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features 17 Baking 18th Century Style Visitors get a taste of 18th century baking at Monroeville Historical Society’s new authentic outdoor oven.

27 Monroeville Arts Council MAC Held its 24th Annual Art Show Awards, recognizing creativity in several media.

on the cover It’s the most wonderful time…to stay fit! Winter sports abound in western Pennsylvania, but if you prefer indoor workouts, we’ve provided several local fitness centers and classes in our Health & Wellness section to stay fit, motivated and warm this winter.

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Cinemark Opens!

Monroeville Mall welcomed a new theater in mid-November. The venue has 12 theaters, all equipped with stadium seating and giant floor-to-ceiling screens. Digital sound and projection systems offer a more lifelike experience for moviegoers and patrons can purchase tickets online or at the theater.

One of the movies shown for the theater’s inaugural menu of movies was the George A. Romero classic, “Dawn of the Dead”, which was filmed in part at the Monroeville Mall.

Cinemark operates theaters in Robinson, McCandless and Frazer in northern Allegheny County, as well as theaters across the U.S. and Latin America. The opening of Cinemark in Monroeville is not only great from an entertainment perspective, it also means more jobs for the community as the establishment planned to employ 80 persons.

For more information or to check movie show times, visit Cinemark.com or call 412.373.1794.

Local Medical Practice Presented with Highly Coveted Award

All seven of Premier Medical Associates’ adult primary care practices, located in Plum, Penn Hills, Woodland Hills, Murrysville and Monroeville, have been awarded with the prestigious designation of Level Three Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. This is the highest level attainable for a medical care group. The committee was founded in 1990 in an effort to promote high standards of health care.

“This certification is the result of two years of hard work, commitment and most of all dedication to our patients’ overall health,” explains Mark DeRubeis, CEO of Premier Medical Associates. “We are very proud of all of our providers and staff who made this possible.”

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Formed in 1993, Premier Medical Associates has a team of 100 physicians with specialties including asthma, allergy, behavioral health, cardiology, family medicine, general surgery, neurology, ophthalmology, optometry, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics and sleep medicine.

A Piece of History

Looking for a special gift for the holidays?

Why not give the gift of local history? The following books are available and all proceeds from the sale of the publications benefit the Monroeville Historical Society in its many projects and programs offered to the community throughout the year.

A History of Patton Township (Monroeville and Pitcairn) by Louis Chandler Valuable as a reference work, this definitive history is a 150-page book that presents the narrative of Monroeville’s story from the late 1700s to the 21st century. Illustrated with 130 historic photographs, it is available in hardback for $40.

Monroeville: A Pictorial History by Louis Chandler Due to popular demand, the reprinted booklet “Monroeville: A Pictorial History” is now available. This new edition of 136 pages, illustrated with more than 200 historical photos acquired from Monroeville Historical Society archives, is printed on professionalgrade paper and is being reissued for the very first time as a quality paperback for $20.

Louis Chandler is a retired University of Pittsburgh professor, local historian and archivist for the Monroeville Historical Society. To purchase the books or for more information, please contact Louis Chandler at lchan@windstream.net, or by phone at 724.327.6164.

Math Champ

Dhairya Desai, a 5th grader at Moss Side Middle School in the Gateway School District, was the Math Olympiad Champion at the C-Mites Math Olympiad class held in recent months.

C-Mites is a program sponsored by Carnegie Mellon.

Constitution Day

Pictured left to right: Judy Rubino, Mashala Bickley, Ami Hayes, Zainab Abid, Brady Sundin, Mike Krestar

Nature in Art

The Gallery Space of the Monroeville Public Library will be featuring the works of Bob and Christine Patterson through the end of the month.

Award-winning nature and wildlife photographers, their photographs capture the beauty of natural settings in different seasons. Items in the exhibition are also for sale and make wonderful gifts.

The library is open Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.

– 5 p.m. and Sundays, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, call 412.372.0500 or visit the website at MonroevilleLibrary.org.

Teachers at Dr. Cleveland Steward Elementary School in the Gateway School District developed a practical lesson to teach students about Constitution Day. Constitution Day is observed on Sept. 17, the day the U.S. Constitution was signed in 1787.

Judith Rubino and Mike Krestar conducted a cooperative teaching lesson in the school library. Krestar worked with each of the teachers at University Park and Cleveland Steward elementary schools to explain the history of the U.S. Constitution and why it is so important for children to understand what it communicates.

