July 2011 - Allegheny West Magazine

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RIGHT: Moon Township
supervisors a nd C learview
Federal Credit Union unveiled
Moon Park’s new Clearview
Federal Credit Union pavilion
to the community on May 25.
Story on p age 18.
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VOL. 6, ISSUE 35
JULY 2011
FEATURES
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Raccoon Creek State Park
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ABOUT THE COVER
The historic Roselea Farm in Moon Township will be
the site of the first summer gala presented by the
Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce in
July. PHOTO BY PAT JENNETTE
Publisher’s Note
On the Horizon
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Around Your Town
Your Schools
Your House & Senate
Chamber Business Link
Ground Work
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Library News
Issues of Life
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“By 1860, all seventy of the original land grants in ‘Old Moon Township’ had
been seated. The population, however, had decreased slightly numbering
1,148 inhabitants. Of the two hundred households within the confines of the
township, one hundred ten were on farms, seventy-seven belonged to farm
and day laborers and the remaining fifteen were located in the village of
Middletown” (from “Forgotten Past” by Dr. Robert Jockers)
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PUBLISHER’S
Note
Since 1975 . . . .
It’s easy to make a
buck. It’s a lot
tougher to make
a difference.
-- Tom Brokaw
In August we will celebrate the start of our 13th year serving the
airport area communities where we have lived and worked since
1975. My life as a local resident started in Kennedy Township.
Eventually I moved to Moon Township and then settled in North
Fayette.
Over these past 36 years, I have been so much a part of the fabric
of this neighborhood that I call home. It’s been an amazing journey.
I have watched this area change over time and have had the
opportunity to take some part in sharing that change with you!
When each bit of news comes our way and someone in the
neighborhood asks us to print their child’s photo or their team’s
winning story, I take it personally. It is important to me to get whatever possible that
comes our way into each issue of the magazine. I know my neighbors count on me to tell
their stories.
Thank you for 12 years of serving you, and I look forward to year number 13!
Pat Jennette, Publisher & Editor
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Affordable Tent & Awnings, p. 19, 412.299.8500,
Lazarowicz, Ken - CPA, p. 9, 412.299.7390
Mac’s Landscaping, p. 32, 724.612.2926
www.affordabletentandawning.com
All State Insurance-Jeff Myers, p. 13, 412.787.0710,
www.allstateagencies.com/JeffMyers/welcome
Medical Group Robinson LLC, p. 8 & 13, 412.490.2500
Moon Township, p. 10, 412.262.1700, www.moontwp.com
Avon Retail Store, p. 4, 412.489.6440
Mr. Rooter, p. 27, 412.566.5756, 877-ROOTER2, www.rooter2.com
Beaver Animal Clinic, p. 13, 724.774.8047, www.beaveranimalclinic.com
MTO Clean, p. 14, 1.866.21MAIDS, www.allegheny.mtoclean.com
Carol Leone, p. 13, 412.262.1638, www.carolleones.com
My Laundromat, p. 32, 724.227.0513
Carousel Kennel, p. 32, 724.683.0794, www.carouselkennelcom
Padgett Business Services, p. 15, 412.458.0639,
Ctr. for Organ Recov. & Educ. (CORE), p. 37,
1.800.DONORS-7, www.core.org
Clearview Federal Credit Union, p. 28, 1.800.926.0003,
www.padgettbusinessservices.com
Paragon Homes, back cover, 412.787.8807,
www.VisitParagonHomes.com
www.clearviewfcu.org
Cool Home Improvements, p. 28,412.262.1140,
www.coolhomeimprovements.com
Park West Supply, p. 6, 412.787.8235, www.parkwestsupply.com
Covenant Family Church, p. 37, 724.263.7147, www.covdamchurch.org
Paverite, p. 18, 412.264.8404, www.paverite.net
Creative Bath & Kitchen, p. 15, 412.264.3445,
Pgh.’s PA Motor Speedway, p. 31, (724) 279.7223, www.ppms.com
www.creativebathandkitchen.com
Pgh. Airport Area Chmbr. of Commerce, p. 29, 412.264.6270,
www.paacc.com
DDS Web Design, p. 37, 412.965.0688, www.ddswebdesign.com
Pittsburgh Technical Institute, p. 20, 412.809.5100, www.pti.edu
DiSanti, Dr. Judith, p. 37, 412.264.6229, www.coraopolisdentist.com
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, p. 31, 412.665.3640,
Eagle Medical, p. 9, 412.218.1051, www.pittmedicalsupply.com
www.pittsburghzoo.org
First Steps Pediatrics, p. 31, 412.788.1999, www.fspkids.com
Play Academy, p. 13, 412.299.0616, www.play-academy.org
Fitness for Life, p. 387, 724.695.2239, www.mkfitness4life.com
Richard Felser Company, p. 36, 724.728.0988, www.richardfelser.com
Franchek HVAC, p. 12, 724.899.3474
Rudy’s Pest Control, p. 37, 724.678.1248, www.bugrudy.com
Geneva College, ins. bk. cov., 724.847.2715, www.geneva.edu/msol
Scriva’s Dance Studio, p. 19, 412.787.8600
Heritage Valley Family Practice, ins. fr. cover, 1.877.771.4847,
Signs and Wonders, p. 37
www.heritagevalley.org
HIghmark BC/BS, p. 9, 412.544.4900, www.highmarkdirect.com
Holy Trinity School/Festival, p. 31, 412.787.2656, www.hthfestival.org
Imperial Tax & Accounting, p.26, 724.695.7354,
www.imperialtaxandaccounting.com
Thomas Studio of Perf. Arts, p. 14, 412.787.7686, www.thomasdance.com
Tri-State Plumbing, p. 33, 412.787.9177,
www.tri-stateplumbingandheating.com
Valley Church, p. 37, 724.695.0300, www.valleychurchweb.com
Willows, The, p. 35, 1.888.457.1150, www.integracare.com
Janoski’s, p. 12, 724.899.3438, www.janoskis.com
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JUST FOR SENIORS
Moon Township Senior Citizens meet at the
carriage house on the property of Robin Hill Park.
For more information, call the township parks and
recreation department at (412) 262-1703.
The Coraopolis Senior Citizens meet every
third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. in the
Coraopolis VFW, corner of Fifth and Mulberry
Streets in Coraopolis. Join for games, lunch, and
conversation. Membership is $6 for the year. Lunch
is $3 for each meeting. Questions may be directed
to MaryAnn Stelbelsky, (412) 264-4981 or Olive
Harvey, (412) 264-0613.
The Kennedy Township Fire Department will host a Gun Bash at the station on
Saturday, August 27. Doors open at noon. Food, games, and auctions begin at
1 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and include buffet, refreshments, and
beer.
Tickets also include: MINIMUM OF 12 - $100 dollar winners based off the ticket
number; 12 guns to be given away.
There will be numerous raffles, 50/50’s, money prizes, gift prizes, raffled
prizes, chinese and silent auctions.
Tickets must be presented for admission - Ticket holders only. All NICS
registration regulations apply. Guns are by Island Firearms. Name on the stub
must match winner’s identification. Winners need not be present.
First set of numbers pulled by PA lottery officials are the winning numbers.
Unclaimed winning numbers are voided after 30 days. ID must be presented
upon request at all times while at the function.
Winners of the firearms that wish to not receive the firearm may get equal
cash v alue.
Only 1,000 tickets will be sold. Please see a Kennedy Township firefighter for
tickets, or call (412) 331-6952.
Carlynton Class of 1976 35th Class Reunion is Saturday, August 6,
Rockefeller’s Grille Banquet Room, 1833 McKees Rocks Road, Kennedy Township,
7-11 p.m. Questions, contact Gary Santel, (724) 218-1482 or by e-mail,
[email protected].
2 TICKETS FOR SALE:
Three Dog Night Concert!
Saturday, July 16
“EXCELLENT SEATS!”
BOTH FOR $50
TOTAL!
724.695.0051
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Garden site work day at the Pittsburgh Botanical
Garden is Saturday, July 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. Those
interested in helping out should call
Linda at (412) 444-4464.
