Holiday cheer
Santa Claus the top draw in Bethel Park
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor
ebailey@thealmanac.net
Santa Claus was the main at-
traction at the annual Bethel Park Tree Lighting ceremony. Even the Grinch agreed.
“Santa is the classic,” said the beloved Dr. Seuss character through the handler that interpreted his mimed answers.
Augie Marraccini concurred.
The 6-year-old Bethel Park resident said the Grinch is one of his “favorite characters” next to Santa. “He’s No. 2,” Augie said. “I’m really excited to see (Santa).”
Augie was eager to have a conversation with Santa. He wanted to relay his wish list in person.
“I want a reindeer and a pig. We can’t have a real pig,” he added. “Fingerlings, Bakugan. Those robot things,” he explained, “Tech Decks. They’re like skateboards.”
“Augie thinks he’ll get them all because he has been good,” explained his mother, Angie.
“I have been good,” Augie insisted. “Yes, it’s been hard.”
For children like Augie, it was a challenge awaiting Santa’s arrival. Families lined up to enter the community center well before the doors opened at 6 p.m. on Dec. 4.
However, the recreation department, thanks to Jason Mentel and helpers Lindsay Sibert and Samantha Lee, were prepared.
By Brad Hundt
bhundt@observer-reporter.com
BETHEL PARK – Two individuals who have demonstrated leadership, generosity and unselfishness have been named Citizens of the Year by Magisterial District Judge Ron Arnoni.
The awards are given annually to residents of Bethel Park and Upper St. Clair, and they were presented on Dec. 4 to Diane Ford, of Bethel Park, who leads Melting Pot Ministries, and Upper St. Clair’s Terry Kish, the editor of the township and school district’s official magazine, USC Today. Kish has also been involved in numerous volunteer endeavors.
In a ceremony in Arnoni’s courtroom, both were given commemorative medals and certificates honoring them from state Sen. Devlin Robinson and state Rep. Natalie Mihalek. They also received gift certificates for the restaurant Bella’s on Fort Couch.
“I don’t consider the work that I do to be award-worthy,” Ford said. “I think this is what we all should be doing. We have a lot of opportunities to make a difference.
Ford’s family has deep roots in Bethel Park, having
ABOVE: Gemma and Maverick Arnold enjoy their visit with Santa during Bethel Park’s annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony. AT RIGHT: Blaze Arnold plays with an ornament he picked off the Christmas tree while awaiting Santa’s arrival at the annual Bethel Park Light Up event. The special celebration featured an appearance by the Grinch, reindeer games, musical selection from the Bethel Park High School jazz ensemble and Top 21 chorus, cookies and cocoa, a Lego holiday display and a visit from St. Nick
They reorganized the event to incorporate the entire facility and to keep guests entertained until the moment Santa arrived to light the Christmas tree.
New this year were reindeer games where children could participate in activities in the gymnasium
lived in the borough for close to a century. A 1985 graduate of Bethel Park High School, Ford has been the director of operations for the Bethel Park Chamber of Commerce, and is credited for playing an important part in relaunching the organization. Melting Pot Ministries, the program for which Ford serves as executive director and CEO, is designed for at-risk, low-income youth and their families.
She also owns and operates Bethel Park’s Reverse Aging Naturally Energy Spa and co-founded the SEED Project, which is short for Self-Empowerment through Education and Development and is a grassroots organization that helps people in ways that include a food giveaway at Thanksgiving. Ford has been recognized for outstanding service to the community by Jack Allen, Bethel Park’s mayor.
friends and
“Her heart’s desire is to transform lives, helping people to recognize their value,” Arnoni said.
Like Ford, Kish has been involved in numerous service endeavors that include work as a volunteer emergency medical technician, president of a parent-teacher association, and religious educator.
Kish has been a resident of Upper St. Clair since 1987, and after a career at GM that
encompassed stints supervising inspections, statistics, production services and other areas, Kish became a freelance writer. While working as a stringer for The Almanac, she was a finalist for a Golden Quill Award from the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania for spot news coverage. She became the associate editor of USC Today in 2003, and became its editor in 2022.
She has applied her writing and editing skills to Drawn to Christ, the monthly magazine of the St. Catherine Laboure Parish. The list of the other volunteer duties Kish has done for the parish is long – she has been part of the marriage preparation team, a funeral coordinator and a Communion minister. “I’m truly overwhelmed and humbled,” Kish said on receiving the award. “It really is an honor to be nominated.”
ABOVE LEFT: Bethel Park citizen of the year honoree Diane Ford, center, poses with
family after receiving the award in the courtroom of Magisterial District Judge Ron Arnoni. ABOVE RIGHT: Terry Kish, second from left, is Upper St. Clair’s Citizen of the Year. She is with, from left, state Sen. Devlin Robinson, Magisterial District Judge Ron Arnoni and state Rep. Natalie Mihalek.
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The Torris family of Bethel Park compose their letters to Santa. From left are: Linda, Ann, Ricky and Rick Torris.
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as well as a Lego village display constructed by Steel City LUG.
“The display was really cool,” said Anna Mack. She was attending her first tree-lighting event. “I’m very excited and looking forward to seeing Santa.” Mary Lynn Mack, echoed her daughter’s sentiments.
“This is a really awesome community event,” she said.
In addition to the Grinch, Buddy the Elf engaged kids in a snowball fight. There also was a gingerbread house display, a seasonal scavenger hunt and a sensory station. Plus, the traditional Letters To Santa had its own space, complete with tables and chairs.
Ann and Rick Torris sat in the designated room and helped their children compose their gift lists. “Honestly, I love it,” Ann Torris said of the new set-up. “It’s so much nicer because everything isn’t so crammed into one room. You can walk around and do everything. The kids actually get to enjoy what they are doing instead of feeling so rushed.”
Families and friends leisurely sipped on hot chocolate with plenty of whipped cream and marshmallows and munched on Bethel Bakery cookies while being entertained by the Bethel Park High School jazz ensemble. They also took pictures at a selfie station and made food for Santa’s reindeer while the Top 21 Chorus performed.
