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BETHEL PARK COMMUNITY DAY COMBINES WORK WITH PLEASURE By Eleanor Bailey ebailey@thealmanac.net
Tenley Villani embodied the spirit of Bethel Park Community Day. Held annually on the second Saturday of September, the event showcased all the municipality has to offer its citizens. After a parade featuring the high school band, fire trucks, emergency vehicles, floats, organizations and plenty of candy, festivities transitioned to the high school parking lots where booths were set up for fundraising activities for school clubs as well as youth and community organizations. Mayor Jack Allen honored distinguished native Rick Sebak and issued a proclamation citing the day in his
honor before children, parents, neighbors and friends took part in family-friendly activities, and dined at local food trucks and booths in support of each other. Although only 9, Villani covered the campus grounds, selling homemade cookies that she and her mother baked to raise money for her cheerleading organization. She is a varsity member of the recreation team that rooted on the youth football team earlier in the morning. “They’re delicious,” Villani told customers and encouraged them by explaining that one cookie sold for $3 but two could be had for the bargain price of $5. “I’m working really hard,” she told a reporter. “And
having fun,” she added. Jacob Luetzow shared Villani’s viewpoint. As he watched his son toss an ax and work on his archery skills, Luetzow said, “Henry’s having a lot of fun,” but for him, not so much as he was keeping track of two additional children while mom was at home. “Maggie’s getting things ready for his birthday party,” he explained of the celebration being held the following day. Cami Fisher had plenty of time to play as her high school tennis team made quick work of selling out of merchandise. Her organization annually offers chrysanthemums for purchase as well as cookies. SEE DAY PAGE A2
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Grayson Wyzkoski focuses on his shot during a basketball competition at Bethel Park Community Day.
Vasilisa Baranov, 5, dives into the ball pit during Bethel Park Community Day.
PETERS TOWNSHIP MIDDLE SCHOOL Lindenfelser sworn INSTRUCTOR GETS HISTORY in as new USC TEACHER OF THE YEAR HONORS police chief By Brad Hundt bhundt@observer-reporter.com
Here’s a quick history lesson – back in 1905, the philosopher George Santayana put forward the frequently quoted notion that “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” It’s an idea that Josh Elders, a social studies teacher at Peters Township Middle School, is totally onboard with. “I love teaching,” Elders explained. “You can connect current events to things that have happened in the past. You teach children history so they don’t repeat it.” Elders’ dedication to teaching about the victories and calamities of the past was recently recognized. He was named the National History Day Teacher of the Year in the senior division. Elders was given the honor at the National History Day national competition in June at the College Park, Md., campus of the University of Maryland. The nonprofit National History Day is based in College Park and works to boost the teaching and learning of history. Ann Jackson, a teacher in Marshalltown, Iowa, won in the junior division. Both she and Elders “showcase the cre-
ativity, dedication and passion that leave a profound impact on every student they teach,” according to Dr. Cathy Gorn, National History Day’s executive director. A 2000 graduate of Michigan State University and a 21-year veteran of teaching in the Peters Township School District, Elders started as an eighth-grade English teacher, but switched to social studies. He thinks of history as “the one subject that pulls all the subjects together” and sparks critical thinking skills in students. Anyone looking outside the teaching profession would probably think being in a middle school classroom would be the toughest of all teaching jobs – your students are going through puberty, they’re no longer little kids but are not standing on the cusp of adulthood the way high school students are. However, Elders notes that his eighthgrade students are still open and excited about history and “they’re not really jaded.” Elders is also the middle school’s head track coach, and is an assistant coach for the middle school’s basketball and volleyball teams. When asked who his favor-
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ite historian is, Elders quickly responded David McCullough, the Pittsburgh native and the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of biographies of Harry Truman, John Adams and Theodore Roosevelt, as well as books about the Wright Brothers, the Panama Canal and the Johnstown Flood. McCullough, who died in 2022, was the narrator for Ken Burns’ “The Civil War,” the acclaimed, multi-part documentary that became a PBS sensation when it aired in 1990 and has become a classroom staple in the decades since. Elders was able to sit down on one occasion with Burns at a National History Day conference and, Elders recalled, Burns mused about how history can help people find common ground. Burns also voiced his belief, according to Elders, that no outside force can destroy the United States. “It’s us who can do the destruction,” Elders remembers Burns saying. Is there any advice Elders has for history teachers? “When teaching history, it is important to consider multiple frames of reference that can be backed up by primary sources,” he said. “Looking narrowly at a topic without
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Josh Elders, a social studies teacher at Peters Township Middle School, has been named the National History Day Teacher of the Year in the senior division.
corroboration of other sources or context creates a narrative that is driven by society, not scholarship. Providing students with the opportunity to build their historical thinking toolbox with these skills is the foundation to a society that learns from its past and can improve the future.” More information on National History Day can be found at nhd.org.
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Michael Lindenfelser is sworn in as police chief of Upper St. Clair by Senior Judge D. Michael Fisher.
Michael Lindenfelser was sworn in as chief of police of the Upper St. Clair Police Department. Senior Judge D. Michael Fisher of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit presided over the event prior to a recent Board of Commissioners meeting. Lindenfelser brings nearly two decades of service and a broad range of law enforcement experience to the position. After joining the department in 2007 as a dispatcher, he became a patrol officer
in 2010. He was promoted to sergeant in 2017 and advanced to lieutenant as operations supervisor in June 2021. Since May 2025, Lindenfelser has served as lieutenant and officer in charge of the department. He succeeds former Chief of Police Jonathan Wharton, who retired in July 2025 after 33 years of service in the department. “Mike’s steady growth and development over the course of his career coupled with his training, leadership abilities SEE CHIEF PAGE A2
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FROM PAGE A1 “We sold three boxes of cookies and 75 mums in the first two hours,” she exclaimed. “People love our flowers. So it was awesome.” Because she also plays high school lacrosse, Fisher stuck around to help that team with T-shirt sales. The squad also offered dirty sodas. “They’re basically any kind of soda with sweet cream cold foam and you can get things like blue raspberries and gummy sharks in them. They’re very good,” she said, encouraging purchases. Community Day, likewise, is the event in early fall at Bethel Park. “One hundred percent,” Fisher said. “It’s really nice to have everyone in the community in one place. Everyone’s kind of just buying
from each other and supporting one another. “The tennis team does a really good job of having a good thing to sell,” she said of the flowers provided by Flora Park. “Then the community gets involved because they love them and they like to support our team. In turn, we like to give back by performing well. So it all works out.” Sarah Bialek and Laura Necci agree that Community Day works out as a fun-filled day with little expenditure. Although they are neighbors and their daughters, Carpi and Samantha, are both 7 and attend the new elementary school, they met by chance Community Day. Of the event, Necci said that it’s good for the community. Bialek concurred saying that ‘it’s great, really good.’ “There’s a lot of free stuff;
good stuff for the kids,” Bialek added, showing a bagful of stuffed toys and prizes. “ “They love it,” Necci stressed. Bethany Knox agreed. She is excited that her daughter, Brynlee, is making new memories through attending the new elementary school as well as Community Day. She explained that because her son helps operate a lemonade stand for Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, she’s a Community Day regular. “We’re up here every year with the South Park American Legion,” she said.
