A special event BP community day offered something for everyone
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Staff Writer
ebailey@thealmanac.net
When Bethel Park extended an invitation to “everyone” to attend its annual community day, the municipality meant everybody. Residents and families from neighboring townships even enjoyed the festivities held Sept. 20.
Adi Chandra of Upper St. Clair brought his daughter, Naumi, because he said it was “close by” and he has friends who live in Bethel Park. “We’re next to neighbors,” he added.
Wyatt Kozak hailed from Mt. Lebanon and his guardians, Ann and Jerry Kopach, reside in Upper St. Clair.
“We needed to get him out of the house,” said Ann. “I knew they were having community day because I grew up in Bethel Park.”
Ann settled in Upper St. Clair because Jerry bought his parents’ house, the home in which he grew up.
“I love Bethel,” Ann said, “and community day is great, too. It just brings everybody together and the kids love it.”
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While Wyatt enjoyed testing his hockey skills – he plays for the South Hills Amateur Hockey Association, which sponsors a league that plays at the adjacent Spencer Family YMCA – all ages engaged in an array of entertainment and activities that kicked off with a parade down main street, Library Avenue, in Bethel Park and proceeded to the high school campus.
South Fayette carnival fun for all
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Staff Writer
ebailey@thealmanac.net
South Fayette advertises its annual homecoming carnival as a “fun-for-all-ages” activity and Sham Dhonde couldn’t agree more. He brought his daughter, Liliana, and son, Sham Jr., to the stadium on Sept. 18 for the event, which is a key fundraiser for many of the high school’s clubs, organizations and athletic teams.
“Being able to take the kids to a safe place where they can enjoy themselves is wonderful,” he said. “The events aren’t expensive and pricey, and the kids really get to enjoy themselves and have fun.”
Sham Jr. said, “I love it. There’s so many games to play and you get prizes,” he added.
South Fayette high school boys’ basketball coach David Mislan laughed because he has witnessed the sheer pleasure children get from winning a lollipop. Prizes were a little more elaborate at the hoop booth manned by Mislan’s players, including Ryan Gupta, Connor Boland and Logan Brezler.
“It’s fun seeing the faces of the kids and how happy they are. They love carnival,” Mislan said. “The turnout from the community is fantastic,
and it’s always a good sign when you see everyone having fun.
“OK, sure, it is a fundraiser for each of the school’s groups but the community interaction is also a bonus. Anytime the little kids can get with the big kids, they always have a good time and it’s a big positive.”
Sponsored annually by the South Fayette High School Student Government, the carnival is a community-building and fundraising activity in celebration of Homecoming. In addition to high school clubs and organizations, booster groups also
Peak peeping
Laurel Highlands again ranked as a top destination for fall colors
By Paul Paterra Staff writer
ppaterra@observer-reporter.com
Leaf peepers will be given a new tool to plan their autumn sojourns throughout Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) launched a redesigned weekly fall foliage report on Sept. 25. It will feature regional updates, photos and tips to help people experience Pennsylvania’s seasonal landscapes.
The report will be posted every Thursday during peak foliage season. To access, visit pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/ conservation and click on the forests and trees tab.
“Whether you’re camping in one of Pennsylvania’s 124 state parks, hiking through our 2.2 million acres of state forests or taking a scenic drive, fall is one of the best times to experience
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Bethel Park tennis members from left (front) Kaylee Tietz, Brielle Cheatle, Hadley Murello (back) Mia Hogue, Mackenzie Smock, Samira Gorman, Laura Casaldi, Maddie Masztak, Brooklyn Nagel and Cassie Sierka sold chrysanthemums as
fundraiser during community day activities.
young angler checks out his haul after fishing for ducks in a pond at Bethel Park community
Claire Kurta enjoys playing in a tub of bubble balls complete with a red fox inflatable during Bethel Park community day activities
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Aarush Thakkar tosses a pitch while Vedh Erukula watches his aim during a game at the South Fayette High School carnival.
Lutheran church will host Centennial Concert
Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church will be hosting a Centennial Concert at 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
The church at 975 Washington Road is one of three located just a half-mile apart on Washington Road celebrating their 100th anniversary this year. The others are St. Paul’s Episocopal Church and Southminster Presbyterian Church.
The concert will continue the celebration of the three churches’ 100 years of faith and outreach.
Scheduled performers include:
■ The Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church Choir and organists Dr. Christopher Keenan and Larry Allen;
■ The Southminster Presbyterian Church Choir and organist Lucas Barkley;
■ Scott Bell, oboist for 28 seasons with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra;
■ Mitchell Greco, director of percussion and world music at West Liberty University;
■ Barbara Hois, flutist and director of chamber music at the University of Pittsburgh;
■ Charlene Canty, soprano, Pittsburgh Camerata, Resonance Works;
■ Marianne Cornetti, International Opera mezzo-soprano. This performance will be recorded and broadcast/ streamed on WQED – 89.3 FM. There is no cost to attend the live performance. Ample free parking is available.
Mayor Jack Allen and recreation director Jason Mentel opened festivities with a welcome to visitors, which also included a number of dignitaries and politicians, from the local to state level.
The Bethel Park High School marching band entertained the crowd with selections from its pre-game and halftime football shows, concluding with the traditional victory march.
Mentel noted the municipality took all the best parts of past community day programs and brought them together for this year’s event.
“We have all the community favorites and the sports associations are back.”
