IN Moon Township

SPRING 2012 COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

In Memory of Soldier Nick Madaras and His Dream to Help the Children of Iraq

“KickforNick”

P U B L I S H E R Wayne Dollard M A N A G I N G E D I T O RMarybeth [email protected] R E G I O N A L E D I T O R SMark Berton [South and West][email protected]

Monica L. Haynes [East][email protected] Pamela Palongue [North][email protected] S C H O O L & M U N I C I PA L C O N T E N T C O O R D I N AT O RMegan [email protected] O F F I C E M A N A G E RLeo [email protected] A D P L A C E M E N T C O O R D I N AT O RDebbie [email protected] G R A P H I C D E S I G NCassie Brkich Jan McEvoy Anna Buzzelli Joe Milne Sharon Cobb Tamara Tylenda Susie Doak W R I T E R SHeather Holtschlage Joann Naser Kelly Lotter Gina Salinger Leigh Lyons Judith Schardt Dana McGrath P H O T O G R A P H E R SGinni Hartle Kathleen Rudolph Brad Lauer Gary Yon A D V E R T I S I N G S A L E S M A N A G E R SDerek Bayer Tamara MyersTom Poljak A D V E R T I S I N G S A L E SBrian Daley Robert Ojeda Gina D’Alicandro Ralph Palaski Tina Dollard Annette Petrone Karen Fadzen Vincent SabatiniJulie Graf Jennifer SchaeferJason Huffman Michael Silvert Lori Jeffries Karen Turkovich Connie McDaniel RJ Vighetti Brian McKee Nikki Capezio-Watson Gabriel Negri Sophia WilliardAimee Nicolia This magazine is carrier route mailed to all district households and businesses. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Copyright 2012. C O R R E S P O N D E N C EDirect all inquiries, comments and press releases to: I N C O M M U N I T Y M A G A Z I N E SAttn: Editorial603 E. McMurray Rd. Ph: 724.942.0940 McMurray, PA 15317 Fax: 724.942.0968www. incommunitymagazines.com Summer content deadline: 3/14/12Please recycle this magazine when you are through enjoying it.

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

Welcome to the Spring issue of IN Moon Township Magazine!Hopefully, we are all enjoying the lengthening days as we forge onto summer. While

spring usually brings more rain to the region than we normally get throughout the rest of the year, I’m glad we’ve had a few days of nice weather to get outside and remember what the snow covered up.

We’ve grown once again over the winter and have shi�ed some sta� around to accommodate that growth. I want to point this out to you because you, the readers, give us many of the great story ideas that you see featured in these pages, and I want you to have the right point of contact so that your story can be heard. �e Editor for the South West Region is Mark Berton (mark@ incommunitymagazines.com). Please forward your good news to Mark, and he’ll make sure it �nds a place in the magazine. If you’re not sure whether you have a good story, give Mark a call at 724.942.0940 and ask!

While our Editors have re-aligned into be�er-organized zones, we still want everything in those zones to be 100 percent local to you. We also appreciate your feedback (good and bad) to let us know where we missed the mark and where we hit it out of the park.

Lastly, it’s not too soon to start thinking about the rest of the year! I know we just got through the holidays, and are thawing out, but since we’re quarterly, we’re already looking ahead to fall and beyond. So if you have events planned and would like to promote them, call or email Mark. If you have an event coming up earlier, let us know so we can send our photographers and document the occasion!

Here’s hoping that the start to your year has been a good one!

Wayne Dollard

FROM THE EDITOR

While IN Community Magazines is a non-partisan publication, we don’t live in a vacuum. �is year is a presidential election year, and striving to keep readers engaged and active in the community is part of our mission statement. We’re not here to endorse anyone, but we are here to remind you that voting is a hard-earned right that we have as Americans. However, many people pass on that right, which is a shame. If you view your vote as insigni�cant, then you are not only forfeiting your right to be counted, but also your right to be heard. Voting isn’t just about numbers, it’s about opinions as well. Your vote lends your voice to a chorus that decides who should be deciding our foreign and domestic policies, budgeting for speci�c social programs and who sends our young people into con�icts around the globe. �ese are critical issues that everyday people have to live with. If your candidate loses, you didn’t lose. �e margin of loss sends a strong message to the victor as to whether people agree with their views, or found them to be less appealing. To be part of that process is something that those before us fought for through marches, protests and even death. To sit it out casts aspersions on their e�orts and memory. We may not wake up happy on Nov. 7, but we should all be happy that we participated on Nov. 6. �e deadline for registering to vote is 30 days prior to the next primary or general election. For more information, go to www.alleghenycounty.us/elect/registration.aspx.

See you at the polls!

Mark Berton

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ON THE COVER | Pictured on the cover are Meridith Wicker, Corina Lynch and Lynne Smiley, participants in the “Kick for Nick” soccer event hosted by Quarker Valley High School sophomore Molly Wicker (above, center). See page 14.(above, center). See page 14.(above, center). See page 14.(above, center). See page 14.

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Moon Township Supervisors Reorganize for 2012

�e board welcomed newly-elected Supervisor John Hertzer at the January meeting. A 14-year Moon Township resident, Hertzer works for Aon Corporation and is a graduate of Clarion University. Hertzer previously served on the Moon Township Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. In addition to his township board service, Hertzer is actively involved with Moon Township League Baseball as a

seven-year member of the Board of Directors and coach of 11 years. Hertzer and his wife Helen have two sons in the high school and elementary levels of the Moon Area School District.

Supervisor Andrew Gribben also took the oath of o�ce as he returns to the board for a six-year term he was elected to in November. �is will be Gribben’s second term on the board. He previously served an elected two-year term created by the resignation of former Supervisor Mike Hopper. A 15-year resident of Moon Township, Gribben is a plant manager for SMS Millcra� and a graduate of Purdue University. In addition to his board service, Gribben has coached for �ve years for the Moon Area Soccer Association and volunteers at the Moon Township Public Library. Gribben and his wife Christianne

have two children a�ending Allard Elementary School.

Lastly, the board voted 5-0 to appoint Supervisor Marv Eicher, whose term expires Jan. 2015, as chairman, and Gribben, whose term expires Jan. 2018, as vice chairman for 2012. Eicher, an eight-year board member, assumes the position of chairman from Supervisor Jim Vitale, who served as 2011 chairman and 2010 vice chairman.

�e board will continue to hold its monthly regular meetings at 7 p.m., on the �rst Wednesday of each month. Monthly Workshop meetings will continue to be held at 6 p.m., on the last Wednesday of each month. All public meetings are held at the Moon Township Municipal Building, 1000 Beaver Grade Road.

MOON AREA

BOARD OF EDUCATION NEWS

�e new year rang in a Moon Area School Board consisting of �ve new members on the nine-member board. Pictured are:

Sandra McCurdy, PresidentRonald Steele, Vice PresidentA. Michael Olszewski, TreasurerLaura Schisler, SecretaryJe�rey Bussard, Board MemberDenny Harbaugh, Board MemberGia Tatone, Board MemberJerry Testa, Board MemberSamuel Tranter, Board Member

New School Board Seated for 2012



MASD Elementary & Middle School Students Raise Money & More for Charity

Thanks to the generosity of the parents of the MASD Elementary Challenge Students, coupled with their Christmas Caroling donations, the Elementary Challenge students had a record-breaking year and collected $720 for the KDKA Children’s Hospital Free Care Fund! The students presented their check live on-air during the KDKA-TV/Radio Children’s Hospital Free Care Fund Telethon December 15.