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“We love it,” she continued. “It’s great seeing all the people and all the different groups. It’s great to see the kids enjoying themselves and to see what else is going on in Bethel Park.” Enrico and Megan Gigliotti have lived in the municipality for five years, raising their daughter, Gianna. They couldn’t think of a better way to spend their Saturday or any day for that matter. “We try to make Community Day every year. We love the activities, specifically for the children. Gianna is having a good time,” Megan said
as they waited in line for the bounce house and slide. “We love it and the community is amazing,” added Enrico. “It’s friendly, neighborly, welcoming and wellkept. We love living here.” Lucas Johnson tests his pitching arm at a baseball booth that clocked the speed of his tosses during Bethel Park Community Day.
Hannah Hoffman, 3, mixes multiple flavors to create a one-of-kind ice ball.
Jude Dauberger, 5, slides down an inflatable during festivities.
Bethel Park volunteer fireman Joe Campion explains equipment used on one of the emergency response vehicles to Capri Bialek and Samantha Necci during Community Day activities.
Tenley Villani, 9, walks the grounds selling homemade Lucas Johnson tests his pitch- cookies as part of a fund-raising activity. ing arm at a baseball booth.
Landon Wyzkoski (right) helps his brother, Grayson, detach the fish they caught from a water pond during a prize-winning game at one of the booths at Bethel Park Community Day.
Bethel Park hockey players Layton Jones, Lucas Crisson, Lucas McKay, Levi, Morgan and Adam Parzick sell T-shirts and other hockey paraphernalia.
Gianna Gigliotti kisses her balloon figurine while waiting in line to try out the bounce house and slide feature.
Family friends enjoy Bethel Park Community Day. Pictured are: (front) Emma Schaffer, (middle) Charlotte Henry Luetzow, 5, tosses an ax during a throwing event at BethWilliams, Dylan Schaffer and Riley Schaeffer; (back) el Park Community Day festivities. Janelle Williams and Janelle Schaffer.
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James Boner prepares to shoot his arrow with his bow during Bethel Park Community Day activities.
rigorous Supervisor, Command and Executive Leadership Institutes. Lindenfelser holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from La Roche College and a master’s degree in legal studies with a concentration in criminal justice from Cal-
ifornia University of Pennsylvania, now part of Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest). Throughout his career, Lindenfelser has completed training and gained experience in a variety of specialized areas, including Com-
Family friends enjoy Bethel Park Community Day. Pictured are: (front) Emma Schaffer, (middle) Charlotte Williams, Dylan Schaffer and Riley Schaeffer; (back) Janelle Williams and Janelle Schaffer.
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FROM PAGE A1 and strong character provide him the skills to lead the police department well into the future,” said Township Manager Matthew R. Serakowski.
Beyond his hands-on experience in Upper St. Clair, Lindenfelser has completed rigorous executive development through some of the nation’s premier law enforcement credentials. In 2019, he graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia – a highly
selective, world-renowned, professional course of study for senior law enforcement leaders. He is also a recipient of the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award, an honor awarded to officers who complete the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association’s
puter Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA), ALICE active shooter response, TASER instruction, defensive tactics, accident reconstruction and child passenger safety. He has also served as an instructor for the CHAMPS program in Upper St. Clair schools.
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UPPER ST. CLAIR COMMEMORATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF TERRORIST ATTACKS
A park ranger speaks to Upper St. Clair students who visited the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville during recent 9/11 remembrances.
A park ranger explains details of a display at the Flight 93 National Memorial to a pair of students from Upper St. Clair.
World Trade Center. For Kirchner and his colleagues in the social studies department, helping students understand the events and lasting impact of Sept. 11 is an important responsibility. “Sept. 11 has become part of our shared history as Americans,” Kirchner said. “It would dishonor the lives lost that day if we don’t live up to the creed, ‘Never Forget.’” Ultimately, Kirchner hopes the week’s activities provided students and staff with a deeper understanding of both the tragedy and the resilience that followed. “I hope that students walked away with a stark reminder of how precious life is, how freedom isn’t free, what bravery and patriotism truly look like, and the potential we still have for coming together as a community and as a country,” Kirchner said.
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Peters Township Council approved a subdivision plan for a parcel of land on East McMurray Road that could eventually contain an assisted living facility. The township’s planning commission will determine its fate Oct. 8.
not approving it, they would be opening themselves up to a lawsuit from the developers. “If the (council) approves the subdivision, it’s not a blessing,” Smith said. “It’s two different worlds.” Smith added that, ideally, the subdivision and the approval of the facility “should go together” but that the state government “made them go separately.” Lauer said, “It meets the township ordinance.” Residents who oppose the possible facility, which is being spearheaded by Can-
onsburg AL Investors, say it would increase traffic. They also are concerned about emergency vehicle access and its proximity to nearby neighborhoods. Jackie Mine, a retired engineer, said the facility would be on one of the township’s major thoroughfares, and if it is built, it would bring “a lot of congestion.” Frank Kosir Jr., chairman of the township council, said “everyone should go to the planning commission Oct. 8 and let your sentiments be known.”
An interactive display featured the memories of Upper St. Clair teachers from their 9/11 experiences.
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accounts from high school and Fort Couch Middle School teachers and staff, offering firsthand perspectives from members of the school community who experienced the events of Sept. 11, 2001. “Viewers appreciated the ability to learn about the events of the day through firsthand accounts,” Kirchner said. “Something that is now history for our students – and even some of our younger staff members – became a lived experience through the stories shared by our staff.” The week of remembrance concluded Friday, Sept. 11, when all students and staff had the opportunity to watch the nearly two-hour documentary “9/11.” Created by Jules Naudet, Gédéon Naudet and James Hanlon, the documentary provides a firsthand account of the heroic actions of New York City firefighters at the
Peters council takes action that could pave the way for assisted living facility Over the strenuously voiced objections of some residents, Peters Township Council approved a subdivision plan for a parcel of land on East McMurray Road Monday that could eventually be used for an assisted living facility. Whether or not the facility is ultimately built is still in the hands of the township’s planning commission, which will decide its fate at its next scheduled meeting Oct. 8. If it is approved, the facility would house more than 100 residents. The subdivision plan allows for the creation of a public road to it, or whatever else would go on the site. Members of council, as well as township manager Paul Lauer and solicitor John Smith, stressed that by approving the plan, they were not endorsing the assisted living facility’s creation. Instead, they said they had little choice but to approve the subdivision plan because it checked all the boxes in the township’s ordinance, and by
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The Upper St. Clair High School community came together for a weeklong series of activities commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Coordinated by Doug Kirchner, social studies curriculum leader, the remembrance provided students and staff with opportunities to learn, reflect and honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost, as well as the police officers, firefighters, emergency responders and members of the armed forces who demonstrated extraordinary courage in the face of danger. The week began with nearly 40 students traveling to the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville. Students explored the memorial and reflected on the passengers and crew members of United Flight 93, who lost their lives after courageously fighting back against the hijackers. “The park ranger who served as our tour guide explained how 40 average people made a choice to do something extraordinary, sacrificing their lives to save so many more,” Kirchner said. “Standing at the memorial and learning about the actions of the passengers and crew helps make the history more real and reminds us of the courage, sacrifice and resilience that emerged from that day.” The commemoration continued when nearly 50 students and staff attended a Lunch & Learn event featuring Steve Brodzinski, a basketball coach and small-business entrepreneur. Brodzinski shared his personal experience as an 18-year-old freshman at New York University during a presentation titled, “Witnessing the Horrors of 9/11 Firsthand: One Man’s Account. Throughout the week, students and staff also visited an interactive display, “Where Were You? 9/11 Through the Eyes of Our Teachers.” Located outside the school’s theater, the display featured approximately 50 personal
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Carnival another fun-filled event for all at South Fayette By Eleanor Bailey ebailey@thealmanac.net
South Fayette promotes its annual homecoming carnival as a “fun-for-all-ages” event. Steve Hackworth as well as Sophia Demetro wholeheartedly endorse that statement. They attended this year’s extravaganza, which is a key fundraiser for clubs and athletic teams supported by the community, with their children. “It’s always a good time for everybody,” said Hackworth as his daughter sat patiently for an artist to complete her face painting. “We usually play games, get some food, do the bounce houses and everything. So, we always have a great time with this.” Demetro agreed. She brought her two young boys, Brody and Giorgio, to the 20th annual carnival. “I like it a lot,” she said. “My kids get to play, have a little food, enjoy the rides and have fun. It’s nice.” Part of the district’s homecoming activities, the carnival featured food trucks with dinner and dessert items, a variety of games, an obstacle course, an inflatable slide, bounce house and dunk tank. Additionally, the Little Green Machine Marching Band and high school choir performed
Bryce Watkins, Landon Mendenhall, and Dylan Mash react as the wheel spins during a game of chance at the South Fayette carnival. The trio was helping to raise funds for the school’s annual minithon dance event.
