FINAL HURRAH
By Jon Andreassi Staff writer jandreassi@observer-reporter.com
BETHEL PARK – What began as a Halloween tradition of carving pumpkins with her children blossomed into a neighborhood event, but Amy Reuschling is ready to disband the Pumpkin Posse after this October. Each year Reuschling and a dozen relatives and friends – the aforementioned “Pumpkin Posse” – gather in her Bethel Park home about a week ahead of Halloween to laugh, drink and carve pumpkins.
A lot of pumpkins.
“Yes, it’s my thing, and, yes, everyone calls me the pumpkin queen, but without them … It’s like they get off of work, they come here. They stay here until 10 o’clock at night, they go home, they go to sleep, they go back to work and they come back here. It’s like that week all you do is think pumpkins. It’s ridiculous.”
They aren’t making simple jack-o-lanterns, either. These pumpkins are more complex, with detailed images of fictional characters, celebrities and even re-creations of famous works of art.
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PHOTOS: COURTESY OF AMY REUSCHLING
ABOVE: Some members of the Pumpkin Posse re-create
works of art. AT LEFT: Celebrities and pop culture references commonly appear on the pumpkins.
The Cree gas well site in Cumberland Township, Greene County, operated by Energy Corp. of America, is shown
this 2014 photo.
BP’s ‘No Cook Tuesdays’ offer mid-week break from cooking
The pumpkins are placed on display on Oct. 30 and 31 at Reuschling’s home on East View Road. The event has become so popular that Bethel Park police are on hand to control traffic.
Reuschling tracks the origin of the pumpkin display to the early 1990s, when her children were young. They operated on a smaller scale, but the community grew accustomed to what the family cooked up each Halloween.
“Then when they went to college, we stopped a year. Everybody was like, ’Oh, why did you stop?’ They all missed it,” Reuschling said.
When they rebooted, Reuschling decided to use the pumpkin display to raise money for multiple sclerosis research. Reuschling herself was diagnosed with MS in 2000.
“I said if we’re going to do this in a big way, why don’t we try to see if we can collect money for a good cause?” Reuschling said.
During the two-day event, Reuschling collects money for the National MS Society. So far this year they have already raised more than $40,000. Reuschling says the most successful year actually came during the pandemic.
“I think everybody just needed to get out of the house. It was an outdoor activity,” Reuschling said. “Everybody was really respectful. It was lunacy out front. Absolute lunacy. And I think in those two days we raised like $82,100.”
However, as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. A mass-pumpkin casualty last year was part of the reason Reuschling decided to stop after this year.
Last year they had about 300 pumpkins carved, and thought about 10 had rotted away.
“Then when we went out we realized that we lost a lot more than that. We lost probably 150 pumpkins that we already carved,” Reuschling said.
She blamed both the heat and their timing.
“It’s a combination of we’ve had some really warm Octobers, and we started carving too soon. Pumpkins, once you cut into them, have a shelf life.”
Part of the reason the Pumpkin Posse is able to raise so much money is that they get a good discount on pumpkins: 100% off.
An anonymous benefactor, who Reuschling refers to as her “pumpkin angel,” gives her as many pumpkins as she needs, for free, every year.
“He said, ‘I’ll give you 100 pumpkins or I’ll give you 1,000 pumpkins.’ And it’s all at no charge,” Reuschling said.
The pumpkin angel was disappointed to learn that Reuschling planned to hang up the carving tools when she contacted him for pumpkins this year, and told her someone should take up the mantle.
“He said, ‘This is like the best fundraiser I have ever seen in my life, and you guys are so great.’ And I was like, ‘I don’t know who is going to want to take this over,’” Reuschling said. “It’s fun, but it’s not fun. It’s a lot of work.” Without the stress of organizing the massive pumpkin-carving effort, Reuschling hopes she will be able to create new traditions with her still expanding family.
“My daughter is pregnant right now,” Reuschling said. “So we’ll have a grandchild, and I’ll be able to maybe go trick-ortreating with my grandchild.” Pumpkin
By Jill Thurston Staff writer
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Don’t feel like cooking on Tuesdays? Bethel Park’s No Cook Tuesday program offers a variety of food truck options, as well as occasional vendors, on Tuesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. through Nov. 19 p.m. in the parking lot of Bethel Park’s Community Center, 5151 Park Ave. No Cook Tuesdays “book end” the farmer’s market, picking up after the farmer’s market ends in the fall and
Eden Hall Foundation, Christ Church, Allegheny County Bar Foundation’s Attorneys Against Hunger and individual community donors. In addition, a successful fundraising effort called the “Do More Good Campaign” generated $6.8 million, exceeding the goal of $4 million, some of which went toward the renovation project.
Jim Guffey, SHIM executive director, said the renovations are a way for the facility to better serve the community, especially with the construction of two private meeting rooms.
“When you came here as an individual seeking help in the past you would sit in a cubicle and have to share your story,” Guffey said. “The two consulting rooms were huge in the plans so we could give people that respect and dignity and confidentiality.”
Work was done by Volpatt Construction Corp. of Castle Shannon, beginning in November 2023. Most of the work was done by July.
“We stayed open that entire time, which I’m very proud of,” Guffey said, adding that many adjustments the organization made during the COVID-19 pandemic were employed once again, such as a drive-through food pantry.
