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Circulatory Center What if I don’t receive treatment for my varicose veins? .............................. | 41 ON THE COVER
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Millcreek students test robotics technology. Pictured on the cover: (left to right) Ryan Snyder, James Amoriello, Alex Lawson, Mr. Brian DeVore, Teacher. Pictured above: (left to right) Ian Headley, Aiden Mcknight, and Suyash Gupta.
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Welcome to the summer issue of Millcreek magazine. This year, it seems summer started in early March. However, the warm days have given people a reason to get outside early and often. Bulbs are blooming earlier and joggers are out in force. So I hope you’ve had a chance to get out there and take advantage of the early summer, and while you’re at it, let us know what you’re up to. We try to feature a s much local content as we can in each issue and hope that you enjoy that content. Now, we want to get even more local and ask you directly for your stories in each issue. These features don’t have to be about you or someone you know doing something extraordinary like climbing Mt. Everest or swimming the English Channel. We want to know what makes our readers tick. It could be that you’ve always want ed a classic Thunderbird and have been restoring one for the past few years. We’d like to see it, and I’m sure others would too. So let’s start off with that, since we’re coming into car cruise season: If you or someone you know has a pretty interesting restoration project going on in their garage, let us know! Email our editor, Pamela Polongue, at mark@incommunitymagazines.com or call us at 724.942 .0940. We’ll be happy to hear your story and may even send one of our photographers out to capture your work for the next issue. Keep in mind, the project doesn’t necessarily need to be current – if you’ve been cruising in your restoration project for some time now, that’s okay, too. But we’d like to know what you did at the nuts and bolts level to get your baby roadworthy. If you’re just not sure one way or the other if you think you have a good story, call Pamela and she’ll be happy to help you out! Looking forward to seeing some whitewalls and chrome in the fall issue! Have a great summer! Wayne Dollard, Publisher
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Former Marathoner is Running a Different Kind of Race By Erika Howland Diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s … these are all illnesses affecting The doctors make suggestions, but you have to take into the lives of millions of people worldwide every day. We all know consideration what is best for you.” And while it’s been a major someone in remission, someone seeking treatment, or someone lifestyle change, Ciah is following in her mother’s footsteps by helping hanging on, but for one Millcreek family the situation is to educate others, a process that at times she finds frustrating. “I try to more complicated. For Cathi Mitchell and her daughter Ciah, explain it to people so they understand what I am going through, and dysautonomia is controlling their lives, and there’s no telling that if I can’t do something it’s not really my fault. Some people listen, what tomorrow will bring. Despite their worries, this mother and others might just blow it off or think it’s not true because it and daughter team is doing everything possible to educate doesn’t make sense to them.” people on this rare disease. But one day at a time, Cathi and Ciah are making The National Dysautonomia Research Foundation strides. Once a world-record setting athlete, Cathi’s describes the illness as a breakdown or failure of the many medical complications including dysautonomia autonomic nervous system which controls much of a have gravely changed her life and her ability to remain person’s involuntary functions. Symptoms are wide active. That’s why the former marathon runner and ranging and can include problems with the regulation weightlifter is now focusing on helping others better of heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and understand the disease. She says many people living perspiration. Other symptoms can include fatigue, with the chronic illness may be considered lazy due to lightheadedness, feeling faint or passing out, weakness the fatigue, and it’s that stereotyping that can lead and cognitive impairment (NDRF, 2012). In 2010, to loneliness and depression. A practicing family Cathi was diagnosed with dysautonomia after years therapist, she is now reaching out to others with of passing out, sometimes several times a day. “I was dysautonomia through social media to offer support diagnosed with kidney disease 18 years ago and many and also important facts. Cathi was also instrumental of my symptoms were blamed on that illness when in having June 6 declared a “Day of Visibility” in Erie in fact the kidney disease is what likely caused the County to raise awareness of this and so many other dysautonomia,” she explains. “But I’m glad I know now. I’ve invisible diseases. It’s become an important day for had several near-fatal falls from passing out. It’s extremely both Cathi and Ciah. “[The illness] can affect you dangerous and now I am much more cautious [being] in so many different ways that it’s pretty much aware of the condition.” unimaginable,” explains Ciah. “I don’t know all there And now unfortunately so is her 14-year-old daughter, is to know about this disease, but I do feel the Ciah. Cathi says it started with Ciah coming home from biggest struggle is people not understanding.” school repeatedly complaining of dizzy spells. She asked In recent months Cathi has been hospitalized in doctors to have Ciah checked and says her concerns were need of blood transfusions and other treatments initially ignored. “Eventually we took her to the Cleveland due to the dysautonomia and other accompanying Clinic to see a pediatric neurologist. She was diagnosed illnesses. It’s a constant battle that has taken with dysautonomia in a matter of 20 minutes.” Cathi says a toll on not just daughter Ciah, but her oldest the early diagnosis is a blessing for her daughter who is now daughter as well who left college to come home being treated for her symptoms. But she still worries about and help take care of her mother. But Cathi says that won’t stop her what the future will hold for them both. “I do worry about her and her family from making sure people understand the disease. ending up like me and that’s why I try to keep her as active as possible. Ciah is currently working on becoming an ambassador for the We’ve seen great progress with that [because] staying active is Dysautonomia Youth Network of America (DYNA). It’s one avenue by key and that’s what we try to work on.” which she can not only better understand what she’s up against, but Admittedly, Ciah is worried as well. Although she didn’t quite also become better equipped to explain it to others. “My mom always understand what doctors were telling her, she made it a point to used to do good deeds,” says Ciah. “And even though I’ve always do her own research and learn from her mother’s experience. enjoyed helping her with those, my sickness made it even more “I have to do a lot of things differently,” says Ciah. “I drink more important that I give back.” water, I get up slower, and I exercise more. I just have to be careful.
For more information on dysautonomia, please visit the websitewww.ndrf.org or www.dynainc.org.
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Today‘s students are met with greater challenges than ever before. But, today’s students also have more opportunity to learn, excel, and grow. In the Millcreek Township School District, we are proud to offer more course offerings, more activities, more clubs, and more athletics than many other districts or academic institutions in our area. The breadth and diversity of the opportunities available to our students serves to provide a rich educational experience that is second to none. For Millcreek students, anything is possible! Throughout the district each and every day our students are experimenting, growing, and achieving. In our elementary and middle schools, young students are learning to be engineers and programmers through our many science and technology offerings. Other students are gearing up to be future scientists. We have poets, performers, future educators, and future leaders throughout all of our schools that are benefiting from the variety of courses and activities which Millcreek Township School District offers. Our Gifted Support program takes academics a step further by enriching our students’ experiences and allowing them to access the curriculum in new and challenging ways. The opportunities available to our students are nearly limitless. This spring, I spent some time with students during Read Across America Week. It never ceases to amaze me how bright, talented and creative the students are in our District. They are excited about learning and we’re excited about providing them a top-notch education with the most innovative and challenging programs available. Our District has made it possible for students to get involved outside the classroom on a variety of levels. With over 50 clubs and activities offered at McDowell, there is most certainly something for everyone! In Millcreek, our students realize there is great opportunity. They are some of the best and brightest. We are proud of each and every one of them as their accomplishments bring them ever closer to realizing their full potential. We will continue to offer courses, clubs, and activities that challenge and enrich the lives of our students and our entire community. MTSD is a place of good learning. We truly are…
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Millcreek Township School District The Millcreek Township School District pages are compiled by Erika Howland, Coordinator of School and Community Relations. 3740 West 26th Street, Erie, PA 16506 814-835-5369 Fax: 814-835-5377 For more information on Millcreek Township School District activities, athletics, events and more, visit www.mtsd.org. Millcreek Township School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The district has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in applying for any opening should contact the director of personnel at 814-835-5309.
Millcreek Township School District Mission Statement The Millcreek Township School District provides a world-class education that prepares students to reach their full potential as lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
Media Notice In an effort to promote the accomplishments of our district, the Millcreek Township School District will periodically publish the photos of students, faculty and staff who exemplify outstanding achievement in academics, athletics, community service, clubs and activities, leadership, etc. In some instances the news media will be invited into our buildings and may photograph, film and/or interview our students. Any parent or guardian who does not want their child’s name, photograph, or other information to appear in district publications, including but not limited to the Internet, newspapers, magazines, etc., must submit written documentation to the student’s building principal during the current school term.
Millcreek Township School District Vernondale Reads Across America Read Across America Week went national at Vernondale Elementary School this year! With the focus on different regions of the United States, students were encouraged each day to embrace a different area of the country by dressing up. For example, Cowboy Day focused on the Western United States. Students came to school sporting their favorite cowboy boots, jeans, and plaid shirts! Throughout the week students could also find out what books their favorite teachers like to read. A giant map of the United States was created with each teacher’s picture plotted in the area in which their favorite tale takes place. It turns out Miss Natalie’s favorite book, Walk Two Moons took place in Idaho! What a great way to get students interested in reading!
Students at Chestnut Hill Elementary School were also treated to some celebrity readers throughout the week including everyone’s favorite “Zoo Guy” Scott Mitchell and several players from the Erie Bayhawks Basketball Team. WJET News Anchor Kim Thomas and WICU News Anchor Kara Coleman also took time out to share their favorite stories!
Asbury Elementary Takes Reading to the Next Level Each year elementary students throughout the Millcreek Township School District participate in a Read-A-Thon. The annual program is designed to encourage students to love reading! At Asbury Elementary School the Read-A-Thon program serves as the PTA’s major fundraiser. Through pledges and sponsors students read to raise much-needed funds to help support field trips, assemblies, library books, classroom enrichment supplies and many other PTA-supported activities and programs. Students are rewarded with prizes based on the amount of time they read and the amount of money they raise. This year students read an amazing 189,000 minutes, far exceeding the school-wide goal! Students also raised nearly $10,000 in pledges. But at Asbury, there is also a community outreach effort included in the annual fundraiser. Asbury families donated books and magazines which were distributed to the R. Benjamin Wiley GECAC Charter School and Edison Elementary School in the Erie City School District. Additional reading materials were also distributed to the Eric City School District Pre-K sites and Pre-School and Pre-K Counts programs at The Boys and Girls Club of Erie. Students, parents, faculty and staff wanted to put books in the hands of students in need and help encourage those students to share in their love of reading. In total, nearly 4,000 books were donated! This project was a huge success and truly made an impact on those students in need.
Sharing the Love Ridgefield students shared their love of reading by donating books to SafeNet. Students collected a total of 248 new and gently used books.
Congratulations to the Asbury community for not only encouraging reading, but also giving back!
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Employee of the Month Congratulations Marcie Morgan! February Employee of the Month The February Employee of the Month has served in several capacities over the course of her 15 1/2 year tenure in the district. She began her career in 1996 as a Special Education teacher. In 2002, she moved into Instructional Support / Curriculum Coach positions where she supported struggling students. Then in December of 2004, she became a Special Education Supervisor and has been on a dead run ever since. Everyone who works with her knows her to be a tireless advocate for children
Congratulations Jay Musarra! March Employee of the Month The March Employee of the Month started his career as an educator in the Erie City School District in 1971, as a substitute teacher. In 1975, he began teaching at Mount Calvary School where he served as the Principal from 1978 through 1987. That fall, he accepted a social studies position at Westlake Middle School, where he served for several years. Named to the Assistant Principal position at Westlake in 1988, he has also served as Summer School Director, Assistant Principals at MIHS and McDowell, Supervisor of Personnel and Improvement, and Principal at Walnut Creek Middle School. He currently works at McDowell as the Supervisor of Student Development, supporting at-risk and alternative programs for grades 9-12, and coordinating dropout prevention strategies. He also is serving as the administrator in charge of the Class of 2012. During his years at Millcreek, he has instituted many student-centered programs, including a Peer Mediation Program that engaged students in assisting one another in
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with disabilities, as well as for parents, teachers and administrators. She has incredible energy, as demonstrated by her tenacity and persistence to get the job done, no matter what it takes. She cares deeply about kids and the quality of the programs that are operated by the district. She has truly gone above and beyond the call of duty in many situations, as exemplified by supporting the expansion of our Partial Hospitalization programs, transitioning students from Early Intervention into our public school classrooms, helping new students to the district to enroll, and building effective support systems for special education students in kindergarten through high school. It’s her energy and dedication to her students and staff that make us proud to honor Mrs. Marcie Morgan as the February 2012 Employee of the Month.
conflict resolution, a Big Brother/Big Sister program, extensive after-school tutoring and activity programs (including horseback riding, skiing, chess, bowling, and almost any activity kids could be interested in), Pep Club, Trojan Watch at McDowell, and various anti-bullying and drug/alcohol/ tobacco prevention programs, including the Lead and Seed group currently active at McDowell. During his recent tenure at McDowell, the graduation rate has risen every year, from 92.88 percent in 2005 to 97.65 percent with last year’s Class of 2011. He has presented dropout prevention strategies at the National Dropout prevention Conference on at least three occasions, and he is annually invited back due to the success of his presentations and practical strategies. More important than these impressive statistics and resume bullets, however, are the individual lives he impacts with his caring style of face-to face accountability. Countless students over the years have been motivated to graduate and contribute positively through his efforts, many of them looking to him like a father with high expectations, compassionate understanding, but persistent encouragement. His colleagues at McDowell consider him “the consummate administrator able to smooth over any situation using his wisdom, diplomacy, and sense of humor.” It’s his dedication to our students and faculty that make us proud to honor Mr. Jay Musarra as the March 2012 Employee of the Month.
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School Breakfast Numbers on the Rise More students than ever before are starting their day off right with a healthy breakfast, and thanks in part to some healthy competition. During the months of February and March, Aramark Food Service offered each elementary school a $1,000 grant if they could encourage more students to eat breakfast. In the end, every school exceeded their breakfast goals! Some schools offered movies or other incentives in the morning to bring kids into the cafeteria; but ultimately, even without any
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Dozens of dads enjoyed a donut… or two, with their kids at Tracy Elementary during the annual Donuts with Dad Day. The spring tradition has become quite popular with students and dads alike who get to spend a few extra minutes with their kids… something that doesn’t happen every day.
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McDowell Lady Trojans End Tough Season on a High Note By Tami Gillette, Head Coach With a record of 17-7 it was a very successful season for the McDowell Girls Varsity Basketball Team. The girls played many state-ranked teams to prepare them for region play such as North Allegheny, Villa Maria, Mercyhurst Prep, Franklin, Millbrook, VA and Altoona. I believe playing this tough pre-season (non region games) schedule prepared them to be playing their best ball in February and into March to be able to win 14 straight games and to capture the AAAA District 10 title. The girls have won the District 10 title in back to back seasons. This year’s squad was lead by a very strong and mature group of seniors: Fallon Cosgrove, Nicole DiLuzio, Taylor Lindquist, Kaitlyn Fromknecht, Courtney McManigle and Maddie Miller. But their leadership wasn’t just displayed on the floor; these girls are also leaders in the classroom. Two of our players are this year’s class of 2012 Valedictorians - Fallon Cosgrove and Courtney McManigle. During the course of the year, a few of our seniors hit some great achievements. Kaitlyn Fromknecht (who will be attending and playing basketball at Allegheny College) finished her career as #9 in rebounding leaders with 432 total rebounds and also enters the record books as #20 in scoring with 649 points. Taylor Lindquist finishes her career as #21 with a total of 632 points. Maddie Miller finishes her career as #25 in scoring with 535 points. In my 13 years of coaching (7 years being at McDowell), as a whole team this was the 8
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most amazing, most unselfish, most caring group of individuals that I have ever coached. The way they cared for each other and the passion they had for the game and each other was amazing! The girls advanced to the state tournament but our season came to a sad ending losing to Upper St. Clair (District 7 Pittsburgh).
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I can't explain what a hard and emotional ending it was for all of us; after the game we spent about an hour together in the locker room... crying, sharing and being there for each other. I can't explain in words what an amazing hour that was! They truly are amazing young ladies who will do amazing things in their futures because of the types of individuals they are!!! Despite a great season, it was with a heavy heart I have turned in my letter of resignation. I have come to that point in my life where I am ready to move on to the next phase of my life and commit to spending more time with my family both here and in Pittsburgh. You only get one chance in life and I am the type of person who doesn’t want to have any regrets! I would like to thank the McDowell Athletic Department and administration for the professional and personal opportunities that have helped me in my development over the past years. I have enjoyed working with everyone and being a part of the McDowell Family. I was given the wonderful privilege of coaching amazing student-athletes and to be involved with great coaches, administration, faculty and parents. I will miss the team comradery; I will miss the family atmosphere we have built over the years. I am so proud of our girls and I am so fortunate they took me along with them on this journey we call life!
