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MT. LEBANON MAN REMEMBERING 9/11 Friends of Ken Waldie keep his legacy alive RISES ABOVE SEPT. 11 TRAGEDY By Eleanor Bailey ebailey@thealmanac.net

Tom Etzel chats with children. Etzel established the Global Peace Building Foundation in response to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

By Eleanor Bailey ebailey@thealmanac.net

On any ordinary day, not just on Sept. 11 anniversaries, Tom Etzel of Mt. Lebanon can wrestle with his feelings

“Out of the blue, the raw emotions still come up and I get tears in my eyes,” he said. Etzel thinks of the niece and friend he lost 25 years ago when two hijacked airliners

crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City. Katie McCloskey, 25, was working on the 97th floor of 1 World Trade Center, staffing the computer help desk of Directfit Inc. Bethel Park native Ken Waldie, 46, was aboard American Airlines Flight 11 that struck the North Tower. “Katie would have been 50 this year,” Etzel said. “She was so dear. It’s hard not to wonder what Katie looked like and what she would have done. “Ken was a fierce competitor,” Etzel added of Waldie, who swam at Bethel Park High School as well as at the U.S. Naval Academy. “Even raking leaves in the front yard, he would make a game of it, but the most impressive thing about Ken Waldie was his huSEE TRAGEDY PAGE A2

Terry Crump of Bethel Park once celebrated Sept. 11. Today, he grieves, remembers and toasts a lost companion. Friday marks Crump’s 71st birthday and the death of Ken Waldie. Twenty-five years ago, Waldie boarded American Airlines Flight 11 in Boston but less than 45 minutes later the hijacked plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. All aboard were instantly killed and all above the 91st floor perished. Nearly 3,000 victims died during the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks that targeted the Pentagon as well. “I look at the date differently now,” said Crump. “Every Sept. 11 since then, I wake up at 7 in the morning, have a beer and salute Kenny.” Crump remembers the day as if it were yesterday. He had just finished his 11 p.m. to 7

a.m. shift at the Allegheny County jail. “I was lying in bed and watching TV. I remember not believing what I saw. I said to my wife, ‘Wow, that plane just hit the building.’ I didn’t know until later that Kenny was on that flight.” Eleven days later on Sept. 22, Crump and a group of his former Bethel Park High School classmates attended a memorial service and gathering for Waldie. “A bunch of us. Frankie (DelPercio), Mac (Steve McGinnis), Tom (Skladany), Al (Cardamone) and Rick (Shademan) packed into my Dodge van and drove nine to 10 hours to Boston,” Crump recalled. “It was the biggest funeral ever. More than 1,500 people. They packed the church and they videotaped the service downstairs for the overflow crowd.” Crump noted the outpouring spoke to the impact

Waldie had made upon others. He certainly left a lasting impression on Crump. The two had known each other since age 8 when they began swimming on the Bethel Park AAU team. By 1973, they were WPIAL champions on the Bethel Park High School swim team. “Ken was a much better swimmer than me,” Crump said. “He was the guy that swam against everybody else’s best swimmer. He could do all the strokes and nine times out of 10, he beat them all. “He was a fierce competitor, but he also knew how to have fun. I remember pulling on the lane ropes and fooling around in practices when we weren’t supposed to as well as doing all those drills. The 100s in two minutes. The 30, 50s on the minute. It was tough and he was tough. He did amazing things.” Waldie took his talents to SEE REMEMBER PAGE A2

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Ken Waldie served as class president of the United States Naval Academy for four years and spoke during commencement exercises in the presence of then-president Jimmy Carter.

Teen, mother held for court in Peters Some parts of region are vulnerable amid Township girl’s stabbing death By Garrett Neese

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Prosecutors showed a mix of video, GPS data, phone records and texts to show the path of the Washington County teen accused of stabbing his girlfriend to death last month and then enlisting his mother to help cover it up. Royce Moser, 18, of North Strabane Township, and his mother, Rachel Moser, 56, of Beallsville, were held for court Sept. 1 on all charges connected to the Aug. 19 death of 18-year-old Karoline Heintz of Peters Township, who was planning to begin her freshman year at PennWest California a week later. Royce Moser told police that he had “a demon take over” on the night of Aug. 19 after he was angered by something Heintz told him while she was in her vehicle in the driveway of his North Strabane home. “She said something he didn’t like that angered him,” testified Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Jessica Bishop, who interviewed Royce and Rachel Moser after they were taken into custody. “He couldn’t remember what that something was.” He then walked back into his house at 229 William Drive and retrieved a knife,

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returned to the car and stabbed her in the chest, police allege in court documents. Bishop said Heintz suffered stab wounds to the hip and heart. Royce Moser then placed her in the hatch of her vehicle, unsure if she was alive or dead, Bishop said. Texts retrieved from Royce Moser’s and Heintz’s phones showed a number of messages exchanged on the night of Aug. 19, when Heintz had gone to dinner with family before planning to return to PennWest for the night. Royce Moser had asked her to stop at his house for “a hug and a kiss,” to which she replied “idk we’ll see,” according to Matthew Collins, a detective with the Washington County district’s at-

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torney’s office. Over the next few minutes, he texted her asking if she was still on Instagram and TikTok, and that he was “kind of impatient,” Collins said. At 9:38 p.m., Heintz texted that she was “going back to college,” which was then followed by an eight-minute phone call between the two, Collins said. GPS tracking indicates Heintz’s phone arrived at Royce Moser’s home at 9:46 p.m., where it remained for the next half-hour. After placing her in the hatch of the vehicle, Moser made several calls to his mother, leading to a 10-minute phone call starting at 10:25, the trooper testified. “He told her that he had

stabbed Karoline, and she was in the Jeep, and he was driving to her,” Bishop said. Royce Moser arrived shortly before 11 p.m. at his mother’s house in Beallsville, the last GPS location recorded for Heintz’s phone. In the early morning hours of Aug. 20, Royce Moser told police his mother instructed him to pull Heintz’s car into her garage, where they cleaned the car with disinfectant. Rachel Moser then told her son to follow her car as she drove to a parking lot on Wood Street in California Borough, directing him to put on latex gloves, Royce Moser told police. License plate readers, GPS data and surveillance footage showed Rachel Moser driving a Volkswagen Jetta and Royce Moser driving to the Wood Street lot. Surveillance cameras showed both wearing latex gloves. Police later found the car with Heintz’s body in the cargo area early on the morning of Aug. 20. Christopher Guffey, an officer with California Borough Police Department, recalled seeing blood stains on the back bumper of the vehicle, near the front door and the rear hatch. He then spotted SEE DEATH PAGE A2

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measles outbreak

By Brad Hundt bhundt@observer-reporter.com

The blue has been ominously spreading west on the map, like an enemy army advancing. The map is the one that the Pennsylvania Department of Health maintains to track the statewide measles outbreak. Each county where there is a reported case is shaded in blue, with counties that have an abundance of cases designated in deep blue. As of Sept. 1, there had been no reported cases in Washington, Greene or Fayette counties, but Westmoreland County reported its first case days before . Indiana and Somerset counties have also reported cases, with eight in Indiana and four in Somerset. Dr. Thomas Corkery, chief medical officer at AHN Canonsburg Hospital, said on Tuesday that people would have to be “naive” to believe that measles will not eventually infiltrate this area. Of the 424 cases of the measles that were reported statewide as of Aug. 28, more than half of those were concentrated in Lancaster, York and Chester counties. None of those who came down with the highly contagious disease were vaccinated. Measles was reportedly a factor in two deaths in recent days, according to the state health depart-

ment. As recently as 2024, there were just six confirmed cases of measles in Pennsylvania for the whole year, and 285 across the entire country. Measles was officially declared eliminated in the United States in 2000. Public health officials have long underscored that the best way people can protect themselves and those around them from viruses like the measles is to get vaccinated. However, it appears some portions of Washington, Greene and Fayette counties could be vulnerable to measles because the vaccination rates in some school districts, mostly at the kindergarten level, have not reached 95%, which is considered to be the point at which there is herd immunity. For instance, at the Carmichaels Area Elementary Center in Greene County, 91.3% of kindergartners had received the MMR vaccine in the 2025-26 school year. It is typically administered to children in two doses, at ages 1 and again at 4 or 5. They were also below herd immunity for hepatitis B, polio and diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (DTaP). According to state data, however, over 95% of students in the seventh and 12th grades in that SEE MEASLES PAGE A2

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mility. I valued his friendship and marveled at his willingness to help others.” In the aftermath of the 9/11 tragedy and over the passage of 25 years, Etzel has channeled his grief, anger and despair into hope, positive action and peace. He will speak about the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and his personal journey during two free events at two local libraries this week. On Sept. 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Etzel will speak at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall located at 300 Beechwood Ave. On Sept. 10, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Etzel will talk at the Bethel Park Public Library located at 5100 W. Library Ave. Registration is required. Visit the events calendar at www. bethelparklibrary.org for de-

tails. Since Sept. 11, 2001, Etzel has established a global nonprofit organization and written a book. “It’s been a huge growth experience,” Etzel said. Etzel, who is a CPA and financial adviser, studied at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, a world-renowned Tufts University graduate school of international studies, to learn how to help reduce violent conflict in the world and prevent another 9/11 event. His thesis became the cornerstone of the Global Peace Building Foundation (GPBF), which he established six weeks after earning his master’s degree. In 2024, Etzel published a memoir. “Within Our Grasp: Changing Ourselves and the World” documents his journey from despair to hope as well as his path to healing and compassion. “The one thing I learned is

that you have to get beyond yourself. The self pity and despair,” he said. “Steer that energy into love. It was a purposeful decision to not go down the path of retribution and not get into that dark space of despair. “It’s worked and continues to, but that’s not to say I don’t have sad moments,” he continued. “The hardest part is doing the presentations. It’s hard not to get emotional when you talk about that day.” While Etzel will have books to distribute during his presentation, they can be ordered and purchased online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, Indigo, Hudson Booksellers and Indie Bound, among others. A portion of the proceeds are donated to the GPBF. “My intention was not to make money but more to increase awareness of GPBF and its work and to give it to younger people as a gift to help them work through life’s challenges

and give them some tools to get through the rough spots.” On Friday, Sept. 11, Etzel will launch a podcast with his son, Mark. The monthly episodes will include audio as well as video. They will typically run from 20 to 40 minutes. “It’s storytelling. About people who have overcome obstacles or severe setbacks,” Etzel said. “How they have turned something bad into good.” Steve McGinnis will be featured in the October podcast. McGinnis and Etzel were both 1973 Bethel Park High School graduates who played on the basketball team. McGinnis founded the Friends of Waldie organization, which established a scholarship fund in remembrance of Ken Waldie, raising more than a quarter-million dollars. “Through my whole journey there have been people that have lifted me up. That was one of the reasons for developing

