October 2017 issue of Northern Connection Magazine!

October 2017

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Dr. Chufo’s Weight Loss and Wellness Program 3 Safe 3 Simple 3 Sustainable Women’s Health & Wellness

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CONTENTS | October 2017

Features

Health & Wellness

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UPMC Senior Champions Honored

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Real Estate: Buyers Need Representation, Too! Vince Parrucci

18 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 18 New Cancer Treatment Gets a Traveler Back on the Road

10 Business Spotlight: Pawlowicz Dentistry

20 Coolsculpting® at Cosmetic Laser Centers

12 Cover Story: Dr. Chufo’s Weight Loss and Wellness Program

23 Four Ways to Take Essential Oils Fe Tubio, LLCC, CCA, NTCMB, LMT

Image & Style

24 Fit Families: The Benefits of Honey Joella Baker

14 4 Ways to Reboot Your Fall Beauty Routine Kelly Smith

Senior Living

15 “Stepping in Style” Pittsburgh Symphony North to Hold Fashion Show and Luncheon

26 Town Crier: The Luminous Month of October Joe Bullick

16 Ideal Image: What is Coolsculpting®?

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28 Happenings for Seniors

Kids & Education 30 Education Spotlight: A.W. Beattie Career Center 31 Student Mover & Shaker of the Month: Thomas Kim 32 The School at McGuire Memorial

In Every Issue...

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From the Publisher: Marion Piotrowski

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Movers & Shakers

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Mover & Shaker of the Month: Mary Mancini Hartner Honored Paula Green

29 Support Our Troops: 40th Annual Veterans March for Diabetes/Veteran’s Ribbon-Cutting and College Honors Paula Green

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34 School Movers & Shakers 38 October 2017 Happenings

36 La Roche Literary Society Announces 2017-18 Schedule

43 Where Was I?: Like It Never Even Happened Janice Lane Palko

37 School Open House Directory

44 Trivia Connection: Chocolate Trivia Paula Green

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Welcome PUBLISHER NOTES | October 2017

Welcome to the October issue of Northern Connection magazine!

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his month’s cover story features Dr. Chufo’s Weight Loss & Wellness Program. Read about her safe, simple and sustainable way to help you reach and maintain your weight loss goals.

Now is a great time to plan your fall activities. There are lots of things going on in and around the area for you and your family to enjoy. Every area offers an array of special fall happenings. Be sure to check out this month’s Happenings section for some local fall fun and enjoy the beauty of this wonderful season.

With Halloween happening this month, our minds will turn to chocolate. See how much you know about one of the most loved foods in America in this month’s Trivia.

“Turn your face to October is Breast Cancer the sun and all the Awareness and Women’s Health shadows will fall Month. In this issue, we feature a behind you.” list of upcoming events to benefit A Maori Proverb The Glimmer of Hope Foundation, a local charity that is dedicated to early detection and finding a cure for breast cancer.

Enjoy reading the October issue’s special features along with our regular monthly columns. Thank you for your support. Together let us continue to make our community and outstanding place to live and work. l l l

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“When Mary arrived for her second visit, she opened the door and danced from the front door to my desk with this huge smile on her face and then, she started bawling. She starts telling me that this was the first time in 12 years that she felt relief. Then I started to well up.”

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Peripheral Neuropathy Sufferers Have

HOPE Don’t GIVE UP!

DR. SHAWN RICHEY

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

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MOVERS & SHAKERS | October 2017

Movers & Shakers UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh announced the appointment of Toren Finkel, M.D., Ph.D., a world-renowned aging researcher, as director of the Aging Institute of UPMC and Pitt and the inaugural holder of the G. Nicholas Beckwith III and Dorothy B. Beckwith Chair in Translational Medicine.

On Aug. 31, Pressley Ridge received 5 percent of net sales from all Pittsburgh Whole Foods Markets locations in East Liberty, Wexford and South Hills. Whole Foods’ Community Giving Days, also known as 5% Days, are part of the store’s community giving initiative to support local nonprofits and educational organizations.

For 185 years Pressley Ridge has been a leading Pittsburgh-based nonprofit. Their innovative programming helps to rebuild communities and families who are facing difficult challenges and complex situations.

From mental health and foster care services to residential treatment facilities and education for children with special needs, including autism and deafness, Pressley Ridge serves communities in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. For information, visit www.pressleyridge.org.

In June, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh challenged Pittsburghers to read 180,000 books as part of its annual Summer Reading program. Readers have officially surpassed the number of books read in 2016, and to date this year’s program is at 88 percent of its goal with 159,974 books read by Pittsburghers.

To improve the effectiveness of clinical research for infants, children and young adults, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have created the Center for Excellence in Child and Adolescent Health Research.

North Hills Community Celebrates SSB Bank Grand Opening SSB Bank held a Grand Opening Celebration at its new North Hills location on Sept. 9, which featured a ribbon cutting ceremony, family fun and a live radio broadcast with Wish 99.7.

The event, attended by approximately 200 customers and community leaders, celebrated the history of the bank’s roots, while serving as the bank’s introduction to their new neighbors in the North Hills.

The Grand Opening featured food trucks including Sugar and Spice Ice Cream, Bulldawgs and Tango. Family fun included Molly the Painter face painting, while Crazy Like a Fox created balloon animals. SSB also offered special CD rates to both thank existing and welcome new customers to the bank.

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Saxonburg Borough 185TH Anniversary Celebration On Saturday, July 15, Saxonburg Borough held a 185th Anniversary Celebration on Main Street. Located in Butler County, the borough was founded in 1832 by John A. Roebling, who traveled to Saxonburg from Mühlhausen, Germany. Over the past 185 years, Saxonburg has maintained its roots of a proud German town and is renowned for its quaint, small town atmosphere, bustling Main Street shops and friendly community culture.

The town’s celebration kicked-off with a morning parade and afternoon street party with live German music to reflect the town’s heritage. Food trucks, vendors and a dinner reception was held at the Saxonburg Museum. Clifford Zink, a Roebling historian and author of The Roebling Legacy, was in attendance and held a book signing. On Sunday, July 16, a special church service was held at the historic landmark “little church,” which was built by Roebling at the head of Main Street.

In commemoration of the founding of Saxonburg, the event also featured the 175th anniversary of Roebling’s U.S. patent for the wire rope. Roebling is known for his invention of the wire cable that was first used to raise canal boats over the Allegheny Mountains. His invention later became most well-known for suspending the Brooklyn Bridge and inspiring the design for the Golden Gate Bridge.

To honor the Roebling family, Saxonburg officials invited Kristian Roebling, the great-great-great-grandson of John Roebling, and his family to attend the event. As part of the “Sister City” relationship initiative with Saxonburg, a delegation from Mühlhausen, Germany, was also in attendance.

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Mover & Shaker of the Month

Mary Mancini Hartner Honored

BY PAULA GREEN

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ocal bakery owner Mary Mancini Hartner will rise in the spotlight on Oct. 14 when she is honored at the Focus on Renewal Anniversary Gala. The event will begin at 7 p.m. at the Father Ryan Arts Center in McKees Rocks. The theme for this year’s event is Metamorphosis, which simply means transformation. Mary has been a difference-maker in the StoRox community where she owns Mancini’s Bakery. She is being honored for both her personal and professional contributions to the Sto-Rox region.

Mancini’s Bakery was founded in 1926 by Mary’s uncle, James Mancini. The ovens are constantly running at this popular bakery where they roll out over 10,000 loaves of bread per day. She has been the president of this local icon since 1978.

Mary has deep roots in the region. She graduated from St. Mary’s in McKees Rocks and earned a B.S. from Drexel University in Philadelphia. Mary also earned her MBA from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s degree in Liberal Studies from Duquesne University. Through the years, she has worked

directly in and with the growth of her community.

Mary has served as a board member of the StoRox Family Health Center and also the Greater McKees Rocks Area Rotary. She is also a strong supporter of Focus on Renewal (FOR).

This organization was founded in 1969, and is committed to the development of the McKees Rocks and Stowe Township communities. Its services include four vital areas – Community Resources, which includes the Community Resources Center; The Father Ryan Arts Center, which is the home of the library and Renewal Café and Gemini Children’s Theater; Early Childhood Parenting with their Family Foundation/Early Head Start, Positive Parenting Programs; and Food Security and Nutrition that includes the Community Food Pantry and Family table program. “The FOR is really committed to transforming this region. I am happy to be a part of it,” Mary said.

Mary is originally from Windgap, and she currently resides in Robinson Township. For more information on the Focus on Renewal Gala, visit www.forstorox.org. l l l

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MOVERS & SHAKERS | October 2017

UPMC Senior Champions Honored

Arthur S. Levine, M.D.

The Jewish Healthcare Foundation Karen Wolk Feinstein, PhD

Eric G. Rodriguez, M.D.

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o celebrate and support the UPMC Senior Communities Benevolent Care Fund, more than 400 business leaders, physicians and supporters of senior causes will gather on Thursday, Oct. 19, for the Ninth Annual Celebrating Senior Champions Dinner and Auction at the Omni William Penn Hotel.

Arthur S. Levine, M.D., will be honored as the Grand Champion. Dr. Levine became Senior Vice Chancellor for the Health Sciences and Dean of the School of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh in 1998. He was named the John and Gertrude Petersen Dean of Medicine in 2013. He is also Professor of Medicine and Molecular Genetics in the School of Medicine.

The Jewish Healthcare Foundation (JHF) will be recognized as the Community Champion. Under the leadership of Karen Wolk Feinstein, PhD, President and CEO, JHF, and

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its two operating arms, the Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative (PRHI) and Health Careers Futures (HCF), perform a unique mix of grant making, research, teaching, coaching, and project management.

Eric G. Rodriguez, M.D., will be honored as the 2017 Caregiver Champion. Dr. Rodriguez is an Associate Professor of Medicine within the University of Pittsburgh’s Division of Geriatrics and serves as a geriatrics medical consultant at the UPMC Senior Care-Benedum Geriatric Center at UPMC Montefiore Hospital.

Additionally, he is the Medical Director for UPMC’s Living at Home and Staying At Home programs which support seniors in their desire to age in place.

For more information about the event, contact Debra Panei, Director of Development for UPMC Senior Services, at (412) 864-3524 or PaneiD@upmc.edu. l l l

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REAL ESTATE | October 2017

Buyers Need Representation, Too!

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

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ypically, real estate agents either represent a buyer or a seller. A common mistake a lot of people make is to call the listing agent whose name is on the For Sale sign in front of the house. Even though the listing agent can legally represent both the buyer and seller (dual agency) the question is: Are you getting the representation you need as a buyer? A real estate agent who is representing a buyer (as a buyer’s agent) is focused and committed to finding a house that fits your needs and is obligated to negotiate on your behalf in order to get you the house at the best possible price, terms and conditions.

