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14 29Publisher’s Message | 4

COMMUNITY INTEREST | South Fayette School District | 10

| South Fayette Township |South Fayette’s New Civic Center | 18

| Frenchy’s Bistro |A Local Bistro with a Real French Twist | 27

| UPMC Today |

Health and Wellness News You Can Use | 29

| Older Adults in South Fayette | 46

FEATURES | Young Writers | 8

| Walker Ewing Log House | More than 200 Years of History in our Own Backyard | 52

| The New Look of South Fayette | 56

| Lions South Fayette Boys Hoops | 14

| Real Estate |An Enjoyable Living Space is as Close as your Backyard | 50Trading Spaces | 54

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS | Stocks in the Aftermath of Catastrophic Events |By Philip C. Henry | 26

| East Meets West in Veterinary Medicine |By Dr. Joanna Rubin, VMD | 49

| Change Your Mind, Move Your Body |By Lisa Troyer | 60

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT | Washington Wild Things | 5| Alpine Electric | 39| Hickory Heights | 61

ON THE COVER | Former Star City Movie Theatre and plan for the new South Fayette Civic Center.

Welcome to the Summer issue of South Fayette Magazine.And what a welcome to summer it is. After weeks of extreme

temperature fluctuations, rain and wind, the warm, summer suncouldn’t be any more of a sight.

Despite the cold of winter and the lackluster spring we’ve had, muchhas happened here with your magazine. We have restructured toaccommodate our growth and I would like to introduce some people to

you that are working behind the scenes to make sure your magazineis the best community magazine that we can produce.

First off, I’d like to reintroduce Mark Berton as our new WestZone Editor. Mark is my longest-serving employee and hasworked every position at Community Magazines throughout

our growth from just three magazines to 32. He has been a residentof Moon Township since 2002, served on both the township cable

TV advisory board and planning commission, and is an active memberof Coraopolis Masonic Lodge 674, where he’s held officer positions.Mark also literally “wrote the book” on Moon Township, publishingthat history through Arcadia Publishing in 2007. He also published“Dixmont State Hospital” through Arcadia, chronicling the history ofthe 150-year-old mental hospital in Kilbuck Township. Because of hislongevity in the West Hills, Mark was the perfect choice to lead ourWestern magazines.

I’ve also hired Sharon Cobb to work with Mark as the dedicatedgraphic designer for our western magazines. Sharon comes to us fromthe Seattle Times, where she spent more than a decade working withcreative teams on editorial and advertising initiatives, earning her thedistinctions of Advertising Design Person of the Year. Prior to that, sheworked for Northwest Adventure Publishing, laying out all of themagazines under their umbrella and ensuring that they met deadline.Sharon’s experience, attention to detail and flair for creative andengaging designs quickly endeared her to us, as I am sure her work willendear itself to you.

We invested in this team because we felt it would be the best way toserve all of the residents of the West Hills, by offering the highest-quality magazine possible. But there is an even more important part ofthe team that I can’t hire – you. Your contributions of ideas and timehave been invaluable to us and we thank you. We urge even more of youto contact us with your feature ideas and events. Email Mark at:[email protected] with your thoughts. We all know aneighbor who volunteers, or a scout that is working on a project. We allhave children and grandchildren that are doing something special eitherat school or for community service. We also know seniors who delivermeals, or organize choirs. These are the people we are looking to tellyou about. Because without community, we have nothing, sopromoting the best in our communities we celebrate that which is greatwithin ourselves.

Have a great summer!

Wayne DollardPublisher

SUMMER 2011IN South Fayette is a community publicationdedicated to representing, encouraging andpromoting the South Fayette area and its comprisingmunicipalities 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 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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he Washington Wild Things will celebrateits 10th year in the Frontier League during the 2011 season.

Lauren Hindman, media relations manager for the team, said fans will see some changes whey they go to the CONSOL EnergyPark this year including some new concession and merchandisekiosks, new landscaping and field renovations, and new activities for the kids.

The one thing that won't change, however, is the good timefamilies will have while watching one of the 48 regular seasongames.

“We like to say that we provide three hours of entertainment that is interrupted by nine innings of baseball,” she said.

As in years past, there are special promotions or themes at eachhome game, such as fireworks, family fun nights, ladies nights, and “kids eat free” nights. Above all, Hindman said, the WashingtonWild Things team continue to provide affordable family fun.

“We haven't raised our season ticket prices in 10 years,” Hindman said. “Individual game tickets are as low as $5 so familiescan have a great time, see a ballgame, and not have to spend a lot of money.”

For a complete listing of the Wild Things 2011 schedule, visittheir website at www.washingtonwildthings.com.

2011 Washington Wild Things Home Game Schedule and PromotionsOpening DayTuesday, May 24 vs. Traverse CityBeach Bums6:35 p.m. Kids Eat Free presented by ServiceLinkEarly Intervention Families Night

Wednesday, May 25 vs.Traverse CityBeach Bums11:05 a.m. School Day

Thursday, May 26 vs Traverse CityBeach Bums6:35 p.m. Dollar Thirst-DayTheme Night Thursday: Steelers Night

Friday, May 27 vs. Windy CityThunderbolts635 p.m.Fireworks Friday presented byWashington FinancialGirl Scout Night

Saturday, May 28 vs Windy CityThunderbolts6:35 p.m. Fireworks NightSalute to Heroes/VA of Pittsburgh Night

Sunday, May 29 vs. Windy CityThunderbolts6:35 p.m.Fireworks NightFamily Fun Day presented byChesapeake EnergyAnniversary Game/Happy Birthday Wild Thing!

Tuesday, June 7 vs. So. Illinois Miners6:35 p.m. Kids Eat Free presented by ServiceLinkBark in the Park

Wednesday, June 8 vs. So. IllinoisMiners6:35 p.m. Kids Eat Free presented by Shearer’sSnack Foods

Thursday, June 9 vs. So. Illinois Miners6:35 p.m. Dollar Thirst-DayTheme Night Thursday: Country Night

Friday, June 10 vs. Normal CornBelters6:35 p.m. Fireworks Friday presented byWashington Financial9 + One Night: Salute to 2002

Saturday, June 11 vs. NormalCornBelters6:35 p.m. 2011 Team Card Set GiveawayBoy Scout Night

Sunday, June 12 vs. NormalCornBelters6:35 p.m. Family Fun Day presented byChesapeake EnergyRonald McDonald House CharitiesNight

Thursday, June 16 vs. Windy CityThunderbolts6:35 p.m. Dollar Thirst-DayTheme Night Thursday: St. Patrick’sDay in June

Friday, June 17 vs. Windy CityThunderbolts6:35 p.m. Fireworks Friday presented byWashington Financial

Saturday, June 18 vs. Windy CityThunderbolts6:35 p.m.Baseball Giveaway presented byServiceLink

Wednesday, June 22 vs. RockfordRiverHawks6:35 p.m. Kids Eat Free presented by Shearer’sSnack Foods

Thursday, June 23 vs. RockfordRiverHawks6:35 p.m. Dollar Thirst-DayTheme Night Thursday: NASCAR Night

Friday, June 24 vs. Rockford RiverHawks6:35 p.m. Fireworks Friday presented byWashington Financial

Saturday, June 25 vs. Traverse CityBeach Bums6:35 p.m. Giveaway To Be Announced

Sunday, June 26 vs. Traverse City BeachBums6:35 p.m.Family Fun Day presented byChesapeake Energy

Monday, June 27 vs. Traverse CityBeach Bums11:05 a.m. Camp Day

Wednesday, June 29 vs. River CityRascals6:35 p.m. Kids Eat Free presented by Shearer’sSnack FoodsPiggy Bank Giveaway presented byCONSOL Energy

Thursday, June 30 vs. River City Rascals6:35 p.m.Dollar Thirst-DayTheme Night Thursday: Social NetworkNightpresented by CONSOL Energy EveryGame

Friday, July 1 vs. River City Rascals6:35 p.m.Fireworks Friday presented byPennsylvania Lottery

Friday, July 8 vs. Gateway Grizzlies6:35 p.m. Fireworks Friday presented byWashington FinancialWild Things Hall of Fame Exhibit

Saturday, July 9 vs. Gateway Grizzlies6:35 p.m.Giveaway To Be AnnouncedWild Things Hall of Fame Exhibit

Sunday, July 10 vs. Gateway Grizzlies6:35 p.m. Family Fun Day presented byChesapeake EnergyHealth Care Night presented by MatisBaum O’Connor9 + One Day: Wild Things Hall of FameExhibit

Friday, July 15 vs. Lake Erie Crushers6:35 p.m. Fireworks Friday presented byWashington Financial

Saturday, July 16 vs. Lake Erie Crushers6:35 p.m. All-Decade Team Appearance & CardSet Giveaway

Sunday, July 17 vs. Lake Erie Crushers6:35 p.m.Family Fun Day presented byChesapeake EnergyChristmas in July

Sunday, July 24 vs. Lake Erie Crushers 6:35 p.m. Family Fun Day presented byChesapeake Energy

Monday, July 25 vs. Lake Erie Crushers6:35 p.m. Ladies Night

Tuesday, July 26 vs. Lake Erie Crushers11:05 a.m. Camp Day

Wednesday, July 27 vs. RockfordRiverHawks6:35 p.m. Kids Eat Free presented by Shearer’sSnack Foods

Thursday, July 28 vs. RockfordRiverHawks6:35 p.m. Dollar Thirst-DayTheme Night Thursday: Hamburger inParadise

Friday, July 29 vs. Rockford RiverHawks6:35 p.m. Fireworks Friday presented byWashington Financial

Tuesday, August 2 vs. Evansville Otters6:35 p.m. Kids Eat Free presented by ServiceLink

Wednesday, August 3 vs. EvansvilleOtters6:35 p.m.Kids Eat Free presented by Shearer’sSnack FoodsCow Baseball Giveaway presented byMid-Atlantic Dairy Association

Thursday, August 4 vs. Evansville Otters6:35 p.m. Dollar Thirst-DayTheme Night Thursday: Smurf Night

Friday, August 12 vs. Florence Freedom6:35 p.m.Fireworks Friday presented byWashington Halloween Night

Saturday, August 13 vs. FlorenceFreedom6:35 p.m. T-Shirt Giveaway presented byNorthwood Realty

Sunday, August 14 vs. Florence Freedom6:35 p.m. Family Fun Day presented byChesapeake EnergyWedding Night

Tuesday, August 16 vs. Joliet Slammers6:35 p.m. Kids Eat Free presented by ServiceLink

Wednesday, August 17 vs. JolietSlammers6:35 p.m. Kids Eat Free presented by Shearer’sSnack Foods

Thursday, August 18 vs. Joliet Slammers6:35 p.m. Dollar Thirst-DayTheme Night Thursday: RobertoClemente Night

Friday, August 26 vs. Joliet Slammers6:35 p.m. Fireworks Friday presented byWashington Financial

Saturday, August 27 vs. Joliet Slammers6:35 p.m.Wild Thing Garden Gnome Giveawaypresented by CONSOL Energy

Sunday, August 28 vs. Joliet Slammers6:35 p.m.Family Fun Day presented byChesapeake EnergyFan Appreciation Day

Non-Game Days:Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (in-season only)Sunday: Closed

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2011 Box Office Hours:Tickets also can be purchased by phone at 724.250.9555 or online at www.washingtonwildthings.com

Game Days: 10 a.m. to end of game

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Paige Gardner

I stood at the top of my driveway, overlooking my neighborhood. I felt my eyes well upwith tears. The wind whipped my long hair around my face, and I tied it back in a looseponytail to get a clearer look at all the houses, without the constant distraction. I closed myeyes for a moment, allowing the image to be stuck in my brain forever.

Eighteen years here, huh? It went fast. I couldn’t even tell you how long I had beencounting down the days until I finally got to leave. But now that it had finally arrived, Iwould’ve done anything for just one more year.

I could hear my parents arguing in the driveway, rearranging my items in the trunk sothey could fit everything perfectly. I knew they were trying to prolong my departure. But therewas no denying; my time was limited. I helped squish in my comforter and together we allyanked down the trunk, slamming it tight.

I noticed the unfamiliar bags under my mother’s eyes and allowed myself to believe for amoment that she was losing sleep over my leaving. But that was ridiculous; she hadexperienced my sister and brother leaving for college. She should be used to it.

Nevertheless, I was surprised when she started crying as she hugged me. I didn’t like thefact that I was the one causing her sadness. I enviously thought of my sister and brother – theydidn’t have any guilt when they left, because I was always at home with our parents.