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the U.S. Naval Academy. In addition to swimming for the Midshipmen, Waldie served as class president for four years at Annapolis. After fulfilling his five-year military commitment, Waldie used his mathematics degree to gain employment with Raytheon Corporation. While working, he earned a masters degree and graduated first in his class. Forty-six at the time of his death, Waldie left behind a wife, Carol, three sons, Andrew, Jeffrey and Jonathan, and a daughter, Meredith, along with a brother, Jack, and three sisters, Jane, Mary Louise and Grace. “Kenny was a great guy. A heck of an athlete,” Crump said. “He’d do anything for you. A funny guy. A good guy to be around. Somebody you could depend on.” WALDIE SCHOLARSHIP Shortly after Waldie’s funeral, Crump, McGinnis and DelPercio helped organize the Friends of Waldie group and established a Ken Waldie Memorial Fund to distribute scholarships to distinguished seniors for their college pursuits. In Waldie’s honor more than $250,000 has been awarded to 25 Bethel Park High School students. Additionally, the group contributed substantially to The Almanac’s Waldie/Shaeffer Scholarship Award. The fund and scholarship ended this spring when $23,000 was awarded to Samuel Hoppe, who was captain of the swim team, competed in tennis and participated in the marching band. Athletically, he was a WPIAL medalist in the 500-yard freestyle as well as the 200 medley relay. He also was a PIAA state qualifier in both events. Academically, he was an AP Scholar with Distinction. He maintained a 4.57 GPA. Hoppe also was vice president of the Math Club and a recipient of the Princeton Book Award. The 18-year-old son of Leslie and Wayne Hoppe is a freshman at Penn State University. He is majoring in nuclear engineering. Noting that the stipend was enough to pay off his firstyear tuition as well as possibly his second term, Hoppe was grateful to start his first

award. “I did tons of research on Mr. Waldie and he was such an impressive person and I know how hard it is to go to the Naval Academy because I have friends that go there,” Hoppe said. “I won’t lie and say finance was not a part of it, but I applied for the scholarship also because of it respecting Mr. Waldie’s legacy. I am extremely grateful for the scholarship fund and hope that in the future, I can push it forward.” Because Sept. 11 is history to Hoppe, he said that he gained an inkling of how “awful” the day was and the toll it took on Americans when he attended orientation at Penn State. “There were more than 2,000 students in this one room and for a second, I did think how incredible that number was, similar to those in New York City. That really put things into perspective for me. “Sept. 11 was tragic overall, and I respect the people who went back into those buildings to help out and didn’t come out.” Today, Hoppe thinks the country has come out of the tragedy with mixed reviews. The country “changed massively” safety-wise, he says, because of the security checks put in place. “Totally worth it,” he said. Hoppe, though, noted that “strained” foreign relations and forgetting the past are jeopardizing safety. “I think it won’t happen again as long as we are cautious and we don’t relax on security, but part of the country is starting to forget about (9/11),” he said. “People need to remember what happens when we forget about safety precautions. “And, as sad as it is to say,” he continued, “there’s always a certain group that wants to hurt others. The world would be easier if people loved and respected each other.” ETERNAL LEGACY That Waldie’s name remains on people’s lips and his life is memorialized by others touches the heart of Jane Wrenshall. She is one of Waldie’s three sisters. A Bethel Park Hall of Fame inductee, like her brother, Wrenshall swam and set records at Michigan State while her sister Grace competed at Kent State. In addition to Mary Louise, Waldie also had a brother, Jack, who was a wrestler as well as football and baseball player at Bethel Park.

the podcast,” Etzel said. “Even to this day, there are people who have come into my life. “Steve is one of those guys,” he continued. “I am still in awe of him and what he has been able to do with the Waldie Fund and how he was able to get the community to come together and raise all that money. We can’t believe how well it went. Nor did we think it would get this far. When we started it, we didn’t have a clue.” As survivors become more removed from 9/11 and a whole generation reads about it in history books, Etzel hopes to keep the date on people’s “radar” by his own testimonials. He has requested to speak to students at Duquesne and Tufts Universities as well as Mt. Lebanon and Bethel Park high schools. “I think it’s important to remember and not forget,” he said. “We have to work on it though.

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FROM PAGE A1 her inside the back of the vehicle. When they returned to Rachel Moser’s house, she told her son to take a bath, shower and change his clothes, the complaint said. She then washed his clothes and cleaned the knife used in the attack, which Trooper Matthew Goodall said was later found at her house. DNA on Sam Hoppe (second from left) is pictured with his parents, the knife matched Heintz’s, Leslie and Wayne Hoppe as well as Terry Crump (holding Goodall said. plaque), Steve McGinnis and Frank DelPercio after receiving Collins said numerous inthe 2026 Ken Waldie Scholarship Award. Crump, McGinnis ternet searches made in the and DelPercio were instrumental in founding the Friends of hours directly after the inciWaldie group and establishing the scholarship, which has dent were found on Royce generated more than a quarter of a million dollars. Moser’s phone, including nearly three dozen for “what “In a blink of an eye, Ken- but the thing I would like peoremoves fingerprints from ny was gone. It was tragic, ple to remember about Kenny objects,” followed by searchbut the fact that we are still is that he was just a kind pertalking about him 25 years son who worked hard, did a es on how long Ring camerlater is incredible,” Wrenshall great job, loved his family and said. “The fact that we have friends and loved his country. not forgotten about him is a The mere fact that all these real tribute to him and we owe people have done so much to FROM PAGE A1 it to his friends. keep his name alive speaks “What started out as simdistrict have herd immunity. ply remembering the friend- volumes. Not many people do And at Clark Elementathat for somebody,” she said. ship became so much more,” ry School in the Uniontown Since 9/11, Wrenshall has she said, and added that the Area School District, 93% of scholarship “has benefited a lost much. In addition to her kindergartners had received brother, her husband, Bill, generation.” the MMR vaccine, and that Wrenshall initially screened passed away, as did her moth- was better compared to the applications for the scholar- er, Eileen. She’s been retired vaccination rates for DTaP ships, but her sister, Mary from her jobs as an educa- and polio, which were at 88% Louise, took over the readings. tor at North Allegheny High and 90% last year. She noted how exceptional the School as well as a claims proIn Washington County, candidates have been. cessor for an insurance com- 88% of kindergarten stu“It’s sad to think how long pany. However, she still finds dents at Claysville ElemenKenny has been gone and how an outlet, not surprisingly in tary School had been given it’s such a tragedy because he aquatics. She teaches swim- the MMR vaccine in the last missed out on so much. His ming lessons and helps coach school year. oldest son is 46, and all the the Oxford Athletic Club’s Students in Pennsylvania kids are married and there are swim team. schools are required to be 11 grandkids, but when you “I am very grateful for the vaccinated, unless they seek read about these kids, who opportunity I have to meet an exemption on medical, are so smart, so impressive religious or philosophical and some going to academies, people, adults as well as chil- grounds. In the South Fayette and have gotten to know him dren, and to interact with School District in Allegheny through the scholarships, it them. I feel that I am very for- County, students in the sevhard not to think about the tunate.” enth grade fell just below herd Wrenshall adds that she immunity for the polio and legacy he left and that continues because of his friends, is lucky to live in the United hepatitis B vaccines last year. States and to have had a hero District spokeswoman Jenfamily and the country.” nifer Donovan said that “our On Sept. 11, Wrenshall will for a brother. begin the day the same way “I love my country. I feel district follows the standard she did 25 years ago. She will it’s the greatest country in the state protocols regarding vacattend Mass at St. Sebastian whole world, but I feel for our cination and allows for mediChurch, pray for the country, grandchildren because it’s not cal and religious exemptions.” In fact, a record number her brother and all the victims the easiest world to grow up of vaccine exemptions were of 911. in, but I am pretty impressed “I do remember that day. with the young people who given nationwide at the start We were going to have a spe- are still willing to be an am- of the 2026-27 academic year, cial dinner with cake for my bassador for and fight for this according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevendaughter’s birthday,” she benation. tion. All told, 4.2% of kindergan. “I remember going out to “When I think of Kenny and gartners are exempt from vacthe store and, of course, they had the TV on. I called my think that he was too young to cine requirements, up from mother and told her to watch have died,” she continued, “I 3.6% in the 2025-26 academand then I went to Mass at think about what my mother ic year. Medical exemptions noon. I kept thinking about said. Perhaps she was just be- accounted for 0.2% of them. Kenny, but I had no idea why. ing stoic about (9/11), but she Statistics for the new school Maybe because I knew he said, ‘I had him for 46 years. year are not yet available, but I’m happy I had him for that in the 2025-26 school year, traveled a lot. about 6% of kindergartners “It was such a horrific day, long.’ She was right.”

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“It’s part of history for kids today but they still can gain some first-hand knowledge by educators keeping it current. “In a way, I congratulate America for its memorial sites because that’s preserving history. We want to and should honor and recognize all the people that lost their lives, including the first responders, and pray for their families.” Etzel also implores the public, on this anniversary and every day, to be kind and silence hatred. “The way the country came together immediately (after 9/11) was wonderful,” he said. “That’s not the state now. The spread of hate that exists today in the world is harmful. We need more love and less hate. “What we can do is spread love. It’s a tall task but it’s worth making the effort,” he said. as store information, what God says about murder, if a demon can control and murder someone, and “can an 18-year-old get the death penalty.” The Sept. 1 hearing was held before District Judge Charles Tenny. In addition to homicide, Royce Moser faces misdemeanor charges of abuse of a corpse, evidence tampering and obstruction of justice. Rachel Moser faces the same three additional charges, plus hindering apprehension and a charge of criminal use of a communications facility that was filed against Moser Tuesday. Both have been held without bond in the Washington County Jail since their arraignment. They are scheduled to be formally arraigned Oct. 13. were given vaccine exemptions, with 0.3% of them being for religious reasons. Given the conspiracy theories that have turned up online and elsewhere, some parents have come to believe that vaccines pose more of a danger than diseases that have not been common for decades, according to Charlotte Moser, the co-founder of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Moser pointed out, though, that things like polio and measles have not been completely eliminated. “These pathogens are waiting for the opportunity to come back.” And she also noted that some young children might not be vaccinated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused some families to fall behind when it comes to the immunization schedule, they don’t have access to a doctor, or it’s hard to find time to get off work to take a child to be vaccinated. “It’s a combination of factors in terms of what we see,” according to Moser. At a time when there is still lingering mistrust in government, institutions and public health following the COVID-19 pandemic, Moser explained that the mission of the Vaccine Education Center is to clear up some of the distortions and misinformation about vaccines. “We try to explain the science of vaccines,” she said. “We look at the data and here’s what the data is telling us. Vaccines are safe and have low risk.”

