The Almanac - May 19, 2024

General Assembly passes bill banning cellphone use while driving

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

Pennsylvania lawmakers are hoping to tamp down on distracted drivers by tightening restrictions on handheld cellphone use while on the road.

On May 8, the General Assembly passed Senate Bill 37, which makes it illegal to talk on a cellphone when behind the wheel. Gov. Josh Shapiro is expected to sign the bill.

Per the text of the bill, drivers found to be in violation will be fined $50. Pennsylvanians have at least two years to prepare for the change. The law will not take effect for 12 months. For the first year the law is enforced, drivers will

AAA’S ADVICE IS FOR DRIVERS TO TURN OFF CELLPHONES OR PLACE ON DO-NOT-DISTURB, AND TO LIMIT ANY OTHER POTENTIAL DISTRACTIONS.

only be issued a warning.

Theresa Podguski, the director of legislative affairs for AAA East Central, said the organization has advocated for similar legislation in other states. According to Podguski, the distractions caused by cellphone use “makes it an inherently dangerous activity.”

“We believe that there are potential benefits to these handheld cellphone bans,” Podguski said.

Bethel Park High School band members play patriotic tunes during last year’s Memorial Day parade.

Paying tribute

South Hills to remember and honor veterans on Memorial Day

“Remember and honor” is the theme of this year’s Memorial Day celebration in Bethel Park.

Richard G. Jewell will be doing both as the longtime resident and keynote speaker on May 27. Activities commence with the morning memorial ceremony at 7:55 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Plaza, located in front of the municipal building at 5100 Library Ave. Coffee and donuts will be available in council chambers at 7:30 a.m.

A parade follows at 9 a.m. and ends at the cemetery on Bethel Church Road, where a military service will be held. A luncheon for veterans follows at noon at the Bethel Park Community Center.

“This program has become a cherished tradition for our community,” said Bethel Park Council President John Oakes. It certainly has been for Jewell. He moved to Bethel

Park in 1956 with his mother, father and brother, Paul, who passed away less than two years ago. Since his childhood home was located some 100 yards from the cemetery, Jewell attended every Memorial Day parade every year, except for the

two when he served in the Army.

The high school band members who were in 12th grade in that first parade, Jewell noted, would be 85 years old now.

“So I feel like me being the speaker this year is a full-circle moment,” Jewell added.

Jewell’s speech, which will include references to Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s Duty, Honor and Country oration given in 1962 at West Point, will focus on the true meaning of the holiday.

Podguski says with SB 37, it can now be a primary offense, as police will be able to pull over drivers who are visibly holding a phone to their ears.

Data provided by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts shows that distracted driving citations dropped 60% between 2018 and 2022. In Washington County, 83 citations were issued in 2018, and 18 in 2022.

Fayette County also saw a decrease, from 33 to 21.

Using software like Apple’s CarPlay to make hands-free phone calls will still be allowed after the law takes effect. However, Podguski says AAA still advises against this.

“Hands-free is not riskfree,” Podguski said.

AAA’s advice is for drivers to turn off cellphones or place on do-not-disturb, and to limit any other potential distractions. Podguski said even changing the radio station presents a risk.

“Anything that takes the motorist’s attention away from the road can have deadly consequences,” Podguski said.

Winkler discusses life, work in Town Hall South lecture

By Brad Hundt Staff writer bhundt@observer-reporter.com

UPPER ST. CLAIR – It may be a bit of a cliche, but Henry Winkler’s life does represent a genuine triumph over adversity.

The actor, who will be 79 in October, managed to become one of the most recognizable actors in the world in the 1970s by playing Fonzie on the beloved ABC-TV series “Happy Days,” despite a childhood marked by poor grades in school and a lack of support from German-emigre parents who had hoped he would follow his father into the wood trade.

“I’ve always wanted to be an actor,” Winkler told an audience at Upper St. Clair High School May 10. “We were always born to do something. … Reading was hard, writing was hard, math was out of the question.”

Winkler pointed out that

“there are many talented human beings” in the bottom third of any graduating class, and “we can’t always look to the top.”

Winkler recounted in a talk that wrapped up the Town Hall South 2023-24 lecture series how he managed to scrape his way into Emerson College in Boston and then the Yale School of Drama before heading to Hollywood – “the only ‘wood’ I was interested in,” he said – and catapulted to fame as a 1950s greaser in a leather jacket and a heart of gold on “Happy Days.” This happened despite his agent warning that “it would be hard to sell you.”

When it comes to acting, Winkler explained, “There is no right, there is no wrong. It’s you, filling time and space with your imagination.”

And though Winkler is perhaps best known for his “Happy Days” tenure, he’s had a busy career outside the leather jacket. He’s produced and directed movies and television series and was involved in the development of the ABC-TV series “MacGyver.” He also has remained busy on the other side of the camera, appearing in such series as “Arrested Development,”

“Parks and Recreation,” and “Barry,” the latter of which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award in the category Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

“I’ve had a remarkable career I was told I would never have,” Winkler said. The New York native also has been a prolific writer over the last 13 years, co-writing almost 40 children’s novels and two memoirs, one of which explored his love of fly fishing. In 2023, Winkler published the autobiography, “Being Henry…The Fonz and Beyond.” Shortly after Winkler broke into the world’s consciousness as Fonzie, he was diagnosed as dyslexic, and in the years since has been an advocate for children, particularly those with learning disabilities. In 2011, he was made an honorary Officer of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II for his work with children.

