LADIES NIGHT Bethel Park celebrates women in sports
By Eleanor Bailey
ebailey@thealmanac.net
Katie Hogue and her committee of volunteers from the Bethel Park girls basketball boosters accomplished a major feat on Tuesday night, Feb. 3 when the Lady Hawks battled Baldwin in a key section matchup.
During their inaugural celebration of National Girls & Women In Sports Day (NGWSD), the Bethettes from the school’s marching band performed at halftime of the girls game. The renowned majorettes even closed their performance with their traditional victory formation.
“A rare appearance,” noted Hogue, who traded in her basketball jersey in ninth grade to become a Bethette.
“I don’t think that they consider themselves a sport, but we consider them so important. They are the pride of Bethel Park,” Hogue continued.
“We really wanted to invite
everybody and make this inclusive and we’re really excited everybody came because ultimately, I don’t think you have to play a sport to be involved in sports. I think you could be a fan, you could end up in sports medicine. There’s so many paths. So we just wanted to make sure that everybody felt included.”
According to Hogue’s count from the invitations extended, there are approximately 350 females participating in the 16 athletic endeavors offered from the middle school through high school programs in the Bethel Park School District. Basketball, softball, cheer, cross country, swimming and diving as well as track and field are sponsored at both the middle and high school level while golf, tennis, volleyball, wrestling, rifle, bocce, soccer, lacrosse and flag football are offered as scholastic varsity sports
Additionally, the objective of the NGWSD event was to support and bring awareness to how many women and girls there are participating in these activities.
“We wanted to host everybody,” Hogue said. “I mean, honestly, I felt like there was a void of getting all the girls together to support each other, to come to a basketball game and watch their friends play, and then, in turn, that would show them to go support their friends in their sport. So that was really the initiative. To get girls here supporting each other on this national day,” Hogue added.
The game against the rival Lady Highlanders was the “perfect situation” to round up supporters of female athletics. Although the Lady Hawks suffered a defeat, 53-36, at the hands of Baldwin, the crowd of nearly 900 spectators applauded the efforts of the promoters.
““It’s been an incredible event,” said Cami Fisher, a two-time section singles tennis champion and WPIAL bronze medalist. “Obviously, women’s sports is just a gigantic deal, and I love that it’s recognized and celebrated. It’s really nice to be in the same room as all these amazing women athletes. It’s a very surreal experience.”
Bethel Park athletic director Laura Grimm added that the boosters deserve all the credit.
“They were the main organizers. They literally took this idea and grew it into what it was,” Grimm emphasized. “It was a tremendous effort on their part and an amazing event. It’s the biggest crowd I have seen here in this gym since I have been here.”
The evening’s activities kicked off with a pre-game reception that featured cookies and beverages, including a signature Shirley Temple soda and bottled water.
Upon arrival each guest – the coaches, boosters and student-athletes – received a commemorative white T-shirt
Snow sticking around
Reminders of the winter storm that battered the region two weeks ago have been hard to ignore thanks to freezing temperatures that have prevented snow from melt -
ing. While it has been picturesque in some ways, it continued to make some streets hard to navigate and created some slick spots for drivers and pedestrians.
with the words “Everyone Watches Lady Hawks Sports” printed on the front. Even the opposing team was decked out in similar shirts designed with the Lady Highlander name and logo.
A meet-and-greet followed with honored guests, including members of several of Duquesne University’s women’s sports teams as well as distinguished Bethel Park alumnae Laurel Heilman, Rachel Wojdowski and Missy (Shields) Dalbon, all Hall of Fame inductees.
Bethel Park travel basketball coach Ashley Smith was eager to introduce her daughter, Eva Edmonds, to Kellie McConnell, a sophomore point guard for the Lady Dukes. Smith played basketball for McConnell’s father, Mike, when she attended Carlynton High School.
“Oh this is so amazing,” Smith enthused. “I’m really proud of our organization for putting this together for the first time and getting all these women and girls in the same building, in the same room,
because women’s sports are definitely taking off, and this is great for all of them to see and be a part of.”
Edmonds was thrilled to meet McConnell. She aspires to emulate her.
“Meeting Kellie was really cool. I didn’t know that my mom knew her,” Edmonds said in awe. “I love watching college basketball so this experience was great.
“I want to make it to college basketball whenever I’m older,” continued Edmonds, who is in the seventh grade.
“I’m excited to get there, but I know I have to keep practicing, working hard, and never stop.” McConnell, herself, knows that and having strong role models are the recipe for success. Her mother, Sherri, played and coached basketball at North Allegheny High School. Her dad is a college men’s basketball referee, having officiated in two Final Fours and one national championship.
“So he’s very accomplished,”
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Members of the Bethel Park volleyball team attended the festivities held during the National Girls & Women in Sports Day celebration held at Bethel Park High School. The school sponsors 16 different sports in which females can participate.
Kellie McConnell (center) from Duquesne University chats with Ashley Smith (left) and her daughter, Ava Edmonds (right) during a reception in recognition of National Girls & Women in Sports Day. A celebration was held on Feb. 3 at Bethel Park High School and included free admission to the girls basketball game against Baldwin for all females who play a sport in the school district.
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Are these women continuing to chat despite the cold and snow? No, it’s a sculpture by the late artist Seward Johnson that has been on display in downtown Bridgeville.
PHOTOS BY BRAD HUNDT Neither snow nor sleet are supposed to keep mailmen from their appointed rounds, and that appears to be the case with this Seward Johnson sculpture outside Bridgeville’s police station.
PHOTOS BY BRAD HUNDT This yard statue remained covered in days after January’s storm.
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A mountain of snow remained in the parking lot of the Chartiers Valley Shopping Center in Collier Twp.
Bethel Park inducts six into Hall of Fame
By Eleanor Bailey ebailey@thealmanac.net
Nick Kwiatkoski spoke for the Class of 2025 when the former NFL linebacker described the Bethel Park athletic Hall of Fame ceremony as a “full circle moment.”
“Everything started at Bethel Park for me and to be back here now, everything’s come full circle,” said Kwiatkoski, who recently retired from the NFL after playing for four different clubs since 2016.
Fellow inductees Tracy Pfister (Class of 1983) and Nino Bonaccorsi (Class of 2017) agreed.