Renovations include:
■ Reconfiguration of space – More than 7,200 square feet of space have been redesigned to improve func-
He secured natural gas rights at two Washington County properties: a 2.2-acre site along Route 19, where Steel Nation previously operated, and a 29-acre tract in North Strabane Township. The parents then set up a 529 College Savings Plan for each daughter, one now a senior at Canon-McMillan High School, the other taking a break from college.
The Caskeys, according to Mark, have devoted thousands of dollars of royalty money to their daughters’ accounts.
Royalties from natural gas production, the state Public Utility Commission states, “are payments made to the owners of mineral rights or overriding royalty interests for the right to extract and produce natural gas from a specific piece of land.”
Usually, a royalty is a percentage of the total revenue from the sale of the gas.
The PUC administers the collection and disbursement of royalty fees and another gas-related benefit: the Act 13/Impact Fee.
Enacted in 2012, that measure provides for the collection and distribution of unconventional gas well fees to municipal and state governments. Most of the funds collected go directly to local governments to cover impacts of drilling.
Caskey said he benefited by waiting a while before pursuing royalties.
tionality for clients and staff. This includes a consolidated staff area, a more accessible support staff location and enhancements to the food pantry and clothing shop
■ Accessibility improvements, such as a new 350-square-foot addition which provides an accessible entrance and an elevator in the building.
■ Mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrades, as well as a new wall system. New lighting, a conference room and a new lobby and reception area with an energy-efficient vestibule were added.
“A lot of people signed early for lower fees” from oil and gas companies and got less than he did when prices were higher. “All of my neighbors signed late.”
He declined to provide specifics on the royalties, but said the family receives a monthly check and the amounts vary according to natural gas prices. Even when prices are low – as they are now – and checks are not as lucrative, Caskey considers the money to be a windfall.
Royalties, he added, enabled a neighbor to pursue a life of leisure.
“A neighbor who loves to fish kept his gas royalties, and was able to sell his farm and move to Erie, where he can fish as much as he wants.”
Impact fees have boosted a number of local municipalities since 2012, especially in the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania. Drilling is commonplace in Washington and Greene counties, which frequently are among the top impact fee recipients in Pennsylvania’s 67 counties. In 2022, Washington was No. 1 in impact fee money received ($9.08 million) and Greene was fourth with $6.5 million. In Fayette, $1.173 million was distributed.
Since the advent of Act 13, Amwell Township leads the way in Washington County with $9.675 million in impact fees. Amwell also was the countywide leader in 2023 ($692,358) and 2022 ($1.17 million).
“We’re not complaining,” said Kathleen Wall, township secretary/ treasurer. “This really bailed us out when the fees started.
The elevator will address accessibility issues for both volunteers and visitors.
“If you were in a wheelchair, getting in and operating in this building would have been very, very challenging,” Guffey said. “If you came in at the lower level and needed to come up the stairs, we literally would have to get you in a car and drive you around or have you traverse right along South Park Road. This was done with a lens toward being more accessible to the general public.”
Plus, the building now has a brighter appearance.
“You come into our location now and the space is much brighter and
“Most of our equipment has been updated – we have all model equipment. We’re also able to put money into the bank and try to get as much interest until we need some.”
The fees are valuable to a township that maintains 75 miles of roadway. Act 13 fees “have been very beneficial to our township,” said Darla Protch, Mount Pleasant’s manager. “Impact fees help fund a lot of public safety projects and public works. They are a big help with our police and fire departments.”
She said the township, where the successful drilling of Renz Well in 2004 precipitated the Marcellus Shale gas boom, is “in the process of hiring a full-time firefighter. When completed, we will be among the few smaller municipalities that have 24/7 firefighting coverage.”
Mount Pleasant, she said, has three full-time and four part-time firefighters.
Chartiers Township has received about $7.2 million in impact fees over time, and manager Jodi Noble is highly appreciative.
“These funds have really helped the township make improvements that we otherwise wouldn’t have been able to do or would have to wait to do.”
She said the township has spent about $4.4 million to pave or improve 17 miles of roadway, $770,000 on public safety and $413,000 on parks and recreation and environment.
“This helps to mitigate impacts to our roads, which get beaten up, and
much more welcoming to people, all of those kinds of things that make that first impression on people who are stepping up to get help,” Guffey said.
“It’s much more functional from a business standpoint for our purposes. It’s much more efficient to operate. It’s been a good stewardship and investment in what donors are supporting.”
SHIM, founded in 1968 by a priest, a rabbi and a minister, has been providing food, clothing and services to people in need in Pittsburgh’s southern suburban neighborhoods since, serving more than 8,000 people annually.
Among SHIM’s services is a food pantry, use of which is at an all-time high, with an average of 3,900 individuals from 1,000 households seeking assistance each month. Guffey said August marked the first month where the pantry served more than 4,000 people.
Other services include the Clothing Closet, which offers clothes for those in need; back to school distributions; youth mentoring; an early childhood program; and home visits for children younger than 5. Families also can receive help enrolling in utility assistance programs and guidance on budgeting.
And the community garden was rebuilt to include raised beds and the installation of a water system.
“The completion of those renovations marks a significant step forward in our mission to better serve the South Hills community,” Guffey said. “The upgraded SHIM Center will enable us to enhance our programs and improve the overall experience for those we support.”
helps with capital projects,” Noble said.
