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NORTHERN
CONNECTION
This Month
2012 Wedding Guide
Health & Wellness
9 Weddings: From Trendy to Traditional
30 Belly Fat in Men – No Laughing
Matter Michael Parkinson, MD, MPH, FACPM, Janice Lane Palko
14 Just a Thought: The Finishing Touch
Janice Lane Palko
16 Marvelous Marriages
Robert and Michele Tedder
18 Wedding Guide Directory
Features
7 St. Barnabas Founder’s Day
7 Flea and Tick Prevention
Seven Fields Veterinary Hospital
Image + Style
20 Stray Dog Yoga Chase Away
Mental Clutter
22 Effective Communication
Donna Summers Moul, MSEd, PC
Senior Living
24 Remember When
Barbara A. Killmeyer
26 Masonic Village: The Joys of a Cruise
Ship on Dry Land
28 Rocking for Residents Sets
Volunteers in Motion for
Vincentian Residents
Janice Lane Palko
On Our Cover:
Photo Courtesy of Frank Kendralla
of Kendralla Photography
Nick and Danica Cannon
Married July 9th 2011 at Memorial Park Church
UPMC WorkPartners
32 Recognizing Concussions
Theresa Heidenreich
34 Area’s Largest Lemonade Stand
Raises Funds for Pediatric Cancer
Janice Lane Palko
Education
38 Staying Safe in the Summer Sun
and Heat Joella Baker
42 Miracle League Begins Fourth
Season Janice Lane Palko
In Every Issue
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From the Publisher
Marion Piotrowski
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Movers & Shakers
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Business Spotlight:
Juice Heaven LLC
Janice Lane Palko
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Mover & Shaker of the Month:
Jon and Joni Perry
Paula Green
Real Estate
25 Town Crier: Greetings to June
46 Is NOW the Time to Buy? It’s Never
Been Better! Jacquelyn Brinker
29 Happenings for Seniors
Advertorials
37 How Long Are You Willing to Live
with Back Pain?
Dr. Shannon Thieroff
52 Divine Providence
Joe Bullick
34 Health Tips:
Silencing
Sleep Apnea
West Penn Allegheny Health System
40 School Movers & Shakers
44 Trivia Connection:
Girl Scout Trivia
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“Happy marriages begin when we marry the one we love and
they blossom when we love the one we marry” ~Tom Mullen
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NC| From the Publisher Welcome to Northern Connection!
T
he June issue features NC Magazine’s 13th annual wedding guide. This year we feature both trendy and traditional weddings. Talk about a mother’s labor of love!
NC Magazine features our own Linda Watkins. Linda took
a part of her wedding dress and a part of the mother of the
groom’s wedding dress, matched new material that the bride
wanted, to make a very special and beautiful wedding dress
for her daughter. Destination weddings are becoming more
popular and NC Magazines features two different destination
celebrations. Jeff and Jenny Baker’s wedding took place at a
beach house at Emerald Isle, North Carolina, while Victoria
and George Rose’s wedding took place at the Inn by The Sea
at Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The cover photo, featuring Danica
and Nick Cannon’s wedding, took
place in Pittsburgh at Memorial
Park Church and was followed by
a traditional reception at Crowne
Plaza Pittsburgh Airport. Even
though each wedding was different, all the celebrations had a
fairy tale ending! Be sure to read
Michele and Robert Tedder’s
column on how to achieve a
“Marvelous Marriage.”
This month’s Trivia will test
your knowledge of the Girl Scouts,
who are celebrating their 100th Anniversary.
This month’s Support our Troops features Dr. Karl Blake, a
proud veteran of The Navy, Air Force and Army.
This issue provides some important medical information in
the Health & Wellness section. The Happenings section offers
summer fun activities that will keep you entertained and busy
in June.
Enjoy reading all the feature articles along with NC
Magazine’s monthly columns. Thank you for your continued
support, and together we continue to make our community an
outstanding place to live and work.
St. Barnabas Health System
announced the opening of beautiful and elegant living assistance
suites at The Arbors III at St.
Barnabas, 6005 Valencia Rd.,
Gibsonia (formerly Fosnights).
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial
Hall & Museum Trust, Inc.,
announced it was donated a Seth
Thomas ships clock salvaged from
the U.S.S. Oklahoma. This was
one of the ships torpedoed during
the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial
Hall & Museum held a Memorial
Day celebration to install a new
time capsule and rededicate the
cornerstone it removed in 2010
while celebrating its 100th anniversary.
North Hills Community Outreach
teamed up with The Fruit Tree
Planting Foundation and design
experts from Three Sisters Farm to
plant approximately 25 fruit trees
on May 13 at NHCO’s Rosalinda
Sauro Sirianni Garden in Bellevue.
McAuley Ministries, the grantmaking arm of Pittsburgh Mercy
Health System (PMHS), has awarded grants totaling $311,768 to
organizations that enhance health
and wellness initiatives, promote
community development, offer educational opportunities, and support
capacity building in the Hill District,
Uptown, and West Oakland neighborhoods of Pittsburgh, historically
served by the Sisters of Mercy,
sponsors of McAuley Ministries
and PMHS.
St. Barnabas Founder’s Day
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t. Barnabas Health System is the region’s largest health care concern of its
kind in Pennsylvania. In the beginning, it served as a recovery home where
concerned compassionate care was delivered to those in need. Gouverneur
P. Hance founded St. Barnabas more than a century ago, and since then, the
Hance Award has been presented annually at the Founder’s Day celebration to a
national figure that has had a significant impact on the lives of Americans.
This year, Dr. Anthony Campolo received the prestigious award on April
26 at the Omni William Penn Hotel. Dr. Campolo is a sociology professor at Eastern University and a previous faculty member at the University of
Pennsylvania. His
most impressive
work is founding
Front (l-r): John Curran, chairman St. Barnabas
the Evangelical
Health System Board of Trustees; Dr. Anthony
Association for
Campolo, 2012 Hance Awardee; William V. Day,
the Promotion
President & CEO St. Barnabas Health System.
Back (l-r): Joseph Scaletta Sr., St. Barnabas Health
of Education
System Board of Trustees; John Turnbull, treasurer
(EAPE), which
St. Barnabas Health System Board of Trustees.
benefits and supports programs
for childhood education across the country and Canada. He has also
assisted in establishing schools and universities in developing counSt. Barnabas Founder’s Day planning committee front row (l-r):
tries. Campolo is a media commentator and guest on several radio and
Rob Odom, co-chair, Mars National Bank; Kathy Seaton, RE/
television programs and is the author of some 38 books that focus on
MAX; Dr. Anthony Campolo, 2012 Hance Awardee; Susan Krol,
inspiration and related topics.
Krol Media. Back row (l-r): Jim Roddey, community leader and
St. Barnabas Spokesman; Bill Conaway, Comcast Spotlight; Dave
Proceeds from the Founder’s Day gala benefit the St. Barnabas
Cyphers, Reed & Witting Printing; Michael Garczynski, Carbis
Free Care Fund, which ensures that no one is turned away based on
Walker; Cindy Parknavy, WPXI-TV; Bob Parknavy, Parknavy
Advertising; Marion Piotrowski, Northern Connection & Pittsburgh their inability to pay. Throughout 2011, $5.2 million was raised for
patient care. F
Fifty Five Plus Magazines; Joseph Stromei, Dollar Bank.
Sister Grace
Ann Geibel
Family House recently held a
Volunteer Recognition Award dinner. Members of the Carmel
Group of Haddassah were recognized: Annette Felser, Nessa
Berlin, Charlotte Helfer, Zandra
Goldberg and Patti Schneider.
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Business Spotlight:
Juice Heaven LLC
By Janice Lane Palko
C
ecily Routman, has taken her
passion and whipped it into a
business. Cecily of Franklin
Park had been juicing for 20 years,
when for her birthday in 2010, her
husband, Tom, bought her an Omega
8006 Juicer. The juicer was so easy to
clean and created such tasty and nutritious juices, Cecily decided that she
had to take them to the public. “I told
my husband we’re going on the road,”
Cecily said. She bought another juicer
and started her own business, Juice
Heaven LLC, a portable fresh fruit and
vegetable juice bar.
They first set up the bar at the Mt.
Lebanon Farmers’ Market, which is
held on Saturday mornings in the sum-
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Flea and Tick Prevention
By Seven Fields Veterinary Hospital
A
pril showers bring much more than May flowers. Spring also brings an onslaught of parasites as the weather gets
warmer. Fleas and ticks are two of the many parasites than can cause diseases not only to our pets, but to us as well.
Fleas are by far the most common external parasite of dogs and cats. The life span of a flea is 6-24 months, over which
time, they can lay hundreds of thousands of eggs and lead to an environmental infestation. The fleas in the environment need
a blood meal within 1-2 weeks of emerging from the larval stage. They obtain this blood meal from our pets or from us. The
flea spends its entire adult life on the host and can survive for more than three months. Significant flea infestations can cause
anemia particularly in the very young or very small pet. Hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to fleabites happens in those who
are allergic to the flea saliva. These pets (and people) get extremely itchy and can develop red, raised bumps or hives. Fleas
serve as an intermediate host for certain tapeworms. Animals and people can become infected with tapeworms by accidently
ingesting an infected flea. Fleas also play a significant role in Cat Scratch Fever, as the cats that get flea feces around their claws
can infect people by scratching them.
Many tick species can transmit diseases to domestic animals and people. Ticks attach securely to the host and effectively
transmit diseases. Of these diseases, the most common in our area is Lyme disease. Other tick-borne infections, some of
which can also cause serious diseases in humans include, Ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Anaplasmosis. Signs
of Lyme disease include lameness, fever, and lethargy. Lyme disease can lead to fatal heart disease or fatal kidney disease, making yearly screening and prevention key elements in keeping our pets healthy.
The most efficient way to avoid disease transmission from these insects/arachnids is to prevent them from feeding. There
are numerous products on the market that effectively prevent fleas and ticks from successfully attaching and obtaining the necessary blood meal they need to transmit disease and survive. We, at Seven Fields Veterinary Hospital, will help you to choose
the product that is best for your pet. No single product is right for every situation. Please call us, or stop by, and we will
gladly help you make the best choice for your four legged friends. F
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mer. They spent all of July and August
at the Farmers’ Market, to rave reviews
of the customers. “The customers just
loved the juices,” Cecily said.
The following spring Cecily moved
a bit closer to home and set up the
bar at the Sewickley Farmers’ Market.
“We were there for 16 weeks in a row
last summer and went from having five
customers our first week to 135 our last
week,” Cecily said.
Juice Heaven provides all the produce, using only the freshest, high-quality organic or locally grown fruits and
vegetables. In addition, Cecily cultivates
her own wheatgrass for use in the juices.
“Many people love wheatgrass for its
therapeutic properties,” Cecily said.
Besides farmers’ markets, Cecily is
available to bring Juice Heaven to your
parties such as weddings, showers, Bar
and Bat Mitzvahs, and corporate events
such as business breakfasts and meetings. “We provide a healthy alternative to alcoholic beverages and soda,”
Cecily said.
Cecily also sells the Omega juicers
at a discount for those who’d like to
do their own juicing. Because of the
mechanism that these juicers use, there
is no oxidation and the juice stays fresh
for two day in the refrigerator. She
can also provide juice for those who are
planning to detox with a juice cleanse.
In addition, Cecily is available
for speaking engagements, where she
details the health benefits of juicing
and demonstrates how to juice on
her Omega juicers. She most recently
presented at the Sewickley Public
Library and is scheduled to speak at the
Northland Public Library and again in
Sewickley this summer. She is engaged
to speak at a school health fair in the
near future.
“Our most popular juices are
apple/blueberry and orange/strawberry,” Cecily said, and she invites you
to find out what your favorite is by
visiting them at the Sewickley Farmers’
market or booking them for your next
event.
For more information on Juice
Heaven LLC, visit the website at www.
JuiceHeaven.us or email [email protected]. F
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NC| Movers & Shakers June 2012
Movers & Shakers
McAuley Ministries
announced the
appointment of
Sister Grace Ann
Geibel, RSM,
PhD, president
emeritus of Carlow
University, to its
board of directors.
She will serve a
three-year term.
