The Almanac - Dec. 7, 2025

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BAKING JOY

Wedding Cookie Table Community attempts cookie exchange record

By Karen Mansfield Staff writer kmansfield@observer-reporter.com

Oh, how sweet it was.

The Wedding Cookie Table Community attempted to set a record for the World’s Largest Christmas Cookie Exchange on Nov. 30 at the Washington County Fairgrounds - and across the globe.

In all, 33 teams, decked out in Christmas-themed outfits, exchanged cookies at the fairgrounds, and another 35 teams participated remotely at sites across the United States and in New Zealand, where bakers in the NZ Standard time zone were 17 hours ahead.

“You all should be proud of yourselves. What you’ve done today is amazing,” said organizer Laura Magone, a Monongahela resident and founder of The Wedding Cookie Table Community. She came up with the idea for the record attempt, which also serves as a fundraiser for the Monongahela Area Historical Society.

While the official cookie count - conducted by certified judges - wasn’t immediately available, Magone estimated the 10-member teams baked an estimated

80,000 cookies. It looked a lot like Christmas inside Kringle’s Kitchen at the fairgrounds, where teams not only baked cookies but also set up holiday-themed tables.

Among the teams were “Yule Love Our Cookies,” the Steeler-themed “Flour Power,” a Christmas carol-themed “The 12 Days of Blingmas,” a Hawaiian-themed “Jingle Leidis” complete with a Christmas tree made of pineapples decorated with sunglasses and grass skirts, and Team Befana Bakers, based on Italian folklore where a witch-like old woman who rides a broomstick delivers presents to good children on the night before the Epiphany.

Many of the teams were made up of bakers who had not met until Magone posted plans for the record-setting attempt on Facebook.

Stacey Adger of Youngstown, Ohio, served as team captain for Baking Up

A Blizzard, which included bakers who knew each other and pastry makers Adger met after they responded to a Facebook post seeking team members.

“We’re so excited that we’re here today. We all share a lovBakinge of baking, a

love of carrying on family traditions,” said Adger, who baked Russian tea cakes and cranberry pistachio shortcake cookies. “It was great to meet new people who shared the same interest in baking that we do.”

A Blizzard teammate, Brad Gessner, also doesn’t mind rolling up his sleeves and baking: he once churned out 400 dozen cookies for his daughter’s wedding.

For Catherine Gruda of Weirton, W.Va., captain of The 12 Days of Blingmas, the cookie exchange was a fun way to start the Christmas season. Her husband, John Gruda, dressed as a toy soldier, wrote a song - a “blingy” version of The 12 Days of Christmas - for the cookie exchange.

“This is the perfect beginning to the holiday season. We had so much fun getting things together,” said Gruda, whose team was made up of relatives and friends who divided the 12 days of Christmas among each other. “Everybody’s a skilled baker and they pretty much ran with the theme, and they turned out beautifully,” said Gruda.

Gruda is a member of the Wedding Cookie Table Community, which Magone started a decade ago and has grown

About 40% of food in the United States goes to waste, while 1 in 7 people face food insecurity. It’s a striking contradiction – one that members of the Upper St. Clair High School community are working to change.

Upper St. Clair High School junior Rasika Khedikar is one of those people. Defining food insecurity as “lacking nutritional value” or lacking access to “home-cooked, healthy meals,” Rashika has taken on the issue head-on. After visiting family in India during her freshman year, she said she was deeply impacted by the hunger she witnessed. Her solution: Cooking with Care, a student club that cooks, packages and donates nutritious meals to those in need.

Club sponsor Jessica Peconi defines food insecurity as the inability to get good food from a “financial, time or geographical perspective.” A professional chef and culinary arts teacher since 2017, Peconi has seen firsthand the amount of food wasted every day in both the food service and education industries.

Khedikar and Peconi joined forces during Rasika’s freshman year to form Cooking with Care. “It's important that when we’re teachers who have clubs to really make sure it’s student-centered,” said Peconi, who takes more of a guiding role in the club while empowering Khedikar to lead. “Rasika is the one coming up with ideas, leading the projects, and executing her vision.”

To reduce waste even further, the club often uses leftover ingredients from Peconi’s culinary classes, taking an even more sustainable approach. Meetings typically involve 10 to 15 club members writing notes to attach to each package, cooking meals, or packing food for distribution. Food drives are held regularly to collect ingredients for cooking sessions, during which 30 to 40 boxes of meals are produced.

To deliver, Cooking with Care partners with 412 Food Rescue, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that redistributes surplus food throughout the region. 412 Food Rescue has a network of more than 700 food donors and 400 nonprofit partners to ensure food gets to those who need it most. Once Rasika reports how many meals the club has prepared, 412 matches the donation with a recipient organization. During the high school’s Academic Resource Time, 412 Food Rescue trucks arrive at the school to pick up and transport the meals.

Becca Simon, the Food Donor Relations Manager at

Danny’s has been pleasing palates for 65 years

By Rick Shrum For the Observer-Reporter rshrum@observer-reporter.com

Bill Mazeroski and the Pirates weren’t the only individuals to leave an indelible mark on the Pittsburgh area landscape in 1960. So did Danny Rowsick, whose Bethel Park restaurant continues to hit it out of the park.

Rowsick launched Danny’s Pizza and Hoagies in that locally iconic year during the Eisenhower administration. He ran this dining destination for 59 of the 65 years his shop has been open at 5159 Library Road (Route 88), about three miles from the entrance to South Park.