“Our children are not extensions of who we are,” Winkler said. “They are not there to make us look good. They are individuals with their own destiny.” He added, “A heard child is a powerful child.” Winkler’s talk not only wrapped up the 2023-24 Town Hall South series, but brought the curtain down on Town Hall South altogether. Organizers announced in November that the series would be ending due to declining subscriptions and increased costs. They have indicated lectures could eventually continue, but in another format. The series was first launched in 1969 by Westminster Presbyterian Church. Guests over the years have included such luminaries as Walter Cronkite, Anthony Bourdain and Ralph Nader.

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Veterans march down the main street during the Bethel Park Memorial Day parade last year.

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Gov. Josh Shapiro is expected to sign a bill that will make talking on a cellphone while driving illegal.

Henry Winkler

“Memorial Day is a day to remember those who’ve died in combat or are missing in action,” he said.

Sponsored by the American Legion Post 760, the annual parade and cemetery service strives toward public awareness and remembrance of those who gave their lives for freedom, the supreme sacrifices made for the country. Marchers carrying flags representing each branch of the service will partake and escort eight to 10 riflemen serving as an honor guard.

“This program is truly unique with so many groups coming together to remember those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom,” said Bethel Park Manager Kristen Denne.

The parade, which will feature the high school marching band including the Bethettes, will travel down Library Avenue and continue through the community, turning left onto Highland Avenue and left onto Bethel Church Road, until ending at the cemetery, which is adjacent to the Bethel Presbyterian Church.

To participate in the parade, contact Haya Eason at heason@bethelparkpa.gov or call 412-831-6800, ext. 204.

Mt. Lebanon’s Memorial Day activities begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Veterans Memo-

rial located off Cedar Boulevard. Commissioner Anne Swager will welcome visitors while the Rev. Laura Strauss from Sunset Hills United Presbyterian Church will deliver the invocation.

The police department’s honor guard and the high school marching band will present the colors and perform the national anthem.

U.S. Navalman Dominic J. Pellicciotti serves as the keynote speaker.

The event will conclude with a rendition of “Main Street America” arranged by Gary Gilroy and performed by the high school band, a placing of the wreath ceremony, Taps and benediction.

The South Hills Memorial Day parade begins at 10 a.m. on Brookline Boulevard and proceeds through Dormont to Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, where a service will begin at 11:30 a.m. South Park Memorial Day Celebration, hosted by VFW Post 6664, begins with a parade at 10 a.m. along Library Road. A ceremony will be held at the monument on Brownsville Road at 11 a.m. and a luncheon follows at noon at the VFW.

In Peters Township, there will be a parade beginning at 9 a.m. at Intermediate Unit 1 at 625 E. McMurray Road. The parade will continue to VFW Auxiliary Post 764 at 460 Valley Brook Road, where a ceremony will be held.

The group is on board the limo and ready to go.

Annual STARS prom takes place

The annual STARS (Students Together Reaching Achieving Success) prom was held recently for about 15 school districts in Washington and Allegheny counties at the Hilton Garden Inn Southpointe. The prom is attended by both life skills/neurodiverse and neurotypical students. Students from South Fayette were among those who attended. Each year, South Fayette alumnus Bob Sheer, owner of B&M Limo Services Inc., donates a limo for the South Fayette students who attend.

Upper St. Clair artists recognized

Nine Upper St. Clair High School students earned recognition for 24 original pieces in the annual Scholastic Art & Writing Competition. Awards included two Gold Keys, five Silver Keys and 17 Honorable Mentions.

Two works of art by senior Asha Segall received the program’s highest honor – the Gold Key. Segall’s artwork now advances to the national level competition. National Awards will be announced in June, at artandwriting.org.

The following artwork and writing entries earned regional recognition:

Art Competition

Lauren Babbitt, grade 12

■ Honorable Mention, Painting, “Mutualism vs. Predation”

■ Honorable Mention, Painting, “Unintended Consequences” Julia Campagna, grade 10

■ Silver Key, Fashion, “Charged Life”

■ Honorable Mention, Painting, “Playing with Fire”

■ Honorable Mention, Sculpture, “Bunting Dress” Marianna Paradise, grade 12

■ Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration, “1964”

Asha Segall, grade 12

■ Gold Key, Design, “The Life of an Influencer”

■ Gold Key, Drawing &

Illustration, “Innocence in a Polluted World”

■ Silver Key, Painting, “Exhausted at the Airport with Grandma”

■ Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration, “Passing Time” Emily Whiteford, Grade 12

■ Silver Key, Drawing &

Illustration, “Sleepy Hollow”

■ Silver Key, Drawing & Illustration, “Call Your Mother”

■ Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration, “Harlowe”

■ Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration, “Stop and Smell the Flowers”

■ Honorable Mention, Drawing & Illustration, “Clocks”

■ Honorable Mention, Portfolio Writing Competition

Natalie Campagna, grade 12

■ Silver Key, Personal Essay, “Sanctuary” Frankie Dubreil, Grade 11

■ Honorable Mention, Novel Writing, “[Death is] a Small Price to Pay”

■ Honorable Mention, Flash Fiction, “Take Care of Yourself”

■ Honorable Mention, Short Story, “Fatal Mistake” Thakuria Nikhita, grade 11

■ Honorable Mention, Flash Fiction, “Wings” Jenny Wang, grade 12

■ Honorable Mention, Flash Fiction, “A Boy Can’t Tell”

■ Honorable Mention, Poetry, “I Hate Her”

■ Honorable Mention, Poetry, “Winter Incoming” According to the program’s website, competition is “the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens.” Open to students in grades 7-12, the event recognizes student achievement in the visual and literary arts in 30 categories, including editorial cartoon, poetry, digital art, fashion, photography, sculpture, short story, poetry and more.