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The Peters Township High School community traded its traditional school colors of red and white for purple at the first football game of the season Aug. 28 in support of Karoline Heintz and to help raise awareness of domestic violence. Heintz, a 2026 Peters Township High School graduate and a freshman at PennWest California, was killed Aug. 20. Her boyfriend has been charged in her death.

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who the cars belong to. Foundation, which boosts Items lost at Pittsburgh airport being sold in online auction down If there’s not a response, the various workforce develop-

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Making your way through an airport can be a frantic experience, so it’s easy to see how a water bottle, a ball cap or a half-read paperback could get lost in the hurly-burly. It’s much harder to imagine how someone could have misplaced a Mercedes. In the last year, though, some pricey timepieces, including a couple of genuine Rolex watches, have been separated from their owners at Pittsburgh International Airport, as have such eye-opening wares as a handcrafted necklace, a folding electric bicycle and, yes, a sleek, black

Mercedes Benz. “It’s a wide variety of things,” according to Bob Kerlik, the public affairs director for the Allegheny County Airport Authority, which operates Pittsburgh International Airport. Airport officials make strenuous efforts to reunite travelers with items that have been lost and found, but once they have exhausted all their options, all those goods land on the auction block. They are being stored at the Joe R. Pyle Auction Warehouse in Franklin Crossroads Park outside Washington through Sept. 8. An online auction is underway at the Joe R. Pyle website, jo-

erpyleauctions.com, and an open house for the public to look over the goods is scheduled for Sept 7 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the warehouse. Items are mostly sold in lots in the auction, and the majority of them are pretty mundane – plenty of belts that were left at security checkpoints, sunglasses, stuffed toys, books, purses and luggage. More startling, though, is the bounty of laptop computers and tablets, cellphones and strollers. Kerlik believes that some things are lost when travelers have long layovers at the airport and take things out of their carry-on bags, or while they are grabbing something

to eat. In some cases, they might realize they can’t take something through a security checkpoint and just decide to leave it behind. More baffling, though, are the abandoned cars. More than 20 vehicles were left unclaimed in airport parking lots or garages last year. That’s a typical number for any given year, and officials work with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to track

cars become airport property. Aside from the Mercedes, the other vehicles in the auction include a 2022 Honda HR-V, a 2011 Toyota Sienna and a 2005 Acura TL. The vehicles are being sold as-is. Retired airport vehicles and surplus equipment are also being sold. Some lost-and-found items are donated to local charities. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Allegheny County Airport Authority Charitable

ment initiatives, educational opportunities and community programs. Last year, Pittsburgh International Airport launched a new digital lost-and-found platform, which gives people who have passed through the airport the ability to submit claims, track their belongings and receive updates. Items are eligible to be returned to their owners for 30 days.

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Bob Kerlik, the public affairs director for the Allegheny County Airport Authority, looks in the window of a Mercedes that was left behind at Pittsburgh International Airport. It is being sold as part of the airport’s annual sale of lost-and-found goods.

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A Rolex watch is among the items on the block in Pittsburgh International Airport’s annual auction of items that were lost at the airport, and whose owners were never found.

Belts are sometimes lost at airport security screenings and lots are available in the Pittsburgh International Airport auction of items that were lost and whose owners were never located.

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PICKLEBALL PAVILION DEDICATED

A ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony was held recently for a newly constructed pickleball pavilion at Millennium Park. The pavilion, with bench seating and picnic tables, provides shade and rest for those playing pickleball on the adjacent courts, which were constructed in 2024. The pavilion was made possible through a major gift grant of $18,000 from the Upper St. Clair-Bethel Park Rotary. Club President Brandon Sapsara (left) and Bethel Park Councilman John Oaks are pictured cutting the ribbon. Members of the Rotary Club also were present during the ceremony as well as dignitaries such as Bethel Park Mayor Jack Allen. The Rotary Club raises a major portion of its funds through its annual chicken barbecue, which will be held this year on Oct. 17 on a drive-thru basis at Bethel Park High School. Visit www.uscbprotary.org for tickets, sponsorships or more information.

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Chet Wade of Mt. Lebanon and Rhiannon Strazisar from Upper St. Clair recently were elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Wade is a student at Pennsylvania State University while Strazisar attends Ithaca College. They are among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 1% of seniors and 7.5% of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10% of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Mondal advances to international science fair Upper St. Clair High School sophomore Antara Mondal earned first place in the Computer Science and Mathematics Division and received a special award at the Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair held recently at the Kamin Science Center. Antara is one of four students in the Pittsburgh region selected to advance to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, scheduled for May 9-15, 2026, in Phoenix. Her award-winning project, “Identifying and Preserving Communities-of-Interest in Pennsylvania Congressional Maps via Graph Theory and Markov Chain Algorithms,” explores how advanced mathematical and computer science methods can help analyze and preserve community representation in congressional district mapping. Upper St. Clair sophomore Aaron Jiang also earned second place in the Engineering and Robotics Division along with

three special awards for his research. In addition to Antara and Aaron, 10 other Upper St. Clair High School students presented research projects spanning a wide range of disciplines, including biology, computer science, engineering, robotics and mathematics. Participating students included: Vedant Naik, Ilya Goryunov, Claire Dietiker, Hadley Maxwell, Aurick Mukherjee, Avik Pandey, Daniiar Zamirbekov, Sophia Henderson, Aanya Jha and Revanth Kompala. The Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair brings together top student researchers from across the region, providing opportunities for students to showcase innovative ideas, conduct original research and compete for advancement to international-level competition. Upper St. Clair students’ strong showing reflects their commitment to academic excellence, innovation and real-world problem solving.

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South Fayette partners with JED to promote mental health The South Fayette School District (SFTSD) has partnered with The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults, and AASA, The Schools Superintendent Association, to join the JED and AASA District Mental Health Initiative. This partnership was granted to the district by the JED Foundation and AASA, and the three-year program brings expert guidance and new enhancements to the district’s mental health systems, aiming to strengthen emotional wellness and academic outcomes for students. The initiative, modeled on the proven JED Campus program, follows a successful pilot phase in 14 school districts, and is set to transform youth mental health programs and suicide prevention across 20 districts

overall – representing 400 schools – across the nation. Through this collaborative effort, SFTSD aims to reach nearly 3,500 students, affirming its commitment to prioritizing the well-being of every student. “Supporting students’ mental health is not a single program or initiative. It is woven into everything we do as a school district,” said SFTSD Superintendent Dr. Michelle Miller. “From our counseling services and therapy dog program to our Chill Rooms and behavioral health partnerships, we are intentionally building a culture that prioritizes student well-being and working to ensure that every student has access to the resources, relationships, and systems they need to be successful. Partnering with The Jed Foundation and AASA allows us to further that work with nationally-recognized,

expert guidance, to help us provide every Lion Learner with the support they need to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.” The need for robust mental health systems in schools has never been more urgent. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people ages 12 to 24, and suicide rates are increasing for even younger children. The JED and AASA District Mental Health Initiative addresses this critical issue head-on by leveraging the Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention for Districts, an evidence-based framework, to create a strong and supportive school mental health system. “As school leaders, we are responsible for ensuring the well-being of every student, both academically and emotionally,” said David Schuler,

Executive Director of AASA, The School Superintendents Association. “This partnership equips school leaders with the necessary tools to build safer, more supportive environments where students can thrive.” Dr. Tony Walker, JED’s Senior Vice President of School Programs, echoed that sentiment: “No two school districts are the same, and through this initiative we can tailor solutions that meet the unique needs of each community, building a true safety net for all pre-K–12 students.” The initiative will support the district with: ● Comprehensive assessments: A data-driven analysis of the district’s current mental health systems is essential to long-term growth. JED’s comprehensive suite of assessments analyzes input from students, principals,

staff, and district leaders to identify the current climate, needs, policies, programs, and practices surrounding student mental health. Having surveyed students, families, and staff in the spring of 2026, the Foundation’s evaluation of the findings will help SFTSD understand the district’s strengths and areas for additional review and focus to better support students’ mental health needs. ● Strategic action planning: SFTSD will create a customized strategic action plan with the help of JED and AASA experts that will serve as a road map for systemic change. The robust plan targets areas in each domain of the Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention for Districts. ● Professional learning:

SFTSD will take part in the initiative as part of a cohort of schools that are equally dedicated to protecting student mental health. District leaders will have opportunities to collaborate and problem-solve together. The district will receive high-quality training from JED and AASA experts, equipping educators with skills to more effectively support students’ emotional health. SFTSD is proud to join forces with JED and AASA to embark on this work toward a culture of care in which every student can grow, learn, and thrive. Through the initiative, SFTSD is poised to create lasting, measurable improvements in student well-being and overall school climate.

LOCAL NEUROLOGIST LEADS STUDY ON NON-DRUG MIGRAINE TREATMENT By Kristin Emery

For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com

Two new treatments for debilitating migraine headaches have received approval from the U.S. government and are giving hope to migraine sufferers. One of the treatments doesn’t even involve taking medication, and research and trials on it were led by a neurologist here in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Nearly 39 million Americans live with migraines, which can lead to severe throbbing head pain, nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. Yet new treatments are bringing relief to many patients. “It is an exciting time in migraine care,” says Dr. Andrea Synowiec, a neurologist at Allegheny Health Network (AHN). “In the past, we have been somewhat limited in treatment options. Currently there are a variety of safe, migraine-specific treatments

Dr. Andrea Synowiec

designed to either prevent migraine attacks, treat the symptoms when they occur, or all of the above.” She recommends anyone who suffers from migraine symptoms and had a bad experience with treatment should consider getting another evaluation. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new medication called Symbravo to treat migraines. Symbravo is a combination of meloxicam and rizatriptan and has been shown to relieve migraine pain within two to three hours with results lasting up to 48 hours. “The approval was based on data from three major clinical trials involving more than 21,000 migraine attacks,” explains Synowiec. “Symbravo is a combination of two other medications – rizatriptan, which is a migraine-specific acute medication targeting serotonin receptors, and meloxicam, a powerful anti-inflammatory medication that has been used to treat other kinds of pain but has never been available for migraine treatment in the past.” She says combining the two medications makes a lot of sense because they work at different parts of the migraine attack. “One treats symptoms early on, and the other maintains symptom control so that the migraine doesn’t come back.” An exciting new area of

medical research is in wearable technology that treats medical conditions without the need for medication. One of these newly approved devices is called Nerivio, and it treats migraines with a high-tech armband that users link to their smartphone and wear for a 45-minute treatment involving neuromodulation. Synowiec led a recent study on Nerivio at AHN in Pittsburgh which found that 74% of users reported consistent pain relief within two hours of treatment and experienced minimal side effects. “Nerivio is a game-changer for many people with migraine,” says Synowiec. “We tend to think about drugs and pills as the way we treat medical conditions, but the remote electrical neuromodulation (REN) technology Nerivio uses not only treats migraine attacks when they happen, but can also be used as a preventive treatment to keep migraines away, or to make them less frequent and severe overall.” She believes that as wearable technology becomes more widely accepted and covered by more insurance carriers, there will be an increase in people who prefer non-drug treatment options due to less side effects. “This was such a great opportunity both for our team of headache physicians and for our patients as well,” she added. “Highmark and

Two new treatments have received approval for treating migraines.