More than 60 organizations manned booths, providing games, refreshments and merchandise for purchase. According to Mayor Allen, the event is the “main fundraiser” for many of the nonprofit groups, including the school clubs. Activities throughout the day included an inflatable obstacle course, slides, airbrush tattoos, balloon artist, toddler play area, strolling magician, caricaturists and a DJ providing tunes.
“I love community day,” said Carl Schwilm, while watching his children Emma and Tyler play the hound races at the Interact Club’s booth.
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will give people the tools they need to plan trips and discover new activities across the commonwealth.”
Pennsylvania has a longer and more varied fall foliage season than any other state in the country. In fact, Eastern Northern America is one of only three regions in the world that supports deciduous forests that display autumn color.
It makes for breathtaking scenery for all who traverse Pennsylvania in the fall.
For most of the nation, peak fall color arrives in October, with Pennsylvania typically at its peak late in the month, although the leaves are starting to change colors already.
“You see a lot of it on the roadway,” said Eric Knopsnyder, public relations director for Go Laurel Highlands.
“You’re starting to see some pops of color, but as you get deeper into the forest, you don’t see it as much; it’s still green. What I’m hearing at some of the highest elevations is that maybe the first week of October for peak fall foliage. It will be a little deeper into the month as you get into the lower elevations.”
The Laurel Highlands offers a prime viewing spot, as evidenced by the annual accolades the area receives. The Laurel Highlands finished fourth in recent nationwide fall foliage voting in USA Today’s 10 Best Destinations for Fall Colors in the Readers Choice Awards.
“Autumn colors peak in this region of the Allegheny Mountains around mid-October, making for a stunning show,” according to the USA Today article. “The plethora of hiking and biking trails, including a portion of the Great Allegheny Passage, means it’s easy to explore the highlands during the height of the season. Several fall festivals add to the welcoming vibes in this region each October.”
Samantha Brown, host of travel shows on the Travel Channel and PBS, recently named the Laurel Highlands one of “7 of the Coziest Autumn Getaways to Book Now.”
“The fall foliage here is routinely ranked as one of the best, if not the best, in the nation,” Knopsnyder said.
“It’s phenomenal, the press that we’re getting for our fall foliage, and it’s well deserved.”
Among the prime fall foliage spots throughout the Laurel Highlands is Mount Davis in Somerset County, the highest point in Pennsylvania.
Closer to home, Ohiopyle’s Bachman Rock is highly recommended.
“The Bachman Rock Overlook is a phenomenal vantage point to be able to see down into the Youghiogheny River Valley and see all the trees there,” Knopsnyder said. “Beam’s Rock in Somerset County is a short hike to a phenomenal overlook. You can have the best fall foliage in the world, but if it’s on a flat plane and you can’t see it, you’re not going to be able to enjoy it. The thing about the Laurel Highlands, all the edge tops and valleys really allow you to see the fall foliage in all of its glory.”
Washington County also has a number of places to take in the foliage.
“Mingo Creek County Park is probably at the top of that list,” said Chase McClain, director of marketing for the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency. “Cross Creek County Park is just beautiful. The leaves aren’t turning yet, but that place is gorgeous.
“There are lots of things for the kids to do and a lot of activities for everybody. I like that there are a lot of things to do here but not just on this day. It’s a great community with a great library and other amenities.”
Nick Boyko agreed. He strolled the grounds with his boys, Theo and Jamie, while his wife, Lindsay, a Penn-Trafford native, worked at a booth. Boyko, who grew up in McK-
eesport, explained she is on the municipality’s tree commission.
“We love Bethel Park. Everything. All the activities they offer for the kids, the community center, community day, the new Splash Park. That’s a nice addition to the community.”
For five years, the Kurta family has lived in Bethel Park. Amy and Zach have brought their daughter,
It’s hard to pass on either of the two trails – Montour Trail or Panhandle Trail.” One spot in particular, McClain said, is where the two trails meet.
“There’s a viaduct that goes 100 feet in the air; there’s a pretty nice view from there.”
Greene County also offers numerous locations to view foliage, such as Ryerson Station State Park and the Greene River Trail’s Rices Landing Trailhead.
“Just driving the country roads and looking at the covered bridges (makes for a picturesque view),” said Joanne Marshall, director of Greene County tourism.
Marshall said the recent span of cooler nights should result in an earlier peak season for the fall foliage.
“Some of the earlier maple trees have started to turn,” she said. “We should see peak color a little earlier this year because of the weather. Instead of mid-October, it’s looking like early October.”
Fall is a major driver of Pennsylvania’s tourism industry, generating $83.9 billion, supporting more than 514,000 jobs and welcoming 201.6 million visitors in 2024, according to a new Pennsylvania Tourism Office report.
“Pennsylvania’s fall foliage sets the standard for Autumn in America,”
said Anne Ryan, deputy secretary for tourism at DCED. “From hayrides and pumpkin patches to scenic train rides and campfires in the mountains, every year millions of visitors come to enjoy our landscapes and seasonal traditions – reminding us why Pennsylvania is one of the nation’s top fall destinations.”
Claire, to community days in the past but said this was the first year she has been able to enjoy it.
“She was too little before,” Amy said. “It’s awesome watching her and getting to see her play with
everybody and really enjoying herself.”