“He is now very, very, very retired,” Alex Hvizdos said of his uncle, laughing. “He’s 93, and he looks pretty good.

Hvizdos and his mother, Michele, now are co-owners of the business, after succeeding Danny in 2019. Rowsick now mostly spends time at his farm in Eighty Four, but does occasionally visit his familiar former workplace.

“He comes in from time to time to talk to customers,” the nephew said. “He was here for our 65th anniversary celebration in June.”

Hvizdos, 30, has a high regard for his uncle/predecessor – professionally and personally.

“I take very little credit. My uncle set the foundation years ago. He worked very hard to give that store the reputation it has. I’m fortunate I took over from him. His recipes and philosophies set us up for success.”

Hoagies and pizzas are Danny’s trademarks, but its menu is more extensive. Diners can select from 12 different toppings for standard pizzas. There also are seven specialty pizza selections, five varieties of calzones, 10 different hoagies, chicken wings and salads.

The Famous Italian hoagie – as designated on the menu – “is our No. 1 recipe, Hvizdos said. “That is 100% my uncle. We go with a lot of meat he used.” Another popular selection – The Original Steak, with Danny’s Steak Sauce – was his uncle’s specialty as well.

“We’re using fresh pack tomato, which keeps the flavor more natural,” Hvizdos said. Our sauces, cheeses and dough are all made in house. A lot of our products come from local suppliers.”

Hvizdos, who built and bought a house in Eighty Four, grew up in Peters Township. He is established in his job and oversees a staff of about 15.

“That number fluctuates depending on the time of year,” he said. “We try to keep 13 to 18. We’ve had good luck with staffing,” including a number of students from Bethel Park High School. I have

a pretty good team around me.”

In charge of an established establishment for the past six years, Hvizdos does not have to overhaul a business that has been a success for six-plus decades. “But I try to innovate, “do new things, like bringing in machinery and focusing more on pizza.”

He strives to include pizazz in the pizzas.

“We had always heard that our sandwiches are great, and our pizzas are OK. My challenge is to make our pizzas better.”

There was a second Danny’s for years along Route 51 in Whitehall, but that shop eventually shuttered. Hvizdos said, “We’ve always thought about expanding, but we would want to make sure that would be a strong move. Location is everything, and this is a prime location in Bethel Park.”

It also is a family-run business, Hvizdos pointed out. He and his mother are ably complemented by Alex’s sister, Aimee, who handles the majority of marketing, and their father, David, an attorney who provides counsel.

“Both of my parents had worked here before,” Alex added.

Danny, of course, can provide direction any time.

Restaurant hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 11 to 8:30 Friday and Saturday; and 11 to 5 on Sunday. Danny’s is closed on Mondays and Tuesday.

Alex Hvizdos is not planning to switch careers.

“This place is very near and dear to my heart,” he said. “Fortunately, I do what I do every day.”

to include more than 381,000 members worldwide.

The group broke the Guinness World Record for the largest wedding cookie table in 2019, baking a total of 88,425 homemade cookies for Mononagahela’s 250th birthday.

Over the years, the group has baked cookies for several fundraising events, and has prepared cookie tables for first responders following the Tree of Life shooting, for those impacted by the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and more.

“Laura has promoted an attitude of kindness and caring, and that sets the tone for the whole group,” said Gruda, who also noted the Christmas cookie exchange will benefit Mononaghela’s historical society.

Magone started the group in order to celebrate the Southwestern Pennsylvania tradition of wedding cookie tables, and the Christmas cookie exchange honors the generations-old tradition of baking holiday cookies.

Janet Nicoloudis, a native

has been a real collaboration and a total team effort, and we’ve enjoyed being a part of it.”

Visitors who stopped by the event had the chance to see the Christmas cookie tables and sample goodies, purchase cookies, visit a vendor’s fair that included Grama Jones, which makes lady lock forms, USA Pan bakeware, and Sarris Candies.

of the area who now lives in Fort Worth, Texas, ended up finding a long-lost recipe for her grandmother’s hazelnut cookie - a star-shaped cookie that is highlighted by melted Hershey chocolate and crushed nuts - that had been tucked inside her mother’s recipe book.

Nicoloudis was a member of Merry and Bright Bakers, led by team captain Autumn

Gorman of Canonsburg, who, it turns out, is a relative of Nicoloudis’s.

“I love to bake and was coming up to Pittsburgh, and I follow the (wedding cookie community) Facebook page and saw they were forming teams,” said Nicoloudis, who recalls making the cookie growing up, and was delighted to bake it for the cookie exchange. “I love baking, and it was really nice to get together with all of these people who share the same interest. It’s been fun, a really great experience.”

The variety of cookies ranged from pizzelles, lady locks, and peanut butter blossoms to soft ginger snaps, sugar cookies, baklava and Italian love knots.

Team Flour Power - the Pittsburgh Steelers-themed team that paid homage to former Steelers coach Bill Cowher - baked an assortment that included five vegan and gluten-free cookies.

Said team captain Kelly Elliott Dine of Pittsburgh, “It’s been so much fun. We’ve made amazing new friends. It

Also available for pre-order at the event was a cookbook that includes several of the cookie recipes that were baked for the exchange. At the exchange, all of the team members exchanged a dozen of their cookies for a dozen of their teammates’ cookies, so everyone went home with an assortment of cookies - just like a typical cookie exchange.

The bakers also made additional cookies for sampling and for the cookie boxes that were available for sale.

While the event was good-natured and the teams enjoyed a sense of camaraderie, there was some competition: everyone who attended was able to cast a vote for their favorite table. The winner will be announced soon.

