School Movers & Shakers

OLSH OPEN HOUSE

You're invited to learn more about Our Lady of the prospective student Sacred Heart High School's transformative educational experience and incredible 90-year history as an OLSH OPEN HOUSE independent ministry of the Felician Sisters.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6

You're invited to learn more about Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School's WEDNESDAY,transformative educational experience and incredible 90-year history as an independent ministry of the Felician Sisters.

NOVEMBER 9

12:00 to 3:00 pm (Mass at 11:00 am in the Chapel)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 12:00 to 3:00 pm 5:00 to 7:00 pm (Mass at 11:00 am in the Chapel)

Wednesday, November 9

or 5:00 to 7:00 pm

Meet our faculty, staff, students, and coaches by touring campus and exploring our Athletics and Activities Fair. Join us for Mass preceding the Sunday Open House at 11:00 am in the OLSH Chapel!

REGISTER www.olsh.org/openhouse/ REGISTER

Registration is recommended, but not required. Walk-ins are welcome! We can't wait to meet you!

Scholarships

Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation (PMHF) announced the recipient of its 2022 Community Service Scholarship. PHHF has awarded this scholarship to Norah Carter of Pine-Richland High School. Carter was presented with a check for $10,000 to be applied to her college tuition.

Pine-Richland

Members of the Pine-Richland/Mars Area U.S. Air Force JROTC, along with other district staff members and students, planted 2,977 American flags, one for each person who died in the Sept. 11 attacks, along Route 228 in front of the high school.

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Over 50 Years Experience Mars Area

Mars Area High School Boys’ Varsity golf team members William Campbell, Blake Bertolo, and Ryan Steigerwald took first place in the 2022 MAC Boys Varsity Golf Tournament.

Saint Joseph High School (Natrona Heights)

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

“As soon as I visited, I loved that it was a little green oasis in the middle of a huge city.”

Discover

Chatham University

Visit us in person to learn about our rigorous academics, explore our stunning campus, and meet our faculty. Learn more about and register for all of our events at chatham.edu/visit-chatham.

r FALL OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, October 23, at 1:00 p.m. r ACADEMIC VISIT DAYS

October 17 & 24, November 4 & 14

Can’t make it to one of these events? Schedule a visit at chatham.edu/visit.

Mars Area Elementary School fourthgrader Madison Do earned second place in the Girls 7-9 Division of the 2022 Drive, Chip & Putt Sub-Regional Qualifier, held Aug. 11 at Nemacolin Woodlands.

BC3

Butler County Community College’s

eighth ranking since 2015 as the No. 1 community college in Pennsylvania affirms its commitment to students. Niche.com in August and BestColleges. com in February ranked BC3 as No. 1 in their Best Community Colleges in Pennsylvania reports.

Pandemic of Social Media. Be Aware. Be Vigilant.

Recently, I had a father ask me, “How do I stop my child from being glued to social media every free second of the day?” It seems that Tik Tok and Instagram are taking over our kids’ lives. It’s hard enough for adults to resist, so imagine how difficult it is for children to pry themselves away from their screens.

Girls love dancing and recording on TikTok. Kids love checking how many followers they’ve got. Some would say it’s harmless; however, researchers are reporting that being on social media can cause quite a lot of changes to the personality and a child’s brain. Additionally, kids may not realize the long-term consequences of what they choose to put online.

Social media can either boost your child’s self-esteem or completely crush it. And just as good social media can activate a child’s brain reward center, bad aspects can easily crush it. Also, the blue light that radiates from either a phone or a computer screen can interfere with sleep.

Have you ever heard these words come from your mouth when speaking with your child: “Don’t be a copycat. You should be yourself, use your imagination.” However, I’m guilty of not being creative too at times.” What adult hasn’t been impressed with something another adult has posted online?

Nevertheless, an adults’ brain is fully developed, but for the child, social media “activates herd mentality” which means a child can lose the ability to think on their own and are more likely to go along with what’s popular, which sometimes can lead to something risky.