Another mistake that buyers commonly make is that they don’t enter into a Buyer’s Agency Agreement with the real estate broker/agent. Without this agreement, by default the real estate agent who is showing your property is actually working for the seller. Having a Buyers Agency Agreement is important, and every buyer working with an agent should have a contract with the broker/agent. Typically, agents will want to set a term on the contract for 6-12 months or until you purchase a property, whichever comes first. Signing a contract with a real estate broker can sometimes scare people. These contracts don’t have to be for a long period of time or until you find a property. Set the duration of the contract for a couple of weeks or 30 days. Limit your obligation until you get a chance to know your agent. If you think about it, you just met the agent and you don’t want to lock yourself into a long-term contract.

IT’S FREE! — A buyer’s agent is compensated through a commission. In this case, it is paid out of the proceeds from the sale price of the house. You’re reading that right. Since it issues from the sellers’ proceeds, you get the service for free! Of course, the size of commission the buyer’s agent receives can impact negotiations if the seller thinks the rate is unreasonable. There may also be a small administrative fee that your agent’s broker may charge. This fee is paid at the closing and should range anywhere from $300-$600. Any amount over this is unreasonable and should be negotiated with your agent.

ADVICE — If you rely on the listing agent, he or she can only answer certain questions that don’t transgress

their duty to the seller. Issues like price, tactic, and timing can be crucial in striking a good deal—but it is precisely on those kinds of issues that a listing agent is likely to be unable to advise you. Especially if you like the agent, you might be tempted to assume silence on a point means endorsement; and that could be a costly misunderstanding.

Again, a buyer’s agent in your area knows the market from the buyer’s perspective, and can provide a wealth of information that point you in the right direction.

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.

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Business Spotlight:

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Dr. John and Dr. Jason Pawlowicz utilize advanced dental technology to aid patients that suffer from headache pain and TMJ dysfunction.

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COVER STORY | October 2017

Dr. Chufo’s

Weight Loss and Wellness Program 3 Safe 3 Simple 3 Sustainable

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It says that we, as a society, are unhappy and are constantly searching for the ultimate weight loss cure.

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elevision and radio shows, documentaries, reality TV shows and constant “breaking news” of how to end the battle of the bulge consume almost every waking moment somewhere in today’s world via broadcast media.

Yet, all we really know at this point in time is that however we choose to change our weights, it must be safe, simple and sustainable to have lasting results. This is exactly how Dr. Bridget Chufo has helped millions of individuals for the past 38 years make positive changes in their lifestyles to attain healthier bodies with corresponding weights.

As a Registered Nurse with a Ph.D. in Nursing Research in the study of weight loss and obesity, Dr. Chufo’s mission has always been to help others take control of what

goes into their bodies, rather than the food and drink taking control of them. She has always believed that you must lose weight the same way you plan to keep it off. This is done by learning how to eat normal, everyday foods for your body as it ages. Since there is and will always be a child in all of us, Dr. Chufo strongly knows that accountability is imperative as we journey on this tumultuous ride. Having a partner to journey with is such an added component that she works one-onone with every individual, seeing them on average once a week. Since she works with every type of individual, all ages and sizes, all health conditions, and people not living in the Wexford or even greater Pittsburgh area, she achieves success with them as long as they are able to communicate with her on a steady basis. Since 1980, Dr. Chufo has had patients in every state nationwide and even in other countries, such as England, Japan, Australia and several more. With her passion, enthusiasm, optimistic attitude and knowledge, she is proud of her success rates being higher than the average statistics. All that she requires is that all individuals have a desire to lose weight and become healthier, second to none. Dr. Chufo asks everyone to commit to a very peculiar and unexpected question. She asks that all commit to being “dumb” as they work with her and not apply any knowledge that they may or may not have relative to weight and weight loss. Dr. Chufo gives of her time, talent and treasure and strongly asks that her patients do the same.

Anything less is not acceptable for the obtainable, tangible results that she expects.

Dr. Chufo does

indeed value the numbers on the weight scale but knows fully well that these numbers are simply a “piece” of the story. Inches taken off are measured, are significant and are taken on a consistent basis.

Progress pictures are taken regularly throughout the process so that success may not only be measured but seen!

Nutritional supplements are a valuable tool that Dr. Chufo utilizes to aid most individuals in achieving their weight loss goals and overall quality of health. These supplements are custom created by Dr. Chufo and her team of qualified researchers from multiple prestigious laboratories throughout the United States. She visits these labs on a consistent basis to ascertain and ensure the highest standards.

The reputation of Dr. Bridget Chufo has been nationally known and respected for the past 38 years.

She has been a guest on the Fox News television show, The O’Reilly Factor, has been recognized on predom-

inant national news as an expert in the field of weight loss and obesity and has received many professional awards throughout the country for achieving excellence in her practice.

Her proudest accomplishments have been a Finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, One of Pennsylvania’s Best 50 Women in Business and Pittsburgh Business Ethics Award in Small Company Category for outstanding achievement in the advancement of ethics within the business community, to name a few. Dr. Chufo’s community involvement has been extensive, ranging from being a Board of Trustees member for DePaul School for Hearing and Speech, a member of the Board for The American Liver Foundation, to being a founding member of The Hearing Center of Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is a Board of Regents member of La Roche College and delights in her participation in the Civic Light Opera Guild and member of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

Her professional and personal life resound the same thoughts. Keep life simple. Keep safety a priority and unless you want to live a “groundhog’s” life, keep all values and beliefs sustainable! l l l

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IMAGE & STYLE | October 2017

Ways to Reboot Your Fall Beauty Routine

BY KELLY SMITH

Autumn has arrived, and while you may be focused on finding your best fall wardrobe, don’t forget to include your beauty regime. I like to hold onto summer just as much as the next girl does, but at some point, you have to realize that change is-a-coming! That means cooler temperatures, shorter days and longer nights spent in dry, furnace-filled air that leaves your skin and hair in a dull dilemma. Embrace the fall season in style and change up your beauty routine right now.

Ditch Summer Specific Products — If it creates curls with beach waves or gives you a tropical tan, then its best to tuck it away until next summer. If you like the look of a bronzer, you don’t need to completely forgo it, but do scale back. It’s always a good idea to add some brightener but do use a sheer bronzer as a matte, dark formula will certainly make your skin appear a little too sun-kissed for the fall. The only summer product that you need to keep at your fingertips is the sunscreen. This is a year-round necessity, so don’t toss it away with your other summer sundries. Your face will thank you many years from now!

Love Your Locks — Fall is the perfect time to change up your color. If you really like your beach blonde highlights, trade them in by adding some low lights. Are you feeling a bit experimental? Now is the perfect time to tone it down a few notches for all you blondes (myself included) out there by switching to golden blonde or caramel highlights instead of ultra blonde (i.e.: bleached out highlights). The shade will outlast its summer counterpart because of less sun exposure, not to mention less noticeable re-growth.

For all you brownies out there with highlights, try some highlights or balayage in a light honey color to brighten up your look without running the risk of them fading from the summer sun.

Color Me Warm — Autumn is synonymous with color change, so don’t forget to include that in your everyday look. Smokey eyes, warmer hues and darker and matte suddenly

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forces everything pink and sheer to take a backseat until next year. Don’t get me wrong, pinks still have a place at the fall color table, but do choose one in a darker shade.

Sheer pink lipsticks now become fierce fuchsia. Sandy brown shadow makes the switch to plums and chocolates.

Weightless foundation will have to wait until next year because full-coverage foundation in warm shades will freshen up your face just in time for fall. If you really like a translucent look, try sweeping a bit of shimmer across your T-zone to make your cheeks really glow.

Oh-So-Soft Skin — Who doesn’t want soft, supple skin? During the summer months, exfoliation is key to shiny, soft skin, but during the fall, the transition from AC to heat can really dry out our skin in a flash. Save your skin from being stripped of moisture by using a good hydrating lotion right from the shower. From there, use a good moisturizer on your face before applying your makeup because dry skin shows lines, and with darker makeup hues, they will be more prominent than with sheer, lightweight summer formulas.

Fall is the perfect time of year to fall-ify your skin, hair and makeup menu. Don’t fall victim to sulking in the sadness because of seeing your summer fun in the rearview.

Instead, move forward with all the magic that fall beauty products have to offer. Your go-to signature look should always make a smooth transition from season to season.

This is the time of year when less isn’t more, so take advantage of it and find your fabulous fall look today! l l l

“Stepping In Style”-Pittsburgh Symphony North to Hold Fashion Show and Luncheon

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s Christopher Wu, a Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra first violinist, placed his violin under his chin and lifted his bow, those in the room sat entranced. His music resonated throughout the room. Heartfelt applause filled the air after his program.

Pittsburgh Symphony North (PSN), an affiliate of Pittsburgh Symphony Association (PSA), meets for luncheons on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Outstanding and varied music programs give members an opportunity to listen and appreciate the many musically talented professionals, such as Mr. Wu, and excellent students in our area.

Founded in 1960 with 50 charter members, the North Hills was the first area to organize when the Symphony’s Women’s Auxiliary formed neighborhood groups to aid in the Symphony Fund Drive.

Our mission is to promote and support the orchestra and to provide scholarships for talented students.

In order to raise money to fulfill our mission, PSN hosts a Fashion Show and Luncheon. This year’s show, “Stepping In Style,” will be held on November 12, beginning at 10 am at the Doubletree by Hilton in Mars. Vendors will sell their wares, filled baskets will be raffled, silent auction items and 50/50 tickets sold. Fashions by Chico’s at Pinetree Shoppes is hosting an in-store after party where a lovely piece of jewelry is to be drawn for a lucky winner. Luncheon tickets at $45 each may be purchased by contacting Tammy at 412-913-9501.

Anyone desiring to know more about or join our group is more than welcome at any general meeting. Contact Jan jalinkedin@comcast.net or Linda Lyoliver1129@gmail.com for more information. “Music is well said to be the voice of angels” Thomas Carlyle. l l l

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What is COOLSCUL

• CoolSculpting® is FDA-Cleared, safe, non-surgical, and effective.

• Ideal Image has the latest CoolSculpting® technology that makes treatments more comfortable and done in as little as 35 minutes.

• CoolSculpting® is the only non-surgical body contouring treatment that freezes and reduces stubborn fat from your body.

• All Ideal Image services are performed by highly trained medical professionals and nursing practitioners

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eveloped by renowned scientists of Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital, the FDA-cleared procedure known as CoolSculpting® uses patented cooling technology to eliminate fat cells, without surgery, and little to no downtime. The reduction in fat cells in the treated area provides noticeable, and lasting results to help you look and feel your very best.

