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The jewel of Russell’s Smith’s antique coal and gas stove collection is an 1887 Germer coal stove, made in Erie and considered the “Cadillac” of stoves back in the day, with decorative medallions of the manufacturer’s three daughters across the front.
His collection of about 20 antique stoves, along with display cases of associated items, is housed in the upper portion of the Kiefer Coal & Supply Co., 5088 West Library Ave. in Bethel Park. He and his wife, Jane, are third-generation owners of the company that supplies concrete for commercial and residential projects.
Smith, of Baldwin, loves all things antique, but he has a particular appreciation for the turn-of-
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Inspired by a timeless European folktale, students in Jessica Kotula’s classroom at Upper St. Clair High School hosted their first Stone Soup Day.
The story of Stone Soup teaches the lesson that when individuals work together and share resources, they can achieve more than they could alone. In the tale, a simple soup transforms into a hearty meal, thanks to the contributions of an initially reluctant community.
In Kotula’s classroom, the same spirit of collaboration came to life. Students contributed chopped vegetables, spices, noodles, drinks, and snacks to create a soup. But the event was about more than just food – it was a celebration of teamwork and the strength of their classroom community.
“The idea is about a community working together to
help all members by contributing something to achieve a communal goal,” Kotula explained. “I’m so proud of the students in our classroom. Together, we are our own community.”
As a symbolic gesture, each guest that entered the classroom was invited to add an individually wrapped meatball – representing the “stone” – to the soup. The heartiness of the soup demonstrated the vastness of the classroom community.
The day also provided students the opportunity to give back. They enjoyed hosting and serving visitors who stopped by to share in the experience. Guests included teachers and building administrators, who were treated to warm bowls of soup and a sense of camaraderie.
By Jon Andreassi Staff writer jandreassi@observer-reporter.com
Peters Township’s engineering director laid out the plans for paving the municipality’s roads this year.
Mark Zemaitis explained to council members at their meeting Monday that more than five
miles of township-owned roads are being targeted for resurfacing. According to Zemaitis, 2025 is year two of a three-year plan for treating the roads.
remaining list of roads,” Zemaitis said.
Peters has $2.3 million budgeted for pavement maintenance in 2025.
software. GIS is used to maintain property records.
“Basically, what we did was we took the remaining roads, re-rode them, re-ranked them, plotted them on a map, and that’ll give us an idea of the surface condition of the
Also at Monday’s meeting, council unanimously approved a three-year, $19,600 per year contract with New Jersey-based Spatial Data Logic for new geographic information
The Upper St. Clair School District 2025-26 calendar was approved by the school board during its February meeting.
The first day of school for students in grades 1-12 is Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. This is the same date the district started the current school year.
The first day for new kindergarten students will be Friday, Aug. 22, which follows two days of kindergarten screening and orientation appointments.
High school commencement is set for Thursday, June 4, 2026, and the last day of school for students in kindergarten through grade 11 is Friday, June 5, 2026.
A four-day weekend is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 3, and Tuesday, Nov. 4, which encompasses Election Day.
Three Upper St. Clair schools – Boyce and Fort Couch middle schools as well as Baker Elementary – serve as polling locations for the primary
(May) and general (November) elections. Thanksgiving recess will run from Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Friday, Nov. 28, with school resuming on Monday, Dec. 1. A 12-day Winter Break begins following an early dismissal on Tuesday, Dec. 23, and continues through Friday, Jan. 2. School will resume on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. Spring Recess is set for the week beginning Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, directly followed by a teacher in-service day on Monday, April 6. Students will return to school on Tuesday, April 7.
The calendar also includes classroom management days at the end of each marking period as well as the two scheduled half days/early dismissals – the start of winter break (Dec. 23) and the last day of school (June 5). These days adhere to the current teachers’ contract.
“Our students take the initiative to help each other, and their collective success is a result of community building and sharing,” Kotula shared.
“Our students especially liked the chance to give back to those who support their individual educational growth,” Kotula said.
More than a celebration, Stone Soup Day served as a recognition of student achievement and an affirmation of the goals they’ve reached together.
“We set the bar high, and our students exceeded our expectations. They should be incredibly proud.”
By fostering collaboration and celebrating shared success, Stone Soup Day was a heartwarming reminder of the power of community –both inside and outside the classroom.
“THE IDEA IS ABOUT A COMMUNITY WORKING TOGETHER TO HELP ALL MEMBERS BY CONTRIBUTING SOMETHING TO ACHIEVE A COMMUNAL GOAL.”
JESSICA KOTULA, TEACHER AT UPPER ST. CLAIR HIGH SCHOOL
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the-century stoves. Over the years, he has pieced together many antique stoves he’s found at flea markets and auctions or that people have hauled in to sell or donate.
“What I like about these is you can fix them up, assemble them, paint them, re-plate them. You can take a piece of junk and turn it into a brandnew stove again,” said Smith.
