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Montour School District communities of Ingram, Kennedy, Pennsbury, Robinson, and Thornburg to connect communities, promote people, 

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FEATURES 

12 Airport Turns 20! 

18 Parkway Introduces Robotics 

32 Groundbreaking at the 

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden 

34 Riding for Diabetes 

46 Thornburg’s Mayor Ambassador 

Montour Edition 

VOL. 10, ISSUE 55 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012 

SPECIAL SECTIONS 

22 Montour School 

District News 

28 Montour Back to School Calendar 

ABOUT THE COVER 

Montour School District Assistant Superintendent 

Jason Burik interviews Olympic diver Cassidy Krug, 

a 2003 graduate of Montour High School, during 

teacher in-service day before the start of the school 

year. PHOTO BY PAT JENNETTE 

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06 Publisher’s Note 

08 On the Horizon 

14 Around Your Town 

16 Fire Beat 

19 Your Schools 

36 Your House & Senate 

49 Chamber Business Link 

51 Library News 

54 Community Connections 

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PUBLISHER’S 

We’re 14! 

Note 

Last month we started our 14th year bringing positive, good news to 

the airport area. With this issue, it marks the start of our tenth year 

serving your Montour neighborhood to bring good news to your 

mailboxes every other month. 

This month is yet another turning point, too, as students and staff 

return to our local schools. As the school year begins for Montour and 

other schools across our region, we wish students a successful and 

productive year filled with many learning experiences that help each 

and every one of them to grow in new and exciting ways. 

As a publisher, I am fortunate to have the opportunity to experience 

a lifelong education by learning about my community each and every 

day. And, I get paid to do it! What an incredible experience it provides me each time I open my 

e-mail or answer the phone. I always learn something new, meet someone new, or understand 

something better I did not understand before. It helps me appreciate even more the treasures in 

the people and places that make this neighborhood special. 

I tell my writers when I assign stories to them, “Allow your curiosity about the story to drive 

the questions you ask; if you are curious, chances are the reader will be too!” 

As we here at Allegheny West Magazine continue to learn, we wish the same curiosity and 

enthusiasm for the young students who are back in the classroom! 

Pat Jennette, Publisher & Editor 

“You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn 

by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives.“ 

~ Clay P. Bedford 

A Word About Entrepreneurs 

For the past ten months that I’ve been writing for Allegheny West 

Magazine, I’ve had the opportunity to interview and get to know a 

number of the local entrepreneurs and small business owners who have 

invested themselves in the communities we cover. 

Some started their businesses from scratch. Others inherited them. I 

have gotten to know more about the Scott family, which has managed to 

keep a dairy farm running in what’s becoming the most unlikeliest of 

places. Previously, I got to know Dooner Sadauskas and his team which 

started Up in Arms Tattoo in Imperial, and to learn about their community 

involvement and commitment to their art. And, of course, I’ve been 

working for entrepreneur Pat Jennette, who started the magazine you’re reading from nothing. 

If there’s a common thread I keep hearing among individuals in these circles, both owners 

and employees, it’s that they’re a family; sometimes quite literally. There’s a sense that these 

businesses allow individuals to realize their own goals and ends rather than someone else’s; to 

put their skills to use rather than try and make them fit into an unrelated occupation. That 

entrepreneurial spirit, politicians keep telling us, is very “American,” and it’s one that’s the 

crux of a community for the very reason that they live in and are a part of it. 

Having been a pleasure thus far, I look forward to sharing more of these stories with you in 

the future. 

Doug Hughey, Assistant Editor

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As with every issue, your community businesses are the reason for the publication of Allegheny West Magazine. Please support these businesses. 

Their support allows us to mail this magazine, free, into the households and most businesses of Ingram, Kennedy, Pennsbury, Robinson, and 

Thornburg as a community service. 

Allegheny County Airport Authority, p. 15, www.flypittsburgh.com 

Allegheny Medical, p. 28, 412.494.4550, www.alleghenymedical.com 

All State Insurance, p. 19, 412.787.0710 

Avon, p. 29, 412.489.6440 

Bob’s Diner, p. 53, 412.771.7400 

Cargan Landsculpting, p. 14, 724.218.1387 

Carnegie Performing Arts Center, p.14, 412.279.8887, 

www.carnegieperformingartscenter.com 

Carol Leone’s, p. 29, 412.262.1638, www.carolleones.com 

Carousel Kennel, p. 44, 724.683.0794, www.carouselkennel.com 

Choice Chiropractic, p. 48, 412.424.0019, wwwchoicechiropractic.net 

Clarke, Pamela, D.M.D., p. 28, 412.788.6684, www.robinsondentist.com 

Clearview Federal Credit Union, p. 17, 1.800.926.0003, www.clearviewfcu.org 

Covenant Family Church, p. 53, 724.263.7147, www.covfamchurch.org 

Crafton Children’s Corner, p. 29, 412.921.2273 

Cuniff Gutter Cleaning, p. 53, 412.683.3716 

DCI Career Institute, p. 44, 412.385.4727, www.dci.edu 

DDS Web Design, p. 53, 412.965.0688, www.ddswebdesign.com 

DiSanti, Dr. Judith, p. 53, 412.264.6229, www.coraopolisdentist.com 

Eagle Medical Supplies, p. 6, 724.218.1051, www.pittmedicalsupply.com 

Erie Insurance-Ron Dunn, p. 28, 412.922.1126, www.dunninsurance.net 

Express Employment Professionals, p. 29, 412.494.2000, 

www.expresspros.com 

Family Chiropractic Center, p. 44, 412.787.3320 

Faster-Pittsburgh Chiropractic, p. 29, 412.489.6036, www.pittfaster.com 

First Steps Pediatrics, p. 48, 412.788.1999, www.fspkids.com 

Fitness for Life, p. 53, 724.695.2239, www.mkfitness4life.com 

Health South Rehabilitation Center, p. 17, 877.937.7342, 

www.demandhealthsouth.com 

Hess Physical Therapy, p. 38, 412.771.1055, www.hesspt.com 

Heritage Valley Health System, ins.fr.cov., 1.877.771.4847, 

www.heritagevalley.org/Moon 

Holistic Approach 4 Life, p. 29, 412.221.0700, 

www.holisticapproach4life.com 

Imperial Tax & Acctg., p. 36, 724.695.7354, www.imperialtaxandaccounting.com 

It Works!, p. 28, 412.221.0700 

Janoski’s, p. 52, 724.899.3438, www.janoskis.com 

K. Morris Landscaping, ins.bk.cov., 724.693.8663, 

www.kmorrislandscapedesign.com 

Kennedy School of Driving, p. 39, 412.771.5550, 

www.kennedyschoolofdriving.com 

Levinson, Dr. Brad, p. 19, 412.777.4352 

MAC’s Landscaping, p. 19, 724.612.2926 

Mall at Robinson, p. 10, 412.788.0816, www.shoprobinsonmall.com 

Medical Group Robinson, Dr. Irina Vinarski, p. 11&25, 412.490.2500 

MTO Clean, p. 30, 1.866.21MAIDS, www.allegheny.mtoclean.com 

Olivia’s Banquet Room, p. 29, 412.331.9282 

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart HS, p. 4, 412.262.3300, www.olsh.org 

Padgett Business Svcs., p. 48, 412.458.0639, www.padgettbusinessservices.com 

Paparazzi Pizza, p. 45&52, 412.200.2874 

Paragon Homes, back cover, 412.787.8807, www.VisitParagonHomes.com 

Park West Supply, p. 31, 412.787.8235, www.parkwestsupply.com 

Parkway West Career & Technology Center, p. 29, 412.923.1772, 

www.parkwaywest.org 

Paverite, p. 43, 412.264.8404 

PA Motor Speedway, p. 14, 724.695.3363, www.ppms.com 

Pine, The, p. 28, 412.331.9282, www.thepinerb.com 

Pgh. Airport Area Chmbr. of Comm., p. 49, 412.264.6270, www.paacc.com 

Pittsburgh Dental Spa, p. 35, 412.200.2614, www.pghdentalspa.com 

Pgh. Technical Institute, ins.bk.cov., 1.800.784.9675, www.pti.edu 

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, p. 6, www.pittsburghzoo.org 

Robinson Chiropractic, p. 30, 412.706.7129, www.myrobinsonchiropractic.com 

Spa 54, p. 28, 412.494.4700, www.spa54.com 

State Farm Insurance-Broadhead, p. 28, 412.788.9497 

Stonepeppers Grill, p. 28, 412.788.0202, http://stonepeppers.com 

Sunny’s Wee Kids Palace, p. 29, 412.788.2273 

Tang Soo Do-Robinson, p. 41, 412.788.0711, www.TangSooDo-Karate.com 

Thomas Studio of Performing Arts, p. 48, 412.787.7686, 

www.thomasdance.com 

Unique Boutique-Heritage Valley, p. 9, 412.749.7052 

West Penn Allegheny Health System-Breast Center, p. 5, 412.362.8677, 

www.wpahs.org 

West Penn Allegheny Health System-Pine Hollow Medical, p. 15, 

412.722.1003,www.wpahs.org 

Willows, The, p. 16, 888.457.1150, www.IntegraCare.com 

NOTE: We list each advertiser’s Web site here, too, where available, to provide access to additional information about each 

business and also on our Web site -- www.alleghenywestmagazine.com. 


On the Horizon 

September 13-22 

Friends of Moon Township 

Public Library 

2012 Annual Used 

Book Sale, September 13, 

4-8 p.m., $10 admission; 

September 14, 10 a.m.-6 

p.m.; September 15, 10 a.m.- 

4 p.m.; September 17-21, 11 

a.m.-6 p.m.; September 22, 

10 a.m.-4 p.m., (412) 269-0334. 

September 15 

3rd Annual Kennedy 

Township Yard Sale in 

the Park, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 

Kennedy Township Park, tables 

$15 each in advance. Boy Scout 

Pack 64 will sell refreshments, 

(412) 331-2408. 

Robinson Township 10th 

Annual Autumn Festival, 

Saturday, September 15, 

Burkett Sports & Recreation 

Complex, noon-10 p.m., “No Bad 

Juju” band, balloon art, magician, 

performances, amusement rides, 

trackless train, fireworks at 9:45 

p.m., (412) 788-8120, 

www.townshipofrobinson.com. 

Historic Walker-Ewing 

Log House Open House, 

September 15, 1-3 p.m., 1355 

Noblestown Road, Collier 

Township, Oakdale, Mary Lou 

Kientz, (412) 279-9408, 

kientzmlk@comcast.net. September 22 

September 19 

Six-Week Diet Free 

Weight Loss Program, 

Grace Lutheran Church, 1798 

Brodhead Road, Crescent, led 

by Carmela Reiland, registered 

dietician, no cost, free will 


offering accepted, (724) 457- 

7470, graceevanluth@verizon. 

net. 

September 19 

Free Prostate Screenings, 

St. Clair Hospital Outpatient 

Center, Village Square, Bethel 

Park, 5-7 p.m., for men ages 50 

and older. A free pre-screening 

blood test is required and must 

be completed by Friday, September 

14. Vouchers are limited, first 

come, first served basis, 

(412) 942-5082 weekdays, 

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 

September 20 

Message of Hope, 

Sewickley Heights Golf Club, 

Sewickley, 6-8 p.m., sponsored 

by PA Alliance for Safe & Drug 

Free Children, benefits 

education programs at local 

middle and high schools, $100/ 

per person or $750/table of 8, 

(724) 612-5554, www.drugalliance.org. 

September 21 

Older & Wiser Seminar, 

“Learning About Last Wills and 

Living Trusts,” 1-2:30 p.m., Mt. 

Lebanon Public Library, 16 Castle 

Shannon Boulevard, sponsored 

by State Representative Matt 

Smith, (412) 571-2169. 

Sewickley 5K Heart and 

Sole Run, 8:30 a.m., War 

Memorial Park, 801 Blackburn 

Road, Sewickley, online registration, 

(412) 749-7050, or 

www.heritagevalley.org/Events. 

September 24 

Listen Locally: Chamber 

Music at the Carnegie 

Music Hall, Guest Artist: 

Freya String Quartet, 7:30 p.m., 

Andrew Carnegie Free Library & 

Music Hall, 300 Beechwood 

Avenue, Carnegie, first concert 

in a series of six lively, informal 

performances of great music in 

the intimate and acoustically 

ideal Carnegie Music Hall by 

professional chamber 

ensembles from Pittsburgh, 

(412) 276-3456 extension 7, 

www.carnegiecarnegie.org. 

September 27 

Moon Area AARP 

#3451, Sharon Presbyterian 

Church, Moon Township, 1 

p.m., Erika Dominick from the 

Public Utility Commission to 

discuss PAPowerSwitch.com 

and choosing a competitive 

electric supplier, coffee and 

pastries, new members and 

guests welcome. 

September 29 

Prescription Drug Take 

Back Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 

Moon Township Public Safety 

Building, 1000 Beaver Grade 

Road, Moon Township, provides 

residents with the opportunity 

to safely and properly dispose 

of unwanted and unused 

prescription drugs, open to 

Moon Township and surrounding 

communities. 

Ongoing 

Western PA Kidney Support 

Group meets Sundays, 2:30-4:30 

p.m., King’s Restaurant, Imperial, 

(724) 796-1603. 

Life’s Healing Choices 

men's and women's small 

group, safe place and guide to heal 

alongside people with similar 

experiences, including food issues, 

job loss, divorce, co-dependency, 

drugs, adultery, anxiety, depression, 

alcohol, gambling, abuse, and others, 

Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., 

Crossroads Church, Oakdale, e-mail: 

LHC@crossroadsumc.org, 

(412) 494-9999. 

LEFT: The annual Ingram fair started out 

with the community parade led by the 

community’s military veterans. 

PHOTO BY PAT JENNETTE 

October 4 

State Rep. Matt Smith hosts his 

sixth Annual Senior Fair, 10 

a.m.-2 p.m., The Galleria of Mt. 

Lebanon, Mt. Lebanon, for 

area residents 65 and older, 

over 100 exhibitors with 

information on services, 

products, and organizations 

specifically geared to older 

adults, light refreshments, 

entertainment, educational 

demonstrations, free health 

screenings and seasonal 

influenza immunizations. 

Seniors interested in the flu 

shot should bring their 

Medicare or supplemental 

insurance card, 

www.pahouse.com/MSmith. 