Beatrice Nonn attended with her son, Asher. Because she loved the event so much last year, she encouraged Kennedy Wineland to also bring her 3-year-old daughter, Bailey, to the celebration. “I like the changes,” she said. “The activities for the
kids are spaced out and keep them entertained,” she said.
“It’s all very cool,” added Wineland. “We are ready to see Santa though.”
Joshua and Molly Penderville were more than ready to visit with St. Nick because their toddler, Alice, was get-
ting sleepy. Alice hoped to tell Santa that she wanted “books” for Christmas.
“She’s at a very fun age,” Joshua said. “We’re trying to stay up to see Santa but it’s getting close to bedtime.”
Despite having knee replacement surgery less than two weeks ago, Mayor Jack Allen planned to make it through another community Christmas activity. Allen has been attending light-up night since he was on council 25 years ago.
“I wouldn’t miss this,” he said, adding that the event is his second favorite next to the luncheon he hosts for the municipality’s 90-year-oldplus crowd. “It’s a tradition. Bethel Park’s a great place to be for a light-up night because
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Bethel Park’s Top 21 Chorus performed a selection of classic carols and contemporary holiday tunes as spectators awaited the arrival of Santa at the annual
ceremony.
Dressed as an elf, Gabriela Moore holds the hand of her brother, Liam, as they await the arrival of Santa Claus in Bethel Park. “She loves Christmas,” said Gabriela’s mom, Lauren. “Since our neighbor donated the outfit to us, she has been wearing it ever since. She won’t take it off.”
Paige Reinhardt-May had the honors of ringing Santa’s jingle bells as he led the audience and other children in a sing-a-long of the holiday classic.
Raelynn Wittmann tastes a dab of the whipped cream topping her cup of hot chocolate. FAR LEFT: Anna Mack composes a letter to Santa with assistance from her mother, Mary Lynn. Among the items on the Wish List were an elf, a Barbie doll and Legos.
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nobody wanted to stand outside in the cold for so long, it’s been a great event and well-attended by the community,”
it brings the community together. I love it. Everything that was added has made this year’s event extraordinary.”
Council President John Oakes and Vice President Joe Consolmagno concurred.
“Since we moved it inside a number of years ago because
Oakes said. “The new recreation people have done a fantastic job trying to add more events and change things up a bit.”
“It really brings Christmas to the season,” said Consolmagno. “The feeling is an old-fashioned Christmas and the event keeps getting bigger and better.”
PT council approves additional stop signs
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signs to two intersections.
Elected officials unanimously approved making the intersection of Crossbow Court and Crosswinds Drive, as well as the intersection of Sutherland and Royalbrooke Drives, into four-way stops.
“People will call in to express concerns, at which point we usually have our traffic engineer take a look at them to see if they warrant additional stop signs,” said township Manager Paul Lauer.
According to Lauer, the stop signs will likely be installed this week.
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ABOVE: Augie Marraccini greets the Grinch, who made a public appearance at the annual tree- lighting ceremony in Bethel Park. AT LEFT: Santa Claus has a conversation with Bethel Park Mayor Jack Allen during festivities at the municipality’s light-up night event at the community center.
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ABOVE LEFT: Kennedy Wineland scoops out some chocolate chips as she fills a bag of food for the reindeer who will need that energy to fuel Santa’s sleigh for his visit on Dec. 24. ABOVE RIGHT: Laura Whitfield holds a cup of cocoa while her daughter, MacKenzie, carefully adds a scoop of marshmallows to top the treat.
Upper St. Clair passes 2025 budget with no tax increase
St. Clair
at 0.80% and
not changed since 2007. The sanitary sewer rate multiplier was reduced from 1.68 to 1.64 to minimize the impact of the annual regional rate increase.
“Our staff has once again prepared a budget that holds tax rates steady while maintaining the high quality of service our residents expect,” said Township Manager Matthew R. Serakowski. “Despite continuing
economic challenges, our staff remains committed to fiscally responsible operations with the objective of remaining financially prepared for the future.”
The township once again received two recognitions from
the Government Finance Officers Association of the U.S. & Canada (GFOA) during the year. The GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was received for the 36th time. The
township also received its 16th consecutive GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. Upper St. Clair is one of only eight municipalities in the state to receive both awards.
South Hills Masons Lodge celebrates 75th anniversary
By Paul Paterra Staff writer ppaterra@observer-reporter.com
Pennsylvania Masons
South Hills Lodge No. 761
recently celebrated its 75th anniversary and plans to continue carrying on its mission into the future.
The lodge based in Bethel Park commemorated its anniversary with an event at Al’s Cafe in Bethel Park.
“It was a very nice get-together,” said Warren Roberts, the lodge’s worshipful master.
“Some remarks were made about our history, where we’ve been and where we hope to go to.”
The lodge was constituted Oct. 7, 1949. According to its website, the lodge’s brothers “have been a force for good in the South Hills of Pittsburgh.”
Freemasonry is the oldest fraternity in the world and among the oldest continued organizations in history. The organization’s stated goal is “to make good men into better men,” a goal emphasized by strengthening character, improving moral and spiritual outlook, and broadening mental horizons.
The South Hills lodge has 189 members who reside in various South Hills communities, including Bethel Park, Upper St. Clair and Mt. Lebanon.
“In our initial charter, we had 129 people that were in-
terested in becoming members of a new Masonic lodge in the South Hills, what they call warrant members,” Roberts explained.
A warrant member is someone officially recognized and authorized to operate as a member under a “warrant” issued by the Grand Lodge. Roberts, of Bethel Park, has a long history with the South Hills Lodge. His grandfather, Donald Roberts, was a member of a lodge in Omaha, Neb., when seeds were being planted for the South Hills lodge.
“He transferred to the Bethel lodge to become a warrant member of the Bethel lodge,” Roberts said. “My grandfather, my father and two of his brothers were all warrant members of our Masonic lodge. My dad was very, very involved and very active.” Roberts, of Bethel Park, joined the lodge in 1988. He was originally the master of the lodge in 1994 and is serving the role again this year and in 2025.