Mover & shaker of the month
Jon and Joni Perry
“Pennies from Heaven”
TRENDY
By Paula Green
J
on and Joni Perry are the founders of the Pennies From
Heaven Fund. This charitable organization provides
economic assistance to financially challenged families. It
allows parents to stay with children admitted to Children’s
Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Whether it be assistance with transportation, food, sibling
care or other unforeseen expenses, Pennies from Heaven was
established to keep families together when they need it most.
“It all began back in 2001 when my son Trevor was a
patient at Children’s when he was nearly three years old. He
was hospitalized with leukemia.
“We were fortunate to have the financial stability to allow
both of us to remain with him during his numerous admissions to Children’s. We were devastated to see the fearful
eyes of the children left alone in the hospital,” Jon Perry said.
When Trevor returned home, the distress of this experience weighed heavily upon their hearts. Even though their
son was back in the comfort of his home, the Perrys kept
thinking about the kids who were in Children’s without their
parents at their bedsides. They feel their presences during
Trevor’s hospital stay contributed to his speedy recovery.
With this in mind, they decided to form “Pennies From
Heaven.” Thanks to the help and generosity of so many, this
charity raised nearly $1.5 million over the past decade.
“Together we have helped 30,000 families, and we find
that to be very satisfying. However, we seldom pause to
enjoy the satisfaction because for every family helped, we
know there are others that could use more help that we cannot afford to give.
“We are proud to have kept our initial promise that every
Mary Ann Novak
of Allison Park
was honored
by Women’s
Business
Network, Inc.
(WBN) as Service
Woman of the
Year.
Mary Ann
Novak
Zonta Pittsburgh
North Foundation awarded nearly
$50,000 in grants and scholarships to local women and agencies. Scholarship recipients
were: Patricia Hodder, Page
Vanderstrom and Cathleen
Jacobs.
The Board of Directors of
the Butler County Symphony
Association announced the
appointment of Matthew Kraemer
of the Buffalo Philharmonic
Orchestra as the new music director/conductor of the Butler County
Symphony Orchestra.
Women in Film recently held their
Opal Awards presentation. Those
honored included: Carol Lee
Espy, Kathryn Spitz Cohan and
Chelle Robinson. A special guest
appearance was made by Barbara
Feldon (Agent 99 on Get Smart).
penny raised goes directly to a needy child. We have no overhead and rely entirely on volunteer help and private financial
contributions all of which go directly to families in need.
“We are truly thankful for the close friends who comprise
our advisory board and the numerous individuals and companies that have supported Pennies over the past ten years,” Jon
Perry said.
Trevor is now fourteen years old, and is doing very well.
The Perrys reside in Wexford with Trevor and their other son
Alex. In addition to having nearly identical names, Jon and
Joni Perry grew up in the same small town of Kane, Penna.
They started dating at the age of 15 and have been together
ever since.
Jon Perry is a medical malpractice and personal injury
attorney and partner in the Pittsburgh-based law firm Rosen
Louik & Perry. He is also an adjunct professor at the
University of Pittsburgh School of Law. A 1987 graduate of
Pennsylvania State University, he was recently honored by the
university with the Service to Society Alumni Award for his
work with Pennies From Heaven.
Upcoming this year, the “Pennies” organization is sponsoring an Oktoberfest fundraiser on Oct. 5, at Knob Hill in
Marshall Township.
To learn more about this charitable organization, visit
http://rectenwald.com/pennies/About_Us.html. F
Northern
Connection
Enhance Your
Life writer Donna
Summers Moul,
MSEd, PC,
announced a
career change
Donna
to – professional
Summers Moul
life coach. She
offers individual coaching, group
coaching and workshops. Visit:
[email protected].
MarketSpace Communications, a
full-service branding agency based
in Cranberry Twp., announced that
president & CEO Pam Peters was
recognized as a Diamond Award
winner by the Pittsburgh Business
Times.
Wedding Guide 2012
Christy & Clay Nichols
9/10/11
Franklin Park
Weddings: From
Trendy to Traditional
County executive Rich Fitzgerald
welcomed a group of young
political and business leaders from
Croatia and Romania that visited
the United States as part of an
exchange program through the
American Council of Young Political
Leaders (ACYPL). In addition to
Pittsburgh, the group also visited
Washington, D.C. and Denver.
TRADITIONAL
Rachel Pokorney & Dan Dickens
Engagement photo at Audubon Succup Conservancy
Married there on 5/12/12
The executive team for Walnut
Grill Holdings announced that a
new Walnut Grill, located at 660
Washington Rd., in Mt. Lebanon
officially opened on May 4.
Leech Tishman announced that
firm partner Richard (Dick) S.
Scott has been recognized by the
Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council
(PPGC) as their Allied Professional
of the Year.
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The Butler County Symphony
Association announced their newly
elected officers: Ron McKissick,
president; Patti Donaldson,
vice-president; Tommy Walters,
secretary and Bryan Stevenson,
treasurer.
Front row: Trevor and Joni; back row: Jon and Alex
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NC| Movers & Shakers June 2012
Lindsay Schwab and her bridesmaids
Every bride dreams of a fairy tale
wedding, but no bride wants one that is
or by-the-book or doesn’t exemplify the
couple’s lives. Brides and grooms desire
weddings that reflect their personalities,
style and which are like no one else’s.
Northern Connection magazine is
proud to present this year’s look at some
weddings that range from trendy to
traditional. Here are four Bridal
Stories for you to enjoy.
Both Danica and her husband are from Pittsburgh and they were
married at Memorial Park Church, Allison Park and held their reception
at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Airport. “We selected Memorial
Park because I am a member there,
and we selected the Crowne Plaza
because it was a great value for
a hotel reception. We were able
to select menu and centerpieces
through hotel vendors. The hotel
was also convenient for out-of-town
guests and for our wedding attendees to stay overnight,” Danica said.
It took the Cannons 10 months
to plan their wedding and approximately 165 guests attended. Their dinner was catered through the hotel,
but the wedding cake was made by the groom’s mother.
“We selected red roses and purple fennel flowers for bouquets with
and outside vendor, as was the linens and deejay,” Danica said.
The couple did something charitable instead of providing favors. “A
donation was made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation in
memory of my father,” Danica said.
TRADITIONAL
“When we got engaged in January 2010, we
knew our wedding would be a destination wedding to
Maine. For the past five years, we have been traveling to
New England, but we have always been drawn to Maine
and its rocky coastline. We fell in love with the quaintness and subtle luxury of the Inn by the Sea in Cape
Elizabeth. Since we love to share our travel adventures
with our French Bulldog, Izabela, it was important we
found a place where we all felt at home,” Victoria said.
Victoria worked with a local seamstress in
Pittsburgh to custom-design a dress that resembled her
mother’s 1960s gown, but with a few modern twists
to make it her own such as choosing to have it off the
shoulder and adding crystals to the waist band. It was
important to her that the sleeves remained - just like her
mother’s gown. Izabela had a custom-made collar from
the same material as the bride’s gown.
“Although, our choice to elope was not the
most conventional - or the most popular with family and
friends - it was our choice. Looking back, we couldn’t
image it any other way! Our day was beautiful and filled
with so much love and happiness. The best part? Our
beloved Frenchie could take part in all the festivities,”
Victoria said.
Mandy Hajduk & John Borys
June 18, 2011 – Residing in New York City
Mandy followed a new trend in wedding dresses.
Her dress was designed to be worn at full length for
the ceremony and then cut down to cocktail dress
length following the ceremony. This gives the dress
extended life and allows it to be worn for many years
after the wedding!
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Victoria Chester & George Rose
September 18, 2011 – Cape Elizabeth, Maine
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Danica Gordon & Nichlas Cannon
July 9, 2011 – Pittsburgh
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The couple currently resides in Chicago, but Jeff is originally from Pittsburgh,
while Jennifer is from Ashland, Wisconsin. They selected Emerald Isle because
it had been a family vacation destination for Jeff’s family for 17 years. “We felt
it was a great location for people to visit and such a gorgeous setting for a beach
wedding,” Jennifer said. The couple rented a large, oceanfront beach house.
“There were 75 people at the wedding including the wedding party. Our wedding colors were tan/sand and light turquoise. We wanted sophisticated and
tasteful but with a homemade feel,” Jennifer said.
Jeff’s father did their wedding cake as he has been in the baking business for
his whole life and there are five generations of bakers. They also did a traditional
Italian-style cookie table. “Jeff’s family brought their homemade bakery cookies,
and the rest of his family chipped in. There were probably 15 different types of
cookies,” Jennifer said.
The food was entirely home cooked mostly by Jeff’s sister-in-law Joella Baker
with the help of other family members. Flowers kept to
the hues of the seaside with hydrangeas in square vases
with a banana leaf wrapped around the inside. “My sisterin-law has dealt with flowers and creative decorations for a
long time, so we had her do the arrangements for us. The
bouquets were a play off that. We had paper lanterns and
lights hung around the home, and we did votive candles
on each table. The home and pool deck looked fantastic at
night with all of the lights and lanterns,” Jennifer said.
“The weather was absolutely perfect except for the
wind. It is usually amazing weather the week before
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Memorial weekend down there but it can get pretty breezy
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down by the ocean. We had clear skies the whole week and
this was great because most of the guests came and stayed at the home we rented
and a couple other homes. We had eight bedrooms in the home we got married
at so all of our friends stayed with us and helped decorate and set up for the wedding,” Jennifer said.
“Emerald Isle truly is a magical spot, and all our friends and families that
shared this with us were truly delighted with the location,” Jennifer said.
TRENDY
Jennifer Brown Baker & Jeffrey Baker
May 27, 2011 – Emerald Isle, North Carolina
Kristen Watkins & Matthew Jones
December 10, 2011 – Pittsburgh
When a bride and groom marry, it is a blending of two families, but
what about wedding gowns? For Kristen Watkins’ wedding dress, her
mother Linda, an accomplished seamstress, took her own wedding gown
and that of Kristen’s future mother-in-law and fashioned Kristen’s gown,
which she wore at her wedding at Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church. The
reception was held at the West View Banquet Hall.
Linda Watkins and her husband Jeff of Ross Twp. were married on May
6, 1978, and the groom’s parents, Barbara and Rick Jones of Brackenridge
were married on April 30, 1983.
“It was Kristen’s idea to blend the dresses,” said Linda, who used
Oxyclean to remove the yellowing time had done to the dresses. “Oxyclean
restored each as white as on our wedding days!”
Originally, Kristen was looking at a dress from Casablanca, but she
wanted a memorable dress rather than just one off the rack. With both
dresses layed out Kristen envisioned her dress as a halter style. She and her
mother discussed which pieces would look nice to make the dress flow. In
addition, Linda made all the attendants’ dresses.
Linda used the bodice from Barbara’s dress and used her skirt, altering
some of it and adding lace from her dress to it as well. “I also altered my
veil a bit for Kristen to wear. The lace on it matched that of the lace on the
skirt, which Linda originally wore in the same church 33 years prior. F
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Dictators notoriously surround themselves with “yes men,” but that is not the
case with a healthy marriage. When you
are married, your inner “yes” man collides
with your spousal cabinet advisor, who says
things like. “How in the world did you
ever think plaid shorts go with a striped
shirt?” Or “No, the on-sale beer does not
taste as good as Guinness.” Or “Do you
really need another pair of shoes?”
There is a famous line in the movie
Jerry Maguire where Tom Cruise tells
Renee Zellweger, “You complete me.” As
much as I like that line, I think marriage is
more about “You finish me.”
If it weren’t for my husband, I’d be
a lot less of a person. I wouldn’t know
important things like Mel Kyper has a
hairline like Eddie Munster, that Eric
Clapton’s “Badge” was called that because
George Harrison misread “bridge” on
the sheet music and thought the title was
“Badge,” that Bill Bowerman founded
Nike running shoes by making the soles of
his shoes on his wife’s waffle iron.
I suspect if it weren’t for me, my husband would still be wearing knee-high tube
socks and cut-offs, would never know who
Hugh Jackman is, and would have never
heard of Jane Austin, seen Mama Mia or
been to the opera.
When I was a kid, the Sears Christmas
catalog always featured scientific gifts like
chemistry sets, telescopes and rock tumblers, little machines in which you inserted
dull stones and by the machine’s constant
rotation and a little added grist, the rocks
brushed up against each other, polishing
each other’s surfaces.
I think marriage is a rock tumbler.