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McDowell Wrestlers Mark Historic Season The 2011-2012 Trojan Wrestling campaign was arguably the best ever in the 57 year history of the McDowell Wrestling program. The team achieved many milestones along the way such as winning the highly respected King of the Mountain Tournament, as well as the Tool City and Fred Bell Tournaments. The crowning jewel in the team’s season was not only being the first McDowell wrestling team to make it to the AAA State Finals, but also being the first District 10 team to accomplish this feat. The Trojan grapplers fell short of the state title losing a rugged 35-20 back and forth struggle to the 7th ranked team in the country, the Canon McMillan Big Macs. But the wrestlers made history once again in the individual post season winning the District 10 AAA Championships and for only the second time in program history, claiming the AAA North West Region Championship. The season culminated with four wrestlers earning a trip to Hershey to compete for individual state gold medals. Nick Gibson (126 lber), Steve Spearman (138 lber), Khlique Harris (182 lber) and Scot Augustine (285 weight class)
left it all out on the mats of the Hershey Giant Center. When the dust settled Spearman and Harris both earned a spot in the state championship match. The Trojan seniors would split their bouts with Spearman winning a 7-3 decision for his 2nd state championship and 3rd top three finish, Harris losing a 2-1 overtime heartbreaker. McDowell finished in 8th place as a team and for the first time ever found themselves in the national rankings at 28th. Head coach Shane McChesney notched the program’s 500th dual meet win in the preliminary round of the team state championships. McChesney and assistant coach Tom Lenox were voted District 10 AAA Head and Assistant Coaches of the Year for the second year in a row. Coach McChesney also received the McDowell Coach of the Year Award in April at the Hall of Fame Banquet. Few athletes and coaches ever get the chance to make history the way this team did this year. We couldn’t be more proud each and every accomplishment this team made together, and individually. Here’s looking forward to another great season next year! Photos courtesy Steve Dehart
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MTSD Gives Back Chestnut Hill Students “Make a Difference” Chestnut Hill Elementary School held a “Pennies for Patients” drive raising $680 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The school’s “You Can Make a Difference” campaign supports many local and national charities throughout the school year. Westlake Middle School Students put their pennies together to help a good cause. In total students raised $1,781 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Western PA/WV. The Westlake Student Council conducted the successful drive. Mrs. Pennock’s 6th grade homeroom raised the most money with $184. Mr. Heinlein’s 7th grade homeroom raised the second most with $171. Mrs. Tibbits’s 8th grade homeroom came in third with $137 raised. In addition to this generous effort, student council also sold Shamrocks to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Erie and raised $601 on their behalf! Way to go!
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Grandview Students Provide Pillows for Patients Fourth grade students at Grandview Elementary School took part in a sewing project called “Pillows for Patients.” The children each played an important part in this project, either by learning to sew a pillow by hand or by having the opportunity to learn to sew on a machine. The pillows were donated to Saint Vincent Health Center’s Children’s Miracle Network and were given to pediatric patients coming into the hospital. By making the pillows, students were hoping to provide a little extra comfort and support to Saint Vincent’s youngest patients.
Walnut Creek Community Council Helps Keep Others Warm Following a month-long donation drive, Walnut Creek Middle School students made a sizable donation to benefit the Mental Health Association’s Warming Center. The center provides a warm, safe place for the area’s homeless through the cold winter months. Walnut Creek’s "Community Council" is made up of student volunteers who research
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needs and coordinate actions within the school to help, whether local or global. The group is strongly studentdriven, and when the students discovered Erie County has over 1,500 homeless individuals, they wanted to help. Several items were donated including simple items like toothbrushes and hand sanitizer, to blankets and backpacks.
Belle Valley Students Donate Furry Friends Students at Belle Valley Elementary School collected over 1,000 stuffed animals for Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child encourages caring people to pack empty shoe boxes with school supplies, toys, hygiene items, and other small gifts. The gifts are shipped to more than 100 countries to children suffering from war, famine, disease, natural disaster, and poverty. Each gift is a tangible expression to a hurting child that they are loved and not forgotten. These toys will be included in 20,000 boxes to be packed at a community-wide packing party in Erie in September.
Millcreek Township School District For the THIRD YEAR IN A ROW McDowell AFJROTC won the Air Force Association Regional Drill Competition held at Tecumseh High School, New Carlisle, Ohio! The team competed against 20 schools from five States and won first place overall, among several other honors! It’s an OUTSTANDING accomplishment for these young men and women who dedicate a large portion of their free time to train for competition!
New Cadets Inducted into AFJROTC Honor Society This year 20 new cadets from McDowell Intermediate High School were inducted into the Kitty Hawk Air Society (KHAS). The academic honor society of AFJROTC promotes high academic standards, school and community service, self-confidence, and initiative. KHAS also develops leadership abilities, recognizes academic excellence, and furthers members’ knowledge of the Air Force role in aerospace. Since 1971 the academic society has been guided by the following board objectives: • An incentive for academic excellence • Develop an interest in a college education • A means for cadets to participate as a club in school activities • To provide additional areas for leadership experiences and development The name Kitty Hawk Air Society was chosen for the organization since it, like AFJROTC, relates to the beginning of aerospace activities.
Congratulations to the following cadets: Tyler Allen Sean Boland Vincent Dellecurti DamColleen Dougan Karita Ford Caroline Habas Erin Habas
Mitchell Kay Monica Laird Michael Lin Matthew McQuiad Kristyne McShane Jacob Monroe
Nicholas Monroe Nicole Neamtu Lauren Ott Brandon Peplinski Areika Shilling Kyle Tadda
McDowell Robotics Students Get “Creative” McDowell FIRST Robotics competed in two regional competitions during the 2012 season. Our first Regional in Pittsburgh we made and lost by one point during the semi-finals by a score of 46-45 to move on to the final match. Also, during the Pittsburgh regional we received the “Creativity Award” which celebrates creative design, in process, execution, or via a creative or unique strategy of play. It is focused on a feature or features of the machine or development process. During our second regional in Cleveland, Ohio we again made it into the semi-final round only to lose in a close match. Once again in our 16th season we had another great year, and none of our success could happen without the support of our mentors. They are professionals in their field and work hand-in-hand with the students building, designing and programming the robot. We would also like to give a special thanks to our sponsors, GE Transportation, PTR Group, Eriez Manufacturing, Highmark, Time Warner and Wm. T. Spaeder Company. The FIRST Program has shown its impact at McDowell; research has shown that 80% of our students who graduate from the Robotics program pursue a Science, Technology or Engineering Major in college. Also, these students are four times more likely to pursue an engineering career after graduating (Brandeis University Impact Evaluation). McDowell Robotics is always looking for new adult mentors with experience in Machining, Engineering, Marketing, Web Design, or even basic construction skills. We would love to have you! Contact Kyle Bucholtz – Robotics Advisor at 835-5403. Millcreek | Summer 2012 | incommunitymagazines.com 11
McDowell Students Achieve Academic Excellence McDowell’s Academic Sports League/Academic Decathlon team made history this spring becoming the most prestigious team in Erie County! McDowell defeated Collegiate Academy finishing third in the state. Many individual students also won state championships in several events and others won silver and bronze. The victory is a nice follow up to last season when McDowell finished second overall in the state but earned the title of large school state champions along with the Speech and Debate team winning the state championship as well. It’s an academic double up that has never occurred in Pennsylvania!
Congratulations also to McDowell Academic Challenge Team The Academic Challenge team placed third in the 2012 Northwest Pennsylvania Intermediate Unit Academic Competition sponsored by the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit. Winners of the regional competition compete at the state level in Harrisburg. Although McDowell didn’t make it this year, they did finish strong in the qualifiers beating Collegiate Academy, General McLane, and other area schools but ultimately losing to Meadville in the final round. All of the students did an amazing job and had a great time competing. The academic questions ranged from topics based on electrical conduits to Egyptian Pharaohs. We want to congratulate the team on a job well done!
McDowell’s Mock Trial Team Pleads Its Case Congratulations to this year’s Mock Trial team on a strong finish at regional competition this spring! After winning both competitions against Collegiate Academy and Sheffield High School, McDowell advanced to the district playoffs. With help from their Academic Challenge Advisor, Lisa Czejdo and Assistant District Attorney, Robert Sambroak the team finished strong, but fell short of a regional title losing to Warren Area High School. The 2012 team did an amazing job arguing both sides of the Mock Trial Case. The McDowell team is strong; they’ve worked exceptionally well together, and were all dedicated to maintaining excellence in their academic pursuits while endeavoring to pull off the regional title. Their task was to win, but their goal was to work together. So far, they have proven success on reaching their goal. Next year’s team is already practicing and has big aspirations for next year’s competition! Group photo courtesy of Allison McGlynn
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Millcreek Township School District McDowell Students Qualify for National Forensics League By Coach William Caugherty It was ANOTHER successful season for McDowell’s Speech & Debate team! In the Pennsylvania High School Speech League, where McDowell was the defending Overall Team State Champions, the team won the District Championship for a fourth consecutive year (only one other team has accomplished a four-peat in District 1). Over twenty students qualified to the state championship. At the State Championship Tournament, many students advanced to quarter-final rounds and semi-final rounds. Two advanced to State Final rounds. In a field of over seventy competitors, senior Taylor Shippling placed 5th overall in Radio Broadcasting and sophomore Derek Jones placed 3rd overall in Impromptu Speaking. Since 2003, nearly 20 McDowell qualifiers have advanced to the finals, six have been state runners-up and five have won State Championships. Also for the seventh time, the team qualified students to the National Forensics League Nationals! The policy debate team of Reed Karsh and Madeline Su were able to advance to nationals after two grueling days of debate. Only the top two finishers in each event in all
of Western Pennsylvania advance to “NFL Nationals.” Senior Matt Hatfield finished 2nd in a field of over fifty in Congressional Debate. The team was named the Pittsburgh District Congressional Debate Champions, defeating rival North Allegheny and many other big Pittsburgh schools in the overall scores. NFL Nationals will be held in Indianapolis this summer. Locally, the team was amazing in competition in the National Catholic Forensics League of Erie! Individual team members had well over one hundred top tournament finishes, won the Season Championship in nine of the ten events contested, won the CFL of Erie Debate League Championship and League Congress Championship and qualified an astonishing nineteen students to the NCFL National Tournament in Baltimore this Memorial Day weekend. This is the 12th straight year McDowell has advanced to NCFL Nationals. The team hopes to bring home its second NCFL championship. In 2006, Samantha Moore won the NCFL National Championship in Original Oratory.
Future Scientists Head to State Competition During competition this winter, several McDowell students participated in the regional Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science competition held at Penn State Behrend. These students committed in September to engage in an independent scientific research project. On the day of the competition, the students presented their projects, results and analysis to a panel of judges and fellow students from Erie County. Two students received first awards: Josh Podpora received a first award in the field of Physics for his research on light bulb efficiency and Kara Kloss received a first award, also in Physics. In addition to his first award, Josh also received a Judges’ Award for having a PERFECT SCORE! Kara designed and built a catapult in order to determine how an object’s mass impacts the distance it travels when it is launched. Both Josh and Kara will compete this month at the state level at Penn State University. They will have the chance to earn scholarships as well as fully paid summer research positions and wilderness excursions. Julia Marn also participated in the competition and received a second award. Her research investigated the effects of various road salts on metal corrosion, a very practical project for our Erie winters! Congratulations to all students for their hard work this year…We wish Josh and Kara the best of luck at the state competition! Millcreek | Summer 2012 | incommunitymagazines.com 13
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Millcreek Township Building Directory Hours 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Main Switchboard 814.833.1111 Supervisors 814.833.1111 Water/Sewer Authorities 814.835.6721 Sewer Revenue 814.835.6721 Millcreek Police 814.833.7777 **non-emergency Millcreek Paramedic Service 814.836.8677 Streets 814.833.4527 Millcreek Tax Collector 814.838.8666 Berkheimer Associates 814.833.4870
Letter from the Supervisors The response from our residents to the first two editions of IN Millcreek Township Community Magazine has been outstanding. We have received many comments from readers who have enjoyed the informative articles and news about coming events. This, our summer edition, will again provide information about the various classes and programs being offered by the Township’s Parks and Recreation Department. Registration forms and instructions are included in that section. Our early spring and warmer weather turn our thoughts toward some of the fun things we look forward to each summer. This edition includes an article about the area’s largest parade… Millcreek’s Fourth of July Parade. The annual event draws huge crowds, lining both sides of West 12th Street, from Marshall Drive to Ford Avenue. Another article provides a little history about Erie Golf Club and Millcreek’s plans for the beautiful, 90 year-old treasure. We hope you will enjoy articles about some of the services offered by the Township… some you use frequently, others you may not be familiar with. Take some time to read about our Police Department’s S.W.A.T. Team, street lighting, the Millcreek Government Channel, driver safety classes, healthcare screenings and the new “at your door” Household Hazardous Waste program. IN Millcreek Township is made possible largely through the advertising found throughout the publication. We encourage your support of these local businesses. When you visit them, tell them you saw their ad and that you appreciate their help in providing our magazine.
Judge Paul Manzi 814.451.6518 Zoning 814.833.2935 Engineering 814.833.6096 Parks & Recreation 814.835.4122 MYAA Schedule www.myaasports.com Millcreek School District www.mtsd.org Millcreek Township www.millcreektownship.com
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On behalf of the Millcreek 4th of July Parade Committee, I would like to extend an invitation to attend and/or participate in this year’s 4th of July Parade which will be on a Wednesday. This will mark the 47th year of the parade. The parade will start at 9:45 a.m. at West 12th Street and Marshall Drive. The parade extends in a westerly direction to Ford Avenue and is approximately one mile in total dist ance. The parade ends around 12 noon.
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Street Lighting Assessments Around June 1st of every year, bills are sent out for annual street lighting assessments. If a property is within two hundred fifty feet of a street light, the property owner shares in the cost of street lights with other property owners in that street lighting district. Each street lighting district has an individual contract between Penelec and the Township, whether it is a newer subdivision, an existing subdivision or on streets where commercial properties are located. Before bills are calculated, Penelec sends Millcreek Township the rate schedule for the cost of street lights for the year. The amount of the assessment is determined by the cost of lights and the total front footage in the street lighting district. The total cost is divided by the total front footage which gives us the billing rate per foot. The property owner is assessed by the front footage of their lot multiplied by the billing rate per foot. If the property is a corner lot, the total front footage is divided in half and the property owner is
In recent years, the parade has grown and now includes over 120 units. We are the largest parade in Western Pennsylvania with various acts from all walks of life. We also have a large group of animals, including dogs, horses and others. We also include various musical acts, the local fire departments, dance/cheer groups and various dignitaries, etc. Our MC, as always, will be Sean Lafferty from WJET Television. We will most likely have to limit the number of participants as the parade has grown steadily in recent years. For these reasons, we ask that if your group would like to be in the parade, and has not already received your initial letter and application, please call me as soon as possible (814) 836-0555; or e-mail me at bob@erieappraisal.com. What we encourage (and for the most part, we always get) is that each group be as creative as possible. We are, after all, putting on a show and we encourage our participants to think outside of the box, all within the spirit of family entertainment.
billed for that amount. Millcreek Township residents who receive two bills could mean that their property is a corner lot or the property is between two street lighting districts. In these cases the front footage is divided in half. Millcreek Township collects the funds which are deposited into an account for payment of Penelec’s monthly electric bill for street lights. Basically, Millcreek Township is a billing agent for Penelec when it comes to street lighting. To report a street light outage you can go to our website www.millcreektownship.com or call 833-1111. We will contact Penelec to have the light repaired. Please have the exact location such as an address and/or the pole number so the Penelec crews can make repairs in a timely matter.