And he enjoys guiding patrons through the mini museum of antiques he has curated, pointing out his favorite, his wife’s favorite and telling the back story of how each came to rest in his showroom. Some he keeps for sentimental value, and others he will sell.
The 1887 Germer coal stove, with six separate doors and 50 small glass windows, at one point was stolen from the owner’s home in Illinois and later found in Florida, according to Smith. After purchasing the stove, Smith replaced all of the glass, a specialty glass called “isinglass,” provided by an Amish vendor that Smith contacted via the U.S. mail, as the Amish vendor didn’t have a telephone.
The oldest stove he’s found that can still be assembled was made in Vermont and dates back to 1845. “An older man came in one day and I was showing him the stoves, and he said, ‘I’ve got one of those in my barn.’ A week later he hauled it here and gave it to me,” said Smith. Otherwise in good condition, Smith pointed out to him that there should be a fancy piece sitting on the top to fill with water to put humidity into the room.
“Sure enough, a piece I found two years ago at a flea market belongs on this stove. The person I bought it from thought it was an urn for ashes,” said Smith.
The children’s stoves are favorites as well. Working stoves, only smaller, children could set them up on the front porch and use hot coals from the parents’ stove, cook and bake on them, he said. Those date back to 1902.
His wife has a favorite that her father found and bid on at an auction. It’s a Sears & Roebuck model from 1908 that sold for $5.08.
“It’s such a well-made stove. Even the glass has a screen behind it. I’ve never seen that. Most stoves, it’s just the glass. This way, nothing can fall against it and break the glass.”
Many times the stoves are missing the fancy tops, he said. “The scrap wagon would come down the street collecting scrap for the war effort and people would toss them in. That’s why the tops are so hard to find.
“There was a certain time period in the 1890s and early
Township Manager Paul Lauer said that for about three decades Peters had used GeoPlan for this purpose.
“That product, which was supported by Gannett Fleming, was sold to a new group, Civic Vanguard. Civic Vanguard is a very small company consisting
of three or four people. We have real concerns about their ability to maintain and support that system. It certainly hasn’t been updated in quite some time,” Lauer said.
Lauer added that the township has been considering alternative providers for about a year-and-a-half. Spatial Data Logic will allow for residents and developers to apply for permits online.
“You will no longer have to bring in a physical application to file for a permit. Also, once that permit is issued, it allows residents and builders to be able to see what the status of their permit is, as well as the status of the inspections that are occurring,” Lauer said.
1900s when they just went crazy with how much beauty you could put into one of these. Once you got into the 1900s, then all that disappeared and they started making them plain. In the process, they became more efficient. The cast iron was very labor-intensive and expensive. As they progressed, they needed to make them lighter and cheaper,” Smith said.
The ornate 1893 Red Cross stove made in New York is an
example of the type of elegant, parlor stove of the era. Smith used chrome for the plating rather than nickel to accentuate the beauty. The Red Cross brand was known as the “champion of all parlor stoves.”
The 1895 “No. 50” stove, named for the 50th anniversary of the Estate Stove Company in Hamilton, Ohio, is among his collection as well.
He has a combination stove from the 1920s that offered both gas and coal,
“when it wasn’t certain which way the country would go,” he said, in regard to heating sources. All of the coal stoves burn wood as well, and actually need a high-heat wood fire to start the coal burning. Smith sells the hard, anthracite coal, which burns without smoke and comes from the eastern part of Pennsylvania. “It’s totally like burning natural gas: The ash is considered agricultural; you can use it in your garden. It’s a clean fuel.” He also carries the modern Hitzer stoves, built by the Amish, that can heat an entire house.
The Kiefer name has been associated with coal as far back as 1930, when Jane Kiefer’s grandfather, Charles Kiefer Sr., used ACME trucks he assembled, but could no longer sell (due to the 1929 stock market crash) as a fleet to transport coal. The family transitioned to cement after coal phased out in the 1950s. Smith’s sons, Russ and Daniel, are the fourth generation to own the business.
As for the parlor stoves, Smith knows people aren’t “beating down the doors for them,” but they are a unique piece to put in the corner of your house. “A lot of people remember them, maybe from when they were children, or their grandparents had one. There’s a lot of nostalgia associated with them,” Smith said.
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Upper St. Clair robotics teams won awards at the FIRST Tech Challenge. From left t are, front, Sofia Alfredson Themudo, Jillian Paoly, Charlotte Swanson, Noa Guizzi, Gloria Wu, Aanya Agrawal, and Maria Alfredson Themudo; middle, Maddie Kovacs, Lily Seal, Suhavi Singh, Hanna Qian, Maya Guizzi, Nishma Ghimire; back, Shrida Devaki, Aadhya Agrawal and Mahi Thacker.
Two all-female Upper St. Clair robotics teams won awards – with one advancing to the state championship –at the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Lancaster Qualifier.
ROGO Lotus earned the second place for the Inspire Award, which qualified the squad to compete at the Pennsylvania FTC Championship to be held in March.
