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CONTENTS August 2012

48 6 NORTHERN CONNECTION This Month Summertime Fun Senior Living 8 10 Family House: 29 Years of Polo and 40 Watch Your Step Helping Families in Need Barbara. A Killmeyer Education 44 SLEEP—It’s Important 14 Tech Talk: Back-to-School Health & Wellness In Every Issue Technology Marianne Reid Anderson 22 School Lunch Nutrition Lessons for 4 From the Publisher 18 Shady Side Academy Parents Claire Marshall, MS, RD, LDN, Health Marion Piotrowski Coach Specialist, UPMC Health Plan 19 Back-to-School Immunizations 6 Movers & Shakers Bellevue Pediatrics Associates 24 Is losing 20-40 lbs in six weeks with ChiroTHIN right for me? 7 Mover & Shaker of the Month: 21 School Directory Zack Abel Dr. Shawn Richey Paula Green 28 All my shoes have an ugly, worn out Features 12 Town Crier: Oh Boy— bump! Marcia Hale 6 To Ghana with Love Here Comes August 30 Living with Anxiety? Elizabeth Cessna, MS, Joek Bullic 8 St. Benedict Academy Alumnae NBCCH Bid Farewell to Campus 16 School Movers & Shakers 32 The Gifted Child, Education and 20 Just a Thought: It’s Nice to be Nice 39 Special Olympics, An Understanding Assessment Susan Oliverio, MSED, Certified to the Nice? and Opportunity Mike Doerfler School Psychologist Janice Lane Palko 48 How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular Real Estate 30 Health Tips: Don’t Get Image + Style 38 Hot August Nights...and Hot August Burned! DEALS! Jacquelyn Brinker West Penn Allegheny Health System 34 At Home Hair Removal—Your Guide 38 Ingomar Garden Club Flower Show 37 Trivia Connection: to Smooth, Sexy Skin Kelly.h A Smit Paula Green Lefty Trivia 35 Marriage on a Mission Paula Green Robert and Michele Tedder Advertorials 39 Support Our Troops: 36 Working Out with Pain, Get 29 Keeping Young Athletes Safe Dedications and Salutes Comfortable Being Uncomfortable and Strong Paula Green Joella Baker Dr. Shannon Thieroff 42 Happenings for Seniors 45 Divine Providence 46 NC Happenings

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Pub NORTHERN he August issue is Northern Connection magazine’s 13th annual back-to-school issue and features some lisher Tof the area’s finest educational facilities. Also in this CONNECTION section are articles on bullying, new tech gadgets for back- to-school use, school lunches, back-to-school immunizations,

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M the prestigious American Public Marshall Township overs Works Association Re-Accreditation psychologist, Movers & Shakers Award from APWA president-elect Katharine C. Elizabeth Treadway. McCorkle, Ph.D. has published A & S Consolidated Communications Balanced Heart: The Fort Pitt Museum, part of Specific Care in two-key programs: announced it completed 10 Weeks to the Senator John Heinz History Parkinson’s disease rehabilitation the purchase of SureWest Breakthrough. hakers Katie McCorkle Center museum system, hosted and amputee rehabilitation. Communications on July 2. The journal their “Fourth at Fort” event on July encourages readers to reflect upon 4th to celebrate America’s 236th UPMC Cumberland their thoughts on wellness, illness birthday. A 36-foot American flag Crossing Manor prevention, personal responsibil- was raised to commemorate the resident Lena ity, creating a holistic approach to August 2012 historic occasion. Cammarata turned health and well-being. 100 years old on Old Economy Village opened a July 7. Her favorite new exhibit, “Faces and Places: hobby is cook- Photographs of Economy” featuring ing. She wrote an Lena late nineteenth and early twenti- Italian cook book Cammarata eth century photography of never at age 84 to raise seen images of Economy (now money for the Cleveland Clinic and The Children’s Home & Lemieux Ambridge). the Guild for the Blind. She attri- Family Center celebrated the butes her longevity to good eating, passage of House Bill 1960 which Butler Memorial Hospital was house work and never smoking. The Ingomar Volunteer Fire honored with an “A” Hospital Safety extends medical day care service Company held a grand opening Score by The Leapfrog Group, an from eight years to age 21. First National Bank of Pennsylvania, celebration and open house on independent national nonprofit run the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. July 29, at its newly constructed The board of directors of the by employers and other large pur- Corporation (NYSE: FNB), has Harmony Station, 9695 Harmony Butler County Chamber chasers of health benefits. announced the hiring of Richard Drive in McCandless Twp. announced a newly appointed Kradel as assistant vice president partnership with the Center for Stephanie Roskovski was pro- and business development officer. The Cranberry Township moted to the position of chief Women’s Entrepreneurship at Community Chest, CTCC has operations officer at Butler Health Chatham University (CWE) and Once Upon A Child in Pittsburgh, announced a partnership with the System. their new CWE Connect program. located at 1925 Park Manor nonprofit Associated Artists of Blvd, has gone gold. The local Butler County, AABC, to cre- HealthSouth Harmarville Allegheny County executive Rich gently-used children’s reseller was ate, display and sell artwork in Rehabilitation has earned Fitzgerald and Public Works recognized for achieving a “Gold the township through a Cranberry new certifications for Disease- director Joe Olczak accepted Standard” measurement. Chapter of AABC.

To Ghana with Love

rom July 2-15, Dr. William C. Christie, M.D., and his Mission Vision team were in Ghana, West Africa, seeing Fapproximately 500 patients and performing around 100 cataract surgeries at the Manna Mission. Dr. Christie’s 15-person team included his wife, two sons, three Scott & Christie Eyecare Associates staff members and eight other volunteers. The Mission Vision team treated eye disease, poor eye pres- sure and performed various surgeries. The team brought necessary medical equipment and medication, prescription glasses, sunglasses and cases for all the eyewear. Along with providing eyecare, the Mission Vision team brought clothing, soaps and shampoos; school kits; and computer equipment to donate to the people of Ghana. F

6 August 2012 | Northern Connection www.northernconnectionmag.com Mover & shaker of the month Zack Abel “Make-A-Wish” fundraiser organizer By Paula Green

n the fall of 2005, six-year-old dinosaur enthusiast Zack Abel Iof Franklin Park was treated to a magical adventure. He spent the day as a paleontologist at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Carnegie Museum. After his primeval studies, he followed dinosaur tracks back to his passionate about helping those who are home, where in his yard stood his in the body. Today, at nearly 13 years going through similar situations as he very own 7 ½-foot-tall fiberglass old, he is cancer-free and giving back to did,” said Natalie. Tyrannosaurus Rex. Zack called his the charity that helped fulfill his dream. “I feel great and I am happy that new beastly friend “Meaty,” and he still He has organized the 1st Annual I can help others get their wish,” said showcases the ferocious predator today. Make A Move for Make-A-Wish. This Zack. The prehistoric journey that Zack 5-mile bike/walk/run the lake will be For more information or to register ventured through was funded by the held at 8:00 a.m., Aug.19, at North for Zack’s 1st Annual Make A Move for Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Park boathouse, rain or shine. Make-A-Wish, call (412) 370-5070 or Pennsylvania and Southern West Zack conceived the idea for the visit www.wishgreaterpa.org. F Virginia. This organization was found- event in the spring. “In early April ed in May 1983 in Pittsburgh. Today, I thought of it when my school the chapter has granted nearly 13,000 (Ingomar Middle) was doing a benefit wishes. They are the first chapter in run for charity. I wanted to do some- the world to fulfill more than 700 thing for Make-A-Wish,” Zack said. wishes in one year. He has the moral support of his Zack was the chapter’s 7,000th wish. family, which includes – mom, Natalie; At the time, he was battling rhabdo- father, John; stepmother, Brandee; and myosarcoma, which is type of cancer 10-year-old brother, Vince. P.A. ERBE that forms in the soft tissues of the stri- “I am so proud of Zack. This ated muscle and can occur anywhere whole event was his idea, and he is very & Associates Inc.

Catherine Montague has Allison DeBona, Pittsburgh been named president of the native and star of the CW Zonta Three Rivers Pittsburgh series Breaking Pointe, taught North Chapter of Zonta a weeklong program in July International. at the Pittsburgh Youth Ballet Company. MarketSpace Communications, a full-service branding agency in Five of the 50s finest mem- Cranberry Township is now offi- Catherine Allison DeBona Montague bers along with five Arthur cially recognized as a Women’s Murray Professionals competed in Pittsburgh’s Accounting & Tax Preparation Business Enterprise (WBE) Dancing for a Cure on July 20. The event Service for Personal & Business by the Women’s Business was sponsored by Pittsburgh Professional Income Taxes Enterprise National Council Connection. All proceeds benefited the Cystic (WBENC). President and CEO of Fibrosis Foundation. Marketsopace Communications is Pam Peters. Elizabeth Hammel of Wexford played for Team Penny Ann Erbe USA in the Euro Cup in St. Andrews, Scotland. Enrolled Agent The Modern Matchmaker Federally Authorized Tax Practitioner announced a promotion Pam Peters Fourteen-year old Jordan Narr of Lawrenceville, and additions to their staff. the reigning Allegheny County Boys Marbles Roxanne Tuinstra was promoted to associate Champion, was crowned boys runner-up at the matchmaker; Stacey Meskanick was hired as 89th National Marbles Tournament in Wildwood, 412-487-1009 marketing liaison in the North Pittsburgh area; NJ. 4767 William Flynn Highway and Katherine Summerville is a client liaison. Allison Park, PA 15101-2456

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M overs & S hakers August 2012

St. Benedict Alumna takes Construction has begun on the Benedictine Sisters of St. Benedict Alumnae ring photos of the current Pittsburgh’s new monastery on Bakerstown Road in Richland the monastery bell before monastery before bidding Township. For regular updates, visit www.osbpgh.org. bidding farewell to their farewell to her alma mater. alma mater. St. Benedict Academy Alumnae Bid Farewell to Campus

he long halls of St Benedict Task Force. More than 700 women and Nevada. One ventured from Ontario, Monastery reverberated with laugh- returned to their high school campus. Canada. Mothers and daughters, aunts Tter and delighted squeals as long They came from all over Pennsylvania, and nieces, and siblings came together lost classmates met at one of four Alumnae Florida and Michigan, Ohio, Oregon, while others came alone. And because Farewell Visits hosted this spring by the New Jersey and South Carolina, Virginia once was not enough, some came back Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh and the and West Virginia, Indiana, Arizona, two or three times! Strong bonds were St. Benedict Academy (SBA) Alumnae Maryland and Texas, New York, Delaware, forged among classmates and between teachers and students at SBA. In 1935 when St. Benedict Academy opened its doors on Perrysville Avenue, it was located in the monastery and it remained there until 1949. Because of increasing enrollment, a new building opened in 1950. The Benedictine Sisters provided a first rate education for 4,000+ young women between 1935 and 1985, when the economy and diminishing enrollment forced the academy to close. This year, alumnae arrived eager to see their old classrooms but found that everything looked much different! Others were curious to glimpse the “for- bidden, cloistered reaches of the monastery that lay beyond the chapel.” Each visit brought joy and happiness to alumnae, lay teachers, and the Sisters. They got caught-up on the many years that had passed and began planning for future get- togethers. And as in days of yore, a ciga- rette appeared in the hand of St. Benedict after each visit! All alumnae are looking forward to visiting again, but first the new St. Benedict Monastery will be built on a high and lovely hill in Bakerstown, Penna. The Sisters anticipate making the transition to their new home by the fall of 2013. All will be welcome! F

