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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

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Jeff Benson, operations manager of Millcreek Paramedic Service, says evolving technology is allowing paramedics to do more vital pre-hospital work en route.

American Heated Gutter Systems Size really does matter .............................. | 62 Vie Associates Mission improbable .................................. | 71 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

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Millcreek Resident Profile: Lyell Cook ..........................

Michael D. Crotty Bike Run ................................................

The Story of the Concerts at the Erie County Fieldhouse ......................................................

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Welcome to the fall issue of Millcreek magazine. As I write this, we are having one of the hottest summers on record, and it doesn’t look like the record-breaking temperatures will end just because the leaves will be changing colors soon. So while this is the fall issue, I want to reiterate some summer tips from the health department to help you stay safe in the heat. The last two points are probabl y the most critical because they deal with children and the elderly. Stay cool indoors, preferably in an air-conditioned environment. Fans don’t help much when temperatures are in the 90s. A cool bath or shower is a more effective way to cool off, if you don’t have air conditioning. Better yet, visit someplace that does, such as a senior center, theater, mall or neighbor’s house. Drink plenty of fluids, at least eight cups a day, but avoid alcoholic or caffeinated drinks which actually cause you to lose more fluids. Avoid hot foods and heavy meals, which add heat to your body. Wear lightweight, light-colored and loose-fitting clothing. A widebrimmed hat provides shade and helps keep the head cool. Sunscreen can prevent sunburn, which can affect your body’s ability to cool itself and also cause a los s of body fluids. Avoid strenuous physical activity, particularly during the hotter part of the day. Never leave a child, or a pet, in a vehicle alone on a hot day. A child may become disoriented in just five minutes, unconscious in 10 and brain-damaged in 20. Use the buddy system and check on the elderly and the infirm who do not have air conditioning and are less able to take care of themselves. For seni or citizens, local governments also establish cooling centers to help people to beat the heat. Contact your local municipality for the one nearest you before the temperatures top 90 again. As always, enjoy your fall, IN Millcreek!

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 Welcome back! I hope your summer was filled with fun times and relaxation. I remember as a child summer was a time for side lot wiffle ball, swimming at the township pool, and riding bikes. Every year summer vacation seemed to pass much too quickly. While the activities of today’s students may be different, I am certain that their sentiment regarding the passing of summer is the same. Despite my disappointment that summer was drawing to a close, I still remember the excitement that came with the anticipation of the new school year. Over the past few weeks our talented and dedicated faculty and staff have been preparing their classrooms for their students’ return. This year will bring new additions to our staff, veteran teachers beginning their 30th plus year, and teachers everywhere in between. We have hundreds of students beginning school for the first time, and hundreds more students entering their final year in Millcreek. No matter where on the spectrum you are, this year will bring to all of us many new beginnings! Throughout the District, we’ll continue to refine and strengthen the great programs that already exist. We will also look to the expansion and implementation of new programs including, but not limited to: •Hundreds of additional iPads distributed to the elementary buildings •New technology course for middle school students focusing on the effective and safe utilization of computers and the Internet •Additional collaborative instruction classrooms for language arts and math It’s going to be an exciting year in Millcreek! It’s our intention to ensure each and every student is equipped with all of the right tools to reach their highest potential. In Millcreek, we truly are…

- Mr. Michael T. Golde

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Building Foundations for Life!

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.

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McDowell High School Consolidation Project Moves Forward

On July 30, 2012, the Millcreek Township Board of School Directors voted 8-1 in favor of consolidating McDowell Senior High and McDowell Intermediate High School (MIHS). The project includes plans to relocate Gus Anderson field to the east side of Caughey Road. A local firm, Halgren, Restifo, Loop, and Coughlin (HRLC), was selected as the architect group to work on the project. The Board’s decision followed nearly three years of discussion and more than 35 public meetings that included information gathering, presentations, and public comments. Over the course of those discussions, options for renovating both buildings were also presented. The Board determined it was in the best long term interest for both the taxpayers and students of our district to move forward with consolidation.

Why McDowell? Why Now? Since 2005, two feasibility studies have been conducted by two different firms. Every building in the District was surveyed and assessed. After careful consideration of the findings of the building survey and the recommendations of the architects, the Board of School Directors determined that McDowell High School is the building with greatest need. McDowell High School rose to this level because of a combination of mechanical and structural deficiencies as well as practical deficiencies. Some of those deficiencies include, but are not limited to: • Electrical systems at serviceable limits • HVAC systems exceeding expected longevity • Lack of air conditioning • Plumbing in need of replacement • ADA accessibility issues • Roofing in poor condition • Flooring and carpets require replacement • Insufficient number and quality of science laboratories • Hallways and stairwells are narrow creating safety concerns • Duplication of services • Open walkway subject to safety concerns • Educational space lacks flexibility needed for teacher collaboration and hands-on learning Similarly, McDowell Intermediate High School is also in need of renovations and significant system upgrades. Anyone who has visited MIHS is aware of the large areas of underutilized space. Renovation and reallocation of space at MIHS will greatly enhance the functionality and efficiency of the building. The Board of School Directors solicited input from two architectural firms for the purpose of generating and assessing options. It was the consensus of both firms that a continued on next page Millcreek | Fall 2012 | incommunitymagazines.com 5

comprehensive renovation of both buildings would cost approximately $75 million, but would not address all of the structural and practical needs of the buildings. Renovations to both buildings with the necessary structural changes at McDowell to widen stairways and hallways, add air conditioning, improve labs, and increase the size of classrooms topped $110 million. Options for consolidation of both buildings, carried price tags in the $85 - 110 million range. When assessing these options, the Board of School Directors determined the sizeable benefits of a consolidation project outweighed the modest gains of renovations to both buildings and chose an option with an estimated cost of approximately $93 million. Consolidation of both buildings at MIHS enables the District to: • Maximize the possibility of state reimbursement of funds • Reduce overhead costs associated with maintaining two buildings • Eliminate duplication of services • Facilitate the sharing of educational and administrative resources • Provide a more secure environment by eliminating the need for students to travel between buildings and prevent access by strangers

Minimal Impact for Taxpayers, Maximum Benefit for Students It is natural that Millcreek taxpayers would want to better understand the potential impact on their taxes. It is important to recognize, however, that taxpayers, by law, are protected from increases in taxes beyond the provisions of the Act 1 index. Act 1 limits the amount a school district can levy based on specific guidelines. For example, in 2012 the Act 1 index allowed for a maximum two percent (2%) tax increase or 0.29 mills for 6

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“The Board of School Directors has given careful consideration to the long-term educational benefits to our students, as well as, the long-term cost to our taxpayers associated with maintaining our facilities.”

Millcreek residents. On a property assessed at $100,000, this would have equated to a $29 per year increase. Even though the District could have raised taxes, the Board of School Directors exercised fiscal responsibility and decided that NO tax increase was necessary to balance the 2012-2013 budget. In fact, the Board of School Directors has maintained a ZERO percent tax increase in four of the past six years. Over the next few years, it is possible that minimal tax increases will be needed to balance the budget due to salaries, benefits, and instructional needs. However, NO increase in the next few years will be related to the consolidation project. The District has taken steps to structure its borrowing for the consolidation to maintain level debt service payments until the project is completed and the associated savings of consolidation may begin to offset the direct expenses related to the construction.

Spending Money Wisely With an Eye on the Future While cost is certainly a major factor in any building project, other factors must be considered. The Board of School Directors has given careful consideration to the long-term educational benefits to our students, as well as, the long-term cost to our taxpayers associated with maintaining our facilities. Right now, one building has too much space, and the other has too little; neither building uses space efficiently. The intention of a consolidation project is to reduce the overall footprint by tens of thousands of square feet to lower operational and maintenance costs, while still maintaining a comparable amount of instructional space. The upfront costs of the project will be significantly offset by the opportunity for savings. Millcreek students also stand to reap tremendous benefits. A consolidated building allows for the grouping of core

Millcreek Township School District programs where teachers are better able to share resources and integrate their cirriculum with related subjects. Shared space will be available for group project work, hands-on assignments, and other initiatives. Students will have adequate facilities for lab experiments, and will benefit from valuable instruction time currently lost due to travel between the two buildings. With one consolidated building, concerns over student safety will also be better addressed.

What Happens Next?

The Relocation of Gus Anderson Field Although the Board was presented options for leaving Gus Anderson Field in place, several factors contributed to a decision supporting relocation. Renovations to the field are necessary: the turf needs to be replaced; the track needs upgrades. The bleachers, and especially the press box, are in need of major repairs. Money is already set aside for turf replacement, but additional funds are needed to make the other necessary renovations, regardless of whether the field moves or remains in place. The Board felt that the benefits of moving the field offset the proposed cost difference. This enhances the ability for the District to stage the consolidation project to avoid added expenses during construction staging and lessen disruption to surrounding neighbors. Relocation of Gus Anderson Field will also provide benefits to a currently difficult traffic flow and allow for access to increased, adjacent parking, keeping students and the educational campus contained in the same area. In essence, once complete, the relocation of the field allows for a more open and safe campus for both students and the community.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe this project will enhance what is already an exceptional community and will help draw new families to Millcreek for years to come.â&#x20AC;?

HRLC is currently working with the Board of School Directors, administrators, faculty, and staff on finalizing a formal plan to be submitted to the State Department of Education. This project justification, also known as PlanCON A and B is due no later than October 1 in order to be considered for any future reimbursement. Over the course of the next year, several other steps need to be taken before the project begins. The timeframe in which the State approves the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans will determine how quickly the project moves forward. Construction and renovation of the new building could begin at the end of 2013. Since the construction of a new Gus Anderson Field and sports complex is not reimbursable, work on this project could begin as early as spring 2013 once plans are approved and bids are awarded. In the meantime, the District will continue working to identify cost saving measures associated with the consolidation. We believe this project will enhance what is already an exceptional community and will help draw new families to Millcreek for years to come. We promise to continue to inform the community on current events related to construction. As the project moves forward, we want to continue to hear from you. Please check our website frequently for updates and scheduled public meetings related to the consolidation at www.mtsd.org. You may also email at mcdowellproject@mtsd.org or call 835-5300 for more information. - The Millcreek Township Board of School Directors

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 Dinner 3rd Annual

The 3rd annual Principal’s Award Dinner was held in May to honor high-achieving seniors, including Valedictorians and Salutatorians, and other high-profile award winners. The dinner celebration included family members, school district officials and guests. The evening recognizes the unique accomplishments of these students, who will most certainly represent McDowell High School with distinction as they pursue their higher education and careers. This year’s guest speaker was McDowell grad Dr. Danielle Duchini, a successful breast cancer surgeon and researcher. Dr. Duchini spoke on “the Magic of Finding Your Passion.” She told her story about how she got to the place where she knew her “calling,” and encouraged our students to seek the same kind of focus.

Valedictorians: Back: Dan Cryer, Trey Miller, Fallon Cosgrove, Dan Muccio Front: Audrey Butler, Courtney McManigle, Kevin Intrieri, Mike DiPlacido

Salutatorians: Caitlin Busbee, Ryan Guzek, Kenzie Ryback Not pictured Alanna Grafius 8

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Principal’s Leadership Award Alan Fenner

Hall of Flame Awards Back: Mike DiPlacido (Mathematics), Dan Muccio (Science), Amanda Ackman (Music/Arts), Alex Margraf (Sports) Front: Jane Mientkiewicz (Language Arts), Kelli Ferko (History), Dante Battles (Technical Studies) Not pictured Allana Grafius (Community Service)

Millcreek Township School District Jim Conner Memorial Scholarships Awarded Four recent McDowell graduates were the 2012 recipients of the Jim Conner Memorial Scholarship. Each student was awarded $8,000; $2,000 per year for no more than four (4) years at the college, university or technical school of their choice. The Jim Conner Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year to students selected by Mr. Conner personally. These awards are presented in memory of his son, James A. Conner, a member of the McDowell Class of 1979, who was killed in a motorcycle accident in May of 1977. The funds for these scholarships are provided by the family, relatives, and friends of Jim Conner and are administered by his father. Congratulations to this year’s recipients:

National Merit Scholarship Award Jeff Nechleba

Robbie Sontheimer

Courtney McManigle

Scarlett Miller

Bret Manti

Top 10% of the class of 2012, Attending the University of Pittsburgh, Majoring in Pre Med

1 of 8 Valedictorians of the class of 2012, Attending University of Pittsburgh, Majoring in Biomedical Engineering/Pre Med

Top 10% of the class of 2012, Attending the University of Pittsburgh, Majoring in Pre Pharmacy

Attending Edinboro University, Majoring in Secondary Education

Prudential Spirit of Community Award Karli Pulice

Sophomore “SPARKS” Celebrated! Each year, the Millcreek School Foundation honors eight students in 10th grade who are proven leaders and role models in eight particular areas of expertise including Arts/Music, Community Service, History, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Sports, and Technical Studies. These students are honored as Sparks, showing great potential as leaders in their particular category. Congratulations to this year’s winners!

U.S. Navy Scholarship $180,000 Dustin Adarus

Front Row Left to Right: Kaitlin Daubert, Rachel Willis, Tanner DeCrapio, Matt Hansen, Chelsea Ptak Second Row Left to Right: Dr. Williams, Principal, Ms. Callaghan, Mrs. Zameroski, Mrs. Holmberg, Meghan Good, Mrs. Taylor Back Row Left to Right: Mr. Golde, Superintendent, Mr. Davis, Mrs. Cerulo, Mike Manno, Christopher Zielinski, Mr. Markiewicz, Mr. Fuller, Mr. Kisner, Mr. Couts Millcreek | Fall 2012 | incommunitymagazines.com 9

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North Coast Graduates!

It was another year of proven success at Millcreek’s North Coast School as 15 students received their diplomas at the June graduation ceremony! Since 1996, North Coast School has proudly been an integral part of the Millcreek Township School District by offering Millcreek students an academically rigorous, non-behavior related path to a high school diploma. To date, more than 250 students have graduated from North Coast.

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Sean M. Billings Tiffany Ann Carroll Alyssa Brooke Ferry Zachary Matthew Houck Tyler Jeffery Raymond Huff Torie M. Humphries Ryan Johnston Alexandra Bronwyn Rebecca Leopold Hayden Michael Lewandowski Kyle Christopher Moffett Emily Morrow Eric Segal Tyana Taylor Connor Alan Whitman Michael J. Wolf

The vast majority of North Coast students have attended colleges and universities, enrolled in the military, or directly entered the workforce. Students often choose North Coast due to its flexibility in scheduling, small class size, low teacher to student ratio, and programmatic design customized for each student. There are some exciting upgrades forthcoming that will enhance the technology and the program even further. If you have questions regarding North Coast School, please contact Dr. Tim Stoops at 836-6888.

Millcreek Township School District McDowell Student Attends U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar McDowell senior Mitchell Love was among an elite group of young men and women from around the nation and abroad invited by the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) to attend the Naval Academy Summer Seminar program this year. Summer Seminar is a fast-paced leadership experience for rising seniors in high school; helping to educate, motivate and prepare selected students who are applying for admission to the USNA. During his summer experience Love had the opportunity to work different ship borne roles on a Yard Patrol [YP] craft in the waters off Annapolis providing all the of the students familiarization with water craft, basic damage control and underway instruction of basic Seamanship and Navigation. A modified six hour non-stop physical training evolution called Sea Trials, one of many physical/mental challenges throughout the Orientation, was the "capstone" training event. The event is a rigorous physical and mental challenge modeled after the Marine Corps' Crucible and the Navy's Battle Stations recruit programs. Love says his motivation to pursue an education and subsequent service to his country at the Naval Academy, stems from the examples of military service within his own family. His father is an honorably discharged Naval Officer, and both his older brothers currently serve in the Navy and Marine Corp. “I am excited about the various opportunities an education at the Naval Academy would provide me,” explains Love. “The career options as a Commissioned Officer after graduation are tremendous and are tied to one’s performance over the four year curriculum. The week at the Naval Academy certainly gave me an invaluable insight as to what it would be like to be a Midshipman; however, it also taught me a lot about myself, that one needs to exhibit sacrifice and determination and teamwork in all tasks, great and small, to realize any worthwhile accomplishment and that becoming a leader mandates a lifelong commitment to those basic tenets.”

McDowell Senior Attends Competitive Summer College Program Joseph Park, a McDowell senior for the 2012-2013 school year, spent part of his summer at Carnegie-Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Joe was one of 1200 applicants for The Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science (SAMS) program. Just under 110 applicants were chosen. SAMS is a program to encourage more students to pursue careers in engineering, science, computer science and other math-based majors as well as to prepare them for admission to selective colleges and universities. Students who are selected pay no tuition, housing or meal fees and are only responsible for books and supplies. Rising seniors have a full schedule from 8:45 until 5:00 p.m. This schedule includes engineering, science projects, SAT preparation, personal and career development, differential calculus,

pre-calculus, advising, and expository writing skills. Joe discovered SAMS while he was searching online for affordable summer college programs. He also has a specific interest in Carnegie-Mellon because his sister Anna is a 2012 graduate. Joe says she’s hoping the summer program will give him a leg up when applying to college this fall. “I liked the idea of more exploration in the areas of math and science, especially engineering. I also look forward to the essay writing class to improve my writing skills so that I can be more competitive for selection to an excellent college or university.” Joe is a member of Honors College, The National Honor Society, and the gifted program. He is interested in math and science and possibly a career in the medical field.

