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May 28, 2014

Overturned gay marriage ban relief for local couples

By Francesca Sacco Staff writer fsacco@observer-reporter. com

Deb and Susan Whitewood were sitting on their back porch, the same place where the couple decided to file a federal lawsuit against Pennsylvania’s ban on gay marriage, when they learned the ban was overturned May 20.

“I’m terrifically excited,” Deb Whitewood said. “This isn’t a ruling in favor of our family, but a ruling for all of the gay and lesbian families in the state of Pennsylvania.”

The South Fayette Township couple, two of their children, a widow and 10 other couples challenged the state’s law barring same-sex marriages. U.S. District Judge John E. Jones III called the plaintiffs courageous in his ruling.

PHOTO PROVIDED BY DAVID HUFFNER

Jason Schneider, left, and David Huffner are pictured in 2011 at their wedding in New York.

The Upper St. Clair couple was overjoyed by a federal judge’s ruling that overturned Pennsylvania’s ban on same-sex marriage.

“We are so excited to be is validation that we are lawsuit, the Whitewoods a part of history,” Susan equal. It’s enormous.” attempted to file for a marWhitewood said. “This Before filing the federal riage license at Washing-

ton County Courthouse last June 24. Their request was denied, but that didn’t stop them. The couple married in Maryland last October on their 20th anniversary.

After quickly “skimming” the 39-page decision, Deb Whitewood said the ruling recognizes marriages performed legally in any of the other 17 states that previously had given legal status to gay marriage. Oregon became the 18th state to legalize same-sex marriages May 19. Pennsylvania became the 19th. State marriage bans have been falling around the country since the U.S. Supreme Court last year struck down part of the federal Defense of Marriage Act. The Pennsylvania lawsuit, filed last July, was the first known challenge to the state law that effectively banned same-sex marriages and the recognition of

gay marriages from other states.

Gov. Tom Corbett’s office defended the law after Attorney General Kathleen Kane refused, on grounds that it was unconstitutional. An appeal of Jones’ ruling is likely.

Same-sex couples and their supporters around the state were celebrating May 20.

David Huffner and his husband, Jason Schneider, have been together for the last 15 years. At 54, Huffner doubted he’d witness this until he was in his 80s.

“I was pleasantly surprised,” Huffner, a member of the board of the Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network in Pittsburgh, said of the ruling.

“Things like this take a lot of time.”

Huffner said he immediately started to cry when he SEE COUPLES PAGE A3

CV students unveil WWII memorial

By Deana Carpenter Staff writer dcarpenter@thealmanac.net

DEANA CARPENTER/STAFF

Scott pool drained for repairs

Those hoping to take a dip in Scott Township’s pool will have to wait.

Though it was originally slated to open Memorial Day weekend, a surprise leak required that it be drained for emergency repairs. The time frame to do the repairs is not yet known, so a new opening date will be announced as information becomes available.

A new memorial to local men who died in World War II was unveiled at Chartiers Valley High School on May 23 during a program titled “The Legacy Lives on...Remembering Local Heroes of WWII.” At the beginning of the school year, a plaque bearing the names of 17 local soldiers who lost their lives in World War II was found in the basement of the school.

The plaque had once hung in the now-closed Rennerdale School.

When the plaque was first discovered, superintendent Dr. Brian White tasked social studies teacher Robert Rodrigues to find stu-

DEANA CARPENTER/STAFF

The unveiling of the new WWII monument at Chartiers Valley High School.

dents to help figure out exactly who the men on the plaque were.

“We’ve been working really hard for six months,” Mazzarini said.

“It’s been part of the community for so long,” said Kevin McGoogan, a junior at Chartiers Valley who also helped to research the background infor-

mation on the men.

Rachel Jones, Mitchell McDermott and Lauren Bittner were also on the research team.

“I learned they all SEE UNVEIL PAGE A4

Fire station in Bethel Park is set for demolition

By Susan Schmeichel For The Almanac writer@thealmanac.net

The Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Company station on Brightwood Road will soon be demolished to make way for a new $8.2 million state-of-the-art facility.

During a special meeting May 19, Bethel Park Council approved a $51,900 contract with A.W. McNabb LLC to demolish the old structure.

The original station was built in 1954, when the company responded to only 96

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dum last year. The tax will not only finance construction of the new building, but also provide $300,000 for the annual operation of the fire company.

According to Dennis Ross, an architect with Pancheco Ross Architects PC, the new building can be expected to serve the fire company for 50 to 75 years.

The fire company, which also maintains stations on Milford Drive and Clifton ELEANOR BAILEY/STAFF Road, is storing much of its The Bethel Park Fire Station will be torn down to make way for a new, state-of-the-art fire station. equipment at Kiefer Coal calls a year. About 20 years is in bad shape and inad- calls last year, fire officials ing funded by a .34 mill real and Supply on West Liago, the engine bays were equate for a company that have said. estate tax, which was ap- brary Avenue during conrebuilt, but the building responded to nearly 400 The new building is be- proved by a voter referen- struction.

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POLICE BEAT other contents, police said.

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Theft: A resident of the 200 Criminal mischief: Two block of Windermere Court vehicles used for parts were was notified by her bank damaged between May that her credit cards were 17 and 6:02 p.m. May 19, being used, township police township police said. The said. The notification ocvehicles are owned by Pascurred at 11:23 a.m. May 19, quini Construction, Linwood and the woman told police Avenue, and were parked she last saw her purse in her on the property, police said. car on May 17. The cards Windows on both vehicles were used to make numerwere smashed with either ous purchases of more a large rock or reinforced than $3,500 at various Get bar. Plastic was pulled away Go, Giant Eagle and Home from one vehicle and the Depot locations in West Mifhood was damaged on the flin and McKeesport, police second vehicle, police said. said. The purse is valued at $260, police said.

Retail theft: A man who entered CVS, 3870 Washing- Vehicles entered: Two ton Road, at 2:24 p.m. May unlocked vehicles parked 19, took a shopping basket, in the drive of a residence grabbed dental care items in the 100 block of Alyson and left without paying, Drive were entered before township police said. The 9:09 a.m. May 19, and a items are valued at $716. purse was stolen, township The man was last seen in a police said. Credit cards silver Volkswagen traveling from the purse were used north on Washington Road. to purchase about $2,000 Burglary: An open garage in in merchandise from the a residence in the 200 block North Versailles area, police said. of Windermere Court was entered before 1:43 p.m.

Identity theft: A resident May 19, and an unlocked of the 100 block of Fulton vehicle was entered, townDrive was notified over the ship police. Stolen were a weekend of May 17 that .45-caliber pistol and a small about $1,000 was owed on black purse with $800, 15 a Sam’s Club credit card, blank checks and various police said. The resident

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does not have a Sam’s credit card. Investigation determined the Sam’s card and a credit card for Kohl’s were opened May 3 in Atlanta, Ga., using the resident’s identification.

One student injured: When a school bus made a sudden stop on Tepee Road and Ammons Drive to avoid striking a resident on a riding lawn mower in the street, one student standing in the aisle of the bus struck Corruption of minors: Ian M. Smith, 18, of State Route his head on the passenger side of the windshield, 981, New Alexandria, was township police said. The charged with corruption student, Gordon Hardy, 11, of a minor, possession of a of Ammons Drive, comsmall amount of marijuana plained of a headache and and possession of drug was transported to St. Clair paraphernalia, after police Hospital, Mt. Lebanon. The found him with a 16-yearhospital does not release old township girl from Grandview Drive, township patient information. None of the other 20 students on police said. The girl told police he smoked marijuana the bus was injured in the 3:58 p.m incident May 19, in front of her, township police said. The incident was police said. The bus driver, Bruce Bergman, 71, was reported at 9:47 p.m. May not injured. There was no 16. The girl’s parent told collision between the bus police the girl missed work and the mower operated at 4 p.m. and was with

by Alberto DiPaolo, 74, of Smith without the parent’s Tepee Road, police said. The permission. When police arrived at the residence, the investigation continues and no charges against DiPaolo girl, Smith and the parent have been filed, police said. were in the driveway with Smith in his vehicle, police Tequila stolen: Three people said. After police smelled entered the Wine and marijuana in Smith’s vehicle, Spirits store, 3929 Washhe gave the officer a plastic ington Road, McMurray, at bag with less than 30 grams 3:30 p.m. May 21, and one of suspected marijuana and of the women concealed a glass smoking pipe was a half gallon of tequila in found, police said. Smith her purse, township police was charged by summons. said. The tequila is valued

at $39. The retail theft was reported at 10:56 a.m. May 22. The three, two women and one man, were seen leaving the parking lot in a gold sport utility vehicle.

Identity theft: A resident of the 100 block of Shoreline Drive, told police at 2:47 p.m. May 22, that her federal income tax return was rejected, township police said. The woman is an employee of UPMC and her information was hacked and used to file another return, police said.

SOUTH FAYETTE Signs stolen: Six street signs were stolen in zone 3 between May 13 and May 14, township police said. The signs are valued at $360.

Toilets damaged: Paper towels were set on fire in the permanent rest rooms on the Panhandle Trail in Sturgeon, township police said. The criminal mischief was discovered May 19.

Burning towels were placed on a toilet in the men’s side and in a sink in the women’s side, police said.

Damage, estimated at $30, was to the men’s toilet seat, police said.

PennDOT, Pennsylvania State and local police are partnering for a nationwide “Click It or Ticket� seat-belt enforcement through June 8.

Three hundred and fifty law enforcement agencies across the northeast with increased enforcement at state borders will focus on nighttime operations, using Traffic Enforcement Zones and roving patrols.

Pennsylvania’s primary seat-belt law requires drivers and passengers under the age of 18 to buckle up, and children under the age of four must be properly restrained in an approved child safety seat.

Children ages 4-8 must be restrained in an appropriate booster seat. In addition, children ages 8-18 must be in a seat belt when riding anywhere in the vehicle.

Also, drivers and frontseat passengers 18 yearsold or older are required to buckle up.

Visit www.JustDrivePA. com for more information on seat-belt safety and PennDOT’s other trafficsafety initiatives.

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learned the ban had been overturned.

“It’s an emotional moment,” he said.

Huffner and Schneider, of Upper St. Clair, were married in August 2011 on the New York side of Niagara Falls. While he said family and friends have always embraced he and Schneider as a couple, he said the ruling affirms their relationship.

“It’s remarkable to see this swing in public opinion.”

The Washington County Courthouse was closed May 20 in observance of the primary election, but Kathy Cameron, chairwoman of Washington County Gay-Straight Alliance Inc., believes people would have been waiting there in the hours leading up to the release of the decision. She expected samesex couples to begin filing for marriage licenses May 21.

“A lot of counties were instructed to be ready in

Susan, left, and Deb Whitewood sued the Washington County register of wills and state officials after their marriage license application was rejected last year.

case there was an immediate rush,” she said.

Cameron said the ruling has made her loved ones and friends “equal.”

Like others, she anxiously awaited Jones’ decision and was thrilled when she received a text message notifying her the ban was overturned.

“I’m pretty pumped. I can’t wipe the smile off

my face. (Same-sex couples) have the same opportunities as everyone else in terms of recognition,” she said. “They are now first-class citizens.”

Deb and Susan Whitewood said they were optimistic about the outcome.

“It’s the right time for a change,” said Deb Whitewood. “It’s time to move forward with change.”

BATTAGLIA - Sophie (Bucko), 82, Mt. Lebanon, May 21.

BRICKNER - Merle R. Sr., 84, Bethel Park, May 14.

BROWN - Beverly Ann (Locke), 75, South Fayette, May 22.

CONLEY - Alice E., 85, Carnegie, May 20.

CUSTER - Lois Davidson, 82, formerly of Canonsburg, May 17.

DIOGUARDI - Eugene, 72, Canonsburg, May 19.

HAMILTON - Michael R., 43, McDonald, May 20.

LEHMAN - John A. Jr., 49, Upper St. Clair, May 20.

LIVINGSTON - Betty Jane (Cowan), 93, Bethel Park, May 20.

McMINN - Betty Jean, 92, Bethel Park, May 18.

MILLER - Linda Louise, 69, Mt. Lebanon, April 15.

MOHLER - Theodore P., 72, formerly of Canonsburg, April 25.

O’BRYAN - Nancy L. (Wright), 72, Canonsburg, May 20.

PORTELLA - David P., 64, Mt. Lebanon, May 13.

PRINGLE - Samuel W., 84, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, May 11.

PRIORE - Angeline M., 92, Green Tree, April 29.

RITTER - Robert Edward, 85, Eighty Four, May 14.