Since he and his family “landed” in Bethel Park in 2017, Eric McElvenney has loved the community. A triathlete who has participated in two ParaOlympic Games, he noted the sports programs are “really good” and the schools are great. Plus, McElvenney and his wife, Rachael, have participated in the YMCA Princess and Guide program with their children, Lupe, Elise and Will. The youth are also involved in sporting activities. A community day like Bethel Park’s McElvenney said, “doesn’t happen in every community. It’s special. You can ask questions and learn about all the different clubs and organizations it offers as well as the resources they have here.”
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The Bachman Rock Overlook at Ohiopyle State Park provides a picturesque setting for viewing fall foliage.
KATHERINE MANSFIELD/OBSERVER-REPORTER Peak season for leaf-peeping this year is in October.
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Mia Lodico takes a break from manning her Scout troop booth at Bethel Park community day to play a coordination and balancing game.
Bethel Park High School swimmers Caden Powell and Charles Wertz came prepared with caps and goggles to be sprayed by high-powered squirt guns as part of the club’s fundraising efforts during community day activities.
Layla Frisbee enjoys a ride down an inflatable slide at Bethel Park community day
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Sanika Kulkarni spins cotton candy with the help of Yaashna Praveenkumar while fellow classmates Mohit Parmar, Rohan Paranjp, Rhea Yadav and Rishi Kakadiya watch.
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participated in the event. The event also included various booths and food trucks, an obstacle course, bounce house, giant slide, dunk tank, and face painting. The Little Green Machine Marching Band performed and the school mascot made a public appearance.
Jacob Tierney embraces his role as the Lion. Middle school associate vice principal Dr. Kevin Maurer recruited Tierney for the role and for the past two years, Cooper Bruce has served as his mentor.
“Dr. Maurer asked me if I wanted to be the Lion and, of course, I took it. I’m honestly
very honored to be the mascot.
“I enjoy being the masked guy. I love taking pictures with other people,” he said.
Lindsay Cole, a cheerleader who helped man the dunk tank on a warm late-summer night, shared Tierney’s enthusiasm for the event as did Lyla Davis, who did double duty face painting as well as promoting the string orchestra by playing the violin for those passing by the music booth.
“I love carnival,” said Cole. “It’s a good way to bring the community together and a good way to fundraise.”
Carnival exposes young students to what awaits them in high school.
Lauren Smith was one of the many parents bringing
young children to the festival. She noted her children, Asher and Ember, were having a great time as they competed in one of the races.
“This is a nice way for the kids in the community to come together and to find out what kind of clubs and activities there will be when they get bigger,” Smith said.
Others, such as Julie Miluis and Aarush Thakkar, appreciated the “uniqueness” of the event. Miluis attended carnival with his husband, John, and their two children, Eleanor, 5, and James, 3.
“We didn’t have anything like this where I was growing up,” said Miluis, an Akron, Ohio native. “I think it’s great that everyone gets together for things like this here.”
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sports
Dennison the definition of humility
Senior quietly setting records while leading BP to victory
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net
One word perfectly defines David Dennison of Bethel Park.
“Humble,” said his football coach Phil Peckich. “That’s a good word to describe him.”
His track coach Scott Steranko concurred.
“David’s a humble kid,” Steranko said. “He’s the ultimate teammate.”
On the track, Dennison contributes his speed – covering 100 meters in 11 seconds and 400 in 52 ticks – to the success of the Black Hawks’
4x100 and 4x400 relays. During the indoor season, he’s a 4x200 and 4x400 performer with speeds of 23 and 53 seconds.
“He’s all about helping the team,” Steranko said. “He’s a relay guy but he runs sprints and does the long jump, too. Whatever we need him to do.
“A super nice kid and a really hard worker. All the kids love to be around him.”
His football teammates especially enjoy hanging out with Dennison. He makes them run.
The Black Hawks were off to a 4-1 start in part because
of Dennison’s efforts. After five games, he ranked No. 3 in the WPIAL in rushing with 900 yards on 118 carries for a 7.6-yard average. Additionally, he has 16 pass receptions for 239 yards and a 14.9-yard average. He ranked fifth in the district in scoring with 84 points on 14 touchdowns.
At 6-2, 200 pounds, Dennison moved from defensive back to outside linebacker this fall. He anchors the defense.
“In our defense, he’s the guy. Outside linebacker is the position that makes our defense go,” said Peckich. “David
has a lot of ability, range and coverage, and he makes tackles. Because of his physical growth, he moved into the position because it’s better suited for his strengths. He’s been a key defender throughout the course of this year.
“Offensively, he’s been doing a good job of getting vertical, which is making him a better receiver out of the back field. As a runner, he’s more north and south, a straightline field runner and doing a good job. He has a lot of natural ability, quickness and as the game goes on, he keeps getting better and better and becomes harder to tackle.”
A REAL CAT FIGHT
Upper St. Clair hosts South Fayette in conference clash
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor
ebailey@thealmanac.net
Upper St. Clair welcomes South Fayette at 7 p.m. Oct. 3 in The Almanac’s Game of the Week. If history is any indication, then the contest should be a real cat fight between the Panthers and the Lions.
“For the past decade, this game has been played consistently between the two schools. It always seems to be a close game,” said USC skipper Mike Junko. “They have a good mix of talented new faces and some veterans that have played a lot of Friday night football.”
Drew Welhorsky is among those most talented and experienced players.
A senior, Welhorsky ranks among the top passers in the WPIAL, connecting on 52 of 76 aerials for seven scores and 721 yards through the first five games of the season. He also has racked up 460 yards and six touchdowns on the ground.
In a recent win against Belle Vernon, 28-7, Welhorsky completed 10 of 17 passes for 150 yards and a 37-yard scoring strike to Braeden Plasko.