PT man charged with possessing child pornography

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

A Peters Township man who worked part time for Washington County is in jail after being accused of possessing a collection of materials depicting the sexual abuse of children.

In September Peters police were contacted by the Ashland County Sheriff’s Department in Ohio concerning Zachary Joseph Nee. According to charging documents, Nee, 23, was suspected of exchanging

sexually explicit messages with a 13-year-old girl in Ashland County.

Investigators reviewed the teen’s phone and found she sent illicit images to Nee, according to the criminal complaint. Peters police served a search warrant in October at Nee’s home in the 100 block of Blaine Drive and seized multiple devices belonging to Nee. There were no images of the alleged victim who originated the investigation, but police did find numerous files of child sexual abuse material, court documents state. Peters police charged Nee on May 8 with 91 felony counts of child pornography,

and an additional charge of criminal use of a communication facility. He was arraigned the next day before District Judge Michael Manfredi, who sent him to the Washington County jail on $150,000 bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. May 22. According to Washington County Director of Public Affairs Patrick Geho, Nee worked in the probation office from July 5, 2023, to Oct. 9, 2023. He was a parttime probation monitor and worked with the electronic home monitoring lab.

Richard G. Jewell

PHOTOS COURTESY OF JENNIFER DONOVAN

Posing for a picture before boarding the limo for the prom are, from left, Joe “Limo Joe” Ober of B&M Limo, Justin Fowler, Ella Green, Sidney Hoover, Caden Stover, Makayla Magdich, Cameron Diehl, Kaylie Swider and Mia Moses.

Zachary Joseph Nee

Pictured is “Mutualism vs. Predation” by Lauren Babbitt. Artwork submitted by students from Upper St. Clair High School earned awards during the Scholastic Art & Writing Competition. Two pieces by Asha Segall received Gold Keys, the highest honor, and advanced to the national competition to be held in June.

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Cecil supervisors continue to ponder changes to oil and gas ordinance

By Brad Hundt Staff writer bhundt@observer-reporter.com

CECIL – For the second time in as many months, supervisors in Cecil Township heard from residents May 8 who do not want oil and gas drilling near their homes and urged that additional restrictions be placed in the community’s oil and gas ordinance.

The pleas from residents come as supervisors consider revising the township’s oil and gas ordinance. It was first approved in 2011, just seven years after the first Marcellus Shale gas well appeared in Washington County. Super-

visors are considering updating the ordinance to account for residential development within the township and the passage of time.

The board first considered updating the ordinance in early 2020, but the process was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

At the packed meeting, residents almost unanimously urged that the township not allow oil and gas drilling within 2,500 feet of homes, which is the current allowable distance statewide for oil and gas drilling near hospitals and schools. However, Tom Casciola, the board’s chair, said that

putting that much distance –almost a half-mile – between residences and drilling would not withstand legal challenges and would essentially drive gas companies out of Cecil.

“The law says we can’t zone them out of existence,” Casciola said.

Board member Cindy Fisher added, “We’ve spent a significant amount of time looking at ordinances that have stood up in court. So, what we’re trying to accomplish now is create an ordinance that is the most protective of our residents, with the most restrictions that will stand up in court. We don’t want to go into court with a super restrictive ordinance and a super restrictive map and have it thrown out and start back at square one.”

The board is now considering adopting an ordinance similar to one that has been put in place in the Westmoreland County community of Murrysville. It restricts drilling to portions of the community, puts a 750-foot setback in place and has withstood a challenge in Commonwealth Court. Fisher said Cecil’s setback would likely be farther due to the feedback the township has received from residents.

Nevertheless, some of those residents insisted the board should adopt an ordinance like those in Peters and South Fayette townships, which are more restrictive.

Some also asked that members of the board who hold oil and gas leases abstain from voting on changes to the ordinance.

Sarah Martik, a Cecil resident and executive director of the Center for Coalfield Justice, an environmental advocacy group, said in a news release, “Cecil supervisors might want to hold these meetings quietly, but residents are at their breaking point with the danger and nuisance of these wells. People should have a say in whether someone builds a well pad 200 steps from their bedroom.”

Several residents also cited reports that claim higher incidences of cancer, lower birth weights and asthma for residents near fracking sites.

However, Cecil resident Laural Ziemba, who is also director of public affairs at gas company Range Resources, outlined the number of monetary donations the company had made to community groups in the area, and that adopting a too-restrictive ordinance would send “the wrong message.”

Legislation was introduced in both the state House and Senate last year that would change the setback distance for well pads from 500 feet to 2,500 feet for homes, and from 2,500 feet to 5,000 feet for schools and hospitals. Supporters of the natural gas industry say such a move would effectively ban drilling in Pennsylvania.

An additional public hearing on the ordinance is planned for June 5. If the board settles on a revised ordinance, it will be sent to the township’s planning commission as well as the county’s planning office, and then back to the full board for a vote at its regular meeting in July.

Pushing forward

USC girls power way into WPIAL lacrosse tournament

Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

Manners make up the demeanor of the girls on the Upper St. Clair lacrosse team. They may say “yes, please”, “no thank you” and “may I” just not on the playing field.