The Inspire Award is given to the team that “is a strong ambassador for FIRST programs and works to promote FIRST and make it loud in their community.”
Team members for ROGO Lotus included Maya Guizzi (captain), Maddie Kovacs (captain), Yaqoot Zalloum, Noa Guizzi, Aanya Agrawal, Aadhya Agrawal, Suhavi Singh, Hannah Zheng, Augusta Bottonari, Jillian Paoly and Avani Ashwini.
ROGO Rose was chosen by the sixth-place team as its alliance partner and earned the Think Award. The award is given to the team that best reflects the journey the team took as it experienced the engineering design process during the build season. It also recognizes the team’s creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
ROGO Rose is comprised of Kesahi Mathanachandran (captain), Nishma Ghimire (captain), Sofia Alfredson-Themudo, Shrida Devaki, Charlotte Swanson, Gloria Wu,
Maria Alfredson Themudo, Lily Seal, Hanna Qian, Mahi Thacker and Sadie Dilmore.
Both ROGO teams are coached by Lisa Kovacs and Candi Chen, with assistance from key mentors Jake Seal, Amrit Singh, Dipti Thacker, Sarah Withee and Lisa Allison.
ROGO Lotus is one of two USC Robotics teams that have advanced to the state-level competition. Team Terabridges qualified in December at the Greyhound Sprint Qualifier. USC Robotics teams have
additional opportunities to qualify for states. The final qualifier, hosted by USC, will be held Feb. 22-23.
The two ROGO (Robotics Offering Girls Opportunities) teams are both all-girl robotics teams. ROGO Lotus was first established in 2022. ROGO Rose was formed in 2024 due to growing interest.
In addition to the two allgirls teams, USC Robotics has three coed FTC teams – BotsBurgh, TeraBridges and USC Dynamics.
For the third year in a row, Fort Couch Middle School students won the 2025 Pittsburgh Regional Future City Competition and advanced to the national competition, to be held in Washington, D.C., Feb. 15 to 18 during Engineers Week. A grand prize of $7,500 will be awarded for a school’s STEM program.
Claire Dietiker, Will Kreizenbeck, and Seth Pedretti led the Fort Couch team’s presentation.
In addition to first place overall, the squad earned two special awards – Excellence in Resilience Engineering, sponsored by the Society of American Military Engineers, and the Student Choice Award, sponsored by National Council of the Engineers Society of Western Pennsylvania.
Future City is a national, project-based learning experience where students in grades six, seven and eight research, write about, build and present cities set 100 years in the future.
While students design all aspects of the city, each year the competition focuses on a particular aspect. This year’s focus was “Above the Current – Design a floating city and provide two innovative examples of how your floating city works and keeps its citizens healthy and safe.”
More than 33 Fort Couch gifted education students worked throughout the fall to transform the current city of Alexandria, Egypt, on the Mediterranean coast, into Faraeinat Albahr (Arabic for pharaohs of the sea).
Gifted and accelerated math teacher Jason O’Roark led the team while school librarian Rebecca Maley served as the project’s mentor.
“Our students researched current cutting-edge technologies, extrapolated them 100 years into the future, wrote an essay, created illustrations, built a 2-foot-by-four-foot model, wrote a seven-minute
presentation and delivered it beautifully at the competition,” O’Roark said.
The students designed all aspects of Faraeinat Albahr while focusing on the critical elements required to support climate refugees on a floating city. This theme is illustrated throughout the city through floating platforms, food production systems, and desalination systems.
“Our platforms are made from biorock, a substance similar to concrete, that grows from gathering minerals from the ocean onto electrified aluminum frames,” O’Roark said. “The food production systems utilize the sea, use minimal space, and have genetically engineered plants that grow hydroponically in salt water. Our advanced desalination systems produce fresh water cheaply using only the sun’s heat without clogging with salty brine.”
Students who worked on the project included: Keira Mycoff, Isabelle Azinon, Sarah Staub, Rebecca Zahalsky, Sara Alhajhusain, Yu Rui Lin, Ivan Yanov, Kriti Kulkarni, Evelyn Dolan, Arjun Kairi, Madeline Zevallos, Avik Pandey, Seth Pedretti, Bernard Huang, Lyman Thomson, Clara McLean, William Kreizenbeck, Darsh Kakkad, Vivek Sattuluri, Renee Clougherty, Praachi Sreeram, Somi Valancius, Alex Zhang, Wyatt, Eannarino, Drew Holzer, Brayden Wong, Claire Dietiker, Kaaveri Patil, Arya Zevallos, Finley Garvey, Aanya Jha, Mira Murthy and Eleanor Wilkinson.
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By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor
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Mark (Knobby) Walsh has transitioned nicely from coaching boys to girls in basketball.
With the WPIAL playoffs about to commence, Walsh has the Mt. Lebanon girls poised to make noise in the Class 6A tournament. When the Blue Devils travel to Seneca Valley on Feb. 21, Walsh will remind his charges of a motto he adopted when he coached the Seton LaSalle boys. Walsh spent 13 seasons at his alma mater. He also coached for six years at Bishop Canevin. He owned a 383-173 record on the boys side, which included a WPIAL title in 2014 for the Rebels as well as a PIAA Class 2A title appearance that year.
