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COMMUNITY MAGAZINEFALL 2012

• Third Annual Dog Day Festival• Adventures in Pioneer Living Camp• The Greater Pittsburgh Civil War

Round Table

Back to School

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Winter content deadline: 11/7/12

FROM THE PUBLISHER Welcome to the Fall issue of IN Hampton magazine!As I write this, we are having one of the ho�est summers on record, and it doesn’t look like the

record-breaking temperatures will end just because the leaves will be changing colors soon. So while this is the fall issue, I want to reiterate some summer tips from the health department to help you stay safe in the heat. �e last two points are probably the most critical because they deal with children and the elderly.

• Stay cool indoors, preferably in an air-conditioned environment. Fans don’t help much when temperatures are in the 90s. A cool bath or shower is a more e�ective way to cool o�, if you don’t have air conditioning. Be�er yet, visit someplace that does, such as a senior center, theater, mall or neighbor’s house.

• Drink plenty of �uids, at least eight cups a day, but avoid alcoholic or ca�einated drinks which actually cause you to lose more �uids. Avoid hot foods and heavy meals, which add heat to your body.

• Wear lightweight, light-colored and loose-��ing clothing. A wide-brimmed hat provides shade and helps keep the head cool. Sunscreen can prevent sunburn, which can a�ect your body’s ability to cool itself and also cause a loss of body �uids.

• Avoid strenuous physical activity, particularly during the ho�er part of the day.• Never leave a child, or a pet, in a vehicle alone on a hot day. A child may become disoriented in

just �ve minutes, unconscious in 10 and brain-damaged in 20.• Use the buddy system and check on the elderly and the in�rm who do not have air conditioning

and are less able to take care of themselves.For senior citizens, local governments also establish cooling centers to help people to beat the

heat. Contact your local municipality for the one nearest you before the temperatures top 90 again. As always, enjoy your fall, IN Hampton!

Wayne Dollard Publisher

Some of the best stories we hear are how two people happened to get together. Some met in bars, some in supermarkets, others met in more unique circumstances. Send us your story of how you met your spouse. We’ll run the best ones in the next issue. Also include a photo of you and your spouse, how many years you’ve been married and when your anniversary is. Send your story to [email protected] or mail them to IN Community Magazines, 603 East McMurray Road, McMurray, PA 15317. You can also fax us at 724.942.0968.

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FEATURES

The Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Round TableTake a Step Back in Time .......................... | 38

Edible Flowers Event ....................... | 45

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

The Vein Institute ............................. | 8

Dr. Depaoli ......................................... | 31

David TusickCandidate for State Representative ........... | 41

State Farm .......................................... | 47

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Treasure Hunt .................................... | 17

COMMUNITY INTERESTS

Third Annual Dog Day Festival ......................................................... | 6

Hampton High School Rowing Club .......................................... | 10

The Race to Raise Awareness of Celiac Disease ..................... | 15

Adventures in Pioneer Living Camp ................................................ | 18

UPMC Today | Health and Wellness News ............................................ | 21

Hampton News and Events ................................................................. | 30

FEATURES

Classic Cars: Car Buffs Abound in the RegionJeff Dutkovic enjoys his restored 1979 MGB Roadster sports car .................. | 12

Back to School ............................................................................................ | 32

School Safety in Hampton ................................................................... | 35

�e Civil War Round Table educates the public about the urgent need for the preservation of ba�le�elds, monuments and Civil War sites. See story on page 38.

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IN Hampton is a non-partisan community publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the Hampton area and its comprising municipalities by focusing on the talents and gifts of the people who live and work here. Our goal is to provide readers with the most informative and professional regional publication in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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Cover photo by Brian Wallace

�e Hampton summer 2012 cover photo was taken by Gary Yon.

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By Pamela Palongue Obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout is a special quest for a Boy Scout. Matt

Hanna’s project became a personal and emotional mission to memorialize his father and to benefit the entire community.

Bill Hanna was found unresponsive on Monday, December 28, 2009 — the victim of a fatal brain bleed. Gone too soon, the 54-year-old husband and father had been very involved in his son Matt’s scouting career. He worked as an engineer and was an avid golfer as well. But perhaps one of the most important facts about Hanna is that he was an organ donor. His unselfish decision to donate his organs saved the lives of three people.