“Inside the lines, there is no reason to be polite,” said USC head coach Emily Zobian. “I tell my girls, ‘you be polite before and after the game.

“They embrace the physicality of the game. Power and finesse are part of the beauty of the game. It’s part of being competitive.”

“When it comes to game time, we play hard. We may knock someone down but we’ll give her a hand up. We want to be physical and excel.”

Under Zobian, the Lady Panthers have excelled. In her third season at the helm, USC sported a 12-5 record heading into the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs. The Panthers finished 7-1 in Section I and were runners-up to Mt. Lebanon, to whom they lost, 12-11, in overtime.

A New Jersey native, Zobian played attack on the Duquesne University women’s team while she pursued a pre-med course of studies. After graduation, she took a gap year and discovered her passion was instead working in sales for an insurance brokerage as well as remaining involved in athletics. So she signed on as coach at USC.

“Coaching is such a privilege,” she said. “At USC, the environment is so unique and the culture created there is special. The support from the athletic de-

Anna Capobres leads the Upper St.

spring with 47 goals and 12 assists.

goals and accumulated 214 points.

partment and school administration in general is amazing and the students are incredible people.”

Plus, Zobian added, USC was “silly enough” to allow her to hire her best friend. Former college teammate and San Diego native, Samantha Cirino serves

as an assistant coach along with Nicole Elliott and Maya Roman. Elliott, who is also from New Jersey and played at Simmons University at Boston, is the team’s goalkeeping mentor.

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Santino Diulus is the ace of the Bethel Park pitching staff at 5-1 with a 1.33 ERA and 40 strikeouts. He has the Black Hawks poised to make a run for a WPIAL title. Bethel Park lost in last year’s Class 5A championship to Shaler, 10-1.

Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

Consistency is the key to Bethel Park’s success in the upcoming baseball playoffs.

Despite some up-and-down play throughout the spring, the Black Hawks won the Section 2 title with a 7-3 record. They sported a 13-6-1 overall record and entered the tournament as the No. 4 seed. Plust, BP headed into its quarterfinal matchup on May 20 riding a three-game winning streak.

BP manager Patrick Zehnder noted the section banner was an “accomplishment” because the Black Hawks had graduated 14 players from last year’s club that reached the WPIAL Class 5A finals after winning back-to-back state titles in 2021 and 2022.

“It is a testament to the work that has been put in going all the way back to the fall,” Zehnder said. “This group is talented, and still learning to play winning baseball on a consistent basis. More often than not they find a way to break through.”

Zehnder admitted the Black Hawks have been “inconsistent” in bringing its A-level game regardless of opponent, but in the most pivotal games this spring, the team “brought” its best game and “fought through the tough moments” to find a way to come out on top.

While the Black Hawks topped the standings in Section I, ahead of South Fayette, Connellsville and Trinity, multiple teams emerged as cham-

pions in the other two divisions in Class 5A. Penn-Trafford, Fox Chapel, Franklin Regional and Plum all tied for first in Section I with 9-3 records while West Allegheny and North Hills tied for the Section III crown. Additionally, defending WPIAL and state champion Shaler along with Moon and Plum qualified for the playoffs in WPIAL’s Class 5A bracket, which awarded four first-round byes. As a result, parity is the biggest concern in the oneand-done tournament that concludes May 29-30 with the championship games at Wild Things Park in Washington.

“There are up to 10 teams that can win the championship this year,” he said. “I am not sure that there is a team head and shoulders above the rest.

“Whoever is the hottest and playing the best baseball at the right time will most likely walk away with the WPIAL trophy.” For that to be the Black Hawks will require two ingredients that have fueled BP’s success this spring. Pitching and defense have been the team’s strengths. At 5-1 overall, Santino Diulus has been the ace of the staff. The Seton Hill recruit owns a 1.33 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 42 innings. Ryan Walsh, who belted a walk-off homer in a 1-0 win against the Rams, follows with a 1.39 ERA. The junior, who has already committed to Virginia Tech, had 39 strikeouts in 32.33 frames.

South Fayette falls to TJ in softball playoffs

Eleanor Bailey

Almanac Sports Editor

ebailey@thealmanac.net

Zoe Krizan tagged a tworun homer to lift Thomas Jefferson (10-7) to victory, 6-4, over South Fayette (11-6), in a first-round WPIAL Class 5A softball playoff game held at Peterswood Park.

Adalina Bracco drilled a pair of doubles for the Jaguars. She drove in a run and scored twice in the triumph.

The Lions took the early lead, scoring twice in the first frame. Maddie Cavenaugh walked and scored a run after Cam Valentino reached base on an error. After a sacrifice bunt by Liv Bonacci, Emma Smith doubled and Steph Binek singled.

The Jaguars scored three runs in the top of the third but the Lions tied the game on a solo home run by Maddie Cavenaugh in the bottom half of the frame.

TJ scored three more runs in the fourth to forge ahead for good.

Aubrey Shaffer was the winning pitcher. She surrendered six hits, including a double by Emma Smith and two singles by Binek, who relieved Emma Earley in the sixth stanza.

BP falls

Bethel Park (10-10) dropped a 3-2 decision to Penn-Trafford (13-5) in a first-round WPIAL Class 6A playoff game on May 13 at West Mifflin. Loren Sepe socked a solo roundtripper to snap a scoreless tie in the bottom of the third inning but the Black Hawks tied it up, 1-1, in the top of the sixth when Belinda Bova doubled and scored on a passed ball. Bova’s double was one of three for BP in the game. Anna Duguid and Anastasia Spano tagged the other two-baggers. The Warriors took the lead for good in the sixth. Ella Mains reached base on a twobase error. After Sepe was issued an intentional walk, Cam Pomko doubled and Erin Drotos followed with a base hit.