“I’ve always emphasized, and this is no detriment to any opponent, but it’s not who you play, it’s how you play,” Walsh said.
After an “extremely strong schedule” the Blue Devils are heading into the postseason on a high note. They knocked off the No. 2-seeded team in the Class 5A tournament. Their 48-45 win against Peters Township on Feb. 10 marked the first time this winter a WPIAL club defeated the Indians, who were 19-3 heading into their first playoff game at home against Fox Chapel (13-9).
“When you schedule a game like this before the playoffs, you want to have a team the caliber of the teams you will play in the playoffs or better,” Walsh said. “Every single game this year we played was a nail biter. For a few dollars, people saw a great game.
“To come to Peters Township and win it at the end in this fantastic facility is great preparation for us heading into the playoffs. I am so proud of these
girls. It was a very good effort.”
The victory came on the heels of a 65-35 loss to arch rival Upper St. Clair, which is the No. 2 seed in the Class 6A bracket. The Lady Panthers finished runner-up to Norwin in Section 2 with an 8-2 record. They were 16-6 prior to hosting their playoff game on Feb. 20.
“We tip our hats to St. Clair. Credit them,” said Walsh. “They played incredibly.
“So coming off that big loss on their senior night, we went back to the drawing board and looked at the mistakes we made. I think we corrected them because my girls really stepped up (against Peters Township).”
Sophomore Anessa’s Donoghue fired in 18 points.
“We gave her the reins at point guard and she made some key plays and got the ball to the basket,” Walsh said.
“It was a total team effort,” he added. “We had girls come off the bench that did good things for us. We really used our depth to come out against them.”
Leadership from twins Payton and Riley Collins as well as Shea McCarthy has been the hallmark of this year’s young squad as the trio are the lone seniors. Payton Collins, who registered 11 markers against the Indians, is the team’s leader with a 15.6 scoring average. Bound for Bowdoin College to continue her playing career, she surpassed the 1,000-point plateau earlier this season.
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net
Jayden Davis sees himself as the next TJ McConnell to come out of Chartiers Valley.
“Yes, I do,” he said. “There are a lot of similarities, especially the aspect of being told that you are too small. We let our hustle and our actions do the talking.”
Known as the “little kid” on the court because of his slight stature, McConnell shattered school and WPIAL scoring records at Chartiers Valley. He ranks No. 5 as the district’s alltime scorer with 2,404 points. In his senior year, he became only the second player in WPIAL history to register 1,000 points in a season. He averaged 34 points per game and led the Colts to a WPIAL title and a runner-up finish in the PIAA. He also buried 334 3-point field goals in his scholastic career.
After stints at Duquesne University and the University of Arizona, McConnell is in his 10th NBA season. He played four years with the Philadelphia 76ers and the past six seasons with the Indiana Pacers. He is averaging 9.9 points and 4.4 assists per game.
“Everybody said (McConnell) was too small,” Davis said. “But he was determined. That’s what it takes. A lot of drive. You have to stay focused. Watch what you eat, lift, sleep and get your rest. How focused and how determined you are absolutely helps you achieve your dream.
Listed at 5-feet-11 on the roster, Davis has a scholarship offer from Slippery Rock University. However, he has big dreams as McConnell did.
“Playing professional basketball then being successful in business and providing for my family are my hopes,” Davis said.
Before his personal goals, Davis plans to help his teammates achieve theirs. The Colts are seeded fourth in the Class
5A tournament. They will host No. 13 Thomas Jefferson at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 in the first round of the WPIAL playoffs. Montour (21-1), Baldwin (211) and Uniontown (19-3) drew the Top 3 seeds in the tournament, which culminates with the championships at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 1 at the Petersen Events Center on the University of Pittsburgh campus.
“Obviously Montour is the top team in the state and we fell to them twice in section,” Davis said. “We didn’t play Baldwin or Uniontown but they are really good too.
“”Obviously we want to reach the “Pete” but we have to get through the first round first. Keep our focus and come together as the season gets shorter,” Davis continued.
As a senior, Davis sees himself playing a key factor in CV’s playoff season. He says his role is more than that of a scorer although he ranked among the WPIAL leaders with a 23.8 average per game.
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net
A cry went up in AHN Arena as Liam Sheely grabbed his left shoulder during fourth-quarter action in Mt. Lebanon’s 68-58 victory against Peters Township in a non-section boys’ basketball game played Feb. 10. A junior, Sheely rushed towards Joe David for relief. There Lebo’s floor boss, who also doubles as a physical therapist, worked feverishly on his star until a medical physician seated in the gymnasium came to the rescue.
Sheely’s shoulder snapped back into its socket and the Blue Devils breathed a sigh of relief because they will enter the WPIAL playoffs with their leading scorer.