“Being nominated for the Bethel Park Athletic Hall of Fame is a reminder of how fortunate I’ve been to be part of something bigger than myself,” said Pfister, a champion swimmer. “I am honored. I am grateful, and I’m proud to forever be a Black Hawk.
“Bethel Park has always been more than a place where I competed. It provided the foundation where I learned how to work, how to lead, how to push through moments, when giving up would have been easier. The lessons I learned on the swimming team and in the swimming pool, stay with me long after the final whistle and touchpad.”
Speaking during the Jan.
23 ceremony in the high school’s LGI room, Bonaccorsi noted how his rise in the ranks from wrestling champion to officer in the Allegheny County Police Department was grounded in Bethel Park.
“Honestly, it all started in these hallways,” said the NCAA Division I champion.
“Just coming to school here, they really prepare you for life, whatever that may be. I always felt I was already a step ahead just because of the education here.”
Bonaccorsi, a two-time PIAA runner-up and WPIAL champion, looked around the room of supporters from family and friends to school administrators and former educators. He acknowledged his and the other inductees’ success relied on those contributions.
Pfister recalled knowing Bonaccorsi since he was a 6-yearold in a patriotic singlet.
“He was special back then,” she noted. “When Tony (Fisher, the evening’s emcee) read the accomplishments of all the athletes, you realize how tremendous an honor this is and how special this place is.”
Pfister led Bethel Park to three WPIAL team titles, one runner-up crown and a PIAA runner-up trophy. She was a multi-medalist during
four years of competition at the district and state level, including gaining gold while setting new timing standards.
The 1983 Bethel Park High School Female Athlete of the Year earned a scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh. As a Lady Panther, she earned All-America and All-Big East acclaim and advanced to the NCAA Division I championships.
Pfister resides in the Northeast region of the state but her two children, Sean and Shannon, live in the area, Green Tree and Robinson respectively.
Kwiatkoski has done plenty of soul searching since retiring from football.
After helping Bethel Park win its only WPIAL title in 2008 and reach the PIAA finals, the 6-foot-2-inch, 242-pound linebacker went on to enjoy an All-America career at West Virginia University. He played in the Pinstripe, Liberty and Cactus Bowls before competing in the 2016 Senior Bowl, attracting the attention of NFL scouts.
After being selected in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears, Kwiatkoski played in the league for seven seasons, including stints with the Las Vegas Raiders, Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers.
“Now is a great time to look back, reminisce and reflect on the journey,” Kwiatkoski said. “There’s been a ton of highlights.”
Kwiatkoski, who will turn 33 in May, rated his playing days at Bethel Park and WVU on par with playing in the NFL. He recalled being drafted and stepping onto the field for his first professional
game as well as competing in playoff games with the hopes of playing for a Super Bowl.
“One of my dreams was to get drafted and play in the NFL. To be able to live out a dream is a true highlight but what sticks out most is the little things: the people I’ve met along the way and the people, especially my family and supporters, who have been with me the whole way.”
Bethel Park is meaningful to Kwiatkoski because his family still lives there and his football team was his closest non-relative. Kwiatkoski is so passionate about the Black Hawks that he donated money to fund a total refurbishing of the team’s locker room.
“For me, Bethel Park set a foundation for me to go on, be a student athlete, and play in the NFL,” said Kwiatkoski. “That all started here.”
Now living in Las Vegas, Kwiatkoski is contemplating the future beyond the NFL.
“As far as knowing what I want to do, I don’t. It’s like being back here in school,” he said with a laugh. “It’s back to square one.”
Meanwhile Jeff and Levi Metheny find themselves at the finish line regarding their athletic endeavors at Bethel Park High School. Together, the father-son tandem brought glory to the Black Hawks football program.
Jeff is the winningest coach in the school’s football history with 164 victories. He coached the Black Hawks to five conference championships and the school’s only WPIAL title in 2008. Bethel Park was PIAA runner-up that season, falling in overtime in the state final.
Levi started at quarterback for his father for four
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years from 2012-2015 and also played basketball during that term, starting for three seasons. He threw for 4,862 career yards and 45 touchdowns while also rushing for 1,000 yards.
Levi played at the University of Albany and earned a degree in business management. He earned a master’s in business administration while using his last year of college eligibility playing for Murray State. He earned all-conference laurels as a linebacker.
After college he worked in sales for Dow Jones. After a time in New York City, he has relocated to Morgantown and plans to wed his fiancee, Andrea, in July.
“New York City was a cool and fun place. A lot of hustle and bustle,” he said. “But it’s good to be settling down.”
Levi and Jeff both found it difficult to rein in their emotions during the induction ceremony. Each choked up delivering their acceptance speeches.
“I grew up here, walked the halls of this school and played football for my father and could talk to him every day,” Levi said. “Being able to end up like this; getting inducted into the Hall of Fame next to my dad and my coach, well, you couldn’t have written a better script than this.”
Jeff was equally astonished.
“It’s pretty cool,” he said. “I mean, Levi was a great player here and had a tremendous college career but just those days that we were together, at least for me, maybe not for him, were wonderful.
Jeff is retired from coaching and he and his wife Cindy still reside in Bethel Park.
“I hope that what all my players have learned from me is just that everything’s not perfect in life. A lot of days are gonna be hard. With hard work, a lot of belief and a lot of teamwork, you can get through most anything.” Levi relies on that philosophy.
“While I might not be playing anymore, my job requires the same mentality I had on the football field and in the athletic arena. In the workplace and in life, it takes hard work, belief and teamwork to get anything accomplished.” Anthony Caruso applauded those principles. During his acceptance speech, he thanked all his coaches, teammates, parents, wife and family for the roles they played in his soccer career. He gained induction into the Bethel Park athletic Hall Of Fame for leading the Black Hawks to back-to-back WPIAL championships and two section banners. He scored 66 goals and dished up 30 assists in her scholastic career before going on to excel at Duquesne University.
Caruso said his supporters “provided a positive influence on him” and he noted how sports can influence one’s life. “Even though they require countless hours of practice and sacrifice,” he said. In addition to the 2025 inductees, Patricia Barnitz was honored posthumously with the Distinguished Contribution Award by the Hall of Fame committee. She was recognized for founding the Bethel Park girls volleyball program in 1970. She also was instrumental in helping the basketball program gain its footing.