I got in the passenger seat of my car. This would be my last chance to bond with myfather as he took me to college. Even with him I was noticing things I never saw. He didn’talways having that pouch of gray hair on just in front of his right ear, did he?

As we began to drive away, I turned to look out the back window. It was difficult due tothe overload of college supplies I had packed, but I could still make out my mother standing inthe front porch weaving to me as we drove away.

I felt a lump in my throat and fought back new-forming tears. I would be embarking on anew chapter of my life now. I wouldn’t always have my parents there waiting for me. But nomatter what, that little house on the corner will forever be my home, and I’ll take a little part ofit with me wherever I go.

ers Young Writers Young

Paige Gardner: is 16 years old and a juniorat South Fayette High School. She enjoyswriting novels – last November she wrote a100,000 word novel in one month total.Currently she is working on editing that novelwhile writing a completely new one. Alongwith writing, she enjoys being active in heryouth group, volunteering at her church, andattending acting classes. When she is incollege, Paige hopes to major in English andminor in acting, while also writing as a hobby.Some of her inspirations when it comes towriting are J.K. Rowling, Kristin Hannah, DeanKoontz, and Sarah Dessen.

Introducing some of South Fayette;s most talented Young Writers. In conjunction with the Young WritersProgram at South Fayette Library we are pleased to publish these winning submissions. Many thanks

I like it 59% (42 votes)

I don’t like it 4% (3 votes)

I don’t care 37% (26 votes)


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Shannon Meiers

Rio walked down the halls of her school, feeling so alone. This was her first day at LincolnHigh, and she was saddened by the site of so many other teenagers in their little cliques. Rio kept her eyes on her sneakers as she plodded down the hallway to French class. “PleaseGod,” She prayed silently, fervently, “Please give me a friend. Just one friend. I’m so lonely, Icould cry.”

This was her first experience in a public school setting. She had been home schooled herwhole life, all the way up from kindergarten, until sophomore year in high school, when herfamily moved from a rural town in southern Georgia, to Pittsburgh.

Rio found her classroom, and slipped into a seat in the back, trying as hard as she could to beunobtrusive. She glanced up and found to her dismay that the girls in the most popular groupwere staring at her. One of them started giggling, and they quickly went back to their gossip.

Because Rio was alone with her thoughts. She didn’t hear someone sit in the desk next tohers, until her pencil leapt out of her hands, landing on the floor. She reached down to grab it,but was stopped by the voice of the person in the other desk, “I got it.”

He smiled as he handed her the pencil. “My name’s Derek, what’s yours?”“I’m Rio.” She replied shyly. After handing her the pencil, he continued to look into her eyes. He said, “I haven’t seen you

around here before, are you new?” She cringed, “Yeah, I’m new, I moved last week.” “Where from?” He asked. “Georgia.” she replied timidly. “Oh that’s cool!” he said, “Moving in the middle of the semester is really tough. Have you

made many friends yet?” Rio was shocked. It sounded like he genuinely cared. Derek smiled at the confusion written all over her face. “I moved here in the middle of the

semester a year ago, so I know what it’s like to be ignored. I remember being the new kid, andit’s not any fun.”

Rio’s mouth fell open. Somebody actually understood. Perhaps, she had found a friend.Perhaps her prayers had been answered. Maybe she wouldn’t be so lonely. Maybe life inPittsburgh wouldn’t be so horrible after all.

Shannon Meiers is a 16 year old home-schooled girl who will be entering junior year infall 2011. She is currently working with thespecial needs ministry at her church, where shestarted attending as the new girl in 2006.Shannon, or Shan as her friends know her, isconstantly learning new things about God’sgrace, forgiveness, and all-surpassing love. Shecame to know Christ at the age of 5, and hasbeen striving to live for him ever since!

to Jody Wilson- Youth Services Librarian for coordinating this effort. Congratulations to the winners Paige Gardner and Shannon Meiers for their thoughtful work.

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The South Fayette Township SchoolDistrict has once again been named in the top

10 for the Pittsburgh Business Times’ 2011Guide to Western PA Schools. The guide rates

the academic performance of districts and schoolsin a seven-county region and includes information

on all public and private schools operating withinthose regions.

The guide also profiles statewide District-Level rankings. SouthFayette ranks seventh (7th) in the top 10 Western PA SchoolDistricts, and twelfth (12th) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.Copies of the guide are available through each District BuildingPrincipal. Information regarding the guide is also available by visitingthe Pittsburgh Business Times’ website atwww.bizjournals.com/Pittsburgh.

Although proud of our accomplishments, the District continues tostrive toward excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics. Ourgreatest challenge is to continue to offer high quality services, in agrowing community, with fewer resources. Our children have onlyone childhood and one chance to get a quality education. Assuredly,we are working hard to not only sustain the “Tradition, Pride, andExcellence” that our children deserve and our community expects, butalso to think and plan strategically so that all children achieve.

However, as you may know, the School Board, District personnel,and I are working diligently on the District’s final budget for 2011-2012. These are tough economic times for all of us, and it is becomingincreasingly difficult to meet the needs of our children, our dailychallenges, and to balance next year’s budget.

Because of the Governor’s proposed budget alone, we anticipate acut of $371,298. Some of the cuts currently include Basic EducationFunding; the Accountability Block Grant (which primarily supportedthe after-school tutoring program that enabled our children to receiveassistance with reading and mathematics); the Dual EnrollmentGrant (which enabled high school students to participate in collegecourses and earn advance college credits while in high school); SocialSecurity Reimbursement; and Charter School reimbursement.

Across Pennsylvania, students have been making progress andimproving test scores as a result of increased investments ineducation. However, Superintendents, Business Managers, andEducators in our region and across the state are focused on

discussions in regard to cutting costs in areas such as, but not limitedto: personnel; class size; early primary needs; tutoring/after-schoolprograms; extra and co-curricular activities; college in high schoolprograms; technology needs (educational and infrastructure);textbook replacements; and transportation.

Despite making budget cuts in areas that we know are effectiveand/or are in need of financial support, the Board of Education andDistrict remains committed to providing a high quality education forour South Fayette Township students.

We have some exciting events to look forward to and celebratewith and for our children:

May 26 – Kennywood DayMay 27 – PromMay 31 – BaccalaureateJune 3– High School Graduation June 6- Last Day of School; ½ Day for Underclassmen K-11Seniors have received a separate end-of-the-year schedule from the

high school. Beginning June 17 – the District will be closed on Fridays, as a

cost-savings measure; regular hours will begin the week of August 15.

On behalf of the District, we thank the entire community for yourgenerous support in so many ways. We look forward to our ongoingwork together. And as we graduate our Senior Class of 2011, a groupof highly capable, talented young men and women, we wish themsuccess as they begin their next life chapters.

We know that they have the foundation of the South Fayettecommunity family to support them as they strive to achieve theirdreams. As President John F. Kennedy said, “Let us think ofeducation as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because ineach of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength for our nation.”

All the best,

Dr. Bille RondinelliSuperintendent of Schools

3680 Old Oakdale RoadMcDonald, Pennsylvania 15057

Phone 412.221.4542 Fax 724.693.0490www.southfayette.org

South Fayette School District

Dear South Fayette Township Community Members,

Dr. Bille P. Rondinelli


This year, South Fayette students, under the guidance of BrianGarlick (Technology Education teacher) and Kevin Barry(certified Physics teacher) entered a unique engineeringcompetition called BotsIQ. This competition is known as the“Smart Sport”, since teams from the southwestern PA regioncompete in a battle of robots that are designed, engineered andconstructed through the academic and mechanical knowledge andefforts of the student teams.

This is the first year South Fayette has taken part in thisprogram and the first time that an academic high school haspartnered with a career and technology school. Western AreaCareer and Technology Center in Washington County, under theadvisement of Albert Kammenzind, Machine shop instructor, andhis machining students worked with the South Fayette Bots Teamto machine the parts of the robot, named SCAR, and added theirexpertise to the design portion of the project.

In addition, as part of the project based learning initiativewithin the district, the team partnered with Donnie Miller, Vice-President of Miller Plastics of Burgettstown, and Dave Becker, anElectronics instructor at Pittsburgh Technology Institute, for theirexpertise from the inception of the project through thecompetition. Once again, South Fayette has developed a uniquecollaboration between educators, industry professionals, and postsecondary institutions.

The 2011 Southwestern PA BotsIQ preliminary rounds werehosted by California University of Pennsylvania and the NationalCenter for Robotics Engineering Technology Education(NCRETE). They took place on March 25 and 26, with 48 teamsparticipating. The team was thrilled with the performance of

SCAR in the four matches they competed in. SCAR receivedbrutal attacks from its’ opponents, including being flipped,

bounced off the ceiling and flung against the sides of thebulletproof arena. By far, SCAR had the most exciting

bout of Friday’s competitions. Officials from thecompetition remarked that the South Fayette/Western

Area CTC Bot was the toughest Bot in the field thatday as it took incredible hits and kept going with

minimal damage.On Friday, April 15 and Saturday April 16,

SCAR and the following SF and WACTC teammembers will compete in the finals: Nick

Miller, Team Captain, Richie Klimek, JonathanBernhardt, Brian Kline, Jonathan Albert, Joe

Murrer, Paul Wakim, Ryan Eberle, VarunThangavelu, Radhir Kothuri, James White,Bischer Barmada, Mike Weaver, SethBugay and Dennis Piatt.

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BotsIQTeam Scores in Competition

Students in Mrs. Leapline’s 7th grade classes have benefited from the South Fayette Foundation forExcellence Grant. Mrs. Leapline purchased nine digital cameras to facilitate a variety of learningopportunities. With the use of digital cameras students created videos to demonstrate their knowledge andunderstanding of science and social studies concepts. Students worked in teams to create their story board,assign roles and develop a script about the concept and then filmed their ideas. Their final products were

then posted on blackboard for allstudents to use as tutorials.

Jamie Coyne, Evan Vent, andMaggie Pine are working on a videotutorial about using a punnett squareto determine the probability of agenetic cross. The punnett squaretutorial is a formative assessment forour science unit on Genetics.Students have also made videosabout balancing chemicalequations and interviewing RomanEmperors in Social Studies.Through the use of the digitalcameras students create authenticprojects which are then used tohelp teach their peers.

South Fayette Foundation forExcellence Grant Benefits 7th Graders




The 2010 South Fayette Alumni Directory has been delivered to all those who ordered a copy. �Published by Alumni Research under the auspices of the South

Fayette Alumni Association, the directory containsinformation on all graduates listed in the alumni database,including the Class of 2010 graduates. The school has nothad a directory update since 2003.�If you still wish topurchase a copy of the directory, please contact MaureenPedzwater at 724-693-3047.

2010 South FayetteAlumni Directory

On Sunday, March 13th, Mrs. Lally, South Fayette Middle School art teacher, sat down to read herSunday paper and noticed a very interesting article by Clay Morgan, a history and social sciencesteacher at both CCAC-Allegheny campus and the University of Phoenix. The article, Puttingsome Pop in Education stressed the importance of “pop culture” being used in education. Using“pop culture” often in her 12-week themes, Mrs. Lally could strongly relate to the benefits there arefor students when they learn about a popular topic that has meaning in their lives. Mrs. Lallycontacted Mr. Morgan via e-mail and shared some of the themes and lessons she had used inher art classes. Mr. Morgan responded back enthusiastically requesting that she contribute tohis new website for teachers entitled, PopTeacher.com. Mrs. Lally agreed to write about someof her past popular themes like “Beatlesongs” and “The 1980’s” to keep the dialog flowing.Look for Mrs. Lally’s work online!

Carson ScholarWe are very excited to announce that 8th

grade student, Ryan McGowan, was recentlyselected as a 2011 National Carson’s Scholar.

The Carson Scholars Fund wasfounded in 1994 by world-renowned Johns Hopkinspediatric neurosurgeon Dr.Benjamin S. Carson and his

wife, Candy. The CarsonScholars Fund scholarshipprogram awards studentswho have embraced highlevels of academicexcellence and communityservice. As a winner ofthis prestigious award,

Ryan is the recipient of a $1,000 collegescholarship that he has agreed to put towardsfull-time enrollment at an accredited four-yearcollege or university program. Ryan wasnominated for the award by middle schoolcounselor, Mr. Michael Perrott. Ryan will behonored at a banquet ceremony on April 30,2011, at the Omni William Penn hotel inPittsburgh. We are so excited at the middleschool as this is our first Carson Scholar!Congratulations, Ryan!