The Blue Devils (15-7) host Norwin (10-11) at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17 in the first round of the Class 5A tournament. The winner advances to face No. 3 seed Imani Christian in the quarterfinals scheduled for Feb. 20 at a site and time to be determined.
Sheely, who broke his right forearm at the start of the season, was one of three players
scoring in double figures in Lebo’s victory against Peters Township, finishing with 17 tallies before his exit due to the injury. Since his return to the starting lineup, Sheely has averaged nearly 19 points per game. The Blue Devils in turn have won nine of their last 12 games.
“No doubt about it, Liam does make a difference,” David said.
So too do Sam Deibert and Carter Gould, not to mention Ryan Kokot, Jacob Faber and Santino Fiumara as well as Zachary Milanak and Dane Barber. Deibert (16) and Gould (21) finished in double digits in the win against the Indians.
“I am proud of the fact that when Sam fouled out and Liam went out of the game, we played five guards and they actually looked pretty good out there. Lots of speed out there,” said David.
David noted that playing a non-section game on the day when the playoff pairings are announced is “hard” because the players are thinking about their first-round opponent. He has scheduled and not
scheduled a game between when the regular season ends and the playoffs commence with mixed reviews.
“It’s a glorified scrimmage,” he said of the tune-up contests.
“We loved playing (Peters Township) because they are a good program and we have never won there (in the AHN arena),” David added. “So it’s good preparation
“Basically, we are just trying to get them to compete and avoid a long layoff. It keeps us in a routine.”
The Blue Devils head into the playoffs with a win instead of a loss. They dropped their final section battle on Feb. 7 at Upper St. Clair, 41-31. The Panthers won the Section 2 title with a 13-1 record while the Blue Devils finished fourth with a 9-5 slate. USC (20-2), which is the defending champion, is the No. 1 seed in the Class 6A tournament while New Castle is ranked second. Lebo is seeded No. 6.
“USC is the best team out there right now,” David had said. “In the playoffs though, it’s fear none; respect all.”
The Blue Devils have plenty of regard for their first-round playoff opponent even though Norwin finished 6-8 in the section. The Knights split decisions in league action with Lebo, winning an overtime match, 51-49, on Jan. 3 and dropping an 84-60 contest on Jan. 28.
“They beat us without Liam in overtime and we got them at our place. So it will be a good tiebreaker,” David said.
“I’m happy the game will be at our place but it’s playoff basketball. Everybody is good.” David noted Norwin has “some very nice players” but his focus remains on his club.
“We are just trying to become the best version of ourselves. Get better each day,” he said. “We are going to have to play well in order to win in this tournament.” The semifinal games for Class 6A boys is scheduled for Monday, February. 24. The championships are set for 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 at the Petersen Events Center.
“I need to be a good leader and communicator and make sure everybody on the team is involved. I also have to play defense if we are to go far in the playoffs,” he said. “I expect myself and the team to come out hard, dominate and win.”
Since his freshman year, Davis has dominated the league.
With 38 points in a win against Peters Township, 7157, back on Feb. 1, Davis entered the 2,000-point club. He pulled up for a mid-range jumper for the decisive bucket.
“It all happened so fast that I didn’t have a reaction at first,” Davis said. “I felt excited but it’s surreal to me.”
Only 40 players in WPIAL boys history have tallied 2,000 points and four of them have come from Char Valley.
In addition to McConnell, Matty McConnell registered 2,018 points and Michael Colbert notched 2,022 markers.
Of the milestone Davis said, “It means a lot because that’s an elite class. I really only thought about 1,000. Though I got that early, I didn’t readjust my goal. I just want to reach the WPIAL championships.”
WPIAL titles run in Davis’s family. His cousins, Hallie and Helene Cowan, played for the Lady Colts when they won three WPIAL titles and a PIAA championship under head coach Tim McConnell.
“It takes a lot of hard work and focus. You have to be in
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In the Class 5A tournament, Peters Township received the No. 6 seed after finishing tied with South Fayette for second in Section 3 with a 9-3 record. The Indians will host Penn Hills at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the AHN arena.
the right mind set and have done the practice to win team titles,” Davis said. Davis inherited his passion for the game.
His mother, Nicole, played at Chartiers Valley, graduating in 2000, before matriculating to Waynseburg. She transferred to Temple University but did not play for the Owls.
His father, Donald, played basketball in Philadelphia. He attended Cedar Grove Christina Academy and played for Penn State University–Schuykill.
His grandfather also played the game and his younger brother, Jackson, 12, is currently excelling at the middle school level.
“I have been around basketball all my life. It grew on me because my family played. They have been a great support to me. Right now my brother looks up to me but someday he will be looking down on me.”
After a bumpy junior year, Davis is flourishing under the direction of Corey Dotchin. He had coached three seasons at Highlands before taking the position at Chartiers Valley.
“All I have ever wanted to do is play basketball,” Davis said. “Our new coach is passionate about the game, which I respect because I am too. Practices are a lot more intense, more focused and there is a lot more attention paid to detail.