For each of the past five years, Luzerne Township has been the Fayette County leader in impact fee revenue. From 2019 through 2023, Luzerne has received a total of $1,252,550 in Act 13 funds.
Redstone Township, however, is slightly ahead of Luzerne in total impact revenue. Redstone has received $3,286,407. Luzerne ranks No. 2 with $2,865,229, followed by German ($2,272,010), Dunbar ($1,718,582) and North Union ($1,291,131).
The PUC said distribution of impact fees on natural gas producers this year totaled $179,634,750. County and municipal governments directly affected by drilling received a cumulative $100,302,825 for the 2023 reporting year. That figure is about $100 million less than last year, due primarily by the average price of natural gas in 2023 compared with 2022.
The PUC also reported that $63,791,090 will be transferred to the Marcellus Legacy Fund, which provides financial support for environmental, highway, water and sewer projects; rehabilitation of greenways; and other projects statewide. The PUC added that $15,540,804 will be distributed to state agencies as specified by Act 13.
The agency now has collected and distributed more than $2.7 billion to communities across the state. A wealth of natural gas is not the only wealth associated with Marcellus Shale.
COURTESY OF BETHEL PARK
Taking a night off from cooking, No Cook Tuesday offers a reprieve from the kitchen.
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Raised beds are part of the newly constructed SHIM Community Garden.
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COURTESY OF BETHEL PARK
Food trucks open for business during No Cook Tuesday at the Bethel Park Community Center
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before the market starts back up in the spring.
The idea for No Cook Tuesdays came about during the COVID-19 pandemic when there were limited options for dining out.
“In the last 2 years it has evolved more and more,” said Lindsey Sibert, assistant director of recreation for the municipality. “Residents loved it and it’s continued to grow.”
Expanding on the concept, several indoor farmers markets are scheduled in conjunction with No Cook Tuesdays at the community center once a month on the following dates: Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17, Jan. 21, Feb. 18 and March 18. Food trucks will be outside on these dates as well, with vendors inside the community center. There will be tables both inside and outside, and live music is planned for some of the dates.
A list of the food trucks for No Cook Tuesdays will be posted on social media and on the municipality’s website, bethelpark.net. Prices vary by vendor.
“It’s a really simple event, but it’s a really nice thing if you live nearby,” said Sibert.
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Ten individuals have been selected for induction into the Upper St. Clair High School Halls of Fame. Eight alumni and two retired teachers will be honored at the 25th annual event to be held Thursday, Oct. 17.
2012; as well as Paul and Nancy Page, (Posthumous) who were retired staff members.
Football players Josh Helmrich, Class of 2005, and Mike Quealy, Class of 1994, as well as soccer player Landy Mertz, Class of 2019, will be enshrined in the athletic Hall of Fame.
The 2024 Halls of Fame inductees for the academic wing include: David Carson, Class of 1975; Vijay Kapoor, Class of 1995; and Dr. Sara (Twerdok) Wells, Class of 2006.
The Arts Hall of Fame inductees are: Jun Iida, Class of 2009; Ben Reicher, Class of
For 25 years, USC has annually honored and celebrated alumni, staff and volunteers who have distinguished themselves in academics, the arts, or athletics at the high school, collegiate or professional level and
who, in so doing, have contributed to the pride and prestige of high school. Since its inception in 2000, 337 individuals have been inducted into the Halls of Fame. This fall, the number of inductees will grow to 347. The Halls of Fame was founded in 2000 by three faculty members, representing each of the three categories. Jim Bennett, retired band director, led the Arts Hall of Fame. Jane Hollman, retired English teacher, spearheaded the Academic Hall of Fame. Jim Render, retired physical education teacher and football coach, helped to establish the Athletic Hall of Fame, where he continues to serve as a committee member.
The Oct. 17 event will begin with a reception at 5 p.m. in the high school’s arts entrance, followed by dinner and ceremony at 6 p.m. in the large group instruction room. Tickets for the event are $25. The Halls of Fame recognition program is led by Dr. Timothy Wagner, Upper St. Clair High School principal, with support from Mary Beth Harkleroad. For more information about the event, contact Harkleroad at hof@uscsd.k12.pa.us.
Passing baton
South Fayette alum making room at the top for Welhorsky
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net
Though South Fayette suffered its first loss of the football season on Oct. 4, Drew Welhorsky continued to impress. In fact, the junior signal-caller drew rave reviews from three of his predecessors.
Andrew DiDonato, Niel Loebig and Christian Brumbaugh were guests of the Lions during their conference clash with Upper St. Clair because they were among seven alumni recently inducted into the South Fayette Hall of Fame. The official ceremony was held Oct. 3 and the honorees were all recognized prior to the game, which the Lions lost, 17-7.
Despite the defeat, Welhorsky completed 11 of 18 passes for 180 yards and one scoring strike of 37 yards to Alex Deanes. He also rushed for a team-high 76 yards on 18 carries.
On the season, Welhorsky ranks seventh in the WPIAL in passing. He had completed 95 of 118 attempts for 1,401 yards. He had tossed 12 touchdowns. Welhorsky has also rushed for 703 yards on 118 carries, placing him among the top 25 runners in the WPIAL.
“I had heard great things about him and I was excited to see him play,” said Brumbaugh. “Drew is great.