South Fayette ExhibitsArtwork at AIU-3 ConventionOn Wednesday, March 30, the Allegheny Intermediate

Unit 3 had a convention at its headquarters located at the“Waterfront” in Homestead. Artwork created by SouthFayette Middle School 7th grader, Karen Chen, was ondisplay for an exhibit highlighting artwork from all the

districts serviced by the AIU 3. Karen created two drawings.One drawing was inspired by Norwegian artist, Edvard

Munch’s famous painting, The Scream. The other drawingwas inspired by a Surrealism unit focusing on the artist

Salvador Dali. Karen is very talented, and the art from southFayette School District was well-represented during

the convention.

Mrs. Lally Collaborates with PopTeacher.com Creator

Lions South Fayette

Boys Hoops Settle

for WPIAL SilverAlso make PIAA semifinals

The South Fayette Lions basketball teamrolled through the regular season inClass AAA with an undefeated section

record. They finished 19-1 overall, with thelone loss coming to Class AAAA

finalist Chartiers Valley. Thatrecord earned them the top

seed in the AAA playoffs.They blew past South Park

in round one, and thendestroyed Uniontown inthe quarterfinals. In thesemifinals, the Lionshandled New Castle56-42 to advance tothe title game.

South Fayette hadswept section rival

Montour in the regularseason. They won 65-58

on the road and cruised by20 at home. The third meeting

took place at the A.J. PalumboCenter on the campus of Duquesne

University. Neither team was very sharp at the start of

the game. The Lions led 11-7 after the firstquarter. The Lions still led and still held a

13-9 lead early in the second whenMontour locked down on defense. TheLions slumped into a 4-minute scoringdrought that allowed Montour to takethe lead. The Spartans caught fire from

outside the arc after an ugly start. Theymade four triples, including a buzzer-

beater that capped a 9-0 run, and whichvaulted them into a 21-18 lead at halftime.

The Lions fell behind by as many as 8

eight points late in the third quarter asMontour extended their its pre-halftime run to17-3. Mike Lamberti hit a huge trey for theLions to close the gap to five entering thefourth quarter. The Lions got no closer untilLamberti hit a three to bring them within fourat 34-30. However, four Montour free throwsspiked the lead back to 38-30 with 1:15 to play.Lamberti hit another three, and then the Lions’defense came up with a stop. However, theycould not convert on the offensive end.Montour sealed the win with free throws. TheLions suffered only their second loss of theyear, 45-34.

The Lions still qualified for the PIAAChampionships despite the loss. They handledGeneral McLane, 51-39, and then blew pastJohnstown by 20. A 67-59 victory over EasternYork in the quarterfinals set up a fourthmeeting with Montour. The victor would earn

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a trip to Penn State for the PIAA title game.The game played out much like the WPIALtitle game did, with South Fayette taking a 14-11 lead after one quarter. Montour rallied totake a 25-22 halftime lead and used a 15-2 runto extend the lead to 11 entering the fourthquarter. The Lions chipped away and trailed49-44 with two minutes left. Montour wouldnot allow them to get any closer and ended theLions’ season, with a 57-44 win. Montour heldLamberti (17.9 PPG) scoreless and won therebounding battle 38-30.

The Lions finished the season at 25-3. Theywere the silver medalists from the WPIAL andcame within two wins games of winning back-to-back PIAA championships.




2011SOUTH FAYETTEVOLLEYBALL CAMPREGISTRATION

2011 SOUTH FAYETTE VOLLEYBALL CAMP

South Fayette Township


THE EVOLUTION OF A COMMUNITYIS ALWAYS AN ExCITING THING ANDOFFICIALS are taking a property that in onegeneration was the site of both the Mulach Steelplant and Star City movie theater, and convertingit into the new hub of civic life in the township.

The has been the topic of study and planningsince 2006, but now is going to be movingforward in full force for a planned 2012-2013opening. It was good planning in the beginningthat will ensure that the project from here on outwill be a success. In 2007, a Facilities ReviewCommittee made up of staff, elected officials andresidents spent months developing a needsassessment that projected the township’s need for

space through 2026. ThisCommittee also toured thecommunity buildings incommunities such as thePeters, Collier, Upper St.Clair, Cranberry, Ross, andScott townships, looking atlibraries, municipalfacilities and senior andcommunity centers for inspiration.The Facilities Review Committeedeveloped a top ten possiblelocations list for the futurefacility. During that review theTownship met with the previousowner of the who wasinterested in selling. Followinga due diligence review, the

Committee recommend to the Board ofCommissioners the purchase of the Star City Property for5 Million dollars. The Township then negotiated withGiant Eagle, who had a lease on the property. They paidthe township $650,000 to get out of the remainder of theirlease. That money went back into the design and futurerenovation of the site.

Mike Hoy, township manager, said he is hopeful that agroundbreaking and the start of construction can take

place later this year.“Obviously this is the most ambitious project the

township has ever undertaken, but it’s our vision to create atrue community identity and focal point,” Hoy said. “Eachstep of the way we tied to include residents into the projectincluding a community center feasibility study toincorporate as many ideas from residents into the buildingitself. There were ideas for things like a walking track, multipurpose rooms, gymnasiums, and program space. All ofthese ideas were seen by residents as important to them orlacking in our community now, so we made those ideas themain emphasis of the design. Every part of this project wasto get people involved. All of these efforts were funneledto a Design Review Committee made up of residents, staffand the architect, who came up with the plans for bothinterior and exterior design.

The designs incorporate a flexible plan for a library,senior citizens’ and community center, as well as police

South Fayette’s New Civic Center

An Inside Look

Final Design: Exterior“Obviously this is the

most ambitious project

the township has ever

undertaken, but it’s our

vision to create a true

community identity and

focal point...”Mike Hoy

Township Manager


of What’s to Come

RENOVATIONS TOSOUTH FAYETTECIVIC CENTER100 HICKORY GRADE RD.BRIDGEVILLE, PAALLEGHENY COUNTY

CIVIC CENTER FUNDING PLANCash: $350,000Grants: $3 millionNaming Rights: $500,000of Property: $2.5 millionMailing: $50,000Fundraising (Bricks/Flags): $200,000Donations: $300,000Borrowing: $1 millionTotal: $7.9 million

and township administration, giving all departments ample room togrow in the future to serve the residents of as it fast grows into amajor residential destination in the South Hills.

While it will be built for the current and future residents of thetownship, care was taken to ensure that the township’s past wouldbe adequately represented within the new building.

“The outside of the building is designed to reflect the new SouthFayette - the new homes, expansion of the school district and thegrowth the township has had over the past 15 years or so,” Hoy said.“The inside will look like the outside, that is, it will be the truedowntown. The walkways made of brick, the room facades will looklike buildings that you wouldsee downtown.

Rooms will have street addresses such as Cuddy Way and MorganStreet, so there will be a lot of history put into the inside of thebuilding. The whole vision is one where when you come into thatcenter, you’ll look like you’re in a downtown setting.”

Hank Tkacik of Axis Architects, architect for the communitycenter, said as far as the Star City site, the community couldn’t askfor a better location.

Converting the building from a movie theater to a communitycenter, however, provided some unique challenges that wereovercome with creative solutions.

“The main design solution we had to come up with was to bringthe scale down to a personal level,” Tkacik said. “It was just a giantbox. The idea was to help create the face of South Fayette, andobviously they didn’t want a big concrete block box. We had to

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make the building give the appearance of a community center not a movie theater.”Tkacik said part of that challenge was breaking up the large theater spaces into smaller, usable areas for those

who will work in the community center and those who will frequent it. Integrating the township’s history into the interior became a solution once it was realized that the exterior of

the building left officials with limited options.“One of the concepts was trying to bring the history and look of into the building. We asked, ‘Can we make

the outside of this building have the history and feel of old south Fayette?’” he said. “The more we thought aboutthat, with the challenges with exterior, we morphed that into doing that on the inside of the building. We’rebringing the main street inside, so it could be more pedestrian in scale and level.”

The result, once constructed will be a lobby that will give residents the feeling that they’re in the town square.“The idea is, as you enter the main lobby, that’s or of the town. All the light from the main entrance will spill

in,” Tkacik said. “We’re doing some things with the ceiling to give it the appearance of a sky and the floor finish


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Final Design: Interior


will be a cobblestone or brick paver-type street. A gazebo will be in the center. It’s a twostory building, so you’ll get the feeling and height of being outside.”

Despite a down economy over most of the township’s planning stages, officials wereable to leverage the township’s history of fiscal prudence into an “A” bond rating, allowingfor better interest rates and foregoing the need for purchasing costly bond insurance. Inkeeping with that fiscal prudence, the township plans on borrowing only $1 million forthe project – less than 1/7th of its overall estimated price tag, which should make alltaxpayers happy.

“Right now our financing proposal includes grant opportunities, naming rights,donations, and we’re also selling land in front of the for economic redevelopment,”Hoy said. “We recently closed on the first parcel to Washington Financial Bank for$760,000. They’ll be under construction later this year, and that will be the first phaseof redevelopment of those properties. The remaining 2.5-acre parcel is anticipated to


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Fayette , and obviously

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be sold over the next 12 months for redevelopment andeconomic growth in the corridor.”

The township’s good bond rating also allowed it torefinanced and lower its debt service, saving on annualoperating costs. Hoy said thecommissioners have alwaysbeen committed to not raisingtaxes for this project, and, if allgoes as planned, the two parcelsof property in front of Star City ,as well as the old municipalcenter will be back on the taxrolls and generating revenue forthe township.

“The current municipal centeris zoned commercial, so hopefully,it will be sold and we’ll have aprivate investor put somecommercial development on thesite,” Hoy said. “The second parcel infront of the property will have arequest for proposals put out in thenext few months. We’ll review thoseand hopefully, accept one with construction beginning in2012 or 2013. The original assessment for the enter StarCity property was approximately 4 million dollars. Weanticipate, with the selling and redevelopment of the outparcels, to double that amount in assessed value. Plus, it willgenerate jobs, opportunities and more services for theresidents. In fact, we have already taken advantage ofopportunities associated with owning in the property togenerate revenues and to increase services to our residents.The Township entered into an agreement with theAllegheny County Port Authority to lease the rear of theproperty for a park and ride. Further, the Township hasleased the property to movie companies and driving schoolsfor use of the parking lot. Each of these leases has generatedadditional revenues to be used towards the project.”

While the township currently is in the process ofcreating a comprehensive plan, all research done to thispoint included the creation of a center of identity for the

township. The new facility will be just that. “This facility will accommodate those needs as well as

offer space for programming that will help defray the overallcost of the project through fees and usage charges,” Hoysaid. “There will be party rooms that residents can rent out,

a computer café and concession area.Some rooms will allow us to expandprogramming - yoga, children’s programsand exercise programs. There are noimmediate plans for an exercise orfitness equipment area, mainly becausewe didn’t want to compete with theprivate sector. Instead, we took adifferent approach, and added anAstroturf gymnasium so we can offermore than just basket ball. We canhave indoor soccer, lacrosse andbaseball in that gym.”

Not all improvements are withinthe building’s property line,however. Hoy said that theNewbury project will eventuallyline up the intersection at the

community center’s driveway at Route 50 andthe commercial entrance to Newbury on the site of 84Lumber. Newbury also will upgrade the congestedconditions at the Route 50/Washington Pike intersectionwhich currently plagues commuters at the evening rushhour. Again, these much-needed upgrades are coming at nocost to the taxpayers.

“As part of the Newbury project, they will put in


“The original assessment

for the enter Star City

property was approximately

4 million dollars. We

anticipate, with the selling

and redevelopment of the

out parcels, to double that

amount in assessed value.”

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Township Manager





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additional turning lanes turning leftat the Exxon, and the bridge will bewidened to accommodate thetraffic,” Hoy said. “The signalizationand intersection created will be allpart of Newbury’s commitment tothe township.”

To get a look at the design andto review the history of the project,please go to the Township’s websiteat www.south-fayette.pa.us . If youare interested in sponsoring a part ofthe new South Fayette CommunityCenter, you can contact thetownship at 412.221.8700, or waituntil the next issue of IN SouthFayette, which will have asponsorship insert for easycompletion.


By Philip C. Henry, ChFC, CFS

Thus far, 2011 has shown continued strength in world equity markets.Yet two critical events, the unexpected and tragic tsunami / earthquakein Japan, as well as the worrisome yet not surprising social unrest in theMiddle East, may have caused some investors to question thesustainability of the current bull market.

What we can do and prepare and brace for inevitable events, bothexpected and unexpected ones?

While asset allocation and diversification in an investment portfolioare no guarantee against loss of principal, its importance cannot beunderstated. Consider this; while the inevitable conflict in the MiddleEast captures front page headlines, the reality is that the economies ofconflicted areas comprise about 1% of a globally diversified portfolio.Thus, the effect on portfolios thus far has been negligible.

