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Outreach Offering QPR Training
Caryn Jooste, Outreach Teen & Family Services Outpatient Therapist
Suicide is one of the most complex of human behaviors. It is also one of the most difficult things for people to talk about; yet teachers, coaches, school administrators, police officers, librarians, priests, and many others may find themselves in a situation in which it is necessary to do so. It is, in fact, these “front-line” personnel that may make all the difference in preventing suicide, just by listening and questioning. QPR training teaches you how.
Research suggests that the survival rate of individuals experiencing a heart attack is higher in places where the public have training in CPR (QPR Institute, 2016). That is, those who witness someone having a potentially life-threatening heart attack can help save that person’s life if they have been trained in CPR. It is no accident that QPR sounds similar to CPR. The founder of the QPR Institute, Dr. Paul Quinnett, conceived of the acronym as a way to draw attention to a life-saving strategy for those contemplating suicide or those who are stressed to their limit.
QPR stands for Q: Question, P: Persuade, R: Refer. The idea is that if we intervene in a mental health crisis, just like we use CPR in a physical crisis, we can save lives. Importantly, QPR is not a form of treatment or a replacement for mental health counseling. Instead, it is a strategy a gatekeeper can use to help save a life. According to QPR teaching, a gatekeeper is a person who may be in a position to identify possible warning signs that someone may be considering suicide.
You may, like so many others, be concerned that talking about suicide to someone may in fact cause a person to think about or consider it. This is a common myth that is simply not true. We cannot make someone think about suicide. QPR instructors like to say, “A person is either thinking about suicide, or they are not” (QPR Institute, 2016). Trained gatekeepers of the QPR method can make all the difference by allowing for time and creating a space for someone to talk about what they are feeling and experiencing without concern of judgement.
We offer QPR training through Outreach Teen & Family Services by a Certified QPR Instructor. Outreach is a community counseling agency offering services to young people (children, teens, and emerging adults). We provide training to numerous institutions and organizations including schools, universities, libraries, and community centers. The training provides you with the language and tools you may need to help someone in distress and works to break down the barriers people often encounter when talking about suicide. n
Contact program manager Maggie Zangara to set up the training by calling 412-561-5405 or visit outreachteen.org for more information about other services. Please note that Outreach does not offer crisis services or response and does not have evening and weekend on-call coverage. In an emergency, please go to your local emergency room or call RESOLVE at 1-888-796-8226.
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Insider Tips to Buying Your New Home in Today’s Real Estate Market
Lynn Dempsey, Realtor®
As we know, it is hard to predict the future. Entering 2023, there are always challenges and opportunities for each of us to undertake. If you were considering purchasing your dream home in 2022 and decided to wait, here are some tips to consider for buying in 2023.
Assess Your Financial Health. Before you fall in love with that “dream” home, make sure you are prepared to purchase it. Do you have a mortgage broker that you trust and can rely on for sound financial help and guidance? Do you have a reliable preapproval? Have you been looking at your bank accounts along with your monthly spending, so you have a clear and realistic picture of your finances? Planning and goal keeping are essential to helping you figure out how much you can afford and how much to put down as a down payment. Also, have you checked your credit score recently? You get one free credit score a year from the top three credit bureaus.
Tip: A pre-approval gives you more negotiating power because it tells the seller and your real estate agent that your personal funding is in place, and you are ready to make your offer on your dream home.
Stay Flexible. Whether it’s time or money, be prepared to give yourself a little more time. In the winter 2022 and spring 2023 real estate market, you want to be ready to put in the offer and to move when necessary. Have you been preparing to put your home on the market? Purging? Giving items away to family or charity organizations?
Tip: When you find the “dream home,” you want to move quickly to get that listing sign in the front yard. Time is of the essence.
You Found the One. You have found the one that meets all or most of your wish list. Yes, this home is within your price range as you have been diligently looking for a new home. Now is the time to make the offer. Keep in mind that your initial offer should be based on two things—what you can afford and what you really believe the property is worth. If there are other offers, think logically through the process and make good decisions for your future.
Tip: Offer more hand money/earnest money. Sellers like and respect buyers that make a good faith deposit, because they show the seller that they are a serious buyer and hope the sale won’t fall through.