“We came into the season not knowing where we would be but we all came together and we grew. We never blinked an eye and that’s because of coaching. It’s been a really good year.”
Meanwhile, South Fayette received the No. 7 seed, finishing with an identical overall record (15-7) at the Indians. The Lions will host No. 10 Mars in a first-round playoff game at 7 p.m. Feb. 18.
The Class 5A quarterfinals are set for Feb. 21 at sites and times to be determined. The semifinals follow on Feb. 25 and the championships are set for 7 p.m. March 1 at Petersen Events Center.
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“Payton has had a tremendous career. She’s a tremendous shooter and a hard worker.
“She’s our leader but not just in scoring,” Walsh continued. “Payton makes big plays. Gets offensive rebounds,” he added. “People fail to realize how important that is but that’s huge because three or four of those can put you over the top.”
Riley Collins, who will attend Wake Forest in the fall, and McCarthy, who is on par with the Collins twins academically, provide intangibles to the program as it continues to rebuild into the championship caliber club it had been during their dominance from 2009 through 2012. The Blue Devils won three district and state titles in that span.
Walsh remarked how the three seniors have taken even the managers under their wings as well as their younger teammates of which there are six sophomores and four freshmen on the varsity roster. Laila Nicholson and Reese Hall are the lone juniors.
“When you have seniors taking girls, who are nervous about being game managers, and showing them what to do, that’s a culture you can’t describe and as a coach you cannot teach,” Walsh said. “You make an impact on a young kid, work with our youth, then that builds the program.
“The culture these girls created. How unselfish they are,” Walsh remarked. “They pick up each other when someone might be down. That’s so vital to what we are doing here. It’s a team and every night it’s a different player that steps up for us.”
Though a 10th grader, Cali Green has stepped up. She is averaging around nine points per game while Lebo’s staunch defenders are permitting just 41.3 points an outing.
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Payton Collins focuses on the basket as she attempts a free throw. Collins scored 11 points in Mt. Lebanon’s 48-45 win over Peters Township. Anessa Donoghue pitched in 18 tallies. Collins is Lebo’s leading scorer with a 15.6-point average.
“Offensively we have good balance. We try to create that but defense is the key,” Walsh said. “While we have struggled at times to score, defense is the same in every gym. No matter where you go, especially in the playoffs and historically for the great teams, it’s all been about defense.”
In Seneca Valley, the Blue Devils face a formidable opponent in the playoffs. They are led by Gracie Cato, who is averaging 16.1 points per game.
The Raiders and Blue Devils met during the Peter Sauer Memorial Tournament over the holidays at Shady Side Academy with Lebo posting a 44-40 victory.
The Raiders, however, have rebounded. They won the Section 1 banner with a 10-0 record and entered the playoffs at 15-6 overall.
“We know they are a great team,” Walsh said. “It was
a great battle when we beat them in a nail biter. So, in a playoff game, it’s going to be amped up. It’s on the road and at their place and both teams have grown from their experience.” Walsh, himself, has developed as a coach. He credits his seniors, who have had three new coaches in three years, for their “openness” and “willingness” to do the things he instructs.
He has adjusted his “demeanor” towards the girls, being less aggressive verbally, and acknowledged the vast gulf between private and public schools.
“In private school, kids come from all over the place and it takes time to mesh together. But these girls have grown up together,” he said. “I have had some good teams at Seton LaSalle and great kids but sometimes they didn’t get along
that well. Here, the girls get along with each other.
“Really it hasn’t been difficult and I haven’t had to make too many adjustments because the Xs and Os are similar. They may be even more important in the girls game because it’s played on the level, not at the rim. I am still learning a lot though,” Walsh added. Ironically, he learned his most important lesson from another female. His wife, Carrie, told him how vital the right assistants would be to the team’s success. Walsh hired Anna Betz, a Brentwood graduate who played at St. Vincent, and Maura Castelucci, a South Fayette alumna that played at Wheeling.
“I struck gold with them,” he said. “They are closer in age and understand all the things girls go through.
“Even though I have been a father of daughters. I could tell them take it or leave it but it’s different coaching high school girls,” he said. “My wife was right when she said how important my assistants would be, especially watching those girls.” Walsh will have his players, including: Lily Dwyer, Lucy Sussman, Aubrey Betler, Lily Samreny, Emily Smith, Elizabeth Twyman, Arabella McGonigle, Ann Tinnemeyer and Madj Harpst; prepared for their playoff run because he has been around long enough to know that anything can happen.
“Norwin is coming off a championship and USC has Rylee Kalocay and when they are making threes, they are tough to beat,” Walsh said.
“We are just trying to grind it out every day and get better. We are excited because we have younger kids with a ton of experience and the youth program is going.
“In the playoffs anything can happen. There have been times when you go into a game thinking a team will win and then you are texting a buddy that it’s a one-point game with a minute left. It’s high school sports. So pure,” he concluded.