“I don’t know if you can stop the quarterback,” Junko said. “He has a way of making you pay if you don’t respect his arm and legs.
“You can tell that their guys love playing for him and he has really grown into their system,” Junko added. “You have to play disciplined football on the defensive end or he will hurt you.”
Junko also noted the Lions have no problems putting points on the scoreboard.
For example, Daniel Speca returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown against the Leopards. Aayden Wright rushed for another score. Wright also added a Pick 6 for 78 yards.
“They have been able to score points on everyone they have played this year because of their ability to have a balanced attack,” Junko said.
With Ethan Hellmann calling the signals, USC spreads the wealth as well on offense.
After five weeks of football, Hellmann led the WPIAL in passing with 1,273 yards and 18 touchdowns. He has completed 68 of his 90 attempts and thrown just one interception.
Nico D’Orazio and Bryce Jones have been the top targets with 16 and 13 receptions but Randy Yan, Drew Sanderson, Dante Coury, Evan Smirniw, Anthony Rozzo, John Banbury, Josh Snyder, Logan Lapinski, Max Nofi, Beck Shields and Luca Coury are in USC’s stable of receivers. In a 17-14 win against McKeesport, Hellmann hooked up with Jones for the game winner, a 49-yard scoring strike. Hellmann, who was 9 of 18 for 152 yards, also rushed for a touchdown and Jacobo Echeverria Lozano kicked a 39-yard field goal. Defensively against the Tigers, Yan had an interception. Anthony Bunn recorded two sacks. Shields had a sack and tied Nevin Shegan-Si with a team-high seven tackles. Ma-
son Geyer followed with six, five of them solo.
Junko also acknowledged the play of sophomore Will Stohl and junior Ryan Robbins as well as veteran Mason Geyer.
“We have had some unsung heroes that have really done a nice job for us this season,” he said. “Will has really improved on the defensive line and Ryan continues to get better with every start on the offensive line. Mason continues to anchor our line. He is a gritty kid that just shows up to play every Friday night.”
The Panthers will need that type of purpose from a unified force to contend with the Lions on this particular Friday night.
“When we have success we are able to win all three phases of the game,” Junko said. “Our kids understand it is a long season and games like this can get away from you if you are not fully focused on the task at hand.”
Class 6A
Mt. Lebanon journeys to Wexford to face North Allegheny in Quad County Conference action at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3.
The Tigers started the season with five straight victories before tackling Central Catholic on Sept. 26 while the Blue Devils were winless before visiting Seneca Valley. (Results unavailable at press time.)
“NA is a solid team,” said Lebo skipper Greg Perry. “As the weeks move on, they are improving. Very solid run game and an efficient pass game,” he added.
“We need to score some points because NA is able to score and can control the clock with their run game.”
In their first five games, the Blue Devils have been able to muster just 38 points. They have suffered two shutouts, including a 57-0 drubbing against Central Catholic. They scored just once in a 21-6 loss to Canon-McMillan.
Patrick Smith rambled 42 yards for the first score of the game but the Big Macs responded with three unanswered touchdowns. Smith finished with 196 yards rushing. Maxton Siegel was the top receiver with four grabs for 37 yards.
Perry noted the play of Smith as well as Kris Kambitisis. “They have been solid and
good football players on both sides,” he said.
Perry also praised Jackson Steiner. The senior is a 6-4, 250-pound lineman.
“Jackson is playing very well on both of our fronts. He has become a good leader for our team. A solid kid and player. The kind of player who makes coaching worthwhile,” Perry said.
BP at home
Bethel Park will host Baldwin at 7 p.m. Oct. 3 in Allegheny Six Conference action. The game comes on the heels of the Black Hawks’ conference opener at Moon. The Black Hawks entered conference action with a 4-1 record and came off a 51-35 triumph at Trinity. In the game, David Dennison rushed for 317 yards and a school-record six touchdowns, measuring 34, 51, 41, 5, 25 and 16 yards. (See related story.)
Xavier Jackson racked up the extra points as well as kicked a 32-yard field goal while Evan Devine tossed a 25-yard scoring strike to Brady Bruckner against the Hillers.
tennis player runs opponents ragged
Fisher finishes 3rd in singles for 2nd time
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor
ebailey@thealmanac.net
Cami Fisher bounced backand-forth between the lacrosse and tennis booths at the annual Bethel Park community day on Sept. 20 just as she did two days earlier during the WPIAL Class 3A tennis championships held two days earlier.
“Keeping me in shape,” she said with a wide smile.
A two-sport standout, Fisher does embrace the activities for just that purpose and other reasons.
“Tennis is my main sport,” said the two-time WPIAL bronze medalist. “I do think playing both sports helps because it gives me a sense of being on two different teams. I get a sense of a team sport being on the field at the same time with everyone else in lacrosse and the being on the court by myself. I also think both just keep me in shape for the other. So I get a little bit of something competing in different sports.” Fisher is tennis first and the results show.
Earlier this month, she dominated the Section 4-AAA singles tournament, claiming her second straight crown. She swept her way into the finals, blanking South Fayette’s Mia DeRose, 10-0, West Allegheny’s Victoria Collins, 10-0, and Peters Township’s Never Zuzek, 6-0, 6-0, before dispatching Upper St. Clair freshman Brianna Kuczinski, 7-6 (7), 6-4, in the championship match.
