I experienced it before living here for a few years in the early 1990s. Back then, getting showered and dressed for work was futile as I’d already be dripping in sweat again by the time I got into my car and got the air conditioning blasting cool air. It was a constant state of sweat. Fast forward several decades and here I am sweating it out again -- but not just because I’m back in the tropical heat. Ladies, can you guess the real reason why? Yep -hot flashes! Menopause emerged in full force years ago and my doctor told me I was probably in perimenopause for several years before the real thing kicked into gear. If you haven’t experienced this, it’s tough to describe. I remember my mom having hot flashes when she entered menopause and she would say, “I feel like my ears are turning purple!” That always made me laugh, but now I know exactly what she meant. When the hot flashes first began, I thought I could handle it. I was wrong. Trying to tough it out while functioning at work was too much to bear. It really wasn’t any fun trying to get through them while working in television without my hair, makeup and clothes showing up drenched in sweat while delivering the weather forecast. When I couldn’t take it anymore, I consulted my doctor and did some research. Like many other health conditions, there’s research out there supporting all different conclusions on treatment. What’s real and what’s not true? Is hormone replacement therapy safe or does it cause cancer and heart risk? The thinking has flip-flopped several times during the past few decades, and it’s interesting to see increased interest and research into menopause by a new generation of doctors and scientists. When I hit 60 recently, my new doctor here told me to stop taking estrogen. Since I don’t have to “keep my cool” at a job anymore, I did. The dumbest decision was the timing and doing that at the height of summer. I felt like a blast furnace lived at the base of my skull. I eventually changed doctors to a menopause expert who told me new research shows some HRT can be beneficial to a woman’s health (depending on medical history), so we’re trying out a course of treatment. So far, so good, with the number of hot flashes dropping but not yet eliminated. For now, I still rely on ceiling fans, my portable fan and cooling neck rings I keep stashed in the freezer for immediate relief. Kristin Emery can be reached at kristinemery1@ yahoo.com.

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what’s happening - Week of September 13 SPAGHETTI DINNER A spaghetti dinner will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 in Legras Hall on the St. Louise de Marillac campus of St. Catherine Labouré Parish at 320 McMurray Road. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children and include spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and drink. This is a fundraiser for the Eagle project of Domenic Conzemius. Tickets are available at the door. 5K RACE The 11th annual Mission Possible 5K Run/1 Mile Walk will be held at 8 a.m. Sept. 19 starting at the Quail Acres Pavilion in North Strabane Park. The event benefits City Mission’s Crabtree Kovacicek Veterans House, which provides shelter and comprehensive services to homeless veterans. Registration fee is $25. Visit www.missionpossiblerun. org for registration details. GENEALOGY The Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society will meet at 1 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library’s Meeting Room A, downstairs. In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, Megan ClarkYoung will discuss “Finding Your Revolutionary War Relatives” and provide an overview of the types of records useful for genealogical research in Pennsylvania during that era as well as where to find those records today. She will also discuss the difference between service in a local militia and the Continental Line as well as the types of records each kind of service generated. She will also examine pension application files and bounty land records, focusing especially on the donation and depreciation

lands within the bounds of western Pennsylvania. New members can attend. Email malcolm.andrews1949@ gmail.com for more details. FALL SALE The Church of The Atonement in Carnegie will hold a fall sale Sept. 18-19 at 618 Washington Ave. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday with a bag sale from 1 to 2 p.m. Sept. 19. Clothing, linens, home goods, kitchen treasures, seasonal, holiday, and vintage items as well as medical equipment such as walkers and wheelchairs will be available for purchase. Cash only. Donations are being accepted until Sept. 15. No electronic items, televisions or large furniture will be collected. Call 412 276-0366 or visit: atonementcarnegie.org for more information. CRAFTERS WANTED The South Park Women’s Club is looking for unique crafters for its 32nd annual craft show to be held Oct. 10 at Broughton Fire Hall. Those interested in participating or inquiring as to openings for their type of craft should contact Kathy at spwc. craftshow@gmail.com/. ARTS SHOW The South Arts Pittsburgh is participating in the following: • Fall Art Show from Oct. 2-11 at the Galleria Mall, located at 1500 Washington Road. • Halloween Bash and South Arts Night Artist Market from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Schoolhouse Art and History Center, located at 2600 South Park Road. Another event will be held at the