Theranica partnered up to basically give us and our migraine patients access to try out Nerivio and see if it would work for them. At that time, the device wasn’t covered by insurance, so through this opportunity we got a chance to use the device broadly in a real world setting and in a variety of patients.” The study found less than 2% of patients had side effects and that patients generally had success treating their headaches on par with the type of treatment one would expect from a drug. The non-drug treatment is a viable option for those who are pregnant, are sensitive

to side effects, or who have complex medical conditions that put them at risk for drug interactions. “Migraine can be a disabling disorder, and most people need some kind of treatment, even if it is only once in a while,” says Synowiec. “Nerivio has a favorable side-effect profile which sets it apart from some of the drugs we have traditionally used to deal with acute migraine symptoms. And some people have migraine so frequently that they need preventive treatment to keep their attacks away. “The nice thing about Nerivio is that it is FDA-cleared for both indications, mean-

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PERSISTENCE PAYS OFF FOR UPPER ST. CLAIR’S HENDAWY

Senior does research at Hillman Cancer Academy Adham Hendawy of Upper St. Clair was among 80 high school students from across the region selected to participate in the 2026 Hillman Cancer Academy, a seven-week, hands-on summer program that gives high school students the opportunity to engage in cancer research at nine sites across the University of Pittsburgh campus. Hendawy first learned about the program in December 2024 and applied during his sophomore year at Upper St. Clair High School. When he wasn’t selected, he was determined to try again. In December 2025, he reapplied, putting particular effort into his supplemental essays. “I was so thankful and genuinely grateful to find out I had been accepted for the summer program,” said Hendawy, now a senior. “For anyone interested in a STEM pathway, getting an introduction to hands-on research is an amazing opportunity that makes you truly stand out.” Through the program, scholars explore complex questions within a particular area of cancer research. Hendawy’s work focused on Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis 1 (PFIC1), a rare genetic liver disease. To understand the disease, Hendawy first needed to understand the liver’s role in the body. “The liver continuously produces bile, which travels through the intrahepatic bile ducts inside the liver and then through larger bile ducts to the gallbladder or small intestine, where it helps digest fats,” he ex-

plained. “In a condition called cholestasis, this flow is blocked or impaired, so it builds up and damages the liver tissue.” Hendawy’s research focused on helping develop a stem cell model using CRISPR gene-editing technology. The model could eventually help researchers better understand what causes PFIC1 and explore potential treatments. “I worked directly with patient-derived stem cells, helping to build and test a CRISPR stem cell model for PFIC1 disease,” he said. “My job was to check that the CRISPR system was successfully added into the cells and confirm that they were ready for future experiments.” To conduct his work, Hendawy used techniques including quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) to measure gene expression and immunofluorescence staining to measure protein expression. While the research itself was rewarding, one of Hendawy’s favorite parts of the experience was simply being immersed in a professional research environment and learning from the people around him. “Being in an actual lab setting and working on specific experiments and stainings gave me this intense sense of excitement and anticipation,” he said. “It made me just want to keep coming back and learning more.” The experience also challenged Hendawy to become more patient and precise. Experiments could take hours, and a single mistake could mean starting the process over again.

“During each experiment, there were long wait times, and if you messed up, you had to repeat the whole process again, which meant wasting both extra time and expensive lab resources,” he said. “That stress of potentially messing up, combined with long hours of imaging slides under a microscope, was tough. But keeping my mind constantly moving and engaged actually made me enjoy it more and more.” Hendawy was also struck by how willing the researchers and other lab members were to support him. “You would think that because these experiments are so critical to advancing the medical field and the overall project, the lab members would just ignore a high schooler and focus on finishing their own work,” Hendawy said. “Instead, they would stop whatever they were doing to help me, making sure I actually understood what I was doing.” That emphasis on understanding the purpose behind the research became one of Hendawy’s most important lessons. “I realized that doing the experiment wasn’t the only important part; it was whether I actually learned and understood its purpose,” Hendawy said. “In a lab, a technician just follows orders, but a real researcher is someone who is curious to know the essential purpose behind the work.” Throughout the experience, Hendawy said his mentors emphasized the importance of understanding the bigger picture rather than simply mastering the technical steps of an experiment.

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“None of the adults in the lab cared just about whether I mechanically knew how to do an experiment,” he said. “They cared if I knew why I was doing it, what the purpose was, and how it helped advance the main project. Nobody cares if you can run an experiment efficiently if you don’t know why you’re doing it, because at that point, you’re just wasting your own time and resources. That shift in perspective really stuck with me.” The program also helped Hendawy grow as a communicator. At the conclusion of the academy, each scholar delivers a 10-minute oral presentation and participates in a poster symposium showcasing their research and findings. “My public speaking skills and confidence grew tremendously,” Hendawy said. “Every week, I had to present my results, data, and findings to my site group of about 10 people. All of those weekly presentations built up my

Adham Hendawy works in the lab.

confidence right up to the final day of the program.” For his final presentation,

Hendawy presented his research to at least 30 people, including fellow scholars, lab and site mentors, parents and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center faculty members. Beyond the laboratory, the experience gave Hendawy a new perspective on potential career paths in medicine and research. He was particularly inspired by mentors who pursued M.D./Ph.D. programs and careers as laboratory researchers. “Some of them didn’t go to traditional medical school; they did an M.D./Ph.D. program and became lab bench researchers,” he said. “They really enjoyed how flexible and engaging that career path is, which really got my mind thinking more about my own future.” At Upper St. Clair High School, Hendawy is involved with Global Education Week. He plans to participate in HOSA – Future Health Professionals during his senior year. Following high school, Hendawy plans to pursue a STEM-related pathway, including a pre-med track. His experience at the Hillman Cancer Academy has given him not only valuable research experience, but also a greater understanding of the possibilities that await him.

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HEIDENREICH MAKES THE CUT Earns a roster spot with Steelers

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Eli Heidenreich of Mt. Lebanon is a Pittsburgh Steeler. The son of David and Tara Heidenreich was one of 11 rookies the Steelers kept when they made their final cuts for their initial 53man roster. Pittsburgh also kept all 10 of its 2026 NFL Draft picks. A 6-foot, 198-pound running back, Heidenreich was selected by the Steelers in the seventh and final round of the NFL Draft, which was held in Pittsburgh. Heidenreich entered the NFL world with much fanfare. On April 25, on a stage set up outside Acrisure Stadium, where he now will play, Heidenreich was announced as the 230th overall draft pick by the Steelers. He walked out dressed in his Navy blue uniform and waving a Terrible Towel. On the day the Steelers opened training camp on July 28, Heidenreich turned 23. Though dogged by a hamstring injury during the preseason, Heidenreich made a splash in the final exhibition game played Aug. 27 against the Buffalo Bills in the newly built Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. In a 28-27 loss, he solidified his spot on the roster as the No. 3 running back by rushing for 35 yards on nine carries and scoring his first touchdown. He also made a tackle on the opening kickoff of the game and returned two kickoffs for 47 yards. Also, in the preseason game, Heidenreich played together again with former teammate Alex Tecza, also of Mt. Lebanon. Tecza contributed on special teams with key blocks during a punt return, but later was cut from the Steelers after having been signed Aug. 24. Heidenreich and Tecza both played on Mt. Leba-

non’s undefeated WPIAL and PIAA championship team in 2021. They later excelled at the United States Naval Academy and their appearance together in the Steelers game marked the second time former Midshipmen played in an NFL game on the same team. “What an incredible night for Eli and Alex, for Navy football, the Naval Academy and the United States Marine Corps,” said Midshipmen head football coach Brian Newberry. “Those two young men represent everything our program and the Naval Academy are about. They are tough, selfless competitors who earned this opportunity through a tremendous amount of hard work. To see them make history together as Navy football teammates and Marine Corps officers is something our entire program takes great pride in.” Commissioned as a second lieutenant for the United States Marine Corps at commencement exercises in May, Heidenreich, by making the NFL roster, has deferred his standard full-time active-duty service commitment. Under the National

Eli Heidenreich was a standout at Mt. Lebanon High School, helping the Blue Devils win WPIAL and PIAA state titles before having a record-breaking career at the Naval Academy and being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Defense Authorization Act, he is able to fulfill his commitments via the reserves and PR/recruitment-related military events during the offseason. Through football, Heidenreich was a standout ambassador for the Naval Academy as well as Mt. Lebanon High School. At Navy, he became one of the program’s most accomplished players. Heidenreich set the school record for receiving yards last fall. He finished his career with 1,994 yards. He also had 1,157 rushing yards, including 499 as a senior. At Mount Lebanon, he garnered all-state acco-

lades as well as Almanac MVP laurels for a senior campaign that included 29 touchdowns, 2,266 all-purpose yards and 1,330 receiving yards. Additionally, he led the team with 60 tackles and four interceptions. Ironically, as a result of Lebo’s 15-0 state championship season, Heidenreich and his Blue Devils were invited to watch the Steelers beat the Ravens when they won the AFC North division title in January. Now, Heidenreich will be wearing the Pittsburgh black and gold when the 2026 NFL season opens against the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 13 at Acrisure Sta-