“I played amazing at the section tournament,” Fisher said. At the WPIAL Championships played Sept. 17-18 at North Allegheny, Fisher cruised through the opening rounds of the competition, dispatching NA’s Mia Kaufman and Franklin Regional’s Cassie Lapina in pro sets, 10-4 and 10-6, before stumbling against Penn-Trafford’s Amelia Williams, 6-1, 6-0, in the semifinals.
Williams went on to claim the silver medal in the tournament, falling to three-time WPIAL champion Meriwether McCargo from Shady Side Academy, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4, in the championship match.
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Josh Snyder eludes the grasp of a McKeesport defender during Upper St. Clair’s 17-14 victory against the Tigers.
Drew Welhorsky is one of Upper St. Clair’s top concerns when the Panthers host South Fayette at 7 p.m. Oct. 3 in a key Allegheny Six Conference action.
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“I felt I played really well and my game was consistent throughout the tournament,” Fisher said. “I was confident on the courts.”
Regarding the semifinals loss, Fisher also thought she played well. She was hitting the ball cleanly and deep as well as keeping Williams on her toes, moving.
“Amelia just honestly played a really flawless game.” Fisher admitted. “All props to her. She was just able to control the ball a lot better and make me make more mistakes.”
Fisher did not err when she met Kuczinski in the consolation match. Though she was battling the freshman for the third time this season, she respected her opponent, entering the bout with a level head.
“It’s a lot to be playing someone that you have played week after week but honestly she’s a very good player, really nice person and she’s gonna make a really big impact in the next few years,” Fisher said.
Fisher though dispatched Kuczinski in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1, to earn the bronze medal and the final berth in the PIAA tournament to be held Oct. 31 to Nov. 1 at the Hershey Racquet Club.
“I thought I played really well,” Fisher said of the consolation against Kuczinski. “I won that match because I was able to make less mistakes and stay more consistent.”
Those factors could contribute to a finer state performance for Fisher. Last year, she won only one match before being eliminated.
“I’m going to give it 110 percent because my goal is to get past the first round,” she said. “I want to be consistent and confident. I’m heading into states with a really positive attitude.”
Though she is playing with a heavy heart this fall because her grandfather, Anthony Leo, passed away on June 23, Fisher is positive in her outlook regarding her game as well as the team’s prospects of reaching the WPIAL team finals. The Lady Hawks won the Class 3A title in 2023 but finished runner-up in 2024.
“With a young and inexperienced team because of graduation and key players lost from last year, we wanted to get off to a quick start,” said BP skipper Phil Peckich. “We started hot against a talented Seneca Valley team but didn’t handle that success well as a team. We made errors and allowed Mars to stay in the game we lost. We did not execute. The game was a learning experience and we implemented things that we learned. As a result, we did good things against Armstrong and Trinity.”
As the young players develop, Dennison has emerged as the “featured” back and Devine has excelled at quarterback.
While Dennison is No. 3 rusher in the WPIAL, Devine ranked No. 6 with 58 completions for five touchdowns and 994 yards.
Additionally, Peckich has been pleased with Bruckner in the defensive secondary - he has three interceptions against Armstrong - as well as Jack Johnson at linebacker along with Nate Purcell and Jedidiah Johnson on the line. Will Sabatos
“I can’t lie. It’s been really rough playing without seeing (my grand dad) sitting on his usual bench watching me. It’s kind of a bittersweet feeling to be able to accomplish things (like sections and WPIALs) but I know he’s looking down on me. It gives me a good sense knowing he knows what I’ve been doing.”
As BP’s No. 1 singles player, Fisher has the Lady Hawks positioned to win the section crown and challenge for the WPIAL title. BP edged Mt. Lebanon, 3-2, in section action. The Blue Devils were last year’s district team champions.
“So, I’m hoping we get a pretty good seed and make a deep run in the WPIAL team tournament,” Fisher said. “It won’t be easy because Shady Side is pretty good and they’ll be a top contender along with North Allegheny, which is seeded high this year.”
After the WPIAL doubles championships are held Oct. 1-2 at North Allegheny, the team tournament will commence with the championships set for Oct. 15 at the Janet L. Swanson Tennis Center on the Washington & Jefferson College campus.
and Santino LaMolinare are also in new positions on offense and performing well.
“We are excited about some of these guys we have been able to roll in but we still have a lot of work to do,” Peckich said. Dennison agreed. “We could have been 5-0 but we’ve learned from the loss. We are on a good path. Trinity was a good stepping stone into the conference but being physical is important because the most physical team always wins. I think Bethel Park is a physical team on both sides of the ball.”
PT vs. Moon
In other Allegheny Six Conference action, Peters Township hosts Moon at 7 p.m. Oct. 3. The Indians completed non-conference action with a 28-0 shutout against West Allegheny, the team’s third of the season. PT had given up just 26 points in the first five games.
In the win over West-A, Cole Neupaver rushed for 166 yards and two scores, measuring 12 and 27 yards. Nolan DiLucia completed 13 of 24 passes for 202 yards and two scoring strikes of 15 yards to P.J. Luke and Lucas Shanafelt. Nicholas Maiello converted the four extra points.
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Dennison developed into “an exceptional player” his senior year because he overcame adversity during the past seasons. Peckich noted Dennison suffered a setback when he was injured after the Upper St. Clair game his sophomore year. He also nursed a nagging hamstring injury as a junior and watched as Javaughn Moore rolled up 2,084 yards and 32 touchdowns before matriculating to Robert Morris University.