Submitted by Gail Jares
For those of you who are unable to attend the parade, we do tape the parade (through the hard work of Daryl Clemente and his staff at the Millcreek Education Department). It typically airs on the Millcreek Government Channel approximately one week after the parade. For many of us, Millcreek Township is our hometown. It is nice to have an event such as the parade that allows us to get together to celebrate, not only what this holiday stands for, but also our own heritage. Hope to see you there, Bob MacIsaac
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Millcreek SWAT Team The Millcreek Police Department (MPD) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team began in the early 1970s as a five man unit. The first SWAT team was commanded by retired MPD Chief Merrill Dever and was comprised of fellow officers Ken Kensill, Joseph Metz, William Storten and Dennis Orr. Today, the SWAT Team consists of thirteen (13) members, to include two (2) sharpshooters and a medic. Recently, the SWAT Team partnered with the Millcreek Paramedic Service (MPS) for the purpose of adding a Tactical Emergency Medical Service (EMS) element to the team. This resulted in two more medics being added to the roster; MPS Medics Jeff Benson and Bob Nordstrom. The purpose and goal of the SWAT Team is to save lives. This includes the lives of members of the community whose security is severely threatened by crisis situations as well as the lives of victims, suspects and law enforcement personnel confronted with unusually hazardous situations. The SWAT Team’s goals are accomplished through the deployment of selected personnel who are highly trained in SWAT tactics and equipped with appropriate weaponry and suitable body protection. Members of the Police Department who are chosen to join the SWAT Team perform their SWAT duties in addition to their regular duty assignments. To prepare themselves for the additional demands placed upon them as SWAT Team members, they train on a monthly basis, concentrating on firearms and call-out scenario exercises.
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Additionally, they train twice yearly with the Millcreek Police Crisis Negotiator Team and each SWAT Team member must successfully pass physical fitness and firearms qualifications on a regular basis. The MPD SWAT Team engages in joint training exercises with the City of Erie Police Department SWAT Team and in May of 2011 the MPD SWAT Team Commander Corporal Don Kucenski Team Leader Corporal Tim Fallon Asst. Team Leader/Sharpshooter Corporal Mark Irwin Operator/Sharpshooter Patrolman Chris Petsch Operators Patrolman Brian Fiorelli Corporal Rob Bucko Corporal Chris Hauber Patrolman Jeremy Green Patrolman Chris Gotham Patrolman Brandon Heynes Patrolman Adam Hardner Patrolman Mike Panighetti Medic Dan Ouellet (Twp employee)
hosted a multi-agency training exercise at the Millcreek Mall. In addition to local training, team members attend state and national tactical officer association conferences and training whenever possible. Activation of the MPD SWAT Team can occur for various reasons, however the team is normally activated when the following situations occur: • Barricaded and Armed Suspect • Suicidal or otherwise Dangerous Suspects • Hostage Situations • High Risk Apprehension • High Risk Search Warrant • Executive Protection • Assisting other agencies in above The SWAT Team works in conjunction with the Department Crisis Negotiator Team (CNT) led by Lieutenant Mike Dougan. In addition to Lieutenant Dougan, team members include: • Patrolman Mark Keinath • Corporal Wayne Forcier • Corporal Dave Parmeter Over the years, the SWAT Team has been commanded by seven (7) different officers. The following is a chronological listing of SWAT team commanders starting with the first SWAT commander (Merrill Dever) up to the current commander (Don Kucenski): • Merrill Dever (retired) • Bill Storten (retired) • Jim Canfield (retired) • Rick Havern (retired) • Chris Lucas (active Lieutenant) • Mike Tesore (active Captain) • Don Kucenski (active Corporal and current commander)
Millcreek Government Channel In 1991 Millcreek Township adopted a cable television ordinance and entered into an agreement with cable provider, TCI of Pennsylvania. This agreement provided a cable channel for local government access programming. Former Director of Public Services, Rosanne Eckerson spearheaded the formation of Millcreek’s own TV channel. Various cable companies have come and gone, but the Millcreek Government Channel has endured. MGC can be viewed on Suburban Time Warner Cable’s Channel 9 and carries programs that are viewed throughout most of Erie County. The current Director of Public Services, Judy Zelina, along with County Council Representative Phil Fatica, moderate a variety of community service shows on the channel. Some of these are shot “on location” taking them to many different sites throughout the County. After Rosanne Eckerson’s retirement in 2006, Judy came on board to run the channel. Although MGC is only part of her duties in Public Services, she enjoys running the channel, especially learning something new with each program she tapes. “I really enjoy filming on location. It puts a whole different perspective on the subject. Whether we are at the zoo, Presque Isle, or one of our beautiful golf courses, you get the feeling of being right there.” Phil Fatica is no stranger to TV as well. Phil worked at WICU as Sports Director and then moved to WSEE as a news anchor. He also volunteers at WQLN radio and TV. He has a Masters Degree in Education and has taught at Mercyhurst and Edinboro Universities. The channel recently received its largest and proudest accomplishment when it took first place in the 44th annual Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors communication contest. The channel was recognized in the Miscellaneous Communication Media Category/Cable TV Program for their show on the “Millfair Compost and Recycling Center.” PSATS acknowledges townships across the state for their achievements in communicating current local issues through various forms of media. MGC receives many calls from different organizations requesting interviews.
However, before that can happen, there are specific guidelines that must be followed and conditions met by the organization. They must be a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization or a government entity. The government-community channel does not run programs which further the personal, financial or political views of a participant or viewpoints and/or the pecuniary interests of individuals, businesses or organizations. Once an organization is cleared for the air, the next step is taping. On-air taping is handled by Television Production Specialist, Daryl Clemente. The taping set is located at the Municipal Building, and the initial setup includes an area free of interference or distractions. Daryl then assures proper lighting, and strategic positioning of the cameras, which allows them to capture all the anticipated action and correct microphone placement. At this point, recording begins. Programs are recorded on video hard drives called CapDivs or high speed SD cards, rather than on tapes. These are similar to the cards used in digital cameras. The recorded video is then edited in a non-linear computer program called Final Cut Pro. This top of the line video editing program is the same program used to edit Hollywood films. Apple Motion is also used to animate graphics and video, along with Adobe Photoshop. Once Daryl determines the editing is finished and ready to air, he saves it as a MOV file, which is a QuickTime movie file. The file is then converted to the MP4 format. This is what the average viewer sees when they turn on Channel 9. The process is rather lengthy, but allows the channel to run programming 24/7 without the need of someone to manually change programs. Once the programs are ready to air, Judy schedules the shows and changes the lineup every Tuesday. That schedule runs for the entire week. From organizing, to hosting and editing, Judy, Phil and Daryl enjoy getting the word out to Millcreek residents about some of the wonderful organizations in our area and the services which they provide. Besides being a great team, they strive to bringing local viewers informative, exciting and up to date information.
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Public Service AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS SCHEDULE The AARP Driver Safety program is hosted at the Municipal Building monthly throughout the year. First time attendees MUST attend an eight hour, two day course (four hours each day). If you have previously attended the course you are eligible for the four hour, one day “refresher course”. These courses are open to all Millcreek and non-Millcreek residents, aged 50 and older. Those who complete the course can also earn a discount on their auto insurance. Cost for the program is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. To register for any of the following classes, call Judy in the Public Service Department at 833-1111 ext. 329. May 25……….…. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. “Refresher” June 13 & 14 ….. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Two Day) June 15………….9 a.m.– 1 p.m. “Refresher” July 13……………9 a.m. – 1 p.m. “Refresher”
HEALTH SCREENINGS SET IN MILLCREEK
LifeWorks (formerly Erie Center on Health and Aging) will conduct a health screening at the Municipal Building on the second Monday of each month from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Screening dates are:
May 14 July 9
June 11 August 13
Free services will include blood-pressure screenings and individual health counseling provided by a registered nurse. Also available will be a blood sugar test for $5 (two-hour fast from food and drink required) and a cholesterol check for $10 (no fast required). No registration is required. For more information contact LifeWorks (814) 459-4132 or Millcreek Public Services at (814) 833-1111.
Welcome... Devin Faulhaber joined Millcreek Township’s staff in January as the township’s recycling coordinator and is looking forward to bringing a new energy into the experience. Faulhaber has a diverse background, having recently worked as a freelance writer for Lake Erie LifeStyle magazine and the Erie Times-News where he covered stories around the Lake Erie region. He hopes to utilize these experiences in his new position at Millcreek Township. “I want to help get the word out about how to make our township and our world a little greener and cleaner. I’m hoping that my time here at Millcreek Township will allow me to both educate and entertain people who don’t know a lot about recycling and green technology,” says Faulhaber. A graduate of Penn State University, Faulhaber earned a degree in creative writing, which he employed as a paid student blogger for his last year at Penn State. Faulhaber is a world traveler and has visited and written about his experiences in Europe and Asia, the latter in which he lived for half a year. 18
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The Deal After being closed for nearly two seasons, Erie Golf Club reopened in 2009 under new ownership. In a multi-party deal involving the City of Erie, Erie County, the Erie Regional Airport Authority and Millcreek Township, the city deeded the course to Millcreek Township. In return, the city received about two million dollars and the airport runway project, which would severely impact Millcreek’s nine-hole golf course, was saved the expense of reconfiguring the course. In an effort to relieve itself of some debt, the city had considered selling the course for development. Opposition to that idea came from many fronts. Environmental groups, neighbors of the course, and golfers – some of whom had been playing Erie for decades – all expressed displeasure with the idea of bulldozers and chainsaws destroying such a beautiful piece of our community. The idea of transferring ownership to Millcreek and keeping the course open was met with general acclaim. Since acquiring ownership of Erie Golf Club, the township has made several improvements to the clubhouse and the grounds around it. Most noticeable are the new windows and doors, vinyl siding, patio and refurbished banquet room. The new patio, overlooking the course with Lake Erie in the distance, has been a big hit with those wishing to enjoy a sandwich or refreshments after a day on the links. This year, an awning covering about half of the patio will be installed. That area, combined with the improved banquet room, will provide event space for about 150 people. Community organizations looking for an affordable location for their fund-raising golf events are A.W. Tillinghast finding Erie GC an ideal choice. Under the direction of course operators SMS Golf Enterprises and club professional Stan Marshaus, Erie is becoming one the region’s finest public courses. Players from near and far are learning about the “new” Erie Golf Club and are trying their hand at the course designed by A.W. Tillinghast over 90 years ago. Many of the golf leagues that were forced to find alternate locations while Erie was closed have returned. Many new leagues have also made Erie GC their home.
Links Artist In 1921, one of golf’s most prolific architects, A.W. Tillinghast, was hired to transform 175 acres of hilly Millcreek farmland into a golf course. Five years later, in 1926, Erie Golf Club was open to the public. Born in Philadelphia in 1874, Tillinghast was an accomplished author, poet and Broadway musical financier. He spent time in Scotland, learning the game of golf from that era’s greats. Upon returning to the U.S., he became one of our country’s top players. Later, he began designing golf courses, primarily in New Jersey and New York. His work soon became renowned worldwide. In a career spanning 30 years, Tillinghast designed or redesigned 265 golf courses. His courses have hosted more of golf’s major championships than any other architect, including three PGA and 10 U.S. Open tournaments. Many of Tillinghast’s most famous designs are included in golf’s top 100 courses in the United States. Those courses include Baltusrol (N.J.), Winged Foot (N.Y.), Quaker Ridge (N.Y.), Bethpage – Black (N.Y.), San Francisco Golf Club (Calif.), Baltimore Country Club (Md.), and Medinah (Ill.). Tillinghast was an advocate of strategy on a golf course. He did not require lakes or streams to be used as hazards. He preferred using the turf, sand and contours of the land. Erie Golf Club’s rolling hills and elevation changes are fine examples of features found in many of Tillinghast’s great courses. Through some creative thinking and a little “horse trading,” a piece of history and some of Mother Nature’s finest work was preserved. Many more generations will be able to learn and enjoy a great game on a course designed by one of golf’s great artists.
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Millcreek Township’s Federally-Funded Energy Project Supervisors amended the After the Township completed its township’s Zoning Ordinance to initial phase of conservation which make a specific provision for the had begun in 2004, additional use of land in the Township for methods to improve the wind energy conversion systems Township’s energy position were and small wind turbine systems. considered by the supervisors. Soon thereafter, the superviBy 2008, they had decided to sors were notified that Millcreek address larger and more expenTownship was eligible to apply sive energy conservation measfor funding under the Energy ures as well as to investigate the Efficiency and Conservation possibility of on-site alternative The second component called for the Block Grant (EECBG) program energy generation through wind installation of photovoltaic retrofits, or solar panels, established under the Energy power. on the roofs of two of the municipal buildings. Independence and Security Act Township staff evaluated the of 2007. As part of the American energy situation of the buildings in The energy produced by the panels Revitalization and Reinvestment the municipal complex and deterwould offset electrical bills for the Township Act (ARRA), federal funds mined there were several energy and reduce emissions associated with the were made available to larger conservation retrofits that would production of electricity, all consistent with municipalities wishing to improve be desirable for municipal buildboth national and local green energy goals. energy efficiency. ings. Staff of the building and In late spring 2009, Millcreek maintenance departments, the was notified that the Township was eligible for $491,600 through recycling office and engineering office also supported the consideration of on-site alternative energy generation. Preliminary inves- the EECBG. Work began almost immediately to determine how to best utilize the funding. Supervisor Joe Kujawa immediately tigations revealed that the projects the township preferred to develop would be difficult with the existing budgetary constraints. considered the Township’s energy goals and multiple projects to benefit from this opportunity. The Township identified projects However, with the future in mind, in April 2009 the Board of
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Since 1950, the men and women of the Millcreek Township Police Department have dedicated themselves to providing the highest level of public service to all who work, visit and reside within Millcreek Township. In our effort to better serve you, we have commissioned the development of a website and in March 2012, the new MPD website (millcreekpd.com) went public. The site was designed by our IT staff member Matt Caples with assistance from Kris Filson, Capt. Scott Heidt, and Chief Tom Carlotti. It features Community Alerts, the ability to submit crime tips, department history, historical photographs, helpful links and much more. It was designed with you in mind and is intended to help you learn more about our police personnel and the services they offer. We encourage you to visit and interact with this site as often as possible so that we can better understand and meet the needs of our community. It is our sincere hope that the information provided and received through the website will assist us in achieving that goal.
Helping the Township While Conserving the Environment of benefit to Millcreek which would also be consistent with the ARRA focus on jobs, made in America components, energy conservation and alternative energy generation. An engineering study provided several alternatives which would help the Township conserve energy at the municipal complex on West 26th Street. It was determined that installation of wind turbines would not be feasible there. Due to the complexity of the grant process and the amount of available funds, the grant application required multiple Township departments to coordinate their efforts. Fortunately, Millcreek Township staff members have a long history of working together to achieve goals that benefit the entire community. In a series of meetings under the leadership of Kujawa, the supervisors and staff discussed the potential projects and determined that three of them had a very high probability of successful implementation with long-term benefit to the community. As the supervisor in charge of buildings and grounds, Kujawa had extensive knowledge of the condition of the municipal complex and the abilities of Township staff and local contractors, which allowed him to take the lead on the grant process. The application included all three of the projects as grant components. The first was to significantly increase the insulation in the roof of one of the buildings and to improve the energy efficiency of the building shell. The “R” rating of the roof would increase from R-3 to R-31, providing substantial energy conservation. Associated measures would reduce loss of heat through sidewalls and doors. The second component called for the installation of photovoltaic retrofits, or solar panels, on the roofs of two of the municipal buildings. The energy produced by the panels would offset electrical bills for the Township and reduce emissions associated with the production of electricity, all consistent with both national and local green energy goals. The third component of the grant application consisted of a complementary educational program designed to promote energy efficiency and reduce consumption by referencing and highlighting the Township’s energy projects. The educational program also
included information on the location, selection and installation of wind and solar-generating equipment. As part of the program, the grant application specified that the electricity generated by the solar panels would be monitored and the results would be continuously published through a web-based system. Related energy information would also be available through Millcreek’s Government Cable Channel, educational workshops and educational materials related to energy conservation and alternative energy production. The grant application was submitted in June 2009 and approved in November 2009. The total amount of available funding, $491,600, was awarded to the Township for the energy projects and work began immediately. The solar panels on the Municipal Building can be viewed from West 26th Street. Energy output is broadcast on the monitor in the building lobby and the municipal website. The roof retrofit and associated energy conservation measures on the maintenance garage known as “Garage 2” are in place and working as intended. With the grant funding, the Township also sponsored a series of energy workshops at both the Tom Ridge Center and the Municipal Building that were conducted by North Coast Energy Systems. Three videos on the solar project were made with the cooperation and advice of the Millcreek schools. The videos are available at the Township offices and have been included in the energy education kits provided to the schools. A broad assortment of educational materials appropriate for a variety of age groups is also available from the township Energy Conservation Library in the recycling office. You may contact Judy Zelina, Recycling Manager, at 814.833.1111 for information on borrowing the materials, or visit the library to view them. And while you are there, take a look at the monitor in the lobby – it shows your solar panels at work, making electricity and reducing energy bills.