CV wins Chartiers Valley blasted Highlands, 14-4, in a firstround WPIAL Class 4A game played at Montour. Delaney O’Connor tagged three hits, including two doubles, and drove in five runs to lead the offensive attack.

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The Upper St. Clair lacrosse team has been led by its four seniors. They are from left: Kat Mammarella, Mac Kenzie Rauch, Megan Cassady and Calla Dressler.

Clair girls lacrosse team in scoring this

In her career, she has racked up 173

McElvenny was hit

a pitch, Kamiya Martin entered the contest as a courtesy runner.

Martin reached third when Julia Miller’s ground ball to first was mishandled and scored on Audrey Campbell’s ground out.

MacKenzie Wade pitched for the Black Hawks, allowing only one hit through five frames. She gave up just three hits in the game.

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Annabelle Helt doubled in two more runs. O’Farrell scored

reached home once.

Kaitlyn Truong and Kylie DeSalle each tagged two hits while Lily Duffill doubled and drove in a run in the game. Marta Gualazzi also had a base hit in the game for the Colts.

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win on the mound. She struck

100 Ks

the season. At the plate, she helped her cause with three walks. She drove in two runs and scored twice. With the win, CV improved to 13-5 and advanced to face Montour in the quarterfinals.

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Maddie Cavenaugh (2) emerges from a celebration with her teammates after slugging a solo home run that tied the game and gave South Fayette short-lived momentum as Thomas Jefferson scored three runs in the third and fourth innings on the way to a 6-4 victory.

USC duo look to rebound at states

Plutko, Gibbons finish second in WPIAL

Ari Plutko and Ronan Gibbons are looking forward to the PIAA doubles championships set for May 24-25 at the Hershey Racquet Club.

Last year, the Upper St. Clair duo finished third in the district and did not qualify for the states. This year, by virtue of their runner-up performance, Plutko and Gibbons gained a berth in the tournament.

The Panther pair embrace the opportunity to avenge their WPIAL loss. On April 24, Plutko and Gibbons dropped a three-set decision to Gateway’s Idaan Hassan and Logan Memije at North Allegheny High School.

“We lost the battle here, but hopefully we win the war,” Plutko declared after the district defeat. “Hopefully, we see (Gateway) again.”

Last year, Hassan combined with Memige’s brother, Adam, to not only win the WPIAL title but take third in the PIAA championships.

Until those state brackets are settled, Plutko and Gibbons will attempt to correct what went wrong against the pair from Gateway in the WPIAL finals. After beat -

The pitching staff also includes Mike Bruckner, Dylan Schumacher, Dylan Paul, Nick Rillo, Joey Levis, Matthew Hughes and Owen White.

“Our pitching continues to be our main strength. Both in our top two section starters, as well as the six other guys that would be many other teams’ starters,” Zehnder said.

Ryan Petras, who as a freshman played on BP’s state winner, anchors the infield at shortstop while Ryan Tierney secures the outfield in center. The pair are the team’s top hitters with .456 and .349 batting averages respectively.

No. 3 hitter Ethan Stanhoff follows with a .352 average. He was tied with Brucker with 14 RBIs, two behind Dylan Paul. Noah Lejeune and Petras also are RBI leaders with 12 each..

“Our defense remains strong, and we have been trending up offensively,” Zehnder said.

“If we can stay ahead of pitchers on the mound, make the routine plays defensively, and maintain a high percentage of quality at bats offensively, we believe we can beat any team. Sustaining that through a grueling playoff

ing Hassan and Memije in the first set, 4-6, Plutko and Gibbons lost their edge and dropped the second set, 6-1.

“We play well when we are energetic,” said Plutko.

“When we get hyped, that keeps us in it.”

“We had a lot of energy coming into this,” Gibbons agreed. “We were really excited and it carried us. We do well when we are really hyped up.”

““We were confident after the first set. We took it to them but then we tanked,” Gibbons continued. “We lost our groove but gained it back.”

Plutko and Gibbons did not have enough, however, to prevail against the patented play of the Gateway du.

Hassan and Memije won the third and decisive set, 6-4.

“They are good at rallying across court and we didn’t come to the net as much as we should have,” Plutko said. “We won that first set because we came to the net and put away the shots. We got away from that, especially in the second set.

“They are a good team,” Plutko added. “We let nerves

schedule is something I am excited to see if this group can do. I believe we can.”

BP’s five seniors have instilled in the youthful team a confidence. In addition to Diulus, Kaden Flambard, Ben Lentz, Tierney and Issac Wojton have left their impression on this year’s squad.

“Our seniors and leaders have done a great job upholding our program’s standards and expectations regardless of their on-field roles or performance. Their consistency and example during practice and in the dugout are a big part of what enables us to perform at our best when our best is required, and withstand the adversity that comes your way during big games.”

There are plenty of critical games ahead for the Black Hawks. While they believe in their abilities, they will approach the task ahead the old-fashioned way.

“We are focused on taking the WPIAL playoffs one round at a time,” said Zehnder. “This team can beat anyone on any given day, and we can also be beaten by anyone on any given day. If we are fortunate enough to earn another berth in the PIAA playoffs, we will be a confident, battle-tested group that will continue to expect to win every game they play regardless of opponent.”

get to us a bit.”