Unfortunately, whether your child has a device or not, their friends probably will. Social media is not going anywhere; however, that means, we parents must be vigilant. It’s OK to set limits, and it’s important to talk to your kids about the risks involved with being online. That’s part of the job description of being a parent. n

The Learning Never Stops

Sofya Stearns is the proud owner of Izabella’s Gourmet Chow and the mother of a young daughter, and she is brimming with tips and ideas to share with other moms, step-mothers, grandmothers and moms-to-be to make their lives easier. Sometime, being a mom is difficult, and she hopes that she can help to connect others as they care for and raise the little ones in their charge.

Do you have an idea for a feature in an upcoming MOM2MOMS article or looking for more healthy tips? Feel free to send an email to me at izabellasgourmetchow@gmail.com

Bucking the Trend

By Janice Lane Palko

I’ve developed a new pet peeve.

If you participate on any social media platform, you’ve, no doubt, come across posts with headlines that read something like this: 30 Things That Are Dating Your Kitchen. 5 Trends That Women Over 50 Should Not Follow. Stop Making These Fashion Mistakes Now!

The cultural guardians of goodtaste rail against such concepts as “slut-shaming,” and “fat-shaming.” Well, I think I’ll become the advocate against “trend-shaming.”

I realize that those types of posts come from advertisers, but what I think really unnerves me is the subtle, subliminal message that we must conform or be outcast. If you now have granite counter tops in your kitchen, I hate to tell you, but by the wisdom of the trend watchers, you are passé and woefully out of touch. Darn, I just got my granite countertops in my kitchen four years ago, and now according to these terrorists of trends, I must rip them out to be on “on point.” Ah, no.

The irony of all these types of promotions is that they usually are interspersed among such insipid platitudes like: Dance Like No One Is Watching; Everyone is Beautiful in their Own Way, Blaze Your Own Trail.

Yeah, be your own kind of beautiful, but only if you follow our lead.

I’m not against advertising, it serves a great purpose. It underwrites so many things in our lives from sports to even this publication. What I’m fed up with is the push for conformity in their quest for cash that annoys me.

This doesn’t happen exclusively on the internet. I remember about a decade ago watching an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show that featured a stylist, who critiqued audience members who volunteered to receive some fashion tips from him. After he told various women that their hairstyles weren’t right for their face shapes, or that the color the woman was wearing was draining her complexion, one woman stood under his critical eye.

He sized the woman up and sneered, “I see scuff marks on your shoes. That is a disgrace. It signals to me that you don’t care. Why, you are probably wearing underwear with holes in it.”

The poor woman seemed to shrivel under his criticism, and my heart ached for her. He humiliated her on national TV, and I wished someone could have shone a light on his soul because I bet it was quite shabby.

I guess what I’m saying is that while it’s nice to be trendy, fashionable, beautiful, and with-it, but that is not the most important thing in life. Being content and happy is, so don’t let anyone sell you that you are less because you don’t want more of what they’re trying to peddle to you. n

Community Health Fair, 9 a.m.noon, Oct. 15, on the second floor of the AHN Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion, located at 12311 Perry Highway. Sponsored by Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) and Allegheny Health Network (AHN).

Cranberry Township Artists Network

show runs Oct. 1-31, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center at 2525 Rochester Rd. Artist’s reception, 1-3 p.m., Oct. 15. There will be refreshments and a chance to meet these fine artists. For info, visit www.cranberryartistsnetwork.com/. Cranberry Township 55+ Club meets 1:00 p.m. the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Members must be residents of Cranberry Township. The Club features activities, social opportunities, and visits to nearby points of interest. For info, contact Bill at (724) 776-1933. First Annual Touch a Truck at Memorial Park Church, 11 a.m.-noon, Oct. 1, Memorial Park Church. Free & open to the community. The event is being held in conjunction with Royal Manor Apartments. Register in advance, visit MYmpcepc.org/Kids. Free Gospel Music Concert, 6 p.m., Oct. 15, at St. Peter’s Reformed Church, 320 E. Grandview Ave. Notable gospel singer and songwriter Mark Bishop. Doors open at 5:00. Freewill offering benefits the Uganda mission trip team. For free tickets call the church, at (724) 452-8120.