Finally, buying a new home can be a rewarding and exciting time, but also be very stressful. Be prepared and keep these tips in mind. It will be so worthwhile getting those keys to your new home. Good luck! n
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Five Ways to Help Your Retirement Savings Go Further
3/29/2022 2:34:45 PM
If you suspect you haven’t saved enough, it’s time for strategic retirement planning.
Today, Americans are living longer than ever, and that means longer retirements than previous generations. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average person spends 20 years in retirement—others say 30 years or longer.
Many financial advisors suggest you’ll need 70–80% of your annual pre-retirement income to maintain your standard of living.
Here are five steps to help get you on the right path:
Decide how you want your retirement to look. Whether you’re planning to travel extensively or kick back by a lake, your income will need to support your lifestyle. Once you decide how you’d prefer to spend your retirement days, you can map out a strategy that could help get you there.
Assess your finances.
Take a realistic look at your current financial status. Look at how much you’ve saved, your debt, the amount of life insurance you have, and what you have available in emergency funds. Talk with a financial professional.
Increase savings. It’s never too early—or too late—to add to your savings. If you’ve got plenty of time before retirement, save as much as you can to take advantage of interest compounding. If retirement is near, look into catch-up contributions, which can help improve your financial picture. Even small gains matter: increasing your retirement contribution by one to two% each year adds up over time. Evaluate your savings progress with our retirement calculator.
Knock out debt. Those in the financial industry recommend keeping debt level manageable: no more than 35% of your income. Getting rid of high-interest debt such as credit card balances is always a good idea. And before you retire, you’ll want to eliminate as much debt as possible so that you aren’t servicing it with your savings. Consider paying off your home before you stop working, too.
Review and revise your plan every year. Review with a financial professional every year to see if you’re still on track. It’s also a good idea to review your insurance coverage periodically, and any time your life changes, such as when you marry or have a baby. As you near retirement, you might decide to shift some of your savings to income-producing investments, such as annuities. Or, to keep your nest egg intact, your plan may be to continue working a few years more into retirement. n
Culture of Continuous Improvement Leads to Better Outcomes for Stroke Patients
An average of 1.9 million brain cells die every minute a stroke goes untreated, which is why stroke continues to be a leading cause of disability and death. Most people are aware that a stroke can cause irreparable damage. What many may not know is just how frequently that damage is done.
Someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Stroke is a particularly severe problem in Pennsylvania due to the Commonwealth’s large population of older adults. As more Pennsylvanians continue to age, the incidence of stroke is likely to increase.
“A stroke is a sudden neurological deficit caused by a vascular problem,” says Maxim D. Hammer, MD, Chief of Neurology at St. Clair Health. “It is typically caused by a problem with the circulation such as a blocked artery, which cuts off blood supply, or a ruptured or broken artery that causes bleeding in the brain.”
The vascular problem will lead to a sudden neurological deficit or an abrupt loss of function. This neurological deficit may indicate the individual is experiencing a stroke and requires immediate medical attention. It’s critical that you BE FAST to recognize the loss of function or other signs and symptoms of stroke so you can take quick action and perhaps save a life:
B is for Balance—Loss of balance, headache, or dizziness E is for Eyes—Blurred vision
F is for Face—One side of the face is drooping A is for Arms—Arm or leg weakness S is for Speech—Speech difficulty T is for Time—Time to call for an ambulance immediately
The sooner you recognize the symptoms in yourself or a loved one and call for emergency care, the sooner the type of stroke can be determined, and the appropriate treatment delivered. Therapies that are administered rapidly after the onset of symptoms are vital in preventing disability and death from stroke.
Stroke treatments and survival rates have greatly improved over the last decade due to recent advances in treatment. In fact, St. Clair is constantly working to maintain and surpass the highest standards of stroke care to produce better outcomes. Dr. Hammer explains, “Every decision we make is designed to continuously improve treatment times for patients having a stroke.”
Dr. Hammer and the St. Clair Medical Group Neurology team are committed to enhancing stroke care to meet the unique needs of each patient. His research background in novel approaches to acute stroke care has inspired new ways to deliver care, including a video-based telestroke program made possible through St. Clair’s clinical collaboration with Mayo Clinic.
“This is a 24/7 service where a Mayo Clinic stroke specialist will be able to provide video consultation to any St. Clair patient at any time, day or night, when an acute stroke is suspected,” says Dr. Hammer. “We’re very proud of working with Mayo Clinic because they’re the model of how stroke care is delivered.”