Ana Mares tosses a frisbee in hopes of winning a prize during South Fayette carnival days. Mares is a seventh-grade student in the school district.
Three of a kind was one of the games of chance featured at South Fayette carnival days. Spectators watch as three apples appear from behind the curtain.
Dave Milsan (right) and members of the South Fayette boys’ basketball team were among the school organizations participating in carnival days.
during the four-hour event that spanned 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the high school stadium facility. Student government in conjunction with the homecoming committee combined their efforts to pull off the carnival.
Guilianna Pindel has been involved in the event since her freshman year. A senior, who hopes to major in speech language and hearing sciences in college, she is president of student government. “We have something re-
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ally special here,” she said. “It’s really amazing. “It’s not hard,” she said of putting on the carnival. “There are many organizations working side by side and contributing all they have. “All I have to accomplish
is to make sure people have a good time. They were able to get good food, have fun with their family and friends, and hang out doing something fun and casual.” Mary Walsh has been involved in carnival for the last three years as a chairperson
and as a homecoming chair this year. She’s been involved in reaching out to the food trucks and organizations that operate the booths and tables. “Basically I am making sure the event runs smoothly and working with the student government’s president and vice president to see how we can best incorporate everyone and get volunteers for this event,” she explained. “Carnival runs so smoothly,” she added, “That’s because we have the best team, the best teachers and the best board to make this a success.” Walsh, who wants to go to medical school and become a pediatrician, knows the event is a triumph when it’s finally over and the organizers get a chance to celebrate. “I love, at the end of the night, we always get to do one of the inflatables together, the bounce house or go down the slide with everyone. That’s always such a good memory.” The fond memories continued long into the weekend as the football team upset No. 1 Montour in a non-conference clash on Friday and the homecoming dance was held the following day on Saturday, Sept. 12.
Bass Pro Shops still planned for South Fayette
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A rendering of a Bass Pro Shops store.
By Brad Hundt bhundt@observer-reporter.com
In March 2024, Bass Pro Shops announced plans to build a new Outdoor World
retail outlet in the Newbury Market in South Fayette Township, with an eye toward opening it in early 2026.
With the year now almost one-third finished, it looks like the hunters, fishermen, campers and other sporting goods enthusiasts who had hoped to be descending on Bass Pro Shops by now are going to have to remain patient. Construction on the planned 100,000 squarefoot, two-level store has
yet to get underway, and township officials do not have a specific timeline on when it might open. However, the company appears to be “continuing to move forward with building in South Fayette,” according to Andrea Iglar, the township’s director of communications and community development.
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Bass Pro Shops, which is based in Springfield, Mo., did not respond to a request for comment. According to Iglar, the company switched developers on the $20 million project, which would be the first Bass Pro Shops outlet in the Pittsburgh region. The closest stores are in Triadelphia, W.Va., about eight miles from the western edge of Washington County, and in Morgantown, W.Va. The company has not yet received a building permit from the township, but South Fayette has approved its application for one. Bass Pro Shops has also secured state environmental permits, and the subdivision plan for the store has been recorded with Allegheny County. Iglar explained that “there has been some activity and communication related to the project.”
The Newbury Market is located off Interstate 79 near Bridgeville. The development is currently home to a BJ’s Wholesale Club, a membership-only warehouse retailer, and a Tesla dealership. In September, the Wembley Club, a two-level fitness and racquet sports club, is scheduled to open next to BJ’s. More than 20 years ago, plans were announced for a Bass Pro Shops store off Racetrack Road in South Strabane that never came to fruition. It would have been about 200,000 square feet and would have had attractions like a hotel, nature park and restaurants. In 2017, Bass Pro Shops merged with Cabela’s, another outdoor retailer.
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Amwell man wins prestigious master pilot, mechanic awards By Brad Hundt bhundt@observer-reporter.com
Timothy Chopp can’t remember a time when he didn’t want to climb into the cockpit of a plane and take off across the heavens. “As soon as I was alive, I wanted to fly,” Chopp explained from his home in Amwell Township. Now 82 and still buckling up, revving up the engines and hurtling down the runway, Chopp’s lifetime of work as both a pilot and mechanic recently won him two prestigious honors. Earlier this month, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave him the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award and the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award. Both were presented to Chopp at a meeting of the Washington Flyers Club at the Washington County Airport in South Franklin. The two awards are the highest bestowed by the FAA, and it is exceptionally rare that someone receives both awards at the same time. The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award is meant to spotlight individuals who have demonstrated expertise when it comes to aviation and a commitment to safety over a 50-year period. Those honored are nominated by their peers. The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award is named for the aviation pioneers and honors pilots who have at least a half-century of flying experience. With a history of flying dating back to the 1960s, and a fascination that was sparked at least in part due to an uncle who was a pilot for TWA, you would think that getting a plane off the ground and getting it to a destination hundreds of miles away would now be as routine for Chopp as hopping in the car and heading to the grocery store is
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Timothy Chopp, an Amwell Township resident, has received prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot and Charles Taylor Master Mechanic awards from the Federal Aviation Administration.
for most of us. But maneuvering a plane thousands of feet off the ground and keeping an eye on its nuts and bolts is, of course, a little bit more complicated than that. “Every flight is a challenge,” Chopp said. “Every flight is a lot of planning.” Chopp made his first solo flight in 1962, the year he grad-
uated from Trinity High School. Shortly after, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He made his way to Vietnam, where he worked on planes rather than flying them. “When I was in Vietnam, I wanted to be an Army pilot,” he recalled. “But there was a long wait for flight training, so by the time my number was called. … I had been in the Army for 15
months, and the Army was not for me.” Once he was back home, Chopp worked as a pipeline patrol pilot, flight instructor and launched World Citizens’ International in 1972, an air travel club in Washington that lasted for three years and offered excursions for its members. He also ferried assorted VIPs and luminaries as a corporate pilot for a number of years, with some of his clients including members of the band Kiss, singer Tom Jones and tennis superstar John McEnroe.