Local resident Trent Clayton, 8, raised $330 for
the Hemophilia Walk that will occur on
September 17 at North Park. For his birthday
party on June 12, on his invitations he asked
his friends to make a donation to the hemophilia
walk r ather t han b ring g ifts. T he w alk w ill b e
held at North Park. Registration starts at 9 a.m.,
and the walk is at 10 a.m. To learn more, http://
www.hemophilia.org/walk/ and choose
Pennsylvania from the drop down menu.
Through this Web site, people can join the walk
or make a donation to a walker.
Pittsburgh Technical Institute Massage Clinics by
students continue. Massages are one hour long
and cost $30. Offered are Swedish, Deep Tissue,
Sports, Reflexology, Pregnancy, Pediatric,
Geriatric, and a limited number of Hot Stone, (412)
370-6719.
The Moon Township Garden Club announces the
following events at Robin Hill: July 13 - 11:30
a.m., “Brace Yourself, Here Comes “Mrs. Know
it All”! - Denise Schreiber, greenhouse manager
for the Allegheny County Parks. Lunch will be
served; and August 10 - “Lights, Camera,
Action: MAGC Juried Flower Show 2 011.”
Members and the public will have the opportunity
to enter home grown flowers, vegetables, and
potted plants. For information and reservations,
(412) 262-4719.
The Robinson Township Area Chapter of
Women’s Business Network meets the second
and f ourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:30
a.m. at Giant Eagle Market District, 100 Settlers
Ridge Center Drive. The group is open to area
women business owners and those in sales who
would like to meet to network and share ideas to
expand their business, Denise Carr, (412) 4902204 or [email protected] or visit our
website at w ww.wbninc.com. Next meetings are
Tuesdays, July 12 and 2 6, August 9 and 23.
Ohio River Trail Council (ORTC) and Western
Pennsylvania Wheelman (WPW) have formed
a partnership to develop a Trail Ride Series
for t he t ri-state region. Twice-monthly rides
will be held along rail-trails. A ride on the
Montour T rail w ill b e h eld o n September 3 .
Call (724) 728-2625, or visit the Web site at
www.ohiorivertrail.org.
Coraopolis Kiwanis Annual Steak Fry is
Tuesday, July 12, Rotary Shelter, Moon
Township Park, 5-7:30 p.m. Steak dinner with
all the trimmings are $16; or hotdog dinners
with all the trimmings are $7. Proceeds
benefit Kiwanis service projects. Contact
Jackie Smith, ESB Bank, (412) 264-8862 or
John Miller, (412) 264-8553.
West Hills Symphonic Band presents a concert
on Friday, August 5, North Fayette Community
Park, 7 p.m. The WHSB performs outreach
concerts for many local events. Organizations
interested i n h osting a n o utreach co ncert,
contact Principal Conductor/Music Director
Clem Rolin, (412) 788-4713.
The Early Learning Institute’s Ohio Valley
Learning Center, Kennedy Township, is
enrolling for fall. Programming is available for
children ages two to five. Parents are able to
choose specific days on a full or half day
schedule. Potty-training not required. Summer
camp programming is also available. Call (412)
331-3560 or e-mail [email protected].
The Allegheny County Special Events
Department, as a way to promote community
within the county, is spo nsoring a scr eening of
“Duck Soup” at Settler’s Cabin Park, Gilbert Love
Shelter, on Thursday, July 21 when the sun
goes down around 9 p.m. The event is free and
open to the public.
Collier Friends of the Panhandle Trail Rock the
Quarry 2011 annual fundraiser is Friday,
August 26, 5 to 10 p.m., and Saturday,
August 27, noon to 10 p.m., on the
Panhandle Trail between Walker’s Mill
and Rennerdale. Information, visit
www.panhandletrail.org.
helping others
Let us know about a project or
event that helps others. We will
post it here. These are always
free listings. (724) 695-3968 or
e-mail:
[email protected]
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Vacation Bible
School
Crossroads Church - (412) 494-9999, July 11-15, 6 to 9 p.m.,
“Pandamania...Where God is Wild About You,” children entering
kindergarten-completed fifth grade with limited space for children who will
be four years old before July 11, 2011, or e-mail:
[email protected].
Crafton Heights Presbyterian Church - (412) 921-6153,through
July 28, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Summer Camp, “Cross-Trainers,” ages
6-13, includes worship, art, recreation, Bible time. Breakfast and lunch
served daily, weekly field trips.
Kenmawr UP Church - (412) 331-2863, August 23, 10 a.m. to 2
p.m., “Fun in the Sun Day,” four year olds-sixth grade, please call to
register, or e-mail: [email protected]; “Hometown Nazareth,” July
25-29, 6 to 8:30 p.m., four years old through middle school.
First Assembly of God - (412) 264-8665, July 11-15, “Journey to the
Son,” ages 3-10; Vertical Kids, Wednesday nights, 7 p.m., ages 3-10 at
the church; Junior High Group Wednesday nights, 7 p.m., at the youth
center, (930 Fifth Avenue, Coraopolis); Senior High Group, Thursday
nights, 7 p.m., at the youth center.
Riverdale UP Church - (724) 457-0207, “Parable Quest,” ages
three-grade five, July 18-22, 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., e-mail:
[email protected] or [email protected].
The ROCK - (724) 693-2777, Daycamp, six weeks through July 29, 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended hours available 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Themed
weeks, cost is $70 per week for ROCK members, $85 per week for non-ROCK
members; extended hours, add $15 per week, located at 150 West State
Street, Oakdale, or e-mail: [email protected].
St. Columbkille - (724) 695-2146, Dr. Josie Crame, “SonSurf Beach
Blast,” August 1-5, 9 a.m. to noon, ages kindergarten through grade six,
or e-mail: [email protected].
Sharon Community Presbyterian Church - (412) 264-7400,
July 10-14, 6-8:30 p.m., “Pandamania: Where God is Wild About You!”
Ages 4 through grade 5.
Westridge Christian Community Church - (724) 695-7500,
“Son Surf Beach Bash,” July 14 and 15, 7-8:30 p.m., July 16, 10 a.m. to
1 p.m. (with lunch at 11:30), July 17, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. during the
church service.
Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce
announces an evening of casual elegance with friends,
clients, and coworkers at the inaugural “Summer Gala” at
the Historic Roselea Farms, Thursday, July 14 from 6 to 9
p.m.
At this VIP event, relax and enjoy Chairmen’s Select wines
and spirits from around the world, along with gourmet treats
from The Olive Press and Giant Eagle Market District. Unwind
to music under the pines by Pittsburgh’s own female vocalist,
Vida. Explore the grounds and discover the history of
Roselea Farms.
For tickets ($75/person), contact the Chamber at (412) 2646270 or visit www.paacc.com to register. This event is held
rain or shine. No one under 21 admitted. (All sales are final).
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GOLF!
Moon Tigers High School Bowling Team’s 8th Annual 4 Man
Scramble Golf Tournament, Sunday, July 10, The Club at
Shadow Lakes, registration 7:30 a.m., (412) 269-9787.
GPFOA Golf Outing, Sunday, July 24, Shadow Lakes Golf Club,
Hopewell, 12:30 p.m., Bob Dornenburg, (412) 427-2878.
Friends of AVS Golf Open, in honor of Regis G. Champ and his
38 years of service to Allegheny Valley School, Monday,
August 15, Churchill Valley Country Club, 10 a.m. registration,
11 a.m. lunch, Noon shotgun start, 6:30 p.m. dinner, (412) 2992229 or visit www.avs.net.
The Fourth Annual Bradley Classic, Wednesday, September
14, Quicksilver Golf Club, 9:30 a.m. registration, lunch, dinner,
(412) 788-8219.
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Heritage Valley News
Six Heritage Valley Health System physicians recently received recognition
from the Allegheny County Medical Society as well as Pittsburgh Magazine’s
Annual Top Doctors 2011 edition.
This spring, John A. Straka, MD, FACS, otolaryngology, was presented with
the Ralph C. Wilde Award from the Allegheny County Medical Society (ACMS)
Foundation. The Ralph C. Wilde Award is presented to a physician who
exemplifies the personal and professional characteristics of the late ACMS
President, Dr. Ralph Wilde, as a physician, teacher, leader, and human being.