Concert of Violin, 

Cello, and Harp, 7 p.m., 

home of Judy Wojanis, Clinton, 

Dawn Posey, violin; Nuiko 

Wadden, harp; will be joined 

by Katya Janpoladyn in 

performing works for violin, 

cello, and harp, with music 

made up mainly of French 

music in the vein of Debussy, 

refreshments, free admissions, 

donations at attendees’ 

discretion encouraged, seating 

limited, RSVP, (832) 545-4594, 

or renietrio@gmail.com. 


Help Kids Lose the 

Blues!, featuring Jimbo and 

the Soupbones, Clarion Hotel, 

Greentree, 7-11 p.m., benefits 

programs for at-risk children, 

teens, young adults at Circle C 

Youth and Family Services, 

(412) 937-1650, x 224

Golf Outings 

Fifth Annual Bradley Classic, Wednesday, September 19, 

Quicksilver Golf Club, 10 a.m., (412) 788-8219. 

West Allegheny Foundation Golf Outing, Monday, 

September 23, Quicksilver Golf Club, 8 a.m., e-mail: 

inquiries@wafoundation.org. 

10th Annual Thermo Fisher Scientific 

& Montour Trail Council 

Tour the Montour Trail Ride 

Saturday, September 22 

Rain or Shine. Begins and ends at the Montour Trail Mile “0,” located 

at Route 51 and Montour Road, just off I-79 and the Coraopolis/Neville 

Island Bridge. Registration, 7-8 a.m., with staggered start times 

depending on ride length (62-mile riders depart at 7:45 a.m.) Families, 

individuals, and cyclist enthusiasts can participate in five different 

ride lengths. Support is available for mechanical problems, and 

assistance is provided along the course. Rest stops will be stationed 

along the course with fruit, snacks, and beverages, (412) 257-3011, 

or www.montourtrail.org. 


On the Horizon 


Pittsburgh International 

Airport Community 

Open House, 10 a.m.- 

5 p.m., airport tours and many 

other exciting activities, open to 

the public, to increase awareness 

about the airport, airlines, 

and its role as a community 

asset, www.flypittsburgh.com. 

Montour Class of 1977 

35th Reunion, October 6, 

Rockefeller’s Banquet Room, 

Kennedy Township, e-mail: 

montour1977@yahoo.com. 


Older & Wiser Seminar, 

“Avoiding Senior Fraud,” 1-2:30 

p.m., Greentree Municipal 

Center, 10 West Manilla 

Avenue, Greentree, sponsored 

by State Representative Matt 

Smith, (412) 571-2169. 


Cash Bash Fundraiser, 

doors open 5 p.m., Kennedy Fire 

Hall, Pine Hollow Road, Kennedy, 

coordinated by the Kennedy 


Township Independent Fire 

Company, Forest Grove 

Volunteer Department, and 

Groveton Volunteer Fire 

Department, benefits all three 

fire departments, $20 includes 

food and refreshments, 

(412) 787-5422. 


Electronics Collections 

Event, Moon Township 

Municipal Building, 10 a.m.- 

2 p.m., accepting electronic items 

only, including printers, copiers, 

computers, laptops, and 

televisions. Open to Moon 

Township and surrounding 

communities. A new Pennsylvania 

law will take effect on 

January 24, 2013. The Covered 

Device Recycling Act (CDRA) 

states that electronic devices 

and their components may not be 

disposed of with municipal solid 

waste. These devices and their 

components must be properly 

recycled and may not be taken 

to, nor accepted by, landfills or 

resource recovery facilities for 

disposal or processing. Visit 

Pennsylvania Department of 

Environmental Protection, 

keyword: Electronics Recycling. 

November 10 

Unique Boutique, 10 a.m.- 

4 p.m., Edgeworth Club, 511 

East Drive, Sewickley, sponsored 

by Heritage Valley 

Sewickley Foundation, $10 

admission only, $35 admission 

and lunch, register by October 

29, (412) 749-7052. 

November 11 

Montour Band Annual 

Pasta Dinner, 12-7 p.m., 

Rockefeller’s Grille, Kennedy, 

also Chinese auction, 50/50, to 

benefit band members’ spring 

trip, $9 tickets available only in 

advance, NO tickets available 

at the door, (412) 956-6222. 

November 15 

“A Toast to the Community,” 

Montour Heights 

Country Club, sponsored by 

Ohio Valley General Hospital, 

(412) 777-6359. 

November 16 

Robinson Township 

Christian School Dinner 

and Auction Fundraiser, 

6 p.m., Doubletree Hotel, Moon 

Township, $28, includes buffet 

dinner, (412) 331-2381. 

November 17 

Cash Bash and Monte 

Carlo Night, doors open 6 

p.m., Kennedy Fire Hall, Pine 

Hollow Road, Kennedy, 

sponsored by the Greater 

Pittsburgh Football Officials 

Association, benefits GPFOA 

Harry Quinn-Ralph Schorr 

Memorial Scholarship, $20 

tickets include buffet, two 

chances, BYOB, (412) 787- 

5422. 

November 24 

Sto-Rox Class of 1977 

35th Reunion, Embassy 

Suites Hotel, Moon, e-mail: 

storoxreunion77@aol.com.


Did You Know . . . 

The airport land originated as a dairy farm 

in the early 1920s 

The airport supports 71,160 jobs for a total 

payroll of $2.1 billion per year and $5.7 

billion in economic activity 

Average airfare in Pittsburgh is 10.3% lower 

than the national average 

Air Cargo at the airport supports 587 fulltime 

jobs earning $21 million annually 

18,000 cars per day enter the airport 

400,000 taxi trips originate from the airport 

each year 

Pittsburgh was the first U.S. airport to offer 

free wireless internet access 

Pittsburgh has won 35 national and international 

awards for AIRMALL service 

The Calder sculpture in the airside terminal 

has been loaned to the Piazzo dell 

Exposizioni in Rome, Italy; the Museo 

Nacinal Centro de Arte Reina Sofia in 

Madrid, Spain; and the Guggenheim 

Museum in Bilbao, Spain 


AIRPORT 

TURNS 20! 

The Airport Fire Training Facility trains fire 

fighters from across the United States and its 

territories 

The airport recycles all concrete and asphalt 

from construction projects 

The airport performed over 9,000 airfield 

escorts during the days of the G-20 Summit in 

2009 

The popular T. Rex display from Carnegie 

Museum of Natural History is listed in MSNBC’s 

Top 10 Diversions for Kids when stuck at an 

airport 

The airport accommodates more than eight 

million travelers and nearly 148,000 aircraft 

operations annually 

The airport provides nonstop service to Paris 

on Delta Air Lines 

The airport has connections to over 100 cities 

in Europe and beyond on Air France 

PIT has been recognized by JD Power and 

Associates and Conde Nast Traveler’s Magazine 

as among the top airports in recent customer 

satisfaction surveys

Mark Your Calendars . . . 

The Allegheny County Airport Authority announces its 20th Anniversary activities to celebrate 

two decades at Pittsburgh International Airport’s new facility. 

“Pittsburgh International Airport is rated among the best airports for design and ease of access. 

To the region, it is a genuine community asset that drives a great amount of economic activity. In 

celebrating the 20th anniversary, we will be exploring our vision for the future with our region’s 

leaders as a means of attracting more passengers and flights,” explained David Minnotte, Chairman, 

Allegheny County Airport Authority. “We will also be holding an open house for the community 

and displaying an aviation exhibit at PIT.” 

Anniversary Event Calendar: 

Aviation Models Exhibit: Featuring entries from Allegheny County Airport Authority employees, airlines, and other airport family 

employees. To be displayed in landside and airside terminals during the fall 2012. 

Community Open House: Saturday, October 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: airport tours and many other exciting activities, open to the public to 

increase awareness about the airport, airlines, and our role as a community asset. 



Around Your Town 

DANNER SWEEPS TEACHER AWARDS 

PAPSA, (Pennsylvania Association of Private School Administrators), 

announced auto instructor Paul Danner as this year’s 

Outstanding Instructor 

award winner. The purpose 

of this award is to encourage 

and recognize selfimprovement 

in vocational 

education, and recognize 

techniques of instructors 

who use innovative 

methods of teaching to 

respond to the needs of 

students in vocational 

training. 

Paul is a 1993 graduate of 

Rosedale, and has been an instructor at Rosedale for 12 years. 

During his tenure at RTI, Paul wrote and revised his textbook, 

“Engine Performance Diagnostics,” six times, and created 

numerous multimedia lessons on his YouTube channel, “Scanner 

Danner.” 

Additionally, Paul Danner was awarded APSCU’s (Association 

of Private Sector Colleges and Universities) Educator of the Year 

– Runner-up for 2012. 

Paul is an ASE Master Certified Automotive Technician and 

holds numerous accreditations, including ASE in Advanced 

Engine Performance, Snap-On diagnostic tools and brake lathe 

training, Pro-Cut brake lathe training, Hunter Road Balancer 

training, and GM Hybrid Systems training. He continues to hold 

his PA Enhanced Emissions Inspector License, PA Enhanced 

Emission Repair License, and PA State Inspection License. 

CLEARVIEW ANNOUNCES 

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD 

Clearview Federal Credit Union is proud to announce that it will 

offer a community service award again this year. The Joseph C. 

Cirelli Community Service Award will honor an individual who 

provides outstanding volunteer service to his/her community. 

Clearview will make a $2,500 donation to a charity of the 

winner’s choice in recognition of his/her efforts. The award is 

only payable to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 

The Joseph C. Cirelli Community Service award is named in 

honor of Joseph C. Cirelli, former President/CEO of Clearview 

Federal Credit Union, who served the Credit Union for a 35-year 

tenure. 

The winner of the award need not be a member of Clearview, 

but he/she must be nominated by a member. Clearview members 

are also encouraged to nominate themselves to raise funds for 

their charity. 

For an application and more information, visit 

www.clearviewfcu.org, call 1-800-926-0003, or stop into any 

Clearview branch. Applications must be received to Clearview by 

September 28 to be eligible for the award. 

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Over the last few months, we have had a chance to enjoy fireworks, 

not only at Pirate games, but at local events like the July 4 fireworks 

display in Robinson Township, and the fireworks extravaganza at 

Kennedy Township’s Community Days. 

When these fireworks go off, my dog tries to bury himself under a 

couch or anywhere. He is a young pup, and this is probably a normal 

reaction to a dog that is scared. 

Similarly, what would a child do if he or she was scared? A child may 

try to hide under a bed, or retreat to a closet. If this happens during a 

house fire, the child may unfortunately not be found and may not 

survive. 

We hear many sad stories of children (and adults) who have lost their 

lives in a fire. Too often, a child could not be found, to be rescued, 

because he or she did what a child would normally do—hide, to get 

away from what is scaring them. We have seen this happen in the 

Western Pennsylvania area. 

Just as we adults have fire drills at work, or take steps to prepare for 

emergencies, children must be taught what to do, in case a bad situation 


arises. There is little doubt that children can be ready to handle an 

emergency. We often hear news stories of children that have called 911, 

or have helped with CPR or other medical emergencies. Children are 

eager to learn, and are probably much brighter than we realize. 

Does your house have an escape ladder? If your child sleeps in a 

second floor bedroom, an inexpensive ladder can be purchased, that 

would “roll out” the window. Your child needs to know how to use this 

(and needs to know it is not a toy!). If you do not have one, please 

consider getting one for each bedroom on an upper floor. 

Does your child know what to do if a fire should occur? The normal 

reaction for a child will be to hide, but that often is not the best scenario. 

Do you conduct fire drills, or at least discuss what to do if a fire happens 

at home? It may sound silly to do that, but you will be glad you did if 

unfortunately a fire occurs. Most houses have various points of “escape,” 

and a child (and each of us!) needs to know how and why to react. 

Teaching your children some basic safety points may well avoid a 

serious tragedy. 

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Nowadays, every action movie trailer features or 

involves some sort of robot, machine, or advanced 

technology. Technology has quickly become an 

important part of everyday life. Now, local students 

can learn all about the technology used to build and 

operate such machines and robots. 

Parkway West Career and Technology Center will 

offer a new program this fall to help build careers in 

fields such as machining, industrial maintenance, 

advanced manufacturing, and robotics. Simply called 

Robotics and Precision Machining, this program is 

available to students from the school’s 12 sending 

districts interested in these areas of work. 

“The Robotics and Precision Machining program is 

designed to blend numerous engineering occupations 

together around the construction of robots,” said Jack 

Highfield, director at Parkway West. 

This is an advanced manufacturing program that 

requires students to use many different kinds of 

academics: algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and 

physics, to solve “real-world” problems. 

“These are huge world problems they solve,” said 

Liz Lanshcak, the public relations coordinator at 

Parkway. 

The school was approached by several local 

employers who said that there is a critical need for, 

and a critical shortage of, workers in these fields. The 

imbalance between the number of people going to 

college and those being properly trained for the 

manufacturing field is exacerbated by the stereotypes 

of a “dirty” workplace, said Liz. 

Local manufacturers, as well as Parkway, are 

emphasizing the high wage positions in this type of 

field. Entry-level wages are approximately $26,000 to 

$29,000 per year; and $55,000 is the average 

manufacturing salary, a family-sustaining wage, said 

BY EMILY BASTAROLI 

Jack. Since the local career and technology centers 

(CTC’s) provide free training, “It’s a good move for 

the economy for [students] to take the program,” 

said Jack. 

Parkway West offers students the opportunity for 

immediate employment after graduation or 

preparation for post-secondary study, often with 

advanced standing. Students come from school 

districts in the area, including Carlynton, Chartiers 

Valley, Cornell, Keystone Oaks, Montour, Moon 

Area, Mount Lebanon, Quaker Valley, South 

Fayette, Sto-Rox, Upper St. Clair, and West 

Allegheny. Parkway accepts students starting in 

grade 10, with the exceptions of Chartiers Valley, 

Keystone Oaks, and Quaker Valley, which all send 

students in 9th grade. The Robotics and Precision 

Machining Program is a three or four-year program 

offered to all students as a full-time curriculum 

starting this fall, said Liz. 

The Robotics and Precision Machining program 

will offer a wide spectrum of manufacturing training. 

Students will learn how to measure and shape metal, 

plastics, and other substances to manufacture 

different products, including several different types 

of robots, as stated in the course description on 

Parkway’s Web site. Students will learn how to 

work with machines, lay out their work, read 

blueprints, and choose proper feeds and speeds for 

machining, depending on shapes, sizes, and 

materials. 

Lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, 

and electro-discharge machines (EDM) are all 

machines taught and used in the curriculum. 