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Millcreek Introduces A New Recycling Service
T This chart shows the typical materials we collect that must be placed inside the Kit for collection. Plus those items that may be placed outside the Kit.
Examples of Acceptable Items that MUST be Placed inside the Container
Items which may be placed OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINER (Place no other waste outside the Container)
MATERIAL THAT WILL NOT BE COLLECTED: WE DO NOT COLLECT ammunition, medicine, sharps, explosives, asbestos, or any materials in unlabeled or leaking containers.
If you have questions about proper disposal methods for non-acceptable items, commercial chemicals or hazardous materials in containers larger than five gallons in size, please call the Call Center (800) 449-7587.
At Your Door Special Collection Responsible solutions for your difficult-to-recycle household items.
Home Pickup Program for Household Hazardous Waste Begins Immediately As part of the residential solid waste and recycling contract with Waste Management, you have a convenient new opportunity to dispose of your Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) safely, easily and responsibly. Introducing At Your Door Special CollectionSM, a new residential service offered by WM to provide year-round HHW collections for you. 22
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HOW DOES IT WORK? 1. To participate, you must contact the Call Center (1-800-449-7587) to set up a collection appointment. The Call Center operators will guide you through the steps toward a safe and successful collection. You will be asked several questions, including your address and the type and amount of materials available for collection. You will be provided a convenient collection date and information about where to place the HHW kit for collection. A kit will be sent to your home in plenty of time for you to gather and pack your materials.
2. Preparing for collection
The HHW kit includes a program instruction sheet and other items to help pack and secure household hazardous waste. All materials such as gasoline, poisons, pesticides and aerosols, must be placed into the kit. Other items may be placed outside the Kit.
3. HHW material is collected
On the scheduled date, the customer service technician will collect materials directly from your home. They will sort and pack the materials for proper transportation, recycling and disposal. Participants will receive a postage-paid survey card to complete and mail back to help track the program.
4. You have more material than will fit into the Kit?
Don’t worry! Remember, this service is available year- round. Just schedule another collection! Small quantities may be combined with your neighbors. Our Call Center will be happy to explain your options.
See chart of types of waste collected on the reverse page. The Call Center operators are available from Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern time. Leave a message after hours, weekends and holidays. You can also e-mail the Call Center: atyourdoor@wm.com. Managing Household Hazardous Waste: The best method of managing Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is to prevent its generation in the first place. This involves selecting the least toxic item “to do the job” and buying only the minimum amounts necessary. Buying in large quantities is not a bargain if half of it has to be discarded in the future please consider buying environmentally friendly products. Did You Know?
đƫ Latex paint is not a hazardous waste. It can often be donated to community groups and other organizations for re-use. Please consider this option before disposal.
đƫ Used motor oil is not hazardous, but may pollute our groundwater, waterways and soil if not properly
managed. Many automotive station, auto parts and supply stores will accept used motor oil for recycling.
đƫ Automotive batteries may be exchanged at the place of purchase. Many battery retailers offer recycling even if you are not purchasing a new battery. In some cases there may be a charge. Some scrap yards will also purchase lead acid batteries.
For more information on HHW, visit DEP through the Pennsylvania homepage at www.state.pa.us or directly at www.dep.state.pa.us
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August 14, 2012 Due to the success of Erie Gives last year, we are hosting the celebration again! Donate $25 or more to your favorite nonprofit at www.ErieGives.org on Aug. 14, and a prorated match from a pool will be added to your donation! Last year, almost $800K was raised in one day for local nonprofits!
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Registration Tips
Millcreek Recreation and Parks Commission Millcreek Municipal Building 3608 West 26th Street Erie, Pennsylvania 16506-2037 814.835.4122 www.millcreektownship.com Click on Departments under Township Links
FREE CONCERTS
MILLCREEK COMMUNITY BAND Monday, July 16th at 7 p.m. Asbury Park (outdoors) MILLCREEK COMMUNITY BAND Teddy Bear Parade Monday, August 6th at 7 p.m.* Avalon Park (6th and Pittsburgh Avenue) *Rain Date: August 13
• Please MAIL-IN all registration forms as soon as possible. • Activities that run throughout the summer on a weekly or 2 week schedule such as Swimming, Day Camp, and Golf Lessons can register any time prior to the start of the class. You may mail-in or stop in our office for these registrations. • Please list a SECOND CHOICE for all LEARN TO SWIM registrations. We will notify you if you are registered in the second choice. • Please complete your registration form properly with all program information, first and last names, addresses, home and work phones, and sign waiver. • Make checks payable to Millcreek Township Supervisors.
Mail-In Registration! Applicants must complete their registration forms with all necessary information, signed waiver and release of liability (see page 28) and enclosed check (payable to Millcreek Township Supervisors). Registrations will be accepted immediately in order of postmark date. MAIL in your completed application to Millcreek Municipal Building c/o the Recreation Department at the above listed address. Once you have MAILED the registration form, you should consider the enrollee accepted for the activity unless otherwise notified. We will make all necessary calls regarding adjustments, etc., as soon as possible. Material lists and class information sheets can be printed from our website – www.millcreektownship.com
MAIL-IN Registration for Residents of Millcreek Township: This includes families who live in or own property in Millcreek Township. This privilege extends to persons who work in Millcreek Township but not their families. The Waiver and Release of Liability must be signed by adult participants or by a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors before participation. The Recreation and Parks Commission, Millcreek Township and its supervisors, and the Millcreek Township School District assume no liability for injuries that may be suffered as a result of participation in these activities. If you have read, signed and agree to the Waiver and Release of Liability, fill out the proper registration form. Take care to include all the necessary information (your address and phone number, the class, skill level where applicable, location, etc. on each form). MAIL the completed registration form,
signed Waiver and Release of Liability (see page 28) and check or money order payable to Millcreek Township Supervisors. We are sorry, but the volume of registrations and other limitations make it impossible to reserve a particular place for you in a class if you telephone or if the registration requirements are not met when you first MAIL your application. It is important that you give us a phone number where you can be reached during our office hours and also during children’s class times. We will respect the privacy of unlisted numbers except for urgent calls. There will be no refunds unless a class is eliminated or changed by the recreation department, or a medical excuse is presented at the beginning of the program. There will be no refunds due to inclement weather!
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Summer 2012 SWIM Registration Form Please use this form to purchase pool passes. [ FAMILY LAST NAME (Child name if different than parent)
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
[
]
HOME PHONE
ADDRESS
]
WORK PHONE
ZIP CODE
Swimming, Activity & Season Pass Registrations (Please list a 2nd choice for all swimming registrations.) FIRST NAME
AGE
POOL
SESSION/LEVEL
DAY
TIME
FEE
ATTENTION: Please list any medication(s) your child is currently taking or needs to be administered during our programs. Please list any health or behavior related conditions for which your child is being treated.
NAME
MEDICATION(S) / CONDITION(S)
Summer 2012 PROGRAM Registration Form Please use this form for all other activities other than swimming. [ FAMILY LAST NAME (Child name if different than parent)
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
FIRST NAME
ADDRESS
AGE
ACTIVITY/LEVEL
[
]
HOME PHONE
]
WORK PHONE
ZIP CODE
SESSION/WEEK #
DAY
TIME
LOCATION
FEE
ATTENTION: Please list any medication(s) your child is currently taking or needs to be administered during our programs. Please list any health or behavior related conditions for which your child is being treated.
NAME
MEDICATION(S) / CONDITION(S)
Please make checks payable to: Millcreek Township Supervisors / Please sign waiver on back OPEN GYM PASS: Entitles holder to all Open Gym Sessions. $20 individual.
In applying to the Open Gym and/or Pool Season Passes listed on the following pages, I (we) agree to the regulations for operation of the facilities; understand that the use of the pools and gyms are at the risk of the participant; and further acknowledge that passes may not be loaned and are limited to my (our) immediate family; the permit and those privileges associated with it are not transferable and will be lifted if presented at the entrance by anyone else. Millcreek | Summer 2012 | incommunitymagazines.com 27
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Waiver and Release of Liability On behalf of all participants, adults, minors and parents of participating minors in Millcreek Township Recreation and Parks Department programs. On behalf of myself and any of my minor children listed below as applicants, I give permission to attend and participate in the program for which application is attached. I understand that the Recreation and Parks Commission of Millcreek Township, Millcreek Township and the Millcreek Supervisors, and the Millcreek Township School District assume no liability for injury incurred as a result of any participation in any of the various activities of the Recreation and Parks Department of Millcreek Township. On behalf of myself and on behalf of any of my minor children participating hereunder, I agree to release, give up, forego, waive and discharge the Recreation and Parks Commission of Millcreek Township, Millcreek Township and Supervisors, Millcreek Township School District, their officers, representatives, and employees from any and all liability, claims, demands, causes of action arising out of or in any way
connected with any programs being operated by the Recreation and Parks Department of Millcreek Township. The undersigned hereby assumes all risk of injury or damages to the person on behalf of myself and any minors to which I am parent, guardian, or next friend, as any injuries and damages would occur as a result of participation in the programs of the Recreation and Parks Department of Millcreek Township. This document is intended to be a complete and full release, waiver, relinquishment, giving up, foregoing, and discharge of all claims and damages of every kind against the Recreation and Parks Department of Millcreek Township, Millcreek Township and the Millcreek Supervisors, and the Millcreek Township School District which I or my minor children might incur as a result of participation in the programs of the Millcreek Recreation and Parks Commission; and the undersigned does hereby agree to hold the Recreation
PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF MINOR CHILDREN
ADULT PARTICIPANT
and Parks Commission of Millcreek Township, Millcreek Township and Millcreek Supervisors, and the Millcreek Township School District free and clear from all loss and liability of any kind. Furthermore, as parent, guardian, and next friend of any minors hereunder, the undersigned hereby expressly agrees to indemnify and forever hold harmless the Recreation and Parks Commission of Millcreek Township, Millcreek Township and the Millcreek Supervisors, and the Millcreek Township School District against loss or any claims, demands, causes of action that might be brought by any minor or on his behalf to defray damages incurred while participating in any programs of the Recreation and Parks Department of Millcreek Township. As parent, guardian, or next friend, I hereby waive all exemption rights under all state laws against any claims for reimbursement or indemnification.
The Millcreek School Board has made Gold Cards available to all Millcreek residents who are 60 years of age or older. These Gold Card holders are entitled to free admission to all HOME athletic events (except for all District 10 post-season events), to all plays and musical productions in the schools of the Millcreek Township School District (except for McDowell Center for Performing Arts dinner theaters), and also to participate without charge (except for materials used or events noted as special events) in any of the programs sponsored by the Millcreek Township Parks and Recreation Department. (Gold Card information does not apply to Erie Veterans Stadium, Gannon Hammermill Center, and District or Metro meets.) Gold Cards can be obtained from the switchboard of the Millcreek Education Center, 3740 West 26th Street, Erie, Pa., any weekday during the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or from the parks and recreation office in the Millcreek Municipal Building. Gold Card holders must register each season before attending their first class. Registration should be mailed in as soon as possible. Limit of three programs per season.
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McDowell Intermediate SESSION A
June 18-29 10:00 – 10:50 a.m......... Level 2 ..................................6 & up 10:00 – 10:50 a.m......... Level 3 ..................................6 & up 10:00 – 10:30 a.m......... Adapted Aquatics ................Any 10:00 – 10:30 a.m......... Preschool A ......................3, 4 & 5 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.......... Level 1B..................................6 & up 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.......... Infant................................6-18 mos. 11:00 – 11:50 a.m........... Level 2....................................6 & up 11:00 – 11:50 a.m........... Level 4....................................6 & up 11:00 – 11:50 a.m........... Level 5....................................6 & up 12:00 – 12:50 p.m......... Advanced Level 2..............6 & up 12:00 – 12:50 p.m......... Level 3....................................6 & up 12:00 – 12:30 p.m......... Toddler..................18 mos. - 2 yrs. 12:00 – 12:30 p.m......... Preschool A ..................3, 4 and 5 12:30 – 1:00 p.m............ Preschool B ..................3, 4 and 5
SESSION B
July 2-13 (no class 7/4) 10:00 – 10:50 a.m......... Advanced Level 2 ............6 & up 10:00 – 10:50 a.m......... Level 3 ..................................6 & up 10:00 – 10:50 a.m......... Level 6A................................8 & up 10:00 – 10:30 a.m......... Preschool A ......................3, 4 & 5 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.......... Preschool B ......................3, 4 & 5 11:00 – 11:50 a.m........... Level 2....................................6 & up 11:00 – 11:50 a.m........... Level 3....................................6 & up 11:00 – 11:50 a.m........... Level 4....................................6 & up 11:00 – 11:30 a.m........... Preschool A ......................3, 4 & 5 11:30 a.m. – 12:00......... Level 1B ..................................6 & up 12:00 – 12:50 p.m......... Level 2....................................6 & up 12:00 – 12:50 p.m......... Level 5....................................6 & up 12:00 – 12:30 p.m......... Preschool A ..................3, 4 and 5 12:30 – 1:00 p.m............ Preschool C ..................3, 4 and 5 12:30 – 1:00 p.m............ Preschool B ..................3, 4 and 5
SESSION C
July 16 - 27 10:00 – 10:50 a.m......... Level 2 ..................................6 & up 10:00 – 10:50 a.m......... Level 3 ..................................6 & up 10:00 – 10:30 a.m......... Preschool A ......................3, 4 & 5 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.......... Preschool B ......................3, 4 & 5 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.......... Infant ............................6 - 18 mos. 11:00 – 11:50 a.m........... Adv. Level 2 ........................6 & up 11:00 – 11:50 a.m........... Level 4....................................6 & up 11:00 – 11:50 a.m........... Level 5....................................6 & up 12:00 – 12:50 p.m......... Level 6A ................................6 & up 12:00 – 12:50 p.m......... Level 6B ................................6 & up 12:00 – 12:30 p.m......... Toddler..................18 mos. - 2 yrs. 12:00 – 12:30 p.m......... Preschool C........................4 and 5 12:30 – 1:00 p.m............ Level 1A ..............................4 and 5 12:30 – 1:00 p.m............ Level 1B................................4 and 5
SESSION D
July 30 - August 10 10:00 – 12:00 noon...... Community Water Safety ......................8 & up 10:00 – 10:30 a.m......... Preschool A ......................3, 4 & 5 10:30 – 10:50 a.m......... Level 3....................................6 & up 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.......... Preschool B ......................3, 4 & 5 11:00 – 11:30 a.m........... Level 1B..................................6 & up 11:00 – 12:00 noon....... Preschool C........................4 and 5
LEARN TO SWIM LESSONS Chestnut Hill
Belle Valley
SESSION 1
June 18 - 29 11:00 – 11:50 a.m........... Level 2....................................6 & up 11:00 – 11:30 a.m........... Preschool A ..................3, 4 and 5 11:30 – 12:00 noon........ Preschool B ..................3, 4 and 5 12:00 – 12:30 p.m......... Level 1B..................................6 & up 12:00 – 12:50 p.m......... Level 3....................................6 & up 12:30 – 1:00 p.m............ Toddler ................18 mos. - 2 yrs.