St. Clair Hospital is certified by The Joint Commission to provide the highest level of stroke care. From advanced diagnostic testing to quickly pinpoint the cause, to the most modern inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, St. Clair delivers the care you need, when you need it, all close to home. n
Dr. Maxim Hammer
Dr. Hammer is board-certified in both neurology and vascular neurology. He earned his medical degree at Albany Medical College and completed a neurology residency at Cleveland Clinic, where he was elected chief resident. He also completed a vascular neurology fellowship at UPMC. Before joining St. Clair Health, he held numerous titles including Vice Chairman, Clinical Affairs, Department of Neurology; Clinical Director of Neurology; and Director of Stroke Services at UPMC Mercy Hospital. Dr. Hammer practices with St. Clair Medical Group and was named a Top Doctor by Pittsburgh Magazine in 2022.
To contact Dr. Hammer or schedule a consultation, call 412–942–6300 or visit stclair.org/ neurology. See add for St. Clair Health on pages 9 and 83.
The Land Trust Alliance’s Land Trust Accreditation Commission granted Sewickley-based land conservation nonprofit Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) with its second renewal as a nationally accredited land trust on August 18, 2022.
ALT is one of fewer than ten percent of land trusts across the country to receive a second accreditation renewal.
“We are committed to helping local people save local land, and to upholding national standards of excellence to maintain the public’s trust as we grow our conservation work,” said ALT president & CEO Chris Beichner.
ALT provided extensive documentation and was subject to a comprehensive third-party evaluation prior to achieving this distinction from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. The Commission’s renewed accreditation award signifies its confidence that ALT’s lands will be protected forever. There are more than 450 accredited land trusts across the nation, and they now steward almost 20 million acres—the size of Denali, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Glacier, Everglades, and Yosemite National Parks combined.
Accreditation is awarded to land trusts meeting the highest national standards for excellence and conservation permanence. Each accredited land trust completes a rigorous review process and joins a network of organizations united by strong ethical practices. This trusted network of land trusts has demonstrated fiscal accountability, strong organizational leadership, sound transactions and lasting stewardship of the lands they conserve.
“It is exciting to recognize ALT’s continued commitment to national standards by renewing this national mark of distinction,” said Melissa Kalvestrand, executive director of the Commission.
ALT has protected 3,600 acres of woodlands and meadows in 36 different local municipalities since its founding in 1993. Every resident of Allegheny County lives within eight miles of an ALT conservation area. The organization conserves lands that promote biodiversity, protect air and water quality, preserve unique scenic character, provide wildlife habitat, create connections with other green space and offer opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation. Some of the land trust’s well-known green spaces include Audubon Greenway in Sewickley, Barking Slopes in New Kensington, Bethel Green in Bethel Park, Churchill Valley Greenway in Churchill and Penn Hills, Dead Man’s Hollow near McKeesport, Girty’s Woods in Reserve, Irwin Run in Gibsonia, Sycamore Island in Blawnox, and Wingfield Pines in Upper St. Clair.
“We are a stronger organization than ever for having gone through the thorough accreditation renewal process. Our strength means special places—from our large, rural green spaces to our small, central community gardens—will be protected forever, making our region an even greater, more resilient place for us and our children,” Beichner said. n
Events at Wingfield Pines Christmas Bird Count
Saturday, December 17, 8–10 a.m. Wingfield Pines Conservation Area Become a citizen scientist; no experience or equipment needed! During this hike you’ll learn how to use field guides and iNaturalist to identify and catalogue birds in conjunction with the Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count. Then, submit your data to Audubon to help scientists track and monitor bird migration. Bring a pair of binoculars and your favorite bird guide. We will have a few pair of binoculars and guides available as well.
About Allegheny Land Trust
Founded as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 1993 in response to the rapidly declining amount of green space in Allegheny County, Allegheny Land Trust has protected more than 3,600 acres to preserve our region’s unique natural beauty, provide accessible outdoor recreational opportunities, improve water quality, sustain biodiversity, and enhance the overall quality of life for all. ALT’s strategic priorities are in land protection, land stewardship, community conservation, and environmental education. More information: alleghenylandtrust.org.