Anthony Caruso accepts his plaque during the Bethel Park athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony. He was a standout player on back-to-back WPIAL championship clubs before going on to compete at Duquesne University.
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Nino Bonaccorsi is surrounded by family and friends during his induction into the Bethel Park athletic Hall of Fame. After a standout scholastic wrestling career that included two PIAA runner-up titles, Bonaccorsi captured an NCAA Division I title at the University of Pittsburgh.
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The newest Bethel Park Hall of Fame Class included: Nino Bonaccorsi, Tracy Pfister, Nick Kwiatkoski, Jeff and Levi Metheny and Anthony Caruso.
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Jeff Metheny receives a congratulatory hug from his former player, Gabe August, during the plaque presentation ceremony as part of his induction into the Bethel Park athletic Hall of Fame.
USC trio participates in district orchestra
Three Upper St. Clair High School musicians recently participated in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) Senior District 1 Orchestra. Representing Upper St. Clair were juniors Skanda Sathya Vagheeswar, violin, and Kyriaki Smith, clarinet, along with senior Elena Wetzel, violin. The district orchestra
event was held at Mt. Lebanon High School. The students performed music by Mussorgsky, Jinosko, and Coleridge-Taylor under the baton of Dr. Rotem Weinberg, director of the symphony orchestra at West Virginia University. The Upper St. Clair students receive strings instruction from Karen Chisholm, Upper St. Clair
orchestra director.
PMEA District 1 encompasses Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland counties. Students selected for district ensembles may qualify to advance to Region, All-State, Eastern Division, and National NAfME ensembles.
PMEA is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting
the musical development of all Pennsylvanians. The organization promotes and supports quality music education, learning and performance, as well as promoting and supporting music education in schools and communities. For more information about PMEA visit www.pmea.net.
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Skanda Sathya Vagheeswar, Kyriaki Smith and Elena Wetzel were among those musicians participating in the PMEA District 1 orchestra.
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Bethel Park sewage rate increases go into effect
By Jon Andreassi jandreassi@observer-reporter.com
Residents in Bethel Park may have noticed their most recent sewage bill was higher than usual after the second of two rate increases went into effect at the start of the year.
The borough’s council voted to approve an ordinance in June that raised rates on Aug.1 and Jan. 1.
In August, the rate went from $9 per 1,000 gallons to $11 per 1,000 gallons. The service charge, a flat fee, increased from $15 to $17. At the start of the year, the rate per 1,000 gallons increased again to $13, and the service charge to $19.
In December council voted to have Keystone Collections Group handle billing and collections for sewage.
Previously it was handled by Jordan Tax Service.
Several residents took to social media to express confusion over their bills, and wondered if it had to do with this change in collection agency. Council member Jim Jenkins replied to many comments explaining the council’s rate increase.
“Nobody pays attention. If they came to our meetings, they would know what is going on,” Jenkins said. Jenkins explained that while Bethel Park’s treatment plant on Piney Fork Road handles the waste water for many residents, some are connected to the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN).
“We have our own municipal authority and we bill for everyone in Bethel Park,
kins said.
even if their sewage runs through ALCOSAN,” Jen
According to Jenkins, the increases in sewage rates were due to maintenance costs and upgrades for the treatment facility.
Jenkins said with the increase, Bethel Park still charges less than several surrounding communities.
Castle Shannon charges $19.22 per 1,000 gallons and a $7.80 service charge.
“It’s really not that drastic. We’re much lower than many of the other communities around us,” Jenkins said.
Bethel Park council holds its regular meetings the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m., and commit tee meetings on the fourth Monday at 7.
St. Clair Hospital offering non-invasive prostate treatment
By Kristin Emery
A surgeon at St. Clair Hospital in Mt. Lebanon recently performed the first HIFU procedure for prostate cancer at St. Clair using advanced new ultrasound technology. This makes St. Clair the first health-care system in the Pittsburgh region to offer the technology.
HIFU stands for High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound, and the robotic procedure offers a new, non-invasive alternative to traditional prostate cancer surgery for many patients.The Focal One HIFU procedure also offers the added benefits of no cutting and no radiation needed for patients.
Dr. Kevin Bordeau, urologic surgeon with St. Clair Medical Group, performed the HIFU procedure at St. Clair using high-intensity ultrasound waves precisely focused on cancerous prostate tissue. This creates localized heat known as ablation that destroys the cancerous cells while leaving healthy tissue around the
tumor intact. “There are various ways to ablate cancer, and it’s a way of trying to do it in the less invasive way to try to minimize side effects,” explains Bordeau.”This high-intensity focused ultrasound has been around for probably 30 years in some form as a way of doing this, but what I felt was so attractive about the newer technology was that it’s been combined with the newer imaging techniques we have for prostate cancer.”
Surgeons use that MRI and PET imaging to help guide them to the specific tumor tissue. “There’s a special type of PET scan for prostate cancer called a PMSA PET scan, and these are relatively new in the world of prostate cancer,” says Bordeau. “MRI has probably been around really actively for the last five to seven years where it’s gotten more normal in the use and diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, and so with the improvement in imaging technology came the ability to focus this high-intensity
ultrasound beam to ablate only certain areas of the prostate that contain cancerous tumors.”
He adds that’s what makes this technique so attractive because it does much less harm to everything around the tumor, leading to fewer side effects and down time.
“You can now go in and ablate these things. There’s really no need to do any incision or any kind of radiation, and so it basically just kills the tumor in the prostate where it is, leaves the rest of the prostate behind. And by doing that, you can really minimize the side effects of treatment of prostate cancer.”
In a recent study, Focal One Robotic HIFU proved to have comparable results in prostate cancer cases while offering significantly lower negative impacts when compared to traditional prostate surgery. The study of more than 3,000 patients treated across 46 centers show the HIFU also produced better results for men’s urinary continence
and erectile function compared to patients who underwent surgery. The benefit of only targeting the cancerous tissue is that it leaves less scarring in the prostate.
“That’s really the issue with radiation is that if you have radiation, then it can cause a lot of scarring which makes subsequent treatment more difficult if the cancer were to come back,” Bordeau says.”That’s one of the other potential benefits of this technology is that you can actually go in and use the ultrasound to treat areas even after the tissue has been radiated. You can treat the areas you still see on MRI.”