Additionally, five Heritage Valley Health System physicians were named in
Pittsburgh Magazine’s annual Top Doctors 2011 May edition. Top doctors
are selected through a survey of regional health professionals and peers
who are asked to share whom they would entrust the care of their family
member when faced with a specific medical condition. The recognized
physicians from Heritage Valley include:
· Paul Dubner, M.D., Tri-State Pediatrics Associates, caring for children
in Beaver, Chippewa, Hopewell and Sewickley;
· Michael A. Karp, M.D., Sewickley Valley Medical Group, caring for
families at the Ambridge Area Healthcare Services location;
· Michael M. Sherry, M.D., Sewickley Medical Oncology/Hematology
Group, providing cancer care from his Moon Township office;
· John C. Wright, Jr., M.D., Wright Gynecology & Associates, delivering
gynecology care to women in Bridgewater, Calcutta and Beaver;
· Paula S. Youngdahl, M.D., Tri-State Obstetrics and Gynecology,
providing obstetrical and gynecological care to women from
offices in Bridgewater, Chippewa and Beaver.
Cardiac computed tomography, or Cardiac CT, services are available for
patients at Heritage Valley Beaver and Heritage Valley Sewickley. The service
represents collaboration between the Heritage Valley Heart and Vascular
Centers and Radiology departments to bring the most advanced
technology to people in the community.
A Cardiac CT is a painless, non-invasive test that uses an x-ray machine to
image the heart in order to reveal important structural abnormalities that
may relate to disease. CT angiography is used to evaluate narrowing, or
stenosis, of the coronary arteries. Heritage Valley uses 64-slice CT
Scanners with the latest technology that includes reduced radiation dosages
and high quality image acquisition and processing. Detailed evaluation of
this digital data can enhance diagnosis and management strategies.
The Heritage Valley Healthcare Foundation announces the Tito Francona
Golf Classic, Honorary Chair Tito Francona, Event Chair: Terry Francona,
Monda
Mondayy, August 15
15, 8:30 a.m., Connoquenessing Country Club & Olde
Stonewall Golf Club.
For more information about these events, send an e-mail to
[email protected] or call (412) 749-7050.
Heritage Valley Sewickley is seeking volunteers to provide support in
several areas of the hospital. The need for volunteer help is immediate in
the following areas: Surgical Waiting Area, Physical Therapy, Storeroom,
Information Desk. To schedule an interview, please contact Irene Dailey,
Director Volunteer and Community Services at (412) 749-7052.
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STORY BY KAITLIN BUSCH
PHOTOS BY JJ
Some people collect certain items, such as Beanie Babies, magnets, or
Teddy bears. Others accumulate collector’s items, such as holiday Barbie
dolls or baseball cards. But very seldom do you find someone who collects
everything and anything, from Mickey Mouse items dating back to the
1930s, to Log Cabin Syrup tins, to antique, hard-to-find books dating
back to the 1700s…and more!
Mike, a Moon Township resident, who is a collector and self-proclaimed
“walking history book,” asked to be referred to as Akicita, his Indian
name. Akicita is from Native American descent, particularly the Shawnee.
He even has a self-designed tattoo in honor of Crazy Horse on his wrist, a
tribute to his Native American lineage.
Every room in his house is decorated differently than the next, and
each room has a theme.
The great room is dedicated to Akicita’s Native American heritage. The
floor in the room is made of heart pine and is over 200 years old.
Hanging from a basket is a stuffed eagle, its wing span reaching six feet.
Numerous Indian dolls, dream catchers, and photos of animals line the
walls of the room. And, in the corner of the room, is an area where a
couple of taxidermy animals call home.
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“I am not a hunter because I respect animals,” Akicita said. “But
I bought them knowing they’d have a good home.”
Akicita designed the fire place in the great room. It has a real
bar-beam, which had to be cut in half in order to fit in a van to
bring home, and is encased in cobblestone.
The room also contains George Catlin etchings from 1832,
books, and maps as well as an arrow-back bench worth about
$3,000. Akicita bought it at an auction 17 years ago for $500.
He said the bench was in rough shape and had seven coats of
paint on it. He paid $300 to have the bench stripped, then
another $300 to have it refinished. The bench itself is one solid
plank, and with its unique back, Akicita said it’s something “you’ll
never see again.”
Akicita has an extensive collection of old books, which include a
series of books called The Horn Papers from the 1700s. There are
three volumes to the collection, all of which Akicita found in
Waynesburg. The books tell the biography of a family from
Greene County, and include the original atlas of Fayette County.
Akicita also has the “Memoirs of La Fayette,” which were written
in the 1800s, a series of Francis Parkman books from 1887, and
an original book on the resurvey of the Mason-Dixon Line, also
FAR LEFT: Among his
collections are several
taxidermy animals Akicita
has purchased in order to
give them a home.
LEFT: Antique toys line a
shelf in one of the rooms.
recoveries. A small shrine to one Akicita’s most favorite people lies in his
from the early 1800s.
study.
Numerous maps hang on the walls of Akicita’s house, many of
“I have a fighting spirit, what they call the warrior, and I can’t quit,”
them originals from the 1700s. The most interesting map he owns
Akicita
said. “Doc Holiday became one of my heroes, he knew he was
is an authentic map of Maryland where the date, 1781, is hidden
going
to
die but had courage to fight anyway. I watched that movie over
in the crest in the upper right-hand corner. “If you have the right
and
over
again and it gave me courage to go through the battle.”
maps, they could be worth a ton of money,” Akicita said. “But you
Although
Akicita has an entire house full of artifacts, he has no idea
have to have a real appraiser come in and look at the map.”
how
many
he
actually has, or how much everything is worth. Besides
The master bedroom contains some of Akicita’s most prized
the
items
in
his
house, he has even more is a safety deposit box and
possessions, including the very first Mickey Mouse toy. There is a
hidden
in
various
places. He guesses his collections are worth a lot of
rocking chair from 1710 in one corner, and pieces from pickets
money,
over
six
figures.
But he has never had his items professionally
found in Gettysburg behind the chair. On both sides of the bed
appraised.
are wooden shelves, one which pushes away to reveal the walk-in
Akicita does not invite strangers into his home to show off his
closet, which Akicita designed himself. The shelves are lined with
collection and therefore has not received any
Log Cabin syrup tins which were circulated
awards or recognition for his extensive
before World War II.
collection of artifacts. But, he is going to start
A huge history buff, Akicita used to take trips
writing for the American Indian Council and
to Williamsburg and Gettysburg numerous
reviewing books as well. His writings will be
times a year. He can spit out facts from way
published in “The Smoke Signal,” which
before his time. He even traced his family
contains a lot of different articles about Native
history back many generations. He discovered
American history and the numerous tribes.
his great grandfather fought in the civil war
“I concentrate on all tribes,” Akicita said. “As
with Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman.
a
Native
American, we are all brothers and I
“I have all his military records to prove it,”
want
to
learn
about all of them.”
Akicita said. “He was wounded twice and he
Without
question,
Akicita is very passionate
had some brothers that fought for the north
about
artifacts
and
history,
both personal and
while other brothers fought for the south. One
factual.
died in Andersonville and I was able to get his
“I love history, I love the warm feeling it
marking number.”
ABOVE: Some of Akicita’s antique toys from
gives
me,” Akicita said. “I spend a lot of time
Akicita has been collecting artifacts for over 30
his collection.
by
myself,
but I never feel alone.”
years. “I have dealt with antiques since 1979,”
So,
the
big
question
is,
where
will
all
of Akicita’s collection go when he
Akicita said. “I got started when I didn’t have a lot of money, so I
is
gone?
To
a
museum?
Or
will
each
piece
be sold off to the highest
went to an estate sale and purchased a table which started to create
bidder?
Even
Akicita
doesn’t
know.
in interest in antiques. My interest started to elevate, and eventually
“My turtle shell medicine bag will go with me when I die,” Akicita
I became a dealer and traveled all over the East Coast.”
said.