RUMBAUGH - Carol Ann, 78, Green Tree, May 11.

SCHAEFER - William Robinson, 86, Scott, May 19.

SCHEFFER - Dolores “Dee,” 82, Upper St. Clair, May 14.

SCHUTZMAN - Alverne T., 67, McDonald, March 2.

SCHWARTZ - Marlene J., Bridgeville, April 22.

SEIBEL - Florence D., 94, Green Tree, May 14.

SHENTO - Linda Lee, 61, formerly of Canonsburg, May 19.

SILLMAN - Genevieve, 87, Bridgeville, April 24.

SIMMS - Mary, 89, Canonsburg, April 29.

SLASKA - Walter Robert, 82, Hendersonville, May 13.

SLOCUM - James Edward, Upper St. Clair, May 13.

STARINSKY - Charles M., 66, Canonsburg, May 20.

THIRY - Edward J., 87, Castle Shannon, May 19.

TREU - Robert E., 83, Scott, May 10.

WALLS - Mary P., 64, Heidelberg, April 25.

WILLARD - Kristie R., 41, formerly of Castle Shannon, May 14.

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Bridgeville Historical Society honors local soldiers

By Deana Carpenter Staff writer dcarpenter@thealmanac.net

A new exhibit at the Bridgeville Historical Society is commemorating the lives of local soldiers who died in times of war. A reception was held May 24 to highlight the exhibit during Memorial Day weekend. In addition to the things inside the historical society’s building on Station Street, there were also military vehicles displayed outside.

Put together primarily

by Joseph Oyler, a lifelong Bridgeville resident, the display recognizes men and women from the Revolutionary War to Vietnam.

Oyler made posters with deceased soldiers’ pictures and short biographies.

There were also military

Justine Patrick has been appointed to Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh’s Board of Directors. Her term began April 1.

Patrick is an investment management lawyer and a partner at Reed Smith LLP. After receiving her bachelors degree in business administration and graduating summa cum laude from Emory University in 2001, she received her Certified Public Accountant license from the state of Georgia in 2003. She graduated Harvard Law School cum laude in 2006 and was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar and Massachusetts Bar the same year.

artifacts on display, many loaned to the historical society by local residents.

Oyler pointed to one of the first posters that featured Christian Lesnett, who was in the Revolutionary War. The Lesnett Family was and still is a prominent family in the Bridgeville area. Another Lesnett, Christian, fought in the War of 1812.

Civil War casualties from the Bridgeville area are also remembered in the display.

“Twenty-six members of Bethany Church served in the Union Army,” Oyler said, adding of those, six were killed.

Oyler said doing the research for the exhibit was very rewarding.

DEANA CARPENTER/STAFF “It gave me one more opWorld War II veteran George Warholak, Fee Warholak, Sandy Funkhouser and Darlene Capo- portunity to commemorate rali look at some of the items on display at the Bridgeville Historical Society. all these guys who lost their

PEOPLE Patrick has a long history of volunteer work and has served on the Three Rivers Arts Festival Advisory Board since February 2013.

She currently resides in the South Hills.

Ro b e r t Callen of McMurray has been selected to receive the 2014 Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence in recognition of his contribution to local government.

Callen, who was nominated by PA Councils of Governments for individual recognition, has an impressive history of involvement with local government and Councils of Governments,

including as executive director of the Steel Valley COG from 1975-1988; as part-time executive director of the Lawrence County Regional Council of COG, 2001-present; and as part-time executive director of the Beaver County Regional COG (42 municipalities), 2010-present. In addition, he is currently Crafton borough manager, was manager of Municipal Services for Western PA, 1997-2010 and worked with DCED as recovery plan coordinator for the City of Duquesne from 2001-2013.

Callen holds a bachelor of arts from St. Vincent College, a master of science from Duquesne University and a master of public administration from the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public

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The Elder Law Firm of Julian Gray Associates announces that Patricia Donelli of Upper St. Clair has been chosen as the 2014 League of Community Leaders Award Recipient.

She will be presented the award at the 2014 Western Pennsylvania Healthcare Professional’s Conference May 13 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Green Tree.

Donelli is being recognized because of her years of passionate, selfless work at PrimeTime Adult Day Care and the time and care that she provides in the community to seniors and families.

She has been an employee of Prime Time Adult Care for 12 years.

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The Bethel Park, Mt. Lebanon and Upper St. Clair Police departments will be hosting a bicycle safety rodeo from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 31 at Kohls at Village Square Mall in Bethel Park, rain or shine.

The Kohl’s Hard Heads program of Children’s Hospital will also be on hand to talk to children about the importance of wearing a helmet, and coupons will be handed out for free helmets.

To participate in the bicycle obstacle course, you must bring a bicycle and helmet, and a liability waver must be signed. Helmets will be available for children who do not have one, so they can participate.

Fire Departments and EMS agencies from each community will also be participating and sponsoring the event. A certificate of completion will be given to each participant. Participants can also register to win a bicycle – one boy’s bike and one girl’s bike will be raffled

The Salvation Army in Western Pennsylvania is gearing up for its 2014 camping season on the organization’s nearly 100-acre Camp Allegheny and Retreat Center, located along Slippery Rock Creek in Ellwood City.

The summer camp program will run June 16-Aug. 6. Accredited by the American Camping Association, Camp Allegheny and Retreat Center offers a diverse program including recreation, Christian education, nature, swimming, arts and crafts, archery, hiking and more.

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grew up in my neighborhood,” said McDermott.

“It was interesting how young they all were,” McGoogan said. “All of these guys had an interesting story.”

“It gave us the opportunity to learn things we wouldn’t experience in the classroom,” McDermott said.

Designing and constructing the actual monument on which the plaque is now placed was also tasked to Chartiers Valley students.

Student Jamie Shafer of Chartiers Valley designed the memorial. She is enrolled in the school’s CAD program and was instructed by Chuck Barber.

Students Zach Farrow and Josh Was are Chartiers Valley students enrolled in the masonry program at Parkway West Career and Technical School. Farrow and Was, along with their instructor Charlie Sweeney, built the brick structure on which the plaque rests.

Anna D’Acierno and Rebecca Fallert, also students, designed the brochure handed out at the ceremony.

At the dedication ceremony, students had the opportunity to read aloud

lives. I’ve learned a lot,” he said.

Several military veterans attended the open house including Santo Magliocca of Bridgeville, who served in World War II. He said he was drafted into the military at age 18 and joined the Air Force. He went on 23 missions in Europe flying a Ball Turret Gunner.

“My first mission, I shot down a German plane and had an engine knocked out,” Magliocca said.

Magliocca, originally from Carnegie, went on to serve on Carnegie Borough Council for several years and when he moved to Bridgeville, he served on council there for about 10 years.

The military exhibit will be on display at the Bridgeville Historical Society through August. the information gathered about each of the soldiers.

“Almost 73 years ago, our nation was met with the supreme challenge of a world war,” Rodrigues said at the ceremony.

“Over 400,000 soldiers perished. Our own community was represented by 17 young Collier Township men who served our country and paid the ultimate price. Today is clearly a day of celebration as we honor the brief lives of these young men.”

“This memorial is a permanent fixture,” White said. “It is our intention that this plaque from the second world war is only the beginning,” White said, adding that he hopes to have an annual event honoring area soldiers from each American war.

The soldiers listed on the plaque are: Leonard Facciotti, Marines; Joseph Garin, Army; Kenneth Heasley, Army; John King, Army; Owen Lewis, Marines; Stanley Malinowski, United States Armored Tank BN; Russell McConnell, Army; James McGrogan, Army Air Corps; Charles McLaughlin, Army; Stanley Polanski, Army; John Stripp, Army; George Trumpeter, Navy; John Turner, Army; Harry Walls, Air Force; Frank Wilson, Navy; George Woods, Army; and Robert Yeager, Air Force.

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Proud to be from state of PA

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ennsylvania has long been known as a state that is behind the times, particularly when it comes to our antiquated laws. But last week, we joined the ranks of 18 other progressive states – along with the District of Columbia – when U.S. District Judge John E. Jones declared Pennsylvania’s restriction to marriage between one man and one woman unconstitutional.

In 1996, Pennsylvania changed it’s statute of marriage to be defined as between one man and one woman.

We are proud that the ruling came as it did, and we are even more proud that two of the defendants who initiated the case, Deb and Susan Whitewood, are from South Fayette (two of Whitewoods’ children, a widow and 10 other couples all filed a federal lawsuit challenging the ban last year).

And, in another point of pride, we are thrilled that Gov. Tom Corbett, a Roman Catholic, has no plans to challenge the ruling, despite his statement that he, personally, believes that marriage should be between a man and a woman. He’s caught some fire for making the statement about himself and his politics rather than about marriage, but the bottom line is that he is accepting the ruling and recognizing its strength.

Thanks to the decision, so many couples who are so deeply in love will now be able to make their commitment official. Couples immediately began applying for marriage licenses, some even asking for the three-day wait period to be waved. And why not – after all, many had waited decades for the opportunity to legally wed.

These couples will finally be treated like other married couples when it comes to health and retirement benefits, taxes and basic rights.

Perhaps, too, those who aren’t tolerant of the gay lifestyle just might come around.

Marriage isn’t about a man and a woman, a man and a man, or a woman and a woman. Marriage is about love, and thankfully, Pennsylvania finally agrees.

MILITARY NEWS Brendan McGinnis, son of Steve and Kathy McGinnis of McDonald, was commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy at a ceremony May 17 at Soldiers and Sailors Hall in Oakland.

Brendan is a 2010 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and a recent graduate of Duquesne University. While at Duquesne, he was a member of the Steel City ROTC unit at Carnegie Mellon University.

Brendan will report to Naval Air Station, Pensacola,

Fla., where he will begin training to become a naval aviator.

Air Force Airman Loren-Jonelle Mackovich graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Mackovich is the daughter of Nicole Callahan and a graduate of Bethel Park High School.

Army Reserve Pvt. Regan S. Smith, a 2013 graduate of Chartiers Valley High School, has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. He is the son of Rennee and Richard Smith of Carnegie.

Sobriety checkpoint planned The Washington County DUI Task Force is planning a sobriety checkpoint between May 29 and June 1 at an undisclosed location in one of the eight-member task force municipalities.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Sleepy Hollow project disruptive Rockets red glare. Bombs bursting in air.

Here on Sleepy Hollow Road, there are no “rockets red glare,” but there sure are “bombs bursting” every second of every day for almost a month.

The Mt. Lebanon “road crew” is installing catch basins on our street.

Something you must know up front – Sleepy Hollow is one of the most heavily traveled roads in the area, spanning Castle Shannon, Mt. Lebanon and Dormont. Thousands of cars go through this road daily. The speed limit is 25 MPH, but it is hardly ever enforced, and speeding is a big problem.

So, wouldn’t you think that if a big road project was going to be done, the powers-that-be would just shut the road down and detour traffic? But, that is just too simple for these Mensa administrators in Mt. Lebanon.

Many people, including me, called public works, the Mt. Lebanon Police and Senator Matt Smith’s office to complain about the noise. We complained to the work crew, too. It is one thing to have to put up with the noise all day, but not all night. You cannot place metal sheets across a cement road and expect quiet.

Secondly, I believe it is a state law that drivers must reduce speed to 15 MPH at a work site. But no signs were posted, and no police were present at rush hour for the whole time

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the work was being done. And the machinery left overnight and on this road during the day was a safety hazard.

When I talked with all of the above, they were in a quandary as to how to help. Of course, I had the answer: SHUT THE ROAD DOWN! But, they were not interested. The question I have is – why weren’t they interested in helping their residents get a good night’s sleep? Don’t you have the same question?

And so, we residents are still sing-

Open burning hazardous to our health

As a longtime resident of Peters Township, I am very saddened by the continuing unhealthy practice of allowing open burning in our township. My son and I have been medically affected by this practice for the last three years due to new housing development land clearing burning, and now a neighborhood individual land clearing burning. I have tried numerous times to have our municipality consider the research presented by the EPA about the health risks of open burning.

These health risks include sudden death, heart attack, cancer and multiple lung diseases to name a few.

Many states have banned open burning statewide. These risks are greatly increased in children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. As a mother of three children, I am scared for our health status if we are continually exposed to these carcinogens produced by open burning.

I guess Peters Township doesn’t really care about the health of its citizens.

Trudi Alexander Peters Township

SF schools remember Morelli

Carlow University has been co-ed since the 1940s. Chatham University announced that it will go co-ed begin- By Deana Carpenter ning with the 2014-2015 school year.