MAMS students on the 7th Grade Hawks team also raised money for local families, Change for Change. The students were able to collect $552 in a week. With that they supplied Christmas for four local families and nine children. The Hawks are still collecting money and at the end of the year will select another charity to donate the money to. Donations can be made at the main office with attention to Ms. Marino.

During the month of December, the students and staff at Hyde Elementary celebrated the holiday spirit by decorating their classroom doors and some even the hallways. The goal was simple: Spread holiday cheer by decorating doors and donating books. The books were donated to an Aliquippa organization, helped out by former Moon graduate Elliot Hawke, that in turn gives them as presents to children in need. The students helped donate over 100 books and raised some money to buy more.

(Left to right) Moon Area High School students Dakota Talbott, Allison Murphy, Anurag Purker, Ashley Hall, and Mia Casteveter at the Civics Fair.

Moon Area High School Students Win Civics Fair

Two Moon Area High School students won honors at Civics Fair 2011, a collaboration between Greater Pi�sburgh Student Voices and the Youth Media Advocacy Project, which is supported by Carlow University and funded by �e Heinz Endowments.

Ashley Hall won �rst place for her entry focused on the history of women’s su�rage, which was compiled into a short documentary. Allison Murphy won third place for her entry on the importance of student involvement in politics. Other participating Moon Area students included Mia Casteveter, Anurag Purker, and Dakota Talbo�.

Judges for the event, which was held on Dec. 9, at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture, included civic, education, media and business leaders such as Pi�sburgh Post-Gaze�e columnist Tony Norman, �lmmaker Chris Ivey, Manchester Bidwell COO Paulo Nzambi, and more.

A total of 38 Moon Area High School students quali�ed in December for the state DECA competition to be held in Hershey, Pa. Feb. 22-24, 2012.

�e following students advanced to the state competition by placing �rst in their competition category: Kaitlin Augustine – Apparel & Accessories; Taylor Marino –Principles of Business Administration; Shannon Flannery – Automotive Services Marketing; Jimmy Farbo – Principles of Finance; Stefanie Montelone – Free Enterprise Test; Evan Blaha & Don Behm – Financial Analysis Team; Pa�i Rokicki & Kaitlyn Renken

– Travel & Tourism Team; and Joshua Knupp – Business Finance Services.

Students who �nished second included Mia Castelveter – Restaurant & Food Service; Haley Iacullo – Business Services Marketing; Doug Rutherford – Food Marketing; Annie Heisler – Principles of Business Administration; Justin Miller –Principles of Finance; Ryan Finnell – Sports & Entertainment Marketing; Ma� Norris & Connor Roth – Sports & Entertainment Marketing Team; and Zach Rich – Free Enterprise Test.

�ird-place �nishers were Brian Sha�er – Restaurant & Food

Service; Jack Miller – Principles of Marketing; Nick Priola – Business Finance Services; Kylie Downs & Ryan Shields – Travel & Tourism Marketing Team; and Ma� Montanaro & Tanner Ringeisen – Buying & Merchandising Team.

Fourth-place trophies were awarded to 27. Rachel Cronin – Business Services Marketing; Douglas Ru�ng – Food Marketing; Austin Douds – Retail Merchandising; Holly Goodwin – Human Resource Management; Mia DeAngelis – Principles of Hospitality & Tourism; and Ed Grimm – Principles of Marketing.

Fi�h-place �nishers were Ali Brown – Retail Merchandising;

Austin Seibert – Hotel & Lodging Management; Kevin Happel – Principles of Business Administration; and Ali Shields – Human Resource Management.

Ma�hew McCready, Stefani Monteleone, Zach Rich, and Lindsay O�aviani will also compete in the DECA Quiz Bowl competition at the State DECA conference.

DECA is a student organization that supports the development of marketing and management skills. Across the United States, 4,500 high schools and 200 colleges have DECA chapters boasting more than 185,000 members.

MAHS DECA Students Advance to State Competition


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PARKWAY WEST CTC STUDENT OF THE MONTH

�e AM student of the month for November is Kody Bennington, a senior at Keystone Oaks High School and a third year Culinary Arts student. Kody was nominated by his instructor, Mr. Timcheck, for having an excellent work ethic and being a dependable group leader. Kody was a member

of the Boy Scouts and Order of the Arrow up until he turned 18. Recently, Kody has worked at “Eggs R Us” and “Mineo’s Pizza”

and continues to work in the Parkway restaurant for Chef Timcheck. Kody’s immediate career goal is to a�end Robert

Morris University in the fall of 2012 and major in Hospitality Management. Upon graduation from RMU he plans to work as a chef on a cruise line.

�e PM student of the month for November is Chad Limbruner, a senior at Moon Area High School and a second year Information Technology Essentials (ITE) student. Chad was nominated by his instructor, Mr. Jon Niedbala. Chad is a

member of SkillsUSA and the National Technical Honors Society at Parkway West CTC. At Moon High School Chad plays trumpet in the Marching and Concert Bands. Chad’s work experience includes recent employment at Bob Evans restaurant in Moon and providing lawn care at home and homes within his neighborhood. Upon graduation, Chad plans to a�end either California University of Pennsylvania or Youngstown State University to acquire the necessary skills to become a Network Administrator.

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Chad LimbrunerInformation Technology Essentials - PMMoon Area School District

ITiger Spirit Award

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Brooks Elementary fourth-grader Darek Panucci and ��h-grader Amanda Crago received the Moon Area School District’s Tiger Spirit

Award at the Board of Education meeting Jan. 9.

�e district created the Tiger Spirit Award in order to focus on students’ positive character traits and to recognize students for

personal achievements and excellent classroom behaviors that reach beyond

academics. Darek was selected for being a great student and role model. Amanda was chosen for her willingness to help others and for her positive a�itude.

Allard, Bon Meade, Brooks, Hyde and McCormick elementary schools and Moon Area Middle and High Schools each recognize two students one month out of the school year. Teachers submit nomination forms to building principals, who select the most deserving students.

Tiger Spirit Award winners are presented a certi�cate and a donated gi� card from Penguin Bookshop in Sewickley during monthly Board of Education business meetings by Dr. Donna K. Milanovich, Superintendent of Schools.

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Orchestra Students Off to District Festival

Danielle Muise, Kristen Sniezek, and Alex Talkowski, all senior

orchestra students at Moon Area High School and Adam Sniezek, a sophomore band student at Moon Area High School were recently selected to participate in the PMEA District 1 Senior High District Orchestra Festival. �e festival will be held at Norwin High School February 9th – February 11th , 2012. �ese students will be practicing and preparing with high school students from around Allegheny County for a public concert to be held Saturday, February 11th.