Sometimes, no matter how intense your workout or strict your diet, you can’t seem to ditch stubborn fat. We all have certain trouble areas where flab builds up and doesn’t shed, despite our best efforts. Wouldn’t it be great if you could reduce those problem areas without the traditional methods like diet and exercise?

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My lower belly “pooch” as I called it was something I have struggled with my entire life. I have had it as long as I can remember. Even when I would lose weight, I would STILL somehow have that belly fat on my abdomen that made me feel self-conscious in a bikini and tight shirts and dresses. It was something that I was aware of everyday and just made me so depressed that I could never get it to go away. Over the years I had looked up OFF other procedures and even tried a few “heat” related Non-Inva ones, and of course, nothing worked. I felt that unless Fat Reductsive ion I went for an extreme surgery, that nothing would work for me. I finally found Coolsculpting and I looked into it. Initially I thought it would just be the same as the ones I had done before and put it off a little.

I finally caved in and did it and it truly was a decision that changed my life. In 8 weeks my belly was completely flat, something I had NEVER experienced before. I no longer feel self-conscious about my body and I feel confident in a bikini. This was something I just never thought I would experience in my life!

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HEALTH & WELLNESS | October 2017

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it would be hard to find an organization more dedicated to supporting women with breast cancer and finding a cure for the disease than the Glimmer of Hope Foundation. This month there are numerous events scheduled in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month which benefit the Glimmer of Hope and the women it helps. For more information, visit: symbolofthecure.com.

Mr. Magic Car Wash will donate a percentage of each car wash during October to breast cancer research. Locations: https://mrmagiccarwash.com/ All Mihelic’s Shop N Save locations will support breast cancer research with specialty pledge sheets for sale the entire month of October. http:// www.mihelicshopnsaves.com/

DIEHL Automotive will donate $50.00 from the sale of every new and used car to breast cancer research for the entire month of October. https:// www.diehlauto.com/ Rivertowne Brewery will host Tuesdays of Hope every Tuesday in October benefitting breast cancer research.https://www.myrivertowne.com/ Bid for Hope XVII Monday October 2, at Off the Hook Restaurant, Warrendale, featuring Pittsburgh Steeler Arthur Moats and Steelers alumnus Alan Faneca and their wives. Info on tickets and sponsorships: http://www.symbolofthecure.com/ events Umberger Performance Muscles for Mammaries, 4573 Campbells Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205, Oct. 14 at 9 am. Get a great workout and raise money for breast cancer research. https://allevents.in/pitts-

burgh/muscles-for-mammaries-tobenefit-a-glimmer-of-hope-foundation/1953076901623146 Kick Event 9Round Fitness, Cranberry Thursday, Oct. 15, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Every kick you perform during your workout means money toward breast cancer research. https:// www.9round.com/fitness/Eden-PrairieMN/news/post/breast-cancer-awareness-kick-event-october-15th Pittsburgh Pink Pong Tournament Tuesday Oct. 17, Ace Hotel Pittsburgh. All skill levels welcome to play ping pong to benefit breast cancer research. http://www.symbolofthecure. com/events Buckhead Saloon, Friday Oct. 27, 2017 5:00pm-7:00pm., happy hour to benefit breast cancer research. http:// buckheadpittsburgh.com/ l l l

New Cancer Treatment Gets a Traveler Back on the Road

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aomi and her husband, John, had a goal of visiting all 50 states. When she was diagnosed with late-stage cancer, she thought her traveling days, and perhaps her life itself, were over. After several Pittsburgh doctors could not treat her, she began to lose hope.

Then the renowned oncology team at Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Cancer Institute introduced her to stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). It was pioneered by AHN radiation oncologist Alex Kirichenko, MD, PhD. SBRT is a non-invasive, leading-edge technique for precise delivery of high doses of radiation to isolated tumors. Compared to traditional radiation, it’s less toxic and usually results in improved outcomes with fewer complications.

Dr. Jane Raymond, medical oncologist, referred Naomi to Dr. Kirichenko for his expertise in treating liver tumors. His team gave Naomi hope to continue her fight.

“AHN had the technology to do SBRT to my liver …” said Naomi. “That has been a key piece of saving my life.”

When she and John aren’t traveling, Naomi gives back to the community. Her Need Knots giving circle has donated more than $19,000 to local charities. The name was chosen because, “We need not another thing,” Naomi said.

Naomi is living proof that with the right care team at your side, dreams can become a reality.

Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute The AHN Cancer Institute provides expert, patient-cen-

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tered care in 39 locations. While most care can be delivered in the community, more complex, surgical procedures are available at Allegheny General Hospital, and at West Penn Hospital. Multi-specialty teams of doctors collaborate to treat the whole patient, not just their cancer. These oncologists achieve better outcomes, through research and developing innovative cancer therapies.

The Highmark Cancer Collaborative The AHN Cancer Institute works with Highmark Inc., and the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center through the Highmark Cancer Diabetic Support Group Collaborative.

AHN Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion The Collaborative 12311 Perry Highway, Wexford PA helps to establish new Oct. 17, Nov. 21 & Dec. 19 11am -Noon standards and take To register: 412-330-4469 or doctor-insurer coopwww.ahnwexford.org eration to a new level.

Patients get coordinated, patient centered health coverage and high-quality care.

Through Johns Hopkins, they get access to early-phase clinical trials and second opinions for rare and complex cancers The Highmark Cancer Collaborative empowers doctors to deliver cancer care that’s effective, hassle-free, and lower cost — all while focused on the best possible patient outcomes. l l l

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HEALTH & WELLNESS | October 2017

at Cosmetic Laser Centers Coolsculpting® is an FDA-approved treatment that permanently reduces unwanted pockets of fat safely and effectively, without surgery or downtime. This innovative fat-reduction treatment is the only FDAcleared procedure to use controlled cooling technology to safely target and eliminate fat. It can be used to treat unwanted fat in the following areas: abdomen, flanks, back fat, bra fat, inner thighs, saddle bags and under the chin. It is especially useful for fat that has been resistant to healthy diet and exercise.

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ow do we freeze away fat? It comes down to science. It was discovered that fat cells (adipocytes) freeze at higher temperatures than surrounding tissues such as nerves, muscle, skin and vascular structures do. Coolsculpting® technology safely delivers precisely controlled cooling to gently and effectively target the fat cells underneath the skin.

The treated fat cells are frozen, become crystallized

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and die. Over time, your body naturally metabolizes and processes the destructed fat cells and eliminates them.

This reveals a more sculpted figure in as early as three weeks, but usually in one to three months.

Together Coolsculpting® and Cosmetic Laser CentersSM can help reduce or eliminate those areas of stubborn fat that have been bothering you. When you come to our office for your consultation, we will assess your problem areas and develop a customized treatment plan based on your individual needs. This treatment plan will identify the number of cycles a specific area will require during a single treatment session.

Generally, most areas require two treatment sessions; however, additional sessions can enhance your results.

The Coolsculpting® treatment is an easy process. To begin, the area to be treated is identified and marked with a marker. After this, a special gel pad is placed over the area to be treated to protect the skin from the cold, which will be targeting the fat cells in the area.

Next, the vacuum component of the treatment head is activated to pull the tissue to be cooled close to the cooling plates. Once a good seal is achieved, the cooling begins and the patient sits back for 35-75 minutes depending upon which areas are being treated. During this time, the patient is able to watch TV, listen to music, read a book or even take a quick nap.

Since CoolSculpting® is non-surgical and noninvasive, treated patients can typically return to their normal activities, including work, immediately after. The most dramatic results from Coolsculpting® are noticeable between the one- and three-months mark, but some patients report seeing a difference in as soon as three weeks.

Ready to blast that double chin or to tackle stubborn bra fat? Contact us today at 724-935-4200 to find out if Coolsculpting® is right for you. l l l

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Living With:

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY Disorders cause pain, tingling, numbness

Four Ways to Take Essential Oils

By Michele M. Askar, D.C.

BY FE TUBIO, LLCC, CCA, NTCMB, LMT

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ccording to David Stewart, PhD, D.N.M., author of the Chemistry of Essential Oils Made Simple, there are four basic portals through which essential oil can enter the body: through the lungs, through the skin, through the digestive track and through the absorbent tissue of our body orifices.

By “digestive track “we are referring to oil taken by mouth and swallowed so that they are actually absorbed through the stomach and intestines by digestive processes.

By body orifices we are referring to the oils applied by suppository or a bulb syringe to be absorbed directly through the lining of the rectum or female organ and also to oils to be absorbed by the tissues of the oral cavity where they are not swallowed, but held in the mouth. Holding oils in the mouth allows them to be absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the tissues under the tongue and through the inside lining of the cheeks (buccal cavity).

Swallowing the oils to be assimilated through the digestive track results in a major portion being destroyed by the stomach acid. Hence greater quantity of oil is required when swallowed than when simply held in the mouth. However, some oils are too strong to be held in the mouth, so that when internal administration is desired, swallowing them in the capsules is an effected alternative.

Another pleasant means of taking the oils orally is by putting a drop or two in your food or drink. All pathways for oils to enter your body are effective. l l l

For more information please contact Fe Tubio at 1-724-601-6628 Consult your physician before taking any essential oils.

Board Eligible Chiropractic Neurologist

About Peripheral Neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy is the term used to describe disorders of the peripheral nervous system, which transmits information from the brain and spinal cord to all other parts of the body. It includes the nerves in your face, arms legs, torso and some in the skull.

More than 100 types of peripheral neuropathy have been identified, each with its own symptoms, diagnosis and prognosis.

Peripheral neuropathy can be inherited or acquired.

Causes of acquired neuropathy include alcoholism, nerve injury, successful chemotherapy, vitamin deficiencies and vascular disorders.

Peripheral neuropathy often affects people with diabetes and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

Up until now, most thought there was not a “cure” for peripheral neuropathy, but Dr. Michele M. Askar, D.C. owner and operator of the Beaver County Spinal Disc and Neurology Center has been successfully helping patients reverse the nerve damage caused by peripheral neuropathy.

Dr. Askar is the owner and operator of Beaver County Spinal Disc and Neurology Center.

She has been a practicing chiropractor in Beaver County for over 25 years and has pioneered many non-surgical procedures. Dr. Askar has obtained over 3,000 hours in postdoctorate education, with over 600 hours in neurology. She is a Board Eligible Chiropractic neurologist and continues to stay at the forefront of the latest non-surgical therapies and procedures for chronic conditions.

Following a comprehensive exam and consultation, Beaver County Spinal Disc & Neurology Center utilizes state of the art protocols, she can help many chronic pain patients that may have not responded to other types of treatments. There is NO CHARGE for the initial consultation and exam to determine if Dr. Askar can help your particular conditions.

To schedule an appointment please call 724-709-7709

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HEALTH & WELLNESS | October 2017

Fit Families

The Benefits of Honey

BY JOELLA BAKER

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s an individual suffering from multiple autoimmune diseases, I am always looking for natural ways to control inflammation in my body and stay healthy. One of these ways is by eating honey on a daily basis.