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ing the local anthem of Mt. Lebanon – bombs bursting in air.

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Administrators and school directors in South Fayette took a few moments at the May 20 school board meeting to remember board member Frank Morelli, who died earlier this month. According to his obituary, Morelli died from a cardiac incident on May 5. He was 45.

“You all know our board member Frank Morelli passed away recently,” board president Leonard Fornella told those in attendance at the meeting.

“He was a loving husband, a devoted father and a loyal South Fayette Lion,” said superintendent Dr. Bille Rondinelli. “He was a dedicated school board member and a dear friend to many,” she went on to say somberly. She also remembered his “beautiful, contagious smile” and how

he was “always willing to share ideas and information.”

“We already miss his personality and presence,” Rondinelli said. “He will always be remembered in our hearts.”

Fornella added, “He was a terrific board member and above all, a gentleman.”

Later on at the meeting, district solicitor Fred Wolfe told the board members they have the authorization to name a replacement for Morelli’s position until the next election. His term was set to expire in November 2015. Wolfe said it could be something for the board to consider discussing at the May 27 meeting.

High School Construction Cassandra Renninger of Eckles Architecture and John Taromina of P.J. Dick presented options for the possible expansion of South Fayette High School.

The main option presented by Renninger would extend the two existing academic wings. Renninger said the academic wings on the upper floor could be extended. Additionally, flex space would be added to the center, which could be used in a variety of ways.

In the first option, the existing media center would be opened up and another flex space added. In this option, Renninger said there would “still be more space for future expansion.”

The high school theater would be expanded by 150 to 180 seats and blackbox theaters, an informal, smaller type of theater, would also be added. A wrestling room was also proposed in this design, which could be added on the back of the athletic side of the building.

A total of 20 classrooms would be added, as well as three more science labs to make a total of five. In all, 47,000 square feet of new

academic space would be added, Renninger said.

Board president Leonard Fornella said that at first glance, “it doesn’t look like enough space.”

Board member Teresa Burroughs said she would like to see other drawings with more space presented at future meetings.

As far as how the twowing addition would be constructed, Taromina said it would be done in phases, and that from start to finish the project could take 26 to 28 months total.

He said that would be for Eckles to design, for the bids to go out and to procure contractors. Taromina said the portion of the building not under construction would be sealed off so that students could still attend class while the work is being done.

Renninger said the next step is to “expand upon the options and talk about costs and the building scope.”

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Students produce television show on healthy snacks

By Terri Johnson Staff writer tjohnson@thealmanac.net

The Food Channel may have a national audience, but for the students in kindergarten through third grade at Bower Hill Elementary School in the Peters Township School District, the locally-produced “Snack Scene” is top rated.

Each week, students appeared in the show that revolved around healthy snacks and eating, and culminated in a “Junior Top Chef” competition. Every Wednesday at exactly 3:15 p.m., the show that taped in the morning aired in classrooms throughout the school.

The concept, new for the 2013-14 school year, was the brainchild of Tammi Hanak, speech pathologist at the school, and Meghan Myers, a second grade teacher, after they attended a conference. Fifteen shows were taped, plus the “Junior Top Chef” episodes.

Recipes were submitted by the various grade levels, along with ideas from ad-

Bower Hills Elementary students Mia Cantrell, Ella Reed and Abby Ciminel prepare healthy snacks for a segment of the “Snack Scene” television show under the watchful eye of teacher Tammi Hanak, a speech pathologist, and Nick Fischer, a fitness professional from Kids of Steel.

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“We did not have anything that involved using an oven or really sharp knives,” Hanak said. Myers added that the recipes included plenty of fruits and vegetables, with an emphasis on bananas, lots of bananas, Hanak said.

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The recipes were complied into a small cookbook entitled “Cooking With Buzzer at Bower Hill Elementary,” based on the school’s mascot, a bee. The subtitle is “Snack Smart, Drink Right, and Move More at Bower Hill.” The school’s PTA is selling the

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mixing one teaspoon of honey and one teaspoon of vanilla with one cup of ricotta cheese. The mixture is spread on cinnamon graham crackers and topped with a sliced strawberry or other fruit. Hanak said once the cooking show featuring the cheesecake recipe aired, she heard that because of the demand, the local Giant Eagle supermarket ran out of ingredients.

“The kids love (the show) and they stop me in the hall and say they made the recipe at home the night before,” Hanak said.

During the next school year, Hanak said they hope to introduce the students to kitchen safety and tie the snacking show with the health curriculum. Another goal is to find a way to air the shows on other venues like the local cable channel or You Tube.

Funding for the 2013-14 school year was through a Just Move grant, Myers said. Because of the success of the program, Hanak said about 100 recipes were submitted, but not

used and will be kept for next year’s programs.

In addition to the cooking demonstration show, students were treated to a discussion by a district paraprofessional – a trained dental hygienist – who talked about how snacks and food affect teeth. There were also visits from local dieticians and a fitness professional.

“We wanted to make sure the kids could go home, open the fridge and make their own healthy snack,” Hanak said.

One of the favorites around the holidays was the Grinch Hat Kabobs, where a green grape and a slice of banana are placed on a large toothpick or bamboo skewer followed by a hulled whole strawberry and topped with a minimarshmallow.

Starting children young on a healthy diet is important. Myers, the mother of a 1-year-old boy, said she makes all of his food.

“Anytime we can get the kids to try different things, that’s awesome,” Hanak said.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Bethel Park Council supports senate and house radar bills

By Susan Schmeichel For The Almanac writer@thealmanac.net

Bethel Park Council has joined other municipalities across the state in supporting state house and senate bills that would allow local police officers to use radar to enforce speeding.

Council voted May 12 in favor of the resolution, put forth by the Pennsylvania State Mayors’ Association Radar Coalition, in support of state house bill 1272 and state senate bill 1340. The bills would include a change that would allow all police officers, not only members of the state police, to use the speed enforcing tool.

Pennsylvania is the only state that does not allow the use of radar by local law enforcement.

Heading up the initiative in support of the proposed legislation is Whitehall Mayor and President of the Pennsylvania Mayors’ Association James Nowalk. “It’s worst than an unfunded

mandate,� said Nowalk. “We have the resources and we’re not allowed to use them. It handcuffs the police.�

According to the Radar Coalition, radar is already being used to enforce speed limits in over two thirds of the municipalities in Pennsylvania because those municipalities are patrolled by state police, not local law enforcement officers.

Nowalk quoted National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics which list Pennsylvania as the state with the third highest number of speed-related fatalities in the nation.

Mt. Lebanon Police Chief Coleman McDonough said radar is an important safety tool. “It’s user friendly, very efficient and can be used on any terrain.

It’s very simple and portable, just point and shoot,� he said.

Giving local officers the ability to enforce speed with radar could save lives, the chief said.

McDonough debunked the notion that municipal police would use the radar to write

more speeding tickets. “It’s not a very effective way to raise revenue,� he said, explaining that the cost a municipality pays for a police officer to go to court and defend a speeding charge is higher than money earned from the speeding tickets. “The numbers just don’t add up,� he said.

Not all local municipal officials are optimistic about the chances for the state bills to pass. “It has come up a couple of times, but doesn’t seem to go anywhere,� said Peters Township Manager Michael Silvestri. “It definitely has support, but always seems to fall short.�

However, Bethel Park Mayor Jack Allen said it is worthwhile for the municipalities to support the legislation. “It’s an opportunity to use (radar) if we want to,� Allen said.

Nowalk said he believes sponsors of the bills have a very good chance of getting the legislation, which he said has bipartisan support, passed this time.

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Zac was recognized for his leadership efforts the past three years with the Bethel Park High School Student Government Association, culminating in his election as Student Government president for the 2013-2014 school year, where he has overseen all of the activities and fundraising efforts of the organization. Zac was also recognized for his contributions to Bethel Park High School as a member of the Football Team, Top 21 Choir, French Club and French National Honor Society.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Peters elementary students sell animal trading cards

By Terri Johnson Staff writer tjohnson@thealmanac.net

Boyan Scholarship recipients

Independence Middle School Teachers Shannon Welsh and Elisa Scheuerle presented Connor Namuth, Ross Martin and Alex Bioni each with a $1,000 scholarship from the Marissa Boyan Foundation. The scholarship is named in memory of former Independence Middle School teacher Marissa Boyan, who passed away after a brave battle with cancer. The scholarship annually goes to a student who possesses the zest for life and athletics that Marissa did. In addition to receiving the scholarship, the three students were invited to a special event to celebrate their accomplishments, as well as Marissa’s life, to be held on May 12 by the Marissa Boyan Foundation. Pictured are Shannon Welsh, Ross Martin, Alex Bioni, Connor Namuth and Elisa Scheuerle.

At the tender age of 12, Sydney Cicchini and Kate Hardy consider themselves entrepreneurs.

The girls, both in the sixth grade at McMurray Elementary School in the Peters Township School District, designed and sold animal trading cards to fellow students during recess and lunch and recently donated a portion of the profits to the Washington Area Humane Society.

The reason for the project was simple, according to Kate, daughter of Tammy and Alex Hardy. “We were bored and we started imagining creatures,� she said. Soon, a game concept was devised with different combined animals on each of the

27 cards. Each card has a point value depending on an element, such as fire and ice.

Sydney, daughter of John and Lori Cicchini, acted as the illustrator for the project.

After receiving permission from the school board, the game cards were sold at recess and in the cafeteria in either a series for $3, or the entire deck of 27 cards for $7. “It’s a little like War,�

Kate said.

MERP, the copyrighted name, stands for Making Every Real Pet Special, and that is why half of the profits were donated to the humane society. “We both love animals and we have animals from the shelter,� Kate said.

Sydney said she has been a great friend of Kate’s for as long as either can remember.

With the school year ending soon, the girls said they will continue to sell the cards next school year when they go to the Middle School. Kate said they also hope to offer the cards for sale in local stores.

To launch the small business, the girls had help through Junior Achievement, and the printing of the laminated cards was done through a friend of Sydney’s father.

Kate’s mother, Tammy Hardy, said the girls also began a business, K&S Enterprise and the cards are copyrighted.

In the future, Kate plans on being on Broadway, and Sydney is still undecided, perhaps something in the art field, she said. For now, they just like being young entrepreneurs.

For details on the girls and the cards, visit www. themerps.com.

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COMMUNITY NEWS RELIGION At Baldwin U.M. Church, a bus trip is planned to see “Moses� at the Sight and Sound’s Millenium Theater in Lancaster Oct. 14-15. For a complete itinerary and cost, call 412885-4560. A $100 deposit will hold your reservation.

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from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, is held BU Q N 8FEOFTEBZT through June 18. This sixweek course offers a revolutionary outlook on life, culled from the wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory. For more information or to register, email rabbi@chabadsh.com, call 412-344-2424 or visit www. chabadsh.com.

dren, $8 for seniors and $4 for dessert only. The menu includes fried chicken, roast beef, sides and strawberry shortcake. Proceeds to benefit missions.

At South Hills Assembly, Bethel Park, new Bible studies, inspirational classes, support for addiction recovery, handling depression, anger management, weight loss and bereavement groups are planned through June 18. For deAt Our Redeemer Lu- tails, call 412-835-8900. theran Church, McMurray, the summer worship At St. Anne’s Church, schedule has begun. Satur- Castle Shannon, an outday worship will continue door Family Festival to celat 5:30 p.m. and there will ebrate its 125th anniversabe one Sunday service at 10 ry will take place following B N 0VS +PZGVM /PJTF 8PS- the 8 and 10 a.m. Masses ship for those on the au- and also the 12 noon Mass tism spectrum or with oth- on June 1. Light refresher special needs will still be ments and entertainment held at 1 p.m. on the second including a magician and Sunday of the month. a balloon artist will be provided. The church is locatAt Peters Creek Pres- ed on Hoodridge Drive. byterian Church, a strawberry festival will be held At Christ the Redeemat 6 p.m. May 30. The cost er Church, Canonsburg, is $10 for adults, $5 for chil- the first annual Blessing

World War II event Historian Tim Neff will transport artifacts in an Army foot locker to re-live a day in the life of a solEJFS GSPN 8PSME 8BS ** BU B free event for seniors to be held at 2:30 p.m. June 6 at 7BOBEJVN 8PPET 7JMMBHF Bridgeville. The informative talk will describe the soldier’s daily routine, duties, meals and anything a solder would do during a OPSNBM EBZ JO 8PSME 8BS ** For details, call 412-221-2900.

