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Contents

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CONTENTS | July 2017

Features

Living Fit

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33 Summertime and the Living’s Healthy! Elizabeth Szabo

Business Spotlight: Relocating to Pittsburgh? In Need of Relocation Financing?

MABC Mortgage

45 Real Estate: How to Find a Reliable Contractor Vince Parrucci

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2017 Physicians & Specialists Guide 10 Genesis Medical Associates 14 2017 Physician & Specialists Guide

Kids & Education 26 We Are CCA 28 School Movers & Shakers

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Image & Style 34 Why You Should Choose Ideal Image 36 7 Hot Weather Beauty Hacks to Try Now Kelly Smith 37 Pain is Beauty?

Stephanie Truchan

Senior Living 40 Town Crier: Gee, Is it Already July? Joe Bullick 42 Happenings for Seniors

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Mary Danced In / Peripheral Neuropathy Sufferers Have Hope Dr. Shawn Richey

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38 Support Our Troops: Wounded Heroes Hunting Camp “Healing on the Hunt” Paula Green

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From the Publisher Marion Piotrowski

44 Trivia Connection: Fourth of July Journey Paula Green

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Movers & Shakers

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Mover & Shaker of the Month Pine Township Families Host Their 5th Annual Charity Lemonade Stand Paula Green

45 Starting the Conversation: Disciplining Other People’s Children Marianne Reid Anderson

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Welcome PUBLISHER NOTES | July 2017

Welcome to the July issue of Northern Connection magazine!

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ummer is upon us, and we have many happenings and events in and around our area for the whole family to enjoy. Be sure to check out the July Happenings section for some summer fun ideas! The Trivia this month will test your knowledge about the history and some interesting facts about the 4th of July, Independence Day. This issue features Northern Connection magazine’s annual Physicians & Specialists Directory.

Each year our local physicians, specialists and facilities strive to bring state-of-the-art medical advancements and innovations to their patients. We are blessed to live in an area that offers a wide variety of health care options. Thank you to all the physicians, specialists, practices and facilities that “A wise man once said, made this special feature pos‘Life is like breathing. If sible. you try to hold it, you’ll While we continue to enjoy lose it. But let it come and the summer and the 4th of go and you’ll always be July holiday and festivities, connected to it.’” take time to remember and appreciate all the service Curtis Tyrone Jones men and women who have protected our freedoms and made it possible for us to live in this great country.

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Peripheral Neuropathy Sufferers Have

HOPE Don’t GIVE UP!

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Are you being told, “Nothing can be done?” or that, “You need to learn to live with the pain?” Are you being over-medicated with pain medicines that don’t cure? Have you been through test after test with no result, explanation or treatment?

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It includes nine specific treatments that are designed to heal rather than just deal with the symptoms.

Once thought to be incurable, peripheral neuropathy occurs when nerves are damaged or destroyed and can’t send messages to the muscles, skin and other parts of the body.

Peripheral nerves go from the brain and spinal cord to the arms, hands, legs and feet. When damage to the nerves takes place, numbness and pain in these areas may occur. Unlike laser therapy that does not address the involved damaged small nerve fibers or home light therapies that do not offer all the frequencies needed to heal them, our program utilizes stateof-the-art technology with combined therapies to restore life to the dead nerves.

Approximately 20 million Americans suffer from this debilitating disease. Many patients are suffering from symptoms of painful cramping, burning and tingling, difficulty walking, numbness and even interruption of sleep. Since 2013, Dr. Shawn Richey’s program has had a 90 percent satisfaction rate. Dr. Richey has seen thousands of patients suffering with peripheral neuropathy who have tried everything including potentially harmful medications and other painful testing and treatments. This can leave patients still struggling and wandering down the long road of endless disappointment. Now we are able to address the pain associated with peripheral neuropathy with a successful, non-invasive, PAINLESS, drug-free approach that includes the use of light therapy to stimulate tissue repair.

Dr. Richey has helped thousands of sufferers of peripheral neuropathy throughout the region, and he has expanded his practice to include Westmoreland as well as Allegheny Counties. Chiropractic Family Health Center now has offices in both Sewickley at 2591 Wexford-Bayne Road, Suite 207 and Latrobe at 1901 Ligonier Street. For a FREE Consultation contact Dr. Shawn Richey at (724) 940-9000 and your appointment will be made at the location that is most convenient for you. To learn more, visit www.backnline.com.

“About a year after I had my knee replaced, my legs and feet began to have a tingling sensation that kept increasing over the years.

I also had really bad balance whenever I closed my eyes and other than the tingling, I really felt nothing with my feet. I was even starting to have trouble driving because I really couldn’t feel the pedals right. I went to see doctors and specialists, and they said it was “neuropathy” but that there wasn’t a cure. Several family members are nurses and healthcare professionals – they checked with doctors they know, and they all said there was no cure for neuropathy. So, I was very skeptical when I went to see Dr. Shawn. All the experts were saying there was no cure, and then there was just this one guy saying he might be able to help. Well, I gave it a go, and I am a skeptic no longer. Not only is the pain and tingling going away but the feeling is coming back. The other day, I was walking with bare feet on the carpet, and I felt myself step on something – I hunted for it and finally found it was the tiniest pebble. I never would have been able to feel that before the treatments. I have already recommended Dr. Shawn to other people experiencing the same thing and I encourage other people to give it a try no matter how skeptical they are.” – Bill, West View

For a FREE Consultation, contact Dr. Shawn Richey at (724) 940-9000 and your appointment will be made at the location that is most convenient for you.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS | July 2017

Penguins Assistant Equipment Manager Shares the Cup with a Sick Child As an employee of the Pittsburgh Penguins, 33-year-old Danny Kroll was given some time to show off the Stanley Cup. Kroll utilized his Pat Kroll, and assistant time with Lord equipment manager for the Stanley wisely, Pittsburgh Penguins Danny Kroll. as he chose to share it with a sick child. On June 17, Kroll took the cup to the home of six-year old Darran Dunlap, who is suffering from leukemia. She was diagnosed with this type of cancer back in November.

Kroll selflessly brightened her day, and the entire Dunlap family was elated with his visit.

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Movers & Shakers Boy Scout, Jaime Martinez, 14, of Scout Troop 171 in Ingomar raised more than $40,000 over the course of a year to beautify the grounds outside the Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Passavant.

Martinez hosted a ribbon-cutting on Jun. 5, which opened the garden that was designed to help patients undergoing cancer treatment.

Jaime Martinez

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) announced the opening of its new Pediatric Orthopaedic Institute, a multi-disciplinary program for children, adolescents and teenagers who suffer from orthopaedic and neuromuscular conditions, including those who sustain injuries that require same-day care. Located at 12620 Perry Highway in Wexford, the AHN Pediatric Orthopaedic Institute is staffed by board-certified physicians and orthopaedic surgeons, certified physician assistants, prosthetists / orthotists, registered nurses and sports medicine specialists.

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh UPMC has been designated a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence™ (DICOE) by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

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St. Margaret Foundation’s Brian Demchak Hope Run 5K Run/Walk was held on May 21. More than 550 runners, walkers, strollers, wagons and pooches adorned the thoroughfare from the hospital in Aspinwall past the Waterworks, along the river and back for this 29th annual kick-off to summer event.

Schogel and Fardo Family Medicine, which has been a medical practice within Genesis Medical Associates, Inc. since 2001, is now celebrating its 16th anniversary.

Turner Dairy Farms (Turner’s) announced the acquisition of Colteryahn Dairy, which is located in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood.

Gary and Pam McBurney, owners of the local franchise Vapor Galleria™, joined their employees in cleaning and restoring the headstones of 20 veterans’ graves in honor of Memorial Day.

Mover & Shaker of the Month

Pine Township Families Host Their 5th Annual Charity Lemonade Stand

BY PAULA GREEN

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here’s nothing like an icy-cold glass of fresh-squeezed lemonade to quench one’s thirst. Neighbors in one Pine Township community are looking forward to serving up plenty of the citrus delight for a worthy cause.

The 5th annual Woodland Farms Lemonade Stand will take place from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 15, on the corner of Pinkerton Road and Scarlet Circle in Wexford.

For the past four years, Jen Braim and Charlene Cottrell have hosted this fundraiser along with their families and friends. They will be working hard at it again this year, and the ladies look forward to the camaraderie that this fundraiser produces.

“Students in the Pine-Richland School District as well as several other children in the neighborhood participate and make this a fun and successful event,” said Braim.

There is no cost for the lemonade but a donation is greatly appreciated. A free homebaked cookie is given to anyone who makes a donation. To-go cups and a drive-up service will be provided. Dog treats and water will be available for four-legged friends.

All proceeds fom the Woodland Farms Lemonade Stand benefit the national children’s charity Alex’s Lemonade Stand. This foundation was founded in 2000

by Alexandria “Alex” Scott of Manchester, Conn.

Alex was born on Jan. 18, 1996, and shortly before her first birthday, she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a type of childhood cancer. When she was four years old, she held her first lemonade stand in her front yard to raise funds to battle pediatric cancers. Amazingly, she collected $2,000 during her inaugural effort.

The folks of Woodland Farms are committed to helping with this cause. Their goal this year is to raise $1,200. To date, the Pine-Richland neighbors have raised over $2,500 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Donations can be made online at www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/1320765.

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 charity, has raised more than $140 million toward fulfilling Alex’s dream of finding a cure, funding over 690 pediatric cancer research projects nationally. For more information on Alex’s Lemonade Foundation, visit www.AlexsLemonade.org. l l l

In collaboration with Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra offered a free performance in honor of American service men and women on June 30 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall in Oakland.

Memorial Park Church announced that its Lead Pastor, Rev. Dr. D. Dean Weaver, assumed his additional role as Moderator for the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC). The EPC’s General Assembly was held Jun. 20-23 in Sacramento, Calif.

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McAuley Ministries, Pittsburgh Mercy’s grant-making foundation, is pleased to announce five new appointments to its board of directors: Tia L. Baker; Sister Bonnie Heh, RSM; Sister Rita Harasiuk, RSM; Sister Kathleen McGrady, SC; and Sean D. Thomas. Each will serve a three-year term.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS | July 2017

Business Spotlight

Relocating to Pittsburgh?

In Need of Relocation Financing?

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f you are one of the great influx of professionals moving to Pittsburgh and need relocation specific financing, MABC Mortgage, LLC, is the company to call.

Pittsburgh is experiencing tremendous growth in the fields of science, technology, engineering, healthcare, law and more. To

meet the demand, thousands of doctors, engineers and other professionals are relocating to the area.

Whether you are moving from another city, state or country, you may find yourself in a maze of neighborhoods, schools, housing options and ultimately having difficulties

with finding a bank that will close your loan before you receive your first paycheck.

If you are one of the many who are concerned with timing and the coordination of relocating your family after you have started your new position because your lender requires a first pay stub, you can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that you have financing options. MABC Mortgage can help.

“First, we welcome you to the Pittsburgh area and work with agents who will help you and your family find the right home, introduce you to the plethora of excellent schools, both public and private, then, we work with our lenders to obtain financing that is right for your specific financial situation. Yes, even BEFORE you start your job,” explains broker and owner Colleen Anthony.

“When you find yourself with a job offer here in Pittsburgh, you may need time to get your life in order and your family moved before starting your job. We can close on your new home within 60 days of your employment start date, a pay stub is not required continues Mrs. Anthony. “In addition, if you are moving from another country, we can advise on the proper type of visa you need to buy property here.

“Another key to obtaining the necessary financing and to close on your new home in a timely fashion is to work with an excellent title company on your behalf,” states Mrs. Anthony. “We frequently work with Tina Sandherr at Pennsylvania Land Titles. They are efficient, thorough in their title searches and reasonable in their costs.”

Pennsylvania Land Titles performs title searches to ensure there are no liens against the property you wish to buy. Liens could be due to back taxes or abandoned mortgages that have not been paid by previous owners, then provides the necessary Title Insurance so you can buy your new home with confidence and free and clear title.

Pennsylvania Land Titles is also launching a new Palm Agent App that enables both agents and mortgage brokers such as MABC Mortgage to have the information instantly at their fingertips to inform you of closing costs, your monthly payments and more.

To learn more about Tina Sandherr and the benefits provided by the Pennsylvania Land Titles, visit their website at http://www. palandtitles.com.

To learn more about how MABC Mortgage, LLC, and their variety of loan programs and financing options, please visit http://www.mabcmortgage.com or call (412) 358-9680. l l l

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2017 Physicians & Specialists Guide

We at Northern Connection magazine are proud of the many dedicated Physicians and Specialists in our area that work endlessly to care for and bring the latest advances in healthcare to our families, loved ones and community. In this, our 18th Annual Physicians and Specialists guide, we highlight both individuals and practices and their incredible skills, qualifications and accomplishments. l l l www.northernconnectionmag.com | NC July 2017

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2017 Physicians & Specialists Guide

Genesis Medical Associates Genesis Medical Associates, established in 1995, is the largest, independent, primary-care practice in the North Hills. As a physician-owned, independent practice, Genesis Medical Associates accepts all major insurance plans and is committed to providing the highest quality patient care even as healthcare throughout the Pittsburgh region goes through a transformation.

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eystone Clinical Partners, Inc., a joint venture of Genesis Medical Associates, Inc. and Preferred Primary Care Physicians, is the first physician-owned primary care practices in Western Pennsylvania to achieve recognition by Medicare as an Accountable Care Organization (ACO).