same site Nov. 7-8. Local vendors and artists will be displaying and selling artwork and handcrafted creations. Reginald’s Coffee will be open during the schoolhouse location events to purchase coffee/tea. Visit www.southartspittsburgh. org for more information or email southartspitt@gmail.com with further questions. CHABAD Seniors In the Sukkah will be held Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. at the Chabad of the South Hills location at 1701 McFarland Road. In addition to lunch and a holiday program, there will be Shake the Lulav and Etrog as well as topic-resources in the community for seniors. Suggested donation is $5. The event is wheelchair-accessible. RSVP to: 412-278-2658. The Chabad of the South Hills will celebrate Yom Kippur Sept. 20 and 21 at its location in Mt. Lebanon at 1701 McFarland Road. Kol Nidrei and evening service is at 7 p.m. Sunday. Monday service is at 10 a.m. Torah and Yizkor Memorial Service is at 11:45 a.m. Mincha and Neila closing service is at 6 p.m. Services followed by buffet break-fast. No affiliation needed to attend the traditional and inspiring services. Visit chabadsh.com/highholidays for more information. SUMMIT Power, Passion and Priorities, a women’s networking summit, will be held from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel located on Fort Couch Road. Television personalities Kym Gable and Sheila Hyland are

the featured speakers. Visit www.bpchamber.org to register. MUSIC

The South Hills Women’s Club will meet at 7:15 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Scott Township Lodge located on Park Drive in Carnegie.

The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh will present a holiday concert “Yuletide Noels” under the direction of Cynthia G. Pratt at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 13 at the Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Ave. The facility is accessible to all.

Elizabeth Cope is the guest speaker. She will discuss the history of the Terrible Towel, which was created by her father Myron Cope, the legendary Steelers broadcaster.

The concert will include an hour of holiday entertainment for all ages with a mixture of joyful, sacred, and secular songs.

New members and guests can attend. Call 412-973-9072 regarding reservations or for further information.

Admission is free but donations are welcome and will benefit the charitable and entertainment efforts of the Harmony Singers Visit harmonysingers.org or follow on Facebook to learn more about the organization and future performances. FISH FRY The Bethel Park Lions Club will hold a fish fry on Sept. 18 at Lions Park, 5757 Irishtown Rd. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. Baked or fried fish or shrimp is served with fries or mac and cheese and coleslaw. CAT HAVEN Bailey’s Cat Haven will participate at South Park Community Day on Sept. 19 with a booth featuring a basket raffle, items for sale, and information about the shelter and the cats looking for forever loving homes Bailey’s Cat Haven is located at 2650 Brownsville Road in South Park. The shelter is open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 3 or by making an appointment at BaileysCatHavenSP@gmail. com. SHWC MEETS

Refreshments and dessert will be served.

CRAFTS The South Park Women’s Club’s 32nd annual craft show will be held Oct. 10 at the Broughton Fire Hall and the group is seeking “unique” crafters and vendors for the event, which features a variety of homemade items as well as offers refreshments, a bake sale, auction and raffle baskets. Contact Kathy at spwc.craftshow@gmail.com for further details. • Applications are being accepted for John McMillan Presbyterian Church’s annual Christmas Affair. Space is limited for the event scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 7 at 875 Clifton Road, Bethel Park. Each year, more than 50 artisans showcase a wide variety of handmade goods and holiday gifts at the event, which also includes a festive Gingerbread House, chance auction and the Kris Kringle Kafé. Admission is free. Crafters interested in applying or learning more should call 412-759-1634 or email: christmasaffairjmpc@gmail.com. • The Joy of Christmas craft

show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at St. Louise de Marillac School and LeGras Parish Center at 320 McMurray Road. More than 100 artists and crafters will offer items for purchase. In addition to craft and 50/50 raffles, lunch, snacks and baked goods will be available for purchase. Admission is $2 and includes a ticket for the craft raffle. Strollers are not permitted inside the show. SAVE THE DATE Giant Oaks Garden Club’s annual Tinsel luncheon and fundraiser will be held Oct. 30 at the Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe. Tickets for “Glitter & Glow” are $50 per person and includes a luncheon as well as a full day of vendor shopping, raffle baskets valued at a minimum of $100, door prizes, and a 50/50 drawing. AARP The AARP Chapter 3016 meets the second Thursday of the month at Unity Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The meeting starts at noon. The group offers trips, picnics, programs and holiday parties. Ages 55 and older can attend. Call 412-563-3961 for more details TOPS Chapter 475 of the Take Off Pounds Reasonable group meets every Thursday at Carnegie Lifespan Center, 300 Lincoln Ave. Weigh-in is at 1:30 p.m. Class starts at 2 p.m. The group offers programs, contests and exercise. Call 412-276-5056 for information.