I read years ago that honey has a number of benefits, so I thought I would try it myself. This is what I have found.

I eat a spoonful of honey every day to help with my digestive tract. Honey is helpful in calming ulcers and bacterial gastroenteritis. As a person with celiac disease, I use it to keep my stomach calm.

It’s considered a natural probiotic. I often add it to peppermint tea in the morning to soothe my stomach.

The honey is also anti-bacterial. The bees have a way to add enzymes to the honey-making process that produces hydrogen peroxide. This assists the body

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in fighting bacteria and is very useful for anyone with an autoimmune disease or simply trying to stay healthy.

When I have a bad cough, sore throat or cold, a spoonful of honey helps to soothe all of them. I take a spoonful at night before I go to bed.

As athletes, we are always looking for ways to perform better. Honey Stinger started to make their popular Honey Stinger products. Endurance athletes all over the world take these during their training and races. Honey is a natural way to enhance your glycogen during a long workout or race enhancing your overall performance.

Other people are known to use honey as beauty products. It’s supposed to help in clear skin products. Others use it to help with cuts, burns and basic first aid.

Honey is sugar. However, it’s been known to regulate blood sugar. It’s not the same as white sugar or artificial sweeteners. The simple combination of fructose and glucose actually helps to regulate sugars in the body if taken daily as a supplement.

However, you must still watch how much you take during the day. You

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should not eat more than 2 tablespoons in most circumstances. It’s still high in calories, so please keep it in moderation.

When I’m sick, I do take extra to assist my immune system in fighting what’s happening to my body.

Lastly, honey contains flavonoids and antioxidants that help to prevent heart disease and cancer.

Overall, honey is wonderful. My husband just attended a food show and brought me home two cases of honey.

That will probably last me a couple months. He also brought me home the famous Manuka Raw Honey from New Zealand. It is $45 a bottle, but it is supposed to be the best in assisting with autoimmune diseases.

A few things to watch, don’t ever feed honey to an infant or a young toddler.

American honey contains specific bacteria that could be harmful to an infant or toddler. Older children are OK to eat honey though. If you over cook honey, it may be tougher to digest it. However, I do have an amazing Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe that my family enjoys.

Thank for reading, everyone! Enjoy your honey today. l l l

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Seniors SENIOR LIVING | October 2017

Town Crier

The Luminous Month of October

BY JOE BULLICK

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oy, it’s the month of October already! What a beautiful and great time of the year. It is a luminous month of glowing fall foliage, bright orange pumpkins and shiny red apples. It also carries with it a bittersweet sense of change. There’s no doubt that this is my favorite month of the year.

I was born on Oct. 15, 1931. As a young boy, by this month the canning was all done, the grass stopped growing and there were natural signs that foretold the winter weather.

When I was 21 years old, I got married on Oct. 25, 1952. I think that everyone has their favorite month and their favorite time period. Mine was in the 1950s.

I had graduated from high school and had my first job.

It was the greatest 10 years of my life. We all have stories that were important in our lives.

I remember in my younger days, I had to take care of our fruit trees. Another task that mom had me do was removing every single light bulb in the house. I had to clean the dust off of them. As the days got shorter, the lights in the house were turned on more. I don’t know how my Mother managed this but, we had a number of spring flower bulbs that bloomed indoors in the winter.

October is a time when many people travel to see the fall foliage. For the best colors during the foliage season, get up early when the morning dew is still on the leaves. The best photos are usually taken when the sun is at a slant--either in the morning or late afternoon.

There are some great places to see the fall foliage in Pennsylvania, particularly in the Pittsburgh region.

There’s the Three Rivers Heritage Trail or the Pine Creek Gorge, which is 50 miles long and over 1,000 feet deep. It showcases a brilliant autumn display some folks refer to it as “a gem of fall foliage.” Other places to visit include – the Big Pocono State Park, the Laurel Highlands. Stop by and see Fallingwater, Allegheny National Park or go explore Gettysburg. When I go to Gettysburg, I take Dutch country roads.

For you golf fans, October is a great month for hitting the links. The PGA Championship was recently held at Quail Hollow Club. The regular baseball season ends on Oct. 1, and then the Wild Card games begin on Oct. 3. The Cleveland Indians have been hot lately perhaps they’ll play in the World Series. The World Series starts on Oct. 24, and it may go into November this year. For you Monday Night Football fans, the first game of the season began on Sept. 11. The last Monday night games will be held Christmas night. Let’s not forget about our Steelers; they will, once again, be in the thick of things.

To you Libras and Scorpios, happy birthday! Chester Arthur, our 21st U.S. president, was born on Oct. 5.

Well, God bless you all, and enjoy my favorite month!

I leave you with this – “Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them being made.”

- Otto von Bismarck

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Happenings for Seniors

– Pittsburgh Chapter. For details, call George at (412) 736-0482 or Crystal at (412) 716-4942.

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) 307-1797.

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Meals on Wheels

North Hills Community Outreach is collecting safety

McKnight Meals on Wheels provides home delivered

items for seniors. For details, visit nhco.org or call Cathy, at (412) 307-0069 x3313.

Entertainment & Social St. Alexis Over 50 trips: Cape Cod, Oct. 8-12; Light-Up

Night, Nov. 17; Spring Flower Show to Phipps, Mar. 27; Niagara Falls, Erie, Salmanca Casinos, Apr. 4-6; Little Switzerland, May 17; Gateway Clipper & Fireworks, July 4; Mackinac Island, Sept. 9. Contact, Rose (724) 728-2563, or (412) 908-0124, or Janet, at (724) 869-5339.

Health & Wellness Celebrating You Event! A Caregiver Gathering for Mind, Body & Spirit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 11, Pittsburgh Botanic garden in Oakdale. Visit https://hopegrows.net/

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.

Health Education Event, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 28, Wexford

HealthCare Center, 9850 Old Perry Hwy., Wexford. Topics include financial planning, reverse mortgages, Medicare changes, organization to downsize, long term care and more. Sponsored by the National Aging in Place Council

meals to the elderly, homebound and disabled. Services Ross Twp., Berkeley Hills, Swan Acres, McCandless, Shaler & Hampton Townships. 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.

Seminars Legacy Theatre Seminars: Be CyberAware – BBB Tips for Online Safety, 11 a.m., Oct. 3; Gridiron Steel, 11 a.m., Oct. 17. For info, visit http://thelegacylineup.com/

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

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.

Gateway North AARP #3586 meets at 1 p.m., the 3rd

Monday of the month, at West View Banquet Hall at 398 Perry Hwy. Short meeting with entertainment, and cake & coffee. Everyone is welcome.

Primetimers, noon, first Thurs of the month, Christ

Church Grove Farm, Ohio Twp. Call (412) 741-4900 or visit http://www.ccgf.org.

Social Groups Amazing Singles, for singles in the Pittsburgh region,

visit, http://www.amazingsingles.com/pittsburgh.html.

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

Have fun and meet new people with the Association of University People/AUP. They’re looking for sin-

gle, college graduates over 50 to join monthly dinners, meet at social spots, book club, play bridge or Scrabble and social gatherings. Call (412) 734-8445 or visit www. aupsinglespittsburgh.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.

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.

Paramount Senior Living at Cranberry Alzheimer’s Affiliated Support Group meets 2 p.m., the last Friday.

Contact Pam, at (724) 779-5020.

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 urgently needs vol-

unteers in the upper Route 28 corridor to help seniors.

Visit http://nhco.org/volunteer-opportunities/volunteerhelp-seniors/. For details, call Cathy, (412) 307-0069 x3313 or clpschirer@nhco.org.

Pittsburgh OASIS Intergenerational Tutor Program

seeks volunteers (50+) to tutor in Pittsburgh & Woodland Hills School Districts in grades K-4. Trainings are 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Nov. 6 & 9, at 411 Seventh Ave., Suite 525 (Duquesne Light Building) downtown Pittsburgh. For info or to register, contact John at OASIS at (412) 393-7648 or jdspehar@oasisnet.org.

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SUPPORT OUR TROOPS | October 2017

40th Annual Veterans March for Diabetes 100 Miles Erie to Pittsburgh October 13-15

BY PAULA GREEN

John Getz, Tom Hazen, Dwight Fuhrman, Cecil Dennis, and Bob Mandera

This year marks a significant milestone for the Annual Veterans March for Diabetes. It all began 40 years ago when McCandless resident Bob Mandera was walking for the March of Dimes.

Around the same time, Mandera’s five-year-old daughter was diagnosed with diabetes. He decided he would raise money to help find a cure and would also raise awareness.

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andera chose to take a 100-mile walk from Erie to Pittsburgh, over a three-day span. He was successful in his quest, and he decided to make it an annual event. “I walked the first 25 years of the walk and still have managed it for 40 years. Everyone knows someone who has diabetes, and so our walk goes on. One year we dedicated the walk to little Kelly Kruzelyak, who was diagnosed with diabetes at only nine months old. His family handed Kelly to me, and I carried him across the finish line,” Mandera said.

This year’s march will take place Oct. 13-15. It will finish at 4 p.m., Oct. 15, at the McKnight Road Post Office where the team will be escorted across the finish line by the Color Guard from West View Post #2754. This year’s walk is being held in honor of Jim Hughes, who has suffered with diabetes for years.

Hughes is the past commander of Post #2754 West View.

The October march team includes State Commander Dwight Fuhrman, Dept. Quartermaster John Getz, Dept.

Membership Chairman Cecil Dennis, Dept. Senior Vice Tom Ace Hazen, Past Post Commander Post #8386 Scott McKenzie, Post Commander Post #709 Len Colazzi, veterans Tony Powell, Bob Mandera, 19-year veteran of the march Dan Casciato, and Mike Boris, Chris Macellaro, and Keith Stover.

Supporting the march since its beginning: VFW Post #402 Coraopolis Veterans, National Association of Letter Carrier Branch #84 Pittsburgh, and the Comfort Inn Mercer. Other great supporters are: Mazur Auto Service and Baierl Chevy of North Hills, Pittsburgh, co-sponsor of the march District #21 and Meadville Post #2006.

Food and lodging supporters are: Mr. Singh Quality Inn Erie; Factory Restaurant of Saegerstown; The Days Inn of Meadville; Rainbow Valley Restaurant; VFW Post #6345, Mercer; Burger King of Meadville, McDonald’s of Wexford; and Giant Eagle. And thank God for His guidance and strength.