The HIFU procedure is done in a single session under general anesthesia and is non-invasive, requiring no incision or radiation. As a result, the risk of side effects such as incontinence and erectile dysfunction is low, and most patients experience minimal time away from work or leisure activities. As for who makes a good candidate for HIFU, Bordeau says the main
Dr. Kevin Bordeau
criteria is a patient with a smaller amount of cancer.
“Possibly cancers that are a little bit more aggressive, typically that are located on only one side of the prostate or potentially people who have had radiation and their cancer has come back,” he adds. “Or patients who are maybe a little bit older and not great surgical candidates.”
He also notes that prostate cancer comes in many varieties and that a common misconception is that all tu-
mors are slow-growing.
“Some of it’s slow growing, some of it’s pretty aggressive,’ he says. “So this is really for the folks who are kind of right in the middle, because the people who have the slowest growing types of cancer often don’t need treatment at all, so we would watch those people. But the people with the more aggressive cancers, they would still need to probably have the prostate removed or radiated.”
He believes the HIFU procedure will mostly help patients who fall right in the middle. “And it’s not an inconsequential number of people, really,” Bordeou says. “If you look across the board, the number of people who are candidates for active surveillance, which means close observation or watching it, and the patient who are candidates for surgery or radiation... there are a pretty substantial number of people in the middle who may be good candidates for this.”
Chilled to the bone - and the joint
Even if there is limited scientific evidence to back it up, local doctors say cold weather tends to increase joint pain.
Cold weather’s impact on arthritis
By Kristin Emery
For decades, countless numbers of people with arthritis have claimed they know how cold the weather is based on pain in their joints.
And while there is limited scientific evidence to support that notion, doctors have stood by their patients’ belief.
“There’s not a ton of hardcore science, but I fully believe it as a person who treats patients with arthritis who tell me they experience increased pain in cold weather,” said Dr. Adam Dore, a rheumatologist with the Allegheny Health Network Autoimmunity Institute.
There are, indeed, certain elements related to colder weather that can help to explain why Jack Frost nips not only at your nose, but at your joints, too.
During the winter, barometric pressure decreases, causing arthritis pain by allowing joint tissues, muscles, and tendons to expand in the reduced air pressure, increasing irritation, Dore said.
The cold weather also thickens synovial fluid, which acts as a lubricant and shock absorber. That can cause joints to stiffen, making it difficult and more painful to move around.
Joint pain may also be magnified during cold weather because nerves and blood vessels in the arms and legs constrict when exposed to the cold.
“The cold can decrease blood flow at times, and that might allow for a tightening of tendons and soft tissues around joints,” said Dore.
And, said Dr. Ajay Mathur, a rheumatologist at Penn Highlands Rheumatology in Monongahela, when it’s cold outside, many people are less likely to be physically active, which can cause an increase in discomfort.
“Usually in the winter most of us are stuck in the house, not moving as much. Less activity causes the joints to stiffen,” said Mathur.
The good news according to the doctors: there are some things you can do - besides moving to warm, dry, and sunny Scottsdale, Ariz. - to support your joints when the weather is working against you.
Get moving
“I would really encourage people to continue to stay active. When it’s 13 degrees outside, we’re less active than we are when it’s 70 degrees, but instead of walking outside, do a stationary bike inside,” said Dore.
“Or try aquatic therapy. Warm pools are fantastic for patients with arthritis.”
Tai chi, yoga, and stretching are also effective for managing arthritis during winter because they improve flexibility and reduce joint stiffness caused by cold temperatures - and they improve balance, which can reduce the
risk of winter falls. Said Mathur, “You don’t have to spend two hours at Planet Fitness, but basic movement of the joint - stretching, a little bit of exercise - is critical for any type of arthritis.”
Drink up
Staying hydrated can make a big difference in symptom relief in the winter, said Mathur. Sensitivity to pain is heightened in cold weather, and even mild dehydration can make those with arthritis more sensitive to arthritis pain.
Eat a healthy diet
Making changes to your diet won’t cure arthritis, but it may help reduce inflammation and boost your immune system. A balanced diet with fruits and vegetables, and foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fatty fish, nuts and seeds, could help fight inflammation, said Mathur. Just try to limit sugar and other refined carbohydrates.
Stay warm
A good way to avoid joint pain is to keep your joints from getting cold. Keep the indoors at a comfortable temperature and dress in warm layers. And, consider using a heated blanket to soothe aching joints. And, said the doctors, take heart. Warmer days will be here soon. In the meantime, take good care of your joints.
Morreale joins 1,000-point club
By Eleanor Bailey ebailey@thealmanac.net
Bri Morreale’s basketball career has been much like the Bruster’s Real Ice Cream she loves. A sweet success topped with two cherries.
One year after scoring the game-winning 3-pointer to vault Peters Township to a WPIAL championship, Morreale did it again. She drained a trey to surpass 1,000 points in her scholastic career.
Morreale became the 20th 1,000-point scorer in school history on Jan. 28 during a 52-48 victory at Trinity. She is the 11th female and seventh since the turn of the century to accomplish the feat.
Emily Correal, a 2009 graduate, holds the Peters Township all-time scoring record with 1,832 career points.
“This means a lot,” Morreale said of the milestone. “I put in a lot of hard work, especially after practice. I really worked on my shooting, so it was really nice to have all my hard work pay off.”
On a daily basis, Morreale shoots 50 treys. In practice, she added, the Indians “do a lot of live action play, going up and down” so she gets additional attempts.
The 3-pointer is Morreale’s bread and butter.
“She is an elite shooter,” said PT coach Steve Limberiou. “Bri is extremely dependable and reliable.”
Morreale honed her skills playing on the AAU circuit and training with her father, Bryan, who played scholastically while attending high school in Buffalo.
“SLAAM helped my development a lot, especially with the fundamentals,” said the 18-year-old daughter of Kelly Morreale, a Seton LaSalle graduate.
“My dad has been my coach for my whole life, so everywhere he went, I was always with him in the gym. So that’s really made me the player I am today, too.”
Morreale, indeed, is a reliable scorer for the Lady Indians.
This winter, she is averaging 14.6 points per game. She had 241 career 3-pointers heading into action against Uniontown on Feb. 2.
As a junior last year, she averaged 10.2 points to go along with 2.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists a game.