�ese students will also audition at the festival for the opportunity to participate in �e Western Region State Orchestra Ensemble. Congratulations to Danielle, Kristen, Alex, and Adam for this prestigious honor.

Good luck at the festival.


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Students from Moon, Montour win the National Association of Women in Construction competition

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Block Kids 2011 winners, from left: Matthew Braunstein of Roosevelt Elementary – 2nd place; Nicholas Nazak of David E. Williams Elementary– 1st place; and Madeline Moore of Bon Meade Elementary – 3rd place.

�e Pi�sburgh Chapter of the National Association of Construction (NAWIC) hosted its annual Block Kids Competition on Nov. 20. �e Block Kids Building Program is a national building competition to introduce elementary children to construction careers.

�irty-eight children from the Pi�sburgh area joined NAWIC members at the state-of-the-art Carpenter’s Training Center to test their design and construction skills. Each child, ranging from grades 1-6, had up to one hour to build a project related to the construction industry using micro blocks and three of the

following building materials: aluminum foil, a string, a poster board and a rock.

�e projects were judged by volunteers from the Greater PA Regional Council of Carpenters. Monetary prizes were awarded to the construction projects with the top three scores. �e winning projects included an underground construction site, a house and a hospital construction site.

At the conclusion of the competition, each child departed with a certi�cate of completion, as well as a goodie bag and a hard hat donated by the Master Builders’ Association. Additional Block

Kids sponsors and supporters included Alpern Rosenthal, Blumling & Gusky, LLP, the Greater PA Regional Council of Carpenters, and the Pi�sburgh Builders Exchange.

NAWIC is an international association that promotes and supports the advancement and employment of women in the construction industry. Pi�sburgh’s Chapter #161 was �rst chartered on March 29, 1969 with 33 founding members. Today, our membership has grown to include women who are actively employed in all aspects of the construction industry, such as business owners, managers, consultants, tradeswomen, operators, architects, accountants and a�orneys.

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Coach Ackerman Recognized for 200th WinJeff Ackerman must be doing

something right. After 11 years of coaching Moon Basketball, Ackerman logged the team’s 200th win after a defeating Mt. Lebanon. Ackerman has taken the Tigers to three WPIAL championships during his tenure with the team.


Channel 11 Anchor

Visits African American Culture Club

WPXI Channel 11 reporter/anchor Vince Sims spoke to Moon Area High School (MAHS) students in the African American Culture Club on Jan.18.

Sims spoke to the club, which consists of approximately 20 students, about his life experiences both on and o� camera. He showed students a clip of his Emmy-winning G-20 protest coverage, and discussed his career and adversities and challenges that he overcame throughout his journey.

“It was very gracious of Mr. Sims to volunteer his time to come talk to our students. His work is an example of what can be achieved through education and individual dedication. �e

students were enthralled by his inspiring message and enjoyed having a local celebrity in the classroom,” said Kirsten Jones, club adviser and MAHS social studies teacher.

MAHS students in the African American Culture Club learn from Channel 11 anchor Vince Sims.

MASD Athletic Teams Participate in Service Projects

The MAHS Varsity Football Team gathers toys to pass out for the Salvation Army.

�is year, each of the Varsity Moon Area High School athletic teams will participate in a community service project. Teams have a variety of projects to choose from to complete during their season or o�-season. �e project’s purpose is to increase team spirit and teach the student athletes the importance of giving back to others.

�e Moon Area High School Varsity Football team participated in a bene�t for the Salvation Army in Ambridge in December. According to Head Coach Mark Washington, the team worked together to help bundle and pass out donated toys to those in need.

�e Moon Area Gymnastics Team participated in the “First Food and Friends Project” in Shadyside. Members set-up, prepared, and served food to the homeless and needy in conjunction with the First United Methodist Church.

�e Moon Area Soccer Team ran a tournament bracket for players in seven age groups and over 40 teams participated. �e players collected food and cash donations, registered teams, cleaned the facility, referred games, handed out awards, made schedules and signs, and interacted with all the players and parents that a�ended the tournament. �ey raised over $300 and 13 boxes of food for the West Hills Food Bank.

�ese projects encourage team cooperation, drawing teams closer together while serving the community and helping those in need.

MCA-TV to Open Studio to

Nonprofits in MarchFor the 14th year, Moon Community

Access Television is inviting Pi�sburgh-area nonpro�ts into the studio to promote their cause during a two-day marathon of live television interviews.

MCA-TV has set the dates for Public Awareness Weekend 2012, which runs from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 23, and continues from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 24.

Public Awareness Weekend gives charitable organizations the opportunity to inform viewers about their mission, services, and volunteer opportunities during a 30-minute live interview. MCA-TV reaches more than 20,000 households in Moon Township and surrounding communities on Comcast channel 14 and Verizon FiOS channel 35.

Nonpro�t organizations interested in participated in this year’s Public Awareness Weekend should contact the studio at [email protected] or 412.269.1191.


During the month of January, students from the High School Band participated in various PMEA (Pennsylvania Music Educators Association) sponsored festivals. The first festival was the PMEA Honors Jazz Band held at Baldwin High School. Junior Mark Bartus auditioned and was selected as the first chair pianist in the top jazz band. The next festival was Senior High District Band held at North Allegheny High School. Four students were selected to participate in this ensemble, senior trumpet, Chris Nan, sophomore bassoon Adam Sniezek, sophomore french horn Nicholas Giralico, and sophomore trombone, Eric Homol. While at District Band, students have the opportunity to audition in order to move onto the next step, which is Region Band. Adam Sniezek and Eric Homol will be advancing onto

Region Band in February at Norwin High School.In addition, 28 students from MAHS participated in

the Western Allegheny County Area Honors Band at Chartiers Valley High School. This band consists of over 165 band students from nine local high schools in western Allegheny County. Students from Carlynton, Chartiers Valley, Cornell, Montour, Quaker Valley, Sto-Rox, West Allegheny, South Fayette, and Moon Area High School spent two rigorous days rehearsing and perfecting standard band literature.

Julia Michelbrink – Flute Roman Rajm – ClarinetCassidy Shipley – Flute Josh Butler– ClarinetLuke Campayno ‐ Clarinet Justin Frankeny – ClarinetHannah Bartus – Oboe Rachel Rabeneck ‐ OboeMax Klauscher – Alto Saxophone Ashley Emrich – Tenor SaxophoneJosh Karl – Tenor Saxophone Zak Kernick – Baritone SaxophoneSarah McGregor – Bass Clarinet Nicholas Cap – Bassoon

Meghanne Gallagher – French Horn Alex Deem – French HornNick Giralico – French Horn Craig Gill – TrumpetRyan Finley – Trumpet Connor Moran – TrumpetJohn Von Stein – Trumpet Stuart Frick – TromboneEric Homol – Trombone Eric Metzler – TromboneJoe Karl – Trombone Kristofer Davis – EuphoniumNick Seyler – Tuba Alex Talkowski – String Bass

MAHS BAND MUSIC STUDENTS

PARTICIPATE IN HONOR FESTIVALS

We congratulate these students on their work and dedication in representing MASD at this prestigious festival.