About the Land Trust Accreditation Commission
The Land Trust Accreditation Commission inspires excellence, promotes public trust, and ensures permanence in the conservation of open lands by recognizing organizations that meet rigorous quality standards and strive for continuous improvement. The Commission, established in 2006 as an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, is governed by a volunteer board of diverse land conservation and nonprofit management experts. For more, visit landtrustaccreditation.org. Registration: alleghenylandtrust.org/events
The Community Foundation of Upper St. Clair A Time to Celebrate 30 Years
in partnership with generous donors who have supported our mission to Enrich our Community Develop Partnerships Award Grants to continually strengthen our community
Jennifer Dempsey Meagan Junstrom Lauren Mathews Melissa Randolph Pam Scureman
Members of the Board of Trustees 2022
Paul Fox Terry Kish Bruce Nelson Adina Schiffman Gary Giallonardo Gordon Mathews Navin Parmer Justin Schmidt Ryan Scureman
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Board of Trustees sends their best wishes and profound thanks for the amazing efforts of Jennifer Dempsey and Terry Kish, who have been members of the Board since 2018. They each served two terms and are now completing their time on the Board. Their expertise, grace and sincerity have been invaluable assets to the Board during our process of re-branding, our complete legal review of all things “CFUSC,” and promoting Health and Wellness initiatives throughout the community.
Join Our Synergy! We have openings on the Board and need to fill the chairs held by these two dynamic individuals. Please visit cfusc.org/trustee-application to complete your application and become a member of the Board as we enter our fourth decade supporting special and unique projects in our community.
Jennifer Dempsey Terry Kish
Community Foundation Grant Update
CFUSC Becomes Legacy Sponsor
The Foundation proudly became a Legacy Sponsor for the USC Robotics Club with the unanimous board approval of a $10,000 grant. The club was established to bring STEAM enrichment opportunities to students. Club sponsor Tracy Smith started the program at the high school and expanded it to the middle schools, where the response has been far greater than expected. This sponsorship will enable the club to create outreach programs to the elementary schools, increase opportunities for middle school, and also engage in community outreach. Visit uscrobotics.org to learn more about this amazing activity. CFUSC is excited to be a sponsoring partner!
Board Approves Grant for Eagle Scout Art Projects for Special Needs Students
The Trustees were intrigued by the unique Eagle Scout Project grant request submitted by Wolfram Schmidt. His project focuses on the creation of a model for a recurring arts event to engage special needs students in ceramic arts with the support Scout mentors. It is a “win-win” for students to express themselves while creating ceramic art and for Scouts to develop skills to better support members of the special needs community.
Save the Date Mark your calendars for Friday, April 21, as the Community Foundation celebrates 30 years of support and service to Upper St. Clair. Follow our website updates at cfusc.org and watch for details in the next issue of TODAY!
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Jessica Spazok, in Alaska
North to Alaska
TODAY’s Spring 2022 edition traveled 4,000 miles by air, ship, and train to arrive at what is often titled America’s last frontier, Alaska. Land of the First Nation indigenous peoples, culture, exploration, and nature is Alaska. It’s not just the scenery and wildlife that makes this trip so special but welcoming locals who love to share their way of life. The Celebrity Eclipse cruise included Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Juneau, and Skagway. Further inland, Hubbard Glacier is famous for being North America’s largest tidewater glacier, 75 miles long and seven miles wide. Traveling 62 miles into Denali National Park to Stony Hill Overlook, the Tundra Wilderness Tour offered incredible scenery, a narrated history of the park, and the opportunity to view the park’s wildlife inhabitants. The world mecca for sled dog racing provides a “hands-on” opportunity to meet some of the challengers in the official state sport! n
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Beadling Hotel
In 1883, William, Thomas, and James Beadling started the Harrison Mine along Painters Run Creek. The mine came to be known as the Beadling Mine after its owners.
Businesses connected to the local mine began to flourish in the years that followed. One such business was the Beadling Hotel, operating as a boarding house for miners at the intersection of Robb Hollow Road and Painters Run Road. It soon became a hub of the Beadling community.
