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Spring 2011 COMMUNITY MAGAZINE orth Allegheny

NA Cast Performs

Les Miserables

NA Tigers Go All the Way to Hershey

Older Adults in North Allegheny

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IN North Allegheny is a non-partisan communitymagazine dedicated to representing, encouragingand promoting the people of Bradford Woods,Franklin Park, Marshall Township and the Town ofMcCandless by focusing on the talents and gifts ofthe people who live and work here. Our goal is toprovide readers with the most informative andprofessional regional publication in theCommonwealth of Pennsylvania.

PUBLISHER

Wayne Dollard

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SPRING 2011

Please recycle this magazinewhen you arethrough enjoying it.

When I think about spring, I cant help but think about light. Thedays get lighter, the sun stays with us a little longer each day. Whenwe have a great idea, a light bulb goes off in our minds. At NorthAllegheny Magazine we try to spotlight our communities. What areyou doing to be a light? If you or an organization that you volunteeror work for is a light in the community, will you let me kn ow? So manygood deeds are left unsung! If you have a family member who is in thearmed forces, or if your church group or Mom or Dad are providing aservice to someone in need, we want to know! Please e-mail your ideasand photos to me at [email protected].

every spring I look forward to our annual high school poetrycontest and this year is no exception. On page 6, I want to introduceyou to some amazing young adults from the community. We trulyvalue the words of everyone who puts pen to paper. But when youread some of the talented writing from area students, Im sure you willbe impressed!

Managing editor

"No one is useless in this world who lightensthe burdens of another."CHArLeS DICkeNS

WWelcome to the Spring issue of North Allegheny magazine. Ihope you all had a wonderful holiday filled with family, friends, and fun.

Typically, I use this space to talk about your community or features inthe magazine that spotlight the people in your community who are doingwonderful things.

Well, this time I want to update you regarding our newest feature for2011our new website. Without venturing too far into the realm ofshameless self-promotion, I want to emphasize that this website issomething for you, our readers. How so? Well, you can have input and helpshape the website just like your ideas help shape your magazine. Now youhave a place to list all of the nonprofit community organizations that areactive in the community. We are also developing pages where we list thelocal houses of worship. In addition, we now offer every magazine in a fullydownloadable PDF format, rather than the outdated flipbook format weused to have. This will allow you to send the magazine, or links to it, tofriends and family both near and far.

We tied our website into Facebook as well, not to get the biggest list offriends we could get but to have a place to keep our readers abreast of all thenews we get between issues. It also gives us a place to upload all the photosfrom community events that we dont have room for in the magazine.

As with all things, theres always room for improvement, but we alwayshave open ears. If you have comments about our new website or want to seeyour organization listed, e-mail [email protected] withyour link or feedback. Theres no charge for listing your church, synagogue,or scout troops link, so send your links in today!

And if you happen to be on Facebook and like what you see in themagazine, dont hesitate to click that Like button. Its always nice to be liked!

I hope you have a wonderful spring!

Wayne DollardPublisher


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Photos by Gary Yon Photography

get Ready for

Students at North Allegheny High School are working hardin preparation for their spring musical, Les MisrablesSchool edition. While the show isn't until March, the kidshave kept very busy with rehearsals.

Cast members have been practicing three days a week,putting in a total of 11 rehearsal hours each week, which willincrease as the show gets closer. We have students workingwith a dramatic director, a choreographer, a movementcoordinator and a few vocal directors, says Ahlam Weidman,parent coordinator.

Weidman says the school never chooses the musical untilafter they have held auditions. Its always based on the talentsthat we audition, she says. It all depends on the number ofboys and girls who can sing, dance, act, and have a combinationof those skills. This year we chose a male-based show becausewe had a lot of good strong male talent this year, and the showfits perfectly.

According to Weidman, the rehearsals have been runningsmoothly with no problems. The kids are doing an excellentjob, she says.

Students may be busy working up a storm, but parents arepitching in too. Parent volunteers are coming in on week nightsand weekends to build the show's set. The set has been beingbuilt since the beginning of January and will go on throughperformance day, says Weidman.

The musical is based on the novel by Victor Hugo andrecounts the struggle against adversity in 19th century France.

Don't miss your chance to see the show at North AlleghenyHigh School Auditorium. There will be a senior citizens showon March 1 at 3:30 p.m. that's free of charge. Doors open to thepublic on March 2. For more information call 724.934.7288.

Free senior citizens show: March 1, 3:30 p.m.

Public Shows: March 2 - 5 at 7 p.m. and March 6 at 6 p.m.

Lilith Haussmann is asenior at North AlleghenyHigh School. Originally fromFrankfurt, germany, Lilith iscompleting her exchangestudent year here inPittsburgh, Pennsylvania.She has been living heresince the beginning ofAugust and says that herchoice to travel to America was one of the bestdecisions of her life in many aspects, which shechose to address in her poem.


Presenting some of the best poetry in the North Allegheny School District and coordinated by kathy esposito, High School english Teacher.

NOrTH ALLegHeNy SCHOOL DISTrICT & IN NOrTH ALLegHeNy MAgAzINe

elegyThis tale is true, and mine. So early in swingSummertime renewed. The height of JuneDescending, oh, too soon. Not even the tide

Can return what is lost.Only the sand holds the waters high cost.The days spent carelessly in search of time,

When low and behold it was all mine. As wavesRemained constant, the months must changeIn the blink of an eye July was in range.No matter how far gone, the clock

Would not stop. For time is the mother to the entire lot.My home an hour glass never holding still.

Forever changing,Only to fill, fill, fill. But for what, nothing gainedFrom one oclock to two. Places differ but none

can hold true.And so it is toldAugust came bold, teaming, steaming,

and beamingOf gold. How hard I fought to know the taste of feelings felt,Only time could erase. As days burnt on, nights torn asunder,

The world kept on spinning unaware of the blunder. Hotter and hotter

Fit to ignite, I tried and I tried with all of my might to holdThese feelings true; so now it is you that I leave all the rest.

The know-how I keep so close to my chest after waiting and waiting

Giving my best Ive come to the conclusionLifes all a test.

Zach Visgitis is a senior at NorthAllegheny High School who plans tostudy Journalism at Penn StateUniversity Park and aspires to becomean investigative reporter. Currently, heis a member of the CreativeDepartment for VArIATIONS, NorthAllegheny High Schools literary andcreative arts magazine, and he is theArtistic editor of the North Star, hisschools newspaper.

BeingBeing sure about it

Doing itWithout thinking

Opening the front door to my houseThe hallway

Shoes and bags lying aroundSitting around the table waiting to start

BrothersMy dog jumping around

Getting excited over and over againOpening the kitchen doorA fragrance in the air

MemoriesNext to the dining room, through the living room

Faces on the wallOut of good old times

Up or down, doesnt matter, opened or closedI know what it is, behind there

SignificantDont you want to see more?

Dont you have to, to become what you will be one day?But what are you going to be? Arent you already someone?

Without doing anythingHabit

I left them, discovered new onesRooms

And I am still me, I always have been meDont we all want to become more?

ExperiencesGood or bad

Helpful, to become someoneBeing someone that is the difficulty

Not being.

Deception of PerceptionThe candy-colored cover of everything a young woman should aspire to be

lounges next to me; the photo-shopped woman that I should probably know

and worship, poses:hair flowing back so you can see just how flawless, beautiful and

perfect she really is. The colors of you are beautiful just the way you are! fade to the scent of

fourteen different perfumes intertwining, causing me to choke. Then, it shows me how I can never be her.

I am flawed in every way: from the pigment of the gates to my mind (they are justa shade or two off of what they should be)

to the fibers that block debris from distorting my view of the worldthey arentlong enough, thick enough, or dark enough to be appealing to the eyes of society.

But dont worry! They can show me how to fix it.

How to look better, eat better, kiss better, love better, talk better, learn better, takepictures better, be charitable better, make my skin look better, just be better.

Maybe, Im not good enough for Seventeen, Cosmo, Vogue, or Elle. Or maybe, they arent good enough for me.

Maybe, I should wear makeup as self-expression, not to cover my flaws. Maybe, I should eat to be healthy, not to drop a size.

Maybe, I should kiss not to burn calories, but to show someone how much I truly love them.

Maybe, I should love, not for the experience, but to walk into life holding thehand of my best friend.

Maybe, I should talk without using like in every sentence not to be takenseriously,but to, like, talk to be, like, actually comprehended.

Maybe, I should pay attention in class, not to get good grades, but to actuallylearn for the sake of learning just how beautiful the world truly is.

Maybe, I should take pictures to attempt to catch the wonder of life in an instant,not to add a new profile picture to facebook.

Maybe, I should volunteer not to impress colleges, but to leave this world a littlebit better of a place than how I entered it.

Maybe, it is just a fact of life that my pores will always be too big for the worlds liking.

Maybe, the bibles of millions of girls and women are nothing but interpretationsof how a few of them see the world.

Maybe, their interpretations are wrong. And maybe, just maybe, Ive spent too much of my life reading their crap.

Song Inside the Broken CrateA worn and torn exterior, from hand to hand it

seems was passed,Keeping contents safe within, making sure the insides last.