At St. Thomas More Church, Upper St. Clair, a baccalaureate Mass for all 2014 high school seniors will be held at the 11:30

At Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, evenings of reflection will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 24, July 20 and Aug. 26 in the south courtyard. A pet remembrance service will be held at 2 p.m. June 8 for those who have recently lost a pet. All family members, including pets that are still with you, are encouraged to come. Further information on both events can be found at www.westminsterchurch.org or by calling 412-835-6630.

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The Devonshire of Mt. Lebanon will sponsor its annual picnic June 10 for senior adults and their adult guests at the Mt. Lebanon Rec Center, 2nd floor.

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At St. David’s Episcopal Church, Venetia, celebrate Pentecost on June 8 with lunch in the church hall. The picnic-style lunch will include salads, sides and desserts provided by the congregation, while hot dogs and burgers including veggie burgers and Portobello mushroom caps, will be cooked on the grill.

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The Adult Interest Center at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Mt. Lebanon, offers entertainment, information, fellowship and a delicious meal for older adults in the greater South Hills community. Programs are held at 11 a.m. on Fridays September through June and are free and open to all.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Canonsburg’s Pastoral Care program marks 30 years

By Deana Carpenter Staff writer dcarpenter@thealmanac.net

Volunteers from the past and present gathered for fellowship and to be recognized for their service to Canonsburg Hospital’s Pastoral Care Department on May 22. The reception was also held to celebrate 30 years of the program at the hospital.

The program began in 1983, but in 1984 the volunteer component was added by the Rev. Carol Ross Irwin.

Now headed by the Rev. Cathy Peternel, chaplain at Canonsburg Hospital, the program boasts 40 volunteers.

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The Rev. Cathy Peternel embraces Betty Heidler, who, along with her husband, Jack, have been long-time volunteers at Canonsburg Hospital.

daily to pray with them from many different area and offer them comfort in churches and represent what can often be a trying many different faiths. time. The volunteers come “We can go in and be a

source of encouragement,” Peternel said. Volunteers come in once a week or so and visit with between five and 10 patients per shift.

Over the 30-year span of the program, the volunteers have dedicated more than 63,000 hours to ministering to patients.

“I started it because there was more need than I could do by myself,” Irwin said. “It’s really exciting for me to see how far it’s come.”

Irwin left the hospital in 1986 and now pastors a church in Franklin Park.

“It’s so exciting and great to see old friends,” she said.

Irwin added it was great to see that what started out as an idea 30 years ago has “turned into a ministry that has helped hundreds if not thousands of patients.”

Many of the volunteers are retired from working, including Jack and Betty Heidler of Canonsburg.

The couple has each given more than 3,000 hours of their time to the program.

“I’m only 90,” joked Jack Heidler at the reception. He says he keeps volunteering because “it’s nice meeting people.”

Betty Heidler added, “You always receive more than you give.”

“It’s been a life-saving thing for me,” said Ruth Kulish of Canonsburg, who started volunteering about 10 years ago, after her husband passed away.

“It’s been the most rewarding experience,” Kulish added. She has 500 volunteer hours so far at the hospital.

“You forget about your problems because you’re

focusing on the patients.

You walk away feeling grateful,” Kulish said.

“The people really appreciate having someone come in,” said Aldine Benner of Upper St. Clair.

Royce Karpy of Eighty Four is one of the younger volunteers and works fulltime as a commercial real estate broker, but makes time to volunteer at the hospital every Monday.

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PT parents unhappy about changes to music program Board cites a drop in test scores in major core courses

By Terri Johnson Staff writer tjohnson@thealmanac.net

When administrators in the Peters Township School District saw a consistent dip in test scores for the major core courses, such as mathematics, science and English, for middle school students, a decision was reached to change the daily schedule to include more time devoted to the core subjects and to make changes to the music program.

The changes will take effect with the start of the 2014-15 school year.

Even though the district contends notice was sent to the parents through email blasts, a letter and an invitation to a meeting to discuss the changes, several parents attended the school board meeting May 19 to express their

displeasure and to say they had not heard of the changes until recently.

Alison D’Addiecco, 102 Highland Drive, said neighboring Upper St. Clair School District tried a similar switch, making certain music programs an extra-curricular activity, and have noticed a significant drop in the number of students in the high school band.

When D’Addiecco told the board parents would “be watching� what the board planned to do, her comments were met with applause from the audience.

When parent Robert Marshall, 107 Willoughby Ct., asked if the changes were “a done deal,� superintendent Jeannine French said the changes were an ongoing process in an effort to improve the test scores of students in the core subjects, particularly among fourth-graders.

Of the 12 music teachers in the district, five teachers were serving 1,000 students in the middle school, while the remainder worked as teachers for the district’s remaining 3,200 students.

Until the changes were made, students at McMurray Elementary were pulled from core subject classes to attend music, reducing the number of hours each

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ntil the changes were made, students at McMurray Elementary School were pulled from core subject classes to attend music, reducing the number of hours each student received in basic subject instruction. Superintendent Jeannine French said the changes were an ongoing process in an effort to improve test scores of students in the core subjects, particularly among fourth-graders.

student received in basic subject instruction.

Marshall said he would like to see better communication from the district to the parents.

Even though French said numerous letters and emails were sent, she said the district must do a better job of communicating.

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Call the district to arrange an appointment. Final approval is expected at the June 30 meeting. É "VUIPSJ[FE UIF EJTUSJDUŸT solicitor to investigate the issuance of a $7 million bond to be combined with $6.3 million in the district’s reserve fund to pay for a multitude of projects needed in district buildings. The cost of the proposed capital fund projects is an estimated $13-$16 million. É 1BTTFE UIF UFOUBUJWF budget at $56,540,958, plus the tentative technology budget of $1,038,552, the tentative curriculum budget of $375,319, and the tentative capital projects budget of $6,747,550. The final budget will be adopted June 30. É "DDFQUFE UIF SFUJSFNFOU PG Robert Freado, principal of the middle school, effective June 30, along with the resignation of David Clagett III, social studies teacher at the high school. É "QQSPWFE B WBTU WBSJFUZ PG extra-duty personnel for the com-

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CHILDCARE Preschool registration Tender Shepherd Preschool the The Bible Chapel, McMurray, is accepting registrations for the 20142015 school year. Afternoon session available for children ages 3-5 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

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Business & Professional Women Canonsburg Business & Professional Women’s Club will be decorating Downtown Canonsburg windows and are asking for veteran memorabilia, photos, commendations, “Rosie the Riveter� photos, or anything appropriate that would help honor veterans on Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. For details, call Pat at 724-745-1024.

Historical society Bridgeville Area Historical Society will host a military exhibit honoring Bridgeville’s veterans through Aug. 31 at the historical society’s headquarters on Railroad Street. Hours are

a registration form at www. southfayette.org or call Maureen Pedzwater at 724693-3047.

Golf outing

The 25th Annual Peters Township Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing will Fish fry take place June 2 at Rolling Hills Country Club. Enjoy 18 The Bethel Park Lions Club holes of golf with cart and will hold its spring fish fry locker room facilities, super 4-7 p.m. May 30 at Lions Park. Baked or fried fish and ticket, lunch, margarita shrimp dinners include cole tent, dinner and prizes. Registration and sponsorship slaw, French fries or macaopportunities are available roni and cheese and a soft at www.ptcoc.org. This drink for $9. A hotdog dinyear’s event will once again ner for children will be ofbenefit the Peters Township fered. Takeout is available.

Volunteer Fire Department.

Plastic bags and brooms will be offered for sale. All proceeds benefit Lions Club Memorial Race/Walk The Bethel Branch of the charities. For details, call Montour Trail will hold the 412-833-3320.

Ninth Annual J. R. Taylor Memorial 5K Race/Walk Spaghetti dinner 8:30 a.m. June 7. The race/ benefit walk begins on the trail A spaghetti dinner to near the Washington ElNational Kidney Foundation of the Alleghenies held its annual NKF Golf Classic at Valbenefit the medical care ementary School on Clifton ley Brook Country Club. The winning Compete Division foursome was comprised of for Ernie Myers will take Road, behind Al’s CafÊ. For Lorraine Williams, Scott Startari, Tom Ali, Mike Sobota and Mark Turley. place 11 a.m.-7 p.m. May details, call Cyndee Welsh 31 at Canonsburg United at 412-835-0522. Register at Presbyterian Church. Tickets 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays Building. Speaker will be 412-835-5539 or email stval- are available by phone or at www.active.com.

Natalie Domelle, investment spreschool@yahooo.com. through Fridays. Uniforms, Tails for Trails X the door. photos, books, letters, med- advisor, giving a presentaThe 10th Tails for Trails Craft show Auction contributions and als, mementos and newspa- tion titled Money Tips for dog walk, a 5K fun kalk monetary donations are South Park Varsity CheerWomen. This event is free per articles are on hand. to benefit restoration of greatly appreciated.

For leading will hold a Craft to attend and will include the National Tunnel and details, call Heather at 724Bethel Women’s Club refreshments and snacks.

Show from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. maintenance of the Cecil 809-1695.

The Bethel Woman’s Club May 31 in the South Park For details, contact Tamra Section of the Montour will be holding its annual Home Economics Building.

McKenna at 412-885-5162 SF Foundation Trail, 8:30 a.m.-noon June 7 Affection and Appreciation or visit www.wbninc.com.

Email cindyware10@yahoo. Registration is due by May (rain or shine), beginning at com with questions.

Luncheon June 4 at South 31 for the Third Annual the Kurnick Plot (National) Hills Country Club, to honor FLEA MARKETS Flea market & bake South Fayette Foundation Access area on Cecil Henderoutgoing President Patricia for Excellence Golf Classic, son Road, Cecil Township. sale Vendor/craft fair Lonett. which will be held 9:30 a.m. Registration is $12/dog.

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Thursdays, Green Tree Park Gazebo. É 8JMTPO 1BSL 1PPM JO (SFFO Tree is open for the season.

Pool passes are on sale at the municipal center’s adHAPPENINGS ministrative office and must Document shredding be paid by cash or check only. Proof of residency is The Bethel Park branch of Brentwood Bank, located at required for all applicants the corner of McMurray and 18 and older.

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Green Tree events Green Tree Borough offers the following events: É (SFFO 5SFF 'BSNFST Market takes place 4-7 p.m.

Thursdays in Green Tree Park. More than 20 vendors will offer a wide variety of produce, plants and prepared foods. There will also be cooking demos made with farmers’ market items.

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Beginning June 2, work on the south parking garage will begin. The second, third and fourth floors will be closed through mid-July. During the renovation, there will be two-way traffic at both the Washington Road entrance and the Florida Avenue exit. Attendants will be stationed at each point to direct traffic. Around 120 parking spaces will be unaccessible. South garage permit holders are asked to use the first-level parking on Florida Avenue, which is restricted to permit holders only.

If the south garage is full, permit holders will be directed to park in the north garage and in the Academy Avenue lot.

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Celebrate the Arts at Canonsburg Middle School 5:30 p.m. May 28.

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May 31, 1952

June 3, 2005

Tennessee becomes the 16th state.

The new Greater Pittsburgh Airport is dedicated.

Pittsburgh hosts the Senior Olympics with more than 10,000 athletes competing in 18 sports over a two-week span.

May 30, 1911 The first Indianapolis 500 is held.

June 1, 1938 The Denis Theater in Mt. Lebanon opens.

June 1, 1992

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Battaglia leads Blue Devils to WPIAL lacrosse title

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Attack and fast. That combination proved the recipe for success for the Mt. Lebanon ladies’ lacrosse team.

The Blue Devils jumped on Quaker Valley quickly and kept up the pace to post a 9-7 victory in the WPIAL Division I championship match played at Highmark Stadium.

“We felt the faster we move,” said Lebo head coach Brian Kattan, “then the others can’t keep up with us.”

The Quakers certainly couldn’t keep pace with Alyssa Battaglia. The senior fired in five goals in leading Lebo to victory. Megan Gibbons supplied two tallies while Allena Holzworth and Anna Albers completed the Blue Devils’ scoring attack.

With under a minute to play in the first half, Battaglia already had the hat trick and the Blue Devils owned a 6-2 advantage.

Battaglia tacked on two more tallies at 12:29 and 2:27 in the second half.

“We attacked and kept moving the ball quickly,” said Battaglia. “We definitely didn’t want to get caught off guard.”

Lebo certainly didn’t let that happen. The Blue Devils struck first on a goal by Holzworth seven minutes into the contest. Though Annie Henry tied the contest, 1-1, Albers provided Lebo the lead it would not relinquish with 16:35 to play in the first half.