“I think it’s super cool to see the tradition. See how that baton is passed from one person to the next,” he continued. “It’s really cool.”
Brumbaugh was a kid growing up watching quarterbacks like DiDonato and Loebig before he became the WPIAL’s all-time passing leader with 7,164 yards by the time he graduated in 2011. At the time, he also set the WPIAL sin-
gle-season record for passing with 3,726 yards and 52 touchdowns.
Brumbaugh guided the Lions to WPIAL titles in football as well as basketball. He was a district champion and state runner-up in football and played on South Fayette’s PIAA basketball championship team in 2009.
After a standout career at the College of William & Mary, Brumbaugh used his
business finance degree to land a position in investment banking. He currently serves as a vice president at Harris Williams, advising clients on mergers and acquisitions as well as other strategic advisory assignments. Brumbaugh resides in Richmond with his wife, Amanda, and 2-year-old daughter, Barrett.
Down to the wire
Action heats up as teams vie for playoff spots
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor
ebailey@thealmanac.net
Two weeks remain in the regular season of football and the action heats up as each of the final contests have playoff ramifications. Two of the top games on the schedule for Oct. 18 feature Bethel Park hosting South Fayette and Upper St. Clair entertaining Moon. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
The Black Hawks and the Panthers were undefeated prior to facing each other on Oct. 11. (Results from the game were too late for publication in the print edition of The Almanac.) The BP-SF fray features two of the top quarterbacks in the league.
Tanner Pfeuffer leds the WPIAL in passing, having completed 91 of 137 aerials for 1,667 yards and 23 touchdowns in the first seven contests. He has only thrown two interceptions. During BP’s rout of Baldwin, 56-6, Pfeuffer capitalized on 11 of 18 attempts for 216 yards and five scoring strikes to Mitchell Paschl (7
Mt. Lebanon captures WPIAL doubles title
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net
A WPIAL championship in tennis doubles came as a surprise to Michelle Yang and Jackie Tang
However, the Mount Lebanon duo combined to beat Shady Side Academy’s Brooke Henderson and Alexandra Merkel in straight sets, 6-4, 6-0, during the Class 3A finals played Oct. 3 on the Bethel Park High School courts.
“It’s amazing to be a WPIAL champion,” Yang said. “I never thought I would win this to be honest.”
“Honestly,” added Tang. “I feel the same way as (Yang). It’s crazy to be a WPIAL champion.”
For starters, neither plays doubles. Tang is the No. 1 singles player for the Blue Devils, who are the top seed in the team tournament that concludes Oct. 16 at the Janet L. Swanson Tennis Center on the Washington and Jefferson College campus.
“When I was a freshman, I was really bad at it,” said Tang. “I would never win or anything like that.”
Yang usually plays No. 2 singles for the Blue Devils. Last year, she suffered a “pretty big injury” to the arm that controls her forehand. She was out half of the year.
“During tryouts it snapped out,” she noted. “I pulled something like a tendon,” she added, explaining the tape wrapped around her right wrist.
Neither Yang nor Tang showed any ill effects from their deficiencies. After winning the section title with a 6-1,
6-1 triumph against Catalina Ramirez and Anna Engelman, they breezed their way into the WPIAL finals.
After pro set wins, 10-3, agains Greater Latrobe’s Brooke Coll and Maria Fetter as well as Elinor Kim and Adelaide Seigworth from North Hills, Tang and Yang dispatched Pine-Richland’s Cassandra Lapina and Sonaya Aora, 7-5, 6-2, in the semifinals. Tang and Yang – who share the same birthday – credited “chemistry” for their secret to success.
“We work really well together,” Yang said. “That’s why we won.”
“We stayed focused and kept our goal of winning in mind,” Tang added. On Oct. 7, Yang and Tang returned to singles duties and led the Blue Devils to victory, 5-0, against Baldwin in the opening round of action in the WPIAL team tournament. Lebo
Lady Indians clinch section title
With shutout wins against rivals Upper St. Clair, 2-0, and Mt. Lebanon, 4-0, Peters Township clinched the section title in girls’ soccer. With the victories, the Lady Indians improved to 8-0-1 overall in Section 2. They were 13-0-1 overall and ranked No. 1 in Class 4A of the WPIAL..
Against the Panthers, Paige Malley and Cam Klein scored the goals. Taylor McCullough earned an assist while Molly Kubistek posted the shutout in the nets. Against Lebo, Kubistek combined with Kaitlyn Strine for the shutout. Offensively, McCullough scored twice while Cailin Martin and Marina Hajnosz provided single tallies.
The Lady Indians face Fox Chapel at 7:45 p.m. Oct. 14 in their final regular season contest. The WPIAL playoffs commence Oct. 21 with the championship matches scheduled to run Oct. 31-Nov. 2 at Highmark Stadium.
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Peters Township blanked Connellsville, 4-0, in boys soccer action. Alex Parise, Logan Peters, Keenan Kelly, and Parker Weiss scored for the Indians.
In follow-up action, the Indians clinched the section title with a 2-0 triumph against Upper St. Clair. Dante Pusateri and Brett Martin tallied the goals while Parise and Anthony Maielllo were credited with the assists. Markus Bizyak earned the shutout in the nets.
PT ousted
There will be a new WPIAL and PIAA champion in boys golf this fall as Peters Township failed to advance to the district championship match played Oct. 10 at Cedarbrook Golf Course.