Two people who choose to spend their
lives together jump into the rock tumbler
that is life. And over years of brushing up
against each other’s wills, egos, desires and
personalities, you help to polish each other
into the shining beautiful people God had
in mind. Marriage has not completed us;
it has provided the opportunity for us to
put the finishing touches on each other’s
souls. F
Just a Thought...
The Finishing Touch
D
riage in general and mine in particular.
id you know that marriage is
Most scholars point to God’s creation of
good for you? There have been
Eve in the Garden of Eden as the beginmany studies conducted by social
ning of marriage, citing this Bible quote
scientists and scholars on marriage, and
from Genesis: “The Lord God said, ‘It is
it appears that being married helps you,
not good for the man to be alone. I will
your health, emotional and mental wellmake a helper suitable for him.’”
being, finances, your children and society.
This passage of scripture has always
The Center for Marriage and Families
been a bit puzzling to me. I can underat the Institute for American Values, pubstand the “not being alone” part. Even
lished some of its findings about marriage
if Adam had Dr. Doolittle skills, it would
in a paper entitled Why Marriage Matters:
probably still get a bit boring just “chatThirty Conclusions from the Social Sciences.
ting to the cheetahs” all the time. But
The institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan
I’ve often wondered
organization of approxiwhy God thought
mately 100 scholars from
Adam needed a helper?
across the country and
Setting aside the fact
across the political specthat he needed sometrum. (So it’s not just
one with whom to popa bunch of concerned
ulate the earth, there
moms who want their
really wasn’t much
kids to get married!)
Adam needed help
Below are some of the
with. He didn’t have
findings:
a house to clean, they
1. Cohabitation is not
weren’t wearing any
the functional equivclothes so there wasn’t
alent of marriage.
any laundry, and as for
2. Marriage increases
cooking—we know
the likelihood that
they had apples.
fathers and mother
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have good relationthink Adam needed
ships with their chilDecorative wedding card cage by
help with? Why did
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for people to marry?
seem to build more wealth on average
I don’t purport to know the mind of
than singles or cohabitating couples.
God, but from my own experience here is
4. Marriage is associated with better
what I think God intended when He sent
health and lower rates of injury, illAdam Eve. It’s what I call the “You’re
ness and disability for both men and
full of it factor.”
women.
I had several bachelor uncles in my
5. Married mothers have lower rates of
family whom I loved dearly, and who
depression than do single or cohabihave since passed away. However, one of
tating mothers.
the things we noticed about them after
(Those are just some of the findyears of their living alone and not having
ings. More can be found at their website:
to answer to a spouse is that whatever
www.americanvalues.org/wmm3.)
they thought was gospel. When you live
I will be celebrating 30 years of maralone without a wife or husband to tell
riage on August 28, which since this is
you, “You’re full of it,” you think that
our wedding issue and I’ve racked up
what you think is the absolute truth or
some big numbers on the marital scorethe absolute best way to do things.
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Janice Lane Palko, a recent
recipient of the prestigious Amy
Foundation Award for writing, has
numerous articles in print in such
publications as The Reader’s Digest,
Guideposts for Teens, Woman’s
World and The Christian Science
Monitor. Her work has also been
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By Robert and Michele Tedder
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hat makes some marriages ordinary and others stand above the rest? Why do some
couples have a humdrum relationship while others enjoy marital bliss years beyond
the honeymoon? The answer may lie in what people are willing to invest in their
marriages.
As with any financial investment from which we expect a return, how much we get out
of our marriages depends upon what we are willing to put in. To have a marvelous marriage,
one that is extraordinary, requires an investment of emotion, time and resource.
Our emotional investment includes unconditional love, commitment and intimacy. Love
is a verb. That being said, love requires action. We can make the choice to love even when
our partners seem unlovable. Unconditional love is not about feelings but about a deeper
commitment to accept and cherish the other person even with their shortcomings. When we
have unconditional love for our spouse, we are slow to judge or criticize when they fail to
meet our expectations.
Emotional commitment goes beyond remaining in a relationship. Real commitment
involves ongoing nurture and development of the marriage. This requires time, attention
and creativity. We must be intentional about spending quality time together. If you are too
busy to consistently invest private time with each other, then you are too busy.
Emotional intimacy involves sharing the deepest parts of oneself with your partner.
Think about the word intimacy as “in-to-me-see.” It is an invitation for your mate to look
within you, to hear your thoughts, and to share your hopes and dreams. Emotional intimacy
requires vulnerability and trust.
Another key to having a marvelous marriage is to continually celebrate your relationship.
In small ways and through grand occasions, marriages should be enjoyed regularly. We can
celebrate our love for our partners through words of affirmation, sending cards or leaving
notes, buying flowers or other gifts for no reason, performing acts of kindness, going on
dates, reserving days for just “me and you” and planning weekend get-a ways or exclusive
vacations.
Recently, we celebrated 27 years of marriage by spending four romantic days at a resort
in the Pocono Mountains. It was a special time for us to reconnect, rejuvenate and remember why we got married in the first place. Nestled away in a remote destination and surrounded by the beauty of nature, all we had or needed was each other as we were out of
cell phone range and away from Wi-Fi hot spots. We were able to create new memories of
sitting by the lake, walking by the rolling stream, riding in a horse drawn wagon through the
woods, soaking in a heart-shaped Jacuzzi tub and relaxing in our private indoor pool. It was
an investment of emotion, time and financial resource that was well worth it. This investment will pay dividends that last forever.
No marriage, including ours, is perfect, but every marriage can be marvelous if you treat
your relationship as an endowment whose funds will never be depleted.
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Mondays as you and other couples take time out to celebrate and enrich your relationships
through an evening of fun, food and fellowship at a local dining and entertainment establishment near you beginning in July. Reservations are required as space is limited. To reserve
your spot, please email us with your contact information at [email protected].
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istorically, boys and girls have been conditioned to
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n Do you ask for what you want or are you waiting for
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n Can you give constructive criticism or are you afraid of
hurting someone else’s feelings?
n Are you able to ask for a raise or are you working extra
hard waiting for the boss to notice?
n When there’s a problem, do you problem solve or do you
simply complain? Do you know the difference?
n Do you behave professionally at work, or do you discuss
your personal problems?
n Can you openly discuss your strengths?
Don’t be discouraged if you haven’t accomplished these
seven steps yet. Use this information as a starting point to
see where you need to improve. Effective communication
can easily be learned. Extensive information is available on
how to communicate, gender differences and women in the
workplace. Conduct a web search using women, communication and gender differences as your search words. Take a
class or workshop on how to communicate effectively. Visit
your library or bookstore for resources. Suggested readings: Talking 9 to 5 by Deborah Tannen, Mars & Venus
in the Workplace by John Gray, PhD, The Art of Winning
Conversation by Morey Stettner and Stand Up for Your Life
by Cheryl Richardson.
Many women unknowingly sabotage their chances for success in the
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received quite a shock when I turned on my computer
the other day and went into Facebook to see if there
were any entries from my grandchildren. Someone had
sent a picture and asked if anyone could tell her what the
object in the picture was. I knew immediately what it was,
but before I could submit an answer someone
beat me to it. The reply said that it was
an ice cube maker where you pulled
the handle to release the ice cubes.
She said, “My grandmother had one
of those.”
Then, a day or so later, I saw an
ad for brand new replicas of the
“good old fashioned manual
typewriter.”
This started me thinking
about things that I’ve used
that were so common and
how they are now forgotten.
For instance, in my basement is
talking to someone about that today,
and she told me that her nieces don’t
understand how to use a rotary phone.
I’m sure that if you think about
it, you can come up with many more
instances of things we have experienced
and used that are no longer in existence.
One other thing: How often do
you hear a song and get a feeling of
nostalgia? Perhaps it reminds you of
high school dances or a romantic evening with a special date. You know the
words and can sing along. I wonder
if, twenty or thirty years from now, a
rap song will bring the same feelings to
today’s young people.
Today’s modern inventions may
make things faster, and easier but I’m
so glad that I had the opportunity to
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an old toaster. It’s somewhat rusted now, but you can still
see places where the original gun metal blue is visible. It has
a square bottom and four sides with slots running from top
to bottom. It also has two wires on each side that the bread
rested on. This object was placed over the burner of a gas
stove and had to be watched carefully
so the toast wouldn’t burn. This
sure is a far cry from dropping
the bread into a slot and pushing a button.
I can remember as a small
child in Sharpsburg, that my
mother would send me to the
drug store on Main Street with
a nickel to use their public pay
phone because we didn’t have a
phone in our house. Compare
that with today when everyone,
even children, walk around with a
phone in a pocket or purse. I was
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hope you had a great May. Now
it’s time to greet June. What a
great month! It is a month of
weddings and graduations. I wish the
best to all those young people who
are graduating and remind them that
“commencement” simply means a new
beginning. To all my farmer friends,
June offers the most hours of daylight
of any month of the year. It’s always a
great time for the farmers and gardeners to concentrate on their fields and
flowers.
As a young boy, I always planted
the tomatoes—that was my job. If
I had a good crop, mom would can
them for me. Mom always had several
rose plants. She would tell me that
June was the month for roses. My
dad was always making sure I put all
the flags out on June 14, Flag Day,
which commemorates the day in 1777
when the Continental Congress adopted the stars and stripes as our flag.
Then it had only 13 stars to match
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legal holiday.
I remember mom always had a
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humblest of life forms, but pearls are
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tears of joy that the goddess of love
shook from her eyes as she was born
from the sea. So I guess pearls have
been a passion and obsession of people
throughout the ages.
In June, we have Father’s Day.
Fathers are one of the most influential people in our lives. They leave
no stone unturned to help us out of
every crisis and express their unconditional love towards us. Now it is your
turn to convey your love and respect
toward them. Contrary to what many
may think, Father’s Day was not
invented by the greeting card industry
to increase revenue. In fact, when the
first Father’s Day was celebrated on
June 19, 1910, Father’s Day cards did
not even exist.
I will always remember June 6,
1944. I was 14 when the Americans
and Allied Forces landed on
Normandy Beach. Many young men
and fathers lost their lives there. It
is sad that the world cannot live in
peace.
God bless all the fathers living and
say a prayer for fathers no longer with
us. Good luck to you June brides and
all those graduating. I leave you with
this:
One father is more than a hundred
schoolmasters. F
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see anything that looks like the city. It’s convenient - a classy
place - and you can do what you want,” Jean said.
“A lot of our friends asked why we moved here at our
age,” Bob, who is just in his 60s, said. “From the standpoint
of a life decision, it’s a mystery to me how so many people
can move through their lives and be successful, but they have
no plan for their [retirement]. … We feel very strongly that
a person should make these types of decisions and make the
move when they’re healthy enough to take advantage of all
of the offerings here.”
more relaxed because we don’t have that in the back of our
minds,” Jean added.
In addition, the Lenhards have left behind the everyday
hassles of home ownership, like landscaping, lawn care, cleaning, security and maintenance, because they are all part of
one monthly service fee. “There is so much uncertainty out
there,” Bob said. “We have better control of our future here
than we would have anywhere else. I can’t think of any other
place where I’d rather spend my golden years.”
With all of their newfound freedom, the Lenhardts can
enjoy life their way – whether that means planning a trip with
new friends to Missouri, revisiting Hawaii, cruising the coast
of Norway, touring the wild west or enjoying the amenities
close to home at Masonic Village at Sewickley. F
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As a lifecare community, Masonic Village protects residents’ nest eggs while ensuring that quality health care services always will be available. If a person’s needs change, they
receive quality care without the worry and hassle that would
go along with needing a greater amount of money. Flexible
home care services and outpatient therapies on a fee-for-service basis also help residents to maintain independence while
living in their villa or apartment.
“We’re just so pleased that all the decisions are made,
and now we have so much relief. We just feel so much
son, when they return, their snow will be shoveled, lawn
will be mowed and leaves will be raked. If they want, the
Lenhardts can vacation during their twice monthly housekeeping schedule and even return to a clean home. The
24-hour security patrolling the campus offers additional peace
of mind. “We have good, caring people in security. If we
would happen to leave a door unlocked, they would take care
of it. That is very comforting,” Bob said.
“We really don’t have any problems with leaving our
house unattended like we did before we moved here,” Jean
added. “We know our neighbors and have no qualms about
leaving – besides what we’d be missing and the menu!”
The Lenhardts’ beautiful kitchen remains almost
untouched after a year of living in their villa. Instead, they
opt to eat in the on-campus restaurant with their friends,
where they’re free from the hassles of cooking and washing
dishes, and can enjoy a varied menu of cuisine fit for royalty.