“But what happens to my collection is up to my friend and
“I collect primary antique toys, and I have boxes of toys I haven’t
attorney
Ed, who is like family to me. I left my estate to him with
opened since 1981,” Akicita said.
specific
instructions.
I want to make sure the Native Americans are taken
Akicita’s favorite piece in his collection is his stuffed wolf, Two
care
of
as
well
as
my
close
friends. He knows who has taken care of me,
Socks. He named the animal after the character in Dances with
the
rest
is
up
to
his
discretion.”
but
Wolves.
Before he became an avid artifact collector, Akicita was an accountant,
“Two Socks feels like a protector to me,” Akicita said. “I have died
a
tax
preparer, and dabbled in title work in the real estate field, working
twice, almost three times, and I feel as if Two Socks watches over me
in
27
counties at one time. He wanted to thank his dear friend Leslie,
every night. I’m not religious by any means, but I’m very spiritual.
who,
“without
her help, all of this couldn’t have happened.”
You look at life a little differently after dying twice.”
Doc Holiday also has had an impact on Akicita’s numerous health
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around
town
Clear
view P
avilion Dedicat
ed at P
ark
Clearview
Pavilion
Dedicated
Park
LEFT TO RIGHT: Moon Township Supervisor Andrew Gribben, Supervisor Frank
Sinatra, Ralph Canterbury, vice president, marketing and technology, Clearview
Federal Credit Union; Jim Vitale, chairman, Moon Township Board of Supervisors;
Christianne Gribben, assistant vice president, marketing, Clearview Federal Credit
Union; Dana Kasler, director, Moon Parks and Recreation.
Moon Township and Clearview Federal
Credit Union unveiled Moon Park’s new
Clearview Federal Credit Union Pavilion to
the community on May 25. Representatives
from the Moon Township Board of
Supervisors and Clearview Federal Credit
Union cut the ribbon on the pavilion and
welcomed residents to the new picnic area,
which is now open for reservations.
The newly-developed picnic pavilion is
part of a new ten-year partnership between
Moon Township and Clearview Federal Credit
Union, which will also continue its
sponsorship of Moon Township’s Annual
Independence Day Celebration.
“We would like to thank Clearview Federal
Credit Union for their continued
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relationship with the township,” said Jim
Vitale, chairman of the Moon Township
Board of Supervisors. “Clearview has
been a tremendous partner.”
Located next to Moon Park’s tennis
courts, the picnic pavilion is the latest
project in Moon Township’s long range
parks improvement plan, which will
continue to evolve in Moon Park
throughout the next several years.
The pavilion, which was constructed with
eco-friendly building materials, can
accommodate as many as 100 people and
is furnished with new picnic tables and
outdoor grills as well as water and electric
service.
Community Project
Moon Area High School senior Emme Kelly recently
completed a community service project that benefits the
Family Hope Connection, a licensed adoption and foster
care agency located in Squirrel Hill. Along with a
partner, she organized a dance at Moon Middle School
that raised more than $1,400. Emme donated her portion
of the profit to the Family Hope Connection.
Emme chose the Family Hope Connection because her
mother works at the agency, and her grandparents were
former foster parents. While she does not know most of
the individuals her grandparents foster-parented, her
mother became very close to one of them, and she has
always been regarded as “family.”
Said Emme, “I know how hard life is without the extra
things that they go through thrown in. I thought that if I
could help out just a little bit by donating money to help
them, that is the least I can do.”
Emme requested that the majority of the money she
donated to the Family Hope Connection be used for
books to be given to the foster children with whom Family
Hope Connection staff work. So far more than 70 books
have been bought.
RIGHT: Emme
Kelly with some of
the books that
were purchased
from the proceeds
of her community
service project.
PHOTO SUBMITTED
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OLSH
OLSH Snags Two Gene Kelly
Honors, Seven Nominations
Students at Our Lady of the Sacred
Heart High School took home two
honors this spring from the
Pittsburgh CLO's Gene Kelly Awards in
Pittsburgh.
The school's production of "Little
Shop of Horrors" won in the Best
Lighting Design and Best Scenic
Design categories. The production
was nominated in seven categories
this year.
Students from the 60-member cast
also took to the stage at the Benedum
Center for the Performing Arts to
perform a number from the musical.
The annual Gene Kelly Awards celebrate high school performing arts in the Pittsburgh area.
Little Shop of Horrors is the story of Seymour Krelbourne, a poor orphan who collects strange and
unusual plants. His most recent acquisition, a plant he calls “Audrey II” after his co-worker (for whom he’s
held a long-time crush), has an appetite for blood. Romance, hilarity, and drama ensued as OLSH actors
performed his story.
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Celebrating Annual
Honors Convocation
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High
School celebrated over 150 instances of
excellence at the school’s annual
Honors Convocation.
Annie Kayser was named the
Valedictorian of the OLSH Class of 2011.
Sean Fitzpatrick was named the
Salutatorian. Rounding out the list of top
ten seniors were Sherry Greek, Kathryn
Gasior, Sandra Cahalan, Taylor
Belloma, Katherine Christoff, Anthony
Smith, Rebecca
Bosetti, and Leah
Linarelli.
Anthony Smith
was this year’s
recipient of the
Blessed Angela
Award, which is
presented to the
senior who most
exhibits the spirit of
Mother Angela
(foundress of the
Felician Sisters)
and the Felician
charism. It was awarded to Smith by Sr.
Mary Justice Przybocki, local minister at
the OLSH Central Convent.
Kathleen Stewart was recognized with
the OLSH Spirit of Caring Award for
earning the most service hours through
her four years at OLSH. Stewart
contributed 800.75 hours during her
time at OLSH.
Mrs. Christina Brooks, OLSH principal,
initiated the Shining Star Awards to thank
faculty and staff members for their
outstanding service to OLSH. Mr. Jeffrey
Hulbert and Mr. Jeff Thomas were the
first recipients of these awards. Brooks
said that Hulbert, a social studies
teacher, never ceases to “serve where
he is needed.” She added that “he is a
wonderful role model to our young
people.” About Mr. Thomas, the head of
maintenance, Brooks said, “he serves
quietly and humbly, never ceasing to put
OLSH first.”
Parkway West Career & Technology Center
Students of the Year Recognized
Sophomore Derek D’Amore from West Allegheny High School was named Sophomore of the Year. He is
enrolled in the Auto Body Repair Program.
Junior Chad Limbruner from Moon Area High School was named Junior of the Year. He is enrolled in the
Information Technology Essentials Program.
Named Senior of the Year was Abigail Auria, home schooled from Keystone Oaks High School, who is
enrolled in the Public Safety Technology Program.
Summer Camp Introduces Programs to Seventh/Eighth Graders
On June 20 and 21, seventh and eighth graders from the 12 sending school districts that work in
partnership with Parkway had an opportunity to see and experience a variety of programs available to
them when they begin their high school studies.
Students attended morning and afternoon sessions of their choice in the areas of Automotive
Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Digital Multimedia Technology, Health Assistant, Robotics
Technology, Public Safety Technology, and Welding Technology.
Lunch was served both days, and the program costs were paid for by Allegheny County Tech Prep
Consortium.
Robert Morris University
RMU Launches Master’s Degree in Special Education
Robert Morris University has launched a master’s of education degree in special education,
responding to the growing demand of students and of an industry hungry for teachers qualified to
work with children with special needs.
Over the past 30 years, the number of students with special educational needs has far outpaced the
number of instructors certified to serve them. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has forecast fasterthan-average growth in demand for special educators, increasing 17 percent between 2008 and 2018.
In Pennsylvania, even general education students are now required to take at least two special
education courses.
“In the past decade, Pennsylvania has seen a 15 percent growth in need for special education
teachers,” said Dr. Vicki J. Donne, assistant professor of secondary education and graduate studies,
who led the program’s development. “Even with budget cuts that’s likely to continue, because special
education instruction is federally mandated.”
The School of Education and Social Sciences’ program officially begins in the fall, although two
students earned their degrees in May. It requires 30 credit hours (10 courses), which may be
completed in an accelerated format through evening classes offered in eight-week sessions twice a
semester. Field visits and a student-teaching practicum round out the coursework.