The teachers then collaborated on a list of rules (a constitution) that the children believed would benefit all children in their classroom. The teachers then took the document back to their classrooms and put it on display for students to view.

Joint Replacement Question and Answer Session

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in older Americans and the need for hip and knee replacements is on the rise.

Christin C. Donofrio, physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist, will conduct a discussion of arthritis treatment strategies and answer

questions that arise when determining if surgical joint replacement is necessary.

Mobility is essential to overall health.

Exercise helps keep weight down, and can lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Start the New Year right, with a plan to have better joint health and be more active.

The session will take place Friday, Jan. 10, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. in the Gallery Space of the Monroeville Public Library. ■

Readers Theater

Readers Theater is a fun way for a group to perform a play, without the need for memorizing lines, organizing props, creating sets and costumes. Just the pure expression of the playwright.

The group meets once a month in the Conference Room of the Monroeville Public Library, to read aloud favorite works. The next meeting will be Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1p.m. – 2:30p.m.

Come out and enjoy live theater, without the theater!

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A Tree Lighting in Monroeville

Lots of communities have tree lighting events this time of year, but one thing that makes Monroeville’s extra special is its location. Held at the historic Old Stone Church on Stroschein Road, the tree lighting is hosted by the Monroeville Historical Society.

The familiar landmark church was built in 1897 and constructed partially of stones from the original church built in 1834, creating a chain between our earliest ancestors of the area and present-day community members. Add to this setting beautiful Christmas carols, children and handmade decorations, and you have a magical night.

The Old Stone Church is under the care of the Monroeville Historical Society and is available for weddings and events. For more information, contact the society at MonroevilleHistorical.org.

Photos and text by PrimeTime Shots Inc.

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Pitcairn Community Day Celebration!

In late September, Pitcairn celebrated its annual Community Day event. Live performances by the Soul Searchers, Dallas Marks, 8th Street Rox and Wee Jams set the soundtrack for the event, and there were lots of games for kids and great food. The day was capped off with an impressive fireworks display.

Pitcairn truly knows how to celebrate!

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Different is Good!

Gateway School District celebrated National Multicultural Diversity Day on Oct. 21. Students were invited to share their cultural heritage by wearing clothing from the country of their cultural origins. The celebration at Evergreen Elementary School featured Native American dancers.

Gateway School District maintains that “diversity is a core democratic value...and means freedom and justice for all of us.� The school strives to foster respect for all people in an effort to build a better community for all citizens.

Photos and text by PrimeTime Shots Inc.

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Heritage Day Celebration

The Monroeville Historical Society held its Heritage Day Celebration on Oct. 12 at the McCully Log House.

Docents demonstrated butter churning and held crafting sessions making corn husk dolls and decorating pumpkins.

The Pittsburgh Bobbin Lace Group demonstrated the fine art of tatting, or lace making.

The society also baked bread in its newly completed oven, served with apple cider.

(See our special feature on the construction of the new oven on page 25.)

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Choosing a live evergreen tree in Monroeville

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t’s the most wonderful time of the year, and choosing a real Christmas tree is a season highlight for many families. Whether you make the trek to a tree farm to cut down your own, or head to your neighborhood tree lot, the smell of fresh pine in your home signals the beginning of the holiday season.

Your tree selection is often the result of personal preference and budget, but there are a few things to keep in mind.

Perhaps the most popular type of tree is the Fraser Fir. It has one-inch needles that are silvery-green and soft to the touch.

Because there is space between the branches, the Fraser is easier to decorate and the firm branches hold heavier ornaments.

Also very popular is the Noble Fir, with a deep green color, soft needles and well-shaped, sturdy branches.

Other varieties include the Colorado Blue Spruce, known for its blue foliage and pyramidal shape with strong limbs that can hold heavy ornaments. The Grand Fir has glossy dark green foliage and is soft to the touch, however it may not hold heavier ornaments. The Balsam Fir is a wonderful dark-green color with airy, flexible branches and a pleasant fragrance. The branches are not as sturdy so it’s not the best choice for heavy decorating.

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The White Fir has a pleasing natural shape and aroma and good needle retention. The Eastern White Pine is known for making garlands, wreaths and centerpieces due to its long, feathery-soft needles. Though it’s a beautiful tree, the branches can be a bit too flexible to use as a Christmas tree. Finally, the Douglas Fir makes a visually appealing tree with soft, shiny green needles and wonderful aroma.