For Magone, the event was an opportunity to unite people who love to bake and who enjoy the tradition of holiday baking, and to showcase Washington County.

“It was interesting to me that a lot of the bakers had not met until today. They would plan on Zoom or on the phone, and got to meet today for the first time,” she said. “It’s all about the love of baking and maintaining traditions. I am so happy that all of these folks came to Washington County, many for the first time, and get to see how beautiful our county is. And I am happy that it will benefit the Mon Valley Historical Society. We accomplished a lot today.”

412 Food Rescue, says that the organization’s mission is to “end food waste by turning surplus into sustenance, strengthening communities and protecting the planet.”

Simon works closely with Khedikar to coordinate donations. “By rescuing surplus food, we are able to tackle both the issue of moving perfectly good food away from the landfill and back to communities in need,” she said.

For Khedikar, the most rewarding part of the club is seeing the impact firsthand. One experience that stood out was receiving a heartfelt letter from a meal recipient, thanking her for all of the food. Khedikar was touched and honored that her small club was making such a wide impact. Peconi added, “that has been just an awesome

thing – for students to see the full reach of their work and realize how powerful their efforts are.”

Looking ahead, Khedikar hopes to continue Cooking with Care when she heads to college in two years. “I know trying to solve food insecurity is a really big problem,” Khedikar said. “But, doing something in the community is better than doing nothing.” Peconi shares that sentiment, emphasizing the importance of service projects at such a critical time in their lives. “Whether you’re a student or an adult, there’s always a purpose beyond ourselves, and beyond us as a school.”

According to Simon, 412 Food Rescue has collected more than 1,781 pounds of prepared meals from Cooking with Care, all delivered to St. Thomas More Manor in Bethel Park.

USC students tapped for honors orchestra

Students selected for District ensembles may qualify to advance to Region, All-State, Eastern Division, and National NAfME ensembles.

counties.

The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the musical growth of all Pennsylvanians. The association supports quality music education and performance opportunities in schools and communities across the commonwealth.

By Jon Andreassi Staff writer

jandreassi@observer-reporter.com

Mt. Lebanon welcomed a new pizzeriatotheboroughlastmonth.

F&F Pizzeria opened its doors on Beverly Road on Oct. 20. Frank Castronova and Frank Falcinelli opened the first restaurant in Brooklynin2019,andtheMt.Lebanon location is their first foray out of New York City.

Thenewbusinessisoperatingat the former site of Bado’s Pizza Grill & Ale House, which was at the location for four decades. Anthony Simasek, an F&F partner, said patrons can expect “a refined, yet casual dining experience.”

“We hope to bring exceptional service, delicious food and tastefully crafted cocktails,” Simasek said in an email.

menu includes salads, calzone, fried calamari and shrimp with polenta.

When it comes to the pizza, Simasek was hesitant to compare the Brooklyn fare to what people in the Pittsburgh area may be used to.

“We don't compare and contrast ourselves to others, but we are passionate about what we do. Our crust is a naturally fermented sourdough, and our toppings are focusedonseasonality,qualityand freshness,” Simasek said.

F&F Pizzeria is located at 307 Beverly Road. The restaurant is open on Mondays from 5 to 9 p.m.;WednesdaysandThursdays from5to10p.m.;FridaysandSaturdays from noon to 10 p.m.; and Sundaysfromnoonto9p.m.They are closed Tuesdays.

Since opening, Simasek says it has been a “warm welcome.”

According to Simasek, F&F’s owners found the area had qualities similar to its Brooklyn origins that made it a natural candidate for expansion. He said they are “drawn to neighborhoods that are urban, walkable, welcoming and established.”

“Mt. Lebanon had the perfect blend of walkability and charm

that made us feel at home from the start,” Simasek said. In addition to pizza, F&F’s

“Everydayweseenewfacesand more and more familiar ones. We are just as excited to be part of the Mt. Lebo community as they have been to have us,” Simasek said.

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Kaminski returns to lead Boyce Middle School

Upper St. Clair School District will welcome a familiar face as the next principal of Boyce Middle School.

Thomas Kaminski, who began his teaching career 20 years ago at Fort Couch Middle School, will return to the district as a member of the administrative team.

The school board approved his appointment during its Dec. 1 meeting. Kaminski is expected to join the Boyce Middle School staff later this month.

Kaminski brings nearly two decades of middle-level leadership experience from the South Fayette Township School District. He served three years as assistant principal at the middle school before being named principal of the intermediate school, a role he has held for the past 11 years.

“Mr. Kaminski was widely recognized as an outstanding educator during his time at Fort Couch Middle School,” said Dr. John Rozzo, superintendent of schools. “He brings a wealth of leadership experience, instructional expertise, and strong school-community partnerships back to our district.”

A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University, Kaminski holds an undergraduate degree in histo-

ry and a master’s degree in secondary social studies education. He also completed his principal certification at Pitt.

Dr. Dan O’Rourke, who currently serves as Boyce Middle School principal and the district’s supervisor of middle school education, will support Kaminski during the transition over the next several months.

O’Rourke will later join the leadership team at the district administration building.

Kaminski, along with Dr. Christine Mussemeli, assistant principal, will lead a staff of more than 50 teachers and support staff. Boyce school serves 602 students in grades five and six.

A resident of Oakdale, Kaminski and his wife, Stefanie, are the parents of three children: Jace, Reese and Blake.

Little Lake Theatre presents ‘Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Christmas Binge’

Craving some irreverent humor this Christmastime?