The lodge is always seeking new members. Anyone interested can visit the lodge’s web-
site at www.masons761.org or contact the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania at www. pagrandlodge.org. Eight new members joined this year.
“We’re trying to rekindle interest in our masonic body,” Roberts said.
Looking to the future, Roberts said the lodge has several goals.
“I want us to be recognized in the community and in the South Hills as a men’s fraternal organization with that mindset, to take good men
and make them better men,” Roberts said. “So what we have done is have a couple of blood drives, a couple of food drives. We did (Bethel Park) Community Day this year for the first time ever. I actually had five people approach me at Community Day and asked what they had to do to be a member.”
The lodge meets the first Saturday of every month (except July and August) at the lodge building, 761 McNary Place in Bethel Park. Break-
fast is served at 8:15 a.m. and the meeting starts at 10 a.m.
“It’s fellowship,” Roberts said. “With COVID, I think so many people are looking for an organization to join. To get together with some of the older members and just sit and talk with these guys and have mature conversations with other men who have the same interests, it kind of gives young men a different perspective. We can do something as a group of people to help.”
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Lodge members who attended the anniversary celebration at Al’s Cafe
Brother Gerald A. McGrew Jr., District Deputy Grand Master 47th Masonic District (left) and Worshipful Master Brother Warren J. Roberts present Brother Gregory A. Hixson (Past Master) with his 25 years of membership pin at the 75th anniversary celebration of South Hills Lodge No. 761.
Seeking success
South Hills teams to battle on the mats
By Eleanor Bailey
Sports Editor
ebailey@thealmanac.net
Section action in wrestling commenced on Dec. 11 and South Hills area boys teams are preparing to vie for team as well as individual success this winter.
The dual meet season must be completed by Jan. 22 because the WPIAL team champion will be crowned Feb. 1 at the AHN Arena on the Peters Township High School campus. Individual champions will be decided Feb. 21-22 in Class 3A at Canon-McMillan High School.
Bethel Park and Peters Township should be the teams to beat in Section 3. After their clash on Wednesday (results too late for this publication), the winner should have the advantage in capturing the banner. Baldwin, Mt. Lebanon and Upper St. Clair also compete in the division.
Bethel Park
The Blackhawks narrowly missed advancing to the PIAA team tournament last year, dropping decisions by ultimate tiebreaker to Trinity in the WPIAL semifinals and a one-point decision to Franklin Regional, in the district consolation match to decide the final state berth.
“They return a deep team that narrowly missed making the state tournament and that group has been together for a very long time and they love wrestling,” said Mt. Lebanon coach Marc Allemang. “Coach Tyler Nauman has done a great job getting the team to buy in and believe in themselves and support each other. I can see them having another really strong season.’
The Blackhawks are off to a fast start, having dominated the action at the Charters-Houston Invitational held
On the rise
TOP: Pierce Reinhart turns Noah Collins of West Greene on his head during championship action in the Chartiers-Houston wrestling tournament. A sophomore, Reinhart defeated Collins to win the 121-pound weight class. BOTTOM: Seth Miller of Bethel Park controls the action against Mason Wright from Beth-Center during championship action in the Chartiers-Houston wrestling tournament. Miller defeated Wright, 10-5, to capture the 133-pound weight class.
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Ryan Oldaker puts up two of her 27 points during South Fayette’s 51-28 win against Mt. Lebanon. Also in double figures for the Lady Lions was Juliette Leroux with 10 tallies. The Lady Lions also scored victories against Altoona, 70-38, and Greensburg Central Catholic, 58-29, in the North Allegheny Tip-off Tournament as well as against Pine-Richland, 51-22, in non-section action to start the 2024-25 campaign at 4-0. South Fayette, which is looking for its fourth WPIAL Class 5A title this winter, will host West Allegheny at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 in Section 3 action.
Holzer reaches major milestone
Wins 500th game as USC floor boss
By Eleanor Bailey
Almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net
Danny Holzer claims to have no sideline interests, but he has spent half of his life coaching the Upper St. Clair High School boys’ basketball team. Even after registering his 500th career victory recently, he doesn’t intend on doing much of anything else.
“I’m sticking around,” he assured. “God willing and I stay healthy. I hope I have 15 or 20 more years. I love this place. I love this program. I love this job.
“What else would I do? I don’t really have any other hobbies.”
Basketball has always been Holzer’s diversion. He played the sport at Thomas Jefferson High School and at Alliance College.
After a stint as a graduate assistant at Duquesne University, Holzer became the floor boss at USC and won a WPIAL championship during his first foray into scholastic coaching. In addition to the 1996 title, Holzer guided the Panthers to three additional district crowns in 2005, 2021 and 2024.
“The four WPIAL championships,” he said. “Those standout. They’re all ties.”
A 57-42 triumph against Norwin on Dec. 10 ranks up there as well. The victory made Holzer only the 21st coach in WPIAL boys bas-
ketball history to reach 500 career wins.
“It’s a nice milestone,” said Holzer, who turned 60 on Nov. 3. “So I am very proud of that.
“It’s an even greater achievement for our entire program. It takes a village. I am just one of many people over the years. Hundreds have played for us over the years. Those are the people that I want to thank.”
Holzer is grateful for the support of his family.
His father, Ralph, who passed away on April 23 of this year, laid the foundation as a former educator, wrestling coach and athletic director. Holzer, himself, taught social studies for years at the high school before becoming the athletic director at USC. In attendance for Holzer’s watershed moment were his mother, Andrea, wife, Carol, son, Riley, and former high school skipper, Thomas Sharkey.
“It means so much having them here for this,” Holzer said.
This winter could prove even more memorable as the Panthers prepare to defend their district title and possibly vie for their first-ever PIAA championship. USC was 22-6 overall and reached the state quarterfinals last season. USC is off to a 4-0 start. The Panthers opened with a win against Bishop Canevin, 78-22,
Positivity propelling Lady Hawks
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor
ebailey@thealmanac.net
Steve Norman yelled a lot during Bethel Park’s Tip-off Tournament. That wasn’t a bad thing though because his Lady Hawks are 2-0 overall after victories against Mars, 56-52, and Elizabeth-Forward, 79-75.
