Monday, November 12, 2012
Most local offices will be closed Monday in observance of Veterans Day. Here is a list of openings and closings in Upper St. Clair.
Veterans Day is a day the federal government sets aside—Nov. 11 of every year—to honor the service of all U.S. military veterans. This year, Nov. 11 fell on Sunday. Many offices and organizations will be closed Monday in observance of Veterans Day, while some will not. CLOSED: OPEN: Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Local businesses salute our service men and women with special deals year-round, as well as on Veterans Day.
A number of local businesses are saluting veterans, military service men and women and their families this Veterans Day by offering local discounts, specials and promotions. Here's a guide to specials in the area. Two important notes: Free food: Store discounts: Free activities:
A special ceremony took place for local veterans.
The Upper St. Clair High School social studies department presented assemblies for the students on Thursday, Nov. 8, to honor local veterans, hosted by Dan Zelenski and Keera Dwulit, high school social studies teachers. John Gallo, Brian Kutschbach, Ben Dwulit, Brian Schill and Daniel Murphy represented the veterans on stage during the assembly. Students from the high school child care class led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance, the Chanteclairs sang the Star Spangled Banner and the Panthers Marching Band played a medley of songs honoring the veterans. Keera Dwulit read a poem, Brian Schill encouraged students to consider serving their country and Daniel Murphy spoke to the students regarding respect. A video was shown from …
The public is invited to attend a brief ceremony today at 2 p.m.
Friday, November 9, 2012
The public is invited to attend.
In observance of Veterans Day and the one-year anniversary of the dedication of the Upper St Clair Veterans Park, there will be a brief ceremony at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Upper St Clair Veterans' Park. The park is located on McLaughlin Run Road next to the Upper St Clair municipal building. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. The National Weather Service is forecasting a sunny day with a high of 67 degrees in Upper St. Clair on Sunday.
Monday, May 28, 2012
The Boy Scouts will hold a ceremony at 8:30 a.m.
This is the first Memorial Day members of the community can visit and reflect at Upper St. Clair Veterans Park. After years of fundraising efforts, the Veterans Park opened on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2011. A recent large donation from First Energy will help finish "paying the bills" for the monuments. The USC Veterans Park Board of Directors are now working to raise money for the park's maintenance fund and to add a statue of an American military person from 1788—the year the township was founded. On Monday, Memorial Day, local Boy Scouts will hold a ceremony at Veterans Park and raise the flags at 8:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend. Throughout last week, classes from Upper St. Clair High School walked to the park to visit and learn …
Friday, November 11, 2011
A dedication ceremony took place on Veterans Day, 11-11-11.
Veterans, politicians, students and community members poured into the site of the new Upper St. Clair Veterans Park on Friday for a dedication ceremony. So many people attended the event, drivers had to use the old Recreation Center and Public Works parking lots. "You honor us by being here. You honor yourself by being here. I thank you," said T.J. McGarvey, Marine Corps veteran and president of the USC Veterans Park Board of Directors. "This park will stand as a lasting reminder of honor and respect," said Lanny Frattare, master of ceremonies. After the ceremony and ribbon cutting, park donors and honorary participants unveiled the monuments honoring the Air Force; Army; Coast Guard; Marines; Merchant Marines; National Guard; and Navy. "I…
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Allegheny County has compiled a list of special offers from area businesses and some travel destinations to honor those who have served our country.
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
Allegheny County Veterans Services has compiled a list of special offers and discounts available to veteran in honor of Veterans Day. Outback Steakhouse is honoring America’s military veterans and those in active duty by offering a free Bloomin’ Onion and a Coca-Cola product Tuesday, Nov. 8 through Friday, Nov. 11. This offer is available to military personnel who have one of the following forms of identifications: U.S Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), DD form 214 Veterans Organization Card (i.e., American Legion and VFW), Photograph in Uniform, Wearing Uniform. For more information, visit:http://outback.com/companyinfo/veteransday.aspx. Last …
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Friday at 1:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
A dedication ceremony for the newly constructed Veterans Park in Upper St. Clair will be held on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the site which is located in the green space next to the Upper St. Clair Municipal Building. Lanny Frattare will emcee the ceremony. The ceremony will include performances by the Upper St. Clair High School Marching Band and the Pantheon Choir. Dignitaries representing the state, county and township will also be in attendance. The ceremony will include a ribbon cutting to signify the public opening of the park. Donors of the major park elements will be on hand to unveil the monuments and benches and to raise flags on the flagpoles. The USC Veterans Park was built to honor service …
Monday, July 4, 2011
Fundraising committee seeks remaining $140,000 in July to complete project funding.
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Monday, July 4, 2011
The fundraising effort for the construction and dedication of a Veterans Park in Upper St. Clair has entered the final phase. The goal for the month of July is to collect the remaining funds, less than $140,000, in time for a groundbreaking ceremony on July 29. On this Fourth of July, a day when Americans celebrate independence, committee members issue a challenge to the community. "Our target is to dedicate the park on Veterans Day, 11/11/11," said T.J. McGarvey, president of the USC Veterans Park board of directors. "We are confident that are community has the resources to complete the fundraising efforts in the next month." For board members Vicki McKenna and H. Scott Hawkins the decision to contribute to the project has personal …