The MAHS students who participated are:

�irteen Marketing III students presented business plans at the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge hosted by Robert Morris University in January. Four of Moon’s �ve teams were recognized in the top �ve presentations. Each team was awarded $400. �e winning students are le� to right, front row: Doug Ru�ng, Josh Knupp, Pa�i Rokicki, Kaitlyn Renken, Holly Goodwin, Lindsay O�aviani; and Second Row, le� to right: Doug Rutherford, Connor Roth, Dylan Czartoryski, Zach Rich and Rachel Cronin.

Students with a plan recognized



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In Memory of Soldier Nick Madaras and His Dream to Help the Children of IraqBy Kathy Rudolph

Local Sophomore Hosts

Event“KickforNick”

Over 100 area soccer players from ages eight to 18 got to have their ultimate Friday night: having fun playing 3v3 matches while helping others at the “Kick for Nick” event, hosted by Molly Wicker, a sophomore at Quaker Valley (Q.V.) High School. Held on the huge, FieldTurf surface of the 75-foot-high Robert Morris University (RMU) Island Sports Center Golf Dome, 20 teams in their own, uniquely designed tees enjoyed soccer, music and food.

Kick for Nick is a nonpro�t organization whose mission is to donate soccer balls to kids in Iraq and other underprivileged countries. It all started with Nick Madaras, a U.S. soldier and a soccer player that was stationed in Iraq. While on leave in 2006, he collected as many balls as he could to take back to the children of Iraq. He thought that if the war on the Ivory Coast could be stopped by playing soccer, then why not the war in Iraq as well, according to the Kick for Nick website. Sadly, Nick was killed while �ghting in the war later in 2006 and his parents founded Kick for Nick in his memory. �ey have collected over 34,878 balls since then.

When you talk to Molly, the negative stereotypes about teens quickly leave your head.

“�is organization was started by Nick’s parents and collecting soccer balls is a giant tribute to him which I think is a really lovely idea,” Molly said. “I did a large-scale project in eighth grade and I found out that I really love doing service projects. It’s such a rewarding thing to organize this and see the outcome and I really like that.”

Molly’s parents and family, friends and mentors, Michael Pastor, Q.V. High School teacher and soccer coach, and Tim Felt, president of Quaker Valley Recreation Association, helped her to organize and

execute the event. “I am so proud of Molly,” said her

mom. “I was giving her a hard time and she pulled it all together. Tim Felt really helped her immensely as far as guidance and coordinating things. She was determined to do it and she did it.”

When planning and executing such a large and important event, you can’t help but learn something, which is the goal.

“It has been a great learning experience,” said Molly. “Organizing a community event like this is not easy. It is a lot of work – you need to be consistent with people, emailing them over and over, calling them and planning ahead, which is something that I am not

o�en very good at. But it is so amazing to have a community come together and support a great organization like this. It is special that high schoolers have volunteered on a Friday night and that people come up and show their support for what I am doing.”

To learn more about Kick for Nick, please visit the website at www.kickfornick.org.

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Participate in a cancer research study What if we could personally participate in research that might help determine factors that cause or prevent cancer?

What if our involvement, and that research, ultimately leads to the elimination of cancer as a major health problem for this and future generations?

What if we could make it so just one family never has to hear the words “you have cancer”?

Residents of the community have an unprecedented opportunity to participate in cancer research this year. Enrollment for the American Cancer Society’s third Cancer Prevention Study will be taking place at the Relay for Life of Mt. Lebanon on Saturday, June 9th, from 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Mt. Lebanon High School Stadium. �e site is one of only two in Western Pennsylvania to sign up for the study.

Individuals between the ages of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer and are willing to make a long-term commitment to the study are encouraged to sign up. �ose who choose to enroll will complete a brief initial questionnaire and provide a waist measurement and a small blood sample. Participants will periodically be sent a follow-up questionnaire for the next 20 to 30 years.

If you aren’t eligible to participate, you can still make a di�erence by telling everyone you know about Cancer Prevention Study-3. For more information, visit: www.cancer.org/cps3; email: [email protected]; or call toll-�ee: 1.888.604.5888.

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Dr. Leah Gallucci earned her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Pi�sburgh with a major in Neuroscience and minor in Chemistry. She a�ended Palmer Chiropractic College in Florida where she gained her extensive knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology, as well as Chiropractic adjusting techniques. Formerly, she practiced at the Choice Chiropractic McKnight location and is now accepting new patients at the Moon Township location.

One area where it’s easy to �gure out what women want would be their health. Because women have busy lives and are o�en caring for other people, it’s an absolute essential to have their bodies in good working order. Women want

a healthcare system where they can easily access preventative care for themselves and their family, see their doctor quickly if they have concerns, and have good follow up care.

We take care of so many women in our o�ces who have health concerns and even more that are concerned with maintaining their health so they can work and take care of their families. You might be surprised to learn that women su�er with some health conditions treated with chiropractic care at a much higher rate than men. �ese include headaches, �bromyalgia, scoliosis, pelvic instability and stress-induced body pain.

Why do these a�ect women more o�en? �e experts suggest:n Women are more prone to pelvic instability because of

pregnancy and the e�ects on the lower back. O�en carrying children is one of the aggravating factors post pregnancy.

n Fibromyalgia and other stress related pain syndromes are a result of an over-loaded nervous system and the high stress related to balancing family, work and life. O�en physical symptoms come about when there is a problem with our structure (bones and muscles) and stress aggravates it.

n Young females are 4 times more likely to have scoliosis than boys. Most cases (90%) have no known cause and are di�cult to detect when the only spinal exam a child has is o�en by the school’s nurse during “scoliosis checks”.

n Headaches are more prevalent in women. �is is thought to be due to weaker neck strength, lower muscle mass, poor posture, and hormones. (Sorry, it is not due to the wage gap nor can you blame it on your husband.)

Chiropractic has been able to help millions of women recover from these conditions without using drugs and surgery. In fact, when women correct the underlying cause of their health problems and do not have to rely on an arti�cial means to stay healthy or pain free, it means they have a be�er quality of life. �is a�ects everyone around them. Chiropractic has over a 90% satisfaction rate and is very safe.

�is has led to women using it as an essential part of their healthcare regimen and has spurned new research into the way chiropractic care could a�ect hormone regulation, PMS, healthier pregnancy, fertility and other concerns particular to women.

Our o�ce is commi�ed to increasing the health of women in our community. We provide personalized, e�ective, and a�ordable care in a family friendly atmosphere. We’re an “in-network” provider for insurance companies and provide ways for patients to reach us 24/7 if they need to. Just ask us to help.

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by Pamela Palongue To many, hunger is someone else’s

problem; a di�culty that will happen to someone else’s family. But according to a 2004 study by Washington University of St. Louis, at least 42% of Americans will deal with food insecurity at some time during their lives. It is interesting to note that this study was done four years prior to the beginning of the recession.