“There is so much included here. At a lot of other retirement
villages, if there’s a wine and cheese party, you pay extra. But
it is included here. The Masonic Village does everything first
class,” Jean said.
With special dinner events ranging from last fall’s dinner by the river to the recent Spring Fling, residents enjoy a
culture fit for socialites. Jean helped to plan this year’s Spring
Fling - the social event of the year - featuring a “A Toast
to Broadway” theme with elegant black and white décor.
Residents entered on a red carpet and enjoyed New York
cocktails, including Manhattans and Long Island Iced Teas,
amidst the sounds of show tunes. After a fabulous dinner,
they danced the night away to a live band in their sharp black
and white attire.
For residents who prefer trying new experiences in more
intimate settings, resident-run clubs and activities provide
opportunities to discover new passions like painting, Bible
s
“D
on’t let anyone tell you that living at the
Masonic Village at Sewickley is just like being
on a cruise ship. Living at the Masonic Village
at Sewickley is so much better!” Bob and Jean Lenhardt,
Masonic Village residents, wrote in a letter after returning
from a cruise to Nova Scotia.
The Lenhardts have been avid travelers since 1980.
Their adventures have taken them to Hawaii, Alaska, almost
every region in Europe, Tahiti, Australia, New Zealand, the
Caribbean and beyond. They love to experience Earth’s
wonders – the sun’s rays reflecting across the ocean’s surface,
brightly colored flowers bursting from rich volcanic soil, a
coastline carved by powerful glaciers.
While they’re away, the Lenhardts can now focus even
more on beautiful scenery, meeting new people and trying
different experiences instead of worrying about their home.
Maintenance-free living means that no matter what the sea-
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Happenings
for Seniors
Rocking for Residents Sets Volunteers
in Motion for Vincentian Residents
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group
meets at 7 p.m., the 2nd Wednesday of every
month, at Orion, 4361 William Flynn Hwy.
Sponsored by Orion Personal Care Residence.
Call (412) 337-6731.
F
itness experts are always admonishing us to get out of our
chairs, get some exercise and do something worthwhile.
On Saturday, June 16, the residents of four local care facilities are hoping that record numbers will do something worthwhile and take to rocking chairs to raise money for the residents
of Marian Manor, Green Tree; Vincentian de Marillac, Stanton
Heights; Vincentian Home, McCandless; and Vincentian
Regency, Allison Park.
“Everyone at Vincentian is looking forward to our Rocking
for Residents event,” said Karen Kutzer, vice president, advancement for Vincentian Charitable Foundation. “It is guaranteed to
be a big FUN raiser for all as well as a fundraiser!” The
event will begin at noon and participants will rock in rocking
chairs in 15-minute segments to raise funds for needed items at
each home.
“Vincentian Home and de Marillac are raising funds to
purchase therapeutic whirlpool tubs for their residents. Marian
Manor wishes to acquire bladder scanners, which provide noninvasive testing for infections, and Regency hopes to buy specialized wheelchairs,” said Sister Patricia Eleanor Myers, SHS, the
de facto spokesperson for the event.
Vincentian cares for nearly 700 residents, employs 950
people and has more than 400 volunteers, and it hopes that everyone
will join in on what promises to be
a joyful, fun day. Entertainment,
Sister Patricia
games, prizes, bake sales and refreshEleanor Myers
ments are slated as well as cakewalks.
“Friends and families together have the opportunity to honor
our homes’ elderly residents,” said Kutzer. “This event is a great
way to connect with our mission and is an effort to which all can
contribute.”
For more than 100 years, the Vincentian and Holy Spirit
Sisters in our area have made it their mission to serve the sick,
elderly, and poor. “Our work has set the standard of care,” said
Sister Patricia Eleanor, who hopes to get the most pledges and
who believes that a successful Rocking for Residents will help to
ensure that their mission continues.
Participants may register at the Rocking for Residents hotline
at 412-548-4056 or via the website at www.vcs.org. Donations
are also accepted and larger sponsorship packages are available
for companies or individuals who want to maximize their impact.
They are also hunting for rocking chairs of all sizes for use during the event. F
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.
Gateway North AARP #3586 trips: June 8
–“Timeless Memories” with the Rat Pack, July 15
“Anything Goes,” WV Public Theatre, 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.
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.
North Hills Community Outreach is partnering with Christ Lutheran church to provide minor
home repairs this summer to qualified seniors
and low income adults with disabilities. To apply,
call Cathy at (412) 307-0069.
North Hills Community Outreach is seeking
lawn service volunteers for area seniors. For
info, call Nancy at (412) 307-0069.
North Hills Community Outreach is seeking
lawn volunteer drivers and dispatchers for their
Free Rides for Seniors. For info, call Kerry at
(412) 449-0151.
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.
Perrymont North AARP Chapter #2291
meets 11:30 a.m., June 21, at Northmont
United Presbyterian Church, 8169 Perry Hwy.,
McCandless Twp. New members are invited to
join.
Senior Achiever’s Spring Luncheon, 12:30
p.m., June 14, Fellowship Hall in Elfinwild
Presbyterian Church, 3200 Mt. Royal Blvd.
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St. Alexis Over 50 Trips, June 28; Seneca
Niagara Casino, July 15-16; Wildwood, NJ,
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.
By Michael Parkinson, MD, MPH, FACPM
Senior Medical Director for Health and Productivity
UPMC WorkPartners
Even the word itself sounds kind of funny: Belly.
W
hether a man has a “beer belly,” “love handles,” “a
spare tire,” or is just a “roly-poly guy,” chances are
his waist size inspires more mirth than it does concern. Belly fat on a man is rarely considered a matter of grave
importance. More often, it’s something to be laughed about.
However, a man’s belly fat can be indicative of some very
serious things to come. Heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes,
certain types of cancer, low levels of HDL (or good cholesterol), metabolic syndrome, and sleep apnea have all been
associated with excessive girth
and belly fat.
The Mayo Clinic says that
men who gain belly fat are at
a greater risk of serious health
problems, including death, than
men who accumulate fat in other
areas of the body. And men are
more likely than women to gain
weight around the waist.
Belly fat is largely visceral fat
– that is, the fat that surrounds
the internal organs such as the
heart, liver, intestines and kidney.
Visceral fat is more dangerous
than other fat because it wraps
around inner organs and increases
your risk for diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Visceral fat is
more prevalent in men than in
women.
How to tell if you have too much belly fat
For most men, a waist size in excess of 40 inches is a
good indication that they have too much belly fat.
For older men, a less physically active lifestyle puts them
at risk for excess belly fat. While belly fat is often called a
“beer belly,” beer alone is not the reason for the excess
weight! Drinking too much alcohol of any kind can increase
belly fat. It always makes sense to drink alcohol in moderation both to limit the calories you consume and to decrease
your chances of gaining weight and belly fat.
If you are a smoker and consume three or more drinks
per day, eat a diet high in saturated fat and are under chronic
stress, you can also increase your likelihood of having belly
fat. Genetics can also play a role in body fat distribution.
Belly fat raises the risk of developing metabolic syndrome
which is linked to insulin resistance, high blood glucose, high
cholesterol and high blood pressure. This fat is also connected with sleep apnea and mental problems, such as memory
loss and verbal fluency.
A study done with 360,000 Europeans found that the
people with the most belly fat had approximately double the
risk of dying prematurely as did people with the least amount
of belly fat. Risk of death was tied
entirely to waist circumference
and not to being overweight.
Each two-inch increase in waist
circumference was associated with
a 17 percent increase in mortality
in men, the study found.
How to reduce belly fat
Reduce your intake of calories. You can do this by reducing portion sizes and by eating
healthier foods that contain fewer
calories. At restaurants, where
you cannot control portion sizes,
you can share your meal, or eat
half and bring the rest home.
Increase physical activity.
The U.S. Dept. of Health and
Human Services (HHS) recommends that most healthy adults
get 150 minutes per week, about 30 minutes a day most
days, of moderate aerobic activity (e.g. brisk walking). Or,
75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity (e.g. jogging) in addition to strength training. The good news is that
you can take as brief as three 10-minute walks a day to see
improved health effects from physical activity.
Try to lose weight and keep it off. This may require
more physical activity than the HHS recommends, such as
daily walks after dinner.
Spot exercising alone is not effective. Spot exercises –
such as sit-ups – will make your abdominal muscles stronger,
but cannot be counted on to selectively reduce belly fat. That
requires healthy eating and increased physical activity. Simply
put, belly fat is stored energy and to rid yourself of it you
must burn more energy than you consume. For nearly all of
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Belly Fat in Men – No Laughing Matter
Recognizing
Concussions
By Theresa Heidenreich,
student athlete
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oncussions have become a common problem for
American children and adolescents, especially those
involved in contact sports. According to a recent
report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
more than 350,000 concussions occur in children between
the ages of 0-14 annually.
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that can alter
normal brain function and cause symptoms such as confusion, headache, dizziness, sensitivity to light, sleep disturbance, irritability, memory problems or difficulty concentrating. Concussions occur from direct impact to the head or
a sudden shaking movement. Concussion frequently occurs
without loss of consciousness, and, therefore, can easily go
unnoticed.
If a concussion is suspected, prompt evaluation by a physician is necessary. One of the most crucial aspects toward
recovery from a concussion is rest from both physical and
mental exertion. Contact sports, texting, video games, computer work and even schoolwork must
be temporarily avoided. Although
most people who obtain a concussion
recover quickly, it is still essential to
take time to rest and recover.
New legislation in Pennsylvania,
this summer, has mandated that
coaches, teachers and school personnel become more aware of signs and
symptoms of concussions. “Awareness
of symptoms of concussions and the
proper rest that is needed to allow
the brain to heal will further protect
the student athlete,” says Kelly Rush
Heidenreich, MD, pediatrician at CCP
- Bellevue Pediatric Associates.
A valuable tool in managing concussions is Impact testing, which is a
computer test that measures concentration and memory skills at baseline.
Having this baseline test is an objective
way to monitor improvement after a
concussion. It is recommended that all
students, ages 10 and older, involved
in contact sports receive this baseline
Impact testing as a precaution. The
offices of CCP Bellevue Pediatrics offer
this baseline testing in three convenient
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Silencing Sleep Apnea
D
oes your partner or spouse complain about your noisy
sleep habits? If so, you may have obstructive sleep apnea,
a serious condition that can impact daily life. Sleep apnea
occurs when your throat closes during sleep, cutting off air supply
and causing you to snore loudly or gasp for air during the night.
Traditionally, obstructive sleep apnea is treated using a type of
breathing therapy known as continuous positive airway pressure
(CPAP). CPAP utilizes a breathing mask that increases air pressure
to prevent the throat from closing. However, breathing masks may
cause facial discomfort and feelings of claustrophobia. Wearing a
breathing mask can also discourage intimacy with a partner.
“For some people, CPAP masks make it more difficult to fall
asleep,” says Joseph Cillo, Jr., DMD, oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Allegheny General Hospital (AGH). “Depending on the
severity of sleep apnea and other factors, these patients may be
good candidates for surgery.”
Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) is an option for
people who have moderate to severe sleep apnea, are not mor-
bidly obese and have not benefited from CPAP. The procedure
involves pulling the floor of the tongue forward and away from
the back of the throat through a small incision in the jaw. This
surgery takes about one hour to perform, and patients can return
home the next day. At AGH, more than 90 percent of patients
experience relief from sleep apnea following this procedure.
Patients with severe sleep apnea may require a more advanced
form of the surgery that pulls both the lower and upper jawbones
forward slightly. This form of OMFS takes longer to perform and
may require a longer hospitalization. More than 80 percent of
patients at AGH experience relief following this form of OMFS.
A sleep study and physical examination are required to determine whether or not you are eligible for OMFS.
Allegheny General Hospital offers a number of treatment
options for patients who suffer from sleep disturbances. Call
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Area’s Largest Lemonade Stand
Raises Funds for Pediatric Cancer
M.D., RPhS, RVS
Board Certified Phlebologist, General Surgeon
by Janice Lane Palko
goal this year is another $20,000.
Funds from the event help support
childhood cancer research projects by
funding studies of new cures and treatments and encouraging and educating
others, especially children.
“We really could not do all of this
without the help and support of so
many people and local organizations,”
said Mrs. Silvester.