Similarly, the March 11th natural disaster in Japan is quintessentialexample of an unpredictable event. No investor can really prepare forsomething that may or may not ever happen. Scientists have beenpredicting a massive California earthquake since the great San Franciscoquake of 1906. Thankfully, we still wait.

For investors that allocate 100% of their assets to globally diversifiedequities, Japanese stocks should represent less than 5% of their holdings.A more typical investor with a 60-40 allocation to stocks and bondswould only have a 3% or less exposure to Japan. This can impact aportfolio, but not in a major way.

In my opinion, since no one can reliably predict the future, ourcurrent approach to global diversification is the best we know of todeliver capitalist rates of return while attempting to help minimize therisks therein.

The insightful chart below, courtesy of Symmetry Partners, provides ahistoric look at stock market performance, as measured by the DowJones Industrial Average, after catastrophic events.The message is to:

• Develop an asset allocation ratio (% to stocks, % to bonds) based on your goals, time frames and propensity towards risk

• Globally diversify by using all available categories of stocks and bonds

• Rebalance annually to maintain the desired allocation mix• Exercise patience in the presence of, or preferably, the absence

of chaosAt Henry Wealth Management, our goal is to provide ongoing help

during both calm times as well as chaotic times.

Investment portfolio tips in the presence of or absence of chaos

Stocks in the Aftermath of Catastrophic Events

Phil Henry, ChFC, CFS, is the President of Henry Wealth Management,LLC, an independent financial services firm located at 1370 WashingtonPike, Bridgeville, PA. He offers Securities and Investment-AdvisoryServices through, NFP Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. This articlewas co-authored with Dan Henry, CLU, the firms Vice President. Dan offers Securities through, NFP Securities, Inc., MemberFINRA/SIPC. NFP Securities, Inc. is not affiliated with Henry WealthManagement, LLC. Phil may be reached at 412-838-0200 or through

email at [email protected]. The firm’s website is www.HenryWealth.com. Theopinions expressed in this commentary are those of the authors and may not necessarilyreflect those held by NFP Securities, Inc. This is for general information only and is notintended to provide specific investment advice or recommendation. NFP Securities, Inc.does not provide legal or tax advice. Using diversification as part of your investmentstrategy neither assures nor guarantees better performance and cannot protect againstloss of principal due to changing market conditions. Past Performance does notguarantee future results. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a popular indicator of thestock market based on the average closing prices of 30 active U.S. stocks representativeof the overall economy.

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If you remember Pepe’s Fairview Inn, youalready know where Frenchy’s Bistro and WineCellar is. Frenchy’s rose from the ashes of Pepe’slike a phoenix last summer, and has grown itsmenu, its business and its dining area since then,

promising a beautiful outdoor terrace forsummer barbeque fare.

Whether you’ll be dining indoors or underthe stars, there’s something you should knowabout Frenchy’s – everything on the menu ishomemade and prepared by Head Chef ShawnTrump, who greets every customer that tastes hisdelicious designs.

“I try to accommodate people as much as Ican,” Trump said. “If we’re slow, and theyrequest something that’s not on the menu, I’llmake it for them. That’s the kind of place we are.It’s kind of like Cheers – we know everyone orget to know them.”

Frenchy Laurent,owner and Parisiannative who moved herein 1983, greets manypatrons by name as theyenter, offering a glass of freehomemade sangria to anyonewho asks.

Trump was possibly the best decisionthat the owner of Frenchy’s – FrenchyLaurent – made for the restaurant. Cooking eversince childhood as the son of a single mother, hewould create dishes in the kitchen for familydinner while his mother worked. Since then, he’sbeen a chef at Bravo, Outback Steakhouse andHoulihan’s. But at Frenchy’s, Trump can breakaway from corporate menus and create someover-the-top dishes at a price that’s affordable forthe entire family.

We had the opportunity to sample several ofTrump’s creations. For starters, he brought out ashrimp scampi and side of grilled asparagus. Thescampi was a perfectly-done bed of linguinicomforting five grilled jumbo shrimp. The oiland garlic really brought out the succulent flavorof the shrimp, and didn’t saturate linguini. Theasparagus wash fresh, crisp and bore the marksand flavor of the grill – lightly smoky and lickedby fire. Trump brought out a sampling of hishomemade house “Paris” dressing, which is ahoney-Dijon vinaigrette-based secret. Not onlywould it be at home on a salad, but it made anexcellent accompaniment to the asparagus. Asthe season goes on, the fruit and vegetableofferings at Frenchy’s will grow, Trump said. Asmost employees areSouth Fayette

residents, they all frequent the Rt. 50 Farmer’sMarket and demand the freshest of the freshwhen it comes to their ingredients.

Next, we were treated to a Frenchy’s staple –an enormous fried fish sandwich, which is a year-round Friday special at $6. The batter was flakeyand crunchy, not greasy. The cod was equally asflakey and fresh.

Lastly, Trump brought out two homemadespecialties – raspberry cheesecake and crèmeBrule, each of which were amazing in theirtextures, flavors and presentation. Thecheesecake is a hearty slice with whipped creamdollops. The crème Brule had a perfect crust withspatters of caramelized sugar, and a soft, creamyconsistency beneath.

Frenchy’s also has a kid’s menu, caters hastake-out, and can serve medium-sized businessmeetings and parties of up to 50 people, more ifthe weather accommodates the patio seating.

Frenchy’s is open Monday-Friday for lunchand Saturdays at 4 p.m., although summer hourslikely will be changing, offering Sunday hoursand extended Saturdays. Call for current info, orbetter yet, join their e-mail blast list and never be

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What’s Insidepage 2 A Woman’s Heart Is Special

page 3 The Good News About Heart DiseaseSix Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure

page 4 Young Athletes and Sudden Cardiac DeathWhat Parents Need to Know

Exercise: Too Much of a Good Thing Can Be Harmful

page 5 The Downside of Falls

page 6 Choosing the Right Doctor for You

page 7 Welcoming New Physicians

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Have you ever heard the adage,“Know your enemy?” Heart disease is pandemic in the United States — but manywomen remain unaware that it’san “equal opportunity” disease.The symptoms of heart diseasecan differ between men andwomen, but if you have a heart, you can get heart disease.

“Every woman, regardless of age,should know her risk factors andwork with her doctor to develop a plan for good heart health,” says John R. Ward, MD, a cardiologist and specialist inwomen’s heart issues at UPMCMercy, which is part of theUPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. “Taking action could save your life or the life of someone you love.”

Know your risksAn astonishing 80 percent ofwomen between the ages of 40 and 60 have one or more riskfactors for heart disease. “Having just one risk factor doubles your chance for heart disease,” adds Dr. Ward.Having multiple risk factors significantly increases your potential for heart problems.

Smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, and family history are risk factors that men and womenshare. Additional risk factors specific to women’s hearthealth include:

• Metabolic syndrome, a combination of excessive fat around the abdomen, high blood pressure, highblood sugar, and high triglycerides that increase yourrisk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

• Mental stress and depression, both of which make it difficult to follow a healthy lifestyle.

• Low levels of estrogen after menopause, which pose serious risks of heart disease developing in awoman’s smaller blood vessels.

“You can’t do anything about your genes and family history,but lifestyle changes can certainly help reduce your risk of heart disease,” says Dr. Ward.

Take action for your heart healthHeart disease is the leading cause of death among women over theage of 65. And over the last 20years, the rate of heart attacks inwomen between the ages of 35 and 54 has been on the rise. Given these statistics, everywoman should pay close attentionto her heart health.

The first step in becoming “heartsmart” is to meet with your doctoror primary care physician. Anhonest conversation with yourdoctor will help ensure that youget the best possible care. Hereare a few questions to ask:

• What are my risk factors forheart disease?

• What should I know about theeffects of menopause on myheart health?

• What is my blood pressure? Is that healthy for my age?

• What is my cholesterol andhow could it affect my health?

• Based on my history and risk factors, what can I do to lower my risk?

Take action for your family, tooThe staggering increase in obesity and diabetes in childrenin the United States puts them at significant risk of heartdisease. “We’ve learned that plaque can begin to build up in arteries in children as young as two years old,” says Dr. Ward.

“Moms are role models for their children. By makinghealthy changes for yourself, you can help improve the heart health of the entire family.”

To learn more about cardiac services at UPMC Mercy, visit www.UPMCMercy.com and click on Our Services.

To schedule an appointment with a UPMC-a+liated physician, visit www.UPMC.com/FindADoctor, or call 1-800-533-UPMC (8762).

A Woman’s Heart Is SpecialIt’s important to recognize you’re not immune to the dangers of heart disease

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Risk factors that can’tbe chaged• Family history of heart disease,

carotid artery disease, or peripheral artery disease

• Age (65 and older)• Gender (men have a greater risk

of heart attack)

Risk factors that canbe changed• Smoking• High blood pressure • High cholesterol levels • Obesity• Physical inactivity

Become heart smartTake time to educate yourself about heart disease and the treatments available. The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute website is a one-stop source of informationabout cardiac conditions, as well as UPMC’s full spectrum of cardiovascular services from routine screenings to advanced cardiac care.

Be sure to check it out atwww.UPMC.com/HeartandVascular.

Monitor Target Levels

Cholesterol less than 200 mg/dL

Blood Pressure below 120/80

BMI (body mass index) 18.5–24.9

Ask your doctorIf you have questions or concerns aboutyour heart health, call your physician to schedule an appointment.

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Heart disease is the nation’s leadingcause of death for both men andwomen. Every 25 seconds, someone experiences a coronary event; everyminute, heart disease claims a life.

The good news? You can take steps to reduce your risk of heart diseasethrough routine screenings and lifestylechanges — even if you’ve already had aheart attack or stroke.

“Heart disease is a disease we can do something about. In most instances, it ispreventable,” says Daniel Edmundowicz,MD, associate professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, and directorof preventive cardiology at the UPMCHeart and Vascular Institute.

“Screening absolutely saves lives. We can help people change the outcome once we know the risk-factor levels,” Dr. Edmundowicz says.

Heart-Healthy Resources at UPMC MercyMichael A. Fallert, MD, chief of cardiology at UPMC Mercy, says doctorsuse tools such as EKGs, stress testing, ultrasound, and CT scans to look for signs of atherosclerosis in the heart, neck,legs, and arms — especially if you have a family history of cardiovascular disease.

If needed, you also can take advantage ofthe region’s only low radiation electronbeam CT scan at the UPMC Heart andVascular Institute. It looks specifically forcalcium in the coronary arteries as amarker of the cholesterol accumulationthat can cause sudden heart attacks.

Dr. Fallert recommends regular healthscreenings that tell you your numbers and whether you need to take action. For example, high blood pressure and high cholesterol can damage your heartand blood vessels, but you wouldn’t know you have these conditions withouttesting for them.

The more risk factors you have, the greateryour chance of developing heart disease,says Dr. Fallert. While you can’t controlgenetics, you can take steps to controlmany other risk factors by eating a healthy diet, exercising, not smoking, and maintaining a healthy body weight.Some changes — like quitting smoking —can have an immediate impact.

“The bottom line is: If you know yournumbers and know your risk, you can do something about it,” Dr. Fallert says.

The Good News About Heart DiseaseTake charge of your heart through health screenings and heart-healthy lifestyle changes

Six Ways to Lower Your Blood PressureHigh blood pressure puts you at risk for heart attack, stroke, and other serious diseases. Follow these recommendations from Dr. Fallert to take charge of this “silent killer”:• Increase physical activity. Aim for at

least 30 minutes each day (most days) of brisk walking, bike riding, or other aerobic activity.

• Monitor your sodium. Limit your sodium intake to less than two grams (2,000 mg) a day. Beware of “hidden” sodium inprocessed foods, including canned soup,lunch meats, frozen dinners, and crackers.

• Eat healthy. Follow a lower-fat diet that’s rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy foods.

• Control your stress. Take 15 minutes eachday to decompress and focus on yourself.Listen to music, read, pray, or meditate.

• Don’t smoke! Nicotine causes your bloodvessels to constrict and your heart to beatfaster, which raises your blood pressure.

• Take your medicine. If medicine is neededto control your blood pressure, make sureyou take it as prescribed by your doctor.