Greater Pittsburgh Civil War

Roundtable meeting, 7 p.m., Oct. 17, at the Hampton Township Community Center, 1301 McCully Rd., Allison Park. Michael Schaffer will present In Memory of Self and Comrades: Corporal Thomas W. Colley, First Virginia Cavalry. Lecture is free and open to the public. Northland Library has numerous events scheduled for October. For a completed list of events, visit www. northlandlibrary.org or call (412) 366-8100.

Prime Stage Theatre presents

Frankenstein, Based on the novel by Mary Shelley, Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m., SensoryInclusive Performance is the 2nd Saturday at 2:30 p.m., Nov. 4-13. For details, visit primestagetheater.com. Pumpkin Fest & Flea Market, 8 a.m.1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, Ascension Lutheran Church, 8225 Peebles Rd., McCandless. “Almost famous” homemade apple and pumpkin pies will be on sale, as well as hot dogs, beverages, and other goodies. Pumpkin sale. Vendors & crafts and treasures both inside & outside the church. Reserve a space for $20, contact vickig@zoominternet.net or (724) 816-0413. Sealarks Women’s Group meeting, 1 p.m., Oct. 12, at Memorial Park Church, 8800 Peebles Rd. This group provides Christian fellowship & social activity for women alone – widowed, divorced or never married. Alone women are welcome to attend. The program will be on flower arranging by Patty Fowler from Flowerama. For info, call Edie at (412) 487-7194.

Shady Side Academy Hosts Fall Admissions Information Zoom

Sessions, various sessions in October. For a detailed list, visit www.shadysideacademy.org. Soldiers & Sailors Cannon Ball 2022, Midnight at the Masquerade, a Murder Mystery Event, 5:30-11 p.m., Nov. 5, 4141 Fifth Ave., Pgh, PA 15213. For details, visit soldiersandsailorshall.org.

Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall &

Museum Tabletop Gamers, 10:00 a.m.- 4 p.m., Oct. 15 & Dec. 17, 4141 Fifth Ave., Pgh, PA 15213. For details, visit www.soldiersandsailorshall.org/ museum/. St. Matthew’s Rummage Program, runs 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays, Oct. 1, 22 & 29 & Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 2 & 23, at St Aloysius Church, 3616 Mt. Troy Rd. Features 18 rooms & three garages of everything imaginable. For info, contact Claire at (412) 821-1189. Swing Into Rescue Golf Scramble, Saturday, Oct. 15, at Pittsburgh North Golf Club, Gibsonia. Register 12:30 p.m., shotgun start 1:30 p.m., dinner/ awards 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.Charlieandfriends. org or by emailing info@charlieandfriends.org. Trick or Trot, the 5K Run begins at 8:30 a.m. with a 1-mile Fun Run at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, at Marshall Middle/Elementary Schools Campus. NA Tiger Marching Band will perform at 9 a.m. followed by a costume parade at 10 a.m. $25 to participate. Register at, www. northallegheny.org/trickortrot Two award winning artists will display their work at the Cranberry Township Municipal Building’s Back Hall Gallery and Showcase. The exhibit is by Mary B Mason and Martha Hopkins Skarlinski. The

Join Allegheny County Parks and SHARP Robotics from the Sarah Heinz House as we launch pumpkins across the amphitheater field. Enjoy crafts, games, activities and family fun. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from local food trucks including Boyd & Blair, Bella Terra Vineyards, and Mindful Brewing.