If you purchase your tree at a lot, keep in mind some pre-cut Christmas trees may have been cut weeks earlier. Try to buy your tree early to extend its freshness. Check the tree for brown needles and perform a “drop test.” Raise the tree a few inches off the ground and then firmly place the tree trunk on the ground. If green needles drop, it could indicate the tree may have been cut for some time.

Once you take your tree home, make a straight cut at the bottom of the trunk, removing about one inch. This will improve the tree’s ability to absorb water. Place the tree in a container that holds at least one gallon of water and add more as needed.

The base of the trunk should always be in water which will help sustain the beauty of the tree for as long as possible.

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Baking 18th Century Style Visitors get a taste of 18th century baking at Monroeville Historical Society’s new authentic outdoor oven.

By Marilyn K. Wempa t was a special day when the Monroeville Historical Society (MHS) accomplished its three-year fundraising goal to build a new, efficient outdoor oven on the grounds of the historical McGinley and McCulley houses at 2381 McGinley Road.

While it is used on other occasions during the year, the Heritage Day Festival on Oct. 12 was the perfect day for the oven’s inaugural use. As an authentic example of the stone ovens used by Monroeville’s pioneers, the beehive-shaped structure is both educational and practical.

The oven is heated by burning wood for several hours in order to heat the fire bricks lining of the interior so it’s hot enough to retain the high temperatures required for baking. MHS member Connie McClain, the event’s bread and cake baker, says, “I am delighted how well the new oven works!

The raised yeast bread browned beautifully in a shorter time. We didn’t have to leave it in the oven long to bake the bread to its [characteristic] black crust. The cake and cornbread were also cooked perfectly.”

Before baking, the ashes must be removed before placing the dough on the slab.

Visitors enjoyed the experience of watching the baking done in an outdoor oven and the wonderful smell of wood smoke mixed with fresh baked bread. The taste of warm baked goods freshly pulled from the oven delighted visitors on the chilly fall day.

This experience was made possible because of the generosity of contributors who offered their financial support for building this

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unique structure. MHS members expressed their gratitude for the donations from Visit Monroeville, through director Sean Logan, and the Olga Munkacy Havlicsek Memorial Fund, which was offered by Monroeville resident Nancy Dalverny on behalf of her mother’s estate. Catherine Wray of Murrysville also made a significant

contribution in memory of her parents, Effie and Lew Wray.

In addition to historical society events, the oven will be used for demonstrations for Gateway School District’s fifth graders during the annual field trip to the McGinley House and the McCully Log House. The oven will also be put to good use on Children’s Old Fashioned Game Day. It can be viewed on Sunday open house days from 1–4 p.m. in April, May and June.

MHS Events Chair Mary Lou Span adds, “The oven is such an integral part of our demonstrations, it was a happy surprise to be able to locate a stonemason who had the skills and the time to complete the oven for our Heritage Day event.”

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Great Ways to Live a Healthier, Happier, Longer Life in Monroeville

Monroeville Health & Wellness Section

By Michele Thompson

Though finding the fountain of youth (or miracle product) is unlikely, you can embrace the following ways to feel and look younger. Gleaned from age-defying experts this list is a must-keep for your desk or refrigerator.

So turn the page — hack into the havoc that aging can wreak on your body! ››

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Health & Fitness Exercise to live longer.

Monroeville has many walking and biking trails to help you stay fit. According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), regular exercise helps control blood pressure, body weight and cholesterol levels, and reduces the risks of hardening of the arteries, heart attack and stroke. Not to mention you will look and feel better!

Warm up and cool down. Regardless of the types of exercises you do, warming your muscles as well as cooling down with slow rhythmic stretches is key to avoiding injury, reducing soreness, and speeding up your recovery.

Commit to daily fitness. Getting out there and staying active translates into better health and well-being — both physically and mentally.

Focus on total fitness. ACE recommends aerobics and muscular conditioning along with exercises to stretch your body and promote good posture.

Year-round exercise. Don’t ditch your fitness routine because of inclement weather. Try new activities, such as snowshoeing, swimming at an indoor pool, or fitness classes at your local fitness or senior housing facility.

Join a health club. Be social and get fit. This one’s worth its weight in sheer motivation points.

Take supplements. Don’t mega-dose, just take a daily multi-vitamin and mineral supplement.