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amily House opened its doors in 1983 to help provide More than 12,000 families each families with adequate and affordable accommodations year experience a nurturing environ- Fduring their critical time in Pittsburgh for desperately ment with many of the comforts needed medical care. Guests may stay at Family House for one of home, 300 friendly volunteers evening or for weeks or months at a time. By providing com- and compassionate new friends who fortable, affordable living conditions, Family House reduces are experiencing a similar situation. the stress of patients and families who seek medical care in Family House is truly a place where Pittsburgh. families come to heal. Family House also provides emotional support by connect- As a non-profit organization, Family House relies on support ing patients and families going through similar experiences. from generous donors, and each year hosts its annual Family Hospitals deliver critical medical care. Family House delivers House Polo Match. The 29th annual Family House Polo Match much-needed practical and emotional care. will take place this year on Saturday, Sept. 8, at Hartwood Acres,

10 August 2012 | Northern Connection www.northernconnectionmag.com Middle Road Field. The funds raised on this day of enduring generosity allow Family House to continue to make a difference in the lives of thousands of people. The gates open at 10 a.m. with on-field Vintage Car Display, Tours, Children’s Activities & Entertainment Area and Silent Auction beginning at 11 a.m. At 1 p.m. the Opening Ceremonies com- mence with the match between Potomac Polo Club vs. Virginia International Polo Club taking the field at 1:30. At 2:15 the traditional Half Time Divot Stomp and the Saxonburg Hounds and Eat ‘n Park Smiley Cookie will be center stage. After the match, the Post Match Celebration begins with special awards, announcements, food and entertainment. For more information on Family House and to obtain tickets to the polo match, visit www.family- house.org or call 412-647-POLO (7656). F

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www.swansonpublishing.com Northern Connection | August 2012 11 Town Crier Oh Boy—Here Comes August By Joe Bullick

ugust was named after Julius’ used as a remedy for asthma and a cure you enjoy what is left of your vacation. grandnephew Augustus after for thirst brought on by fever. Today, Short school years with long vacations Ahe defeated Marc Antony and Peridot is mined in Burma, Brazil, are not the norm in Europe. Children Cleopatra and became emperor of Australia, Hawaii, Congo and Arizona. in most industrialized countries go to Rome. The Roman Senate decided that My hat is off to the Pirates who school more days per year and more he should have a month named after have been playing great baseball and hours per day than in America. Some him in honor of his great triumph. If Andrew McCutchen, who competed teachers, administrators and parents you were born between July 23 and with the big boys in the homerun believe strongly that a three-month August 22, your zodiac sign is Leo. derby at the All Star game in July. The summer vacation hurts children. Your birthstone is Peridot, which is a National league won 8-0. Pirate Joel However, others feel just as strongly mineral named olivine. It is found in a Hanrahan entered the game in the bot- that our present calendar is essential to variety of greens ranging from light yel- tom of the ninth and struck out the growing up. lowish green to a dark olive. Early min- only batter he faced. Of course, the August has some important events. ing of this gem was done on St. John summer Olympic games have already On August 6, the atomic bomb was Island near Egypt around 1500 B.C. started in London. The United States dropped on Hiroshima. On August 9, The green crystal was considered a has hosted four games. This year, there Jesse Owens won four gold medals. protection against evil, and when set in is no baseball or softball. I hope you I leave you with this: gold, especially helpful against volcanic are enjoying them so far. To handle yourself, use your head. activity. It was ground into power and School will soon be starting. I hope To handle others, use your heart. F

12 August 2012 | Northern Connection www.northernconnectionmag.com If your roof looks like Gloeocapsa magma is here to stay—there roof. Some are too old or too damaged, and is no way to completely eradicate it from some are made of materials that aren’t good one of the photos above, help the region. Each homeowner in our area to clean. But if your roof is made of asphalt is only a phone call away! will need to get their own roof cleaned and shingles and is less than 15 to 20 years old, protected. then our shingle cleaning will amaze you! What is going on with your roof? The black stains on your roof are caused by If your roof has black stains or streaks on Our biodegradable soaps and detergents a hardy strain of algae called Gloeocapsa it, then the algae are literally dining on your kill 99.9% of those roof destroying algae magma. These dark algae are usually most roof…and your shingles, unfortunately, are immediately, leaving you with a beautiful, visible on the north face of a roof since that the main course. As the algae eat the lime- stain-free roof. Your roof will look cleaner and side usually retains moisture the longest stone, they loosen the top coat of granules newer than it has looked in years! We are because it receives less sunlight. These that give the roof its color. If left untreated for so confident in our services that we offer a algae literally eat the limestone in the shingle. too long, the top coat will wear down to the satisfaction guarantee… if you are not happy Once on your roof, the only way to get rid of point that the black asphalt layer below it will with the results, then you don’t owe us a them is to kill them. Gloeocapsa magma are be exposed and it will look stained forever. dime! We also offer a 2-year warranty against airborne, meaning that they are light enough future staining from Gloeocapsa magma. to be carried on air currents from one home Shingle Replacement vs. Cleaning After those 2 years, we offer to come out and to the next, one city to the next, one state to Many experts believe that almost 25% of roof spray a preventative treatment on your roof the next. replacements in the U.S. last year were not (at a fraction of the initial low treatment cost). needed; instead, the roofs just needed to be Why am I seeing stains more now than cleaned. Don’t spend thousands of dollars One call today will protect your roof for its ever before? needlessly if roof cleaning is all you needed. entire life. Wind currents have been carrying these algae north from roofs in the Southern states Cleaning your shingles might be for the past few years. People there have the answer. Call today had to deal with the issue for decades. Sadly, We say “might” because we can’t clean every 724-486.2161 Here are what the three roofs above look like after they were treated and cleaned.

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www.swansonpublishing.com Northern Connection | August 2012 13 Back-to-School Technology By Marianne Reid Anderson

hether you are going to high school or college, It can help you track what’s due and when, course schedules there have been significant developments in tech- and much more. Wnology to help you be more efficient, organized Going back-to-school may be a good time to purchase a and effective in your academic pursuits. Innovative comput- new computer. I highly recommend a tablet PC such as the ers, hand-held devices and mobile apps have all been created HP EliteBook® or the Lenovo ThinkPad® that can swivel specifically for the needs of students. between tablet and laptop and can run Microsoft® Office®. Before you purchase any technology, find out if your These computers can also take advantage of the many “ink- school or major recommends any specific technology such as ing” features in the Microsoft Office suite of products, partic- the mobile apps created by Blackboard®, Pearson® or other ularly the product OneNote®, which is specifically designed school-related tracking systems of classes, assignments and for taking notes either with the tablet PC’s digital pen or via grades. If they don’t use or offer a mobile app, then you may the keyboard. OneNote comes with every Microsoft Office want to download myHomework® to your SMART® phone. package. If you need to purchase Microsoft Office, you may want to check with your school to see if they have special educational pricing offers from Microsoft. For purchasing a new computer, you can comparison shop for great deals on computers including tablet PC’s, through www.newegg.com. However, if you can wait a few months, the Microsoft SurfaceTM will be out, and it promises to be the best in thin, light-weight-while-powerful, tablet PC’s. For the more traditional pen and paper note-taking, you may want to consider a smartpen such as the echo® smartpen from Livescribe®. It writes notes with traditional ink but it also records the lecture as an audio file. You can then upload both the notes and the corresponding audio to your computer once you are home, thereby eliminating the need to carry your computer around. The echo smartpen can hold 400 or 800 hours of audio depending on the amount of memory

14 August 2012 | Northern Connection www.northernconnectionmag.com you purchase. You can also listen to the audio-playback via the built-in speaker or through earphones you attach to the smartpen. The echo smartpen can work with any kind of paper, or you can purchase notebooks that have features and commands printed at the bottom of every page for use with your smartpen. These notebooks can usually be purchased anywhere you purchase office supplies. Finally, if you have an eReader such as a Kindle® or Nook®, many text books are available at significantly reduced costs. I hope these recommendations help you to have a fun academic year and inspire you to embrace a lifetime of learning. Any fellow students or techno-enthusiasts who know of other technology to recommend for back-to-school, I hope you will post to the Northern Connection magazine’s Facebook page or email me directly at [email protected]. F

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www.swansonpublishing.com Northern Connection | August 2012 15 North Allegheny School Movers & Shakers The North Allegheny School District Seneca Valley advanced placement chemistry has appointed Seneca Valley students Dhruv Kohli and Michael Glatz Dr. James R. attended a two-week residential BASF Science Academy at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Bradley, Ed.D Jersey from July 16-26. to the position of supervisor Dr. James Michael of Elementary Bradley Pasquinelli Education.

The North Allegheny School District has appointed Michael Pasquinelli to the position of prin- cipal at Marshall Elementary School.

The Cranberry Twp. Area Lions Club held their semi-annual Service-Effort-Initiative (SEI) Night Fox Chapel ceremony which honored top Seneca Valley Fox Chapel Area High 2012 Middle School students for outstanding service graduate Morgan Tucker in and out of the classroom. Honorees includ- received a Mid-Atlantic ed: Brock Gresock, Aaron Wolf and Maria Student Television Award Querriera. Additionally, Peace Poster winner Evans City Elementary and Middle Schools for Excellence in Writing. Alex Miller was recognized for her outstanding held their fifth annual Saulle’s Teddy Bear The award was given by achievement. Official Memorial Parade (S.T.O.M.P.) walk. The the National Academy of students raised $10,604.04 for the University of Television Arts & Sciences Ten-year old, Kiara Lin of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute. (NATAS) Mid-Atlantic Evans City Elementary won Chapter. the Miss Mid Mon Valley Rowan Elementary student William Price Supreme Preteen title was honored to have his painting “Warhol All four Fox Chapel Area for photogenic, interview Cow Wallpaper” selected as the Midwestern High School students and recent graduates who and sense of style at the Intermediate Unit IV Executive Director’s qualified for the Future Business Leaders of Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh Creativity Award from the 2012 Very Special Arts America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference South on June 24. She Exhibit. placed at the competition. They are: Rohan is the daughter of Andrea Meringenti, Christopher Tran, Krishna and Kai Lin of Cranberry Vallabhaneni and John McKaveney. Township.