By Jill Thurston Staff writer jthurston@observer-reporter.com
BETHEL PARK – Activities
abound in every direction at the DaVinci Workshop and Cafe in Bethel Park. From painting tables to a puzzle table and maker space area, the workshop is designed to inspire and delight.
The workshop and cafe opened last March and offers STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) products, events and summer camps.
Owner Golnaz Banihashemi, an engineer and Upper St. Clair resident, has a love of learning, and for many years had the idea for a space to allow children and teens and adults to explore, learn and create.
The second-floor workshop, located at 2311 Bethel Church Road, is divided into three sections. Kids ages 3 to 14 have an area that includes a maker space with a 3-D printer, robotics kits, painting and other building supplies; the cafe with a coffee bar has a seating area, snack items and complimentary Persian tea as well as pastries from local bakeries; and a family section, open to all ages with a puzzle table and retail section featuring fashions from emerging artists.
Banihashemi has collected robotic kits from around the world to stock in her workshop, testing each for quality before placing them in the workshop, in addition to Legos and other building options.
“There are so many things to try out,” said Banihashemi.
She wanted a space in the South Hills, close to home and the local area schools. “I wanted to be in an area with all of the school districts, and bring this to the families,” Banihashemi said. Aftering finding the site in October 2023, she signed an agreement in January 2024 and opened March 4. It was a quick turnaround, but Banihashemi was ready.
“For years I was planning this. I already knew the suppliers. I did research on the products. All the pieces of the puzzle came together,” she said.
Just beyond the seating in the cafe area, there is a section set aside as retail space occupied by The Baha Shop, featuring fashions from emerging artists. Banihashemi provides vendors a space to rent to present their services or classes with the goal of connecting artists and scientists with the community.
Banihashemi incorporates her culture into the cafe, offering Persian tea to patrons at no charge, as is the custom for vendors in Iran. Children can experience a traditional Iranian custom in the kids’ section of the workshop. Banihashemi has a low table covered with a blanket and an electric warmer (charcoal was commonly used) beneath the table. She explains that in her country, families would sit around this table and
PT REC
Registration for Session 2 classes offered by the Peters Township recreation center begins Feb. 17. One-day program sign-ups have begun. The following are being offered starting in March:
■ Dance Explorations: Classes begin March 5 and are held for three additional Wednesdays. Ages 3 meet from 6 to 6:40 p.m. Ages 4 to 6 meet from 6:50 to 7:30 p.m. The course combines ballet, jazz and tumbling while developing self-confidence, musicality and body awareness. Participants should wear leotards, tights and ballet shoes. Fee is $40 ($60 nonmembers).
■ Jump Start Sports: Classes begin March 12 and additional classes are held Tuesdays through April 16. Ages 3 to 5 meet from 5 to 6 p.m. Ages 6 to 9 meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Fee is $100 ($150 nonmembers). Participants move through a rotation of sports such as basketball, soccer and lacrosse and learn the fundamentals, improve skills and build teamwork.
■ Zumba: Back to Basics –Keep Fit For Life will be held from 11 to noon Wednesdays for ages 18 and over while Zumba Gold will be held from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Thursdays for ages 50 and over. Fee is $50 ($75 nonmembers). Registration opens Feb. 17 for the eightweek sessions.
■ Dance It Out: Classes
meet from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Mondays or Thursdays starting in March and continuing through April. This total body cardio workout includes hip hop, country, Bollywood, disco and Latin steps for all fitness levels. Fee is $50 ($75 nonmembers).
■ Amazing Athletes – JumpBunch: Class is held from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Mondays beginning March 10 for ages 18 months to 2.5 years. Toddlers build skills and gain confidence through fun, hands-on activities.
■ Blueberry’s Kitchen Kids: Classes are held from 3 to 4 p.m. Sundays beginning March 2. Students learn hands-on skills while creating healthy snacks and side dishes with simple, fresh ingredients. Fee is $145 ($218 nonmembers). A $40 materials fee is due the first day of class.
Visit www.peterstownship. org to register online or stop at the recreation center, 700 Meredith Drive. For more details, call 724-942-5000. Additional recreation programs being offered in February include:
■ Tiny Tots Gym Time from 1 to 3 p.m. on the first and third Friday of the month. Ages 5 and under socialize and burn off steam during unstructured playtime with a variety of toys and balls. Parents must accompany and supervise their children. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers).
■ Creative Kids: Iceberg Slime from 2 to 3 p.m. Feb. 17. Ages 6 to 10 can create
warm their feet while playing games together as a family.
Banihashemi seeks to emphasize family. Memberships are available based on family size, with grandparents included at no charge. Benefits for membership include cafe credit, discounts on summer camps and birthday parties, vendor classes, the boutique, as well as drop-off services. A scholarship program is also available.
The lion in her logo represents family. “The goal is to bring the family together,” she said, and accounts for the three sections in her space.
The workshop also offers day passes for using the workshop. Supplies are provided for creating. Caregivers can stay and enjoy the cafe or build a puzzle at no extra charge.