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Superior Writing Recognized! Congratulations to Melissa Zhang on earning top honors for Superior Writing as recognized by the National Council of Teachers of English Achievement Awards in Writing. More than 1,100 high school juniors were nominated across the nation, and only 274 were recognized. In addition to her national award, Melissa is one of only 12 students in Pennsylvania to be honored!

McDowell Wins FIRST EVER

Chemistry Day! It was an explosive weekend for eight McDowell High School students who recently competed in the annual Chem Day Challenge at Penn State Behrend. The challenge consisted of completing two experiments in addition to answering trivia questions during a Jeopardy-style competition. The students' laboratory skills were tested throughout the morning and then they were able to watch a demonstration extravaganza afterward, which included watching magnesium burn in dry ice, marshmallows roasting over a technician's flaming hand and hydrogen-filled balloons exploding. Congratulations to seniors Daniel Cryer and Andrew Masteller and juniors Andrew Steehler and Nick Zerbonia who beat out more than 120 students from 16 area high schools to take home the top prize this year! We also want to congratulate McDowell’s second team consisting of seniors Courtney McManigle and Audrey Butler and juniors Anna Bandecca and Tara Carone for taking part in the competition.

From left, Andrew Steehler, Andrew Masteller, Nick Zerbonia and Daniel Cryer receive the Chisholm Trophy for winning Chemistry Day from Penn State Behrend senior laboratory technician Jerry Magraw.

Future Scientists Attend State Competition Six students from J.S. Wilson Middle School attended this year’s state competition of the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science at Penn State, University Park. Students presented projects ranging from “Which type of salt melts ice the fastest?” to “Fire in a tube.” All students completed their own research, formulated and tested an hypothesis, and created a formal scientific presentation. Receiving second awards at the competition were Daria Alimahmoodi, Suyash Gupta and Sarah Sahovic. Taking home first place awards were Elise Heinlein, Aidan McKnight and Ashley Sharpe. Congratulations to all students who participated and represented MTSD in the competition!

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Millcreek Township School District United Way’s

Brings Millcreek Community Together

The annual United Way Day of Caring was once again a huge success for the Millcreek community! More than 400 people participated including students, faculty, business leaders, township volunteers, and senior citizens at various locations around the area. Some of the locations that benefited from the clean-up effort included Asbury Woods, Asbury Barn, Bundy House, Asbury Park, and Presque Isle State Park. Volunteers could also been seen cleaning up and beautifying Millcreek middle schools as well as the McDowell campus and our neighbors along Caughey Road. This year, we also had three different groups participating in the Global Youth Service Day. There were a total of 68 volunteers working in the areas of environment, special needs, and with senior citizens. All volunteer work was completed in Millcreek.

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 The 2012 RAVE Awards, sponsored by the Junior League of Erie, recognize achieving volunteers of Erie by honoring individuals and businesses making a difference in the community. The Millcreek Township School District was one of two businesses recognized this year for its contributions. Several McDowell students were also nominated for their outstanding volunteer work. Each year MTSD gives more than $60,000 in donations to local charities as well as thousands of hours in volunteer efforts helping those in need. We want to thank the Junior League for honoring MTSD and congratulate all of this year’s winners!

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MTSD Gives Back WALK for a CAUSE The Annual Walk for a Cause at McDowell was once again a huge success! More than $15,000 was raised for two local charities, Make-A-Wish and the American Cancer Society.

Students Catch the Fundraising Fever Three local charities benefitted from the generous efforts of students at J.S. Wilson Middle School this spring! More than $3,500 in donations was presented to The Caring Place, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society. Each grade at J.S. Wilson raised money for a specific charity. There were a series of activities that brought in the money for these organizations, including a decorate a heart contest, dress-down days, pie-a-teacher-in-the-face contest, school dances, and paint a teacher's hair blue contest. Way to go JSW!

“Donation Tree” Now on Display Each year the JSW Builders’ Club completes a major project for the benefit of the school. This year students completed a stunning “JSW Green Thumb Club Donation Tree” sculpture which is now hanging in the front entryway. The three-dimensional “Donation Tree” says thank you to all those who donated to this fund. The gifts given to the Green Thumb Club included money donations to purchase the many trees, plants and other landscape materials for the outside of the newly renovated JSW. The tree also recognizes the many, many volunteer hours spent watering and caring for the new plantings during their first, very hot summer. A very large thank you goes out to these enterprising young ladies and men and Mr. DeVore for countless hours of instruction to help complete this project!

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Share Bears Each spring Chestnut Hill students collect items and donations for the Second Harvest Food Bank with each grade given a specific task. A few grades collect soup and other non-perishable items. Some grades collect bathrooms items, and others simply donate money. The fundraiser culminates with an assembly where the donations are presented to the Second Harvest Food Bank. Each grade also sings a unique song celebrating the contributions the school has made to the community throughout the year!

Busy ‘Bees” Give Back! Students at Grandview Elementary School were busy this spring raising money for local organizations. The “Mini Relay for Life” raised $7,094 for the American Cancer Society. Family members and friends also had the opportunity to bid on custom-made umbrellas courtesy of the 5th grade class at the Annual Umbrella Auction. The event brought in another $2,000 for ACS. The “Caring Team” car wash was also a big hit this year at BOTH Grandview and Belle Valley with nearly $1,000 being raised for The Caring Place to help grieving families and children dealing with the loss of a loved one. Way to go to BOTH schools for their generous efforts!!!

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MTSD Recognizes Aspiring Leaders

A BIG Thank You! This year 21 MTSD employees retired from the District after countless years of service to our community. We want to thank each and every member of our staff for their dedication, hard work, and commitment in helping our students to “Build Foundations for Life.” Ellen Deering Pamela Lego Ardis Walsh Eric Witherite Karen Gierach Rebecca Mancini Francis Hayden Jack McIntire Linda Heibel Deborah Nageli Robert Hoffman Rosemary Nicosia Andrea Jacoby  Janet Nowak Patricia Jennings Sandra Pamin Catherine Krill Joseph Sabados Jeffrey Lane Lori Wagner

In 2011, the Millcreek School District developed an Aspiring Leadership Program. This program was designed to support School District professionals who aspire to building and district leadership positions in the future. To date, seven Millcreek Township School District teachers have completed the District’s program which consisted of three components: I. Discernment and Goal Setting for the Aspiring Leader • Survey- What kind of leader am I? • Self-Reflection and journaling on various leadership topics • Participation in various roundtable discussions with other professionals and guest speakers II. Opportunities for Experience and Leadership • Attend weekly Board Committee meetings (Curriculum, Technology, Special Services, Personnel, Finance, Operations, etc.) • Attend Monthly Board Meetings • Participate in the planning and facilitation of In-service Days at the District and building level • Develop an understanding of evaluation and use of data through facilitation or participation on a grade level and/or data team meetings • Develop a working knowledge of building budgeting and accounting • Develop a comprehensive understanding of RTI processes and student support • Attend an NAESP “Aspiring Leadership” training • Required: Develop a meaningful research project which they each presented at a Personnel Committee Meeting III. Culminating Activity: Mock interview and presentation of a professional portfolio The professional portfolio for aspiring administrators consists of the following components: • Cover letter and resume; • Self-reflection & journaling (Discernment topics and leadership opportunities); • The entry plan

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Employee of the Month Congratulations Mike Liddell! April Employee of the Month The April Employee of the Month was a 1984 McDowell High School graduate who started working for Millcreek in 1989 in the custodial department. During his career he has worked for Grandview Elementary, Westlake Middle School and has spent most of his career at McDowell Intermediate High School. He is loyal and a team player who works hard to maintain a safe and clean school. He is observant and maintains safety during the evening hours when many

people are coming and going from our school. He is also very responsible in meeting with administration to keep them informed of safety issues throughout the building and to help McDowell Intermediate High School run efficiently. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s his dedication and commitment to our students that makes us proud to honor Mr. Mike Liddell as the April 2012 Employee of the Month.

Congratulations Darcie Moseley! May Employee of the Month The May Employee of the Month has been an employee of the District for the past eight years with all of them being served at Walnut Creek Middle School. Her first two years were as the Assistant Principal before she was named Principal. When you think Walnut Creek, she is the undeniable heart and soul of the building. Through her leadership and tireless work ethic, she has created a climate that fosters high expectations for both students and staff. There are many times you drive by the building long before and after the end of the work day that you will see

her light on. That light is a symbol of the hard work and dedication it takes to be an educational leader in this District. She is also currently pursuing her doctorate degree and teaching education courses at Edinboro University. Even with such a promising and demanding professional career she always finds time for her number one priority - her family. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s her dedication and commitment to our students that makes us proud to honor Mrs. Darcie Moseley as the May 2012 Employee of the Month.

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Administrative Accomplishments

James S. Wilson Middle School Principal John Cavanagh achieved a major accomplishment in his pursuit of academic excellence this spring by earning his Ph.D. in Organizational Learning and Leadership from Gannon University. In March, he successfully defended his dissertation entitled, An Organizational Case Study: The Impact of an Initiation, Implementation, and Institutionalization of a Curricular Change. This year marks the beginning of 18 years in education for Dr. Cavanagh, with 14 of those years in the Millcreek Township School District. He also holds an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction and a Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility which he completed at Gannon University. In addition to his role as principal, Dr. Cavanagh plans to continue to share his knowledge and be a life-long learner by serving as an adjunct faculty member in the Educational Leadership program at Gannon University’s School of Education.

Congratulations Dr. Cavanagh!

STEM Teacher Honored

J.S. Wilson Science teacher, Mr. Brian DeVore, was recently selected as one of four educators to receive the Northwest PA STEM Teacher Recognition Award. The award acknowledges teachers that are modeling inspiration, innovation, and leadership in science, technology, engineering, and math education. Throughout the school year, Mr. DeVore implements several of these types of activities in his classroom including a Plexiglas graphic design using Corel Draw software. Among other projects, students also participate in a model bridge competition in which they are given specifications to design a sketch on the West Point Bridge Designer. The sketch is later computer tested and incorporated into blueprints which eventually lead to the construction of an actual model. Mr. DeVore was nominated for the award by Principal John Cavanagh, Ph.D., who says he’s proud of the initiatives taking place in his building. “Mr. Devore always displays clear and appropriate instructional goals and utilizes technology and resources to enhance his instruction. He has developed numerous hands-on activities that allow the students to develop projects that connect directly with the STEM initiative.”

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J.S. Wilson Teacher Gets an

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Congratulations to Mrs. Kristen Parmeter who received the A+ Teacher Award this spring! Mrs. Parmeter, a Physical Education teacher, was nominated by one of her students for the award sponsored by Utley & Iszkula Orthodontics. She was selected from over 100 entries across the region. In addition to receiving a pizza party for the entire class, the student nominator received a new bike. Mrs. Parmeter was also given a Millcreek Mall gift card.

Keep up the good work!

Congratulations Dr. Stephanie Williams

2012 Principal of the Year! Dr. Stephanie Williams, principal of McDowell Intermediate High School, has been selected as the 2012 Pennsylvania Association of Elementary and Secondary School Principals, Principal of the Year. Dr. Williams has been a school administrator for nine years and has served as principal of McDowell Intermediate High School for five years. Prior to taking her current position, Dr. Williams was assistant principal for two years and co-principal for two years for McDowell Intermediate High School. Throughout her career, Dr. Williams has received various honors, including the Graduate Studies Award for Scholastic Excellence in Organizational Learning and Leadership from Gannon University in 2011, as well as the Pennsylvania Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher of the Year in 1996. Upon receiving this honor, Superintendent Michael Golde noted “Dr. Williams is a highly intelligent and reflective practitioner who has over her career grown personally and professionally. She has demonstrated leadership at the building level that fosters a climate of good learning that impacts positively on each and every student. I know she will continue to expand her personal capacity and her impact on teachers and students alike.” We are extremely proud and lucky to have Dr. Williams’ leadership in the Millcreek Township School District!

And Then There Were

12…

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Staci Blair, National Board Certified MIHS English Teacher, on being identified as one of the 12 finalists for the 2013 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Blair moved from being one of 39 regional finalists to one of 12 state finalists. Mrs. Blair will now begin the very rigorous job of completing the application for the next phase of the selection process. According to Dr. Stephanie Williams, MIHS Principal, “Mrs. Blair truly brings joy to McDowell Intermediate High School. She readily assists colleagues as needed, and can often be found offering words of encouragement or small tokens of appreciation! Mrs. Blair is attentive to the needs of others and strives to create an optimal environment in and out of her classroom.” Mrs. Blair joins Mrs. Cerulo, National Board Certified MIHS Social Studies Teacher, who was a 2004 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year state finalist, and Mr. Malthaner, MIHS Music and Center for Performing Arts teacher, who was a 2010 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year state finalist. We couldn’t be more proud of Mrs. Blair’s outstanding achievement!

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Bringing

 Back to McDowell [KOREA]

This summer MIHS teacher Mrs. Beth Cerulo was one of 40 other American educators from across the country to participate in the 2012 Fellowship in Korean Studies Program. The 16-day, expenses-paid study tour of Korea included visiting a foreign language high school, museums, and sites of historical and cultural interest. Lectures on Korea’s history, culture, politics, economics, arts, and language were provided by university faculty as well. This unparalleled learning experience and unique opportunity for extensive travel within Korea was open to social studies professionals, including middle school and high school classroom teachers, administrators, and professors or instructors in schools of education. Mrs. Cerulo says the experience was extremely eye opening. She was amazed to learn about the dynamic role that Korea has played in Asian history and the rapid

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economic changes that have occurred in South Korea over the last 50 years. The consortium of educators also had the opportunity to learn about Confucian beliefs from the Confucian village elder at Yang Dong Village, a UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as tour the Hyundai Heavy Industries Complex. But Mrs. Cerulo says the most dramatic experience was a trip to Panmunjom, to the demilitarized zone or Joint Security Area. “It was a surreal experience to pass the anti-tank barriers, the zone of landmines, and double rows of barbed wire that indicated we were entering the DMZ. Surrounded by Republic of Korea soldiers in tae kwon do attack stance, and viewing the North Korean soldier keeping an eye on our tour from a distance, we felt the international tension the DMZ represents.” Mrs. Cerulo says the experience will prove invaluable to her students and she’s excited to return this fall and share everything she learned. “Travel helps teachers to understand the world we live in better and, in turn, pass that understanding on to students. I was fortunate to have been chosen to take part in the fellowship.” Welcome home Mrs. Cerulo!

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Students Get a Jump Start on a Career Pathway What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a question we ask our children many times over the course of their childhood. It can be overwhelming and frustrating at times for both parents and children trying to guide them towards a future career. In the Millcreek Township School District we believe it’s never too early to have that conversation and with our Career Pathways Program, we may even be able to help! Career Pathways are broad groupings of careers that share similar characteristics and common interests, strengths, and competencies. Through a variety of self-assessments, all students will select a career pathway beginning in 9th grade to serve as the basis for the student’s preparation of a Personal Learning Plan (PLP). The Personal Learning Plan will guide the student’s course selections and reflect the whole of the student’s high school experience. Career Pathways provide a context for learning for all students, whether they are aiming for entry level training and employment after high school or for a professional degreed position after college and graduate school. Pathways also will provide some “smaller learning community” identity for all students within a pathway. Our goal is to provide students with the very best opportunity that we can to excel once they graduate whether they choose to enter the workforce, military, or two year or

technical training school. We want them to have a reason for making that choice. In recent years, the Millcreek Township School District has begun the Freshman Seminar Class where Career Pathway exploration begins. The freshman seminar serves to not only help students adjust to high school, but also gets them started thinking about their career interests and goals. During Freshman Seminar students will also learn study skills that help them in their transition to high school as well as take different types of personality tests to better gauge their interests and from there each student’s pathway begins to form. Additionally, Pathway Coordinators serve as resources to the faculty and students, providing additional information about connections to the community in that career area. They can identify businesses and agencies to serve as resources, speakers, field trip sites, training and educational opportunities, internship and job shadowing sites, and so forth. They can assist in advising students or answering questions about some careers in that Pathway, and refer students to others who can answer questions. Career Pathway coordinators are committed to the concept of the pathways and consistently strive to find new ways to communicate with students about the advantages and opportunities provided in the pathway program.