16 August 2012 | Northern Connection www.northernconnectionmag.com Two Fox Chapel Area School District students will play the piano at Carnegie Hall in New York on Oct. 27. They are Rishi and Suvir Mirchandani.

The Fox Chapel Area High School DESI (Distinguished Ethnic Society of Indians) Club donated $1,200 to the Homeless Children’s Education Fund of Pittsburgh.

Five Fox Chapel Area School District publications have received national awards in the National School Public Relations Association 2012 Publications and Electronic Media Contest. Honors were awarded to: Fox Chapel Area School District 2010-2011 State of the Schools, IN Fox Chapel Area Community Magazine, (summer & spring issues), Fox Chapel Area High School 2012-2013 Course Description Guide and Fox Chapel Area School District Golden Times.

The O’Hara Elementary School Girls on the Run Team trained for 11 weeks and ran a 5K in May 2012. They also completed a community service project by running “Laps for Laughs” and raised $1,700 for the Children’s Hospital Child Life Fund. Pine Richland

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Nearly 370 Pine-Richland High School seniors La Roche College’s Outstanding Alumni Award became graduates on June 15. Valedictorians in Nursing was awarded recently to Susan were Laura Herrle and Lucas Axiotakis, and Hoolahan ’91 and Juanita Hogan ’87. salutatorians Catherine McAnney and Tertiary La Roche College’s Outstanding Alumni Award Ji-Ho Park gave speeches. in English was awarded to Scott Robinette. Robinette graduated magna cum laude from North Hills La Roche with a bachelor of arts in English in 1988. Five North Hills Senior High School students enrolled in the school’s Microsoft Applications The Interior Design department of La Roche class earned Microsoft Office 2012 certifi- College awarded Greg Weimerskirch ’90 with cations. They are: Michael Zheng, Katie its Outstanding Alumni in Interior Design during Marchese, Jonathan Zeitler, Sally Lin and the College’s 2012 homecoming festivities in Madisen Fischer. April.

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www.swansonpublishing.com Northern Connection | August 2012 17 Shady Side Academy magine a place where your child can explore new interests in a safe, supportive atmosphere. Envision a place where Iyour child can engage with educators who are leaders in their fields and are committed to your child’s individual needs. Picture a place where your child will learn to excel in the classroom, in the arts, in athletics and in life. Shady Side Academy is that place – a nationally respected private school for boys and girls in grades PK-12. Three age-specific campuses with extraor- dinary resources, teachers who actively mentor, a forward- thinking curriculum, a diverse and inclusive community, and a legacy of alumni accomplishments all inspire Shady Side students to high achievement in academics, the arts and athletics, and to meaningful ambitions in life. Start your child on an educational journey that leads to a lifelong love of learning. Call 412-968- 3206 to schedule a personal tour or visit www.shadysideacademy. org to learn more. F

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ugust is here, and it is time to think about preparing for a new Aschool year. In addition to back- to-school shopping and packing up recent high school graduates for college or the military, it is a great time to make sure that your child’s immunizations are up to date. This will provide them with protection against vaccine preventable diseases as they enter their classrooms and dormitories this fall. Most parents are familiar with vaccination requirements for entrance into Kindergarten. Children entering Kindergarten must be immunized against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Polio and Chicken Pox. Parents may be less familiar with the required immunizations for middle school and older students. Students entering 7th grade are required to have a Tdap (tetanus and pertussis booster) and a meningitis immunization. These can be given any time after the 11th birthday. For high school students and those entering college or the military, a meningitis booster between the ages of 16 and 18 is now being recommended. The meningitis vaccine protects against bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis. These bacteria can cause meningitis (an infection of the lining of the brain) or sepsis (a blood infection). Disease onset can be abrupt, with symptoms including fever, severe headache, neck pain, fatigue and rash. Approximately 1,000 – 2,000 cases occur in the US every year and 10 – 14 percent percent of those cases are fatal. Another 11 – 19 percent of those affected by the disease may have a permanent disability such as hearing loss. Although people of any age can be affected by this disease, military recruits and college fresh- man living in dorms are at highest risk. Middle school and high school students can also be at increased risk. The vaccination is more than 85 percent effective in preventing the disease. Yearly visits to your pediatrician help to ensure that your child is receiving the vaccinations required for school attendance as well as all those recommended by the CDC. Be sure to check on your child’s vaccination status as part of your back to school preparations this year. F

www.swansonpublishing.com Northern Connection | August 2012 19 Just a Thought... It’s Nice to be Nice to the Nice? By Janice Lane Palko

few weeks ago, you may have seen on the news the story I had never made fun of the stutterer, but if I had any inclina- about bus monitor Karen Klein, who was bullied merci- tion to do so in the future, I dared not. Many people joke about Alessly by the middle school students in her charge. The lack Catholic guilt, but it can sometimes be a good thing! I can’t recall of empathy and height of cruelty from the teens on the bus was in which grade this happened, either first or second, but I can appalling, and it reminded me of something that happened when I never forget how bad I felt and empathetic toward my stuttering was in grade school at St. Athanasius back in the late 1960s. classmate afterward. It must have made an impression on everyone There was a boy in our class who stuttered. I wasn’t aware of else as well because until we graduated from eighth grade, I never, it, but, apparently, some of the other boys had been mocking him. ever heard anyone make fun of him again. That must have come to Sister’s attention because one afternoon, The Karen Klein situation brings to light a conundrum: Why Sister sent the boy who stuttered to the office on an errand. After should those teens, or anyone else for that matter, be kind to he left, Sister said she wanted to have a “little talk” with us. She another human being? I can understand not promoting a specific then proceeded to call down the wrath of God onto the classroom. religion in public schools, but when you take God or some moral She chastised us for being so cruel, told us we were failing to live code like the Ten Commandments out of the equation, what rea- up to our Christian faith, asked us to put ourselves in the stut- son is there for being good? Because it feels good? Well, some- terer’s shoes and feel what he was feeling. Worst of all, she told us times it feels really good to be bad. When you are angry, it feels that as the stutterer was a beloved child of God, we were belittling much more satisfying to lash out than to hold your tongue. When one of God’s own creatures. She also told us that if she ever heard you want something, it feels much better to satisfy that urge than any of us mock the stutterer again, or if any of us breathed a word to do deny yourself. When you don’t like someone, it feels much of her “little talk” with us to the boy in question, we would be in better to gossip about them or tells lies to make them look bad big trouble not only with her, but with our parents and with God. than to keep quiet. So being nice because it will make you feel General Sherman would have been proud of Sister; she took no good is at best a wishy-washy reason. prisoners. For someone who doesn’t adhere to an established moral code, the only reason is the Frank Burns reason from the TV series M.A.S.H.: It’s nice to be nice to the nice. That is a flimsy foundation. When you see people lie, cheat, abuse one another and still get ahead, being nice for no reason makes no sense, which explains something that I recently learned. Which of all faiths or religious philosophies has the worst record in the U.S. for retaining members? According to a report from the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life (2008), the group that experiences the greatest loss of adherents is atheists, with only 30 percent of people born into that type of philosophy still believ- ing that way when they are an adult. Surprisingly, Catholics retain 68 percent of its members, only bettered by Mormons at 70 percent, Greek Orthodox at 73 percent, Muslims and Jews at 76 percent and Hindus at the top with 84 percent. Perhaps being nice for the hell of it just doesn’t sustain you over time and that’s why so many atheists drift away. I’m not here to debate the merits of faith or disparage atheists, and I can understand atheists when they say they don’t believe in God because they have no hard evidence of His existence. But how are parents, administrators and the like to provide a reason to the bullies in the world like those who tormented Karen Klein for being good? When people still want to keep The Commandments in schools, can atheists understand that to those of us who have a faith being nice just for the sake of being nice doesn’t make much sense to us either? F

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HEALTH + WEL School Lunch Nutrition l NESS Lessons for Parents By Claire Marshall, MS, RD, LDN Health Coach Specialist, UPMC Health Plan

Whether your child chooses to bring a lunch or walk through the lunch line, here are some basic facts you need to know as you help them plan enjoyable and healthy midday meals.

New Guidelines for School Lunches n Pick non-perishable items when possible: whole fruits and As of January 2012, the National School Lunch Program was vegetables, peanut butter, crackers, breads, and mustard are given new guidelines by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration safe at room temperature for long periods of time. (FDA). Here are some of the changes your children can expect n If packing dairy products or mayonnaise-based salads, be sure if they are purchasing lunch at school: to include an ice pack to keep foods cool until it is time to n All lunch choices must include at least ¾ cup of vegetables eat. Frozen juice boxes can work for this purpose, too. and ½ cup of fruit. Previously, the standard was a total of 1 n Keep hot foods like soup or chili in a thermos that keeps the cup of fruits and vegetables combined. item hot but does not bring the other foods to unsafe tem- n While tomato sauce on pizza still counts toward the vegeta- peratures. ble requirement, the guidelines now specify different types of n Don’t contaminate the food yourself – be sure to wash your vegetables that must be included throughout the week. For hands well before preparing your child’s lunch. example, there is a minimum requirement for dark green and orange vegetables and legumes, as well as a limit on starchy Make a Plan vegetables like corn. Not sure what to pack? Use the U.S. Department of n The old guidelines recommended 1.5-to-2 ounces of meat Agriculture’s (USDA) MyPlate guidelines for inspiration. per day, but the new guidelines recommend weekly ounce (MyPlate has replaced the Food Guide Pyramid.) For example, requirements that are based on the school age of the student. make half of the meal consist of fruits and vegetables, include a n Half of the daily grain requirements (again, based on school low-fat protein source, as well as a source of a healthy carbohy- age) must be whole grains. drate. Consider the guidelines mentioned earlier – at least 1 cup n All milk products are low-fat or fat-free. Whole milk is no of fruits and vegetables, whole grains when possible, and low-fat longer an option. dairy products. Here are a few ideas: n Instead of a minimum-calorie-requirement, calorie ranges are n Whole-grain crackers with cheese and ham slices (kept cold), defined based on school age. small apple, ½ cup carrot sticks n Sodium and saturated fat are limited, and foods must be n Peanut butter and jelly on whole wheat bread, banana, trans-fat free. cucumber slices with low-fat dip (kept cold) n Remember, students still have the option of purchasing 6-inch tortilla with tuna salad (kept cold) and spinach, with a additional snacks and desserts in some instances. Talk to your side of low-fat yogurt and strawberries n school’s nutrition director or cafeteria personnel for more spe- Try to limit added calories from sweetened beverages such cific information. as sports drinks or sodas. Choose fresh foods over packaged whenever possible. Packing the crackers and cheese instead Lunchbox Food Safety of buying the pre-packed lunch product might take more time, but will save you money in the long run. Also, your Although national guidelines have certainly improved, the child will be spared the unwelcome added sodium and pre- best way to control your child’s eating habits is to pack their servatives. lunch. However, you must remember that most schools don’t offer students refrigeration space to store their meals for half the To make meal planning fun, involve your children in the day. Since most bacteria multiply quickly between 40 and 140 planning, shopping, and preparation of their lunches. Eating degrees (the “danger zone”), you need to consider the following evening meals as a family and staying active together are just as food safety tips: important as a healthy lunch. Get more tips for family members n Choose a good lunch box – preferably one that is insulated of all ages at http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. F and is easy to clean and disinfect.