Students will also learn about robotic systems by 

using hands-on experiments in the latest robotic 

technology. They will also build robots for the Bots 

IQ competition. The more advanced students will 

learn computer-aided drafting (Auto CAD) and how 

to use computer-numeric controlled (CNC) lathes 

and milling machines. 

Overall, the course offers training in all aspects of 

electro-mechanical engineering, from planning and 

design to assembly, programming, testing, and 

improvement. 

“[Students will learn] to build bigger, better, faster 

robots,” said Jack.

Your Schools 

St. Malachy 

Cross Country News 

The St. Malachy School cross country 

team, under the direction of Coach Roger 

Rees, was hard at work this summer 

training for the upcoming season. In the 

first race held for this school year, the 

SMS cross country team ran in the 

Assumption Parish Festival Road Race. 

The team had over 20 runners 

participate in the event. Congratulations 

to Marissa Bordas, second place, JV 

Girls; Andrew Polar, second place, JV 

Boys (in his first race in the school colors); and Matthew Rees, 

pictured above. Matthew took first place in JV boys and just 

missed finishing first in the Varsity boys race by two seconds. 

Cheerleaders Ready for New Year 

The St. Malachy 

cheerleading 

squads practiced 

over the summer in 

preparation for the 

upcoming 

basketball and 

cheer competition 

seasons. The 

cheerleaders 

recently 

participated in the 

Kennedy 

Community Days 

Annual Firemen’s 

Parade. The three 

cheer squads, 

Varsity, Junior 

Varsity, and Pep 

Squad, proudly 

marched and 

excited the crowd 

with their Bomber 

cheers. 

TOP: Varsity cheerleaders Hannah Chestnutt, 

Lexi LaPaglia, Hannah Hathaway, Emma Felser, 

Jennie Falgione, Christina Trocchio, Emma 

Tomei, Macy Skepanski, Haley Gault, Jennifer 

Paul, Shannon Logsdon, Katie Chambers. 

BOTTOM: Junior varsity cheerleaders Marissa 

Bordas, Chapel Fauser, Isabella Kessler, Paige 

Carrabbia, Marissa Trocchio, Gianna Bofo. 

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Montour School District Makes 

AYP and Experiences Significant Growth 

Congratulations to the teachers, 

students, and support staff as the 

Montour School District once again 

achieved Adequate Yearly Progress 

(AYP) as determined by the 2011-2012 

PSSA scores. District-wide, 89% of 

students were advanced or proficient in 

math, and 85% of students were 

advanced or proficient in reading, 

which is the highest percentage of 

students scoring advanced or 

proficient in Montour’s history! 

The data also yielded a district-wide 

6% increase in math and 3% increase 

in reading from 2010-2011. 

David E. Williams Middle School 

The Nutrition Group, Montour School District’s food service provider, is excited to introduce a new elementary concept this 

year - Chef Basil’s Wellness Wednesday. Beginning in October, students will have the opportunity to sample one new tasty 

culinary creation each month using a host of fresh, colorful vegetables, legumes, and whole grains for children to sample and 

enjoy. When students try a complimentary sample, they will receive a colorful sticker letting everyone know “I tried something 

new today!” It can be challenging at times to entice children to try new foods, so that’s why the food service group developed 

Wellness Wednesday! The goal is to introduce healthy foods that students may not have tried, in combinations that are 

appealing! 


experienced the most significant student achievement growth. David E. Williams 

achieved the highest PSSA scores in ten years during the 2011-12 school year! The 

middle school had six reporting categories scoring 90% advanced/proficient or greater. 

2012-2013 Curriculum & Instruction Updates 

The Montour School District is pleased to continue offering 

robust, rich curricular offerings for the 2012-2013 school year. 

Embracing a vision of becoming the premier school district in 

western Pennsylvania, Montour will be augmenting course 

offerings in the areas of elementary science for grades 3-4 (HMH 

Science Fusion), high school science (Forensics and PLTW 

Human Body Systems), and the development of a cadre of new 

Keystone Algebra courses (grades 6-9) in preparation for the 

Pennsylvania graduation exams. Additionally, we will continue to 

refine current offerings to better align with the National Common 

Core Standards. 

New Elementary Concept 

Presented in Cafeteria This Year 

BY DR. CHRISTOPHER STONE 

DIRECTOR, CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION 

This school year the Montour School District will also begin a 

Tailored Instruction Initiative. Tailored instruction essentially 

represents the notion of constantly acknowledging students’ 

level of understanding and “tailoring” instructional methods to 

meet students’ unique needs. Tailored instruction promotes the 

creation of multiple learning paths to embrace students’ diverse 

abilities, interests, or learning needs while continuing to facilitate 

rigorous content and high expectations. This professional 

development initiative is one of several planned for this upcoming 

school year in supporting the mission of promoting high 

achievement for all students.

Introducing the School Check IN Program 

Safety is always a top priority at the Montour School District. Montour emphasizes keeping students 

safe at school through strict behavior standards and school resource officers. Security cameras can be 

found on all buses and throughout district facilities. 

In the event that an emergency were to occur, parents will receive a phone call from the AlertNow 

calling system. Information will also be posted on the Web site. 

Please visit the Alert Now System webpage on the District’s Web site for more information on how to 

sign-up for Spartan Text Alerts. 

Each building in the Montour School District operates the School Check-In program. When a parent/ 

guardian or any other visitor enters a school he/she must “Check-In” at the main office by scanning his/ 

her license at the computer kiosk. A visitors badge is then printed out and worn by the visitor. 

The School Check-In program tracks when and why visitors enter and when they left, scans visitor 

driver licenses, performs an instant nationwide sex offender search, tracks parents/guardians who have 

authority to pick up students, prints visitor ID badges, and prints substitute teacher ID badges. 

Burkett Elementary 

A.R. Winners Suffer Massive Brain Freeze! 

Over 100 Burkett Elementary students last school year 

were given sweet rewards for outstanding achievement 

in the district’s Accelerated Reader program. The top 

scoring class from each grade level as well as top 

individual readers were rewarded with an ice cream 

sundae party. 

Students earned points reading books that were at or 

exceeded their reading level. Upon completion, students 

took online tests that measured comprehension of the 

books they read. When students scored at or above the 

minimum benchmark, they were awarded points. Points 

accumulated over the course of each nine-week period 

and the top classes and individual readers received 

various rewards and incentives. 

The Accelerated Reader program is facilitated through 

collaboration of the elementary staff and the Burkett 

Elementary P.T.A. The P.T.A. provides each student 

with prizes and or parties at 

designated times during the year. 

P.T.A. Accelerated Reader 

Chairperson Rosa Hoffman states 

that “the program creates a win-win 

situation. Whether students are 

reading for pleasure or reward, the 

program promotes increased 

comprehension and reading skills.” 

She also adds, “a little competition 

goes a long way, and students love 

to earn points for their efforts.” 

Burkett Elementary Principal Dan 

DiDesiderio said the program 

promotes reading comprehension 

and skills while allowing students to 

read books of their choice, not the traditional reading 

texts from years past. 

“Popular children’s books are part of the A.R. 

program. Students can read from a variety of genres 

that they enjoy, allowing them to individually design 

their A.R. program,” he added. 

In addition to students’ selected books, the school 

librarian and teachers play a crucial role in identifying 

areas of need for students and recognizing the 

appropriate reading levels. 

The Montour School District implemented a new 

reading series last year and almost all of the stories 

from the reading text are also part of the Accelerated 

Reading Program. This allows students at all levels of 

reading achievement to participate, read stories, and 

answer comprehension assessments. 


Welcome Back Burkett! 

Dear Burkett Elementary Families, 

The faculty and staff of Burkett Elementary School are excited to 

welcome students and families back to school for another enriching year. 

The reconfiguration is sure to bring about many changes. We are 

confident that even amidst the changes, our students will continue on 

their path to excellence. 

In that light, the following additions have been made to enhance our 

educational program: implementation of the new Houghton Mifflin 

Harcourt Science Fusion curriculum for grades 3-4; implementation of 

the Study Island online Math and Reading activities; year two 

implementation of the Journeys Reading Series; interactive White Board 

technology in every homeroom; posting of online lesson plans to your 

child’s Edline class page; eligible Content Intervention Periods to 

promote tailored instruction for all students. 

These and other initiatives will be implemented by our dedicated staff 

and all of our students will have outstanding opportunities to grow in our 

learning community. 

Please be sure to check our Web site at www.montourschools.com and 

click on the Burkett tab for weekly updates and information. We 

appreciate the continued support of the wonderful families in the Montour 

School District. Together, Montour students will reach their highest level 

of academic and developmental potential. 

Dan DiDesiderio, Principal 

Burkett Elementary School 

Welcome Back Montour HS 

The Montour High School administration, faculty, and staff welcomes 

back our students as we look forward to an outstanding 2012-2013 school 

year! With each new school year brings an excitement for the return of 

students to the building. Our students have much to look forward to as we 

implement new and exciting academic and co-curricular programming. With 

the addition of even more new technologies, our students will continue to 

have access to the very best educational programming. Montour High 

School continues to be regional leader in STEM education that 

complements a comprehensive curriculum that is focused on rigorous and 

relevant learning opportunities for all students. We wish all of our 

students an outstanding school year! Go Spartans! 

Todd M. Price 

Montour High School Principal 

Welcome Back David E. Williams 


Welcome Back Forest Grove! 

Dear Families of Forest Grove Elementary School, 

Welcome back to an exciting new school year at Forest Grove 

Elementary! As parents, you play a very important role and are 

just as important to your child’s education as we are. Working as a 

team with our dedicated staff will help ensure your child receives 

the best education. It is your support, enthusiasm, and 

involvement that allow us at Forest Grove to operate as a 

cooperative learning community focusing on student achievement 

and development. 

We are eager to implement a number of elementary school 

initiatives for our students. The following are just a few exciting 

additions to our schools: 

* K – 2 Learning Center 

Provides for consistent instruction for all Montour 

students and opportunities to share best practices in 

order to improve instructional methodologies. 

* Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Journeys Reading and 

Language Arts Series – Year 2 

A pre-K to grade 6 program which blends the very best 

in engaging literature, easy organization, proven 

instructional plans, and exceptional differentiation to 

meet the range of learners in the classroom and incredible 

vocabulary instruction to build better readers and writers 

* Educational Technology in our Curriculum 

Research based software that enhances student learning, 

interactive Whiteboards (Grades 1 & 2) and Student 

Response Systems, and student assessment software for 

monitoring of individual progress. 

Please visit our Web site (www.montourschools.com) to see 

additional announcements and to explore what is going on with 

the district. I wish you the best of luck this year as we work 

together to ensure that all of our students reach their potential. 

We look forward to welcoming students back! 

Mr. Michael Marvin 

Forest Grove Elementary Principal 

Students and staff return to David E. Williams Middle School with so much to be proud of and to look forward to. We are very pleased to 

announce that our students achieved record-breaking PSSA scores last year: 94% of students scored advanced or proficient in math while 86% of 

our students scored advanced or proficient in reading. Congratulations to our students, parents, and staff for this tremendous accomplishment! 

We are also pleased to announce some exciting changes with regard to our curriculum. All students will be offered semester long computer 

application courses. These courses will focus on project based assignments utilizing all facets of Microsoft Office along with Active Inspire. 

Students will also improve their research skills and will become familiar with all of the Edline functions. Edline is a tool that allows teachers to 

communicate course expectations, post assignments, and keep parents informed of student progress. This year, students will have the 

opportunity to submit assignments and access curriculum more deeply through the Edline. Additionally, all students will receive year-long foreign 

language, accelerated courses have become more rigorous, and the math curriculum has become more focused on algebra as we prepare our students 

for the Keystone Exams. More of our curricular changes are available on the David E. Williams web page. 

In closing, we are proud of our past accomplishments. We look forward to a very happy and successful school year! 

Dominick Salpeck 

Principal

2003 Montour Grad 

3 time high school All-American 

3 time high school State Champion 

2008 WPIAL Hall of Fame Inductee 

(youngest athlete ever inducted) 

All Pac 10 selection 

College All-American 

Stanford University Graduate 

2012 USA Olympian Diver 

Montour alumna and Stanford University 

graduate Cassidy Krug was welcomed back to 

Montour during the District’s opening day In- 

Service. 

Jason Burik, Assistant to the Superintendent, 

left, interviewed Cassidy about her London 

Olympic experience. Cassidy then spoke to the 

staff and thanked the teachers who made an 

impact in her life while she studied at Montour. 

She especially thanked Mr. McKenzie for her 

GATE experiences and Mrs. Shaffer for encouraging 

her in English and Creative Writing 

classes. She said Mrs. Shaffer set her on her 

path to Stanford. 

Montour Athletic Center Progresses 

Montour Hosts 

Olympic Diver and 

Alumna Cassidy Krug 

The Montour Athletic Center is well 

underway and nearing completion. 

During the teacher In-service day last 

month, staff watched a short video of the 

center that showed the amenities it will 

provide once completed. For additional 

views and to watch the animated video, 

go to the school district Web site, and 

click on the MSD You Tube Channel 

button. 

www.montourschools.com 


TO REACH THE SCHOOLS 

Dr. Donald Boyer, Superintendent 

(412) 490-6500, ext. 6222 

Mr. Jason Burik, Asst. to the Supt. 

(412) 490-6500, ext. 6231 

burikjason@mail.montourschools.com 

Dr. Christopher Stone, Dir. Curric. & Instr. 

(412) 490-6500, ext. 6103 

stonec@mail.montourschools.com 

Dr. Fran Serenka, Dir. Special Education 

(412) 490-6500, ext. 6101 

serenkaf@mail.montourschools.com 

Mr. Bill Addy, Dir. Human Resources 

(412) 490-6500, ext. 6235 

addyw@mail.montourschools.com 

Mrs. Peggy Schweitzer, Business Mgr. 