The Indians, who were the 2023 district and state champion, finished fourth in the
semifinals played Oct. 8 at Indian Run Golf Club in Avella. They posted a team score of 385. Belle Vernon and West Allegheny tied for first with a team total of 379. South Fayette earned the third and final berth with a 382. Colton Lusk, who won the WPIAL individual title, fired the lowest round (71) for the Indians, who racked up an undefeated record during the regular season.
Tennis
Adult tennis clinics begin Oct. 31 in Peters Township. A beginner clinic is offered from 10 to 11:30 a.m. An intermediate clinic will follow from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clinics are held Thursdays. Fee is $120 ($132 nonresidents). Visit www.peterstownship. com/tennis to register or call 724-941-1330 for more
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Yang and Jackie Tang combined to win the WPIAL Class 3A doubles title in tennis with a straight set win, 6-4, 6-0, over Shady Side Academy’s Brooke Henderson and Alexandra Merkel. The Mount Lebanon tandem also qualified for the PIAA tournament set for November in Hershey.
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Julian Dahlem leads Upper St. Clair into battle against Moon. The Panthers host the Tigers at 7 p.m. Oct. 11.
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Christian Brumbaugh (right) is pictured with his brother, Brett (left) and former South Fayette High School football coach Joe Rossi. Brumbaugh was one of seven alumni inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame.
South Fayette quarterback Drew Welhorsky is a dual-threat quarterback, capable of throwing the ball or rushing for big yardages. He anks seventh in the WPIAL in passing. He had completed 95 of 118 attempts for 1,401 yards. He had tossed 12 touchdowns. Welhorsky has also rushed for 703 yards on 118 carries, placing him among the Top 25 runners in the WPIAL.
Michelle Yang returns a shot at the net during WPIAL Class 3A doubles action. Yang combined with Jackie Tang to win the championship in straight sets, 6-4, 6-0.
Brumbaugh hopes Welhorsky continues his outstanding play and goes on to shatter records at South Fayette and beyond.
“You hope that each person that comes through is better than the one before,” he said.
While Dr. Frank Thomas Slovik, who was also inducted into the Class of 2024 Hall of Fame, came before the passing era at South Fayette – “I never threw more than 10 passes a game,” he said – Loebig set the standard at the quarterback position.
A three-year starter in two sports – he also excelled in basketball – Loebig finished his career ranked No. 2 on the all-time WPIAL passing list with 5,553 yard and 65 touchdown passes in 2000.
Loebig went on to set 13 of the 15 passing records at Duquesne University, including being the only quarterback to throw for 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns in four seasons. A four-year starter, Loebig threw for 10,359 yards and 100 scoring strikes while guiding the Dukes to a 34-9 record that included four conference titles.
A Pittsburgh Public Schools educator, Loebig teaches at Carrick High School. He resides in Peters Township with his wife, Lindsay, and two children, Beckham and Berkeley.
At the induction ceremony, Loebig noted the legacy. DiDonato was joined by his brother David, who served as Loebig’s wide receiver before succeeding him at quarterback. Brumbaugh was also accompanied by his brother Brett, who led the Lions to back-to-back PIAA championships in 2013 and 2014.
“You look at all these guys and all those years after years and people saying that South Fayette is Quarterback High,” Loebig said. “Then somebody says, “What about the new guy?”
Loebig says that Welhorsky is “right there” and that it’s “exciting” to see the tradition continuing at South Fayette.
“Drew’s a tremendous talent as well,” Loebig said. “He’s doing a great job.
“Everybody keeps breaking everybody’s records,” he
continued. “So there is a good chance he could become the best. He just has to keep working and getting better. He’s a fun one to watch. I’m excited for him and the other guys on the team and what they have been able to do so far. I hope they can continue to be successful.”
DiDonato also acknowledged that Welhorsky has the potential to be the best quarterback at South Fayette. At the induction ceremony, DiDonato noted the passing of the guard.
“Neil and I were laughing when he told his son as he introduced me that this is the guy who broke my record, and that’s the guy who broke his record and pointed to Christian and then to Brett, who broke all of our records,” DiDonato said. “So, fortunately, South Fayette has a rich tradition.”
Welhorsky is carrying on the custom in a different way because of his versatility.
“He’s special,” DiDonato emphasized. “The dual-threat ability he has is special and the coaches have done a great job of utilizing him.”
During the spring months, Welhorsky uses his talents to play lacrosse. He helped the Lions win a section banner and reach the WPIAL finals as well as make a deep run in the PIAA tournament in 2024.
“He’s a big lacrosse player, too,” DiDonato added. That, however, does not deter DiDonato from trying to recruit the junior to play football at Grove City College.
DiDonato has been the head coach there for nine seasons and has been named the Presidents’ Athletic Conference Coach of the Year twice, including for 2023. Additionally, DiDonato graduated as Grove City’s record holder in career passing yards (7,509), completions (750) and touchdowns (49). He also held the season records in each of those three categories. Plus, he played some basketball for the Wolverines.
DiDonato resides in Grove City with his wife, Andrea, and children, Gabriella and Daniel.
So DiDonato knows there is a place for Welhorsky at his collegiate alma mater.
“I hope he comes to Grove City in a couple of years,” he enthused. “Drew’s a special athlete.”