For more information about help
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an immediate impact on the lives of kids
with cancer,” said Mrs. Silvester. “help
’12 will do that by offering kids a day
away from the hospital and treatment to
have fun with friends and family.”
The stand, officially sponsored by
“friends of Rehanna and Henry” in
memory of two young friends of the
Silvester family who died of cancer, is
one of only 18 designated as “grand”
stands by the Alex’s Lemonade Stand
Foundation. The label is awarded by the
organization for community and corporate involvement as well as the stand’s
overall impact and fundraising success.
“I want to work even harder this
year because my friend, Rehanna, died
last year of cancer,” said Kate. “I don’t
want any child to have to go through
what Rehanna went through, and I
don’t want any other family to have
to go through what her family went
through.”
The Silvesters and friends have
raised over $20,000 at the lemonade
stand in the first three years, and their
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or the past three years, mom
Lori Silvester and her two children, Kate, 12, and Harrison, 9,
Cranberry Twp., have hosted the area’s
largest lemonade stand fundraiser to
help support pediatric cancer research
through Alex’s Lemonade Stand
Foundation. This year, the Silvesters
will add a twist to their lemonade stand
event, which they have dubbed help
’12 (hope, enjoy, laugh, play 2012), by
inviting children from all over the area
who are currently undergoing cancer
treatment, and also young survivors, to
come out for a free day of games, rides,
food and fun.
On Saturday, June 23, from 11 a.m.
to 9:30 p.m., at Fun Fore All Family
Entertainment Center in Cranberry
Twp., Silvester, her two children and
husband and a team of community
volunteers will host what promises
to be the biggest lemonade stand in
Cranberry Township history.
“We wanted to not only raise funds
for research, but also find a way to make
Movement
can help you
heal faster!
How Long Are
You Willing to Live
with Back Pain?
By Dr. Shannon Thieroff
D
uring my career, I have frequently
encountered patients who have suffered with conditions far longer than
they needed to because they were misinformed. In fact, the reason I started writing
articles was to help people understand the
facts about spinal health and empower them
with information and choices about how to
take care of their health. Here are some of
the most common myths people believe.
Common Back Pain Myths:
#1 Heavy Lifting Causes Back Pain.
It’s more likely that someone will suffer
a back injury from lifting improperly as
opposed to just lifting something heavy.
Proper lifting uses the leg muscles and avoids
loading the spine. It’s also important to
avoid twisting while lifting because this is the
No. 1 way to cause a lifting injury.
#2 Being Overweight Causes Back
Pain. Although weight can aggravate spinal
conditions, it is rarely the cause. Most people who have back pain and are overweight
suffer from the same underlying causes of
back pain as thin people including spinal
misalignment, degenerated discs and poor
muscle support.
#3 Back Pain is Always Caused by
an Injury. 80 percent of Americans report
back pain but only a small percentage of
sufferers can relate it back to a specific
injury or incident. What is most common is
that a series of small insults, over a period
of years, weakens the spinal column and
causes damage. This eventually, over a
long time, leads to pain. These causes can
include postural problems, unhealed injuries, degenerative changes, and how we use
our body for everyday chores or our job
(wear and tear).
good for back pain. Then studies started to
show that it actually made the patients have
more chronic and persistent pain. The new
findings show that gentle walking, exercise
and stretching is better.
#3 Chiropractic is the MOST
EFFECTIVE treatment for low back
pain. Studies show that when patients have
chiropractic care, they heal faster and get
back to normal activities sooner. They are
also less likely to take medicines or have
surgery. In fact, a Consumer Reports article
showed that chiropractors have the highest
satisfaction rating (over 90 percent).
So my question for you is…How long
are you willing to live with back pain? How
long are you willing to give up doing the
things you love and having a normal life?
I hope the answer is that you’re not willing to live like that any longer! I have seen
too many people who have told me “Dr.
Shannon, I should have done something
a lot sooner. I never thought I’d feel this
good.” I want to encourage you to do
something good for yourself and take better
care of your spine. You just get one and it
should last a lifetime.
Questions, comments, etc. are always
welcome. Please send me an email by visiting my website at www.choicechiropractic.
net. We are an in-network provider with all
major insurance companies.
This message brought to you as a
public service by:
Choice Chiropractic & Wellness
Center, P.C.
Dr. Shannon Thieroff and Associates
McKnight (412) 364-9699
Moon (412) 424-0019
www.choicechiropractic.net
Here Are the Real Facts:
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#1 Muscle Relaxers and Pain
Medicines are Not Recommended for
Back Pain. Studies have shown that these
medicines rarely have a positive effect for
the patients taking them, especially at the
initial onset. Anti-inflammatory medicines
have been shown to delay the healing process. Also, the high risk of side effects and
addiction to pain medicine make them a
poor choice.
#2 Movement Helps Patients Heal
Faster. It was believed that bed rest was
By Joella Baker
W
e all love summer. Hot sun,
swimming pools parties, and getting outside as much as we can.
Unfortunately, too many people still do not
protect themselves or their children from the
summer elements.
Summer should be a time of fun, outdoor activity and exploration. However,
summer is more often referred to as “trauma
season” by health care professionals working in emergency departments. Across the
country, children 14 years and younger will
be rushed to emergency rooms for treatment
of nearly 3 million injuries from May through
August according to the Department of
Health.
Injuries are the leading cause of death
and disability for children and youth. Injury rates are highest during the summer
months for children and teenagers because it
is the time when they are exposed to more
injury risks. What are some of the major
risks causing these injuries?
nSwimming/Drowning
n Biking injuries and biking without a helmet
n Skate boarding and scooter injuries and
riding without a helmet
n Vehicular accidents with children running
into streets and playing in drive ways
n Bee stings
nSunburn
n Burns from grills and camp fires
nDehydration
n Playground falls
n Trampoline accidents
n Summer poisons, including plants, pool
chemicals, gardening chemicals.
How can you protect your children this
summer?
n Supervision is always number one.
Making sure children are properly supervised is the number one way to make sure
they are safe. Know where your children
are and what they are doing.
n Make sure all playground equipment is
safe and if using a trampoline, limit how
many children are on the trampoline
at one time. Supervision is of utmost
importance when playing on playgrounds
and trampolines.
n Keep children away from the grill area
while preheating and cooking, and while
the grill is cooling to prevent burns.
n Keep children at safe distance from campfires.
n Remove potential poisons from your yard,
including poisonous plants, pesticides
and pool chemicals.
n Keep swimming pool areas and hot tubs
locked. No one should ever swim alone.
By following some simple rules, it’s easy
to have a safe and fun summer. Simply laying down some ground rules will make it
easy on everyone and even printing out the
rules and hanging them in your house will be
a constant reminder of how to be safe. The
main thing is letting them know that being
safe doesn’t mean not having fun. Being
safe actually gives them the freedom to have
fun all summer instead of ending up with an
injury that could keep them indoors. We all
know that accidents do happen, especially
with kids, but if your children understand
there is no swimming without an adult
present, no riding without a helmet, that
sun screen must be worn all the time and
drinking water through the day keeps them
hydrated, they will have a better chance of
staying healthy and out of the emergency
room this summer. Good luck and enjoy the
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n Apply sunscreen rated SPF 15 or higher
to your child’s exposed skin 15 to 30
minutes before going out, and reapply
frequently.
n Make sure your child drinks plenty of
water. A child who seems tired or achy
should rest in the shade or go inside for
a while. Get immediate medical help any
time a child’s skin is hot to the touch
(with or without perspiration), if a child
has a seizure, or if they become disoriented in hot weather.
n Bee stings, check your porches, decks shutters and yard for hives from bees, wasps
and hornets and remove them immediately
if found.
n Make sure your children always wear helmets when biking or riding a scooter or
skateboard.
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Staying Safe in the
Summer Sun and Heat
NC| EDUCATION
School Movers & Shakers
Fox Chapel
North Hills
Fox Chapel Area High School seniors Anthony
Brooks and Alexandra Vogel have been named
winners in the 2012 national Stossel in the
Classroom Essay contest.
The North Hills
Future Business
Leaders of America
Entrepreneurship
Team finished eighth
in the commonwealth at the 2012
Pennsylvania FBLA
State Leadership
Conference. Team members: Dan Kaminski, Matt
Stiehler and Sarah Schwartz were honored.
Two Fox Chapel Area High School students placed
at the annual Freshman-Sophomore Forensic
Tournament. Rishi Mirchandani and Jonathan
Stebbins were award recipients.
Fox Chapel Area High School freshmen Rama
Godse and Anandhini Narayanan were named
winners in the 3rd Annual Gilda’s Club Teen Writing
& Art Contest.
Kanika Srma, a freshman at Fox Chapel Area High
School, placed second in the 2012 Pennsylvania
BioGENEius Challenge.
Two Fox Chapel Area High School students placed
in the 2011-12 Society for Analytical Chemists of
Pittsburgh (SACP) High School and Middle School
Essay Contest. Simran Parwani won first place and
Elizabeth Shneider garnered second place honors.
Fox Chapel Area High School senior Angelia Wang
has been named a semifinalist in the 2012 United
States Presidential Scholars Program.
PTI
Pittsburgh Technical Institute announced the winners of the 2012 annual Concept Car Competition
and Scholarship program. The winners were North
Hills High School students: Nate Heid, Shane
Donat, John Witherel, and Kaitlyn Wagner.
The following North Hills School District students
have been selected to participate in various honors bands and orchestras. They are: Stephen
Knott, Evan Perez, and Michael Zech.
Additionally, Shannon Kelley, Jonathan Perez,
Abby Humphrey, Robby Kaup, Evan Perez and
Michael Zech were selected to participate in the
Pittsburgh Symphony’s Side-by-Side Concert.
Hampton
Dan Ostronic, a senior at North
Allegheny High School, won the Gold
Medal in Sheet Metal Production
at the Skills USA Pennsylvania
Championships and will represent Penna., at the National
Championships in June.
Patricia Ward Kelly, wife of the late Gene Kelly
visited Hampton High School on May 25. Kelly was
in town as the guest of honor for the 22nd annual
Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School
Musical Theatre held at the Benedum Center.
North Allegheny senior Chrissy Figan
won a Second Place award at the
2011-2012 Fairchild Challenge at
Phipps Conservatory.
Seneca Valley
Julie Vandrak, a
senior at Seneca
Valley, was honored
by Positive Athlete
spokesperson and
former Pittsburgh
Steeler wide receiver
Hines Ward, as well
as Jeff Kartsens
from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Vandrak has been
voted Western Penna’s “Most Positive High School
Athlete.”
Seven North Allegheny School District
students were accepted by audition into the Pennsylvania Music
Educators Association. They are:
Romane Couteux, Lucas Song,
Margaret Hu, Dante Denillo, Tyler
Singery, Benn Gibbs and Christina
Eisenreich.
Seneca Valley sophomore Emily
Clark has been chosen as the
junior representative to the
Pennsylvania State Board of
Education. She is one of just two
students chosen from across the
state as a member of the board.
Seven elementary students from the North Hills
School District were selected to participate in the
PMEA District 1 West Band Fest held at Shaler
Area Elementary School. The students were: Evan
Landskroener, Ellie Urich, Greta Zewe, Megan
Medfisch, Ryan Mullen, Shane Riley and Jessica
Bauer.
Pine Richland
Marshall Middle School student
Anrey Peng finished first in
the county and state in the 7th
Grade Pennsylvania Math League
Competition. Min-Soo Kim, Andrew
Xu and Ashwin Reddy achieved
notable rankings in the Allegheny
County region.
Emily Clark
Shady Side
Academy Senior
School Science
Dept. chair Dr.
Kathy Malone, a
resident of O’Hara
Twp., was one
of 19 educators
nationwide selected
to serve one-year
term in D.C.
Three Pine-Richland
Middle School seventh grade GATE
students took awards
in the Northern Area
Gifted Consortium
Wordsmith
Competition. The
honorees were:
Amanda Labuda, Kendall Pomerleau, and Trevor
Russell.
Edward T. Brett, professor of history
at La Roche College, has published
a new book titled The New Orleans
Sisters of the Holy Family: African
American Missionaries to the Garifuna
of Belize.
CCAC
Dr. Kathy
Malone
The Shady Side Academy Middle
School Science Olympiad team won
the Pennsylvania State Tournament
held at Juniata College. First place
winners were: Angie Kim, Krishna
Patel, Mark Antosz, Claire
Holthaus, Connor Colombo, Roy
Navid, Ciaran Beckford, Tom
Scherlis, and Michael Miller.