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DRONE ACADEMY OPENS WORLD OF AVIATION TO FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

By Brad Hundt

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Even before the Wright Brothers lifted a plane off the ground at Kitty Hawk, the favorite form of aviation in America’s classrooms has been the humble paper airplane. But the paper airplane’s hegemony is facing some stiff headwinds from the drones that are zipping around our skies in ever-increasing numbers. There are thousands of people who use drones for work or fun, and a growing share of the recreational users are high school students. The Fly Like a Girl drone academy – or FLAG, for short – will add a few more to their ranks. The program is designed to stoke interest in aviation among female high school students, and its weeklong summer academy started July 20 and wrapped up July 24 at South Fayette High School. The participants hailed from schools around the Pittsburgh region, and throughout the week the girls were able to access commercial-grade drones and receive instruction on how to operate them from certified drone pilots. The weeklong academy was designed to prepare them for the Federal Aviation Administration’s test to become licensed to fly drones. “If you look at the statistics, there aren’t many girls in the aviation industry,” according to Emily Sanders, deputy superintendent in the Hempfield School District. “They’ll be ready to take the FAA exam and that will open a lot of doors.” Janeen Peretin, assistant to the superintendent in the Baldwin-Whitehall School, also pointed out that the girls are able to strike up friendships with students from other districts who

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share their interests. “That’s the most beautiful part of it,” Peretin said. About 15 students were enrolled in the program from about five or six districts. The academy met for four, five-hour sessions at South Fayette High School, and one day at Pittsburgh International Airport. The FAA exam the students could take after completing the academy makes sure drone pilots understand safety procedures, airspace rules and more.

As she and some of her fellow students lifted a drone off the ground, Daleah Mowat, a senior at Belle Vernon High School, explained that if you play video games “it will actually help you fly drones.” Standing near Mowat, Tara Delsignore, a junior at Baldwin High School, said, “I think I have a future in this.” “It’s a huge field, and I’m excited about what’s to come with drones,” said Grace Misra, a junior at Upper St. Clair High School.

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USC PREPARES FOR ANOTHER NEIGHBORHOOD FRAY

By Eleanor Bailey

Panthers host Chartiers Valley

responds under pressure. Banbury rolled up 123 yards on 18 carries. He After a gut check against opened the scoring with a North Allegheny, Upper 1-yard touchdown at 7:31 in St. Clair prepares for a fray the first frame. against neighboring ChartRyan Robbins and Will iers Valley in non-conference football action on Sept. Stohl paved the path for the Panthers to roll up 324 18. Kick off is at 7 p.m. at yards of offense, 237 on the Panther Stadium. ground as Josh Snyder and “It has been a few years Luca Coury contributed 52 since CV has been on our schedule,” USC field general and 65 additional yards. Behind center, Snyder Mike Junko noted. “I think completed 6 passes for 87 it is a great game for both communities. They are right yards. Nevin Shegan-Sinia hauled in half of those renext door and they have a ceptions including a 15-yard group of kids that play exscoring strike to start the tremely hard.” fourth quarter. Snyder also So do the Panthers. rushed for the decisive score They submitted a concertwith 5:11 remaining in the ed effort in dispatching contest. Cam Smith conNorth Allegheny, 21-14, verted all three extra points. in a non-conference clash “John (Banbury) had a played on Sept. 4 at Neugreat game offensively,” man Stadium in Wexford. Junko said. “Ryan (Rob“That’s a tough place to play,” Junko said. “I have to bins) and Will (Stohl) anchored our offensive and give our kids a lot of credit. It was hot and humid and it defensive lines all night. Though Josh (Snyder) had took all four quarters to get an up and down night at the win. quarterback, he made a “We needed a tough number of big plays in crugame to find out what we cial situations. He is growhave on this roster,” Junko ing more confident with continued. “I think that game helped us to learn a lot each start.” Snyder, like many of the about our kids. I really liked Panthers, is in his first full the fight in our kids. The season as a starter. He regame had a real playoff feel placed a four-year veteran to it. It will be something signal caller that set the allthat we draw from moving time passing record in the forward.” program. Against the Tigers, the Panthers realized they Likewise, the Colts are could rely on the punishing testing the waters with running of John Banbury, some new prospects after the efforts of the linemen reaching the WPIAL Class on both sides of the ball as 4A playoffs last fall. well as a quarterback that ebailey@thealmanac.net

“Like us, they are breaking in some new kids and it looks like they are improving each week,” Junko said. “I am sure they will have their players ready to go on Friday night.” Despite the season with losses to West Allegheny, 17-16, and Hopewell, 3520, the Colts have shown glimpses of glory with Owen Weagraff at quarterback and Zach Efthimiades at tailback. Efthimiades rushed for an 18-yard score against the Vikings while Weagraff completed two touchdown passes of 7 and 28 yards to Braylen Boggats and Easton Staab. “I think CV has a number of good athletes that will present a challenge for us,” Junko said. So far this season the schedule has tested the Panthers. Before taking on CV, which is a Class 4A club, USC has battled three 6A clubs, including Mt. Lebanon and Canon-McMillan as well as NA. “This early schedule has been exactly what we needed,” Junko said. “We have seen a number of good PHOTO BY ELEANOR BAILEY quarterbacks and we have John Banbury has dominated the ground game for Upper St. Clair this football season. faced teams with good size In a 21-14 win against North Allegheny, he rolled up 123 yards and scored one touchup front. We are a more down. He had a score and led the Panthers in rushing in the season opener, a 35-0 win battle tested team.” against Mt. Lebanon. In addition to Stohl, AnSmirniw, Anthony Rozzo Junko. ball will come out on top. I drew Gaither, Sam Bunn and Wyatt Serdy contribut“We need to start generand Beckett Mayfield have think we need to keep imed three tackles as did Ban- ating more turnovers,” he responded to early exams proving our pass game each said. “We really emphasize on defense. Gaither equaled bury and Coury. Defense will fuel the outthe importance of ball secu- week and our defense needs Stohl with six tackles come of the clash with the rity and forcing turnovers. against NA. Bunn followed to make sure we slow down “(Against CV) I think the with five and Mayfield add- Colts as well as USC’s suctheir run game.” ed four takedowns. Evan cess down the road, predicts team that takes care of the