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and 15 yards), Jack Bruckner (28), Santino Nowozeniuk (45) and Randall Bergia (34). Meanwhile, JaVaughn Moore has dominated BP’s rushing attack. He ranked second in the WPIAL with 1,251 yards on 135 carries, 22 yards behind Franklin Regional’s Kyle Dupill, who has 42 additional rushes.
Moore averages 9.3 yards a tote.
He scrambled for 114 yards and two touchdowns of 35 and 18 yards agains the Highlanders.
With Pfeuffer, Moore and company, the Black Hawks have constructed the WPIAL’s top offense. They average 51 points per game while surrendering just 13.8.
The Lions boast Drew Welhorsky at the offensive controls.
After seven games, Welhorsky ranked seventh in the WPIAL in passing. He had completed 95 of 118 attempts for 1,401 yards. He had tossed 12 touchdowns. Welhorsky has also rushed for 703 yards on 118 carries.
In a 17-7 loss to USC, Welhorsky completed 11 of 18 passes for 180 yards and one scoring strike of 37 yards to Alex Deanes. He also rushed for a team-high 76 yards on 18 carries.
The Lions were plagued by turnovers. Charlie Bywalski and Carter Stein intercepted passes while Van Hellmann recovered a fumble on the penultimate play of the game.
Bywalski picked off his pass with 4:39 to play squashing SF’s comeback hopes. The Lions trailed, 14-7, at the time.
Upper St. Clair defenders Carter Stein (24) and Nate Stohl combine to sack South Fayette quarterback Drew Welhorsky during Allegheny Six Conference action. The Panthers defeated the Lions, 17-7.
“That interception, for us, was the momentum shift we needed at the right time. It was a great play. A big play,” USC coach Mike Junko emphasized.
“Charlie came through. He’s a guy we can rely upon and he keeps getting better every week. We are proud of him.”
USC converted the SF miscue into a 32-yard field goal by Jacob Echeverria with 3:11 remaining.
Echeverria also kicked the extra points after Julian Dahlem’s touchdown runs of 5 and 37 yards.
Dahlem rushed for 174 yards on 20 carries while John Banbuy picked up 137 yards on 18 totes.
The Tigers have displayed a propensity to score points. They average 25.3 points per game. They lost to Bethel Park, 45-36, and Peters Township, 23-14.
So the pressure will once again be on the USC defense
ber from Chartiers Valley dropped a two-set decision to Lapina and Aora.
but Bywalski says that the secondary is no longer suspect after having stopped two of the top quarterbacks in the WPIAL.
“We take a lot of pride in the secondary,” said Bywalski. “The media says it’s the weak point of our defense, but we proved, after playing two amazing quarterbacks, that we are not the weakest part of our defense. We are good all around. We can make plays.”
More 5A
In other Allegheny Six Conference action, Peters Township hosts Baldwin. The Highlanders were winless in their first seven games.
The Indians improved to 6-1 after their win against Moon.
In the victory against the Tigers, Nolan DiLucia completed 15 of 22 passes for 164 yards. His top targets were Prado (five receptions) and Nick McCullough (four catches).
McCullough scored on an 80-yard punt return. Nick
Courie rushed for two scores. PT’s defense earned a safety. While DiLucia ranked No. 3 in the district in passing with 100 completions on 157 attempts for 1,586 yards and 12 touchdowns, the Indians had the top-ranked defense in the WPIAL, allowing 9.2 points per game. The Indians have recorded two shutouts.
Class 6A
Mt. Lebanon travels to Hempfield on Oct. 18 for a critical Quad County Conference clash. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
The Blue Devils fell to 1-3 in the division after a 28-21 loss to North Allegheny. In the loss, Patrick Smith rushed for 111 yards and a 9-yard touchdown that tied the game, 7-7. However, the Tigers reeled off three unanswered scores. Smith also completed 13 passes for 141 yards. He combined with Noah Schaerli and Kris Kambitsis for 44- and 2-yard scoring strikes respectively. Smith entered last Friday’s non-conference contest at Penn Hills ranked among the top passers in the WPIAL. In seven games, he has completed 92 of 163 aerials for 972 yards and 13 scores. He also has gained nearly 500 yards rushing for a 4.6-yard average.
Class 4A
In other action at 7 p.m. on Oct. 11, Chartiers Valley visits Ringgold. The Cotls are coming off 68-21 loss to Belle Vernon in Big Six Conference play. In the loss, Tayshaun Lewis and Michael Lawrence rushed for 10- and 1-yard scores. Dylan Czarnecki returned a fumble 30 yards for the other touchdown. Pat Jurisic kicked the extra points.
played Pine-Richland in the quarterfinals. All semifinal matches will be played Oct. 14 on neutral courts.
“The goal now is to win team WPIALs,” Yang said. “Sure, win states, too.”
As WPIAL doubles champions, Yang and Tang qualified for the PIAA tournament to be held Nov. 1-2 at the Hershey Racquet Club.
NOTES : In the thirdplace consolation match to determine the final doubles team to qualify for the PIAA tournament, Kaitlyn Kuczinski and Carly We -
Kuczinski and Weber won their opening matches, 10-4 and 10-1, before falling to Henderson and Merkel, 6-4, 6-3, in the semifinals.
In first-round action in the WPIAL team tournament, Bethel Park defeated Thomas Jefferson, 4-1, while Upper St. Clair blanked Seneca Valley, 5-0.