“Being injured definitely was difficult, especially mentally,” Dennison said.
Dennison’s road to recovery was paved by “hard work” interspersed with rest. He heeded the advice of trainers, performed the specified workouts and exercises, took ice baths and stretched daily.
“And got eight hours of sleep,” Dennison added. “Rehab is important but you always have to focus on taking care of your body.”
Steranko noted Dennison “worked really hard” and Peckich says the diligence is “paying dividends” on both sides of the football this season.
A big payoff came on Sept. 19 when the Black Hawks trounced Trinity, 55-35. Dennison rushed for a personal-record 317 yards, 11 yards shy of Moore’s top showing last season. Dennison also scored what is believed to be a school record six touchdowns during the victory.
CV hosts BV Chartiers Valley hosts Belle Vernon at 7 p.m. Oct. 3. The Colts improved to 4-1 overall after a 22-13 win against Hampton. Luke Miranda completed 13 passes for 137 yards while Damien Holloway pulled in seven aerials for 62 yards and one score. The Colts scored a safety on defense and Julius Best had a Pick 6 for 67 yards. Michael Lawrence also rushed for a 2-yard touchdown.
According to current BP records kept by school historian Tony Fisher, Alex Minton rushed for five scores back on Oct. 17, 2014 and Moore also had that many touchdowns on Sept. 20, 2024. Multiple BP players in the past had four-TD performances.
“It’s cool to have the touchdown record but the real goal is winning,” Dennison said. Dennison credited his offensive line for his and the team’s success. Up front the Black Hawks are led by Brad McGuire and Santino LaMolinaire at the tackles, Nathan Purcell and Ryan Bergia at the guard slots and Zach Hultz at center.
“They got the job done. Created massive holes,” he said. “Give all the credit to them.”
Dennison credits his “vision” for seeing the holes and “attacking” them with a “burst of speed” to get the tough yards and to reach the end zone. He says he hopes to continue to do both because he wants his teammates to reach their goals.
“We want to win the conference and play in Acrisure Stadium,” he said. “We want to compete in the WPIAL championship game. That would ice my career at Bethel Park.” Those team-first objectives do not surprise Steranko. He says that Dennison is more than just a talented athlete with DI speed.
“David is coachable and willing to improve. He’s what coaches look for in a player,” Steranko said. “He has good character and is a great citizen,” he added. “He’s an easy-going kid that people want to be around. All the kids gravitate to him because of his unassuming personality. He’s been a privilege to coach.”
Anthony Bunn wraps up his second sack during Upper St. Clair’s 17-14 win against McKeesport.
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REGIONAL HISTORY
Mt. Lebanon man oversees large collection of Appalachian artifacts
By Brad Hundt Staff writer
bhundt@observer-reporter.com
If the story of Appalachia is largely one of hardship and perseverance, the folks who operate Appalshop, a Kentucky institution dedicated to preserving Appalachian artifacts and media, can tell you a thing or two about both.
In July 2022, devastating floods swept through the eastern part of the Bluegrass State and in parts of Virginia and West Virginia, resulting in 45 deaths and millions of dollars in property damage. The headquarters of Appalshop in Whitesburg, Ky., also fell victim to the floods. Water that rose out of the Kentucky River poured into the facility where it housed its expansive collection of film, recordings, photographs, art and more. Once the water retreated, it became apparent that many of the artifacts that had been so carefully collected in the half-century of Appalshop’s existence had sustained real damage.
Mt. Lebanon resident Chad Hunter hopped in his car and drove down to Whitesburg to help with the salvage operation. For him, it was a personal mission – he had worked with Appalshop in the 2000s. But Hunter’s personal and professional interests have long revolved around the preservation of film and other types of media.
“I jumped at helping them out,” said Hunter, who is 54. “They brought me on as a consultant. I had been working behind the scenes just helping with preservation and fundraising.”
His volunteer efforts for Appalshop have since evolved into a job
– Hunter is now its archive director, and is striving to restore the collection, and do so while dealing with the uncertainty caused by federal budget cuts.
“Our collections are still very much in the process of conservation and preservation,” according to Hunter, who has continued to live in Mt. Lebanon and travels to Kentucky for the job about once a month.
Appalshop’s holdings cover a cross section of Appalachian history. It was founded in 1969 as the Appalachian Film Workshop, and was part of a nationwide jobs program designed to teach film and video skills to young people in disadvantaged communities. Over the years, it expanded and added, among other things, photography workshops, a record label, and a community radio station. Its archives hold 4,000 hours worth of film and video footage, recording of news events, oral histories and concerts, and thousands of photos.
“It’s the largest collection of Appalachian media in the world,” Hunter said. “It’s a historical, cultural and societal document and record of Appalachia. … It’s a huge resource for the public, researchers, scholars, filmmakers, artists, you name it. And it’s for people to not just enjoy, but to investigate and discover.”
But Appalshop isn’t the only thing keeping Hunter busy lately. The founder of the Pittsburgh Silent Film Society, he has been organizing and publicizing this year’s festival, which gets underway Sept. 28 and continues through Sunday, Oct. 5. The festival will mostly celebrate movies made in 1925, and include screen-
what’s happening
BRUNCH
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will hold a Fall Harvest Brunch Scholarship Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 12 at Salvatore’s, located at 5001 Curry Road. Buffet brunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $40.
The fundraiser will include gift basket raffles, 10:1 envelopes, share the wealth and other games. Reservations required. Call 412655-9420 by Sept. 30.