One in 11 people have diabetes, and one in four over 65 has diabetes. Eighty-four million have pre-diabetes. Donations for

this year’s march can be sent to: Erie Diabetes Walk, Attn: Bob Mandera, 8884 Royal Manor Dr., Apt. 103, Allison Park, PA 15101. For info, call (412) 837-1918 or (724) 799-1949. l l l

Veteran’s Ribbon-Cutting and College Honors

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A Butler Health Care Center held a ribboncutting ceremony on Sept. 5. The new facility is called the Abie Abraham Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Center. The HCC is named after WWII hero, Bataan Death March survivor, and former POW Sergeant Major Abie Abraham. Abraham volunteered at VA Butler Healthcare for 23 years, spending 36, 851 hours caring for fellow veterans.

According to U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 Best Colleges Guidebook, LaRoche College ranked 13th on the list of Best Colleges for Veterans. These top-ranked institutions make a college education affordable by offering benefits to military veterans and active-duty service members.

Another local college has received high marks for their commitment to the military. Butler County Community College has been designated a Military Friendly Institution

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Education Spotlight:

A.W. Beattie Career Center

BY JANICE LANE PALKO

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t A. W. Beattie Career Center, students receive education training in some of the most in-demand career areas. “We have two brand new programs this year,” said Eric C. Heasley, executive director, of A. W. Beattie, “Sports Medicine-Rehabilitation Therapy and Veterinary Sciences Technology. We instituted these programs for several reasons. The first, is because there is a need in the marketplace for students trained in those fields, and the second was because we listened to students who were asking for these programs.”

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W. Beattie Career Center provides students from nine area school districts—Avonworth, Deer Lakes, Fox Chapel, Hampton, North Allegheny, North Hills, Northgate, Pine-Richland and Shaler Area--with the opportunities to earn advanced college credits and industry certifications while still in high school that will enhance student’s college and career potential after high school graduation.

“We have 765 student this year, the highest in the last 10 years,” said Mr. Heasley. “Each program has a maximum capacity enrollment, and we now have a number of programs at capacity.” With the prohibitive cost of secondary education, attending A. W. Beattie Career Center makes sense on several levels. “Our students leave us with a skill set that is highly transferrable. They go onto post-secondary study, employment, and the military with a jump-start on their career path,” said Mr. Heasley.

They also avoid accumulating substantial amounts of student loan debt. Statistics on the class of 2016, reveal that 98 percent of the students were either engaged through employment, enrolled in a post-secondary school or participating in the military.

A. W. Beattie also provides students with a less-costly way to explore careers. “Often, college students will change majors or career paths, which can be very costly. It is much more economical for high school students to explore a career and make changes while at A. W. Beattie,” said Mr. Heasley.

Some of A. W Beattie’s most popular programs are Culinary Arts; Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning; Health and Nursing Sciences; and Automotive Technology.

Students may enroll during the tenth through twelfth grades.

They attend their high school for half of the school day and then spend either the morning or afternoon at A. W. Beattie.

School districts provide the students with busing.

“Our goal is to have all of our students to be college or career ready upon graduation,” said Mr. Heasley. For more information, on A. W Beattie Career Center, visit the website at: www.beattietech.com or call, (412) 847-1900. A community Open House will be held from 5:30-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 12. l l l

Student Mover & Shaker of the Month

Thomas Kim

BY PAULA GREEN

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or the past several years, Vincentian Academy senior Thomas Kim, 17, has volunteered at the Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization provides permanent homes, respite care, in-home services and advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities and autism.

Thomas became involved with Emmaus because he wanted to help and give back to his community. “From the moment I first stepped foot into the Jordan House at the Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh, my understanding of an intellectual disability changed.

I thought I knew what an intellectual disability was until I met a few students with Down syndrome. I was welcomed with warm smiles and open arms. There I met Patty, Joan and Michele (not disabled). As I got to know these ladies more, I began to realize that an intellectual disability is not a barrier, but rather an invitation for me to open my heart,” Thomas said.

A few short months after Thomas began his volunteer work at Emmaus, he began to notice that these special needs folks had extraordinary talents. He met Carl and Sidria, who were interested in music. Thomas and the student volunteer organization known as “Friends of Emmaus,” began to brainstorm on how they could assist these two residents. The volunteer group introduced

Carl and Sidria to special musical notes-ones depicted as shapes. “They just needed a little adjustment in their learning style,” said Thomas.

Over the past year, Carl and the Friends of Emmaus have performed musically at preschools, places of worship, schools and other community events. “This is an important way to perform advocacy work. When people meet individuals with intellectual disabilities, people understand and accept them as our neighbors and friends. Our goal like, Emmaus’s goal, is to be in fellowship with the members of Emmaus and to ultimately grow together as one family,” Thomas added.

Thomas resides in McCandless Township, along with his parents, Rinnah Kim (mother), Chung-Yeul Kim (father) and his younger brother, Paul. He is involved with the forensic and science clubs at Vincentian. He also plays the cello for school Masses. Thomas wants to study in the field of computational biology, and his dream school to attend is Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). l l l

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The School at McGuire Memorial A Meaningful Approach to Communication REBEKAH CHESKO, MA, CCC-SLP/L, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

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peech and language therapy is provided at The School at McGuire Memorial in order to improve every individual student’s abilities to communicate and interact in all environments. Communication is a broad term, encompassing the method by which we share our thoughts, needs, desires, personal experiences. The goal of speech and language therapy is to help students develop the communication system that works best for them so they can be successful communicators.

Students at The School at McGuire Memorial are assessed by the team of speech-language pathologists who determine their specific speech, language and communication needs. They then develop specific goals based on the student’s individual needs. The

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specific areas a student may need to improve upon vary from student to student. Some need to improve their speech, while others may need to improve upon their language skills. The team of speech-language pathologists focuses on improving the students’ abilities to express themselves and understand others so the students’ can have meaningful communication with others. Determining what the students need to express and understand is determined through collaborating with the teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, parents and other frequent communication partners.

Some students do not communicate verbally or through spoken language. Another focus of the speechlanguage therapy program is to determine alternative means for students to communicate if they are unable to talk. There are several modalities a student may use besides spoken language including sign language, picture cards, writing and speech-generating devices. For each alternative means of communication, the speechlanguage pathologists focus not only on developing the communication system with the student but also on educating the student’s family members, teachers, and other communication partners about the alternative means of communication.

We understand that communication is not easy for many students. We work to provide students with the tools they need so they are able to share their thoughts with those around them and be an active participant in their lives.

The School at McGuire Memorial, located at 2121 Mercer Road in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, is easily accessible to students from Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Lawrence, and Mercer counties. If you would like more information about our School or our Speech Therapy programs, call 724-891-7222 or send an e-mail to rchesko@mcguirememorial.org. l l l

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School Movers & Shakers Shaler Area Shaler Area announced that “Scott Primary School” is the official name of the new primary school being built on Scott Avenue at the former Rogers Primary School site. The Shaler Area School Board of Directors approved the name during its Aug. 16 voting meeting.

Shaler Area School District is recognizing the athletic accomplishments and contributions of its alumni and supporters. This year six athletes and one team will be inducted into the Shaler Area School District Athletic Hall of Fame on Oct. 14. The Class of 2017 inductees includes: Ron Budziszewski, Jason DeFranco, Valerie McQuade, Phyllis Schatz, Dan Schwartzbauer, Sam Wisotzkey and the 2012 Girls Track Team.

Rogers Primary School in the Shaler Area School District received a $1,000 grant from Action for Healthy Kids for the 2017-2018 school year.

remarks about the attacks on 9/11 and they retired the colors to half-staff for nine minutes and 11 seconds.

Seneca Valley collaborated with Pittsburgh-based Inventionland to design an innovative space and introduce creative resources to help students find inspiration in their academics. Installed over the summer, the space offers students an opportunity to use a constructivist approach to all sorts

Seneca Valley The Seneca Valley School District honored Patriot Day on Monday, Sept. 11, by connecting lessons and activities in tribute to 9/11. Events included: A moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance; students wore red, white and blue; Flight 93 Virtual Tour and the JROTC cadets read

of project-based activities (think coding, robotics, engineering, communications, graphics design) while being inspired in a space that sparks creativity. Students are also experiencing self-discovery, learning problem-solving skills and taking home real-world knowledge.

Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently announced Seneca Valley senior Alexander Garcia as a Semifinalist in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Alexander Garcia

Fox Chapel Sixteen Fox Chapel Area High School seniors are among the 50,000 highest-scoring participants on the 2016 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) and have met the requirements to enter the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. The students are: Emilia Bianchini, Christopher Bonavita, Emelyn Broniek, Theodore Faucher, Nicholas Fennell, Wonho Kang, Shania Khatri, Jacob Klein, Margaret Lazzara, Albert Liu, Adam Mattioli, Elizabeth Mountz, Rebekah Polcyn, Lucy Stone, Jordan Taxay, and Jorgen Wu. Three Fox Chapel Area High School seniors have been designated as National Merit Semifinalists and 13 have been named Commended Students in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). The Semifinalists from Fox Chapel Area High School are Albert Liu, Elizabeth Mountz, and Jordan Taxay. The Commended Students from Fox Chapel Area High School are Emilia Bianchini, Christopher Bonavita, Emelyn Broniek, Theodore Faucher, Nicholas Fennell, Wonho Kang, Shania Khatri, Jacob Klein, Margaret Lazzara, Adam Mattioli, Rebekah Polcyn, Lucy Stone, and Jorgen Wu. Dorseyville Middle School students and staff in the Fox Chapel Area School District participated in two events this year to commemorate Sept.

11. The teachers kept an American flag moving around the DMS track during school hours (7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) in remembrance of the 3,000 Americans who lost their lives 16 years ago. At approximately 2:30 p.m., the entire student body of Dorseyville Middle School (nearly 900 students) and staff members were on the track wearing red, white, and blue with everyone carrying an American flag.

Mars Area Mars Area High School held its 2017 Mars Area Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Sept. 8. The inductees included: D.J. Cannon, Class of 2007 (Baseball), Monica Glomb, Class of 2007 (Softball), Haley Wojdowski, Class of 2003 (Basketball), Bob Kalkowski, Class of 1990 (Football), Bobby McGraw, Class of 1990 (contributor), Laurie Ewers Polite, Class of 1984 (Basketball) and Larry McDonough, Class of 1982 (Cross Country).

Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, Mars Area School District introduced STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering Art, Mathematics) as a Special Area class for elementary students (K-6).

Each elementary building has a designated STEAM classroom that is designed to promote teamwork and innovation in a high-tech “maker” or creator

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space. Students have access to iPads, robotics, building materials and other resources to encourage curiosity and creativity.

La Roche College La Roche College has earned recognition among the nation’s Colleges of Distinction for the sixth consecutive year. Colleges of Distinction is a website and corresponding e-guidebook dedicated to honoring schools nationwide for their excellence in undergraduate-focused higher education.