“There’s two things I lean on,” said Norman, who is in his second season as BP skipper. “Shout praise and whisper criticism,” he said. “Play with and for each other,” he added.
Norman also noted that his girls want to be good at his game. He sees their best most days and they desire to do what he teaches.
“When we succeed, it’s because of their hard work and execution. When we fail, it’s not on account of lack of effort. So there’s no reason for me to blow up on them for mistakes.”
Ella Sabatos and Sadie Orie did enough right to propel the Lady Hawks to the win over EF. Sabatos pumped in 29 points and Orie fired in 25 tallies as BP used a 25-12 third-quarter run to overcome a halftime deficit, vault into the lead and stave off a Warrior rally in the fourth frame.
Sabatos and Orie are the top returners from last year’s 10-12 squad that competed at the Class 6A level. Sabatos averaged 11 points and 10
rebounds while Orie provided 14 points and four assists per game for the Lady Hawks, who now compete in Section 4, 5A with rivals Peters Township and Baldwin as well as Thomas Jefferson, Trinity, Albert Gallatin and Uniontown.
Peters Township, with Miami recruit Natalie Wetzel, and TJ are the top contenders in the division.
“Baldwin’s never an easy game either,” added Norman, who coached the Highlanders before coming to Bethel Park.
Norman knows the goal of “making the playoffs” is no easy task. The last two seasons are the only two in the last 16 years that Bethel Park has not reached the postseason.
“We struggled early last year with closing games,” he said. “We finished well because we started controlling the pace of play and we played smarter. It’s a little intangible but I’m hoping we do a better job playing with poise under pressure and controlling the pace.”
Additionally, Norman says that the Lady Hawks have made changes in terms of how they compete.
“Last year we were bigger and stronger and most nights any one of our starters could lead us in scoring. This year we’ve got a lot of kids playing their first meaningful varsity minutes. Just gotta be sure we’re ready for the moment and don’t forget the
things we’ve been practicing all summer and fall.”
Bella Coleman had an exceptional summer and Norman expects her to be a “big impact player” at the varsity level. Kat Boff and AJ Elphinstone saw regular varsity minutes last year and are also ready to take over as starters. Sophomores Gabby Labate, Sarah Nath and Layla Bench are providing help from the bench. Freshman Fiona O’Neill is also an asset for the Lady Hawks.
“We’re lucky to have a group of kids that come to almost everything scheduled,” Norman said. “We always have great practice attendance.”
While they tend to their studies in the classroom, the Lady Hawks have also honed their hoop IQ.
“We’ve gotten a lot smarter as a team this year,” Norman said. “We’re learning how to play and how to play to our strengths better.”
While the Lady Hawks are shooting better and finding shots, they still struggle with the physicality of the game.
“We need to get stronger,” Norman said. “That’ll help a lot of things and we need to get better in defensive transitions”
Lastly, the Lady Hawks stress unity this winter.
“Winning in team sports isn’t as rewarding if you don’t love and care for the people you’re competing with,” Norman concluded.
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Danny Holzer poses with his family after notching his 500th career win as boys basketball coach at Upper St. Clair. The Panthers defeated Norwin, 57-42, for the milestone victory. Pictured with Holzer (center) are his mother, Andrea (front), wife, Carol, and son, Riley.
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Bethel Park captured the team championship in the Chartiers-Houston Tournament to kick off the 2024-25 wrestling season. The Black Hawks advanced five wrestlers to the finals. Pierce Reinhart and Seth Miller won titles at 121 and 133 while Colton Fisher (127), Aden Stout (139) and Hunter Goelz (215) earned runner-up trophies.
Dec. 6-7. They finished first among the 29 teams with 206.5 points. Butler followed in second (188.5) and North Hills took third (153).
“This was pretty unique,” Nauman said. “We don’t have the team everybody thinks we have right now.”
The Black Hawks did not enter a wrestler in either the 107- or the 114-pound weight class. Plus, Ryan Walsh, a Virginia Tech baseball recruit, does not compete in individual tournaments.
“We were three-point scorers less than anyone here,” Nauman explained. “Ryan is a very talented wrestler at 189. He probably wins this tournament but he’s not into all that individual stuff. He just wants to wrestle with the team.”
Bethel Park had two champions. Pierce Reinhart won the 121-pound weight class while Seth Miller won at the 133-pound title.
Colton Fisher (127), Aden Stout (139) and Hunter Goelz (189) took runner-up honors in their respective weight classes.
Ethan Higgins added third place at 152 while Ian Bucheli (145) and Michael Gibson (285) were fourth-place finishers.
“Guys came through, especially in the semifinals and the consolation matches. We were 7-for-8,” Nauman said. “That’s pretty good and that’s what propelled us up there.
“We have some things to clean up. It was not our best, but it says a lot. We were still able to get it done.”
Though Bethel Park graduated three wrestlers that are currently competing in college — Mason Kernan, West Virginia University; Cordan McDonnell, Gannon; and AJ Tomaino, Waynesburg — the Blackhawks intend to improve upon their start as well as their showing last winter. They were section champions and district semifinalists.
They return a wealth of talent including Higgins and Miller. The seniors both finished fifth in the WPIAL last year. Higgins posted a 34-10 record and owned an 83-41 career mark heading into the season. Miller was 32-17 last winter and 61-35 overall.
Additionally, Gibson, Makshim Miller, Bucheli, and Fisher were WPIAL qualifiers.
“We are a pretty veteran team with a good number of juniors and seniors. Along with them we have a talented group of sophomores. These wrestlers have trained hard and are hungry,” Nauman said.
Reinhart is one of those 10th graders expected to have a “great” season while seniors such as Goelz, Miller, Stout and Walsh are expected to continue their success along with Pedro Demira and Jaden Palombine.
In addition to Fisher, Bucheli and Reinhart, Caleb Crawford, Pierson Baird, Aws Al-Saadi, Maxx Meussner, Takondwa Mayo and Nathan Ward are also sophomores.
“Pierce is very tough as are Colton and Ian. So the future is bright with all of our sophomores,” Nauman said.