Plutko and Gibbons, however, did not let their individuality interfere with their ability to play doubles. Normally, they play singles for the Panthers, who won the Section IV crown with a 6-0 slate.

“We are both solid from the base line and serving,” Plutko said, acknowledging their attributes

“We both are friends outside of the court and we have good chemistry,” added Gibbons. “We are both aggressive when it comes to singles so that carries over into doubles. Plus, Ari has a good back hand and I have a good forehand. So it’s easy for us to hold our own on separate sides. We pair well together.”

Gibbons pairs well with wrestling. Though he has played tennis longer and says he is better at the sport, he has relied on his grappling skills on the tennis court.

“Practices are a lot hard in wrestling. Actually though the sports are surprisingly similar when considering the mind set because you are out there by yourself on the court and on the mat.”

As a full-time coach, Elliott has lent her expertise to Megan Cassady. The senior, who will study mechanical engineering at Penn State, surpassed the 200 plateau for career saves. She stood at 210 heading into the playoffs. This season, Cassady has amassed 110 saves.

“Megan is my brainiac kid,” Zobian said of her keeper, who is part of the school’s robotics team that recently advanced to the world competition. “To be a goalkeeper is hard. It’s so technical. You couldn’t pay me enough to have somebody taking shots at me. Megan has done a wonderful job.”

Cassady is one of only four seniors on the roster and they start at each of the four key areas on the field. Katrina Mammarella is on the attack. She has 65 goals and 90 points in her career. She scored 30 goals during the regular season.

“Kat is a cool kid,” Zobian said. “She tore her ACL last year. It was awful. She was heartbroken but she didn’t let that define her. She came back stronger than ever. She doesn’t let her brace slow her down. She’s still one of the fastest kids.”

A team captain, Mammarella will study business at Miami of Ohio in the fall.

A midfielder, Calla Dressler is a two-year captain that has scored 14 goals but leads the team with 62 draw controls.

Dressler is also versatile as she is the libero on the volleyball team, for which she is also a captain. She will study nursing at the University of Tampa.

Plutko’s primarily focus is on helping the Panthers win a team championship in 2025.

This spring, USC reached the semifinals of the Class 3A team tournament.

USC blanked Butler, 5-0, and Shady Side Academy, 5-0, in the first two rounds

Because he has been playing tennis all of his life, Gibbons may opt to compete in college. His top schools are Bucknell University and Gettysburg College. His GPA ranges between 4.3 and 4.4. Plutko is also committed to tennis. He has played since he was 5 but started to take the sport seriously a little more than seven years later. Since he is a junior, his collegiate plans are in the beginning stages.

“IT’S A TOUGH BRACKET WITH A LOT OF SUPER COMPETITIVE TEAMS, BUT THE GOAL IS TO REACH THE FINALS AND ONCE WE GET THERE TO GIVE IT ALL WE HAVE. HOPEFULLY THAT IS ENOUGH TO WIN IT.”

EMILY ZOBIAN, HEAD LACROSSE COACH FOR UPPER ST. CLAIR

“Calla is level-headed and dominant on draw controls,” Zobian said. “She is a kid that anyone can lean on during and outside of the game. She wants to win, but she’s also the ultimate teammate.”

Mac Kenzie Rauch, like Dressler, will also study nursing but at the University of Vermont. The senior is the leader of the defensive unit.

“She is strong willed and very outgoing,” Zobian said. “She is the quarterback of our defense. She is the kid if you get burned, she’ll help pick you back up.”

Anna Capobres gives the Panthers their biggest boost.

A junior midfielder, she leads the team with 47 goals and 12 assists this spring. She has racked up 173 career goals. She has accumulated 214 career points.

“She’s a power house. A special kid,” said Zobian. “Her work ethic is unmatched. She loves the technical side of the game but she is also a competitor. She’s the hometown hero. Younger kids look at Anna in that capacity. They want to be like her.”

Capobres has made an impact on the program in much the same fashion as Haley Newton did. Capobres was among more than a handful of freshmen when Newton

was a senior and Zobian was in her first season as head coach. Newton currently is excelling at USC.

“Haley was fiercely competitive. So mature and had a clear idea of what she wanted to accomplish,” Zobian said. “It was a privilege to work with her. Her drive has transferred down to the younger players, who are now juniors. They have a competitiveness about them and have built up a culture of play here. It’s one of fight, and keep fighting while having fun doing it.”

Under her leadership, Zobian established a program that has enabled the Panthers to compete on a more even footing with the competition. There is a lifting program. Since September at least 25 players have attended the three-day workout sessions. The team also maintains a rigorous conditioning routine that includes continuous running drills that can rack up the mileage in practices.

Additionally, they learn to play the game better by watching collegiate contests.

With Pitt competing in the ACC, it has given rise to the “celebrity” of lacrosse. Young girls want to emulate players like Boston College’s Charlotte North.

“She’s the Beyonce of lacrosse,” Zobian noted. “Girls are obsessed with her. They aspire to get to that level. They are seeing some fantastic girls playing right here and staying home to compete in college. That is helping to elevate the game because the sport is still developing in this region. It’s good for the game.”

Beneficial to USC’s game has been the play of its seven younger starters.

Juniors Molly Powell, Katie Sweeney and Mea Musillo dominate the attack.