What’s interesting is that Matt and his mother, Kate, had been encouraging Bill to become a donor for quite some time, but he had always resisted the notion with some good-natured humor. However, he finally made the decision to become a donor in October of 2009, just two months prior to his untimely death.

Matt, who felt passionately about the cause of organ donation, decided to dream big when planning his Eagle Scout project. He wanted to organize a golf tournament to honor his father and use the proceeds to help the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE). With the full support of his mother and scout leader, Matt formulated a business plan and received approval from the Boy Scouts of America for the event. He began to solicit donations of prizes for the outing and acquired sponsorships. After many months of hard work, the Bill Hanna Memorial Golf Outing to benefit CORE was held May 19.

THE GIFT OF LIFE

Obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout is a special quest for a Boy Scout. Matt Hanna’s project became a personal and emotional mission to memorialize his

Bill Hanna was found unresponsive on Monday, December 28, 2009 — the victim of a fatal brain bleed. Gone too soon, the 54-year-old husband and father

THE GIFT OF LIFE

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The event drew 46 sponsors in all and 106 golfers. Prizes were auctioned off and more than $10,000 was raised to spread the message of organ donation. Four participants made the important decision to become organ donors. Colleen Sullivan, community outreach coordinator for CORE, spoke at the event. Perhaps even more notably, a living donor recipient also spoke of how his life was saved by the selfless donation of a kidney.

The proceeds from the event will be used to help raise awareness for CORE, including five billboards posted around the Pittsburgh area,

which will display messages of hope regarding organ donation.

Matt hopes that the golf tournament will become an annual event and a lasting tribute to his father. No doubt one of Bill Hanna’s greatest legacies will be the lives that his organ donation has saved.

If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor of the Bill Hanna Memorial Golf Outing, please email Matt Hanna directly at [email protected]. For more information on organ donation, please visit the CORE website at www.core.org.

Opposite page: Ma� Hanna at the golf outing.

Le�: (l to r) Ron Gooden, heart recipient; Ma� Hanna holding a picture of his father, William Hanna; Colleen Sullivan, community relations coordinator at CORE.

Below: Ma� and fellow scouts at the golf outing’s Chinese auction.

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By Kathy RudolphBeagles, Doberman pinschers, greyhounds,

Pomeranians, poodles and many more cute canines got together for an outdoor party, courtesy of Allegheny County Parks and Nancy Keefe, at the �ird Annual Dog Day Festival at Hartwood Acres. It was a great way for dogs and their human families to visit freely and make new friends while supporting the Animal Rescue League.

“It is so much fun to be able to bring people and their dogs together and they all have a good time,” said Keefe, who has organized the Dog Day Festival for all three years. “It is also wonderful to

bring visibility to the Animal Rescue League and raise awareness for [its work].”

�e free a�ernoon full of barking and jumping included a walk along the dog trail, a fun run at the o�-leash area and a canine kissing contest. Allegheny County and Armstrong County detectives were also present and demonstrated the amazing intelligence of their police dogs in action. Caricatures of the pooches by Sam �ong helped to capture the fun memories of the celebration. �ere was even information about grooming, nutrition and medical issues provided by experts. �e famished

furry friends were given dog bones, food and many other goodies.

�e Animal Rescue League also brought dogs that could be adopted on the spot. Its mission is to rescue domesticated animals and wildlife from su�ering, cruelty, abandonment, and neglect. To help support the important work that the nonpro�t does, gi� baskets provided by local businesses were ra�ed o�. Sally Wiggin, WTAE Channel 4 Action News Anchor, drew the

winning tickets, which kept it fun and exciting.

supporting the Animal Rescue League.“It is so much fun to be able to bring people

and their dogs together and they all have a good time,” said Keefe, who has organized the Dog Day Festival for all three years. “It is also wonderful to

the amazing intelligence of their police dogs in action. Caricatures of the pooches by Sam �ong helped to capture the fun memories of the celebration. �ere was even information about grooming, nutrition and medical issues provided by experts. �e famished

Third Annual

An Afternoon of Furry Fun to Benefit the Animal Rescue League

To learn more about the Animal Rescue League, please

visit their website at www.animalrescue.org.