(412) 490-6500, ext. 6232 

schweitzerp@mail.montourschools.com 

HIGH SCHOOL 

Mr. Todd Price, Principal 

(412) 490-6500, ext. 1612 

pricet@mail.montourschools.com 

Mr. William King, Asst. Principal 

(412) 490-6500, ext. 1614 

kingw@mail.montourschools.com 

Mrs. Jennifer Kosanovic, Asst. Principal 

(412) 490-6500, ext. 1613 

kosanovicj@mail.montourschools.com 

D. E. WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL 

Mr. Dominick Salpeck, Principal 

(412) 771-8802, ext. 2611 

salpeckd@mail.montourschools.com 

Mrs. Candice Bostick, Asst. Principal 

(412) 771-8802, ext. 2612 

bostickc@mail.montourschools.com 

FOREST GROVE ELEMENTARY 

Mr. Michael Marvin 

marvinm@mail.montourschools.com 

(412) 264-6452, ext. 3611 

BURKETT ELEMENTARY 

Mr. Dan DiDesiderio, Principal 

(412) 787-0408, ext. 4611 

desideriod@mail.montourschools.com 

INGRAM ELEMENTARY 

(412) 921-2727, ext. 5611 

Sophomores Participate in Institute 

For the fourth consecutive year, a small group of Montour 

High School sophomores were presented with the 

opportunity to travel to State College to participate in the 

Leadership Institute. The Leadership Institute is a four-day 

intensive program designed to help students become leaders 

within their school and community. Students learn about the 

qualities and skills of effective leaders through participation 

in a variety of activities and lessons. The students, as a team, 

assess the needs of their school and community and begin to 

develop a project that they can implement the following 

school year. Students Mark Schlaegle, Matt Cook, Sydney 

Angelo, Sean Siegel, Karen Lugaila, and Chloe Carlini 

represented Montour High School at last year’s Leadership 

Institute. 

Students who attend the Leadership Institute are afforded 

the opportunity to become core members of the Montour 

Mile Leadership Club. Past projects of previous Leadership 

Institute teams include “The Freshman Leadership Challenge,” 

“Montour Mentors,” and “The Freshman A.C.E. Cup 

(Athletics, Clubs, and Excellence).” 

Technology Takes Over at D.E.W. 

Along with the brand new Montour Senior 

High School came brand new state-of-the-art 

technology. Now this technology is filtering its 

way down through David E. Williams Middle 

School and taking over our school. 

At David E. Williams, we use a lot of different 

technology during our school day. As we learn 

about and use the different technology, we learn 

more about the world around us, and use this 

technology to enhance our learning. 

All teachers have Promethean Boards in their 

classrooms. Each grade level houses portable 

laptops to use in the classroom. Sixth and eighth 

grades both have a set of Promethean clickers 

which they share with other grade levels. The 

Promethean clickers enable students to answer 

multiple choice questions and text short-answer 

questions individually. The teacher is then able to 

access each student’s answer to see which 

students understand the material and which do 

not. Students can also take quizzes using the 

clickers. 

All teachers use Edline to post grades. This 

feature allows parents and students to have 

continuous access to grades which are updated 

BY STUDENT WRITERS MARGEAUX BERMAN, ALEX 

MANNINO, REGINA TOCHIA, AND SUONG TRAN 

every Friday. Edline also contains teacher bios, 

classroom rules, and a calendar of events. Some 

teachers post worksheets and assignments for 

students to access at home. 

During school time, children use Nooks, 

Kindles or Kindle Fires, and iPads to read in the 

classroom. They also work with Ebooks which 

makes it easy for them to access their textbooks 

at home and prevents them from having to carry 

heavy books to and from school. 

Calculators and document projectors are 

available to all staff members. A document 

projector projects the students’ work or 

textbook pages onto the Promethean Board. The 

student can explain to his/her classmates what 

he/she did to complete the work, students can 

peer edit each other’s writing, and a variety of 

textbooks and sources can be used to study 

different topics. 

In all grades Study Island is used to assess the 

student’s knowledge, give pretests to access 

prior knowledge, provide practice in chosen 

skills, and prepare the students for the PSSA 

tests. 



DEW Takes First Place at Phipps Conservatory 

Beginning September 2011, David E. Williams eighth grade 

Physical Science 9 students and 16 other local middle schools 

participated in The Fairchild Challenge at Phipps Conservatory. 

This challenge consisted of five 

different challenges that 

encouraged critical thinking skills, 

appreciation of nature, urgency 

of conservation and biodiversity, 

heightened environmental 

awareness, and recognition that 

students can make a difference. 

The first challenge involved 

local plants and recreating them 

artistically to represent the local 

ecosystem. Students had to 

choose a plant from around their 

home or school, research 

information such as common and 

botanical name and native 

habitat, and design a sign to be 

placed around the school. David 

E. Williams was able to snatch 

second place in this challenge. 

ABOVE: Mrs. Roehn (integrated art teacher), Jordan 

Waltz, Mrs. Cegelski (Gifted and Talented Coordinator), 

Olivia Trevenen, Carolyn Young, Keegan Ramser, 

Nicole Benigni, Luke Heller, Mrs. Trovato (Science 

Teacher). 

The second challenge was a global challenge. Participants were 

asked to create a wreath suitable for an Olympic champion out of 

local plants. The winning wreath would be sent on to the national 

competition and eventually the global competition. The overall 

winning wreath was displayed at the 2012 Olympics in London. 

Once again, David E. Williams was able to achieve second place. 

The third challenge was an individual challenge, spanning over 

two days. On the first day, participants had to create a log of all 

of the technology they had used throughout 24 hours. On the 

second day, students had to refrain from using any technology 

they had listed. After completing the task, participants had to 

write an essay describing their experience. Milan Patel, Maggie 

SUBMITTED BY STUDENT WRITERS 

NICOLE BENIGNI AND MILAN PATEL 

Nolfi, and Jordan Waltz were chosen out of their class 

to submit their essays. 

For the fourth challenge, 

students had to come up 

with their own slogan about 

environmental awareness. 

After thinking of a slogan, 

students had to create a 

mural based on the slogan. 

The mural was to be drawn 

and painted on poster paper. 

However, the students still 

had to choose where they 

would put the mural if they 

were to paint it. 

For the fifth and final 

challenge, participants had 

to change a week of their 

school lunches into healthier 

options. Using their new 

lunch ideas, they had to 

create a tri-fold poster to 

display their new menu 

items. Items on the menu were healthier and even had a 

vegetarian option added to the menu. 

Participating in all five challenges, David E. Williams 

scored the most total points of all participating middle 

schools. Because of this, the Physical Science 9 students 

won first place award for the Fairchild Challenge and 

received $1,000. Award money was to be put toward 

increasing students’ environmental awareness. 

The students are now able to discuss ways in which 

the environment impacts their lives and convince others 

to take action to help the environment. 

Forest Grove Elementary Gains “Champions” Title 

The students at Forest Grove Elementary were busy collecting change for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 

Pennies for Patients program last spring. This program helps local children who are battling leukemia, lymphoma, or 

myeloma. By pooling pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters, the students were able to donate $4,267! The school 

received a banner recognizing them for having one of the largest percentage increases from last year. Also, each 

classroom was rewarded with a pennant from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society thanking them for all of their hard 

work. 



Senior Class of 2012 and Their Plans 

Elizabeth Virginia Abel - Grove City College - Secondary Education, English 

Muhammad Bilal Asghar - Community College of Allegheny County - Computer Programming 

Nida Asghar - Community College of Allegheny County - Undecided 

Amanda Azzarelli - Kent State University - Communication 

Clarissa Justine Badini - Community College of Allegheny County - Undecided 

Fabian Thomas Bagdes - California University of Pennsylvania - English 

Brandi Nicole Baker - Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Business 

Christine Marie Baker - University of Pittsburgh - Chemical Engineering 

Megan Baker - Florida Institute of Technology - Biology 

David Andrew Ball - Robert Morris University - Hospitality/Tourism Management 

Lanette Monique Banks - Kent State University - Business Management 

Alexandra Eve Barone - Duquesne University - Nursing 

Olivia Nicole Barth - Ohio University - Undecided 

Jonathon Baughman – Point Park University - Business 

Chedel Mae Beck - Slippery Rock University - Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy 

Elizabeth Irene Beck - North Carolina State University - Biochemistry 

Christopher Lee Beltz - Slippery Rock University - Sports Marketing 

Michael Joseph Benedetti - Community College of Allegheny County - Undecided 

Michaelsasha Bittner - Robert Morris University - Undecided 

Anthony Delano Alan Bombassaro - Community College of Allegheny County - Criminology 

Alexis Briana Boyden - Kent State University - Pre-Pharmacy 

Devlin Brandl - Robert Morris University - Business 

Anthony Graziano Bruni - Robert Morris University - Accounting 

Jessica Isabella Bryan - Allegheny College - Biology 

Collin Bucci - Robert Morris University - Business 

Gregory Allen Buchko - Undecided - Cinema Production 

Dillon Joseph Buechel - Duquesne University - Pharmacy 

Samantha Jean Buffoni - Penn State University - Kinesiology 

Corinne Marie Buick - Community College of Allegheny County - Social Work 

Richard A Burch - New York University - Business/Marketing 

Christopher Michael Campbell - Employment - Auto Body 

Brittany Carletti - Community College of Allegheny County - Psychology 

Olivia Rose Carlini - Duquesne University - Pharmacy 

Alea Marie Castelucci - Ohio University - Nursing 

Beau Joseph Castelucci - Robert Morris University - Business 

Brian John Castelucci - Kent State University - Fashion Design/Marketing 

Joshua Dale Castelveter - Slippery Rock University - Exercise Science 

Samantha J Cato - Community College of Allegheny County - Psychology 

Kevin John Check - Robert Morris University - Business 

Kelsey Carolyn Chermer - Rosedale Technical Institute - Diesel Mechanic 

Matthew A Christiansen - Duquesne University - Business 

Joseph J Chujko - Community College of Allegheny County - Automotive Technology 

Benjamen George Chutorich - Community College of Allegheny County - Automotive Technology 

Lauren Victoria Ciccone - Westminster College - Political Science 

Keile Clark - Community College of Allegheny County - Photography 

Travis Jon Clark - University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown - Business 

Katherine Marylouise Clarke - Community College of Allegheny County - Undecided 

Harry Colberg - Community College of Allegheny County - Engineering 

Celine Therese Colbert - Penn State University - Wood Products and Forest Science 

Tyler Shane Collins - Washington & Jefferson College - Business 

Carmen Rao Condeluci - University of Pittsburgh - Computer Science 

Jenna Mia Conti - Community College of Allegheny County - Undecided 

Shane Thomas Coyner - Duquesne University - Business/Finance 

Colin Grant Crist - Penn State University - Engineering 

Corey Francis Crist - Virginia Tech University - Architecture 

Roy Elmer Cross - Robert Morris University - Social Science 

Mariah Rose Cybator - West Virginia University - Pharmacy 

Robert Michael Dacey - Robert Morris University - Business 

Evan Michael Daub - Pittsburgh Technical Institute - Multimedia Technology 

Brigido Salvadordiaz Davis - Waynesburg University - International Business 

Anthony DeCarlo - California University of Pennsylvania - Athletic Training 

Mitchell Anthony Deller - Robert Morris University - Education 

Alyssa Louise Delvaglio - Duquesne University - Pre-Med 

Vincent John Depascale - Community College of Allegheny County - Accounting 

Cory Mellissa Deshantz - Community College of Allegheny County - Nursing 

Anthony Ettore Desimone - Robert Morris University - Environmental Science 

Natalie Alexandra Desisto - Penn State University - Science 

Olivia Diecks - Duquesne University - St. Anthony’s Program 


Elizabeth Anne Dombrowsky - University of Colorado - Undecided 

Simone D’Rosa - University of Pittsburgh - Architectural Studies 

Codilee Dugan - Undecided 

Cassandra Lynn Dunn - University of Pittsburgh - Undecided 

Julian Sean Durden - Kent State - Business Management 

Chase Brady Dwyer - United State Merchant Marine Academy - Logistics and 

International Transportation 

Jarrod Thomas Ellis - University of Pittsburgh - Biology 

Madison Ellsworth - Slippery Rock University - Education, English 

Amber Joy Ewonce - Duquesne University - Business 

Clayton Ray Fadeley - Community College of Allegheny County - Graphic 

Communication 

Alexa Leigh Fazenbaker - Community College of Allegheny County - Business 

Erin Katherine Ferry - University of Central Florida - Hospitality/Tourism 

Jonathan Ross Ficarri - University of Pittsburgh - Political Science 

Taylor R Finn - University of Pittsburgh - Chemical/Petroleum Engineering 

David Keith Gardner - Community College of Allegheny County - Undecided 

Vincent Robert Garofalo - Community College of Allegheny County - Business 

Nathaniel G Gasparovic - Edinboro University - Industrial Biochemistry 

Morgan George - Pittsburgh Technical Institute - HVAC Technology 

Simon John Ghaly - Community College of Allegheny County - Art 

Corey Ann Gibson - Community College of Allegheny County - Undecided 

Shelby Jane Gill - Community College of Allegheny County - Secondary 

Education, Art 

Daniel John Giza - Robert Morris University - Political Science 

Keith Robert Gratzer - University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown - Civil Engineering 

Kalysta Jo Greer - West Virginia University - Sports Management/Accounting 

Tyler William Haas - Washington & Jefferson College - Undecided 

Mackenzie M Hammer - Washington & Jefferson College - Pre-Med 

Zachary Michael Harper - Westminster College - Music Education 

Zachary Michael Herczak - Community College of Allegheny County - 

Undecided 

Michael Herman - Employment - Auto Technician 

Ariana Nicole Heter - Community College of Allegheny County - Undecided 

Andrew Michael Hodowanec - Case Western Reserve University - Chemistry 

Elizabeth Hoggard - Brigham Young University - Linguistics 

Michael Robert Holtgraver - Employment - Electrician 

Jared Clair Hopper - Community College of Allegheny County - Undecided 

Allison Nicole Hryadil - Westminster College - Special Education 

Shaun Hughes - Employment - Boiler Makers 

Ashley Hurte - Edinboro University - Elementary Education 

Valerie Catherine Hvostal - Community College of Allegheny County - 

Secondary Education, History 

Evan Joseph Ivosevic - Community College of Allegheny County - Mechanical 

Engineering 

Jesse Owen James - Community College of Allegheny County - Business 

Jeffrey C Johnston - Culinary School 

David Anthony Julian - Duquesne University - Pharmacy 

Nathaniel James Kanuch - Washington & Jefferson College - Political Science/ 

History 

Beau Keally - West Liberty University - Documentary Film 

Corrine Kefover - Douglas Education Center - Make-Up 

Kasey Lynn Kellems - Bella Capelli - Cosmetology 

Samantha Marie Kelly - Robert Morris University - Sports Management 

Caevon Kennedy - Undecided 

Patrick William Kennedy - Point Park University - Pre-Med 

Warren Andrew Kissel - Employment - Undecided 

Jacob Angelo Knight - Duquesne University - Marketing 

Alex Dominic Korkus - Duquesne University - Political Science 

Matthew Taylor Kost - United States Marine Corps 

Austin Lee Kronz - University of Duquesne - Business Administration 

Kaitlyn Elizabeth Kutchman - Seton Hill University - Chemistry 

Kassandra Ruth Kutrufis - Clarion University - Radiologic Technology 

Christopher James Lagree - Penn State University - Engineering 

Thomas C Lang - Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Business 

Kathleen Marie Larkin - Edinboro University - Undecided 

Precious Laskowsky - Community College of Allegheny County - Undecided 

Alexis Marie Lavrich - Robert Morris University - Education

Andrew John Leck - Washington & Jefferson College - Mathematics 

Steven Christopher Lengyel - United States Navy - Medic 

Ryan Denzel Lewis - Milford Academy Prep School 

Christopher Michael Lippert - Robert Morris University - Accounting/Management 

Gabriel Luke Lopinto - Community College of Allegheny County - Business 

Nikolas Lucci - Employment - Information TechnologyJacob 

Craig Luffy - Community College of Allegheny County - Chemistry 

Chelsea A. Lunn - Robert Morris University - Environmental Science 

Kelsey Nicole Lynn - University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown - Business Management 