Peters Township girls off to fast start in soccer The Lady Indians of Peters Township kicked off the 2026 soccer season by knocking off South Fayette, 3-1, on Aug. 29 at Confluence Financial Partners Stadium on the Peters Township Middle School campus. The Lions are the defending Class 3A champions. They had won back-to-back WPIAL titles in 2023 and 2024 before finishing runner-up in 2025. Though the Lions struck first on a goal by Silvi Rossi in the 10th minute, the Lady Indians roared back with three goals in the second half of action. Brynn Busch, Mia Martin and Fallan Malley tallied the goals for Peters Township. Malley, Taylor McCullough and Mia Salsi added assists. Gabby Beinecke assisted the goal by Rossi. In follow-up action, Peters Township blanked Pine-Richland, 2-0. Kaylin Hoffman recorded the shutout while Katie Froelich and Marina Hajnosz (penalty kick) scored the goals. South Fayette rebounded from its loss to Peters Township and shut out Thomas Jefferson, 3-0. Abbey Spalla, Stella Medvec and Beinecke scored the goals for the Lady Lions. In other girls soccer news, Beinecke committed to Virginia Tech. She is the second Division I commit as her teammate Abbey Spalla is headed to Penn State. Both played on South Fayette’s state championship team last year, alongside Rossi. Beinecke spent the summer training with the Pittsburgh Riveters USL-W team with former South Fayette teammates Caitlyn Thompson, who is now at Miami (Ohio) and Mia Deramo, who is playing with Quinn Miller

After getting a step on South Fayette defenders, Taylor McCullough charges downfield during Peters Township girls soccer action. McCullough had an assist in the 3-1 victory.

at Youngstown State. Beinecke is The Peters Township boys a member of the Pittsburgh Riv- edged Canon-McMillan, 193erhounds Academy. 196. Camden Reyes led the Indians with a 37, one shot behind GOLF medalist Henry Manciu of CanUpper St. Clair defeated Peters on-Mac, who shot par 36 on the Township, 170-180, in girls golf. Blue 9 at Lindenwood Golf Club. Other low scorers for the InIn the match played Aug. 31 at St. Clair Country Club, Olivia dians were: Jackson Baxter with Ziegler earned medalist honors a 38, Kaden Holleran and Brady for the Lady Panthers with a 35. Walker with 39s and Caden BenAnnie Higgins led the Lady Indi- son with a 40. ans with a 41. Previously, Ty Ondrejko fired

a 2-under-34 in Peters Township’s win over Bethel Park, 191-216, on Aug. 27 at the Valley Brook Country Club. Other low scorers for the Indians were: Benson (38), Baxter (39), Holleran (40) and Reyes (40). Parker Benjamin had the low score for the Black Hawks followed by Lukas Crisson. Cooper Biagnini, Marco Wetzel and Jackson Popp also had scores count toward Bethel Park’s total.

dium. MORE MOVES The 53-man NFL roster cut day impacted two other area athletes. One made the roster. One was cut. Donovan McMillon from McMurray made the Cleveland Browns roster. An undrafted free agent out of Pitt and a Peters Township High School graduate, McMillon is one of seven defensive backs on the Browns’ roster. McMillon appeared in all 17 games for Cleveland last year, mainly on special teams, and made 15 tackles and recorded a sack.

Justin Watson from South Fayette was cut by the Houston Texans. The veteran wide receiver missed most of last season with calf and achilles injuries and appeared in three games for the Texans, making three catches for 40 yards. Watson, 30, is a threetime Super Bowl champion, winning with Tampa Bay and Kansas City. During his non-professional career, Watson set standards at the University of Pennsylvania and led South Fayette to back-toback WPIAL and PIAA titles. He was The Almanac’s Athlete of the Year in 2014.

Swimmers place at regionals Several members of the Pittsburgh Artistic Swimming team found success at the regional championships to qualify and compete at the East Zone Meet held recently in Phoenixville. At the regional qualifier held in Rochester, N.Y., Tilly Becker finished first in figures and solo performance for ages 11-12. She combined for first with Elena Mares in the 13-15 duet category. As a trio, Becker, Mares and Emily Lee secured second place. The threesome along with Mae Bosbach, Bella Crane, Ellie Kutlenios, Elodie Maxwell and Charlotte Nortman finished first in the 16 and under team competition. Charlotte Nortman placed first in figures for ages 16 and over while Kutlenios followed in second place. Nortman combined with Crane for first in the duet category while Kutlenios and Emily Lee took second. Crane joined Bosbach and Maxwell for third in the trio event. Bosbach and Maxwell were third as a duet. Other top finishers in figures included Helen Jalbrzikowski, second in the 10 and under division and Lee, sixth for ages 13-15. Other top soloists included: Jalbrzikowski, second, 10 and under; Mares, second; Lee, third and Crane, fourth in the 13-15 category. During the East Zone, the team of Becker, Bosbach, Crane, Anna Lee, Mares and

Shiley Robinson combined for a fourth-place finish. Individual top soloists included: Jalbrzikowski, ninth; Becker, sixth; Mares and Crane, eighth and ninth. Bosbach, Crane and Robinson took third as a trio while Becker/Mares as well as Bosbach/Lee were top duets, placing sixth and ninth. Deb Hazlett and Courtlyn Schmalzried coached the team, which consists of participants from Mt. Lebanon, Upper St. Clair, Greentree and other regions of Pittsburgh, and practices at various pools throughout the South Hills. According to Hazlett, the team mainly depended upon Keystone Oaks and Bethel Park this year, but supplemented practices during open community swims at six or seven different facilities. Hazlett noted that many recreation departments have eliminated aquatics programs like aquacize, swim teams and community swims. “It’s not just us,” said Hazlett, who depended solely upon the Bethel Park High School pool in the past. Hazlett added that she was pleased with her swimmers’ showings at recent top-tier meets. “The swimmers and their families have been resilient through all the struggles this past season. It’s taken a lot,” she said.

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UPPER ST. CLAIR HOSTS CANON-MCMILLAN ON SEPT. 11 By Eleanor Bailey

man Cimarolli for a 40-yard TD strike and Cimarolli had a Pick-6 to account for the Big Upper St. Clair football Mac scoring. Jansma threw coach Mike Junko knows for 198 yards and connected how important Friday is but with nine different receivers. it’s not just because his Pan“Canon-Mac has a veteran thers will host Canon-Mcteam with some elite talent Millan at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 in a at a number of positions,” non-conference clash. Junko said. “They are a team As a social studies teachthat I think will be in the coner at the high school, he is versation to be one of the last involved in also educating two teams standing at the 6A his Panthers and students about the horrific events that level.” After a slow start, Upper St. occurred 25 years ago when Clair blanked Mt. Lebanon, terrorists attacked America. 35-0, in its season opener “Every year as a departand demonstrated why the ment, we make sure to teach Panthers are among the a lesson on 9/11,” he said. This year we are setting up an teams being talked about in exhibit in the school that tells Class 5A. They are ranked No. 3 behind highly-rethe story of 9/11 from our garded Pine-Richland and teachers’ perspectives.” Penn-Trafford. Junko also noted that his “We played very undisdepartment is taking a group ciplined football in the first of students to the Flight 93 memorial. Additionally prior quarter,” Junko said. “We had a lot of new guys trying to the game, the school district and team will honor first to do too much and we let ourselves get swept away in responders and veterans. The Panthers also will wel- the emotion of the rivalry and had some uncharacteristic come Mike Evans. The Canpenalties. Once we settled on-McMillan skipper took down, I thought we played a sabbatical last year while much better football in the undergoing treatments for cancer. This is his third game latter stages of the game.” Behind a stout offensive after receiving his diagnosis. line, USC demonstrated its “It’s great to see Coach Evans back on the sidelines,” strength and sustained long scoring drives in the second Junko said. “The guy has half to put the game out of a big personality and truly loves the game of football. He reach. John Banbury, who led the is the only coach in the WPIAL I can hear screaming from team with 76 yards rushing, the other side of the field on a scored twice on 1-yard plunges into the end zone while Friday night.” quarterback Josh Snyder Evans has not done much galloped for 10- and 22-yard yelling this fall because he scores. has a veteran club that is Earlier in the game, Snyranked second behind Central Catholic in Class 6A. The der connected with Evan Smirniw for a 37-yard scoring Big Macs opened the season with a 19-3 triumph over rival strike. In addition to his TD, Smirniw had an interception Peters Township, which is the defending Class 5A cham- and four tackles on defense. “The first drive of the pion, before hosting Trinity second half was symbolic of on Sept. 4. In the win, Caleb Anderson what this team can do offenrecorded a safety, Rhys Maetz sively when we execute at a kicked a 21-yard field goal, Ty high level,” Junko noted. Jansma hooked up with RoJunko also singled out the ebailey@thealmanac.net

play of Penn State recruit Ryan Robbins and lineman Will Stohl in addition to Banbury and Smirniw. Stohl, along with Banbury, led the team with six tackles each and two sacks. “Will was a force in the interior defensive lines and Ryan played outstanding on the offensive line,” he said. “John made a number of big plays on both sides of the ball and after having a great training camp, Evan really shined for us.” Defense and continued balance on offense will be vital for the Panthers as they take on the Big Macs. “Slowing their run game down is crucial,” Junko said. “They do such a great job of getting their guys up front to believe in their zone running schemes. They play physical on defense and they make it tough to run the football. “For us, we have to get the ball to our guys in space where they can make plays because they do a great job of defending the entire field. “Defensively we have to limit the big plays and find a way to contain their run game,” Junko continued. “They have a veteran quarterback and he does a good job of decision making in pressure moments.

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Josh Snyder bolts passed defenders during Upper St. Clair’s 35-0 win against Mt. Lebanon. He rushed for 57 yards and two scores but also completed 6-of-9 passes for 94 yards and one touchdown in the victory.

Evan Smirniw (14) celebrates with Sam Bunn (9) after scoring the first touchdown in Upper St. Clair’s 35-0 win against Mt. Lebanon. In addition to the 37-yard reception, Smirniw had an interception and four tackles on defense.

John Banbury bursts through the line for a big gain during Upper St. Clair football action against Mt. Lebanon. Banbury scored twice in USC’s 35-0 victory over the Blue Devils.