La Roche College student Brittany Craig is one of 13 candidates across the country to receive the 2017 Angelo Donghia Foundation Senior Student Scholarship Award (for interior design). This year’s recipients were selected by an expert jury of designers, architects and members of the press, including editors from Interior Design Magazine, Elle Décor, Wall Street Journal and Cultured.

La Roche College was recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 Best Colleges Guidebook as a Best Regional College, a Best College for Veterans and a School With the Most International Students.

The Union of African Communities in Southwestern Pennsylvania (UACSWPA) selected La Roche College to receive the Education Award at the 2017 African Diversity Awards gala. The organization chose La Roche as the recipient for its efforts to value diversity, and for working to improve and strengthen academic excellence for immigrants and native-born residents alike.

Author and La Roche College English Professor Joshua David Bellin, Ph.D., released his third science fiction novel, Freefall, on Sept. 26.

REGISTER NOW for the 2017-2018 School Year Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh (Gibsonia)

Providence Heights Alpha School (Allison Park)

Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy

Saint Gregory School (Zelienople)

Head of School: Leslie Mitros 724-444-0722 www.AquinasAcademy.info

Principal: Mr. Mark Grgurich (412) 781-7927 www.cdtca.org

Holy Cross Academy

(Saint Sebastian School / Saint Teresa of Avila School) Principal: Mr. John Benzing 412-364-7171

BC3 Butler County Commissioners have appointed Joseph Taylor, a Butler resident and general manager at Armstrong in Zelienople, to the Butler County Community College Board of Trustees.

Catholic Schools of the Pittsburgh Diocese

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Ben Holland and Mike Davidson won the Butler County Community College Education Foundation golf outing at Olde Stonewall Golf Club. The Aug. 4 event raised $66,000.

Holy Sepulcher Catholic School (Middlesex Twp)

Principal: Sister Anna Marie Gaglia, CSJ Phone: 724-586-5022 www.holysepulcher.org/school

Oakland Catholic High School www.oaklandcatholic.org (412) 682-6633

Principal: Margaret Ruefle M.ED.M.S. 412-366-4455 www.alphaschool.org Principal: Erin Harris 724-452-9731 school.stgregzelie.org

Saint Joseph High School (Natrona Heights, PA) 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

Vincentian Academy (North Hills, PA)

Principal: Mrs. Rita Canton 412-364-1616 www.vincentianacademy.org

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La Roche Literary Society Announces 2017-18 Schedule From October to March, Pittsburgh area writers will lead a series of presentations hosted by the Literary Society at La Roche College.

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he 2017-18 presentations are free and open to the public. Each event will be held at 7 p.m. in the Ryan Room of the Zappala College Center at La Roche’s campus in McCandless Township. Registration is not required.

October 13 Wonder Woman first appeared in Sensation Comics in 1942. Since that time, she has been recognized as the foremost female superhero, influencing generations of creators and characters. Presenter Wayne Wise will discuss Wonder Woman’s history, the background story of her creation and the ongoing story of her influence, both in comics and the world.

Mr. Wise is a comic book writer, artist, retailer and scholar living in Pittsburgh. A published author and pop culture journalist, he has taught classes in Comics and Pop Culture at Chatham University, and taught seminars on Writing for Comics at Seton Hill and Point Park University. He serves on the board of the Pittsburgh ToonSeum, where he has presented numerous lectures and workshops.

February 23 This presentation will explore “All That’s Left to Tell,” Daniel Lowe’s debut novel about Marc Laurent, an American taken hostage in Pakistan, and a woman named Josephine who visits his cell every night. At first her questions are mercenary: is there anyone back home who will pay the ransom?

But when Marc can offer no name, she asks him questions about his daughter that are even more terrifying than his captivity. As these stories build upon one another, a father and daughter start to find their way toward understanding each other again.

Mr. Lowe is a local author and writing instructor at the Community College of Allegheny County. He holds an MFA in fiction writing from the University of Pittsburgh.

March 16 Award-winning author Rosemary Hanrahan, M.D., will discuss how powerfully dreams can touch lives and bring people together, as they do in her first novel, “When Dreams Touch.” Dr. Hanrahan’s experience as a physician, involvement with international and public health nonprofit organizations, and leadership in health, education and community development in Haiti were the inspiration for the book.

Dr. Hanrahan has received numerous awards for “When Dreams Touch,” including the 2015 Eric Hoffer First Horizon Award for Superior Work by a Debut Author, a National Indie Excellence Award in Regional Fiction and the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award for Historical Fiction.

Initiated in the early 1980s, the La Roche Literary Society provides a forum for scholarship and discussion on literature and other issues. For more information about the upcoming presentations, contact Sister Rita Yeasted, SFCC, Ph.D., at 412-536-1216 or rita.yeasted@laroche.edu. l l l

Central Catholic Although their freshmen come from different backgrounds, for the next four years, they’ll walk together as one Brotherhood. Part of what makes Central Catholic so unique is their diverse student body. Students come from throughout the region to become Men of Faith, Scholarship and Service. The Class of 2021, by the numbers: 212 freshmen: 68 from the city of Pittsburgh and 144 come from area suburbs.

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School Open House Directory A.W. Beattie Career Center

Open House – Thursday, October 12, 5:30-8:00pm 9600 Babcock Blvd, Allison Park, PA 1510 412-847-1900 www.beattietech.com

Holy Cross Academy

Open House – October 19, 6:30-8pm Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten Located at Saint Teresa of Avila Parish 800 Avila Court Pittsburgh, Pa. 15237 Kindergarten – Eighth Grade Located at Saint Sebastian Parish 307 Siebert Road Pittsburgh, Pa. 15237 412-364-7171

Holy Sepulcher Catholic School Open House – November 8, 6-8pm 6515 Old Route 8 North Butler, Pa. 16002 724-586-5022 www.holysepulcher.org/school

LaRoche College

Open House – October 14 & November 11 412-536-1272 www.laroche.edu/discoverdays

Oakland Catholic High School Open House – November 5 144 N Craig Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-682-6633 www.oaklandcatholic.org

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart

Open House - October 29 & November 2 1504 Woodcrest Avenue Coraopolis, Pa. 15108 www.olsh.org

Providence Heights Alpha School Open House - October 21, 9-11am 412-366-4455 www.alphaschool.org

Quigley Catholic High School

Open House – Sunday, Oct. 29, 2-4pm & Nov. 15, 6-7:30pm 724-869-2188 www.qchs.org

Sewickley Academy Call for Fall Visit Days 412-741-2235 www.sewickley.org

Shady Side Academy

Open House – October 19 & November 11 412-968-3181 www.ShadySideAcademy/org/Visit

Vincentian Academy

Open House – October 15, 1-3pm www.vincentianacademy.org

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October 2017 Jamie’s Dream Team

Jamie’s Dream Team is holding the first Annual Disney Extravaganza for ten families with special needs children. The trip will be held Nov. 3-7. For info on the trip and how you can contribute to this special dream, visit http://www.jamiesdreamteam.org/firstannual-disney-extravaganza/.

Arts & Entertainment All Quiet On the Western Front, runs from Nov.

3-12, 2017 at The New Hazlett Theater Center for the Performing Arts at Allegheny Square on the North Side.

Tickets are available at PrimeStage.com.

Happenings

Film Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Shorts, Oct. 25-29, August Wilson Center; For details, visit FilmPittsburgh.org.

“Hearing the Whispers and Roars,” Oct. 13-29, North

Hills Art Center, 3432 Babcock Blvd. Held in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For info, contact Brooke at bkaminski@crisiscenternorth.org or (412) 364-6728.

Hillman Center for Performing Arts at Shady Side Academy, The Jason Bishop Show, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 21,

423 Fox Chapel Road in Fox Chapel. Learn more at www. thehillman.org.

Join the Pittsburgh Symphony North and help broaden

music appreciation & raise funds in support of the Pittsburgh Symphony. Meetings are 11 a.m., the 3rd Tues of each month, thru May. For details, email infopsnorg@gmail. com or visit Facebook at Pittsburgh Symphony North.

La Roche College Presents The Messiah, 2 p.m. & 8

Legacy Theatres shows: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 7, The Marcels; Oct. 21, The Legend of Hank Williams Tribute; Nov. 18, The Vogues; Dec. 2, Johnny Angel & the Halos Christmas; Dec. 9, Doo Wop Big Band Christmas. For tickets, 1-877-9876487 or thelegacylineup.com.

Pittsburgh Pastel Painter Diane Grguras will be the

guest artist at the Oct. 12, Beaver Valley Artists meeting.

The meeting is from 7-9 p.m., Merrick Art Gallery at 1100 5th Ave., New Brighton. Free & open to the public.

Wexford Acting Studio presents Beauty and the Beast, 1:30 p.m., & 5:00 p.m., Nov. 11 & 12, Masonic Lodge Theatre. For info, visit http://wexfordactingstudio.com/

Wings & Wildlife Art Show, Nov. 3-5 at the National

Aviary. Opening Soiree and Benefit Auction on Nov. 3, followed by a two-day public show and marketplace Nov. 4-5. For info, visit www.aviary.org/ArtShow or call 412.258-9433.

Butler Symphony Orchestra Opening Night Concert, An

p.m., Nov. 18, The Byham Theater. Tickets-$35-$55. Call (412) 456-6666 or www.pgharts.org.

Community North Hills Community Outreach winter coat drive

Celebration of Champions Awards Reception 2017,

Legacy Theatre Movies, 2 p.m., Oct. 2, Patriot’s Day; Oct. 9, Paris Can Wait; Oct. 16, The Zookeeper’s Wife; Oct. 23, Beetlejuice; 700 Cumberland Woods Dr., McCandless.

Evening with Brahms, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 7 at Butler Intermediate High School. For info, visit http://butlersymphony.org/ Oct.18, Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square. For more info, visit: sheratonstationsquare.com/celebrationofchampions.

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runs thru Oct. 13. For details, email vdburst@nhco.org or (412) 487-6316, opt. 1.

Ember & Vine

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mber & Vine’s fall menu is now available. Chef Castrale’s creations are an incredible blend of ingredients perfectly matched with the delicious tastes of the season. Try the pan roasted salmon with heirloom grains and citrus cream sauce, alongside an escabeche & arugula salad. For a hearty fall dish, get the roasted pepper and sausage stuffed zucchini with marinara and pecorino romano cheese. The poached pear candied walnut salad is the perfect crisp seasonal salad and the Buffalo chicken rangoon’s with cilantro ranch dipping sauce is already a favorite. Chef Castrale developed Ember & Vine’s menu to showcase his “scratch cooking” philosophy using locally and regionally sourced ingredients. Located inside the beautifully remodeled DoubleTree

by Hilton Pittsburgh-Cranberry, Ember & Vine is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday jazz breakfast. Unwind at happy hour, weekdays 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. featuring unbeatable specials. www.emberandvinecranberry.com. l l l

It’s a Fun-for-All Fall at Community & Recreation Center at Boyce Mayview Park!