SESSION 2
July 9 - 20 10:00 – 10:50 a.m......... Level 2 ..................................6 & up 10:00 – 10:30 a.m......... Preschool A ......................3, 4 & 5 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.......... Preschool B ......................3, 4 & 5 11:00 – 11:30 a.m........... Level 1B..................................6 & up 11:00 – 11:50 a.m........... Level 3....................................6 & up 11:30 – 12:00 noon........ Toddler ................18 mos. - 2 yrs. 12:00 – 12:30 p.m......... Preschool A ......................3, 4 & 5 12:00 – 12:50 a.m......... Advanced Level 2..............6 & up 12:30 – 1:00 p.m............ Preschool C............................4 & 5
SESSION 3
July 23 - August 3 10:00 – 10:50 a.m......... Level 2 ..................................6 & up 10:00 – 10:50 a.m......... Level 4 ..................................6 & up 11:00 – 11:30 a.m........... Infant..............................6 - 18 mos. 11:30 – 12:00 a.m.......... Preschool A ......................3, 4 & 5 11:00 – 11:50 a.m........... Level 3....................................6 & up 12:00 – 12:30 p.m......... Preschool B........................3, 4 & 5 12:30 – 1:00 p.m............ Level 1A....................................4 & 5 12:00 – 12:50 p.m......... Level 5....................................6 & up
SESSION 4 August 6 - 17 10:00 – 10:50 a.m ....... Advanced Level 2..............6 & up 10:00 – 10:50 a.m......... Level 3 ..................................6 & up 11:00 – 11:30 a.m........... Preschool A ......................3, 4 & 5 11:00 – 11:50 a.m........... Level 2....................................6 & up 11:30 – 12:00 noon........ Toddler..................18 mos - 2 yrs. SESSION 5
Mondays: June 18 - August 6 (no class 7/4) 6:00 – 6:30 p.m............ Preschool A ......................3, 4 & 5 6:30 – 7:00 p.m............. Preschool B ......................3, 4 & 5 7:00 – 7:50 p.m............. Level 2....................................6 & up
SESSION F
Tuesdays and Thursdays July 10 - August 9 6:00 – 6:50 p.m............ Level 4....................................6 & up 6:00 – 6:50 p.m............ Level 3....................................6 & up 7:00 – 7:50 p.m............. Level 6B ..............................10 & up 7:00 – 7:30 p.m............. Preschool A ......................3, 4 & 5 7:30 – 8:00 p.m............. Preschool B ......................3, 4 & 5
June 25 - July 6 (no class 7/4) 11:00 – 11:30 a.m........... Preschool A ..................3, 4 and 5 11:00 – 11:50 a.m........... Level 3 ....................................6 & up 11:30 – 12:00 noon........ Preschool B ..................3, 4 and 5 12:00 – 12:30 p.m......... Level 1B ..................................6 & up 12:30 – 1:00 p.m............ Preschool C ..................3, 4 and 5 12:00 – 12:50 p.m......... Advanced Level 2 ..............6 & up
SESSION 2B
July 9 - 20 10:00 – 10:50 a.m......... Level 4 ..................................6 & up 10:00 – 10:30 a.m......... Preschool A ......................3, 4 & 5 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.......... Preschool B........................3, 4 & 5 11:00 – 11:30 a.m........... Level 1B ..................................6 & up 11:00 – 11:50 a.m........... Level 2 ....................................6 & up 11:30 – 12:00 noon........ Toddler..................18 mos. - 2 yrs. 12:00 – 12:50 p.m......... Advanced Level 2 ..............6 & up 12:30 – 12:30 p.m.......... Preschool C ......................3, 4 & 5 12:30 – 1:00 p.m............ Level 1A..................................6 & up
SESSION 3B July 30 - August 10 10:00 – 10:50 a.m......... Level 5....................................6 & up 10:00 – 10:30 a.m......... Preschool C ......................3, 4 & 5 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.......... Preschool B........................3, 4 & 5 11:00 – 11:30 a.m........... Level 1A..................................6 & up 11:00 – 11:50 a.m........... Level 2 ....................................6 & up 11:30 – 12:00 noon........ Level 1B..................................6 & up 12:00 – 12:50 p.m......... Advanced Level 2 ..............6 & up 12:00 – 12:50 p.m......... Level 3 ....................................6 & up SESSION 4B Tuesdays & Thursdays: June 19 - July 19 6:00 – 6:30 p.m ........... Preschool A........................3, 4 & 5 6:00 – 6:30 p.m............ Preschool B ........................3, 4 & 5 6:00 – 6:30 p.m............ Level 2 ....................................6 & up 6:30 – 7:00 p.m ........... Preschool C........................3, 4 & 5 6:30 – 7:00 p.m............. Level 1B..................................6 & up
SESSION 6
Wednesdays: June 20 - August 15 (no class 7/4) 6:00 – 6:30 p.m............ Preschool A ......................3, 4 & 5 6:30 – 7:00 p.m............. Preschool C ......................3, 4 & 5 Facilities: Belle Valley and Chestnut Hill have two heated outdoor pools, full bathhouse with showers and concession stand.
Open Swim Membership Prices: Please register for only one.
Resident Family Pass: $125 / Resident Individual Pass: $62.50 Non-Resident Family Pass: $150 / Non-Resident Individual Pass: $75
SESSION E
Monday and Wednesdays July 9 - August 8 5:30 – 6:30 p.m............. Advanced Level 2..............6 & up 6:00 – 6:30 p.m............ Preschool A ......................3, 4 & 5 6:30 – 7:00 p.m............. Preschool A ......................3, 4 & 5 6:30 – 7:30 p.m............. Level 2....................................6 & up
SESSION 1B
Passes cannot be purchased at the pool. • All swim passes must be purchased through the mail-in registration process • List all family members living in your household only • Please include the following information on your registration form: FIRST NAME
AGE
POOL SESSION/LEVEL
DAY
TIME
LOCATION
FEE
• Please include the following information on your registration form - List all family members with age for family pass. • One family pass with household members only • Please include the name of the pool you most frequently visit. • Extra registration forms can be printed off on our website: www.millcreektownship.com • All swim passes will be mailed to you - passes good at Millcreek pools. Millcreek | Summer 2012 | incommunitymagazines.com 29
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LEARN TO SWIM LESSONS POOL SCHEDULES Open Swim: Recreational swim for all residents. Adult Swim: Adult only 18+ • NOTE: Children under 12 MUST be accompanied by a parent. Children 12+ MUST swim 1 length of the pool to be unattended. All swimmers must wear bathing suits.
General information and prerequisites for each class are listed below. Lessons run Monday-Friday for a two-week period, in sessions A, B, C, D, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1B, 2B, and 3B. Sessions E, F and 4B will run two days a week for five weeks in the evenings. Sessions 5 and 6 are one night a week for 8 weeks. Evening classes are reserved for children with working parents who are unable to schedule morning classes. There will be no make-ups due to inclement weather or pool malfunctions. A child must be the correct age on the day the class begins. Proof of age may be required. YOU MAY ONLY SIGN UP FOR ONE SESSION PER CHILD. Upon completion of your first session, you may sign up for another session.
McDowell Intermediate Pool Fees:
Open swimming June 18 through August 17. Admission: $2.00 per person or pass. MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
LESSONS 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. OPEN SWIM 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
OPEN SWIM 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
OPEN SWIM 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
OPEN SWIM 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
ADULT LAP 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
ADULT LAP 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
ADULT LAP 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
ADULT LAP SWIM 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
LESSONS 5:30 - 7:45 p.m.
LESSONS 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
LESSONS 5:30 - 7:45 p.m.
LESSONS 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Swimming Prerequisites:
OPEN SWIM 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Chestnut Hill Open swimming June 9 through August 24. This facility has two heated outdoor pools, full bathhouse with showers and concession stand. Admission: $3.00 per person or pass. MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
LESSONS 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. OPEN SWIM 1:00 - 5:00 p.m* * If lessons are not in session, the pool will open at 11:00 a.m. Monday - Friday ADULT LAP SWIM 5:00 - 6:00 p.m LESSONS 6:00 - 8:00 p.m
OPEN SWIM 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
LESSONS 6:00 - 8:00 p.m
OPEN SWIM 6:00 - 8:00 p.m
OPEN SWIM 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
SATURDAY - Open Swim 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. SUNDAY - Open Swim 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m
Belle Valley Open swimming June 9 through August 24. This facility has two heated outdoor pools, full bathhouse with showers and concession stand. Admission: $3.00 per person or pass. MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
LESSONS 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. OPEN SWIM 1:00 - 6:00 p.m* * If lessons are not in session, OPEN SWIM will be held 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ADULT LAP 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
LESSONS 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
ADULT LAP 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
LESSONS 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
OPEN SWIM 7:00 - 8:00 p.m SATURDAY - Open Swim 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. SUNDAY - Open Swim 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m
RESIDENT FEE: $35.00 - NON-RESIDENT FEE: $70.00 NON-RESIDENT WITH POOL MEMBERSHIP: $45.00 COMMUNITY WATER SAFETY CLASS: $40.00 PLUS BOOK FEE
ADULT LAP 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Bring Red Cross cards when registering for classes above Level 2. INFANTS & TODDLERS: 6-18 mos. and 18 mos.-2 yrs. If still in diapers, cloth diapers and rubber pants or little swimmer diapers are necessary. Students must be accompanied during lessons by an adult, 18 or older, at all times. PRESCHOOL LESSONS: Ages 3-5 without parental assistance. Preschool A Non-floaters. 30 min. lesson. Preschool B Floats without support (front and back). Front glide without support. 30 min. lesson. Preschool C (4 and 5 years old) Combined stroke front and back, deep water orientation. 30 min. lesson. To enroll in the following skill levels you must be able to accomplish the following skills: LEVEL 1A: Completed Preschool C but are not yet 6 years old. 30 min. lesson. LEVEL 1B: For students age 6 years and up who are apprehensive toward the water. LEVEL 2: 6 years old and up. Beginner lesson. No fear of the water. * ADVANCED LEVEL 2: 6 years old and up who have passed Preschool C or have attended one Level 2 class. LEVEL 3: Orientation to deep water. Combined stroke front with kick and arm stroke 25 yards. LEVEL 4: Submerge and retrieve object. Survival float 1 minute in deep water, dive in deep water, surface and swim front crawl stroke 25 yards and back crawl stroke 25 yards, elementary back stroke 25 yards. LEVEL 5: Swim 25 yards of breast stroke. Swim 50 yards back crawl. Dive into deep water and swim 50 yards front crawl. Tread water for 1 minute and back float for 1 minute. LEVEL 6A: Swim 25 yards breast stroke. (Swimming & diving) 75 yards back crawl. Perform shallow dive and 75 yards front crawl. 50 yards elementary back stroke. To complete LEVEL 6A – 500 yards of continuous swim using the following strokes: 100 yards front crawl, 100 yards back crawl, 50 yards breast and elementary back stroke, side stroke, butterfly 100 yards of your choice. Jump into deep water – survival float 5 minutes and back float 5 minutes. LEVEL 6B: Lifeguard readiness for students 10 and up. LIFEGUARD TRAINING: Must be 15 years or older and be able to swim 500 yards, surface dive to nine feet, swim underwater and tread water for two minutes. ADAPTED AQUATICS: Includes learning disability, trainable or educable mentally retarded and visual/hearing impaired. Limited to three students per instructor. Students must be accompanied by an adult on deck as well as in the locker room.
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ADULT DANCE A basic jazz and tap dance class taught twice a week for 8 weeks. Classes will be held at the McDowell Intermediate Dance Studio. RESIDENT FEE: $40.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $60.00 DAY
DATES
TIME
Mon/Wed
6/11 - 8/1
9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
ZUMBA High-energy Latin music that allows you to dance away your worries. Instructor: Susan McColl RESIDENT FEE: $40.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $60.00 Low-Impact Zumba DAY
DATES
TIME
LOCATION
Tues/Thurs
6/26 - 8/30
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Asbury Barn Tennis Courts
Zumba DAY
DATES
TIME
LOCATION
Tues/Weds
6/26 - 8/29
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Asbury Barn
ADULT LEISURE CLASSES KNITTING AND CROCHETING Knitting and crocheting for all levels. RESIDENT FEE: $35.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $50.00 DAY
DATES
TIME
Friday
6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/27 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 8/3, 8/17 and 8/31 Classes held in the Municipal Building Assembly Room.
ADULT PHYSICAL FITNESS
ADULT AEROBICS The following programs are for persons 18 years or older, or anyone ages 14 - 17 who attends class accompanied by a participating adult. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers with good support. Bring a mat, towel, or a small blanket for floor work. You may also want to bring a water bottle and light weights. Instructor: Laurie Gualtier-King RESIDENT (1 class/week) $30.00 NON-RESIDENT: $50.00 (2 classes/week) $40.00 $60.00 (3 classes/week) $60.00 $80.00 (4 classes/week) $80.00 $100.00 Kettle Bell Workout
INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art. Today it is practiced as an exercise that promotes the flow of “Chi” or energy in the body, leading to good health, good balance, and a positive mental outlook. Instructor: Dave and Kathy Wayman RESIDENT FEE: $40.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $60.00 DAY
DATES
TIME
LOCATION
Mon/Weds
6/4 - 8/22
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Asbury Barn
DAY
DATES
TIME
LOCATION
Mondays
6/11 - 8/27
6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Asbury Barn
INTRODUCTION TO QI GONG Instructor: Dave and Kathy Wayman Qi Gong (chee-kung) is an ancient healing art from China. The art consists of very slow and gentle movements. It will restore and increase your energy, reduce anxiety, improve balance, and help you maintain a healthy active lifestyle.
DAY
DATES
TIME
LOCATION
Mondays
6/11 - 8/27
5:45 - 6:30 p.m.
Asbury Barn
Pilates Mat Work Muscle Conditioning DAY
DATES
TIME
LOCATION
RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $50.00
Mondays
6/11 - 8/27
7:15 - 8:15 p.m.
Asbury Barn
DAY
DATES
TIME
Thursdays
7/5 - 8/30
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Browns Farm (outside)
Circuit Step Aerobics DAY
DATES
TIME
LOCATION
Thursdays
6/14 - 8/30
5:45 - 6:30 p.m.
Asbury Barn
LOCATION
YOGA
Stability Ball Workout DAY
DATES
TIME
LOCATION
Thursdays
6/14 - 8/30
6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Asbury Barn
Instructor: Dr. Elyssa Lindenberger, DC RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $50.00
Kettle Bell Workout DAY
DATES
TIME
LOCATION
Thursdays
6/14 - 8/30
7:15 - 8:15 p.m.
Asbury Barn
VINYASA FLOW YOGA IN THE PARK DAY
DATES
Wednesdays 6/20 - 8/15
DEEP WATER AEROBICS
TIME
LOCATION
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Browns Farm
VINYASA FLOW YOGA IN THE PARK
RESIDENT FEE: $40.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $60.00 (No class 7/16)
DAY
DATES
TIME
LOCATION
DAY
DATES
TIME
LOCATION
Thursdays
6/21 - 8/16
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Browns Farm
Mon/Weds
6/18 - 8/22
6:45 - 7:45 p.m.
MIHS Pool
ADULT GOLF LESSONS
ADULT WATER AEROBICS
RESIDENT FEE: $55.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $65.00
RESIDENT FEE: $40.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $60.00 (No class 7/19) DAY
DATES
TIME
LOCATION
Tues/Thurs Mon/Weds/Fri Mon/Weds/Fri
6/19 - 8/23 6/18 - 8/10 7/9 - 8/17
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
MIHS Pool CH Pool BV Pool
SELF-DEFENSE OF “TUITE” AGES 14 & ABOVE • FEE: $25.00 Teaches the student how to use muscle moving techniques to disbalance an attacker and redirect his aggression. A non-forceful method. Instructor: Joe Logue DAY
DATES
TIME
LOCATION
Mon/Weds
6/18 - 8/22
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
MIHS Dance Studio
Location: Whispering Hills Golf Club, 7214 Grubb Road Instructor: PGA Professionals under the direction of PGA Pro Rich Rocky. Program: (3) 1 1/2 Hour Lessons SESSION
PROGRAM
DATES
TIME
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Adult Women Senior Men Women Women Men Women Women Senior Women
May 21, 22, 23 May 30, 31, June 1 May 30, 31, June 1 June 4, 5 and 6 June 4, 5 and 6 June 11, 12 and 13 June 18, 19 and 20 June 20, 21 and 22
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
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2012 SUMMER DAY PROGRAMS J.S. WILSON HALF-DAY CAMPS
DAY CAMP: J. S. Wilson Middle School Asbury Barn
7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WEEK#
DATE
WEEK#
DATE
1 JSW 2 JSW 3 JSW
June 25-29
4 JSW 5 JSW
July 23-27
EXTENDED DAY CAMP: Asbury Barn 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
July 30 - August 3
RATES: Half-Day Camp at J.S. Wilson - $40.00 per week / Non-Resident $60 Day Camp - $55.00 per week / Non-Resident $75.00 Extended Day Camp - $80.00 per week / Non-Resident : $100.00 Daily Rate - $25.00 per day / Non-Resident : $35.00 AGES: 5-12 (by the daily rate) LOCATIONS: Asbury Barn (4106 Asbury Road) Day Camp - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Extended Day Camp - 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
July 9-13 July 16-20
ASBURY DAY CAMPS WEEK#
DATE
WEEK#
DATE
1 2 3 4 5
June 11-15
6 7 8 9 10
July 16-20
June 18-22 June 25-29 July 2-6
No camp July 4
July 9-13
July 23-27
J. S. Wilson Middle School (901 West 54th St.) Half Day Camp - 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cafeteria Entrance
July 30 - August 3 August 6-10 August 13-17
Campers should take a lunch each day. Parents will be notified about special lunch days — a beverage will be provided during snack time. Please bring a beverage for lunch. A permission slip will be sent home for all field trips. Parents will be responsible to sign-in for drop-off and pick-up of their children. Please note drop-off and pick-up info.* Please include all information on your registration form: Week # of camp, Location, Regular Day or Extended Day Camp (at Asbury Barn only), Week #, specific days for Daily Rate, and age of children.