Get aerobic. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends getting moderate aerobic activity 30 minutes per day, five days per week or 20 minutes of vigorous cardiovascular activity, three days per week.

Break it up. Instead of 20 or 30 minutes of exercise, break up your cardio into 10-minute segments throughout the day.

Make working out fun. Getting out of the house and traveling to interesting places where you can walk around is one of the best ways to get exercise without even trying, and you get to enjoy the sightseeing, too.

Put a set of dumbbells by your television set — and use them!

Stop smoking. Nuff said.

Pump it up. Margaret Richardson, author of Body Electric, says one pound of fat burns three calories a day while one pound of muscle burns 30-plus.

Go green. Eat organic, use eco-friendly products and practice green living to protect your health as well as the environment.

Challenge yourself. To counteract age-related muscle loss, do exercises with progressively challenging resistance.

“We try to offer affordable programs for people with all different interests and of all age groups,” said JoAnne Morris, recreation program director at the Municipality of Monroeville.

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Cognitive Boosters Music therapy. Music can regulate mood, decrease aggression and depression, improve sleep, and, because old songs are stored in memory, even create new brain cells.

Brain food. Keep your mind sharp by eating salmon, nuts, olive oil, soy, meat, eggs, dairy, leafy greens, beans, oatmeal and dark skinned fruits.

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Train your brain Working a daily crossword, Sudoku puzzle or another brain teasing game can help improve your mental fitness.

Oral Health & Hearing Brush and floss your teeth. According to research, chronic inflammation caused by periodontal disease has been linked to a greater risk of cardiovascular disease.

Turn it down. According to the House Ear Institute, noiseinduced hearing loss is a leading cause of permanent hearing loss that can be prevented by turning down the volume on your TV, radio, or headsets to a level that you can comfortably hear.

P Practice healthy sleeping habits.

Not getting enough nightly rest puts you at risk for accidents, depression and other illnesses, and it decreases your quality of life.

Posture Avoid sitting cross-legged. Pain management specialists at New York Chiropractic warn that crossing your legs puts excessive stress on your knees, hips and lower back.

Sit up straight. When you slouch or strain to look at the screen, these patterns stick and posture learns these positions.

Listen to your body. See a chiropractor, physical therapist or post-rehabilitation specialist for postural exercises to reduce pain and risk of injury.

Stretch. Stretching your neck and chest can prevent short and tightened muscles that can lead to injury. A simple stretch involves bending your head to your shoulder, holding it there and slowly bringing it back to the mid line and then switch sides.

Belly button to spine. Not only will this exercise help you stand taller, it will take five pounds off your waistline!

Head up. Instead of scrunching your head to your shoulder to hold the phone, get a headset and avoid injury to your neck and shoulders.

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Eat Healthy Eat an anti-inflammatory diet. Holistic guru Dr. Andrew Weil recommends eating a diet high in fresh fruits and vegetables and minimal processed foods to reduce inflammation in your body.

Eat all natural. Avoid high-calorie foods full of sugar, fat and artificial ingredients and concentrate on eating high-nutrient, high-flavor foods such as fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices.

Eat many small meals. Eat something every three hours to keep your metabolism high and your blood sugar and insulin levels steady.

Don’t skip breakfast. The easiest meal to skip but the most important. Eat something small, even if you aren’t hungry.

Read labels. Opt for products with at least three grams of fiber, low sugars and no hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils.

Eat less and live longer. Maoshing Ni, author of Secrets of Longevity: Hundreds of Ways to Live to be 100, suggests the “three-quarters rule,” essentially not eating any more after you feel three-quarters full.

Eat and drink coconut. The type of saturated fat in coconuts does not contribute to heart disease and it is rich in lauric acid, which boosts your immune system.

Avoid bad fats. Bad fats include saturated fats, which are primarily derived from animal products, and trans fats, which are used in commercial fried foods, margarines, and baked goods like cookies and crackers.

Spice it up. Dr. Wendy Bazilian, author of The SuperFoodsRx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients, recommends high-antioxidant spices and herbs such as cinnamon, ginger, curry, rosemary, thyme, oregano and red pepper.

Drink up. Drinking water throughout the day can decrease your urges for sweets, lower your cholesterol and blood pressure, minimize pain associated with arthritis, migraines, and colitis, hydrate your skin, and help with your digestion.