SH CHORUS
The South Hills Keystone Chorus is seeking new members. The men’s a cappella group sings at various events throughout the year.
The chorus meets Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Hamilton Presbyterian Church, located at 4500 Hamilton Road. Ability to read music is not necessary as the group has audio tracts and other learning aids.
Visit pghkeystonechorus.com, call 412-254-3148 or email keystonechorus@gmail.com for more information.
GARDENING
The Giant Oaks Garden Club will meet Oct. 2 at St. David’s Episcopal Church, located at 905 McMurray Road. Lunch and meeting is at 11:15 a.m. At 1 p.m. there will be a charcuterie workshop and demonstration on how to prepare and present a variety of meats, cheeses and accompaniments in visually appealing designs. Guests can attend for a $6 fee. Registration required. Call 412-760-4221.
SCARE FAIR
The Peters Township Haunted Trail XXV will be held 7:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 3 and 4 starting at the recreation center in Peterswood Park. There will be a hayride and Auntie Anne’s food truck on site. Proper footwear should be worn. The event is not recommended for young children or strollers. Call 724-942-500 for more details and ticket information.
FLEA MARKET
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Monongahela will hold its annual
ings of classics like Charlie Chaplin’s “The Gold Rush,” the World War I drama “The Big Parade” and the Soviet-made “Battleship Potemkin.”
Hunter’s interest in film was nurtured when he was an undergraduate at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., working at a video store near campus and going to movies at the Michigan Theater, a moviehouse that has long specialized in screening art, independent, foreign and classic films. In the years since, his resume has included stints at the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, N.Y., one of the world’s largest repositories of film, and as an archivist for WITNESS, a New Yorkbased human rights organization. Closer to home, he managed the Hollywood Theater in Dormont for four years and was the senior director at the Carnegie Science Center’s Rangos Giant Cinema from 2017 to 2021. Saving and restoring all the media and artifacts in Appalshop’s archive is a multi-front effort. First, there is
the painstaking work of repairing and stabilizing damaged material, but Hunter and his colleagues have also been moving the damaged material to storage facilities, such as Iron Mountain in Butler County, where it can be kept in climate-controlled conditions. Appalshop itself has moved its base of operations to Jenkins, Ky., about 15 miles from Whitesburg. WMMT-FM, the radio station that Appalshop operates, has continued to broadcast music and provide cultural programming by Appalachian artists.
Until earlier this year, about 85% of Appalshop’s archives budget was derived from federal sources, but
that has been imperiled by Trump administration budget-cutting. Federal funding was “a great source of security and support for us, and now it’s a liability,” Hunter explained. “So we’re having to shift tactics and develop other funding sources.”
And he emphasizes that keeping an institution like Appalshop alive is important since it tells the stories of people who often get few mentions in history books.
“It’s about self-representation,” Hunter said. “It’s about Appalachians telling their own stories, in their own voices for their own communities, and not told by any companies or people outside the region.”
Flea and Food Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3 and 4. Haluski with dumplings, kielbasa with sauerkraut, pizza, hot dogs and baked goods will be available. Call 412-877-7201 to place a takeout order or for more information.
HISTORY
Bethel Park Historical Society Schoolhouse Arts & History Center will hold an open house from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 5.
In addition the society will host the following lecture series events: Oct. 4, Debbie Holden will speak on the “History of Bethel Park Families”; Nov. 1 when Bob Stanley will talk about the Kaufmann’s Department Store windows; and Nov. 11, when WQED’s David Solomon will discuss “Homecoming: Sgt. Hamilton’s Long Journey.” All lectures are free but require registration.
The historical society meets at 1 p.m. the last Sunday of each month. Membership dues are $20 per person or $40 per family.
Email historicalsocietybp@gmail.com to join or to register for the lectures.
PT REC
The Peters Township Recreation Center is accepting registration for fall classes. Visit peterstownship. com or call 724-942-5000.
The following will be offered:
■ Minute To Win It Night will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Families compete with other families in this event at the recreation center. Participants should wear comfortable clothes. Fee is $1 per person, $3 per nonmember. Ages 5 and older can compete.
■ Senior luncheons will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 8 and Nov. 12 at the recreation center. Luncheons include entertainment, a speaker or interactive activity. While the event is free, guests are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert to share. Registration is required. Call 724-942-5000
■ Artful Screams will be held from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Oct 23. Ages 7 to 11 can attend this creative painting class. Materials included. Participants may want to wear a smock or old clothing. Fee is $8 ($12 nonmembers).
■ Halloween Decorating Contest. Pre-register to show off your home Halloween decorations and win one of two prizes. There will be a People’s Choice Award from a public vote and the other award from the judges. Registered homes will be featured online so families can drive by and see the displays. Voting closes Oct. 23 and winners will be announced Oct. 27.
■ Crochet 101 from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 7. Learn how to choose yarn weight and needles, create a foundation chain and learn basic stitches. All supplies included. Fee is $10 ($15 nonmembers).
AARP
AARP No. 3016 meets at noon on the second Tuesday of the month at Unity Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road. New members can attend. Call 412-563-3961 for more information.
TOPS
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
No. 475 meets every Thursday at Carnegie Life Span, 300 Lincoln Ave. Weigh-in is at 1:30 p.m., followed by class from 2 to 3. Call 412-818-7489.