Robert Michael Mack - Virginia Military Institute - Mechanical Engineering 

Cydney M. Macklin - Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Fashion Merchandising 

Joseph Harley Macpherson - United States Marine Corp 

Dariane Morgan Maietta - Robert Morris University - Nursing 

Valerie Jean Malick - Ohio University - Communications 

Nicholas Scott Maraccini - Community College of Allegheny County - Undecided 

Jason Allan Marko - Penn State University - Secondary Education, Chemistry 

Anthony J Marks - Coastal Carolina University - Marketing 

Domenic Martinelli - The College of William and Mary - Business 

Kadden J Mason - Employment 

Darren Massey - Edinboro University - Art Education 

Jennifer A Matuszewski - Washington & Jefferson College - Undecided 

Ryan Patrick McCartney - Duquesne University - Education, Social Studies/History 

Shane Patrick McCusker - Employment - Auto Body 

Megan McGrath - Employment - Computer Repair 

Rebecca Mae McKnight - Allegheny College - Physical Therapy 

Thomas John McNally - Community College of Allegheny County - Undecided 

Zachary Thomas Meehan - Slippery Rock University - Physical Therapy 

Courtney Lynn Meyers - Community College of Allegheny County - Business 

Luke Michael Midili - Community College of Allegheny County - Undecided 

Tara Christine Miller - University of Pittsburgh - Psychology 

Mathew Michel Montgomery - Employment - Undecided 

Raymond L. Morris - Community College of Allegheny County - Graphic Design 

Jacob Motz - California University of Pennsylvania - Electrical Engineering 

Hilary A Nagy - Community College of Allegheny County - Nursing 

Sherrod Naylor - West Virginia Wesleyan College - Marketing 

Jocelyn Ann Nicotero - University of Vermont - Pre-Med 

Katherine Ann Nolder - Employment - Undecided 

Lauren Paige O’Connor - Slippery Rock University - Spanish 

Caitlin Dacey O’Donnell - Mercyhurst University - Forensic Science 

Brianna Nicole Peckich - Duquesne University - Pharmacy 

Alexa Pelescak - Penn State University, Altoona - Forensic Science 

Richard Joseph Petticord - Robert Morris University - Marketing 

Nicholas Alan Potts - University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown - Computer Science 

David William Praskovich - Employment - Undecided 

Talia Rose Prevendoski - Employment - Undecided 

Toni Lynn Priore - Robert Morris University - Early Childhood Education 

Melissa Maria Puppo - Kent State University - Journalism 

Bruntha Meena Rajasekaran - Clarion University - Undecided 

Ashley Elizabeth Randall - Washington & Jefferson College - Early Childhood 

Education 

Nicholas Randazzo - Community College of Allegheny County - Marketing/ 

Management 

Sri Raksha Rao - Carnegie Mellon University - Information Systems 

Aaron J Reed - Duquesne University - Sports Marketing 

Corey Perry Reed - Community College of Allegheny County - Undecided 

Kayleigh Marie Reiff - Robert Morris University - Undecided 

Jonathon Martin Revay - University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown - Accounting 

Anthony Russell Rippole - University of Pittsburgh - Undecided 

Kristen Lane Rizza - University of Central Florida - Exercise/Nutrition Science 

Tori A Roman - Community College of Allegheny County - Undecided 

Jason M Roper - Employment - Undecided 

Nicholas Benjamin Rosko - Employment - Undecided 

Jamie Runkey - Employment - Cosmetology 

Vittorio Robert Russitano - Community College of Allegheny County - Undecided 

Karla Salnoris - Edinboro University - Pre-Pharmacy 

Brittany Lydia Samber - Academy of Art University, San Francisco - Fashion 

Jordan Alexander Santiago - United States Air Force - Aero Space Maintenance 

Thomas Justin Sauer - John Carroll University - Physics 

Andrea Mary Savatt - College of Wooster - Undecided 

Matthew John Savoy - Washington & Jefferson College - Undecided 

Robert K Schaffner - Trade School - Electrician 

Rebecca Lois Scheafer - University of Pittsburgh - Engineering 

Kimberly Ann Scheib - University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown - Pre Vet 

Steven Michael Schlaegle - West Virginia University - Mechanical 

Engineering 

Kelsey Marie Schmidt - Community College of Allegheny County - Nursing 

Alyssa Blair Schneider - Undecided - Nursing 

Kallie A Sheets - Penn State University, Altoona - History 

Sivaprakash Sivaji - University of Pittsburgh - Neuroscience 

Johnsasha Francis Skwarcha - Community College of Allegheny County - 

Nursing 

Derek Chauncey Smith - Duquesne University - Media Production/ 

Management 

John Raymond Smith, III - Rosedale Technical Institute - Diesel 

Pamela Nicole Soltez - Ohio State University - Chemical Engineering 

Canaan T. Somerville - Community College of Allegheny County - Biology 

Anthony Sorco - Washington & Jefferson College - Mathematics 

Megan Jo Sowinski - Carlow University - Nursing 

Michelle Louise Sowinski - Carlow University - Education 

Jordan Alexandra Stanga - West Virginia University - Civil/Environmental 

Engineering 

Megan Elise Stavish - Indiana University of Pennsylvania - History 

Jonathan Tyler Stewart - Geneva College - Political Science 

Natalie Ann Stokes - Community College of Allegheny County - Education 

Robert Jacob Stolz - Community College of Allegheny County - Chiropractic 

Michaela Marie Stubna - Community College of Allegheny County - Nursing 

Kaydi Lynn Swimkosky - Clarion University - Communication 

James Ronald Taylor - Community College of Allegheny County - Undecided 

Quinn Arthur Taylor - Penn State University - Petroleum Engineer 

Dane Michael Testa - Community College of Allegheny County - Undecided 

Brian Patrick Toma - Community College of Allegheny County - Undecided 

Nemanja Tomic - Community College of Allegheny County - Computer 

Programming 

Cara Torcasi - Robert Morris University - Nursing 

Madison Alexa Trusnovic - Waynesburg University - Forensic Science 

Rachel G Tuite - University of Pittsburgh - Neuroscience 

Ashlee N Tyler - Carlow University - Accounting 

Carly Rae Vellano - Edinboro University - Marketing 

Samantha Vennel - Community College of Allegheny County - English 

Roman Annino Vezio - Employment - Undecided 

Joseph Michael Victorelli - Washington & Jefferson College - Business 

Cassidy Lee Vogel - Community College of Allegheny County - Art Education 

Kevin Robert Wagner - Duquesne University - Business 

Brittni Marie Walters - George Institute Technology - Aerospace 

Engineering 

Alec D Ward - Employment - Auto Body Painter 

Nikki Marie Warholak - Community College of Allegheny County - Undecided 

Christopher Edward Warner - California University of Pennsylvania - 

Computer Science Systems 

Kim Weaver - Geneva College - Mathematics Education 

Amanda R Webster - Community College of Allegheny County - Elementary 

Education 

Matthew James Welshons - Community College of Allegheny County - 

Criminology 

Amanda Marie White - Carlow University - Middle Level Education 

Hardian Teguh Wicaksono - United States Air Force - Geospatial Intelligence 

Kelsey Elizabeth Wiesner - Carlow University - Art Education 

Christian James Wilhelm - Community College of Allegheny County - 

Physical Therapy 

Daniel George Wojtaszek - Indiana University of Pennsylvania - 

Accounting Alexander Wood - Undecided 

Natalie Joy Young - Gettysburg College - Public Policy 

Matthew Ryan Zarzeczny - Employment - Undecided 

Rachel Lynn Zolkiewicz - Community College of Allegheny County - 

Business 

Anthony Walter Zukowski - University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown - 

Business 



IN-SERVICE DAYS 

August 22 


January 18 

February 15 

May 24 

CLERICAL DAYS 

August 23-24 

June 10 

SNOW MAKE-UP 

DAY 

April 1 

EARLY DISMISSAL 

DAYS 

Sept. 24, 25, 26 

November 21 

December 21 

March 28 

June 7 

June 10 Teacher Clerical/Last Day 

June 7 Last Day for Students 

May 27 Memorial Day/No School 

May 24 Teacher In-Service/No Students 

May 10 Local Holiday/No School 

April 1 Spring Break/No School 

March 29 Spring Break/No School 

March 28 Early Dismissal 

February 18 Local Holiday/No School 

February 15 Teacher In-Service/No Students 

January 21 Local Holiday/No School 

January 18 Teacher In-Service/No Students 

January 1 Holiday Recess/No School 

December 24 - 31 Holiday Recess/No School

December 21 Early Dismissal 

November 22 - 26 Thanksgiving Recess/No School 

November 21 Early Dismissal 

November 12 Local Holiday/No School 

Act 80/No Students 

November 9 Parent/Teacher Conferences - 

October 8 Local Holiday/No School 

October 5 Teacher In-Service/No Students 

5 & 6 (1 Hr. Early Dismissal for All) 

September 26 Open House - DEW Grades 

(1 Hr. Early Dismissal for All) 

September 25 Open House - Burkett & H.S. 

Dismissal for All) 

Grades 7 & 8 (1 Hr. Early 

September 24 Open House - FG & DEW 

September 3 Labor Day/No School 



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KENNEDY VFD ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE 

The Kennedy Volunteer Fire Department is selling special 

t-shirts to commemorate the 75 th anniversary of the fire company. 

The shirts are $10 each, and $12 for sizes 2x and 3x. To order the 

shirts, contact Joe Kulik, (412) 787-5422, or send payment to 

Kennedy VFD, c/o 1796 Pine Hollow Road, McKees Rocks, PA 

15136. 

CRESCENT TOWNSHIP CHANGES SCHEDULE 

Changes have been announced in the Crescent Township 

meeting schedule. All meetings going forward are scheduled for 

the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. as follows: 

September 13, October 11, November 8, and December 13. 

CLEARVIEW ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS 

Clearview Federal Credit Union announces the winners of the 

2012 Ralph B. Canterbury Scholarship. Each of the following 

winners was awarded a $1,250 scholarship to use toward their 

college education: Lindsay Chandler of Avon Grove High School; 

Natalie Hetu of Saint Joseph High School; Courtney Olesky of 

Penn Trafford High School; Vaughan Sulkava of Moon Area High 

School, and Kayla Summer of South Lake Christian Academy in 

Cornelius, North Carolina. 

This was the 13th Annual Ralph B. Canterbury Scholarship. The 

scholarship is in honor of Ralph B. Canterbury’s outstanding 

service and loyalty to the credit union during his 34-year tenure. 

GIRL SCOUTS HONOR SUPER SELLER 

On Saturday, August 18, the Girl Scouts of Western 

Pennsylvania celebrated the 100 th anniversary of Girl Scouting. 

As part of that celebration the top sellers of Girl Scout cookies 

were invited to a cruise on the Gateway Clipper ship, The 

Princess. 

Stephanie Herron of Kennedy Township was 

one of the attendees. Stephanie, daughter of 

Harry and Donna Herron, is a junior at Montour 

High School. Stephanie is a member of the 

Montour swim team, Montour girls volleyball 

team, and the Montour choir. She is active in her 

church youth group and plays softball for 

Kennedy Township. 

As a Girl Scout member for 11 years, Stephanie is a Girl Scout 

Ambassador of Troop 51429. She has consistently been the top 

cookie seller in her troop. This year Stephanie sold 745 boxes of 

cookies. 

Stephanie has also earned the Girl Scout Silver Award and is 

currently working on the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest 

award in Girl Scouting. 

ASCENSION WELCOMES NEW PASTOR 

Ascension Lutheran Church recently welcomed its new pastor, 

Reverend Joseph Murdy. He grew up on 

the North Side, graduating from Shaler 

High school, then attended Thiel College 

in Greenville, studying Theology and 

Psychology. Most recently, he graduated 

from the Theological Seminary at 

Gettysburg. He then served an internship 

ABOVE: Pastor 

Joseph Murdy and 

his wife, Sarah. 

at Christus Victor Lutheran Church in 

Naples, Florida.



"Today marks a very special day in the life of the 

[Pittsburgh] Botanic Garden," Board Member 

Nancy Zappala said, during groundbreaking 

ceremonies on July 25. 

From an idea and a concept that sprouted back in 

1988, this gloriously bright and sunny July day 

marked a major step toward the opening of the 

460-acre Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. The 

groundbreaking was held outside the Allegheny 

County maintenance barn on six acres in Settlers 

Cabin Park that was leased to the botanic garden 

by Allegheny County. 

That barn will soon become the Bayer Welcome 

Center. 

This major mile marker in the ongoing development 

of the botanic garden now gives this 

enormous project a huge boost in both accessibility 

and visibility. 

Also on the platform during ceremonies was Greg 

Nace, president of the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, 

who has traveled as far as Kauai, Hawaii, to help 

establish other such gardens across the nation. 

Now, he is lending his expertise to help 

Pittsburgh’s garden move to the next level. 

Bill Flanagan, executive vice president of the 

Allegheny County Conference, said that Pittsburgh 

is the only major city in America to not yet have 

such a garden, and acknowledged Greg Nace for his 

vision to bring such expertise to the city. 

Bill Worms, who serves as chairman of the 

garden’s board, and is vice president of marketing 

at Bayer Materials Science, thanked the many 

supporters, volunteers, and others who have 

worked hard to bring the gardens to this point. 