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You don’t have to live withpainful varicose and spider veins.Should I Have My Veins Evaluated?Q & A WITH A VEIN SPECIALIST: While finishing charts atthe end of my day, I took a few moments to listen to my staffanswer questions for a patient on the phone. The questionsasked were very important as were the answers that were given.Here are some examples:

What is Phlebology?Phlebology is the branch of medicine that deals with veins

and the disease of veins. Two organizations dedicated to theadvancement of this field are The American College ofPhlebology and the American Venous Forum.

Why should I see a board- certified phlebologist to evaluate my varicose veins

When it comes to any aspect of your health care, it isimportant to be proactive in the choice and research of whowill become medically responsible for your evaluation andtreatment. Though venous disease is not always a visibleailment, it can be a serious health problem leading to moreserious issues, so choosing a specialist, or board certifiedphlebologist for your venous care is a wise decision.

Board certification in phlebology identifies a physician whohas taken the extra step of becoming specialized in thetreatment of venous disease. Not only is the physician often amember of organizations such as the American College ofPhlebology (ACP) and the American Venous Forum (AVF)but they have met additional requirements set by the certifyingboard. After meeting these requirements, he or she must thenpass a certifying exam allowing the physician to identify him orherself as board-certified.

Is membership the same as board certification?This question is particularly important as it defines the

specialty of a phlebologist. While a physician may be a memberof many different organizations, these organizations onlyrequire an interest in the field for joining. Thus membership isunlike board certification where qualification is determinedthrough training and testing. Here’s how the ACP defines itsboard certification: “The establishment of a Board CertificationExam brings recognition to both the field of phlebology andthose providers in the field who have the knowledge, skills andexperience to provide quality care to phlebology patients.”

I had a free screening at ahealth fair and was told thatI don't have venous disease,but I still have aching, painand discoloration at theankles. What should I do?

While free screenings can beinformative, remember that thisis just a brief glance into apatient's venous system. Acomplete venous exam andvenous mapping by a board-certified phlebologist is best todetermine if a patient has venousdisease.

Since a proper venousultrasound is such an integral part ofthis evaluation, the American Collegeof Phlebology has set requirements forit that include the following:• A venous ultrasound should be ordered by a physician.• A lower extremity ultrasound should study the entire leg, from

ankle to groin. Failure to identify and treat all sources of refluxmay result in outright treatment failure.

• Evaluation of the venous system should be performed with thepatient in the upright position. Sitting or lying down areinappropriate for the detection of reflux or the measurement ofvein diameters.

• A ve nous ultrasound should be performed by a trainedphysician or a registered vascular ultrasound technician (RVT)and then interpreted by a physician.

If I have had an evaluation elsewhere, can I still be evaluated in your office?

Of course. A free evaluation is commonly ‘ free’ becausepatients are often not meeting with a physician, a physicianassistant or a nurse practitioner, so this visit cannot be billed toinsurance. However, most insurances allow for a secondopinion. If you have any questions about the second opinionbeing covered, contact member services on the back of yourinsurance card.

This Industry Insight was written by Theresa Schneider.

Terrance R. Krysinski, MDGeneral SurgeonBoard Certified PhlebologistVein Institute of Pittsburgh724.934.VEIN (8346)

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A special Court Of Honor award ceremony was held on Monday, July 30th by Boy Scout Troop 195 of St. Catherine of Sweden Church. �e purpose of the ceremony was to recognize three Hampton High School seniors – Henry Arch III, Ma�hew G. Bauman and Grant K.

Smith — for a�aining the Eagle Scout Award, the highest honor a Boy Scout can receive.

�e prestigious Eagle Scout award is di�cult to a�ain; a scout must complete a minimum of 21 merit badges, demonstrate leadership in his troop and community,

complete a service project for the community, and a�end a Scoutmaster conference and an Eagle Board of Review. Nationally, only about �ve percent of scouts will a�ain the award, but once the honor is earned the scout is an Eagle Scout for life.