Listen to spooky stories and songs by the glow of a roaring campfire. Fun for all ages! Wear a Halloween costume for a chance to win prizes! All Stories & Songs with Josh & Gab are told between 7:00-8:00 pm.

ALLEGHENY COUNTY Spooky Spooky

DRIVE-IN MOVIES

Hotel Transylvania & Nightmare before Christmas

Gates open at 5:30 pm. All movies are free and begin once the sun sets. Come out and Wear your Halloween costume and join us for candy and fun! Car cruise cars will pass out candy and treats to kids and families that attend. We encourage participants to decorate their vehicles, bring candy, and dress up in their best Halloween costumes!

For locations and times, visit AlleghenyCounty.us/SpecialEvents

opening reception will be 1-3 p.m., October 15.

UPMC Passavant Hospital Auxiliary

Membership Opportunities, are you looking for a stimulating opportunity for social interaction with other dedicated people in support of our community hospitals—UPMC Passavant McCandless and Cranberry? Join the Passavant Hospital Auxiliary’s long tradition of caring. The Auxiliary meets the 2 nd Monday of each month, 10 a.m., Sept. through June. New members are welcome. For info, contact Nicole Kaib at (412) 7486640 or kaibn@upmc.edu. Vintage Market is a non-profit store in Shaler that benefits The Blessing Board. Open every 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Th/F/Sat in the Shaler Plaza, 880 Butler St. and Rt. 8 (look for the gray door between RiteAid & Planet Fitness). Women’s Business Network has meetings scheduled in October at various times and locations. For a details list, visit www.wbninc.com.

Yappy Hour benefitting The Izzie

Fund Thurs., Oct 13, 5-7 p.m at Cadence Clubhouse in North Park. Cool giveaways, pet friendly fun, doggie treats. For more info www. TheIzzieFund.org.

Little Sisters of thePoor Little Sisters of thePoor ONLINEFall CERAMIC & CRAFT SALE

Benefi ts the elderly living at our Home! Sale runs now until October 14th, 2022 Items can be viewed & purchased at: www.littlesistersoft hepoorpittsburgh.org

1028 Benton Avenue Pgh, PA 15212 • (412) 307-1100 From your friends at Fine Wine & Good Spirits!

Caramel Apple Martini

Ingredients

3 oz Chaddsford Winery Spiced Apple Wine 1 ½ oz caramel vodka 1 oz vermouth 2 dashes orange bitters

Caramel sauce, for garnish

Sea salt, for garnish

Apple wedge, for garnish

Directions

1. Rim a chilled coupe glass with caramel sauce and sea salt; set aside. 2. Combine all ingredients, except for garnishes, in a mixing glass half-filled with ice. 3. Stir and strain into prepared glass. 4. Garnish with apple wedge.

Harvest Fruit Sangria (serves 8)

Ingredients

1 750-mL bottle Clover Hill Vineyards &

Winery Pink Catawba 12 oz white grape juice 3 oz fresh lemon juice 3 oz pear juice 3 oz apple juice 12 oz sparkling water 1 c grapes, frozen

Directions

1. Combine first five ingredients in a large bowl. 2. Chill for 2 hours. 3. Add sparkling water and grapes. 4. Ladle into wineglasses.

Villains and Vixens of TV Trivia

By Paula Green

An antagonist is an adversary who can be villainous or simply annoying. There have been numerous sinister folks on television that fit this mold. So join me as we look at a few of these people we love to hate.

Batman, the caped crusader, and Robin, the boy wonder, were always fighting the bad guys in the TV series Batman. The dynamic duo battled the Joker, the Penguin, the Riddler, and Egghead, and they even sparred with a feline nemesis called Catwoman.

J.R. Ewing was the master of acquiring enemies in the serial drama Dallas. No wonder they couldn’t figure out who shot him because he was so ruthless. Al Capone was the ultimate thug in The Untouchables. Boss Hogg from The Dukes of Hazzard was the greedy, unethical commissioner of Hazzard County.