It is hard to overestimate the importance of food to quality of life and overall health. Medical experts now tell us that the major factors in determining disease are DNA, exercise and nutrition. A person may be able to stay alive by eating cereal every day, but how healthy is a consistent diet of nothing but cereal? Unfortunately, the poor are many times forced to buy what is cheap without regard for nutritional value. Indeed, many people are lucky to have enough money to buy food at all.

As people age, nutrition becomes even more important to sustaining life. For individuals with health problems such as diabetes or heart problems, good food is essential. To growing

children, proper nutrition is vitally important for optimal learning in school and normal physical development. Unfortunately, many people in our area do not have enough food to eat, much less the �nancial resources to buy healthy, nutritious food.

One common misconception is that people who are hungry are unemployed. Although this is sometimes the case, many individuals who work at full-time jobs do not have enough to eat. With employee bene�ts such as health care decreasing, many workers are faced with the choice of paying for their health care insurance and prescriptions – or food.

Workers have also accepted cutbacks in the number of hours worked or decreases in hourly wages in order to retain their jobs. �is shortage in pay has to be made up in other areas and one way that individuals stretch their paychecks is by skipping meals, to the detriment of their health.

According to the Greater Pi�sburgh Community Food Bank, since August of 2008, area food banks have been serving an average of 2,500 new households every month! �is dramatic increase correlates directly to the economic hard times of the past few years.

In Moon, the West Hills Food Pantry coordinates e�orts to help those that are hungry. Located at 522 Carnot Road, the pantry is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It serves around 200 families every week.

In other situations, economic hardship can be the result of unforeseeable circumstances. “Susan” and “Bob” held good jobs and were raising their two children in the South Hills, living in an a�ractive co�age home. Although they were young and healthy, Susan suddenly fell ill and had to be hospitalized for several weeks. Insurance took care of the hospital bills; however the loss of Susan’s income le� the family without enough money to pay for groceries. A long rehab process had to be completed before Susan would be able to return to work. For the �rst two weeks a�er her discharge, Bob had to stay home with Susan to care for her since she was unable to walk, cook a meal or bathe. �is further depleted the family income. During this di�cult time, Bob and Susan were able to receive enough groceries from the local food pantry to help sustain their family. �e provisions were a great relief for Bob, who knew that at least his family would have enough to eat. As Susan recovered, they were slowly able to catch up on their bills and get their �nances back on track. Luckily, their dependence on the food pantry was fairly short-lived.

Many situations can cause a person or family to be in a position of need for food. Unexpected job loss and health problems are just a couple of reasons that individuals may experience a food shortage. Many people work in low-paying jobs with limited education

and are unable to make ends meet even in stable times. Divorce

Moon Area Communities Not Immune to Hunger

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o�en leaves mothers with small children in di�cult �nancial situations, unable to provide for their families, especially if child support is nonexistent. �e death of a spouse or other wage-earner in the household can deal a sharp economic blow to any family. Individuals who live with very li�le disposable income may �nd themselves with food insecurity if expensive car repairs are needed in order to maintain transportation to work. �e causes of food insecurity are as numerous as the people dealing with the problem of hunger.

If a family is fortunate enough to have plenty to eat, there are important things that anyone can do to help those who are hungry.

One of the most obvious ways is to donate money to your local food pantry. �is enables the food bank to buy the nutritious foods that are needed, rather than having to cope with limited amounts of random donated items. Although many businesses and corporations support the food banks, they could not survive without help from the general population at large. �e support of individuals in the community is crucial.

For some families, a donation of $25 or $50 may pose a hardship on their budget. But even with limited income, there are things that almost anyone can do to help. Most grocery stores o�er shoppers the opportunity to make a contribution to the local food pantry at the checkout line. If every family who is able makes a donation of $1 each week when they shop for groceries, think of the money that could be generated to help feed the hungry! A small donation of one dollar will most likely not be missed in the family budget, but will help make a big impact when combined with the dollars from other area households.

Although monetary donations allow the food pantry the ability to buy food supplies to �ll particular needs, food donations are also helpful. Many

times we buy things at the store with good intentions, but those items at the back of the cupboard are just not being eaten. Chances are if you take a quick inventory of your pantry, there are a few items that could be donated to your local food bank. In particular need are high �ber cereals, rice, pasta, and canned beans such as kidney, black and navy which are an important source of protein. Peanut bu�er, canned tuna and salmon also supply much needed protein. Canned vegetables and fruits are always welcomed as well as 100% fruit juices. Chili, stews and soups are also valuable items because they o�er a quick and easy way to get several daily nutrients in one convenient source. Glass containers cannot be accepted at local food banks because of possible breakage. Although many foods remain nutritious and palatable a�er they expire, some do not; expired items should not be donated.

Another practically painless way to donate food is to take advantage of store specials. When your local grocery runs a special where two items may be purchased and the third one is free or there’s a “two for the price of one” special, consider donating that extra item to the food pantry. If this is done weekly, the items will add up quickly and the surplus will help feed hungry families.

Last of all, but in no way least, if

individuals cannot a�ord even small sacri�ces of money or groceries, time is another valuable commodity. Most food banks are operated entirely by volunteers. �ere are many di�erent jobs to do which allow a person to be matched with a task that �ts his/her own unique personality. Groceries must be organized and stocked on the shelves and later packed into boxes for food pantry clients. Individuals are also needed to work directly with clients to determine eligibility and the distribution of food. Still other people are needed for fundraising activities, food drive events and marketing duties.

One of the best things about helping your local food pantry is that you are helping your neighbors. O�entimes the hungry go unnoticed because hunger cannot be seen or felt by those around it. �e person who is hungry could be your neighbor, a co-worker or the waitress at your local co�ee shop. If 42% of U.S. citizens will have food insecurity at some time in their lives, the hungry person may even be you or your family. Helping the food pantry to help others will build a stronger, healthier community for us all.

Unexpected job loss and health problems are just a couple of reasons that individuals may experience a food shortage.

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Moon Marathon Runner Makes Olympic TrialsBy Jonathan Barnes

Si�ing in a Philadelphia hotel room in November, Moon Cross Country Coach Larry Covelli was waiting for his wife, Jennifer, to �nish ge�ing ready for their grandson’s christening luncheon. He �ipped through the channels on the TV and stopped to watch the Philadelphia Marathon because, being a runner, he was naturally interested in the race. As the starting gun �red, a familiar-looking woman crossed the starting line.

“Geez, that looks like Sam,” Covelli said to himself, thinking the �gure resembled his former student athlete, Samantha Howard. A while later, Howard called her old coach to tell him she’d been in the marathon and had taken ��h place in the women’s division, which quali�ed her for the upcoming Olympic trials.

“I lost it right at the luncheon. I looked at my wife and said, ‘Sam just quali�ed for the Olympic trials.’ She got emotional, too,” Covelli said. “It was a shock that day, but the way she was growing as a runner, I shouldn’t have been surprised.”

It has been more than a decade since he �rst taught Howard as her seventh grade science teacher. Covelli had encouraged her to join cross country and track, even though she wasn’t an athlete. “I knew she was just a really good kid and �t the cross country pro�le—they’re intelligent, good kids, who are goal-oriented and self-motivated,” he said.