What is a physician ACO? An ACO is a network of doctors and other healthcare providers (hospitals, nursing homes, specialists, home care, etc.) that shares financial and medical responsibility for providing coordinated care to patients towards the goal of limiting unnecessary spending while maintaining optimal care. Both providers and patients stand to gain from the increased emphasis on integration throughout the healthcare system.

The goal of coordinated care is to ensure that patients, especially the chronically ill, get the right care at the right time, while avoiding unnecessary duplication of services and preventing medical errors.

At the heart of each patient’s care is a primary care physician (PCP).

Genesis physicians are PCPs who manage their patients’ care across the spectrum of inpatient and post-acute care (PAC). After hospital cost, PAC is the largest per episode expense per beneficiary. Aging populations and increasing chronic illnesses point out that the need for PAC will continue to increase. The risk for accountable care

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organizations, however, is that they may be responsible for costs they don’t directly control.

As more and more providers assume responsibility for managing the care of a population, the cost of post-acute care can be an unknown.

The universe of post-acute care providers is broad, and a single patient may receive care in any or all of these care settings, and could be admitted more than once: • Long-term care hospital • Skilled nursing facility • Inpatient rehabilitation facility • Hospice • Home health Unfortunately, doctors have little official guidance or objective measurement to help them decide which patients will do best in each setting. In fact, hospitals tend to refer patients to post-acute providers based on preestablished relationships and availability, as opposed to identifying the highest quality or least cost facilities.

When asked to choose a nursing home, patients have the right to be

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informed about the average cost of a nursing home stay, the average readmission rate back to the hospital, the amount of days that a particular nursing home keeps a Medicare patient, or even the average number of times that the nursing home facility transfers a patient back to a hospital emergency room. In addition, patients should know which post-acute facilities are supporters of new technologies such as telehealth or remote patient monitoring.

Genesis, through the Keystone Clinical Partners ACO, is beginning to review such information and will work to educate its patients so that they, and their loved ones, may make informed choices. If patients and families better understand their options and how the type of care and cost differs from setting to setting, they can indicate their preference in an informed manner.

Physicians can then work together with hospital discharge teams in making arrangements for post-acute care.

Genesis takes its commitment to accountable patient care very seriously and is continuously looking for ways to monitor patient care in the right setting at the right time. In fact, Genesis recently hired a Transition Care Nurse who will be monitoring patient hospital discharges to post-acute, and then assisting in the care coordination of nursing home and post nursing home care.

According to Genesis executive director, Mark Kissinger, “Our continued mission is to promote tangible advancements in quality, safety and value and to provide our patients with consistently high value healthcare in the context of a long term, patientcentered relationship.” l l l

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Genesis Medical Physicians Jeffrey Bentz, DC is a national board certified chiropractor with an additional license in adjunctive procedures. In the past eight years he has successfully treated thousands of patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions where multidoctoral co-management is the standard of patient care.

Dr. Bentz was recently published in Dynamic Chiropractic Journal in discussion of manipulation of post-surgical knees. He has spent time in the operating room with neurosurgeons furthering his education of complex spinal surgeries. Dr. Bentz offers three chiropractic techniques with focus on rehabilitation of muscular imbalances and spinal disc herniation. Dr. Bentz was born and raised in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. He is married and has two children.

Matthew G. Cook, DC is a Pittsburgh native and a graduate of North Hills High School, Duquesne University and Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Corissa, and his two boys, Dominick and Nicholas. In addition to treating patients in his office he is active in hunting, fishing and playing soccer. Dr. Cook has been a practicing chiropractor and a part of Genesis Medical Associates since 2007 and treats athletes and families of all ages. His services in his office include chiropractic manipulations, rehabilitation, extremity adjustments, medical massage therapy, decompression therapies and physiotherapies. He is proud to be serving the community and city he was born and raised in and strives for excellence through superior patient treatment, education and working collaboratively with medical, neuro and orthopedic physicians. He believes that a multi-disciplinary team approach assures the highest quality of care and outcomes for patients.

Ashim K. Dayalan, MD Dr. Dayalan attended Bangalore University Medical College as well as St. Joseph’s College and graduated in 1988. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine and is currently a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine, the Pennsylvania Medical Society, and the Allegheny County Medical Society. Dr. Dayalan is also certified by the American Academy of Addiction Society to treat patients in the throes of the opiate epidemic and drug addiction. Dr. Dayalan currently serves as a preceptor for both the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy and the Duquesne University School of Nursing, Graduate Program. He has also attained recognition in diabetic care and office systems under the “Bridges to Excellence” program. Services provided within his practice include primary care, wellness, chronic disease management, behavioral health, addiction treatment, osteoporosis management and joint injections. Dr. Dayalan is the proud father of his son Raj, and in his free time enjoys playing squash, cooking, and sports cars.

Barbara Fardo, DO is a doctor of osteopathic medicine who specializes in Family Medicine at Genesis Medical Associates in Cranberry Township, PA. Dr. Fardo is board certified by the American Academy of Family

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Medicine. Selected the Community Choice Award Winner – Best Physician Cranberry Eagle for 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Eric S. Griffin, DO was educated at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC St. Margaret’s Hospital. He is board certified in family medicine and has been a member of Genesis Medical Associates for four years. Dr. Griffin, is married to Adrienne and has one child. When not working, he spends time with his family, hiking, swimming, and gardening. Occasionally he enjoys going to the theater, a museum or a sporting event in Pittsburgh. Dr. Griffin realized a knack for helping others when volunteering at a same day surgery recovery center while in high school. His experiences and time with patients at this center started him down the path to his medical career.

Daniel K. Grob, MD was educated at the University of Pittsburgh and completed his residency at UPMC St. Margaret’s Hospital. He has been a member of Genesis Medical Associates for 19 years. He serves as Medical Director at Concordia at Rebecca Residence in Allison Park. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine and a Certified Medical Director in Long Term Care. Dr. Grob is married to Carla and they have three children and they keep him busy but he does find time to hunt and fish, often with one or other of his children joining in the fun. He sought opportunities in high school and college to learn more about medicine and at each step his passion for medicine was confirmed and grew. It was the director at St. Margaret’s Family Practice residency, Dr. J. Ferrante, which showed him the rewards of a long term relationship caring for entire families across generations.

generations, seeing them through good times and bad. Medicine has gone through many tremendous changes lately, but the shift has favored primary care, allowing him to focus on preventive medicine and promote quality healthcare. Dr. Heil is on staff at UPMC Passavant and Allegheny General Hospitals, and Kane-Ross Regional Nursing Home. Finally, he is dedicated to his family, raising three talented ice hockey players.

Louis Heyl, MD joined his father Dr. Frank Heyl in family practice in 1982. Dr. Heyl is President of Family Medicine at UPMC Passavant and President of Genesis Medical Associates, Inc. In addition to Heyl Family Practice, he is also a member of the Allegheny County Medical Society, the American Medical Association, and the Pennsylvania Medical Society. In his free time, Dr. Heyl enjoys spending time with his wife, Mary, and their two sons. He also enjoys traveling and fly fishing.

Scott Heyl MD is a third-generation Family Practice Physician who joined Heyl Family Practice of Genesis Medical Associates, Inc. in July 2016.

Dr. Scott Heyl completed his Family Practice Residency at the UPMC St. Margaret Hospital where he was Chief Resident.

As a Board-certified Family Practice Physician, he combines his passion for quality patient care with his focus on furthering effective patient care management. Dr. Scott Heyl is engaged to Dr. Rachelle Atrasz.

Dr. Jack Heck was born and raised in Pittsburgh.

He attended St. George University, graduating in 1981. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at McKeesport Hospital. Dr. Heck is board certified in Internal Medicine and currently a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine, The Pennsylvania Medical Society and the Allegheny County Medical Society. He also is a senior Aviation Medical Examiner with the FAA. Dr. Heck has been with Genesis Medical Associates in Troy Hill for ten years. He is a retired colonel of the United States Air Force and is a physician who provides the highest quality of care, not only physically, but emotionally, while meeting the needs of his patients.

Alka Kaushik, MD Dr. Kaushik has been actively practicing medicine since 1979. In 1981 she came to the United States and completed an Internal Medicine residency at Lincoln Hospital, N.Y. She then completed a radiology residency at Bronx-Lebanon Medical Center followed by an Anesthesiology residency at Methodist Hospital in N.Y. Upon relocating to Pittsburgh, she decided to specialize in Pain Management, completing a fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital in 1993. Dr. Kaushik provides full service pain management, from medication management up to and including interventional pain procedures. She holds certification from the American Board of Anesthesiology and has been a diplomate recognized by the American Academy of Pain Management. She is also a certified in acupuncture and has been certified in addiction management by the American Board of Addiction Psychiatry.

Kurt Heil, MD is a Pittsburgh native.

He attended high school at North Allegheny where he was part of the Western Pennsylvania championship wrestling team. Outside of school, he was an Eagle Scout and active leader in the Boy Scouts of America. This helped forge his love of the outdoors. He attended the University of Notre Dame, went on to Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and completed medical training at the Fairfax Family Practice residency program of Northern Virginia. He is proud to be part of Northern Area Family Medicine, a division of Genesis Medical Associates for 18 years. He enjoys practicing family medicine due the great joy it brings him to care for multiple

Joseph Kimmell, DO is a Family Medicine physician and is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. Dr. Kimmell has been with Genesis Medical Associates since 2007 and currently serves on its board of directors. Dr. Kimmell was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area. Dr. Kimmell is married and has two children.

Osteopathic medicine provides all of the benefits of modern medicine including prescription drugs, surgery, and the use of technology to diagnose disease and evaluate injury. It also offers the added benefit of hands-on diagnosis and treatment. Osteopathic medicine emphasizes helping each person achieve a high level of wellness by

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focusing on health promotion and disease prevention. DOs are trained to look at the whole person from their first days of medical school, which means they see each person as more than just a collection of organ systems and body parts that may become injured or diseased. This holistic approach to patient care means that osteopathic doctors integrate the patient into the health care process as a partner.

Christopher G. Koman MD, CMD, FAAFP Is a family physician and has been a member of Genesis Medical Associates since 1998. Dr. Koman received his his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed residency in family medicine at UPMC-Shadyside and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He is a certified medical director in long term care by the American Medical Directors Association. Dr. Koman is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Medicine.

Dr. Koman has held academic appointments with the University of Pittsburgh school of Medicine and Duquesne University School of Nursing.

He is medical director of Vincentian Home and Vincentian Personal Care, and holds clinical privileges at AHN-Allegheny General Hospital and UPMC-Passavant. Dr. Koman has professional interests in family medicine, geriatrics and healthcare quality. His practice is recognized as a Level III Patient-Centered Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Dr. Koman is married with four children and is active in his parish and the community.

Matthew Macken, M.D. will be joining Heyl Family Practice and Genesis Medical Associates, Inc. in July 2017.

Dr. Macken recently completed his residency at the UPMC St. Margaret Hospital. He is a member of the Allegheny County Medical Society, the Western Pennsylvania Geriatric Society, the American Society of Family Physicians, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Macken and his wife reside with their family in Wexford, Pa. Sunjay Mannan, MD grew up in Huntington, West Virginia. He was selected for the Governors Honors Academy for Cabell County and participated in activities outside of school including Basketball, Tennis, Tae Kwon Do, and the Boy Scouts attaining the rank of Eagle.

Dr. Mannan attended West Virginia University and received his B.S. in Exercise Physiology. Exercise and Nutrition became a core value in his approach to physical and mental health. He was selected to be on the multidisciplinary Health Science’s Advisory Board which addressed the needs to the student’s at the Health Sciences Campus of WVU. Staying at WVU for his medical degree, he found himself drawn to his clinical rotations within Family Practice. The continuity of care and family relationships fostered within Family Practice Medicine were highly attractive to him as a physician given his desire to provide comprehensive health care for patients of all ages.

Sunjay completed his Residency at Forbes Family Medicine with Allegheny Health Network. Since then he has worked with Medexpress Urgent Care and West Virginia University as an Associate Professor with the Department of Emergency. Outside of medicine, Sunjay maintains his Exercise Physiology roots through the gym, running, and swimming.

Along with his wife, Sunjay enjoys boating and skiing in Upstate New York and spending time with their 2 dogs.

Robert H. Potter, Jr. MD, has been taking care of patients and families for over 30 years. He joined his father’s medical practice after completing his training at the UPMC St. Margaret’s Family Medicine residency program. Dr. Potter graduated from Allegheny College and the University of Pittsburgh Medical School. Dr. Potter, a founding physician of Genesis Medical, is also trained in geriatric medicine, certified as a medical director in long term care, and serves as medical director for the Healthcare at Home Hospice and the Kane Nursing Facility. Dr. Potter provides consulting services for the Pirates and is the school physician for North Allegheny and North Hills school districts. Dr. Potter was awarded the prestigious 2015 Allegheny County Medical Society Nathaniel Bedford Primary Care Award.

Tamara Wettermann Price, MD, Dr. Price attended Amherst College and received her M.D. from the University of Miami School of Medicine.

She completed her residency in internal medicine at Allegheny General Hospital and has participated in a Medical Ethics fellowship at UPMC. She is a member of the Allegheny County Medical Society and the Pennsylvania Medical Society. Dr. Price is also certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Price has been employed by several Pittsburgh area health systems and most recently owned and operated an independent practice in Moon Township over the past fifteen years. She has a strong background in patient education, wellness, and preventative medicine. She has also participated in the education of Nurse Practitioner students through several area colleges and universities. Among her many interests Dr. Price enjoys the outdoors, is an avid hiker and skier.