Guest speakers at the July ceremony included �e American Legion, the U.S. Submarine Vets, and U.S. Marine Corps. Each speaker recognized the Eagle achievement with certi�cates or medals.

For his community service project, Henry renovated a signi�cant portion of the Bread of Life food pantry shelving in Etna which involved 351 hours of labor. Ma�’s project was to create a new outdoor sanctuary at the New Community Church in Gibsonia, and involved 214 hours of labor. Grant’s project was to create raised �ower beds and an 8 foot bench beside the shu�eboard courts at Hampton Fields retirement home and involved 124 hours of labor.

All three Eagle scouts also participated in several high adventure outings during their scouting experience, including a 72 mile wilderness trek at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico and a 65 mile canoe trip down the Au Sable River in northern Michigan. In total, these scouts have accumulated 316 nights of camping, hiked 392 miles, and paddled more than 200 miles.

THREE LOCAL SCOUTS EARN EAGLE AWARD

On July 3, residents were treated to a day of fun and celebration at the Hampton Community Center.

Some of the day’s events included free swimming and games for kids, a hayride, a foul shooting contest, an 18th century artillery demonstration by the Depreciation Lands Museum and an Oldies Rock Concert. �e Hampton Township Police

Color Guard provided a moving tribute with a �ag-raising ceremony.

It was a wonderful birthday celebration for our nation!

Hampton Township Independence Day Community Celebration

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Grant Smith, Matthew Bauman and Henry Arch III


The Hampton High School Girls Rowing Club capped o� an exceptional season by taking home the bronze medal

for their third place �nish at the Scholastic National Rowing Championships held in Camden, New Jersey. To qualify, the girls placed �rst in the Mid-West Championships in Cincinnati.

�e girls were coached for the 2012 season by Karin Campbell who said, “�ey are a great group of girls who are passionate about rowing and work really hard. �e rowing community is growing and becoming stronger every year.

�e growing popularity of the sport in recent years has probably also been helped by Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge who is a well-known rower. According to the U.S. Rowing Association, rowers have been referred to as some of the ��est athletes in the world because the sport involves all major joints and muscles in the body. It is also ideal for Hampton High School athletes who want to stay in shape for the entire school year with practices starting in the fall, continuing in the winter, and the season starting in the spring.

�e Hampton High School Rowing team consists of 25 girls and boys and is coached by Barry Rogers, executive head coach. �e girls are currently coached by Jamie Dickson, head coach and Milly Schneider, assistant coach.

In preparation for the spring season, indoor competitions using rowing machines known as ergometers measure the amount of energy that the rower is generating. �en, in the spring when the main season starts, the rowers may compete in “fours,” boats that hold �ve people, “eights,” boats that hold nine people, or double or single boats. Local competitions against 16 area high school clubs are held on the Allegheny River and practice is held at the Millvale boathouse of �ree Rivers Rowing Association, also located on the Allegheny River.

A club sport that receives no �nancial support from the school district, it is funded through dues and fundraising, but competes at the varsity level. Candy sales, �amingo

Hampton High School ROWING CLUB Competes in National Championships


�ocking, lo�ery tickets, hoagie sales, Hampton concession stands, PNC Park events, Heinz Field events and a Night at the Races event help to o�set costs. �ese fundraisers are planned and executed by the Parent’s Association and the

rowing club members.When referencing the 2012 girls

championship team, girls head coach Dickson had this to say, “�e success of this particular boat has set up our teams for growth and more

success in the future.” Students a�ending Hampton High School

are welcome to join the club. To �nd out more information please visit the rowing club’s website at www.hhsrowing.org.

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Car Buffs

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ABOUNDBy Jonathan Barnes

or some, the smell of car wax, the heat of the springtime sunshine and the strains of Fi�ies music take them back to their younger days. In their minds, they go back

to a time when having good weather and a great car for the a�ernoon — and the free time to enjoy it — were all that you needed for some fun.

Nostalgia lovers, dust o� the Turtle Wax car polish and break out the bu�er. It’s the time of year again when you can lower the convertible roof and go cruising, allowing the wind to blow through your hair, smelling the spring �owers and watching the gawkers staring at you as you roll past them in your classic car.