Bayer is a major supporter of the project, after 

which the welcome center will be named. 

Heather Heidelbaugh of Allegheny County 

Council spoke of the garden being a future place of 

learning for today’s children and their children. 

Following the groundbreaking ceremony, 

attendees boarded busses for a behind-the-scenes 

tour of the grounds. 

Tour guides George Watzlaf and Robert Hedin took 

attendees to the future main entrance of the gardens, 

which will be located on Noblestown Road across 

from the Rinker Pipe Plant. They walked the 

Reclamation site. The site is named as such because, 

as tour guides pointed out, coal is being mined from 

the Pittsburgh seam, 50 feet below the surface. The 

mined coal will provide significant financial support to 

pay for the reclamation process of the garden project. 

The mining project, which emerged following the 2004 

floods from Hurricane Ivan, faced a short delay after 

the death last year of Ralph Mashuda, owner of 

Mashuda Corporation, which was in the midst of the 

project. 

John Cherup has taken over responsibilities for the 

reclamation project with his company. 

During the walk, attendees also saw the coal mining 

project in progress, and viewed a coal seam. They 

learned that the property was once a chicken farm 

owned by the McGill Family. The late William and 

Ethel McGill owned and operated an 85-acre farm that 

they sold to Allegheny County back in the 70s. Part 

of it became Settlers Cabin Park, and the remaining 

property was donated by County Commissioner 

Larry Dunn to be used for the botanic garden. 

Beth McGill Ellis, whose parents owned the farm, 

was on the tour with her husband, Allan. 

She pointed out areas where she remembered 

playing as a young child, as well as where the chicken 

cages and her home were once located. 

"I recognize some of the trees still standing, and the 

garden areas that my dad once tended," she added. 

She noted that the family had to carry water into the 

property because of the sulfur in the stream on the 

farm. Her dad would bring jugs of water from a 

relative’s home in Oakdale. While the water on site 

was good for the chickens, it wasn’t good for much 

else. 

From this vantage point, where the botanic garden’s 

LEFT, TOP TO BOTTOM: An 

exposed coal seam near the 

future Appalachian Trail; John 

Cherup has taken on the task of 

finishing the coal mining at the 

site; attendees walk one of the 

Woodland Trails that will 

eventually connect to the Bayer 

Welcome Center; currently a 

site for dropping coal to ready it 

for its travels elsewhere, this 

spot will house the garden 

greenhouses; tour guide Robert 

Hedin explains how the coal will 

be removed from the seam; 

Beth McGill Henry tells attendees 

on the tour how this was 

once her family’s property.

greenhouses and preparation areas will be located, the 

remnants of the former Nike site in South Fayette could 

be seen in the distance. Now, however, coal piles sit here, 

waiting for transportation to their final destination. 

Once the reclamation project is complete, the Pittsburgh 

Botanic Garden will rely on volunteers to help plant trees 

and install a seed mix that Greg has recommended would 

work best to refurbish the reclaimed soil. 

Three permanent sediment ponds have been installed. 

The tour guides’ path in the reclamation site will 

eventually connect with the Woodland Trails in the 60acre 

northern portion of the botanic garden, where 

volunteers and staff are restoring the Appalachian Plateau 

Woodlands. The future Bayer Welcome Center gives the 

public access to this wooded area. 

It’s another stage in the future of this soon-to-be 

Pittsburgh landmark, with many more to come. 

STORY AND PHOTOS 

BY PAT JENNETTE 

ABOVE, FROM TOP: Mike Finnerty, Allegheny County Council, and State Representative Matt Smith; North Fayette Township Manager Bob Grimm and Supervisor Jim 

Morosetti; the Allegheny County Maintenance Barn will be converted into the Bayer Welcome Center; Nancy and Richard Mills of Roselea, Paul Henniger, and Judy Wojanis 

of Wojanis Supply Company; Girl Scout Troop 50085 and many others involved in the Botanic Garden do the official groundbreaking ceremony; Greg Nace, president of the 

Botanic Garden, and Bill Worms, chairman of the Botanic Garden board, watch the groundbreaking. 


RIDING FOR DIABETES 

November 11, 2011 was a big day for the world. Everybody made 

a big deal out of 11/11/11, and a movie with that same title 

premiered in theaters that day. For Mark Whaley, 11/11/11 was not 

about superstitions or lucky numbers. It was the day 

his life changed. On 11/11/11 

Mark was diagnosed with 

Type I diabetes. 

Although it was acute 

pancreatitis that led Mark to 

the emergency room, he was 

experiencing diabetes-like 

symptoms. He had extreme 

thirst, sweats, blurred vision, 

and waking up feeling sick. He 

would play softball and get 

sore and tire out easily, and it 

took him longer to heal from 

minor injuries. 

Before being diagnosed with 

Type I diabetes, Mark very 

quickly ran out of energy, 

because “the body does not 

produce insulin, a hormone 

needed to convert sugar, starches 

and other food into energy 

needed for daily life,” according 

to the ADA Web site. 

Since being diagnosed with 

diabetes, Mark, who lives in North 

Fayette Township and is the sales 

manager at Deihl’s Automotive 

(formerly Mick’s Dodge-Chrysler- 

Jeep in Robinson), joined the Red 

Riders, a team of diabetics who ride 

in the Tour de Cure every year. The 

Tour de Cure is a biking event fundraiser for the American 

Diabetes Association (ADA). This year, the event was held on 

June 24, and of the 600 riders, about 50 of them were Red Riders. 

“I wanted to show people with diabetes that they can exercise 

and live a normal, healthy life,” said Mark. 

After his diagnosis, Mark read a book, “My Diabetes Organizer” 

by Gina Barbetta and Valerie Rossi, which encouraged him to join 

the ADA. He also wanted to get involved with the cause as much 

as possible. So he used the ADA Web site as a huge source of 

information. That is how Mark found out about the Tour de Cure 

and the Red Riders, and the other big ADA event, the Step Out 

walk. 

Mark also found answers to his many questions on the ADA 

message boards. Since Type I diabetes is the rarer type of diabetes 

– only 5% of diabetics are Type I – not many people know too 

much about it. However, through the message boards, Mark was 

able to connect with other diabetics and gain more information. 

However, Mark learned how to live as a healthy diabetic. He had 


ABOVE: Gregg Frank and Mark Whaley at the Tour de Cure. 

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to completely change his diet, and continues to exercise. He 

also has two types of insulin shots he uses every day, and he 

has to consistently check his glucose levels. 

“I start and end my day by making 

my finger bleed and giving myself an 

injection,” Mark jokes. 

Although being diagnosed with 

diabetes has changed his life, he 

remains positive, and does all he can 

to help other diabetics and friends 

and family of diabetics. Mark said he 

dedicates a good portion of his 

Facebook page to diabetes 

information, support, advice, and 

events. He also tries to encourage 

other diabetics to get involved with 

the Red Riders to not only help the 

cause, but to help them stay 

healthy. Because it is difficult 

living with diabetes, and hard to 

control the disease, it is harder for 

diabetics to ride the lengthy 

courses in the Tour de Cure. 

However, Mark never gave up or 

got discouraged. 

“Hundreds of people are 

reaching out to me,” Mark says 

as he talks about all the people 

asking him for advice on 

Facebook. He genuinely cares 

about helping others suffering 

from diabetes, as well as their 

family and friends, because his 

family, friends, girlfriend, and 

co-workers have been so supportive of him. 

Mark encourages others to sign up for the Tour de Cure. For 

the diabetics, they can become a Red Rider and non-diabetics 

can join Team Red to help support the cause. This year, his first 

year as a Red Rider, Mark raised over $4,000 for diabetes 

research. The average amount raised is $400. 

And, he went from being hospitalized with acute pancreatitis 

and being diagnosed as a diabetic to being an Ultimate 

Champion for Diabetes and wearing the #11 on his Red Rider 

jersey, all in seven months. He rode and completed the 30-mile 

course in this year’s Tour, and plans to ride the 50-mile course 

next year. 

Explains Mark, “I am not alone. Sometimes diabetes is a 

lonely disease because people don’t understand it. When you 

see another Red Rider, you know you’re not alone. Also, nondiabetics 

are showing their support.” 

“I’ve kind of become a champion of diabetes,” Mark says 

with a huge smile on his face. 

To get involved and for more information, visit 

www.diabetes.org.


Common Sense Measures 

Can Aid Military Families 

BY STATE REP. MATTHEW SMITH 

Military families are often the unsung heroes behind our nation’s military personnel. They are frequently 

single parents while their spouse is deployed, often for long stretches of time. In addition to holding the family 

together and maintaining stability during deployments, they also deal with the added challenge of frequent 

relocations to a new state, starting over in an unfamiliar town. 

Spouses often have to find a new job to help support the family, but transferring or obtaining a new 

professional license can prove time-consuming and costly, causing delays in employment and preventing the 

utilization of valuable skills in the workplace. The transfer of professional licenses too often becomes 

cumbersome to the point where military spouses abandon their careers. 

Military families take on the challenges of everyday life head-on. Why? Because it is what they do. It is part of 

the call to serve and they wouldn’t have it any other way. But some aspects of life for military families should not 

be so difficult, especially when we can provide solutions. 

I recently introduced legislation aimed at easing the transfer of professional licenses for military spouses. My 

House Bill 2558, also known as the Military Spouse License Portability Act, would allow military spouses to 

move more rapidly and efficiently into the workforce by providing a streamlined process in obtaining the 

transfer of their professional licenses into Pennsylvania. 

My proposal is the only one of its kind currently before the Pennsylvania General Assembly. I recently sent a 

letter to the chair of the Professional Licensure Committee respectfully requesting immediate action on this 

important legislation for our military families. 

We owe it to these families, who already sacrifice so much, to provide an easier method for obtaining a 

professional license while upholding Pennsylvania’s professional standards. 

Accountants, nurses, social workers, and real estate agents are just a few of the professionals who would 

benefit from being able to more quickly transition and obtain a job in a new state. 

Since February of this year, a dozen states have enacted laws on this topic, bringing the total number to 23. 

It is important that we join the growing number of states working to reduce any barriers to employment for 

military spouses. I’m encouraged by the bipartisan interest and support this bill has received thus far and look 

forward to swift action. 


STATE REP. 

NICK KOTIK 

1004 Fifth Ave. 

Coraopolis PA 15108 

(412) 264-4260 

STATE REP. 

DANIEL DEASY 

436 South Main Street 

Pittsburgh, PA 15220 

(412) 928-9514 

www.pahouse.com/Deasy 

STATE REP. 

MARK MUSTIO 

1009 Beaver Grade Road 

Moon Township, PA 15108 

(412) 262-3780 

www.repmustio.com 

STATE REP. 

MATTHEW SMITH 

319 Castle Shannon Blvd. 

PIttsburgh PA 15234 

(412) 571-2169 

STATE SEN. 

WAYNE FONTANA 

524 Pine Hollow Rd. 

Kennedy Twp., PA 15136 

(412) 331-1208 

fontana@pasenate.com 

www.senatorfontana.com 

OFFICE OF 

STATE SEN. JOHN PIPPY 

1009 Beaver Grade Road 

Moon Township, PA 15108 

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Julia Havko Receives Girl Scout Gold Award 

Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania was honored to 

present Julia Havko with the Girl Scout Gold Award, the 

highest recognition for achievement in 

Girl Scouting. 

The Gold Award Ceremony took 

place at the Cranberry Marriott in 

May. Julia, daughter of Jim and 

Christine Havko, was a 2011 

graduate from Montour High 

School and also served in a 

leadership position as president for 

Academic Games. Julia was involved 

in NHS, Interact, SADD, and the 

Math Team. She was also a member 

of the bowling team. She is currently 

attending Saint Francis University in 

Loretto, majoring in chemistry and 

biology, with mathematics and physics 

minors. Her goal, after obtaining her 

B.S. degrees, is to further her education 

to become a veterinarian. 

As a Girl Scout member for more than 

13 years, Julia was a Girl Scout 

Ambassador of Troop 50395 and was 

supported in her Gold Award by her parents; Girl 

Scout leader, Della Wozniak; and project advisors, 

Margie Freehling and Mardelle Kopnicky. Julia continues 

to assist with her two younger sisters’ troops, and she 

has enrolled to be a lifetime member of Girl Scouts. 

Julia’s Gold Award project began in January 2011 and 

was completed in August 2011. Her project was to help 

Harrison Hills Park educate the children of the 

community about local birds and their wingspans. With 

NEW 

IN TOWN 

DCI Career Institute 

this project, she hoped to give the children of Harrison 

Hills a quick andeasy way to learn about some of the 

birds they might see in their 

neighborhood, as well as show them 

the wingspans, through a concrete, 

hands-on display. She chose to 

undertake this project because no 

easily accessible records about the 

birds that live in and near Harrison 

Hills Park were available. She 

addressed the issue by researching 

birds of western Pennsylvania to 

discover the habitats where each 

species might be found, their diets, 

the number and color of the eggs, 

average size and weight of the 

birds, and the lifespan and 

wingspan of each species. After 

collecting this information, she 

created cards for 42 different 

species of birds that can be seen 

in western Pennsylvania. On one 

side is a picture of the bird. The 

other side contains the facts about 

each type of bird. Next, the cards were laminated, and 

grommets were added to provide durability. Julia initially 

presented her project to a group of incoming kindergarten 

students. She used everyday items, such as a calculator, 

cookie sheet, towel, ruler, and yardstick, to concretely 

show the children the wingspans of the different species. 

The children named some birds they knew and discussed 

what the birds might eat, and where they might be seen. 

STORY AND PHOTO SUBMITTED 

DCI Career Institute (“DCI”) has been providing career education training for individuals in this area 

for the past 27 years, since 1985. This summer, DCI expanded to two campus locations when it 

opened a brand new 10,000-square-foot campus in the Penn Center West office complex (Building 3, 

4 th Floor) off Campbell’s Run Road in Robinson Township (halfway between the airport and downtown 

Pittsburgh). DCI’s existing campus is located in the Beaver Valley Mall in Monaca. It is a state 

licensed, nationally-accredited institution that offers programs in Medical Assisting, Massage Therapy, 

Business Information, and Computer Networking. Additionally, DCI offers CEH courses for Massage 

Therapy. Program offerings vary depending on campus location. 