The Mt. Lebanon ladies celebrate their first WPIAL lacrosse championship in eight years after they defeated Quaker Valley, 9-7, in Division I action at Highmark Stadium.

Mt. Lebanon’s Alexa Turkovich looks to make her move to the goal and subvert the defensive strategies of Quaker Valley’s Hannah Blizzard and goalie Aubrie Tarris. Lebo defeated QV, 11-9, in the WPIAL Division I lacrosse final.

Mt. Lebanon goalkeeper Carina Barnes and defender Sophia Klaber knock the ball out of the possession of Lexi Meanor during WPIAL Division I lacrosse action. Although Meanor scored two goals, the Blue Devils held off Quaker Valley, 9-7, to win their first title since 2006.

The tally set the stage for Battaglia. She scored the first of her three goals at the 14:47 mark. Though Henry scored a second time, Gibbons gave Lebo a two-goal cushion with her score at 10:21. Battaglia followed with two more tallies before Lexi Meanor narrowed the gap, 6-3, with two seconds remaining before intermission.

Though the Quakers pulled to within two goals on Meanor’s second score five minutes into the second half, Battaglia would not let her teammates down. She triggered a Lebo rally that also included another goal by Gibbons.

“She looks to herself to lead,” said Kattan. “She goes out there and is a team leader. She’s done that for four years for us. Nothing’s changed. She’s so even keel.”

For four years, Battaglia has welcomed the moniker of leader. She started as a freshman.

She’s been at her best during the post-season, says Kattan.

“When I have a big game, the team generally gets excited,” Battaglia explained.

“That makes it better all around for us.”

Carina Barnes made things better, too, for the Lebo ladies. She played a strong game in the nets.

“She had a big game,” Kattan said. “All year, she has done a great job. Good kids come up big in big games.”

For the program, the contest was huge because Lebo

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Bitter pill Chartiers Valley swallows tough lacrosse loss

By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

Julie Gould described Chartiers Valley’s 11-9 loss to Shaler in the WPIAL Division II girls’ lacrosse championship match at Highmark Stadium as a “bitter pill.”

Indeed the defeat, the Lady Colts’ fourth straight in a final and second in a row to Shaler, blemished an otherwise 13-2 season for one particular reason.

“We played poorly as a team,” Gould said.

“As I was giving out the (second-place) medals, they were all apologizing to me,” continued the CV head coach. “They know

Despite the defensive efforts of Alivia Cangelier (on ground), Cam Scumaci (No. 32 attacking), Maddie Kehoe (No. 8 behind) and goalkeeper Haley Stamerra, Neely Regan attempts a shot on goal. Reegan scored the first goal of the game and helped Shaler to victory, 11-9, against Chartiers Valley in the WPIAL Division II girls’ lacrosse final.

they did not play well.”

Shannon Lynch, however, did play well. The junior midfielder exploded for six goals to lift the Titans to victory.

“She killed us,” said Gould. “We expected that (type of performance) from her.”

Despite a pair of goals from Maria Stamerra and tallies from Hope Tornabene and Margo Mason, the Colts trailed, 8-4, at intermission. However on goals by Stamerra, ShyAnne Toomer, Alivia Cangelier and Tornabene, CV knotted the contest, 8-8, to start the second half.

For much of the game

Lebo finishes second

Lou Lucerne maneuvers around his defender on his way to scoring a goal in the WPIAL Division I boys’ lacrosse championship game. While the tally knotted the game at halftime, 1-1, Dan Marous scored a hat trick to spark Shady Side Academy’s second-half uprising that led to Mt. Lebanon’s 7-2 demise. The Blue Devils were the defending district champions until falling to the Indians. See story and more photos on Page B3.

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Knetzer takes silver to pace area athletes at states

By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

All that glitters is not always gold. Just ask the area athletes, who garnered medals at the PIAA track and field championships over the weekend in Shippensburg. Their earnings shimmered almost as brightly.

Addy Knetzer secured silver in the shot put with a toss of 42-4 ¾. The Chartiers-Houston senior trailed only Kailyn Clancy. The California senior, who will throw at Iowa State next year, won with

a throw of 45 feet, 6.75 inches.

It was Clancy’s second straight state title.

For Knetzer there was no shame in second. Since her freshman year, when she threw only 30 feet, Clancy has been an inspiration.

“She is so good and to have her in the WPIAL with me, she is not necessarily pushing me, but I’m trying to catch up to her,” said Knetzer.

“It’s tough that I couldn’t beat her, but I’m happy to be here. She has made me better. If it weren’t for her, I may not be as good as I

am now.”

Knetzer was good enough for 10th in the discus. That was four slots behind Clancy.

Bronze was the color that hung around the necks of Dejalynn Peterson from Chartiers Valley, Kelsey Potts of Mt. Lebanon and Alec Rideout from Canon-McMillan.

While Peterson took third in the 400-meter dash in 56.33, Potts claimed that spot in the 1,600-meter race won by Brianna Schwartz from Shaler. A junior, Schwartz won the race in 4:46.95.

A sophomore, Potts posted a

4:50.13 time, good enough for a spot on the NFHS’s honor roll.

Rideout took third in the discus with a throw of 181-3. Hempfield’s Max Adams won the event with a toss of 198-3.

A senior, who will throw at Marietta College while pursuing an engineering degree, Rideout also finished fifth in the shot put.

Fifth was another favored finish by three other area standouts.

Mitch Walko of South Fayette finished fifth in the high hurdles with a 14.67 time. That was .65 off the pace the junior set in the semifinals when he beat Mon-

tae Nicholson. A Michigan State football recruit and Gateway senior, Nicholson won the race in a time (14.02) good enough for the NFHS’s honor roll.

“I wrecked all of the hurdles,” Valko said. “I almost kissed the ground on the third one and had to make up from there.”

Troy Apke and Jillian Hunsberger also provided strong showings for Lebo. Both are seniors bound for Penn State.

While Hunsberger took fifth in the 3,200 run with a 10:53.36

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SPORTS

Rebels reach WPIAL finals

Going for three Canon-McMillan takes on Shaler in WPIAL final

By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

By virtue of a come-frombehind victory against Latrobe, 7-6, Canon-McMillan (18-3) will attempt to win its third straight WPIAL softball title when the Lady Macs take on Shaler (17-3) at 7 p.m. May 29 at Lilley Field on the California University of Pennsylvania campus. “It’s hard not to feel nervous,â€? said Michele .PFMMFS Ă 8FÂźSF UIF /P seed.â€?

And, for good reason, the Lady Macs are. They are the defending PIAA champions and winners of 14 of their last 15 playoff games.

Plus, they boast an offense that averages roughly 11 runs per game. They have also smacked 50 home runs this season alone.

Brittney Crawford launched the 50th round tripper in the first frame against the Wildcats. The left fielder’s solo shot, however, did not ease Moeller’s mind. “I was talking to the umpire when Brittney hit the home run,â€? Moeller said. “He said, ‘Are you feeling okay now?’ And I said, ½/P ÂźĂŒ Even though Olivia Lorusso doubled home Abby McCartney, who had singled, with a second run JO UIF TUBO[B BGGPSEJOH Canon-Mac a 2-0 advantage, tense times lay ahead because the Wildcats exploded for two tallies to knot the game, 2-2, at the top of the second. Latrobe tacked on three more runs in the third and another in

the fifth.

Behind 6-3, the Lady Macs exploded for four runs in the bottom of the sixth.

Tara Fowler ignited the rally, leading off the inning with a single. Taylor Bruno replaced Fowler on the base paths after hitting into a fielder’s choice. Bruno moved to second on Jade ,FNQŸT TBDSJGJDF $BOPO Mac then strung together four straight hits.

Linda Rush doubled, scoring Bruno. After singles by Crawford and McCartney and a wild pitch, Lorusso stroked a two-run single. “We know we can hit the ball,� said Lorusso. “We’re always like the comeback team. After we get down, we’re like ‘okay, it’s time to pick it up.’ I wasn’t too nervous to be honest. It’s so satisfying and exciting.�

The game did not end without a little more excitement as the Wildcats refused to go down easily.

They loaded the bases with one hit in the sixth and put a runner on in the seventh.

But, CM pulled off a double play to end the threat and the game.

Fowler, who snagged the liner back to the mound and doubled off the runner at first base, picked up the win. She struck out two and walked three in recording her 14th win of the season.

Meanwhile, in facing Shaler in the WPIAL finals, the Big Macs face a similar club to themselves. The Titans pounded Bethel Park, 10-0, in five innings in their quarterfinal match. They defeated Penn-Trafford, 4-1, in the semifinals.

Amanda Sartori, who

Tara Fowler will be on the mound when Canon-McMillan attempts to win its third WPIAL title in a row.The Lady Macs battle Shaler at 7 p.m. May 29 at Lilley Field on the California University of Pennsylvania campus.

smacked a homer against BP, collected two hits and an RBI against the Warriors. Lauren Miller is another key batter as is A.J. /JDIPMT #PUI ESPWF JO SVOT against P-T. Brianna Dobson helps herself at the plate—she had two hits in the semifinals—and leads the Titans on the mound. During the regular season, she struck out 84 batters.

But, the Lady Macs’ lineup is a virtual “Murderers’ Row� with Robert Morris recruits, Lorusso and McCartney, leading the hit parade. Lorusso leads with 15 homers and McCartney has tagged 11 round trippers. Lorusso has driven in 43 and McCartney follows with 40 RBI. The pair are batting .549 and .597 respectively.

Rush is tops with a .605 average and 12 two-baggers.

She has launched nine homers and driven in 38.

Though hobbled by a bad ankle, Giorgiana Zeremenko is batting .455 with 10 doubles, five homers and 23 RBI. The senior catcher is flawless behind the plate, committing no errors.

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Bellaire has four homers.

Even Crawford, a freshman, has her share of long balls with five to go along with a .382 batting average.

Shaler is a traditional softball power. The Titans have been to the WPIAL finals eight times. Shaler, like Canon-Mac, has two championships but the last occurred in 2005.

Seton-La Salle edged Deer Lakes, 3-2, and advanced to the WPIAL Class AA baseball championship game against Steel Valley (18-2).

The finals were set for May 27 at Consol Energy Park in Washington.

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Boehme tossed seven innings, surrendering one earned run, before yielding to Popa.

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Derek Morrison singled in the sixth to drive in the winning run for Steel Valley, which improved to 17-2 overBMM 5IF *SPONFO BSF UIF /P 3 seed in Class AA. Brandon Donovan and Morrison are the Ironmen’s aces.

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While undefeated Beaver edged the Golden Eagles, 2-1, in extra innings, defending Class AA champion, Deer Lakes thumped the Rebels, 10-1.

In the loss to the Bobcats, freshman pitcher Lauren McMillan struck out five and scattered six hits, including two by Tayven Rouseau.

Casey Farkasovsky fanned 10 batters in recording the win for the Bobcats, who also scored in the fourth frame when Jada Justice singled to drive home AshMFZ ,POESBDLJ ,0 TDPSFE JUT lone run in the sixth.

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Tiffany Edwards limited the SLS bats to five hits.

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Bethel Park third in WPIAL Black Hawks qualify for PIAA volleyball playoffs

By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

By reaching the Final Four in the WPIAL Class AAA boys’ volleyball tournament, Bethel Park qualified for the PIAA championships. The Black Hawks open state action against Central Dauphin today (May 28) at 5:30 p.m. at Altoona. #1 ESFX UIF /P TFFE out of District 7 by virUVF PG /PSUI "MMFHIFOZŸT TXFFQ BHBJOTU /PSXJO in the WPIAL finals. The title marked the Tigers’ eighth in a row. *O UIF TFNJGJOBMT /" dispatched the Hawks, 3-1.

The Tigers won the first two games, 27-25 and 25-27, before the Hawks won the UIJSE /" DMJODIFE the win with a 25-16 win in game four. The Tigers led by as many as 10 points in the last game.

According to Tom Allman, the first game proved pivotal for BP. “We didn’t finish the first game well or it may have been a different match,� said the Hawks’ head coach. “When we lost the first game we had too high of a hill to climb against such a good team.�

Slow starts and falling behind proved fatal for the Hawks during the competition as well. Ă /" DPOUSPMMFE UIF QMBZ with their blocking and their defense,â€? Allman continued. “Conversely we did not block or track their hitters very well. They ran a quicker offence than what we were use to. We fought well but ran out of energy in the end.â€?

Jake Dixon had plenty of energy on the front line.

The sophomore led with 22 kills on 52 swings. The outside hitter also had two service aces but no blocks.