A�er all, what’s the sense of having an antique car or a classic muscle car if you can’t show it o� and allow others to enjoy it? Sharing the love of design, beauty and mechanics of a classic car or muscle car is part of the joy of collecting such vehicles. It also can be a quick cure for any lingering winter blues.

�e weather has warmed up—prematurely, in the eyes of some weather observers—but not too early for the many car bu�s in Western Pennsylvania who have been waiting for car cruise season to begin. Car cruises are an American tradition in which owners of classic and high-performance cars meet together in parking lots and other wide-open spaces to show o� their vehicles and to enjoy an a�ernoon or evening of fun with other car lovers. O�en these events include music or entertainment and food, and sometimes, they even have races.

Western Pennsylvania is home to many of these events, thanks to the many gearheads who live in the region. Here is a sampling of some of the many popular car cruises in the Pi�sburgh area:

Mineral Beach (in Finleyville) – �is popular event happens every Friday night starting the �rst Friday in May, and o�en includes motorcycles as well as cars. �is larger cruise usually includes several hundred cars.

Wendy’s (in Peters Township, along Rt. 19) – �is cruise is every Monday night beginning April 16, and is a smaller cruise that usually has about 50 to 100 cars.

McDonald’s (Meadowlands - Racetrack Road) – �is event is held every other Saturday, beginning May 5. It is a medium-sized cruise is sponsored by �e Washington Cruisers Car Club. www.washingtoncruisers.com

Wexford Star Lite CarCruise (Wexford) – Wexford Star Lite Car Cruise is held every Friday night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., starting May 25, through Labor Day. �is is one of the largest weekly cruises in the region, and usually has more than 1000 cars a�ending each week. �e Wexford Star Lite Car Cruise is free and is hosted and presented by North Way Christian Community. www.starlitecarcruise.com

Ultimate Car Cruise (Galleria at Pi�sburgh Mills)—Every Wednesday from

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5 p.m. to 9 p.m., May 16 through October. �is cruise and many others can be found listed at their website. www.carcruises.com

Flashlight Drags (Waynesburg) – Features a car show, a car cruise, a vendor’s midway, music, food and more. �e idea behind this event sprang from the need for local hot rodders to have a place to legally and safely race each other. �e essence of the event is providing a safe environment in which to enjoy the excitement of street racing, with an equal measure of nostalgia—which is where the antique and classic cars displayed at the event make their greatest impact. www.�ashlightdrags.com

Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix International Car Show (Schenley Park, Pi�sburgh) – Held every July and touted by international media including National Geographic magazine, the Vintage Grand Prix once hosted competitive races between racers in vintage cars around the park’s winding roads, but for years the entire event has been for show, and as always, still bene�ts charity. More than 2,000 cars, many of them very high-end, will be displayed at the event, in which all makes of car are welcome. Held annually since 1983, the Vintage Grand Prix has raised more than $2.75 million to bene�t autistic and developmentally

disabled people.All local car cruises are weather-dependent.

Check the web sites for each cruise regularly to determine if a cruise will be held when foul weather could be imminent.

While each car cruise is unique in its location and the makeup of vehicles, owners, and a�ractions, every car bu� comes to the hobby by his or her own path. It could have started with a secret childhood yearning for a hotrod, or by catching a glimpse of something extraordinary in a shop window, seen totally by happenstance. Like a lover retelling the story of his romance, each classic car owner has a tale to tell about how he and his car were united.

In 1961, Jeff Dutkovic sat behind the wheel of an MGB Roadster sports car, learning the ins and outs of Weber carbs and shifting gears on the little four-speed that belonged to a family friend. He was seven years old.

Nearly 50 years later, fate would reunite the longtime “gearhead” with the British MGB series once again in 2007.

That was when the Allison Park resident stumbled across an ad in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for a 1979 MGB Roadster for sale in Squirrel Hill.

“The more I found out about it, the more I had to have it,” he said. “Especially when I found out it only had 15,000 original miles on it and its paint was British racing green. That’s like finding the Holy Grail.”