Know your numbersAim for these vital numbers to keep your ticker in good working condition:

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Young Athletes and Sudden Cardiac DeathWhat Parents Need to Know

Health Tips from UPMC Health Plan

Is your child among the three to five million young people in the United States who play organized sports each year? If so, you know that a pre-participation physical examination can help identify young athletes who may be at risk for an injury or illness that could require additional medical evaluation. Recently, identifying young athletes who may be at risk of sudden cardiac death has become a hot topic among sports medicine professionals, focusing the attention of parents on the need for better cardiovascular screening of young athletes.“Sudden cardiac death (SCD) in young athletes is extremely rare,” says Vivekanand Allada, MD, clinical director of pediatric cardiology at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and professor of pediatrics. “In fact, it’s a one in a million risk.”According to Dr. Allada, sudden death in young athletes is most often due to heart problems, such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (an abnormal thickening of the heart). Other causes include congenitalcoronary anomalies, arrhythmia (which can be caused by a blow to thechest), and Marfan syndrome, a connective tissue disorder that canweaken the aorta and lead to a tear or rupture. “Unfortunately, there’s no perfect test to find a needle in a haystack,” says Dr. Allada. However, parents can take steps to uncover risk factors that may require more testing or a consultation with a pediatriccardiologist. The American Heart Association recommends that youngathletes undergo a screening medical history to check specifically for: • Chest pain, palpitations, or fainting during exercise (red flags

that require immediate attention) • A history of a heart murmur or hypertension• Family history of coronary disease, sudden death, or

Marfan syndrome

Children with any of these risk factors or an abnormal physical examshould see a pediatric cardiologist, who is specially trained to look for cardiac problems in children and teens, Dr. Allada says. Further testing might include an EKG, echocardiogram, and stress test.He offers these tips to parents:• Don’t let your child play through chest pain. Pain can be a

warning sign.• Teach your child to avoid energy drinks that have high levels

of caffeine. Such drinks can make the heart race and cause cardiac arrhythmias. They are particularly dangerous for athletes with undiagnosed cardiac problems.

To learn more about caring for your child’s heart, visit www.chp.edu, then click on Child Health A-Z. To schedule an appointment with a Children’s-a+liated physician, call 412-692-PEDS (7337).

Exercise:Too Much of a GoodThing Can Be HarmfulRegular exercise is an important part of maintaining a healthy life. Many of us, however, still struggle to fit even a moderate amount of exercise into our schedules.

But there are plenty of peoplewho are getting too much exercise. If some exercise is good,they think more will be better.Not true. In fact, excessive exercise can lead to a host ofphysical issues, including injuries,the loss of lean muscle mass, aweakened immune system, sleep problems, irritability, anddepression. A study in the American Journal of Cardiologysuggests that too much vigorousexercise also can increase the risk of heart problems.

Are you exercising too much?Experts say that if your workoutssuddenly seem more di3cult than usual and you aren’t making progress, you may be overexercising.Other trouble signs include:• Insomnia• Aches or pain in muscles and/or joints• Fatigue• Feeling unmotivated and lacking energy• Increased susceptibility to colds, sore throats,

and other illnesses

If you’re experiencing any of these signs, see your doctor to find out if something else is causing the problem.

Just starting an exercise program?Congratulations on taking an important step to improve your health. Here are a few tips to help yourbody adjust to a new routine:• Create a reasonable exercise program based

on attainable goals.• Exercise in moderation.• Begin slowly and build up gradually to avoid injuries.• Cut back the volume and intensity of your

workouts at the first sign of injury.• Listen to your body. When it needs a rest,

give it a rest.

Sources: American College of Sports Medicine, American Heart Association

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Three things you can do to prevent fallsExercise! Exercises such as tai chi or other relaxationexercises that improve balance and coordination canhelp lower your chances of falling and make you feel stronger. See your doctor regularly. Annual physical and eye examinations can uncover underlying medical problemsthat can lead to falls. See your doctor if you feel unstableor dizzy, possibly due to medications. Tell your doctor ifyou fall; a medical evaluation can help.Make your home safer. Seventy-five percent of all fallsoccur at home. To help make your home fall-proof:• Improve lighting. As you get older, you need brighter

lights to see well. Use night lights in your bedroom,hall, and bathroom.

• Remove small throw rugs. Tack down all carpets andarea rugs so they are firmly fastened to the floor.

• Remove things you can trip over. Clear books,clothes, and shoes from stairs and places you walk.Keep cords and wires near walls.

• Use handrails. Install grab bars near toilets, and both inside and outside your tub and shower. Always use the handrail when using the stairs.

• Store items within easy reach. Don’t store things toohigh or too low. Avoid using stepladders or stepstools. Most of all, think before you reach.

• Wear shoes with non-skid, non-friction soles. Avoidgoing barefoot or wearing only socks or loose-fittingslippers.

Falls may be funny on comedy shows, but they can be traumatic for older adults. Simply tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor can change an older person’s life in an instant — posing serious threats to his or her health and independence.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in three people over 65 experience at least one fall each year, and more than two-thirds of them are likely to fall again within six months.Falls also are the leading cause of accidental death in seniors. And, as many as 30 percent of those who fall end up with debilitating hip, pelvic, or spine fractures that make it harder to get around and adversely affect self-confidence. Even those who don’t suffer serious injury can become fearful.

“The most obvious concern when an older adult falls or trips is injury,” says Stephanie Studenski, MD, MPH, director of the Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center at the University of Pittsburgh and associate director of research at the Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services and the University of Pittsburgh. “But the fear of falling can cause people to restrict their activity and sacrifice their independence. In some cases, it can lead to social isolation,” she says.

Everyone is at risk for falls, but that risk increases with the changes that come with aging, plus other medical conditions such as arthritis, cataracts and glaucoma, and balance problems.

“Fortunately, there’s a lot people can do to prevent most risk factors,” says Dr. Studenski. “Taking care of your overall health, staying active, socializing with friends, and taking a few common-sense precautions can help you avoid falls and broken bones.”

To learn more about the Falls Clinic, located at UPMC Senior Care-Benedum Geriatric Center in Oakland, call 412-692-4200.

UPMC Spotlight

The Downside of FallsPreventing tripping, falling can be key to maintaining independence

Leading the Work in Falls PreventionDr. Stephanie Studenski received the 2010 National Award for Falls Prevention Research and will be honored as the grand champion at the third annual Celebrating Senior Champions benefit dinner and auction Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011. For more information about the event, sponsored by UPMC Senior Services, the Aging Institute, and the Division of Geriatric Medicine of the University of Pittsburgh, call Peggy VanHorn, benevolent care advocate, at 412-622-9239.

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We’ve all heard about the importance of the doctor/patient relationship, oftendescribed as the cornerstone of qualitymedical care.

“In fact, the stronger that relationship, the better your chances of receiving theright care at the right time in the rightway,” says Tami Minnier, vice president of UPMC’s Donald J. Wolff, Jr. Centerfor Quality Improvement and Innovation. “At UPMC, our goal is to help you develop a long-term partnership in which your doctor is your number one health care champion.”

According to a 2010 survey by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, most of us are very satisfied with our physicians. It usually takes something major — like moving to a new area, changing medical insurance, or being diagnosed with a serious condition — to prompt us to look for a new doctor.

“If you’re in the process of changing doctors, there are some exciting new options to consider,” says Ms. Minnier.“For example, UPMC’s Health Plan isworking with a growing number of primary care physicians to implement patient-centered medical homes in theirpractices.” In this medical model, yourfamily doctor becomes the hub for all your care by linking you to a collaborativeteam of medical professionals — fromphysician assistants to specialists.

Medical homes are designed to ensure that you receive appropriate and comprehensive care over your entire lifetime, including preventive health care, treatment for acute or chronic illness, and assistance with end-of-life care. Studies show that medical homes are resulting in improved care, access, and communication between patients and their “medical team” — as well as improved quality, safety, and cost of care.

When searching for “Dr. Right,” here arefive helpful tips to locate the best match:

Determine what’s important to you“Finding the ‘right’ doctor often involvespersonal preferences apart from a physician’s skills or qualifications,” saysMs. Minnier. “For example, are you more comfortable with a doctor of yourgender? Is a primary care physician right for you, or do you have a medicalcondition that requires treatment by a specialist? And if easy access is a concern,do you need a doctor located close to your home or workplace?”

Get the opinion of people you trust“Begin your search by asking your circle of family, friends, and co-workers aboutthe positive experiences they’ve had,” sheadvises. “If you’re moving, or seeking aspecialist, your current doctor also can be an excellent referral source.”

Do some homework “There are a number of credible online resources, including UPMC’s Find aDoctor (www.UPMC.com/FindADoctor),with information on more than 5,000physicians, that allow you to confirm aphysician’s medical credentials, board certifications, and specialties,” says Ms. Minnier. You also can check with the state medical board at docboard.org.In general, avoid “doctor ranking” sites,which are unregulated and difficult to verify for accuracy.

At UPMC, a variety of tools are used to assess physician quality, including patient satisfaction surveys. “We literallyreview thousands of surveys monthly,which provide us with invaluable insightsand feedback,” says Ms. Minnier.

Verify your doctor’s insurance plans and hospital a2liations“Most practices accept a variety of insurance plans, but be sure yours isamong them,” advises Ms. Minnier. “And should you ever require hospitalization or special tests, it’s important that your doctor be affiliatedwith a hospital you know and trust.”

Call for an appointment“Bring a written set of questions coveringyour concerns and expectations. Whenyour visit is over, evaluate the experience,”suggests Ms. Minnier. “Was it easy to getan appointment? Were you treated withrespect by both the doctor and the staff? If your answers are positive, you’re on theright path to a doctor/patient relationshipcharacterized by quality care, compassion,and open communication.”

For more information, or to schedule an appointment with a UPMC-a+liated physician, visitwww.UPMC.com/FindADoctor, or call 1-800-533-UPMC (8762).

Choosing the Right Doctor for YouTaking the time to find “Dr. Right” is one of the most important investments you can make.

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

Anesthesiology

Albert J. Carvelli, MD

Ste1anie J. Labate, MD

Joel M. Pomerantz, MD

David M. Ruttum, MD

Joseph F. Talarico, DO

Manisha Loomba Trivedi, MD

Cardiology

George S. Mendenhall, MD

Critical Care Medicine

Amesh A. Adalja, MD

Lakshmipathi P. Chelluri, MD

Lillian L. Emlet, MD

Kevin Ho, MD

Diagnostic Radiology

Sara A. Majewski, MD

Iclal Ocak, MD

Daria Elizabeth Setlik, MD

Emergency Medicine

Michael C. Campbell, MD

Ankur Ashok Doshi, MD

Robert J. Hyde, MD

John M. Murray, MD

Troy Christian Sims, MD

Endocrinology

Jennifer Pennock Holst, MD

Family Medicine

Brent E. Clark, MD

Gastroenterology

Shahid Masood Malik, MD

Geriatric Medicine

George H. Gleeson, MD

James Richard Sahovey, MD

Head & Neck Surgery

Grant Shale Gillman, MD

Andrea F. Lewis, MD

Andrew A. McCall, MD

Ryan Jeremy Soose, MD

Andrew Burchess Tassler, MD

Kristin Woodbury, DO

Infectious Diseases

Bernard J. C. Macatangay, MD

Kathleen Rebecca Sheridan, MD

Internal Medicine

Maliha Ahmad Kamal, MD

Oksana Karpov, DO

Abdul Q. Khan, MD

Ashish Sharma, MD

Adam Edmund Sohnen, MD

Laboratory Medicine

Thomas S. Talamo, MD

Maternal Fetal Medicine

David Collier Streitman, MD

Neonatology

Charles V. Bender, MD

Beverly S. Brozanski, MD

Barbara A. Clouser, MD

Barbara Ann Cohlan, MD

Kara L. Gardner, MD

Jennifer L. Kloesz, MD

Burhanuddin Mahmood, MD

William J. McCarran, MD

Richard Rocco Telesco, MD

Amy M. Urban, DO

Kalyani Rai Vats, MD

Jon F. Watchko, MD

Toby Debra Yanowitz, MD

Nephrology

Khaled Abdel-Kader, MD

Jose F. Bernardo, MD

Patricia Khalil, MD

Kelly V. Liang MD

Preethi V. Murty, MD

Christopher J. Passero, MD

Neuroradiology

Vera Rachel Spelling, MD

Hoang Minh Trang, DO

Neurosurgery

Robert M. Friedlander, MD

Brian T. Jankowitz, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Michael F. Lupinetti, MD

Stephanie L. Nicholas, MD

Ophthalmology

Tineke L. Chan, MD

Vasiliki A. Christopoulos, MD

Paul William Conrad, MD

Kimberly V. Miller, MD

Avni Patel Vyas, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

Lisa Blackrick, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery/Podiatry

Nicholas J. Lowery, DPM

Pain Management

Karsten Bartels, MD

Pediatrics/General

Rita Kaul, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Shailen F. Greene, MD

Margaret E. Reidy, MD

Maria F. Twichell, MD

Psychiatry

Saghir Ahmad, MD

Anna M. Boettcher, MD

Kristina M. Curci, MD

Antoine B. Douaihy, MD

Julie A. Kmiec, MD

Radiation Oncology

Ryan Patrick Smith, MD

Radiology

Neal J. Klitsch, MD

Marios D. Papachristou, MD

Jamie L. Parent, MD

Amy Vogia, DO

Urology

Ronald M. Benoit, MD

Jodi K. Maranchie, MD

Vascular Surgery

Timothy Wu, MD

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UPMC Today is published quarterly to provide you with health and wellness information and classes and events available at UPMC.