Powell, who is committed to Akron, has scored 12 times and assisted on 16 goals this spring. She has 104 career points. “She is an assist heavy kid,” Zobian said. “She is so good at feeding the ball into the middle. It’s like threading the needle.” Sweeney has 17 goals this spring while Musillo has 27 tallies. She has the highest shooting percentage on the team.

“Mea puts the ball away,” Zobian said. “Katie is one of the shiftiest players. She has great hands and can move the ball in a way that’s crazy.”

Juniors Sara Groninger and Ava Coyle along with sophomore Lexi Marn are “their own little family” on defense. Groninger will eventually play for Shenandoah University in Winchester, Va. She is a cross country runner.

“My whole defense is calm, cool and collected,” Zobian said. “They do not rattle. We need that concrete because defense is the foundation of our house.”

Sarah McShane solidifies the midfield. A sophomore, she also is a competitive volleyball player. She’s a libero for the Panthers.

In addition to the 12 starters, several other players have made significant contributions. Key subs for the Panthers have been freshman Sidney Schalk, Riley Powell and Laughlin Fleckenstein. Other players that have been key to USC’s success this spring have been: Natalie Barefoot, Stella Moss, Ella Malkovich, Lexi Cwiklinski, Isabella Stewart, Gabbie Shanahan, Maddie Webb, Lauren Tanner, Peyton Stanek and Ava Kiester. The Panthers entered the WPIAL playoffs seeded No. 3 behind Mt. Lebanon and Pine-Richland, last year’s runner-up and champion.

“It’s a tough bracket with a lot of super competitive teams,” Zobian said, “but the goal is to reach the finals and once we get there to give it all we have. Hopefully that is enough to win it. It’s something we’ve never done before but I think this team is hungry, disciplined and mature. They want to compete on the big stage.” Power

of the tournament before being eliminated by Gateway, 3-2. The Gators lost to North Allegheny, 3-2, in the finals played May 8 at the Janet L. Swanson Tennis Center on the Washington & Jefferson College campus. USC finished 12-2 overall. The Panthers were undefeated Section IV champions with a 6-0 slate.

Ronan Gibbons returns a shot at the net while Ari Plutko intently watches the action during WPIAL Class 3A doubles championship action. The Upper St. Clair duo finished runner-up in the tournament, dropping a three-set decision, 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, to the Gateway tandem of Zidaan Hassan and Logan Memije. Both doubles units qualified for the PIAA tournament set for May 24-25 at the Hershey Racquet Club.

sights & sounds

HIGH HONOR

A toast to Liberty Pole Spirits, the SBA’s Small Business of the Year

By Rick Shrum For the Observer-Reporter

rshrum@observer-reporter.com

Jim Hough and his family did not have time to unbottle their thoughts.

“We were shocked,” he said upon realizing their craft whiskey distillery had been selected Small Business of the Year by the Western Pennsylvania District Office of the Small Business Administration.

“There are a lot of small businesses in the Western Pennsylvania territory, which goes from State College to Erie into West Virginia,” said Hough, owner of Liberty Pole Spirits with his wife, Ellen, and sons Rob and Kevin. “There are a lot of good small businesses in the region. We were blown away and honored to get this recognition.”

Angel Marschik, deputy district director, presented the award May 7 at the family’s recently christened distillery campus in North Strabane Township, near Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Dr. Kelly Hunt, director of the Pittsburgh-based district, was unable to attend. Five days earlier, she returned to her Washington County roots to honor another small business owner operating within the 27-county district. Hunt, a Centerville Township native, handed SBA Pittsburgh’s annual veteran-owned award to Elissa Weimer of Paw & Order Dog Training in the Bulger section of Smith Township.

The presentations occurred during the 61st annual National Small Business Week.

Liberty Pole Spirits has been operating since July 2016, launching during the Whiskey Rebellion Festival that summer. Liberty Pole and Red Pump Spirits Craft Distillers opened at about the same time in downtown Washington, the city’s first distilleries since Prohibition (19201933).

The Houghs launched their business at 68 W. Maiden St., where they had secured a lease in 2015. They spent a year rehabilitating the structure before opening, and ran the business there for seven years. In the interim, they purchased a twoacre lot off Racetrack Road, where they planned to construct a campus for their expanded operations. The campus includes a production facility, a barrel warehouse and an 18th-century tasting room.

Financing from Washington-based Washington Financial Corp. and an SBA 504 Loan helped the family purchase the property.

Angel

The West Maiden property is now home to another distillery. Glenn Green, of Eighty Four, founder and owner of Bones Distillery, remodeled the building and opened for business on April 26.

“I’m super excited about Bones,” Jim Hough said. “Glenn is a really nice guy, a smart guy who is doing things the right way. We’ve worked with him on equipment vendors and legal permits. It’s good for the city to have this building occupied.”

Hough decided to pursue this vocation, but at great risk, nearly a decade ago. He had a successful career in the financial industry, yet was enamored of the hobby he had pursued for a decade: making distilled whiskey at home.

He studied the industry, which was gaining popularity, and visited other distilleries. He ultimately convinced Ellen that he would retire and they would, appropriately, take a shot at a new endeavor. Copious blood, sweat and tears later, Liberty Pole Spirits stands tallest among Western Pennsylvania’s small businesses.

In a news release, Jim Hough expressed appreciation for the support that

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consumers provide to small businesses. Since last July, he said, “we’ve served about 23,000 people. We offer tours and an in-depth total immersion experience in making and tasting whiskey. Since our inception, we’ve always thought if we give everyone who walks in here a great experience, they’ll tell 10 people and they’ll tell 10 people and so on.”