With 61 seconds to play in the 2025 Class 5A championship game, she buried a trey to propel Peters Township to
victory against South Fayette, 40-36. The Lions had won the WPIAL title three years in a row and they had held an 11-point lead at one point in the third quarter. Morreale finished with six points in the game, all off a pair of 3-pointers.
“Winning the WPIAL title and scoring that critical 3-pointer in the rally was the best thing ever,” Morreale said.
“We were the underdogs, but we just came out and played together and pulled out the win,” she recalled. “It was the best day of my life probably so far.”
Winning the WPIAL, Morreale admitted, was so much better than scoring 1,000 points, but she noted two key similarities. Her 1,000th point came on a shot from beyond the arc and on the right wing. Immediately after she threaded the net, she was swarmed by her teammates.
“I did want it to be a 3-pointer. I banked it, but a three’s a three,” she said with a laugh.
“It’s a great experience to have with my team. Both, winning a WPIAL title and getting 1,000 points, were kind of a team thing.”
Morreale always gravitated toward team sports. She started playing basketball when she was four years old. She also played soccer until she entered eighth grade.
“I love how I have a team behind me while I’m playing,” she explained.
“I enjoy basketball way more though. I liked how it was a smaller team, that I got to play with five people at a time. It’s about relationships and these are some of my best friends.”
Having lost their inside presence of a pair of 6-footers to graduation, one being Natalie Wetzel, who scored over 1,000 points, too, before matriculating to Miami, Morreale noted the 2026 campaign has been one of rebuilding. The Indians needed to win out to clinch a postseason berth. They were 5-6 after beating Uniontown on Feb. 2 and 11-9 overall heading into their final Section 4 fray against Bethel Park.
“We didn’t have a good first half of the season because we were figuring out what we had and how to maneuver everything,” Morreale said. “From the beginning of the season until now, we definitely progressed a lot. We’ve just kind
of learned how to play without those other girls. It took a lot but we definitely figured that out.
“We’ve been working really hard because the goal’s to make the playoffs and then whenever we make the playoffs, hopefully, we make it back to The Pete.”
Once the season concludes, Morreale returns to focusing on her schoolwork where she maintains a 4.3 GPA as well as her preparation for the next level. She plans to major in chemical engineering while playing basketball at Washington & Jefferson College.
“I’m really excited,” she said about taking the next step in
her career. “I wanted to stay local because I’m a homebody. I love the coaches and I love the campus. I can’t wait to get started.”
PLAYOFFS
The WPIAL basketball steering committee meets Feb. 9 to format the playoff brackets. The first tournament playing date is scheduled for Feb. 12. The championship games will be played Feb. 26-28 at the Petersen Events Center on the University of Pittsburgh campus.
Upper St. Clair clinched a playoff berth in Class 6A. The Lady Panthers improved to 5-4 in Section 2 and 10-10 overall with a 55-34 victory
over Hempfield on Feb. 2.
In the win, Caroline Barnard fired in 16 points, 12 coming off four 3-point field goals. Ryan Prunzik and Kenzie Pope followed with 11 tallies each for the Lady Panthers, who played rival Mt. Lebanon (3-6, 5-13) on Feb. 5 in the section finale.
In Class 5A, South Fayette is expected to be the No. 1. The Lady Lions were WPIAL runners-up last winter after a three-year championship run then went on to capture the PIAA title.
The Lady Lions improved to 20-1 overall and finished undefeated in Section 3 after thumping Chartiers Valley, 65-18, on Feb. 2.
In the victory, Haley Lamonde surpassed the 1,000-point plateau for her career. She finished with 15 points. Lamonde joins teammate Juliette Leroux in the scoring club. Leroux scored her 1,000th career point on Jan. 10.
Leroux (17) and Lailah Wright (11) joined Lamonde in double figures against the Lady Colts, who qualified for the Class 5A playoffs with their 7-4 section slate. CV was 8-13 overall after the loss.
Defending WPIAL Class 5A champion Peters Township needed a win on Feb. 6 against Bethel Park to clinch a playoff berth. The Indians improved to 5-6 in Section 4 with a 4640 win over Uniontown on Feb. 2. In the victory, Taylor McCullough fired in 18 points while Alina Sopko pitched in with 14 tallies for the Indians, who were 11-9 overall.
Who is she: Peters Township senior who recently scored her 1,000th career
the game.
Donovan breaks scoring record Bhandari
By Eleanor Bailey
ebailey@thealmanac.net
Dylan Donovan’s record-breaking boys basketball season continued when the Peters Township High School senior scored 14 points in a 66-46 victory against South Fayette on Jan. 30 at AHN Arena in McMurray.
With his 13th point in the game, a free throw at the 5:43 mark in the fourth quarter, Donovan became the all-time leading scorer in Peters Township boys basketball history.
Eric Lang held the previous record of 1,292 points. The mark was set in 2000.
“It feels good,” Donovan said of breaking the record. “It’s crazy to think about. It’s something that I’ve wanted since I was a little kid and now that it’s actually here it’s pretty crazy.”
Donovan had scored 11 points in the first half as the Indians bolted to a 31-14 lead by intermission. However, he had a couple opportunities to breach the mark earlier in the second half.
“I think I had three shots that went in and out and I really just wanted to get it over with,” Donovan said. “Finally I ended up on the free throw line. It’s a pretty crazy feeling. The whole second half was crazy.”
With 1:57 remaining in the game Donovan was replaced by his brother Cooper Donovan, a junior. He also plays with another sibling,
a member of Peters Township’s WPIAL Class 5A championship football team this fall.
“My parents put us in all different sports but I liked basketball best,” said Donovan, who quit playing football after suffering a knee injury in eighth grade. “I didn’t want to ruin my basketball career,” he said.
Donovan’s career featured appearances in two WPIAL basketball finals; as a freshman in an overtime loss to Penn Hills and last year in another defeat against Chartiers Valley, but it has been peaking this winter.
Township improved to 14-5 after the win against the Lions and solidified its hold on second place in Section 3 with an 8-2 record behind undefeated Thomas Jefferson (10-0).
The WPIAL tournament is expected to begin with preliminary playoff action Feb. 12. The championship games are set for Feb. 26-28 at the Petersen Events Center on the University of Pittsburgh campus.
That’s Donovan’s next goal.
Finn, a freshman on the varsity roster as well.