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e’re seeing more young athletes in our office than ever Follow a warm-up routine. Be sure your child or his/her before. Because of the physical conditioning necessary coach includes a warm-up and stretching session before every Wto play sports at a competitive level, young athletes practice, game or meet. Flexibility is key when pushing to score need special attention to be able to enjoy the benefits of sports that extra goal or make that critical play. throughout adulthood. Young athletes can enjoy the wonder- Get plenty of rest. Eight hours of sleep is ideal for the ful benefits of physical conditioning throughout their lifetime... young athlete. Lack of sleep and rest can decrease performance. as long as they avoid injury and abnormal wear and tear on their Sluggishness, irritability and loss of interest could indicate that bodies. your child is fatigued. At Choice If you’ve ever thought about using chiropractic to improve Chiropractic, we’ve your health or recover from injury, you’re on the right track. treated many young ath- We’re here to help your entire family enjoy a long and healthy letes. Often their parents life. Have a fun and safe summer sports season! F will consult with us for preventative care. Other CHOICE CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER, P.C. times it’s for a spe- Dr. Shannon Thieroff and Associates cific injury or problem. McKnight (412) 364-9699 Moon (412) 424-0019 Some of the most com- www.choicechiropractic.net mon problems we see in young athletes include sprain or injuries, posture abnormalities or a repetitive motion trauma from using the same muscle groups over and over. Parents often choose chiropractic care over traditional medical Some of the most common problems we see in young athletes include sprain or care for their children injuries, posture abnormalities such as because they are not scoliosis or a repetitive motion trauma comfortable using pain from using the same muscle groups medication or other over and over. drugs as a primary treatment. Chiropractic care is a safe and effective way to return the body back to a natural balance by correcting structural problems. When the structure is corrected, the joints and muscles can work in a balanced way, decreasing future problems. In fact, by keeping their young bodies strong, they can reduce many of the common problems that adults deal with that usually begin with childhood injuries. The American Chiropractic Association Offers These Tips to Keep Your Young Athlete Safe and Strong: Wear the proper equipment. Certain contact sports can be dangerous if the equipment is not properly fitted. Make sure all equipment, including helmets, pads and shoes fit your child or adolescent. Eat healthy meals. Make sure your young athlete is eating a well-balanced diet and does not skip meals. Avoid high-fat foods, such as candy bars and fast food. At home, provide fruit rather than cookies and vegetables rather than potato chips.

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32 August 2012 | Northern Connection www.northernconnectionmag.com By Pastor Dan Hardy

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www.swansonpublishing.com Northern Connection | August 2012 33 This method is best for facial hairs. Start with Plucking: This method is best for facial hairs. Start Waxing: This method leaves skin smooth for at least Depilatories: These are inexpensive and readily avail- Hair removal needs are different for all of us—there is This method is easiest and in my opinion, worksShaving: This method is easiest and in my opinion, skin. (There’s a reason why those are only found at dollarskin. (There’s a reason why those are only at least three bladesstores!) Always choose a good brand with the shaving gel! and a conditioning strip, and don’t forget specifically for a good quality brand of tweezers designed and ultimately will facial hair as this will ensure a good grasp to steril- avoid getting an ingrown hair. Also, remember before each use to ize your tweezers with rubbing alcohol the newly exposed eliminate the potential of bacteria entering follicle. 3-6 weeks but it does have its drawbacks—mostly discom- fort. Some may notice temporary redness, inflammation or bumps. Unless you’ve had waxing done prior in a salon, it’s best to have this done professionally as an experienced staff will be able to determine if your skin is too sensitive to use this method. able in drug stores. Depilatories come in either a liquid or a gel, making application a snap. They work by dissolving the protein structure of the hair, and by simply wiping or rinsing, you are left with smooth and silky skin. This method works best on more muscular structures such as arms, legs and torso area. Facial skin or bikini area may be too sensitive for some people. really no “one-size-fits-all” when choosing the right method. But by trying a few of these quick and easy options, you’ll be on your way to smoother, sexier skin in no time! F best. Refrain from grabbing your hubby’s shaver. Instead,best. Refrain from grabbing your hubby’s are designed withalways use a razor made for women as they curves. Forget thethe pivoting heads to cradle a woman’s knick and cut yourcheap one-blade brands-- they will only www.northernconnectionmag.com mith Connection

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f someone asked: What does your marriage stand for? An example of a good marriage mission statement would be: would you have a clear answer? Have you ever given thought “To encourage, promote and support lifelong commitment in Ito what your marriage represents and how you want to married couples.” impact the world through your relationship? It’s probably safe to Now that you have the tools, we challenge you to schedule say that most people, married or unmarried, don’t give a lot of some time with your partner to construct your own marriage thought to what their mission or purpose in life represents. mission statement and share it with us on our Facebook page Fortune 500 companies are successful because they have www.facebook.com/ Joyforlifecoaching. crafted clear mission statements that serve as the guiding prin- We look forward to hearing from all of you with marriages ciple for everything that they do. Having a mission statement is on a mission! F like having a GPS for life. A clearly articulated mission statement helps you identify your purpose and holds you accountable to Rev. Robert W. Tedder, MSW, the Senior Pastor of Union Baptist Church of Swissvale, is a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience. A graduate what you wish to accomplish throughout life. Everyone should of Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh, he is a seasoned pre- have a personal mission statement. senter and former adjunct instructor at the University of Pittsburgh. A. Michele Tedder, MSN, RN, CC is a professional life coach certified by the Life Purpose If you are married and want to successfully navigate your Institute and a registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree life’s journey together as well as impact those around you from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Science Degree in Nursing through your relationship, you need to develop a mission state- Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. A former clinician and community wellness educator for UPMC, Michele has a wealth of knowledge and ment as a couple. Mission statements help us clarify what we experience from the health and mental health arena. The Tedders have been stand for and keep us accountable to our truest intentions. Your married 27 years and are the parents of three children. They are the co-founders mission statement should serve as the guiding light for all that of Marvelous Marriages, a division of Joy for Life, a life purpose, career and marriage and family coaching organization. Joy for Life offers individual, couples and you do in your marriage. group coaching, as well as seminars and workshops. For more information, con- According to the author Laurie Beth Jones, there are three tact Michele directly at (412) 983-7661 or [email protected]. Be sure to simple elements to a good mission statement: like us on Facebook at Joyforlifecoaching. n A mission statement should be no more than a single sen- tence long. n It should be easily understood by a twelve year old. n It should be able to be recited by memory at gunpoint if necessary. NORTHERN As you think about how to develop a marriage mission statement, consider the following things: CONNECTION n What seems to come naturally to you as a couple? Is there something that you and your spouse are known or recognized for by others? For example, are you the “go to” couple when other couples need wise counsel? Is your home the Coming in September... place for fellowship and fun? Do others seek your support or advice on parenting? n Back to School Part 2 n What are your core values? What beliefs tend to guide what n you do as a couple? Maybe you feel that all couples deserve Extracurricular Activities to be happy or that divorce is not an option. n Senior Living n Who usually benefits from what you have to offer? Is your marriage an example for young couples, other families, your n Fall Fun church or religious community? n n Once you have considered these questions, follow these three Health & Wellness steps to formulate your marriage mission statement: n Choose three meaningful and exciting verbs that describe what you want to do or offer as a couple. i.e.: support, Be wise, advertise in Northern encourage, teach, direct, influence, communicate, empower, Connection magazine to increase brighten, heal, validate, etc. n Determine what you stand for as a couple i.e.: family, love, your business! peace, joy, harmony, justice, equality, etc. n Decide who or what you want to help i.e.: families, other Don’t be left out. Call 724-940-2444 couples, marriage organizations, groups that support mar- today to reserve your space! riage and family, etc.

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I mage Working Out with + S Pain