SOUTH FAYETTE CONTINUES TO GRIND

Peters Township hosts North Hills

Lions visit Trinity By Eleanor Bailey

“Our non-conference schedule is tough,” said South Fayette head coach South Fayette will visit Marty Spieler. “We’re just Trinity on Sept. 18. The taking them one at a time Hillers are next in a line of non-conference clashes that and seeing how the chips fall.” are preparing the Lions for Even this early in the Big Six Conference action in season, the Lions may Class 4A of the WPIAL. look back on their shutout The Lions opened with over Peters Township as a victories against West benchmark. It was the first Mifflin, 34-21, and Peters time ever in the history of Township, 14-0, before tackling Montour, regarded the South Fayette football program that they beat the as the top team in Class 4A Indians. after knocking off McKeesport. “Anybody in the South ebailey@thealmanac.net

Hills, when you know people that closely and they’re friends with them, it means a lot to these kids,” Spieler said of the triumph. “They’ve been working hard. To be the little brother in the South Hills, it’s a big statement.” Jacob Bostian, Aayden Wright and Joey Kreuer spoke volumes in the victory. Although he is only a junior, Bostian is “getting a lot of interest” from colleges SEE SF PAGE B2

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Aayden Wright fends off Peters Township defenders. During South Fayette’s 14-0 win, Wright scored on a 57-yard run and finished with 194 yards rushing on 23 carries.

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Aayden Wright fends off Peters Township defenders. During South Fayette’s 14-0 win, Wright scored on a 57-yard run and finished with 194 yards rushing on 23 carries.

East McMurray Rd. Under Eric Kasperowicz, ebailey@thealmanac.net North Hills opened the Peters Township looks season with a 13-3 upset to rebound from its slow win against North Alleghstart (0-2 after losses to eny. The Indians had their Canon-McMillan and South second game with Seneca Fayette) by hosting North Valley postponed because Hills at 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at of weather and they hosted Confluence Financial Part- Bethel Park in their third ners Stadium located at 264 encounter on Sept. 11.

Kasperowicz was a Parade All-American quarterback and defensive back at North Hills where he led the team to WPIAL and PIAA titles as a senior in 1993. The last four seasons he coached at Mars. Before that Kasperowicz guided SEE PT PAGE B2

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FROM PAGE B1 as a two-way performer for the Lions. Defensively, he racked up six tackles and a sack that sealed the fate of the Indians on their final offensive possession. Kreuer led the team in tackles with 10 and Gavin

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FROM PAGE B1 Pine-Richland to four WPIAL and two PIAA titles. “I’ve seen Eric before down the road a couple times,” said PT skipper TJ Plack. “He brings a lot of energy to the program and I think they are feeding off that. He’s got them moving in the right direction. So sometimes that fuels a lot of energy in the community. “Plus, they had a great win against NA and things like that reinvigorate a program,” Plack added. After a 14-0 loss to South Fayette, which is Plack’s alma mater, the stats were lackluster. Talen Stauffer completed 9 of 17 passes for 79 yards while Jaden Blair rushed 17 times for 73 yards. Allen Kobina led the receivers with three catches for 43 yards. “We just gotta bet better,” Plack said. “I think we’re below average and we just need to get average. By the time we get into the conference play and get better from there. “We have a lot of work to do, all over the field, blocking, tackling, route running, throwing the ball, running the ball away. I

Schmitz followed with eight. “Jacob puts his head to the grindstone and he’s working,” said Spieler. “He’s really explosive on both sides of the ball.” Meanwhile, Wright was dynamite on the offense. He rushed for 194 yards on 23 carries. A sophomore, who already has multiple

college scholarship offers, Wright scored the initial touchdown of the game on a 57-yard run with 2:55 left in the first quarter. “We challenged Aayden to be a downhill runner and he really took that to heart. He put his foot on the ground, he got north and south, and he got the dirty yards that we know that we

mean, it’s not just certain places, it’s all over.” The Indians are a young club, having graduated nearly 20 players, most of them starters from last year’s 15-1 club. “It’s our JV team from last year and you put them in these situations and sometimes, I’m not saying the game is too big, but the game moves fast and there’s adjustments being made and sometimes we’re a little slow to make them. So, it’ll take time.” The Indians have two weeks before they open Allegheny Six Conference play. On Oct. 2, Peters Township visits Upper St. Clair. The two teams have battled in the past two WPIAL Class 5A semifinal playoff games.