“It’s awesome,” Donovan said. “I get to play with both my younger brothers. That’s really cool for my whole family.”
Donovan comes by his talent naturally. His father, Dan, played basketball as well as football at Bethel Park and later became a player-assistant at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. His mother, the former Katie Voelker, was a swimmer and golfer at Bethel Park.
In addition to his brothers, his cousin, Lucas Rost, is a member of the basketball team. Rost was also
Back on Dec. 8 in a win against Seneca Valley, Donovan eclipsed the 1,000-point plateau. Twenty players in the entire history of Peters Township basketball have scored 1,000 points, with the most recent Bri Morreale entering on Jan. 28 and with nine of them being males. The school record is 1832 points set by Emily Correal in 2009.
“It’s incredible,” Peters Township coach Joe Urmann said of Donovan’s accomplishment. “It’s a lot of points and you have to play for a long time on good teams and be a major contributor to accomplish that. Dylan certainly checks all of those boxes.”
Heading into this week’s action, Donovan was averaging 19.4 points per game and has the Indians positioned to make another extended postseason run. Peters
““Dylan’s a smart player,” Urmann said. “An excellent shooter and a threat to score both inside and out, but like all special players, at the end of the day, he just wants to win and get us back to The Pete.” Donovan agreed. “Winning is the main goal. The focus is on reaching our goal of winning a WPIAL championship,” he said.
With opposing teams often designing defenses to stop Donovan, balance scoring has been the key to Peters Township’s success.
In the win against the Lions, three additional players scored in double digits. Lucas Saxe and Jayden Greco each buried four, 3-point field goals and finished with 16 and 14 points respectively. Dan Dudek followed with 11 markers.
“It’s nice to see other guys contributing and not always having to rely on Dylan as much as we have in the past,” Urmannsaid.“Whenteamsarekeying on him, being able to open up the floor and get other guys involved is huge.”
Maya Bhandari of Upper St. Clair played a key role in Team Pennsylvania’s victory at the Girls Mason-Dixon AllStar Duals held recently in Pasadena, Maryland. Bhandari competed in the 57-pound weight class as part of a 13-member roster, selected by Pennsylvania USA Wrestling, the state’s governing affiliate of USA Wrestling. The Pennsylvania team faced top competition from Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia. Maya recorded two wins and one loss in the tournament.
Bhandari is a fourth-grade student at Streams Elementary School. She is in her third year of wrestling.
In that span, she has built an impressive resume. Last spring, she captured first place at the Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling (PJW) State Championships, earning the title in the 8U 51-pound Girls Division. She also placed second in the Girls 7–8 50-pound Division at the Keystone State Championships.
PHOTO BY ELEANOR BAILEY
Bri Morreale splits two defenders as she drives to the hoop during last year’s WPIAL Class 5A championship game. Morreale scored the game-winning field goal, on a 3-point shot, to propel Peters Township to victory over South Fayette, 40-36, in
Bri Morreale prepares to take a foul shot during a recent section game at AHN Arena. The senior recently joined the 1,000-point club at Peters Township High School.
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Bri Morreale celebrated reaching the 1000-point milestone with her family. She is pictured with her sisters, Ashlyn and Kaylin, as well as her parents, Kelly and Bryan.
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Dylan Donovan displays the plaque he received for setting the new Peters Township boys basketball scoring record after a 66-46 win against South Fayette.
PHOTO SUBMITTED Bhandari Maya
McConnell said. “He’s always trying to get me to come over to the referee’s side.” Coaching, she added, is “another option” but the second-year elementary education major pointed out that her mother resigned from her position when she was in the third grade to devote more time to her children. “She put her family first,” McConnell said.
McConnell also noted that in addition to having an aunt (Suzie) that participated in the Olympics twice and another (Kathy) who is a standout collegiate coach, her cousin, Megan, has proved to be a “fabulous” female role model for her. Megan enjoyed a standout career at Duquesne University, setting multiple records before turning pro and most recently playing in Australia with the Bendigo Spirit of the Women’s National Basketball League.
“We really were close when we were young and because there is an age gap, we drifted apart when she went to high school but my first year at Duquesne we became so close and so tight again. It’s been so great to have that relationship and to see what she is doing now.
“She’s killing it. She’s been absolutely amazing,” McConnell continued. “Meg’s a great player. Set the standard for me and helped me out so much.”
McConnell noted that NGWSD is significant and events such as the one held at Bethel Park are remarkable.
“This is awesome,” she said. “I would have loved to have had something like this in high school to get interacted with college players, and just the support for women’s basketball is incredible,” said the North Allegheny graduate.
“This event definitely brings a lot of attention to women’s sports, and girls playing basketball, and, honestly, any sport. I know they have a bunch of different sports here. And supporting women’s sports in general is just really awesome to see.”
Rick Bell was amazed at the transformation of his alma mater. Currently, he is an assistant to Dan Burt at Duquesne University. However, he once served as a young assistant on Larry Mickey’s girls basketball coaching staff at Bethel Park High School.
“It’s always great to come back here because I love Bethel Park. Always have,” Bell said. “It looks a little different. A lot different,” he stressed.
“I think what they are doing
here is tremendous. The growth that has occurred in all of women’s sports, especially women’s basketball is fabulous. It’s long overdue.”
Bethel Park went the extra mile to make NGWSD complete.
Sydney Kellander delivered the National Anthem on her trumpet. The high school pep band entertained throughout the game.
An all-female crew officiated the game. The unit included: Diane Hrapla, Caitlin Self and Teresa Buss.
In addition, the girls tennis team was recognized for its achievements, winning a section title, claiming a WPIAL runner-up trophy and reaching the quarterfinals in the PIAA tournament. They finished 18-2 on the year.
As a junior on that squad, Fisher was both in awe of the accomplishments of the college athletes in her presence. She also recognized her responsibility towards the younger athletes in attendance that are following in her footsteps.
“It’s interesting because we have the college kids to look up to and these younger kids have us as role models. So it kind of brings it all full circle
“I know I want to play in college like all these older girls. It’s like the possibilities of what my life is gonna end up looking like, hopefully. And then it’s, like, wanting to encourage the youth and put them where I am. So it makes everything just a really wholesome experience for me.”