The outside face is ever changing, shifting with the woes of life,

Eyes grow older, face grows colder, screaming silence swayswith strife.

But though the outside scrapes and wears, the inside dares tosave a song,

a passing beauty melody, life's harmony as it goes on.I feel I fit this frame of mind, and think myself alone,putting myself above the rest, a gem among the stones.But my pride is shot down hard, as I realize the factI am just a broken crate, my out colors an act.

I have a ragged mess within, that I try so hard to hide,thinking if I paint the out, you wont see what's inside.

It takes a brave and caring soul, to attempt to break my lidto crash their way down to the deep, to find

that which I hid.And in that crashing, caring friend, I find the

truth that shocksin this world of broken crates, I'm not the only music box.Beyond the broken wooden frame, lies a song unsung,not just in me, not just in you, but inside everyone.All of us are broken crates, we all wear and fall,

but all of us have songs inside, the harmonies enthrall.All we need are open lids, just let each other in.

Start with looking past the wood, then you can begin.A simple matter, yet so hard, The wish to keep the locks,

But I challenge you to open up,And find your music box.

Benjamin T. Wilson is ajunior at North AlleghenySenior High School. Inaddition to writing poetry,his interests vary along abroad artistic spectrumfrom music to movies.Although he has studiedmusic for many years, hehopes to pursue creativewriting and cinematographyin college.

Bonnie Noel, a senior at NorthAllegheny High School, plans onattending the University ofPittsburgh and majoring inbiology with a minor in zoology.She enjoys photography, writing,and volunteering at a localanimal shelter.


Winner

oward Hanna real estate Services held its annualChoo Choo Chow Chow for Children Luncheonin December. The event raised $301,000 this year, tocombine with other Howard Hanna's across the region for atotal of $6.1 million raised over the past 21 years.

For 90 days, from mid-September to mid-December, allHoward Hanna offices come together to plan their ownChow Chow events to raise money for the Ch ildren's FreeCare Fund in their area.

This years luncheon was attended by Hanna clients,family, friends and businesses who came out to support thecare of children while enjoying holiday entertainment,raffles, and auctions. All profits raised from the event staywithin the region to help local children.

David Cannone, John Carroll, Sarah Kelly, Katie Patrick

Kevin Laird, Mary Demas, John

Lamagne

Tom Ceponis and Helen Hannacasey

Susan Kohler, Rosanne Russo

Randy Cornelius, Lou Stempkowski, Patrick Muto, Jim Keating

Dave Wehrer, Rose Boo

zernDiane Salava, Jamie McLaughlin, Natalie Guiler,

Kelley Disvonik

Hoddy Hanna and Tom Ceponis



W hen Levan and Juliekadagishi moved toBradford Woods in2007, they did more than just moveinto their new housethey movedinto a piece of history.

The building the kadagishis nowcall home was built in 1915 and iswell-known in the region as anhistoric schoolhouse. Julie kadagishisays visitors were constantlystopping by when she and herhusband first started working on thehouse. Former students would come knock onthe door and want to come in and see it, she says.They would say, I remember the clock thathung here, and heres where my desk was.

The schoolhouse was built out of necessity,says June McCartney of the HeritageCommittee of the Womens Club of BradfordWoods. residents were concerned about theirchildren being forced to walk to Neely School inMarshall Township for their education.

The Heritage Committee has done a lot ofresearch into the building, most notably through

the books of Ann Jenkins, a former localhistorian. In 1917, forty-three students wereenrolled in the one-room schoolhouse.

Over the years, hundreds of local residentswere educated there. In later years, the buildingwas used a community center, library, andprinting shop.

In looking through Anns books you getsuch a good feel for what a community BradfordWoods was, says McCartney. Theschoolhouse really brought the communitytogether by trying to take care of the children ofthe area.

The schoolhouse also served as ameeting location for many civicorganizations, like the mens andwomens clubs, scout troops, and thered Cross. If you read Jenkins books,The History of Bradford Woods(1985) and Bradford Woods: TheWar years (1994), youll learn theschool also hosted elections, dances,suppers, and even minstrel shows.That all ended in the 1950s whenPappy Jewell purchased the propertyand installed a print shop downstairs.

Most recently, the building wasused by the Jehovahs Witnesses as theirmeeting house, says kadagishi. Thats who wepurchased the property from.

But it wasnt the history of the building thatdrew the kadagishis. It was the architecture.

When I drove by, the windows were thefirst thing that caught my eye about thehouse, she says. The large, light-filledwindows are one of the original architecturaldetails that still remain in the house. Levankadagishi did a lot of work to refinish theoriginal hardwood floors, which had beencovered with layers of linoleum and carpet.

We moved right into the basement of thehouse while we did renovations on the topfloor, she says. We were looking for a fixer-upper, but this turned out to be a bit more workthan we expected. The kadagishis added anaddition to the house that allowed for a two-cargarage and more space in the back of the house.They also converted the one large room intotwo bedrooms with two bathrooms.

The home is scheduled to be one of fivehomes highlighted on the Bradford WoodsHistoric House Tour in May.

The schoolhouse was a central part of whathappened in the borough many years ago, saysMcCartney. It symbolizes people really lookingout for each other.

By Jamie Ward


Alexis Aiken, Erica Mann, Brandi Henderson

Alexis Steals, Gretchen Givens Generett

Lee Adams, Wes Henderson

The Pittsburgh Chapter of Jack and Jill of Americahostedtheir 2011 Presentation Ball at the Omni WilliamPenn Hotel in January. eleven extraordinary AfricanAmerican juniors and seniors from the Pittsburgh area were

celebrated for their outstanding academic, athletic andcommunity service achievements. The evening began as the

presentees and their parents entered the grand Ballroom for anelegant waltz . These accomplished teens made a year-long

commitment in preparation for the ball that included lessons ingrooming/etiquette, leadership, education, money, legal matters,

community service and social events.established in 1938, Jack and Jill of America is the oldest and largest

African American family organization in the country. This non-profitassociation boasts a membership of over 9,500 mothers and associates,

and more than 30,000 family members nationwide.Proceeds from the 2011 Presentation Ball benefit the

Neighborhood Academy, located in Pittsburgh. The missionof the academy is to break the cycle of generational

poverty by providing a holistic college-prepeducation to low-income youths in

grades 8 through 12.

Camara, Valerie & CamdenCopeland

Anthony & Desiree Merriweather

Greer Jones, Naila Ansari, Kaylin Horgan

Karen Henderson, Jennifer Chomos, Linda Chomos

he importance of mammograms cannot be overstated. HERE ARE THE FACTS: A womans risk of developing breast cancer in her lifetime is one in eight.More than 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancereach year. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women(excluding skin cancer) and is the second most common causeof cancer death in women (after lung cancer).

A mammogram is important because it can detect breast cancerin the very early stages, well before the cancer can be felt on anexam.When detected early, breast cancer is treatable and oftencurable.When breast cancer is detected in the localized stage,the five-year survival rate is 97 to 98 percent. Mammography is the best way to detect breast cancer in its early stages. Digitalmammography, a relatively new type of mammography, is evenmore useful in early breast cancer detection.

Digital mammography, like traditional mammography, usescompression and X-rays to image the breast, but instead of capturing the image on film, the image is sent to a computer asa digital file.The difference between digital mammography andtraditional mammography is similar to the difference betweenfilm cameras and digital cameras. From the patients point ofview, the procedure is similar.There are many advantages todigital mammography, which make it superior:

There is less radiation exposurewith digital mammography as compared to traditional mammography. Several studies have shown that digital mammography is more accurate in finding cancers in women under age 50 and in women with dense breast tissue. Digital mammograms are faster than traditional mammograms because there is no film to be developed. Fewer patients are called back later for additional views. The radiologist views the mammogram results on a computer screen rather than looking at film on a light box.This allows the radiologist to adjust the size, brightnessand contrast in order to read the results more accurately. Instead of being stored as large sheets of film, digital mammograms are stored as digital computer files.They can easily be sent to another doctor, if necessary.

Most women are aware of the importance of regular mammograms, but there has been some confusion in the media about how often mammograms should be done. Much of the confusion about mammograms occurred last year when the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)

issued a recommendation stating that women ages 50 to 74should get mammograms only every two years starting at age50. This statement raised much discussion, as most women have been advised to get yearly mammograms after age 40. It should be noted that neither the American Cancer Society nor the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologistsagrees with the USPSTF recommendations.

With my patients, I obtain a baseline mammogram at age 35and then yearly mammograms starting at age 40. For a womanwho has a first-degree relative with breast cancer, such as hermother or sister, I begin annual mammograms at age 35.

We at PremierWomens Health, and our imaging facility, Diagnostic Imaging of Sewickley, believe that excellence in patient care is of the utmost importance.Thats why we haverecently switched to digital mammography. Our techniciansand radiologists are highly skilled, not only at mammography,but in other types of imaging, such as ultrasound and DEXA(bone density).

Do you have questions about about digital mammography or mammograms in general? Our doctors are available to answer your questions at any of our three offices:

NORTH HILLS (724) 778-9966SEWICKLEY (412) 741-6530MOON (412) 264-2450

We are able to accommodate busy schedules with early morning and late afternoon appointments. For more information, visit us at www.premierwomenshealth.org.