For additional information about the program, contact Dr. Vicki Donne at donne@rmu, or (412) 3975465, or check out http://www.rmu.edu/Graduate/programs/SpecialEducation.
Community College of Allegheny County
Largest Number of Nurse Grads
The Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) graduates the largest number of registered nurses
among the nation’s two-year institutions, according to a report by “Community College Week.” CCAC also
awards the second-largest number of associate’s degrees in health careers.
In the annual rankings, CCAC is first among two-year institutions awarding associate’s degrees in the
category of Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, and Clinical Nursing. CCAC
presented degrees to 412 nursing graduates in the 2009–2010 academic year, the period included in
the current study. In the current rankings, nursing has been split into two categories; CCAC ranked
second among two-year institutions in the combined category last year. CCAC remains the only
Pennsylvania institution in the top 10.
“Community College Week” also ranks CCAC second among two-year institutions in the number of
degrees awarded in the Health Professions and Related Programs, the same position as last year. In
2009–2010, the college awarded 633 degrees in the category.
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PHOTO COURTESY MOON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Moon Area School District
LEFT: Hyde Elementary second-graders in Mrs.
Welsh’s class put on a play titled “It’s a Bug’s World” as
an extension of the Science Curriculum unit on
Integrated Pest Management! The play was in June and
brought in dozens of parents.
Senior Project Presentations
Moon in County Math 24 Challenge
24 Math Challenge is a difficult card game in which students use the
four numbers on a given card to create 24. All middle school students
were invited to participate in this four-week after-school program.
Students learned how to play the game, practiced at school and at
home, and then competed in a school competition.
Winners of the school tournament went on to represent Moon at the
Allegheny County 24 Math Challenge in April at the Jefferson Hills
Municipal Center.
Eighth grader Hannah Adams won a table round and earned an
individual medal. Seventh graders Tamer Fahmy and Andrew Zbihley
and sixth graders Nikhil Maheshwari and Austin Welsh also
represented Moon at the tournament.
Class of 2011 Graduates From New High School
Congratulations to the 292 members of the Moon Area High School
Class of 2011, who graduated on Friday, June 10.
This is the first class to graduate in the new Moon Area High School.
Distinguished class members who addressed the audience included
Aaron L. Johnson, Mengjia April Peng, and Emilie E. Davignon.
Other students who spoke included Stephanie Nam, Tyler
Pannebaker, Rachel Morris, Jon Lee, and Lindsay Haslett.
Superintendent Dr. Donna Milanovich and MAHS Principal Michael
Hauser also addressed the audience.
A moment of silence was held for deceased classmate Phillip Walker.
The Moon Area High School band, orchestra and chorus performed
during the ceremony.
Middle School
Celebrates Promising Young Writers
Congratulations to Moon Area Middle School eighth graders Victoria
Cycak, Pam Rutherford, and Aashka Shah for earning Certificates of
Participation in the 2011 NCTE Promising Young Writer’s program.
According to the National Council of Teachers of English Web site, “The
Promising Young Writers program was established in 1985 to stimulate and
recognize student’s writing talents and to emphasize the importance of
writing skills among eighth-grade students.”
“In this year’s program, 380 eighth-grade students were nominated from
schools across the country. Of that number, 111 received Certificates of
Recognition and 269 received Certificates of Participation. Each student
submitted two pieces of writing, which were read by two judges. Papers
were judged on content, purpose, audience, tone, word choice,
organization, development, and style.”
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269 Moon Area High School seniors presented their senior projects to
301 judges over two daysin May. Of those, 232 students used PowerPoint
and Promethean Board as visual aids in their presentations.
Students presented in a wide variety of areas, including six in art and
design, 19 in business, computers and services careers; 42 in medical
and health issues; 30 in education; 12 in science and environmental; 12 in
family consumer sciences; 23 in performing arts; 12 in photography, media
and literature; 36 in social issues; 10 in social studies; 48 in sports and
recreation; and 19 in technical arts.
Senior Projects are made possible through the generous participation
of the community and the teachers as judges and mentors. Over two days,
there were 301 judges including 187 from the community, 92 from the high
school, and 22 from the rest of the district.
Moon Area School District will operate under summer hours from
sda
.m.
through July 31: Monda
Mondayy - T hur
hursda
sdayy 7 a.m. - 5 pp.m.
All district buildings and facilities will be closed on Fridays,
Saturdays and Sundays with no exceptions, during those weeks.
MOON AREA
SCHOOL
DISTRICT
MOON HONORS ALL AROUND
Bon Meade first-grader Emily Zomp won the PBS KIDS GO! Writers
Contest out of 500 entries with her story, “Magically Mixing Animals.” She
was invited to the 11th Annual Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Summer
Reading Extravaganza to read her winning story.
RMU Professor Dean Manna, Department Head of Marketing in the
School of Business, presented a plaque to a marketing team of three
Moon Area students for their competitive participation and achievement
in the Massey Business Innovation and Sustainable Development
Workshop held at Robert Morris this spring.
Congratulations to the following Moon Area High School Orchestra
students: Alex Talkowski, Bass; Danielle Muise, Violin; Kristin Sneisek,
Violin; and Juan Saylor, Cello. They were selected to perform with the
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra as part of their Student Side by Side
Program. After several rehearsals, these students performed with the
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at a concert in April at Heinz Hall.
PHOTOS
COURTESY MOON
AREA SCHOOL
DISTRICT
PHOTOS BY
CHRISTOPHER ROLINSON
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hether walking the trails, picnicking, camping, or taking advantage of the lake at Raccoon
Creek State Park, users of this gem of nature just outside Clinton in Beaver County will find
countless ways to enjoy this outdoor playground. The park boasts a 101-acre lake, 44 acres of
walking and hiking trails, 17 miles of trails for mountain biking, and 16 miles for equestrian
use. Add to the options a wide array of camping, a swimming area with beach, and a
wildflower preserve, and there’s simply something for everyone.
With the warmer weather now here, park users will find beauty at every turn.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as it is often said. For photographer Christopher Rolinson (many
will remember his photo spreads as part of a multiple-part story on the Montour Trail during its 20th
anniversary in “Allegheny West Magazine”), beauty lies in the magic of those simple icons of nature. It
might be the way water gently cascades from a rock, or how a meadow bursts with wildflowers. It may
be as miniscule as a frog sitting on a log or a raindrop ready to drop from a ledge.
Enjoy the images of Raccoon Creek State Park featured on these pages, as captured by Christopher’s
lens.
Anyone is welcome to take part in the many activities and events at the park. As always, of course, the
park is open to anyone who simply wants to while away a summer afternoon under tall trees, whisk
across the lake in a kayak, or sun and swim at the park’s public
swimming area.
For more information about Raccoon Creek State Park, and a
complete list of activities and programs, visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us,
and click on Raccoon Creek State Park.
W
OPPOSITE PAGE:
FAR LEFT, Wildflowers along a trail in the W ildflower Preserve.
LEFT, Stone basin at the Mineral Springs, Frankfort Mineral Springs,
the waterfall at the Mineral S prings
THIS PAGE, LEFT TO RIGHT, Waterfall at the Mineral Springs,
Longtailed Salamanders live in the crevasses at the Mineral
Springs.
Christopher Rolinson is a
professor of photojournalism at
Point Park University and is a
freelance photographer for
numerous publications, including
“Allegheny West Magazine.”
His book, “Our S tate Parks” was
released in 2010.
This collection of images shows –
through photography and experiential text, the magnificent beauty and
weather that still abounds in our
backyard. Western Pennsylvania’s
immense geographic size is rich
with w ild n ature, s cenery, and
space. Between Lake Erie and the
Maryland border, a nd b etween
central Pennsylvania to the Ohio/
West Virginia borders, there are
several climate zones and
landscapes – offering a wide
swath of outdoor activity to
birdwatchers, hikers, kayakers,
mountain bikers, photographers,
and astronomers during all four
seasons.
Christopher’s book is available
online at:
http://bit.ly/ourstateparkswpa,
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
bookstore, or the Fallingwater gift
shop.