DCI’s career programs are designed to train individuals in just nine months with day or evening sessions available. Experienced faculty and staff partner with 

students as they progress throughout their program and ultimately assist them in job search efforts. DCI’s track record in placing graduates has been quite successful – 

even in the recent challenging economy. In fact, our average job placement rate in 2011 was 78% (as reported to the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & 

Training). 

Please check DCI out on the web at www.dci.edu, or on Facebook. Call the Monaca location at (724) 728-0260, or the Robinson location at (412) 265-1024. 


Don’t Leave Out a Burglar Welcome Mat, Part 2 

Whether on a weeklong trip or simply stepping out for an errand, you 

should be sure to secure your home carefully before leaving. Smart dayto-day 

practices paired with precautions ahead of any travel can help 

keep your home – and all of its valuable contents – safe and sound. 

To help safeguard your home and make it less inviting to burglars, here 

is part two of recommended safety tips: 

6. Have your mail held at the post office when you leave town. 

Full mailboxes make it clear to burglars that no one is home. Stop 

newspaper delivery and ask a friend or neighbor to pick up any 

packages or flyers left outside. 

7. Keep your garage door locked. Locking the garage door is as 

important as locking the front door, especially if the garage is attached. 

Once inside the garage, a burglar can work uninterrupted – often, with 

tools stored in the garage – at getting into the house. 

8. Keep your travel plans on the down low. Although it may be hard 

not to brag to friends about that long-awaited vacation via social media, 


BY JEFF MYERS 

thieves have been known to use these sites to target victims while they’re 

away. Offline, don’t tell strangers or casual acquaintances that you’re going 

out of town. You’d be surprised how quickly news spreads. 

9. Join a neighborhood watch program or consider starting one. 

These programs are designed by and for local community residents to help 

ensure the safety of all those living in the area. They can help keep your 

neighborhood homes safe. 

10. Create a home inventory. Take the time to complete an inventory 

record of your personal property and document details. Whenever possible, 

include photos, video, written descriptions, serial numbers, or other specifics. 

For example, the free Allstate® Digital LockerTM (available online at 

DigitalLocker.com and as a mobile application for iPhone, iPod Touch and 

Android) can help easily compile and securely store the information in an 

online cloud-based database. 

Remember, you should use these tips as guidelines in addition to your own 

experience and judgment based on conditions. 

This information is provided courtesy of Jeff Myers, agency owner, Myers Insurance and Financial Services, Inc. Contact him at (412) 787-0710 or by 

e-mail, jeffmyers@allstate.com 

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KENNEDY FIRE 

DEPARTMENT 

DEDICATES NEW BENCH 

Kennedy Township 

Treasurer Mel Weinstein and 

Kennedy Township Board of 

Commissioners President Tony 

Mollica, right, formally 

dedicated a bench, located 

outside the fire station, to 

honor the department on its 

75th anniversary. On hand for 

the presentation were members 

of the fire department and local 

officials. 


ROBINSON, ROTARY 

PARTNER AT GOLF CLASSIC 

The Gerry Dulac Golf Classic is an 

annual event sponsored by the Parkway 

West Rotary Club to raise money in 

support of many charitable organizations 

in the area. One of their goals this year is 

to help raise money to purchase a stage 

that will be used at Robinson’s Annual 

Autumn Festival and other community 

events. 

ABOVE: Stu Johnson; Dan Wise, president of the 

Parkway West Rotary Club; Earl Mapel, Robinson 

Commissioner; Aaron Bibro, Robinson Township 

manager; Sam Duerr III, chairman of the golf event; 

Chief of Police Dale Vietmeier; Sam Abatta, chairman 

of the Board of Commissioners; Allen Marko; Gerry 

Dulac, sports writer for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 

and event host; Joe Bonkowski; and Stan Sowinski. 



Fall and Winter Weight 

Brrr! Once again Fall is approaching and the 

colder, darker weather is settling in fast. 

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ourselves from leaving our home, or even our 

beds, as much as possible when the 

temperature drops. It’s no wonder people put 

on a few extra pounds in these upcoming 

months. The oven warms the home and all 

those baked good warm the belly, but you don’t 

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Kennedy Township held its annual 

community days in conjunction with the 

75th anniversary of the Kennedy 

Volunteer Fire Department. Pictured, top, 

scenes from the parade with the 

company’s equipment and members, 

Montour Band, Shrine clowns. Left, 

firemen take a photo for Bob 96.9 FM fire 

crawl. Above, local officials, and 

Kennedy’s own band, NTO2R.

Kinesio Taping, Changing the World 

BY KEITH BARRETT 

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY 

With the recent completion of the Olympic Summer Games of 2012, one may have seen artistic, innovative designs of what 

appeared to be “tape” covering athletes’ skin. These designs, which may have propelled the world’s best athletes to the top of the 

podium, can also be utilized to assist people whom are not seen as immortals. A form of this elastic material is called Kinesio 

Tape®. 

Kinesio Tape is a time-tested material consisting of a compound mixture of a cotton and adhesive polymer, thus being latex free. 

Using these elastic components, one may apply the tape in various fashions to perform necessary, bodily functions: facilitating 

muscles to fire or to inhibit muscular function, protect and assist ligaments or tendons, and enhance the body’s ability to reach a 

point of homeostasis or equality. This tape, once applied, may be worn for extended periods of time, potentially two to five days, 

depending on the type of activities. Waterproof, abrasion resistant, and breathable, Kinesio Tape can be used during any stage of 

the body’s response to injury: acute, sub-acute, or chronic. Designed to be similar to the weight and thickness of skin, the 

sensation of tape on the skin virtually disappears. 

Developed 30 years ago by Dr. Kenzo Kase, Kinesio Tape® can be used to treat all types of medical conditions such as: low back 

pain, lymphedema, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, and operative pain. The application of the tape usually takes 

less than five minutes and the adhesive is activated through friction. Hess Physical Therapy in McKees Rocks and Crafton 

employs a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner, and his contact information can be found at www.hesspt.com, or by e-mail: 

keith@hesspt.com. Additional information about the use and success stories be found at www.kinesiotapeing.com. 

This information is provided courtesy of Keith Barrett, D.P.T. Dr. Barrett is a physical therapist at Hess Physical Therapy. He can be reached at either 

clinic location: Kennedy Township, 566 Pine Hollow Road, McKees Rocks, (412) 771-1055 or Crafton, 37 Foster Avenue, Pittsburgh, (412) 458-3445. 

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Heritage Valley News 

The American College of Endocrinology (ACE), the educational and 

scientific arm of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists 

(AACE), inducted Heritage Valley Health System Endocrinologist Noah 

Lubowsky, MD, FACE as a Fellow during its 20 th Annual Convocation 

ceremony. 

The Heritage Valley Sewickley Foundation welcomed Terri Tunick 

and Susan Cox to its Board of Directors. 

Terri Tunick is a retired nurse manager and educator and is active 

with several community organizations. She also coordinates the 

annual Unique Boutique fundraising event for Heritage Valley 

Sewickley Foundation, which will be held this year at the Edgeworth 

Club on November 10. 

Susan Cox is a former New York City public schools teacher and 

continues to serve in various educational roles at Edgeworth 

Elementary. She is also involved with several community activities and 

organizations in the Sewickley area. 

Neither aspirin nor warfarin is superior for preventing a combined risk 

of death, stroke, and cerebral hemorrhage in heart failure (HF) patients 

with normal heart rhythm, according to the ten-year WARCEF (Warfarin 

and Aspirin for Reduced Cardiac Ejection Fraction) trial. The trial, which 

was supported by the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and 

Stroke, part of the National Institutes of Health, was published May 2 in 

the New England Journal of Medicine. 

The WARCEF trial is the largest double-blind comparison of these 

medications for heart failure, including 2,305 patients for up to six years 

at 168 study sites in 11 countries on three continents. The Heritage 

Valley Heart & Vascular Center, part of Heritage Valley Health System, 

was one of the lead participating sites, having been involved with the 

WARCEF trial since 2006.



KEYSTONE SOCCER ACADEMY WINS 

CHAMPIONSHIPS IN VIRGINIA BEACH TOURNAMENT 

During the Memorial Day weekend, the Keystone Soccer 

Academy traveled to Virginia Beach to compete in the Ralph 

Downy Memorial Open Soccer Tournament. 

The team of girls ages 11 and 12 was split into two different 

groups. Both teams won the championship in their respective 

divisions. Keystone recorded 3-0 and 2-0 victories in both the 

U-12 final games to take home the championships. 

Eleven players are members of the Montour Youth Soccer 

Association Travel Program. 

The Keystone Soccer Academy is based out of Hopewell, 

where members practice and play home games at Hopewell 

soccer fields located behind Green Garden Plaza. They offer 

academy and clinic style soccer training. 

For more information, www.keystonesocceracademy.net. 

CPAC ANNOUNCES DANCE SEASON 

The Carnegie Performing Arts Center announces its 37th 

season producing dance and drama classics at the Andrew 

Carnegie Music Hall in Carnegie. Students 

ages three through adult can be involved in 

any of three fully mounted theatrical productions. 

These are “Nutcracker,” presented for two 

weekends, Friday, November 30 through 

Sunday, December 9; the ballet, “Snow 

White” presented March 22 through 24; and 

the children’s play, “Cinderella” presented April 12 through 14. 

Visit www.carnegieperforming artscenter.com, or call (412) 279- 

8887. 


ROBINSON ALL-STAR TEAMS 

ALL TOP FINISHERS IN KENNEDY TOURNAMENT 

ABOVE: Robinson 8U All-Star Team, top row, McKenna Robinson, 

Isabella Groznik, Olivia Lyscik, Jenna Caligiuri, Onnalee Tomczak, 

Kylie Barto, Melaina Herbst, Raegan Czerniewski, Kayla O’Malley; 

bottom row, Breanna Pies, Courtney Slesinger, Gianna Pascek, Abby 

Rose, Malena Groznik (Missing from photo – Taylor Powell and Suzy 

Safko). 


Thornburg’s 

Mayor 

Ambassador 

ABOVE: Tom and Eileen Mackin in the dining room of their home 

on Cornell Street in Thornburg. Tom is the second mayor to live 

in the house, occupied before he and his wife moved in by 

former Mayor Tucker Gordon. 


BY HEATHER SCHIEFER MURRAY 

PHOTO BY AMY CRAWFORD 

Before Tom and Eileen Mackin bought their home on 

Cornell Road in Thornburg, the previous owner of 

the home invited them and their two young sons over 

so he could ensure he was selling his home to a 

family who would be good neighbors in the 

community. “He was more concerned with what kind of people 

we were than our offer on the house,” Eileen said. Twenty-three 

years later the Mackins remain in the home and have proven 

themselves as good neighbors in the Thornburg community. 

Tom is currently serving his second term as the borough’s 

mayor, a position the former owner of his home also held. Tom 

said it’s not a political job, with some of the main functions 

being serving as a go-between for the borough and the 

emergency service departments it contracts with and serving as 

the ice cream scooper at the annual ice cream social. 

Prior to his election as mayor, Tom served on the borough 

council for about 14 years. “The borough council helps keep 

the community going in the right direction,” Tom said. 

“Everyone tries to better the community. I couldn’t even tell 

you who is a Republican and who is a Democrat.” 

Tom was encouraged to run for mayor by the town’s previous 

mayor, Tucker Gordon. “It’s not a politics thing,” he said. 

Tom and Eileen both say it’s the little things that make the 

community special, like the involvement of residents. 

“You know everyone,” Eileen said. “It’s very unique. When 

someone is in trouble, everyone helps out.” 

Tom and Eileen also credit the borough’s community club for 

keeping the borough vibrant. “They’re the ones that make 

everything happen,” Tom said. “They do all the work.” 

Tom and the seven members of borough council are all 

volunteers. The borough has three full-time employees, a 

secretary, and two maintenance workers. Tom said the two 

maintenance workers keep everything in the borough, including 

the streets in the winter, well taken care of. “I don’t know how 

they do it, but they do,” he said. 

Full-time, Tom owns a utility contracting company. Eileen is a 

recently retired nurse, whose job as the first lady of Thornburg 

is to keep the mayor in line and help out scooping ice cream. 

The Mackins also benefit from the Thornburg tradition of 

children returning to the borough to raise their family. Their son, 

daughter-in-law, and 18-month-old granddaughter, Grace, live in 

the borough. Tom’s sister also lives in the neighborhood. Their 

other son and his wife live nearby in Kennedy Township. 

Tom envisions himself staying on as mayor for a while. As for 

staying in the community, Eileen said they’re there for the 

duration. “They’ll have to carry us out of here,” she said.

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Town Planner 

PICTURED, TOP: Moon Township Ford enjoys a Milestone 

Anniversary with Chamber Ambassador Warren Byers; 

BOTTOM, Chamber Ambassadors joined the team at GFS 

for a Milestone Anniversary in August. 

Coming Up . . . 

SEPTEMBER 14 

Legislative Breakfast, Montour 

Heights Country Club, 7:30 a.m. 

SEPTEMBER 25 

Tuscany Trip Info Meeting, PAACC 

office in Moon Township, 5:30 p.m. 

SEPTEMBER 27 

Business Connections Expo, 

Doubletree by Hilton Greentree, 

1-5 p.m. 

To Reach Us 

850 Beaver Grade Rd. 

Moon Twp., PA 15108 

Phone: (412) 264-6270 

Fax: (412) 265-1575 

Satellite Office: 

One Veteran’s Way, Carnegie, PA 15106 

Phone: (412) 276-1414, x 1326 

www.paacc.com E-Mail: info@paacc.com 

Serving These Areas 

Aliquippa, Ambridge, Carnegie, Clinton, 

Collier, Coraopolis, Crafton, Crescent, 

Edgeworth, Findlay, Glenfield, Greentree, 

Haysville, Heidelberg, Hopewell, Ingram, 

Kennedy, Leetsdale, McDonald, McKees 

Rocks, Moon Township, Neville Island, North 

Fayette, Oakdale, Osborne, Pennsbury 

Village, Robinson, Rosslyn Farms, Sewickley, 

Stowe, and Thornburg 

Chamber Officers 

Dean Hastings - Chair 

Bernadette Puzzuole - Immediate Past Chair 

Carol Darabant - 1st Vice Chair 

Ron Pasic - Treasurer 

Vince Setnar - 2nd Vice Chair 

Warren Byers - Vice Chair 

James Steigerwald - Vice Chair 

Chamber Staff 

Sally Haas – President 

Michelle Kreutzer – VP, Business 

Development & Marketing 

Doug Keeter – Membership Director 

Tammy Lynn – Financing 

Amanda Coumbassa – Mbrshp. Svcs. 