Freaky Friday, 10 a.m., Oct. 20. Costume Parade & Crafts. Children of all ages are invited to attend the annual costume parade through the C&RC. Participants will also have a chance to make some festive crafts and enjoy entertainment. FREE for C&RC Members & Non-Members.

Color Crawl, 10 a.m., Oct. 28. Join the C&RC for our 3rd annual Halloweeninspired Color Crawl! Run or walk 2 miles with friends and family while being doused with vibrant COLOR! Be sure to join us this year as we bring in the sparkle and a few other surprises! Registration Deadlines: Now—October 14th* Adults: $20.00/ Children 6-12: $10.00/ Children 5 and under: FREE. *T-shirts are guaranteed for children (age 6 +) and adults when registering on or before October 14. October 15-October 27 (T-Shirt NOT Guaranteed). Adults: $25.00/ Children 6-12: $15.00/ Children 5 and under: FREE. No race day registration.

Bounty, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 4. Plan to spend the day enjoying all that fall has to offer at Boyce Mayview Park. Family-friendly activities are available both indoors and outside, and include kids’ crafts, a petting zoo, service and emergency vehicles, a baking contest, s’more making, apple sling shots, live music, food vendors and much more. There will be a fee for some activities and food, but admission is FREE. For more information, visit: www.twpusc. org/crc/special_events.

Counseling Anchorpoint Events: SPIN for Single Moms & their Kids,

6-8 p.m., two Weds a month Oct.-May, call (412) 366-1300 x105; Professional counseling for individuals, families & kids, call (412) 366-1300.

Ask the Attorney, free counseling for qualified indi-

viduals, the 3rd Wed. of every month, 7 p.m. Pre-register 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.

Employment help is available at NHCO. For details,

contact NHCO resource coordinator, Jackie at jmboggs@ nhco.org or (412) 408-3830 x3217.

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

Craft Shows Sisters of Divine Providence Craft Extravaganza, 1 0 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 7, at Providence Heights, 9000 Babcock Blvd. Admission is free. For details, visit cdpsisters.org/2017CraftExtravaganza.

Dancing & Recreational Events Country Knight Line Dancers host a line dance 7-10:30 p.m. every Wed., in St. Athanasius Hall, cost $5 per person. Call, Janine (412) 931-6971 or janine.beley@ gmail.com.

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

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-

night, Oct. 7, Speed Dating & Chile Con Queso Nacho Bar Night. Free dance lesson 7:30 p.m., Oct. 21, Halloween Costume Party & Monster Mixer Dance, West View VFW, 386 Perry Hwy. Call (724) 316-5029 or www.dancetonight.weebly.com.

Environmental EIC Worksite Safety Course, noon-4 p.m., 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, Oct. 14 & 28, Nov. 18 & Dec. 16, 129 Ash Stop Rd., Evans City. Pre-registration if required 1-866-815-0016.

Fall Events Special Olympics Turkey Bingo Fundraiser, doors open 6 p.m., Nov. 16, at Undercliff Volunteer Fire Hall, 700 Mt. Royal Blvd. Raffles & refreshments, admission $10. For info on the Turkey Bingo, contact Loretta at djoeski@ aol.com. For info on Special Olympics, Allegheny County, contact Kathy at kathysoac@verizon.net.

National Aviary Events, Healthy Birds, Healthy

Planet, 9 a.m., Oct. 14, Owl Brunch, 10:30 a.m., Oct. 15, Owl-o-Ween, 11 a.m., Oct. 21 & 28, Valentino’s Birthday Celebration, 11 a.m., Oct. 29. For details, visit https:// www.aviary.org/

Festivals & Fun Nights Fall Family Fun Day, noon-3 p.m., Oct. 7, Dorseyville

Alliance Church, 3703 Saxonburg Blvd. Petting zoo, free food, pumpkin painting, live music, children’s games, prizes, giveaways. For info, call (412) 767-4600.

Fundraising Chipotle Fundraiser, 5-9 p.m., Oct.10, Chipotle, 11359

Perry Hwy in Wexford. Help us build a grade school in Burkina Faso, Africa. Any questions, visit Fasolife.org, or call (724) 799-7049.

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Gardening

Celebrating You, A Caregiver Gathering for Mind, Body

& Spirit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 11, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden in Oakdale. Hosted by Hope Grows. For details, call (412) 369-4673.

Greybrooke Garden Club Garage Sale, 8 a.m.-noon,

Oct. 7, Parkwood United Presbyterian Church, 4289 Mt. Royal Blvd., Allison Park. Regular meetings are held the 2nd Wed. of each month. For info, call Barbro at (412) 296-0538.

North Hills Community Outreach accepts fresh pro-

duce from gardeners who wish to share their excess bounty. Drop-offs can be made 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon-Fri. For info, visit nhco.org or (412) 487-6316, opt. 1.

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.saintjames-church.com or call (412) 741-6650.

Health & Wellness Bone Bash Gala, Halloween-themed masquerade for

the Arthritis Foundation, Oct. 13, Carnegie Museum of Natural History in the Music Hall Foyer. For details, visit www.bonebashpittsburgh.com.

Free Community Health & Wellness Fair, 3-6 p.m., Oct.

5, UPMC St. Margaret Bloomfield-Garfield Family Health Center, 5475 Penn Ave. No registration necessary. For info, visit www.UPMCStMargaret.com or call (412) 361-7562.

Our Clubhouse offers a survivorship program in

Western, PA for those touched by cancer. Runs thru

December, located at 2816 Smallman St. For details, visit http://ourclubhouse.org/.

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.

VA Butler Healthcare will be offering flu vaccination clinics to Veterans at the main campus, CommunityBased Outpatient Clinics, and other community locations this fall. For a list of date and times, call (724) 287-4781 or 1-800-362-8262.

Historical

It’s 1999, 7 p.m., Oct. 26. For info, visit www.northlandlibrary.org or (412) 366-8100 x103.

Networking AM Spirit Cranberry Chapter, a business network-

ing group, meets 7:15 a.m. every Wed, at North Park Deckhouse, Rt. 19, Cranberry Twp. Call Glen (412) 916-8699.

AM Spirit Pittsburgh North Chapter, a business

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.

Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Round Table meets the

Amity Lodge #45 affiliated with Italian Sons &

3rd Monday of every month 7 p.m., Hampton Township Community Center, 3101 McCully Rd., Allison Park. Free & open to the public. Oct. 16, meeting Charles Ferguson Smith in the Civil War. Call, Bob or Margie (724) 625-2329.

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.

Library

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

Book signing, author W. Stephen Coleman will be signing copies of Discovering Gettysburg: An Unconventional Introduction to the Greatest Little Town in America and the Monumental Battle that Made It Famous, 2 p.m., Oct. 7, C.C. Mellor Library in Edgewood.

For info, visit http://www.ccmellorlibrary.org/

Northland Library, The Many Realities of Climate

Change, 7-8:30 p.m., Oct. 12, Terrifying Tales from the Cabin, 7 p.m., Oct. 13, A Sweet Farewell: Why Your Body Won’t Miss Sugar, 7 p.m., Oct. 16, Halloween Party Like

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

UPMC Passavant Auxiliary is looking for dedi-

cated people who wish to support UPMC Passavant McCandless & Cranberry. The group meets 10 a.m., the 2nd Mon. of each month. (Sept-thru Jun.) For details, call (412) 748-6640 or burkea2@ph.upmc.edu.

Sales & Flea Markets Bellwood Preschool Kidstuff Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct.

13 & 9 a.m.-noon, Oct. 14, 2359 W. Ingomar Rd. Gently used children’s clothing, furnishings, toys & books. For info, visit http://bellwoodpreschool.squarespace.com/ kidstuff-sale.

Church Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-noon, Sats & 12:30 p.m.3:30 p.m. Sun., Oct. 7-8, St. Aloysius Church, 3616 Mt. Troy Rd., Reserve Twp.

School & Classes Butler County Community College (BC3) students

can earn a bachelor’s degree in information technology from La Roche College without leaving the BC3 main campus. For details, email transferadmissions2laroche. edu or (412) 536-1260.

La Roche College Fair, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 9, La Roche

College’s Kerr Fitness & Sports Center. Free admission.

For details, email northpittsburghcollegefair@laroche. edu or call (412) 536-1272.

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La Roche College Interior Design Advisory Board

annual Design Dialogue Presentation, 5:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. presentation, Oct. 24, at the Pittsburgh Opera House. For info, visit https://www.laroche.edu/

La Roche College now offers a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) concentration to prepare master’s degree students for advanced practice roles in all health care deliver settings. For info, email graduateadmissions@ laroche.edu of (412) 536-1260.

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 hosted by UPMC Palliative & Support Institute, 4-5:30 p.m., Tues., Oct. 24-Nov. 28, UPMC Passavant, 9100 Babcock Blvd. (enter thru the Cancer Center doors). Register by Oct. 22 at (412) 748—5899.

Bereavement Support Group in the North Hills, 10-11:30

10:30 a.m.-noon, the 3rd Sat. of the month, thru Nov., NHCO in Millvale. Register at (412) 408-3830 x3225.

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.

North Hills School District is accepting nominations

Brain Injury & Stroke Support Group, noon-1:15

North Hills Community Outreach Let’s Cook Workshops,

for the 2018 North Hills Distinguished Alumni Award thru Nov. 15. For info, email mannarinop@nhsd.net or call, Dr. Mannarino at (412) 318-1004.

Seminars The Work of Pittsburgh for Cedaw, 9:30 a.m. (coffee),

10 a.m. meeting, Oct. 10, Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, corner of Fox Chapel & Field Club Rds. Presented by the American Association of University Women. Open to the public. For info, email lbtotten@comcast.net.

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 widows/widowers

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.

Brain Tumor Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., 3rd Thurs.,

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

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., 2nd & 4th Wed., AHN Health & Wellness Pavilion. 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. bridge2hope.org.

Spaghetti Dinner for Little Sisters of the Poor On Saturday, Oct. 14, the Little Sisters of the Poor Home at 1028 Benton Avenue Pittsburgh, Penna., 15212, will host a Spaghetti Dinner from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Tickets will be sold at the door: $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for senior citizens and $5.00 for children. Take out is available. Salad, bread, beverage and dessert are included as part of the meal. There will also be a separate bake sale, Gift Basket auction, 50/50 raffle and fresh produce for sale. For more information, please call the home at (412) 307-1100.

General Cancer Center Support Groups, 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 Share, 7 p.m., Thurs, Sept. 7-Dec. 7 (no meeting

Nov. 23), Orchard Hill Church, Room 205, upper level. For details, visit orchardhillchurch.com.