A committee of Bethel Park basketball boosters organized the first Women & Girls In Sports event. Pictured from left are the members (front): Shaylyn Gower, Katie Hogue, Michelle O’Neill; (back) Vanessa Stipp, Lisa Turner, Ashley Smith, Donna Poole
Charlotte Griffin holds up a sign as her middle school basketball teammates encourage the girls varsity as they battled Bethel Park.
Bethel Park High School varsity basketball coach Steve Norman and his assistants sported commemorative T-shirts in recognition of National Girls & Women in Sports week.
Jaila Turner, Ava Edmonds, Lily Curry and Kelly Felicetti autograph a poster during the National Girls & Women in Sports Day celebration held at Bethel Park High School.
Track athletes Ionna Sloan, Taylor Bruckner, Francesca Balkovec and Autumn Flowers pose for a photograph at the selfie station set up in the reception hall during the national Women & Girls in Sports celebration at Bethel Park High School. The foursome recently qualified to compete in the national indoor track and field championships.
Laurel Heilman waves to the crowd as Missy (Shields) Dalbon and Rachel Wojdowski applaud as her accomplishments are mentioned during pre-game ceremonies. Heilman excelled in basketball, volleyball and softball at Bethel Park High School. She as well as Dalbon, a soccer standout, and Wojdowski, who played basketball and soccer, are all members of the Bethel Park athletic Hall of Fame. They were special guests of the school district during its first National Girls & Women in Sports Day celebration.
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FROM PACKING TAPE
TO PLAYABLE ART
Tapescape comes to the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
By Stephanie Kalina-Metzger
Few people equate packing tape with anything more than a utilitarian way to get a job done.
Yet, when Eric Lennartson gets his hands on it, the ordinary product transforms into something extraordinary. Visitors can experience the contemporary artist’s immersive sculpture Tapescape at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh through May 10.
An artist and architect, Lennartson was inspired by largescale tape installations created by Numen/For Use, a European architecture and industrial design collective. Since then, he has created site-specific Tapescape installations at venues across the U.S. and around the world.
For the Pittsburgh installation, Lennartson used 515 rolls of clear packing tape—a mind-boggling 16 miles of the sticky stuff. Stretched over a steel frame, the tape relies on its tensile strength to form a walkable, crawlable environment that delivers a full-body, multisensory experience. The structure invites curiosity from both children and adults and even offers the added benefit of engaging large muscles that may have gone underused in
the winter months. This marks the fourth iteration of Tapescape at the museum--the first appearing in 2013.
The Making of Tapescape Lennartson starts out each installation with a scaffold. Anne Fullenkamp, senior director of creative experiences at the museum, describes the process as constructing a skeleton with cling wrap as a temporary structural step, then layering it with tape.
“When the tape is pulled, it forms tubes, tunnels and bridges. It’s a wonderful example of engineering and geometry,” she
what’s happening
SWEETS
The Washington City Mission’s annual Sweet & Savory Sunday will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Southpointe. The event features local dessert vendors, sweets, raffle baskets, auction items, the Wreaths of Wealth and a café.
In addition to desserts, patrons can also enjoy pizza, meatballs, soup, potato salad, and other edibles from local food vendors.
There will also be live entertainment provided by jazz guitarist Dan Baker, the Grace Christian Dance Company, Sandy Lusco Huffman, Jim Callahan, and a featured performance by Scott Blasey of The Clarks.
The annual Kids’ Korner will be back with games, activities, a plushie auction, kids’ raffle baskets and appearances of favorite characters from Royal Princess Engagements. Admission is $5 at the door or $20 for a family of four or more. Visit givebutter.com/c/ ssscm2026 to register or visit citymission.org/support/ sweet-savory-sunday for more information.
STAGE 62
Shrek the Musical (Theatre for Young Audiences version)
will be presented by Stage 62 Feb. 14 through 22 at The Music Hall in The Andrew Carnegie Free Library, 300
Beechwood Ave. in Carnegie. Performance times are 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Visit stage62.org or call 412429-6262 for more details.
NURSES
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 17 at Salvatore’s Events and Catering, 5001 Curry Road. There will be a guest speaker and light refreshments provided. All registered nurses can attend.
COIN CLUB
The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building located at 5100 West Library Ave. All members and the general public can attend the program, which will discuss counterfeit currency. A 50/50 will be offered and children’s prizes will be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. Call 724-984-6611 for details.
SH ELKS
The South Hills Elks Lodge #2213 will hold a spring market and craft fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14 at 2789 South Park Road. In addition to handmade goods, seasonal decor and local artists, there will be a children’s craft corner as well as raffles.
said. When the tape is stretched tight, the surface becomes strong enough to support human weight, allowing visitors to crawl, slide and explore within the structure.
Creating the sculpture— equal parts artwork, playground and exploration maze-is a team effort. Lennartson spent 10 days onsite, taping for about eight hours a day alongside 10 volunteers from PNC, Duquesne Light and Highmark Wholecare.
The reaction
Inspired by Pittsburgh’s bridges and terrain, Lennart-
COMEDY
A Jewish comedy night, featuring Ami Kozak, will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 15. Address will be provided upon RSVP. Couvert is $54. Purchase tickets at Chabadsh.com/comedy/.
LEBO BAND
The Mt. Lebanon Blue Devil Marching Band will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 13 at the high school. Dine-in or take-out available. Tickets are: $15 (adults), $14 (seniors 65 and older), $10 (ages 4 to 10). Children 3 and under are free.
Live music will be provided by the Blue Devil Jazz Band. Raffle basketball and Valentine crafts will also be available. Visit www.facebook.com/lebobands to order tickets or more information.
LEBO LIBRARY
The Mt. Lebanon Public Library continues celebrating Black History Month by offering the following: Beyond the Page: A Celebration of Black Literature from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 10 Movie Night: Celebrating Black stories that shaped Pittsburgh from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 19. Visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org or call 412-531-1912 for more details.
son designed this version of TAPESCAPE with passageways, bridges, tunnels, and an inclined side. “It was exciting to see how this complex 30-foot long, 10-foot wide and 12-foottall structure was formed in just a matter of days,” Fullenkamp said.
The hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics) experience helps visitors learn about material properties like tensile strength and elasticity simply by interacting with the installation.
Initial reactions have been enthusiastic. “Parents view it with a sense of wonder and the kids want to dive right in. They love when they learn it will hold their parents too,” Fullenkamp said.