A reenactment of the “candy drop” that had candy bars attached to tiny parachutes dropped on the children of West Berlin during the Berlin Airlift in the late 1940s. Timothy Chopp is the founder of the Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation.
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DAVID RESIGNS AS MT. LEBANON BASKETBALL COACH At 62, Joe David of Mt. Lebanon is not slowing down. David works out for nearly three hours on his inhome exercise equipment four days a week. He still golfs. He travels, mainly to Italy to manage the professional basketball team he recently purchased. He also oversees his physical therapy business, which he opened more than 30 years ago. However, David is no longer the varsity boys basketball coach at Mt. Lebanon High School. He announced his resignation in a Facebook post on Sept. 14 after announcing his intentions to his players during a team meeting “It was the right time,” David said. “It had to happen sooner or later. I could coach to 70 but things change.” Since he took the position as Blue Devil skipper in 2001, plenty has changed but within the past few years there have been many adjustments to David’s life and that at the high school. “I have not had a free winter since 1999,” explained David, who embarked on his head coaching career after one year as an assistant to Pete Serio, who was coaching the Mt. Lebanon girls team. Since Feb. 2 when the Blue Devils ended their 2026 season with a 67-49 loss to New Castle in the
quarterfinals of the WPIAL Class 6A playoffs to finish 15-9 overall, David has been mulling over retirement because much was shifting in his personal and professional life. While he already has two grandchildren, Jack and Eli, David and his wife, Sandy, are anticipating three more additions to the ever-expanding family by 2027. His business – David Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center on Castle Shannon Boulevard – is flourishing and since has expanded to a practice in the Southpointe location in Canonsburg. He works alongside his children, Jeremy, Justin, Jonny and Samantha, all of whom earned their doctorate degrees in physical therapy from the University of Pittsburgh like their father. A few years ago, David joined the ownership group of the Italian professional basketball team Pistoia Basket 2000. He has since become the president and majority shareholder/owner of the club, which is a top tier team in the Italian League. Additionally, the Mt. Lebanon athletic department has undergone a transformation. After John Grogan retired as athletic director, Daniel Bonaventura was hired to fill the position, which oversees all sports for grades 7-12. David said that retiring was “one of those things”
that he had been thinking about since June. “I want to go slow in making my decision. I wanted to make sure it was the right thing. A lot of change was happening and I just felt like it was the right time.” In resigning now, David hopes to ensure his assistant, Tyler Bluemling, will inherit the position. A member of Mt. Lebanon’s Distinguished Blue Devils Club, Bluemling is the school’s all-time leading scorer. He played at Duquesne University from 2001-05 before spending a year as a graduate assistant at the University of Michigan. Bluemling teaches at Jefferson Middle School in the district. “Tyler’s been with me for some time,” said David. “I hope they see that he’s the right person to succeed me. I want him to have the opportunity to continue the culture we created.” At Mt. Lebanon, David extended the tradition of winning. He compiled a 444200 record with six WPIAL championship appearances. The Blue Devils won district titles three times under David and captured 11 section banners. Mt. Lebanon qualified for the WPIAL playoffs 23 times with David at the helm. The Blue Devils participated in the PIAA tournament 17 times with the 2011 team advancing all the way to the state finals only to lose to Chester, 72-60, in overtime
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Joe David hugs one of his players after a gold-medal ceremony following one of Mt. Lebanon’s WPIAL championship wins. Under David, the Blue Devils won district titles in 2006, 2010 and 2019.
on March 23 at the Bryce Jordan Center on the Penn State University campus. “Coaching was never about the wins. They were a byproduct of why I wanted to coach. To give back to the
game and help young men learn lessons through basketball,” David said. David was once one of those young men. He was such a standout player in the early 1980s at
Upper St. Clair where he was inducted into the school’s first Hall of Fame class in 2000. David went on to play for the University of Pittsburgh during the Big East SEE DAVID PAGE B2
Upper St. Clair hosts Froelich wins RWB Classic South Fayette
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Jacob Bostian is a standout tight end that has drawn attention from college recruiters because of his 6-4, 231-pound size. He will lead South Fayette into battle against Upper St. Clair at 7 p.m. Sept. 18.
When Upper St. Clair hosts South Fayette in a non-conference football clash at 7 p.m. Sept. 25, the Panthers will encounter a double challenge. Not only are they tackling another marquee linemen, they will be confronting one of the most versatile sophomore running backs in the WPIAL.
The Lions feature Jacob Bostian and Aayden Wright. A 6-4, 231-pound junior tight end on offense and a rush end on defense, Bostian is attracting attention from college recruiters. In fact, the University of Pittsburgh recently made him an offer. Akron, Buffalo, Toledo and Miami (Ohio) are also interested in Bostian.
Bostian is in the mold of USC’s own Ryan Robbins, who is bound for Penn State, and Canon-McMillan’s Luke Sohyda, who committed to Ohio State. A 6-8, 280-pound tackle, Robbins and Sohyda, a 6-4, 250-pound tight end, recently battled in USC’s 2110 win over the Big Macs. “It was fun to watch them SEE USC PAGE B2
In her cross country debut, Katie Froelich of Peters Township dominated the competition and won the Class 3A girls division during the Red, White & Blue Classic held Sept. 12 at White Oak Park. Froelich covered the 5,000-meter course in 17 minutes, 6.8 seconds. She finished first with a 54.2-second lead over runner-up Hailey Long of Mars. Angela Zeng of South Fayette finished fifth, clocking a 18:24.40 time. Zeng won the WPIAL Class 3A cross country crown last fall on the same course in 17:49.70. Froelich did not run cross country last season because she was focused on playing soccer. She starts for the Peters Township High School team during the fall months and also competes in the spring for the Beadling Soccer Club. This autumn, she is balancing both. She plays for Rob Heuler’s squad, which picked up a 2-0 win against Baldwin on Sept. 14 and tied Mt. Lebanon, 1-1, on Sept. 10. She runs for the Lady Indians, who are coached by Kristin Sortino. In the spring, Froelich ruled the track. She won WPIAL championships in the 1,600and 3,200-meter runs held at Slippery Rock University. She also made history by becoming the first District 7 freshman to win both races at the PIAA Class 3A track and field championships held at Shippensburg University. The WPIAL cross country championships will be held Oct. 29 at White Oak Park. The PIAA championships will be held Nov. 7 at Big Springs High School in Newville, PA. The Top-15 competitors from the WPIAL in each classification will qualify for the state individual finals. SOCCER Peters Township battled Mt. Lebanon to a 1-1 draw in Section 2, 4A girls soccer. In the ninth minute, Taylor McCullough scored giving the Lady Indians the lead. Ana Hajnosz assisted on the goal. With three minutes remaining in regulation, Scarlett Pryor tied the match for the Blue
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Katie Froelich ruled the track in the spring, winning district and state titles in the 1,600- and 3,200-meter runs. Now she is dominating the cross country scene while continuing to play soccer with her Peters Township teammates. In her debut meet, Froelich won the Red, White and Blue Classic’s Class 3A girls division by nearly a minute.