Then you might want to check out “Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge” at Little Lake Theatre in North Strabane from Thursday through Dec. 21. In the comedy based on “A Christmas Carol,” Mrs. Cratchit is frustrated with her

overworked husband and their many children, along with the barrage of sentimental cliches that are part of the holiday season. When the Ghost of Christmas Past arrives, chaos ensues and the story takes unexpected twists and turns. For information on tickets and showtimes, go online to littlelake.org.

South Fayette student’s artwork selected for calendar

Makenna Bachman, a fifth-grader in the South Fayette School District, has had her artwork selected to be included in the 2026 Pennsylvania Attorney General’s

Drug-Free calendar.

Mackenna’s design helps to educate students across Pennsylvania about the dangers of drugs and alcohol and learning to say no to drugs.

In addition to being a part of the calendar, Mackenna will travel to Harrisburg Dec. 16 for a luncheon for all of the contest winners and will receive $529 for her PA 529

College Saving Program. The 529 plan is a

vantaged investment account to help with education costs. The calendar will be unveiled at the luncheon.

Humane animal removal business opens in South Hills

By Jon Andreassi Staff writer jandreassi@observer-reporter.com

An Oakdale couple is now in the business of keeping local homes wildlife-free.

Beau and Cathy Burgunder launched their own Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control franchise last month.

Skedaddle is based out of Ontario, and has more than a dozen locations in the United States. According to the company’s website, there is also a franchise based in Washington.

Beau Burgunder said they don’t have a physical location, but are operating in the South Hills and beyond.

“Our territory goes about to Sewickley, and south all the way below Washington. Not the whole county, our territory goes a little bit south of the city,” Burgunder said.

Burgunder decided on starting his own franchise after many years of buying and fixing up single-family homes.

“When I was looking at business opportunities, Skedaddle just made sense. I’ve always been into the outdoors. I’m kind of combining the two worlds, of the animal side of things and actually being able to work on houses,” Burgunder said.

Bill Dowd, the founder and CEO of Skedaddle, called the company’s methodology of removing animals as “totally unique.”

According to Dowd, Skedaddle removes animals without the use of traps, and then focuses on animal-proofing the home.

“The homeowner gets a life-

time guarantee that they’ll never have the problem again,” Dowd said. “Until you animal-proof the home, it’s always going to be vulnerable.”

Dowd notes that animals can enter homes through vents or chimneys, and that using traps can sometimes be inefficient.

“If you put a trap in your backyard how do you know that’s the one in your house? You might catch 30 raccoons, but never catch the ones in your basement or attic. The job is solved in one day, two days. Not weeks on end hoping you’ve trapped the right animal,” Dowd said.

However, he was tight-lipped on their exact methods of removal.

“That’s the secret,” Dowd said.

“That’s why we’re selling fran-

chises.”

He did share that one way they can remove an animal is to use any babies that may be on the property to draw out the adults.

In the Pittsburgh area, Burgunder said one animal in particular has been dominating their business – bats.

According to Burgunder, 9 out of 10 of their calls have been for bat removal.

“They tend to have larger colonies,” Burgunder said, adding that one home he went to had 100 bats.

Burgunder stressed that bats are particularly important to remove humanely, as they are important to your local ecosystem.

“A bat can eat hundreds of insects a night,” he said.

However, bats can also carry

rabies. So it is often not best to try and deal with them yourself.

“Let somebody that is a professional come and take care of it. There are situations where we have to get (Allegheny County Health Department) involved. Especially if there has been human contact. They will want us to get (the bat) tested,” Burgunder said.

Since starting in the summer, Burgunder said business has been “nonstop.” Though right now it has mostly been bats, he expects that to change to more rodent calls when the weather gets colder.

“I’m glad that we’re able to help people. It has been extremely busy,” Burgunder said. “The business kind of changes with the year.”

EMOTIONAL ENDING

Peters Township falls to Bishop McDevitt

By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

Peters Township’s hopes for the school’s first PIAA title in football ended when Aidan Grella kicked a 24-yard, walkoff field goal to lift Bishop McDevitt to victory, 31-28, in a state semifinal game played Nov. 28 at Mansion Park Stadium in Altoona.

The Indians were making their second trip to the state semifinals in three years and the loss tearfully ended the careers of 19 seniors, many of whom helped the program claim two WPIAL banners and a pair of conference championships and played in the 2023 state final, falling to Imhotep Charter.

“What a great group we had. Phenomenal bunch,” PT skipper TJ Plack said.

“They were special,” he continued. “These (seniors) taking us this far is amazing. We had a great locker room because of them and great mentors for the younger guys. They do the right thing all the time and that’s why we are in these situations.”

Nolan DiLucia was the conductor for the Indians. A Villanova recruit, he started four years in the defensive secondary and three complete seasons on offense as the team’s quarterback. He finished second all-time on the WPIAL’s passing charts with 8,819 career yards, behind only South Fayette’s Brett Brumbaugh, who passed for 11,084 career yards. He accounted for 10,000 total yards of offense during his career as a twotime WPIAL champion.

“Nolan is the epitome of the kid you want in a championship program,” Plack said. “He wants to be a champion all the time. When you look at him, you can tell he’s a winner and people want to follow that guy. He set the tone for no matter what we did.”

Against Bishop McDevitt, DiLucia completed 19 of 36 passes for 264 yards and two

touchdowns.

DiLucia did much of his damage in the second half as the Indians overcame an 11-point deficit to surged ahead, 25-11, on a 70-yard scoring strike to PJ Luke with 7:51 remaining in the game.