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before winning their own tournament with victories against Kiski Area, 46-29, and Bethel Park, 82-23.
The win against the Knights was the Section 2 (6A) opener. In the victory, Tyler Robbins fired in 19 points while Kaamil Jackson followed with 13 tallies.
“A state title is the only thing we don’t have but it didn’t look like we’d get there with the way we played against Norwin,” Holzer said.
“Can we win a state title? Who knows,” he continued.
“Basketball is a funny game. We have a chance. We can beat anybody and at the same time anybody can beat us. It’s high school sports,” he explained.
“I’m excited though. We have a chance,” he concluded.
ABOVE LEFT: Peters Township’s Darius McMillon celebrates after winning the 152-pound championship at the Chartiers-Houston Invitational. The senior edged Luke Boyer of Elizabeth-Forward, 1-0. ABOVE RIGHT: Peters Township’s Nicholas McGarrity battles Quaker Valley’s Bruce Anderchak in the finals at 114 pounds in the Chartiers-Houston Invitational. McGarrity won his second title in the tournament in as many years.
Ali Al-Tekreeti, Kai Corey, Bryce Greco, Diyor Islomov, Umid Mamed, Bryan McGuire, Zachary Mingo, Alex Nikiforov and Jonah Sterman round out the junior class.
“We look to win our section again and to battle for one of the top three spots in the WPIAL,” Nauman said.
BP expects Franklin Regional and Connellsville to be “very, very tough teams” along with Kiski, Latrobe, Canon-McMillan and Norwin.
So in order to achieve their goals, the Black Hawks must “continue to build and improve day in and day out, continue to fight and never give up.” said Nauman, who added Ryan Gossett to an already “well-rounded” and “experienced” coaching staff.
Peters Township
Peters Township anticipates a strong season and the Indians already are flexing their muscles. The Indians placed eighth in the Chartiers-Houston Invitational, collecting 126 points and placing two wrestlers atop the podium.
“Peters Township is always well-coached under Derek Evanovich,” said Mt. Lebanon’s Marc Allemang. “Derek was a great wrestler himself and knows how to train kids and put his best lineup together. They have some really high quality wrestlers and kids that individually want to go far into the team and individual postseasons.”
Nicholas McGarrity and Darius McMillon are two of the top veterans for the Indians. Both won championships at Chartiers-Houston.
McGarrity scored a major decision, 8-0, against Quaker Valley’s Bruce Anderchak to claim the 114-pound weight class. The sophomore opened tournament action with a technical fall before posting two pins to reach the finals.
“I was pretty happy with how I wrestled,” Garrity said. “I scored a lot of points and didn’t give up many. It has been a good start to the season, but there is a lot of work to do.”
McGarrity is 5-0 to start the season, he also had a fall in the team’s season opener, a loss to Fox Chapel. McGarrity was 43-4 as a freshman. He was a sectional and regional champion before finishing sixth in the state.
“I used last year’s finish as motivation in the offseason,”
McGarrity said. “There were times this summer when I didn’t want to go to a practice or do something, but I told myself I had to because that would make it easier down the road.”
McMillon doesn’t take the easy road either. He is a twosport athlete, excelling on a football team that reached the WPIAL Class 5A finals two years in a row. In fact, McMillon only had four practices because the football season ended Nov. 23 in a loss to Pine-Richland at Acrisure Stadium.
“The transition from football to wrestling is hard,” McMillon explained. “It is a whole different dynamic, a whole different sport and a whole different shape.”
The motivation, however, was similar. McMillon entered the tournament unseeded, but he went on to capture the 152-pound weight class. He scored a hard-fought victory, 1-0, over Luke Boyer from Elizabeth-Forward in the finals.
“I came into this tournament with a little bit of a chip on my shoulder because I was unseeded, but it feels good to run through the tournament and get first place.”
McMillon opened tournament action with a pin against Gateway’s Conner Smith and then upended Liam Hein of Mars, 10-3. Hein was a section champion last season as well as Butler’s Kase Chopp, whom McMillon edged, 1-0, in the semifinals. Boyer was a fifth-place finisher in the district and a sixth-place winner in the regional.
“I feel good this year,” McMillon said. “I’m working as hard as I can to get in wrestling shape.”
McMillon was 6-0 heading into the section dual with Bethel Park. Though he did not participate in postseason action last winter, he sports a section title, regional runner-up and state playoff appearance on his resume, which includes 85 career victories.
Parker Nave and Colton Stoker are two other Indian veterans that placed in the C-H tournament. Nave finished fourth at 172 and Stoker was fifth at 133.
Mt. Lebanon
The Blue Devils know that Bethel Park and Peters Township are not their only competition in the section. They have
additional respect for arch-rival Upper St. Clair as well as Baldwin.
“Chris Tarr continues to build his roster and there is a lot of enthusiasm growing within all levels of his program,” Marc Allemang said.
Allemang also recognized the efforts of Mike Bilbie at Baldwin. He coached with Bilbie as an assistant under the late George McCormack. Plus, the Highlanders are coming off one of their best seasons in recent history.
“(Bilbie) is a great coach with tons of experience,” Allemang said.
Allemang also noted the Highlanders have one of the “best wrestlers in the state” in Ramil Islamov. A West Virginia commit, Islamov is a member of the Century Club with 108 career wins. He was a fourth-place finisher in the state last winter.
Regardless, Allemang is “excited” about his squad and the “focus” the wrestlers have demonstrated. Confidence is the ingredient the Blue Devils foster.
“We have to believe that we belong in the conversation as a playoff team,” he said.
A handful of Blue Devils have experience behind them. Cole Gibbons and Ben Lloyd were PIAA qualifiers and WPIAL bronze medalists last winter.
Both started the season with runner-up showings in the C-H tournament. Gibbons lost to Montour’s Rook Smith in the 160-pound final while Colin Whyte escaped with a 1-0 win over Lloyd in the heavyweight finals.
The Blue Devils had two additional placewinners as they finished seventh as a team. Sophomore Evan Sala took third at 127 while senior Devin McCauley finished fifth at 172. Sala missed much of last year because of an injury but when healthy, he is a “great wrestler,” Allemang says. McCauley has moved back into the district and should provide “leadership” to a young squad.