Devils. According to new rules, WPIAL and PIAA regular-season soccer matches deadlocked after 80 minutes of play will officially end in a draw, thus eliminating overtime. Playoff and post-season matches will still require a winner and will use standard overtime/tiebreaker procedures. In a 2-0 win against Baldwin, McCullough again scored a goal. London Petit assisted. Fallan Malley tallied the first score for the Lady Indians. In other soccer action, South Fayette posted a win and a tie during the Avonworth Tournament. During a 5-1 win against the host club, Gabby Beinecke registered a hat trick. Stella Medvec and Silvi Rossi added a goal each for the Lions. Rossi also picked up two assists. During a 3-3 tie against Cathedral Prep, Beinecke provided two goals. Abbey Spalla posted the other tally on a penalty kick. GOLF In girls golf, Peters Township picked up wins against Mt. Lebanon, 175-184, and Bethel Park, 161-181. Freshman Josie Jeglinski led the Lady Indians against Lebo. She carded a 38 on the
9-hole course at Valley Brook Country Club. Betty Glyptis duplicated that score in the win against the Lady Hawks. BP’s Kaylee Kraigline took medalist honors with a 35 on the Lindenwood Golf Course. During a more recent trimeet against Moon and Bethel Park, the Lady Indians prevailed with a low score of 169. Moon carded a 189 and the Lady Hawks had a 208. Freshman Annie Higgins and Glyptis led the attack with 41 scores. oday (9/11/26) Peters Township played Mount Lebanon at Mount Lebanon GC. Scores below. On Sept. 11, the Lady Indians dispatched Mt. Lebanon, 150-174. Glyptis and Higgins each fired 35s. The Peters Township boys won the Morgantown Invitational played on the par-71 course at The Pines Country Club. In the play six, count four event, the Indians posted a 372 team score. Cabell Midland took runner-up laurels with a 402 and Morgantown followed in third with a 412 total. Caden Benson garnered medalist honors. After firing a 31 on the front nine, he finished with a 1-over-72, to edge SEE FROELICH PAGE B2
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FROM PAGE B1 Conference era. Hence, he has plenty of memories, but most vivid are the coaching recollections. David cherishes them all. “Of all the wins, I am more proud of the fact that we were in 92 playoff games. That’s a lot of playoff games and shows the success we
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FROM PAGE B1 locking horns,” said USC head coach Mike Junko. “They have to get used to that because they are going to be locking horns for the next four years. “Luke’s an impressive kid. A competitor. Fun to watch. Those were big bodies out there and Jacob’s another good-looking kid. I’m not sure what’s in the water in the South Hills these days producing these big bodies.” Junko added that Bostian is a concern for the Panthers. “He’s a guy that they’re going to get involved on both sides. He’ll be one that we’ll have to keep an eye on because he’s a talented, talented kid.” Wright is equally gifted. Though only a sophomore, the 5-10, 175-pound tailback already has confirmed scholarship offers from among others: Pitt, Maryland, Syracuse, Connecticut, Marshall, Akron, Kent State, New Hampshire and Miami (Ohio) after a freshman year where he rolled up more than 1,200 all-purpose yards of offense. After three games, Wright already had 429 yards rushing on 60 attempts and four touchdowns. He also has five receptions for 66 yards and one score. In South Fayette’s upset win against then No. 1-ranked Montour, Wright racked up 174 yards rushing on 22 carries. He scored twice and added a 2-point conversion. “Their running back is pretty special,” Junko said of Wright. “He’s a kid that can turn a game in a heartbeat because he’s got great speed and he’s got great vision. He’s a weapon.” USC’s primary weapon this fall has been John Banbury. A four-year starter, who is committed to the University of Richmond, he dominated both sides of the ball in the win against Canon-McMillan. He rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown. On defense, he had a team-high six tackles alongside running mate Luca Coury. He also had an interception. The Panthers limited the Big Macs to 47 yards rushing but surrendered 264 passing as Ty Jansma completed 18 of 39 attempts, but for only one score — a TD strike to Sohyda. “Moving forward though we have to tighten things up in the secondary. Too many big plays for sure,” Junko said. “The big takeaway though was we really controlled the line of scrimmage. They could not run the football and that was the difference in this game.” So were the turnovers. In addition to Banbury, Luke Holzschlag had two picks and Andrew Gaither added
had,” David said. David cited wins against Montverde Academy, 5644 on Dec. 29, 2009 in the Junior Orange Bowl Classic and against Penn Wood, 52-48, on March 23, 2011 at Chambersburg High School in the PIAA Class 4A semifinals as highlights. “The greatest win was against Montverde because they were the top-ranked team in the country at the time and had all these Division I players. That was
significant. And the semifinal game that took us to the state championship,” David added. Those teams featured Luke Hagy and Paul Lang. Hagy, who was The Almanac’s Athlete of the Year for his excellence in football, basketball and baseball, went on to play football at Cornell. Lang played tight end at Michigan State and was signed, but later cut, by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2016.
a critical fumble recovery to lead a strong defensive effort that kept the Big Macs for the most part out of the end zone. Other than Sohyda’s scoring strike, Canon-McMillan only managed a 46-yard field goal by Rhys Maentz. “We had a number of turnovers, a big one there at the start to stop them down there by the goal line,” Junko said. “We also had a few that went through our hands that could have really turned the game, too. So, I felt, defensively, we played well enough to win.” Because of their experience, the Lions have been playing well on defense. South Fayette shutout Peters Township, 14-0, and the Lions held Montour scoreless in the second half after giving up 14 points in each of the opening quarters. “They’ve been playing really good defense,” Junko said. “They got a good number of kids back, so they’re playing pretty good football over there right now. I think they’re going to be a team that’s going to certainly be in the conversation for that 4A championship.” Though the Lions missed the playoffs last year competing at the Class 5A level with champion Peters Township and USC as well as Bethel Park, they are have shown poise this fall, particularly after falling behind the Spartans, who were coming off a big win against McKeesport, which is another highly-regarded Class 4A club. They rallied for the win against Montour by scoring 22 unanswered points. In addition to Wright’s two TD runs of 6 and 22 yards, Braeden Plasko completed scoring strikes of 20 and 53 yards to Bostian and Bryce Watkins. Plasko, who completed 8 of 12 passes for 145 yards, scored the game-winning touchdown on a 34-yard rush. That 1-2 offensive punch is something the Panthers are still seeking as they continue to break in a quarterback that is replacing the school’s alltime passing leader as well as a new corps of receivers. Behind center, Josh Snyder rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown against Canon-Mac. He completed 8 of 13 aerials for 79 yards. His primary receiver was Carter Chojnicki with three grabs for 57 yards. Andrew Gaither, Luca Coury, Beckett Mayfield and Holtschlag also had catches. “At times, offensively we play well and then at times we sputter. We have a lot to fix and improve on both sides of the ball but fortunately we are still in the non-conference,” Junko said. “Against South Fayette, we really need to start to get more balance and we need to be more efficient.”