Mt. Lebanon takes on Peters Township ometimes there is a silver lining in a loss. Bruce Fronk found one after Mt. Lebanon’s 35-0 loss to arch rival Upper St. Clair to open the 2026 football season. “I believed our guys fought the entire game,” said Fronk, who is in his first season as Blue Devil skipper. “Some things did not go our way but that happens every game. We kept fighting.” Fronk also added that “one game does not define” the Blue Devils. So, after battling Thomas Jefferson on Sept. 4, Fronk and his team are looking forward to getting back to work and getting better. They will be looking for results when they visit Peters Township at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at Confluence Financial Partners Stadium in McMurray. “Peters is a great program,” said Fronk. “They do not rebuild but reload.” Despite graduating nearly 20 players, the Indians still are the defending WPIAL Class 5A champions. They

opened the season, like the Blue Devils, with a loss. Before taking on South Fayette on Sept. 4, Peters Township dropped a 19-3 decision to Canon-McMillan. The Indians put up their only points on a 30-yard field goal by Brayden Magee. A couple of long scrambles by quarterback Talen Stauffer put the Indians in scoring position. The Indians trailed only, 5-3 at halftime. Jackson Namy and Jaden Blair led the ground attack, putting the Indians in scoring position before the drive stalled out on turnovers. Defensively, Cooper Donovan recovered a fumble for Peters Township. In Lebo’s loss to USC, the Blue Devils were penalized seven times and had an interception by Jacob Zaber negated by an interference call. They managed little yards of offense as the Panthers picked up 297 total yards and maintained possession for 28 minutes and 21 seconds in a game short-

ened by the Mercy Rule. “For us, we have to make sure we can sustain drives and get stops at critical junctions of a game,” Fronk said. Fronk also feels tackling the PT defense will be a key to the outcome of the contest. “The keys of the game will be handling their defensive system that has made them one of the top units historically in the WPIAL,” he said. “Additionally, they do a lot of nice things on offense to get their guys in great positions.” SOUTH FAYETTE In another key contest on Sept. 11, South Fayette will host Montour at 7 p.m. “This is a big game for us as we progress through the season,” said Lions head coach Marty Spieler. “Montour is one of the top teams in 4A with the talent to compete for a championship so this is an early barometer against a top contender to see where the 2026 Lions sit. They are a well coached team

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with high-end talent to make explosive plays.” In their opener, the Lions showcased its own talent as they defeated West Mifflin, 34-21. Braeden Plasko completed 14 of 18 passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 72 yards and another score. Aayden Wright had 61 yards rushing and 34 yards in receptions. He scored two touchdowns, too. Jacob Bostian had 50 yards receiving while Dylan Monz collected 40 yards receiving. Defensively, Bryce Watkins led with nine tackles. Joey Kreuer and Alex Deanes followed with six and five. Bostian, Owen Keener and R.J Borgesi had sacks. Bostian had an interception and a TD.

Brody Whitehead (15) of Mt. Lebanon carries the ball but is quickly tackled by Nevin Shegan-Si (34) of Upper St. Clair

Allegheny in its season opener. Niko Hines and Easton Staab caught touchdown passes from Owen Weagraff while the team was credited with a safety but that was not

enough for the Colts to register the win. Weagraff completed 11 of 21 aerials for 122 yards in the loss.

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Jacob Zaber reacts after his interception was negated by a penalty during first-half action in Mt. Lebanon’s 35-0 loss to Upper St. Clair.

Bethel Park and Chartiers Valley are on the road Sept. 11 against North Hills and Mars respectively. The Black Hawks opened the 2026 season with a thrilling 14-13 win against Hempfield. They trailed, 10-0, before Nate Cirincione caught an 8-yard scoring strike from Max Novak in the second quarter. After a third-quarter Hempfield field goal, Novak scored a 1-yard touchdown and Luke Yimin kicked the decisive extra point in the waning seconds of the fourth frame. Char Valley dropped a onepoint decision, 17-16, to West

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PITTSBURGH WALK OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2026 HONOREES

The second group of names to be featured on the new Pittsburgh Walk of Fame has been determined, and it includes people in fields ranging from the arts and sciences to sports and industry. The 10 inductees are: sportscaster and creator of the Terrible Towel Myron Cope, dancer and choreographer Martha Graham, photographer Charles “Teenie” Harris, Pittsburgh Steeler and civic leader Fran-

co Harris, entrepreneur H. J. Heinz, actress and singer Shirley Jones, Pittsburgh Penguins player/owner and philanthropist Mario Lemieux, composer Henry Mancini, actor James Stewart, and inventor and industrialist George Westinghouse. All 10 will have their names featured on large bronze stars that will be embedded in the sidewalk at the Strip District Terminal, located on Smallman

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Street, from 16th Street to 21st Street. Each star will be accompanied by a narrative plaque that briefly describes the honoree’s key achievements and ties to the Pittsburgh region, while a customized app provides more information and visuals. “Everyone involved in creating this visitor attraction is delighted with the choice of these 10 honorees,” says Nancy Polinsky Johnson, founder

and executive director of the nonprofit Pittsburgh Walk of Fame. “This dynamic group really represents the diversity of the talented people who have come out of southwestern Pennsylvania and made a noteworthy mark on American culture. And that’s what this Walk is designed to celebrate.” The inductees were chosen through a process that began with nominations coming from the public. A list of those

determination. Mario Lemieux is scheduled to appear at the induction ceremony, which will take place Oct. 13, at 10:30 a.m. at The Terminal, and select individuals will be on hand to accept the honor on behalf of the nine other inductees. River City Brass will perform, and the public is invited to attend. For more information, go online to pittsburghwalkoffame.org.

Franco Haris

Martha Graham

James Stewart

Shirley Jones

nominees was then sent to a selection committee of nearly 150 leaders from colleges and universities, cultural institutions, news outlets, historical societies, chambers of commerce, community development associations, and visitors bureaus from the 10-county southwestern Pennsylvania area. Committee members voted for their selections, and based on that vote tally, the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame board made the final

what’s happening - Week of September 6 PT REC Registration is being accepted for the following Peters Township recreation programs: • Yoga for beginners and intermediates, ages 18 and older, will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays. The class offers mixed styles of yoga, pilates and ballet-influenced movements. Fee is $70 ($105 nonmembers). • Dance with DNB magnets for ages 5 to 17, on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and for ages 18 and up from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fee is $150 ($225 nonmembers). • Craft-cutting machine class for ages 18 and older from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Fee is $50 ($75 nonmembers) plus a $25 material fee to the instructor due the first day of class. • Mindful meditation for ages 18 and over from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Beverly Landy, RN BSN and Reiki Master instructs. Fee is $50 ($75 nonmembers). • Eat well, be well for ages 18 and over will be held Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Participants learn how to simplify meals and improve nutrition, health and wellness. Fee is $70 ($105 nonmembers). • Jiu Jitsu for ages 7 to 15 from 4:45 to 5:345 p.m. Mondays. • Chess is offered for advanced players from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays and for beginners at the same time but on Thursdays. Ages 5 to 12 can participate. Fee is $125 ($188 nonmembers). • Facebook 101 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 22. Learn the ins and outs of the app and host to post, like, share and message. Participants should bring smart phone, tablet or laptop to class. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers). • Twirl & Strut classes begin Sept. 14 and run for six weeks. Baton basics and strutting will be covered for ages 10 to 14 from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays. Intro to baton twirling is offered for ages 4 to 9 from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Mondays. Fee is $60 ($90 nonmembers). Visit peterstownship.com to sign up online. Call 724-942-5000 for more information. 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 Rd. 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 two high Jewish holidays at its location in Mt. Lebanon at 1701 McFarland Road. On Rosh Hashana there will be an evening service at 7 p.m. Sept. 11. There will be a morning service (Torah and kids program) at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 12 and an evening service at 8 p.m. Sunday services on Sept. 13 are at 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. (Torah, Shofar Service and kids

program) and 5:30 p.m with additional Shofar. Yom Kippur will be celebrated Sept. 20 and 21. Kol Nidrei and evening service is at 7 p.m. Sunday. Monday service is at 10 a.m. Torah and Yizkor Memorial Service is at 11:45 a.m. Mincha and Neila closing service is at 6 p.m. Services followed by buffet break-fast. No affiliation needed to attend the traditional and inspiring services. Visit chabadsh.com/highholidays for more information. FOOD TRUCKS A food truck festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 12 on the Great Lawn at Rolling Hills Park. Visit peterstownship.com or call 724-9425000 for more details. 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. PT NEWCOMERS The Peters Township Newcomers and Neighbors Club will host a Ladies Night Out on Sept. 10 at Valley Brook Country Club. Reservations are required. Visit www.ptnc.org to register. The club is a ladies civics and social organization that has been creating friendships for Peters Township women and the surrounding area since 1965. Activities include monthly Bunco, pickleball, book clubs, couples social events, wine tastings, crafts, lunch and dinner outings, Mah Jong and children’s activities while providing service and support to many local nonprofits. WROC EVENTS The Westminster Recreation and Outreach Center offers the following at Westminster Presbyterian Church, located at 2040 Washington Road in Upper St. Clair. Classes begin the week of Sept 7. •

Gentle Yoga – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays.

• Cardio Drumming – 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Fridays. • Cardio Strength Fusion – 8 to 9 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Zumba 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays; 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Saturdays. Drop-in fee is $10.

• Barre Sculpt- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays. • Stronger Bones/Better Balance – 10:10 to 11:10 a.m. Tuesdays. • Parkinson’s Fitness Classes – 9 and 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. • Flow Yoga – 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday and Thursdays. • Pilates – 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays. • Tai Chi – 10:15 to 11:15 Thursdays. Visit wroc.westminster-church.org to register or call 412-835- 6630 Ext. 200 for more details. COIN CLUB [Text Wrapping Break]The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Bethel Park municipal building located at 5100 West Library Ave. Members and the general public can attend the program, which is on pattern dollars. A 50/50 will be offered and children’s prizes will be awarded. Applications are being accepted for membership. Call 724-984-6611 for more information. COLLEGE CLUB The College Club of Carnegie will host an “Autumn Reunion” on Sept. 12 at The Olive Garden Restaurant, located at 971 Greentree Road. Social starts at 11:30 a.m. Lunch is served at noon. Donated raffle items as well as a 50/50 will be offered. Proceeds benefit the group’s scholarship fund. Women with a post-secondary education can attend and/or join the group. Call 412-279-4458 for more information.