So what are the STUDENTS saying??? “As a freshman, my tests and interests pointed me in the direction of Arts/AV Technology, communication, and also manufacturing. At this time, I was leaning towards engineering. I discovered in my sophomore year that this area is oversaturated in the job market. But I still wanted to pursue some engineering courses. Luckily with so many electives available at McDowell, the Career Pathways program helped to guide my choices. This past year I took Intro to Engineering, Honors Calculus, and Honors Physics and finally realized engineering is not for me! Instead, I’ll be attending Ohio University this fall to study Accounting and Business Management.” - Alan Fenner, 2012 McDowell Graduate

“I came to high school interested in owning a bakery or restaurant. I wanted to be a pastry chef, or work at a resort as a pastry chef. With the help of Career Pathways Career Cruising I am now able to explore other options such as pediatric nursing, although I’m still considering the culinary arts. The program has allowed me to think in a new direction. With the job shadowing component of Career Pathways I’ve also been able to visit local bakeries and speak with the owners to learn more about what’s involved in the industry. Since McDowell offers many culinary electives, I am hoping that will help me decide how strongly I want to pursue this pathway or concentrate more on the Health Sciences. Pathways allows me to explore my interests.” - Allyson Crosby, McDowell sophomore Millcreek | Fall 2012 | incommunitymagazines.com 21

2012 Scholarship and Award Winners Congratulations to the McDowell High School Grads Who Earned $13,462,567 in Scholarships and Awards!

FIRST NAME LAST NAME

AWARD(S)

DONOR

Amanda Dustin Kyle Shannon

Ackman Adams Argeny Bair

Otterbein University Department of the Navy First Robotics Team 63 Boosters Mercyhurst University Belle Valley PTA

Zachary Austin Stephanie Kaitlyn Nicholas Katelyn Vienna

Baker Baker Baltes Baumann Berdis Boga Boni

Kathryn Cody Breanna Joshua Casey Mackenzie

Bosner Bowen Brabender Bruno Bruno Buehler

Emily

Bujnoski

Nathan Audrey Tyler Gregory Kyler Gregory

Burkhardt Butler Carnegie Carter Casey Cass

Joshua Ashley Anastasia

Chessario Chismar Chrzanowski

Desmond Alexa Jon Devon Fallon

Cifelli Colao Conklin Cook Cosgrove

Jaclyn Daniel

Crist Cryer

Christopher

Cvecko

Jordan Trevor Luke

Dahlstrand DeFazio DeHart

$64,000 Academic Scholarships $180,000 ROTC Scholarship $150 Nick Gabel Scholarship $64,000 Academic Scholarships $250 Belle Valley Scholarship $250 JS Wilson Middle School PTA Scholarship $64,000 Academic Scholarship $150 Excellence in Mandarin Award $48,000 Academic Scholarship $44,000 Academic Scholarship $5,000 Tuition Scholarship $12,000 Academic Scholarship $50,000 Academic Scholarships $500 Marching Band Scholarship $500 Marching Band Scholarship $20,000 Academic Scholarship $1,500 Scholarship $6,000 Scholarship $6,000 Scholarship $28,000 Dean's Scholarship $150 Scholarship $150 Excellence in Mandarin Award $36,000 Academic Scholarships $500 Ridgefield School Alumni Achievement Award $32,000 Academic Scholarships $131,000 Academic Scholarship (Valedictorian) $12,000 Academic Scholarship $450 Petruso Technology Scholarship $48,000 Academic Scholarship $10,000 Community Service Scholarship $500 Scholarship $200 Student Leadership Scholarship $6,000 Academic Scholarship $48,000 Academic Scholarship $1,000 Scholarship $1,000 David B McKelvey Memorial Scholarship $350 Achievement Award $12,000 Academic Scholarship $52,000 Academic Scholarships $150 Nick Gabel Scholarship $500 Scholarship $64,000 Academic Scholarships (Valedictorian) $200 Millcreek PTA Achievement Award $250 Scholarship $1,500 Academic Scholarships $6,000 Academic Scholarship (Valedictorian) $450 Halgren, Restifo and Loop Architecture Scholarship $200 Asbury PTA Scholarship $94,000 Academic Scholarships $500 Andrew Polakowski Memorial Scholarship $6,000 Scholarship $150 Nick Gabel Scholarship $16,000 Athletic Scholarships

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Westminster College Millcreek School Foundation Gannon University Gannon University Ohio Technical College Gannon University University of Dayton McDowell Band Aides McDowell Band Aides University of Akron The Italian American Women's Association Wegman's Scholarship Program Wegman's Scholarship Program Calvin College National Honor Society Elon University Ridgefield PTA Michigan State University Providence College Gannon University Millcreek School Foundation Gannon University Pennsylvania Automotive Association Disabled American Veterans Penn State Erie The Behrend College Gannon University Millcreek Education Association Millcreek School Founation Gannon University Gannon University First Robotics Team 63 Boosters McDowell Campus Store Gannon University Millcreek PTA Penn State Erie The Behrend College Wegman's Scholarship Program Millcreek School Foundation Case Western Reserve University McDowell Soccer Boosters Wegman's Scholarship Program First Robotics Team 63 Boosters Clarion University

Millcreek Township School District Christopher Roman Christopher Nicole Michael Katelyn Allison Madison

DeMarco Denisyuk Dexter DiLuzio DiPlacido Duberg Duino Duino

Brooke Margaret

Edenfield Erven

Alan

Fenner

Alan Nicholas Kelli

Fenner Fenton Ferko

Erin Sean

Fesenmyer Fleming

Angeline Kaitlyn

Fraley Fromknecht

Gregory Shannon

Garmon Gerlach

Mason Julia Alanna

Giacomelli Glover Grafius

Nicholas Timothy Lauren Haley Alia Jennifer Jacob Taylor

Gresh Grunzel Haas Hahesy Hamdan Hartmann Hartzfeld Harvey

Matthew

Hatfield

Matthew Breanne

Hatfield Hayes

Haley

Heitzenrater

Matthew Matthew Andrew Mia Judith Emily Laura

Houston Huefner Innes Izzo Jennings Johnson Karle

Ryan

Kaverman

Paul

Kemper

$32,000 Music Scholarships $64,000 Academic Scholarships $48,000 Academic Scholarship $12,000 Academic Scholarship $130,000 Academic Scholarships (Valedictorian) $70,000 Academic Scholarships $12,000 Academic Scholarship $12,000 Academic Scholarship $675 Elaine Johnston Memorial Scholarship $7,000 Academic Scholarships $4,000 Athletic Scholarship $1,000 Scholarship $500 Scholarship $1,000 Scholarship $300 Leadership Award $200 Millcreek PTA Achievement Award $500 Scholarship $98,000 Tuition Remission $76,000 Academic Scholarships $200 Millcreek PTA Achievement Award $20,000 Academic Scholarship $5,000 Merit Scholarship $250 Belle Valley Scholarship $300 Scholarship $88,000 Academic Scholarships $6,000 Scholarship $146,000 Athletic Scholarships $28,000 Academic Scholarships $250 Scholarship $6,000 Academic Scholarship $500 Ray Kroc Achievement Award $56,000 Academic Scholarships (Salutatorian) $500 Ray Kroc Achievement Award $200 Millcreek PTA Achievement Award $46,000 Academic Scholarships $36,000 Academic Scholarships $40,000 Academic Scholarship $250 Scholarship $20,000 Academic Scholarship $72,000 Academic Scholarships $63,000 Academic Scholarships $250 Belle Valley Scholarship $200 Millcreek PTA Achievement Award $71,000 Academic Scholarships $300 Leadership Award $250 PTSA Class of 2012 Merit Award $200 Vernondale School Alumni Achievement Award $56,000 Academic Scholarships $500 Scholarship $200 Millcreek PTA Achievement Award $150 Nick Gabel Scholarship $38,000 Academic Scholarships $106,000 Tuition Exchange Scholarship $72,000 Academic Scholarships $60,000 Academic Scholarships $70,000 Academic Scholarships $1,000 Scholarship $58,000 Academic Scholarships $250 Tracy Alumni Scholarship $650 Tom Mudger Memorial Scholarship $200 Asbury PTA Scholarship $1,000 Academic Scholarship $500 Chestnut Hill School Alumni Award $500 Scholarship

Cleveland State University Gannon University Ithaca College Gannon University Boston College Mercyhurst University West Virginia University West Virginia University Friends and Family of Elaine Johnston Edinboro University Edinboro University American Legion Post 773 American Legion Post 773 McDowell Student Council Disabled American Veterans Gannon University Gannon University Millcreek PTA Kent State University Slippery Rock University Belle Valley PTA Millcreek School District Retirees Allegheny College Wegman's Scholarship Program University of Iowa Johnson and Wales University Millcreek Association of Educational Secretaries Youngstown State University McDonalds Inc. Baldwin Wallace College McDonalds Inc. St. Bonaventure University Gannon University Mercyhurst University Girl's Athletic Club Gannon University Bellarmine University Robert Morris University Belle Valley PTA Millcreek PTA Mercyhurst University McDowell Student Council Vernondale PTA Duquesne University East Side Federation of Polish-American Societies Millcreek PTA First Robotics Team 63 Boosters Kent State University Baldwin Wallace College Mercyhurst University Allegheny College Westminster College Great Lakes Institute of Technology Cleveland State University Tracy PTA Millcreek School Foundation Asbury PTA Penn State Erie The Behrend College Chestnut Hill PTA

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Bryanna Karli Heather Matthew

Kort Kowal Kramer Kuna

Justin Joshua

Kuric Lapping

Erica Kelly Tiffany Shanen

Larson Laughlin Lawrence Lazenby

Ryan Natasha Taylor Maria Christina Taylor Amanda Whitney Kathryn Brent

Lee Lenox Lindquist Liotta Loader Lombardi Lopez Mannion Manno Manti

Alex

Margraf

Kayla Shawn

Martin McFarland

Shawn

McFarland

Kacie Courtney

McFarland McManigle

Jared Alek Jane Trey

Merryman Michali Mientkiewicz Miller

Scarlett

Miller

Sarah

Mitchell

Rebecca Daniel

Morton Muccio

Jeffrey Luke Rebecca Allison

Nechleba Nientimp Noel Oathout

Chloe Lilya James Alicia Brittany Zachary Sydne

Olsen Otroda Paulson Pellen Perseo Poe Pollifrone

$4,000 Academic Scholarship $4,000 Academic Scholarship $500 Continuing Education Citizenship Award $43,000 Academic Scholarships $500 Tip Off Tournament Scholarship $53,000 Academic Scholarships $250 Senior Class Award $200 Student Leadership Scholarship $500 Senior Class Award $250 Senior Class Award $1,000 Academic Scholarship $90,000 Academic and Athletic Scholarships $500 Carli Cummings Memorial Scholarship $4,700 Academic Scholarship $8,000 Athletic Scholarships $80,000 Academic Scholarships $46,000 Academic Scholarships $44,000 Academic Scholarships $36,000 Academic Scholarships $38,000 Academic Scholarships $76,000 Academic Scholarships $1,500 Academic Scholarship $8,000 Jim Conner Memorial Scholarship $4,000 Mineo Family Scholarship $200 Millcreek PTA Achievement Award $750 David P Hanlon Scholarship $200 Millcreek PTA Achievement Award $500 Scholarship $1,000 David B McKelvey Memorial Scholarship $750 Academic Sports League Scholarship $750 Academic Sports League Scholarship $400 Westlake Middle School Alumni Scholarship $250 Tracy School Alumni Scholarship $250 PTSA Class of 2012 Merit Award $200 Bond $8,000 James E Casey Scholarship (Valedictorian) $8,000 Jim Conner Memorial Scholarship $250 PTSA Class of 2012 Merit Award $6,000 Scholarship $300 Leadership Award $1,000 Scholarship $177,000 Academic Scholarships & Grants (Valedictorian) $250 WCMS Alumni Scholarship $8,000 Jim Conner Memorial Scholarship $2,500 Dr. Gustave Mork Memorial Scholarship $250 PTSA Class of 2012 Merit Award $1,000 Better Baked Foods Family Scholarship $500 Marching Band Scholarship $250 Belle Valley Scholarship $44,000 Academic Scholarships $200 Millcreek PTA Achievement Award (Valedictorian) $200 Book Scholarship $10,000 National Merit Scholarship $100,000 Academic and Athletic Scholarships $56,000 Academic Scholarships $33,000 Academic Scholarships $500 Scholarship $250 Belle Valley Scholarship $36,000 Academic Scholarship $1,000 Scholarship $20,000 Academic Scholarship $20,000 Academic Scholarships $16,000 Academic Scholarship $350 Achievement Award

Penn State Erie The Behrend College California University of Pennsylvania Odd Fellows Home of Western PA Gannon University Millcreek School Foundation Ohio State University McDowell 2012 Senior Class Millcreek School Foundation McDowell 2012 Senior Class McDowell 2012 Senior Class Great Lakes Institute of Technology Gannon University Jim and Michele Cummings Erie Institute of Technology Lock Haven University Denison University St. Bonaventure University Gannon University Gannon University Thiel College Mercyhurst University Penn State Erie The Behrend College Mr. William Conner Edinboro University Mrs Paige Hanlon and family Millcreek PTA Disabled American Veterans Millcreek School Foundation Edinboro University Westlake PTA Tracy PTA Dr. and Mrs. Verel Salmon National Merit Scholarship Corporation Mr.William Conner Wegman's Scholarship Program McDowell Student Council Penn State Erie The Behrend College University of Pennsylvania Walnut Creek Middle School PTA Mr. William Conner Millcreek School Foundation Better Baked Foods Inc. McDowell Band Aides University of Rochester Millcreek PTA Kiwanis Club of the Millcreek Area National Merit Scholarship Corporation Tennessee Tech University Duquesne University Cleveland State University Millcreek Soccer Boosters Belle Valley PTA Gannon University McDowell Wrestling Boosters Kansas State University Gannon University Robert Morris University Grandview Elementary School PTA

Millcreek Township School District Mackenzie

Presta

Ashley Angela

Price Przepierski

Karli

Pulice

Anthony Therese Taylor Benjamin Kenzie

Raucci Raydo Russell Ryan-Lorei Ryback

Neena Ashley

Sabherwal Samluk

Nicole Matthew

Sanfilippo Sardini

Reese

Shebel

Sabrina Carly Emily K. Taylor Nicholas Michael Emily K. Kelly Alexandra Robert James Jordan

Simmons Skonieczka Smith Smith Smith Smith Smith Smrekar Sokoloff Sonthiemer Spaeder Stanopiewicz

Tori

Steffy

Tyler Emma

Sutula Swabb

Emma

Swabb

Hannah Jillian Catherine

Swahn Swanson Szymanowski

Anthony Alexandria Emily

Szymczak Tackett Toothman

Philip Megan Keri Madeline Samantha Erik Sara Julie Hunter Holly Karlie Peter

Toscano Trinh Tucker Tushak Valloud Vogt Weindorf Whalen Wieczorek Wilcox Zabrosky Zastawney

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Belle Valley PTA Girl's Athletic Club Robert Morris University Mercyhurst University The Keim Family College of Wooster The Italian American Women's Association Gannon University Bowling Green State University University of Akron University of Dayton Gannon University Millcreek School Foundation Gannon University Slippery Rock University Millcreek School Foundation Gannon University Allegheny College McDowell Football Boosters Cleveland State University Asbury PTA Penn State Erie The Behrend College Gannon University Otterbein University Johnson and Wales University Millcreek Lions Club Gannon University Vernondale PTA Girl's Athletic Club Daemen College Mr. William Conner Gannon University Robert Morris University McDowell Football Boosters Coastal Carolina University Wegman's Scholarship Program Gannon University Washington and Lee University Jim and Michele Cummings Walnut Creek Middle School PTA National Honor Society Denison University University of Akron Penn State Erie The Behrend College Millcreek Educational Assistants Association Scholarship Youngstown State University Fortis Institute Gannon University McDowell Campus Store Wegman's Scholarship Program Edinboro University Allegheny College Bowling Green State University Gannon University Mercyhurst University Mercyhurst University Mercyhurst University Gannon University Robert Morris University Seton Hall University Kent State University Millcreek | Fall 2012 | incommunitymagazines.com 25

Millcreek Township School District The 9th Annual

Senior Citizen Prom was held May 11, 2012,

at Grandview Elementary School. Nearly 250 guests were treated to the talents of the McDowell Jazz Band playing sounds of the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. This year’s theme was Hawaiian Luau! Many guests came dressed in their Hawaiian best. A big thank you to students from both Grandview Elementary and Walnut Creek Middle School who served as hosts and hostesses for the big night! Preparation is already underway for next year’s prom… New York, New York! Congratulations to this year’s king and queen, Monty and Rose Pifer!