son on Sept. 4. “Due to power being out at both facilities and the timing, we could not get the logistical items needed to reschedule the game,” explained Lebo skipper Bruce Fronk. “We used (that) Friday to start the planning process for the week.” After visiting Peters Township on Sept. 11, the Blue Devils will host Pine-Richland at 7 p.m. Sept. 18. The Rams, who have won nine WPIAL titles in program history, five since 2017, are regarded as the No. 1 team in the district if not the state. They feature Nebraska commit Khalil Taylor and Kent State recruit Aaron “Oobi” Strader. “Pine Richland is a very talented team that is tough and physical,” said Fronk. “We are focused on taking each play at a time and look at not beating ourselves,” he continued. “There is no doubt the talent Pine has but we will look at presenting challenges to the things they like to do.”

LEBO VS. PR Mt. Lebanon has endured a rocky start to the 2026 season. After opening the campaign with a shutout loss, 35-0, to rival Upper St. Clair, the Blue Devils had their home opener canceled because of a power outage, caused by storms that rolled through the region on Sept. 3. The Blue Devils were scheduled to entertain Thomas Jeffer-

OTHER ACTION Bethel Park, like Mt. Lebanon, lost its second game of the season due to weather. The Black Hawks were

were going to have to get versus Peters Township. We’ve been playing them or, I’ve been playing them since 2020, since I’ve been in this business, and we know they’re going to be hard yards and they’re going to be a well coached team and Aayden took that to part.” Kreuer took up the mantle when Wright exited

the game when his helmet was ripped off his head on a physical running play. On his one carry, Kreuer scored the second touchdown of the game, dashing into the end zone from 14 yards away. Kreuer, like R.J. Borgesi, a 6-3, 240-pound end on both sides of the line, plays on the South Fayette base-

ball team, which finished runner-up in the WPIAL this spring. “Joey sees that these kids really care about each other and they want to be around. He and R.J. came back,” Spieler said. “We’re really building something as a full athletic department to try to put the best product on the field.”

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Talen Shaeffer remains focused on his target despite being curtailed by a leg hold from South Fayette tackler Jacob Bostian. In a 14-0 loss to the Lions, completed 9 of 17 passes for 79 yards.

scheduled to host Moon on the weekly televised Thursday Night Football game when the storm struck, drop-

ping a record 2.19 inches of rain and knocking out power throughout the municipality for more than 48 hours.

The Blackhawks will travel to Penn Hills to face the Indians at 7 p.m. Sept. 18.

Peters Township grad Stopperich qualifies for U.S. Mid-Am By Jerin Steele

four-ball in the past, but as far as individual competition this will be my first, so I’m really A couple years ago, Peters looking forward to it.” Township graduate Alec Stopperich, 28, shot five-unStopperich was chasing his dream of being a professional der par 67 to win the qualifier by two shots. He hadn’t played golfer in Florida. at Mystic Rock since he was 13 He won the West Penn years old in a junior event, and Open as a professional in that was rained out halfway 2024, but shortly after he through, but his lack of course decided to give up his pro knowledge didn’t hinder him status, returned home to the Pittsburgh area and took a job Tuesday. After opening with a bogey, in wealth management and Stopperich made seven birdinsurance. ies in his round. One of the unique aspects “I hadn’t seen holes eight of golf is that as an amateur through 18 in over a decade,” there’s plenty of opportuniStopperich said. “I knew in ties to play in big events and that’s what Stopperich will do the first seven holes there were some good birdie opporlater this year. Stopperich won a qualifier tunities on one, four and five and I was able to take advanfor the U.S. Mid-Amateur tage of four and five. I knew Championship on Tuesday eight was a short par four at Nemacolin’s Mystic Rock and I was able to get another Golf Course in Farmington. The win earned him a spot birdie there. Making those birdies in that stretch kind of in the 45th U.S. Mid-Am, eased me down and I knew I which will be held Sept. 26was playing good enough golf Oct. 1 at the Lido Course at Sand Valley Resort in Nekoo- to get it done. “As far as the part I hadn’t sa, Wisconsin. seen, I have this weird thing The Mid-Am is a United where If I haven’t played a State Golf Association sanccourse or really remember, it tioned event and the winner somewhat allows me to have gets an invitation to next year’s Masters and U.S. Open. more of a game plan that I have to stick to. I don’t know “I had been playing some where the trouble is, so seepretty good golf the last ing from the tee and playing couple of months, so I felt somewhat conservatively pretty good going into it,” Stopperich said about his per- allows me to not get into any sticky situations.” formance Tuesday. “This is After a successful high my first time trying to qualify for the Mid-Am, so to make it school career at Peters Townthis year is something I’m su- ship, Stopperich went on to play college golf at Samford per proud of. This will be my and MemHis goal was to first individual USGA event. make a career in golf, but as I have played in the USGA jsteele@observer-reporter.com