Tad D. Scheri, MD was educated at the University of Pittsburgh and completed his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry at the University of Virginia. He completed his residency at UPMC St. Margaret’s Hospital. He has been a member of Genesis Medical Associates for 15 years. He serves as medical director at UPMC Cranberry Place and is a Certified Medical Director in Long Term Care. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. Dr. Scheri is married to Dedee and they have two children. He enjoys hiking, camping, traveling and cooking.

Karen L. Schogel, MD, Dr. Karen L. Schogel, MD, FACP is a Boardcertified doctor of Internal Medicine.

She is the past Medical Director of Health Informatics 2008-2016 for Genesis Medical Associates. She currently represents the Medical staff at UPMC Passavant Hospital as the President Elect of the Medical Executive Committee as well as Medical Director of E-Record. She is serving on the Medical Advisory Board of Choices Pregnancy Care Center in Coraopolis, PA. Dr. Schogel has been elected to Fellowship in the American College of Physicians.

Donald Shoenthal, MD joined Dr. Louis Heyl to practice Family Medicine in 1991. Dr. Shoenthal is secretary of Genesis Medical Associates, Inc. He is Board-certified through the American Board of Family Medicine.

Dr. Shoenthal is also a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, the Pennsylvania Medical Society, and the Allegheny County Medical Society.

Dr. Shoenthal and his wife, Mary Ann, have a daughter and they enjoy spending time together traveling and skiing.

Warren Smith, MD was born in Johnstown and completed his undergraduate degree in Health Records Administration as a member of the first class of students in this major at the University of Pittsburgh. He subsequently served as Interim Director of Medical Records at Mercy Hospital and then Director of Medical Records at Eye & Ear Hospital of Pittsburgh before deciding to return to the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine where he obtained his MD degree. He completed a residency in Family Practice at St. Margaret Memorial Hospital in Pittsburgh and then served a US Public Health Service obligation at the Sto-Rox Family Health Center in McKees Rocks before joining Northern Area Family Medicine in 1989. The proud father of two children, Dr. Smith resides in Wexford and is the third of six children.

He is one of the remaining founding partners of Genesis Medical Associates which serves much of the North Hills of Pittsburgh. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and a member of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and the Allegheny County Medical Society. He received an award for working with the US Public Health Service for greater than 15 years serving the medically underserved.

Mark A. Woodburn, MD, His desire to enter medicine was solidified when his mother passed away of breast cancer at the young age of 43, when he was only nine years old. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, he graduated from North Allegheny High School. The first one to go to college in his family, he received a full scholarship to attend Denison University in Ohio, then went on to attend Drexel University College of Medicine. Following he returned to Pittsburgh and completed residency in family medicine at UPMC St. Margaret’s Hospital. Board certified in family medicine, he especially enjoys all the many facets of medicine, including caring for patients of all ages, sports medicine and injections, and has a special interest in dermatology. He currently lives at home in Wexford with his beautiful wife Kiley (whom he feels has a harder job than him as a stay-at-home mom), and his two daughters, Isabella and Evelyn. Mark currently serves as medical director at Manor Care North Hills). He carries his motto “treat every patient in front of you as how you would want your own family treated” wherever he goes.

William Zillweger, MD, Dr. Zillweger is a physician who specializes in Internal Medicine as a member in Genesis Medical Associates in Pittsburgh, PA. He is board certified by the NBPAS as a Diplomate in Internal Medicine (National Board of Physicians and Surgeons), and Fellow of the American College of Physicians. His clinical focus incudes comprehensive primary care, ambulatory care, gerontology, hypertensive diseases and addictionrecovery medicine. He serves as Medical Director of Celtic Hospice/AHN HealthCare@Home and the Genesis Medical Laboratory. Dr. Z and his staff are dedicated to providing quality, personalized healthcare for adolescents to the elderly.

Communication, understanding, confidence and trust are the basis of his professional relationships.

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2017 Physicians & Specialists Guide Michele M. Askar, D.C.

Beaver County Spinal Disc Center http://bcspinaldisccenter.com/ Michele M. Askar, D.C., one of the few female chiropractors in the country, has her eye on every patient, noting that a successful doctor must listen and understand what a patient’s needs and wants are. While other doctors may treat the symptoms such as pain, Dr. Askar provides long-lasting solutions for the cause of your chronic condition, rather than prescribing pain medications, steroid shots or pushing surgery. From your first office visit through completion of your care, Dr. Askar’s work ethic may be unparalleled in the health care industry. She demands the same from her team. Dr. Askar has used her nurturing nature to coach other doctors across the country for chronic conditions such as bulging and herniated discs, frozen shoulders, knee osteoarthritis and peripheral neuropathy to name a few. “It’s 26 plus years later, and I learn something new from every patient I work with,” said Dr. Askar. “As long as I put my heart and soul into each patient and give 110 percent, I know I can put my head on my pillow each night giving my patients exactly what I would expect in a health care provider’s office,” said Dr. Askar.

Bridget M. Chufo, Ph.D., RN

Dr. Chufo’s Weight Loss and Wellness Center http://www.drchufosweightlossandwellness.com/ Specializing in Weight Loss and Obesity for the past 36 years throughout the Eastern U.S. (in Pittsburgh since 1995) Post Grad, Duke University, Doctoral in Research of Obesity and Weight Loss, New York University, Masters in Family Health Nursing, Duquesne University, Bachelor’s in Nursing, Villanova University, UPMC. CCU, ICU, ER, Dr. Chufo has been throughout the country guiding people towards good eating practices that they can maintain for the rest of their lives and makes each program manageable for their lifestyles. She has been on most national TV news shows, offering her opinion and guidance and documenting the newest research. She has been on The O’Reilly Factor debating vegetarianism with children. She has hosted a weekly cable news show weekly on PCNC, has been featured on The Tammy Bruce Show nationally featuring health and weight loss issues. Dr. Chufo also hosted an hour-long talk show on KDKA-radio every Saturday for 18 years with Rob Pratte. She was selected Woman of the Year, 2005. She was a finalist for the 2002 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year, One of Pennsylvania’s Best 50 Women in Business in 2002 and many more awards. Community involvement includes being on the boards of DePaul School for Hearing and Speech, The Hearing Center of Children’s Hospital and the American Liver Foundation.

R. Patrick Francis, AuD

Board Certified Audiologist Francis Audiology Associates http://www.francisaudiology.com/ Dr. Francis and his staff take pride in getting to know you in a caring and professional manner.

Additionally, we offer you the latest in diagnostics and rehabilitative audiology so that we can provide you the level of care appropriate for your individual needs. In providing the hearing health care products that protect and rehabilitate your hearing, we enable you to enjoy better hearing to your fullest potential. Dr. Francis has been serving the Pittsburgh area for over 25 years and is located in Wexford. Please visit us at francisaudiology.com or speak with us at 724-933-3440.

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2017 Physicians & Specialists Guide Terrance R. Krysinski, MD, RVS, RPhS

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Vein Institute of Pittsburgh http://veininstituteofpittsburgh.com/ A Pittsburgh native and lifelong resident of the North Hills, Terrance R. Krysinski, MD, RVS, RPhS, graduated from North Allegheny High School and attended Washington and Jefferson College where he earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and graduated summa cum laude. Dr. Krysinski earned his medical degree from Temple University and undertook his surgical training at Albert Einstein Medical Center. After completing his residency, he began a private surgical practice in Western Pennsylvania. Dr. Krysinski is credentialed as a Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) as well as a Registered Phlebology Sonographer (RPhS). He is an active member and a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. Dr. Krysinski is the founding physician of the Vein Institute of PittsburghSM. Here, patients are offered a full spectrum of venous care ranging from small spider veins to bulging varicose veins. Specializing in highly advanced and minimally invasive outpatient procedures to treat venous disease, Dr. Krysinski performs various procedures daily to alleviate patient’s complaints of aching, pain, swelling and restless legs.

Brad Levinson, M.D. Board Certified Colon and Rectal Surgeon (724) 473-4047

I am a Board-Certified Colon and Rectal surgeon.

Although trained in New York City in general surgery and at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit in my specialty, I have been practicing only in Pittsburgh and Western PA for the last 30 years. Over the years, the experience of contributing to new innovations has and continues to be extremely fulfilling. Some of the procedures I perform can be life-saving, such as a colonoscopy, which is a quick and painless way of preventing colon cancer. Some of the rectal procedures I perform are best done by specialists, like myself, in order to offer patients their best results and full rectal control after surgery. Ultimately, as in all of medicine, my personal interaction with so many patients I have helped is what makes my work a lasting inspiration.

Ohio Valley Hospital — World Class Care. Right Next Door. http://ohiovalleyhospital.org/

Ohio Valley Hospital offers services in the North Hills! Our Wound Care Center helps treat chronic wounds. In 2016, The Wound Care Center® had a patient satisfaction rate above 92 percent and a wound-healing rate of more than 93 percent! We also have a Wound Care Center in Kennedy Township, where our hospital is located. We’re a community hospital with a wide variety of services; with us, you’re just around the corner from feeling better. Some of our specialties and programs include: a Pain Treatment Center, an Acute Rehabilitation Unit, the Willow Brook Geropsychiatric Unit, outpatient psychiatry, senior independent living and personal care, outpatient laboratory services, a brand-new state-of-the-art orthopedic unit and a cutting-edge CT Scanner. We also provide a wide range of services for people suffering (Continued on page 20)

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AC H ING KN E ES? FDA CLEARED TREATMENTS FOR KNEE PAIN Are you suffering with knee pain?

Chronic knee pain is a problem that affects millions of Americans. It may be affecting you or someone you know right now. It’s a painful problem that can take the joy out of your life preventing you from doing the things you love. Simple aches and pains can eventually lead to a knee replacement with months of difficult rehab.

Today there is new hope for knee pain sufferers, in the form of cutting edge FDA cleared treatments. STOP and imagine life with no limits, no boundaries. Imagine a life where you can be active in the morning and still enjoy your evening without medications. At Beaver County Spinal Disc & Neurology Center, we understand how many patients in the Beaver County Region struggle with knee pain. In fact, it’s one of the most common conditions we see in our practice. We created our practice for patients looking for long term solutions that do not involve surgery. To help you get better faster, we offer some of the most advanced, non-invasive treatments for knee pain. Dr. Michele M. Askar, D.C. continues to bring more treatment options to the table and her patients feel the results.

WHAT IS OSTEOARTHRITIS? Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis in the U.S. Symptoms typically start after 50 and slowly progress. It is a form of arthritis characterized by breakdown of cartilage in the joint. As the cartilage deteriorate, bones begin to rub against one another leading to pain and swelling. Affected joints become stiff first thing in the morning, during or after activity.

OA reduces the natural joint fluid, which when present, acts to protect and lubricate the joint. What about pain medication and surgery?

The majority of patients with knee pain will try physical therapy, bracing, supplements or pain medication to help them cope with their pain. As the condition progresses, most patients believe that surgery is their only option. You owe it to yourself to explore EVERY option before going down the surgical road.

WHAT CAUSES KNEE PAIN OR OSTEOARTHRITIS? There are a number of things that are thought to cause knee pain and osteoarthritis. Some of the possible causes are listed below: • Long-term joint misalignments • Old injuries • Insufficient muscles to support the joint • Wear and tear from age • Being overweight • Long term high activity levels THINGS TO CONSIDER WITH SURGERY • Potential high costs with deductibles and copays.

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WHAT IS LASER THERAPY & NEUROANAGELSIC THERAPY? Research shows that Cold Laser Therapy & Neuroanalgesic Therapy, are having a profound effect on patients crippled with knee pain. This is different than the cutting type of laser used in medical procedures. Cold Lasers penetrate the surface of the skin with no heating effect or tissue damage. Cold Laser & Neuroanalgesic Therapies have been around for over 30 years and are

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from diabetes. OVH is also helping to educate the next generation of medical professionals through our nursing and radiography programs.

We have made advances in our surgical unit, offering the option for robotic-assisted surgery during gallbladder and hernia procedures, as well as in gynecology. OVH also has a Cardiac Catheter Lab and Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, a critical care suite and other top-ofthe-line facilities. To learn more about our hospital and the many services available, visit http://ohiovalleyhospital.org/

Shawn Richey, DC

Specialist in Peripheral Neuropathy Chiropractic Family Health Center www.backnline.com Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Dr. Shawn Richey graduated from North Hills High School and earned his first bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh. In 2003, he graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic with a Doctorate of Chiropractic degree and a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology. Dr. Richey has seen over a thousand patients suffering with peripheral neuropathy since 2013.

Through Chiropractic Family Health Center, Dr. Richey provides a specialized treatment protocol that is able to address the pain associated with peripheral neuropathy with a successful, non-invasive, drug-free approach that includes the use of low-level light therapy to stimulate tissue repair. This specific treatment is designed to heal rather than just deal with the symptoms. Over the years, Dr. Richey’s program has had a 90 percent satisfaction rate. He has expanded his practice to include both Westmoreland and Allegheny Counties.

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St. Barnabas Health System www.StBarnabasHealthSystem.com

Happiness and peace of mind are the primary focuses at St. Barnabas Health System. As a leader in retirement living and memory care, we offer our residents many retirement living options ranging from onebedroom apartments to three-bedroom carriage homes in a variety of peaceful settings to various living assistance possibilities. Each day, our residents create new memories with their friends by participating in more than 100 weekly activities. Numerous amenities are available to residents such as the indoor shopping mall at the Village to an indoor swimming pool, fishing pond, walking trails, libraries, fitness area and more.