Other veteran wrestlers for the Blue Devils this winter are sophomore Jonathan Emma and Ben Mares. Emma was a fifth-place finisher in the WPIAL last year.
Newcomers that should make an impact are sophomores Jonas Kubulius and Zack Pitassi.
Kubulius has experience wrestling in Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling and Keystone
Cole Gibbons is one of two state qualifiers that return to the Mt. Lebanon wrestling roster this winter. The junior got the 2024-25 season off to a solid start with a runner-up showing at 160 in the Chartiers-Houston Invitational.
postseason tournaments. Pitassi has worked his way through Lebo’s youth program.
Allemang cautions that it takes more than four or five guys. The Blue Devils “most definitely” have to have new wrestlers step up and be leaders.
“We are excited and so far pleased with the work we have done,” Allemang added.
“The group is pretty close. They like being around each other. They are friends outside of wrestling and that means a lot.
“We need to stay focused and keep improving all areas of our game.” he said if the Blue Devils attain their goals of advancing several more grapplers through tournament action than they did last season.
“We can certainly add to that list of Blue Devil wrestlers competing deep into the WPIAL tournament,” Allemang assured.
Upper St. Clair
The Panthers celebrate 60 years of wrestling this winter.
USC will mark the occasion during a home match Dec. 18.
The boys will battle West Mifflin while the Lady Panthers will take on Peters Township. It is the second season for female wrestling in the WPIAL and PIAA but the first year that USC will field an all-female squad.
Chris Tarr, who coaches the boys, also directs the girls.
“It has been an incredible experience thus far,” he said. “These ladies have accepted the challenge of becoming a wrestler. They are extremely dedicated and hardworking. They keep things in perspective and keep a positive attitude.”
Although they are youthful, the USC boys also are keeping an upbeat outlook as they continue to revitalize the program.
“We are a very young, energetic, and charismatic team,” said Tarr. “This team is very cohesive and is fun to be around.
Among the veterans returning from last year are seniors Hassan Badaruddin, Jacob Artnak, Stepan Engelman and Ronan Gibbons while Alex Tucker, George Drutis, Bryce Potter, Owen Lusk and Maxwell Biedrzycki are juniors. Kurt Baran, Derek Worstell and Alessandro Folino are sophomores.
“Each one of these young men is looking to improve their craft through hard work and having fun,” Carr said. He also noted that the group participated in many offseason workouts in preparation for the upcoming season. With such a young club, Tarr continues to focus on bringing the newcomers into the fold as well as altering the mental approach to wrestling.
“We instill, in all of our wrestlers, that each one of them has a very important role in the resurgence of the program. Our starters and our backups will have very important roles in this year’s success.
“Our wrestlers also need to understand that it is not a “pin or be pinned” sport,” Tarr continued. “We need to continue to fight in all matches.”
To prepare for section action and beyond, the Panthers have beefed up the schedule. They have added Plum, Greenville and Ringgold. In addition the Panthers will host its first-ever USC Wrestling Duals on Dec. 16. Participating schools include: Blackhawk, Brashear, Greensburg Salem, The Neighborhood Academy, and North Catholic.
South Fayette
Peter Leventis (139) and Talan Mizenko (145) took back-to-back third-place finishes in their respective weight classes during the C-H tournament.
A junior, Leventis has been a two-time, fourth-place finisher in the section while Mizenko, a senior, was a seventh-place finisher in the regional last year. Mizenko won 30 matches last season.
The Lions’ Luke Dunlap was fourth at 160. Dunlap won the Chartiers-Houston Invitational as a freshman and sophomore. Last winter, the senior was 33-9 overall and a fourth-place finisher at the regional. Brock Dennison was fifth at 127. A junior, Dennison was 27-9 overall and a bronze medalist last year at sectionals.
South Fayette finished 15th in the tournament with 86 points.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Jonathan Guth from the Herald-Standard contributed to this story
USC senior wins sled hockey championship
Upper St. Clair High School senior Danny Shanholtzer is a sled hockey champion.
His team – the Mighty Penguins Adult Black sled hockey team – won the 2024 USA Hockey Sled Classic Tier IV Championship in November. The event was held at the Children’s Health StarCenter rinks in Farmers Branch and Euless, Texas.
Established in 2010, the USA Hockey Sled Classic is an annual tournament between NHL-affiliated sled hockey teams. A record 525 players on 30 teams competed in the four-day event, hosted by the Dallas Stars.
The 12-player Mighty Penguins Adult Black team played five games over three days, finishing 4-1. Shanholtzer, who plays forward, recorded one assist.
“I am fortunate to be part
of an awesome team,” Danny said. “I was so proud of our team because we lost the first game of the tournament, but then we were able to win
against that same team in the championship!”
Sled hockey is a fast-growing internationally recognized sport and a key event in
the Paralympic games. This is Shanholtzer’s 10th season playing the sport.
“I was initially drawn to the sport of sled hockey because of the physicality and the competitive aspect of it,” Shanholtzer said. “I really enjoy the ability to compete with a group of people that I have known for a long time.”
Shanholtzer is not sure what the future holds for his sled hockey career beyond high school.
“A lot will depend on where I end up next year for college,” he said. “There’s also the national championships coming up. I am also looking forward to that.”
The USA Hockey Sled National Championship is scheduled for May 1-4 in Coral Springs, Fla.
At Upper St. Clair High School, Shanholtzer is a member of the student council and choir. He serves as a manager
for the boys basketball team and the PA announcer for the girls soccer team. In addition, he has announced girls basketball games for the local cable network.
“It is important to be involved in school activities because it has given me the opportunity to make great friends and be an active member of my community,” Shanholtzer said. According to the program’s website, “Mighty Penguins Sled Hockey is a fun, therapeutic and competitive program for physically disabled children and adults. We aim to develop character, sportsmanship and physical fitness – while promoting and encouraging both educational and cultural experiences.”
The Mighty Penguins practice and train at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry Township.