The two-level environment resembles elements found in nature like webs, caves and winding terrain. Children are often inspired to experience it once, then return for further exploration.
“We’re hearing parents promising their children that they’ll return later for more,” Fullenkamp said.
While Tapescape is ideal for children aged 3 to 12, babies have also explored it.
“The lower-level caves are great for crawlers,” Fullenkamp said.
LEBO REC
The Mt. Lebanon recreation department offers the following:
Canvas Creation for kindergarten through sixth grade. Students will paint a Penguin on an 11x14 stretched canvas from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Additionally, the recreation department offers an array of exercise and fitness classes as well as learn-to-skate and play hockey programs. Visit mt.lebanon.org for more details or to register.
Mt. Lebanon is also looking to hire the following: part-time recreation center maintenance person; part-time skate guard; pool manager and supervisors for the upcoming summer season.
Visit the Human Resources page at mtlebanon.org for more information.
BP MARKET
The next Bethel Park winter indoor market will be held Feb. 17 at the community center, located at 5151 Park Ave. Hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Future dates are: March 3, 17 and 31. No-Cook Tuesdays begin March 3 and run through April 28.
FISH FRY
The American Legion Post 760 will hold a fish fry every Friday during Lent as well as on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 4 to 7
Families can expect to spend about a half-hour in the exhibit, making it an ideal mid-visit energy burner before or after lunch. Socks are recommended for the best experience.
The installation also lends itself to eye-catching photography and visitors are encouraged to share images using the hashtag #TAPESCAPEPITTSBURGH
Tape tie-Ins
Complementary programming that ties into the TAPESCAPE theme include classes on making tape shadow puppets and luminaries, tape collagraph printmaking,tapefashions,bridge
building with tape and more. In the coming weeks, visitors will also encounter 3-D tape installations from artists Jessie Glaser, Jason McKoy and Patrick Schmidt, the latter of whom is a professor of art at Washington & Jefferson College, along with a collection of 2-D art made of various types of tape. Some featured artists will offer hands-on workshops allowing visitors to create alongside them.
For details on Tapescape, related classes and more, visit The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh website at pittsburghkids.org or call 412-322-5058.
p.m. at 2409 Bethel Church Rd. Meals are take-out and cash only.
The menu includes: baked or fried fish, shrimp, mac ’n cheese, French fries or potato soup as well as lobster bisque soup, coleslaw and haluski. Visit www.bethelParklegion760.org or call 412-8359690 for more information.
BP LIBRARY
The Bethel Park library is offering the following programs this month: Historical fiction author Mark Macedonia will discuss how centuries of global history fuel his stories at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18.
Money Management for Teens at 6 p.m. Feb. 25. Students in grades 7 to 12 will learn how to take control of their finances.
Life-size Candyland on Feb. 21. There are three sessions: 10:30 a.m. noon and 1:30 p.m. for ages 4 to 7. Teen Advisory Board member Olivia Anderson designed the program that invites children to journey through the library, transformed into the game, with stops at stations to create crafts, play games and collect stamps.
Pet Adoption Day at 6 p.m. Feb. 24. Children in kindergarten through second grade, accompanied by a caregiver, adopt a pet reading buddy and
rotate through various centers that will prepare them to become responsible pet owners.
Visit the library’s event page online at bethelpark.librarycalendar.com to register or for more details on each program. Call 412-835-2207 for more information.
SENIOR LUNCH
A senior luncheon will be held Feb. 25 at the Chabad of the South Hills, 1701 McFarland Road in Mt. Lebanon.
“Safe Driving Through the Ages” will be presented in addition to lunch. Suggested donation is $5. The event is wheelchair accessible.
Call 412-278-2658 to RSVP or for more information.
BLACK HISTORY
Mt. Lebanon will celebrate Black history from noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 28 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1066 Washington Road. Parking is available off Mayfair Drive.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Honoring Legacy, Inspiring Action is the theme and guests can explore, celebrate and connect through education, food, activities and fellowship. The event is free but registration is encouraged.
Visit tinyurl.com/lebobhm2026 to sign up.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH Tapescape is designed for children aged 3 to 12
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH
More than 500 rolls of packing tape are used in the making of Tapescape.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH This is the fourth time Tapescape has been at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.
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SOUTH HILLS LINCOLN Route 19, McMurray, PA 724-941-1600 www.southhillslincoln.net
MAZDA
BUDD BAER MAZDA 83 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA 724-993-4430 www.buddbaermazda.com
MERCEDES-BENZ
JOHN SISSON MERCEDES-BENZ 470 Washington Road Adjacent to Gabriel’s, 724-206-6000 www.johnsissonmercedes.com
NISSAN
JOHN SISSON NISSAN 470 Washington Road Adjacent to Gabriel’s, Washington, PA 724-223-8600 www.johnssissonnissan.com
RAM
ROTOLO’S RAM 58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022 888-269-6183 www.rotolomotors.com
SOLOMON RAM 2605 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA 724-966-2600 www.solomonauto.com
SOLOMON RAM Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA 724-785-8000 www.solomonauto.com
SOUTH HILLS RAM 3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317 724-941-4300 www.southhillsauto.com
SUBARU
BUDD BAER SUBARU 71 Murtland Avenue, Washington PA 724-222-0700 www.buddbaersubaru.com
TOYOTA
SOUTH HILLS TOYOTA 2403 Washington Road Canonsburg, PA 15317 724-743-1144 www.southhillstoyota.com
VOLKSWAGEN
THREE RIVERS VOLKSWAGEN 3694 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 724-941-6100 www.3riversvw.com
Pre-owned dealers
THREE RIVERS AUTO SALES 30 South Central Avenue Canonsburg, PA 15317 724-338-2923 www.3riversvw.com
PREMIERE AUTO SALES 667 E. Maiden St., Washington, PA 724-223-0600 www.premiereautosales.com
RT. 18 HOMES AUTO SALES 940 Henderson Ave., Washington, PA 724-225-5308 www.18autosales.com
TREGEMBO MOTORS I-70 Exit 32B, Bentleyville, PA 724-239-2200 www.tregembomotors.com
WARNE MOTORS INC. 107 East Pike Street Canonsburg, PA 724-746-5956 www.johnwarnemotors.com