5th Annual

Night of the Trojan This spring marked the 5th Annual Night of the Trojan for the McDowell Athletic department. It was a great night as some Trojan greats of the past relived many special memories and reconnected with old friends. A select group of current Trojan greats were also honored. The Class of 2012 included Sheena Gordon ’02, Amy Ellis-Fowler ’99, Jeff Barns ’82, Roger Gunesch ’69, Mike Peck ’69, Tony Hampy ’66, and Coach Ralph Clark. The 1971 baseball team was also inducted. The Male Athlete of the Year went to Luke DeHart. This year’s Female Athlete of the Year was Karlie Zabrosky. Wrestling coach Shane McChesney was also honored as the Coach of the Year. Plans are underway for the 6th Annual Night of the Trojan to be held April 27, 2013. Nominations can be sent to McDowell Director of Athletics Brian Fuller at bfuller@mtsd.org or by phone at 814-835-5428. 26

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The Millcreek School Foundation Golf Tournament was a great success again this year, raising nearly $5000 for the Thomas Mudger Scholarship Fund. The tournament was held at Lake View Country Club on June 9th in memory of Thomas Mudger, former Business Manager for MTSD. Thirteen foursomes were treated to a great day of sunshine, plenty of delicious food and refreshments, and a nice array of door and skill prizes and team awards. The Hubbard, Bert, Karle, Weber, Inc team of David and Michael Antolik, Brian McGrath, and Rich Figaski took top honors with a 12 under 60 in a card playoff with last year’s champion the Marsha Marsh Real Estate Team. The tournament committee would like to thank all those who contributed to the outing either through donations of goods, money, or time. A special thanks to the corporate sponsors for their continued support of the event. Sponsors included: AXA Advisors Aramark Food Service Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Hubbard, Bert, Karle, Weber, Inc. James B. Schwab Company Knox, McLaughlin, Gornall, and Sennett, P.C. The Legend Group Marsha Marsh Real Estate UPMC Hamot Sports Medicine A special thank you goes out to PNC Financial Services whose generosity as Tournament Sponsor aided the scholarship fund tremendously. Make plans to join the fun next year!! The Millcreek Schools Foundation Tournament will be held on June 14, 2013, at Lake View Country Club. Interested parties should contact Mr. Thomas Del Fratte at 835 – 5312.

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Millcreek Township Municipal Pages

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 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

Letter from the Supervisors Another beautiful Erie summer is all too quickly coming to an end. The stretch of hot, dry days was tough on the lawn and flowers but was ideal for spending time at Presque Isle, Millcreek’s parks or the backyard hammock. For decades, one of Millcreek’s most popular summer celebrations has been the Fourth of July Parade. This edition of IN Millcreek includes some great photos and an article about this year’s parade, one of the biggest and best ever. This edition also features timely articles about school bus safety, driver safety, health-care screening and flu shots. Check out how Millcreek’s award winning Government Channel is now available on-line. If you missed a program or think someone out of the area would find interest in a show, Channel 9 has a YouTube link on our website. Our Parks and Recreation Department has a wide variety of programs being offered this fall, including many new ones. Learn how to build some of the classic games and toys from yesteryear. Try your hand (or in this case foot) at kick-boxing. Join the “Crazy Crafters Club” or explore innovative ways to restore antiques. Program information, registration forms and instructions are included in the Parks and Recreation section. As always, we would love to hear your suggestions for future articles and urge you to visit our advertisers. Without their help, IN Millcreek would not be possible.

MILLCREEK GOVERNMENT CHANNEL NOW ON Millcreek Township airs the taped programs from the Millcreek Government Channel weekly on Time Warner Suburban Channel 9. These shows are rotated, appearing during different weeks and time slots. Perhaps you missed a show that pertained to a subject that you were hoping to learn more information or maybe you just caught the tail end of a show and you would like to see it in its entirety.

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You’re in luck.

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We have recently set up a YouTube account where residents can enjoy the informative programs taped for the Millcreek Government Channel (MGC). The shows are usually between 20 – 25 minutes and are posted in the order they were recorded. There are a couple of different methods of locating the shows: • open YouTube then search for “Millcreek Township” • from the Millcreek Township website click on the “Channel 9” tab, then click on the direct link “Millcreek Township YouTube Channel” Once on YouTube, you have the option of subscribing to Millcreek Township. This will allow email notifications that a new show has been posted.

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Motorists meeting or overtaking any school bus shall proceed past the school bus with caution and shall be prepared to stop when the amber signal lights are flashing. Motorists must stop at least 10 feet away from school buses that have their red lights flashing and stop arm extended. Motorists must stop when they are behind the bus, meeting the bus or approaching an intersection where a bus is stopped. Motorists following or traveling alongside a school bus must also stop until the red lights have stopped flashing, the stop arm is withdrawn, and all children have reached safety. If physical barriers such as grassy medians, guide rails or concrete median barriers separate oncoming traffic from the bus, motorists in the opposing lanes may proceed without stopping. Do not proceed until all the children have reached a place of safety. The penalties if convicted of violating Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law include: • $250 fine • Five points on your driving record • 60-day license suspension

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Get to the school bus stop five minutes early, so you won’t have to run across the road to catch the bus. When waiting for the bus, stay away from traffic. Line up at least five giant steps away from the curb or the roadway to wait for the bus. Never run after the school bus if it has already left the bus stop. Never push when getting on or off of the school bus. Always walk at least 10 feet in front of the bus when crossing so that the school bus driver can see you. Be aware - Cross with Care! Wait until the school bus has stopped all traffic before stepping out onto the road. When the school bus is moving, always stay in your seat. Never put your head, arms or hands out of the window. Talk quietly; do not distract your school bus driver. If your school bus crosses railroad tracks, be calm and quiet so that your driver can listen for a train. Always obey your school bus driver’s instructions, so that he or she can make safe decisions. Never play with the emergency exits. Backpacks, band instruments, or sports equipment may not block the aisle or emergency exits. If there is an emergency, listen to the driver and follow instructions. When getting off of the school bus, make sure that all drawstrings and other loose objects are secure so that they don’t get caught on the handrail or the door. Never cross the street behind the school bus. If you leave something on the bus or drop something outside of the bus, never go back for it. The driver may not see you and begin moving the bus. Never speak to strangers at the bus stop and never get into a stranger’s car.

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A WWII Boeing Stearman bi-plane piloted by Scott Allen thrilled parade watchers with a fly-over.

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As always, the parade marched down West 12th Street from Marshall Drive to Ford Avenue—a distance that nearly stretches a mile and a half—with more music and entertainment than the celebration’s put on since its origination in 1965. This year’s parade was comprised of 130 units that drew the marvel of thousands of Millcreek residents. Among the parade’s participants were three local bands, the Millcreek High School Marching Band, several dignitaries, all of the area’s fire departments and several animals including camels, horses, cats and dogs. There were several classic car clubs cruising with the parade and the Erie County Mudmushers, a motorsport racing troupe, revved their engines down West 12th Street, as well. The 150-minute parade honored three grand marshals this year amidst a flurry of blue, white and red confetti paper shot from the parade’s perennial canon. Cliff Moon was recognized for his long-standing service with the Millcreek Fire Police and volunteer fire department while John Stoltz and Mark Wysocki were honored for their decades of service as parade planners. About 15,000 to 20,000 Millcreek residents turned out for the spectacle to witness what Millcreek Parade Committee President Bob Maclsaac called “the best product we’ve ever put out.” The patriotic parade also featured 60-foot balloons, dance, cheer and gymnastic groups. Maclsaac didn’t revel long in this parade’s success. “Every year we try to outdo ourselves and put on the best parade possible,” he said. “We’re already looking forward to next year and anticipate it will be even bigger and better than this year.”

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Millcreek Township Municipal Pages

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. August 22 & 23…… 5 – 9 p.m. (Two Day) August 24……………. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. “Refresher” September 14.…….… 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. “Refresher”

HEALTH SCREENINGS SET IN MILLCREEK

October 17 & 18………9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Two Day) October 19……………..9 a.m. – 1 p.m. “Refresher” November 16……….….9 a.m. – 1 p.m. “Refresher”

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:

September 10 No Healthcare Screening in Oct. due to the Flu Campaign

November 12 December 10

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.

Flu and pneumonia vaccines will be available at the Millcreek Municipal Building: September 17th at 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. October 10th at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.

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 It’s that time of year again, time to think about protecting ourselves and our families from the influenza (flu). Each year hundreds of people in Erie and Crawford counties are affected by the flu. The best way to prevent against contacting the flu is by getting a flu vaccination each year. Influenza, commonly referred to as the flu, is a contagious disease. Although it is often confused with other illnesses, especially the common cold, influenza is a more severe disease than the common cold and is caused by a different type of virus. Typically, influenza is transmitted through the air by coughs or sneezes and spreads around the world in seasonal epidemics. Each year vaccinations are developed to help prevent the spread of this disease. Since the viruses change each year it is important to get vaccinated every year to protect yourself. While it is advised by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) that everyone age 6 months and over should get a flu vaccination each flu season, it is especially important that certain people get vaccinated, either because they are at high risk of having serious flu-related complications themselves or because they live with or care for people at high risk for developing flu-related complications. Those at high risk for developing flu related complications include: • Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old • Adults 65 years of age and older • Pregnant women • People who have chronic illness such as lung or heart disease, diabetes and kidney or immune system disorders Other people who should get vaccinated include: people who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, health care workers, household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu, as well as people who work with or care for a children under the age of 5. LifeWorks Erie, formerly Erie Center on Health & Aging, has been offering influenza vaccinations (flu shots) to adults, 18 years of age and older, in the community for more than 35 years and has administered over 265,000 vaccinations in Erie and Crawford counties during that time. This year LifeWorks Erie has expanded their campaign to include children

beginning at age 9 who weigh at least 90 pounds. Children receiving the vaccine must be accompanied by an adult. The Adventures in Healthy Living Expo at the Shrine Club at 2525 West 38th Street is the kick off of the vaccination campaign. This year the Expo will take place on Thursday, September 6 from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. We will have a travelogue of ethnic entertainment: dancing, musicians, hula hoop dancing and more. A variety of vendors, including representatives from Millcreek Township will be in attendance with goodies and giveaways. In addition, free refreshments will be available. And also for your entertainment and interest, demonstrations of fall arts and crafts and ideas for seasonal adventures or one day travel, fall leaves trips, wineries etc. And for those who may not want to walk too far after parking the car: The LIFT will provide free shuttle service in the parking lot. Following the kick off event, there will be community clinics held throughout the region at hundreds of convenient locations. Vaccinations will be offered Monday through Friday at LifeWorks Erie main office at 406 Peach Street from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. To find a convenient location near you check the website at www.DontLetTheFluBugYou.com or call the office at (814) 459-4132. There will be weekly location updates in the Erie Times

News and on television and radio, as well. And be sure to look for our bright orange and blue signs and posters around the area to make sure you get vaccinated at an official “Don’t Let The Flu Bug You” site. The flu and pneumonia vaccines will be available at the Millcreek Municipal Building on September 17th 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.; and returning on October 10th 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. LifeWorks Erie wouldn’t be able to accomplish this endeavor without help. A team of over 200 local volunteers graciously give their time to make these clinics possible. Our medical personnel consist of licensed professional nurses with years of experience administering vaccinations. When you come to one of our clinics to receive your flu shot, that is our only focus. The campaign is also supported by our community partners, including the Erie County Department of Health, UPMC Health Plan, Highmark and the United Way, just to name a few. The cost of the vaccination is usually covered by an individual’s primary health insurance and LifeWorks Erie will bill all major health insurance providers, including Medicare and Medicaid. When getting vaccinated at one of our clinics no appointment is necessary and there is no up-front cost. Simply present your primary health insurance card and we do all the rest. All proceeds from the “Don’t Let The Flu Bug You” vaccination campaign remain in Erie County. The revenue generated helps support an extensive array LifeWorks Erie programs and services for area older adults. When choosing a place to go to get your flu shot, remember that LifeWorks Erie is the oldest and most experienced provider of the flu vaccine. Unlike many other sites, you receive your vaccine from a licensed nurse who can answer all your questions accurately as well as give you the “best shot in town.” Don’t take a chance with your health. Plan to get yourself and your family vaccinated so not only will you help protect yourself from the influenza you will also help avoid spreading influenza to others. For more information or to find a convenient location near you, visit our website at www.lifeworkserie.org. or call 453-5072 and ask to talk to Kathy. Millcreek | Fall 2012 | incommunitymagazines.com 33

Recreation and Parks FALL 2012

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

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.

Mail-In Registration! Applicants must complete their registration forms with all necessary information, signed waiver and release of liability (see page 36) 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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Fall 2012 SWIM Registration Form [ FAMILY LAST NAME (Child name if different than parent)

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Fall 2012 PROGRAM Registration Form Please use this form for all other activities other than swimming. [ FAMILY LAST NAME (Child name if different than parent)

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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 | Fall 2012 | incommunitymagazines.com 35

Recreation and Parks FALL 2012

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

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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.

RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANE INSTRUCTION - FREE! Phone John Schardt at 868-1580 for more information. Great FREE family fun! NO FEE. Register at MIHS Gym. LOCATION

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46th ANNUAL MILLCREEK ART SHOW Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to pull out the brushes and create something fantastic for our 46th Annual Art Show on September 8 and 9, 2012 at the Asbury Barn. To receive a prospectus, please call the Recreation Office at 835-4122.

COST: $10 Expand your recipes to include grill roasted chili, soups, grilled pizza, easy casseroles and desserts. LOCATION

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2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

ASBURY BARN DANCE RECREATION NOTES Zuck, Scott and Asbury Main Pavilions will be available for 2013 reservations for Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Reservations begin on January 2, 2013.

COST IS $60 PER DAY.

The Asbury Barn will be the perfect setting for a night of music and dancing. Live DJ and Karaoke! For adults and teens 14 years old and up. Teens must be accompanied by an adult.

Asbury Barn reservations for 2013 are also available.

$2 per person. Pay at door.

COST IS $35 PER HOUR.

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7:00 - 10:30 p.m.

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Swimming Programs 2012 Fall Swimming Programs at McDowell Intermediate Mail-in registrations will be accepted immediately. Consider your application accepted unless otherwise notified. Please respect our age requirements. Any age requirements are based according to your child’s age on the first day of class. RESIDENT FEE: $35 • NON-RESIDENT FEE: $70 • LIFEGUARD TRAINING: $150 (All inclusive)

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September 10 - November 12 6:00 – 9:00 p.m ................. Lifeguard Training ..........................15 & up

TUESDAY 7:00 – 7:30 p.m .................. 7:30 – 8:20 p.m .................. 7:30 – 8:00 p.m.................. 8:00 – 8:50 p.m..................

WEDNESDAY 7:00 – 7:30 p.m .................. 7:30 – 8:20 p.m .................. 7:30 – 8:00 p.m.................. 8:00 – 8:50 p.m..................

THURSDAY 7:00 – 7:30 p.m .................. 7:30 – 8:20 p.m .................. 7:30 – 8:00 p.m.................. 8:00 – 8:50 p.m..................

SATURDAY 10:00 – 10:30 a.m ............. 10:00 – 10:50 a.m.............. 10:00 – 10:50 a.m.............. 10:30 – 11:00 a.m ............... 11:00 – 11:30 a.m................. 11:00 – 11:50 a.m................. 11:00 – 11:50 a.m................. 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m ..... 12:00 – 12:30 p.m............... 12:00 – 12:30 p.m............... 12:00 – 12:50 p.m............... 12:30 – 1:00 p.m ................. 12:30 – 1:00 p.m ................. 1:00 – 1:30 p.m....................

September 4 - October 30 (no class 10/2) Preschool A ...................................... 3, 4 & 5 Level 2.................................................... 6 & up Preschool B ........................................3, 4 & 5 Level 3 ....................................................6 & up September 5 - October 24 Preschool B ...................................... 3, 4 & 5 Level 2.................................................... 6 & up Preschool A ...................................... 3, 4 & 5 Level 5.................................................... 6 & up September 6 - October 25 Preschool C ...................................... 3, 4 & 5 Advanced Level 2 ............................ 6 & up Preschool B ...................................... 3, 4 & 5 Level 4 .................................................. 6 & up September 8 - November 3 (no class 9/29) Preschool B ...................................... 3, 4 & 5 Level 3.................................................... 6 & up Level 4 .................................................. 6 & up Preschool A ...................................... 3, 4 & 5 Preschool B ...................................... 3, 4 & 5 Advanced Level 2 ............................ 6 & up Level 5 .................................................. 6 & up Preschool C ...................................... 3, 4 & 5 Infants .......................................... 6 - 18 mos. Preschool A ...................................... 3, 4 & 5 Level 2 .................................................. 6 & up Toddlers .......................... 18 mos. - 2 years Preschool A ...................................... 3, 4 & 5 Adapted Aquatics .......................... 6 & up

Recreational Swimming Admission: $2 (per person) Pool Closed 9/29, 10/2, 11/22, 11/23, 11/24, 11/26, 12/1 Long hair must be tied back. Bathing caps are not required. Groups of 15 or more planning to use the pool should call the Recreation Office at 835-4122. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent. Children 12 and above must be able to swim one length of the pool to be unattended. ADULT SWIM (Adults only, 18 years +): Saturdays 9/8 - 12/15 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Monday & Wednesdays 9/10 - 12/19 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. OPEN SWIM: Fridays Saturdays

11/30 - 12/14 9/8 - 12/15

Swimming Prerequisites: 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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Recreation and Parks FALL 2012 INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI Instructors: Dave and Kathy Wayman

PHYSICAL FITNESS FOR ADULTS

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. RESIDENT FEE: $40.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $60.00 LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Mon. & Weds

9/10 - 12/12

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $50.00

ADULT DANCE

LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

RESIDENT FEE:

$30.00 Line $40.00 American/Latin

JS Wilson Cafeteria

Mondays

9/10 - 12/10

7:15 - 8:15 p.m.