Banihashemi often has Upper St. Clair students and the high school girls robotics club assist in the workshop for community service hours. Being a staff of just one, she will hire sitters, many of whom are college students, who have passed background checks. Sit-down workshops accommodate up to 24 kids. When she is working with schools, she can expand the number to 50. She also provides after-school workshops and STEM field trips in the schools. The summer camps in June and July will offer six weeks of engineering programming in the morning and six weeks of essential skills in the afternoon. The engineering camp will cover architecture (including expanding the Kennywood model built last year), electricity and robotics with coding and planetarium space. Essential skills will cover sewing, money management, time management, basic first aid, laundry and cooking. The camp is open to children ages 5 to12.
Lisa Williams of McKees Rocks and her daughter Gia, 8, have been fans of the DaVinci Workshop from the start. They were looking for somewhere indoors during the cold weather.
“For the cost to come here and have all of these choices, it’s a no brainer,” said Williams.
Although her workshop is for profit, Banihashemi said she would like to partner with nonprofits for projects. This past Christmas, she held a one-week Santa Workshop for kids to make painted boxes with warm socks included for the Veterans Health Administration Hospital in Pittsburgh.
“Having families, and especially the kids, make things and see that these things go to someone who uses them is important,” said Banihashemi.
“The good thing about this place is the imagination. It’s unlimited,” said Banihashemi.
For more information, go to https:// www.davinciworkshopcafe.com.
squishy slime inspired by icy glaciers. Fee is $5 ($8 non-members).
■ DIY Time for ages 18 and over from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20. Participants will build and paint a wooden truck to decorate for each season. Participants can bring snacks to share. Fee is $10 ($15 nonmembers). Signup deadline is Feb. 13.
■ Senior Scrabble will be played from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 27. Pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be provided.
Visit www.peterstownship. com or call 724-942-5000 to register or for more details or questions.
A South Hills community wide family Challah Bake will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the Chabad of the South Hills at 1700 Bower Hill Road. A Mad Science Show will be featured. Registration deadline is Feb. 17. Price is $10 per child and includes entry into a prize raffle. Visit Chabadsh.com/Challah to sign up or for more details.
The Bethel Park Library offers the following:
■ How to Tell Your Story at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20. Emma Folts and Halle Stockton of Public Source present.
■ Keeping Your Orchids Alive at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26. Gary VanGelder presents.
■ This or That Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m. Teens can hang out in the lounge and enjoy a snack while meeting people while participating in activities such as crafts, board games, cards and puzzles.
Visit www.bethelparklibrary. org to register for a program or call 412-835-2207 for more information.
The Chabad of Washington will host a community Shabbat dinner at 5 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Hampton Inn at 119 Murtland Ave. Cost is $18. Family max is $45. RSVP at Chabadsh.com/ Dinner. Contact rabbimendel@chabadsh.com with questions.
Bishop Canevin High School will hold an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 26 at 2700 Morange Road. Visit www. bishopcanevin.org to register or call 412-922-7400 for more information.
In recognition of Heart Health Month, Vitalant will conduct blood drives throughout February. All blood types are needed. Donors receive a free mini-physical that includes pulse, blood pressure and cholesterol level checks as well as a $10 gift card.
Upcoming drives will be held at the following sites:
■ Center Presbyterian Church at 255 Center Church Road
in McMurray from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 28.
■ Frank Sarris Public Library at 35 North Jefferson Ave. in Canonsburg from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 21.
Visit vitalant.org, download the Vitalant blood donor app or call 877-258-4825 for more details.
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 18 at Salvatore’s, located at 5001 Curry Road. Alice Teagarden will speak about “Dealing with Grief.” All registered nurses can attend. Visit www.swparnclub. weebly.com for more details.
The Always B Smiling fourth annual B Together night will be held Feb. 22 at the St. Clair Country Club. Doors open at 6:00 p.m, with dancing until 11. The event offers a culinary journey across America, featuring Chicago’s deep-dish pizza, Texas BBQ, Kentucky bourbon, New Orleans spice, and Pittsburgh classics. There will also be games, auction items and live entertainment from RML Jazz and Mingo Creek bands. Tickets are $150 per person. Visit alwaysbsmiling. org to purchase prior to Feb. 10. There will be no tickets sold at the door.
PennDOT approved Seniors
For Safe Driving events will be held to help automobile
operators, ages 55 and older, refresh skills and knowledge of the rules of the road. Upcoming courses will be held locally at:
■ The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 18
■ Bethel School House from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 12. To register for a class call 724283-0245 or 1-800-559-4800. Visit www.SeniorsForSafeDriving.com to register online or further information.
Chabad of the South Hills will hold a senior Lunch at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 at the McFarland Road location. The Power and Impact of Socialization as We Age is the topic of discussion. Suggested donation is $5. The event is wheelchair accessible. RSVP to 412-278-2658
Visit www.chabadsh.com/ Shabbat for more information or to register.
HEALTHY EATS
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