This publication is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice or replace a physician’s medical assessment. Always consult first with your physician about anything related to your personal health.

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The name you trust in women’s health is right here at Mercy.

UPMC Mercy ob-gyn services are growing to provide comprehensive women’s services by bringing you the same experts who practice at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC.In addition to community-based physicians and midwifery, these expanding services forwomen are consistent with Mercy’s rich tradition of care.

UPMC’s complete range of specialty services for women covers obstetrics and gynecology, maternal-fetal medicine, midlife health, women’s cancer, and much more.From checkups and preventive care to testing, diagnosis, and advanced treatments, thesuperb doctors, nurses, and caregivers at Mercy and Magee are with you every step of the way on the path to good health. We work closely with your primary care physician toprovide seamless care. And every service is backed by UPMC’s world-class care, providingpeace of mind when you need it most.

To learn more about UPMC Mercy ob-gyn services or to schedule an appointment,call 1-800-533-UPMC (8762), or visit UPMCMercy.com.

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I would thank you from the bottom of my heart, but for all of you my heart has no bottom”

— author unknown

During this incredible difficult journey since Bill’s diagnosis in June of 2010, there were

many days we thought we could not go on. Just when we thought it couldn’t get any

worse, another test would come back with more bad news. Many days spent crying,

incredible sadness and unable to get out of bed played out day after day. But, never a

day went by that you, our friends, would be there to pick us back up and make sure we

moved forward.

I truly will never be able to thank you all enough. The dinners that were

always there when we got home from the hospital were truly a wel-

come sight and very delicious. Thank you for the phone calls (even

though I didn’t always return your calls) they meant so much to

me. Thank you to the South Fayette Administration for their

determination to make sure Bill could see the Lions play

their terrific season. Thank you for the endless cards,

gift cards, money, etc that helped us get through the

difficult financial burdens we have been dealt. Of

course, the fundraiser, truly newsworthy as to what

this community, friends and family are all about.

The list of names go on forever, all of you have a

special place in our hearts. Most of all thank

you for being terrific friends, neighbors and a

strong support system.

The Faraci’s will always remember what

you have done for us. We love you all.

Thanks again, and God bless.

Thank you!


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According to Lou Iannazzi, general manager of Alpine Electric, oneperson per day is electrocuted in the U.S. A big part of the reason ishomeowners often try to tackle their own electrical problems, and a smalljob can be just as dangerous as a major project.

Iannazzi, who has over 40 years experience in the electrical business,stresses the importance of hiring an electrical contractor for your home thatis experienced and trustworthy. Alpine electricians are licensed, drug testedand have passed background checks before even entering a home. Theyalso attend weekly training meetings to constantly improve their service.Iannazzi adds that they take special care in treating the homeowner andproperty with respect, even donning booties prior to entering the home andlaying down a protective carpet to protect the floors.

Alpine Electric follows a protocol prior to any work being done thatincludes a free electrical panel inspection. This includes a panel inspectionand checking circuitry. Before work begins, everything is explained to thehomeowner and they are given an“Up Front Price” for the work.Iannazzi has developed aNational service price guidewhich has set prices for any typeof work to be done, based uponhis years of experience in the field.Once the price has been quoted,the customer only pays the flatrate, regardless of any additionalsupplies or labor needed tocomplete the job. This giveshomeowners a sense of securityknowing exactly how much thejob will cost up front.

This is especially important ina city like Pittsburgh where manyof the homes were built prior to the 1940s. Many of these homes have whatis called “open wiring” or “knob and tube wiring.” Simply put, this isdangerous. In these homes there is no grounding to protect the house or itsoccupants and it is uninsurable. Alpine Electric can re-wire the house,bringing it up to code and making it safe and insurable. Having aguaranteed price can bring peace of mind when having work done on anolder home that sometimes can lead to surprises.

Although there are many people upgrading their homes with majorprojects, Alpine Electric can also help with minor jobs that can make likeeasier. Their company motto, “Empower Your Lifestyle,” is all aboutmaking small changes that can make life easier for your family. Iannazzi hascreated a home owner wish list, for example, adding an outdoor door chimeor under cabinet lighting in the kitchen. Alpine can also add a surgeprotection system that will not only protect your expensive electronicequipment, but your family as well.

They are available for emergencies 24-7. There is a set dispatch feewhich varies on nights, weekends and holidays, but the work will cost thesame, regardless when you have it performed, so there are no surpriseswhen it comes to the bill.

If you would like to talk to someone at Alpine Electric about improvingthe safety and quality of your home, you may contact them at 412.257.4827or visit their website at www.callalpine.com.

Alpine Electric follows a protocol prior to anywork being done thatincludes a freeelectrical inspection.This includes a panelinspection and checkingcircuitry. Before workbegins, everything isexplained to thehomeowner and theyare given an “Up FrontPrice” for the work.


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Scholarship HonoreesThe Comcast Foundation,

founded in 1999 to providecharitable support to its localcommunities and to empower andenrich lives, has announced the2011 recipients of its annualLeaders and Achievers® ScholarshipProgram. Among those is Jessica

Stickel ofSouth FayeteHigh School.

“Comcastis proud of itsLeaders &Achieversscholarshiprecipients.They

represent some of the best andbrightest high school seniors whoalso demonstrate civic involvementin the communities we serve acrossthe country,” said Charisse Lillie,Vice President, CommunityInvestment of ComcastCorporation and ExecutivePresident of the ComcastFoundation. “We are thrilled tosupport their educational effortswith these scholarships.”

The Comcast Leaders andAchievers® Scholarship Program

provides one-time $1,000scholarships to students who striveto achieve their potential, who arecatalysts for positive change in theircommunities, who are involved intheir schools, and who serve asmodels for their fellow students.The philosophy behind theprogram is to give young peopleevery opportunity to be preparedfor the future, to engage youth intheir communities, and todemonstrate the importance ofcivic involvement, and the valueplaced on civic involvement by thebusiness community.

Since the program’s inceptionthere have been over 15,000scholarship winners totaling morethan $15.4 million.

Parkway West CTC’s

IT Essentials Program

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Pittsburgh Public Schools

IT Competition

The following network relatedevents were all won by QuarkerValley’s Aireal McCullough andSouth Fayette’s Tyler Soubie as aParkway West Team I. In additionto individual trophies for each eventthey won, each of them alsoreceived a Grand Champion

Trophy. Four academic highschools and two other career andtechnical centers also entered thiscompetition.

Team Online Exam ChampionParticipants competed in an onlineexam that was designed to mimicthe questions on the CCENT(Cisco Certified Entry LevelTechnician) exam. Thiscertification validates the ability toinstall, operate and troubleshoot asmall enterprise branch network,including basic network security.

Team Tech-O-War Champion All networking teams from eachparticipating school went head-to-head in a ‘bracket-style’ eliminationtournament. Teams needed toanswer networking relatedquestions that would qualify themto the next round.

Team Router ConfigurationParticipants competed to configurea router similar to what someonemight find in a home or small officeenvironment. They were given alist of configurations that needed tobe made. Our team completed thisevent in 14 minutes and received ascore of 100%.

Team RFP ChampionParticipants responded to an RFP(Request for Proposal) for a multi-site network upgrade. They needed

to present their proposal/bid to apanel of judges and were scored ontheir presentation.CCNA Team Grand ChampionsOverall CCNA Champion!!!

Team Computer ConfigurationParticipants needed to configure aWindows xP computer quickly andaccurately. They were given a list ofconfigurations that needed to bemade. Our team completed thisevent in 12 minutes and received ascore of 92%.In the SkillsUSA pictured from leftto right:Zach Scribner – MontourDavid Ball – MontourAnjelica Ayres – West AlleghenyChristopher Carr – West AlleghenyNikki Luc – MontourTyler Kashella – West AlleghenyKayla Garbera – MontourRachel Zolkiewicz – MontourJames Latimer – Sto-RoxEmily Gollick - Montour

South Fayette Township resident TylerManion, who attends & wrestles forPittsburgh Central Catholic High School,won the 2011 WPIAL / SouthwestRegional AAA Wrestling Championshipsin the 140 pound class. The high schooljunior then went on to place 6th in the2011 PIAA AAA State WrestlingChampionships. His placing at Statesqualified him for the 2011 National HighSchool Coaches Association (NHSCA)Junior National Wrestling Championshipsheld in Virginia Beach. Coming into the tournament seeded 6th out of 56competitors that included 11 other state champions, Tyler placed 4th toearn Official High School All-American status.

Some of Tyler’s 2010-2011 season accomplishments included winningthe 2011 Allegheny County Wrestling Championships pinning everyopponent to the Finals & winning the Finals 5-0, placing 2nd in the 2011

WPIAL Section 1AAA WrestlingChampionships, placing 5th at the 2010Powerade Christmas Wrestling Tournament(the #4 high school wrestling tournament inthe country), placing 2nd at the 2011 NewOxford Wrestling Tournament where heonly lost due to an Injury Default, makingthe top 12 of the 2010 Beast Of The EastWrestling Championships (the #1 highschool wrestling tournament in the country)in Delaware & being ranked either 1st or 2ndduring the high school season by the Post-

Gazette, Tribune Review & WPIALWrestling.net. He just finished his season winning the 2011 PAWF Lock Haven

University Freestyle Wrestling Tournament & then the 2011 PAWFPennsylvania Freestyle Wrestling State Championships where he wrestledin the Junior 154 pound class & won Pool A & placed 4th overall.

He completed the season with a total record of 49-16 with 21 pins.

Tyler MAnion


NEW ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONSThe Board adopted a resolution permitting the Firearms Owners AgainstCrime to secure a license for small games of chance.

The Board adopted an ordinance amending Article XII and IX of theTownship Code regarding “Impervious Surface Lot Coverage”percentage in the C-1 and C-2 Zoning Districts.

The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the participation in theretrofit phase of the Allegheny County Energy Program.

RECENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTIONS

news...South Fayette

Technology StudentAssociation (TSA) scores

big at State FinalsThe South Fayette TSA Student

Team competed in several events April14th through April 16th at SevenSprings Resort and Conference Centerand included Jessica Barton, VarunThangavelu, Matt Leger, Radhir Kothuri,Richie Klimek, Nick Miller, JonBernhardt, Joe Leja, Ryan Eberle, ChrisGuyan, Jake Sustrich, Jon Albert, JoshPhillips, Jon Walasik, Brett Ley andAnthony Walasik. Once again ourstudents placed within the top 10 of thestate in various competitions. Mr. BrianGarlick introduced the TSA program toSouth Fayette students 15 years ago andhe has seen the enthusiasm grow eachyear for the engineering students. Mr.Garlick notes, “Over the past 15 years,the TSA club has continually grown inenrollment, from 4 students its’ firstyear, to 35 to 40 in the past few years.Our state has the third largest studentenrollment in the nation, so, for ourmembers to finish in the top 10, it’s quitean accomplishment and honor.”

Here are the students who placedand their competition and placement atthe State Finals:Chris Guyan – CAD 2D Architecture –7th placeChris Guyan & Joe Leja –Construction Renovation – 10th PlaceJess Barton & Nick Miller – StructuralEngineering – 9th PlaceRadhir Kothuri, Jon Bernhardt &Varun Thangavelu – System ControlTechnology – 6th PlaceRyan Eberle & Matt Leger –Technology Problem-Solving – 8thPlace

This is another example of the projectbased learning South Fayette isproviding for students to better equipthem for life post high school and theircareer pathways.

NEW FACES AT THE TOWNSHIP

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When you think of someone who has su,ered a stroke, commonimages arise: paralysis on one side of the body and di/culty withspeech and coordination. While stroke can occur at any age,most people associate strokes with older people.

So if you’re an athletic 24-year-old with no history of brain injury, on the beach at Ocean City, Maryland during the Fourth of July holiday with stroke-like symptoms, denial is a natural response.

And for Ashly Hunt, she denied her symptoms until the moment she was loaded into a helicopter.