But it didn’t go well, at �rst. Howard couldn’t even do a lap around the track, ge�ing winded and having no stamina. She tried the sport for a week and went to Covelli and told him she wanted to quit. He told her not to and said that she would get be�er. He was just being a coach—he didn’t really know that she would turn out to be one of the best

runners he ever coached.Howard stuck with it, and by the time

she was a junior, she was the WPIAL AAA champ in the 1600 Meter run. She set several records at Moon High School and went on to set records as an athlete at Duquesne University, where she earned a Bachelors degree in History/ Secondary Education, and a Master’s degree in Education. She competed successfully throughout that time, se�ing 10 school records at Duquesne, despite having several stress fractures to her leg in high school and college.

Howard, now 25 and living in Lancaster, teaches Reading and Social Studies to ninth graders at Manheim Township School District, near


Flush with her recent success and still a bit sore, Howard plans to back away from marathon running this year and concentrate on shorter 5K and 10K races, as well as track racing. “I think I can run a lot faster,” she said.

“I knew she was just a really good kid and �t the cross country pro�le — they’re intelligent, good kids, who are goal-oriented and self-motivated.”

Moon Cross Country Coach, Larry Covelli

Lancaster. �e Philadelphia Marathon was her �rst marathon. She wanted it that way, so she could compete while healthy.

“I was very injury-prone in college, so I wanted to run a marathon when I was well. I’d been healthy for a year and had time to train for it,” Howard said.

�at training involved running 60 miles per week, including one 20-mile run weekly. While that road work might sound impressive to a casual jogger, it’s actually signi�cantly less than some of the full-time runners with whom she would compete against in the trials. Many of those runners don’t have day jobs and are able to train 100 miles per week or more. Despite the limitations she faced being employed, Howard

�nished 119th out of 190 women in the Jan. 14 Olympic trials

in Houston, TX, from which the top three runners will compete in the upcoming 2012 Olympic Games in London. Not bad for a gal

who ran two big races in less than eight weeks.

“Going into it, I thought I’d run a bit faster than in Philadelphia—but it was a

really cool experience,” Howard said.

Before the Olympic Trials, Covelli made a plan to surprise Howard by being in Houston. “�at’s what I did… I remember ge�ing on the plane and thinking, ‘How did we get here?’” he said.

Flush with her recent success and still a bit sore, Howard plans to back away from marathon running this year and concentrate on shorter 5K and 10K races, as well as track racing. “I think I can run a lot faster,” she said.

She plans to eventually train again with an eye towards the 2016 Olympic Trials. In the meantime she will continue to train mostly on her own, without the bene�t of a coach, while also training a couple days a week with a running club in Downingtown. “�ey’ve given me a lot of support. It’s fun to run with them on the weekends,” she said.

Howard doesn’t see her age as any impediment to successfully competing—she views it as an advantage. Of the top three runners at the Houston Olympic trials, two of them were in their thirties, and the other was 29. In 2008, the Olympic champion of the marathon was

38 years old, Howard noted.“I think females mature as they get

older. Part of the marathon is mental maturity, too. It takes someone who’s mentally strong to know yourself well enough to run the best race for you. A lot of people will run the race too fast,” Howard said.



Girls Hope of Pi�sburgh, a nonpro�t organization based in Coraopolis and Baden,

Pa., seeks Coraopolis and/or Moon Township-based volunteers. For those who seek to make a di�erence in the lives of children, Girls Hope o�ers very rewarding volunteer opportunities. �e organization helps academically capable and motivated children-in-need by nurturing, housing and educating them with the long-term goal of seeing them through college graduation.

Volunteer opportunities at Girls Hope include:

Transportation Helpers:

Volunteers assisting with transportation get the Girls Hope scholars where they need to go. Transportation volunteers can serve as strong role models even while driving scholars to soccer games, lessons, rehearsals, etc.

Dinner Helpers:

Dinner helpers have the option of preparing and dropping o� meals at Girls Hope scholar homes, or (with proper child clearances) preparing and sharing meals with the scholars.

Subject Tutoring:

Girls Hope is education and college focused and welcomes volunteers who enjoy helping students excel in their studies.

More About Girls Hope

Girls Hope of Pi�sburgh, a nonpro�t organization and a�liate of the international

Boys Hope Girls Hope (www.boyshopegirlshope.org), was founded in 1990 and served as the �rst Girls Hope to be established in the U.S. Regionally, Girls Hope of Pi�sburgh is the only voluntary, residential scholarship program that intervenes and cares for children in distress before they are in crisis and serves them in a long-term fashion.

One hundred percent of the scholars who stay in the Girls Hope program graduate from high school and are accepted into a college or university. Of those who continue with the program and their higher education studies, 80 percent graduate with a bachelor’s degree. Currently, there are nine Girls Hope college

graduates, some of whom have gone on to complete graduate work.

Girls Hope is governed by a locally-based board of directors.

Girls Hope Seeks Coraopolis, Moon Township Volunteers

For more information on Girls Hope, visit www.girlshope.org, or phone 724.869.2868. Address: 1020 State Street, Baden, Pa., 15005


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Moon Area and Quaker Valley High Schools are partnering to plan an Arts/Humanities Career Symposium and need your expertise. We are asking professionals to share their knowledge with high school juniors from nine area high schools. �e event will be held on Friday, April 20, 2012 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. If you would be available to help educate our students about the realities of any of these career areas, please contact either Lin Hughes at Moon (412 264-9440 ext. 1100, [email protected]) or Marianne Cibulas at Quaker Valley (412 749-6010, [email protected]).


The answer: Yes, you really need life insurance. But there are a few circumstances under which it’s absolutely critical that you have life insurance:

You have kids: If you have kids, having a life insurance policy on yourself is the best possible way to protect your kids. If your salary is lost, how will your family a�ord clothes, food, a house to live in and a good education? Life insurance can make up for the shortfall of an active income.

You have someone who depends upon your salary: Maybe it’s a spouse or an elderly parent. What would happen if your salary disappeared? Would they be able to maintain their lifestyle, or would they be le� scrambling to survive?

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How long have you lived in the Moon area? “Since 1999.”What do you like best about living in this area? “�ere is easy access to the city and highways. Every store and restaurant is

available to you.” What do you think is the best thing to do here on the weekends or when you have

leisure time? “We enjoy going to sporting events, the movies, local high school football games.

We also take walks on the trails at Robin Hill Park; there are so many great trails to use.” Do you have a favorite restaurant?“Don Pablo’s for Mexican food.” What are some issues that are important to you? “�e safety and security of our country. Also, we have economic concerns. �e cost

of trying to put your kids through college is challenging. And with today’s economy, there are no guarantees that they will �nd a job a�er they graduate. Someone told us to take all of the expensive vacations while our kids were in high school because we wouldn’t be able to a�ord it a�er they were in college. �ey were right! But, we want what’s best for our kids and we’ll keep trying.”