tyle Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

By Joella Baker

ypically when we talk about working out with pain, we’re When you’re sick or hurt, the first thing to go is your self- referring to the normal aches and pains people encoun- confidence. Exercise is one of the best ways to improve your Tter from running hard, logging long miles or taking a self-confidence and overcome depression. tough class like boot camp. However, in this case, the pain I’m 5. If you’re on a medication that causes weight gain, this may be referring to is the pain people have from an illness, long-term the only way to counteract the effects. injury or surgery. I’m sure there are a number of you who suf- 6. Even on my worst days, I can honestly say I always feel better fer from some type of illness or long-term injury, but you realize after I exercise. you still want to stay fit. Continuing to exercise while you’re in With that being said, Here are my personal tips for starting pain is certainly not easy. It takes a great deal of mental strength and sticking to an exercise program after being off for a long to wake up each day and walk out your door to exercise when period of time and most of all while living with pain. you’re in pain. 1. Meet a friend or hire a personal trainer. Allow someone else Unfortunately, I know a lot about this. After being diag- to hold you accountable for your exercise program. nosed with Lupus in 2000, getting back to a normal exercise 2. When you just don’t want to exercise, simply walk out your routine was very tough. The best advice I can give you is to stick front door and walk down the street. Even if you’re in regu- to it and be consistent. I found the more consistent I was in my lar clothes, just start walking. I promise once you start mov- fitness program, the better I felt and the easier it was to get out ing, you’ll wonder why you were so hesitant. each day and do something. Of course, there are simply days 3. Think how great you’ll feel when you’re done. where the pain is too much, and you simply feel like you can’t 4. Remember that the only way to feel better sometimes is to exercise. On these days, getting out for a five-minute walk may feel a little pain. It’s a very tough concept, but one I truly be the best thing you can do. I often found just getting out for a believe in. So many times I didn’t want to run, bike or swim few minutes would lead to ten, twenty or sometimes thirty min- because the pain was too bad, but the pain doing the exercise utes, and in the end, I felt so much better. is so much better than the pain you feel when you don’t work Really, for anyone who suffers from an autoimmune disease, out. Being overweight from medicine or not being able to is overcoming surgery or has been sick for weeks or months, or move your body because you’ve been sitting still for so long has been plagued with a life-long injury, exercise is tough. In this causes a lot of pain. Remember what I said at the beginning, case, the most important thing is to do something. After all, our your body is always working, but you need to help it work. If bodies were built to be active. Our organs are always working, you let your body sit for too long, it will stop working prop- our blood is always flowing and our cells are always reproducing. erly. A little pain from walking, running, cycling, swimming Therefore, it’s our job to help them by staying physically active. or taking a class is worth the alternative. Really it is. The longer you allow your body to sit still, the more sedentary 5. The more you exercise, the better your diet. When you sit your cells, blood and organs will be, and that will only lead to for too long, you’ll eat bad foods. So keep your body active more problems down the road. so it craves the foods it needs to have the energy to work When I first got sick with Lupus, I had a very tough time get- hard. ting motivated to exercise again. My biggest fear was always, if 6. Lastly, think of your spouse and your kids. You want to be I exercise, I’ll get sick again. It’s a crazy thought since exercise around for a long time to hang out with them. That’s by far is supposed to make you healthier, but when you’re in pain and the best reason to exercise - to be healthy for your family. you don’t want to be in pain, you’re truly afraid to live your life. Fear overtakes you, and you start to give up on who you are and Whatever is hurting you, know your body, know your limita- how you have lived your life in the past. Thanks to friends and tions and as always, know how far you can push yourself out of family, I was able to start again, but it was never easy. It took a that comfort zone to make yourself feel better and stronger in the lot of hard work, and most of all a consistent plan to get me back future. It all comes back to my favorite saying, “Get comfortable on track. being uncomfortable.” Honestly, for a lot of you, you’ll be like Therefore, if you want to get your life back on track, then the me. You’ll always have some kind of pain. But trust me, without beginning of your exercise plan may cause a little pain. Here are exercise, the pain is so much worse. Get back out there. Start my reasons for continuing to go out and exercise even when you out slowly. You may only be able to walk or jog for five-minutes aren’t feeling well. to start, but that’s OK. It’s a start. Eventually, you’ll build back 1. If you didn’t exercise, think how much worse you would feel. up. If you’re one of these people who are starting over, please 2. If you have an autoimmune disease, remember that exercise feel free to contact me so I can help you with a strategy you need boosts your immune system. to start over the right way and with as little pain as possible. 3. If you’re tired, exercise increases your metabolism and if done If you have any questions or ideas for a future article, please correctly, can actually give you energy. submit them to joella@getfitfamilies, and I’ll be happy to answer 4. Exercise makes you happier and builds your self-confidence. them for you. F

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L efty Trivia August 2012 L By Paula Green

ost studies find that between eight to 15 percent of Researchers believe that lefties are better at handling large the world’s population is left-handed. This minority amounts of stimuli, making them naturally better at playing Mgroup has earned the right to have a day dedicated to video games. them, and August 13 is their special day. When hanging the United States’, flag it must fly to the left International Left Hander’s Day was first celebrated in 1976. of any other flag when you look at it head on. It was started by Lefthander’s International. Some say that left- Right-handed people operate from the left side of the handedness is most likely to occur in people descended from brain. Left handed people favor the right side. So south Asia and east Europe; it is least likely to occur in people it is said that, “only left-handed people are in descended from west Europe and Africa. their right mind!” Left-handed people are commonly referred to as Since we have left you with “southpaws.” The term was some facts to ponder, we must now coined in baseball to describe get right to our quiz. Get set to a left-handed pitcher. Many think “southpaw” thoughts, because baseball diamonds are arranged it’s time to get a little trivial... so that the batter faces east, which allows them to avoid 1. An insult with false praise is known as staring into the afternoon or a _____? evening sun. In such a dia- 2. What day of the week is considered to be mond, a left-handed pitcher lucky for lefties? faces west and has their pitch- 3. This famous French emperor and his first ing arm toward the south. wife were both southpaws. In ancient Rome, the 4. This Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees base- word meaning “left” was ball slugger was left-handed. “sinister.” Sinistrophobia is 5. Think Microsoft when you name this southpaw. the fear of left-handedness or 6. In what city can you find the store Lefty’s – a things on the left side. During famous store for left-handed folks? the 1600s, people thought left-handers were 7. Name this left-handed actor from the 1998 witches and warlocks. film Armageddon. The English origins of the word “left” comes 8. This southpaw was a 12-time NBA All- from the Latin “laevus” meaning “the shield” or Star basketball star with the Boston Celtics. “lucky side.” The Egyptians thought it was good 9. Name this 1992/1996 presidential candi- luck to enter a house left foot first. date that is a lefty. When typing, the left hand does most of the 10. In what state will you find a community called Left work, as the most popular letters (a,e,r,s,t) are on the Hand (its zip code is 25251)? left side of the keyboard. On a standard “qwerty” keyboard, 11. This 1960s guitarist, singer, songwriter was a southpaw. there are 1,447 English words that are typed solely with the 12. Some left-handers are geniuses, what percent of MENSA left hand. There are only 187 words typed with the right hand members are lefties? alone. 13. If both parents are left-handed, what percent of their off- Four out of the five original designers of the Mac computer spring will be left-handed? were left-handed. 14. This “lefty” actress/comedian had a CBS variety show which Eight U.S. presidents were lefties – Barack Obama, Bill ran 1967-1978. Clinton, George H.W. Bush, Gerald Ford, Harry Truman, 15. Look on page 4 of this magazine, besides myself there is a Herbert Hoover, James Garfield, and Ronald Reagan, who was photo of Marion, Laura, Mary and Janice. Which one of us left-handed but was forced to switch to right-handedness. is the “southpaw?” F Other famous lefties included: Julius Caesar, Albert Einstein, Sources: http://www.holidayinsights.com/other/lefthand.htm, http://www. Mark Twain, Helen Keller, Paul McCartney, Steve Forbes, Cary braingle.com/trivia/1963/left-handed.html, http://dailyinfographic.com/left-hand- Grant, Mark Spitz, Oprah Winfrey, John McEnroe, Jay Leno, ed-facts-and-statistsic-infographic, http://www.luckylefty.com/famous-left-handed- Cary Grant, Robert Redford, Julia Roberts, Whoopi Goldberg, people, http://www.coolquiz.com/trivia/didyouknow/lefthand2.asp Tim Allen, Dan Aykroyd, and Dick Van Dyke.

Left-handed brains can often handle music easily, but have publisher our Piotrowski, righties have a 2% chance of having a lefty) 14. Carol Burnett 15. Marion Marion 15. Burnett Carol 14. lefty) a having of chance 2% a have righties

trouble with language. Bob Dylan, a lefty, wrote the music for (two fifty 13. twenty 12. Hendrix Jimi 11. Virginia West 10. Perot Ross 9.

“Blowin’ in the Wind” in less than five minutes, but it took him Bird Larry 8. Willis Bruce 7. Francisco San 6. Gates Bill 5. Ruth Babe 4. Answers:

a month to write the lyrics. Josephine & Napoleon 3. Tuesday 2. compliment left-handed 1.

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REAL ESTATE Hot August Nights… And Hot August DEALS! By Jacquelyn Brinker

he advent of the “Mortgage those “risky” mortgages, and folks with never be a better time. Market condi- Meltdown” in 2007 and 2008 good, solid loans are also refinancing into tions are ideal with low rates, affordable Trendered the housing industry lower rate mortgages. prices. One small change – inventory is virtually crippled. Many who had over- So, what’s next? Truly, it’s anyone’s not as plentiful as it has been in the past. extended themselves with Pay Option, guess, but many forecasters believer that Have you heard this before (we’ve said it Adjustable and Hybrid arm loans felt rates will remain low through the elec- many times)? The difference now is that the pinch as home values in some parts tion and potentially longer (2013-2014). we are actually at what analysts predict of the country fell and resales were few. After that, the government control (keep- is the “rock bottom” of the interest rate America was fearful of what would hap- ing rates artificially low) is likely to taper decline. pen next. The economy became the off, and we will see rising interest rates After speaking with a potential home- news of the day, and the housing market not just on home loans, but on credit owner the other day, it became even was the headline. cards, car loans and consumer accounts. more clear – they want to purchase a Inflation is highly likely. The real ques- home with the least amount down and Fast forward – 2012! How things tion is how the unemployment numbers save their money as they anticipate a have changed! will change – up or down. This is also large upturn in their investment earnings. Not only are we experiencing record the hot button in this year’s presidential What a great solution! “Money” will low interest rates, but the housing market election. Remember several years ago, never be less expensive than it is today. has also stabilized and Americans are out “It’s the economy stupid”? Still is – with Something to think about! buying homes again. Along with the added emphasis on housing and jobs. Prudent readers – ACT NOW! upturn in home sales, we’ve seen signifi- If you are in the market for a new Because, Your Home Loan Matters! F cant numbers of homeowners refinance home or a refinance, there truly will

Ingomar Garden Club Flower Show

By Paula Green

alling all flower enthusiasts – marks your calendars for Ingomar Garden Club’s biennial flower show. “Floralicious Entrees” will be held 1-7 p.m., CSept. 7, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sept. 8, at UPMC Passavant Hospital Assembly Hall, 9100 Babcock Blvd. This year’s program will consist of horticulture, design and special educational divisions showcased by all Ingomar Garden Club members. This local garden club has had many successful displays. Their 2010 “Plantasia” exhibit (also held at Passavant) and their Flower Show Schedule received first place recognitions at the 2011 Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania (G.C.F.P.) Convention held in the Poconos. Ingomar Garden Club went on to compete at the Washington D.C. National Convention. To achieve this honor, a garden club’s flower show must score 95 or more points in staging, caliber, quality of entries, public education and significant involvement of members. They were awarded first place honors for a Standard Flower Show Staged in a Public Building by National Garden Clubs. NGC is a not-for-profit educational organization headquartered in St. Louis, Mo. It is composed of 50 state garden clubs and the national capital area is 6,218 member garden clubs and 198,595 members. For an educational experience on how various flowers are grown and displayed visit the Ingomar Garden Club’s “Floralicious Entrees” in Sept. to garner ideas for your garden. F

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Dedications and Salutes pport By Paula Green Ou esidents in Hampton Twp. celebrated Memorial Day on On June 29, Congressman Jason Altmire hosted a “Military

May 28 with a special military celebration. An unveil- Service Academy Information” at the Car Cruise at Northway r

ing and dedication of Korean and Vietnam Plaques Christian Community Church in Wexford. T