NON RESIDENT FEE:

$40.00 Line $60.00 American/Latin

INTRODUCTION TO QI GONG

Instructor: Carol Gilbo

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING A partner is required for all of these programs except Line Dance. Please wear comfortable clothes and dancing shoes.

(No class 10/8, 11/5 and 11/26)

Instructors: 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. RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $50.00

BEGINNER AMERICAN AND LATIN LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Tuesdays

9/11 - 10/30

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

JS Wilson Cafeteria

Tuesdays

9/11 - 11/20

7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

(No class 11/6)

RESIDENT FEE: $40.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $60.00

BEGINNER LINE DANCE LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

JS Wilson Auditorium

Thursdays

9/20 - 11/8

7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Asbury Barn

Mon. & Thur.

9/10 - 12/13

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCE LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

JS Wilson Auditorium

Thursdays

9/20 - 11/8

8:00 - 9:00 p.m.

INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN/LATIN LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Sundays

9/16 - 11/4

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

JAZZ and TAP RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 (Tap and Jazz combo $40.00) NON RESIDENT FEE: $50.00 (Tap and Jazz combo $60.00) BEGINNER JAZZ LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Saturdays

9/15 - 11/3

8:30 - 9:15 a.m.

BEGINNER TAP LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Saturdays

9/15 - 11/3

9:15 - 9:50 a.m.

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 NEW KETTLEBELL WORKOUT A cardio and strength training exercise program using the kettlebell or a single hand weight. This program is geared toward an experienced exerciser. Participants must supply their own kettlebell or hand weight. Asbury Barn

Mondays

9/10 - 12/17

5:45 - 6:30 p.m.

9/10 - 12/17

6:30 - 7:15 p.m.

9/10 - 12/17

7:15 - 8:15 p.m.

9/13 - 12/20

5:45 - 6:30 p.m.

9/13 - 12/20

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

9/13 - 12/20

7:30 - 8:15 p.m.

PILATES MAT WORK Asbury Barn

BEGINNER KICK BOXING RESIDENT FEE: NON RESIDENT FEE:

Mondays

MUSCLE CONDITIONING Asbury Barn

$40.00 $60.00

Mondays

CIRCUIT STEP AEROBICS Asbury Barn

Instructor: Karle Lyons Learn the basic moves of Kick Boxing and other exercises. Reduce stress, increase strength, and build muscle tone.

Thursdays

KETTLEBELL WORKOUT Asbury Barn

Thursdays

STABILITY BALL WORKOUT LOCATION

DAY

DATES

MIHS Dance Studio

Tues. & Thurs 9/4 - 12/20

TIME

7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Asbury Barn

Thursdays

Participants must supply their own ball.

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WEIGHT TRAINING/CARDIO WORKOUT/ MUSCLE CONDITIONING Instructors: Nylene Baney RESIDENT FEE: $40.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $60.00 Strength training routines using weights and equipment. Also included is a circuit interval cardio/muscle conditioning class, using free weights and strength bands. You may also bring an exercise mat or light weights. LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

MIHS Fitness Center

Tue. & Thurs.

9/4 - 12/20

5:30 p.m.

ZUMBA Combines high energy and motivating Latin music that allows you to dance away your worries, and it’s a great sweat! You DO NOT need a partner for Zumba nor do you need dance experience. Look, feel, live better and join the dance party!

SELF-DEFENSE OF “TUITE” AGES 14 & ABOVE RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $50.00 Teaches the student how to use muscle moving techniques to disbalance an attacker and redirect his aggression. A non-forceful method. Instructor: Joe Logue LOCATION

DAY

Grandview Elementary Mon. & Weds.

DATES

TIME

9/10 - 12/5

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

(No class 10/8, 11/5, 11/26)

Instructor: Susan McCall RESIDENT FEE: $40.00 Tuesdays AND Thursdays (a.m. classes) NON RESIDENT FEE: $60.00 Tuesdays AND Thursdays (a.m. classes) RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 Tuesday OR Thursday (p.m. classes) NON RESIDENT FEE: $50.00 Tuesday OR Thursday (p.m. classes) LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Tuesdays

9/11 - 12/11

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

(No class 11/16)

YOGA

JS Wilson Cafeteria

Instructor: Janet Stachowiak RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $50.00 CHAIR YOGA A gentle form of yoga for those with limited flexibility using seated and standing poses. Maintain joint mobility, stretch and strengthen the body using the chair for support — yoga mat required. LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Wednesdays

9/12 - 12/5

5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

HATHA 1 YOGA BEGINNER AND BEYOND A multi-level format for beginners or for experienced students to strengthen their current practice. Posture, breath work, and guided relaxation. Yoga mat/block/strap recommended. LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Wednesdays

9/12 - 12/5

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays

9/13 - 12/13

7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

(No class 11/22)

LOW-IMPACT ZUMBA LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Tues. & Thurs.

9/11 - 12/13

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

(No class 11/6)

ADULT SEASON GYM PASS A $20.00 Season Gym Pass entitles the holder (Adult - ages 18 and over) to these activities: BASKETBALL LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Westlake

Tues. & Thurs.

9/4 - 12/20

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

TABLE TENNIS/BADMINTON LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

MIHS

Thursdays Saturdays

9/6 - 12/20 9/8 - 12/15

9:00 - 11:00 p.m. 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

CONTINUING YOGA ADULT GOLF LESSONS

RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $50.00 Instructor: Dr. Elyssa Lindenberger, DC

Whispering Woods Golf Club Instructor: PGA Professional Rich Rocky

BEGINNER CONTINUING YOGA Previous Yoga practice required.

RESIDENT FEE: $55.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $65.00

LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Tuesdays

9/11 - 12/11

11:00 a.m. - 12:00

VINYASA FLOW YOGA LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

MIHS Faculty Room

Tuesdays

9/11 - 11/20

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

BEGINNER CHAIR YOGA Instructor: Susan McCall For those interested in improving strength, flexibility and mobility. Limited weight bearing. Yoga mat required. LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Tuesdays

9/11 - 12/11

9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

GOLD CARD DOES NOT APPLY TO GOLF LESSONS SESSION

DAY

DATES

TIME

1: Adult Women 2: Senior Men

Mon. thru Weds. Mon. thru Weds.

9/10, 11 and 12 9/17, 18 and 19

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

WATER EXERCISE RESIDENT FEE: $40.00 NON RESIDENT FEE: $60.00 LOCATION

MIHS Pool Tues. & Thurs.

DAY

DATES TIME

9/4 - 12/20

7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

(No class 10/2 and 11/22)

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Recreation Parks Recreationand and Parks FALL 2012

PAINTING FOR ALL LEVELS Instructor: Betty Nelson RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $50.00 LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Wednesdays

9/12 - 10/31

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

DRAWING FOR ALL LEVELS Instructor: Betty Nelson RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $50.00 LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Thursdays

9/13 - 11/1

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

PASTELS AND ACRYLICS Instructor: Betty Nelson RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $50.00 LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Fridays

9/14 - 11/2

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

BEGINNER KNITTING AND CROCHETING Instructor: Arlene Elliott Learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. Learn to chain, single, double and triple crochet. RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $50.00 LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Tuesdays

9/11 - 10/30

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

(No class 11/6)

ADVANCED KNITTING AND CROCHETING CIRCLE Instructor: Arlene Elliott This class covers intermediate and advanced levels, with special techniques thrown in. Project work is the norm in this class... basic skills are assumed but will be reviewed as needed. Students should choose a project and come get help with it any time during the day on Friday. Over the years, this class has become a social circle and we do special things such as carry-in lunches, day trips in spring, summer and fall with a yearly luncheon in January. RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $50.00

• • • •

Must be 18 years old or 14-17 accompanied by an adult. Registration is required for all classes. Art classes and crocheting classes - NO materials are provided. Chair caning, basket making and jewelry making materials are purchased at class. • Gold card holders must pay for materials in classes where materials are included in cost of class.

BEADWEAVING Instructor: Kathy Jury RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $50.00 This class will be moving beyond the basic stringing techniques. Projects will be done by weaving with a needle, thread and beads, all entwined together by hand in an intricate pattern. Projects will vary each session. Supply list will be provided or instructor will have supplies for purchase in class. LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Nature Center

Mondays

9/17 - 11/5

6:15 - 8:15 p.m.

NEW CRAZY PATCH FOR SANE ADULTS Instructor: Susan Hottle No experience is necessary for this mistake-proof handcraft that originated in Victorian times. Learn to recycle fabric scraps, buttons, trims and household ephemera in seven unique artistic ways by randomly piecing irregularly shaped fabrics, embellishing the seams and placing spot motifs. Working in hand, each student will make one or more crazy patches that may be finished into useful items or framed. Bring scissors and your imagination. All other items provided. RESIDENT FEE: $40.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $60.00

LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

ADVANCED BEGINNER Do you remember when hankies dried your tears and wiped your nose? Re-purpose them with Crazy Patch and give them the respect they deserve! Each student should bring a selection of pre-washed and pressed hankies ready to cut and piece. Vintage hankies with fabulous prints, gorgeous edgings and monograms are readily available at thrift shops and garage sales or use your personal collection. All other materials are provided. Prerequisite: Beginning Crazy Patch or knowledge of basic stitches.

Asbury Barn

Fridays

9/14 - 11/2

9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Millcreek Township Assembly Room

Thursdays

9/13 - 10/11

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

SPA-LA-LA Instructor: Arlene Elliott RESIDENT FEE: $15.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 Great products for your own spa at home. You'll make muscle soothers, bath salts, lotions and rinses. Also take some extra recipes home with you. All materials provided at class. LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Mondays

11/5 and 11/12

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

BEGINNER LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Millcreek Township Assembly Room

Thursdays

10/25 - 11/15

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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2012 OPEN HOUSE

MAKE A GIFT/SEASONAL CRAFT

All crafters are invited to this open house to meet your instructors Arlene and Charles Elliott and Susan Hottle. We will have on site examples of the featured crafts.

Instructor: Arlene Elliott RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $50.00

LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Saturday

9/15

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR FALL CLASSES IS FRIDAY, SEPT. 21

Projects to include a seasonal door wreath, embellished cinnamon broom, candles and picture frames. Material list will be provided. LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Thursdays

9/13 - 11/1

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

FLAT REED SEAT WEAVING Instructor: Sue Neth RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $50.00

FLEA-TIQUES Instructor: Charles Elliott RESIDENT FEE: $15.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 Have you ever thought of using an old bureau for a footstool or the back of a chair to paint and use as a decoration? We’ll experiment and explore options with the flea market and antique shops that you may have. We will help you with refinishing wooden items, help with materials, and work with you with the fabric and stitchery elements. See our examples at the arts and crafts open house on September 15 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Mondays

10/1 - 10/22

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

INTERMEDIATE KNITTING & CROCHET BEYOND BASICS Instructor: Arlene Elliott RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $50.00 LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Wednesdays

9/12 - 10/31

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

CHILDREN’S GAMES AND TOYS Instructor: Charles Elliott Make simple homemade toys for this Christmas or holiday season. The whole family will love these durable and fun games and toys from yesteryear. These date back to colonial and early 20th century times, when life was simple and times were hard. Kids can learn about American history from playing the games and toys of America’s past. Examples of these will be on display at the Open House on September 15th. Materials provided at class. RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $50.00 LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Wednesdays

9/12 - 10/31

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

SPECIAL BASKETS: AMERICAN HERITAGE BASKETS Instructor: Charles Elliott RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $50.00 Start with a small Berry Basket to practice some basic basket-making skills. We will then move to a wonderful Williamsburg-style handled basket. The final project will involve weaving a Cherokee Gathering Basket. Materials provided at class. LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Thursdays

9/13 - 11/1

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

The splint or flat reed seat creates a great country accent in a chair seat. In this course, you will be guided through the steps to weave a beautiful pattern into a chair seat. We can help you select a pattern for your chair seat, solve furniture restoration problems, and add special touches to your finished project. Examples of flat reed designs will be shown at the Open House on September 15th. Materials provided at class. LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Fridays

9/4 and 11/2

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

CRAZY CRAFTERS CLUB Instructor: Susan Hottle RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $50.00 Come have fun as we explore a variety of techniques that will help you finish your Christmas gift list before Thanksgiving! Each session is designed for “make it and take it” while developing a skill that can easily be duplicated using take-home instructions. Samples of each craft will be available at the Crafts Open House on Saturday, September 15th from 1 to 3 p.m. at Asbury Barn. Register at the Barn or mail your entry early. Registration deadline is September 21st and class space is limited. Crazy Crafters Club is a great way to have fun and learn six new techniques in six weeks! Materials provided at class. Approximate cost $30.00. LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Mondays

10/1 thru 11/5

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

INTRODUCTION TO CHAIR SEAT CANING Instructor: Charles Elliott RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $50.00 Bring your own chair for caning, fiber rush, shaker style. Material costs $20.00 to be paid in class. LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Tuesdays

9/11 - 11/20

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

(No class 11/6)

BASKET MAKING/CHAIR SEAT CANING Instructor: Charles Elliott RESIDENT FEE: $30.00 • NON RESIDENT FEE: $50.00 Make a variety of seasonal baskets. Bring your own chair for chair caning. Material costs $20.00 to be paid in class. LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

Asbury Barn

Fridays

9/14 - 11/2

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

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ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH DANCE & BALLET/HIP HOP & ZUMBA

PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES Instructor: Adrienne Steppic A combination of preschool activities including playtime, arts and crafts, song time, learning time, story time included with aerobics, a fin-filled interactive exercise program. These activities have been planned to help your child grow physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually. You must register for this program by August 31. Please list birth date on registration form. Children MUST be out of diapers.

AGE 3 • 9/10 - 12/6

Instructor: Maura Lindenberger Dance and ballet classes are held at Asbury Barn for eight weeks, September 15 through November 3. Parents of 3- and 4-year-olds must wait on the first floor of the barn while classes are taking place on the second floor. BEGINNER AGES

DAY

DATES

TIME

COST

3 and 4

Saturdays

9/15 - 11/3

10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

$30.00

ADVANCED BEGINNER AGES

DAY

DATES

TIME

COST

3 and 4

Saturdays

9/15 - 11/3

11:00 - 11:45 a.m.

$30.00

PRE-BALLET/TAP AGES

DAY

DATES

TIME

COST

5 to 7

Saturdays

9/15 - 11/3

12:00 - 12:45 p.m.

$30.00

HIP HOP

PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES/TODDLER AEROBICS - COMBINED LOCATION

DAY

DATES

Asbury Barn

Mon. and Weds. 9/10 - 12/6

TIME

COST

9:30 a.m. - 12:00

$170.00

PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES - SEPARATE LOCATION

DAY

Asbury Barn

Mon. and Weds. 9/10 - 12/6

DATES

TIME

COST

9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

$100.00

TODDLER AEROBICS - SEPARATE LOCATION

DAY

Asbury Barn

Mon. and Weds. 9/10 - 12/6

DATES

TIME

AGES

DAY

DATES

TIME

COST

8 to 12

Saturdays

9/15 - 11/3

1:00 - 1:45 p.m.

$30.00

NEW! ZUMBA FOR TEENS A chance for teens to get together and enjoy the high energy music and dance of Zumba. Call your friends and make a date. AGES

DAY

DATES

TIME

COST

13 to 16

Saturdays

9/15 - 11/3

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

$30.00

COST

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 $70.00

BABYSITTERS CLINIC

AGES 4-5 • 9/11 - 12/7 PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES/TODDLER AEROBICS - COMBINED LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

COST

Asbury Barn

Tue. and Thurs.

9/11 - 12/7

12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

$170.00

Girls and boys 11 years and older can earn certification as responsible babysitters by attending one class. Instruction includes child care, behavior, safety, security and basic first aid. Please mail in your registration. Space is limited to 20 students.

(No class 11/6, 11/22)

PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES - SEPARATE LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

COST

Asbury Barn

Tue. and Thurs.

9/11 - 12/7

12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

$100.00

(No class 11/6, 11/22)

LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

COST

Asbury Barn

Thursday

10/4

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

$10.00

MYAA SPORTS REGISTRATION

TODDLER AEROBICS - SEPARATE LOCATION

DAY

DATES

TIME

COST

Asbury Barn

Tue. and Thurs.

9/11 - 12/7

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

$70.00

(No class 11/6, 11/22)

Parent or guardian must attend with proof of child’s age. For questions, please contact MYAA at 833-3298 or go online at myaasports.com. GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL

Our Recreation Program Our recreation program, and the facilities of the Department are available to Millcreek Township citizens and through the combined efforts of:

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

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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 p.m. Sunday, September 2nd, 1 to 3 p.m.