St. Alphonsus
North Allegheny
St. Alphonsus School students
sang the National Anthem at the May
11 Pittsburgh Pirates game as part of
Catholic Schools Night.
North Allegheny’s Marching Band received
numerous honors at the 2012 Festival Disney. The
band received the Outstanding Percussion Award, a
Disney Silver Star Award and a Superior Rating, and
it was also named the Best Overall Marching band
in the festival.
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St. Alphonsus fifth graders recently
went on a maple sugaring field trip
at Lutherlyn Environmental Education
Program. Teacher Theresa Huerbin
won an $800 grant from Target
Corporation to fund the excursion.
North Allegheny senior, Erica Fries has been
selected to receive a $2,500 scholarship from the
North Allegheny Federation of Teachers.
On April 27, Aquinas Academy
students kindergarten through 12th
grade raised $60,000 for Aquinas
Academy during their 7th Annual Walka-thon inspired by the theme “Making
Our Mark on the World.”
LaRoche College
Shady Side
Academy
Pine-Richland High School took five awards at the
19th Annual Robert Morris University’s Television
& Video Teachers Spring Student Video Festival.
Award winners were: Selina Bitting, Jessica
Malandro, Jeff Burgess and Davis Karran. PR-TV
won an Award of Excellence.
Aquinas Academy
North Allegheny senior, Jeremy
Miller was awarded First Place in
the category of Sports Management
at the Future Business Leaders of
America (FBLA) State Leadership
Conference.
Seneca Valley freshman, Laura Ward was honored
with an award of excellence from The Teachers of
video & Television (TVT) Spring
Film Festival.
Three North Hills elementary school students
were named first place winners in the district’s
Invention Convention held at Ross Elementary
School. Winners included: Mary Doerfler, Charlie
Knox and Amberly Valeriano. Additionally, Ryan
Osche, Jake Higgins and Duncan Kreps were
named finalist.
St. Alphonsus School science teacher
Nancy Snyder has won a 2012
Golden Apple Award honoring her as
an outstanding individual who devotes
her life to teaching in Catholic
schools.
Donna Imhoff,
PhD, president,
North Campus and
West Hills Center at
Community College
of Allegheny County
(CCAC) has been
honored with the
2012 Tribute to
Donna Imhoff
Women Leadership
Award in Education from YWCA of
Greater Pittsburgh.
Imogene Hines,
professor of
Journalism at the
Community College
of Allegheny County
Allegheny Boyce
Campus has been
selected as the
winner of the 2012
Sojourner Truth
Award.
Imogene Hines
Community College of Allegheny
County (CCAC) student Kirk Thoma
has been honored with a 2012
Newman Civic Fellow Award.
Eric Poplowski, a Community
College of Allegheny County (CCAC)
North Campus student and member
of its golf team, finished second at
the National Junior College Athletic
Association (NJCAA) Division II Region
XX Golf Championship.
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he opening of baseball season is
always exciting, but it is never more
exciting than for the players in The
Miracle League of Southwestern PA. “The
MLSWPA provides the opportunity for
children with special needs with a chance
to experience playing baseball in a leaguebased environment,” said Mike Sherry,
board member and president of MLSWPA.
The league was formed in 2007 and after
two years of much work and effort, the
league had its first opening day on May 16,
2009, with 10 teams playing a 16-game
schedule.
Today, the league has expanded to
include a Competitive Youth Division and
an Adult Division. “More than 240 children and adults are registered to play this
year. We are one of the largest Miracle
Leagues around the county. Our games
are played on Tuesday and Thursday nights
youth. We have so many dedicated and passionate high school students who take the
time to come out and make our league a
very special place. I have had parents come
up to me and tell me that because of their
son or daughter’s experience as a Buddy,
that they have decided to pursue a degree in
Special Education…wow!,” Sherry said.
“Inclusion is an important part for a
child or adult with special needs. Inclusion
is a right not a privilege. For our players
being able to play America’s game just like
any other child has a profound effect of
them. It also impacts the player’s parents
and grandparents. They now have the
opportunity to do something that they
might not be able to do and that’s cheer
on their son or daughter playing baseball,”
Sherry said.
It is the Miracle League’s goal to
develop more fields in the area. Within the
next year, three more fields will be added:
Miracle League of The South Hills, Upper
St. Clair; Miracle League of Western PA,
Murrysville; Miracle League of The Ohio
Valley, Wheeling, W.Va.
The Miracle League welcomes volunteers. “Announcers are what we could
really use more of. The players love to
hear their names called during the game,”
Sherry said. Financial contributions are
also welcome, and you can buy a brick on
the league’s Rotary Wall of Fame. Sherry
also asks that “you become an advocate
for children and adults with special needs.
Look for ways in your life that would open
the doors to children with special needs to
be active participants.” And it almost goes
without saying, come out and cheer!
For more information on the MLSWPA,
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and all day Saturday,” said Sherry who
resides in Cranberry with his wife, Chris,
who is also a co-founder and serves on
the Miracle League Board. “Without her,
the Miracle League would not be where
we are today,” Sherry said. They are the
parents of son Tanner, 11, and daughter,
Jordan, 8. Jordan plays in the league.
Sherry is the director of sales for Keymarket
Communications and Forever Broadcasting.
No child is turned away from playing
in the league. The games are held at The
Pirates Charities Miracle League Field in
Graham Park in Cranberry Twp. The field
was specially designed with an all-weather
rubberized surface, which is handicapped
accessible, with no raised surfaces to interfere with crutches, walkers or wheelchairs.
“The success of the Miracle League
starts with our board of directors. I have
a tremendous board that truly understands
the mission of the Miracle League. They
are all engaged in the various operations of
the league. But you can’t talk about the
success of the Miracle League without mentioning the support we have received from
the Cranberry Twp. Athletic Association,
Cranberry Twp., Pirates Charities, the business community, civic groups, and the residents of this area. It is truly remarkable,”
Sherry said.
Also indispensible are the numerous
volunteers. “The success of the Miracle
League is founded on our wonderful volunteers: coaches, managers, Buddies, team
Buddy coordinator, umpires and announcers,” Sherry said.
Each player is assigned a Buddy, who
protects the player from balls, assists the
player in batting and running the bases (if
needed), and is a friend on and off the field.
Buddies receive a Miracle League Buddy
T-shirt for their participation.
“Many of our Buddies have created lifelong bonds with their players. Year after
year, they look forward to partnering with
the same player. The MLSWP is so proud
of all of our volunteers but especially our
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NC| EDUCATION
Miracle League
Begins Fourth
Season
A Centennial Celebration
By Paula Green
1. Seven former First Ladies were in Girls Scouts – Laura Bush,
Rosalyn Carter, Hillary Clinton, Pat Nixon, Nancy Reagan,
Edith Wilson and _______ (she served two terms as president
of the Girl Scout organization.)
2. On this date each year Girl
Scouts celebrate “Thinking Day,”
which is a day when they learn
about another country, their customs, etc.
3. Juliette Gordon Low was
recently awarded this honor.
4. The highest honor for Senior
Girl Scouts is called?
5. The Girl Scout symbol, the
trefoil symbolizes______?
6. In 1936, the first commercially baked Girl Scout cookie sale
took place in?
7.
The first local Girl Scout
Council charter was issued in which city?
8. What is the Girl Scout motto?
9. In 1984, a new program level for young Girl Scouts was
introduced called____.
10.The first Girl Scout uniform was what color?
11.In the 1980s, these were introduced for Brownie Girl Scouts.
12.In honor of the centennial celebration, this year’s Girl Scout
theme is_________.
13.What is embroidered on the Girl Scout bridging patch?
14.What is this called? - On my honor, I will try: To serve God
and my country, To help people at all times, and to Live by
the Girl Scout Law.
15.On June 9, to commemorate the 100th Anniversary, 200,000
women and girls will participate in a Girl Scout Sing-Along
in this area? F
R
enaissance Pittsburgh Hotel,
located in the cultural district
recently launched its Half Price for
Heroes program.
This plan offers active and retired
members of the U.S. military and first
responders 50 percent off their nightly room rate when booked by Dec.
31. The discount applies to members of the Army, Navy, Air Force,
Marines, U.S. Coast Guard, National
Guard and Reservists. It also includes
those in divisions of the Department
of Defense, as well as first responders including firefighters, police and
paramedics.
For more information on the Half
Price for Heroes program, visit renaissancepittsburghpa.com.
The Chamber of Commerce,
Inc. is hosting an event for veterans
from 8:30-4:00 p.m., June 14, at the
Army Strong Community Center in
Coraopolis.
The program called Transition
Forward helps service member’s transition from military employment to
civilian work. The day’s agenda will
focus on networking skills, resume
writing and the correct techniques to
employ during the interview process.
Former Marine Virg Palumbo will
lead the day’s events. The seminar
is free to veterans, and breakfast and
lunch will be provided. For information, contact The Chamber at (724)
776-4949. F
Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girl_Scouts_of_the_USA, http://www.
girlscouts.org/who_we_are/history,
http://www.main.org/gsusa/histry.htm, http://www.huffingtonpost.
com/2012/01/11/girl-scout-cookies_n_1197489.html, http://www.girlscoutsrv.
org, http://www.funtrivia.com
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oldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall
& Museum Trust, Inc., received
a Seth Thomas ships clock salvaged from the USS Oklahoma.
“One of the reasons Soldiers &
Sailors is so special to our region is
because our exhibits are filled with
authentic items donated by veterans
or their families,” said president &
CEO John F. McCabe. “This process makes our exhibits personal and
unique and Mr. Heller’s donation is
a wonderful representation of how
extraordinary this experience is for
the donor, the museum and our region.”
In February, Mr. Don Heller of Marionville, Pennsylvania donated a Seth
Thomas ships clock salvaged from the USS Oklahoma after it was torpedoed at Pearl
Harbor on December. 7, 1941. As a result of the attack, the Oklahoma capsized
and sank on her side in the harbor. The
battleship was so badly damaged that it
took two years to right her to a point
where she could be moved. During
the righting operation, it was determined that the Oklahoma could not be
repaired and was therefore sold for scrap
by the Navy in 1946. Ironically, in May
1947, the Oklahoma sank again while
being towed to California to be cut up.
Mr. Heller acquired the clock in the
mid 1960s from an Army-Navy store,
where the clock hung. Out of curiosity,
Mr. Heller began researching the clock.
He believes the clock was removed from
the USS Oklahoma during the salvage
operation and has compiled some preliminary research from Seth Thomas
Accounting & Tax Preparation
Company and the US Navy.
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ined and catalogued by the Soldiers and
Sailors curatorial staff. Plans are to make
it a cornerstone piece in a new display
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currently being designed about World
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& Associates Inc.
Penny Ann Erbe
412-487-1009
We welcome brief biographies and photos of local servicemen and women from our community. If you
know of someone you’d like to see featured in this column, please call (724) 940-2444 or mail the information to: Northern Connection Magazine, P.O. Box 722, Wexford, PA 15090-0722 or email northcon@
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A few local businesses
are reaching out and
supporting our troops.
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rom its humble beginnings in 1812, the Girl Scouts of
America has influenced generations of women. The
organization was founded by Juliette “Daisy” Gordon
Low after she met Boy Scout founder Robert Baden-Powell.
When she returned to her
home in Savannah, Georgia, she
announced, “Come right over,
I’ve got something for the girls of
Savannah, and all of America, and
all the world, and we’re going to
start it tonight.”
Low believed that all girls
should be given the opportunity
to develop, physically, mentally
and spiritually. The first meeting
took place on March 12, 1912,
and 18 girls attended.
During this time, women were
facing many struggles. Their
education was limited and so were
their futures. As the dawn of World War I approached, women
realized that their role was a vital one. Organizations such as
Girls Scouts were especially important to the development of a
new, stronger and more gifted young woman.
The original name of the troop was the Girl Guides of
America. In 1913, it was changed to the Girl Scouts of the
United States and the organization was incorporated in 1915.
The name was officially changed to the Girls Scouts of the
United States of America in 1947. The group was given a congressional charter on March 16, 1950.
GSUSA brought girls out of isolated home environments and
into community service. Girls Scouts hiked, played basketball,
went on camping trips, learned how to tell time by the stars and
studied first aid.