Dr. Cirucci is board-certified and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and she also is a member of the Pittsburgh Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, the Allegheny CountyMedical Society, and the Christian Medical and Dental Association. Dr. Cirucci has traveled frequently to Africa, Pakistan, and Bangladesh to volunteer her medical services. She has been practicing at PremierWomens Health since 1998.

Annual Mammograms are an ImportantWay to Detect Breast Cancer Early When it is Treatable and CurableDigital Mammography Offers Superior Advantages

by Christina A.Cirucci, M.D., Premier Womens Health

TThe American Cancer Society

recommends annual mammograms starting at age 40 and continuing for as long as a woman is in good health.

The American College of Obstetricians andGynecologists recommends mammogramsevery one to two years for women ages

40 to 49, and annually thereafter.



NA TigersFootballWin State

Championshipby Stephen Jeffries

The North Allegheny Tigers entered the 2010season looking to build on their 9-2 finish in2009. The Tigers, expected to compete for aspot at Heinz Field, lost to North Hills in thequarterfinals. The team used that upset loss as fuel fortheir season. Nobody was talking about this team beforeweek one. Or after week nine. Or after they lost starrunning back Alex Papson. The 2010 Tigers made sureeveryone would talk about them for a long time.

The season started with two wins by a combined90-7 score. Week 3 was a trip to Upper St. Clair. Anexpected showdown turned into a laugher for N.A., asthe defense posted its second consecutive shutout, 27-0. The following week, the Tigers traveled to erieMcDowell in the conference opener. They rallied froma 10-7 deficit to beat the Trojans 21-10. They extendedtheir win streak to eight with four wins by an average of44-6. The last of those victories was a 45-0 shellackingof Shaler.

Traditional rival North Hills stood in the way of a 9-0 regular season. A defensive struggle went to theIndians, 21-16. All of N.A.s momentum seemed tovanish with the loss. A win could have meant the topseed in the playoffs; instead, the Tigers ended up withthe fifth seed and little buzz about their title chances.

After cruising past Peters Township 38-7, the Tigersfaced Bethel Park in the quarterfinals. They led only 17-13 midway through the fourth quarter, and theBlackhawks were in scoring range. The defense neededa big play, and safety Brendan Coniker delivered. Heintercepted a pass in the end zone to stop the B.P. threat.Alex Papson capped a monster game by racing 62 yardsfor his third touchdown and a 23-13 victory. Papsoncarried the offense with 301 rushing yards. Top-seededCentral Catholic awaited in the semifinals.

In the semifinal match, the Tigers and Vikingsbattled to a 7-7 draw at halftime. North Allegheny wentahead on a 33-yard field goal by Alex greenblatt with10:50 remaining. Central Catholic had its chances butcould not break the Tiger defense. Papson solidified thewin for a second straight week. His 67-yard scoring runwith 3:12 left gave the Tigers a 17-7 lead they would notrelinquish. The Tigers advanced to their first WPIALtitle game since 1998.

In the title game, the Tigers took on WoodlandHills, the defending champions and owners of an 8-game win streak. Quarterback Mike Buchert capped a93-yard drive with a 3-yard scoring pass to tight end robkugler. They would add to the lead one possession later,as Buchert threw his second touchdown pass of thegame, this time to receiver James kleinhample from 18yards out. Late in the second frame, Papson turned what



On Monday, Feb. 7, the North Allegheny boys cross countryteam visited the State Capitol. Majority Leader Mike Turzai(r-Allegheny) recognized the team on the floor of the Housefor winning the 2010 PIAA State Class AAA Cross CountryState Championship. Turzai is pictured with members of the2010 boys cross country team, as well as head coach John Neffand assistant coaches Liz Bollens and e.J. robertson.

Majority Leader Mike Turzai (r-Allegheny) hosted membersof the North Allegheny High School 2010 football team at theState Capitol on Monday, Feb. 7. While in Harrisburg, theteam was recognized on the floor of the House for winning the2010 PIAA State Class AAAA Football Championship. Turzaiis pictured in the main rotunda of the Capitol with membersof the 2010 football team, as well as head coach Art Walker andassistant coach Doug Brinkley.

Mike Turzai Hosts North Allegheny High School

2010 State Champs inCross Country and Football

looked to be a small gain into a spectacular 43-yardtouchdown run. The Tigers led 21-0 at the half.

The champs would make a comeback. TheWolverine defense forced a Papson fumble on N.A.sfirst drive of the third quarter. Papson suffered ashoulder injury on the play that ended his night early.Woodland Hills went to the air as a 46-yard scoringstrike brought them to within 21-7. A bad snap on aTiger punt gave the Wolves a short field, and one playlater it was 21-14. The Tigers struggled on offensewithout Papson. The defense came up with two hugestops late. A sack ended the first Wolverine threat, andan interception on a fourth down sealed the 21-14 winand N.A.s second WPIAL title.

Before the PIAA playoffs began, N.A. learned thatPapson would miss the rest of the season. They didntmiss a beat, shutting down State College 21-6, thenhammering Cumberland Valley 35-17 in thesemifinals. The turning point was a fake punt for atouchdown in the third quarter. In the PIAA title game,the Tigers forced five LaSalle turnovers and cruised toa 21-0 victory for their second state championship.

There was a lot to talk about in 2010 for the Tigers.They outscored their opponents by an average31.67.9 score. The defense pitched four shutouts andonly allowed more than 10 points four times. Theyfinished 15-1. So much for nobody talking aboutthem, right?


North Allegheny

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SPRING

LACROSSEGirls Varsity Place Time(S) Thursday 03/17/11 Bethel Park High School Away 7:30PM

(JV at 6:00pm) (S) Tuesday 03/22/11 Hampton High School Away 7:30PM

(JV at 6:00pm) Friday 03/25/11 Vincentian High School Home 7:30 PM

(JV at 6:00pm)Monday 03/28/11 Shaler Area High School Away 7:30PM

(JV at 6:00pm)Tuesday 03/29/11 Sewickley Academy Away 4:15PMThursday 03/31/11 Quaker Valley High School Home 7:30PM

(JV at 6:00pm)Monday 04/04/11 Mt. Lebanon High School Home 7:30PM

(JV at 6:00pm)Thursday 04/07/11 Franklin Regional High School Away 7:30PM

(JV at 6:00pm)Tuesday 04/12/11 Hempfield High School Home 7:30PM

(JV at 6:00pm)Thursday 04/14/11 Seneca Valley High School Away 7:30PM

(JV at 6:00pm)Monday 04/18/11 Sewickley Academy Home 7:30PMTuesday 04/19/11 Pine-Richland High School Home 7:30PM

(JV at 6:00pm)Tuesday 04/26/11 Quaker Valley High School Away 7:30PM

(JV at 6:00pm)Thursday 04/28/11 Hampton High School Home 7:30PM

(JV at 6:00pm)Tuesday 05/03/11 Franklin Regional High School Home 7:30PM

(JV at 6:00pm)Thursday 05/05/11 Hempfield High School Away 7:30PM

(JV at 6:00pm)Monday 05/09/11 Fox Chapel High School Home 7:30PM

(JV at 6:00pm)Tuesday 05/10/11 Seneca Valley High School Home 7:30PM

(JV at 6:00pm)Thursday 05/12/11 Pine-Richland High School Away 7:30PM

(JV at 6:00pm)Monday 05/16/11 Upper St. Clair High School Home 7:30PM

(JV at 6:00pm)

SOFTBALLGirls Varsity Place Time(S) Saturday 03/19/11 West Allegheny Home 12:00PMFriday 03/25/11 Orlando, Florida - 2 games Away TBASaturday 03/26/11 Orlando, Florida (2 Games) Away TBATuesday 03/29/11 Hempfield High School Home 7:00PMWednesday 03/30/11 Latrobe High School Home 7:00PMFriday 04/01/11 Shaler Area High School Away 4:00PMMonday 04/04/11 Pine-Richland High School Home 7:00PMWednesday 04/06/11 Mt. Lebanon High School Home 7:00PMFriday 04/08/11 Montour High School Home 7:00PMMonday 04/11/11 Butler High School Away 4:00PMWednesday 04/13/11 Oakland Catholic High School Home 7:00PMFriday 04/15/11 Seneca Valley High School Away 4:00PMMonday 04/18/11 North Hills High School Home 7:00PMWednesday 04/20/11 Shaler Area High School Home 7:00PMMonday 04/25/11 Pine-Richland High School Away 4:00PMTuesday 04/26/11 Poland Seminary High School Home 6:30PMSaturday 04/30/11 Butler High School Home 7:00PMMonday 05/02/11 Oakland Catholic High School Away 3:30PMWednesday 05/04/11 Seneca Valley High School Home 7:00PMFriday 05/06/11 North Hills High School Away 4:00PMMonday 05/09/11 Blackhawk High School Home 7:00PMTuesday 05/10/11 Ambridge High School Home 7:00PMWednesday 05/11/11 Peters Township High School Away 4:00PM