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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.)

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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

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Millcreek Paramedic Service

2012-13 Membership Drive Underway:

Join Today! Often we hear the comment, “My family is young and healthy so why would I need ambulance service and a membership to Millcreek Paramedic Service? Our most recent review of call breakdown by category finds that nearly 28% of the emergency response by Millcreek Paramedic Service is for trauma related reasons. Every age segment of our community is affected by unexpected trauma. Injuries incurred by falls are a leading cause of injury to young and old alike. Injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents have a profound impact on those unsuspecting patients who may encounter a careless or impaired driver, whose irresponsible actions forever change an individual or family’s life. Recreational activity accidents are also notable among our call totals. As our township and surrounding area experience an increase in recreational climate, our responsibility to treat this variety of recreational calls for assistance, increases. Clearly this high number of patients who thought they would never need the services of an ambulance service is grateful for the immediate response of Millcreek Paramedic Service. We also hear, “I have health insurance that pays for an ambulance if I need one, so why do I need a membership”? Most insurance plans today include deductibles and co pays required by the insured. As a member of Millcreek Paramedics membership program, any co pay or deductible is waived. Insurance reimbursement received for emergency transportation will be considered as payment in full. Members can also benefit if Millcreek Paramedic Service is utilized for non-emergency scheduled ambulance stretcher transportation. When your scheduled transport is deemed necessary by your physician and is preapproved by your insurance carrier, members will not be responsible for any difference between the billed amount and reimbursement received from your insurance company. It is important we point out that a Millcreek Paramedic Service membership is not an insurance plan. Your membership is not tax deductible; however, it can be utilized as a deduction if you itemize your tax return.

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Another question that has come up is, “I donate every year to my volunteer fire department, isn’t that the same as Millcreek Paramedic Service”? When you donate to your local volunteer fire department, your contribution helps to support your overall fire protection. Those monies are directly used for upgrading fire trucks and other rescue equipment. Millcreek Paramedic Service truly respects the dedication and cooperative service of our five owner volunteer fire departments. We encourage every township resident to financially support our township volunteer fire departments. Millcreek Township is very fortunate to be served by such a dedicated core group of men and women who put their lives on the line every time the alarm sounds. Over the past 80 plus years, these same five volunteer fire departments have protected Millcreek Township. As the township has grown, so has the responsibility of our volunteer fire services. Your financial support of this critical service is now more important than ever. Likewise your membership donations to Millcreek Paramedic Service are reinvested in your designated ambulance provider of Millcreek Township. Your membership donations assist us to staff advanced life support ambulances, 24 hours a day to respond to any pre-hospital medical emergency for you or your family. Our expense for equipment updates, maintenance, fuel, insurance and staffing continue to increase each year. We are proud to say our membership fee has not increased for the past four years. Your membership dollars assist us to meet the increasing cost and provide only the highest level of pre-hospital treatment and transportation in Erie County, 24 hours a day. Thirteen years ago our five Millcreek Township volunteer fire departments transferred their commitment to emergency ambulance service for the residents and visitors of this great township to Millcreek Paramedic Service. We welcome that responsibility and ask your financial support.

Did You Know? Millcreek Paramedic Service (MPS) is owned and operated by the Millcreek Township Volunteer Fire Departments. For more than 80 years, our volunteer fire departments have provided emergency first aid, adding volunteer ambulance service to the residents of Millcreek Township. In 1999, the fire fighters recognized the volume of medical emergencies was too great a burden for a volunteer system. Belle Valley, Kearsarge, West Ridge, West Lake, and Lake Shore came together to form a paid staff ambulance service to meet the medical emergency needs of Millcreek Township. Today, Millcreek Paramedic Service works in partnership with the township volunteer fire departments. MPS has a paid staff of paramedics and EMTs that staff 24 hours a day at the Millcreek fire stations and respond to emergencies. The Millcreek Volunteer Fire Departments still maintain overall management of MPS via its Board of Directors, with each owner department providing one representative. Therefore, Millcreek Township has a high quality paid ambulance service that still adheres to the volunteer spirit of service and dedication. Millcreek Township is considered to be a second class township under the Pennsylvania Code. This classification authorizes the elected Board of Supervisors to designate emergency service providers for the residents of Millcreek. Our supervisors continue to hold high expectations from the police and fire departments as well as their ambulance service. Millcreek Township supports the 911 system and takes a stand for quality and accountability in all three services for each of our residents. The most effective results occur when a multi-level response system is used. If needed, all three emergency services - police, fire department and Millcreek Paramedic Service - can be dispatched by simply calling 911. Millcreek Township is unique as a second class township in retaining dedicated staff of volunteer firefighters who protect the citizens, for 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Likewise, Millcreek Township residents are fortunate to receive the service of Millcreek Paramedic Service. Our service is unique in that no tax revenue is needed to support MPS. Our solid financial structure is due to strong monitoring by the Board of Directors of the annual operating budget and the management staff adhering to a very strict financial overview of income and expenditures. MPS maintains the ability to implement ever-advancing treatment procedures that often challenge many other ambulance services. Health care advancements, often out of reach to other services are welcomed and implemented by MPS as they become available. Every dollar generated by MPS is re-invested back into Millcreek Townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designated ambulance provider â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MPS - to help continue the high quality emergency medical service we provide. As our service remains accountable to each patient to whom we render treatment, we also remain accountable to our residents for the financial accountability and stability of our company.

2012-2013 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION MILLCREEK PARAMEDIC SERVICE Please complete and return this form with your payment today! Please list your name, address and date of birth (D.O.B.), and then names and DOB for each family member who will be included in your MPS Family Membership below: Name___________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ____________________________________________________________ Phone #______________________________Date of Birth ________________________

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X I have read and agree to all statements on the reverse side of this form. A one year membership will expire on Nov. 30, 2013 and a two year membership will expire on Nov. 30, 2014. Annual renewal thereafter.

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Name _________________________________ Dedicated to the Welfare and Safety of Millcreek Residents For membership information, call (814) 836-8677.

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Millcreek Paramedic Service Membership Terms and Conditions As a member of Millcreek Paramedic Service, I understand that I will request that payment of authorized Medicare/Insurance benefits be made on my behalf to Millcreek Paramedic Service for any ambulance services furnished to me by Millcreek Paramedic Service. I will authorize any holder of medical information about me to release to all third party health and medical benefits payors and their agents and carriers as well as to Millcreek Paramedic Service, any information needed to determine these benefits or benefits payable for related services or any services provided to me by Millcreek Paramedic Service now and in the future. I will authorize payment for these benefits to be made directly to Millcreek Paramedic Service. I will agree to pay immediately to Millcreek Paramedic Service, all payments sent directly to me from either the insurance company or other medical benefit providers. I understand that while the patient is responsible for payment for services, my Millcreek Paramedic Service membership fee will cover my deductibles or co-payments. I will cooperate in any way with claim submission to my medical benefit providers and to provide any correspondence regarding my claim(s) to MPS, if requested. You have the right to elect not to receive any further fundraising communication from Millcreek Paramedic Service. I understand that “Family Membership” includes everyone who is claimed on my family’s head of household tax return. I understand that my MPS membership also includes medically necessary, non-emergency ambulance transportation within a 150-mile radius of Millcreek Township. Twenty-four hour advance notice is requested for scheduling non-emergency transports. Physician Authorization of medical necessity is required for all non-emergency services. MPS reserves the right to change scheduled transports due to emergency requirements. An MPS membership is non-transferable and non-refundable. An MPS membership fee is not tax deductible as a charitable contribution, but may be eligible as an itemized medical deduction. An MPS membership is not an insurance policy. I understand a 2012-2013 MPS one year membership is valid through November 30, 2013 and a two year membership is valid through November 30, 2014. This program is not applicable to Medical Assistance beneficiaries. Membership is not a contract for provision of services at any specific time and, as with any ambulance company, services are subject to availability. Service may be provided by a mutual aid company during a period in which MPS may be unavailable. The membership program may be subject to modification without prior notice.

All discounts must be taken at the time of purchase.

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Millcreek Paramedics Utilize the Latest in Technology By Deborah McQuaid

Tom Walker and his wife planned to make a day of it in Erie. They would ride their bicycles around Presque Isle State Park, then spend some time at Presque Isle Downs and Casino. On May 30, they drove from their home in Hubbard, Ohio, to the peninsula and biked leisurely around the park. Afterward, they drove to McDonald’s restaurant for lunch. Then Walker started experiencing some indigestion. He was pale and dizzy. His wife, Mary, reminded him that he had a history of heart problems — he’d had three stents placed in arteries before. She convinced him that they should call 911. An upset stomach can be a sign of cardiac problems, according to Jeff Benson, operations director of Millcreek Paramedic Service. “He initially didn’t want to go to the hospital,” Benson recalled. “They finally convinced him to come into the ambulance. He didn’t want to get on a stretcher.” Tom Walker said, “I walked out. I didn’t want to be carried out of there.” “(Paramedics) literally had to talk him into going (to the hospital),” Benson said. “We have a duty to terrorize you to go to the hospital to be evaluated.” What resulted in Walker’s case was the fastest time in the history of Hamot Medical Center for a patient to get from the door of the emergency room to his artery being opened — 13.5 minutes.

Benson said the big push today is to get cardiac patients to the hospital as quickly as possible. “We’re having great success with patients with chest pain getting to the hospital and starting treatment on them,” Benson said. They are given four baby aspirin, IV’s are started. Nitroglycerine is administered for chest pain. Narcotics are then given if the pain is not relieved with Nitroglycerine. Narcotics are administered for pain. Blood is drawn and blood glucose level is obtained. Paramedics perform a 12-lead electrocardiogram and it is transmitted to the hospital while the patient is en route. In Tom Walker’s case, everything went well. Instead of finishing out his day at the casino, he spent two nights at Hamot after receiving two more stents in blocked arteries. Walker said he’s aware that his case was record breaking, but at the time, there were many people around and a lot of things going on. “It was fast. I didn’t know what they were doing. I just hoped they did it right and they did. Everybody was very, very nice from the guys in the ambulance to the people in the hospital,” Walker said. “The ambulance guys were very professional. They hooked up the EKG and the other was talking to the hospital. They tried to make me feel very comfortable.” Benson said the technology available now to ambulance personnel and the quick transmission of information to waiting medical staff at the hospitals is the key to a success like Walker’s. “They told the hospital what they had and requested a cardiac alert. They were met at the door by an ER physician and a cardiologist. It was 13-and-a-half minutes from the door of the ER to his artery being opened up.” “The fastest time at Hamot,” Benson said proudly. Pre-hospital treatment is constantly evolving, Benson said. “It’s all about what can we do to make it easier

at the hospital.” Benson said Millcreek Paramedic Service is seeking a $300,000 Assistance To Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to replace eight cardiac monitors. Their current monitors are 11 years old, but have been upgraded. Benson said hospital professionals want the work to be done in the field. “The goal is, these patients don’t need to sit in the ER feeling pain and pressure.” Benson said it’s critical that people call 911 when they feel chest pain. “Their treatment starts when we get there.” Tom Walker was back to doing what he likes to do, riding his bicycle or walking every day and playing golf, within a couple of weeks after going home from the hospital. The retired teacher, 67, said he was planning another trip to Presque Isle. While he was visiting, he said he wanted to meet the Millcreek paramedics who treated him in the ambulance. “I feel fine. I do something every day. Ride my bike 5 or 10 miles. And if I don’t do that, I walk. And I play golf about every day. The main thing, I’m doing very good. One thing, I would like to thank them. I’ve got to do that some day.”

Jeff Benson, operations manager of Millcreek Paramedic Service, says evolving technology is allowing paramedics to do more vital pre-hospital work en route, eliminating the need for cardiac patients to spend any time in the emergency room and shortening the time it takes to start heart procedures at the hospital.

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Millcreek Sewer and Water: Making Bill Payment Easier Millcreek Township Sewer and Water Authorities are working to bring internet account information and credit card payment capability to their respective customers in the very near future via new software recently purchased called eSuite. eSuite empowers citizens and businesses by giving them access to public records, the ability to submit applications for licenses and permits and the ability to view bills and even submit payments online. It offers secure access to information via an easy-to-use portal, allowing on-line bill payment and customer interaction. Within several months, customers will have the ability to access their account information on-line, viewing such things as usage history, invoice detail, and payment application. On-line payment will also be available via MasterCard and Visa with a service fee of $3.00 per transaction. While on-line payment is not yet currently available, MasterCard and Discover payments are taken over the phone or at our counter with a service fee of 2.45%. Another form of payment acceptance which has gained popularity with customers is Automatic Bank Drafting. This option allows for direct payment of your

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sewer and/or water bills directly from your checking account. Many people prefer the freedom from check writing this provides, however it does require you to complete and sign an Authority form authorizing the permission to make a direct debit from your checking account for the amount of the quarterly charge. This form can be found on the Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.millcreekauthority.org and also at our counter. With Automatic Bank Drafting you will continue to receive a quarterly statement by mail. Each billing month, 20 days after your bill date, your payment will be automatically deducted from your bank account. That gives you plenty of time to review the statement and call a Customer Service Representative if you have any questions. We continually look for ways to add to the spectrum of customer services, and would encourage your comments and feedback as to how we could better suit your needs. Please feel free to contact us via email at jagnello@mtswa.org, or include a suggestion with your next payment.

Charitable Giving To Give or Not to Give                  

   

                         

                       

         

                                                                                  Millcreek | Fall 2012 | incommunitymagazines.com 49

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Lyell Cook gets invited to a lot of parties. With his quick wit, easy charm and affable personality, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at the top of the guest list. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got the gift of gab, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re after. Cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business is death. CSI kind of death. Cook has been Erie County coroner since 2000 and a deputy since 1982. He was a funeral director in Girard for many years. With 35 years of experience, Cook has seen it all. The hit TV series made his job popular. People want to hear stories. But Cook is careful. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People love talking to us. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty careful about what I say to people. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a public job. You have to be careful,â&#x20AC;? Cook said. That hot June day, Cook just returned from a call. A 47-yearold man shot himself and was found dead by a friend. Cook was out dropping off death certificates when he was notified. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s told the address and the time of the call and nothing else. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We go into almost every case without any idea. We walk in and note everything.â&#x20AC;? Every detail is important. The time of day, whether a TV or lights are on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the little things. Ninety-nine percent of the time, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean a thing. You just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know. You try to be aware of everything,â&#x20AC;? Cook said. As coroner, Cook investigates and rules on the cause and manner of all unnatural and unattended deaths in the county. He works closely with police and the district attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. He looks at everything clinically. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see blood. I look at it differently. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking at 100 different things. You try to be aware of everything. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re part of a team going in. We assume a lot of the investigation that (the police) donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to deal with. When it comes to death, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my job, [to determine] what happened to the body,â&#x20AC;? Cook explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really have a very good working relationship with everybody.â&#x20AC;? Cook employs two full-time and seven part-time deputies. He said the job is nothing like is seen on the popular television series. That is pure fiction and fantasy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like doing it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s different from one minute to the next. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a position that combines a dozen disciplines like medicine with law and psychology, criminology, human nature.â&#x20AC;? Cook said the job of pronouncing a person dead is a unique responsibility. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of a good feeling because youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing something for them that no one else can,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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He feels no emotion when performing his duties. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s absolutely no emotion whatsoever and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be. The minute emotions step in, you lose your perspective. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never gotten emotionally involved with anyone. But there are certain cases and people you will always remember.â&#x20AC;? Cook said that his favorite part of his career was when he was a funeral director and he embalmed bodies for funeral home showings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a personal challenge to me to take someone whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s died and whose look and color have changed so much and you bring them back so the family will be comfortable when they come in to see them. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get personal credit for it, but it was a personal challenge for me to do that. Every night was opening night.â&#x20AC;? His least favorite part of being coroner is making death notifications. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the most disagreeable thing I have to do,â&#x20AC;? he said. He always takes a uniformed police officer with him to the house. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re knocking on the door and the door opens, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m always overtaken by the feeling that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m changing a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

life forever. When the door opens and they see a man in a suit and a policeman in uniform... there’s no easy way. They’re already shocked. You can’t couch it in euphemisms because they won’t hear it.” Cook said he asks to come inside, asks if they have, for example, a daughter named Rebecca, and then says, “I’m from the coroner’s office. Rebecca’s dead.” As past president of the Pa. Coroner’s Assn., Cook said he used to teach techniques for those situations. “It teaches you how to deal with people at the worst time in their life. I’m not put off by crying.” And he pointed out that death rulings can have a profound impact on a family with regard to insurance estates. He has no allegiance to anyone. “I have nothing to gain by providing anything but the truth. People don’t always like my decisions. Every death is emotional and a financial battleground.” At his home in Edinboro, Cook and his wife, Nancy, a native of Winnepeg, Manitoba, Canada, have horses and a beloved Australian Cattle Dog. They’ve raised a number of

the dogs over the years. Cook said he has a weak spot for animals. He likes to watch “Deadliest Catch” and “South Park” on TV and loves Looney Tunes cartoons. He was reading a book about the assassination of President James Garfield that proposes he was actually killed by his own doctors because of infection from their dirty fingers. He loves aviation and was a pilot for many years. As coroner, he’s still on call and his family is used to the fact that his job takes precedence. “This position is not a job, it’s a lifestyle. The longer you’re at this, the better you are. It’s a service job. All in all, I’m pretty satisfied at the end of the day. I like a little mystery. It’s like putting a puzzle together. It’s never lost its fascination for me. Sometimes I do wonder, how can a human do this to another human? I’m always amazed at man’s inhumanity to man, but I don’t dwell on it. I do it every day, but you have to pause and wonder about it. I’m not foolish enough to think there’s anything I can do to make it stop.”