Limit your alcohol intake to one or two drinks per day. According to the Centers for Disease Control, too much alcohol can increase your risk for developing various diseases and physiological and social problems.

Drink tea. Ni recommends daily tea because tea is a proven preventive and treatment for hardening of the arteries and has potent antioxidant powers.

Sideline the soda. The phosphoric acid in carbonated beverages, particularly colas, can put you at risk for osteoporosis.

Slim down with soup. People who eat soup before a meal reduce the total number of calories they consume.

Drink red wine. Red wine is renowned for its many health benefits, primarily for the heart. However, new research from the Institute of Food suggests that wine may also protect you from potentially fatal food-borne pathogens, such as E. coli, salmonella, listeria, and H. pylori.

Sink your teeth into superfoods. Experts say superfoods can help ward off heart disease, cancer, diabetes, cholesterol, bad moods, high blood pressure, and improve digestion, skin, hair, nails, bones and teeth. Superfoods recommended by WebMD.com are beans, blueberries, broccoli, oats, oranges, pumpkin, salmon, soy, spinach, green and black tea, tomatoes, turkey, walnuts and yogurt.

Eat more healthy fats. According to University of Michigan Integrative Medicine, healthy fats to include in your diet are monounsaturated fats, found in vegetable oils, nuts, seeds and some plant foods as well as polyunsaturated fats, like omega-3s found in fatty fish and omega-6s found in nuts.

Marinate your meat. Research from the Food Safety Consortium recommends marinades with rosemary, thyme, peppers, allspice, oregano, basil, garlic and onion to cut down on carcinogens.

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Eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, dairy, and omega-3 fats better ensures you get all the nutrients your body needs.

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Stress Control Smile. Smiling lowers blood pressure, heart rate, and the stress hormone cortisol.

Aromatherapy. Essential oils improve your mood, reduce stress and even improve your memory. Try lavender, lemongrass, cinnamon or cedarwood.

Let nature take your stress away.

Yoga. The Mayo Clinic recommends practicing yoga to reduce stress and anxiety.

Get kneaded. Research from the Touch Research Institute indicates that regular massage lowers heart rate, blood pressure, anxiety levels, depression, hostility, and the stress hormone cortisol.

See a therapist. Mental health professionals can help you deal with stress.

Begin with breathing. The first thing you ever did for yourself was breathe. And consciously focusing on your breath remains the epitome of self-care throughout your entire life.

P Humor your stress Laughing improves circulation, lowers blood pressure, releases tension, and improves your immune system.

Get Fit In Monroeville Here are just some of the fitness classes available:

Monroeville Recreation and Parks

Monroeville Senior Citizens Center

There are no more excuses why not to get fit when you can take advantage of the wide variety of affordable fitness classes at convenient locations offered by Monroeville Recreation and Parks!

Aquatics, Cardio, Dance, Pilates, Tai Chi and Zumba are just some of the many examples available. Visit the website, or call for more information on all of the fitness programs available.

Beat the winter blues by enjoying affordable fitness with other seniors! A fitness center with senior-friendly cardio and strength training equipment and classes that include low-impact aerobics, step aerobics, yoga, tai chi, line dancing and Zumba are just some of what is offered. Call or visit the website for more details.

2700 Monroeville Blvd., Monroeville; 412.856.1006 monroeville.pa.us

Boyce Park

675 Old Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh; 724.327.0338 alleghenycounty.us Dust off your downhill skis, snowboards and snowtubes and enjoy all that the 1,096-acre park has to offer in affordable winter fitness! Call or visit the website for more information.

Center Ice Arena

100 Center Ice Dr., Delmont; 724.468.1100 centericearena.com Enjoy an ice skating workout at a public skating session while the kids are at school! Admission and skate rental for an adult is around $10 during the week! Check for available days and times on the website.

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6000 Gateway Campus Blvd., Monroeville; 412.856.7825 monroeville.pa.us

Pleasant Valley Park Trails

2557 Pleasant Valley Rd., Murrysville; contact: communications@ pvpark.org Try cross-country skiing and snow shoeing on picturesque trails in “262 acres of woodlands, open fields, hilltops and remote valleys of Pleasant Valley Park” that is maintained by the Pleasant Valley Trailbuilders. Email questions or visit the website for more information.

Yoga Flow

4604 William Penn Hwy., Murrysville; 724.733.5038 yogaflowpittsburgh.com “Yoga Flow offers a variety of vinyasa-based classes in a heated room.” For more details on a $14 drop-in class, visit the website.