New members and guests can attend. Call 412-973-9072 regarding reservations or for further information. FALL SALE The Church of the Atonement is hosting its indoor fall sale at 618 Washington Ave. in Carnegie. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 18 and 19. Bag sale is from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday. The church will supply the bag. Available for purchase (cash only) will be stylish clothing, home goods, holiday décor, and other items. Proceeds benefit the church’s local outreach programs. Clean, gently used donations will be accepted until Sept 15. No electronics, TVs, or large furniture will be accepted. Call 412-276-0366 for more details. COLLEGE CLUB The Association of University People (AUP) is open to singles 55 and over who are four-year college graduates. New members can join the group for various activities as well as to meet new friends. Events include happy hour, brunches, lunches, dinners, meet-ups at live music venues, local wineries and walking trails, book group, and day trips. Those interested can attend three activities as guests before deciding to join. Email aupsingles@gmail.com to obtain more information about AUP, the monthly activities, receive the newsletter or become a member. PURSE BASH The Rotary Club of Bethel-St. Clair will host a Purse Bash from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Library Volunteer Fire Department located at 6581 Library Rd. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $40 each. This BYOB event is a fundraiser for vocational education students. Call 412-425-5513 for more information.

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The Bethel Park Lions Club will hold a fish fry on Sept. 18 at Lions Park, 5757 Irishtown Rd.

A used book sale will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 17 in the lobby of the Peters Township Library located at 616 East McMurray Rd. Fill-a-bag cost is $15.

Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. Baked or fried fish or shrimp is served with fries or mac and cheese and coleslaw. CAT HAVEN Bailey’s Cat Haven will participate at South Park Community Day on Sept. 19 with a booth featuring a basket raffle, items for sale, and information about the shelter and the cats looking for forever loving homes Bailey’s Cat Haven is located at 2650 Brownsville Road in South Park. The shelter is open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 3 or by making an appointment at BaileysCatHavenSP@gmail.com. SHWC MEETS The South Hills Women’s Club will meet at 7:15 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Scott Township Lodge located on Park Drive in Carnegie. Elizabeth Cope is the guest speaker. She will discuss the history of the Terrible Towel, which was created by her father Myron Cope, the legendary Steelers broadcaster. Refreshments and dessert will be served.

The sale continues 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18 for $10 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 19 for $5. The library supplies the bags. In addition to books, an assortment of CDs, DVDs and puzzles will also be for sale. CARD PARTY 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. 3 in Harkins Hall of St. Anne Church located at 401 Hoodridge Dr. In addition to cards, lunch, desserts and beverages, there will be gift basket raffles. Proceeds benefit local charities. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling 732-693-6166 or e-mailing tchevdar@gmail.com. CRAFTS The South Park Women’s Club’s 32nd annual craft show will be held Oct. 10 at the Broughton Fire Hall and the group is seeking “unique” crafters and vendors for the event, which features a variety of homemade items as well as offers refreshments, a bake sale, auction and

raffle baskets. Contact Kathy at spwc.craftshow@gmail. com for further details. • Applications are being accepted for John McMillan Presbyterian Church’s annual Christmas Affair. Space is limited for the event scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 7 at 875 Clifton Road, Bethel Park. Each year, more than 50 artisans showcase a wide variety of handmade goods and holiday gifts at the event, which also includes a festive Gingerbread House, chance auction and the Kris Kringle Kafé. Admission is free. Crafters interested in applying or learning more should call 412-759-1634 or email: christmasaffairjmpc@gmail.com. • The Joy of Christmas craft show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at St. Louise de Marillac School and LeGras Parish Center at 320 McMurray Road. More than 100 artists and crafters will offer items for purchase. In addition to craft and 50/50 raffles, lunch, snacks and baked goods will be available for purchase. Admission is $2 and includes a ticket for the craft raffle. Strollers are not permitted inside the show. SAVE THE DATE Giant Oaks Garden Club’s annual Tinsel luncheon and fundraiser will be held Oct. 30 at the Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe. Tickets for “Glitter & Glow” are $50 per person and includes a luncheon as well as a full day of vendor shopping, raffle baskets valued at a minimum of $100, door prizes, and a 50/50 drawing. HEALTHY EATING The South Hills chapter of Plant-Based Pittsburgh meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every third Monday at the Sunnyhill Unitarian Universalist Church on Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon. Plant-Based Pittsburgh is a non-profit organization that promotes healthy nutrition and living through a whole foods plant-based lifestyle. The group will host a potluck on July 15 and host a special guest speaker on July 20. Email terriwest@plantfullypittsburgh.com for more details. AARP The AARP Chapter 3016 meets the second Thursday of the month at Unity Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The meeting starts at noon. The group offers trips, picnics, programs and holiday parties. Ages 55 and older can attend. Call 412-563-3961 for more details TOPS Chapter 475 of the Take Off Pounds Reasonable group meets every Thursday at Carnegie Lifespan Center, 300 Lincoln Ave. Weigh-in is at 1:30 p.m. Class starts at 2 p.m. The group offers programs, contests and exercise. Call 412-276-5056 for information. Media sponsor:

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CRYSTAL VASE - Mikasa, large, heavy, frosted tulips. Like new. $20. 724-746-0473 CURIO CABINET - Three glass shelves, light inside. Great shape. $90. 724-886-6420 DEER HAULER - For pick-up truck. $75. 724-809-5574 DINNERWARE - Pfaltzgraff “Summer Breeze”, 5 place settings, plus extras. $25. 724-693-8475 EXERCISE FITNESS SYSTEM DP GYMPAC 2500DL. $50. 724-222-3612

GRILL - Ninja Foodi, with 10”x10” grill grate. Never used. $75. 724-747-0610 INFLATABLE BED - Coleman, double. Like new. No warranty. $45. 412-582-2544 JEANS - Girls junior (5) size 10 white, blue. All for $35 or sell separately. 724-222-3612 JEANS - Girls juniors, 3 size 10; 2 size 14. All for $35 or sell separately. 724-222-3612 JEANS - Juniors and Men’s. $10 each or best offer. Call for sizes, 724-222-5612. LADDER - Krause Multimatic, 4 section, full extension, 16-feet, multi-use. $100 obo. 724-693-8475 LAMP - 5’ with seashells and shade. $150 or best offer. 724-222-3612 MIRROR - Antique, ornate, 4’ wide x 2’ tall. Minor damage. $20. 724-947-5797 MIRROR - Oval gold wood mirror. Large, ornate. $50. 724-747-1752 MIRROR - Wicker, on stand with basket. Vintage. Like new. $15. 724-746-0473 MUSIC BOX - Exotic Japanese, with Mt. Fuji in background. $30. 724-228-7069

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 SKILLETS - One 8”, never used; one 10”, hardly used. Stainless “rangeware”. $35. 724-693-8475 STEELERS PIN - Super Bowl XLIII (43) Champions, brand new. $10. 724-809-5746 STORY BOOK PRINCE Unusual, life size, holding lantern pole pamp. $300. 724-747-1752 STOVE and MICROWAVE - Whirlpool, beige. Electric stove; 120V microwave. No warranty. $250 each. 412-582-2544 STOVE - GE brand, Gas. Good condition. You haul. $75. 724-344-0445 TREADMILL - Weslo Cadence G5.9, Excellent Condition. $75. 724-745-4652 VACUUM - Sebo Dart. Totally rebuilt. Great for hard surfaces. $150. 724-228-7069 VINYL COLLECTION (VINTAGE) ‘60s/‘70s, rock, pop, jazz, comedy, others. Will sell individually. $275. 724-809-5746 WASHER / DRYER - Amana washer and electric dryer. Good condition. You haul. $75 each. 724-344-0445 Wine Supplies 7 - 5 gallon carboys $15 each 412-831-8355

Carpet Sales

Carpet Tile Hardwoods Vinyl 620 Franklin Farms Road, Wash. 724-229-5330

Coal/Gas/Oil/Wood Central Boiler most efficient outdoor wood furnace, Titanium stainless steel, used 8 months, with portable wood shelter and heat exchangers $12,000 724-947-2453

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.

UTILITY TRAILER 2008 - 18-foot GVWR 9990, newer tires. Good condition. $2,700 or best offer. 724-255-2597, leave message

231,300 miles; new brakes, muffler, tires; 12/26 inspection; clean, some scuffs, no air. Runs great.

SUV’s

1971 TRIUMPH 650 TIGER Great condition. All chrome. $6,500 firm. 724-263-4019

BEDILLION HONEY FARM TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2002 V-6 SR5, inspected to November 30, very dependable car, 284K mi. $3,300 412-418-9355

Antiques/Classics

Springhouse Eatery & Creamery Country Store 1531 Rt. 136 Wash., PA 724-228-3339 springhousemarket.com Let us share a little of our farm with you!

4275 Washington Rd., McMurray 3400 S. Park Rd., Bethel Park www.millersace.com

Wanted to Buy

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

Lawn & Garden FALL & YARD DEBRIS CLEAN-UP

• Grass Cutting / Mulching • Shrub Trimming • Leaves Picked Up • Retaining Walls • Brick Pointing, Gutters Dependable - Reliable - Senior Discounts - Free Estimates

412-257-3134

IRISES - Iris plants, freshly dug. Ten for $10. Can purchase smaller quantities. 724-225-2191

412-854-3660

Building Materials Building Materials, shingles, paper, siding, call for details $400 or best offer 724-344-3491

Shearer Heating-Cooling Sales & Service “BIG On Service” 724-222-1830 or 724-745-3361 Shearerhvac.com

Concrete CONCRETE WORK

jdpeckconcrete.com

412-341-3000 PA.019223

General Services ALL MAKES & MODELS. ANY CONDITION RUNNING OR NOT! $ CASH PAID $ E-MAIL: Cyclerestoration@aol.com OR CALL: (315)-569-8094 FREE APPRAISALS! 2001 Harley Davidson 883 Custom All stock, originial owner. $3,900. 724-222-0176

HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2001 HERITAGE SOFTAIL Excellent condition. Must see. Antique status. $9,800. Call 724-986-1453 (no texts please)

Old Sports Cards & Watches Stereo Radio, Records, Turntables, Amplifiers

SPICE IT UP HANDYMAN AND CONSULTING

Your All-in-One Expert Solution!

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

Masonry GREGG

MASONRY/CONCRETE New and Repairs

Brick, Block, Stone, Chimney and wall repairs, sealing, pointing PA #024106, 724-998-8301

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

Rollier’s Hardware

412-715-3210

Tractors/Mowers HARLEY DAVIDSON 2005, runs great, lots of chrome $4,500 negotiable 724-263-2811

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

Painting PAINTING & CARPENTRY

TROY BILT 17 HP 7 speed, pony 42x, Kohler 5400 Series $1,300 412-296-1170

2008 HARLEY ROAD KING CLASSIC Two-tone red, detachable sissy bar and luggage rack Hard and soft bags, many extras. Very good condition. Well-maintained. 41,000 miles. $8,500.00 724-705-4086

724-746-8733 (TREE) 1975 HONDA CB750 Runs great. Clean. $5,000 or best offer. 724-263-4019

Plumbing

Trucks DUMP TRUCK 2004 4 wheel drive diesel $12,000 or best offer 724-469-3571

FORD 2003 RANGER XLT Extended Cab - Florida truck, 3.0, 10/27, 109,000 miles, auto, new tires, oil change, RWD. $5,850. obo 412-833-2745, afternoon

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Hillsides, Spring Cleanouts, Mulching, River Rock, Gutters, Painting, Retaining Walls, Grass Cutting, Bushes/Hedges.