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Ar
ea Legislat
or
mR
esidents
Area
Legislator
orss Infor
Inform
Residents
Legislation sponsored by Rep. Mark Mustio to create a freestanding act to regulate and establish minimum
standards for Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) unanimously passed the state House.
“Just like any other job-creating industry, House Bill 1055 provides both a regulatory framework and uniformity
for PEOs by requiring annual registration with the Department of Labor and Industry,” said Mustio. “This legislation
also specifically clarifies regulator relationships and responsibilities pertaining to PEOs.”
PEOs are organizations that partner with small businesses, employing an average of five to 20 employees, to
provide human resources, employee benefits management and many other valuable support services necessary to
attract and retain high-quality personnel. PEOs enable small business clients to better focus their time and energy
on day-to-day operations. Currently, 35 states regulate PEOs.
Legislation sponsored by Rep. Mark Mustio to simplify and clarify the definition of an “independent contractor”
under Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation Act to allow sole proprietors, partners of a partnership, and officers
of a Limited Liability Company (LLC) to purchase workers’ compensation insurance was unanimously enacted by the
House. House Bill 440 moves on to the Senate for consideration.
Rep. Mark Mustio would like to let residents know that the deadline to apply for the state’s Property Tax/Rent
Rebate program is being extended from June 30 to December 31.
Eligible participants can receive a rebate of up to $650 based on their rent or property taxes paid in 2010. The
program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians who are 65 years or older, widows and widowers 50 years or older, and
those 18 years or older with disabilities.
Eligibility income limits for homeowners are set at the following levels, excluding 50 percent of Social Security,
Supplemental Security Income, and Railroad Retirement Tier 1 benefits:
· $0 to $8,000, maximum $650 rebate (Homeowners and renters)
· $8,001 to $15,000, maximum $500 rebate (Homeowners and renters)
· $15,001 to $18,000, maximum $300 rebate (Homeowners only)
· $18,001 to $35,000, maximum $250 rebate (Homeowners only)
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is one of many initiatives supported by the Pennsylvania Lottery, which
dedicates its proceeds to support programs for older Pennsylvanians. Since the program began in 1971, more than
$4 billion has been paid to qualified applicants.
Residents are reminded to provide all the necessary income, property tax, or rental information required to
process claims quickly and accurately.
Property Tax/Rent Rebate claim forms are available by contacting Rep. Mustio’s Moon Township district office or
online at RepMustio.com.
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STATE SEN. JOHN PIPPY
1009 Beaver Grade Road
Moon Township, PA 15108
(412) 262-2260
www.senatorpippy.com
STATE SEN. ELDER VOGEL
488 Adams Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 774-0444
http://senatoreldervogel.com
STATE REP. MARK MUSTIO
(412) 262-3780
www.repmustio.com
STATE REP. ROB MATZIE
1240 Merchant Street
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-7774
www.pahouse.com/Matzie
Race tto
o Benef
it Ar
ea Char
ity Named in Moon Couple’
Benefit
Area
Charity
Couple’ss Honor
This past Easter, Moon Township residents Ralph and Dorothy
Swain were presented with a unique gift by their five children -- a
5K race in their honor. The Inaugural Ralph Swain Queen’s Race
for Love & Life on July 16 is in honor and support of family.
Ralph and Dorothy’s five appreciative adult children, Rebecca,
Kathy, Ralph, Jenna, and Christopher, along with their own
families, wanted to do something significant and honorable to
recognize their parents.
Their decision to host a race was the
result of watching their dad, Ralph, on
his journey to good health when he
started running in 1976 at the age of 42,
one year after he stopped smoking and
gained weight.
His wife, lovingly known as “Queenie,”
has supported Ralph in his journey over
the years.
Their daughter, Jenna Stivoric, said,
“Besides supporting Ralph’s running
habit for over 30 years, Dorothy
maintains the home-front as he logs in
miles on roads, trails, and even pools.
Queenie also stands by her man by serving up high-carb meals
when needed, acquiring her massage therapy license to aid his sore
muscles, providing much needed snacks at stops along raceways,
while cheering him on throughout and always giving him that
finish line kiss!”
Ralph, who completed the New York City Marathon in 2006 at
the age of 71, started his journey at the Moon High School track. He
would jog a quarter of a mile at most, then walk a quarter mile, to try and
complete one mile.
Soon Ralph met a running mate, Doug Macphail, 24 years old back
then, who was also jogging on the track. The two became friends. They
ran longer and longer distances on the track, often with others who
would join them.
Since then, Ralph completed an ultramarathon of 50 miles when he was 60,
and the two men have run in marathons
together in Boston and Pittsburgh. He’s
also completed triathalons and competed
in the Senior Olympics in Pittsburgh in
2005, besides numerous other local and
regional races.
Today, the two men still run together,
and have forged a lifelong friendship.
Said Jenna, “Throughout his racing
career, my parents have been models of
faith and love and together have always
supported life! This race is in honor of
their tireless commitments to God and
family.”
Proceeds will benefit the Women’s Choice Network, a 100% privately
funded pregnancy help center with five locations in the Pittsburgh area.
The event will take place on Saturday, July 16 at North Park’s Boat
House. To sponsor, volunteer, run, or walk, visit
www.raceforloveandlife.com or contact [email protected],
412.366.0813.
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July 2011
Coming Up . . .
July 14 - Summer Gala,6-9
p.m., Roselea Farms
July 28 - BizBlast AM
Milestones & Ribbon Cuttings
August 5 - Breakfast Briefing
7:30-9:30 a.m., Doubletree
Airport
To Reach Us
850 Beaver Grade Rd., Moon Twp., PA 15108
Phone: (412) 264-6270
Fax: (412) 264-1575
Satellite Office:
One Veteran’s Way, Carnegie PA 15106
Phone: (412) 276-1414 x1326
www.paacc.com E-Mail: [email protected]
Serving These Areas
Aliquippa, Ambridge, Carnegie, Clinton, Collier,
Coraopolis, Crafton, Crescent, Edgeworth,
Findlay, Glenfield, Greentree, Haysville,
Heidelberg, Hopewell, Ingram, Kennedy,
Leetsdale, McDonald, McKees Rocks, Moon
Township, Neville Island, North Fayette,
Oakdale, Osborne, Pennsbury Village,
Robinson, Rosslyn Farms, Sewickley, Stowe,
and Thornburg
ABOVE, LEFT TO RIGHT: Ambassadors
help Keystone Simulation Education
Center with their ribbon cutting; new
members, Get-Go, spend some time
with Chamber ambassadors to do
their ribbon cutting; BOTTOM: The
staff at Courtyard Washington
Meadow Lands is joined by Chamber
ambassadors to celebrate their ribbon
cutting.
Mary & Gooder Insurance Agency
Sherwin-Williams
SMART Solution Technologies L.P.
Merrill Lynch
The Fireplace & Patioplace
Get Go
Thakar Financial LLC
Mary P. Murray, Attorney at Law
MEMBER
MILESTONES
Welcome New Members
Chamber Officers
BERNADETTE PUZZUOLE, Chairperson
CAROL IFFT, 1st Vice-Chair
JOHN DALEY, 2nd Vice-Chair
DEAN HASTINGS, Vice-Chair
VINCE SETNAR, Vice-Chair
RONALD PASIC, Treasurer
SEAN HENDERSON, Immed. Past Chairman
35 Years – Heritage Valley Health Systems
30 Years – Montour Heights Country Club
5 Years – Pittsburgh Penguins, Sears Contract
Sales, WDVE/3WS/Newstalk/X/Kiss FM/FoxSports
Chamber Staff
Sally Haas – President
Michelle Kreutzer – VP, Business
Development & Marketing
Doug Keeter – Membership Director
Tammy Lynn – Financing
Amanda Coumbassa – Membership
Services
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wn
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Temple, WP
AHS Establish
WPAHS
Medical School Campus
The Temple University School of Medicine (TUSM) and West Penn
Allegheny Health System (WPAHS) will establish a new four-year medical
school campus on Pittsburgh’s North Side.
The Temple University School of Medicine at West Penn Allegheny
Health System will enable WPAHS and TUSM to address the critical shortage
of physicians in Western Pennsylvania by educating and retaining highly
trained doctors to serve the local community for many years to come.