Dutkovic, now 58, seized the opportunity and promptly rescued the tiny ’79 Roadster from the confines of the Squirrel Hill attorney’s garage. With a growing family and progressing career, the attorney who bought the car straight off the Lombard Motors showroom floor in 1979 couldn’t make time to take it out for the occasional drive.

“A car like that doesn’t belong in a garage,” Dutkovic said. “It doesn’t belong on the city streets of Squirrel Hill, either. It needs room to breathe.”

The president and chief executive officer of American Fastener

Technologies Corporation in Gibsonia cruised down the streets of Allison Park and Hampton Township in the Roadster for a few months in the

summer of 2007 before sending it to a friend for restoration.

Jay Kohan of Hampton Township held the car for 22 months, virtually stripping the vehicle down completely and rebuilding it from scratch. He also bumped the sports car’s horsepower from 65 to 125 and repainted the exterior using 2010 PPG Industries technology, retaining the British racing

green color.Last year, the president of the American MGB Association requested

pictures of the ’79 Roadster after Dutkovic registered the vehicle identification number. For a backdrop he used the front of the stately Tudor Mansion of Hartwood Acres, an Allegheny County Park that encompasses 629 acres, and submitted the photos to the association.

The president was impressed and the car was featured on the cover of the American MGB Association’s August 2011 magazine. The ’79 Roadster has also earned third place at Hartwood Acres’ annual “British Cars at Hartwood” show which features antique, classic and new British cars and motorcycles.

Much to his Shaler son’s dismay, the ’79 Roadster is Dutkovic’s favorite of his automobile collection,

which includes a classic Dodge Viper RT/10, a new Chevy Corvette convertible and a 2012 Mercedes S550 luxury sedan.

“My son always says if I win the Powerball, he’s going to drive my Roadster into a wall,” he said. “I think he prefers the modern stuff.”

Dutkovic prefers the Roadster because of its truly manual nature with no power steering, automatic brakes or cup holders. His wife, Wendy, adores the car for its petite size and nostalgia.

Their family includes two adult children and five grandchildren between Shaler and Allison Park.

1979 MGB Roadster

Photos and text by Brady Ashe


Think healthy eating has to be expensive? �ink again. Comparing cost per nutrients when

searching for nutrient-rich fruits, vegetables, whole grains and milk can not only save you money, but can a�ect your health in the long run.

“We’re all watching our budgets these days,” said Michelle Dudash, registered dietitian, mom and author of the upcoming book titled, “Clean Eating for Busy Families.” But, says Dudash, “there are important health and nutrition trade-o�s that we need to consider. �e truth is, Americans need a crash course in ‘nutrition economics.’”

Whether it’s picking the most nutrient-rich foods, or �nding ways to keep the costs down within important food groups like fruits, vegetables and milk, she also emphasizes that nutrition economics doesn’t mean making everything from scratch – it means doing a li�le advance work to understand exactly what you’re buying.

The Do’s And Don’ts Of Nutrition Economics

DO: Learn to look at costs per nutrient. Healthy foods can sometimes appear to be higher in cost but, when you look at the nutrients these foods provide, they o�en are a good value. Check your labels and ask yourself: “Is the food I’m selecting packed with nutrients to keep my family fueled?” Be sure to look at the percent daily value for nutrients you need like calcium, potassium and vitamin D.

DON’T: Spend on substitutes. Expensive alternatives are usually just that – expensive, and they o�en don’t deliver the value of the real thing. For example, look for the best value in the dairy aisle – milk. Unlike some of the other alternatives, you always know what you’re ge�ing when you grab a glass of milk; nine essential nutrients for around a quarter a glass.

DO: �ink about your drink. Drinks are o�en an overlooked part of your food budget, and can not only break the bank; they can also lack the nutrition you need, especially at breakfast. Take a look at your beverage closely and choose the options that o�er the most nutrients for a healthy start.

DO: Maximize the seasons. Buy fresh fruits and vegetables only when in season and learn to maximize your freezer. By utilizing frozen produce in the o� season, you still get the same nutrients at a much lower cost.

DON’T: Be a Spontaneous Meal Planner. Of course there’s room for fun when it comes to meals, but the more you plan, the more you’ll maximize your budget.