412-758-8991

Senior/Veteran DISCOUNTS

PA#023168

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FORD 1931 MODEL A COUPE All original, all steel body car. Must see. $16,000 or best offer. 412-854-3660 (JC Landscaping)

412-897-6709

KEN’S TREE SERVICE

All Around Fence Co. Pressure Treated Yellow Pine Posts 7896 National Pike, Uniontown 724-439-0331

Autos

• Experienced • Professional • Highest Quality • Guaranteed Work • Interior & Exterior • Insured Deakin Painting

Tree Services

Miscellaneous

No Job too Big or Small

GOD BLESS

Air Conditioning / Heating

Anything Concrete / Walls Free Estimates

Location: Pittsburgh, PA * * WANTED * *

BOLENS 38” cut riding mower, runs good $600. 724-926-3953 TRACTOR CASE 580Ck diesel tractor. Runs. $5,600. 724-345-8162

TRUNK LINER - Weathertech, fits 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. $25. 412-926-3100

412-21-248 or 724-745-7422 www.colemanmitchell.com

BUYING MOTORCYCLES *BEFORE 1985*

*BEFORE 1995* FIGURES,VEHICLES, CLOTHING,ACCESSORIES. $CASH PAID$ ANY CONDITION. CALL: (315)-920-2292 OR EMAIL: Wantedoldtoys@yahoo.com

Parts & Accessories

Coleman Mitchell Heating & Cooling

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

*WANTED* G.I.JOE ACTION FIGURES & BARBIE DOLLS

KAWASAKI 2007 VULCAN 2000 Classic LT, excellent condition, 8,900 miles $6,500 724-222-6767

$6,400. 412-539-5875

Specialty Stores

Sporting Goods ARCHERY - Bear Polar LTD compound bow, with target/arrows and hunting arrows. $100 all. 412-831-3445 WINCHESTER MODEL 12 SHOTGUN 16 guage pump collectors shotgun in good condition $800 724-255-3092 ALL FIREARM SALES MUST COMPLY WITH ALL STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

Professional lawn maintenance, complete landscaping, hedge trimming, mulch, reseeding, edging, hauling, bobcat service.

PHONE SYSTEM - BUSINESS Includes greeting module, all office intercom, multi-lines, and 13 phones. $2,500 412-310-0210

TOYOTA 2008 TACOMA

412-653-0666 or 412-510-7087

J.C. LANDSCAPING

412-221-0956

FOREST LAWN GARDEN McMurray, 2 side by side companion plots, Garden of Lilies, Normally sell for $7,000 per plot, Selling for $4,000 per plot Call Jim 412-874-4435 GREENE COUNTY MEMORIAL CEMETERY PLOTS (2) Block D Section E-2 Spaces 3 - 4 Lot 61 $2,000 for both 724—344-5481

Trailers

Kauffmann Family Market Rt. 18 Atlasburg, PA 724-947-9682 www.kauffmanmarketplace.com

CRYSTAL BOWL - Orrefors, medium size, signed. Mint condition. $20. 724-746-0473

GARDEN HOSE REEL - Suncast hosemobile hose reel cart. Never used. $20. 412-952-6608

1100 Washington Road, Washington 724-228-7187 westpennhealth.com

Sprowls City Appliance 996 W. Chestnut St., Wash., PA 724-225-5760 www.sprowlscity.com

724-356-7713 bedillionhoneyfarm.com

BETHEL PARK GARAGE SALE

Motorcycles

Appliances

1179 Burgettstown Road, Hickory

FIREPLACE - Electric floor model, with heater. Walnut. Excellent condition. $50. 412-892-9682

Tom Yakopin, Agent/Owner

RECLINER - Olive green. $50. 724-228-7069 REFRIGERATOR - Magic Chef. Good condition. You haul. $75. 724-344-0445 REMOTE CONTROL TRUCKS (2) 1 Duratrax Warhead EVO Nitro and 1 Traxxas Revo Nitro, plus lots of parts. $500 for both. 412-849-6903 (no texts) ROCKING CHAIR Excellent condition. $75 or best offer. 724-222-3612 ROLL TOP DESK - Antique wooden childs 2-drawer roll top desk. $50. 724-746-1866

Trucks

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453 Racetrack Road,Washington, PA

866-414-9744

106 Harper Drive Belle Vernon, PA 15012

BUICK

www.charperhonda.com

AUDI WASHINGTON

www.audiwashington.com

BUDD BAER BUICK

83 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA

B5

C. HARPER HONDA

724-929-8000 Ext. 227 Chuck Calcek

WASHINGTON HONDA

www.buddbaergm.com

Rt. 19, Strabane Square Washington, PA 15301

SOLOMON BUICK

www.washhonda.com

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2605 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA

724-966-2600

solomonautogroup.com

HYUNDAI

CHEVROLET

305 WashingtonRd. Rt. 19 at Strabane Square Washington, PA

249 Roy E. Furman Hwy. Waynesburg, PA 15370

www.washhyundai.com

BORTZ CHEVROLET 724-627-6171

WASHINGTON HYUNDAI 724-222-2216

JEEP

www.bortzchevy.com

ROTOLO’S JEEP

COLUSSY CHEVROLET

58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022

3073 Washington Pk. Bridgeville, PA 15017

888-269-6183

412-564-9829

www.rotolomotors.com

www.colussy.com

SOLOMON CHEVROLET

1777 McClellandtown Rd, McClellandtown, PA

SOLOMON JEEP

724-602-4678

www.solmonchevy.com

2605 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA724-966-2600 www.solomonauto.com

SUN CHEVROLET

SOLOMON JEEP

Route 19, McMurray, PA

Rt. 40 & 43, Brownsville, PA

724-941-5160

724-785-8000

www.sunchevy.com

WASHINGTON CHEVROLET

www.solomonauto.com

Intersection of Rt. 19, I-79 & I-70, Exit 19A Washington, PA

SOUTH HILLS JEEP

www.washingtonchevy.com

www.southhillsauto.com

3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317

724-222-2800

724-941-4300

CHRYSLER

KIA

SOLOMON CHRYSLER

Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA

724-785-8000

SOUTH HILLS KIA

3644 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317

724-942-3000

www.solomonauto.com

www.southhillsauto.com

SOLOMON CHRYSLER

2605 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA

724-966-2600

www.solomonauto.com

LINCOLN

SOUTH HILLS LINCOLN Route 19, McMurray, PA

SOUTH HILLS CHRYSLER

724-941-1600

3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317

www.southhillslincoln.net

724-941-4300

www.southhillsauto.com

MAZDA

DODGE

83 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA

BUDD BAER MAZDA

ROTOLO’S DODGE

724-993-4430

888-269-6183

MERCEDES-BENZ

58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022

www.buddbaermazda.com

www.rotolomotors.com

JOHN SISSON MERCEDES-BENZ

2605 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA

470 Washington Road Adjacent to Gabriel’s,

www.solomonauto.com

www.johnsissonmercedes.com

SOLOMON DODGE 724-966-2600

SOLOMON DODGE

Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA

724-785-8000

www.solomonauto.com

724-206-6000

NISSAN

JOHN SISSON NISSAN

SOUTH HILLS DODGE

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

724-941-4300

www.johnssissonnissan.com

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

SOUTH HILLS FIAT

3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317

724-941-4300

www.southhillsauto.com

Sell Your General Merchandise items priced $300 or less. Minimum item price cannot be less than $10. Will appear in The Almanac for 2 weeks. 3 line maximum (4 words per line) One item per ad and total price of item must appear in ad. 5 ads maximum per household.

724-223-8600

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FIAT

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888-269-6183

Fax: 724-222-3982

SOLOMON RAM

Mail or drop off to: Observer Reporter 122 South Main St., Washington, PA 15301 Attn: Classified Deptartment

58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022 www.rotolomotors.com

FORD

FOX FORD

743 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA

724-627-3151

www.foxfordwaynesburg.com

2605 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA

724-966-2600

www.solomonauto.com

SOLOMON FORD

SOLOMON RAM

724-785-5500

724-785-8000

Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA

Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA

www.solomonauto.com

www.solomonauto.com

STAR LAKE FORD

SOUTH HILLS RAM

724-947-3381

724-941-4300

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

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

WASHINGTON FORD

507 Washington Road, Rt. 19, Washington, PA

SUBARU

www.washingtonford.com

71 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA

GMC

www.buddbaersubaru.com

888-706-6128

BUDD BAER SUBARU

Free ads can be accepted by telephone at a $5 charge per ad. Non-commercial customers only. No pet ads. Other exclusions may apply. Please provide name, address and telephone number when submitting your ad. Please specify you would like it to be published in The Almanac. Ads may take 1-2 weeks to be scheduled. Ads will not be renewed until last run is expired.

724-222-0700

BUDD BAER GMC

83 Murtland Ave. Washington Pa

724-249-6047

TOYOTA

SOLOMON GMC

2403 Washington Road Canonsburg, PA 15317

SOUTH HILLS TOYOTA

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

724-602-4678

solomonautogroup.com

HARLEY DAVIDSON STEEL CITY HARLEY DAVIDSON

724-743-1144

www.southhillstoyota.com

VOLKSWAGEN

THREE RIVERS VOLKSWAGEN

1375 Washington Road, Washington, PA

3694 Washington Road, McMurray, PA

www.steelcitymotorcycles.com

www.3riversvw.com

724-225-7020

724-941-6100

Pre-owned dealers OLIVERIO AUTO

THREE RIVERS AUTO SALES

724-926-2155

724-338-2923

1110 Laurel Hill Road McDonald, PA 15057 www.oliverioauto.com

30 South Central Avenue Canonsburg, PA 15317 www.3riversvw.com

PREMIERE AUTO SALES

TREGEMBO MOTORS

724-223-0600

724-239-2200

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

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

RT. 18 HOMES AUTO SALES

WARNE MOTORS INC.

724-225-5308

724-746-5956

940 Henderson Ave., Washington, PA

www.18autosales.com

107 East Pike Street Canonsburg, PA

www.johnwarnemotors.com

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