The program was originally for girls age 10-18, but over time
it was subsequently divided into various levels. Daisy (grades
K-1), Brownie (grades 2-3), Junior (grades 4-5), Cadette (grades
6-8), Senior (grades 9-10) and Ambassador (grades 11-12).
Today, the Girl Scouts organization has a membership of over
three million, a significant growth from a century ago.
Girl Scout cookie sales started as early as 1917, five years after
the Girl Scouts were founded. In the 1920s and 1930s, Scouts
would bake their own sugar cookies and sell them door to door.
In 1936, the Girl Scouts licensed the first commercial baker to
start making Girl Scout cookies.
Thin Mints are the top selling Girl Scout cookie, followed
by Samoas, Trefoils, Tagalongs and Do-Si-Dos. Since we’ve
crumbled our way through Girl Scouts history, we must now “be
prepared” to test our knowledge of this female organization.
Get set to put on those thinking beanies and berets, because
it’s time to get a little trivial...
Answers: 1. Lou Henry Hoover (wife of Herbert) 2. Feb. 22
3. The Presidential Medal of Freedom 4. The Gold Award 5. The three parts of
the Girl Scout promise 6. Philadelphia, Penna.7. Toledo, Ohio
8. Be Prepared 9. Daisies 10. blue 11.try-its 12. “The Year of the Girl”
13. rainbow 14. The Girl scout Promise 15. Washington, D.C. (The National Mall)
I realize that each year it has changed and grown until I know
that, a decade from now, what I might say of it would seem like an
echo of what has been instead of what it is.
— Juliette Gordon Low, Girl Scout founder
Soldiers & Sailors
Receives Salvaged USS
Oklahoma Clock
NC| Support Our Troops
NC| TRIVIA June 2012
Girl Scout Trivia
Local
Businesses
Show Their
Military
Patronage
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NC| REAL ESTATE
Is NOW the Time to Buy?
It’s NEVER Been BETTER!!
By Jacquelyn Brinker
landlord, and the profit margin he or
she is looking to realize on the property. As the number of available homes
for sale shrinks, the landlord is able
to increase the rental amounts, meaning that, again, renting becomes more
expensive on a monthly basis than
owning your own home. Renting does
not provide anything at the end of the
month (except a receipt), where the tax
advantages to home ownership abound.
The interest on a mortgage is still tax
deductible as well as the property tax
payments.
So JUNE BRIDES, and anyone else
who may be sitting on the fence on this
issue, listen up!
We’ve been saying for quite a while
that “Now is the time.”
All the analysts are in agreement.
The difference today is the unbelievably
low interest rates, which are predicted
to rise later this year. Would you like
to pay less now or more later?
The last important factor to remember – always use a reputable real estate
professional as well as a reputable
lender.
It can make a huge difference in the
ease of your transaction, not to mention making certain all of the necessary paperwork and ancillary issues are
resolved. Don’t hesitate to call if you
have any questions in this area.
Professional service makes the difference, and remember,
“Your home loan matters!” F
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Why is that, you ask?
Mortgage rates are at historic lows
(again & still) helping buyers afford
higher priced homes. The lower the
rate, the lower the payment, the higher
the amount a potential buyer qualifies
for on a monthly basis. As they say, it
is all relative.
With less foreclosures occurring
now than in the last several years, and
even fewer being predicted in the
next several years, housing inventory
is likely to decrease. Less inventory
leads to higher prices. In essence, the
consumer will be seeing higher interest
rates, coupled with fewer homes for
sale. Higher rates, fewer homes, higher payments, fewer bargains. Moral of
the story – if you are thinking of a new
home in the foreseeable future – pull
the trigger!
Renting in this environment can
actually be more costly than home
ownership.
A renter is at the mercy of the
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NN Money recently published
an article indicating buying a
home will never be any cheaper
than it is today.
The article went on to say that
experts are saying this year may be the
last chance for bargain hunters to cash
in on the best deals in the housing
market.
North
Genealogical Research
Institute of Pittsburgh is offering 4 different week-long courses,
July 23-27. For details, visit
www.GRIPitt.org.
History, Reading, Writing &
Listening Camp, July 23-27,
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall
& Museum. To register, call
(412) 621-4253, ext. 219 or
[email protected].
Horse Shows, June 10, Open
Series Horse Show, call Joe,
(412) 784-0860; June 24,
Gymkhana/Obstacle Practice
Horse Show, call Tanya (412)
841-4517 or (412) 364-6500.
Both shows sponsored by NA
Horsemen’s Association. North
Park Ring.
North Hills Community
Outreach’s Community Auto
Program is looking for vehicle
donations that will provide transportation for low-income individuals. Call Harriet, (724) 443-8300
or www.communityauto.org.
Outreach is in need of volunteer
computer trainers. Call Linda,
(412) 487-6316, opt. 2.
Outreach is seeking financial
coaches to work one-on-one with
individuals to improve financial
management. Call Harriet, (412)
487-6316, opt. 2.
Mondays
Cranberry Mothers of
Multiples, 6:30–9 p.m., second
Mon. of each month Sept.-June,
Cranberry Municipal Center. Info:
www.cranberrymothersofmultiples.
com.
Greater Pittsburgh Civil War
Round Table meets the 4th
Monday of every month, 7 p.m.,
(June 25 meeting) The Hampton
Township Community Center,
3101 McCully Rd., Allison Park.
Call Bob or Margie (724) 6252329.
North Hills Music Club will
meet 10:30 a.m., June 11, at the
Franklin Park home of a member.
The program will feature music
for piano & flute. Call, (412)
761-8818.
Tuesdays
Cranberry Chapter of the
Women’s Business Network
meets 7:30 a.m., June 7 & 21,
2662 Rochester Rd., Cranberry
Twp. Call, Mary (724) 251-9755
x214.
Criders Corner Chapter
of the Women’s Business
Network meets noon, June 14
& 28, Cranberry Library, 2525
Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp.
Call, Melissa (412) 824-9636.
Western PA Professional
Business Association Network
Breakfast, 7:15 a.m., Tues.,
at King’s Restaurant, Rt. 8,
Gibsonia. Call, Mary Ann (724)
935-2221 or visit www.wpabusiness.com.
Ross-West View Chapter
Network meets, 7:30 a.m. June
14 & 28, Panera Bread, 7217
McKnight Rd. Call, Sarah (412)
915-1699.
Wednesdays
Ask the Attorney, 7-9 p.m.,
June 13, NHCO, North Boroughs
at AGH Suburban General, 100 S.
Jackson Ave., 2 South in Bellevue
Appointments are required. Call
Linda, (412) 487-6316, opt. 2.
Cranberry Chapter of the
Professional Referral
Exchange meets 7:15 a.m.,
Weds. at North Park Lounge Deck
House, Rt. 19, Cranberry Twp.
Call, Joe at (724) 772-5555 or
visit www.prorefx.com.
Pittsburgh Banjo Club meets
8 p.m. every Weds., Elks Lodge
#339, 400 Cedar Ave., Northside.
For details, (412) 321-1834 or
visit www.thepittsburghbanjoclub.
com.
Professional Referral
Exchange (PRE) meets 7:158:30 a.m., Weds, Deck House,
Rt. 19, Cranberry Twp. Visit, www.
prorefx.com.
Wednesdays at 1 at the Kean
Theatre: June 6, New Year’s
Eve; June 13, Sherlock Holmes: A
Game of Shadows; June 20, Red
Tails, June 27, The Artist. Visit
www.keantheatre.com.
Mars Farmers Market, 9
a.m.-noon, Sats. thru Sept.,
225 Crowe Ave.(parking lot
across from the post office).
Pittsburgh
Mad Hot Ballroom
Pittsburgh, a benefit
for Dancing Classrooms
Pittsburgh, 5-9 p.m., June
10, the Westin Convention
Center, 1000 Penn Ave.,
downtown. For tickets,
contact Lorry Perkins, @
Pittsburgh Mercy Health
System, (724) 934-3538, or
[email protected] or
www.pmhs.org/events.
Seven Fields Chapter of the
meets, 8:15 a.m., June 7 & 21,
Concordia Life Care Community,
Rt. 228, Adams Ridge. Call,
Loretta (724) 772-3633.
Arts &
Entertainment
Volunteer Orientation, 10 a.m.,
June 14, NHCO, 1975 Ferguson
Rd., Allison Park. Contact Linda,
(412) 486-6316, opt 2.
Butler Symphony Concerts
to Munch By, 12:15 p.m.,
Weds., June 6, Sharp
Edge Barbershop Quartet;
June 13, Tom Wotus &
Mary Andreassi; June 20,
Andrew Percy; June 27, Jim
Cunningham & Friends, July
4, no concert, 259 S. Main
St., Butler.
Fridays
Calvin Singles Dance, 7-8
p.m., lessons; music until 11
p.m., 2nd Friday of the Month,
Calvin Presbyterian Church, 415
E. Grandview, Zelienople. Visit
http://www.calvinchurchzelie.org/
sglcafe.html.
Chicago, dinner & show,
6:30 p.m., show only 8 p.m.,
July 13 & 14, Kean Theatre.
For tickets, (724) 444-KEAN
(5326) or www.keantheatre.
com.
Christy House 35 Year End
Yard Sale & Lunch, 11:30-1:30,
June 22, Frederick St., Sewickley.
Rain date, June 29. Needles
Eye and Earthly Treasures shops
open. Take outs available, call
(412) 741-5960.
th
Chris Higbee, dinner &
show, 6:30 p.m., show
only 8 p.m., June 9, Kean
Theatre. For tickets, (724)
444-KEAN (5326) or www.
keantheatre.com.
North Hills Chapter of the
meets 12:30 p.m., June 8 & 22,
Atria’s Restaurant, 5517 William
Flynn Hwy. Call, Susan (412)
965-4888.
Concerts in Community,
7 p.m., July 13, Chamber
Music Community Concert;
Sponsored by Center
for Young Musicians
& Passavant Hospital
Foundation. Legacy Theatre.
Free. Contact Autumn, (724)
935-0505 or akunselman@
youngmusicians.org.
3on3 Basketball Tournament,
6 p.m., June 1, North Allegheny
High School. Skills Competition
benefits the Eric Pelly Memorial
Scholarship & Concussion
Awareness. Admission $10.
Zelienople-Harmony Chapter
Network meets, 8:30 a.m., June
8 & 22, The Stohr Haus Bakery,
534 Mercer St., Harmony. Call,
Meg (724) 452-5232.
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Dollar Bank Three Rivers
Arts Festival, June 1-10,
downtown Pittsburgh. For a
list of events, visit, http://
www.3riversartsfest.org.
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Thursdays
Tuesdays at 2 at the Kean
Theatre: June 5, Albert Nobbs;
June 12, Man on a Ledge; June
19, One for the Money; June 26,
The Grey; Visit www.keantheatre.
com.
Wexford Chapter of the
meets, 8:00 a.m., June 12 &
26, Atria’s Restaurant, Rt. 19,
Wexford. Call, Kathy (724) 9345143.
L3 for Singles, adult
singles ages 35 & up meets
7:30 p.m. Sats, Sept.-May,
Orchard Hill Church. Call,
Toni (724) 935-7604 or
email [email protected].
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NCHappenings
Saturdays
EQT Pittsburgh Three
Rivers Regatta updated its
website-threeriversregatta.
net.
Food and Wine Classic,
5:30-9:00 p.m., June 26,
Greater Pittsburgh Masonic
Center. 20 wine booths,
15+ restaurants and food
vendors. Sponsored by The
Chamber. For info, call
(724) 934-9700.
Johnny Angel & the Halos
Concert, dinner & show,
6:30 p.m., show only 8 p.m.,
June 23, Kean Theatre. For
tickets, (724) 444-KEAN
(5326) or www.keantheatre.
com.
Opera Theater
Summerfest, June 29-July
15, 286 Main St., 3rd Fl.,
Pgh. For info, (412) 6211499 or info@otsummerfest.
org.
Pittsburgh Symphony
Orchestra Benefit Concert
featuring En Vogue, June
29. To order tickets, (412)
392-4900 or 800-743-8560
code 30314 or visit pittsburghsymphony.org.
Health &
Wellness
Pitt Research is examining military couples’ sleep
and their risk of developing
cardiovascular disease. For
info, call Marissa at (412)
246-5783.