Kelly Burgos – Communications 


Robinson Boy Scouts Trek 

Through New Mexico 

A crew of teenage scouts and their leaders from Boy Scout 

Troop 301, sponsored by Holy Trinity Church, went on a lifechanging 

summer trek through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at 

Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. Philmont Ranch 

covers 214-square-miles of vast wilderness with trails that climb 

from 6,500 feet to as high as 12,441 feet. During their trek, the Boy 

Scouts hiked 64 miles over ten days and reached a peak elevation 

of 11,758 feet. 

The group of scouts and their advisors carried everything they 

needed to survive during the trek on their backs while hiking from 

camp to camp. They participated in backcountry programs along 

the way including rock climbing, horseback riding, search and 

rescue demonstration, and gold prospecting. The trip included a 

conservation project where the scouts learned and participated in 

the upkeep of one of Philmont’s many trails. Along the trek, 

scouts endured tough challenges including backpacking in bear 


STORY AND PHOTOS SUBMITTED 

and mountain lion territory, steep climbs, and hot temperatures. 

hiking, our group might meet only one other group “In an of entire Scouts day onof 

the trail,” according to one of the adult advisors, Dave Dawgiello. 

“Even in the most crowded campsites, each group camps in 

isolation, out of sight and sound of all other groups.” 

One of the most memorable moments for the scouts was the 

climb to the top of Mt. Phillips, below, to watch the sunset. This 

mountain is the second highest peak at Philmont at 11,758 feet 

and offers panoramic views of the New Mexico wilderness. 

The crew made what amounts to a scouting pilgrimage with 

their trip to Philmont. Philmont Scout Ranch is the Boy Scouts of 

America’s premier high adventure camp and the largest youth 

camp in the world serving nearly one million participants since 

1938. To learn more about the adventures of Troop 301, e-mail 

Scout Master Tom Connor at 301RingLeader@gmail.com.

1000 Church Hill Road (in the Robinson Twp. Municipal Bldg.), Pittsburgh PA 15205 (412) 787-3906 Hours: Mon-Thurs, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri-Sat, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

E-Mail: robinson@einetwork.net, www.robinsonlibrary.org 

Back to Fall.... 

Children and Teens 

Morning Family Storytime – Mondays at 11 a.m. Ongoing 

program of stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children 6 and 

under. 

Dance Party – Beginning September 17; Mondays at 6 p.m. All 

ages are welcome to dance the evening away, practicing the 

Bunny Hop, Hokey Pokey, Chicken Dance, and other group 

dances!! 

Evening Family Storytime – Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Ongoing 

program of stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children 6 and 

under. 

Mother Goose and Toddler Too Storytime – Beginning 

September 17; Wednesdays, 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. Babies birth to 

age 3 with a caregiver: rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. 

Preschool Storytime – Beginning September 17; Wednesdays, 

11-11:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 5: stories, songs, and fingerplays. 

Kid’s Club – Beginning October 3; first Wednesday each month, 

4 p.m. Ages 5-9: each month will feature a different activity - crafts, 

science experiments, games. 

Art Club – Resuming September 19; Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Art 

club is great for ages 10 and up! An experienced artist will be 

mentoring young artists in drawing and fun! Please register at the 

library or e-mail, robinson@einetwork.net so we have enough art 

supplies. 

Lego Club - Second Thursday of the month, 6 p.m. September 13 

and October 11. Children are invited to bring their own Legos or use 

the library’s collection. All ages are welcome! 

Puppy Place Book Club – Third Thursday of the month, 6:30 

p.m. September 20. Ages 8 and up are invited to read Rascal by 

Ellen Miles. We will discuss the book and make a cool craft. 

Shakespeare by Kids for Kids - Saturday, September 29, 

2 p.m. Falstaff’s Fellows will present a half-hour long adaptation of 

the play The Tempest. Directed by Catherine Aceto, the Falstaff’s 

Fellows current players range in age from 9 to 17. 

Ready, Set, Learn – Last Thursday of the month, 10:30 a.m., 

September 27 and October 25. Ages 2-4 and caregiver are invited 

to engage in interactive experiences to promote a love of learning. 

Family Book Discussion – First Thursday of the month, 6:30-7:30 

p.m. October 4 and November 1. Ages 6-10 and a caregiver. 

October’s titles are The Brave Little Seamstress and Waking 

Beauty. Books are available at the library. Check 

www.robinsonlibrary.org for details. 

Baby LapSit – Fridays at 11 a.m. Ongoing program of stories, 

songs, and fingerplays for babies under two (older siblings are 

always welcome). 

Elephant Appreciation Day – Saturday, September 22, 11 a.m. – 

2 p.m. All ages are invited to drop in for elephant stories and crafts 

to celebrate this special day! 

Mark of Athena Release Party – Tuesday, October 2, 6 p.m. 

Tweens and teens are invited to come celebrate the arrival of the 

third book in Rick Riordan’s Heroes of Olympus series! Enjoy 

pizza and bring your laptop to play games on Riordan’s Web 

site. To preregister, call (412) 787-3906. 

Pumpkin Palooza – Saturday, October 6, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. All 

ages are invited for pumpkin crafts, stories, goodies, and special 

“gross out” treat ideas! 

Tweens/Teens Craft Night – Thursday, October 16, 6 p.m. 

Ages 10 and up. Come make fun seasonal crafts, sponsored by 

the Friends of Robinson Library. Please register. 

Adults 

Wise Walk – Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. Montour Trail’s Brothers 

Grimm entrance. All participants will receive a complimentary 

pedometer and walking guide. Walkers will receive t-shirts and 

healthy snacks will be provided to each walker. Sponsored by 

the Allegheny County Library Association, in partnership with 

AARP and Highmark PALS (People Able to Lend Support) 

Program. 

Sit and Knit – Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Needleworkers of all skill 

levels are invited to join this group to learn new techniques and 

improve old ones! 

Computer Classes – Check the Web site for the most updated 

class offerings. Class size limited to three; register at the library 

or call (412) 787-3906. 

Adult Crafts – Monday, October 15, 6 p.m. Come and enjoy 

refreshments while making seasonal crafts. Sponsored by the 

Friends of Robinson Library. 

Book Discussions – There are five monthly book discussions 

sponsored by Robinson Township Library. 

Niko’s Coffee House/Steubenville Pike – Mondays, 7 p.m.; 

September 10, Behind the Scenes at the Museum by Kate 

Atkinson; October 8, The Postmistress by Sarah Blake. 

Robinson Library Mystery – Second Tuesday, 2 p.m.; 

September 11, Rogue Island by Brian DeSilva; October 9, 

Don of the Dead by Casey Daniels. 

Morning Book Club – Third Wednesday, 10 a.m.; September 

19, Claire and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland; October 17, 

check www.robinsonlibrary.org for details. 

Winery at Wilcox/Settlers Ridge – Second to last 

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.; September 19, Body Surfing by Anita 

Shreve; October 24, check www.robinsonlibrary.org for details. 

Robinson Library Fiction – Last Tuesday, 7 p.m.; September 

25, The Red Tent by Anita Diamant; October 30, The Weird 

Sisters by Eleanor Brown. 


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Ingram Borough 

40 West Prospect Street 


(412) 921-3625 

www.ingramborough.org 

Kennedy Township 

340 Forest Grove Road 

Coraopolis, PA 15108 

(412) 771-2321 

www.kennedytwp.com 

Pennsbury Village 

1043 Pennsbury Boulevard 


(412) 279-7876 

www.pennsburyvillageboro.com 


1000 Church Hill Road 


(412) 788-8120 

www.townshipofrobinson.com 

Thornburg 

545 Hamilton Road 


(412) 921-3713 

www.thornburg-pa.gov 

Community ConnectionsMUNICIPALITIES 

Char-West Council of Govts. 

1 Veterans Way, Ste. 202 

Carnegie, PA 15106 

(412) 279-3333 


PUBLIC & PRIVATE 

SCHOOLS K-12 

Holy Trinity School 

5720 Steubenville Pike 

McKees Rocks, PA 15136 

(412) 787-2656 

www.holy-trinity-school.org 

Montour School District 

223 Clever Road 


(412) 490-6500 


Parkway West Career & 

Technology Center 

7101 Steubenville Pike 

Oakdale, PA 15071 

(412) 923-1772 

www.parkwaywest.org 

Propel-MONTOUR 

340 Bilmar Drive 


(412) 539-0100 

http://montour.propelschools.org 


Christian School 

77 Phillips Lane 


(412) 787-5919 

www.rtcsonline.org 

St. Malachy School 

343 Forest Grove Road 

Coraopolis, PA 15108 

(412) 771-4545 

http://stmalachyschool.net 

This list includes only those public and private schools 

located within the municipalities served by the 

Montour Edition of Allegheny West Magazine. 

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CHURCHES 

Ascension Lutheran Church 

1290 Silver Lane, McKees Rocks, PA 15136 

(412) 859-3711 

www.ascensionlutheranchurchofpa.com 

Ascension Parish 

114 Berry Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 

(412) 921-1230 

http://www.ascensiondiopitt.org 

Church of Jesus Christ 

227 Herbst Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108 

(412) 771-1335 

Church of the Nativity Episcopal 

33 Alice Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 

(412) 921-4103 

Covenant Family Church 

P.O. Box 15533, Pittsburgh, PA 15244 

(724) 263-7147, www.covfamchurch.org 

Crafton Hts. 1st UP Church 

50 Stratmore Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 

(412) 921-9024, www.chup.org 

Crafton United Methodist Church 

43 Belvidere Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 

(412) 921-3381, http://www.gbgm-umc.org/ 

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Crafton UP Church 

80 Bradford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 

(412) 921-2293, http://craftonup.com 

First Baptist Church of Crafton 

1 Oregon Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 

(412) 922-5382 

Forest Grove Community 

Presbyterian Church 

20 Williams Drive, Coraopolis, PA 15108 

(412) 788-1081 

www.forestgrovecommunitychurch.org 

Hawthorne Avenue 

Presbyterian Church 

90 Hawthorne Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 

(412) 921-2504 

Hillside Christian Community 

1050 Campbells Run Road, Carnegie, PA 15106 

(412) 279-2996 

www.hillsidechristiancommunity.com 

His Disciples Outreach Ministries 

1 Crafton Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 

(724) 498-6326 

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER, SOCIAL, YOUTH & CIVIC GROUPS 

AARP 2203 McKees Rocks, (412) 771-5183 

AARP Robinson, (724) 622-2430 

American Legion Post 464 Kennedy, (412) 331-0260 

American Legion Post 145 Crafton, (412) 921-9307 

American Legion Post 618 Sto-Rox, (412) 331-9083 

American Legion Post 862 Robinson, (412) 787-1113 

Boy Scouts, Grtr. Pgh. Council-Frontier, (412) 325-7995 

Boys & Girls Club, (412) 771-0428 

C.I.T. Baseball & Softball, (412) 922-7808 

Coraopolis Dist. Sportsmen’s Assn., (412) 264-9920 

Daughters of the American Revolution, www.dar.org 

Forest Grove Sportsmen, (412) 269-0942 

Girl Scouts, WPA, (724) 774-3553 

Hilltop Seniors, (412) 331-2752 

Hollow Oak Land Trust, (412) 264-5354 

Ingram Girls Softball, (412) 922-6931 

Ingram Historical Society, (412) 919-0779 

Ingram Women’s Civic Club, (412) 937-9737 

Kennedy Baseball, (412) 298-9710 

Kenmawr Seniors, (412) 771-0867 

Kennedy Twp. Firemen’s Club, (412) 331-5031 

Kennedy Garden Club, (412) 331-6175 

Kennedy Twp. Horseshoe League, (412) 269-7257 

Kiwanis, (412) 264-8862 

Meals on Wheels (Crafton-Ingram-Robinson), 

(412) 922-0909 

Meals on Wheels (Sto-Ken-Rox), (412) 771-4304 

Montour Run Watershed Assn., (412) 956-0230 

Holy Trinity PNC Church 

200 Grace Street, McKees Rocks, PA 15136 

(412) 331-6459 

Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church 

5718 Steubenville Pike, McKees Rocks, PA 15136 

(412) 787-2140 

www.holytrinityrobinson.org 

Ingram United Presbyterian Church 

30 West Prospect Avenue 

Pittsburgh, PA 15205, (412) 921-2323 

Ken Mawr UP Church 

1760 Pine Hollow Road, McKees Rocks, PA 15136 

(412) 331-2863, http://www.kenmawrchurch.org 

Kennedy First Alliance Church 

941 McCoy Road, McKees Rocks, PA 15136 

(412) 331-6145 

Moon Run UP Church 

2358 McKees Rocks Road, McKees Rocks, PA 

15136, (412) 787-1076 

Mosaic Anglican Fellowship 


www.mosaicpgh.org 

Providence Presbyterian Church 

77 Phillips Lane, McKees Rocks, PA 15136 

(412) 788-6100, http://www.providence-pca.net 

Solid Rock Christian Church 

33 Alice Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 

(412) 922-5502, (412) 572-7016 

St. Malachy Church 

343 Forest Grove Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108 

(412) 771-5483, http://www.stmalachypgh.org 

St. Philip RC Church 

50 West Crafton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 

(412) 922-6300 

http://www.saintphilipchurch.org/info.php 

The Bible Chapel 

@ Pittsburgh Technical Institute 

(724) 941-8990, x 124, 

www.robinson.biblechapel.org 

Union Presbyterian Church 


(412) 787-1818, www.unionpresbychurch.org 

Windhaven Christian Church 

1040 E. Windhaven Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 

(412) 921-3231, http://www.windhavencc.com 

Montour Youth Soccer Assn., www.montoursoccer.com 

Montour Trail Council, (412) 257-3011 

Robinson Lions Club, (412) 859-0209 

Robinson Township Basketball, TBA 

Robinson Township Girls Softball, (412) 788-6990 

Robinson Township Library, (412) 787-3906 

Rotary - Crafton-Ingram, (412) 849-0640 

Rotary - McKees Rocks, (412) 771-0900 

Rotary - Parkway West, (412) 287-9273 

Ruffed Grouse, (412) 262-4044 

Sounds of Pittsburgh Sweet Adelines, (412) 279-6062 

Thornburg Community Club, (412) 920-5870 

VFW Vesle Post 418, (412) 771-7034 

This list includes those nonprofit organizations which are all-volunteer and are located within the municipalities served by the Montour Edition of Allegheny West Magazine.

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