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Canon-McMillan’s Wyatt Maynard, who carded a 73. Five additional Indians finished in the Top 10. y Ondrejko fired a 74 to take third overall. Jackson Baxter and Kaden Holleran tied for fourth place as both shot 75. With a 76, Camden Reyes followed in sixth. John Blackwell tied for eight place overall with a 79.
“We had some great players. Hagy and Lang were two of them on that state runner-up team. We did a good job against Montverde and Chester,” David said. “Being in a state championship game is a highlight and all the WPIAL championships, six times, and the three wins were wonderful,” he added. For David, the relationships were equally enjoyable and unforgettable. “I am extremely thankful
for all the support from the administrators, especially John Grogan, the fans and community. I’ve also had great relationships with my players. Some of them are gray now with their own kids. That is fun to see and enjoy.” Today, David is enjoying his free time, if there is any. “Now I can focus on myself. Do things that I want to do,” he said. “But there still never seems to be enough time.”
Brady Walker, John Blackwell and Brady Heisler all played rounds of golf for the Indians in the tournament. Previously, Peters Township defeated Canon-McMillan, 190-214, at Valley Brook Country Club, Baldwin, 191207, at South Hills Country Club and Trinity, 193-205, to raise its record to 7-1 in Section 5 play. Overall the Indians were 11-1 after the invitational win. Against the Big Macs, Baxter took medalist honors with
a 35. Others contributing to the win were: Benson (36), Reyes (39), Holleran (39) and Ondrejko (41). Against the Highlanders, Baxter (36), Reyes (37), Holleran (39), Walker (39) and Benson (40) were the leaders. Against the Hillers, Benson earned medalist honors with a 36. Baxter and John Blackwell followed with 38s. Ondrejko (40), Reyes (41) and Holleran (41) completed the scoring. FIELD HOCKEY
And, who knows, there may still be some time for coaching. David said other coaches have already reached out to him. “I would consider watching practice, teaching and showing them things because I love being in the gym. That’s part of me. “I think I’m done,” he continued. “I wouldn’t rule out the right situation though if one would come up again.”
Peters Township blanked Norwin, 8-0, in field hockey. Julia Anderson recorded the shutout in the nets. She was credited with two saves. For the Lady Indians, who put 39 shots on goal, Eliza Muehlbauer and Aubrey Arabia managed hat tricks. Sofia Bergman picked up the other two tallies. Muehlbauer and Bergman each were credited with an assist. Eve Secrist assisted two goals.
TEAMS TUNE UP FOR CONFERENCE PLAY Three local football teams have one more week to tune up for conference play. While Bethel Park hosts Chartiers Valley at 7 p.m. Sept. 25, Peters Township will visit McKeesport. The Black Hawks and the Indians compete in the Allegheny Six Conference in Class 5A of the WPIAL while the Colts and Tigers are Class 4A clubs. Despite a 1-2 start, CV is considered a contender along with South Fayette for the Big Six Conference title. The Colts are coming off a 38-24 win against Mars. Owen Weagraff excelled in the victory. He completed 14 of 20 aerials for 353 yards. Weagraff rushed for two scores, measuring 6 and 8 yards. He also tossed three TD passes – 56- and 27-yard strikes to Nico Hines as well as 81 yards to Zachary Efthimiades. Hines finished with six receptions for 124 yards. Andy Sushko completed the scoring with a 25-yard field goal. Meanwhile, Bethel Park dropped to 1-1 overall after suffering a 29-6 loss at North Hills. The Black Hawks trailed, 29-0, before Max Novak slipped into the end zone on a 1-yard plunge. The only other highlight in the loss were the four receptions by Will Sabatos. Peters Township recorded its first win of the season when the Indians shutout Mt. Lebanon, 16-0. The defense excelled, limiting Blue Devil quarterback to 15 yards on three completions and running back Jacob Zaber to 20 yards on six carries. Kevin King pulled in two receptions for Lebo. Cole Camiletti led the defensive attack. He was credited with the sack that led to a safety in the fourth frame. In between the Indians scored twice. Luke Wagner tossed a 45-yard touchdown pass to Troy Abbiatici with 7:48 to play in the second stanza. Jaden Blair rushed for a 9-yard score with 30 seconds
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Max Ligier accelerates after taking the handoff from Josh Snyder during recent Upper St. Clair football action against Canon-McMillan. The Panthers will host South Fayette at 7 p.m. Sept. 28.
left in the game. Blair led the ground attack, rolling up 110 yards on 25 carries. Wagner completed 5 of 10 aerials for 79 yards. Though Peters Township,
which has won two WPIAL Class 5A titles in three years, is taking on a McKeesport team that is equal in record – both were 1-2 after three games – the Indians will be hard pressed to match their marquee player. Kemon Spell is a Georgia recruit. He rushed for 302 yards in a 4033 loss to Thomas Jefferson recently. He already had 585 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns after three games. Finally, Mt. Lebanon opens Quad County Conference action in the WPIAL’s only Class 6A division. The Blue Devils travel to Norwin
for a 7 p.m. kickoff on Sept. 25. The Blue Devils have had a rough start under firstyear skipper Bruce Fronk. They opened with a 35-0 loss to arch rival Upper St. Clair, had their home opener against Thomas Jefferson cancelled due to inclement weather that caused a widespread power outage in the school district, were shutout by Peters Township and faced top-ranked 5A power Pine-Richland in their fourth and final non-conference contest on Sept. 18.
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JUSTIN WILLMAN BRINGS MAGIC AND WONDER TO PITTSBURGH’S BYHAM THEATER by Stephanie Kalina-Metzger
If you haven’t heard of Justin Willman, you may be in the minority. The magician and comedian’s work on Netflix’s “Magic for Humans” and “Magic Prank Show” has generated more than 1 billion views and his fans span all ages. One Netflix review summed up Willman’s target audience quite simply as “alive.” Willman will be bringing his mixture of magic and humor to the Byham Theater Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. as part of his “One for the Ages” tour. Willman has appeared at the White House and on “The Tonight Show,” “The Today Show,” “The Kelly Clarkson Show” and more. He was recently named Stage Magician of the Year by the Magic Castle, a Hollywood institution and mecca for magicians. It’s known as one of the most prestigious places in the world for professional and serious amateur magicians.
“I bring something out of them that is different,” he said. You might know someone your entire life and it’s interesting and beautiful to witness people letting their guard down.” Of course, things can go wrong along the way, and Willman has learned to think on his feet. “The key is to never let on that something went wrong.
Downtime leads to magic Willman’s foray into the magic world began with a serious injury. “I was 12 and broke both arms at the same time while riding my bike,” he said. As part of physical therapy, he learned card tricks. Later, while he was attending college, he realized he could pair comedy with the art of prestidigitation. The act proved successful enough to help him earn his college degree in broadcast journalism. To Willman, comedy and magic are a natural pairing. “Magic itself is laugh inducing,” he said. “Serious musicians can be a bit cringey, but funny musicians, on the other hand, are just plain fun.” Willman, like so many other performers, deals with his share of butterflies before taking the stage. “There are so many little details to prepare for during a show, but I try my best to live in the moment,” he said. Evoking childlike wonder Willman views his performances as a bit of a social experiment and a study in human behavior.