Peters Township also advanced to the quarterfinals by upsetting Franklin Regional, 3-2. The Indians were seeded 11th while the Panthers were No. 6.
Bethel Park is the defending WPIAL Class 3A champions,
but the Black Hawks are seeded No. 3 in the tournament, behind No. 1 Mount Lebanon and No. 2 Shady Side Academy. USC is seeded
ELEANOR BAILEY/THE ALMANAC Jackie Tang returns a shot during WPIAL Class 3A doubles championship action.
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sights & sounds
Science of autumn
Leaf-peeping season explained
By Jon Andreassi Staff writer jandreassi@observer-reporter.com
Summer has given way to fall, and with that the green of the leaves is fading away for a burst of color before the trees lie dormant for the winter.
It is a given that each year the leaves will change color and fall to the ground, but what is happening inside a leaf that causes this phenomenon?
Well, as it turns out, quite a bit. Dr. Jason Kilgore, chair of the biology department at Washington & Jefferson College, explained the shifting daylight hours are the main cause for the change.
“The reason that plants start to change colors is due to the length of the nighttime,” Kilgore said. “There is a pigment that plants have called phytochrome. This blue-ish pigment will convert during the daytime to an activated form. At nighttime, it slowly goes back to the inactive form. If enough of it is inactive the next morning, that means it was a long night.”
This causes the phytochrome to slow the production of chlorophyll, which is what gives leaves their green color.
“A leaf is constantly producing chlorophyll. If you slow the production of chlorophyll, the plant actually starts to break down chlorophyll and move those nutrients back into the tree,” Kilgore explained.
When the chlorophyll breaks down, it will start to expose the pigments lying underneath. The yellow in the leaves of sugar maple and oak trees is caused by a pigment called carotenoids.
Sometimes leaves will appear red due to anthocyanins, a pigment they do not start to produce until they begin senescence, according to Dr. Janet Paladino, the director of programs in environmental science and studies at Waynesburg University. Simply put, senescence is the term for a leaf’s
what’s happening
VENDOR SHOW
Vendors are wanted for the Pittsburgh Christian Academy craft show to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 16 at the school, located at 1922 Pennsylvania Ave. in West Mifflin. Fee per table is $35. Deadline to reserve a spot is Nov. 1. Email rhorick25@pittsburghchristianacademy.org for more information. In addition to crafts, the event will feature basket raffles and a bake sale.
TRUNK-OR-TREAT
The Concordia Hospice of Washington (CHOW) and Concordia Visiting Nurses (CVN) will host a free drivethrough trunk-or-treat event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the CHOW Donnell House, located at 10 Leet St. This is a free, family-friendly event, and children of all ages are invited to wear their costumes and trick-ortreat. Call 724-250-4500, ext. 2118, for more details. Visit www.ConcordiaHospiceWashington.org to learn more about CHOW.
NURSES CLUB
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 15 at Salvatore’s, 5001 Curry Road. CEA Karen Jacobson will speak on “Emmaus Community Pittsburgh.” The community includes all people with disabilities living in group homes to help them reach their full potential. All registered nurses can attend. Visit www.swparnclub.weebly. com for more details.
WOMEN’S CLUB
The South Hills Women’s Club will meet at 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14 at Vanadium Woods Lobby, 50 Vanadium
Road in Bridgeville. A healthcare consultant, Scott Sheets, will discuss Medicare options and the changes coming to the program in 2025. New members and guests can attend. Call 412-965-4714 or 412-414-1232 to attend or for further questions.
MARIO KART
A Mario Kart Tournament will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Peters Township recreation center, located at 700 Meredith Drive. Ages 6 to 10 can participate. Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for more details.
FALL FESTIVAL
The Bethel Park recreation and community center will be the site of a fall festival from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 15. The event includes a shopping mall, food trucks, children’s activities, handcrafted items, seasonal treats and vendors from the farmers’ market.
BP DINNER
The annual YINZER dinner hosted by the Friends of the Bethel Park Library will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct.18 at the library. This celebration of everything black ‘n’ gold, with Pittsburgh-themed food, drink, and games will also feature a cookie table. Tickets are $30 per person or $50 per couple. They are available for purchase at the library, Evey Hardware or online.
ART SHOW
The Galleria is hosting a fall art show Oct. 18 to 27 throughout the first floor of the mall located at 1500 Washington Road in Mt Lebanon. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. The South Arts
entire process of breaking down and dying.
“It’s really interesting because those pigments – they protect the photosynthetic apparatus,” Paladino said of anthocyanins. “Once the fall comes, we have quite a variation in temperature.”
The anthocyanins help to protect the leaf while the
weather shifts between warm, sunny days and chilly nights.
Kilgore notes that some tree species do not always produce anthocyanin, and the stress of certain weather conditions can cause them to start.
“This year was bad,” Paladino said. “Temperature and a lack of precipitation at weird times in the summers. We had a
really hot June, then it was kind of average and then we had a really hot August. And drought.”
According to Kilgore, we are already observing the effects of trees producing more anthocyanins as a result of drought.
“What we’re already seeing is a delayed fall, brighter reds and a shorter time between changing colors and leaf drop,” Kilgore said. The leaves of some trees may not change at all. Paladi-
no explained that some trees will react to the drought by producing an excess amount of chlorophyll.