Jeff Kotula, president of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, attended the ceremony May 7 and appreciates the support Liberty Pole provides. Kotula said in a statement:

“The Hough family has managed to create more than a distillery. They have invested in Washington County’s long history of whiskey, the Whiskey Rebellion, and the spirit of independence our people hold close.

“Their ability to honor our area’s heritage, and at the same time build community support around a business, is something I have not seen in my tenure, and it is impressive. We are proud of their success and are grateful for the positive impact they have on the county.”

It was an appropriate toast for the region’s small business of the year.

LEBO MARKET

The Uptown Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon through October on Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon. Produce and other fresh products from local farms and vendors are featured.

TASTE OF ASIA

The Heinz History Center will host Taste of Asia from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 26. The program will feature a food market and will explore the rich history of Asian American culinary traditions and contributions to Pittsburgh’s food culture. Attendees can indulge in bites from an assortment of local restaurants, explore the history of Asian-American cuisine and watch a live cooking demonstration and learn new techniques and flavor combinations. Visit heinzhistorycenter.org/ events for more information and to purchase tickets.

GARDEN TOUR

The 34th Annual Mt. Lebanon Public Library garden tour will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine on Sunday, June 23. Tickets are $20 in advance ($25 the day of the tour) and can be purchased on line at mtlebanonlibrary. salsalabs.org/2024GardenTour/index.html.

DOG WALK

The Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department will hold a dog walk social from 6 to 7 p.m. May 29 at Peters Lake Park. Fee is $2 for members ($5 nonmembers). Fee is per person with one dog. Ages 18 and older can participate. Dog owners must be in control of animals at all times with a non-retractable leash. To register for more details call 724-9425000 or visit www.peterstownship.com.

COLLEGE CLUB

The College Club of Carnegie will meet Saturday, June 1, at Scoglio’s Restaurant, 661 Anderson Drive, Foster Plaza, Building. 7. Social starts at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. University of Pittsburgh sophomore Marina Makoul, Duquesne University freshman Abbie Petrarca, and University of South Carolina sophomore Olivia Thomas will be honored as this year’s scholarship winners. In addition to the luncheon and awards presentation, an auction and a 50/50 raffle will be held to benefit the scholarship fund. Women with postsecondary degrees can attend and/or join the club. Call Therese Condit, membership chairperson, for further information at 412-279-4458.

ROAD TRIP

The final payment for the Baldwin Community United Methodist Church’s trip to the Smoky Mountains is due June 1. Cost per person ranges from $1,133 for single to $859 for quad lodging occupancy. The trip runs from Aug. 5 to 8. Highlights include Pigeon Forge, moonshine tasting, the Incredible Christmas Place, Dollywood, Sevierville and the Titanic Museum attraction. Call 412-885-4560 for details.

FISH FRY

The Bethel Park Lions Club in conjunction with the Bethel Park Community Foundation will hold a fish fry May 17 at Lions Park, located at 5757 Irishtown Rd. Lunch is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner is from 4 to 7 p.m. Lunch is $12 per person and includes a sandwich and drink or fried shrimp and beverage. Dinners are $15 with choice of fish or shrimp; French fries or mac ‘n cheese; cole slaw and drink.

CHABAD

The Rise for Israel challah bake ladies spring event will be held at 7 p.m. May 23 at the Chabad of the South Hills, 1700 Bower Hill Road, Scott Township. There will be gourmet refreshments, prizes and raffles. Tickets are $25 ($36 after May 20). Proceeds benefit victims of terror. RSVP to: ChabadSH.com/ Spring/.

PIT PAWS

The Pittsburgh International Airport is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join its PIT PAWS program. This volunteer program aids, assists and supports passengers during their airport experience. Certified therapy dogs can also join the program. To learn more about an upcoming orientation program email info@flypittsburgh.com

VET FEST

The Peters Township Chamber of Commerce will host the VETS Care charity fest June 1 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 764 in McMurray. The event raises money for three organizations including Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Fisher House and Soldier Strong. Live bands will perform from noon to 10 p.m. LEBO FUN

First Fridays return to Mt. Lebanon this summer. The street parties held from 7 to 10 p.m. by Clearview Commons on Washington Road features music, vendors and Sparky the Fire Dog. The initial First Friday event will be held June 7 and will feature King’s Ransom. The band plays classic and modern rock, from Jimi Hendrix to Aerosmith, Bruce Springsteen to Stevie Wonder, and many one-hit wonders from each era.

Other First Fridays are scheduled for July 5 with the Penna Players, featuring jazz and swing, and Aug. 2 with Fungus, a Grateful Dead-inspired jam band. Visit mt.lebanon.org for more details.

FARM MARKETS

The Upper St. Clair farm market is open from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays in the Westminster Presbyterian Church parking lot. The event is sponsored by the USC-Bethel Park Rotary Breakfast Club and features a variety of vendors.

The Bethel Park farm market is open from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at 30 Corrigan Drive in South Park. A variety of vendors and food trucks are available. Visit bethelparkfarmersmarket. com for details.

RICK SHRUM/FOR THE OBSERVER-REPORTER

Kevin Hough escorts a small group on a tour of the production area of Liberty Pole Spirits in this photo from July.

OF PITTSBURGH SBA

Marschik of the SBA, second from left, was in North Strabane recently to honor the Hough family, owners of Liberty Pole Spirits. From left are Jim Hough; Marschik; Ellen Hough; son Kevin; employee Jeff Deems; and son Rob.

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