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Cathy Rozantz Cathy has a special bond with the thoroughbred horses she trains to race at Presque Isle Downs. She talks to Bear With Me while holding a peppermint treat in her hand for him. Rozantz spends every day at the track during the season training and caring for her three racehorses. By Deborah McQuaid

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Cliff Moon Cliff is one of the longest-serving active volunteer firefighters in Millcreek Township, still does traffic and crowd control with the fire-police for West Lake Fire Department. For many years, he drove the ambulance to calls. By Deborah McQuaid

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MICHAEL D. CROTTY EMERGENCY SERVICES BIKE RUN By Deborah McQuaid

When Michael Crotty was 4 or 5 years old, he begged his father to take him to the fire department every night. He liked to help wash the fire trucks and ride with his father and uncle on the engines to get fueled up. He liked to sit outside the department on Main Street in Lawrence Park with the firefighters and listen to them talk. When he was 14 years old, he was old enough to become a junior firefighter. That’s when his life of public service started. It ended on April 8, 2008 when he was killed during a freak accident at a fire in Harborcreek Township. He was 24 years old. On June 30, the annual Michael D. Crotty Memorial Bike Run was held to honor not just him, but all emergency services personnel. More than 400 motorcycle riders made the 90-mile trip from the Lawrence Park Fire Department to Spartansburg in Crawford County and back again. Michael’s parents, Dave and Barb Crotty, organize and plan the event every year to keep their son’s memory alive and to raise money for several organizations like the National Fallen Firefighter’s Association. “His life was 100 percent public service,” Dave Crotty said of his son. Other members of the Crotty family, who are also active in fire and emergency services, help plan and operate the run. Joe Crotty, Michael’s uncle who is fire chief of the Titusville Fire Dept., said the motorcycle run is a fitting tribute. “We not only have a chance to remember Mikey, but to give back. It gets bigger and bigger every year,” he said. Chas Auen, an emergency room nurse at St. Vincent Health Center and also a paramedic with Millcreek Paramedic Service, was participating in the ride because it supports emergency services. He also knew Michael Crotty when he was a boy. “This is phenomenal. It gets a lot of folks together – people who do these jobs. He died in a freak accident. We’re trying to carry his memory on,“ Auen said. Sherry and Lucas Wade rode in from Corry. Sherry said she did fire training with Michael Crotty and knew him through her job as a nurse at Hamot Medical Center. “He was a great guy and we wanted to support his family and his memory,” she said. Members of many area fire departments came out to participate in the opening ceremony. Fire trucks from West Ridge, Belle Valley and Kearsarge in Millcreek; Dobler Hose from Girard; Lake City and Wesleyville lined Main Street. Aerial trucks from Lawrence Park and Brookside extended their ladders to create an arch over the street with the American flag draped between. continued on page 54 Barb and Dave Crotty watched their son, Michael, go from a junior firefighter to deputy chief of the Lawrence Park Fire Dept. and then get hired as a fulltime firefighter with the City of Erie before a freak accident at a fire scene killed him in 2008. They sit on the back of a Lawrence Park truck with their son's name and department number emblazoned on the back.

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Following an opening ceremony that included bagpiper Dave Croft playing “Amazing Grace,” the riders revved up their engines, horns and sirens blasted from the trucks and an emergency helicopter made runs overhead. Erie Police Dept. motorcycle patrolmen led the procession as it headed out of town. “It was spectacular,” Joe Crotty recalled later. “He would have loved it,” he said of his nephew. “When he was a young kid growing up, you could see he really loved the fire service.” Michael Crotty went into the U.S. Air Force after high school. When he died, he had recently been hired as a fulltime firefighter for the City of Erie, but he was still volunteering for Lawrence Park. Joe Crotty recalled the accident that killed him. Empty pallets outside Port Erie Plastics in Harborcreek caught fire and created a good-sized blaze. Firefighters were using the aerial ladder and when water was pumped through the pipe, an 800-pound water monitor and section of pipe fell 75 feet from the top of the ladder and hit Michael Crotty on the head. He was standing between two other firefighters who were barely injured.

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Joe Crotty said the family’s pain is hard to describe. “It rips your heart out of your chest. It was so incredibly random.” Dave Crotty, Michael’s father, called the beginning of the motorcycle run “majestic. It just makes me feel so good about public service and proud to be part of it for Mike. Mike was a consummate professional.” “It was an honor for us to see all those people come out for my boy,” Barb Crotty said. “It makes us feel good to be able to do this for him. Even today, we’re still really hurting about what happened to Mikey,” she said. Dave Crotty remembers being in shock when they got the news of the accident. “We were numb. I was the last one to see him and talk to him when the fire came up. He was such a great human being. This kid had passion in spades. He was so disciplined yet kind and caring.” Barb Crotty said her son still kissed and hugged her every day when he left the house. Even as a teenager, he helped around the house, doing laundry and dishes and making dinner. “He was loving, giving, forgiving, understanding and unselfish,” she said. “He was almost larger than life. We were overawed by this kid,” Dave Crotty said.

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I can vividly remember the first rock ‘n roll concert I ever attended as an adolescent. My mom and my aunt took my cousins and me to see Seals and Crofts. I can recall our seats, and the excitement I felt to be there, but above all I can recall the concert hall. It was the Erie County Fieldhouse - which for anyone who grew up in this area in the seventies and early eighties was the place they too will most likely remember seeing their first concert. And if not their first concert, they will certainly recall seeing the Erie Blades Hockey Team tear it up on the ice. While we locals may have taken for granted some of the great entertainment that was accessible to us there, a younger generation and those not originally from Erie might look at what now appears to be just a very average looking warehouse at the Parade Street exit off I-90, and scratch their heads a bit. Really? Bands by the likes of Peter Frampton, Bob Seger, Foreigner, Alice Cooper, Journey, and Van Halen played at this rather small and non-descript building in Millcreek Township? You bet! In fact, that surprising little bit of Erie trivia was exactly what prompted Dan Schell to write the book Nine Years of Rock which chronicles the great rock concerts that were a part of the Erie County Fieldhouse’s history from 1974 to 1983. “It always surprised me that so many famous classic

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rock bands came through Erie in their heydays via the Fieldhouse,” says Schell who explains that he was telling a very skeptical twenty-something year old coworker about the bands that had played there. “This guy had never heard of the Fieldhouse because it was closed before he was born, so he thought I was pulling his leg.” In his quest to prove what kind of rock and roll scene had existed here in Millcreek, Schell started with a quick Internet search, which took him to a far more involved search of the newspaper microfilm archives at the library. As he came across concert promotional posters, photos and newspaper coverage of bands like KISS and AC/DC, his interest grew. Schell formed a Facebook fan group of folks who had actual concert stubs as souvenirs of the live rock shows they’d seen. The more memorabilia he accumulated, the more it became apparent to Schell that it would make for a very cool book.

One of the things that I found striking in the book was to see photos of the concert tickets for some of the greatest bands of the day for a general admission of only $5.50 or $7.25. Anyone whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attended a concert in recent years can attest to the fact that $5.50 would hardly buy you a drink at the concession stand, let alone your admission! But according to Schell, the Fieldhouse wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all that different from many of the concert venues for that time period, or multipurpose â&#x20AC;&#x153;shedsâ&#x20AC;? as they were commonly called. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a no-frills arena with poor acoustics and plastic seats,â&#x20AC;? says Schell. He adds that the concert experience was different back then. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Festival seating was the norm,â&#x20AC;? Shell says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fans would often bring blankets and run in to get a good spot on the floor of the facility. It was a less structured experience than we have today, with fans having the option to change their seat at any time during the show by just finding an open spot, whether it be next to a speaker or high in the top row.â&#x20AC;? For Schell, some of the shows that probably were most significant to the Field Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impressive list of shows were those of KISS, Barry Manilow, AC/DC (the first U.S. appearance of Brian Johnson as lead singer), Bay City Rollers, Black Sabbath with Van Halen opening, Peter Frampton, and Johnny Cash. Though the book proved to be a three-year labor of love for Schell, it did have its challenges, one of the greatest of which was finding the

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time to do the research. And it was sometimes difficult to validate a show that someone would mention on the Facebook group. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Memories get clouded after so many years, and sometimes their recollections were questionable,â&#x20AC;? said Schell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The newspaper microfilm helped the most, but I had to do plenty of interviews to confirm details.â&#x20AC;? The time Schell put in to the book was worth it and in the process, he learned a lot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really enjoyed finding out the details and timeline of how the facility came to be built,â&#x20AC;? he says.â&#x20AC;&#x153; There was a lot of politics involved for years, but then when the decision was finally made to build it, everything happened within a matter of about 6-7 months.â&#x20AC;? But, Schell adds that his favorite part of the project was hearing the personal anecdotes of the promoters, fans, and employees. Nine Years of Rock seems to have struck a chord for many Erieites. Within its first month of being released it already sold over 200 copies, a pleasant surprise for Schell. It is available at the Erie Book Store, Romoloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, World of Music, Werner Books, the Bicentennial Tower, the Bayfront Bookshelf, and the Erie County Historical Society. So now that Schell clearly proved his point about the Fieldhouse to his younger, non-believing coworker, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next for him? â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people have been suggesting other Erie-entertainmenthistory types of subjects for me to write about,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, right now I have no plans ... but you never know what might come up in conversation.â&#x20AC;?

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When it comes to securing your most expensive investment, your home, it’s important to select the right size gutters. Without gutters and downspouts rainwater or melting snow will roll off your roof and pool at the foundation of your home exposing you to harmful mold, erosion and a leaky basement. Whether you have just purchased a new home or remodeling your current home you should take into consideration these very important factors when selecting your gutters. First, you will need to select the type of gutter. Seamless gutters are most commonly used as they provide cosmetic benefits of no unsightly seams and come in a variety of colors to match the color of your roof or trim of your home. Then, you will need to select the type of material. There are several options; steel, aluminum, vinyl or copper. Aluminum is the most common used material for its strength, durability, and economic factors. The gauge of the aluminum dictates its durability and in this part of the country I would not suggest anything less than .032 gauge. Whether you choose steel, aluminum, vinyl or copper you will also need to pick a profile.

The most common style in this part of the country is K-style (also known as ogee) which accounts for approximately 80% of the market. There are several other styles to choose from such as Plain fascia (also known as square), Curved fascia (also known as round), and Decco fascia. Lastly and most importantly is selecting the correct size gutters. Though 5 and 6 inch gutters are the industry standards, several factors can determine whether your home might need a larger gutter. The terms "5-inch" and "6-inch" refer to the width across the top of the gutter. And in most cases, these sizes are sufficient to drain water away from your house. But two factors might argue for a 7-inch gutter. One, if you live in an area of the country that's subject to steady drenching rains or sudden torrential downpours. Two, if your home has multiple rooflines and numerous roof valleys. As homes have become larger across American so have the roofs which in turns mean more roof area that must be drained. The procedure for sizing your gutters, downspouts, and leaf protection is truly based on the calculation of roof size, slope, and your area’s rainfall intensity. This determines the gutter and downspout size as well as the type of leaf protection needed to move the water away from the foundation of your home. Keeping your basement dry begins with the gutters and downspouts, but keeping them clog free is the trick. If your gutters are prone to leaves, sticks, and other debris but you cannot clean them regularly, you should consider a form of gutter protection. Leaf Hoodie™ eliminates climbing up on a dangerously high ladder and 62

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the annual cleaning of the gutters and downspouts. As gutters are not a “one size fits all proposition” neither is gutter protection. Leaf Hoodie™ is a custom made product manufactured in Erie, PA and follows the same concept in determining gutter size with the offering of various nose radiuses to fit the gutter and roof slope properly. American Heated Gutter Systems has taken it one step further than the competitors with the addition of Heater Hoodie™. This exclusive product was invented originally for the Erie area. It is uniquely different from just a heating wire on the roof; the thermostatically controlled heating elements are positioned between the gutter hood and another piece of aluminum on top which protects the wires from all types outside elements. The heating elements in the gutter, hood, and downspouts keep the aluminum warm to melt the snow and ice continuously so your gutters and downspouts can move the water away from the foundation of your home…. keeping your basement dry. Determining the optimal gutter size for your home — as well as the required number and size of the downspouts needed—is where a professional installer can be a help. They can calculate the rainfall against the square footage and slope of your roof. They can determine the weight of water that a given section of gutter must hold, and thus the number and spacing of the hangers needed to hold up the gutter. Likewise, the installer can ensure the gutter system is properly installed so that backups, blockages, ice damming, and other problems don't skew the calculations and cause overflows. And finally, if a larger gutter size and extra downspouts are needed, the installer can find ways to balance function and appearance—perhaps using colors that blend in with your home—so that the gutters don't dominate the exterior of your house. You wouldn’t put a Smart car® tire on a Ford F250 truck would you? So don’t put the wrong size gutter or gutter protection on your home or business. Consult with a professional for expert advice in determining the size of gutter, because size does matter!

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Assumption Greek Orthodox Church 4376 W Lake Rd. 814.838.8808 Belle Valley Presbyterian 1694 Norcross Rd. 814.825.4433 Christ United Methodist 2615 W 32nd St. 814.833.6398 Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints 1101 S Hill Rd. 814.860.8211 Church Of Christ 2317 W Grandview Blvd. 814.838.4866 Church Of The Cross 5901 Millfair Rd. 814.835.5901 Community Christian Church 1911 Norcross Rd. 814.825.7299 Crossroads Community Church 5827 Old French Rd. 814.864.8146 Erie Christian Fellowship Church 5900 Sterrettania Rd. 814.833.7729 First Alliance Church 2939 Zimmerly Rd. 814.833.9862 First Church Of Christ Scientist Millcreek 3817 Lancaster Rd. 814.833.8343

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Grandview Alliance 1102 E Gore Rd. 814.825.3752 Greater Bethlehem Temple Church 4103 Washington Av. 814.864.7300 Immanuel Lutheran Church 1002 Powell Av. 814.833.4062 Kearsarge Church Of God 1654 W Gore Rd. 814.864.6385 Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness/Asbury 3604 Asbury Rd. 814.833.3677 Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness/Grandview 2339 W Grandview Blvd. 814.838.3530 Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness/Grandview 1659 E Grandview Blvd. 814.825.6528 Korean Presbyterian Church 908 Hilborn Av. 814.833.1430 Lake Erie Christian Fellowship 2319 W 38th St. 814.833.7273 Lakewood United Methodist 3856 W 10th St. 814.833.4130 Millcreek Community Church 4444 Sterrettania Rd. 814.835.4673

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St Mark’s Episcopal Church 4701 Old French Rd. 814.868.9704

New Apostolic Church 6005 Perry Hwy. 814.825.7002

St Paul’s Lutheran Church 3108 Sterrettania Rd. 814.833.1761

Our Lady Mt. Carmel Church 1553 E Grandview Blvd. 814.825.7313

St Peters Lutheran Church 3968 Hershey Rd. 814.864.1278

Our Lady Of Peace Church 2401 W 38th St. 814.833.7701

Triumphant Life Church 5651 New Perry Hwy. 814.864.3984

Perkins Presbyterian 5440 Washington Av. 814.864.1920

Walnut Creek Baptist 6015 W Ridge Rd. 814.838.7515

Seventh-Day Adventist Church 190 Hunter Willis Rd.814.825.8710

Wayside Presbyterian 1208 Asbury Rd. 814.833.7653

St George Catholic Church 5145 Peach St. 814.864.0622

Weis Library United Methodist Church 6020 Heidler Rd. 814.833.3225

St James Lutheran Church 6851 Old Ridge Rd. 814.474.1000

West Erie Presbyterian Church ((PCA) www.wepca.org westeririepca@gmail.com 814.504.6513

St Jude Catholic Church 2801 W 6th St. 814.833.0927 St Julia Catholic Church 638 Roslyn Av. 814.833.4347