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Alex Stopperich qualified for the U.S. Mid-Amateur to be held Sept. 26-Oct. 1 in Wisconsin. He is a Peters Township graduate.

he’ll get to the Mid-Am and he’ll be taking his good friend Shawn McCleary with him to caddie. McCleary caddied for Stopperich at Mystic Rock. “He’s one of my closest friends,” Stopperich said. “We play golf together at Valley Brook and have played a lot of events as partners. He probably knows my game better than anybody.”

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Greensburg’s Palace Theatre celebrates its 100th anniversary By Stephanie Kalina-Metzger

A couple years ago, Peters This year marks a milestone for Greensburg’s Palace Theatre as it celebrates 100 years of entertaining audiences. The landmark venue first opened as the $750,000 Manos Theatre, delighting audiences with vaudeville acts, silent films and the music of its impressive Wurlitzer organ. Later the theater evolved into a venue for Broadway tours, comedians, concerts and community events. Its first century tells not only the story of entertainment in Westmoreland County, but also of a community that rallied to preserve one of its most treasured landmarks. A brief history The Palace opened in 1926 as the Manos Theatre just as the movie industry was entering a new era. The following year, “The Jazz Singer,” which starred Al Jolson, introduced audiences to synchronized sound, forever changing the film business. As talking pictures became the norm, Warner Bros. acquired theaters across the country, including the Manos. Vaudeville gradually gave way to films and independent theaters flourished for a time. By 1973, however, movie distribution had changed significantly, making theater ownership less important to major studios. The Manos was sold to Pittsburgh-based Cinemette Theatres. The rise of suburban multiplexes dealt another blow to standalone theaters, forcing the Manos to close temporarily. Cinemette later sold the theater to local businessman Carl Marinelli and his partner Adelaide DelVitto. They renamed it The Palace Theatre and DelVitto eventually sold her interest to Marinelli. Marinelli expanded the theater’s offerings to include both movies and live performances with acts like Gloria Estefan, Dr. Hook and Mel Tillis playing there. Despite these efforts, the Palace still struggled financially.

Marinelli considered selling the building to an out-of-state businessman who planned to raze it. Before the sale went through, though, Marinelli died. In response, Greensburg’s mayor, city council and other leaders worked with Marinelli’s heirs to save the theater. Their efforts led to the creation of the nonprofit Greensburg Garden and Civic Center Inc., which purchased the Palace in 1990. The organization later became the Westmoreland Cultural Trust, with a mission to restore the theater and operate it as a self-supporting performing arts center. An important part of the community Ben Luczak, CEO of the Westmoreland Cultural Trust, said the preservation has always been a partnership between the community and local philanthropy. Financial support from the Katherine Mabis McKenna Foundation and the Richard King Mellon Foundation during the 1990s enabled the Trust’s board to develop a long-term strategic plan focused on arts education, community engagement and financial stability. “That it continues to thrive is a wonderful accomplishment,” Luczak said. “Many theaters in communities our size have disappeared. The fact that ours has been preserved and continues to do so well is a testament to our supporters.” Beyond its cultural impact, Luczak explained that the Palace serves as one of downtown Greenburg’s strongest economic engines. “We are the main driver of foot traffic after 4 p.m. Hotels, businesses and restaurants depend on us,” he said. A place to escape Daniel Stainer, director of marketing and patron experience for the Palace Theatre, said that the 1,367-seat theatre attracted 57,424 guests in 2025. He believes audiences continue to seek shared experiences that only live entertainment can

provide. “Life is tough these days and there’s a lot of pressure out in the world,” he said. “Historically, arts have provided necessary escapism. We market joy and there’s a lot of truth to that,” he said. Stainer notes that people remember coming to the theatre to watch cartoons and newsreels during World War II or seeing legendary performers. “From George Carlin, to Wiz Khalifa, the Jonas Brothers, Jay Leno, Boz Scaggs and ZZ Top. It’s a place where memories are made,” he said. A thing of beauty People like Robert Seiler hold a special place in his heart for the theater. His father, Alvin Seiler, worked alongside the theater’s architects and designers, to ensure the Manos Theatre was not only visually stunning but also engineered for exceptional acoustics, sightlines and stage performances. “I’m extremely proud of my father for his accomplishments and the pride that he took in his work,” said Seiler. The Palace is also special to Tom Harrold, who was an usher there from 1965 to 1968. “I met my wife there when she worked the candy counter and we married in 1969,” Harrold recalled. The family of Harrold’s wife was involved in the construction of the theater, and both of her parents were employees of the Manos Company. Harrold now volunteers as a ticket taker at the Palace. Stainer said first-time visitors are often stunned by the theater’s French Renaissance architecture. Much of the original craftsmanship survives today, including Vermont marble staircases, Grecian marble balustrades, and Louis F. Grell murals, all restored during preservation efforts. “Even Bill Murray was in awe during a recent visit. He admired the vintage cameras and remarked on how gorgeous the theater is,” said Stainer.