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COME JOIN THE MOON AREA HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB as they perform “GUYS AND DOLLS.” Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, “GUYS AND DOLLS” introduces us to a fabulous array of characters, including: Sarah Brown; out to reform the evildoers of Times Square; Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who seeks Sarah’s affection; Adelaide; he chronically ill nightclub performer whose condition is brought on by her long-term engagement of 14 years, and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiancé. Travel from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into sewers of New York City. Funny and romantic, “GUYS AND DOLLS” is ideal for audiences and performers of all ages.

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Losing a loved one is a heart-wrenching experience. �e powerful, complex, and con�icting emotions that survivors struggle with o�en leave a person feeling alone and helpless. Understanding the basic

elements of grief and learning key coping skills can help individuals heal and move forward a�er their loss.

�ere is no correct way to face the loss of a loved one. However, there are some emotions that are commonly experienced while grieving. �ese feelings include disbelief, shock, numbness, denial, sadness, anxiety, guilt, depression, loneliness and frustration. It can even include anger directed at the person who died, other family members, medical sta�, or toward religious convictions.

O�en grief manifests itself in physical symptoms such as tightness in the chest or throat, chest pains, panic a�acks, dizziness or trembling, and disturbed sleep pa�erns.

During the healing process, crying is healthy because it is an emotional and physical release.

It is also perfectly normal for a person to feel like they are going “crazy.” Everyday tasks can become di�cult or demanding. Suddenly driving a car, paying bills, or shopping for groceries can feel overwhelming.

A good rule of thumb during this period is not to overexert yourself. Carry a small notebook and record things that need remembering. Alert your boss and coworkers that you may not be operating at maximum e�ciency. Ask friends and family for support. Above all else, be patient with yourself.

How long grief lasts is di�erent for everyone. However, many experts agree that the grieving process is complete when you are able to think of the deceased without pain. �is doesn’t imply that you won’t still miss that person, it only means that your sadness will be di�erent, gentler, less wrenching.

�ere are sources to help you work through your grief. Your local National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) member funeral director is an excellent resource during this painful time. Your NFDA funeral director will listen to your concerns, explain how others have approached their grief, and give you any recommendation he or she can to help you.

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All over the globe, Sweet Adeline International choruses are joining together to teach the world to sing. Women of all ages who enjoy singing a�ended the Sounds of Pi�sburgh Chorus’ Global Open House on January 23. �e Sounds of Pi�sburgh Chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, an organization of nearly 25,000 women worldwide who sing

four-part acappella harmony, barbershop style.Members share a love for music and fellowship

singing barbershop harmony. As a member, you too can experience the exhilaration of performing and singing with the chorus. Any woman of average singing ability, with or without vocal training, will �nd a part that �ts her voice range with the help of the chorus’ musical leaders and director.

�e Sounds of Pi�sburgh Chorus performs regularly throughout the community o�ering its talent for entertainment at civic events and charitable functions. �ey are currently the silver medalists of the region.

Rehearsals are Mondays, 7 p.m., at the Coraopolis United Methodist Church, 1205 Ridge Avenue Moon Township, PA 15108.

Sounds was chartered in 1976, and has competed at the International competition 12 times. �e chorus has to �rst win on the Regional level to qualify. Members come from a broad geographical area, including the City of Pi�sburgh, Moon, Butler, Canonsburg, Washington, Monroeville, Hubbard, OH, Mars, Cranberry, Aliquippa, McDonald, Hermitage, Youngstown, OH, Presto, Beaver, Beaver Falls, South Park, North Huntingdon and Morgantown, WV, to name a few. �ere currently are 65 members and new members are joining all the time.

�e director is David Wallace, of North Canton, OH. He is also an arranger of barbershop music and his arrangements are quite in demand by

other choruses and quartets.�e group is gearing up for Regional

competition in May, which will be held in Cleveland. Sounds also has vocal production coaches, visual and performance coaches.

Sounds has an annual show, and each year supports a local charity or non-pro�t. �is year it was Bethlehem Haven.

If you would like to see and hear Sounds, go to YouTube and type in “Sounds of Pi�sburgh.”

To �nd additional information about the Sounds of Pi�sburgh Chorus, please visit www.soundsofpgh.org or contact Mary Ann at 412.279.6062 or send an e-mail to [email protected].

All over the globe, Sweet Adeline International choruses are joining together to teach the world to sing. Women of all ages who enjoy singing a�ended the Sounds of Pi�sburgh Chorus’ Global Open House on January 23. �e Sounds of Pi�sburgh Chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, an organization of nearly 25,000 women worldwide who sing

Church, 1205 Ridge Avenue Moon Township, PA 15108.

competition 12 times. �e chorus has to �rst win on the Regional level to qualify. Members come from a broad geographical area, including the City of Pi�sburgh, Moon, Butler, Canonsburg, Washington, Monroeville, Hubbard, OH, Mars, Cranberry, Aliquippa, McDonald, Hermitage, Youngstown, OH, Presto, Beaver, Beaver Falls, South Park, North Huntingdon and

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throughout the community o�ering its talent for entertainment at civic events and charitable functions. �ey are currently the silver medalists of the region.

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A Restoration Church .............................................. 724.941.3480 Berean Fellowship Church ..................................... 412.220.4673 Beth-El Congregation of South Hills ..................... 412.561.1168 Bethel Presbyterian Church ................................... 412.835.0405 Beverly Heights Presbyterian Church .................. 412.561.5100 Bower Hill Community Church ............................... 412.561.4114 Center Presbyterian Church................................... 724.941.9050 Christ the King Church ............................................ 412.595.7181 Christ Community Church of South Hills .............. 412.519.4097 Grace Fellowship Church ....................................... 412.334.3803 Christ United Methodist Church ............................ 412.835.6621 Covenant Family Church ......................................... 724.263.7147 Faith Lutheran Church ............................................. 412.835.4590 First Church of Christ, Scientist ............................. 412.561.1125 Good Shepherd Church........................................... 412.276.2446 Good Shepherd Church........................................... 724.941.9418 Holy Child Parish ...................................................... 412.221.5213 Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church ...................... 412.833.3355 Hope Lutheran Church ............................................ 724.941.9441 Lebanon Presbyterian Church ............................... 412.466.7184 Mt. Lebanon Christian Church ............................... 412.531.8554 New Day Assembly of God ..................................... 724.941.1661New Song Community Church ............................... 412.341.1293

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church ........................... 724.941.7467 Peters Creek Baptist Church.................................. 412.833.6111 Ruthfred Lutheran Church ...................................... 412.835.7140 South Hills Assembly of God .................................. 412.835.8900 South Hills Bible Chapel.......................................... 724.941.8990 South Hills Church of the Nazarene ..................... 412.831.6333 South Hills Community Baptist Church ................ 412.833.1313Southminster Presbyterian Church ...................... 412.343.8900 St. David’s Anglican Church ................................... 724.941.4060St. David’s Anglican Church ................................... 724.941.4060 St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church ............. 412.221.2277St. Gregory Byzantine Catholic Church ................ 412.835.7800 St. John Capistran Roman Catholic Church ........ 412.221.6275 St. Louise DeMarillac Roman Catholic Church ... 412.833.1010 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church .................................... 412.531.7153 St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church ......... 412.833.0031 Temple Emanuel ....................................................... 412.279.7600 Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills 412.561.6277 Upper St. Clair Alliance Church ............................. 412.835.4775 Westminster Presbyterian Church ........................ 412.835.6630

If your place of worship was not on our list, please e-mail the information to [email protected].