R roops and Monument was held at the Veterans Memorial Hampton SSG Edward Greiner Jr., was honored with a military fly-over Township Community Center at 3102 McCully Road. and a special walk-a-thon on July 29 at North Park. Greiner The commencement ceremony paralleled the beginning of a was killed in a motorcycle accident in March before he was to be M*A*S*H* episode with the arrival of vintage Med-Vac helicop- deployed to Afghanistan. ter from the Korean era. During the service, Hampton’s fallen Military honors will continue this summer as patriotism rings service members from the Korean and Vietnam Wars were hon- in the air during the 2nd Annual Presidential Salute Your Troops ored. Their families were invited to unveil the newly dedicated Gala. The event will be held 6:30-10 p.m., Aug 15, at Grand plaques. Hall at the Priory, 614 Pressley Street, Pittsburgh. It is spon- Also on Memorial Day, the American Legion Post #80 sored by The Pittsburgh Social Exchange. located at 172 Sixth Avenue in Laurel Gardens, Ross Twp., was This Star Spangled Spectacular evening recognizes local vet- renamed in honor of fallen West View Marine Sgt. Joseph D. erans while supporting the Team River Runner Organization. Caskey. TRR is a 501c3 nonprofit organization which gives active duty The Fearless 5K event was held on June 30 in North Park, service members and veterans an opportunity to find health, which also honored Caskey and raised funds for the Semper Fi healing and new challenges through whitewater boating, kayak- Fund. This organization provides financial assistance to wound- ing, canoeing and other paddling sports. ed Marines and their families. To find out more about the troops gala salute, visit http:// Caskey, who came from an extensive military family, was www.pittsburghsocialexchange.com. F killed in Afghanistan on June 26, 2010. He was a 2004 graduate of North Hills High School. We welcome brief biographies and photos of local servicemen and women The U.S. Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment performed from our community. If you know of someone you’d like to see featured in an array of patriotic entertainment during this year’s Three this column, please call (724) 940-2444 or mail the information to: Northern Rivers Regatta. The hour-long concert held on June 30 at Point Connection Magazine, P.O. Box 722, Wexford, PA 15090-0722 or email north- [email protected]. State Park featured colorful music and marching pageantry.

worldwide. Special Olympics, An Training gives the athletes enhanced motor skills and Understanding and Opportunity strength to compete. The aspect of team By Mike Doerfler sports is stressed in order to enable t can certainly be said that in many ning came the Special Olympics. athletes to work circles, the Special Olympics are The Special Olympics consist of together, while form- Ias well-known or even more well- over 26 Olympic-related competitions ing common friendships and growing in known as their traditional Olympic that go year round. Mrs. Kennedy intellect, spirit and self-confidence. counterpart. Both competitions are Shriver felt that a child or adult with Special Olympics exists in order to similar in the sense that they include any type of intellectual or disability give those with intellectual disabilities a national and international compet- should have the chance to participate chance to participate and train in sports. ing amongst their perspective athletes, in various sports and or other related With proper teaching, they can experi- where medals are awarded for placing activities. The first official Special ence growth, strength, self-esteem and in events. However, Special Olympics Olympics competitions were held at friendship. Along with the athletes, goes way beyond competition and Soldier Field in Chicago in 1968. their families and the community can awards. It provides an opportunity for Special Olympics are open to any grow as well. Special Olympics can those involved to grow and experience child or adult who is at least eight years provide individuals with a fulfilling, many aspects of life they may not get to of age. Those individuals who are men- free-of-charge opportunity to form experience if they had not taken part in tally handicapped, or who have similar a bond with society. Put all of these Special Olympics. intellectual impairments are eligible to aspects together and Special Olympics The Special Olympics was founded become a participant. Special Olympics should only continue to flourish in the in the early 1960s by Eunice Kennedy are run by volunteers, who work with context of Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s Shriver. Mrs. Kennedy Shriver, whose individual participants and their fami- beliefs and goals. For more information sister was disabled, started a day camp lies, overseeing organized activities and on local Special Olympics, please visit for young children with intellectual training. Special Olympics has grown www.so-ac.org. F disabilities, and from that simple begin- to serve over 1.7 million individuals

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living Watch Your Steppp By Barbara A. Killmeyer

re you aware that among older adults (like us) falls are weight curtains or shades, either of which will reduce the the leading cause of injury deaths and the most com- glare and give you better vision. Amon cause of nonfatal injuries and hospitalizations for Make it a point to wear shoes both inside and outside of trauma? Another interesting fact is that approximately one-half the house. Avoid walking in your bare feet or wearing slip- of all falls happen in the home. With that in mind, the follow- pers all day. Bare feet can cause cuts and bruises that can easi- ing are some safety tips that we should all pay special attention ly become infected, and wearing slippers all day does not give to for our own and our loved ones’ safety. your feet the support they need. They also make it easier to Either remove small throw rugs or use double-sided tape trip and fall, causing injury. to keep these rugs from moving and causing someone to slip Keep stairs and places where you frequently walk free on them and fall, incurring a possible injury. of clutter that can cause you to trip and fall. Some things to Install grab bars on the walls next to your toilet and in think about are papers, books, clothes and shoes. your tub or shower area. You’ll be amazed at the number of Items that you use often should be kept in cabinets that times one of these bars will save you from a dangerous fall. you can reach without using a step stool. If you must use Take a critical look at the lighting in your home. Is it something such a step stool each time you need to reach for adequate? Is there glare that can interfere with vision? If a frequently used item, you are increasing your chances for an glare is a problem, one suggestion would be to hang light- accident.

40 August 2012 | Northern Connection www.northernconnectionmag.com Bathtubs and shower floors are places where it is common for falls to occur since they are often wet and slippery. Use nonskid mats in these places, and your chances for falls will be greatly reduced. Staircases can be dangerous. The best thing you can do to help yourself when going up or down stairs is to make sure they are clutter-free and that they are equipped with handrails and good lighting. If you have trouble walking and p you can’t avoid stairs, please look into having a stair glide installed. This could definitely be a lifesaver for you. You can help yourself so much by improving your strength and balance with physical activity and strengthening exercises. I recently had occasion to visit several doctors, and when I asked my PCP, Dr. Gary Sauer, what was the best thing I could do to stay healthy as I age he had a one-word answer for me: exercise. That fits right in with staying strong and maintaining good balance. One other doctor I saw was a podiatrist, Dr. Roger Rooth, and I asked him what he would recommend to keep feet healthy as we age. His answer was to wear proper footwear. He suggested that we should avoid sandals, especially when doing a lot of walking, such as walk- Look for it wherever you find ing for exercise. He said to make sure the shoe fits properly and has good support. Northern Connection I hope that some of the suggestions I’ve made make it possible for you to avoid accidents in the home and consider Call us for advertising information exercising, especially walking, and if you walk, please follow Dr. Rooth’s advice and wear proper shoes. F 724-940-2444

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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group meets at 7 p.m., the 2nd Wednesday of every month, at Orion, 4361 William Flynn

living Hwy. Sponsored by Orion Personal Care Residence. Call (412) 337-6731. Alzheimer’s Support Group, meets 10-11:30 a.m., the 2nd Saturday of the month, Christ Church, North Hills, 5910 Babcock Blvd. For info, call Karen (724) 934-0048. Arden Courts, 1125 Perry Highway, offers a support group for families dealing with dementia. Meets every 3rd Weds. of the month. Call (412) 369-7887. Celebrating Senior Champions Dinner & Auction, Oct. 11, at the Omni William Penn Hotel. For details on sponsorships and tickets, call (412) 622-9239 or [email protected]. Friendship Group for Visually Impaired, Men’s Group meets every Weds. 1-3:15 p.m., Knitting & Crocheting Circle meets every Weds. 1-3:15 p.m., Monthly Meeting 2nd Thurs. of each month 1:15-3:15 p.m., The Lunch Bunch meets 4th Thurs. of every month 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Talking Book Club meets 1st Mon. of each month 1-2:30 p.m. For info, call 724-444-0064. Gateway North AARP #3586 trips - Sept. 27-30, NYC 1 day trip, 2 days cruise on the “Norwegian Gem” For info, call Mary (412) 931-8478. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group meets 1 p.m. Thurs., Family Resource Center, 216 North Washington Street, Butler. Sponsored by Butler Memorial Hospital. For info, call (724) 284-4894. GriefShare, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sept. 6-Nov. 15, Hampton Presbyterian Church, 2942 E. Hardies Rd., Gibsonia. To register, call (724) 443-3201 or hamptonpresbyterian.org by Aug. 31. Home Instead Senior Care® is offering a unique approach to help area families in Northwest Allegheny County manage the challenges of Alzheimer’s and other demen- tias. Free training is available for families at HelpForAlzheimersFamilies.com. How’s Your Hearing? 12:30 p.m., Aug. 15, Senior Ctr., Cranberry Twp. Municipal Bldg. Guest speaker Jonathan Urffer, MD. Free. For more info: (412-367-6640. Presented by Passavant Hospital Foundation & UPMC Passavant. Mylan Classic ANSYS TICKETS For Charity Program, Aug. 22-Sept. 2. Call (724) 746-3535 (be sure to designate sales to Focus on Renewal) or order online at https://www.mylanclassic.com/buytix/ FOCUSONRENEWAL. Nu-Beginnings II, a social group of widows and widowers meets at Christ Church Grove Farm. For meeting times, call (412) 741- 6248 or http://www.ccgf.org. Open Your Heart to a Senior program is looking for volunteers. Training meetings, 9:30 a.m., Aug. 16, at NHCO North Boroughs at AGH Suburban Hospital in Bellevue & 6:30 p.m., Aug. 21, UPMC Lighthouse Pointe in Fox Chapel. Sponsored by North Hills Community Outreach. For info, call Cathy at (412) 307-0069.