SOFTBALLGirlsJuniorVarsity Place Time(S) Saturday 03/19/11 WestAlleghenyHighSchool Away 1:00PMTuesday 03/29/11 HempfieldHighSchool Home 4:30PMWednesday 03/30/11 LatrobeHighSchool Away 4:00PMFriday 04/01/11 ShalerAreaHighSchool Home 4:00PMMonday 04/04/11 Pine-RichlandHighSchool Away 4:00PMTuesday 04/05/11 HamptonHighSchool Away 4:00PMWednesday 04/06/11 Mt.LebanonHighSchool Home 4:30PMFriday 04/08/11 MarsHighSchool Away 3:45PMMonday 04/11/11 ButlerHighSchool Home 4:00PMWednesday 04/13/11 OaklandCatholicHighSchool Away 3:30PMFriday 04/15/11 SenecaValleyHighSchool Home 7:00PMWednesday 04/20/11 ShalerAreaHighSchool Away 4:00PMMonday 04/25/11 Pine-RichlandHighSchool Home 4:00PMTuesday 04/26/11 PolandSeminaryHighSchool Home 4:30PMWednesday 04/27/11 MarsHighSchool Home 7:00PMFriday 04/29/11 ButlerHighSchool Away 4:00PMMonday 05/02/11 OaklandCatholicHighSchool Home 4:00PMWednesday 05/04/11 SenecaValleyHighSchool Away 4:00PMMonday 05/09/11 BlackhawkHighSchool Home 5:00PMTuesday 05/10/11 AmbridgeHighSchool Home 5:00PMWednesday 05/11/11 PetersTownshipHighSchool Away 5:30PM


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GOTIGERS!TRACKBoys and Girls Varsity Place Time(S) Thursday 03/17/11 Mars High School Away 3:30PMSaturday 03/26/11 South Hills Invitational Away 10:00AMTuesday 03/29/11 Cathedral Prep School Home 4:30PMFriday 04/01/11 North Hills High School Away 3:30PMTuesday 04/05/11 Fox Chapel High School Home 3:30PMTuesday 04/12/11 Seneca Valley High School Away 3:30PMSaturday 04/16/11 McDowell Invitational Away 8:00AMTuesday 04/19/11 Pine-Richland High School Home 3:30PMWednesday 04/20/11 Butler 9th and 10th Grade Invite Away 3:30PMWednesday 04/27/11 Butler High School Away 3:30PMWednesday 05/04/11 WPIAL Team Semi-Finals Away TBAFriday 05/06/11 Baldwin Invitational Away 12:30PMFriday 05/06/11 Pine-Richland Invitational Away 2:30PMTuesday 05/10/11 WPIAL Qualifier Away 2:00PMThursday 05/12/11 WPIAL Team Finals Away 2:00PMThursday 05/19/11 WPIAL Individual Qualifier Away 12:00PMFriday 05/27/11 PIAA Championships Away 9:00AMSaturday 05/28/11 PIAA Championships Away 9:00AM

BASEBALLBoys Varsity Place Time(S) Wednesday 03/16/11 West Allegheny High School Home 4:00PM(S) Saturday 03/19/11 Upper St. Clair High School Away 1:30PMSaturday 03/26/11 Latrobe High School Away 12:00PMMonday 03/28/11 Baldwin High School Away 4:15PMWednesday 03/30/11 Mt. Lebanon High School Away 4:15PMThursday 03/31/11 Hampton High School Away 4:00PMFriday 04/01/11 Norwin High School Home 7:00PMMonday 04/04/11 Pine-Richland High School Away 4:00PMWednesday 04/06/11 Shaler Area High School Home 7:00PMFriday 04/08/11 Gateway Senior High School Home 7:00PMMonday 04/11/11 Butler High School Away 7:00PMWednesday 04/13/11 Fox Chapel High School Home 7:00PMFriday 04/15/11 Seneca Valley High School Away 4:00PMMonday 04/18/11 North Hills High School Home 7:00PMTuesday 04/19/11 Blackhawk High School Home 7:00PMWednesday 04/20/11 Penn Hills High School Away 4:00PMThursday 04/21/11 Bethel Park High School Away 4:00PMMonday 04/25/11 Plum Senior High School Home 7:00PMWednesday 04/27/11 Pine-Richland High School Home 7:00PMThursday 04/28/11 Shaler Area High School Away 4:00PMSaturday 04/30/11 Hempfield High School Home 3:00PMWednesday 05/04/11 Butler High School Home 7:00PMFriday 05/06/11 Fox Chapel High School Away 3:45PMMonday 05/09/11 Seneca Valley High School Home 7:00PMWednesday 05/11/11 North Hills High School Away 4:00PM

BASEBALLBoys Junior Varsity Place Time(S) Wednesday 03/16/11 West Allegheny High School Away 4:15PM(S) Saturday 03/19/11 Upper St. Clair High School Away 1:30PMSaturday 03/26/11 Latrobe High School Away 2:30PMMonday 03/28/11 Baldwin High School Home 4:00PMWednesday 03/30/11 Mt. Lebanon High School Home 4:00PMThursday 03/31/11 Hampton High School Home 4:00PMFriday 04/01/11 Norwin High School Away 4:00PMMonday 04/04/11 Pine-Richland High School Home 4:00PMWednesday 04/06/11 Shaler Area High School Away 4:00PMFriday 04/08/11 Gateway Senior High School Away 4:00PMMonday 04/11/11 Butler High School Home 6:30PMWednesday 04/13/11 Fox Chapel High School Away 3:45PMFriday 04/15/11 Seneca Valley High School Home 6:30PMMonday 04/18/11 North Hills High School Away 4:00PMTuesday 04/19/11 Blackhawk High School Away 4:00PMWednesday 04/20/11 Penn Hills High School Home 4:00PMThursday 04/21/11 Bethel Park High School Home 4:00PMMonday 04/25/11 Plum Senior High School Away 4:00PMWednesday 04/27/11 Pine-Richland High School Away 4:00PMThursday 04/28/11 Shaler Area High School Home 4:00PMSaturday 04/30/11 Hempfield High School Away 12:00PMWednesday 05/04/11 Butler High School Away 6:30PMFriday 05/06/11 Fox Chapel High School Home 6:30PMMonday 05/09/11 Seneca Valley High School Away 4:00PMWednesday 05/11/11 North Hills High School Home 6:30PM


Shady SideAcademy Senior

Named toRegional Honors

Orchestra

Shady Side Academy senior Lisha gu(Marshall Twp.), an accomplishedviolinist, has been selected to play in theMeNC All-eastern Honors Orchestra, fromMarch 31 to April 3, 2011, in Baltimore. Thisregional orchestra will feature top musiciansselected from schools in Connecticut,Delaware, Maine, Maryland, NewHampshire, Massachusetts, New york, NewJersey, rhode Island, Pennsylvania andVermont.

gu is a member of the Shady SideAcademy Senior School String Orchestra.earlier this fall, she was selected to performat the Pennsylvania Music educatorsAssociation (PMeA) District I HonorsOrchestra Festival, held at Plum SeniorHigh School on Nov. 6-7. gu was theassistant concert master chair as first violin,second seat, in the PMeA festival.

MeNC: The National Association forMusic education is among the world'slargest arts education organizations.Through membership of more than 75,000active, retired, and pre-service musicteachers, and with 60,000 honor studentsand supporters, MeNC serves millions ofstudents nationwide through activities frompreschool to graduate school. MeNC worksto ensure every student has access to a well-balanced, comprehensive, and high-qualityprogram of music instruction taught byqualified teachers.

Shady Side Academy is a nationallyrespected private school in Pittsburgh forboys and girls in grades pre-kindergartenthrough 12, with an optional five-dayboarding experience in high school. Threeage-specific campuses with extraordinaryresources, teachers who actively mentor, aforward-thinking curriculum, a diverse andinclusive community, and a legacy of alumniaccomplishments all inspire Shady Sidestudents to high achievement in academics,the arts and athletics, and to meaningfulambitions in life. For more information visitwww.shadysideacademy.org .

Theres a whole world of informationout there when it comes tohomebuilding and remodeling.Which wood moulding is best suited forstaining? Which deck material lasts longestfor the price? Which window requires theleast maintenance?

At H.P. Starr Lumber Company,employees have an average of more than 10years of experience with the company and areready, willing and able to answer all of thosequestions and any more that you can think of.

Bruce edwards, one of the owners of H.P.Starr, said that experience, expertise andbreadth of product selection are whatcustomers come to H.P. Starr for, not tomention value.

I would describe value as a combinationof quality of product, the service providedwhile selecting the product, and getting theappropriate product for the project at thebest price, edwards said.

H.P. Starr has everything you would needto build a house from the foundation to theroof. And while you could call H.P. Starr aone-stop shop for your building needs, itsstill a family business at heart. There are twolocations, one on route 8 in glade Mills andthe other on route 68 near evans City. Theglade Mills homestead has been in existencesince the 1880s, and was once the Starrfamily farm. This location began servingcustomers in 1948 and the evans Citylocation later opened in 1984. In 1998, H.P.

Expertise and Experience for your Projectsfrom the Foundation to the Roof

H.P. Starr Lumber Company

Starr merged with another family-ownedlumber business, Brookside Lumber, in theSouth Hills of Pittsburgh. edwards said themerger brought more than just two familiestogether; it combined the experience ofdozens of employees, making the company averitable trove of knowledge when it comesto all the products they offer.