“Chlorophyll produces sugar,” Paladino said. “They want to gather as much sugar as they can during their growing season so they can transport that sugar from the leaves to the roots, and keep it and store it until next spring when they’re going to produce new leaves.”
Pittsburgh, Whitehall, McMurray and Bethel Park art leagues along with Primary Colors and Photo Section will be participating. Artwork and photos are framed and ready to hang. Cards and matted prints are also available. Cash, checks or credit cards accepted. Call 412496-4236 or email NIKF4@ aol.com for more details.
TRUNK TREAT
Peters Township will hold a trunk-or-treat Oct. 19 at Rolling Hills Park for ages 10 and under. There are four time slots: 1, 1:30, 2 and 2:30 p.m. Registration is required. Deadline is Oct. 16 or until full. Children should come dressed in costume for trick-or-treat along the road from trunk to trunk. Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to reserve a time slot.
CATNIP BINGO
The Catnip Bingo will be held Oct. 20 at Salvatore’s, located at 5001 Curry Road. Doors open at noon. Proceeds benefit FosterCat Inc. and goes to the support of cat rescue, care, faster and adoption. In addition to bingo, there will be a 50/50 raffle, Chinese auction and opportunities to win gift cards and other items. Baked goods will be available for purchase. Tickets are $50 each and include 10 bingo games (6 cards to a game) and a full course hot buffet luncheon including dessert and beverage. Visit Fostercat.org; call 412-481-9144 or email: info@fostercat. org to request tickets. All tickets must be purchased in advance.
LINEAGE
The Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society will meet at 1 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Mt. Lebanon
Library. “Creating a Memorable Family History Book” will be the feature presentation. Guest speaker Tina Calabro will discuss where to find resources and support, how to organize your book, how to keep your text and photos organized and accessible. New members can attend. Contact malcolm.andrews1949@gmail.com for more information.
CHABAD
A presentation on how to navigate Medicare will be the topic for Seniors in the Sukkah at 1 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Chabad of the South Hills location in Mt. Lebanon. Suggested donation is $5. Pre-registration is required. Contact barb@chabadsh. com or call 412-278-2658.
KIDS REC
Peters Township will offer an event for age 7 to 11 from 10:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 25 at the recreation center. Children should bring a water bottle and wear gym shoes as they participate in games and other activities. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers). Register by Oct. 23 at www. peterstownship.com. Call 724-942-5000 for more details.
FLEA MARKET
The Church of the Atonement will hold a flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25 and Oct. 26 at 618 Washington Ave. in Carnegie Household articles, linens, decorations, puzzles, clothing, socks, winter coats and shoes are among the items for sale . For questions or to donate, call 412-276-0366.
ELKS EVENT
The Pittsburgh South Hills Elks 2213 will hold a dinner dance from 5 to 10 p.m.
Oct. 26 at the Bethel Park Lodge located at 2789 South Park Road. Tickets are $25. Dinner entree is prime rib with baked potato and salad. RSVP by Oct. 23 by calling 412-831-0616.
JEOPARDY
The Peters Township recreation center will host a Jeopardy event from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Participants test trivia skills and knowledge of events in categories ranging from history and pop culture to science and literature. Register at www. peterstownship.com by Oct. 24 to compete.
FAMILY FUN
A Minute To Win It event will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Peters Township recreation center. Ages 5 and over can participate in this family-bonding, competitive event. Wear comfortable clothes. Fee is $1 per member ($3 per person for nonmembers). Register by Oct. 24 at www.peterstownship.com. Call 724-942-5000 for more details.
TROLLEY FUN
The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum operates its Pumpkin Patch Trolley from Oct. 18 to 20 and the Trick-orTrolley from Oct. 26 and 27. In addition to rides on decorated trolleys, participants can explore the display building which features 20 antique trolleys.
The Pumpkin Patch Trolley runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The last trolley departs at 3:55. Admission is $22 for adults; $21 for ages 62 and up; and $20 for ages 3 to 15. Children 2 and under are free but the purchase of a $3 pumpkin is required. All tickets are timed and
require advance purchasing at www.patrolley.org. For the Trick-or-Trolley, children are encouraged to wear costumes as they trickor-treat with local businesses and organizations throughout the museum. Events run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The last experience begins at 3:15. Additionally, trolley rides are offered at the Washington County Fairgrounds during the Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Christmas Festival, Oct. 18 to 20 and 26 and 27. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Sunday as well as 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Riders can purchase tickets at the fairgrounds trolley platform for $5 per person. Children 2 and under are free. This service does not include admission to the museum or to the events. Fall hours for the museum are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
FREE ENTRY
The History Center and Fort Pitt Museum offer free admission to children, ages 17 and under, through Nov. 30. Regular rates apply to adult visitors.
The History Center features six floors of award-winning exhibitions and interactive learning spaces, as well as the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. Fort Pitt, located in Point State Park, tells the story of the region’s role during the French and Indian War, the American Revolution and the birthplace of Pittsburgh through interactive exhibits, like-like figures and artifacts.
Both museums are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit heinzhistorycenter.org for more information.
COURTESY OF DR. JANET PALADINO Trees bearing yellow leaves are seen on the campus of Waynesburg University.
COURTESY OF DR. JASON KILGORE
These flowering dogwood leaves are heavy anthocyanins, causing the red color.
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