That’s the superpower of being a comedy magician. Anything can be turned into a punch line and nothing is at stake unless you label it as such,” he said. A fan weighs in Dr. Morissa Schwartz, founder of GenZ Publishing, can be counted among Willman’s fans. She describes his appeal as being able to marry the joke and the trick. “The trick is that they do the same job: they make the audience feel pleasantly wrong,” she said, adding that comedy lowers one’s guard, allowing the magic to slip past it. “He keeps the tone playful, so viewers feel included in the impossibility instead of lectured by it. It’s less ‘behold my genius’ and more ‘come enjoy this tiny breach in reality,’” she said. Becoming a husband and father Willman’s work continues to evolve to reflect where he is in life. More recently he’s become a husband and a father. “I write what I know, so it’s become autobiographical,” he said. That approach keeps Willman’s material fresh with each stage of life offering something new to explore. “The newest and the truest is always a nut I’m trying to crack,” he said. If Willman could be granted one wish, however, it’s that his mother could see him now. “I lost her in 2020 and would love her to see the crowds I’m attracting,” he said. For information on Justin Willman’s appearance at the Byham Theater, go online to trustarts.org.
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Magician Justin Willman will be at Pittsburgh’s Byham Theater Sept. 24.
what’s happening - Week of September 20 WOODVILLE George Washington Day will be celebrated from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 20 at Woodville located at 1375 Washington Pike. The focus will be on Washington’s involvement in the Pittsburgh region and his relationship with the Nevilles. There will be discussions on the recent movie about the president as well as on Washington’s 1770 and 1784 trips with Historic Fort Cherry. Additionally there will be cooking demonstrations on foods and beverages consumed by Washington as well as related exhibits and displays. Visit Woodville-experience.org or call 412-221-0348 for more details. FESTIVAL A fall festival will be held, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 26 on Church Avenue in Ben Avon. There will be 50 vendors featuring food, arts and crafts, home decor and local organizations. Activities include children’s games, raffles, used book sale and music. Email fallfestival@theavonclub.org with questions. Visit theavonclub.org for more details. DECORATING A cookie decorating class will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Peters Township recreation center. Ages 8 and older can attend but children under 14 must attend with a paying adult. Fee is $50 ($75 nonmembers). A $15 materials fee needs to be paid to the instructor on the day of class. DIY kits are also available for purchase for $20
Visit www.peterstownshipcom to register. Call 724-942-5000 for more details. GENEALOGY The Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society will meet at 1 p.m. on Oct. 19 in the Mt. Lebanon Public Library’s Meeting Room A, downstairs. Kate Townsend will be the featured speaker and her topic will be: “Becoming an American: Naturalization through the Ages”. The laws that dictated that process, how to identify these records and where to find them will also be addressed. New members can attend. Contact malcolm.andrews1949@gmail. com for more details or with questions on future meetings. WOMEN’S CLUB “The South Hills Women’s Club will meet at 7:15 p.m. Oct. 12 at Scott Township Lodge, located on Park Drive in Carnegie. Felicia Trovato will discuss the history of the FBI and provide an in-depth look into the agency. She is a Community Outreach Specialist at the Pittsburgh office. Refreshments and dessert will be served. New members and guests are welcome to attend. RSVP to 412-973-9072 or for further information. ART MARKET The Mt. Lebanon Partnership Artists’ Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 26 and 27 in the Academy Lot, behind The Saloon and across from Rollier’s Hardware.
Visit www.peterstownshipcom to register. Sign-up by Sept. 23. Call 724-942-5000 for more details.
A two-day juried fine arts festival transforming Uptown into a vibrant regional arts destination features 60 to 80 professional artists showcasing original, handcrafted work in a wide range of media, including: 2D artwork, jewelry, wood, sculpture, glass, ceramics, fiber, wearables, mixed media, leather and metal. Visitors can also enjoy food vendors and live entertainment throughout the weekend.
SELF PORTRAITS
GENEALOGY
An expressive self-portrait course, taught by certified art teacher Kathryn Strong, will be offered from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Peters Township recreation center.
The Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society will meet at 1 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library’s Meeting Room A, downstairs.
Ages 9 to 14 are eligible. Fee is $25 ($38 nonmembers).
In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, Megan Clark-Young will discuss
Judy Hagerty from Judy’s Custom Cookies will instruct as participants learn stepby-step techniques used to decorate six fall-themed cookies.
“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.
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.
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.
No affiliation needed to attend the traditional and inspiring services.
New members can attend. Email malcolm.andrews1949@gmail. com for more details. 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.
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 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. The concert will include an hour of holiday entertainment for all ages with a mixture of joyful, sacred, and secular songs. 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. CRAFTS
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.
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.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The meeting starts at noon.
Contact Kathy at spwc.craftshow@gmail. com for further details.
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.
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
The group offers trips, picnics, programs and holiday parties. Ages 55 and older can attend. Call 412-563-3961 for more details TOPS
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GREENE COUNTY MEMORIAL CEMETERY PLOTS (2) Block D Section E-2 Spaces 3 - 4 Lot 61 $2,000 for both 724—344-5481 JEFFERSON MEMORIAL CEMETERY - Companion lawn crypt for 2, in the Garden of the Pillars of Faith, Lot #1270. $3,000 412-831-0433 MAUSOLEUM CRYPT Queen of Heaven Cemetery, McMurray - One companion crypt that holds TWO caskets in the Patriarchs Patio (outside) section in the Mary, Mother of the Church Mausoleum. This section of the mausoleum is sold out and only available via private sale. The paperwork will be handled by the cemetery. $20,000. If interested, call Joe at 412-320-1025. https://ccapgh.org/cemeteries/ queen-of-heaven-cemetery/ MT. LEBANON CEMETERY Companion crypt, lower level by Peaceful Fountain, location 13B, Level 4. New is $31,000. Selling for $26,000. Call Rose, 973-610-7726 or Albert 908-800-3353 email: roseikelly@gmail.com
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HOUSTON (15342) PACKED 2 DAY SALE!! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th 8am-4pm SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th 9am-3pm Contents Include: Microfiber Reclining Sofa & Loveseat, Coffee & End Tables, Painting, Floor Lamp, Magazine Rack, Mirror, Snack Tables, TV Stands, Cuckoo Clock, TVs, Albums, DVDs, CDs, VHS, Disney VHS, 8 Track, Cassettes, Samsung DVD Player, Emerson VHS Player, Optimus Stereo, Turntable, 5 CD Player, Cassette Player, RCA Stereo Receiver, Realistic Speakers, Crosley Turntable, Dining Table & 6 Chairs, Buffet, China Cabinet, Royal Doulton China, Pedestal Cake Plate, Fenton Milk Glass, Stemware, Anniversary Clock, Collector Plates, Mickey & Minnie Collection, Gibson China, Henckels Knife Block, Glassware, Toaster, Tupperware Canister, Toaster, Corning, Cuisinart, Microwave, Pyrex, Bakeware, Pots & Pans, Triple Slow Cooker, Pressure Cooker, Bread Maker, Cookie Cutters, Pampered Chef, Crock Pots, Candy Melters, 30 Cup Coffee Maker, Dresser & Mirror, Chest of Drawers, Queen Bed, Men’s Jackets, Canon McMillan Letter Jacket, Hats, Baseball Caps, Ties, Gloves, Men’s and Women’s Shoes, Shoe Cabinets, Gowns, Jewelry Box, Jewelry, Boy’s Suits, Dressers, Full Bed, Nightstand, Clock Radio, Platform Rocker, Hall Tree, Sewing Machine, Sewing Cabinet, Sewing Basket, Roll Top Desk, Desk Lamp, Office Supplies, Coca Cola Collection, Coca Cola Lighted Sign, Coca Cola Case, Coca Cola Sign, Soda Fountain, Vintage Bar Stools, Vintage Milkshake Machine, Neon Open Sign, Wurlitzer Juke Box, Arby’s Christmas Dinnerware, Party Lite Christmas Houses, Christmas, Vintage Oven, Milk Can, Boom Box, Keystone 80 Projector, JVC Movie Camera, Rotary Wall Phone, Small DVD Player, Clear Captions Phone, Monitor, Keyboard, File Cabinets, Dart Board, Treadmill, Telescope, Safe, Games, Toy Box, Toys, Sound Machine, B&D Storm Station, Storage Bench, Sofa, Chair, Dog Steps, Dog Gate, Books, Frames, Linens, Auto Seat Boost, Ankle Weights, Candles, Candle Warmer, Bissell Canister, Rainbow Canister, High Chair, Folding Chairs, Beautiful Handmade Table, Craftsman Tool Chest, Heavy Duty Work Bench, Delta Band Saw, Delta Drill Press, Hand Tools, Cement Tools, Ridgid Jaw Horse, Craftsman Snow Blower, Craftsman Shop Vac, Vise, Carpet Flooring Tools, Small Tool Boxes, Gun Cabinet, Car Ramps, Wet Tile Saw, Paint Gun, Ridgid Air Compressor, Dollies, French Doors, Galvanized Watering Can, Coolers, Bins, Patio Chairs, Wind Chimes, Step Stool, Floor Fan, Heater, and SO MUCH MORE!! DON’T MISS IT!!