ACTIVITIES FOR CAMPERS: Games, Arts and Crafts, Talent Shows, Festivals, Outdoor Sports and Field Trips. DAY CAMP REGISTRATION: You may register any time prior to the week of camp your child will attend. You may register for any amount of weeks throughout the summer. DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP TIMES: Children can ONLY be dropped off and picked up at these times:
NEW this year will be a regular Half-Day Camp
LOCATION
DROP-OFF
PICK-UP
(7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) at J.S. Wilson Middle School. Day Camps are 1 week sessions starting June 25th through the week of July 30th.
JSW 1/2 Day Asbury Day Camp Asbury Ext. Camp
7:30 - 8:00 a.m. 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
PLAYCENTER ACTIVITIES: ACTIVITY
AGE
Arts and Crafts: For ages 3 1/2 - 12, or any child who was three by January 1, 2010. Proof of age may be required. Activities run June 11 - August 3. Every child must be registered through the office before they can attend. We must have an accurate count for the materials which will be supplied. RESIDENT FEE: $40.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $60.00 LOCATION
ACTIVITY
ASBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • 5875 Sterrettania Road Arts/Crafts/Storytime 3 1/2 - 5 Mon & Wed 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. Arts & Crafts 6-8 Mon & Wed 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Arts & Crafts 9 - 12 Mon & Wed 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
DAY
TIME
Art Room Art Room Art Room
BELLE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • 5300 Henderson Road Arts/Crafts/Storytime 3 1/2 - 5 Mon & Wed 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. Art Room Arts & Crafts 6 - 8 Mon & Wed 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Art Room Arts & Crafts 9 - 12 Mon & Wed 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Art Room
AGE
DAY
TIME
GRANDVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • 4301 Lancaster Road Arts/Crafts/Storytime 3 1/2 - 5 Tues & Thurs 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. Arts & Crafts 6-8 Tues & Thurs 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Arts & Crafts 9 - 12 Tues & Thurs 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Art Room Art Room Art Room
TRACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • 2645 West 6th Street Arts/Crafts/Storytime 3 1/2 - 5 Tues & Thurs 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. Multipurpose Room Arts & Crafts 6 - 8 Tues & Thurs 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Multipurpose Room Arts & Crafts 9 - 12 Tues & Thurs 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Multipurpose Room
CHESTNUT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • 1001 West 54th Street Arts/Crafts/Storytime 3 1/2 - 5 Weds & Fri 10:30 - Noon Gym Area Arts & Crafts 6-8 Weds & Fri 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Gym Area Arts & Crafts 9 - 12 Weds & Fri 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Gym Area
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LOCATION
GYMNASTICS/TUMBLING Mommy and Me Tumbling is a toddler (2-3 years) program for mother and child. Gymnastics instruction for children and teens ages 4-17, at the McDowell Intermediate High School. Classes are divided into age/skill groups. Students must be the correct age the day the class begins. Classes meet twice a week, June 11th - August 2nd. The summer gymnastics program ends with all students participating in an evening show. The dates for this year’s show are August 2nd and August 3rd. Lesson schedules may be altered during the last week.
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
RESIDENT FEE: $40.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $60.00
CHEERNASTICS
If combined with Cheernatiscs: Resident: $70.00 Non-Resident: $80.00
A combination of cheerleading and gymnastics consisting of tumbling, motions, jumps, and stunting techniques. Classes meet twice a week from June 11 August 2.
SKILL LEVEL
Mommy and Me Beginner Advanced Beginner Intermediate II and III Beginner Beginner Advanced Beginner Intermediate I
AGE
DAY
TIME
2&3 4&5 9 - 17 9 - 17 4-5 6 - 17 6-9 7 - 17
Mon & Wed Mon & Wed Mon & Wed Mon & Wed Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs
10:00 - 10:50 p.m. 11:00 - 11:50 p.m. 12:20 - 1:20 p.m. 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. 12:20 - 1:10 p.m. 1:20 - 2:20 p.m.
Gymnastics Open Gym (For registered participants) Beg./Adv. Beg. Intermediate
4 - 17 12+
Friday Friday
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. MIHS Gym 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MIHS Gym
YOUTH DANCE, BALLET JAZZ & HIP HOP Classes taught twice a week for 8 weeks from June 11th August 2 at McDowell Intermediate Dance Studio (located next to gym - West Entrance.) RESIDENT FEE: $40.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $60.00 SKILL LEVEL
AGE
Beg. Dance/Ballet/Tap 3, 4 & 5 Adv. Beg. Dance/Ballet/Tap 6, 7 & 8 Beg. Dance/Ballet/Tap 3, 4 & 5 Hip Hop I 8 - 12 Hip Hop II Teen
DAY
TIME
Mon/Wed Mon/Wed Tues/Thurs Tues/Thurs Tues/Thurs
11:00 - 11:45 a.m. 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. 12:00 - 12:45 p.m.
LEARN TO FISH CLINICS Presque Isle State Park, the S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie, and the Pennsylvania Fish and Game Commission will sponsor a FREE Fishing Program for children ages 6 - 13. These 4-hour clinics are designed to teach all participants how to use the equipment, tie knots, cast and retrieve fish. One clinic per registrant. NEW REGISTRANTS ONLY. (No previous summer fish clinics) Lunch and all equipment included. DAY
DATES
TIME
LOCATION
Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday
6/14 6/21 7/12 8/9
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Pavilion No. 3 - Waterworks Pavilion No. 3 - Waterworks Pavilion No. 3 - Waterworks Pavilion No. 3 - Waterworks
RESIDENT FEE: $40.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $60.00 If combined with Gymnastics: Resident: $70.00 Non-Resident: $80.00 LEVEL
AGE
DAY
Intermediate 12+ Mon/Wed (Prior cheerleading required for this class) Adv. Beginner 6 - 11 Mon/Wed Beginner 6 - 11 Tues/Thurs
TIME
LOCATION
9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
MIHS Gym
1:20 - 2:20 p.m. 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
MIHS Gym MIHS Gym
Cheernastics Open Gym (For registered participants) Cheernastics Cheernastics
6 - 11 12+
Friday Friday
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. MIHS Gym 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MIHS Gym
Qualifying Skills - Cheernastics Beginner Ages 6-11 • Little or no cheerleading experience. Advanced Beginner Ages 6-11 • This class is for cheerleaders with cheer experience or enrolled in Beginner Cheernastics. We will work on the basic motions, teach jumps, introduce stunting, learn some cheers, chants and dance, and work on basic tumbling necessary for cheerleading. Intermediate Ages 12+ • For this class you must be on a cheerleading squad or have a lot of cheerleading experience. We will work on tumbling (back handsprings, round-offs, tucks, etc.), jumps, stunting, improve motions and learn more advanced cheers, chants and dance.
FALL FOOTBALL FALL FOOTBALL SIGN-UPS • Tuesday July 10th 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. • Tuesday July 17th 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Location: MYAA Building, 2614 Colonial Avenue. Check www.myaasports.com for all MYAA Sports Information.
BMX RACING Bicycle Motocross racing at Scott Park. All Ages. For more information, call Eric Person at 572-3795, or go to www.lakeshorebmx.com
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TENNIS
SPORTS FOR CHILDREN YOUTH GOLF CAMPS RESIDENT FEE: $45.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $55.00 Location: Whispering Hills Golf Club, 7214 Grubb Road Instructor: PGA Professionals under the direction of PGA Pro Rich Rocky Program: (3) 1 1/2 Hour Lessons Ages: 7-10 and 11-15 SESSION
AGES
DATES
TIME
A B C D E F G H / Advanced I
7 - 10 7 - 10 7 - 10 11 - 15 7 - 10 11 - 15 7 - 10 11 - 15 7 - 10
May 21, 22, 23 June 11, 12 and 13 June 13, 14 and 15 June 18, 19 and 20 June 25, 26 and 27 July 9, 10, and 11 July 11, 12, and 13 July 16, 17 and 18 July 18, 19 and 20
4:00 - 5:30 a.m. 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Clubs can be provided • Please indicate on the registration form
FREE YOUTH GOLF CLINIC For children ages 7 - 16 Limited to the first 50 registrants. Mail-in Registration forms. DAY
DATES
TIME
LOCATION
Saturday
6/2
10:00 - 12:00 a.m.
Whispering Woods Golf Club 7214 Grubb Road
Amusement Park Summer Discount Ticket Sales
Our Recreation Program Our recreation program, and the facilities of the Department are available to Millcreek Township citizens and through the combined efforts of:
Twice a week lessons begin the week of June 11th through August 3rd. Participants must bring one unopened can of balls and their own racquet. Classes cancelled because of weather may not be made up and no refund will be given. Students may register for ONE CLASS ONLY. RESIDENT FEE: $40.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $60.00 YOUTH LESSONS: Ages 8 - 17 BEGINNER I: Little or no previous instruction. BEGINNER II: Can score a game. Basic use of either forehand or backhand stroke. INTERMEDIATE: Advanced refinement of your game. LOCATION
DAY
TIME
LEVEL
AGE
Zuck Park Zuck Park Zuck Park
Mon/Wed Mon/Wed Mon/Wed
9:00 - 9:50 a.m. 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
BEG. I BEG. II BEG. I
8 - 11 12 - 17 8 - 11
LOCATION
DAY
TIME
LEVEL
AGE
McDowell H.S. McDowell H.S. McDowell H.S. McDowell H.S. McDowell H.S. McDowell H.S.
Tues/Thurs Tues/Thurs Tues/Thurs Tues/Thurs Tues/Thurs Tues/Thurs
9:00 - 9:50 a.m. 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. 11:00 - 11:50 a.m. 1:00 - 1:50 a.m. 2:00 - 2:50 a.m. 3:00 - 3:50 p.m.
BEG. II BEG. I BEG. I INTER BEG. II BEG. I
8 - 11 8 - 11 12 - 17 10 - 17 12 - 17 8 - 11
LOCATION
DAY
TIME
LEVEL
AGE
Asbury Asbury Asbury
Mon/Wed Mon/Wed Mon/Wed
1:00 - 1:50 a.m. 2:00 - 2:50 a.m. 3:00 - 3:50 p.m.
INTER BEG. I BEG. I
10 - 17 12 - 17 8 - 11
OPEN TENNIS for participating in the above classes: LOCATION
TIME
LEVEL
McDowell H.S.
9:00 - 12:00 noon
All levels
The Recreation Department will be offering the purchase of discount tickets for Cedar Point, Waldameer Park and Splash Lagoon. Call the Recreation Department at 835-4122 for more information. Cedar Point (48" and taller) $40 Waldameer Park (48" and taller) $22.50 Splash Lagoon Day Pass (ages 3 and over) $35
James G. Sperry, Director of the Millcreek Recreation and Parks Department Londa Cirillo, Secretary to the Director Millcreek Supervisors: Brian McGrath, Joe Kujawa and Rick Figaski
Recreation and Parks Commission: Herbert Down, Sue Strohmeyer, Alice Niebauer, Ed Peck, James Gildersleeve and Judy Wheaton
The Millcreek Township School District
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Any artist who resides, works full-time, or owns property in Millcreek Township, or anyone enrolled in Millcreek Recreation Art classes is eligible. All artists may enter up to four (4) categories.
Works will be accepted at the Asbury Barn, 4106 Asbury Road. Student registration is on the first floor; Professional and Pastime are on the second floor. Registration times are as follows: Saturday, September 1st, 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sunday, September 2nd, 1 to 3:00 p.m.
• Student (grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-10, 11-12, College level) • Adult Pastime • Professional
A private preview and reception for artists and guests • Oil • Acrylic • Pastels • Watercolor (transparent and opaque watercolor, acrylics, wet work, tempera) • Graphics and Dry (pencil, ink techniques, charcoal) • Mixed Media (two or more media on the same piece of work, collage, etc.)
Photographs, crafts, three-dimensional, commercial prints, computer art, and copied artwork will not be accepted. All properly prepared entries will be hung, with the exception of any piece of work considered not suitable for public display. All sales will be handled by the artists. The show charges no commission on sales.
Students
This year’s judges will be Stephanie and Steve Wood, owners of the Bayfront Gallery. Tuesday, September 4th Winners will be notified by phone on Wednesday, September 5th.
A private preview and reception for artists and guests will be held on Thursday, September 6th at 7 p.m. Prizes will be awarded at that this time.
K-2, 3-5
Ribbons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Honorable Mention
6-8, 9-10 11-12, College
1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Honorable Mention (3)
$30 $25 $20 $10
Pastime (each medium)
1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Honorable Mention (3)
$30 $25 $20 $10
All works must be picked up on Sunday, September 9th between 5 and 6 p.m.
Professional (all professional works will be judged as one category regardless of medium)
1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Honorable Mention (3)
$30 $25 $20 $10
Call the Recreation Office at 835-4122 to be mailed a prospectus
To the public: Saturday, September 8th, 12 noon - 5 p.m. Sunday, September 9th, 1 - 5:00 p.m.
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Well Water for Millcreek Safe, Healthy, and Less Costly Millcreek Township Water Authority (MTWA) does provide well water. In fact, “Groundwater represents about 96 percent of the total unfrozen fresh water in the world. In terms of water use, groundwater supplies about 25 percent of total water needs (domestic, agricultural, and industrial) in the United States. More than half of the country’s population depends on groundwater as the primary source of drinking water.” (AWWA, Opflow, March 2012) The McDowell Well was constructed in conjunction with the Millcreek Township School District (MTSD) in 1989. The MTWA benefits from the resale of the water and the MTSD benefits from not having to purchase water for irrigation. This is a benefit to both MTWA rate payers and MTSD tax payers. Recent groundwater rules by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection require all groundwater well operations to undergo a battery of tests to ensure that the water is safe to drink, and has protection from contamination. Millcreek’s well, the McDowell Well, was included in that testing in 2011. The results were extremely favorable. Testing included laboratory analysis of the water produced by the well to detect any Synthetic Organic Compounds (SOCs), Inorganic Compounds (IOCs), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), and others. Each of these tests resulted in no contaminate found. What is in the water are the same minerals typically added to purified bottled water, magnesium and calcium. These minerals are necessary for good nutritional health and well-being, according to the World Health Organization and the National Academy of Sciences. Additionally, they act as protection for the water pipes and systems from corrosion. Also in 2011, representatives from the Pennsylvania Rural Water Association conducted field observations and site analyses to verify that the McDowell Well has good protection from contamination. Water produced from our well is one-quarter the cost of water purchased from the Erie City Water Authority. By using the savings or cost avoidance from producing over 37 million gallons of water per year from the McDowell Well, the MTWA is able to fund projects and upgrades to the entire system, thus providing savings to all of our customers. Because of these savings, we have planned an upgrade to the McDowell Well facilities so that we may continue to provide a source supplement to Lake Erie for many years in the future. The Millcreek Township Water Authority has and will always strive to provide clean and safe water for its customers at affordable prices. Partnerships with authorities in Summit and Fairview help us search for other areas of savings whether it be through wells, joint projects, or purchasing coordination. Additional information can be found on our website www.millcreekauthority.org.
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The Meaning of I&I Does anybody know what the term “I&I” stands for in reference to sanitary sewer? I&I stands for Inflow and Infiltration. These are terms typically used to describe the inflow of stormwater and infiltration of groundwater into the sanitary sewer system. These are classified as “clean” water discharges that are unnecessary, costly and have always been unlawful in Millcreek Township. The discharge of “clean” water into the sanitary sewer system is prohibited for many reasons that affect all sanitary sewer rate payers of Millcreek Township; these include the following: 1) No sanitary sewer system is designed or sized to accommodate I&I flows in addition to sanitary sewer flows; 2) Exceeding actual capacity of the sanitary sewer system can lead to the backup of raw, untreated sewage into private homes and businesses; 3) I&I does not require wastewater or sewerage treatment; 4) No municipality’s authorized capacity in the inter-municipal sanitary sewer system includes allowance for any substantial flows of I&I; 5) After storm events and rapid snow melts, volumes of I&I substantially increase; 6) Property owners paying rental to the sanitary sewer system should not have to pay for transportation and treatment of other properties’ I&I. All “clean” water discharged into the sanitary sewer system is transported to the City of Erie’s system for treatment as though it was sanitary sewerage. An old adage in this business is: What do you get when you put a drop of sewer in a barrel full of clean water? – A barrel full of raw sewage. On average over the past five years, Millcreek Township has sent 4.6 billion gallons per year of sanitary sewage to the City of Erie’s Wastewater Treatment Facility. It has also been estimated that 25% to 50% of these flows are attributable to I&I and costs approximately $800 per million gallons to transport and treat sanitary sewer flows. This would equate to a cost of $920,000 to $1,840,000 for the transportation and treatment of “clean” water. Given these numbers, Millcreek Township implemented a long term plan in 2004 to identify and remediate I&I sources from both the public and private sanitary sewer systems. The purpose of this program was to establish a commitment to reduce and prevent the inflow and infiltration of stormwater, subsurface and surface groundwater, runoff from roofs and impervious surfaces and the like into the sanitary sewer system. This involves removal and termination of unlawful connections, with appropriate measures to be taken so that the “clean’ water will be conveyed in one of the ways authorized under current regulations. Additional sanitary sewer information can be found on the Millcreek Township’s website (www.millcreektownship.com) under Departments.