St. Barnabas is the only retirement community in the region to offer unlimited free golf to its residents on its two golf courses, Conley Resort & Golf and Suncrest Golf. Along with retirement living benefits, we offer our residents a continuum of care from home care to living assistance, skilled nursing, outpatient medical and dental care, hospice and the newly created memory care program at our locations in Allegheny, Beaver and Butler counties. What makes St. Barnabas apart from the ordinary is the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund which provides over $7 million in free care annually to its residents.

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Tri-State Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Inc.

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

For more than 40 years, Tri-State Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has continued to provide the region with the most advanced orthopaedic treatment for general orthopaedic conditions and sports-related injuries. With 11 board-certified physicians and more than 200 years of combined experience, Tri-State serves our communities by offering the full range of accessible orthopaedic care in four office locations (North Hills, Seven Fields, Robinson Twp. and Fox Chapel). Tri-State Orthopaedics is an independent private practice and accepts all major insurances, including both Highmark and UPMC Health Plan. We care for professional, collegiate and amateur athletes in a variety of sports and serve as team physicians at North Allegheny and sports medicine providers for Seneca Valley School District. In addition, Tri-State offers Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy and accessible Ortho Urgent Care hours in the North Hills and Seven Fields offices. We are pleased to announce that Caleb Campbell, M.D., relocated his practice to join Tri-State Orthopaedics as of July 1, 2017.

He is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of the hand/fingers/wrist/elbow. Dr. Campbell treats traumatic hand injuries and cares for a variety of general orthopaedic conditions and work-related injuries. To learn more, please visit our website at www.tristateortho.com.

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center connects patients to the integrated expertise of leading clinicians, academic researchers, specialty programs and treatment centers. By partnering with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, we are accelerating the breakthroughs in our labs into clinical practice around the world. Backed by the collective strength of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is transforming cancer research, care and prevention — one patient at a time.

• UPMC Hillman Cancer Center has more than 50 locations throughout Western Pennsylvania and Ohio.

• UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institutedesignated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

• UPMC is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in cancer care.

• UPMC Hillman Cancer Center provides leading-edge treatments and the latest in clinical investigations.

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UPMC Senior Communities

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love, close to familiar hometown places, at UPMC Senior Communities. Residents of UPMC Senior Communities can be assured that the home they choose is backed by a world-class, Pittsburgh-based health resource whose focus is improving and enriching their lives. UPMC’s state-of-the-art medical resources, preventive health care and comprehensive wellness services offered at our Senior Communities can help seniors live life to the fullest, stay well and meet the challenges that older adults sometimes face. Whether you need in-home health care, memory support or other services, residents have access to nationally-recognized geriatricians, primary care physicians and cutting-edge geriatric research. Whether your choice is independent retirement, personal care, assisted living or skilled nursing and rehabilitation, UPMC Senior Communities provides exceptional value and affordable living options, along with comprehensive medical services in 18 locations across the Pittsburgh region. Pittsburghers appreciate value, affordability and comfortable surroundings close to hometown roots in Western Pennsylvania.

Come see for yourself why so many area seniors call UPMC Senior Communities home.

Experience beautiful, affordable living, caring support, close to family, friends and the places and activities you love. Visit our website: UPMCSeniorCommunities.com or call 1-800324-5523 today to schedule a tour.

Adrienne Schouchoff, MD, FACC Wexford Cardiology

Dr. Adrienne Schouchoff is one of the founders and partners of Wexford Cardiology.

She earned her degree from Penn State University and her medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine. She did both her internal and cardiovascular residencies at Allegheny General Hospital. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, Allegheny County Medical Society, American Board of Internal Medicine, Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, and American Society of Echocardiography. She is currently Board Certified in Cardiovascular Medicine, Nuclear Medicine, Echocardiography, and has earned her FACC thru American College of Cardiology.

Michael Vactor, D.C.

Doctor of Chiropractic and Natural Healthcare Advocate (724) 742-2700 www.drvactor.com Dr. Michael Vactor has cared for patients in the north Pittsburgh area for over seventeen years. He is also an award winning expert in weight loss management and is frequently featured on KDKA-TV, WPXI, Cornerstone-TV, radio shows and other public speaking venues on health and weight-loss issues. In addition, Dr. Vactor also cares for the players, coaches and their families of the Pittsburgh Black and

Gold organizations. To date, 90-95 percent of his patients have achieved their weight loss goals.

YES, 90-95 percent of patients have achieved their weight loss goals.

Dr. Vactor is so absolutely sure of the results and outcomes of his program, that he offers a GUARANTEE of RESULTS! During this time, Dr. Vactor and his family have lived in the Cranberry and Mars area, where he is also devoted to his community and helping his patients reach their goals.

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KIDS & EDUCATION | July 2017

School Movers & Shakers Fox Chapel Several Fox Chapel Area School District students won awards at the 83rd Annual State Meeting of the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS). Fox Chapel Area first place winners were Austin Fisher, Albert Liu, Zachary Lakkis, Ji-Yool Moon, Hanna Chen, Rajeev Godse, Anzu Sekikawa, Ameya Velankar, Amulya Garimella, Anthony Nguyen, Vinisha Sant, Mona Gerges, and Theodor Urban. Second place winners were Arnav Gupta, Theresa Heidenreich, Ziya Xu, Catherine Heidenreich and Elizabeth Schwartzman.

A team of Fox Chapel Area High School students won first place at the Seventh Annual Combat Bots Competition. The all-girls’ combat team of “Elphaba” won the King of the Ring rumble.

Team members were Juliette Naugle, Amanda Trusiak, Emily Franks and Alaina Kotchey.

Additionally, the “Baconator” team finished fifth and included Thomas McFadden, Sophia Porter Bacon and Travis Kobert. The “Thunder” team finished seventh and included Mark Lees and Max Wolfendale.

Several Fox Chapel Area High School students placed first in the 2017 Allegheny County Envirothon competition. Team winners were –

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David “Kyle” Breault, David Han, Albert Liu, Elizabeth Mountz, and Diana Crookston. Second place winners were – Brandon Brewster, Kevin Falconett, Zachary Lakkis, Hanna Chen and Sina Shaikh.

Fox Chapel Area High School seniors Mihir Garimella, Darwin Leuba, and Suvir Mirchandani were named semifinalists in the 2017 United States Presidential Scholars Program. Fox Chapel Area High School senior William “Tim” Marsh was named a national winner in the spring 2017 Create Real Impact teen safe driving campaign. Tim was one of only five national winners and he won the grand prize in the art category for his artwork entitled “Every Glance a Chance.”

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The Dorseyville Middle School Sinfonia and Philharmonic orchestras placed at a Music in the Parks Festival. The Philharmonic placed first in its division with a “Superior” rating. The Sinfonia also placed first in its division with a “Superior” rating and won first overall orchestra (which included both middle and high school orchestras).

The orchestras received trophies for their winning performances.

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Eighteen Seneca Valley staff members retired in 2016-17. They are – Sydney Bookbinder, Monica Dorsch, Lynn Dobrick, Susan Ennis, Sue Harmon, Susan Kastner, Deborah Kennedy,

Norma Magerko, Peter Moskos, Raymond Peaco, Janet Popa, Diane Repp, Gail Simpson, Joyce Sterba, Hillis Tinglum, George Trew, Judith Williams and Robin Wuchina.

Seneca Valley students excelled in local Academic Games tournaments throughout the school year, resulting in 48 students attending the 52nd National Academic Tournament in Wheeling, W.V., April 28 – May 1. Several of these individuals brought back national championship titles and top place finishes.

Seneca Valley High School student Danielle Matz is a National Merit Scholarship winner. Matz, a recent 2017 graduate and salutatorian, has been offered a National Merit Michigan States University Scholarship.

Danielle Matz

Alex Collinger, a recent senior graduate at Seneca Valley Senior High School, won two regional Emmys for his work as a student producer and camera operator.

He was awarded for two films: “The Reel Teens: Arts and Entertainment” under the Arts and Alex Collinger Entertainments/Cultural Affairs category and “The Reel Teens: Remake Learning” under the Long Form- Non-Fiction category.

Six Seneca Valley seniors were awarded scholarships by the Zelienople Rotary Club. The recipients are; Hollen Davinsizer, Amber Gorog, Thomas George, Brock Gresock, Chloe Ruffennach and Kaileen Ryan.

Mark Kunkel, a Seneca Valley junior, was named one of the top 13 chemistry students in the Pittsburgh region.

The Seneca Valley Marching Band returned from the 62nd annual Pegasus Parade as Grand Champions for the third time.

Mark Kunkel

Shaler Area Shaler Area Elementary School is the recipient of two PPG Innovative Classroom grants to benefit students. One $1,000 PPG Innovative Classroom Grant will fund the purchase of three Lego Robotic Sets. A second $1,000 grant will fund the purchase of a wireless weather station and several wireless cameras to monitor the outside environment.

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Melina Poliziani, Gabby Alcalde, Giada Grimm, Abby Walker, Kori Wilson, Abigail Gunde, Chloe Maurer, Sofia Mizera, Alise Harding, Carter McKissick and Isabella Hoffman.

Mars Area The Mars Area School District announced its retirees for the 201617 school year. They are – Deborah Adams, Janet Adams, Charlesa Fassinger, Diane Iman, and Margie Mueser.

Mars Area recent graduates Claire Staresinic and Evan Deddo have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2017, respectively.

Mars Area Elementary School collected 3,046 non-perishable items to benefit The Lighthouse Foundation food bank as part of an annual Food Drive, held May 8-12.

Three Mars Area High School students were selected to receive Society of Women Engineers – Pittsburgh Section Certificates of Merit. The winners were - Sedona Rogers, Meghana Jayaraman and Vincenzia Vargo.

Mars Area junior JonPaul Plesniak competed in the 83rd annual Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science State Competition where he

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received first place in the Physics category.

Mars Area High School senior Rachel McKernan was named the 2016-17 Most Positive Girls Alternative Sports (Jump Rope) Athlete in Western Pennsylvania.

North Hills North Hills High School senior Ruby Brunet has been selected for the Nordenberg Leadership Scholars Program at the University of Pittsburgh. She is one of only 10 students selected for the program from across Pennsylvania. As part of the program, Brunet will receive a full tuition scholarship estimated at $110,000, three years of paid internships, a study abroad experience and a myriad of networking, career coaching and leadership activities.

The following North Hills High School students won awards at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science competition. They are – Maria Arlia, Lauren Rebel, Lyndsay Edmonston and Hannah Sciulli.

Shady Side Academy Shady Side Academy senior Chirag Kulkarni of McCandless has been awarded one of the most highly selective merit scholarships in the nation. The Jefferson Scholars

Foundation at the University of Virginia selected Kulkarni as one of 36 recipients of the Jefferson Scholarship for the Class of 2021. He is the only recipient from Western Pennsylvania and one of only three from Pennsylvania.

Saint Joseph Saint Joseph High School student Logan Lindey has been accepted to the 2017 Constitutional Academy with a full scholarship from the Bill of Rights Institute.

Catholic Schools of the Pittsburgh Diocese The following Saint Joseph High School students participated in PJAS (Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science) competition at the States level at Penn State University. Perfect Scores - Caroline Maltese, Spencer Brackett, Ava Swanson. Maltese also received the Ecology Director’s Award. First Place Sophia Maltese, Julianna Nichols, Josh Maltese, and Thomas Preston. Second place - Julia Singleton, Tyler Fontana, and Joseph Godinez. Skylar Giebel was awarded third place.

Saint Ursula St. Ursula student, Lola Schlafhauser, 7, has been chosen as a State Finalist in the National American Miss Pennsylvania state pageant to be held Aug. 11 and 12 in Harrisburg. This pageant is for girls 4-18 and has five different age divisions. Lola will be competing in the Jr. Pre-Teen age division against other young ladies across the state.

La Roche College Sani Shrestha, a junior at La Roche, received a $1,000 scholarship from the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP).

Each year the Pittsburgh chapter of AITP hosts an essay competition with two cash rewards. This year’s topic was Big Data and how it will transform the way people live, work and think.

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REGISTER NOW for the 2017-2018 School Year Butler Catholic School (Butler) Principal: Sr. John Ann Mulhem C.D.P. 724-285-4276 www.butlercatholic.org

Central Catholic High School (Oakland) Principal: Brother Tony Baginski, FSC 412-621-7505 www.centralcatholichs.com

Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy 205 Brilliant Ave. Aspinwall, PA 15215 (412) 781-7927 www.cdtca.org Principal: Mr. Mark Grgurich

Northside Catholic School (Brighton Heights) Principal: Rosanne Kwiatkowski (412)761-5043 www.northsidecatholicschool.org

Providence Heights Alpha School (Allison Park) Principal: Margaret Ruefle M.ED.M.S. 412-366-4455 www.alphaschool.org

Saint Gregory School (Zelienople) Principal: Erin Harris 724-452-9731 school.stgregzelie.org

Saint Joseph High School (Natrona Heights, PA)

Holy Sepulcher Catholic School (Middlesex Twp) Principal: Sister Anna Marie Gaglia, CSJ Phone: 724-586-5022 www.holysepulcher.org/school

Principal: Beverly K. Kaniecki (724) 224-5552 www.SaintJosephHS.com

Saint Wendelin Catholic School (Butler) Principal: Mrs. JoLynn Clouse 724-285-4986 www.stwendelinschool.com

Eight Community College of Allegheny County students were honored as members of the 23rd Annual All-Pennsylvania Academic Team at an awards banquet. The honorees were: Josephine Albrecht and Samantha Musser of Allegheny Campus; Ashley Campbell and Gina Ruggieri of Boyce Campus; Gerad Greco and Alison McMutrie of North Campus; and Jared Baran-Cummings and Stella Obiakor of South Campus.