Talents of Hope, Talent
Show, June 2, The Ryan
Center at St. Alphonsus
School. Proceeds benefit The Hope for Autism
Foundation. For info, visit
www.thehopelearningcenter.
com.
Vigil of Hope, for families
who’ve lost loved ones to
drug & alcohol addiction,
7 p.m., June 6, Passavant
Hospital Foundation
Conference Center & Legacy
Theatre, 700 Cumberland
Dr., Allison Park. Visit www.
bridge2hope.org.
Support Groups
Amp Up! (amputee support
group) meetings are held
3rd Tues., of every month
at UPMC Mercy South Side
Outpatient Center, 2000
Mary St, Pittsburgh. Call
(412) 215-6926.
Bereavement Support
Group, 6:30-8 p.m.,
Mondays, UPMC Passavant.
Group meets for 8 weeks.
To register, call Toni (412)
358-3173.
Bereavement Support
Group, 7-9 p.m., alternate
Mon., The Baierl YMCA,
Nicholson Rd. For info, call
Chuck (412) 913-0272 or
[email protected].
Breast Cancer Support
Group, 7-8:30 p.m., 1st & 3rd
Weds of every month, UPMC
Passavant Cranberry, Breast
Center Conference Room,
Building #3, St. Francis Way.
Free, required registration.
Call (412) 622-1212.
Bridge to Hope Support
Group meeting 7 p.m., each
Wed., Conference Room
#1, Passavant Hospital
Foundation Conference
Center, Cumberland Woods
Village, UPMC Passavant
McCandless Campus, 700
Cumberland Woods Dr. Visit,
www.passavanthospitalfoundation.org.
Butler Breast Cancer &
Women’s Support Group
meets 7-9 p.m., the 1st
Tues., of every month, 4th
Floor of the former Morgan
II Building, the corner of Rt.
38, 68 & 422. Call Cheryl at
(724) 282-4421.
Cancer Caring Center Free
Support Groups - Thursdays
at UPMC Passavant Hospital.
General Patient group meets
7 p.m., 1st & 3rd Thurs, &
Breast Cancer group meets
7 p.m., 2nd & 4th Thurs. To
register, (412) 622-1212 or
www.cancercaring.org.
Compulsive Eaters
Anonymous meets 6:30
p.m., Fridays, Perry Hwy.
Lutheran Church. No dues.
Call (412) 225-1664.
Development Disabilities
Support Group meets the
3rd Tuesday of the month,
7-9 p.m., at Orion Adult Day
Services, 4361 Rt. 8, Allison
Park. Call (412) 213-3500.
Food Addicts in Recovery
Anonymous meets Fridays,
10:30-noon, Union Project,
801 N. Negley Ave., Pgh. No
dues or fees. Call Sue, at
(724)625-1683 or visit www.
foodaddicts.org.
NAMI (National Alliance on
Mental Illness) Family Support
Group meets 7 p.m., 1st Wed. of
the month, Rm. 231 (2nd floor),
105 Braunlich Dr., McKnight
Plaza, Ross Twp. Contact (412)
366-3788 or [email protected].
NAMI Support Group for
Families of Individuals with
Borderline Personality Disorder,
meets 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 3rd Sat.
of the month, Rm. 231 (2nd floor),
105 Braunlich Dr., McKnight
Plaza, Ross Twp. Call (412) 3663788 or [email protected].
North Hills MS (Multiple
Sclerosis) Support Group
meets 6:30 p.m., 2nd Tues of
the month, Lutheran Senior Life
Building, Rt. 228 & Pittsburgh
St., Mars. For info, email [email protected] or phess@
lutheranseniorlife.org.
Pennsylvania Educational
Network for Eating Disorders
(PENED) offers two support
groups. Meetings are 7:30 p.m.,
the 2nd Tues, of the month &
7 p.m., the 4th Monday of the
month, North Hills Village Mall,
4801 McKnight Rd., Suite 205.
For info, (412) 215-7967.
Support Group for Parents
of Children and Teens with
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
(OCD), meets 7 p.m., 1st Wed,
of the month, Conference Room
at Northland Library, Cumberland
Rd., McCandless. For info, email
[email protected].
Veterans Discover HOPE HereCareer, 3rd Wed., 6:30-8:45
p.m., Cranberry Twp., Municipal
Building, 2525 Rochester Rd.,
Cranberry Twp. Free. Call, (724)
779-8323, discoverhopehere@
gmail.com or www.discoverhopehere.com.
Walk-A-Thons
Arthritis Foundation Spring
Walk, 10 a.m. (8 a.m. registration), June 2, Three Rivers
Heritage Trails on the Southside.
Register at, www.letsmovetogetherpittsburgh.kintera.org.
Fearless 5K, 8:30 a.m., June
30, North Park Boathouse.
Proceeds benefit the Injured
Marine Semper Fi Fund. Register
online www.thefearless5k.com.
Pittsburgh Cure Sarcoma
5K Walk/Run, 9 a.m., July
14, North Park Boathouse.
required. Call (724) 625-2002 or www.valenciapresbyterian.com.
Vendors Wanted for Community Yard Sale,
8 a.m.-1 p.m., June 2, Heritage Presbyterian
Church, 2262 Rochester Rd. For info, call
(412) 366-1338. Benefits Anchorpoint
Counseling Ministry.
SSG Edward F. Greiner Jr.
5K Walk-a-Thon, 9 a.m., July
29, North Park Boathouse. For
info, http://www.facebook.com/
groups/EdwardGreiner5K.
School Happenings
St. Barnabas Medical Center
5K Run/Walk, 9 a.m., Aug. 4,
USA Track & Certified, out-andback course on Meridian Rd. To
register call (723) 443-0800, ext.
5310 or www.stbarnabas5K.com.
Community Youth Soccer Camp, for kids
ages 4-16, 9-11:30, Mon-Fri., June 25-29,
July 9-13, July 30-Aug. 3; Premier Resident
Camp,9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 16-19. Sponsored by
La Roche College & UPMC Passavant. For info
contact [email protected].
Religious Events
& Ministries
Hampton Township School District Summer
Enrichment Program, three sessions, 9 a.m.noon, June 18-22, June 25-29 & July 9-13,
Hampton Middle School. For info ht-sd.org/
Community/Summer Program.
Giant Flea Market, 8 a.m.-2
p.m., July 21, St. Alexis School
cafeteria, 10090 Old Perry Hwy.,
Wexford (across from Target, Pine
Creek), bag sale 1-2 p.m., everything must go!
North Allegheny is accepting registrations
for their Preschool program ages three 1/2-five
years. Sessions run Tues, Wed, Thurs., 8:2510:40 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. For info,
call Kristy at (724) 935-7233 or kcoquet@
northallegheny.org.
Legend of Son-Dance Kid
Vacation Bible Camp, 9 a.m.noon, June 25-29, St. Alphonsus
Church, Wexford. For details, call
(724) 935-1160 or http://stals.
org/school/pdffiles/vbs.pdf.
North Hills Community Outreach is collecting new backpacks and school supplies for
distribution to low-income children. For info,
contact Vicki, (412) 487-6316, opt. 1.
National Association of
Pastoral Musicians 35th Annual
Convention “Renew the Face of
the Earth,” July 23-27, David L.
Lawrence Convention Center. For
info, visit http://www.npm.org/
North Hills Summer Baseball Camp, 9 a.m.1 p.m., June 12-15 (rain date 18), ages 6-14,
Scharmyn Park. For info, (412) 8180687 or
http://northillsbaseball.com/CampsandClinic.
aspx.
Preschool Camp, “Summer Stars,” ages
4-5, 9 a.m.-noon, July 16-20, “Carnival of
Colors,” July 23-27, “Pint Size Science,” St.
Alexis, 10090 Old Perry Hwy, Wexford. 1 session $60, both sessions $100. Call, (724)
935-3940.
Son Rise National Park
Vacation Bible Camp, 9 a.m.noon, June 18-22, St. Alexis
Parish, 10090 Old Perry Hwy.,
Wexford. For info, call (724) 9350877 or visit stalexis.org.
Saulle’s Teddy Bear Official Memorial
Parade (S.T.O.M.P. Out) Cancer walk, June 8,
Evans City Elementary. Held in honor of Linda
Saulle. For info, email [email protected].
St. Paul’s Players present
“The Ransom of Miss Elverna
Dower,” June 12-16, St. Paul’s
United Methodist Church. 1965
Ferguson Rd., Allison Park. June
13 & 14 performances benefit
North Hills Community Outreach.
For info, call (412) 487-6316,
opt. 1 or visit www.nhco.org.
Gardening
Butler County Symphony Assoc. Garden
Tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., June 16. For info, call
(724) 283-1402 or [email protected].
Trip to New Jersey & New
York City, June 22-24, leaves
from St. Joseph in Coraopolis.
Sponsored by the Catholic
Daughters of the Americas.
Contact, Mary Lou at (412) 2649393 or [email protected].
Vacation Bible School, 6:308:30 p.m., June 26-29, ages
4-12, Dorseyville Alliance, 3703
Saxonburg Blvd., Indiana Twp.
Free. Register at (412) 7674600 or www.dorseyville.org.
Feature Your
Summer Event in
Northern Connection
Magazine’s Happening Section
Call Today for Special Summer Fun Rates.
724-940-2444
Shaler Garden Club meets, 12:30 p.m., the
4th Tues., Church of the Savior. Brochures &
info are available at North Hills Shaler Library.
Summer Excitement
Antique & Classic Car Show, 10 a.m.-4
p.m., June 3, Mars Area Middle School, Rt.
228, Mars. Admission $1. Sponsored by the
North Hills Historic Auto club. For info, call
(412) 443-9425 or [email protected].
Mahajibee Blues, 7 p.m., June 20, Avonworth
Community Park, June 20, 498 camp Horne
Rd. Free. For info, (412) 766-1700 or www.
mahajibeeblues.com.
Marshall Twp Events: Playground Program,
9-11:30 a.m., June 11-July 2; Concert in the
Park with “No Excuses,” 7-10 p.m., June 15,
Knob Hill Park-Elias Fry Barn; Movie in the
Parks, dusk, June 27, Puss in Boots & July
18, Spirit-Stallion of the Cimarron; Nature
Discovery Camp, 9 a.m.-noon, July 9-13,
Knob Hill Park-Elias Fry Barn; Marshall Twp
Community Day, 4 p.m.-fireworks, July 28,
Knob Hill Park, (724) 935-3090 x115;
Movies in the Park, Weds; June 13, Shark
Tales; June 27, The Neverending Story; July
18, Puss in Boots; Aug. 1, Little Giants; Aug.
15, Dolphin Tale, at Pine Community Park. For
info, (724) 625-1636, ext. 170 or www.twp.
pine.pa.us.
Golf Outings
Passavant Hospital Foundation 25th Annual
Golf Outing, June 11, Treesale Golf & Country
Club, contact: Pam Taylor, (412) 635-5788 or
[email protected].
St. Barnabas Charitable Golf Open, June 4,
Butler Country Club. For info or tickets (724)
444-5521 or www.stbarnabasgolf.com
Library
Allegheny County Library Association
meeting, 10 a.m.-noon, 2nd Wed., Sewickley
Library; 1-3 p.m., 3rd Wed., Squirrel Library;
1-3 p.m., 4th Wed., Northland Library; 1-3 p.m.,
2nd Thurs., Northern Tier Library in Pine; 2-4
p.m., 2nd Fri., Northland Library. For info, visit
http://www.aclalibraries.org/
Herb & Garden Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 9,
Harmony Museum. For info, call (724) 4527341 or www.harmonymuseum.org.
North Hills Community Outreach’s Organic,
Community Garden, 119 Davis Ave., in
Bellevue is open to volunteers, from 10 a.m.-2
p.m., Mon & Wed. Call Dave, (412) 4876316, opt. 1.
Vacation Bible School, 6-8:30
p.m., June 18-22, Valencia
Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett
St., Valencia. Pre-registration is
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Coming in
July and August
Garden Tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., June 16 (six
locations). Sponsored by the Butler County
Symphony Association. For info, call (724)
283-1402 or email [email protected]
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Entertainment, prizes and children’s activities. Register online
at www.pittsburghcuresarcoma.
org.
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Lupus Foundation Support
Group, 7 p.m., 3rd Tues., of the
month, UPMC Passavant. Free.
Contact, Valarie Brown, RN, (412)
527-3335.
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