42 August 2012 | Northern Connection www.northernconnectionmag.com Parkwood Suburban North Meals on Wheels provides home delivered meals to the elderly, homebound and disabled. Meals on Wheels services Hampton & southern Richland townships. Call (412) 486-7115. Primetimers, noon, first Thurs of the month, Christ Church Grove Farm, Ohio Twp. Meetings include a meal, a devotion and a program. For info, call (412) 741- 4900 or visit http://www.ccgf.org. St. Alexis Over 50 Trips, Sept. 3-7; Chadwick American Bandstand, Oct. 11; November, Light-Up Night on the Majestic; November, Chadwick 20-piece Orchestra Christmas Show; December, Meadows & Oglebay Lights. For info, call Rose (724) 728-2563. Senior Link Group, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., meets 3rd Thurs. of the month starting Sept. 20, Orchard Hill Church. For info, call Toni (724) 935-1604...... Celebrating Senior Champions An Event to Support Benevolent Care

n Thursday, October 11, UPMC Senior Services will host Othe fourth annual Celebrating Senior Champions Benefit Dinner and Auction. The event will recognize the many individuals and groups who champion the cause of seniors in western Pennsylvania. KDKA news anchor Brenda Waters will serve as emcee of the event, which will honor Grand Champion honoree, Loren H. Roth, MD, MPH. Dr. Roth is Associate Senior Vice Chancellor for Clinic Policy and Planning, Health Sciences, University of Pittsburgh; Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; Professor of Health Policy and Management, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health; and, Senior Advisor, Quality, UPMC Health Plan. All proceeds from the Celebrating Senior Champions Dinner and Auction will benefit the UPMC Senior Communities Benevolent Care Fund to help support residents in need of chari- table care. For more information about the event, contact Peggy VanHorn, benevolent care advocate, UPMC Senior Communities, at 412-622-9239 or van- [email protected]. F

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leep is much more important than we often give it credit for. SWhile for some seniors, sleep is not really very much of a problem, for many others (up to 10 percent of older adults) it can involve a great deal of distress and a significant worsening of health and quality of life. Both medical and mental health problems can often be associated with (and in some cases worsened by) an individual’s sleep problems. Although sleeping pills may provide some relief when used occasionally, they may not provide much help in the long run. Often, the pills lose their effectiveness, or may not be appropriate to that individual’s particular situation. Sometimes better for fighting insomnia are behavioral therapies which do not involve any sleep medications at all. In several sessions with a therapist various aspects of sleep, and behaviors around it, can be addressed with the patient. There are many different underly- ing factors that might interfere with a senior’s ability to sleep well at night. Some factors relate to changes in the 24-hour biological clock, others to sleep intensity, others to responses to stress and arousal, others to genetic factors, as well as to the different ways in which various parts of the brain function during sleep. All of these factors (plus a few more besides) are important and worthy of study. By studying the sleep of older adults both with- and without insomnia, better therapies can be developed to counter this important and ever- growing problem. F

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Job Fair, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Aug. Student Center, Slippery Rock happenings 22, Four Points Sheraton in Mars. University. To register, call the Sponsored by the Chamber & PA United Way of Butler County, (724) Happenings Career Link in Butler County. For 285-4883. NC details, call (724) 934-9700 or www.thechamberinc.com. Zelienople-Harmony Chapter of the Women’s Business Network McCandless Community Day, Professional Referral Exchange meets, 8:30 a.m., Aug. 10 & North Happenings Sept. 8, noon-9 p.m. (PRE) meets 7:15 a.m., Weds, 24, The Stohr Haus Bakery, 534 Horse Shows at N. Park Horse Deck House, Rt. 19, Cranberry Mercer St., Harmony. Call, Meg August 2012 Show Ring, Aug. 12, Open Series Mondays Twp. Visit, www.prorefx.com, click (724) 452-5232. Horse Show, Sept. 9, Fun/Game Greater Pittsburgh Civil War on Cranberry. Horse Show, call Joe, (412) 784- th Round Table meets the 4 Wednesdays at 1 at the Kean Saturdays 0860; Sept. 23, Gymkhana/Fun Monday of every month, 7 p.m., Antique Gun Show, 9 a.m.-4 Horse Show, call Tanya (412) 841- Theatre: Aug. 1, Safe House; Aug. (no meeting in Aug.), Sept. 24 8, Thin Ice; Aug. 15, Joyful Noise; p.m., Aug. 11, Harmony Museum, 4517 or Wanda (412) 364-6500. meeting, The Hampton Township Stewart Hall, 218 Mercer St. For Sponsored by NA Horsemen’s Aug. 22, Gone; Aug. 29, Mirror, Community Center, 3101 McCully Mirror. Visit www.keantheatre.com. info, call (724) 452-7341 or www. Association. Rd., Allison Park. Call Bob or harmonymuseum.org. Margie (724) 625-2329. North Hills Community Thursdays Friends of North Park meet- Outreach’s Community Auto Tuesdays Cranberry Chapter of the ing, 9 a.m., Aug. 18, Garden in Program is looking for vehicle Women’s Business Network the Park – Penn State Master donations that will provide trans- Tuesdays at 2 at the Kean meets 7:30 a.m., Aug. 2 & 16, Gardeners, corner of Babcock portation for low-income individu- Theatre: Aug. 7, Act of Valor; Aug. Cranberry Community UP Church, Blvd & Wildwood Rd. For info, call als. Call Harriet, (724) 443-8300 14, Big Miracle; Aug. 21, The Vow; 2662 Rochester Rd., Cranberry (724) 544-7284. or www.communityauto.org. Aug. 28, Wanderlust. Visit www. Twp. Call, Pat (724) 766-7337. keantheatre.com. “Journey Through History” Perry High School Multi-Year Criders Corner Chapter of the Tour,” 7:30-4 p.m., Sept. 8, tour Reunion, Classes 1965 thru Wexford Chapter of the Women’s Business Network four Western Penna. historic sites. 1969, noon-11 p.m., Aug. 25, Women’s Business Network meets noon, Aug. 9 & 23, Begins at Slippery Rock’s Old Stone Rose Barn North Park. Teachers meets, 8:00 a.m., Aug. 14 & Cranberry Library, 2525 Rochester House. For tickets, call (724) 602- are welcomed. Bring a covered 28, Atria’s Restaurant, Rt. 19, Rd., Cranberry Twp. Call, Melissa 0595 or HistoryBusTour@gmail. dish. For details, call (412) 734- Wexford. Call, Kathy (724) 934- (412) 824-9636. com. Deadline for reservations is 1750 after 4 p.m. 5143. Aug. 13. North Hills Community Pittsburgh Irish Festival, 4 Wednesdays Outreach Prospective Volunteer Mars Farmers Market, 9 a.m.- p.m.-midnight, Sept. 7; 11 a.m.- Orientation, 10 a.m., Aug. 16, noon, Sats. thru Sept., 225 Crowe midnight, Sept. 8 & 9 a.m.-6 Ask the Attorney, 7-9 p.m., Aug. NHCO, 1975 Ferguson Rd., Allison Ave. (parking lot across from the p.m., Sept. 9, Riverplex, West 8, NHCO Millvale, 416 Lincoln Ave. Park. Contact Linda, at (412) 487- post office). Homestead. For info, call (412) Appointments are required. Call 6316, opt 2. 422-1113 or www.pghirishfest.org. Harriet, (412) 487-6316, opt. 2. Saturday Singles Dance, 8 p.m.- Ross-West View Chapter of the midnight, Aug. 4 & Aug. 25, West Women’s Business Network View VFW, 386 Perry Hwy, West meets, 7:30 a.m. Aug. 9 & 23, View (free dance lesson 7:30 p.m., Panera Bread, 7217 McKnight Rd. Aug. 4). For info, call (724) 316- Call, Sarah (412) 915-1699. 5029 or email dancetonight09@ aol.com or www.dancetonight. Seven Fields Chapter of the weebly.com. Women’s Business Network meets, 8:15 a.m., Aug. 2 & 16, Concordia Life Care Community, Rt. 228, Adams Ridge. Call, Arts & Loretta (724) 772-3633. Entertainment Fridays Ballet Under the Stars, 7:30 North Hills Chapter of the p.m., Aug. 16, Hartwood Acres. Women’s Business Network Presented by the Pittsburgh Ballet meets 12:30 p.m., Aug. 10 & 24, Theatre. Pre-performance activities Atria’s Restaurant, 5517 William begin at 5 p.m. For details, visit Flynn Hwy. Call, Susan (412) 965- http://www.pbt.org/ 4888. Bluegrass and Old Time Music Powerful Connections for Festival, 11 a.m., Sept. 8, Women Conference, 8:00 a.m., Harmony. Cost $20 adults, $10 Aug. 3, at the Robert M. Smith children. For info concertsinhar- mony.com