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KIDS & EDUCATION | July 2017

Community College of Allegheny County professor, Miriam Wilson, MS, RD, LDN, has been awarded the 2017 Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award by the Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors (NDEP) Area Six Regional Practice Group.

Anthony DiTommaso, vice president and general counsel, Community College of Allegheny County, has been named to the Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) Board of Directors. DiTommaso, who resides in Cranberry Township, will serve a term of three years for ALT, which protects green space in Allegheny and Washington counties.

BC3 Butler County Community College associate professor of business Sherri Mack is one of five finalists for the International Teaching Excellence Award by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs in Anaheim, Calif.

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BC3 student and softball player, Nikki Houk led the National Junior College Athletic Association with a .627 batting average, according to the final 2017 statistics.

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Former BC3 student, Tiffani Humble is and one of only 1,700 Nikki Houk U.S. students in 2017 to receive a $26,400 Fulbright U.S. Student Program fellowship and its 10-month teaching position. It will begin in September in Amman, Jordan, where Humble will speak in Arabic, while teaching students English.

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IMAGE & STYLE | July 2017

Hot Weather Beauty Hacks to Try Now

BY KELLY SMITH

Beach bunnies, heat mavens and sun goddesses, listen up! While you may enjoy frolicking through the sand and wading in the pool, chances are your hair, skin and makeup may not be as forgiving. Even though it’s hot and humid out there, you still want to look cool and collected. At the end of a hot summer day, you can end up looking melted and wilted or also known as, a hot mess!

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o, how do you get and keep a polished look that stands up to high temperatures? Well, it’s not as hard as it seems but you do need to change up your everyday beauty regime to a new normal. Don’t let sunburns, bug bites or melting makeup shatter your summertime hoopla! From switching products to quick-witted tips, read on for ways to combat your hot weather beauty woes!

BABY POWDER POWER – When your fun in the sun is at day’s end and you feel like you could be a walking sandcastle it’s time to break out the big guns – in a little bottle. Baby powder has the amazing ability to absorb anything that is wet, sandy or salty. Just sprinkle it all over you from your feet, legs, arms and even your hair! It’ll remove all of the sweat and saltwater which, by the way, is what adheres the sand to your skin, and you’ll be able to brush that scratchy sand off your skin with ease!

DEODORANT DO’S – it’s not just for underarms anymore! Try dry (not roll on) anti-perspirant on the back of your neck a few minutes before you blow dry your hair and feel the difference. Nothing is worse than a hot blow dryer causing you to sweat right after a shower, but do use just a dab.

Also, if your sandals are causing you to blister, you can avoid those ugly bandages by dabbing a bit of deodorant on your feet.

It will counteract the friction that creates them in the first place.

BIKINI LINE BLISS – Nothing is worse than razor rash but on sensitive areas it can be not only unsightly, but also uncomfortable. The remedy, you may ask?

Chamomile. Very simply put, chamomile has natural herbal properties that soothe. Steep a few chamomile tea bags, then let them cook down in the freezer then, lay them on the irritated skin. The calming effects will do their job in a matter of minutes and it’s back to beach business!

MANICURE MAGIC – Get your best manicure in minutes!

Have you ever had your polish bubble up in the heat?

Well, try throwing a few bottles in the fridge as lacquer goes on smoothly when its chilled. Also, if you’re in a huge hurry, (and aren’t we all?) and have no time to dry, you can dip your fingertips into a bowl of cold water for two minutes and that will basically flash freeze dry your polish enough to make them scuff free.

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LEMON MANIA – I love the diversity of lemons! Never have I used an edible item more often for DIY purposes than for sustenance. Try lemons to fix a self-tanning mishap by mixing with baking soda or to exfoliate dry, summer skin by mixing it with sugar. We all probably have a few sweat stain on our whites but, the power of lemon juice will whisk those stains away!

Simply squeeze directly onto stains before washing and the acidity will lift those stains out in no time! Make your own healthy, and invigorating face mask after a long day of sand and sun with just two ingredients; lemon juice and honey. Whip up this fresh concoction and apply all over and you’ll see bright, even skin in just 15 minutes!

BUGGED AND BOTHERED – The creepy crawlies and flying pests are out in full strength but if you’re like me, spray repellants, even the ones that boast “DEET free,” creep me out, no pun intended. I don’t want harsh chemicals seeping into my skin. The alternative? Try a dryer sheet. Yes, it seems those little antistatic “buggers” are fragranced to hit the spot with our noses but not so much with the bug community.

Try rubbing one all over your clothes and even lightly over your exposed skin to keep the bug bites at bay. And, don’t forget to tuck a few away in your pocket or purse.

MISTAKE PROOF MAKEUP – Try switching up your summer style by changing your formulas. Here’s a few suggestions to swap out during the summer months: If you use: • Liquid foundation — Try tinted moisturizer • Smokey eyes — Try bronzer over lids • Pressed powder — Try loose powder with a brush • Matte/dark lipstick — Try nude or peach lip gloss • Heavy eyeliner — Try long, thick dark lashes with waterproof mascara • Brush on blush — Try a sheer, creamy, bright color Summer is full of pleasures but melting makeup, frizzy hair and dry, sunburned skin is not one of them. Even if those summer rays are delivering a beauty beat down, they’re no match for our knowledge of combating them with style! l l l

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BY STEPHANIE TRUCHAN, OWNER OF SALON NOLAS

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e all have heard the saying “Beauty is pain” or “It pays to be beautiful.” We should ask ourselves at what cost though? What if I told you that today’s personal care and beauty products, those we all use head to toe, are actually very dangerous? People all over the world are becoming more aware and cautious of what is healthier, cleaner, and safer, and many countries are passing new regulations because of this awareness. These concerns are forcing people to pay more attention than ever to the ingredients and toxins found in our foods, cleaning products, and our personal care / beauty products. How frightening is it to realize that every day, we are putting harmful chemicals all over our bodies from our makeup to our deodorants and body lotions.

The most discussed controversial ingredients are phthalates and parabens. Phthalates are found in building materials, children’s back packs and lunch boxes, vinyl flooring, and personal care and beauty products. Sadly, one issue phthalates have been linked to is having adverse effects on the development of the male reproductive system. Parabens have five different forms: butylparaben, ethylparaben, isobutylparaben, methylparaben, and Stephanie Truchan propylparaben. These chemicals are extremely controversial in the beauty industry. Some say without them acting as preservatives, the products will grow bacteria, mold, etc. Ultimately, without preservatives, the products will have a zero-shelf life.

However, some of the parabens have been linked to breast cancer, hormone dysfunction, infertility, skin aging and many other serious problems.

The European Union has banned more than 1,400 ingredients from the cosmetic market, Canada has banned 600 from theirs, each taking the controversy out! The United States has

not passed a major federal law pertaining to the beauty and personal care industry since 1938, and we currently ban 11 ingredients from our shelves. Understanding that our country has left it up to us, as the consumer, to do our own research, make the changes necessary for our own health, safety and wellness, Beautycounter has stepped in to fill the void.

Providing education and awareness for the common consumer, as well as, constantly fighting for tougher legislation, Beautycounter is a company committed to getting safer products into the hands of everyone. Gregg Renfrew, founder and CEO of Beautycounter, began her mission in 2013, and this movement is constantly growing! Studies have shown that there are 85,000 ingredients in our products and 90 percent of them have never been tested to measure their impact on human health. Beautycounter promises and is dedicated to the promise of NEVER using the more than 1,500 questionable and potentially harmful ingredients in their products. Taking out the controversy, Renfrew has started something that should have been recognized long before. To quote this pioneer of the American beauty industry, “This is not a company, it’s a movement.”

At Salon Nolas, we take your health seriously, which is why we are dedicated to both educating our clients on safer beauty, and our on-staff esthetician exclusively uses Beautycounter products.

Whether you are pregnant, nursing or just a mindful consumer, Beautycounter has a safer solution for you.

To learn more, call us at Salon Nolas at (412) 638-8573 or email us at SalonNolas102@hotmail.com. Salon Nolas is conveniently located in the North Hills at 3283 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. l l l www.northernconnectionmag.com | NC July 2017

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SUPPORT OUR TROOPS | July 2017

Luis Valentinen a triple amputee from injuries sustained in Baghdad, takes aim at a clay target.

Six wounded heroes prepare for an all-day pheasant hunt at the Mountain View Acres in Windber, Pa.

U.S. Congressman Keith Rothfus poses with our wounded heroes at the Post Trap Shoot Reception at Ditka’s.

Wounded Heroes Hunting Camp “Healing on the Hunt”

BY PAULA GREEN

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he Wounded Heroes Hunting Camp (WHHC) is an all-volunteer 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping wounded combat veterans heal.

This group strives to get wounded heroes involved in outdoor adventures such as hunting and fishing. These activities challenge, empower and enable these military heroes to participate in events that they enjoy.

WHHC was founded in January 2012 by U.S. Marine Corps active duty commissioned officer Jeremy Harbaugh and his friend Zachary Bower, who is an avid outdoorsman.

Recently, the Northside Sportsman’s Association hosted the WHHC for their 6th Annual Trap Shoot for Heroes. The event was held on Saturday, May 20, on Mt. Pleasant Road in Warrendale. This is WHHC’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and the recent shoot garnered 80 participants, 13 of whom were Wounded Heroes.

The trap shoot began with a patriotic tribute to fallen soldier Sgt. Joseph D. Caskey who died in Afghanistan on June 26, 2010, at the age of 24. Caskey was raised in West View and graduated from North Hills High School in 2004. He was on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan, when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device.

Caskey’s brother Sgt. Joshua Caskey of the U.S. Marine Corps was in attendance at the trap shoot. Joshua was wounded in combat in 2007 and sustained a traumatic brain and spinal injuries when a suicide truck bomb struck his compound.

Another wounded hero that was in attendance was Bob Szoszorek, who dutifully served in Vietnam in 1969. Szoszorek suffered a traumatic brain injury that resulted in paralysis of his right side.

The trap shoot concluded with the Wounded Heroes attending a special patio party at Ditka’s restaurant in Wexford. U.S. Congressman Keith Rothfus was also at the dinner and spoke with the veterans.

The Wounded Heroes Hunting Camp is supported by the people of Pittsburgh, and some of the board of directors are North Hills residents. They include – Dave Bechtold, of Bechtold LLC.; Joe Wadlow, owner of Monte Cello’s restaurant; Peter Roman, professor at Carnegie Mellon; Jeff Kelly of Kelly Financial Group; Paul Culley, of ReMax Corp; and George Bayer, a UPMC physician.

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Wounded hero Sgt. Joshua Caskey poses with the tribute to his brother, Marine Sargeant Joseph D. Caskey. The picture in the upper left of the tribute is the last time Josh saw his brother before he was killed in action in Afghanistan.

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WHHC founder and Marine Corp. Captain Jeremy Harbaugh (right) presents the award for top score by a wounded hero to Bob Szoszorek (left).

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Seniors SENIOR LIVING | July 2017

Town Crier

Gee, Is It Already July?

BY JOE BULLICK

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ello, and here comes July. I hope you are ready for it!

What a June – hockey and the Pens won another Stanley Cup! There’s also baseball and weddings, so I hope you had fun. Although the earth is at its furthest point from the sun this month, known as the aphelion, the sunshine comes with enough power to make July the warmest month in most of the country. For most people, they are glad to have air-conditioning in their houses for these hot days in July. We didn’t have airconditioning when I was a young boy even though the air conditioner was invented in 1902.

The hot and humid dog days begin on the third for many of us. This is a sign to start our vacations. Many people go camping this time of the year. What’s a camping trip without s’mores?

Make sure you have some marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate bars for your trip. July is also for boating, lemonade, thunderstorms, ripe peaches and fireworks. The summer time is also a time for auctions and flea markets. It seems like almost every housing plan has a sale, and it’s time to get rid of things.

You can always seem to find good bargains.

For most of us, we fire up the grills, and we grill up a great Fourth of July feast. What’s July 4th without a picnic in North Park where you can enjoy yummy burgers, hot dogs or steaks?

If you want to have a great steak, try Mom’s recipe – she would sprinkle brown sugar, garlic powder and black pepper on the steak before grilling. Mom loved cooking on the grill; she would put whole, unpeeled bananas on there. She cooked them for about eight to ten minutes, turning them frequently. Then, she would peel them and serve them with butter and brown sugar.

What a treat!

Besides all of the grilling, it’s important to remember what July the 4th is all about. The 13 colonies claimed their independence from Great Britain, an event that eventually led us to the formation of the United States of America. Today, July the 4th is known as “Independence Day.” There’s a saying we need to remember this month, that sweet corn needs to be “knee high by the Fourth of July” with any luck. Old timers like me know that “the best fertilizer is the gardener’s shadow” which means the best gardens are the ones most tended. It is wise during this month to concentrate on one task, such as weeding. Weeds have one goal in life: to survive long enough to go to seed and thus perpetuate themselves. My goal was to keep them from succeeding.