Danny Shanholtzer
PHOTOS: ELEANOR BAILEY/THE ALMANAC
Ben Lloyd from Mt. Lebanon (left) and Colin Whyte from West Greene (right) go head-to-head during heavyweight championship action in the Chartiers-Houston wrestling tournament.
sights & sounds
MERRY AND BRIGHT
Seasonal pop-up bars
are
serving up holiday cheer
By Jill Thurston Staff writer jthurston@observer-reporter.com
With festive names and twinkling decorations, these season venues are popping up all over.
Stepping into a holiday pop-up bar is like, well, stepping into Christmas. Strings of lights, tinsel and garland deck the walls, and themed holiday cocktails and mocktails with clever names are served up to toast the season.
Pop-up bars have gained in popularity, offering holiday decor, themed beverages, and a place for adults to gather during “the most wonderful time of the year.”
“It’s about an experience, rather than a typical drink at a bar. There’s an extra layer of decor and holiday magic,” said Elise Miranda, director of marketing for Wigle Whisky in Pittsburgh’s Strip District.
Miranda describes pop-ups as specialty themed bars with a limited time frame. “It’s what we’ve found really drives traffic, that limited factor,” she said. A cabin-themed retreat, Wigle Wonderland returns for its second year at Wigle Whiskey.
The pop-up at 2401 Smallman in the Strip District features specialty drinks such as the “Ho Ho Cocoa Old Fashioned” and “A Very Nice Holiday Drink” with gin and cranberries inspired by a snow globe in a globe-style glass. Hours are Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m., Friday, 5 to 11 p.m. and Saturday, 4 to 11 p.m. through Jan. 4. For more information, visit https://wiglewhiskey.com/wigle-wonderland/
Some area pop-ups serving extra holiday whimsy and cheer also can be found in Finleyville, Bethel Park, Canonsburg, Oakdale, Bridgeville and Imperial.
After the success of its Halloween pop-up in 2023, the 1781 Club in Finleyville is also back for the second year with its Christmas-themed pop-up, A Very Merry Holiday Pop-Up Bar.
“Being a golf club, historically the winter season is slow because most of our business comes during summer, with it being warm out,” said Rachel Galish, marketing and events manager for the club. “We actually came up with a Halloween bar last year and it ended up being spectacular. Everyone kept asking if we planned to have a Christmas pop-up.”
The pop-up is located in the club’s public restaurant, The Cellar. In addition to the twinkling lights and tinsel, and a drink menu that follows “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” there are four golf simulator bays that can be reserved for a fee to watch a movie, play golf or other sporting games (they
have Mario Kart available on Switch). Pop-up hours are Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours are extended until midnight on Dec. 28 and 29 and on New Year’s Eve, hours are noon to 8 p.m. with a special ball drop. For more information visit https://www. facebook.com/1781club/.
Stop in at The Trolley Stop Inn in Bethel Park, 6247 Library Road, for the Yuletide Tavern. General Manager Rich Wolfe said the restaurant had a successful short pop-up run last year and decided to extend it this year from now until Jan. 1, in the heated patio area with a specialty drink and soup menu. Specialty cocktails include a Yuletide Chai, Jack Frost Jingle Juice, and Candy Cane Crush, among others. Hours are Fridays and Saturdays, 5 to 11 p.m., Sundays, 5 to 9 p.m. until Jan. 1 and Christmas Eve, noon to 5 p.m. For more information visit https:// www.trolleystopinn.com/.
In Bridgeville, Santa’s Nut House will be open at Hickory Heights Golf Club, 116 Hickory Heights Drive. The pub is decked with Christmas lighting, presents, garland and tinsel with themed parties planned for the weekends including a PJ party, an ugly sweater party and a Polar Express night. Samples from the festive drink menu include the Grinch, Sugar Cookie martini and a frozen spiked hot chocolate. Hours
what’s happening
CHABAD
A grand Chanukah seniors lunch will be held at 1 p.m. Dec. 18 at Chabad of the South Hills, located at 1701 McFarland Road. In addition to a kosher lunch, there will be hot latkes, a festive program and raffle prizes. The event is wheelchair accessible. Suggested donation is $5. Pre-registration is encouraged. Call 412-278-2658.
A community Shabbat dinner will be held Dec. 20 at Chabad of the South Hills in Mt. Lebanon. A candle lighting and Kabbalat Shabbat service will be held at 4:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 5. Cost is $25 with a $72 family maximum. No affiliation necessary.
Visit www.chabadsh.com for more information.
NURSES CLUB
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 21 at Salvatore’s, located at 5001 Curry Road. Lynne Ireland-Knight, CEOLS, will speak. Her topic is “End of Life Doula.” All registered nurses can attend.
Visit www.swparnclub.weebly.com for more details. Additionally, the club offers scholarships to 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. Residents from 10 counties, including Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, and Washington, can apply by visiting www.pittsburghfoundation.org or by mailing to: The Pittsburgh Foundation, Five PPG place, Suite 250, Pittsburgh, PA ,15222-5414, ATT: Scholarship Department.
Deadline for completed application is the end of March of the year prior to the final year or term.
TAXES
The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania is recruiting volunteer tax preparers and greeters for its 2024-25 Free Tax Preparation Coalition in Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland counties.
are Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 9 p.m., Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., until the weekend after Christmas. For more information on theme nights visit https://www. instagram.com/hickoryheightsgolf/. New this year in Canonsburg is Santa’s Vault, a festive pop-up Christmas bar in the former Citizens Bank building, 1 E. Pike St. in Canonsburg. Santa’s Vault will have specialty cocktails crafted by The Washington Winery and craft beers from the Washington Brewing Company along with a variety of Christmas-themed event nights. Hours are Friday, 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday, 2 to 11 p.m., Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. For more information, visit https://www.instagram. com/downtowncanonsburg/p/DCPW3KbvcNo/ For the eighth year, North Star Restaurant, 8155 Steubenville Pike in Imperial, hosts Christmas at North Star inside the spacious, heated tiki hut. The wall-to-wall decorations include 30,000 lights and 6,000 Christmas bulbs, a 10-foot gingerbread sleigh and a large collection of nutcrackers. Along with their food menu, specialty drinks include a Merry Mule, Charles Dickens Cider, The Grinch and Christmas Morning. Pictures with Santa are available during Sunday hours starting Dec. 8. Hours are Monday to Saturday, 4 p.m. to midnight and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Dec. 30. For more infor-
p.m. For more information, visit https://spritzerypgh.com/.