In 1907, the Davic family purchased the Beadling Hotel. Around 1925, the name was changed to the Upper St. Clair Hotel. In her 1975 oral history, Nelle Davic Delach recalls working as a barmaid in the hotel while her brother, Walter, served as a medic in World War II. During that time, she began serving soup and sandwichThe Beadling Hotel es, in addition to drinks at the bar. The hotel also boasted one of the first three telephones in Beadling. Messages received on the party line were then delivered by local children to Beadling residents. Around 1945, the location was renamed Walt’s Tavern, after the owner, Walter Davic, who ran the family business from 1928 to 1968. Always a social center of the Beadling area, the business in its many variations throughout the years served as a place to meet and to eat for the nearby community. After Walt’s Tavern, the location hosted several restaurants but now stands vacant. n
Article courtesy of Carolyn Jones Friedrich, historian, Historical Society of Upper St. Clair
The Horses with Hope herd will head to their Brush Run winter facility this month but will return to the fields of Gilfillan Farm in the spring. In the meantime, while the horses enjoy a short break from the usual schedule, work continues throughout the winter to assure the program and horses are ready for the next riding season.
To support the therapeutic riding, equine assisted learning, and 2023 programming, fundraising continues with the annual bowling fundraiser in mid-November and Giving Tuesday on November 29. As the holiday and charitable giving season kick off on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, please consider making a difference with a Giving Tuesday contribution to Horses with Hope at horseswithhope.org/donate. If your business offers a “company-match” program, your donation could be doubled. This is a wonderful time to sign up as a volunteer with Horses with Hope. Annual volunteer training will be held in early spring before lessons begin next year. As a part of the Horses with Hope team, you truly make a difference for members of your community, helping participants achieve success. Horses with Hope volunteers are an integral part of the team while working to fulfill their goals, achieve personal growth, and experience the satisfaction that comes with being near nature and animals. No horse experience is necessary, and volunteers must be at least 14 years of age. For more information, please visit horseswithhope.org/volunteer. Horses with Hope is seeking certified instructors to support its growing therapeutic riding program, conducting safe, engaging, and therapeutic riding lessons for riders of all abilities. If you have horse experience, are certified, or are interested in becoming certified, please contact Horses with Hope at horseswithhope.org/contact-us for more information.
Miracles, Rocky, Rex, Nick, Fritz, and Lil’ Scout look forward to seeing you in the Gilfillan fields soon. Save the date for the 2023 Belmont Jewel event on Saturday, June 10, 2023. For more information on Horses with Hope: Discovery, Growth & Learning Programs, visit horseswithhope.org. n
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Upper St. Clair resident Charlotte McDaniel, PhD, STM, received the coveted Fulbright Association Award for Outstanding Chapter (former) Leader at the annual conference held in Bethesda, MD, this past October.
The Fulbright Program, funded by the United States Department of State, is the premier foreign exchange program in the U.S. It currently serves more than 150 countries with 8,000 alums who have received an appointment since inception in 1946. Begun following WWII by the late Senator J. William Fulbright and signed into effect by former President Harry Truman, it has continued to address the initial mission to enhance peace and collaboration, with attention to education and cultural exchange
Charlotte was recognized for her presidency of the Georgia statewide Fulbright Chapter, and as founding president of the Central Virginia Chapter; the latter was the recipient of an Outstanding Chapter Award in 2018.
As a Fulbright Scholar, Charlotte held an appointment to Finland (2002–03), followed by three additional appointments as a Fulbright Senior Specialist to Sweden (2008), Tunisia (2012), and Indonesia (2013). She also served as an active member of the national Chapter Advisory Board, providing guidance to the Association and Fulbright Board for the betterment of the program.
Charlotte taught at Yale University, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and retired from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. She was also a founding member of the Community Foundation of Upper St. Clair. n
Dr. Charlotte McDaniel (right) receiving her award
To learn more about the Fulbright Scholar Program opportunities, visit fulbrighscholars.org.
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Rotarian Honored
October 4 will now affectionately be known as Ed Harmon night for the USC boys’ soccer team. The team, the boosters, and the USC Bethel Park Rotary Breakfast Club joined together that night to celebrate with Ed’s family, and to honor Ed for a life well-lived.
Ed was a frequent volunteer, past president, Paul Harris Fellow, and dedicated member of the USC-BP Rotary Breakfast Club for many years. After Ed’s passing in April 2022, at the age of 90, his family approached the Breakfast Club to discuss ways to collectively honor Ed’s legacy. Donations were raised for a customized team tent for the USC boys’ soccer team to use during all games. n