Another important thing to remember this time of the year is to wear a hat for protection. Also remember to wear your sunscreen. You don’t want to get sunburned! Mom always kept sunscreen in the refrigerator so it felt cool when you were applying it. Be sure to apply it on your chin and under your eyes to ward off reflected light.

Traditionalists eat eggs on St. Swithin’s Day on July 15. They also like to eat oysters on St. James Day on July 25.

For sports fans, there’s the All-Star game is going to be played this year in Miami, Fla. on July 11. The Marlins are hosting, and it will be more than just a game. A fun event that happens that week is when the All-Star legends play the celebrity softball game.

Other sporting events that occur in July include cycling’s Tour de France; tennis’ Wimbledon; golf’s The Open Championship. A few events that occurred in July are Neil Armstrong’s moon walk on July 21, 1969. The inventor of the Colt firearm, Samuel Colt, was born on July 19, 1814. The first ZIP codes were used on July 1, 1963.

Happy birthday to you Cancer and Leo folks. Well enjoy – God bless you and I leave you with this – “Finish each day before you begin the next, and interpose a solid wall of sleep between the two.

This you cannot do without temperance.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Seniors SENIOR LIVING | July 2017

Happenings for Seniors Free Services for Seniors through North Hills Community Outreach. Help with rides to medical appts., grocery stores, yard work. Call Cathy at (412) 307-0069 ext. 3313 or Kerry at (412) 449-0151 to schedule an inhome registration visit.

Home Instead Senior Care® has a program

Paramount Senior Living at Cranberry Alzheimer’s Affiliated Support Group meets 3 p.m., the 1st Mon., of every month, and 2 p.m., the last Friday. Contact Pam, at (724) 779-5020.

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to help families in Northwest Allegheny County manage the challenges of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Free training is available at HelpForAlzheimersFamilies.com.

St. Alexis Over 50 trips: Cape Cod, Oct. 8-12;

McKnight Meals on Wheels provides home

Summer Fiesta Luncheon, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.,

delivered meals to the elderly, homebound and disabled. Services Ross Twp., Berkley Hills, Swan Acres & part of McCandless Twp. Call (412) 487-4088.

North Country Meal on Wheels provides home delivered meals to the elderly, homebound & disabled. Services Marshall, Pine, Richland, Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, parts of McCandless, West Deer, Cranberry, Adams, Seven Fields, Mars & Valencia. Call (724) 935-1877.

North Hills Community Outreach is collecting safety items for seniors, for details visit nhco.org or call Cathy, at (412) 307-0069 x3313.

Olive Branch is giving away free “Fidget Blankets” for families who care for dementia & Alzheimer’s patients. To request one, call (724) 799-8700 or visit the store located at 11160 Perry Hwy., in Wexford.

UPMC Senior Communities offers independent living & personal care. For details, call 1-800-324-5523.

Support Groups Alzheimer’s Support Group, 10 a.m., 1st Monday of each month, St. Catherine of Sweden Parish, 2554 Wildwood Rd. Call Suzie, at (724) 799-7049.

Bereavement Support Group (for Widows/ Widowers over 50), 1-2:30 p.m., 2nd & 4th Wed., St. Sebastian, Haber Hall. To register, call (412) 366-1300.

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Light-Up Night, Nov. 17. Contact, Rose (724) 728-2563, or (412) 908-0124, or Janet, at (724) 869-5339.

Jul. 20. Bring your own favorite dish. For info, http://twp.pine.pa.us/communitycenter/ events_home.html.

Primetimers, noon, first Thurs of the month, Christ Church Grove Farm, Ohio Twp. Call (412) 741-4900 or visit http://www.ccgf.org.

Volunteer Opportunities: Hope Hospice is looking for volunteers to visit Hospice patients. Call (412) 367-3685.

Neighborly Gnomes assist seniors with disabilities with yard tasks. Visit NeedsbyNeighborhood.org.

North Hills Community Outreach now offers

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online registration for volunteering to help seniors. Visit http://nhco.org/volunteeropportunities/volunteer-help-seniors/. For info, call Cathy, (412) 307-0069 x3313 or clpschirer@nhco.org.

Day of Health for Seniors, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.,

Ursuline Services’ Checks and Balances

July 11, Cumberland Woods Village. Presented

by UPMC for Life & UPMC Senior Communities.

RSVP to (412) 635-8080.

Healthy Start Café, 8:45 a.m., every Mon & Thurs, St. John Lutheran Church of Highland, 311 Cumberland Rd. Presented by Lutheran SeniorLife & St. John Lutheran Church of Highland. Call (412) 364-1606 or (412) 3071797.

Senior Meetings Cranberry Senior Citizens Club for residents 55+ meets at 1 p.m., the 2nd Tues., of the month in the Cranberry Municipal Center.

Call (412) 415-1892 or (724) 538-4408 for info and programs.

Friends and Fun 55+ Singles meet at 7 p.m., every 1st Friday, at St. Ferdinand’s, Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp., Oldenski Hall, Upper Room. Call (724) 776-9274.

Friendship Groups for Visually Impaired, Men’s Group meets every Weds. 1-3:15 p.m., Knitting & Crocheting Circle meets every Weds., 1-3:15 p.m., Monthly Meeting 2nd Thurs. of each month 1:15-3:15 p.m., The Lunch Bunch meets 4th Thurs. of every month 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Talking Book Club meets 1st Mon. of each month 1-2:30 p.m. Call (724) 444-0064.

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program assists those who have difficulty with financial affairs. Register at (412) 2244700 x113 or ktobin@ursulinesupport.org.

Social Groups Amazing Singles, for singles in the Pittsburgh region, visit, http://www.amazingsingles.com/pittsburgh.html.

Association of University People (AUP), are looking for single, college, graduates over 50 to join them for monthly dinners and summer gatherings. Call (412) 734-8445 or visit www. aupsinglespittsburgh.org.

Catholic Alumni Club of Pittsburgh, has dances, retreats and plays various sports and other great events. Visit their website http:// www.cacpittsburgh.org/.

Visit Pittsburgh Events & Festivals lists upcoming events for singles, kids, and married folks. It enlightens Pittsburghers on dining, shopping and recreational events. Go to http://www.visitpittsburgh.com/eventsfestivals.

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TRIVIA CONNECTION | July 2017

Fourth of July Journey A Trivial Look at Independence Day

BY PAULA GREEN

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appy 241st birthday America! Every Fourth of July we commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress. This month we’re going to delve into historical events from this patriotic holiday.

Fireworks have been a tradition of America’s Fourth of July celebrations since the country’s inception, with the founding fathers themselves seeing fireworks to mark the birth of their nation. The first commemorative Independence Day fireworks were set off on July 4, 1777. The American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) estimates that more than 14,000 professional fireworks displays light up the skies in the United States each 4th of July.

Ironically, three former U.S. presidents perished on Independence Day. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died within hours of each other on July 4th, 1826, as the nation celebrated the Jubilee of Freedom event (50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence). Coincidentally, Adams and Jefferson were the only Declaration signers to be elected as Presidents. Five years later, the fifth United States president James Monroe died on July 4, 1831. Although he wasn’t a president, Founding Father, Fisher Ames also died on July 4, 1808.

Ames was known as the penman of our Bills of Rights.

Other famous people that passed away on July 4th include – Nobel prize winner, Marie Curie in 1934, actress Eva Gabor in 1995, TV personality Charles Kuralt in 1997, football coach Hank Stram in 2005, and former NFL quarterback Steve McNair in 2009.

There were also famous people born on July 4th. They include our nation’s 30th president Calvin Coolidge who was born in 1872. Twin sister Esther Pauline (Ann Landers) and Pauline Esther Friedman (Dear Abby) were born in 1918. Oakland Raiders owner, Al Davis birth year was 1929. Yankees owner, George Steinbrenner was born in 1930. Geraldo Rivera’s birth year was 1943, and actress Becki Newton from Ugly Betty was born in 1978.

The Fourth of July became an unpaid holiday for federal workers in 1870. In 1938, it became a paid holiday, and in 1941, it was declared a federal holiday.

Americans consume about 155 million hot dogs on Independence Day alone. It’s the biggest hot dog holiday of the

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year. Since we’ve sparked your interest on this patriotic holiday, we must now forth our way through this Independence Journey.

Get set to explode through the answers, because it’s time to get a little trivial...

1. Which newspaper first printed the Declaration of Independence on July 6, 1776?

2. Thomas Jefferson was 83 years-old when he died. How old was John Adams?

3. France gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States on Independence Day in what year?

4. On July 4, 1946, this country gained independence from U.S. control.

5. Construction of this water route which spans from New York City to the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes began on July 4, 1817 in Rome, N.Y. 6. MLB pitcher Dave Righetti threw a 4-0 no-hitter against the Boston Red Sox July 4, 1983. Which team was Righetti playing for when he did this?

7. Steve McNair died on July 4, 2009, which team did he lead to the Super Bowl in the 1999 season?

8. This military academy opened its doors on July 4, 1802.

9. Which actress from the movie Titanic was born on July 4th?

10. Name the famous playwright who was born on July 4, 1927.

11. What classic children’s book was published on July 4, 1865?

12. This baseball great tearfully retired on July 4, 1939 for health reasons. He said, “I am the luckiest man on the face of the earth.”

13. July the 4th is celebrated as Liberation Day in which African country?

14. How many times is the Liberty Bell tapped annually on July 4th?

15. This hot dog company annually holds their famous hot dog eating contest on July 4th. l l l Sources: www.captivation.agency/blog/july-forth-trivia-and-fun-facts.html, www.aarp.org/politics-society/history/info-07-2012/fourth-of-july-history-quiz. htm, www.thepeoplehistory.com/july4th.html, www.ranker.com-list-otherthings-on-the-4th-of-july, www.funtrivia.com, www.constitutionfacts.com/usdeclaration-of-independence/fourth-of-july/ Answers: 11. The Pennsylvania Evening Post 2. 90-years old 3. 1884 4. The Philippines 5. The Erie Canal 6. New York Yankees 7. Tennessee Titans 8.

West Point 9. Gloria Stuart (1910) 10. Neil Simon 11. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland 12. Lou Gehrig 13. Rwanda 14. Thirteen (for the original colonies) 15. Nathan’s

“The United States is the only country with a known birthday.” — James G. Blaine

Homes REAL ESTATE | July 2017

Starting the Conversation

Disciplining Other People’s Children

How to Find a Reliable Contractor

BY VINCE PARRUCCI, LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT/REALTOR AND PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT

BY MARIANNE REID ANDERSON

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n a local store the other day, a parent was letting her child swing and climb all over a set of railings. Concerned that the child might hurt herself, one of the employees of the store asked the child to stop. At which point, the mother started yelling at the store clerk for disciplining her child, screaming that she was the parent and the disciplinarian, not the store clerk.

Which posed an interesting situation.

I suppose the store clerk ought to have said something to the parent, such as, “Please stop your child, she might get hurt.” Or, “If you do not control your child, we will have to ask you to leave.”

But in the clerk’s defense, the parent was clearly not doing her job already and so there was an inherent doubt whether saying anything would get the parent to become pro-active.

On the other hand, I can see the parent’s point-of-view. Granted, I don’t agree with the yelling, but she did have a point that the clerk should have addressed the parent first and only then, interceded on the child’s behalf.

Of course, after relating this story to an experienced retail manager, she immediately assumed that the parent was purposefully not controlling her child in the hopes that the child would indeed be injured so the parent could then sue the store.

When I first heard this supposition, I was shocked but, I soon realized there could easily be some truth in it, especially when considering that some people might actually be that desperate in these times.

But as always, what do you think?

Let’s continue the conversation on my blog at http://northernconnectionmagazine.blogspot.com where you can leave comments. If you prefer, email me at NorthCon@consolidated.net or send me a “Letter to the Editor” at P.O Box 722 Wexford, PA 15090-0722 attn: Marianne Reid Anderson. l l l

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inding and keeping good contractors for home improvements is always a challenge. They are critical to the success of any project, small or large.

So, how do you find a good contractor?

Referrals are Key - Referrals are the best means of finding a reliable contractor.

In your network of contacts (business associates, family members, neighbors, friends and even local businesses) you probably know someone who has had similar project done on their house.

Avoid looking through the phone book or the internet. Contractors with big ads don’t necessarily mean they are any good. A truly good contractor will NEVER have to place an ad. They will get more business then they can handle simply through referrals.

However, every contractor still needs to be checked out. You need to conduct your own research on them prior to you allowing them to do any work for you.

Specifically: • Get references from clients of theirs and actually call them.

• Make sure references are from recent clients opposed to clients from a couple of years ago.

• Ask to drive by and check out current projects that the contractor is or has completed.

• Check with organizations such as the Better Business Bureau and various contractor referral sites and verify with the state that the contractor has an active license and is in good standing (http://hicsearch.attorneygeneral.gov or 1-888-520-6680).

• Verify that the contractor has all of the necessary insurance, such as workmen’s comp., as well as, liability insurance. You can obtain this information directly from the contractor’s insurance company.

• Get multiple bids from different contractors.

Also, The Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act of 2009 requires that all Home Improvement Contractors that have conducted more the $5,000 in business (previous year) be required to register with the State every 2 years. The PA registration number must be visible and displayed on all advertising materials. The state also requires that a contract MUST be in writing to be valid otherwise its not enforceable.

Considering a move? Whether it is buying or selling, have an expert work for you.