We have conversations with ourcustomers, edwards said. We can reallydrill down into their projects and make surethey leave here with the best products fortheir projects. Can you go buy a 1x12 boardsomewhere? Sure. Can you come here?Absolutely. But what youll find here is abroader selection and the people who cangive you the appropriate guidance so thatyoure getting what you need, not what abrochure says you need.

edwards said that expertise is even morevaluable today with the majority of customersperusing the Internet for ideas on projectsand materials.

When youre on a manufacturerswebsite, youll read that their product is thebest for your project, hands down, and youshouldnt even consider anything else out

there, edwards said. But if youre lookingfor moulding, for instance, there are manychoices, each with their own advantages intheir own situations. you could go with ahardwood, a composite, vinyl or MDF.Which is the best value for your project? Themanufacturer wont tell you that, but we can.

Multiply that by the hundreds of qualitybrands of siding, trim, windows, doors andcabinets, along with building materials, andthat wealth of knowledge can be worth itsweight in gold to a homeowner.

For a tour of many of the products thatH.P. Starr Lumber Company stocks, visit thecompany website www.starrlumber.com.H.P. Starr Lumber Company is located at2134 evans City road, 724.776.2800, and1011 Pittsburgh road, 724.898.1501. Bothlocations are open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.weekdays, and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.



This Industry Insight was written by Dr. Jeffrey Bentz and Dr. Matthew Cook.

Dr. Bentz is a graduate of North Allegheny High School, Pennsylvania State University, and Palmer College of Chiropractic. Dr. Cook is a graduate of North Hill High School, Duquesne University, andPalmer College of Chiropractic. Drs. Bentz and Cook are board certified inchiropractic and adjunctive procedures and are members of the PennsylvaniaChiropractic Association.

Spring is around the corner and most of us will set the same goalthat we set last year: get in shape for the summer! getting fit andstaying fit can be a challenge in itself. A study from the JohnsHopkins University states that being 10 pounds overweight places anadditional 30-60 pounds of stress on the joints, including those in yourback! Whether we would like to lose weight or build muscle, onecommon denominator is that exercise is the key. But what happenswhen exercise causes joint or back pain? Unfortunately, the pain in yourjoints and/or back can inhibit your weight loss due to the inability toexercise without causing more pain. So, there we are stuck in thatvicious cycle yet again.

Back and joint pain is a common symptom caused by weak (de-conditioned) muscles and/or misaligned bones. For example, lowerback pain can come from weak abdominal muscles coupled with tighthamstrings causing the pelvis to rotate. This is commonly seen withprolonged sitting. Another common symptom is knee pain. Fallenarches in the feet combined with over-active thigh muscles can causeunequal pressure on the knees, and hence pain. This condition iscommon for people who stand for long periods of time.

removing the obstacles that are inhibiting your exercise will allowyou to focus on fitness, prevention, and wellness activities. Thischange will ultimately decrease out of pocket healthcare costs and

future healthcare expenses. If you are sick and tired of chronic reoccurring pain and you

are ready to make a change be sure to contact a qualifiedhealthcare professional who understands and can customize anexercise and rehabilitative program for you.

At genesis Chiropractic you will receive a complete functionalevaluation to discover the cause of your pain. During yourfunctional evaluation, we will show you where your muscles aretight, tender, overactive, or de-conditioned. The doctors willcustomize a treatment plan to decrease your pain whilerehabilitating the area that is causing your pain. Throughrehabilitation, stretching, and strength training we can preventthis pain from reoccurring and improve your quality of life.

Drs. Bentz and Cook,your genesis Chiropractors, specializein the treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders ofyourmusculo-skeletal system (your spine and your joints) and theeffects that these disorders have on the function ofyour nervoussystem and general health. Treatment at genesisChiropracticconsists of a consultation and detailed history, acomprehensive examination, digital X-rays (if indicated), therapy,and manual adjustments. Call 412-847-0066 today to schedulean appointment.

he North Allegheny communitycame together at Hoops for Hope tosupport their beloved friendChristina Schuliger, a senior at NASH whounderwent surgery to remove a brain tumorin October. kayla Wilson, Portia Isaac andother friends organized the benefitbasketball tournament to help the Schuligerfamily defray extensive medical bills. Thesekids did an awesome job with thetournamentalso selling persona lized tee-shirts and bracelets, raffle tickets,refreshmentsall for their dear friend.With the assistance of her two sisters Brie

and Anna, Christina was able to attend theevent and thank everyone for their support.

Serving as president of key Club thisyear, Christina has a passion for helpingothers. This beautiful girl has a lot ofrecovery work to do and, at the same time,is working to raise funds to realize herdream in mission work, which is toestablish an orphanage in Haiti with ties toadoption agencies in the United States. Tosupport and learn more about Christina'scause, visitwww.gofundme.com/christina-schuliger-mission-foundation.


Sammi Petraglia, Brie Schuliger, Anna Schuliger,Carly Brailer

Anna, Christina & Brie Schuliger

Christine Walters, Kayla Wilson,Portia Isaac

by Jamie Ward

The McCandless Police Department received a SilverAward from AAA east Central for their successin making the community safer.The AAA Community Traffic Safety Awards

Program presents awards to departments who areputting forth efforts to make their roads safer. Theorganizations highest honor is the PlatinumAward, followed by gold, Silver and Bronze.

AAA Safety Advisor J.J. Miller says thatMcCandless qualified for a Silver Award becausethey were able to show that they developedprograms to target their problem areas. They are out there working tohelp us stay safe on the roadway, and we commend them for that, shesays.

Ours was primarily for aggressive driving enforcement, targetingcertain areas of Mcknight and Perry Highway identified as highaccident areas, says gary Anderson, McCandless police chief. Theirstatistics reflect most of those accidents caused by aggressive driving.

The department received grant money from PennDot and putforth effort to reduce those accidents. Anderson estimatesthe outcome to be a 10% reduction in accidents.

All police departments are asked to fill out a form thatlets AAA know what type of activities they are doing.

They are reporting to us their traffic safety initiativesand what their efforts will be, says Miller.McCandless was one of seven departments in theNorth Hills and one of 30 in western Pennsylvania to

receive AAA awards for safety.AAAs safety award program is nationally recognized

and the highest award that the organization can recognizethese departments with. Its the best way we can say thank you for

the great job they are doing, says Miller.Anderson says the award means a lot to the department, and they

are continuing their efforts to make the community safer. Thechallenge will be what happens during the reconstruction of PerryHighway, as well as after the reconstruction. So we will have to keepour eye on it and see whats going on, says Anderson.

Lutheran SeniorLifewill open the doorsto a new, state-of-the-art assisted livingfacility this May thatpromises to be the pinnacleof assisted-living care withmemory support.

The 30-bed center, called roseCrest afterMartin Luthers rose and the fact that the centeris situated on a hill, will boast all-private suiteswith flat-screen televisions, sitting areas andoutdoor courtyard. The one-story facility isdesigned with easily accessible neighborhoods,and 24-hour memory support services,including nursing and related care.

residents will receive three meals a day,including a daily snack, and benefit from thefacilitys proximity to St. John Specialty CareCenter, also part of the Lutheran SeniorLifecampus.

karen russell, executive director of St. JohnSpecialty Care Center, said roseCrest has a

number of amenitiesthat will make itstand out fromother facilities ofits kind.

Thecreative designof this facility

will give residents thefeeling that its just like home.Its a very non-institutional look, russellsaid. residents will live in suites, situatedaround a center community area with nursingstaff able to provide emergency response whenneeded most.

russell said that all aspects of roseCrest aredesigned with the safety and well-being of theresidents in mind.

From the outdoor courtyard and otheramenities, which are all secured so our residentscan enjoy the outdoors without leaving thepremises, to the monthly wellness checks,roseCrest is a leader, russell said.

Housekeeping is included in their stay.Theres also an activity center and coordinatedtransportation to local destinations. Its all partof the St. John Campus - St. John Specialty CareCenter in Mars, which was our only facility onthat campus until now. After roseCrest, wellbegin construction of residential livingapartments on that campus. There may be otherthings down the road, but when you look at theskilled nursing, assisted and residential living, wehave all elements necessary designating St. Johnas a certified Continuing Care retirementCommunity.

St. John currently serves 300 residents.Lutheran SeniorLife also has a campus inzelienople the 42-acre Passavant retirementCommunity, which, like St. John, offers all levelsof senior living care.

Lutheran SeniorLife also has residentialliving communities in Hempfield and Butler,and a 31-unit apartment building inMcCandless The Commons at StonebrookVillage.

The organization also has several programsfor those in need, including its LIFePrograms. LIFe stands for LivingIndependence For the elderly, and iscomprised of partnerships with area hospitalsfor low-income senior citizens or those who aremedical-assistance eligible. Partnerships exist inthree counties - Butler, Beaver, and Lawrence -and allow nursing-home eligible seniors to betransported to LIFe centers for their routineservices, including daily meals, up to three dayseach week.

We are developing a waiting list forroseCrest, but its not filled yet, she said.Those who are eligible and interested shouldcall as soon as possible so that they can beaccommodated.

For more information on roseCrest, go towww.lutheranseniorlife.org, or call724.625.1900.