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Jake Dixon soars above his teammates to spike the ball against North Allegheny. Despite 22 kills by the sophomore, Bethel Park fell to the Tigers, 3-1. NA won its eighth WPIAL volleyball title in a row but the Hawks qualified for the PIAA tournament as the No. 3 seed out of District 7. They face Central Dauphin May 27 at Altoona in the opener of state playoff action.

Middle hitter Brandon Hanson posted 26 kills and an ace. He had three blocks and four digs. Lenny Chorney, hitting right side, finished with nine kills and three digs.

From the libero position, Danny Burke collected 38 digs.

Bethel Park defeated Seneca Valley, 3-2, in the quarterfinals.

After pouncing on the Raiders, 25-17, leading by as much as 12-4 and 21-11, the Hawks dropped the second and third games, 25-18 and 25-23. “We started with a lot

of fire and confidence in the first game,� said Allman. “In the second game it was just the opposite. We missed serves and made unforced errors, both hitting and passing the ball.

The third game was a dogfight. Both teams battled back and forth with no big momentum swings.�

Though Seneca Valley carried the momentum of a service ace and a block for the two-point win in the third game, BP altered its service rotation and that proved a difference. The Hawks won game four, 2519, and then their spot in

the Final Four with a 15-10 win in the short, fifth game.

While Burke recorded 23 digs and “passed the ball well,� Dixon led with 25 kills and four aces. Chorney racked up eight kills and two “big� solo blocks.

Hanson submitted 10 kills and seven blocks. “The team as a whole played well under pressure,� explained Allman of the Seneca Valley match.

The Hawks felt the pressure in the first round of the tournament. They needed four games to dispatch Plum in the opener.

The Mustangs won the first game, 25-17, before BP swept the next three sets, 2515, 25-20, 25-19. “Plum came out hot and we started out sluggish and nervous,� Allman said. “We made too many mistakes in all aspects of the game, passing, serving, hitting and blocking.�

According to Allman, Game 3 was the turning point. BP had four service aces and four blocked kills. Even though the Hawks won by five points, “frustration� set in for the Mustangs. BP controlled the action in Game 4 and clinched the match with a service run of four points

by Thorsen and Burke.

While Dixon had 23 kills and three aces, Chorney recorded 12 kills and two blocks. Hanson had three solo blocks and 12 kills to go along with three aces. /PBI #MBOD XBT B QFSTPOnel change in the middle and, according to Allman, did a great job, collecting two solo blocks and two kills on four swings. Burke again passed well and had a “great game defensively.� “We changed our blocking scheme to try and funnel the attacks into the middle as much as we could,�

Allman said. “That seemed to make a difference.�

Troy Apke, who won the WPIAL championship, finished fifth in the 100-meter dash during the PIAA championships. The Mt. Lebanon High School senior will use his speed on the gridiron next year at Penn State University.

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time, Apke placed fifth in the 100-meter dash in 10.85.

Though Apke lowered his semifinal time by .08, Demetrius Lanier from East Stroudsburg South won the race in 10.64.

Lebo’s showing at states capped a successful spring for the Blue Devils. While the ladies finished third in the district team standings, the boys took runnerup honors as a team in the WPIAL. There were several other standout efforts additionally for Lebo throughout the season, including that of Jon Heagy. The senior scored a personal record when he cleared 6 feet, 3 inches and clinched second place in the high jump at the WPIAL championships. He placed 14th at the PIAA championships with a leap of 6-2.

While medals were awarded to the top eight finishers at states, Lebo’s Claire Dougherty and Jil-

Claire Dougherty toughs out the final lap in the 800-meter run during the WPIAL championships. The Mt. Lebanon sophomore finished ninth in the event during the PIAA finals.

lian Linkowski managed solid showings in their premier events. A sophomore, who also excels in crosscountry, Dougherty clocked a 2:17.05 time for ninth in the 800 run. Linkowski was 15th in the long jump, which was won by Hempfield’s Maddie Holmberg.

Also notching ninthplace finishes for Lebo were Audrey Gordon in the 1,600 with a 5:05.40 mark and Joe Ferari in the pole vault at 13-06. The 4-by-800 relay scored ninth as well with a 9:21.25 time.

Bethel Park had a pair of medalists.

Alexandra Stevenson placed seventh in the discus with a toss of 130. The junior added 11th in the shot put. Bill Ruschel, a senior, secured seventh in the triple jump.

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SPORTS

Back to basics

Mt. Lebanon lacrosse team finishes runner-up to Shady Side

By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

Less than 12 hours after a 7-2 loss to Shady Side Academy in the WPIAL Division I championship game at Highmark Stadium at Station Square in Pittsburgh, the Mt. Lebanon boys’ lacrosse team was back on artificial turf practicing. Back to the basics would be the lesson of the day at the Blue Devils’ stadium. “They’ll remember this lesson,� assured head coach Mike Ermer of the bitter defeat that ended Lebo’s reign as district champion. “Fundamentals have helped us in the past but they failed us,� added Ermer of the decision against Shady Side. “That’s a product of our inexperience. We teach them these things,� he added of the basics, “but sometimes

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had not won a WPIAL title in lacrosse since 2006. The Blue Devils had not been in the finals since 2008. Plus, they had lost in the semifinals four of the past five years. “This means a lot,� said Battaglia of the title. “Since losing last year, we have been motivated. We wanted this title. This has been a goal for so long.�

For Battaglia, her future goals include attending Penn State. She hopes to play club lacrosse for the Nittany Lions while earning a degree in secondary education or library science. She hopes to teach and coach lacrosse one day, perhaps at her alma mater. “That would be wonderful,� she said of the prospects. “Whether it’s here [at Lebo] or not, I’d still love to coach and teach.�

Battaglia’s scholastic career is not over, however.

Mt. Lebanon captains Matthew Lee, Tim Donoghue, Brendan White and Brian McMullen find it difficult to accept their runner-up trophy after falling to Shady Side Academy, 7-2, in the WPIAL Division I lacrosse championships.

they don’t stick.�

Meanwhile, Dan Marous stuck it to Lebo. The senior captain, who will attend Notre Dame this fall, recorded a hat trick in lifting the Indians to victory. A four-sport standout, excelling also in The Blue Devils embark on PIAA tournament play May 28. Lebo faces the thirdplace finisher out of District 3 in the first round of competition. “[Winning the WPIAL title] feels amazing,� said Battaglia. “It hasn’t sunk in yet. “But, we’ve never been to states before so we still have that. We want to go as far as possible.�

Kattan believes his squad can. “We have a good shot,� he said. But, he added of Wednesday’s contest, “it would be the first state win in Lebo history.�

Lebo beats SSA Lebo reached the championship match by defeating Shady Side Academy, 8-7, at Moon Stadium.

Anna Albers scored the game-winning goal with four minutes remaining in the game. She finished with three goals.

Alyssa Battaglia exploded for five tallies.

Lebo had lost to SSA four of the past five seasons in the semifinals.

football, soccer and basketball, Marous had scored 59 goals this spring.

Less than two minutes into the second half, Marous, who plans to major in chemistry in college, snapped a 1-1 halftime deadlock. Though

Brendan White knotted the game, 2-2, for Lebo, Marous registered back-to-back goals, giving Shady Side a 4-2 advantage with 40 seconds left in the third frame. “Marous is a great athlete.

We certainly tried to be cau-

tious of him and be aware of him at all times. “He’s certainly a difference maker,� Ermer continued, “but he wasn’t the difference. One couldn’t pick out one point. It was a collective effort.�

Collectively Lebo featured nine seniors including captains Matthew Lee, Tim Donoghue, White and Brian McMullen along with John Marshall, Mark Kokot, Caleb Reynolds, Ben Marks and Louis Lucerne, who scored the team’s initial tally at 6:47 of the first frame..

The rest of the roster comprises underclassmen including leading scorer Sam White and top playmaker Brian Kelly. Both are juniors. “We have no four-year letter winners,� Ermer said. “Our youth showed all season. I’m pleased to get to this point.�

Meanwhile, Shady Side reached the point as cham-

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Gould said her players “all looked to everybody else to pick it up� and there was no one to be found until that second-half spark. “At halftime, all I said was ‘it just takes one.’ One 50-50, one ground ball to change the momentum,� she said. “The last 25 minutes, it was do or die.�

CV’s title hopes died when Shaler responded. A pair of goals by Lynch at 18:33 and 14 minutes to play as well as a tally by Nellie Phillips at 14:55 enabled the Titans to regain the lead, 11-8.

With 3:49 remaining the Colts narrowed the gap on Stamerra’s tally but they drew no closer.

Margo Stamerra (left) and Haley Scumaci (right) comfort “It certainly stings,� said each other after receiving their silver medals after Chartiers Gould of the loss. “At least Valley succumbed to Shaler, 11-9, and finished runner-up in it wasn’t by one goal,� she the WPIAL Division II girls’ lacrosse standings for the fourth added. year in a row. Stamerra scored four goals in the loss.

The defeat devastated the Colts because they had built was to be their season. “We WPIAL,� she said, “but they a solid program over the prepared all season. This played so poorly as a team. years and 2014, says Gould, was the team to win the We lost the game.�

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pions not just because of Marous. The Indians benefited from three, fourth-frame goals by Alec Bernstein, Clayton Krol and Pete McDonagh as well as solid play in the nets. Tucker Gillman recorded 20 saves against the Blue Devils. That performance came on the heels of a 12-save outing in a semifinal win against Upper St. Clair for the senior captain, who is a Georgetown recruit.

Despite the defeat, the Blue Devils, however, are qualified for the PIAA tournament. The 12-9 squad will play Erie Cathedral Prep, a 6-5 winner against District 6 champ State College in a play-in game, in first-round action. “That’s the good thing,� said Ermer of the state qualification. “The sun will come up tomorrow and we’ll practice at 10:30 a.m. and see what we can do in the state tournament.�

Despite the defeat, the Colts finished a successful season. They posted a 13-2 record. Their lone losses were to WPIAL champions. In addition to Shaler, the Colts lost a regular-season contest to Mt. Lebanon, which won the Division II title with a 9-7 win against Quaker Valley.

After the loss, Gould cautioned her players to not let the outcome define them. “Don’t let one game ruin the whole season. We lost two games,� Gould said, noting to champions. “Don’t let one game destroy the great memories, the great bus rides, the spaghetti dinners, the goofy times in the locker room. It’s not worth it.�

CV wins semis

Chartiers Valley beat Blackhawk, 15-6, in the semifinals.

Maria Stamerra, Margo Mason and Hope Tornabene accounted for all but one of the Lady Colts’ goals.

The win vaulted CV into the finals for the fourth straight season. The Colts lost to Shaler, 15-14, in last year’s final.

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Choir auditions

Christ United Methodist Church is hosting an evening of heavenly music 7 p.m. June 1 to include opera, musical theater, art songs and sacred pieces.

Zachary K. Marshall (tenor) and Stacey Brett Conner (soprano) will present the concert with accompaniment by Jennifer Zoellner Marshall. An offering will benefit the summer youth choir tour.

Lebo resident to appear in play Helen Ruoti of Mt. Lebanon will appear in “Noises Off� May 29-June 29 at Pittsburgh Public Theater.

Michael Frayn’s farce ends the theater’s Masterpiece Season. It is directed by Don Stephenson. “Noises Off� is written as a play within a play. Ruoti portrays Dotty/Mrs. Clackett in the play. For tickets, call 412-316-1600 or visit www. ppt.org

South Hills Chorale concert The South Hills Chorale will perform its annual spring concert program 7:30 p.m. May 30 and 31 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair.

A variety of choral works will delight audiences, with selections both traditional and contemporary.

Tickets are $15 and are available in advance or at the door. Group rate sales are also available for parties of 10 or greater at $12 per ticket. Tickets may be purchased by calling Pat Moraytis at 412-221-9109.

For details, visit www. southhillschorale.org.

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Unique and edgy as always, off the WALL performing arts center has recently added the creative and energetic fireWALL Dance Theater Company to its growing repertoire.

On May 23, fireWALL’s six-member dance troupe will debut its first full production at off the WALL – a funny, heartfelt and raw performance of “On the Rox.� Conceived and choreographed by fireWALL’s own Elisa-Marie Alaio, “On the Rox� transports its audience back to yesteryear through the medium of dance. The cross-generational story of “On the Rox� begins in the late ’30s in a New York City hotel bar, and transitions from one decade to the next over a 50-year period. The piece intertwines and masterfully expresses the extremes of life: heartache and joy, tragedy and renewal, the ugliness of mankind and the beauty of mankind. One commonality throughout the decades is the local bar where people find consolation and camaraderie. Performances are at 8 p.m. May 29-31. Tickets at $5-$20 can be purchased online at www.showclix.com/ event/3816323 or pre-ordered by calling 1-888-71-TICKETS. For more information, visit www.insideoffthewall.com. Pictured from left are members of fireWALL, including Antwane Younger, Elisa-Marie Alaio, Cammi Nevarez, Maria Gardner, Darren McArthur and Jenna Rae Smith.