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/

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

Tues, UPMC Passavant Hospital, 9100 Babcock Blvd., Donor Hall. Call (412) 261-5886 or ccallen92@aol.com.

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HAPPENINGS | October 2017

Metastatic Cancer Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m., 1st Thur. of each month, UPMC Passavant Hospital-McCandless.

For cancer patients and survivors with metastatic disease. Caregivers are welcomed. No cost to attend. Led

by Wendy Myers, MSW, LSW. Free parking & light refreshments. Sponsored by the Cancer Caring Center. New members register at (412) 622-1212.

MISS Foundation (Mothers in Sympathy and Support)

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.

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.

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

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

Thanksgiving North Hills Community Outreach Thanksgiving Food Collection Drive begins Oct. 9 thru Nov. 10. For details, visit nhco.org or (412) 487-6316, opt. 1.

Veterans Area military veterans in the North Hills are invited to participate in a special educational event at North Hills Middle School on Nov. 17. For info, contact NH Middle

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School teacher Nate Wilkinson at wilkinsonn@nhsd.net.

Hampton Township School District is accepting nominations for its annual Hampton Heroes Program, being

held at 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 13 at the Hampton Middle School. For info, call Shari at (412) 492-6312 by Oct. 9.

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.

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

p.m., VA Butler Healthcare Auditorium (bldg. 1), 325 New Castle Rd., Butler. Visit www.prevention.va.gov/B_ Physically_ Active.asp.

Veteran HOPE, support group for women Veterans

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.

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WHERE WAS I? | October 2017

Jackson’s Jackets Pine Township resident Jackson Seabolt is, once again, collecting winter coats Jessi Marsh, director of for the Light of Life Rescue development at Light of Mission on the North Side.

Life Rescue Mission, and Jackson Seabolt.

The “Jackson’s Jackets” initiative began eight years ago.

Please donate any new or lightly used winter coats and blankets from Oct. 1-Nov. 20, to the Treesdale Community Center. They are especially in need of size men’s XL and XXL coats.

“What began as a small collection from friends and family in 2009 has grown and grown over these past eight years to become something that our local community anticipates each fall season. We hope that everyone will continue to support the annual ‘Jackson’s Jackets’ Winter Coat Collection, which benefits Light of Life Rescue Mission on the North Side,” said Jackson’s mother, Dana Nover-Seabolt.

“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/.

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) 3937600 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.mission-vision.org.

North Hills Community Outreach is looking for bell ringers, for

Nov. & Dec. Register with Harriet at hzklatte@nhco.org or (412) 4083830 x3204.

North Hills Community Outreach Volunteer Orientations, 10 a.m., Oct. 12, in NHCO Millvale. Register with Harriet at hzgibbs@nhco.org or (412) 408-3830 x3204.

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.

Tutoring volunteers needed for Anchorpoint’s Fall Tutoring Mentoring Program. For details, call (412) 366-1300 x123.

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.

Workshops A Divorce Workshop for Women, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Oct. 21, at

Medallion Wealth Management Inc., 2605 Nicholson Rd., Suite 2103 in Pre-registration is necessary to Donna at (724) 493-9695.

The Humanities Go Digital: The 6 Degrees of Francis Bacon Project, 9:30 a.m. (coffee), 10 a.m. meeting & program, Nov. 14, Fox

Chapel Presbyterian Church (corner Fox Chapel & Field Club roads).

Sponsored by the Fox Chapel AAUW. For info, email lbtotten@ comcast.net

Like It Never Even Happened

BY JANICE LANE PALKO

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s my husband, one of our traveling companions, Maureen from Milwaukee, and I stood before the painting in Ireland’s National Gallery of Art in Dublin last month, a thin, balding, elderly Irishman charged with guarding the paintings in the gallery, sidled over to us and said softly in his charming brogue, “It didn’t happen that way, you know. They’re trying to put a good face on it.”

We’d just spent a week touring the Irish countryside with 36 other Americans getting a crash course in Irish cuisine, culture and history. Mere hours before, our tour director, Dennis, had told us that if you polled the Irish people today as to whom is the most hated man ever in Ireland, the choice, even more than three centuries later, would be Oliver Cromwell.

As we stared at the painting called An Interview Between Charles I and Oliver Cromwell by Daniel Maclise, we assured the Irishman, that we knew all about the two men in the painting, that Cromwell, an Englishman, had imposed the Penal Laws on the Irish Catholics. The laws among other things prevented Catholics from practicing their religion, buying land, owning valuable property, running for office, receiving an education. The intent of the laws was to crush the Irish. While Cromwell was no friend of the Irish, he was ultimately no friend to the king as well. After doing the crown’s bidding, Cromwell would also go on to sign the death warrant for the man sitting opposite him in the painting, his King, Charles I, who would be beheaded after the English Civil War. In the painting, Cromwell looks handsome and heroic, while King Charles is portrayed as calm and pious. He is surrounded by two little girls as they read to him from the Book of Common Prayer. Even the dog looks placid as he rests his head on Charles’s leg. Cromwell and Charles appear quite comfortable together. Who knew this was a painting of an embattled king and a dictator who would usurp his monarch’s power and send him to his death?

We did. Because the Irish told us their history.

The next day, we returned home to Pittsburgh to discover that there is a debate raging over the Stephen Foster statue in Oakland because it has a black man seated near Foster’s feet. Some regard this statue as racist and want it removed. While I can understand that, I think it is a mistake to remove every offensive statue, picture or monument. Because to do so erases history. It makes it seem like it never even happened. And if it never happened, no one can ever know how evil was defeated, how indomitable the human spirit is, how far a people have risen above their oppressors. It’s easy to remove monuments, but it takes effort to pass on your history. But easy isn’t always the best way.

I like the Irish approach. Vikings, Normans and the English had all to come Ireland over the millennia. Some came to conquer the Irish, some came and assimilated with the Irish and some were defeated by the Irish.

Some came and experience a little of each. Artifacts from all those times remain. There are Viking long boats in the museums and churches that they founded in Dublin. The ruins of Norman castles dot the landscape, and famine cottages, from when the Irish were nearly starved out of existence under English rule remain in the countryside. They do no provoke offense but pride for the Irish that they have endured so much. So, keep the paintings, the statues, the monuments, but most importantly, keep the truth, keep the history. Take pride in what you’ve overcome. Every relic of oppression is a chance to tell your story. It’s worth the effort. Don’t erase, educate. l l l www.northernconnectionmag.com | NC October 2017

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TRIVIA CONNECTION | October 2017

Chocolate Trivia

BY PAULA GREEN

“When we don’t have the words, chocolate can speak volumes.” –Joan Bauer

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we must now melt your mind with bittersweet questions. Get set to take a bite out of this tasty query, because it’s time to get a little trivial...

1. There are three National Chocolate days celebrated annually – July 7 and December 28 and the other is in October on what date?

2. In the TV show, I Love Lucy there is a famous scene from Season 2, titled Job Switching. Where are Lucy and Ethel working in this comical skit?

3. What did they use for blood in the infamous shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock film Psycho?

4. The movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is an adaptation of the 1964 novel?

5. In 1905, homemaker Ruth Wakefield invented this delicious cookie recipe.

6. “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get” is a line from what movie?

7. What holiday rakes in the highest number of chocolate sales?

8. This 1988 movie and book by the same title was a surreal portrait of a Catholic private school and its hierarchy.

9. Name the U.S. city that is nicknamed “The Sweetest Place on Earth.”

10. What do you call a soft candy made of a chocolate mixture, typically flavored with rum and covered with cocoa?

11. The 2000 movie Chocolat starred Juliette Binoche, and this actor.

12. Sixty percent of the people eat this part of the chocolate bunny first.

13. This waterfall item is popular at receptions and parties - you dip strawberries, marshmallows and pound cake in it.

14. Name the popular chocolate-hazelnut spread.

15. What is the number one top-selling chocolate candy bar? l l l Sources: http://www.when-is.com/world-chocolate-day-2017.asp, www.2020site.org/fun-facts/Fun-Chocolate-facts.html, http://www.confectionerynews.com/Markets/Interactive-Map-Top-20-chocolate-consuming-nations, http://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/093015/4-countries-producemost-chocolate.asp, www.brownielocks.com/chocolate.html, www.funtrivia. com, https://viderichocolatefactory.com/chocolate-making/chocolategrinding Answers: 1. 28th 2. chocolate factory 3. chocolate syrup 4. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 5. chocolate chip cookie (Toll House) 6. Forrest Gump 7.

Halloween 8. The Chocolate War 9. Hershey, Pennsylvania 10. Truffle 11.

Johnny Depp 12. the ears 13. chocolate fountain 14. Nutella. 15. Snickers

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here’s nothing quite like biting into a good piece of chocolate! Women crave it more so than men. Chocolate is an aphrodisiac. It contains the chemical phenylethylamine, which is the same chemical that the brain produces when you’re in love. It also has a range of nutrients, which include minerals such as potassium, calcium, iron and B-vitamin riboflavin. Just as caffeine is known to energize people, chocolate is believed to make people happy. The smell of chocolate increases theta brain waves, which triggers relaxation.

The birth of chocolate and candy bars occurred in the mid19th century, yet it wasn’t until the 20th century that chocolate bars came into existence. The largest chocolate bar ever manufactured was in Italy in 2000. It weighed 5,000 pounds.

Worldwide, consumers spend more than $20 billion per year on chocolate products. Research has found that most of the chocolates consumed come from Europe, due to the location of chocolate brands like Nestlé and Lindt, which are located in Switzerland. One of the most famous chocolate companies in the world, Godiva, makes its home in Brussels, Belgium. Americans eat between 10-12 pounds of chocolate every year.

There are several types of chocolate – unsweetened, bittersweet, semi-sweet, organic, milk, dark and white. White chocolate isn’t actually chocolate at all. It contains fat, vegetable oil or cocoa butter, sugar without any cocoa solids. Milk chocolate, which is the most popular chocolate, was invented in 1875 by Daniel Peter and Henri Nestle. Prior to that, it was made with bittersweet chocolate. Peter was a chocolate maker and Nestle made evaporated milk. They put the ingredients together to make milk chocolate as we know it today. Seventy-one percent of consumers favor milk chocolate over other variants.

“Death by Chocolate” is a term for various desserts that feature chocolate, especially dark chocolate or cocoa, as the primary ingredient. The phrase has been trademarked, and the dessert was a signature dish of Bennigan’s restaurants in the United States. Speaking of dark chocolate--it is healthier for you than other type as it contains fewer carbohydrates and is loaded with antioxidants.

Chocolate isn’t just for candy bars; it’s also popular in drinks such as chocolate milk and hot cocoa. It’s a popular ingredient in milkshakes, cappuccinos--even martinis and other alcoholic beverages. Since we’ve sugar-coated you with chocolate decadence,

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