Lutheran SeniorLifeto Open New Assisted Living

Care Facility in Mars



Bradford Woods Elementary Kids Walk to Cure DiabetesThe children of Bradford Woods elementary School participated in kids Walkto Cure Diabetes. They learned about diabetes and the importance of ahealthy lifestyle and raised $1,287 to help fund type 1 diabetes research. Thisautoimmune disease affects approximately three million Americans and more than15,000 children are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes every year; that's 40 childreneach day.

For more information on diabetes or organizing a walk, visitwww.jdrf.org\kidswalk.


On Display in State Capitol Nov. 29-Dec. 3

Out of 22 students from across the state, two North Alleghenystudents have been selected as division winners in thePennsylvania Department of Transportation's "The View fromthe Pilot's Seat" aviation art contest.

Cody Lubic of Bradford Woodselementary won in the grade onethrough three level and Teresa Majewskiof Marshall elementary won in the gradefour and five level. They were competingin PennDOTs District 11, which iscomprised of all of Allegheny, Beaverand Lawrence counties.

"More than 500 entries poured infrom homes and classrooms around thestate and the students continue toimpress us with their creativity," saidPennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler."The winners should be proud of theirachievement, and I offer my thanks toteachers and family members whoensure this contest is an annual success."

entries were judged in two divisions:first through third grades, and fourth and

fifth grades. One winner was chosen from each division in each ofPennDOT's 11 district offices.

Winners will receive a mounted, 16-by-20-inch copy of their entry, anda certificate signed by the transportation secretary. The students' schoolswill also receive a mounted copy of the artwork for display.

The winning entries will be on display in the east Wing of the stateCapitol building in Harrisburg from Nov. 29-Dec. 3.

For more information or to see the winning entries, visitwww.dot.state.pa.us and click on "Aviation & rail Freight,"then the bureau of aviation.

North Allegheny Students Win PennDOT's Aviation Art Contest

Cody Lubic Teresa Majewski

Symphony North, an affiliate of The PittsburghSymphony Association, held their annualfundraiser at The Chadwick in Wexford. Morethan 300 guests enjoyed a fashion show presented byPittsburgh elegance, a silent auction, raffles, andbrowsing through the "boutiques" set up throughout theba llroom. Thirteen-year-old Sasha Voinov of FranklinPark, who made his Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestradebut in December, treated everyone to an amazingperformance at the piano!

Peggy Fowler, Iris Dober

Carol Loiselle, Wendy Plank, Amy Poppa

Ruth Ane Reginella, Anita DeFranco, Sue Rudisill, Tonia Koltiska

Jean Ewers, Mary Jean Plank

Sasha Voinov

Where ShouldWe Stay?

As our lifecircumstances change,this question willinevitably come up withanyone who currentlyowns a home or someonelooking to purchase anew home.

When we get married, our finances maynot allow us to purchase our dream home, somaybe we purchase a home priced below ourbudget and renovate once we move in. Thentheres planning the wedding, honeymoon,setting up contractors for the renovations,making design decisions, getting married,moving in.then renovating.

We now have our first child, maybe two,when we start thinking its time to move up,but we love our home, so maybe we should

stay and renovate, or maybe we should buy alarger home. But, this new home may stillneed to be renovated to our tastes, needs,desires. Again, were faced with the financialimplications and stress of living in arenovation.

When we become empty-nesters, we nolonger wish to spend our time maintaining alarger home and property, but our kids stillvisit; do we stay and maybe renovate ourhome to an age-in-place home and hire house

cleaning and lawn maintenanceservices so we dont have toworry about the maintenanceanymore, or maybe we shouldlet go and downsize.

renovating a home you livein and love may be the answer,then again, maybe not. Livingin a home with a majorrenovation, especially withchildren, can be a very stressful,very exhausting task.

Those of us who either purchase a homeor are already in a home and live in it during arenovation is, without doubt, very stressful.even those of us, including myself, who havethe experience in the renovation arena withsuppliers, contractors, subcontractors, anddesign, have struggled with this samedecision. If you dont have any experience orskills in renovations, you must interviewarchitects/designers, contractors, check theircredentials, trust that they are going to show

up and do the job you hired them to do;after all, you have to work every day to payfor these renovations and cant supervisethose youve hired all day. Some of the evenmost experienced construction professionalswho attempt to perform these renovationson their own struggle with self-performingsome of these renovations during their offtime. Some of these professionals make thedecision to move out and rent anotherproperty during the renovation.

But, can you perform any of therenovations with no experience orknowledge? Can you afford to pack up yourfamily and move into a rental propertyduring the renovation process.

One80 can assist you in answering thesequestions. Whether youre consideringselling your current home, buying a firsthome or upgrading to a new home, we canhelp you answer some of the even moreunderlying questions you may not haveconsidered.

Renovating a home you live in andlove may be the answer, then again,maybe not. Living in a home with a

major renovation, especially withchildren, can be a very stressful,

very exhausting task.


RENOVATE OR SELL?

everyone knows that life for teens is difficultenough. As adults we often recall what itwhat it was like having highly visibleorthodontic treatment during our formative years.Traditional orthodontic treatment can often causeyoung people to become self-conscious orintroverted. Today, it is a whole different ball game!

Lets be honest, having some sort oforthodontic treatment while in middle or highs chool is about as common as homework. But, ascommon as it is, it can still be a serious source ofstress for tweens and teens. No one wants a mouthfull of brackets and wires that make you speakfunny and are uncomfortable, especially when youare trying to discover who you are in the first place.

Thanks to Invisalign Teen, traditional braces are not the onlyoption for your young adults treatment. Invisalign Teen is a series ofaligners that are comfortable, practically invisible, and completelyremovable. They work by moving the teeth a little at a time. eachaligner is worn for approximately two weeks. At the end of the twoweeks, the patient moves on to the next aligner in their set. Its that

simple. And its effective. Invisalign is currentlybeing used to correct everything from crowdedteeth to over bites. It is also giving teens theopportunity to find themselves and not let their

orthodontic treatment define who they are. When asked why he recommends Invisalign Teen, Dr. Bryan king

of king Orthodontics said, Invisalign Teen allows for the growth ofteen's permanent teeth (second molars, plus first and secondbicuspids). So, as a parent, you can be assured that new, growing teethwon't deter your teen's orthodontic treatment in any way. Dr. earleking added, Treatment wont interfere with a teens sports or sociallife. The aligners are custom made to fit over the teeth and can beremoved for games or photo opportunities. The aligners should beworn for approx 22 hours a day. They should be removed for eating,brushing and flossing.

Drs. earle and Bryan king are the areas leading providers ofInvisalign and Invisalign Teen. With over 1,500 Invisalign cases, bothcompleted and currently in treatment, they are is also part of theInvisalign Century Cluban honor awarded to the nations top 100providers. In fact, both doctors present on the topic of Invisalign at anational level. Dr. earle king has participated as the expert in the Askthe expert webinar, and Dr. Bryan king has presented at theInvisalign National Summit to over 1,000 of the countrysorthodontists and their staff. This unmatched experience allows thedoctors at king Orthodontics to treat the most difficult cases, eventhose that were told Invisalign is not for them!

Teens are thrilled about having the option. No one knew I waswearing Invisalign Teen until I took them out to eat. They are socomfortable I almost forgot I was wearing them, said Michael, a kingOrthodontics patient. Sara, a trumpet player said, it makes a hugedifference that I can take them out to practice or for a concert. Thebenefits of treatment with Invisalign Teen are countless. you can helpyour teen improve his or her overall dental health and appearance in away that works for everyone.

king Orthodontics has two locations in the greater Pittsburgh area,11200 Perry Highway, Wexford and 951 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh. Formore information about king Orthodontics or Invisalign, visitwww.kingorthodontics.com. Call our office and set up a freeconsultation: Wexford: 724.935.5323 or Downtown: 412.246.0600


In the photo above, you can see the contrast betweentraditional braces and the Invisalign technology. Left: A current King Orthodontics patient whounderwent treatment with Invisalign Teen.

before

after

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page 3 From Gut-Wrenching Pain toHope for the FutureStomachaches: When to Worry

page 4 Good Night, Sleep Tight!Are You Allergic to Your Bed?

page 5 UPMC HealthTrak Lets You Manage Your Health Care Online

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When to Get HelpYour back is an integral part ofeveryday movement, providingstrength, flexibility, and stability forthe entire body. Keeping your backhealthy means knowing when to get help for an injury.

Minor back injuries can be self-treated with rest; over-the-counteranti-inflammatory medication forpain; the use of ice for the first 48hours, followed by heat; and exercisesto build the core muscles of the stomach and lower back.

However, Dr. El-Kadi recommendsthat you seek prompt medical attention if you experience any of the following after sustaining a back injury:

Any neurologic symptoms such as numbness, weakness, or searing pain down the leg

Bowel or bladder problems Pain that gets progressively worse Pain at night or at rest Longer-than-usual recovery time

For more information about the Spine Center at UPMC Passavant, or to make an appointment, call 1-877-967-2225, or visitwww.UPMC.com/Passavant.