Hollywood Theater The historic Hollywood Theater of Dormont continues its Guest Programmer Series with chef Kevin Sousa, who has selected his favorite film to be viewed at 7 p.m. June 8 at the Hollywood Theater.

As a guest programmer, Sousa has chosen “The

Big Lebowski,� the 1998 cult classic about a bowling slacker from the Coen brothers. And, of course, white Russians will be served. Tickets are $8 or $6 for seniors or students.

Sousa opened renowned spots like Salt of the Earth, Union Pig and Chicken and Station Street Hot Dogs.

Schedules are subject

to change. Call the theater at 412-563-0368 or check the Hollywood’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ HollywoodTheaterDormont) and website (www. thehollywooddormont.org) for updates. Unless noted, admission is $7/adults; $5/ children under 12 and seniors.

onsburg’s Town Park on The Junior Mendels- June 8. For a complete list sohn Choir will hold audi- of shows, visit www.fourtions for the 2014 fall ses- townsmen.com. sion from 4-8:30 p.m. May Theater events 29 at Third Presbyterian The Heritage Players Church in Shadyside. For Acting Classes will presdetails, contact MaryCol- ent “Acting Out,� a recital leen Seip at 724-263-5259 of skits and one-act play, at or visit www.themendels- 8 p.m. June 13 at the Seton sohnchoir.org.

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Soupbones (acoustic); 8 June 22 and 29 at the Seton p.m. May 30, In the Mood Center. Box office opens (dance/variety); 8 p.m. May one half hour before cur31, Bon Journey (Journey/ tain. Tickets are $12 at the door or online. Visit www.

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Ridge Boys, 8 p.m. July 5.

Summer music The Metamorphosis Center in McMurray will host a summer music series from 2-3:30 p.m. the first Sunday of each month, June through September. Attendees will be able to listen to live music on the lawn at the center, or inside if it rains. The June 1 concert will feature Choro No Vinho. Cost is $10 per concert or $35 for the series of four. Children under age 14 are $5. The events are BYOB and light refreshments will be served. For details or to register, call 724-260-0797 or visit www. metamorphosiscenter.us.

New exhibit at the ToonSeum

The ToonSeum, Pittsburgh’s museum of comic and cartoon art, is going retro with its latest exhibition, “Art-Bit: The 8-Bit Art of Victor Dandridge.� The exhibition features popular superheroes, television icons, celebrities and more, re-imagined as 8-bit characters. Notable characters such as Mario, Mega Man and Donkey Kong made their debut in the 8-bit era.

This blocky pixilated style has become as iconic as the games themselves, and is currently playing a bit part in a digital pop art resurFour Townsmen gence. This exhibition is Four Townsmen Show sponsored by Schell Games Band will entertain at Can- and runs through July 6.

New Arrivals CHRISTIAN KENNETH KAISER Born: January 26, 2014 Beaver Medical Center Parents: Mark & Stacey Kaiser Avella, PA Grandparents: George & Diane Wargo, Mark Kaiser & Debbie Ruschel

OLIVIA ROSE SLEEK MCKAYDEN KHANG NGUYEN Born: April 17, 2014 St. Clair Hospital Parents: Katelyn & Hoang Nguyen McMurray, PA

LENA MARIE HATHY

Born: January 30, 2014 St. Clair Hospital

ADALEENA ROSE & TYLER JOSEPH LAGAMBA Born: January 29, 2014 St. Clair Hospital Parents: Dan & Wendie LaGamba Scott Township

Grandparents: Cheryl Poirier & Keith Frank, Sam Guido, Debi & Dave LaGamba

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Born: April 28, 2014 St. Clair Hospital Parents: David & Rebecca Medler Canonsburg, PA Grandparents Mary & Bill Hofrichter Carole & Gary Medler

Parents: Christopher & Angela Hathy McMurray, PA Grandparents: Frank & Sandy Pasquarelli, Susan Hathy

VIOLET JEAN MEDVID Born April 9, 2014 St. Clair Hospital Parents: Nicholas and Erin Medvid South Fayette Grandparents: Nicholas & Elaine Medvid Laura Snyder and Gregory Trainor

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Born: March 13, 2014 St. Clair Hospital Parents: Broc & Brooke Sleek McMurray, PA

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MAYSI RHEA KOPKO Born: March 9, 2014 St. Clair Hospital Parents: Lindsi Kopko Washington, PA Grandparents: Michael Kopko & Karen Crile

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Born March 14, 2014 St. Clair Hospital Parents: Kyle & Jillian DeMarino Canonsburg, PA Grandparents: James & Carol DeMarino James & Karen Riddle

MYSTIQUE ROGUE MENDEZ

Born: February 20, 2014 West Penn Hospital Parents: Amanda Clayton & Randy Mendez Meadow Lands, PA Grandparents: Darleta Cole & Paul Clayton Martha Mendez

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SF OKs proposed final budget

By Deana Carpenter Staff writer dcarpenter@thealmanac.net

Taxes in the South Fayette School District could be increasing by as much as 0.8357 mills for the 201415 school year. The board of school directors passed a proposed final budget of $44,549,597 at its May 20 meeting, though changes could still be made before the final budget is voted on in June. Board member Todd Petrillo voted against the budget and Alan Vezzi was absent from the meeting.

For residents with a home assessed at $100,000, the increase in millage would mean an additional $83 per year on their school taxes.

The current taxation millage rate in South Fayette is 24.7126 and the proposed budget has taxes at 25.5483.

The proposed budget includes increasing taxes to

the two percent index allowed, and also taking another exception for PSERS (Public School Employees Retirement System).

Although the board approved a maximum budget at the meeting, director of finance Brian Tony and district accountant Maria Brewer-Aguilar are recommending a millage rate increase to the index, which would be 0.667 mills or a flat rate increase of 0.5 mills.

The board will continue to evaluate the budget at its May 27 meeting and is scheduled to vote on a final budget at the June voting meeting.

New position proposed South Fayette Middle School Principal Dave Deramo and industrial technology teacher Frank Kruth made a presentation at the meeting asking the board to consider a new position at the school. Deramo said the

proposed position would be for a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) coordinator at the middle school. Currently, the intermediate school employs a teacher in a similar position.

“With the focus of STEAM in the district, it makes sense to continue it at the middle school,” Deramo said. “We all know STEAM is not a new concept or idea at the middle school.”

Dermao said the STEAM coordinator would bring an “interdisciplinary approach” to teaching. The position would also bring a hands-on approach to learning to core classes. Eventually, he said he would like to bring the STEAM concept to all the classes at the school.

Deramo said the position would be created and fill a vacancy made by a retiring teacher. An additional teacher would be needed to take over the industrial technology teacher vacancy.

Walnut Ridge breaks ground

The official groundbreaking for South Fayette’s newest residential community, Walnut Ridge, took place April 29. The event was hosted by developers Dick Herrington and John Means. Representatives from South Fayette Township and its municipal authority, as well as Ryan Homes, Gateway Engineers andTA Ward were also on hand. Walnut Ridge is located along Battle Ridge Road and will offer 100 half-acre and large home sites. Nearly 30 Phase 1 lots are complete. Construction of a model home is underway.

With the completion of Walnut Ridge, the number of homes developed in South Fayette Township will exceed 1,000.

New Arrivals HARPER LEE CLAYTON

OWEN DANIEL BRYANT

Born Sept. 11, 2013 St. Clair Hospital

Born: January 28, 2014 West Penn Hospital

Parents: Dusty & Alana Clayton Washington, PA

Parents: Ian & Jessica Bryant McMurray, PA

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Grandparents: David and Patricia Bryant Mike and Cathy Evanovich

VERONICA FOX MASLANIK

Born April 1, 2014 Canandaigua, NY Parents: Samantha & Mike Maslanik Canandaigua, NY Grandparents: John & Mary Maslanik John & Suzanne Roth

A. J. O’LEARY

Born: November 22, 2013 Magee Hospital Parents: Aaron & Susan O’Leary Canonsburg, PA Grandparents: JOHN BRENDAN Mark & Karen O’Leary SERBICKI Anita Matz Born: October 9, 2012 St. Clair Hospital Parents: John Schuyler & Brenda Marie Serbicki BLAINE Castle Shannon, PA

ALEXANDER STOUT

Grandparents: Born March 21, 2014 Robert & Charlotte Ruby Memorial Drass Hospital, John & SusanWV Serbicki Morgantown, Parents: Dennis & Nicole Stout Mt. Morris, PA Grandparents; Thomas & Carol Keys, Brenda Hartman and the late Delmas Stout

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GABRIEL THOMAS FOWLER

Born March 14, 2014 St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown OH Parents: Walter & Kimberly Fowler Lowellville, OH Grandparents: Thomas & Carol Keys

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COMMUNITY NEWS REAL ESTATE DEED TRANSFERS Buyer

Seller

Address

REAL ESTATE DEED TRANSFERS Price

BETHEL PARK Anthony and Margaret Lucia

Estate of Sonya Vernau

Buyer

Seller

Address

Ian Hatcher

Federal National Mort. Assn.

508 Hidden Court

Price $245,000

325 Allandale Drive

$215,000

John Amrhein

William Federoff

195 McCormick Road

Deutsche Bank Trust Co. Am. tr. Kathleen Finnicum

3597 Ashland Drive

$2,118

Denise Snell

Scott LaRue

1311 Silver Lane

$136,000

Melissa Mosesso Rousseau

Dolores McQuaid

$93,400

4845 Criss Road

$155,500

Lester Stine

NVR Inc.

101 Stafford Drive

$449,900

G.Wright Jr. and Jessica Wright Estate of Melvin Kasmerski

661 Galway Drive

$161,000

Regina and Jason Woynar

Maronda Homes Inc.

506 Walnut Drive

$274,900

Timothy and Amy O’Connell

2906 O’Neill Drive

$237,000

Kevin and Lauren Stanley

Autumn Lieberman

5048 Windover Drive

$217,552

1150 Sarah St.

$181,000

P. Gundreddy and Jhansi Sollati Maronda Homes Inc.

403 McCormick Road

$264,920

$120,299

NVR Inc.

Coventry Park LLC

123 Stafford Drive

NVR Inc.

Coventry Park LLC

Stafford Drive and Stewart Court $75,000

Amanda Barthurst

Janice Dreshman

1706 Kenzie Drive

$115,000

Dino and Kathleen Kristakis

Darlene Scarpaci Violetta

1500 Cochran Road 912

$132,500

David and Jennifer Matrascia

Chester Gulakowski

1492 Spreading Oak Drive

$224,720

Stacey Reiff

Melhem Abboud

920 Adam Drive Unit 71

Amanda Davison

Kristin Galuska Kropf

1060 Chatham Park Drive

Rena Herman

Senterra Building & Dev. Inc.

152 Green Commons Drive

$379,000

Karla Karanza

Pauline Likavec

308 Lindsay Road

$120,000

Douglas and Cheryl Loffert

Alma Schucht

115 Noblestown Road

Nathaniel Ecoff

Daniel Guimaraes

114 Ryan Drive

$162,000

Alexandra and Patrick Tatarzyn

Robert Koblentz

1363 Sturdy Oak Drive

$182,000

George and Barbara Aul

David Aul

4510 Battle Ridge Road

$173,000

Ahmed Abdelsalam

Laxmanbhai Patel

2313 Firethorn Road

$112,000

Richard Evans and Malinda King Margaret McElhinny trustee

225 Hickory Heights Drive

$317,500

Cartus Financial Corp.

Kelly Roncin

7028 Highland Creek Drive

$269,000

Patrick and Jill Dunlap

Cartus Financial Corp.

7028 Highland Creek Drive

$269,000

NVR Inc.

Berkshires LLC

6200 Lenox Lane/Granville Court $38,400

Alejandro Sola

Karen Herman

537 Old Fayette Trail

Brandon Desmet

David Soubie

2102 Old Oakdale Road

Zijiang Pan

Jeremy Popielarcheck

327 Ridge Point Circle Unit 33A $66,000

Megan McGroarty

Lori Lyn LeBaron et al.

1004 Ryeland Court

$98,000

Brant Mack

Peter DeFilippo

1052 Ryeland Court

$115,000

KRP Development L.P.