BOOT DRIVE
Tri-Community South EMS will be collecting boots and blankets for the homeless and vulnerable population this winter. Collections start Oct. 1 and run through Dec. 4. Drop off locations include: Bethel Park, South Park and Upper St. Clair public libraries, Brentwood Bank, located in the South Park Shops and Tri-Community South EMS, located at 5490 Progress Boulevard in Bethel Park.
COLLEGE CLUB
The College Club of Carnegie will meet Oct. 4 at Scoglio's Restaurant in the Pinebridge Mall, 1580 McLaughlin Run Road, Suite 102. The October Autumn Harvest-themed meeting begins with a social at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. A 50/50 raffle will be held to benefit the group’s scholarship program. Women with a post-secondary education are invited to call Therese Condit, Membership Chairperson for further information at 412-279-4458.
BP NEWS
The Bethel Park community yard sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 4-5. Residents should register by Sept. 27. Fee is $15 per household. Participating houses will be provided a yard sign and listed on the community yard sale map. Visit bethelpark.recdesk.com to sign up.
No Cook Tuesdays return to the community center on Oct. 21. Food trucks will be on site from 4 to 7 p.m. Vendors will be posted on the bethelparkpa.gov/ website.
LEBO REC
Mt. Lebanon is offering the following fall activities:
■ Chess Class: Age 8 to 17 eligible and meet from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays beginning Oct. 4
■ Babysitting Class: Ages 9-15 can attend this parent helper training. Class runs from 9:15 a.m. to noon Oct. 18.
■ Youth basketball registration deadline is Oct. 5 for grades 2-3 and Oct. 12 for grades 4-8. Games and practices start in November.
■ Pumpkin Patch Parade will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 25 along Washington Road from Shady Drive to Lebanon Avenue. Businesses and groups can march in the parade but registration is required. The deadline is Oct. 13.
Visit https://mtlrec.activityreg.com/ to register for classes.
Call 412-343-3409 for more information.
IRISH FLING
The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (St Anne’s Division 21) will host its annual Irish Fling card party and luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 4 in Harkins Hall at St Anne’s Church located at 401 Hoodridge Drive. Tickets are $20. Call 732-693-6166 or e-mail tchevdar@gmail.com to order tickets or for more information.
ARTS
South Arts Pittsburgh is hosting the following art shows at the Schoolhouse Art & History Center, located at 2600 South Park Road:
■ Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the Bethel Park Historical Society’s open house, which runs from noon to 3 p.m. and includes tours of the schoolhouse and coincides with the Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Company open house across the street.
■ Oct. 24 from 5 to 9 p.m. is the Halloween Bash & Art Market. This adult event includes a costume contest and art market.
■ Nov. 8 and 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This two-day artist market includes local vendors displaying/ selling their works throughout the first and second floors and in one of the classrooms of the historic schoolhouse.
■ Artwork and photos are framed and ready to hang. Jewelry, cards, and matted prints are also available. Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted. Your support of local artists is greatly appreciated.
Reginald’s Coffee will be open during all three events to purchase drinks and pastries.
Visit www.southartspittsburgh. org for more information. Email: southartspitt@gmail.com with questions.
WOODVILLE
Western Pennsylvania’s oldest home, Woodville, will celebrate 250 years of American history from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 5 at the historic landmark located at 1376 Washington Pike. In addition to interactive displays, there will be curated tours, a ceremonial Liberty Tree planting, cake-cutting and champagne toast, Colonial-era games and music, a local whiskey vendor, and cultural demonstrations. Admission is free. Visit woodville-experience.org or call 412-22-0348 for more details.
CHABAD
Seniors in the Sukkah will gather at 1 p.m. Oct. 9 at Chabad of the South Hills location at 1701 McFarland Road. In addition to holiday music, lunch, Shake the Lulav and Etrog, there will be a presentation on Medicare and making the right choice for open enrollment. Suggested donation is $5. RSVP to preregister 412-278-2658.
COURTESY OF APPALSHOP
A photo of an Appalachian family that is in the archives of the Appalshop, an institute that preserves and promotes Appalachian culture in Kentucky
COURTESY OF CHAD HUNTER
Chad Hunter, a Mt. Lebanon resident and archive director for the Appalshop in Kentucky
Obituary
William R. Weaver
William R. “Bill” Weaver, RN, of Upper St. Clair, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025, at age 76.
He was the beloved son of the late Russell and Lenora Weaver; loving brother of Dr. Nancy Weaver, Ph.D. (Brenda Friday, Ph. D.); also survived by cousins and friends.
Bill was a proud graduate of Penn State University, where he was a member of the Theta Chi Social Fraternity, the Alpha Zeta Chapter of the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity and the Penn State Glee Club; he furthered his education and earned a Masters degree in Secondary Education from The University of Pittsburgh. Bill also earned a registered nursing degree from The Community College of Allegheny County.
He was employed as a customer service training advisor/trainer at Midwest Airlines and US Airways. Later in life he pursued his career in nursing and became a member of the Southwestern PA Registered Nursing Club.
He was employed by Western Psychiatric Hospital, Mayview State Hospital, and in the Bethel Park School District. He was also a per diem substitute teacher within the Mt. Lebanon School District.
Bill also loved to travel, visiting 197 countries and all 50 states in the United States.
Family and friends will be received from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral services at 1 p.m. Friday, September 26, in Paul Henney Cremation & Funeral Tributes, 5570 Library Road, Bethel Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations, in his memory, can be made to the Southwestern PA Registered Nursing Club at www.swparnclub.weebly.com
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