Coming Back from a Back Injury UPMC Passavants state-of-the-art spine care services o1er the latest surgical and nonsurgical treatments

Nearly 12,000 spinal injuries occur in the United States each year. While mostare the result of motor vehicle accidentsor falls, nearly 12 percent are the resultof sports-related injuries. An accident, asudden fall, or the accumulated trauma of several minor injuries can sidelineanyone with a serious back injury.

Just ask John Busse* of Charleston, W. Va. The gifted basketball playerstarted playing on his high schools varsity team as a freshman. By his senior year, John was close to matchingthe high school record of legendaryNBA player and fellow West Virginian,Jerry West. But then he started experiencing lower back pain.

I cant blame my herniated disk on any one injury, says John, now a wildlifebiology/pre-vet major in his junior yearat Auburn University in Alabama. I continued playing until I realized Icouldnt really feel my legs any more.

Following in his fathers footstepsJohns dad himself an active outdoorsman wasted no time convincing his son to make the journeyto Pittsburghs North Hills for evaluation by Matt El-Kadi, MD, chief of Neurosurgery at UPMC Passavant and clinical professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. My dad had undergonefour failed back surgeries until Dr. El-Kadi operated on him. There was no question thats where I wanted to go, adds John.* John Busses treatment and results may not be representative of similar cases.

The Spine Center at UPMC Passavantfeatures one of the regions most comprehensive programs for the treatment of spine injuries, with a multidisciplinary team of specialists who can provide both surgical and nonsurgical options.

Were generally able to treat most back pain and injuries with conservative measures (including rest, medication,and physical therapy), explains Dr. El-Kadi. When an operation is the only option, we specialize in minimally invasive surgery, which incurs less damage to muscle tissue so that patients generally recover more quickly and experience less postoperative pain.

Spine Center o0ers advanced neurologic servicesIndividuals with back injuries have accessto the latest imaging and diagnostic toolsat the Spine Center. UPMC Passavantsnew pavilion also houses a complete navigation suite for spine surgery wheresurgeons can perform a wide range ofcomplex and advanced spine surgeriesthat attract patients from hundreds of miles away.

While most herniated disks dont require surgery, it was Johns only recourse due to the extent of his injury. Everything went like clockwork. Except for being a little stiff right afterthe operation, the whole thing was painless, he says. I did physical therapy for a few months afterward, too, mostly for reconditioning. Nothinghas stopped me since Im now playing intramural basketball and football at Auburn.

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Everyone gets a stomachache or abdominal pain from time to time. Usually, stomachaches are harmlessconditions caused by overeating, gas, or indigestion. Frequent or recurring stomachaches are often due to stress and worry, even in children. But they can point tomore serious medical problems.

Harmless abdominal pain usually subsides or goes awaywithin two hours. If you have the stomach flu, your stomachmay hurt before each episode of vomiting or diarrhea. In serious cases, the pain worsens or becomes constant.

According to gastroenterologists at UPMC Passavant, youshould call your primary care physician if mild pain lastsmore than a couple of days, or if the pain is accompanied by other symptoms.

Get medical help immediately if: You have abdominal pain that is very sharp,

severe, and sudden. You also have pain in the chest, neck,

or shoulder. Youre vomiting blood or have bloody diarrhea. Your abdomen is sti1, hard, and tender

to the touch. You cant move your bowels, especially if

youre also vomiting.Bottom line: Trust your gut! Contact your doctor if youre concerned about lingering or unusual stomach pain.

Stomachaches: When to Worry

At age 23, John Oliver* is feeling betterabout the future. Free from the gut-wrenching pain of Crohns disease since a second bowel surgery in 2008 this time followed by a promising new treatment developed at UPMC using biologic-baseddrug therapy he is now making plans to attend medical school next fall.

I think the medicine is working. Its the best Ive felt and the best Ive looked, saysJohn, who earned his biomedical engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon University and a masters degree in engineering management from Duke University.

His gastroenterologist, Miguel Regueiro,MD, clinical head and codirector of theUPMC Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, says the future has never lookedbrighter for IBD patients. Ten years ago, adiagnosis of IBD was devastating. Now, wehave new medicines, a greater understandingof the disease, and better research, he says.

IBD: Whos at risk?Nearly two million Americans live with IBD, which is not to be confused with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBD involves two chronic diseases that cause inflammation of the intestines: ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease. Symptoms include abdominal cramps andpain, diarrhea, weight loss, and bleeding.

Crohns disease can affect any part of thesmall and large intestines, while ulcerativecolitis affects the large bowel alone.

IBD cuts across all ages, genders, and ethnicities, but generally affects Caucasiansages 15 to 35. While the exact cause is not known, experts believe IBD involves a compromised or overactive immune system. Because IBD may run in families,doctors also believe genetics plays a role.While stress and certain foods do not cause IBD, both can make symptoms worse.

TreatmentAccording to Dr. Regueiro, drugs cannotcure IBD, but they can be effective in reducing the inflammation and accompanying symptoms. While some patients have mild symptoms requiring little medication, others have more debilitating flareups, and some patients have severe problems requiring surgery and even transplants.

The primary goal of drug therapy is to reduce inflammation in the intestines.Medications include anti-inflammatorydrugs; antibiotics to kill germs in the intestinal track; probiotics to restore good bacteria; corticosteroids to provideshort-term relief during flare-ups; and immunosuppressants.

In addition, the IBD Center recently developed a Visceral Inflammation and Pain (VIP) Center to help patients deal with both the physical pain and emotionalstress of coping with IBD.

Exciting breakthroughsThe latest generation of drugs, called biologic therapies, are proving very effective in inducing remission so that patients can lead normal lives.

At UPMC, doctors took this approach a step further as in Johns case by prescribing biologic drug therapy afterperforming surgery to remove the damagedsection of the intestine. In use now at otherhospitals, this treatment has reduced the recurrence of Crohns disease in patients by nearly two thirds.* John Olivers treatment and results may not be representative of similar cases.

From Gut-Wrenching Pain to Hope for the FutureUPMCs Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Center wields a powerful triple threat against IBD: Groundbreaking immunology, genetics research, and innovative clinical care


Good Night, Sleep Tight!

Dust mites, and dander, and fibers oh my! These are just some of the microscopic menaces in ordinary housedust that can cause health problems.

Dust mites are a common cause of allergies and asthma.Its not the dust mite itself that can make you sick; its thedust mite debris (the mites feces and decaying body).

Dust collects in every room of the house because it is easilytrapped in linens, upholstery, carpets, and draperies. Butthe bedroom is a favorite habitat for dust mites because itprovides a warm, humid environment, and plenty of food(dead skin from humans and pets).

Five ways to help wipe out dust mitesWhile you cant completely eliminate dust mites, thesesimple steps may help reduce their numbers:

1. Cover your mattress and pillows in dust-proof or allergen-blocking covers, and encase box springs invinyl or plastic covers.

2. Wash and dry bed sheets, pillowcases, blankets, curtains,and bedcovers weekly in hot water (140 degreesFahrenheit). If bedding cant be washed, put the itemsin the dryer set at a high temperature for 20 minutes.

3. Vacuum carpeting and upholstery weekly. Using aHEPA-filter vacuum can help keep dust from floatingback into the air.

4. Use a damp cloth or mop to remove dust from hardsurfaces and exposed floors. This will prevent dust from becoming airborne and resettling.

5. Keep the indoor temperature at 70 degrees Fahrenheitand humidity at no more than 50 percent.

Dust mites arent the only puny pests that can invade your bedroom. Bed bugs have made a comeback in recent years. For tips on ways to avoid a bed bug infestation, visit www.UPMC.com/Today.Sources: National Institutes of Health, Environmental Protection Agency

Health Tips from UPMC Health Plan

Are you among the millions of Americans suffering from lack of sleep?If so, droopy eyelids, wide yawns, and low energy are the least of yourworries. Sleep disruption not sleeping enough or sleeping poorly can affect your memory, disease resistance, and leave you struggling to stay alert in school, on the job, and on the road.

Studies show that people who get the appropriate amount of sleep on a regular basis also tend to live longer, healthier lives than thosewho sleep too few or even too many hours each night. So, what is agood nights sleep?

According to the National Institutes of Health, most adults need seven to eight hours of sleep a night. School-aged children and teensneed at least nine hours of sleep each night.

Tips to help you sleep Stick to a sleep schedule.Get up about the same time each day, no matter how many hours of sleep you got the previous night.

Maintain healthy sleep habits. Go to bed only when youre sleepy.Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, and relaxing not too hotor too cold. Dont text, e-mail, read, or watch TV in bed.

Make sure your mattress is comfortable. Remember, even a good quality mattress needs to be replaced within 10 years.

Exercise is great, but not too late. Avoid exercising within a few hours before bedtime.

Avoid caffeinated drinks after lunch. The stimulating effects of caffeine in coffee, colas, teas, and chocolate can take as long aseight hours to wear off.

Avoid large meals at night. A large meal can cause indigestion that interferes with sleep.

Avoid alcoholic drinks before bedtime.While a nightcap mayhelp you relax, alcohol keeps you in the lighter stages of sleep and tends to wake you during the night.

And, for adolescents and young adults: Avoid stimulating activities around bedtime.This includes intense studying, text messaging, video games, and lengthy phone conversations.