DiLucia, who was 11 of 16 for 179 yards in the final 24 minutes, also connected with Lucas Rost for an 8-yard score and a 2-point conversion to Reston Lehman to narrow the gap, 21-18, with 46 seconds remaining in the third quarter. Rost finished with nine receptions for 99 yards.

Cole Neupaver, who rushed for over 1,000 yards this season, and Anthony Maiello kept the Indians in the game, accounting for the team’s first 10 points, all in the second quarter.

After the Crusaders breezed to a 14-0 advantage on a 58yard scoring strike from Sebastian Williams to Howard

Holton and a 27-yard punt return by Ishmael Palmer, Maiello kicked the first of his two field goals in the contest. He converted from 28 yards out to make it 14-3 with 9:44 left in the first half. Maiello, who excelled on PT’s section championship soccer club, also connected on a 24-yard kick to tie the contest at 28 with 93 seconds to play.

Neupaver started and ended PT’s first touchdown drive. After intercepting a pass, he capped a 77-yard scoring drive with a 6-yard touchdown scamper into the end zone.

Bishop McDevitt, however, went into the locker room at halftime with a 21-10 advantage after Nazir Jone-Davis scored on a 42-yard run. Jones-Davis finished with 117 yards rushing.

Sebastian Williams passed for 250 yards. He was 16 of 20 for a pair of touchdowns,

South Fayette begins quest to remain the best

Lions off to winning start in title defense

By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor

South Fayette has started the girls basketball season in much the dominant fashion the Lions finished the 2025 campaign.

Last March, South Fayette captured a state championship. The PIAA Class 5A crown was a first in program history.

This month, the Lady Lions tipped off the 2025-26 campaign with victories at the North Allegheny Tournament. South Fayette thumped the host Tigers, 67-37, and dispatched Greensburg Central Catholic, 75-48.

Ella Vierra and Ryan Oldaker fired in 15 and 14 points against NA while Haylie Lamonde led all scorers with 21 markers against the Centurions. Also in double digits against GCC were Juliette Leroux (13), Vierra (12) and Lailah Wright (12).

Wright, Lamonde, Oldaker, Leroux and Vierra have been the impetus for South Fayette’s current success.

Lamonde, Oldaker and Leroux played a pivotal role in the Lions run of three consecutive WPIAL from 2022 through 2024.

With the addition of Wright and Vierra, the quintet also contributed greatly to last year’s PIAA run, which culminated in a 45-37 win against powerhouse Archbishop Wood on March 29 in the Class 5A state final at the Giant Center in Hershey.

South Fayette finished 29-2 overall last winter and also added district runner-up hardware to its trophy case.

South Fayette captured a state championship in March. With five veteran players, four of them starters, the Lady Lions look for more success on the basketball courts throughout the Commonwealth this winter.

Leroux and Oldaker were All-State performers last season and averaged 12 points per game. Leroux also managed 4.5 rebounds an outing while Oldaker dished up 2.1 assists and managed 3.7 rebounds.

The duo are among the team’s Division I recruits. Leroux committed to Florida Atlantic University, which is located in Boca Raton. Oldaker is bound for Marist College upon graduation.

Peters Township girls expecting rewarding journey

Maximizing talent the key

By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

Steve Limberiou enters his fourth year as Peters Township girls basketball head coach with the same expectations as any other season.

“Our goal is to maximize what we have, enjoy the journey and see where that takes us,” he said.

The philosophy has worked well for the Lady Indians, particularly last winter.

During the 2024-25 campaign, they posted a 26-4 record, captured an undefeated section title, won a WPIAL Class A championship and advanced to the semifinals in the PIAA tournament, falling to South Fayette, 50-36.

To reach those lofty heights this winter, the Lady Indians must do so without Natalie Wetzel.

A three-time All-State performer, who finished as the No. 3 scorer in school history with 1,692 and top defender with 806 rebounds and 125 blocked shots, Wetzel is a freshman playing for the University of Miami.

The cupboard is not bare, however, as the Indians return three starters from last year’s successful club. They are Bri Morreale, Taylor McCullough and Jordyn Welsh.

“We expect this group to all take a step forward in terms of court production,” Limberiou said.

McCullough averaged 8.0 points per game. Additionally, she dished up three assists and grabbed 3.1 rebounds.

Morreale averaged 10.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. She hit the

MARK MARIETTA/FOR THE ALMANAC

Peters Township's Alina Sopko puts in two second-quarter points during the Indians’ season-opening game against Canon-McMillan. Sopko tossed in 12 points but that was not enough as Peters Township dropped a 49-44 decision to the Lady Macs.

game-winning 3-point field goal to propel Peters Township to victory against South Fayette in the WPIAL title game. Alina Sopko has stepped into the lineup after supplying starting minutes last season.

After receiving more than a dozen DI and DII full scholarship offers, Lamonde committed to the University of South Carolina–Upstate, which is located in Spartanburg. She averaged 12 points, 3.6 steals, 2.3 boards and 2

assists per game last season. Additionally, Wright and Vierra, both juniors, have a plethora of scholarship offers. Wright moved into the starting point guard position last season, averaging 9.5 points while dishing up 4.3 assists per game. Vierra is a 5-foot, 10-inch guard that saw plenty of action during South Fayette’s playoff run last winter.

Despite all their experience, the Lions have lots to learn this season, says Bryan Bennett, who enters his eighth season as head coach. “We need to continue to improve in all areas each day. We need to push each other to improve and we cannot become complacent,” said Bennett, who is a teacher in the Upper St. Clair School District.