Based in Philadelphia, TUSM is one of seven schools of medicine in
Pennsylvania conferring the doctor of medicine (MD) degree. WPAHS
currently serves as a clinical campus of TUSM for third- and fourth-year
medical students. The expanded relationship will enable WPAHS to provide
all four years of undergraduate medical education to TUSM students.
Thirty students will be accepted in the first class of the new medical
school program, scheduled to begin in 2013.
New General Manager
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
announces Nancy Dudak as the new General Manager
who will oversee all hotel operations.
Dudak started her career with Hyatt in 1987 in San
Diego, California, as an Assistant Restaurant Manager
and Banquet Manager.
OVGH Opens Hospital Unit
Ohio Valley General Hospital celebrated the grand opening of Willow
Brook Geropsychiatric Unit in June with an open house. Participants met
the staff and got a personal tour of Willow Brook.
Willow Brook Geropsychiatric Unit provides short-term (8 – 10 days)
inpatient psychiatric services to adults 65+ who have mental health
needs. The program is recovery-centered in its approach and strives to
help individuals to not only address their mental health needs, but also
reconnect with their hopes and personal motivations. Willow Brook will
provide a safe, therapeutic environment which allows people to maintain
as much normalcy in their everyday routines as possible.
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Weight Loss
Q: Dr. Doug, My vet told me my dog is overweight. How do I get him to
shed a few pounds?
A. I have found that feeding pets twice daily, instead of only once, is
helpful for weight loss. If a pet eats one meal a day, his stomach gets
stretched which makes him feel even hungrier by his next meal time.
Feeding an animal twice daily keeps his satiety level on an even keel.
Minimize treats! This pet “junk food” is often just as unhealthy as is the
human counterpart. Instead, give him a fiber-filled veggie (like a carrot or
green bean) to chew on. Giving him a treat when he begs or gives you “the
look” only re-enforces that behavior.
Another problem to address is our modern, sedentary lifestyles. It is important to realize that our
pets’ wild counterparts do not get a free ride; they have to hunt for their food. To maintain an
appropriate weight, pets need lots of activity. Make time to play fetch with your dog and go for walks
as often as possible. Cat owners can use a laser pointer and other toys to help with kitty calisthenics.
Be aware that obese pets may need to build up their exercise tolerance slowly.
Finally, I would suggest weighing your pet every two weeks. Keep track over time and adjust the
animal’s food quantity and activity level as needed to reach his weight goal.
As with people, weight issues in dogs and cats seriously affect their health. Fat is a metabolically
active tissue and promotes inflammation. Excess fat may predispose your pet to arthritis, diabetes,
heart problems and other diseases. If you find that your pooch has packed on a few pounds, you can
help get him back on track in a healthy way so you both can live a long, happy life together.
NEXT ISSUE
DEADLINE:
AUGUST 15,
2011
Dr. Doug Knueven is a veterinarian who practices both holistic and conventional medicine at Beaver Animal
Clinic. Address your questions to “Ask the Vet” at [email protected] or send them to 357 State Street,
Beaver, PA 15009. Select questions will be answered in this column.
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Ground Work
BY NANCY MILLS
The “Instant” Garden
All of us dream about a beautiful garden but are often stumped
when it comes time to create our masterpiece. The idea of an
“instant garden” seems to be unrealistic, but with a little bit of
ingenuity, the dream can come true.
The first order of business is to decide where you want the
garden and what you want to plant. Maybe you want an herb
garden near your kitchen; perhaps you want a salad garden close
to the deck. Whatever you decide is possible with a few easy
steps.
SITE PREPARATION
The site you pick must be prepared before you install your
garden. Place seven (7) layers of newspapers over closely
clipped grass or freshly dug soil. Make sure that the site is the
exact size of your garden plan. Remember that site preparation
saves time in the long run.
RAISED BEDS
The secret to the instant garden is to create a raised bed
garden. We have all heard about “double digging” and other
difficult procedures that deter us from attempting a raised bed
garden. The concept can be accomplished with much less effort
and in a shorter time; as a matter of fact, you can do this in an
afternoon.
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
A raised bed garden can be 8, 10, or 12 inches deep. The
depth determines what you can plant in the garden as some
vegetables take more depth than others. For example, potatoes
need more root space than lettuce. After you make the decision
about your plant materials, you can decide the depth of the
garden. The “instant garden” concept is accomplished by
purchasing the right materials. Gardener’s Supply Company
(gardeners.com) offers products that will make your gardening a
delight!
· Raised Bed Corners - The raised bed corners are designed to sit
on top of the ground; the corners are configured to
accommodate 2" boards. The boards slide into the corner
brackets and four corners make a square or rectangle garden
frame. All you have to do is decide what size you want the
garden to be. We chose the 10" corners for an 8x8’ bed.
· Framing: Cedar vs. Pine - The frame for the garden should be
protected from rot or deterioration. This can be achieved by
purchasing cedar boards; a cedar board is $4.00 a ft. and the
length of the board will determine the cost. Pine boards are
$8.00 for an eight foot board. The difference is $32.00 or
$8.00. We chose the pine boards and put three coats of spar
varnish on each board to protect it from rot.
FINAL PRODUCT
The grand finale is now in sight! Our plan is to build four 8x8’
raised beds. We have purchased corners, set of 2 at $21.95 (
we need 8 sets) and 16 pine boards: 2x10’x8’ at $8.00 each.
Our total cost per bed is $75.90 in materials. The spar varnish
is an additional cost.
FILL THE BEDS
You can fill the beds with potting mixture, peat moss,
mushroom manure, potting soil, or leaf mulch. We are doing a
mixture of leaf mulch and mushroom manure to get started.
After filling the boxes, we will decide if we need to supplement
the soil or top it off with a shredded mulch to keep down the
weeds.
You can now begin to plan your plantings. Our gardens will be
an enclosed herb garden; we are planting four types of herbs:
culinary, tea, medicinal and aromatic herbs. The sky is the limit
on what you plant in your new raised bed gardens. And
remember, this garden can be disassembled and placed
somewhere else if you don’t like your original idea.
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advertising rates (call for details). It’s one way we help you get your message out to the entire community affordably! CALL: 724.695.3968 or e-mail:
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COMING UP . . .
TEEN ACTIVITIES
Snow Flower and the Secret
Fan by Lisa See will be
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discussed on Sa
Satur
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August 20 at 10:30 am. This
movie opens on July 15.
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
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will be discussed on Sa
Satur
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September 17 at 10:30 am.
This film opens on August 12.
Which is better the book or the
movie? Here is your chance to
read a book, see the movie and discuss which is better. The
discussions will be held at the library. Between now and the date
of the discussion you are responsible for reading the book and
seeing the movie. The library can help you to get a copy of the
book and has discounted movie tickets for sale. Please help us
to make this program a success!
BOOK
CLUBS
Visit the Web site to learn all about how you
can be part of a book club.
1700 Beaver Grade Rd., Moon Twp. PA
(412) 269-0334
AFTER HOURS LIBRARY SCAVENGER HUNT
Friday, August 19, 7 - 9 p.m.
Students entering 6th-8th grade are invited to learn about all the resources that the
public library has to offer you as the library hosts “Battle of the Sexes: A Library
Scavanger Hunt” on Friday, August 19th from 7-9 p.m. Teams of boys and girls will
compete to find the clues hidden in the library that will lead to a secret message.
The first team to decode the message wins a mystery prize. Pizza and drinks will be
provided after the hunt.
ALSO COMING UP: Body Art Bonanza, August 4, 6-7 p.m.; Mixed Media Totebags,
August 11, 6-7 p.m.; Back to School Fashion Fest, August 23, 6-7:30 p.m.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
GlaxoSmithKline Science in the Summer, August 1-4
Kids in 2nd through 5th grades can once again participate in Science in the
Summer this year. This year’s topic is chemistry. Students will investigate how
chemistry can cause changes in states of matter. They will grow crystals, experiment
with dry ice, and perform various experiments with reactions that will amaze and
delight! Student will receive safety glasses, lap aprons, and activity books.The
sessions are at 9:30 a.m. for grades 2 and 3 and 11:00 a.m. for grades 4 and 5.