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CORDWOOD
Mixed hard woods, top quality, seasoned 1 year, true quantities, split, 4’x8’x16”, $150. Delivery available. Serving the South Hills for over 45 years.
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WHEELCHAIR - Quantum with lift, Never used, $1,600 or best offer 724-255-3924
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Sprowls City Appliance 996 W. Chestnut St., Wash., PA 724-225-5760 www.sprowlscity.com
Sierra 2500 4WD 2013, regular cab, 53k miles, newer brakes and battery $12,000 CASH 878-379-4291
Trailers UTILITY TRAILER 2008 - 18-foot GVWR 9990, newer tires. Good condition. $2,700 or best offer. 724-255-2597, leave message
Specialty Stores BEDILLION HONEY FARM 1179 Burgettstown Road, Hickory
724-356-7713 bedillionhoneyfarm.com Kauffmann Family Market Rt. 18 Atlasburg, PA 724-947-9682 www.kauffmanmarketplace.com
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TOYOTA 2008 TACOMA
231,300 miles; new brakes, muffler, tires; 12/26 inspection; clean, some scuffs, no air. Runs great.
$6,400. 412-539-5875
SUV’s
TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2002 V-6 SR5, inspected to November 30, very dependable car, 284K mi. $3,300 412-418-9355
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Wanted to Buy AAA ANTIQUES WANTED Wringer washers, WW2 German, Japenese, US military souvenirs, old store, gas station, bar advertising signs & items, toys, crocks, cupboards, guns, knives, ammo, coins, furniture, glass. Cash. Call 412-848-6428
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TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2002 V-6 SR5, inspected to November 30, very dependable car, 284K mi. $2,900 412-418-9355
4-Wheel Drives JEEP 2004 LIBERTY 4x4 New batteries and tires. Clean. $1,800. 724-825-3063
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LIFT CHAIR - Light brown, from Wayfair. Still in box. $300. 724-884-3781
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SHOW BOOTHS 10x20 foot, and 10x10 all included, in-cludes rolling carrying cases, lighting, bridge, front pillar, side display tables with lockable doors, $15,000 new. Must sell. $3,000. 412-310-0210 SOFA - 78-inch, light olive. Child-free, pet-free home. Excellent. $25. 724-745-7309
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Carpet Tile Hardwoods Vinyl 620 Franklin Farms Road, Wash. 724-229-5330
*BEFORE 1995* FIGURES,VEHICLES, CLOTHING,ACCESSORIES. $CASH PAID$ ANY CONDITION. CALL: (315)-920-2292 OR EMAIL: Wantedoldtoys@yahoo.com
Chevy Silverado 1980, frame off restored, 350 V8, factory air, rare bucket seat, with console, tilt wheel, only driven 2,000 miles since restored $17,900 301-233-1175
Motorcycles
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Tractors/Mowers Husqurvana riding mower 52” cut, excellent condition, runs and mows as should $300 724-249-5144 NO TEXT TRACTOR CASE 580Ck diesel tractor. Runs. $5,600. 724-345-8162
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ROTOLO’S JEEP
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3073 Washington Pk. Bridgeville, PA 15017
888-269-6183
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SOLOMON JEEP
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www.southhillsauto.com
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724-222-2800
724-941-4300
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KIA
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Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA
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3644 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317
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724-941-1600
3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317
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www.southhillsauto.com
MAZDA
DODGE
83 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA
BUDD BAER MAZDA 724-993-4430
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58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022
888-269-6183
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JOHN SISSON MERCEDES-BENZ
2605 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA
470 Washington Road Adjacent to Gabriel’s,
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SOLOMON DODGE 724-966-2600
SOLOMON DODGE
Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA
724-785-8000
www.solomonauto.com
724-206-6000
NISSAN
470 Washington Road Adjacent to Gabriel’s, Washington, PA
724-941-4300
www.johnssissonnissan.com
www.southhillsauto.com
3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317
724-941-4300
58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022
888-269-6183
www.southhillsauto.com
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FORD
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743 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA
724-627-3151
www.foxfordwaynesburg.com
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724-785-5500
724-785-8000
Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA
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3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317
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724-941-4300
507 Washington Road, Rt. 19, Washington, PA
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www.washingtonford.com
71 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA
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www.buddbaersubaru.com
888-706-6128
83 Murtland Ave. Washington Pa
724-249-6047
TOYOTA
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2403 Washington Road Canonsburg, PA 15317
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www.buddbaergm.com 1777 McClellandtown Rd, McClellandtown, PA
724-602-4678
solomonautogroup.com
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724-743-1144
www.southhillstoyota.com
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1375 Washington Road, Washington, PA
3694 Washington Road, McMurray, PA
www.steelcitymotorcycles.com
www.3riversvw.com
724-225-7020
724-941-6100
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www.starlakeford.com
Shearer Heating-Cooling
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724-966-2600
SOLOMON RAM
724-947-3381
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2605 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA
SOLOMON FORD
1212 S. in front of Main St
Air Conditioning / Heating
724-223-8600
ROTOLO’S RAM
SOUTH HILLS FIAT
Plumbing
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3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317
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724-926-2155
724-338-2923
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1971 TRIUMPH 650 TIGER Great condition. All chrome. $6,000 firm. 724-263-4019
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724-225-5308
724-746-5956
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