A deep roster pushes the Lady Lion starters. Among those bucking for playing time are: Kenzie Rumberger, Reagan Dedes, Caroline Kelly, Liz Porter, Ava Quinn, Erynn Barish, Sara Scott, Payton Galish, Alaina Clingan, Kylie Rumberger and Haley Solomon.

“All of these kids worked extremely hard in the off sea-

son and improved each day,” said Bennett. “Depth is our team’s strength.”

Depth and camaraderie will guide South Fayette in its quest to remain the best.

The Lions expect to be pushed in their efforts to retain their section crown by rivals such as Chartiers Valley, Moon, Montour and West Allegheny along with New Cas-

tle and Mars. Bennett noted that the teams to beat in the district are reigning WPIAL champion Peters Township as well as Thomas Jefferson and Shaler.

“We need to continue to improve each day,” he said. “The kids need to work hard and push each other if we are to achieve our goals and expectations.”

including the 26-yard connection with Jontal Quick that erased PT’s brief lead and put the Crusaders back on top, 2825.

Shortly after Maiello's tying field goal, Grella kicked the game winner as time expired, ending the Indians season.

Peters Township finished 13-1 overall. The Indians had a 39-4 record during the past three seasons and were 45-8 with their senior class.

In addition to DiLucia, Lehman and Lucas Shanafelt are Division I commits. Lehman is bound for the University of Pittsburgh and Shanafelt will continue to play at Stanford.

“Phenomenal players,” Plack said. “They were the heartbeat of our team.

“Lucas has an enthusiasm that never stops and that’s contagious. In practice, he had that excitement even on the 80th rep of a play. That spirit picks people up. What he brings to the table is awesome.

“Reston was a mainstay. When you say Peters Township, you say Reston because he’s been a four-year starter,” Plack continued. “We’ll be hard pressed to find someone like him who has been a contributor that long.”

Lehman and Shanafelt, along with James Spratt, anchored a defense that ranked among the best in the WPIAL, allowing 9.5 points per game.

The Indians posted five shutouts.

A two-year starter, Spratt moved from nose tackle to in-

side linebacker. He had backto-back 20-plus tackles in the WPIAL final and PIAA semifinal games.

“James was a tackling machine,” Plack said. “Outstanding,” he added of the 4.0 student. “He’s really good and a great student like most of my kids are.”

While Rost and Luke shored up a receiving corps depleted by graduation, Jeremy Poletti and Joey Wertman excelled in the defensive secondary.

“PJ and Lucas made so many plays for us. PJ stepped up and became a deep threat and won many games because of his ability to connect with Nolan. Lucas understands the game of football so well that he was on another page with

Nolan. He was our big, fourthdown play guy.”

Poletti was PT’s shutdown corner and a full, two-way starter for the Indians. Despite his slim build, Plack says, he “held up” for the Indians. Meanwhile, Wertman had that “next-guy-up” mentality and proved “a viable option” for Peters Township. Plack also acknowledged the play of senior defensive linemen such as Jackson Hardcastle and Gabe Kita. “They were fast, quick and strong. Great fits for what we use our defensive tackles for,” he said. Meanwhile, Alex Klein and Max Cortes were senior anchors on the O-line. “Mainstays,” said Plack. “They did a great job and were leaders for

us game in and game out.”

While Brian Moskal and Tanner Shaw suffered through injuries this season, Ian Watson, Mark Ripepi and Keenan Doran were contributors particularly on special teams.

“Mark probably could have run more but we had Cole. He was always ready to go,” Plack said. “Ian logged valuable time but he played a lot of offense and defense behind two Division I players.

“Sometimes when you have 19 guys as seniors there are maybe four or five dead weights but that was not the case with us,” Plack said. “They all contributed in their own way and that led us to become better and better and a very consistent and successful team.”

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According to Limberiou, she is a scoring guard who puts pressure on the rim.

Sopko led the Indians with 12 points in their season opener, a 49-44 loss to Canon-McMillan. Morreale and Welsh each chipped in eight points in the game, which saw the Indians command a 22-8 lead in the second stanza.

Among those increasing their roles on the squad are juniors Maddyn Mehl, Mara Radulovich and Maddy Rost along with sophomore Caitlin Malloy.

“Maddyn is a good shooter and plays well without the ball,” Limberiou said. “Mara is a true post presence,” he added of the 6-foot center. “Maddy is a really strong onthe-ball defender and Caitlin can do a little bit of everything and always plays with great effort.”

Unlike last season when the Lady Indians relied on their inside attack, they will depend on their guard play to generate offense and a committee approach toward defense, especially rebounding.

“Our guard play and depth at those spots should be a team strength this season,” Limberiou said. “We will need to increase the tempo of games this season via different strategies. Our

ability to play randomized, non-scripted offense still needs improvement and it is something we are working on daily.

“Rebounding will also need to be a five-girl endeavor,” he added.

The Lady Indians will also benefit from the enthusiasm of youth. Peters Township lists 10 freshmen on its roster including: Lena Bowlin, Jayla Kendall, Maddie Spanos, Bailey Rost, Tatum Gatten, Lexi Stankovich, Emme Shanafelt, Ally Froelich, Adi Rimkus-White and Addy DelSardo.

After co-hosting a tip-off tournament with Baldwin this past weekend, Peters Township will host North Allegheny on Dec. 8 in preparation for its section opener on Dec. 12 at home against Thomas Jefferson.