■ Blitzen’s at Mellon Square Coffee, 520 William Penn Place, downtown, “Where the cocktails sleigh,” is open Thursday through Saturday, 5 to 11 p.m., ages 21 and over. For more information, visit https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/pittsburgh-william-penn/dining/blitzens
■ Holiday Tavern at The PA Market, 108 19th St. in the Strip District, open Fridays and Saturdays at 5 p.m. For more information: https://www. thepamarket.com/.
■ Miracle, 130 Seventh St., downtown, is back for its ninth year. Hours are daily, 4 p.m. to midnight until Dec. 31 For more information: https:// www.instagram.com/miraclepgh?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
mation, visit https://www.facebook. com/NorthStarBarandRestaurant/. Black Dog Winery, 7425 Steubenville Pike in Oakdale, provides a cozy and festive atmosphere in its downstairs German-style Rathskeller. It’s open now until the end of December with a menu of holiday cocktails, wines and slushies. Open Friday and Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p..m., go to https://www.facebook.com/BlackDogWine/ for more details.
Among downtown Pittsburgh options include: ■ The Aspen at the Spritzery, 960 Penn Ave., downtown. Enjoy a ski lodge-themed pop-up where you can warm up by the fire. Hours are: Tuesday to Thursday, 4 to 11 p.m.; Friday, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturday 1 p.m. to 1 a.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 9
■ The Retro Holiday Lounge PopUp Bar at the Industrialist Hotel is located at 405 Wood St. in Pittsburgh. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to midnight until Dec. 31. For more information: tinyurl.-com/retroholidaylounge/.
■ Rudolph’s Rooftop at Il Tetto Rooftop Beer Garden, third floor, 942 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, is open Tuesday and Wednesday, 4 to 10 p.m., Thursday, 4 to 11 p.m., Friday, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., and Saturday, 2 p.m. to 1 a.m., until Jan. 1. For more information: https://www.siennamercato.com/ location/il-tetto/ ■ Sippin Santa, 130 Seventh Street, Pittsburgh, is open from 4 p.m. to midnight until Dec. 30. For more information: https://www.instagram.com/sippinsantapgh/.
Volunteer tax preparers complete returns for households earning up to $65,000 to ensure that payers receive the full tax refunds they earned. Greeters welcome people to the tax sites and help complete paperwork.
No prior tax preparation experience is necessary. Free training is provided in early January. Daytime, evening and weekend shifts are available. The tax season runs from mid-January through April 15. Volunteer registration is open through Dec. 31. Sign up at swpafreetaxes. org.
PT REC
The Peters Township recreation center is offering the following holiday events:
■ Holiday Family Feud from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16. Ages 5 and up gather for a version of the game and the winner takes home a trophy. Fee is $1 ($2 nonmembers). Registration required.
■ A no-bake holiday cookies event will be held from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Dec. 18. Ages 6 to 10 can participate and make
easy and delicious food for the holidays. Supplies will be provided. Fee is $8 ($12 nonmembers).
■ Reindeer Games from 11 a.m. to noon Dec. 19. Ages 3 to 5 participate in activities like reindeer relay races, snowy crafts and jolly games filled with exploration and ensuring a merry and memorable experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.
■ Parents Night Out. From 6 to 8:45 p.m. Dec. 20 ages 6 to 10 can be dropped off at the reception center to allow parents an opportunity to do some last-minute holiday shopping or other tasks. Children will participate in holiday-themed games and activities while enjoying pizza. Fee is $15 ($23 nonmembers).
Visit www.peterstownship. com or call 724-942-5000 to register or for more details or questions regarding any of the events.
TOY DRIVES
The following are conducting toy drives:
■ Bethel Park Police through Dec. 19. New and unwrapped items can be dropped in collection bins located in the lobby of the police station or at the community center, located at 5151 Park Ave.
■ The Chabad of the South Hills. New and unwrapped toys can be dropped off from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays until Dec. 20 at 1701 McFarland Road. Call 412-278-2658 for more information.
CROSSROADS
Candlelight Christmas Eve celebrations will be held at 2, 4 and 6 p.m. Dec. 24 at Crossroads Ministries, located at 81 Walter Long Road in Finleyville. Visit www. crsmin.com for more details.
SANTA TROLLEY
The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum’s Santa Trolley runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 21 and 22. During the 4-mile trolley ride, visitors can meet and take pictures of Santa Claus and his friends while also stopping by the museum.
Tickets are $25 for adults, $24 for seniors (62+) and
$23 for children aged 3-15; children under 2 and under are free but must ride on an adult’s lap. Admission includes the Santa Trolley, trips on the Yuletide shuttle, and access to the open exhibits at the museum. There is also a Trolleys and Toy Trains event. Tickets are $20 for adults, $19 for seniors and $15 for children ages 3-15; children 2 and under are free. Visit www.patrolley.org for tickets or call 724-228-9256 for more details.
AUP MEET
The Association of University People (AUP) invites singles 50 and over who are fouryear college graduates to join them for activities and to meet new people. Activities include monthly dinners, social gatherings, concerts, meeting up at local wineries, and day trips. Those interested can attend three activities as guests before joining. To obtain more information about AUP or become an AUP member, call and leave a message at 412-353-9088 or email Aupsingles@gmail. com.
The Trolley Stop Inn’s Yuletide Tavern holiday pop-up bar in Bethel Park welcomes patrons over the holiday season.
COURTESY OF NORTH STAR RESTAURANT
The 10-foot gingerbread sleigh is a centerpiece in North Star Restaurant’s tiki-hut-turned-pop-up Christmas bar/restaurant.
COURTESY OF THE TROLLEY STOP INN
The Candy Cane Crusher with whipped vodka and rumchata peppermint bark is available at the Trolley Stop Inn’s Yuletide Tavern in Bethel Park during the holidays.
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