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Millcreek Paramedic Service Serving the Community with Pride Millcreek Paramedic Service is a highly efficient emergency medical service agency with a strong commitment to Millcreek Township and its citizens and visitors. We are proud to serve the area. Often the public encounters our service when we respond to emergency calls for assistance or provide non-emergency medical transportation. But in addition to these important duties, we are also committed to protecting the community at public events and providing emergency medical education to township employees and volunteers. We are proud to provide at no cost, mandatory emergency medical service standby for all Millcreek Township School District junior and senior varsity football games, lacrosse matches, cross country meets and the McDowell Invitational Tournament. Presque Isle State Park events are also protected by Millcreek Paramedics and include the Relay for Life, Suicide Awareness Walk and the March of Dimes and Juvenile Diabetes Walks. Additionally, healthy living lectures and screenings are provided on a monthly basis to most of our township’s senior living centers and facilities.
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MPS is pleased to provide the Millcreek Township Police Department with the required CPR and first aid training at no expense to the township. Millcreek Volunteer Fire Department works in partnership with Millcreek Paramedic Service as first responders and receives at no cost, CPR and medical update training, along with supplies and equipment. Emergency medical standby service is provided by MPS for all firefighting emergencies and public relations events conducted by our Millcreek Fire Department volunteers. Members of our local law enforcement community who serve on the Millcreek Township SWAT Team are also protected at every emergency incident and mandated training exercise by MPS paramedics. It is our honor and privilege to provide emergency medical service and protection to the brave law enforcement officers who serve on this most elite team. Each year our businesses and residents are called upon to financially contribute to Millcreek Paramedic Service by supporting our annual membership campaign. These membership funds help to support the MPS organization and our commitment to serve the residents through a variety of activities throughout the year in the community.
You’ll See it at STAN’s
If you can envision it (your backyard summer paradise), you can create it with Stan’s Garden Center.
As the weather takes a turn toward summer — as the breeze gets warmer and the sun stays longer — our thoughts turn toward the anticipation of picnics, vacations.... and those leisure moments on the front porch or back deck. Can’t you just see it? The yard is in full bloom, the wind chime is singing and the vegetables and fruit trees are beginning to produce. Yes, it’s just around the corner. And luckily for you, so is a nearby Stan’s Garden Center location. It takes just one stop to fully create your summer paradise. You won’t need to go anywhere else. Four Acres, Hundreds of Varieties At their four-acre, Buffalo Road greenhouse range the annuals are the freshest and healthiest you’ll find. Their enormous size allows them to offer the widest selection of varieties, sizes, and colors so you can find exactly what you’re looking for. In addition, they have more than 50 types of flowering vines, more than 30 kinds of ornamental grass, more than 200 kinds of Roses, and a wide selection of Aquatic plants for the pond or bog garden. This is not to mention their huge selection vegetable plants — from Arugula to Zucchini, and most everything in between, even heirloom tomatoes. (And for those crops like peas, beans, and root crops that don’t transplant well, the Retail Store offers seeds for direct sowing). They also have a wide variety of culinary herbs, which can be purchased individually or in baskets that have herbs formulated for specific dishes (i.e. beef, pork, fish, etc.). And it doesn’t end there. Stan’s Garden Center also has more than 50 types of fruit and nut trees, 80 types of flowering and shade trees, 100 types of deciduous and evergreen shrubs, and more than 200 types of perennials, suitable for a variety of garden situations including: alpine, woodland, meadow, and mixed border plantings.
community. Beginning this year, in 2012, Stan’s is opening 4 spring outlets in the regional area. Finishing Touches In the last 58 years Stan’s Garden Center has continually evolved. Today they not only offer greenery, they also have various extras. Garden decor (such as wind chimes, stepping stones, birdbaths, and garden furniture to name a few) will provide the finishing touches on your backyard paradise. Can you see it now? The sun shining, the birds chirping, your yard transformed by the innumerable offerings at Stan’s Garden Center? Don’t daydream too long. They’re open 7 days a week. * This article was provided by Gray Matter Media, Inc.
Deep Rooted in the Erie Community Today Stan’s Garden Center is an 8-acre nursery and greenhouse kingdom, but it didn’t start out that way. Stan’s began back in 1954 by Stan and Anna Marie Skarzenski as ‘Stan’s Mum’ — that was all they supplied. In 1961, the business grew to become Stan’s Floral & Garden Shop, supplying all the spring flowers and vegetables to local gardeners. But on February 15, 1981, the business changed forever with the passing of Stan Skarzenski. In March of 1981, Jim Skarzenski (Stan and Anna Marie’s middle child) left his job at GE to become the full time garden center proprietor. Meanwhile Stan’s was outgrowing its location on Saltsman and Cumberland Roads in Harborcreek. In 1987, the garden center moved to its current location on Buffalo Road and has been expanding at regular intervals to fill the 31-acre lot ever since. In 2003, Stan’s expanded again, opening a West Erie location on West Lake Road, making it easier to service the entire Erie Millcreek | Summer 2012 | incommunitymagazines.com 39
“For just $50 a year, our EmergyCare membership gives us peace of mind.” - Jen F. with her mom and son With an active family, an accident can happen at any time. You shouldn’t be worried about the cost of the ambulance, but many insurance plans don’t cover emergency ambulance response until after you meet your deductible. That’s why so many families join EmergyCare. GET SIX MONTHS FREE + THE EMERGYCARE APP! Become a member by June 1 and protect your family until November 2013 – a full 18 months of coverage. Plus, you can download the NEW EmergyCare app to your mobile phone for an instant connection to the region’s most experienced EMS providers. To join now, call 870-9999 or visit EmergyCare.org.
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What if I Don’t Receive Treatment for my Varicose Veins? By Paul Shields, DO Women are more likely than men to suffer from abnormal leg Treatment of a DVT involves blood thinners and further medical veins. However, both men and women can be affected by varicose testing to determine the extent of the clot. If a blood clot travels veins. Heredity is the number one contributing factor causing to the lungs it is called a pulmonary embolus and the outcome varicose and spider veins and more than 30% of American adults can be fatal. are affected by varicose veins. Because puberty, pregnancy, Varicose veins are a progressively deteriorating condition. By menopause, birth control pills, estrogen, and progesterone affect the time a patient notices visible varicose veins or experiences the disease, up to 50% of Amer ican women may be affected at symptoms of leg heaviness, nighttime cramping, swelling, achiness, some time in their life. Other predisposing factors include aging, tenderness or has experienced phlebitis, they need to be evaluated obesity and leg trauma. by a physician. Potential complications from untreated With the evaluation and treatment methods Patients with the following varicose veins do exist and their severity will available today, spider veins, varicose veins and venous conditions are at a greater risk insufficiency c an be treated at a level of effectiveness vary from person to person depending on the for developing DVT: individual circumstances. Many people will and safety previously unattainable and frankly experience continued symptoms of pain, unimaginable. Success depends on careful assessment Over 60 years of age fatigue and swelling of the legs. With more of the problem by a knowledgeable phlebologist Recent surgery advanced disease, hyperpigment ation (a physician specializing in varicose vein treatment). Prior DVT (darkening of the skin), lipodermosclerosis There are many underlying causes of varicose veins, Prolonged inactivity (hardened, glistening skin), venous leg so successful treatment of a particular vein problem Cancer ulcers, spontaneous bleeding, superficial requires a treatment plan developed by a physician Obesity thrombophlebitis and a potentially who i s familiar with the many causes and all potential Pregnancy and Postpartum life-threatening condition called deep vein treatment options. Infection thrombosis can occur. At Circulatory Centers, each patient is assigned a Veins are tubes that carry blood back to the Patient Account Representative who will help them heart and lungs after tissues have used the oxygen blood carries. navigate the often confusing sea of insurance regulations and billing. This means blood that pools in varicose veins is depleted of Our physicians are all board certified and experienced in evaluation oxygen and nutrients. This causes a high pressure setting and and treatment of varicose veins. veins do not tolerate high pressure. This allows red blood cells and fluid to leak out of the varicose vein and into the tissues of the leg and results in swelling. The red blood cells that leaked into the tissues cause inflammation and hyperpigmentation. After years of increased pressure and blood cells leaking into the tissues, lipoderm osclerosis will occur. This results in a thickened, hardened, glossy appearing skin, commonly occurring in the lower leg. Superficial varicose veins may also bleed spontaneously. When left untreated, the skin over the veins can become thin and eventually the vein can be exposed and easily injured by clothing, bedding or furniture. The blood loss from these spontaneous bleeding episodes can be signific ant. With chronic venous insufficiency, a potential significant complication is a venous leg ulcer. These ulcers are due to increased pressures from underlying varicose veins. They are painful and difficult to heal. Often, these ulcers will not heal until the underlying that keeps people guessing venous insufficiency or varicose vein is treated. Inflammation of a vein just below the surface of the skin is called superficial thrombophlebitis. This is caused by inflammation due to abnormal blood flow through the vein and damage to the vein. Thrombophlebitis produces skin redness and a firm, tender, warm vein. Symptoms generally improve in one to two weeks although DON’T LET YOUR LEGS GIVE IT AWAY. the firmness of the vein may persist. Because varicose veins can alter the normal blood flow pattern, Call today for your FREE consultation! another potential complication of venous insufficiency is deep 1.800.426.9601 | veinhealth.com vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT is often first noticed as a pulling Visit our convenient Erie office located or pressure type sensation in the lower leg and can be quite at 2501 West 12th Street, Suite #1. painful. Associated symptoms may also include warmth, redness The vascular experts doctors recommend most. and swelling.
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Registration forms for the festival can be downloaded at the Presque Isle Audubon Society website at www.presqueisleaudubon.org which also provides information on the cost of the event. The local society sponsors a variety of field trips which are also listed on the website. This is the fifth year for the festival and TREC hopes that people of all ages, including children, will come out to enjoy the park and see what the center has to offer, including the Big Green Screen, which measures 4 stories high and 45 feet wide. The movies shown depict a realistic, intimate look at nature through film presentations. The Tom Ridge Environmental Center is an environmental research center which is open year-round, offering educational opportunities in nature and conservation. It offers free pontoon boat rides from Memorial Day through the end of June, Thursday through Saturday, at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. The hour-long excursions explore the inland wetland areas of Presque Isle. For more information on TREC, please visit the website at www.trecpi.org. For more information on Julie Zickefoose or purchasing her books, please visit www.juliezickefoose.com.
UPMC Hamot Spine Center
For 10 years, Mark Louis, 49, battled the painful effects of a herniated disk. His pain, which radiated down his right leg, escalated to the point where he could no longer stand, sit, or lie down comfortably. Mr. Louis needed medical attention. He first spoke with his primary care physician, who convinced him to go to the Emergency Room. He then scheduled follow-up visits with an area pain management physician and a local neurosurgeon. But instead of feeling better, Mr. Louis decided to seek a second opinion. That’s when he learned about the UPMC Hamot Spine Center, the region’s first comprehensive center offering a multidisciplinary approach to total spine care. Whether you have a known spinal condition or are simply experiencing discomfort or pain in your back, neck, or extremities, the UPMC Hamot Spine Center – led by the UPMC Hamot neurosurgical team – can assess your condition and start you on an appropriate treatment plan. This expert team consisting of highly skilled neurosurgeons, a pain management specialist and anesthesiologist, and a neurointerventional surgeon is backed by UPMC Hamot’s dedicated diagnostic technicians, physical therapists, and other support staff. The team also works wit h patients to help them manage their condition so they have the best chance of enjoying a long and fulfilling life. “At the UPMC Hamot Spine Center, we are proud to offer a comprehensive approach to treating patients,” said Neurosurgeon J. Brad Bellotte, MD, who leads the UPMC Hamot Spine Center team. “We explore all treatment options – including surgical, nonsurgical, minimally invasive, and intervent ional pain management options – to steer patients down a path to recovery.” Mr. Louis is not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Center for Health Statistics, for U.S. adults reporting pain, the neck, knee, and back are the top three causes of their pain. In Mr. Louis’ case, Dr. Bellotte met with him to review his x-rays, explain his options, and answer a ny questions. During the appointment, Dr. Bellotte shared studies of long-term results of patients who had surgery versus those who did not. He worked with Mr. Louis to develop a treatment plan that would suit his needs. After weighing his options, Mr. Louis decided to proceed with a microdiscectomy, a type of spine surgery. “My experience could not have been more positive,” Mr. Louis later stated. “Dr. Bellotte was so candid with my wife and me. He told us his only interest was in helping patients make informed decisions that were right for them.” Mr. Louis, who underwent his surgery in January, is glad to be on the road to recovery. “While I still have occasional pain, it is normal according to the doctor; it just takes time for the nerve ending to heal,” he stated. “I have been fixed!” “Without a doubt, the talented medical staff and all the employees we encountered at UPMC Hamot are fulfilling the organization’s mission through their commitment to their core values,” he continued. “We are so fortunate to have such world-class care available in our community.”
Get Your Life ‘Back’ Through the UPMC Hamot Spine Center “We explore all treatment options – including surgical, nonsurgical, minimally invasive, and interventional pain management options – to steer patients down a path to recovery.” - J. Brad Bellotte, MD
The UPMC Hamot Spine Center is located within the Great Lakes Neurosurgery and Neurointervention office on the eighth floor of UPMC Hamot . To schedule a consultation, call 814-877-5330, or visit UPMCHamot.org for more information. No referrals are necessary.