“While all of the South Hills opponents are strong and our section remains likely the strongest in the WPIAL, TJ remains the opponent with the most talent,” Limberiou said. He also considered defending state champion, South Fayette, to be a force in the district. The Lady Lions won three straight WPIAL Class 5A titles before Peters Township unthroned them.

“South Fayette has a natural talent advantage over the rest of the teams in 5A,” Limberiou said of the Lions, who return four starters from last year’s 29-2 club.

sights & sounds

LIFE IS BUT A DREAM

‘Nutcracker’ returns to the Benedum Center with local celebrities

by Stephanie Kalina-Metzger

Each holiday season, audiences in the Pittsburgh region return to a familiar dream: “The Nutcracker” at the Benedum Center, where the city itself steps into the story and local celebrities celebrate on stage.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) is again bringing a hometown twist to the beloved classic, setting Terrence S. Orr’s “The Nutcracker” in turnof-the-20th-century Pittsburgh. The production, which started Dec. 5 and continues through Dec. 28, highlights landmarks and sports teams, as well as local Pittsburgh personalities, like Emmy-winning rapper DJ Frzy and Corey O’Connor, Pittsburgh’s mayor-elect. They will be joining other guest stars making cameo appearances over the course of its run.

PBT’s Pittsburgh-based version featuring Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s classic score has been a holiday favorite for 23 years now. Being part of a tradition

“The crowd always goes crazy when they see the celebrity of the night,” Frzy said. The Pittsburgh native shared that Larrimor’s, the men’s clothing and fashion store, helped outfit him.

“They provided me with an oldschool tuxedo,” he explained.

Frzy pointed out that each local celebrity is assigned to a PBT dancer. “They guide you around to make it look like you know what you’re doing.” He added that this year the audience may see a dance move or two. “I’m 6 foot 5, so it’s not going to be too elaborate; I might split my pants,” he joked.

Frzy has made friends with the PBT’s ballerinas over the years. “We have a ball backstage and it helps me

“The Nutcracker” will be at the Benedum Center through Dec. 28.

appreciate the incredible amount of work they do,” he said.

He added that guest appearances can draw in people who might not otherwise attend a ballet. “I try to take time afterwards to meet the fans. They can take pictures and see me in another environment,” he said.

He encourages attendees to keep an eye on him during a certain scene in which performers freeze on stage. “I freeze in a funny way,” he said with a laugh.

This is the fourth appearance for KDKA-TV reporter Daisy Jade. This year is extra special because she will be appearing onstage with her husband. “He has been coming to the show with me for the past few years and has become quite familiar with the team. They’ve tried many times to get him to join me on stage, but he’s always preferred staying behind the scenes. This year, though, he finally gave in,” she said.

Jade will be wearing a light-blue dress and white gloves, evocative of

what’s happening

ST. LUKE’S

Old St. Luke’s Church will hold its annual Christmas service of The Nine Lessons and Carols at 4 p.m. Dec. 14 at 330 Old Washington Pike in Carnegie. The service is based on the annual one from King's College in Oxford, England, and features music played on the church’s 1823 pipe organ.

Afterward a colonial Christmas will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Woodville Plantation located at 1375 Washington Pike in Bridgeville. In addition to touring the historical home of John and Presley Neville, patrons will hear re-enactors describe Christmas in early America.

Email info@oldsaintlukes.org, visit www.facebook.com/oldstlukes1765 or call 412-495-0509 for more information.

Additionally, The Twelve Days of Christmas will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at Woodville. Those in attendance will learn what the 12 days were like, what the firing of the Christmas Guns was as well as Boxing Day. There will also be a candlelight tour. Admission is $10 for adults. Children are admitted for free.

Visit woodville-experience.org or call 412-221-0348 for further information.

WESTMINSTER

Westminster Presbyterian Church is hosting the following holiday events at 2040 Washington Road in Upper St. Clair:

■ Belle Voci, Pittsburgh's premier treble choral ensemble directed by Lorraine Milovac, former choral director at Upper St Clair High School, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13. Tickets are $25 and available at the door or at bellevocipgh.com.

■ The annual Christmas concert featuring the Chancel, Junior and Cherub Choirs and the Westminster Ringers at 7 p.m. Dec. 14. A free will offering will be collected during this sing-a-long event featuring carols.

Visit westminster-church.org or call 412-835-6630.

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF THE PITTSBURGH BALLET

the period. “It truly transports me back to that time,” she said.

“The Nutcracker” is special to her as part of a holiday tradition in Pittsburgh.

“We went on a school outing and I recall how magical it felt,” she said.

Sometimes audience members will mention seeing her afterwards.

“That’s always fun,” she said, adding that the festive party scene is electric.

“The audience loves it; feeling the energy they get from it makes us smile,” she said.

What to expect

PBT Artistic Director Adam W. McKinney said the audience will see 30 sleight-of-hand tricks performed by a professional magician, a fullstage battle with sword fighting, 150 costumes, sparking falling snow and a Christmas tree that grows to 15 times its size.

McKinney describes “The Nutcracker” as a remarkable classic ballet.

“With its beautiful music and endearing story, it offers an unforget-

The Pittsburgh Ballet’s production of

regional celebrities.

table way to experience the holiday season with loved ones,” he said.

Other celebrities due to appear include former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch; Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato; and Chandi Chapman, a reporter and anchor with WTAE-TV.

The production includes a sensory-friendly performance and a student matinee. Showtimes and additional information are available at pbt.org.