“I remember thinking I wanted water. I am a huge runner. I ran before this and thought I was dehydrated,” she said. “It literally took the life-flight to believe that I wasn’t dehydrated.When it’s happening to you you’re not thinking the worst.”

Within a matter of hours, what she thought was a simpleheadache evolved and robbed her of her sight and ability tospeak. She also had trouble moving her arms and hands. Emergency responders decided to life-flight her to the nearesthospital in Baltimore, where she was diagnosed with a brainstem hemorrhage. Blood from the hemorrhage was pooling in an area that connects her brain to her spinal cord, causing her tolose movement on her right side, and creating a major dilemmafor the neurosurgeons because they believed the site was toorisky to treat with surgery.

Soon after the diagnosis, Ashly entered a rehabilitation program in her hometown of Johnstown, Pa., to help her regain movement of the extremities that were a,ected by thehemorrhage. However, after several weeks in rehabilitation andslight improvements in her vision and speech, Ashly’s overallcondition began to worsen. Ashly still maintained her hearing,but what she heard going on around her, she didn’t like. Until she met Robert Friedlander, MD, at UPMC.

UPMC neurosurgery patient making strides after su&ering a near fatal brain hemorrhage.

Robert Friedlander, MD, left, and Michael Horowitz, MD, discusstreatment options with a patient who has an unruptured aneurysm.

Ashly Hunt

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Dr. Friedlander was called after Ashly’s family doctor consultedwith a neurosurgeon at The Johns Hopkins University, who recommended that Dr. Friedlander manage this complex situation.Within four hours of the initial consultation, Ashly was in an ambulance headed for Pittsburgh where, she said, she met thedoctor who made all the di,erence.

“I couldn’t speak and had a hard time seeing, but my brain was processing everything. All of the other doctors were talkingabove me and not looking at me, not doing anything with me even though I understood them all,” she said. “Until I went to Dr. Friedlander and he worked with me through my condition togive him the answers he needed. He never came o, as pompous.He’s the most caring person I’ve dealt with to this day.”

Ashly’s hemorrhage was caused by an underlying conditioncalled a cavernous malformation, which is an abnormal, berry-likepatch of blood vessels located inside her brain stem. Because thebrain stem is deeply situated within the base of the brain and controls important functions such as movement, sensation,breathing, and instructing the heart to beat, surgery to remove the malformation was extremely risky. However, if left untreated,the malformed vessels could again bleed and result in additionalcritical neurologic damage or even death.

Dr. Friedlander and the neurosurgeons at UPMC faced the challenging task of removing the malformation without causingfurther complications. Using advanced brain imaging technologyknown as High Definition Fiber Tracking, pioneered at the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Friedlander was able to view the detailed wiring of Ashly’s brain fibers to determine the best way to execute the surgery with as little damage to her brain as possible. In order to obtain appropriate access to the brainstem, Dr. Friedlander turned to Dr. Barry Hirsch, a skull base ENT surgeon at UPMC. Using a special microscope and imageguidance device, Dr. Friedlander approached the brain stem andwas able to completely remove the cavernous malformation.

After surgery, Ashly’s vision and speech began to improve. She also could move her right hand, which had been paralyzed.She improved daily, making strides with her balance, speech,movements, and other functions, and credits her improvement to her strict discipline in following her doctors’ recommendationsand her physical therapy program.

“If I could say one thing to inspire anyone going through this it’s that you can’t just sit there. It becomes your job,” she said. “I’ve seen a lot of people who have had strokes. You can’t just sitdown and think you’ll get better. You have to follow the therapyand give your body time.”

While she’s been living with her parents in Johnstown duringher recovery, Ashly is looking forward to getting back to her life in Baltimore.

“I’m pretty close to 100 percent now. My hand and foot are the last things I’m waiting for to come back,” she said. “I’m writing again. It’s like a 3-year-old, but I am. I’m going to be 100 percent.”

Her road to recovery has been long. Approaching the anniversary of her ordeal, she and her family are thankful to Dr. Friedlander and everyone on the UPMC sta, who helped her through this challenging time. She maintains a blog atashlystatus.com, where family and friends post updates on her condition.

“I’ll never forget, Dr. Friedlander said to me, ‘We’re a team. I’ll do my part as long as you do yours,’” she said. “That’s big in my mind. That made an impact.”

For more information, please call the UPMC Department of Neurological Surgery at 1-866-979-1336 or visit UPMC.com/nv.

This patient’s treatment and results may not be representative of all similar cases.

From left to right, Brian Jankowitz, MD, Paul Gardner, MD, Daniel Wecht, MD, and L. Dade Lunsford, MD, discuss a complex neurovascular case.

“I’m pretty close to 100 percent now. My hand and foot are the last things

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I’m going to be 100 percent.”

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Dr. Doperak suggests a combination of aerobic exercise (exercisewhich raises the heart rate and increases the body’s need for oxygen,)two days a week of strength training, and some sort of balance andflexibility training. Before beginning any type of aggressive workoutprogram, it is always best to consult your physician.

Many people make the assumption that running is bad after a certain age, but this actually depends upon the individuals and theirphysical condition. Dr. Doperak explains, “As we age, our activitiesdon’t necessarily have to change but the way we train has to be adjusted. We do not recommend that anyone over the age of 30 [engage in] impact activities every day.” An example of an impact activity would be jogging. It is recommended that impact activities be staggered with non-impact exercise such as yoga, tai chi or bicycling every other day. If an individual cannot tolerate impact activities due to arthritis or other problems, swimming is an excellent aerobic exercise (as is bicycling, which can be done with a recumbent stationary bike).

Yoga and tai chi rotated with impact exercise can fulfill the need for balance and flexibility training. Many churches, synagogues, libraries and other non-profit organizations offer classes for free or at reduced rates.

Also important to overall optimum physical health is strength training. Although strength training conjures up images of heavyweightlifting, Dr. Doperak suggests that this can be accomplished with weights as light as two pounds.

With active workouts, it is vitally important to replenish liquids in the body, especially in the summer months. A vigorous activity such as jogging or tennis for more than 10 to 20 minutes requires fluid replacement. Serious dehydration depletes the body of electrolyteswhich ensure that the heart’s electrical system works properly. Dr. Doperak recommends water as the best replacement. Althoughthere are many drinks on the market that advertise their benefits ofelectrolyte replacement, they can also be quite high in calories. Individuals trying to reduce their weight will conversely be adding more calories to their diet.

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Started as Bethel Park Animal Hospital in November of 2000,construction forced a move to another facility in May of 2006, whichis larger, warm and inviting. There are 3 full time veterinarians onstaff, as well as a caring and compassionate staff. Here’s a little bitabout the doctors and their interests:

Dr. Joanna Rubin, VMD is founder and owner of the practice. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’sSchool of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. Dr. Rubin’s interests arebroad, enjoying all aspects of small animal medicine and soft tissuesurgery, with a special interest (and love for,) the senior and geriatric patients.

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“The initial building was started by thetwo Walker boys in 1762,” Snarey said. “It

was in the time of the French and IndianWar, and from what we understand, theWalkers were chased off the property byIndians. Upstairs, there is 1762 carved intothe stone. We surmise that was when it wasstarted. We think it was finished in 1792.None of that can be officially confirmed, butthat’s the best knowledge we have.”

The Walker home was later given to theEwing family as a wedding gift, Snarey said,and the Ewings finished building it in 1792.The family kept the home generation aftergeneration until Mrs. Jane Grace, a Ewing

descendent,donated it to thePittsburgh Historyand LandmarksFoundation which(according to a1976 newsletter)planned to turn itinto a “vacation,live-in museum.”

However, thoseplans nevermaterialized.

“It was going topot,” Snarey said.“Mrs. Grace had togo to [thefoundation] andbuy it back so shecould turn it over tous. She’s beendonating money to maintain it ever since.”

And in that time, the Pioneers WestHistorical Society has been activelymaintaining the property in earnest.

“We’ve redone the roof. We resealed allof the logs. On the inside, we’ve put somenew flooring in, removing a modern-daydoor that was put in, and put period logsback in. It was redone to make it look morelike the original,” Snarey said. “[There is] alittle wishing well, which has been repaintedand resealed. New chinking was put in the

logs. We did a lot of work on it. And Mrs.Grace has been our benefactor. We don’thave any other projects going. We just keepthat log cabin up. It’s in good shape on theinside now and the outside.”

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“ I’m 85 years old, butI appreciate the factthat my ancestorscame over here in the1600s and 1700s.”

other than sporadic open houses, it is visiblefrom the road.

Snarey said the Pioneers West HistoricalSociety worked extensively withMeadowcroft Village in Avella, which also hasan historic period settlement that itmaintains, to acquire the period buildingmaterials to make the house look as authenticas possible.

“If we didn’t replace the roof, therewouldn’t be anything there,” Snarey said.

“We do have waterand electric and gasand sewage, but it’skept as old fashioned-looking as possible.”

Other repairs to theproperty includedredoing the driveway,which Snarey saidbecame rutted over

time. A mowing service keeps the propertyfrom becoming overgrown, but most other

maintenance is doneby the society. Even at85, Snarey said he stillchecked in during the wintermonths to see if any work needed tobe done. Fortunately, during one of thosecheck-ins, he found a burst pipe that wascaught early and repaired, resulting in nodamages.

“And the water company wasn’t too badon us, so we got off lucky,” he said. “There are

only a few of us that are actually active. I’m 85years old, but I appreciate the fact that myancestors came over here in the 1600s and1700s. I had an uncle killed in theRevolutionary War. The history goes backquite a bit.”


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Once upon a time,young people bought ahouse and lived therehappily ever after. End ofstory. Now an individualor couple may buy four orfive different houses in alifetime and even more ifthey are working in anindustry where transfershappen frequently. Intoday’s real estatemarket, is it smart to buyand sell so many times?Or is it safer to buy adream home and remain there for life?

According to Sandy Goldstein a PittsburghReal Estate Agent, it all depends upon theindividual and the situation. Decades ago, peoplestayed in the same job for their entire lives. Nowpeople may switch companies or relocate acrossthe country for job opportunities. Corporateexecutives may be transferred within theircompany 10 or more times in a 25-year period.People are also basing their housing choices ontheir immediate needs, rather than long-term requirements. “Since 2009, Ihave noticed that there are fewermove up buyers. Most buyersthat are move up buyers areones that have out grown asmall home or haveincluded a family member inthe home,” says Goldstein.

People begin theirhome-buying adventure in astarter home, which mayhave only two bedroomsand one bath. Then whenthey start a family andare more stable in theircareers, they willadvance to a mid-rangehome to accommodatethe growing number ofchildren. Eventually

they mayupgrade to aneven larger, moreluxurious home ifincome allows.

There are afew keyconsiderations tolook at whenbuying a homeand upgrading itas an investment.Most importantly,when selecting aneighborhood in

which to live, take special notice of the schooldistrict. Because parents want their children to beable to attend the very best schools, the schooldistrict is key to the area retaining its value overthe long haul. Choosing an area that is safe, low-

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to make sure that you are not over-improving foryour particular neighborhood if you hope to get agood return on your investment. Checkcomparable home prices in your area beforemaking remodeling choices

Goldstein has also pointed out that thatPittsburgh’s growing elderly population hascreated a need for housing that is sensitive to themobility problems of this age group. Many olderparents are moving in with children making in-law suites more desirable. Retirees- mostly asempty-nesters don’t need as much space as agrowing family. They also don’t need stairs. Atype of dwelling called a “flat” has becomepopular. A typical flat has no basement, and thekitchen, bathroom and master bedroom are alllocated on the ground floor. The upstairs mayinclude one or two bedrooms and a bath for theiradult children when they are visiting or residing inthe home while taking care of their aging parents.Most older Pittsburgh homes do not fit thisdescription. There were new flats being built inrecent years, until 2008 when the economicrecession halted new construction. In the future,with the greater numbers of elderly, this type ofhousing could be in short supply. Goldstein isoptimistic about the current state of Pittsburghreal estate and says, “If you have a home to sell,

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Brett Malky, the President of EQALandmark Communities and managingpartner of Newbury Development Associates,said that the commitment to qualitydevelopment in the heart of the South Hills ispaying off in spades.

“We have had spectacular sales results atNewbury,” Malky said. “Our dedication tobuilding excellence and a new kind ofcommunity demonstrate that people wantprojects like Newbury and not the same oldsubdivision. They want thoughtful design,attention to detail and a home that’s unique.”