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The movie starring Tom Cruise and Rebecca DeMornay is not the kind of risky business that I am referring to. I am referring to the “risks” of home ownership. Gutter cleaning and gutter maintenance are an important part of home ownership. Unfortunately, your gutters also collect debris like leaves, twigs, and dirt. If too much of that debris collects in your gutters, there is nowhere for the water to go and gutter cleaning becomes necessary. Gutter cleaning is not a pleasant chore, but it is something that every homeowner has to do for many reasons. Although gutter cleaning is a chore, if you do not complete it you could end up with far worse problems. Gutters are the first line of defense against erosion of soil around your home’s foundation. A gutter system is supposed to carry water running off your roof to downspouts so it does not saturate the soil next to your house. If this soil is saturated, then you run the risk of getting the foundation wet. If the soil underneath your foundation becomes too saturated then it could give way causing a cave in of your home’s foundation. In other words, your house would collapse into a giant sinkhole and could be unlivable. A foundation exposed to water can lead to a multitude of problems. Cleaning your home gutters can be a dangerous job. There are a few safety considerations that every home owner must think about. Perhaps the most obvious is ladder safety. The biggest problem you will face in cleaning the gutters is climbing the ladder that carries an inherent risk of falling which can result in severe injury and even death. With more than 2.1 million people seeking emergency treatment in the United States for ladder-related injuries, almost 10 percent result in hospitalization. The most frequently reported injuries were fractures and 97 percent happened at home, according to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine study. Once you can reach your gutters for cleaning, you will need some kind of gutter cleaning tools to clean out the debris. The cheapest way to clean your gutters is with a pair of work gloves. What? You cannot use gloves to clean gutters. Well, I should say that you need to put your hands in the gloves. That’s right, your hands are an effective gutter scoop. You definitely need a pair of gloves, though. You do not want to be touching the moldy leaves and possible bacteria that have contaminated your gutters. Mold can develop in standing water in your clogged gutters. Mold often flourishes in areas where it cannot be seen which is why so many people suffer from mold exposure symptoms even when there are no visible signs of mold or musty odors. Just because you can't see it or smell it does not mean it isn't there. The greater your exposure, the greater your risk of developing adverse health effects such as depression, irritability, coughing, wheezing, runny eyes and nose, muscular aches, chills, fever, headaches, tiredness, fatigue, sleep disorders, hay fever allergy type symptoms and possibly a permanent sensitivity (allergy) to mold. It is estimated that approximately 30 percent of us are allergic to mold and suffer adverse health effects because of it. Mold can also cause building materials to decay or rot which leads to a variety of maintenance and structural problems. If you want to avoid all the risks related to gutter maintenance, then you may want to make the investment into a maintenance-free gutter system. These gutter systems vary in method, price, and effectiveness. Finding the right gutter system for your home depends on your local weather, foliage, and the pitch of your roof. Essentially, a gutter protection system using water adhesion principles that allows the water to flow into the gutters, but not the debris that typically clogs them. The most effective gutter system is manufactured right here in Erie, Pennsylvania called; Leaf Hoodie™. It differs from all other closed hooded systems in that it is customized to fit various sizes of gutters, roof styles and pitch. It is not a one size fits all application like all the others in the market. Additionally, heat can be added to Leaf Hoodie™, Gutter Helmet, and Leaf Guard. This product is called Heater Hoodie™. 44
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Areas that receive heavy snowfall are at a higher risk of slip and fall accidents. This can happen right outside your front door and is caused by the fluctuating temperatures that form ice dams and icicles on your gutters. While many people think of the "slip and fall" as the source of countless frivolous lawsuits, this could not be further from the truth. These accidents are some of the most common in the United States, with some 1 million people suffering injuries as the result of falls every year due to dangerously heavy icicles that fall from your gutters. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 20,000 people die annually after slip and falls. To prevent these types of winter tragedies, I recommend the Heater Hoodie™. The Heater Hoodie™ prevents icicles and ice dams from forming on the gutters and it was specifically designed for climates with heavy snowfall and major ice buildup that we experience here in the Northeast. It is uniquely different from just a heating wire on the roof; the thermostatically controlled heating elements are positioned within the aluminum hood, into the gutter and down the downspouts to continuously melt the snow and ice to move the water away from the foundation of your home. With numbers like these, it's hard to ignore the danger that falls present with gutter maintenance. So, show your gutters who’s boss with Leaf & Heater Hoodie™ by eliminating all the risks involved in gutter maintenance. There should be no reason why someone should be injured for something that can be done to prevent it. The only thing better than maintenance-free is the confidence in knowing that there’s a lifetime guarantee on these locally made products! Written by: Suzanne Donahue, President, American Heated Gutter Systems, Inc.
Why are so many people talking
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There was a time that hardly anyone knew disease. Without the villi, nutrients of gluten sensitivity or even celiac disease. cannot be absorbed in adequate amounts Currently it appears to be a prevalent allowing other diseases or conditions to issue, but why now? Answering this develop such as osteoporosis, iron question requires some discussion. deficiency, depression, abnormal results on A good place to start is to first understand liver blood tests and much, much more. some terms. I am often asked the difference Here is the most important point to between gluten sensitivity, gluten allergy remember: gluten sensitivity and celiac and celiac disease. disease BOTH are permanent intolerances Experts agree that to be diagnosed with to gluten that cause inflammatory damage an allergy, you need to have an immune to the cells of the intestine. reaction that includes the antiWhy does gluten sensitivity body named immunoglobulin E seem so prevalent now? First of and the release of histamine from all, more advanced testing is now white blood cells. This is an available, which makes the immediate allergic response and diagnosis more accurate with can be severe. The most severe blood tests or with saliva tests. reaction is called anaphylaxis and I have found particular labs can be fatal. Someone with this focusing on this testing who type of allergy is aware and deliver very accurate results. should carry an EpiPen®. The gold standard for Sometimes people “grow out” detecting celiac disease used to of this allergy as they get older. be a blood test for IgA reaction Gluten and other food to gliadin or wheat gluten. The sensitivities occur when a person problem with this test is that has an immune response with the condition has to be very either immunoglobulin A or G. advanced to see a positive Someone with gluten sensitivity result. Celiac patients are will react to various compounds much more likely to exhibit IgA in wheat, rye, barley, etc. An deficiency in the blood, giving immunoglobulin A or G false negative results! sensitivity can be eye-opening Now that better tests are as there is an array of symptoms available and awareness of gluten that may have been attributed to sensitivity and celiac disease is another cause. The confusion more prevalent, doctors are now can be due to a delay between looking for these conditions. the time of eating the food and In my practice I have found the symptom, or due to the mild nearly all patients that come nature of a reaction at the time to me with chronic health that you just chalk up to “just challenges including fibromyalhow you are.” gia, thyroid disease, fatigue and Celiac disease destroys small balance disorders, etc. have intestine cells, called enterocytes, gluten sensitivity. Using the and the villi and microvilli most advanced non-invasive This Industry Insight was written by Dr. Troy Zacherl and Lorraine Zacherl. (hair-like projections) by your testing available, chronic own immune system. Imagine a condition patients have renewed Dr. Troy Zacherl has been practicing back in his hometown of Erie for over 12 years, piece of shag carpeting rolled up with extensive work with athletes, the baby boomer generation, and pregnant hope for feeling better and women and children too. He is a LIFE Chiropractic graduate, and holds a F.I.C.P.A. into a tube with the shags facing regaining an active lifestyle. in Pregnancy & Pediatrics. He supports a “wellness” philosophy and loves to spend inward and you have an idea of This is by no means intended to his free time playing sports (e.g. tennis and swimming) with his children and wife. how the small intestine looks. be an in-depth discussion, only Lorraine Zacherl, MS; CLC has been teaching nutrition for over 15 years. She Now imagine your immune an introduction of terminology has been facilitating and advocating groups of mothers and mothers-to-be with system has tiny lawnmowers that breastfeeding and making healthy choices as they raise their families in busy times. and an explanation regarding Lorraine frequently gives talks on whole food nutrition and organizes many family accidentally mow all the shags the “Buzz” surrounding the topic oriented activities through Chiropractic Solutions/HealthyErie.com. down to nubs. That is celiac of gluten. Millcreek | Summer 2012 | incommunitymagazines.com 45
First Lady Michelle Obama launched the “Let’s Move” campaign on The Asbury Woods Explorer Post 808, comprised of students in grades February 9, 2010, in response to the growing concern of childhood obesity. 9 through 12, worked with Ferraro to conceptualize an idea that would Controlling weight gain in childhood and adolescence helps decrease the highlight the trail while keeping the design elements of color, line and shape risk of diabetes and other weight-related health problems. in mind. Students used tracing paper to create drawings that characterized Although the progression of adult obesity has slowed somewhat the unique features of trees, wildlife and the boardwalk of the trail. according to the 2011 Gallup-Healthways Index, there is still a majority of The marker is almost completed and will be installed in May. Ferraro adults who are overweight or obese. In Erie County, 65% of adults are says, “The trail at Asbury Woods is really a benchmark for trails in the overweight or obese according to the 2009 Erie County Adult Profile. area. The people there take a lot of pride in maintaining the trail and it’s Obama’s campaign encourages communities to reverse this trend by very user-friendly.” using parks and trails to promote a minimum of one hour of daily physical Ferraro will visit nine more groups in each of the trail communities to activity for children and 30 minutes of activity for adults. With the goal to gain a consensus of ideas for the other area trail markers. make Erie County residents a healthier population, Asbury Woods Nature The trail maps, which will also be a part of the project, will have Center along with Erie Yesterday, the Erie County Health Department interesting facts about the history of each of the areas. The history will no and VisitErie have brought the cultural elements of art and local heritage doubt highlight several prominent families who have inspired the names of together with healthy living in a program called Let’s Move Outside! present-day roads, creeks and mills. Erie County Recreational Passport. “It’s a unique way to get people According to organizers of the LMO! Passport project, this will be a fun outside,” says Melinda Meyer, president of Erie Yesterday. “At the heart way to weave together art, heritage and physical activity, leading to good of this project is physical activity which we’ve combined with history, art health. In addition to the obvious benefit of helping residents of all ages and the outdoors.” to get fit, participants will have access to coupons redeemable at trail The LMO! Passport features a network of 10 local walking and biking community businesses. Participants will log on to the program website to trails that will be mapped out and include fun things to see and do in each of access coupons, track their progress and enter a grand prize drawing the communities. It will also contain interesting local history about each for several great prizes. area and trail markers that are actually works of art. The LMO! Passport project will run from June 1 to October 20, 2012. Lead artist on the project Tom Ferraro envisioned an easily recognizable If you are interested in participating in the program, please visit the website platform for all 10 of the trail markers, but with individualized designs for at www.letsmoveoutside.org. each area that would be unique to the community. Asbury Woods Nature Center has many ongoing programs and events The Greenway Trail, throughout the year. For more information, please visit the website at located at Asbury Woods www.asburywoods.org. Nature Center in Millcreek, will be marked by a steel structure approximately four feet high.
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Thousands of people ushered in spring with attendance at the 2012 Maple Festival, held April 14 and 15 at the Asbury Woods Nature Center. Visitors were able to tour the nature center and the WoodMobile to learn about the state's forestry resources and products. Docents, clad in period dress, greeted visitors and explained the process of extracting and producing maple syrup and other pioneer crafts. Attendees were also treated to pancakes bathed in sweet maple syrup!
Asbury Woods Nature Center held a reception for Brian Winslow who served as director of the nature center for almost 15 years. Winslow accepted a position with a nature center in Delaware. He will be missed by the staff of Asbury Woods who wish him well in his new home.
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Real Estate in Millcreek
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It used to be that a first-floor laundry or home office was among some of the hottest home construction trends. Now that those are a standard more than a luxury, new home trends are emerging that reflect our changing needs as our lifestyle, culture and economy change with the times. Green design concepts are finding their way into more and more new homes to save energy and reduce home operating costs. Home construction and renovation projects embrace improvements such as energy-efficient appliances, use of recycled building products, solar elements, more efficient windows and even site considerations that take advantage of natural sunlight and shade for heating and cooling. “Today’s standards are much more energy-efficient strictly from the code requirements that must be met,” explains Dominic Maleno of Maleno Real Estate and Development. “We build Energy Star-rated homes.” The Energy Star rating requires that several nationallymandated criteria be met with regards to the efficiency of the home's energy usage. According to Maleno, new homes come with warranties and newer technologies that make them a smart choice when considering home ownership. Sue Sutto of Sue Sutto REALTORS, Inc. adds, “I believe that the real estate market in Erie has weathered the storm of the last few years rather well. New construction is again an option.” In February, jurors for the National Association of Home Builders’ annual “Best in American Living Awards” identified several home design trends that are expected to last throughout the rest of the decade. Through that competition, which honored more than 80 single-family homes, apartments and condominiums as well as remodeling projects and subdivisions, several themes emerged among the honorees.
Themes noted by the competition judges include a trend toward classic yet contemporary designs that blend modern and traditional elements to create timeless, elegant spaces with interiors that are light and simple rather than ornate and heavy. Consideration of cost-effectiveness in building is another new trend. For instance, many new homes are rectangular because they are less expensive to build, innovative designs are cost-effective and efficient, and the trend is moving away from multiple odd roof lines that create unnecessary interior volumes; these are examples of ways to reduce construction and system costs for homeowners, according to the judges. These principles can be seen in many of the new construction developments around the Erie region. Another trend is the elimination of the formal living room in favor of a flexible space or den that is adjacent to the kitchen and family room. Many who build new homes opt for only one “formal” room – rather than a formal living room and separate dining room. They choose one or the other,
or use that space as an office or toy room instead. Accommodations for multi-generational living have emerged as a result of a downturned economy and other cultural factors – a trend also noted by the judges. Young adults are remaining with their parents or older retirees are choosing to move in with their adult children; both scenarios are frequently seen in our region, especially with the high population of senior citizens. Examples of this trend include homes equipped with two master suites, often with one of the suites situated on the ground floor. Kitchens, long known to be the heart of the home and one of the most important design elements of any house, are also being impacted by new trends. The judges noted that many designers are coming up with creative storage solutions to allow windows above the counter tops rather than cabinets, thus keeping the kitchen light and bright. Attractive design selections, blended with superior technology and green living choices, are making new homes a more attractive option than ever before.
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Real Estate in Millcreek
By Heather Holtschlag
The front porch may rank near the bottom of the list of favorite rooms when people talk about their homes, but it ranks near the top in terms of importance. Considered a home’s “welcome mat,” the front porch offers the first – and oftentimes only – impression to family, friends, and passersby. The friendlier it looks, the more appealing the home. Realtor Brian Johnson of Remax explains that the curb appeal of a house is extremely important in creating an overall impression. “I have clients every day who refuse to look at the inside of a house, based upon the outside appearance,” adds Johnson. An attractive porch and landscaping can help a home to sell much more quickly and merits special attention. Johnson advises that brass hardware can make the front of the home look dated. “Oil-rubbed bronze and brushed nickel are two hot items right now for updating fixtures.” Simple, inexpensive fixes like replacing light bulbs, washing the windows and adding fresh flowers can also add to the welcoming appearance of a home.
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If you are adding a front porch to an existing structure, carefully consider the style of the house and make sure that the new addition has continuity in color and period. Think about whether you want the porch area to be a simple transition into your home, or whether you want to create an entirely new living space. Also, determine how much space you will have to dedicate to a front porch area. If it’s a small, transitional area, you may not be able to give the area a complete overhaul, but will be able to enhance the space that is already there with charming accents. When it comes time to decorate the porch area, consider what room it leads to within the house. If it opens into a traditional living or dining room for example, you likely will not want to decorate the porch in a tropical theme. Also, choose a type of paint for the front door that is high gloss in a color that will be noticeable. Make sure that steps and handrails are secure as well and a nice new doormat will add a welcoming touch. Repair any paint that is peeling and add a fresh coat to the walls, floor and the trim. When adding furniture, Libby Lechner of the Patio Shop explains that all-weather wicker is a popular look. Constructed of heavy-duty vinyl and framed aluminum, the furniture is low-maintenance and lasts several years. When it comes to selecting
cushions for the pieces, Lechner says that contemporary fabrics are water-resistant and special sprays can be applied to make them even more resistant to moisture. “The cushions are made with reticulated foam which allows water to pour straight through,” she adds, causing them to dry quickly and maintain their shape. The largest piece of furniture should face outward, with smaller pieces surrounding it. Artwork that is made to handle the elements of the outdoors can add attention and attractiveness if hung above the sitting area. Look for rugs and pillows that can finish off the space. Blinds or curtains can help prevent sun damage to the furniture and provide shade. One final note to keep in mind when sprucing up your porch is to decorate for the seasons. Add pumpkin décor during Halloween or floral accents during the spring and summer. A harvest wreath in the fall or an evergreen wreath in the winter can also add to the beauty of the season. If selling your home, feel free to decorate for the holidays, but keep in mind that buyers will want to see your home, not your decorations. Johnson recommends de-cluttering so that buyers can inspect moldings, floors and corners without distractions. While you may not see a dollar per dollar return on your investment in a front porch, the appeal of the addition will help attract buyers to your home and will serve as a great source of enjoyment while you reside there.
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When Opportunity Knocks . . . Open the Door The distinct brick building had once been a family home and later became a thriving business. However, in recent years it had been severely neglected and was in dire need of renovations and repairs. MMRES saw great curb appeal on a busy thoroughfare and they also realized that a large square footage building and a nine-acre lot made the property not only a good investment but also a potentially great location for a new branch office.
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The Marshs appreciated the old brick façade and they liked the idea of preserving a piece of Millcreek’s history particularly when so many other structures in the area were being leveled. Their rapidly growing business required more space and they felt it was a priority to have a physical presence on the west side of Erie since many of their clients are from Millcreek and Fairview. After weeks of research and negotiations, Marsha Marsh Real Estate Services purchased the h property andd renovations i bbegan almost l iimmediately di l . “P “Peopllle are pleased l d that h we’re ’ saving the building and rejuvenating a worthy property in Millcreek”, commented Levi Marsh. Levi has great hopes for the West 26th Street corridor and believes the opening of h new branch b h will further generate interest in the area. “There’s a great deal of the construction currently urrently taking place. Between the airport project, the new Wal-Mart and other construction ion projects, this th area is going through a renaissance and Marsha Marsh Real Estate Services vices is doing their part to help transform the area for the future.” adds, “We took our own advice on what a great investment real estate can be. While we are re making the necessary renovations for our business, everything we have done to datee would be appropriate for any type of business. Should we outgrow this appr space in years to come, it will certainly provide a great office setting for another ess.”
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