The Pittsburgh Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” is one of several taking place across the region during the holidays. The State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown will be staging it starting Friday, Dec. 11 and continuing through Sunday, Dec. 14. It will have dancers of all ages from the area. Showtimes are at 7 p.m. Dec. 11-13, with 2 p.m. matinees Dec. 13-14. More information is available at statetheatre.info.

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The South Hills Chorale will host “With Love at Christmas” at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 and 1 p.m. Dec. 13 at Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Road in Bethel Park. The musical holiday greeting card features beloved holiday favorites alongside fresh new pieces that capture the warmth and togetherness of the season. Audiences will also enjoy an interactive sing-along of carols led by the chorale, which is a 75-member volunteer chorus celebrating 65 years of bringing music to the community. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at southhillschorale.org or at the door.

HANUKKAH

Chabad of the South Hills will hold its annual Chanukah Festival at 5 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Dormont Pool parking lot. Admission is free. Events and activities include a grand menorah lighting, latkes, mobile game truck, lively music, doughnuts, firetruck Gelt drop. Visit Chabadsh.com/Menorah for more details.

TABLE HOCKEY

The Saloon of Mt. Lebanon will be hosting a table hockey league at 7 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Jan. 13 and continuing through Feb. 27.

The league is free to enter. Some ranked players will supervise play and share tips and tricks throughout the season.

Interested players, ages 21 and older, should text 412-298-4152.

TOY DRIVE

The Chabad of Washington is conducting a toy drive from Dec. 4 through Jan. 8. Toys will be distributed to hospitalized and underprivileged children. Drop-off locations include: Lilliput Towne Center on Washington Road in McMurray as well as Citizens Library in Washington. The Monongahela Library and the Medicine Shoppe in Wash-

ington are other locations.

TOYS FOR TOTS

Peters Township is participating in the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots event this holiday season. New, unwrapped gifts for children from infancy to 14 years old may be placed in collections boxes that have been set up at the library as well as the recreation center. Donations will be collected through 13.

DREIDELS

A Chanukah soiree featuring drinks and dreidels will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Chabad of the South Hills located at 1700 Bower Hill Road. In addition to a strolling magician there will be doughnuts and latkes, hors d’oeuvres and signature drinks. Tickets are $25. Visit chabadsh.com/dreidel for tickets or more details.

WREATHS

The Bethel Park Historical Society will participate in the Wreaths Across America event at noon on Dec. 13. Remembrance wreaths will be placed on veterans’ graves at Bethel Cemetery.

Community members are encouraged to sponsor wreaths, volunteer, or attend the ceremony to help honor fallen heroes. Organiz-

ers aim to remember those who served, honor their sacrifices, and teach future generations the value of freedom.

The fee to sponsor a wreath is $17. Visit wreathsacrossamerica.org for more details.

COLLEGE CLUB

The College Club of Carnegie will hold a Christmas Party-themed meeting Dec. 13 at Scoglio’s Restaurant in the Pinebridge Mall, 1580 McLaughlin Run Road. Members and guests can attend. Social starts at 11:30 a.m. Lunch is served at noon.

The event will feature a gift exchange and 50/50 raffle to benefit the group’s scholarship program. Women with post-secondary education can call 412-279-4458 to inquire about membership or acquire more information.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club and The Mary Agnes Powers Memorial Scholarship Fund provide scholarships for nursing students entering their final year of studies in the following programs: RN diploma, ASN or ADN, BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD or comparable program.

Students are eligible if their official home of residence is in one of the following 10 counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland. Apply for The Mary Agnes Powers Scholarship through the Pittsburgh Foundation at www.pittsburghfoundation.org or by U.S. mail: The Pittsburgh Foundation, Five PPG place, Suite 250, Pittsburgh PA 15222-5414 ATT: Scholarship Department.

The Pittsburgh Foundation also sends scholarship information to nursing schools and colleges in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. The deadline for completed application is the end of March of the year prior to the final year or term. Scholarships are awarded in the spring and applied to the final year or final term of school expenses.

SUNSHINE CLUB

Children, teens and adults are needed to bring joy to seniors in the community through meaningful visits, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. They will comprise the Sunshine Club, a project of Chabad of the South Hills that connects generations and brightening lives.

Visit Chabadsh.com/sunshineclub to volunteer or contact Batya Rosenblum at Batya@chabadsh. com with questions.

PT REC

The Peters Township recreation center offers the following:

■ Holiday Lights Tour: Residents are invited to decorate homes and register to be included on the official driving tour map, which will be published online. The deadline to register is Dec. 7.

■ Holiday Trivia: Test your knowledge of seasonal traditions, music and movies from 2 to 3 p.m. Dec. 17. Admission is free. Cookies and refreshments will be provided. Register by Dec. 15.

■ Senior luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 10. This is a free event but guests are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert to share. Luncheons can include a speaker, entertainment or an activity. Preregistration is required.

Visit www.peterstownship.com to register. Call 724-942-5000 for more details.

EMS

The subscription drive to the Tri-Community South (TCS) 2026 Ambulance Subscription Service, located at 5490 Progress Blvd. in Bethel Park, has begun. Subscribers receive a 50% discount off out-of-pocket expenses related to emergency ambulance service provided by TCS excluding Lift Assists (always $250) and treatment without transport (always $300). Service runs from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2026. Subscriptions are $70 per individual and $90 per household. TCS has served Bethel Park, South Park and Upper St. Clair since 1977. Visit tcsems.org to subscribe. Call 412-831-3710 for further details.

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