This is an extremely popular and in-demand program. Students must attend all four
classes. Registration is first come, first served and is available online only
beginning July 1.
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Tips for Graduates: Only One Life; Don’t Waste It
Go on a Christian mission trip to India or Mexico or
Africa.
Learn a couple languages – be sure one of them is
English.
Don’t make excuses. A victim mentality will make
people feel sorry for you but never respect you.
Don’t give up too soon – on yourself or on others.
Don’t misinterpret hard times. God is good no matter
what difficulties the day may bring. He can make it all
work together for your good.
Don’t be afraid. Fear will paralyze you. Attempt great
things for God. And expect great things from God.
Repent. Learn how and practice often. It is the most
hope-filled word you’ll ever know. It means you don’t have
to stay like you are.
If you want your life to count – you don’t have to have an
I.Q. of 180. You don’t have to have good looks or money or
come from a dysfunctional-free family.
But you do have to know a few great things and be
changed by those things, caught by them, turned-on by
them, set on fire by them.
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Like: “For wisdom is a defense, and money is a
defense: but wisdom gives life to them that have it.”
(Eccles. 7:12)
“Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman
who fears the Lord is to be praised.” (Prov.31:30)
“By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and
honor, and life.” (Prov.22:4)
“Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have
the Son of God does not have life.” (1 Jn 5:12)
Now you may not care if your life really makes a
difference. You just want people to like you and have
some fun along the way. Maybe land a good job, drive a
nice car, and have a house filled with blinking pretty
things - that would be enough. In fact, corporations are
investing millions to get you to believe that is exactly the
best thing you can do with your life.
But that is a tragedy in the making. Be set free from
small dreams and little vision. Place your life in the
hands of God and He will show you great and mighty
things that you have yet to consider. Make a difference
that lasts.
‘Only one life, ‘Twill soon be past; only what’s done for
Christ will last.’ Only one life. Don’t waste it.
Community Cards
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Community Connections
MUNICIPALITIES
Crescent Township
225 Spring Run Road
Crescent, PA 15046
(724) 457-8100
www.crescenttownship.com
PUBLIC & PRIVATE
SCHOOLS K-12
Montessori School
1627 Brodhead Road
(724) 457-5437
Moon Township
(412) 262-1700
www.moontwp.com
Moon Area School District
8353 University Boulevard
(412) 264-9440
www.masd.k12.pa.us
Char-West Council of Govts.
1 Veterans Way, Ste. 202
Carnegie, PA 15106
(412) 279-3333
Our Lady of the
Sacred Heart High School
1504 Woodcrest Avenue
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5140
www.olsh.org
Parkway West Career &
Technology Center
7101 Steubenville Pike
Oakdale, PA 15071
(412) 923-1772
www.parkwaywest.org
Rhema Christian School
1301 Coraopolis Heights Road
(412) 269-9555
www.rhemachristianschool.org
This list includes only those public and private schools
located within the municipalities served by the Moon
Edition of Allegheny West Magazine
CHURCHES
Church of Christ-Coraopolis
Praise Center Ministries
1644 State Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-4185
http://www.coraopolischurchofchrist.com
120 Mooncrest Drive, Moon Twp., PA 15108
(412) 299-9484
Coraopolis Church of the Nazarene
386 Shafer Road, Moon Township, PA 15108
(412) 264-4582
1201 Fifth Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-0470
www.coraopolispresbyterian.com
Coraopolis UM Church
Riverdale Presbyterian Church
1205 Ridge Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-3727
www.coraopolisumc.org
1555 Brodhead Road, Moon Twp., PA 15108
(724) 457-0207
www.riverdalechurch.org
Covenant Family Church
Sharon Community Church
Meets at Springhill Suites
(412) 263-7147, www.covfamchurch.org
522 Carnot Road, Moon Twp., PA 15108
(412) 264-7400
www.sharoncommunitychurch.org
Faith Journey Alliance Church
1705 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Twp., PA 15108 St. Andrew Lutheran Church
987 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Twp., PA 15108
(412) 264-7125, www.faithjourneyac.org
(412) 264-4551
www.standrewmoontwp.com
First Assembly of God
St. Catherine of Sienna Church
(412) 264-8665
199 McGovern Blvd., Crescent, PA 15046
www.comeandseeag.com
(724) 457-7026, www.scatparish.com
First Baptist Church of Coraopolis
1443 Coraopolis Hts. Road,
Moon Twp., PA 15108, (412) 264-2520
www.firstbaptistmoon.org
Grace Lutheran Church
1798 Brodhead Road, Crescent, PA 15046
(724) 457-7470
Impact Christian Church (formerly
West Hills Christian Church)
965 Thorn Run Road, Moon Twp., PA 15108
(412) 264-9392
www.westhillscc.org
Jehovah’s Witness Assembly Hall
1630 Spring Run Road Ext.,
Moon Twp., PA 15108, (724) 457-9460
Living Water Fellowship
Meet at Bon Meade Elementary School, 1595
Brodhead Road, Moon Township, PA 15108
(724) 513-8805, www.lwf-church.org
Mooncrest Baptist Church
EMERGENCIES:
Dial 911
Presbyterian Church of Coraopolis
100 Duffy Drive, Moon Twp., PA 15108
(412) 269-1472
http://www.mooncrestbaptistchurch.com/
St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church
1304 Fourth Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-6162
http://www.saintjosephparish.net/
St. Margaret Mary Church
One Parish Place, Moon Twp., PA 15108
(412) 264-2573
http://st.margaretmary.org/
St. Philip Episcopal Church
1629 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Twp., PA 15108
(412) 264-0169
www.stphilipsonline.org
Vance Avenue Community Church
1101 Vance Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 262-1030
www.vanceaveccog.com
West Hills Baptist Church
259 Shafer Road, Moon Twp., PA 15108
(412) 264-4061
www.westhillsbaptist.com
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
(412) 264-6420
Mount Olive Baptist Church
1413 Fifth Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-3125
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER, SOCIAL, YOUTH & CIVIC GROUPS
American Legion Post 924 Coraopolis, (724) 457-9709
Boy Scouts, Grtr. Pgh. Council-Frontier, (412) 325-7995
Choices Pregnancy Care Center, (724) 457-1220
Coraopolis Sportsmen’s Association, (412) 264-9920
Coraopolis/Moon Lions Club, (724) 457-1612
Crescent Civic Club, (724) 457-8100
Crescent Senior Citizens, (724) 457-8100
Elks BPO #1090, (412) 264-0846
Girl Scouts, WPA, (724) 774-3553
Hollow Oak Land Trust, (412) 264-5354
Kiwanis Club of Coraopolis, (412) 264-8862
MCA-TV Community Access Television, (412) 269-1191
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Montour Run Watershed Association,
(888) 205-5778
Montour Trail Council, (412) 257-3011
Moon Aqua Club, www.moonaquaclub.org
Moon Area Support Organization, (412) 264-9334
Moon Garden Club, (412) 262-3484
Moon Gymnastics, (724) 457-6618
Moon Rotary, (412) 264-8252
Moon Senior Citizens, (412) 262-1703
Moon Softball, (412) 264-0992
Moon Twp. Little League Baseball, (412) 299-6564
Mooncrest Neighborhood Assn., (412) 264-2890
Moose Club, Lodge 696, (412) 269-7673
Neville’s Arc Food Pantry, (412) 427-8564
Our Lady’s Food Pantry OLSH, (412) 264-5140
Parkway West Rotary, (412) 287-9273
Pgh. Airport Area Chamber of Commerce,
(412) 264-6270
Ruffed Grouse Society, Inc., (412) 262-4044
VFW Coraopolis Post 402, (412) 264-3335
West Hills Area Women’s Club, (724) 775-0097
West Hills Food Pantry, (412) 262-4930
West Hills Meals on Wheels, (412) 262-5973
Women in Christian Ministries, (412) 262-3276
Jennette Communications Group
15 Walnut Street, Suite 101
Imperial, PA 15126-1226
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