Bank New York Mellon trustee

3336 Ivanhoe Road

$173,250

James O’Rourke

Sally Walker

346 Myrna Drive

$174,900

Marlene Guastella

Sean Sheffler

15 Patton Drive

$157,000

Michele Orr

John Rago and Amanda Stirling Michael Cox Jr. KRP Development L.P.

Deutsche Bank Nat.Tr.Co. trustee 2346 Wells Drive

BRIDGEVILLE Ryan Steven and Eliz. Shelkey

Valerie Zarvis Artuiri

1002 Laurel St.

Eric and Jessica Munscher

Estate of Rita Kaczor

60 New York Circle

Chris and Elizabeth Duggan

Estate of Norma Lucille Hefferan 947 Ridge Road

Sidney Davis

Tara Klein

1433 Romano Drive

$78,900 $172,000 $20,000 $111,000

CANONSBURG Raymond and Russal Miniotas Amy Lee Farkas Robert Anthony Gildea Monica Lowe

724 Giffin Ave. 340 Park Drive

$28,500 $161,500

CARNEGIE David Silvestri

Boyd Houy

522 Flynn Ave.

$115,000

Estate of Joyce Horgan

290 Murrays Lane

$129,900

CASTLE SHANNON Steeplechase Properties LLC

$75,000

CECIL NVR Inc.

Overlook at Southpointe LLC

Bridle Trail

$70,000

US Bank NA trustee

Jason Weyant

69 Creedmore Road

Charles and Kelly Pfeffer

NVR Inc.

2051 Dantry Drive

$392,775

Bradley and Shannon Poleski

NVR Inc.

2053 Dantry Drive

$357,606

NVR Inc.

Oakbrook Muse Partn. L.P.

Firwood Drive

$83,000

James Wood II and Kaley Wood Richard Eismont II

30 Hillvew St.

$226,900

Hidden Acres Holding Co. Inc.

John Kelly et al.

8 Lewicki Road

$185,000

Rebecca Dayak

Edmund Dayak

$1,710

1857 SR 980 $10 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $35,714)

SCOTT

$97,500 $96,500

$11,000

SOUTH FAYETTE

$260,000 $65,500

UPPER ST. CLAIR

MT. LEBANON James and Patricia Ruscello

Elaine Todd

204 Allenberry Circle

$193,200

Syed Ali and Sheila Santos

RHO Enterprises LLC

599 Audubon Ave.

$148,936

Jonathan and Angela Summer Janice Fawcett

812 Chalmers Place

$270,500

Hazel Caputo and C. Griffel

Augusta Properties LLC

534 Clemson Drive

$227,000

Blest Investment Group LLC

William James Craven

635 Crystal Drive

$143,000

Matthew and Kimberly Foreman Brian Monahan

315 Dixon Ave.

$339,900

Jason and Jessyca Cherok

Kevin Calvert

10 Earlswood Ave.

$166,000

J. Vranovich and A. Nicastro

David Meyer

471 Haverhill Road

$179,900

Nathan and Brianna Ivey

Steven Roth trustee

1289 Lakemont Drive

$240,000

Barbara Moore and Byron King Gerald Tierney

127 Main Entrance Drive

$448,000

Tri Li and Tracy Nguyen

Marlene Anthypas

101 Marshall Drive

$292,000

C. and Katherine Stoddard

Estate of Erma Lewis

1491 Mohican Drive

$247,900

Christianne and C.Johnson

Jeffrey Dale Meinbresse

933 N. Meadowcroft Ave.

$289,000

Travis and Rebecca L Sawchik

Kelly Brewer Cerminara

223 Park Entrance Drive

$250,000

A.r Schmidt and Melissa Rogers Cynthia Lynne Roth

370 Parker Drive

$302,500

Joseph Miksch and E. Klaber

220 Parkside Ave.

$201,000

Daniel Joshua and Katie Hauser Estate of Arlene DiFiore

166 Sleepy Hollow Road

$214,000

Michael and Elizabeth Koval

Charles Malec

48 Sunnyhill Drive

$274,900

Todd and Anne Semanco

Robert Frasier

741 Valleyview Road

$740,000

Rocco D’Angelo

Estate of June Ione Hoskin

901 Washington Road

$130,000

Charles and Theresa Malec

Estate of John Power

750 Washington Road 1007

$180,000

NVR Inc.

Jonagold Land Partn. L.P.

Braeburn Way

$87,820

NVR Inc.

Route 519 Assoc. L.P.

Colby St.

$72,000

Jonathan Garet

Samuel Guarino

201 Greenwood Drive Unit 1A $122,000

James and Marci Zaunick

NVR Inc.

116 Highcroft Circle

$326,900

Ty and Alicia Taylor

Jonathan Porter Cohen

240 Lakeview Court

$162,000

Thaddeus EE and Angela Cook Estate of John McClosky

558 McMurray Road

$238,400

E. Callahan and L. McWilliams

Walter Chambers et al.

295 Walker Road

$116,500

NVR Inc.

Wadwell Group

Unknown Address

$91,500

Samuel and Janis Donohoe

Janet Packard

101 Boxwood Court

$205,000

Justin Wesley

NORTH STRABANE

PETERS

Charles and Deborah Johnston Gary Casciola

164 Canterbury Lane

Kenneth and Marlene Creech

William Sullivan

535 Center Church Road

$283,350

$26,990

David and Jessica Shearer

NVR Inc.

557 Cortland Drive

$402,530

James Ellis

Valerie Voss

210 Doubletree Drive

$408,000

Stephen and Danielle Magan

Kathleen Freeman

250 Franklin Road

$197,500

A. Haines and Verle Haines II

Raymond Magnotti Jr.

103 Merlin Drive

$292,900

Heather and Matthew Cordell

Catherine Podobnik

217 Roscommon Place

$192,000

Mark and Brenda Falcione

Steven Paley

256 Springdale Road

$900,000

Valerie Voss

Deepak Ganjoo

104 Standing Rock Drive

$303,000

Rice Poseidon Midstream LLC

M3 Appalachia Gathering LLC

976 Venetia Road

$169,401

Charter Homes Whis. Pines Inc. Linda Aylor

112 Whispering Heights Lane

$150,000

Charter Homes Whis. Pines Inc. Linda Taylor

Windsor Court

$150,000

Craig and Jacqueline Edmonds Ryan Murphy

123 Woodcrest Place

$420,000

ROBINSON T. Majewski and R.l Hatcher Jr.

Maronda Homes Inc.

435 Beech Drive

$288,623

John and Jennifer Crowe

Renz Weinmann

1123 Juanita Drive

$227,500

NVR Inc.

Coventry Park LLC

129 Stafford Drive

$75,000

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New Listings!

PETERS TWP.

Massage studio opening Cherie Katrencik recently opened Massage Nirvana n’ Bodyworks in South Fayette. The studio, located at 1840 Mayview Road, Suite 207, offers Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point/neuromuscular, sports massage and more. Hours are by appointment only. To schedule, call 412-874-7955. Visit www. massagenirvana.net for more information.

Peters receives recycling grant State Sen. Matt Smith announced a $250,000 state recycling grant for Peters Township.

“State dollars will help supplement Peters Township’s efforts to strengthen its recycling program,” Smith said. “These improvements will serve both the community and our environment.”

Smith said the state dollars will be used to provide 7,800 automated curbside recycling containers that are both larger and easier for residents to wheel to the curb.

Applications for the current round of Recycling Development and Implementation Grants are currently available online at www.dep. state.pa.us (Keyword ‘’Recycling Grants’’). Applications are due by Aug. 15.

$490,000 PETERS TWP.

$417,500

PETERS TWP.

$769,900

Classic 4 bedroom colonial completely renovated in Oak Ridge neighborhood.

Bamboo hardwood floors and open floor plan lead you to the living room, dining room and gourmet eat-in kitchen. Enjoy the granite counter tops, back splash, stainless steel appliances, center island and sliding glass to deck.

Master suite features spa like bathroom with his and her closets. Spectacular lower level has bedroom with French doors to back yard plus full bath and game room. Perfect teen or in-law suite. Beautiful views off deck of farmland. MLS#1002708.

Angela Mize 412-833-7700 Ext. 226 Cell: 724-263-4548

Beautiful & pristine 3 bedroom 3.5 bath home wrapped in lovely landscaped grounds on a cul-de-sac street in the heart of Peters Township. Gleaming hardwood floors, open floor plan and 2 fireplaces welcome you inside.

Spacious kitchen offers ample cabinets, counters space, island and direct access to relaxing sunroom and fenced back yard oasis.

Luxurious master suite blends superb design with spa-like en suite. Custom made window treatments envelope and wrap the room in classic elegance. Relax in the flavors of the home today. MLS #1003487.

Karen White 412-276-5000 Ext. 232 412-849-5419 karenwhite@howardhanna.com

LOTS OF WINDOWS TO BRING THE OUTDOORS IN! 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath MT. LEBANON $525,000 captivating Cape Cod with 1st floor Stately 4 bedroom brick on private cul-de- master suite and den or HANDICAP sac is filled with old world charm and accessible bedroom with full bathroom. craftsmanship! Magnificent arched Wide planked hickory wood floors doorways, plaster walls and open stair prominent throughout. Gourmet kitchen case. Updated throughout, features formal with stainless appliances, center island living room and sunroom with vaulted and ample breakfast room. Dramatic ceiling. Dining room opens to gourmet vaulted great room boasting of floor-tokitchen with stainless steel, granite, cherry ceiling stone fireplace. Second level cabinetry, back splash & recessed gaming/media/music rooms. Private patio lighting. Master Suite has spa like overlooks the Koi pond and stream. 3 bathroom. Third level has oversized attached garages. bedroom and full bath – the perfect private get away! Lower level is future Maria & Joe Lane media or game room with full bath.

724-941-9500 Ext. 212 Gorgeous deck overlooks landscaped Direct: 724-554-8771 grounds. 10+++in architectural details and Jon.selko@pittsburghmoves.com modern amenities! *PO address is 18 St. $345,000 Clair Drive, county address listed as 1263 PETERS TWP. 4 bedroom Colonial in great family Washington Rd. neighborhood! Open floor plan, glass MLS# 1004569.

French doors to living room or office, formal dining room, generously sized kitchen with granite and oversized dining Joanne Bates area. Kitchen flows into family room Angela Mize Real Estate featuring triple windows overlooking yard 412-833-7700 Ext. 227 and trex like deck. 3 spacious bedrooms Cell: 724-825-0599 share a full bathroom. Master Ensuite has upgraded marble, dual sinks and vaulted ceiling in bedroom. Finished lower level with convenient laundry, extra SOUTH FAYETTE $434,000 storage and full bath. Curb appeal +!

Better than new 4 bedroom Heartland MLS #1004534. with many upgrades and 9’ ceilings.

Spacious Colonial includes a formal living Joanne Bates room & dining room. Large open kitchen Angela Mize Real Estate 412-833-7700 Ext. 227 offers dark cabinetry accented by light Cell: 724-825-0599 granite counters and flows into family room. The beautiful sunroom is the perfect additional dining area and opens to deck. 2 bedrooms share a Jack-n-Jill, 1 bedroom with private bath. Neutral Master En suite has walk-in closet.

Finished lower level also has full bath and For All of Your Real Estate walk out to yard. Move in ready!

Advertising Needs MLS#1007262.

Angela Mize 412-833-7700 Ext. 226 Cell: 724-263-4548

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EAST WASHINGTON $295,000

705 North Wade Extraordinary house! What a steel, literally! The house is made of steel panels and beams. Very rare find in East Washington. Beautiful ranch on park like acre and a half! Lower level has several rooms including bedroom and full bath.

A great place for in law or teen suite.

With 2 wood burning fireplaces. Lots of windows, private driveway with tons of parking, this is the perfect place to call home! Don’t let this one get away!

MLS#1009088. Call me for your private showing 724-747-2732.

Tracee Malik

724-222-6550 Ext. 6221 Cell 724-747-2732

PETERS TWP.

$439,900

Impressive 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home. Newly finished hardwood floors in 2 story foyer & center island kitchen with cherry cabinets & stainless steel appliances. Brand new neutral carpeting throughout. 9 foot ceilings, crown moldings, 1st floor den, family room and laundry. Master suite with luxury bath. Beautifully finished game room with full kitchen.

Spectacular multi-level rear deck. Culde-sac neighborhood with sidewalks and trees. Call today for more details or to schedule a showing.

Mark Ratti Team

412-833-0900 Ext. 2524 www.markratti.com

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