Westminster Presbyterian 3642 W 26th St. 814.833.5982

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The Fall is not just a time of changing leaves and cooler temperatures, it’s a time when the dormant diesel engines of the school buses fire up, SAT applications and college inquiry letters are sent, and students return to college campuses across the nation. In the United States, education is a $900 billion a year business, and that investment, either by the federal and state government, parents and students themselves via student loans, is a testament as to how important learning is to making a name for yourself in the world. Fortunately, for individuals and the economy as a whole, everyone is different and educational opportunities abound for people no matter what their interests or aptitudes. College: College remains one of the most avenues for graduated traditional high school students to pursue. Colleges can be public or private and offer two-year or four-year degrees. While postsecondary education is not a requirement for securing work, those who obtain a college degree can expect estimated lifetime earnings of $2.1 million, according to the US Census Bureau. A master’s degree boosts that to $2.5 million, a professional degree averages $4.4 million, and a doctoral degree $3.4 million. High

school graduates are estimated to earn just $1.2 million over the course of their lifetime, according to the same report. Trade Schools and Vocational Careers: While vocational training high school, thanks to regional vocational/technical can start in centers that serve school districts, post-high school programs can take graduates from apprentices to masters of their field. What’s more, vocational programs aren’t like they used to be in the latter half of the 20th Century. Today’s vocational schools still cover trades such as carpentry, plumbing and stonemasonry, but they also excel in specialty fields such as computer networking, HVAC, and robotics. Online Learning: Online learning is a relatively new form of degree program using the power of the Internet to bring students and schools together. Also known as E-learning or distance education, online programs have brought some big names into the fold as Harvard and MIT recently joined forces, offering a variety of free, online courses. Online education typically costs less than bricks and mortar schools. Financing Education: No matter where you end up after high school, chances are you’re going to need to take out a few loans to make your goals attainable. Student loans come in a variety of forms ranging from federal to private. Scholarships often are attainable for eligible students, and are nice to have, but realistic students shouldn’t expect to garner enough scholarship money to cover their entire academic career. Programs such as the Federal Stafford Loan can offset up to $23,000 of tuition,

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Our Back to School which can be increased to $46,000 if parents do not qualify for the Parent PLUS program. The downside to student loans is that you will be graduating with substantial debt to pay down. The upside, however, is that student loan interest rates are generally low, tax deductible and the loans themselves can be deferred until you are in a position to make payments on them, such as the time necessary for you to find a job. Benefits of tutoring services: One of the keys to acquiring scholarships is good grades. While that’s totally on the student to achieve, there are many services available that can help that student put in the extra effort to make the grade. From SAT preparation centers to study centers that cover a broader range of curricula, these investments are well worth the cost if the result is several thousand dollars coming off your tuition bill because you got a 4.0 versus a 3.8 GPA. Private Schools: Private schools are a popular option for parents when it comes to picking an education for their child. A study found that students who attend private school tend to score higher on standardized tests, and sends more graduates to college than public schools, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Private schools also tend to have a lower number of students, leading to a more effective student-teacher relationship. If a student tends to seek more attention or one-on-one help from teachers, private schools might weigh in more benefits. Private schools also create their own funding, including tuition, grants, and fundraising. According to the National Association of Independent Schools, the average cost of private school tuition tends to be around $17,441. Benefits of Preschools: When it comes to early cognitive development, researchers have found that that children who attend preschool tend to show higher intelligence quotients than those who do not, according to Early Childhood Research and Practice (ECRP). Although sending your child to preschool can help them academically, it also improves their early social skills. Preschool is the time when children become aware of sharing and learning how to interact with one another. The classroom gives the young students a friendly, safe environment that allows them to grow and prepare for the later education in kindergarten and Grade School. Children who attend preschool are usually between 3-5 years old. No matter what your path in life may be, being prepared academically for that path is the key to future success.

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Why Your Organizational Mission Statement Is Probably in Need of a Review With every strategic plan, business plan or feasibility study – one question leads the charge – what is your mission? Consultants and business coaches beat the “mission drum” to ensure the ability for business leaders to steer the ship in a direction clearly understood by all. This mission statement – a statement that describes the overarching purpose of the business – is the foundation upon which everything else in the organization rests. This is Business 101. I have however seen enough eye-rolling at even the mention of a mission statement to know most are not worth the paper they are written on. So why are so many mission statements a waste of time? Typically because they are crafted incorrectly and rarely communicated effectively. A well crafted mission statement, however, can work wonders in an organiza tion. They not only provide insight into what the business does, but also helps leaders remember what the business will not do. Here are some tips for creating a mission statement that really works. Beware the Profit Motive Profit is necessary for all businesses. It is the life’s blood of the organization. As Peter Drucker once said, profit is like oxygen to the human body. Without profit, the company will cease to exist – much like the human body without oxygen will cease to exist. The problem begins when organizational leaders, lacking of clear mission, mistake profit for purpose. The purpose of the organization cannot be to make profit. To create a culture where profit is the purpose for existence is like creating children simply for the purpose of breathing oxygen – not a very fruitful life! This type of culture creates a breeding ground for disenchantment, disengagement and corruption.

When creating a mission statement, leaders must focus on what they provide to the customer awaiting outside the organization. This outside-in philosophy is critical. It is only the customer after all, that will bring profits! Look Past the Clichés It is crucial the mission is reflective of what the organization does better than others. At first this seems elementary, but I can say with certainty that many mission statements still read “meet or exceed customer expectations,” or “dedicated to customer satisfaction.” They simply don’t express what the organization does differently. After all, every organization has to strive to satisfy customers – the question is what does the organization do differently to satisfy a custo mer need. Leaders should be challenged to define what the business does differently – what sets it apart - and communicate that through the ranks.

Keep it Short and Simple In efforts to inspire and motivate, many organizations develop mission statements that read like a Tony Robbins book. This is a waste of time because few people will remember it. The rule of thumb here is that if you can’t fit the stat ement on one side of a t-shirt, you have more work to do. Reducing the size of the mission statement makes it not only easier to remember, but also to communicate. So keep working until you have a concise, inspiriting, customer-centric and meaningful statement. Communicate Ad Nauseam Many managers believe they overcommunicate. They believe they are telling people what they already know and are now “ nagging.” In contrast, many subordinates believe managers don’t communicate enough. This communication gap can be closed through consistent repetition of the message. The mission must be communicated ad nauseam. It should be a part of daily conversation and embedded in organizational communication. Mission Statements are not easy to create. Effective statements take time. Organizations that have taken the time to properly craft and communicate a mission statement however, can gain a significant advantage through increased focus and understanding. These few tips on creating an effective mission statement will go a long way in aligning people’s focus and behavior with the organization. So go ahead and get started! This Industry Insight was written by Kevin Smith SPHR, HCS, President of Vie Associates, LLC.

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There are currently about 151.1 million freshwater fish that are owned within the U.S., making them the number one household pet. Because of the way fish peacefully glide through the water, they are known to have a calming effect on their owners. Fish are also an easier, less expensive alternative to a larger pet. Although the prices can vary, depending on the type of fish and aquarium, fish are generally an affordable investment. Owning fish requires little maintenance; however it is very important that they are still cared for on a regular basis. The main and most important responsibilities in caring for fish are as follows: r Appropriate feeding r Checking water temperature and equipment r Cleaning the tank or aquarium when necessary

The prospect of bringing a pet into the family might come up every now and then in conversation, with questions still up in the air. The truth is, it all depends on which house pet is right for you. According to the 2011-2012 American Pet Products Association (APPA), in the National Pet Owners Survey, researchers found that there are about 72.9 million households in the United States that have at least one pet. That’s more than 60 percent of the U.S. population who are considered pet owners! This number has drastically increased within the last 20 years. The survey’s results also show that the benefits of owning a pet include relieving stress, creating companionship, and just making a pleasant change in your daily life. Describing only a few of the many household pets in the U.S., it’s proven that those who have a close relationship with their animals tend to live a longer and healthier life. It especially helps those who might suffer from depression or illnesses.

–––––– FISH –––––– There are currently about 151.1 million freshwater fish that are owned within the U.S., making them the number one household pet. Because of the way fish peacefully glide through the water, they are known to have a calming effect on their owners. Fish are also an easier, less expensive alternative to a larger pet. Although the prices can vary, depending on the type of fish and aquarium, fish are generally an affordable investment. Owning fish requires little maintenance; however it is very important that they are still cared for on a regular basis. The main and most important responsibilities in caring for fish are as follows: r Appropriate feeding r Checking water temperature and equipment r Cleaning the tank or aquarium when necessary

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–––––– CATS –––––– Cats are the second most popular pets owned in the United States. With 86.4 million house cats, they are an affordable way to add a loving animal member to your home. For the most part, cats are easy to maintain. Because they have a natural instinct to clean themselves, frequent bathing is not necessary. Although commitment and plenty of care is essential, house cats usually don’t require too much attention, making them great pets for those who are generally busy throughout the day. Prices also vary when it comes to choosing the right cat. Some breeds range from 500-1,000 dollars, plus other expenses like food, vaccines, operations and other necessities. However, adoptions from shelters are becoming more and more popular. Cat adoption varies from about 100-150 dollars, making the purchase much more affordable. In fact, many cat lovers might agree that adoption is the best way to go.

–––––– DOGS –––––– Number three on the list of the most-owned house pets belongs to “man’s best friend,” a dog. There are about 78.2 million domestic dogs in the U.S. With their energetic personalities and great sense of companionship, dogs require the most attention. Depending on the breed, grooming and hygiene care must be taken with full responsibility. Along with grooming comes time and commitment to training and building a strong relationship. Training can be time consuming, but is well worth it when accomplished. As most of us already know, dogs are known to be quite active and playful. According to the previously mentioned survey, 40 percent of dog owners say that they are more motivated to exercise on a regular basis than those who do not own a dog. Like cats, dogs can get quite expensive as well, depending on the breed. Purchasing a pet-quality puppy can be anywhere from about 300 to over 1,500 dollars. However, adoption can go as low as 60-70 dollars. Additional costs also must be kept in mind. When the topic of animal shelters and adoption comes about, certain points should be highly considered. With such a low percentage of rescued pets being returned to their original owners, about 5-7 million animals are kept in a shelter or rescue society.

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On July 27th, all eyes turned to London, England as the 2012 Summer Olympics kicked off for another worldwide celebration of the finest athletes from around the globe. One of the most exciting sports to watch, and clearly a fan favorite, is that of gymnastics. There is something so special about the grace, strength, agility and sheer determination of these young competitors. But maybe even more riveting is the bravery that is required for these athletes to attempt, much less master, some of the maneuvers they incorporate into their routines. Three Millcreek gymnasts, who are all exceptional athletes by their own right, cheered on the US Women’s Team in their quest for gold along with the rest of us. Jordyn Wieber, despite the challenges she faced, stood out as the unanimous favorite. “She’s really fun to watch on the floor because she does a lot of big skills, with a high level of difficulty,” said 16-year-old Chelsea Cowan. “She does a double-double, which is basically two flips with two twists.” Chelsea Cowan started with gymnastics at the age of seven. She is now a level 10 gymnast with Team Lightning. Nationally, gymnasts are classified through USA Gymnastics (USAG) ranking from 1 through 10, in which the athletes attain the various levels by mastering specific skills. As a level 10 gymnast, Cowan and other members of her team have in fact competed against some of the athletes that made it to this year’s Olympic Games.

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Cowan’s favorite events to compete in are the uneven bars and the floor exercises. Her proudest accomplishment this year was in being able to compete at the state level and qualify for regionals. This was no easy feat for Cowan considering that she was recovering from surgery on her wrist, brought on by complications from a prior gymnastics injury. Peyton Schuller, also a level 10 gymnast, is a sophomore at McDowell High School. One of the highlights for Schuller this past year was in qualifying at the state level and going on to the regional competition where she won a fourth place for her balance beam routine. Schuller says her favorite part of watching Jordyn Wieber perform her balance beam routine is Wieber’s standing full twist, which is a back flip with a 360 degree turn. Mackenzie Kavlick, a McDowell sophomore, is new to level 9. Last year as a level 8 competitor she qualified for regionals where her

One of the most exciting sports to watch, and clearly a fan favorite, is that of gymnastics. There is something so special about the grace, strength, agility and sheer determination of these young competitors.

performance on the uneven bars earned her a first in her age group. So Kavlick especially looked forward to watching Jordyn Wieber’s performance on the bars at the London Olympics. “She’s so exciting to see,” said Kavlick. “She does a Weiler Kip, which is usually a men’s skill that most women do not do, and she does two of them in her routine.” The three girls admit that attaining the levels that they have has been a huge commitment. They have had to give up spending time with friends, going to school dances and football games. They’ve missed out on other clubs at school. Their practices are year-round, with a weekly average of about 20 to 25 hours in the gym for training and conditioning. But they all say it’s been worth it, and they agree that when all of their hard work comes together it pays off.

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rie Premier Sports is set and ready to get kicking, tumbling, swinging, driving and much more. Centrally located in the heart of Millcreek, the impressive 25,000-square-feet sports recreation facility is scheduled to open it’s doors in September with a robust lineup of sports offerings for anyone age three to adult.

“With more than 40 certified coaches and instructors and the most advanced sports curriculum in the area, athletes are guaranteed a fun yet competitive environment in which to enjoy their favorite sports,” Pedro comments. “We look forward to serving the Erie and surrounding communities for many years to come.”

Affordable sports options at Erie Premier Sports include soccer, lacrosse, tumbling/gymnastics, baseball and golf. The facility has an indoor turf field, regulation size outdoor soccer turf field, indoor driving range and a 2,500-square-feet tumbling/gymnastics area with a spring floor, uneven bars, balance beam, air pro trak, climbing rope, cargo climbing net and more.

Erie Premier Sports is located at 4504 West Ridge Road (former 84 Lumber location), close to the intersection of West 26th Street and Asbury Road. To learn more, visit www.eriepremiersports.com.

“Fall programming registration is now open for tots soccer, tumbling/gymnastics, as well as MSA Soccer Club and MSA Gunners Soccer,” says President Shawn Walsh. “Adult indoor leagues and other team sports will also be open for registration over the next few weeks. Most classes begin in the middle of September but participants are able to register at any time during the year. Most sessions run through the school year; shorter sessions are offered, as well.” “We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with each of our customers to ensure that their experience with us is second to none,” says Director of Operations Pedro Argaez. “Each of our staff members has been involved in the local sports community for a number of years and is dedicated to taking Erie athletics to the next level.” Erie Premier Sports also offers classes, leagues, clinics, tournaments, camps and competitions that athletes can participate in individually or as a team. “Our experienced staff has been running leagues, tournaments and camps for the past 15 years in the Erie area and has a proven track record of success,” Pedro says. “Our network with other clubs and organizations outside of Erie also help us contribute to the local economy by bringing millions of dollars of revenue via our tournaments and camps.” All of the sports and activities offered at Erie Premier Sports are generally accepted as great physical workouts, as well as sports that require discipline and a high level of training to excel at. The staff at Erie Premier Sports are happy to provide the opportunity for parents to offer to their children the valuable skills and lessons that sports can teach them.

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Work hard and play hard this fall and winter by avoiding common injuries The kids are heading back to school, the leaves are going to change, and before you know it the weather forecast will be calling for snow. Whether you have plans to work around the house, take part in your favorite activity, or play quarterback in a backyard football game, there is no good time to have an injury. Everyone wants to stay healthy and active, and by keeping in mind a few simple tips, you’ll safely and successfully do all the things you love, all year long. “Warming up is important to help prepare your muscles and joints for physical activity,” says Ryan Kobel, PT, DPT, ATC, a physical therapist with UPMC Centers for Rehab Services. You can warm up with simple activities such as a brisk walk or jogging in place.

Finally, don’t let chores like raking leaves or shoveling snow land you inside all winter. “A majority of the people I treat are referred for low back pain, neck pain, shoulder, knee, and ankle sprains or strains,” says Kobel, who sees patients at the CRS-Peninsula Drive location in Erie. “Many of these types of injuries can be avoided when people keep in mind simple tips for staying healthy and injury free.”

Shoveling and raking: Eight tips to help you avoid injury while getting the job done 1. Allow extra time to complete these tasks if you are not used to such heavy activity. 2. Choose a rake or shovel that is appropriate for your height to limit lower back strain. 3. Limit shoulder strain by alternating arms. 4. Try to avoid twisting at the back while throwing snow; instead move your feet to change directions. 5. Bend at your hips and knees, not at your back, so that your large leg muscles can help you pick up leaves or snow. 6. Take frequent breaks, change positions, and limit time in the same bent forward position to promote neck and back health.

In addition to a good warm up, the following tips will help you stay healthy this fall and winter: • Stay hydrated — this is just as important when it is cold outside. • Wear proper footwear to help avoid falls. • Take it easy when trying new activities — injuries are often the result of doing too much, too fast. • Stretch — this is another way to get your body ready for activities, and it may help reduce muscle soreness following new or strenuous activities.

7. If you ﬁnd yourself frequently in a bent position, you can stretch your low back in the opposite direction. Stand upright and place both palms directly on your back (ﬁngertips should be pointing towards each other to the middle of the back). Spread feet to about shoulder width apart and bend backwards for 10 to 15 repetitions. It is important to go as far as is comfortable for you on each repetition. 8. If you feel any chest pain during strenuous activities, stop what you are doing and call 911.

For more tips to help you avoid injury, please visit UPMC.com/ErieCRS.

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