46 August 2012 | Northern Connection www.northernconnectionmag.com Kean Theatre August Cindystock 9, 3:30 p.m., Bridge to Hope Support events: The Vogues, dinner & Aug. 18, Wexford Bayne Rd., Group meeting 7 p.m., each show, 6:30 p.m., show only 8 Wexford. For info, visit www. Wed., Conference Room p.m., Aug 4; Pure Gold, Aug. cindystock.org/. Benefits can- #1, Passavant Hospital 18, Kean Theatre. For tickets, cer research. Foundation Conference Center, (724) 444-KEAN (5326) or Cumberland Woods Village, www.keantheatre.com. Lifelong Learning Seminars UPMC Passavant McCandless – pain relief & arthritis Campus, 700 Cumberland Kean Theatre Sept events: pain, 11:00 a.m., Aug. 7 Woods Dr. Visit, www.passa- Born Yesterday, dinner & & 21, The Legacy Theatre, vanthospitalfoundation.org. show, 6:30 p.m., show only 8 Cumberland Woods Village, p.m., Sept. 21 & 22 & 28-29 700 Cumberland Woods Dr., Butler Breast Cancer & & lunch & show 12:30 p.m., Allison Park. To RSVP, call Women’s Support Group Sept. 23 & 30,show only, 2 (412) 635-8080 or www. meets 7-9 p.m., the 1st Tues., p.m., Kean Theatre. For tick- TheLegacyLineup.com. of every month, 4th Floor of the ets, (724) 444-KEAN (5326) former Morgan II Building, the or www.keantheatre.com. Mercy Parish Nurse & corner of Rt. 38, 68 & 422. Health Ministry Program Call Cheryl at (724) 282-4421. Kean Theatre 10th Autumn Preparation Anniversary Show: Frankie Course, Sept. 21-21 & Oct. Cancer Caring Center Free Valli & the Four Seasons 5-6, Sister M. Ferdinand Clark Support Groups - Thursdays Tribute, $38 show only, 8 Auditorium at UPMC Mercy, at UPMC Passavant Hospital. p.m., $68 V.I.P. pass, 6 p.m., 1400 Locust St., Uptown. General Patient group meets 7 Oct. 13, Kean Theatre. For Call, (412) 232-5815, email p.m., 1st & 3rd Thurs, & Breast tickets, (724) 444-KEAN [email protected] Cancer group meets 7 p.m., (5326) or www.keantheatre. or www.pmhs.org. 2nd & 4th Thurs. To register, com. (412) 622-1212 or www.can- Mercy Parish Nurse & cercaring.org. Mylan Classic ANSYS Health Ministry Program TICKETS For Charity – Health Symposium, 9 a.m.- Compulsive Eaters Program, Aug. 27-Sept. 1:30 p.m., Oct. 20, Sister M. Anonymous meets 6:30 p.m., 2. Call (724) 746-3535 Ferdinand Clark Auditorium, Fridays, Perry Hwy. Lutheran (be sure to designate sales Level 2 at UPMC Mercy, Church. No dues. Call (412) to Focus on Renewal) or 1400 Locust St., Uptown. 225-1664. order online at https://www. Call, (412) 232-5815, email mylanclassic.com/buytix/ [email protected]. Development Disabilities FOCUSONRENEWAL. Support Group meets the Pink Ribbon Round-Up 3rd Tuesday of the month, One Act plays, For Whom the (PRR), Oct. 19-20. Western 7-9 p.m., at Orion Adult Day Southern Belle Tolls, Desire gala, Oct. 19, at The Chadwick Services, 4361 Rt. 8, Allison Desire Desire, Naomi in the Banquet Hall in Wexford. Park. Call (412) 213-3500. Living Room & Medea, 8 p.m., Horseback ride, 11:30-3 p.m., Aug. 16-18 & 2 p.m., Aug. Oct. 20, North Park. For info, Food Addicts in Recovery 19, at the Peter Mills Theater call Patricia at (412) 638- Anonymous meets Fridays, in Rockwell Hall at Duquesne 9963, or visit www.pinkrib- 10:30-noon, Union Project, University. For ticket reserva- bonroundup.org. 801 N. Negley Ave., Pgh. No tions, call (412) 243-5201. dues or fees. Call Sue, at UK Soccer Summer Camp, (724)625-1683 or visit www. Pittsburgh Doo-Wop Big 9 a.m., Aug. 6-10, Marshall foodaddicts.org. Band – Legacy Lineup, Campus Soccer Field. 7:30 p.m., Aug. 18, Lupus Foundation Support Sponsored by Marshall Twp. rd Cumberland Woods Village, For details, call (724) 935- Group, 7 p.m., 3 Tues., of 700 Cumberland Woods Dr., 3090 x115 or www.uksoccer- the month, UPMC Passavant. Allison Park. For tickets, camps.com. Free. Contact, Valarie Brown, call (412) 394-3353 or www. RN, (412) 527-3335. ProArtsTickets.com or www. NAMI (National Alliance LegacyLineup.com. Support Groups on Mental Illness) Family Renaissance & Baroque Support Group meets 7 p.m., Amp Up! (amputee support st presents Rebel, 8 p.m., Oct. 1 Wed. of the month, Rm. group) meetings are held 3rd nd 6, Synod Hall, 125 N. Craig 231 (2 floor), 105 Braunlich Tues., of every month at UPMC St., Oakland. For info, call Dr., McKnight Plaza, Ross Mercy South Side Outpatient (412) 361-2048 or www.rbsp. Twp. Contact (412) 366-3788 Center, 2000 Mary St, Pittsburgh. org. or [email protected]. Call (412) 215-6926. Squonk Opera GO NAMI Support Group Bereavement Support Roadshow performance, for Families of Individuals Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Mondays, 7 p.m., Aug. 26, North with Borderline Personality UPMC Passavant. Group Hills Community Outreach’s Disorder, meets 11 a.m.-1 meets for 8 weeks. To regis- Rosalinda Sauro Sirianni p.m., 3rd Sat. of the month, ter, call Toni (412) 358-3173. nd Garden, 119 Davis Ave., Rm. 231 (2 floor), 105 Braunlich Dr., McKnight Plaza, Bellevue. All donations ben- Bereavement Support Ross Twp. Call (412) 366- efit NHCO. Group, 7-9 p.m., alternate 3788 or [email protected]. Mon., The Baierl YMCA, Nicholson Rd. For info, call North Hills MS (Multiple Health & Chuck (412) 913-0272 or Sclerosis) Support Group [email protected]. meets 6:30 p.m., 2nd Tues of Wellness the month, Lutheran Senior Breast Cancer Support Life Building, Rt. 228 & Celebrating Senior Group, 7-8:30 p.m., 1st & 3rd Pittsburgh St., Mars. For info, Champions Dinner & Weds of every month, UPMC email [email protected] or Auction, Oct. 11, at the Passavant Cranberry, Breast [email protected]. Omni William Penn Hotel. For Center Conference Room, details on sponsorships and Building #3, St. Francis Way. 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| How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular happenings reamworks’ How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular opens at the Consol Energy Center on August 23. The critically-acclaimed show’s enormous size and Dground-breaking technology sets the stage for 23 fire-breathing dragons that swoop and soar directly over the audience. The entire environment immerses children and adults into the magical, mystical world of Vikings and dragons in a never-before-seen arena setting that soars through oceans, valleys and vista mountain tops that spans over 20,000 August 2012 square feet of incredible set design. It takes 30 tractor trailers and over 150 crew members to move 10,000 cases of gear and lay down a massive magnetic floor, along with hundreds of thousands of feet of cable to have the show ready for opening night. This incredible family entertainment experience leaves audiences spellbound by the high-flying, fire-breathing dragons, some with wingspans up to 46 feet - hero Viking warriors, world-class acrobats, pyrotechnics and lasers. Parade magazine described it as “Fire-breathing fun for the whole family!” F

Pennsylvania Educational Network for Race for Pace 5K Run & Walk, Oct. 13. a.m., Aug. 18, Scottish Festival, Allegheny Eating Disorders (PENED) offers two support Paws for Pace one-mile dog walk will be held in Riverstone Center for the Arts. For details, call groups. Meetings are 7:30 p.m., the 2nd Tues, conjunction with the 5K. Registration forms are (724) 659-0003 or hotline (412) 867-1816 or of the month & 7 p.m., the 4th Monday of the available at, www.paceschool.org. visit www.alleghenyriverstone.org. month, North Hills Village Mall, 4801 McKnight Rd., Suite 205. For info, (412) 215-7967. Zack’s Make a Move for Make-A-Wish 5Mile Free Movie Matinees, Mondays at 2 at the Bike/Walk/Run, 8 a.m., Aug. 19, North Park Kean Theatre: Aug. 6, The Help; Aug. 13, Support Group for Parents of Children and Boathouse. Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish. Fried Green Tomatoes; Aug. 20, My Week with Teens with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder To register, call Natalie at (412) 370-5070 or Marilyn; Aug. 27, The American President. For (OCD), meets 7 p.m., 1st Wed, of the month, visit http://www.wishgreaterpa.org/news-story. info, visit www.TheLegacyLineup.com. Conference Room at Northland Library, cfm?id=244. Cumberland Rd., McCandless. For info, email Movies in the Park, Aug. 1, Little Giants; Aug. [email protected]. 15, Dolphin Tale, at Pine Community Park. For info, (724) 625-1636, ext. 170 or www.twp.pine. Veterans Discover HOPE Here-Career, 3rd Religious Events & pa.us. Wed., 6:30-8:45 p.m., Cranberry Twp., Municipal Building, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp. Ministries St. Ferdinand Church Family Festival & Free. Call, (724) 779-8323, discoverhopehere@ Gigantic Flea Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 5-8 p.m., White Elephant Sale, 6-11 p.m., Aug. 10 & gmail.com or www.discoverhopehere.com. Aug. 24 & 25; 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Aug. 26 (bag 11 & 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Aug. 12. Nightly dinners, sale), St. Mary of the Assumption, 2510 Middle games and rides. For info, call (724) 776-2888 Road, Glenshaw. or www.STFERD.org. Walk-A-Thons & Relays “Highland Rocks,” a Christian music festival, Stylin’ Inside & Out, 6-9 p.m., Sept. 20, Holiday Inn, McKnight Rd. Presented by St. Barnabas Medical Center 5K Run/Walk, Aug. 4 & 5, Westminster Highlands, Emlenton. For details, visit http://www.highlandsrocks.org. Treasure House Fashions. For info, email sally@ 9 a.m., Aug. 4, USA Track & Certified, out-and- thefashions.org. back course on Meridian Rd. To register call (723) 443-0800, ext. 5310 or www.stbarn- abas5K.com. School Happenings Golf Outings Pineapple 5K, Sept. 15, Hartwood Acres. AP Summer Camp, 9-11 a.m., Aug. 6-9, North Proceeds benefit Leukemia Society. For info: Hills Senior High School. Cost $10 per stu- Friends of Pine Community Parks Golf 222.lls.org/wpa. dent. Registration due by Aug. 4. For info email Classic, 10 a.m. shotgun, (8:30 a.m. registra- [email protected]. tion), Aug. 20, Sewickley Heights Golf Club. For info, call (724) 625-1636 x116 or email Pre-School program for children in the Fox [email protected]. Chapel Area School District. Sponsored by the Family Consumer Science Dept. For details, Judy Lee Palmer Memorial Golf Outing, shot- call (412) 967-2400 voice mail #1711 or visit gun start 1:30 p.m. (registration 12:30 p.m.), www.fcasd.edu. Sept. 29, LakeVue North Golf Course, Butler. To register, call or text (724) 601-5925 or email [email protected]. To contribute, visit Gardening http://www.youcaring.com. Ladies’ Golf Outing, Aug. 1, Conley Resort North Hills Community Outreach’s Organic, in Butler. Sponsored by the Butler County Community Garden, 119 Davis Ave., in Bellevue Chamber. Registration deadline is July 20. Call, is open to volunteers, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Mon, (724) 283-2222 or online ButlerCountyChamber. Wed & Sat. Call Rosie, (412) 307-0069. com. Rege Harbison, Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament, 7:45 a.m. (registration), 8:30 a.m. Summer Excitement tee off, Aug. 18, 193 Green Meadows Lane, Concerts to Munch By, 12:15-12:45 p.m., Volant. Sponsored by Hope Lutheran Church every Wed thru Aug. 22, 259 S. Main St., Butler. in Cranberry. For info, call (724) 538-3350 or Sponsored by the Butler County Symphony hopelutherancranberry.org. Assoc. Call (724) 283-1402 or www.butlersym- St. Barnabas 8th Annual Leading the Links phony.org. Golf Open, 1 p.m., Sept. 17, Treesdale Golf Concerts in the Park, 7 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 2, & Country Club. Cost $350 per golfer. To Donna Bailey & Kenny Blake Quartet; Aug. 9, register, contact Debbie at (724) 444-5521 or Jill West & Blues Attack; Aug. 16, Softwinds, [email protected]. Cranberry Twp Community Park. Friday at noon, Verland Golf-Open, 10 a.m., Aug. 6, The Club Aug. 3, Jay Hitt; Aug. 10, Nancy Deckant, at Nevillewood. Benefits Verland which supports Cranberry Municipal Center gazebo. W. Penna individuals with intellectual and physi- Foxburg Scottish Festival, 7 p.m., Aug. 17, cal disabilities. For info, call Colleen, at (412) Ceilidh, on the Foxburg Green; gates open 9:00 741-2375 x1256 or email, [email protected].

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