Avoid pulling all nighters during exams. Sleep in on weekends but not more than two to three hours past your normal wake time. Sleeping longer may disrupt your body clock.

Find a more complete list of the benefits of good sleep at www.UPMC.com/Today.

AreYouAllergictoYour Bed?The dust in your bedroom might be making you sick.

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UPMC HealthTrak Lets You Manage Your Health Care Online

UPMC Spotlight

Keeping track of health issues, test results, and medications is challengingfor Sandy Hogue*, who is disabled and chronically ill. Because she mustrely on cabs for transportation, seeing a primary care doctor can be an all-day affair.

Thats why she was eager to sign up for UPMC HealthTrak, an Internet-based service that enables patients to receive and manage information about their health. Sandy uses it to monitor her glucose and high cholesterol levels, check test results, make appointments, renew prescriptions, and diagnose medical conditions all from the comfort of her home in Westmoreland County.

Its a good system. I get the medicaltreatment I need faster without spending a day traveling around, says Sandy. It keeps me in contact with my doctor and helps me monitormy medical conditions. And if I haveanything contagious, like the flu, it prevents me from infecting other people.

More patients choosing HealthTrakApproximately 42,000 UPMC patientshave signed on to HealthTrak, whichgives them secure electronic access totheir medical records, medications, andother information. HealthTrak recentlywas expanded to include eVisits an online digital house call with a primary care physician. * These patients treatment and results may not be representative of similar cases.

During an eVisit, patients select a symptom and complete an interactive questionnaire.

A UPMC doctor then reviews the information and makes a diagnosis. If medication is needed, a prescriptioncan be sent electronically to the patients pharmacy.

Oakmont resident Mark Gleeson* usesHealthTrak primarily to keep track ofhis medical records. In October, whenthe computer-savvy 83-year-old camedown with a cough and cold late in the day, he decided to see a doctor viaeVisit. Within an hour of completingthe questionnaire, a UPMC doctor responded with medical instructions and a prescription for his sinus infectionand chest congestion.

It was so convenient, and it worked!Within three days, I felt good as new,Mark says.

Convenience and comfortAs a graduate student, Robin Sales*relied on HealthTrak to connect withher hometown doctor while attendingschool in Nevada. Now a young professional living in New York City, she continues to use the online servicefor eVisits, to fill prescriptions, and access her medical records.

Its comforting. Having easy access to adoctor back home gives me the chanceto find the right doctor for me locally,without rushing into it. Its one lessthing to worry about, she says.

Robin, who first used eVisit to consult a doctor about an eye infection, says the online questionnaire asks the samequestions the doctor would ask at an appointment. When she needs medicine,her doctor in Pittsburgh faxes the prescription to her New York drug store two minutes away.

HealthTrak is great for college studentswho are far from home, the elderly, andother people who have trouble gettingto the doctor. It doesnt take the place of going to the doctor for regular check-ups, but its very useful, Robinsays. If only UPMC could figure a way for me to see my dentist online!

UPMC HealthTrak Benefits

Manage your health from homewith HealthTrak. Heres what youcan do online: Send a message to your doctor View medical records and test results

Renew prescriptions Track current health issues such as glucose levels andblood pressure

Request appointments Ask billing questions See a doctor (digital house call)

For more information or to sign up,visit www.UPMCHealthTrak.com.


Imagine being in a terrible car accident on your way to the mall.For days and weeks afterwards, you constantly relive the accidentin your mind. You take a different route to shop and, worst of all,

your body wont let you relax. You cantsleep and when you finally do doze off,youre awakened by nightmares. You cantconcentrate, your heart pounds, and youbreak out in cold sweats.

We know that anyone who has undergonesome kind of trauma can be at risk for posttraumatic stress disorder, explains Anne Germain, PhD, associate professor ofPsychiatry at the University of PittsburghSchool of Medicine. Based at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC,

she currently leads several sleep research projects with returningveterans from Iraq and Afghanistan who have PTSD.

PTSD can be triggered by a single event youve experienced or even witnessed be it an accident, violent crime, or natural disaster or by ongoing trauma, such as child abuse or domestic violence.

When we experience a life-threatening event, its normal for our body to react with a powerful, stressful response; its what enables us to fight or flee.

But for some people, these symptoms persist and worsen, says Dr. Germain. The toll can be profound if symptoms are ignored. PTSD has a devastating impact on the lives of peoplewho have it and on those around them. It also has enormous financial and economic implications.

PTSD is a relatively new specialization in psychology, and experts are still trying to determine why it affects some people and notothers. Fortunately, for most people, the symptoms of PTSDbegin to ease in about a month. If they continue, its extremelyimportant to seek professional help, notes Dr. Germain. Thebest place to begin is to talk with your family doctor and seek a referral to a qualified psychologist or psychiatrist.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Could it Happen to You?Most of us associate posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with returning military veterans who have experienced the tragedy of war. But you dont have to be a soldier to undergo the intense feelings of helplessness, horror, and fear that characterize PTSD.

Among the most troubling aspects of chronic PTSD for patients are the recurring nightmares and insomnia it canbring. There is growing evidence that such sleep disorders havea direct impact on both a persons mental and physical health.

Individuals with PTSD often say theyhave problems falling or staying asleep,and that the sleep they get isnt refreshing and restorative. Our sleep research studies with veterans show thatthey have many more sleep disordersthan the general public, including sleepapnea and other breathing problems,notes Dr. Germain.

With PTSD, nightmares can become an ingrained behavior, a1ecting a

persons daytime functioning from faltering concentrationand poor memory, to emotional outbursts.

By stopping the nightmares and helping to make sleep morenormal, restful, and restorative, patients can overcome otheraspects of chronic PTSD in their lives a bit more easily. Andsleep can be improved in a matter of weeks, she says.

Dr. Germain uses several methods to treat PTSD-related sleepdisorders, including image reversal therapy. We help patientsreplace a recurring nightmare with a more positive, a4rmingdream. They write it down and rehearse it several times a dayto train the brain to have a new dream image.

Individuals interested in participating in Dr. Germains sleep research studies for military veterans are invited to call 412-246-6404 or visit www.veteranssleep.pitt.edu.

PTSD and sleep disorders

UPMC's Sleep Medicine Center accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine is the only multidisciplinary sleep medicine facility in western Pennsylvania. The center performs approximately 2,000 sleep studies annually for adult patients with all types of sleep disorders. The sta1 at the UPMC Sleep Medicine Center include board-certified physicians, certified nurse practitioners, and registered sleep laboratory technologists.

To schedule an appointment, call 412-692-2880.

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Understanding the Cardiovascular System and You Tuesday, Mar. 15, 6:30 p.m.Tuesday, Apr. 19, 6:30 p.m.CCAC North CampusSpeakers: Daniel Edmundowicz, MS, MD,FACC and Darlene Loebig, RN These educational sessions are for those whowant to begin living a heart healthy lifestyle.Please call 412-369-3701 to register.

Colorectal Cancer: What You Need to KnowWednesday, Mar. 16, 12:30 p.m.Senior Center, Cranberry Township Municipal BuildingSpeaker: Ved Kaushik, MDPrevention, detection, and advancements intreatment options related to colorectal cancerwill be discussed at this seminar. Please call412-367-6640 to register.

Autism Through the Lifespan Wednesday (day one), Apr. 13, 8 a.m.Thursday (day two), Apr. 14, 8 a.m.Passavant Hospital Foundation Conference Center and Legacy TheatreThis two-day event will cover autism fromearly childhood to adolescence (day one), and adolescence through adulthood (day two). CEUs available. Registration is required. For more information, visitwww.passavanthospitalfoundation.org.

Good Nutrition for Seniors: Attainingand Maintaining a Healthy LifestyleWednesday, Apr. 20, 12:30 p.m.Senior Center, Cranberry Township Municipal BuildingSpeaker: Joan Avolio, RN, LDNLearn about healthy eating and exercise, and practical ways to incorporate good nutrition into day-to-day living. Please call412-367-6640 to register.

Legacy Music Series UPMC PassavantMcCandlessPassavant Hospital Foundation is seeking talented musicians who want to help lift peoples spirits and volunteer their time to give the gift of music. Inquiries are nowbeing accepted for 2011 dates. Please call 412-367-6640 for more information.

Whats Happeningat UPMC PassavantThese free events are o1ered by the Passavant Hospital Foundation

Welcoming New PhysiciansTo schedule an appointment, or for more information about any of our physicians, visit www.UPMC.com/FindADoctor or call 1-800-533-UPMC (8762).

John T. Comerci, MDGynecologic Surgery

Noedahn Copley-Woods, MDGynecologic Surgery

Anna Dumont, DOFamily Practice

Marsha J. Fino, MD Internal Medicine

Robert M. Friedlander, MD Head and Neck Surgery

Dennis Gabos, MD Cardiology

John M. George, MD Cardiology

Chiara Ghetti, MD Gynecologic Surgery

Pablo G. Giuseppucci, MD General Surgery

Andrew S. Hall, DO Internal Medicine

Steven M. Heilbrunn, MD Cardiology

Wendy M. Helkowski, MD Orthopaedics

Brian T. Jankowitz, MD Head and Neck Surgery

Uma M. Kannapadi, MD Nephrology

Je0 Krachkow, MD Cardiology

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