Reprinted with the permission from SeniorsForLife.com

Being outdoors with green plants, fresh air and the sounds of nature is a proven stress buster.

health &Wellness DIRECTORY Dental Arts of Pittsburgh 412.823.4948 • www.dentalartsofpittsburgh.com Whatever the age and whatever the need, Dental Arts of Pittsburgh is the one-stop dentist for your family. From routine checkups to complex dental care, Dr. Paulette Paulin is a specialist extensively and expertly trained in complicated techniques and treatment of dental problems. Dr. Paulin’s attention to detail and state-of-the-art dental equipment including digital X-rays allows her to deliver quality dental care. Call today!

Orthopedic Associates of Pittsburgh 412.373.1600 • www.oapgh.com Orthopedic Associates of Pittsburgh was established over 40 years ago.

Originally in Oakland, the Monroeville office opened in 1978 and in White Oak 2002. We have evolved from a general orthopedic practice into a subspecialty practice encompassing hand & upper extremity, foot & ankle, total joint replacement, sports medicine, and spine. We will strive to provide the finest service and care for your orthopedic needs.

Pittsburgh Audiology & Hearing Aid Center, Inc. 1.888.826.0950 • pghaudiology.com Pittsburgh Audiology & Hearing Aid Center, Inc. specializes in hearing assessment, hearing rehabilitation and hearing aids. We are an independent private practice working with over 10 hearing aid manufacturers, providing the highest quality of care to our patients. Dr. Laura Di Pasquale-Gregory, Au.D., and Dr. Lori A. Howard, Au.D., are both Board Certified Doctors of Audiology and offer a complete hearing health care plan to each patient.

Smile Beautiful Dentistry 412.372.7192 • www.smilebeautifuldentistry.com Dr. Karessa A. Kuntz is part-time faculty at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. She provides general, cosmetic dentistry, tooth replacement (implants) and teeth straightening (Invisalign). Dr. Kuntz is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia MAXI Implantology course and received her Fellowship of the Academy of General Dentistry in 2009.

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MONROEVILLE ARTS COUNCIL

24TH ART SHOW

AWARDS CEREMONY 2013 Sponsored by UPMC East and Visit Monroeville, the Monroeville Arts Council’s 24th Art Show was held at the Monroeville Convention Center in August. Thanks to generous sponsorship, the art show, musical entertainment and art demonstrations were free to the public.

BEST OF SHOW

105 - Harmony Quilted (Acrylic) Theresa Nuber

OIL/ACRYLIC

First Prize

Judges’ Award Honorable Mention

100 – Handheld Orange 48 – Cezanne Visits Montana 183 – Sailor

WATERCOLOR

First Prize

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82 – Apple Appeal Jan Landini 91 – Bob’s Secret Garden Marci Mason 75 – Innocence and Promise Barbara Jewell

MIXED MEDIA

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6 - West End View Andy Beck 180 – Core of the Matter Eileen Yeager 161 – On the Boardwalk Rita L. Spalding

Best of Show Harmony Quilted (Acrylic) Theresa Nuber

Paul McMillian Marvin Fields Kristy Dubinsky

3-D

First Prize

Judges’ Award Honorable Mention

PHOTOGRAPHY

First Prize

Judges’ Award Honorable Mention

72 – Sand Dune John Jenko 64 - Blue Steel James Henderson 120 – Buick 8 Mary Beth Ponitz

FIBRE ARTS

First Prize

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126 – Chincoteague 1 132 – One Way Conversation (No award. Judges’ decision.)

First Prize Chincoteague 1 (Fibre Arts) Luciana Randall

21– Cylinder #2 (Raku Clay) Mary Briggs 124 – Woman (Wood) Pat Pristera 190 – Amusement Park Days: Paul Brozda The Whip (Wood)

Luciana Randall Louetta Romanchak

Judges’ Award Cezanne Visits Montana (Oil/Acrylic) Marvin Fields

Nancy Dalverny (co-chair of the Art Show) entered the watercolor of her mother who passed away Dec. 2012.

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sharing the harvest If you’re a hunter but your freezer’s full, please consider donating your deer to Hunters Sharing the Harvest, a program that’s been helping to feed Pennsylvania’s hungry for more than 22 years.