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A gala celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Palace Theatre is set for Sept. 19.

The Palace Theatre in Greensburg first opened as the Manos Theatre in 1926. Looking toward the future

has changed how audiences consume entertainment, nothing can replace gathering in a Luczak and Stainer agree that historic theater to create lasting the Trust’s mission moving for- memories together. ward is to preserve the Palace As the Palace Theatre begins for the next century. its second century, its stewards If the pandemic reinforced are dedicated to ensure it lives anything, Stainer said, it’s and thrives for generations to that people crave shared excome. Earlier this month, a time periences. While technology

capsule packed with artifacts and stories was sealed. A centennial gala is set for Sept. 19 and a concert from country singer Leann Rimes is scheduled the following night. For information on the Palace Theatre and all the events surrounding its 100th anniversary, go online to westmorelandculturaltrust.org.

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2605 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA

470 Washington Road Adjacent to Gabriel’s,

www.solomonauto.com

www.johnsissonmercedes.com

SOLOMON DODGE 724-966-2600

SOLOMON DODGE

Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA

724-785-8000

www.solomonauto.com

724-206-6000

NISSAN

JOHN SISSON NISSAN

SOUTH HILLS DODGE

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

724-941-4300

www.johnssissonnissan.com

3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317 www.southhillsauto.com

724-223-8600

RAM

FIAT

ROTOLO’S RAM

SOUTH HILLS FIAT

3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317

724-941-4300

58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022

2605 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA

Retaining wall construction, railroad tie, decorative block, wall rebuilding Kyle 412-833-8989

www.solomonauto.com

SPICE IT UP HANDYMAN AND CONSULTING

888-269-6183

www.southhillsauto.com

www.rotolomotors.com

FORD

SOLOMON RAM

FOX FORD

743 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA

724-627-3151

www.foxfordwaynesburg.com

724-966-2600

SOLOMON FORD

SOLOMON RAM

724-785-5500

724-785-8000

Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA

Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA

www.solomonauto.com

www.solomonauto.com

STAR LAKE FORD

SOUTH HILLS RAM

724-947-3381

724-941-4300

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

3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317 www.southhillsauto.com

WASHINGTON FORD

507 Washington Road, Rt. 19, Washington, PA

SUBARU

www.washingtonford.com

71 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA

GMC

www.buddbaersubaru.com

888-706-6128

BUDD BAER SUBARU 724-222-0700

BUDD BAER GMC

83 Murtland Ave. Washington Pa

724-249-6047

TOYOTA

SOLOMON GMC

2403 Washington Road Canonsburg, PA 15317

SOUTH HILLS TOYOTA

www.buddbaergm.com 1777 McClellandtown Rd, McClellandtown, PA

724-602-4678

solomonautogroup.com

HARLEY DAVIDSON STEEL CITY HARLEY DAVIDSON

www.southhillstoyota.com

VOLKSWAGEN

THREE RIVERS VOLKSWAGEN

1375 Washington Road, Washington, PA www.steelcitymotorcycles.com

www.3riversvw.com

724-941-6100

Pre-owned dealers OLIVERIO AUTO

1110 Laurel Hill Road McDonald, PA 15057

724-926-2155

www.oliverioauto.com

THREE RIVERS AUTO SALES 30 South Central Avenue Canonsburg, PA 15317

724-338-2923

www.3riversvw.com

PREMIERE AUTO SALES

TREGEMBO MOTORS

724-223-0600

724-239-2200

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

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

RT. 18 HOMES AUTO SALES

WARNE MOTORS INC.

724-225-5308

724-746-5956

www.18autosales.com

107 East Pike Street Canonsburg, PA

www.johnwarnemotors.com

Plumbing

Plumbing

Your All-in-One Expert Solution!

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

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

Rollier’s Hardware

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

Painting PAINTING & CARPENTRY

724-743-1144

3694 Washington Road, McMurray, PA

724-225-7020

General Services

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Tree Services KEN’S TREE SERVICE Fully Insured Free Estimates

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2026

MEMBERS

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15% off orders of $100 or over + free shipping

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Before you buy your next Honda, see me, for your BEST Deal!