Contact Vince Parrucci, Licensed Real Estate Agent, Realtor and Professional Real Estate Consultant, at vincent.parrucci@pittsburghmoves.com, call (724) 612-3770 or visit www.smartbuystrongsale.com.

In addition to being a Licensed Real Estate Agent/Realtor and Professional Real Estate Consultant, Vince Parrucci is author of “Smart Buy, Strong Sale: The Consumer’s Guide to Buying and Selling Your Next Home” available through Amazon. com. His extensive experience includes VINCE PARRUCCI VP of Mellon Bank, VP Residential/Commercial Realtor of Allegheny Financial vincent.parrucci@pittsburghmoves.com Group, Real Estate investor, mentor and Real Estate Services 724-776-2900 Ext. 259 Office coach to thousands on 724-776-2930 Fax investment real estate 724-612-3770 Cell and flipping of houses 20510 Route 19, Suite 100 and property. l l l

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Events HAPPENINGS | July 2017

July 2017 Community North Hills Community Outreach Back-to-School Collection is taking

place 9 a.m-4 p.m., Mon-Fri, thru Jul. 31 at NHCO offices. For details, call (412) 487-6316, opt. 1.

Sisters of Divine Providence Ketteler Award for Social Justice Ceremony, 7

p.m., Aug. 5, at Providence Heights, 9000 Babcock Blvd. Honorees are Dr. Zane H. Gates & Jane Kerr. Open to the public.

For info, visit https://cdpsisters.org/.

Arts & Entertainment Cranberry Artists Network Martini’s with Monet, Jul. 12-Aug. 10, Cranberry

Township Municipal building. For details, visit www.cranberryartistsnetwork.com.

Film Pittsburgh is accepting film

submission for Pittsburgh Shorts. The

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Festival is Oct. 25-29. For details, visit FilmPittsbrugh.org/Pittsburgh-shorts.

Legacy Theatre Movies, 2 p.m.

Mondays, July 3, (no movie July 4 holiday); July 10, Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them; (2 & 7 p.m.), July 17, Hidden Figures; July 24, Collateral Beauty; July 31, La La Land, 700 Cumberland Woods Dr., McCandless.

Visit http://www.thelegacylineup.com/ movies/

Legacy Theatres shows: 7:30 p.m., July 14, Sweeney Todd; July 29, My Gal Patsy Cline Tribute by Josie Waverly; Aug. 12, The Ultimate Elvis Tribute by Rick Alviti; Aug. 26, Pure Gold, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Sept. 16, The Martin & Lewis Tribute Show, Oct. 21, The Legend of Hank Williams Tribute Show. For tickets, 1-877987-6487 or thelegacylineup.com.

ReelAbilities Film Festival, Sept. 6-13.

For details, visit Pittsburgh.ReelAbilities. org.

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Health & Wellness

Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation is accepting nominations for its outstanding community and physician’s awards. Nominations accepted until July 19, available online, visit www. acms.org/awards.

Revelations Fitness® Fusion (cardio,

strength & flexibility) classes, 9:30 a.m., Mon; 6:30 p.m., Thurs., 2 p.m., Sundays, Get Moving for those with special needs, Woodland Valley Church, Mars; 6:30 p.m., Tues., Revelations Fitness® Fusion, North Way Christian Community. Contact heather.simplynatural@gmail.com.

Outreach Donate your car to Community Auto,

a program of North Hills Community Outreach. For details, visit communityauto.org or (724) 443-8300.

Nativity Lutheran Church, 4517 Mt.

Royal Blvd. in Allison Park is a donation site for non-perishable groceries for North Hills Community Outreach for its three food pantries. Drop-off hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit, www.nativitylutheranchurch15101.org.

North Hills Community Outreach has

speakers available for congregations, businesses and civic groups. To find out more email JLKissel@nhco.org or (412) 487-6316 opt. 1 x3112.

North Hills Food Bank, 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m. every Tues & Thurs, rear parking lot of Hiland Presbyterian Church, 845 Perry Highway. Call, (412) 366-7477 or www. northhillsfoodbank.com. Donations always welcome.

Support Groups Amputee Support Group, 4-5:30 p.m.,

3rd Wed. of every month, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Sewickley, 3rd Floor Boardroom, 303 Camp Meeting Rd., Sewickley. For info, call Michelle at (412) 749-2388.

Bereavement Support Group, Beyond

Bridge to Hope, 7-8:30 p.m., 2nd Wed., of every month, Passavant Hospital Conference Center, McCandless Twp. Free of charge, no registration is necessary. Call (412) 748-6640.

Bereavement Support Group (for wid-

ows/widowers over 50), 1-2:30 p.m., 2nd & 4th Wed., St. Sebastian Parish, Haber Hall. To register, call Anchorpoint at (412) 366-1300.

Bereavement Support Group in the

North Hills, 10-11:30 a.m., 2nd & 4th Thurs. of each month, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Rd., Allison Park. To register, call (724) 334-6600.

Brain Injury & Stroke Support Group, noon-1:15 p.m., 3rd Weds., HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Sewickley, 3rd Floor Board Room. For info, call Michelle at (412) 749-2388.

Brain Injury Support Group, Mind

Matters, 7-9 p.m., every 3rd Thurs., of

the month, Butler Memorial Hospital, East Brady St. in the Dimmick Center.

Call (724) 283-6666.

Breast Cancer Support Groups, 5:30-7

p.m., 3rd Mon., AGH Hospital; 7-8:30 p.m.,1st & 3rd Weds, UPMC Passavant Cranberry; 6-7:30 p.m., AHN Health & Wellness Pavilion, Wexford. Free & open to cancer patients & caregivers over 18, no students. Sponsored by the Cancer Caring Center. Register at (412) 622-1212.

Bridge to Hope, 7 p.m., every Wed.,

of the month, Passavant Hospital Conference Center, at Cumberland Woods Village, McCandless Twp. For drug & alcohol addiction. Visit bridge2hope.org, or call (412) 748-5120.

General Cancer Center Support Groups, 5-6 p.m., 4th Mon., AHN Health

& Wellness Pavilion; 6:30-8 p.m., 2nd & 4th Weds, UPMC Passavant Cranberry.

Free & open to cancer patients & caregivers over 18, no students. Sponsored by the Cancer Caring Center. Register at (412) 622-1212.

Grief Support Group for widows and

widowers over fifty, 2:30 p.m., 2nd & 4th Wed., of the month, St. Sebastian Parish, 311 Siebert Rd. Visit http://www.saintsebastianparish.org/ (Continued on page 48)

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Lupus Foundation meetings, 7-8:30 p.m., every 3rd

Employment help is available at NHCO. For details,

MISS Foundation (Mothers in Sympathy and Support)

Group Services, Intensive Outpatient Program, 5:30-8:30

Tues, UPMC Passavant Hospital, 9100 Babcock Blvd., Donor Hall. Call (412) 261-5886 or ccallen92@aol.com. for those grieving the loss of a child – includes miscarriages, still birth and prematurity. Meetings held 7:30 p.m., 1st Tues of the month, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Cumberland Rd., McCandless. Contact Laurie.Jackson@ missfoundation.org.

Parkinson’s Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., last Wed of

each month, HealthSouth Harmarville, 320 Guys Run Rd. Contact Jessica, at (412) 828-1300 x7710.

contact NHCO resource coordinator, Jackie at jmboggs@ nhco.org or (412) 408-3830 x3217. p.m., M,W,Th.,Therapy Group 6-8 p.m., Tues., Family Only Group 7:30-9:00 p.m., 2nd Tues, Psycho-educational Support Group 7-9 p.m., 4th Mon. Contact Anita (412) 2157967, pened1@aol.com, or www.anitasinicropemaier.com.

Networking AM Spirit Cranberry Chapter, a business network-

S.P.I.N. For Single Moms: 6-7:30 p.m., 4th Monday of the Month in Bellevue. For details, call (412) 366-1300.

ing group, meets 7:15 a.m. every Wed, at North Park Deckhouse, Rt. 19, Cranberry Twp. Call Glen (412) 9168699.

Stroke Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., once a month on

AM Spirit Pittsburgh North Chapter, a business

Weds., HealthSouth Harmarville, 320 Guys Run Rd., For info, contact Valerie at (412) 826-2784 or valerie.bucek@ healthsouth.com.

Counseling Ask the Attorney, free counseling for qualified indi-

viduals, the 3rd Wed. of every month, 7 p.m., Jul. 19 at NHCO Millvale; Aug. 16, NHCO North Boroughs. Preregister at jmboggs@nhco.org or (412) 408-3830 x3217.

Berkeley Hills Lutheran Church is offering it Stephen

Ministry Program for people experiencing grief, divorce, cancer, illnesses, job loss, loss of home, military deployment & other life struggles. Free & confidential program for people of any faith. Call (412) 486-4010 or www.bhlc.org.

networking group, meets 8 a.m. every Thurs, at Sports Grille at Cranberry. Call Glen (412) 916-8699.

AM Spirit Wexford Chapter, a business network-

ing group, meets 7:15 a.m. every Mon, at Eat N’ Park, Franklin Village. Visit https://www.amspirit.com/chapter. php?chapter=Wexford.

Amity Lodge #45 affiliated with Italian Sons & Daughters of America is welcoming new members. Meetings are held the 2nd Sunday of the month with a social & refreshments. If interested, call Joanne at (724) 443-8303.

Association of University People (serving the educated mature) is looking for new members. Requirements: four-year degree from a college or university, single, widowed, divorced or separated. Visit, aupsinglepittsburgh.org or (412) 734-8445.

Cranberry Chapter of the Women’s Business Network meets 7:30 a.m., Jul. 6 & 20, Cranberry Community United Presbyterian Church, 2662 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp. For info, call Teresa at (724) 316-3427.

Criders Corner Chapter of the Women’s Business Network meets at noon, Jul. 13 & 27, The Sports Grille,

1294 Freedom Rd., Cranberry. Call Jan at (724) 991-3289.

North Hills Chapter of the Women’s Business Network meets 9 a.m., Jul. 7 & 21, Eat N Park, Rt. 8 &

Saxonburg Blvd. in Etna. Call Jessica at (412) 367-3200.

Sarver Chapter of the Women’s Business Network

meets 11:30 a.m., Jul. 6 & 20, Coopers Station Restaurant, Rt. 356 in Sarver. Call Miriah at (724) 681-7956.

Western PA Professional Business Association Network Breakfast, 7:15 a.m., Tuesdays, King’s

Restaurant, Rt. 8, Gibsonia. Call Mary Ann, at (724) 9352221 or www.wpabusiness.com.

Wexford Chapter of the Women’s Business Network

meets 8 a.m., Jul. 11 & 25, Monte Cello’s Restaurant, 10441 Perry Hwy., Wexford. Call Judith at (412) 848-7986.

Volunteer Opportunities American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to

drive cancer patients who are undergoing treatments to & from their appts. Call (412) 919-1100 or emailsharon. stalter@cancer.org.

Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council volunteer tutors needed to work with adult literacy students on basic literacy skills, 4 hour/week commitment. Free tutor training provided. Call (412) 393-7600 or http://www. gplc.org/become-a-volunteer.cfm.

Hope Hospice is looking for volunteers for their

patients. Volunteers don’t necessarily have the time, just have the heart! Call (412) 367-3685.

Mission Vision needs volunteers to help with Provide

vision–Give hope. Call (724) 553-3114 or www.missionvision.org.

Seeking hospice volunteers...if you can find the time to

sit with hospice patients we would love to have you. Call Bethany Hospice, at (412) 921-2209.

Volunteers needed at The Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh, 282 Sarah Street on the Southside. Help

make a difference in the lives of those with intellectual disabilities. Call (412) 381-0277 or www.EmmausPgh.org.

School & Classes Butler Community College is offering five $3,500

scholarships to high school juniors who enroll in BC3’s 15-credit Oil & Natural Gas Industry Workplace Certificate this fall. For details, email erin.cioffi@bc3.edu or call (724) 287-8711 ext. 8254.

North Hills Community Outreach Let’s Cook Workshops, 10:30 a.m.-noon, the 3rd Sat. of the month, Jul.-Nov., Christ Lutheran Church, 917 Evergreen Road in Millvale. Register at (412) 408-3830 x3225.

Camps Glade Run Lutheran Services is offering an

Independent Living Experience Summer Camp for young adults with autism or intellectual disabilities. The camp runs July 31-Aug. 4. For info call (7240 452-4453 ext.

2124 or tharvan@gladerun.org.

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Historical Depreciation Lands Museum is open to visitors 1-4 p.m., thru Oct. 30. For more info, visit www.

DepreciationLandsMuseum.org.

Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Round Table meets the

3rd Monday of every month 7 p.m., Jul. 17, topic Voices from the Attic, Hampton Township Community Center, 3101 McCully Rd., Allison Park. Free & open to the public.

Call, Bob or Margie (724) 625-2329.

Spiritual Mercy Parish Nurse & Health Ministry Program,

Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Preparation Course, two-part, five days, Sept. 15, 16 & 30 and Oct. 6 & 7. Register by Sept. 5. For info, visit https://www. pittsburghmercy.org/.

5K Events & Walk-a-thons 12th Annual Elorapalooza 5K/1-Mile Run, Walk or Lollygag, 8:30 a.m., July 30, North Park Lodge, Allison Park. For info visit, http://elorashope.org.

Hemophilia Walk, 10 a.m., Sept. 9, North Park

Boathouse, Pearce Mill Rd. For info, visit https://hemophiliawalk.donordrive.com/.