We are interested in highlighting your church!If you are a member of the clergy from this area and would like to contribute an inspirational message that all of our readers might enjoy, please contact Marybeth Jeffries, Managing Editor at marybeth@ incommunitymagazines.com for more information.

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You don’t have to live withpainful varicose and spider veins.Should I Have My Veins Evaluated?Q & A WITH A VEIN SPECIALIST: While finishing charts atthe end of my day, I took a few moments to listen to my staffanswer questions for a patient on the phone. The questionsasked were very important as were the answers that were given.Here are some examples:

What is Phlebology?Phlebology is the branch of medicine that deals with veins

and the disease of veins. Two organizations dedicated to theadvancement of this field are The American College ofPhlebology and the American Venous Forum.

Why should I see a board- certified phlebologist to evaluate my varicose veins

When it comes to any aspect of your health care, it isimportant to be proactive in the choice and research of whowill become medically responsible for your evaluation andtreatment. Though venous disease is not always a visibleailment, it can be a serious health problem leading to moreserious issues, so choosing a specialist, or board certifiedphlebologist for your venous care is a wise decision.

Board certification in phlebology identifies a physician whohas taken the extra step of becoming specialized in thetreatment of venous disease. Not only is the physician often amember of organizations such as the American College ofPhlebology (ACP) and the American Venous Forum (AVF)but they have met additional requirements set by the certifyingboard. After meeting these requirements, he or she must thenpass a certifying exam allowing the physician to identify him orherself as board-certified.

Is membership the same as board certification?This question is particularly important as it defines the

specialty of a phlebologist. While a physician may be a memberof many different organizations, these organizations onlyrequire an interest in the field for joining. Thus membership isunlike board certification where qualification is determinedthrough training and testing. Here’s how the ACP defines itsboard certification: “The establishment of a Board CertificationExam brings recognition to both the field of phlebology andthose providers in the field who have the knowledge, skills andexperience to provide quality care to phlebology patients.”

I had a free screening at ahealth fair and was told thatI don't have venous disease,but I still have aching, painand discoloration at theankles. What should I do?

While free screenings can beinformative, remember that thisis just a brief glance into apatient's venous system. Acomplete venous exam andvenous mapping by a board-certified phlebologist is best todetermine if a patient has venousdisease.

Since a proper venousultrasound is such an integral part ofthis evaluation, the American Collegeof Phlebology has set requirements forit that include the following:• A venous ultrasound should be ordered by a physician.• A lower extremity ultrasound should study the entire leg, from

ankle to groin. Failure to identify and treat all sources of refluxmay result in outright treatment failure.

• Evaluation of the venous system should be performed with thepatient in the upright position. Sitting or lying down areinappropriate for the detection of reflux or the measurement ofvein diameters.

• A ve nous ultrasound should be performed by a trainedphysician or a registered vascular ultrasound technician (RVT)and then interpreted by a physician.

If I have had an evaluation elsewhere, can I still be evaluated in your office?

Of course. A free evaluation is commonly ‘ free’ becausepatients are often not meeting with a physician, a physicianassistant or a nurse practitioner, so this visit cannot be billed toinsurance. However, most insurances allow for a secondopinion. If you have any questions about the second opinionbeing covered, contact member services on the back of yourinsurance card.

This Industry Insight was written by Theresa Schneider.

Terrance R. Krysinski, MDGeneral SurgeonBoard Certified PhlebologistVein Institute of Pittsburgh724.934.VEIN (8346)

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We all love our vacations when we can get them. But while travelling may mean leaving town for a dream destination, it also means baggage and one the pitfalls that come with it – waste.

From “travel-sized” tubes of toothpaste and shampoo bo�les to disposable razors and eating utensils, travelers o�en plan to return home with less than they take in order to make room for souvenirs or to simply lighten their loads. With a li�le planning, however, one can achieve the same goal while pu�ing less of a burden on the environment.

For starters, many discount stores sell empty plastic �ip-top containers that are perfect for shampoos and conditioners. Instead of purchasing travel size versions of your favorite products, just get a few of these containers and �ll them from products already in your bathroom. Rather than packing disposable razors, consider purchasing an electric razor for travel. Even a�er years of use, a quality electric razor that’s been properly maintained will still deliver a close shave.

If you’re travelling to a major city or tourist destination, public transportation will almost certainly be

available. Just like at home, traveling by bus is the most environmentally

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Upon arriving plan a grocery stop. Buying from a grocery store for snacks and drinks is cheaper than eating every meal out. If you’re on the go, packing a few sandwiches can also save you time, avoiding long lines at lunch and dinner time. Your hotel room most likely will have a refrigerator; why not use it? �e grocery store also will save you from the enormous mark-up on food items in hotel lobbies, restaurants and room service.

Dining out can also be a vacation highlight – no need to eat every meal in the room! If you really want to be an eco-tourist, �nd local restaurants that re�ect the culture of your destination. Local cuisine is part of the experience, so treat yourself, and avoid chainrestaurants until you’re back at home. Eating locally also has ecological advantages; smaller restaurants tend to take advantage of locally grown produce, meats and cheeses. By patronizing these mom-and-pop eateries, you’re not only helping to sustain “mom and pop,” you’re helping the local farmers as well.

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Make 2012 your year to visit an eco-friendly destination with your family.

Here are four places where green is good:Oregon. This northwestern haven

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Borneo. Visit this exotic island to see the world’s largest flower and to discover sparsely populated beaches, caves, lush jungles and an expansive list of endemic plant species. Trek through the virgin jungle to Mount Kinabalu and explore the Kinabatangang River region. Be on the lookout for wild boars, orangutans, macaques, elephants, kingfishers and proboscis monkeys. Stay in award-winning eco-lodges featuring solar power, the harvest of rainwater and wildlife rehabilitation efforts.

Utah. Robert Redford is the eco-minded force behind this mountain resort that provides a high-altitude lesson in good fun and environmental stewardship. Join guides for a snowshoe trek under the night sky in search of owls. By day, enjoy skiing, hiking, horseback riding, art projects and music. The resort operates on wind power, recycles its own glass and offers organic linens, amenities and vegetables. Carpoolers receive $5 off lift tickets for their energy-saving efforts.

St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Follow the underwater trail and enjoy one of the few fully protected marine areas in the world. Run by the National Park Service, the 176-acre island and surrounding coral reef ecosystem form Buck Island Reef National Monument, a nature lover’s paradise. Intensely colored fish and coral thrive in a turquoise sea, providing a visual treat for both novice and experienced snorkelers and divers. The preserve can be reached via half- and full-day charters.

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Healthy Snack Recipe for KidsChocolate Sweetheart ParfaitNote: Parfaits can be made up to 2 days in advance.Prep time: 5 minutesWhat you need:

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How much does this recipe make?4 parfaits

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