So far, 45 homes in Phase One have sold,ranging in prices from $280,000 to $1.2million, and 10 people have already moved inand 12 more homes are under construction.In Phase Two, six of 15 homes have soldwithin the couple weeks of release, making

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Newbury can offer all of those aspects tohomebuyers. The 325-acre, $450 milliondollar, mixed-use development, underwentmore than 18 months of conceptualizationbefore work began on the site. Tennessee-based architectural firm Shapiro & CompanyArchitects came to the South Hills todocument thousands of homes, noting theirarchitecture, design and placement on theirlots. The information was distilled into a

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What’s more, consideration was given toSouth Fayette’s needs as well. Newbury notonly is changing the faceof South Fayette, it’s alsoimproving on it. Themain entrance to thecommercial area will beoff of Route 50, throughthe existing 84 Lumberstore. Work on 84Lumber’s new home atNewbury is nearingcompletion and they willbe moving into their newhome in the comingmonths.

“This will have a trueMain Street componentcomplete with smallshops, mom and pop retailers, restaurants and the like,” Malky said. “There will be afountain for the kids to play in, a cotton candykiosk and a booth playing calliope music. It’sgoing to have a small town feel. It will be aplace to be proud of to live, work, play, dineand shop.”

Newbury’s commercial district will also

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“We can tell you that we will have offices, ahotel, banks, a grocery store, apparel and shoestores as well as goods retailers…and as manyas 5 restaurants in the first phase of Newbury


“I love the whole concept- the way the plans wereconfigured and the styleof the houses. There areso many plans out therethat have brick fronts

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Every home in the United States is builtto the minimum standards of a buildingcode. That code addresses standards forsafety, livability, and energy efficiency. Thedeveloper of Newbury has developed itsown home performance standards toensure that every home within itscommunities achieves the highest level of

quality in the region, making these homes measurably better than typical code-complianthomes. Rather than default to the minimum industry standards, Newbury is committed to

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The Newbury Home PerformanceStandards address the following criteria for construction quality and performance:

1. Energy – Improve the energy efficiency of the home to at least 30% better than energycode in order to reduce utility bills and ensureoptimum occupant comfort.

2. Indoor Environmental Quality – Providehomeowners with better indoor air quality and amore comfortable living environment through theuse of fresh air ventilation systems, highefficiency air filtration and less toxic buildingmaterials.

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offering homeowners the benefits of improved comfort,healthier living environments, and the peace of mind ofknowing that their new home at Newbury is the best home inthe region.

In addition, every home is built to an architectural standardand guideline at Newbury overseen by the founding architectand town architect, Brad Shapiro with Shapiro & CompanyArchitects, Inc. Brad assures that every home in Newburybeautifully integrates with the surrounding homes to enhancethe unique sense of place established by Newbury’spedestrian-friendly master plan, community amenities, and

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“We also are encouraging our retailers to build in a moresustainable manner, and with ‘green’ buildings,” Malky said. “And, aswith the residential component on top, everything will be tied togetherwith sidewalks and be completely pedestrian-friendly.”

In addition to all of the effort prior to breaking ground, Newburyhas some of the top names in the nation working on the homeconstruction on site. Deklewa Home, Heartland Homes, S & A Homesand Stambrosky Homes all are part of the home-building team atNewbury. S& A’s Carriage homes will be completed soon, with a model opening in weeks, and Heartland townhomes will be completedthis summer.

What’s more, Newbury will be featuring one of the top zero-energy homebuilders in the country to create homes on the site thatwill not only produce their own energy for running the household, butcan actually sell power back to the electric company when thehousehold’s power loads are at a minimum.

“We’ll have our zero-energy model open this summer,” Malky said.

“And with that, homeowners will be getting a true, solar home,producing power through solar energy. They’ll still be connected to thegrid, so if the power needs of the home rise, those needs will always bemet, but the home will produce energy and, homeowners may be a netproducer of energy.”

Creating options like the zero-energy models have been a lynchpinof Newbury’s strategy from the start, not only because the developersbelieve in progressive designs, but because variety has appeal amonghomebuyers.

Comfort, indoor air quality and energy performance are assured byNewbury’s strategic partnership with Carrier Corporation. Hearth &Home assure the best performing fireplaces in the marketplace asenergy performance and beauty.

“Buying a home is a big decision, and a lot of people have decidedthat Newbury is going to be the place where they want to spend thenext phase of their lives,” Malky said. “Our job is to ensure that thathome serves them for decades to come, and even generations to come.We’re looking to create neighborhoods and community. Over time,these homes will be neighborhood landmarks – the house where littleJimmy Smith grew up, or the house where the Smiths have the Fourthof July block party. It takes great people to make that happen, andNewbury is attracting those people.”




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We learned this early on aschildren. Remember the

book, “The Little Engine ThatCould?” I think I can, I think I

can, I think I can. And he did!So when you apply the power of your mind

to exercise, what are your thoughts? With all ofthose thousands of thoughts swirling around inyour head each day, how many of them arepositive? Try creating an awareness of yourthoughts each day. Catch yourself if negativeones pop into your mind and then change it.

For example: A negative thought may be, “Iam fat” or “I look terrible” or “I hate exerciseand can’t stick to a program.” These thoughtswill not help you to move your body. In fact,the result just may be that you go sit in front ofthe TV and have a snack. Change your mindand think positive thoughts such as; “I’ve puton weight, but I’m going to do somethingabout it right now” or “I feel great when I’mmoving my body” or “I am choosing a healthierlifestyle by hiring a personal trainer.” Changinga negative mind to a positive mind will have adramatic impact on your life. It will boost yourself-esteem and confidence and give you themotivation to get active.

Once you’ve taken these first steps inchanging your mind, it is now time to applythat to moving your body. Keep repeatingevery positive thought and word and when youtruly believe them, they will shape what youwill become. Don’t ever underestimate thepower of your thoughts. There is just too muchscientific evidence that proves that positivestatements are effective in improving physicalhealth. They beat into your subconscious mindthat it is time to get to work so that all of thesystems of the body function properly. Thepositive energy that you control that flowsthrough your physical body will get you out fora brisk walk or a trip to the gym.

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From the opening of thefront nine in 1991, HickoryHeights has been the golfcourse for those who want thecountry club experience at anaffordable price.

Sam Depe, III, the ownerof the club, has more than 30years of experience as a ClassA PGA Professional, andmore than 28 years experienceas the head pro at South HillsCountry Club, so he knowsthe game and he knows howto treat his patrons. He alsoknows how important it is tobe an active member of thecommunity.

Hickory Heights is themeeting place for theBridgeville/South Fayette Rotary Club, andis the home course for the South FayetteVarsity Golf Team. All South Fayettecommunity golf clinics are offered atHickory Heights, so it’s a well-known coursewith a well-known reputation for excellence.They have many packages for golfmemberships, golf outings and fundraisers.

“Whether you come to HickoryHeights to play golf or dine at Sammy’s PinHigh Pub, we want you to leave with apositive experience,” Depe said. “We’d lovefor you to come back again and again.”

And comeback they do –with 18 holes ofchampionshipgolf, four PGAProfessionals

available forlessons, complete golf outing planning and adelicious lunch and dinner menu atSammy’s Pin High Pub, Hickory Heightsisn’t a course you play and leave. It’s adestination. The full golf shop haseverything the big-box sports stores haveincluding offerings from Ping, Titleist,Callaway, Taylormade, Mizuno, Footjoyand Adidas. The banquet facilities on sitecan accommodate up to 120 people, and isperfect for rehearsal dinners, graduationparties or business meetings.

RJ Campolo,Hickory Heights’ newexecutive chef, will bebringing Italiandelights to the club,and dining room thatused to be forbanquets only, hasbeen renovated and willbe opening up for general seating.

Campolo, who previously was the headchef at Scoligo’s at the Pointe at Robinson,said a lot of the food will be of the samecaliber and variety as Scoligo’s, with somenew dishes as well.

“It will be a 15- to 18-item menu withspecials,” Campolo said. “And, with thegrand opening of the new diningroom, it will mean some majorchanges for Hickory Heights.”

The dining room will seat 80to 90 and be open most nights.

Designed by award-winning architect Dr. MichaelHurdzan, Hickory Heights wasintended to be 18 beautifulholes of golf on 170 woodedacres with level landing areas,well manicured fairways andchallenging greens with greatviews and water hazards. Scenicbeauty abounds with creeks,ponds and waterfalls that provide

a challenging round of golffor all skill levels.

The facility has a staff of45 employees and held 14membership events in 2010.Depe prides himself on thefact that everyone at the clubguarantees that memberscome first.

“We manage the facilityto provide courteousservice,” he said. “We treatpeople the way they want tobe treated.”

That word of mouth hasbeen paying off – Depe

said golfers whohaven’t played thecourse in years arecoming back again and again,bringing their friendswith them.

“They’re tellingtheir friends of thegreat golf experiencethey’re having at

Hickory Heights,”Depe said. “You can’t buy advertising like that.”

If you are looking to take a swing atHickory Heights, the club is located at 116Hickory Heights Drive, Bridgeville, PA15017. You can call them at 412.257.0300or check out their website at:www.hickoryheightsgc.com.


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THURSDAY, JUNE 2ND-SATURDAY, AUGUST 31STSummer Reading Club.Beginning in June, sign up forsummer reading at the SouthFayette Township Library, andreceive a free canvas bag,

while supplies last.If you read for at

least 2 hoursa week (15-20 minutes aday), you canenter a

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at thelibrary.Prizes willbe awarded

every Saturday from June 18thto July 30th.If you read for at least 14 hoursduring the summer, you’llreceive a finishers prize, and beeligible to enter additional prizedrawings.Please note that the library willbe closed on June 1st whilewe install our new computers.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 SAVE THE DATE! 11:00-3:00 PM. SummerReading Kickoff & Friends BookSale. Join us for a whole day offun as we kick off our SummerReading Program. Programswill include a Friends Booksale(with a Texas Roadhousebarbeque, face painting andballoon animals), a How to(Car)Toon program andworkshop with Joe Wos fromthe Pittsburgh Toonseum, andongoing Snapology and

Preschool Science activities.A Friends of the Library BookSale will be held at the sametime at the adjacent SeniorCenter. Donations of Books,DVD’s, etc. for Friends BookSale welcome. To check forupdated information andregister for programs, click onEvents athttp://www.southfayettelibrary.org or call 412-257-8660. Donations of gently usedbooks, DVD’s, VHS tapes andother media are alwayswelcome.

WEDNESDAYS, JUNE13TH-JULY 29TH3:00-4:00 p.m. Summer BridgeWorkbook Club.Keep your child’s skills sharpover the summer! EveryWednesday afternoon, kidsentering Grades K-4 will do aworkbook activity from theirSummer Bridge ActivityWorkbook (to be purchased by

the parent/guardian), thenwatch a short educational videowhile enjoying a snack.Space isvery limited, and registration isrequired. Go to Events athttp://www.southfayettelibrary.org

SATURDAYS, JUNE 18TH-JULY 23RDOne World, Many Stories BookDiscussion and Story WritingWorkshops

Grades K-2, 10:30-11:30 a.m.Grades 3-5, 12:00-1:00 p.m.Grades 6-8, 1:30-2:30 p.m.Grades 9-12, 3:00-4:00p.m.Participants will discussstories from the around theworld, then work on their ownstories. At the end of thesummer, stories will be boundinto keepsake “books.” Aguest writer or artist will bepresent each week.Space isvery limited, and registration isrequired. Go to Events athttp://www.south

fayettelibrary.org or call (412)257-8660.Bookdiscussion titleswill be listed on the website.

JULY 5TH-15TH1:00-3:00 p.m. Chess Camp. Chess Instructor, EricBerthoud, will help kids focuson improving their chess skillsthrough play and strategyinstruction. Choose beginner(July 5-8) or intermediate (July11-15) session. Fees (to be paid

at 12 p.m.the firstday ofcamp) are$30-35 forone child,$45-50 for2 children,and $55-60 for 3children(in thesamefamily).Please

pre-register under Events at tohttp://www.southfayettelibrary.org or call (412) 257-8660.

SATURDAY, JULY 3012:00-3:00 PM. SummerReading Finale Party. For allages. Come pick up yourfinisher’s prize and enjoyrefreshments and fun activitiesfor the whole family. SummerReading Club finishers canenter raffles for great prizes!Check out our website athttp://www.southfayettelibrary.org for moreinformation as itbecomes available.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SUMMER READINGPROGRAMVolunteering for summerreading can be a wonderfulexperience for adults andteens. Call soon, so you canget in on the planning! Pleasecontact Jody Wilson atwilsonj@einetwork or (412)257-8660.

South FayetteTownship Library515 Millers Run Rd. / P.O. Box 436Morgan, PA 15064412.257.8660www.southfayettelibrary.orgMonday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.Friday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Sunday: CLOSED


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