North Hills Community Outreach is the charity partner of Bubble Run, Aug. 19, Hartwood Acres. For details, email hzgibbs@nhco.org or call (412) 408-3830 x3204.

Rotary Club of Hampton Township, “Firecracker 5K,” 9 a.m., July 4, Hampton Township Community Center.

Registration 7:30 a.m. For details, visit www.hamptonrotary.com.

St. Barnabas Free Care 5K Run/Walk, 9 a.m., Aug.

5, St. Barnabas Gibsonia Campus. Fun music, prizes, free food & post-race party. Register online at www.

FreeCare5K.com or call (724) 625-3770. Proceeds benefit the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund.

Veterans North Pittsburgh Quilts of Valor meets 7-9 p.m., 2nd Mon., of the month, Quilt Company, Middle Rd., Allison Park. Call (412) 487-9532 or www.qovf.org.

Pennsylvania Community-Based Programs Awarded VA Grants to Support Disabled Veterans in Adaptive Sports at Slippery Rock University. Visit www.va.gov/ adaptivesports.

Veterans Breakfast Club Meetings, held every month throughout the Pittsburgh region. For details, visit http://veteransbreakfastclub.com/.

Veterans Discover HOPE Here-Career, 3rd Wed.,

6:30-8:45 p.m., Cranberry Twp., Municipal Building, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp. Free. Call (724) 779-8323, discoverhopehere@gmail.com or www.discoverhopehere.com.

“Veteran X” mental health & substance abuse recovery program for vets meets 6 p.m., every Mon., at VA Butler Healthcare, Room 213, East South (ES), 325 N. Castle Rd., Butler. Visit http://www.butler.va.gov/.

Dancing & Recreational Events

Veterans Fitness Classes 5 Days a week, 4:30-5:30

Country Knight Line Dancers host a line dance 7-10:30

Veteran HOPE, support group for women Veterans

Handicapable Square Dancing, 7-8 p.m., weekly on

p.m., VA Butler Healthcare Auditorium (bldg. 1), 325 New Castle Rd., Butler. Visit www.prevention.va.gov/B_ Physically_ Active.asp. recovering from mental illness, meet 6-8 p.m., every Tues., VA Butler Healthcare, Room 217WS, Building 1. Call (724) 996—8892 or (724) 285-2756 or butlerva.gov.

Veterans’ Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Support Group, 10 a.m., Fridays, VA Butler Healthcare. Call 800362-8262 ext. 2498.

p.m. every Wed., in St. Athanasius Hall, cost $5 per person. Call, Janine (412) 931-6971 or janine.beley@ gmail.com.

Thursdays, Dorseyville Alliance Church, 3703 Saxonburg Blvd. For ages 18 & older. Register at (412) 915-8486 or (724) 443-2616 or beatty3@consolidated.net.

Saturday Singles Dance, for ages 40+, 8 p.m. to mid-

p.m., West View VFW, 386 Perry Hwy. Call (724) 316-5029 or www.dancetonight.weebly.com.

Yes, You Can Dance! (YYCD) is a special needs ball-

room program for teens (16+). Participants meet one hour on Sundays at DancExplosion Arts Center in the North Hills or Steel City Ballroom in the South Hills.

Participants are paired with a trained volunteer dance mentor. Call (412) 999-3998 or info@yesyoucandance. org.

Gardening Shaler Local Gardens Contest winners will be

announced Jul. 25. For info, visit www.shalerlibrary.org or www.shalergardenclub.org.

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St. James Parish Farmer’s Market,

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays thru Nov. in the church parking lot, 200 Walnut St. in Sewickley. Fresh vegetables, organic farm products, pierogis, pasta plus much more. For info, visit www.saintjameschurch.com or call (412) 741-6650.

Environmental EIC Worksite Safety Course, noon-4

p.m., Jul. 25, Aug., 29, Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 28 & Dec. 19, Butler County Community College main campus. Call (724) 287-8711 ext. 8355.

Rid Your Home of Unwanted Chemicals, Electronics & Freon Appliances, Jul. 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16,

Sales & Flea Markets

Craft Shows

Church Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-noon,

Crafters needed for the Sisters of Divine Providence Craft Extravaganza

Sats & 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Sun., July 8-9, Aug. 5-6, Sept. 9-10, Oct. 7-8, St. Aloysius Church, 3616 Mt. Troy Rd., Reserve Twp.

Elegant Junk Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., July

29, St. James Catholic Parish, 200 Walnut St., in Sewickley. Household items, furniture & more. Early birds 7:30 a.m. for a $5 donation. For info, visit www.saintjames-church.com or (412) 741-6650.

St. Alexis Flea Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.,

Jul. 8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Jul. 9, 10090 Old Perry Hwy., Wexford. For info, visit www. stalexis.org or (724) 935-4343.

to be held Oct. 7. Tables awarded on a first come, first served basis.

For details, visit cdpsisters. org/2017CraftExtravaganza, or call (412) 635-5401 or pserafini@cdpsisters.org.

Festivals Greek Food Festival, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.,

Jul. 18-22, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 2930 Beaver Rd., Ambridge.

Food, music and dance performances.

Take-out available at (724) 266-9753. For details, visit www.htgoc.org.

Oct. 14 & 28, Nov. 18 & Dec. 16, 129 Ash Stop Rd., Evans City. Pre-registration if required 1-866-815-0016.

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Ambridge Celebrates Their Greek Food Festival and Their Centennial Anniversary

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oly Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is pleased to announce they are hosting a Greek Food Festival from 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., July 18-22 at 2930 Beaver Road in Ambridge. Greek music and nightly dance performances will be conducted by the Hellenic Dancers. There will be a variety of delicious foods served such as gyros, stuffed grape leaves, lamb, baklava, rice pudding, and many other tasty treats. Take-out orders are available at (724) 266-9753.

This year’s festival will be extra special for this Orthodox church since they are currently celebrating their 100th anniversary.

The founders of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Ambridge had very little when they emigrated from Greece. Their strong faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and His Holy Orthodox Church enabled them to overcome any obstacles when they built their church. It was officially established on Oct. 8, 1916.

Initially, Church services were conducted in the Russian Church hall.

Within three years, a building was built at 300 Maplewood Avenue. In 1919, the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Ambridge was consecrated by the Most Reverend Archbishop of Rodostolou Alexander. The Rev. Father Demetrios Ragos was the first priest.

In March 1974, the General Assembly gave the go-ahead for the building of a new church. An extensive three-year Building Fund Pledge Program was initiated in April 1977 to help finance the new church. The ground-breaking ceremony was held on May 29, 1978.

On Oct. 19, 1979 (60 years after the original church opened), Holy Trinity parish moved to a new location and the goal of a 25-year building program finally became a reality.

Today, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is a vibrant part of the Ambridge community that it serves. The 250 families that belong to this congregation feel very blessed to be a part of this amazing parish. l l l

St. Alexis Parish Festival, 6-11 p.m.,

Aug. 2-5, 10090 Old Perry Hwy., Wexford.

Games, rides, nightly dinners. For info, visit www.stalexis.org or (724) 935-4343.

St. Ferdinand Family Festival, 6-11 p.m., Aug. 11; 5-11 p.m., Aug. 12; 4-9 p.m., Aug. 13, 2535 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp. Games, prizes, rides & nightly dinners.

For info, call (724) 776-2888 or StFerd. org.

St. Sebastian Parish Festival, 6:30-10

p.m., July 10-14; & 5-10 p.m., July 15, 311 Siebert Rd., Ross Twp. Rides, games, and nightly dinners. For info visit www.ssebastianparish.org/annual-parish-festival, or call (412) 364-8999.

Fundraisers Books Are Fun, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Aug. 1,

UPMC Passavant McCandless. Sponsored

by UPMC Passavant Auxiliary. For info, visit http://www.passavanthospitalfoundation.org/company/events.

Cindystock 14, 4 p.m., Aug. 26, 2552

Wexford-Bayne Rd., Sewickley. Outdoor music festival & picnic benefitting seven local cancer charities. For details, visit www.cindystock.org.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Got Talent Challenge, 6-10 p.m., Jul. 20, North Hills

High School cafeteria. Sponsored by the Polito family. Donate online at https:// pgh50finest.finestcff.org/frankpolito.

Sisters of Divine Providence Summer Sweepstakes, enter for a chance to win

$2,000, $500 or $100. Proceeds benefit the ministries and mission of the Sisters of Divine Providence. No purchase necessary to enter, sweepstakes ends Sept. 1. For details, visit cdpsisters.org/ SummerSweeps.

Summer Events Breathe Pennsylvania Asthma Day at

Kennywood Park, 10:15 a.m.-1 p.m., Aug. 3. For info, visit www.breathepa.org or www.facebook.com/BreathePA or (724) 772-1750.

Ice Cream Social, for kids of all ages

Sundae bar, 2-4 p.m., Jul. 10, Pine Park playground. BYOB (bring your own bowl).

For details, visit http://twp.pine.pa.us/ communitycenter/events_home.html.

Movies in the Park, dusk, Jul. 21, Pine

Community Park (in the event of inclement weather, movies will be moved into Pine Community Center gym). Bring a lawn chair. Visit Pine Community Center website for a list of movies, http://twp. pine.pa.us/communitycenter/events_ home.html.

National Aviary presents: Night in the Tropics World Tour, July 8. For tickets and details, visit www.aviary.org.

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Saint Alexis Festival Days August 2-5 • 6-11pm Nightly 10090 Old Perry Highway

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Saturday, July 8 8:00 am–1:00 pm Sunday, July 9 9:00 am–2:00 pm (half-off sale) Join us for the 25th annual Saint Alexis Festival from August 2-5, 6-11 p.m. nightly on the church grounds. Fun for all ages including rides, live stage entertainment, games, delicious festival-style food and nightly indoor dinners, Kiddieland, blackjack & poker, raffles and so much more!

For more information: (724) 935-4343 or www.stalexis.org

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SonQuest Rain Forest Vacation Bible Camp, 9 a.m.-

12:30 p.m., July 10-14, St. James Catholic Parish in Sewickley. Children ages four thru fifth grade. To register, contact Karen at (412) 741-6650 ext. 503 or www. saintjames-church.com.

Golf 18th Annual Golf Classic sponsored by Friends of Pine Community Parks, 10 a.m. shotgun start (8:30 registration), Jul. 24, Wildwood Golf Club. For info, visit http:// twp.pine.pa.us/communitycenter/events_home.html

Lupus Challenge, Jul. 10, The Club at Nevillewood. For details, visit lupuspa.org or (412) 261-5886.

Pine Township Community Day, 4 p.m.-dusk, Jul. 15,

Pine Community Park, Pearce Mill Rd. Food, bounce house, children’s activities, petting zoo, fireworks by Pyrotecnico. Visit http://twp.pine.pa.us/communitycenter/events_home.html

Sports, Camps & Recreation Kids Open Gym Night: Dodgeball, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jul.

Mars Planet Foundation Golf Outing, noon, Aug. 11,

at Rittswood Golf Course. Check-in 10:30 a.m. Register online at www.marsplanetfoundation.org.

28, for kids 8-12, Pine Community Center. Pre-register

by Jul. 21. Visit http://twp.pine.pa.us/communitycenter/ events.

St. Barnabas Charities 26th Annual Free Care 5K Coming in August

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un or walk for Free Care and stay for the post-race party!

St. Barnabas Charities is hosting the 26th Annual Free Care 5K presented by Paracca Interiors Flooring America on Saturday, Aug. 5, at their Gibsonia campus.

Around 1,000 participants are expected to participate and raise funds for the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund. Runners, walkers, wheelchairs and stroller pushers are welcome to participate in this family-friendly event.

The race begins at 9 a.m. on the St. Barnabas Gibsonia Campus at 5850 Meridian Road. Top finishers will be rewarded with a cash prize and awards will be distributed to all ages. ChampionChip timing is provided by Runner’s High.

The post-race party includes music, refreshments and raffle prizes. Past participants have ranged in age from three up to 86 years. Proceeds support the St. Barnabas Free Care which enables patients and residents to receive more than $7 million in free care each year.

New this year, 5K participants can redeem their race bib for a $5 credit toward a purchase at one of St. Barnabas’s businesses that supports the Free Care Fund - Conley Resort & Golf, Beautiful Buys Specialty Shoppe, Rudolph Auto Repair or Suncrest Golf Course.

Registration is $25 before Aug. 5 and $30 race day. There’s also the 5K My Way option for $17, ages 70+. Register at FreeCare5K. com or call (724) 625-3770. l l l

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I Can Bike® Day Camp for “I Can Do It” Kids

Can Bike is a national charity with roots right here in Western Pennsylvania thanks to an enterprising Pine-Richland High School student, Rhys Rocher. As a community outreach project promoting fitness for physically challenged boys and girls, a local bike camp is held each summer. This year’s camp will be held July 17-21 at Pine-Richland High School.

More than 50 volunteers and I Can Bike professionals encourage and instruct new cyclists who experience the thrill of independence and accomplishment by pedaling on their own.

Specially-equipped bicycles accommodate the children’s special needs as one-on-one coaching enables them to graduate to normal two-wheelers. Sponsorship funds startup expenses: I Can Bike staff and accommodations, facility rental and camper/ volunteer t-shirts. Additional donations guarantee that campers ride away with a new bike of their own.

For more information, contact information: Rhys Rocher, rrocher@aol.com, or visit http://icanshine.org/ican-bike-gibsonia-pa/ l l l

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