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15% off one fresh floral arrangement or 10% off one decorative gift (some exclusions apply)

SUPPORTING MEMBERS

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$5 off $50 or $10 off $100 of your purchase of Party Supplies! (alcohol excluded)

C&J Jewelry & Gifts Washington, PA | 724-222-8333

20% Off Your Purchase (some exclusions apply)

Auto Max Preowned Vehicles Morgantown, WV | 304-381-2933

10% Off Labor

State Theatre Center for the Arts Uniontown, PA | 724-439-1360

10% off State Theatre Season Performance Tickets

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$10 Off Purchase of $50 or More

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10% Discount on Purchase

AutoLand Hyundai of Uniontown Uniontown, PA | 724-437-9999

15% off oil change

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One Free Appetizer with purchase of an entrée (max 2 apps/coupon per

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Ford of Uniontown Uniontown, PA | 724-425-5980

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Slugger’s Carpet Waynesburg, PA | 724-627-4623

10% Off your flooring material purchase.

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$30.00 Off ANY SERVICE REPAIR CALL Expires 12/31/26

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Abby’s Gold & Gems Uniontown, PA | 724-437-0808

10% OFF Your Purchase

McKean Plumbing & Heating Washington, PA | 724-225-6260

Pro Comfort HVAC Serving South Western PA 724-833-0048

10% DISCOUNT on Installation to Veterans

EverPoly Outdoor Furniture Company Washington, PA | 724-986-9117

10% Off all items and Free delivery

Neubauer’s Flowers & Market House Inc Uniontown, PA | 724-437-5500

Offer 10% off

Home Warehouse Charleroi, PA | 724-483-8111

5% off replacement windows

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30% off select tag colors

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Free Nail Trim once a month

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10% off wedding planning services & a $10 off dance or fitness classes purchase for the first month

Uniontown Country Club Uniontown, PA | 724-550-4258

10% off Appetizers in the Restaurant

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Dealer Inquiries Welcome!

Uniontown Detailing Uniontown, PA | 724-320-6339

10% off purchase (exclusions may apply)

Lizzie’s Boutique Uniontown, PA | 724-970-8534

South Hills Lincoln Pittsburgh, PA | 412-563-2200

$500 off purchase or lease of any new or certified pre-owned Lincoln (AXZD plan sales excluded)

Drover’s Inn Wellsburg, WV | 304-737-0188

Watters Inc. Carmichaels, PA | 724-966-2477

FREE Quart of Pro-Pump with your Septic Cleaning!

West Penn Life & Health Washington, PA 15301 | 724-228-7187

Bombash Botanical Skincare Co. McMurray, PA | 724-949-9363

20% off a purchase

Burke and Herbert Bank Granville, WV | 304-581-6500

Jeffrey Hughes Fine Art Photography

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Al’s Discount Tire Canonsburg, PA 724-745-9432

Free tire rotation with the purchase of a set of tires

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Moore Love Enterprises LLC Bethel Park, PA | 412-804-8073

20% off of any wedding package.

Jeffrey’s Drug Store Canonsburg, PA | 724-745-6480

Isiminger’s Auto Service Center Washington, PA | 724-225-9910

10% Off on Brakes (expires 9-30-26)

Deer Creek Winery Uniontown, PA | 724-437-4999

10% off food purchases

Reese Warehouse Smithfield, PA | 724-569-2218

Free 10-year component guard warranty on a qualifying appliance

Fayette Rental Solutions Uniontown, PA | 724-437-1460

10% off purchase Exclusions may apply

Rhodes Carpet Washington, PA 724-229-5330

10% Off Total Job

Countryside Frame Shop & Gallery Washington, PA | 724-222-7550

10% off the wall sale

Koval Building Supply Uniontown, PA 724-437-8824

Contractor discount applied to all BeLocal card holders

table-seafood towers are not eligible)

Cannot be used with other offers.

Some exclusions apply. (Sale ends 9/30/26)

(some exclusions may apply) (some exclusions apply)

Kaufman Realty & Auctions Bridgeport, WV | 888-852-4111 Wheeling Convention and Visitors Bureau Wheeling, WV | 304-233-7709 Stephanie M Sewak, Esq. Attorney at Law Washington, PA | 724-263-5677 Monongalia County Solid Waste Authority Morgantown, WV | 304-292-3801 Don Patron Waynesburg, PA | 724-833-9065 South Strabane Volunteer Fire Department Washington, PA | 724-222-3885 Mercedes Benz of Morgantown Morgantown, WV | 304-296-9224 Chuck’s Furniture & Pac5 Furniture Morgantown (Westover), WV | 304-292-7621 304-291-7338 Crossroads Mower McMurray, PA | 724-941-6501 Potter’s Bar & Grill Uniontown, PA | 724-438-9835

Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Charleroi, PA | 724-483-3507

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Not good with any other offers. Must have discount card.

This includes any one of the three wedding packages, or a vowel renewal package.

Natures Pickins Health Food Store Inc Uniontown, PA 724-438-4211

10% discount off regular priced items only

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Buy one Pretzel with Cheese get One Pretzel with Cheese FREE.

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10% off anything, excludes batteries

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