A few loathsome TV fellows are Ben Linus from Lost, Joffrey Baratheon in Game of Thrones, Gus Fring from Breaking Bad, Al Swearengen in Deadwood, and Theodore “T-Bag” Bagwell from Prison Break. Other cads include Number Six in Battlestar Galactica, The Master Doctor in Doctor Who, Russell Edgington from True Blood, Boyd Crowder from Justified, The Governor, and Negan in Walking Dead.

We must acknowledge those females who are the “Queen of Mean.” Some obnoxious ladies are Alexis Carrington Colby of Dynasty and Amanda Woodward from Melrose Place. Other conniving lasses include Sue Sylvester in Glee, Marlo Stanfield in The Wire, Nina Myers from 24, Victoria Grayson in Revenge, Villanelle in Killing Eve, and Regina Mills from Once Upon a Time.

How about those folks that fall into the annoying category? A few TV jerks include Frank Burns from M*A*S*H, Louie DePalma in Taxi, Peter Campbell in Mad Men, Mr. Heckles from Friends, and Newman in Seinfeld.

There are some nasty characters in the animated realm. For example, Black Pete bullied his way around Disney cartoons. Wile E. Coyote, Elmer Fudd, and Yosemite Sam tried to gain the upper hand in Looney Tunes. Other tyrants include Tom from Tom & Jerry, Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale from Rocky and Bullwinkel, Simon Sinister from Underdog, Dick Dastardly in Wacky Races, Mojo Jojo in The Powerpuff Girls, Blockhead in Gumby, Claw from Kimba the White Lion, and Dr. Claw from Inspector Gadget.

Since we have revealed the malicious folks on television, we must now dabble in this antagonistic query. So get set, to don those thinking caps because it’s time to get a little trivial.

1. Jonathan Harris portrayed the calculating Dr. Smith on the show Lost in Space. What was his first name? 2. This Pittsburgh native marvelously played the conniving

Riddler on the TV series Batman. 3. Actor William B. Davis portrayed a cigarette-smoking government operative in this sci-fi drama. 4. Buffy, the Vampire Slayer, featured the unhealthy pairing of this spiteful couple, Spike and ______? 5. Michael Rosenbaum plays the dreadful, infamous villain

Lex Luthor in this Superman TV series. 6. Who portrays Sylar, the nasty nemesis in program Heroes? 7. This untrustworthy wise guy on Leave It to Beaver was constantly scheming to get his friends in trouble. 8. Name the famous actor who starred as the ruthless rival

Khan Noonien Sigh in the original Star Trek series. 9. The main antagonist in the cartoon Popeye was Bluto. His name eventually got changed to this _____? 10. In Bewitched, Samantha’s mother loved to cast spells on her mortal son-in-law Darrin. What was this crafty witch’s name? 11. Whose catchphrase is this “I’m the meanest, roughest, toughest hombre that’s ever crossed the Rio Grande - and

I ain’t no namby-bamby!” 12. This evildoer can be found on The Simpsons. He is the owner of the nuclear power plant and is Homer’s vindictive boss. 13. Which suspenseful TV program contained a lawbreaking, one-armed man? 14. Who plays bad guy Arthur Mitchell in Dexter? 15. What is the name of the one-eyed, green scoundrel in the cartoon SpongeBob Square Pants? n

Sources: www.imdb.com, rollingstone.com, www.funtrivia.com, www. sporcle.com/games/citkeane/tv-bad-guys/results, https://www.thequiz. com/can-you-match-the-villain-to-the-tv-show/, https://screenrant.com/ best-recent-television-villains/

13. The Fugitive 14. John Lithgow 15. Plankton 9. Brutus 10. Endora 11. Yosemite Sam 12. Montgomery Burns 5. Smallville 6. Zachary Quinto 7. Eddie Haskell 8. Richardo Montalban 1. Zachary 2. Frank Gorshin 3. The X-Files 4. Drusilla

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