The program is simple and rewarding – you go hunting, you arrange with your nearest participating processor to donate the deer (or elk, moose and caribou where applicable), and you make a tax-deductible $15 donation to help cover the cost of processing. All donations, whether monetary or deer meat, are recognized by a letter for your taxes and a window decal to let people know that your hunt helped feed the hungry.

From the processing plant, your deer meat will be butchered and distributed to area food banks and charities throughout the state. Your average-sized deer can provide up to 200 meals to help those in need. As a hunter, you probably already know that deer meat is an extremely healthy food source that’s low in cholesterol and saturated fat. It has more protein and fewer calories than other processed meats, and is on par with other meats for nutritional content such as vitamins and minerals. For more information, call 866.474.2141 or email info@sharedeer.org.

County: Allegheny Kip's Deer Processing Padgelek, Paula 3 Saint John's Drive Carnegie, PA 15106 412.279.6527

Romes Meat & Deli Rome Sr., Ronald 312 Bonniebrook Road Butler , PA 16002 724.285.1236

Scott's Custom Deer Processing Mills, Scott 212 S. Main Street Albion, PA 16401 814.449.5335

TA Giger Deer Processing Giger, Tim 121 Kyle Road Valencia , PA 16059 724.898.2244

County: Butler Bims Boloney Slater, Bim 145 Morris Road Petrolia , PA 16050 724.894.2569

County: Erie McDonald Meats, Inc. McDonald, Neeli 10445 Ridge Road Girard, PA 16417 814.774.3507

County: Washington Bobeck's Deer Processing Bobeck, Mary 139 Craig Road Monongahela , PA 15063 724.258.2298

McKruit's Custom Meat Cutting McKruit, Tracy 1011 Bear Creek Road Cabot, PA 16023 724.352.2988

Pacileo's Great Lakes Deer Processing Pacileo, John 8890 Wattsburg Road Erie , PA 16509 814.825.3759

The meat processors serving the region for 2013 are:

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County: Westmoreland Custom Deer Processing Monteparte, Samuel J. 131 Flowers Road New Alexandria, PA 15670 724.668.8950 Espey's Meat Market Espey Jr., Joe 319 Espey Meat Market Lane Scottdale, PA 15683 724.887.3226

Lenik Deer Processing Lenik, Ron 204 Railroad Street Finleyville , PA 15332 724.348.7019

G. Karas Packing Karas, Sharon 606 Story Road Export , PA 15632 724.468.5811

Shuba's Processing Shuba, Steve 1116 Allison Hollow Rd-Shop Washington, PA 15301 724.255.4861

Hoffer's Ligonier Valley Packing Zimmerman, Denise 582 Darlington Road Ligonier , PA 15658 724.238.7112

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Monroeville Mall once had an ice rink featured in an iconic Pittsburgh film?

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s the holiday season approaches, one part of our community becomes a major focal point – the mall.

Malls became popular in the ’60s, replacing many of our downtown department stores, offering the convenience of several stores in a climate-controlled environment with free parking.

The Monroeville Mall epitomized the suburban shopping mall when it first opened in 1969. It included 1.4 million square feet of shopping satisfaction and also a skating rink and gardens. The rink was centrally located inside the mall and was a big draw, even for those who never hit the ice. Shoppers watched skaters spinning and whirling as they walked through the main concourse.

The ice rink attracted the attention of the producers of “Flashdance,” a 1983 movie filmed in Pittsburgh that changed the way a generation dressed, with thread-bare jeans and sweatshirts with cut-out necks. The main character, Alex, works as a welder and her friend, Jeanie, aspires to tour with the Ice Capades. Sadly, when Jeanie takes the ice, she falls repeatedly, bringing her dreams to a halt. The ice sequence was filmed at the Monroeville Mall ice rink. Incidentally, “Flashdance” is referenced several times in the recently released film “The Internship,” starring Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson.

In addition to the ice rink, the mall also featured an indoor garden, complete with water fountains, koi-filled ponds and bridges. Unfortunately, the need for more retail space and the high cost of maintaining an ice rink and exotic gardens forced the mall to remove the extras in favor of more profitability. The rink was closed in 1984, just one year after the release of “Flashdance.”

The food court now stands where the ice rink was once located.

One recent addition to the mall, a new 12-theater movieplex is a welcome addition. Cinemark opened its doors the first week of November to rave reviews and lines of moviegoers.

No matter how the mall changes, it will continue to be a social gathering place, reflective of our culture and what’s important to us.

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