To learn more about the value of a glass of milk, and for useful recipes your family will love, visit www.�eBreakfastProject.com.

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A�ecting more than three million Americans, celiac disease is diagnosed when the body’s immune system reacts negatively to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and

barley. �e immune system a�acks the lining of the small intestine, preventing the body from receiving the nutrients it needs. �e disease can cause anemia, infertility and bri�le bones, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.

Avoiding gluten is the only way to combat the disease and repair the lining of the small intestine; but gluten-free products can be expensive — especially to the economically disadvantaged.

Cynthia McCulley, along with family and friends also a�ected by the disease, want to change that. �ey planned and executed a 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk for Celiac Awareness at Dr. Kofi Clarke and Cynthia

McCulley, race organizer

Cynthia McCulley, race organizer and daughter, Taylor

Joanne Crouch, Rose Waraks, Cameron and Ian, volunteers

Marisa Bens, volunteer, Linda Robbins, NHCO volunteer coordinator, Katherine Karris, volunteer

Nannette Coughenour and Sherri Schuetz and Max

The Bang family and the Cunningham family

The Rudolf family

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Andrew Sullivan and Lily

Dr. Kofi Clarke and the employeesof patient of The Celiac Center

The Price family

Hartwood Acres for over 115 runners. �e race bene�ted Pi�sburgh food pantries that o�er gluten-free food as well as research on celiac disease.

“I told my kids that we needed to do a community service project and to come up with an idea,” said McCulley. “Since there are three of us in the family who have celiac disease, they thought the race would be a great idea to help people.” �e event also included gluten-free donations to North Hills Community Outreach. �e Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), Amy Macklin, RD, LDN, and a Giant Eagle dietitian along with many other resources were available for people wanting more information.

Information about Celiac disease can be found at www.celiac.org.

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By Kathy Rudolph

Girls and boys ages eight to 11 recently had the opportunity to travel back in time to 1792. �e children dressed up as pioneers, revolutionary

soldiers and American Indians for a fun week at Adventures in Pioneer Living Camp, hosted by the Depreciation Lands Museum.

Conducted by the volunteer members of

the museum, the camp taught kids what it would be like to live in the early years of European se�lement in the Depreciation Lands. �ese were the lands Pennsylvania set aside to pay American Revolutionary soldiers in 1783, since the dollar depreciated during the war. It includes land in parts of Butler, Beaver and Armstrong counties. �e campers made cra�s, prepared foods, viewed demonstrations and reenacted

various historic scenarios.“We are trying to give kids the experience of

life on the frontier during the mid- to the la�er part of the 18th century,” said Daniel J. Connolly, president of the Depreciation Lands Museum and Hampton Township’s chief of police. “�ere were certain cra�s and skills that the se�lers needed to learn, but there were also certain dangers that they had to be aware of and deal with.”

Established in 1973, the nonpro�t museum’s goal is to preserve history from this time, and its location is just steps away from William Flynn Highway on South Pioneer Road. A special place for families and history bu�s to visit, some of the museum’s features include a working blacksmith

Kids Learn About Local History at Adventures in Pioneer Living Camp


visit the museum’s website at www.depreciationlandsmuseum.org.


shop and mercantile. �ere is also the Pine Creek Covenanter Church, built in 1837, and the Armstrong log house, built in 1803. A replica school from 1885 and a wagon house that includes a Conestoga wagon are just some of the other buildings to explore on the site.

Recently there have been many improvements to the museum, including the remodeling of the mercantile where authentic, colonial-styled cra�s are sold. Other changes include an annex building currently being renovated into a tavern with a working kitchen.

“We are really excited for completion of the tavern,” said Connolly. “Food service is a big part of what we do for di�erent events such as our Tavern Night, Colonial Teas and groups wanting to host an event here. We’re really lacking in that area. In order to stay viable and pro�table, so we can continue to expand our programs, we need to have the tavern.”

Although many of the renovations have been done by volunteers from the community, donations are needed to complete the project.

“We are ra�ing o� a painting titled ‘Washington at the Point -1753,’ by John Buxton, who is a well-known artist from Hampton who paints historical 18th century paintings,” says Connolly. “�e drawing will be held on November 22, 2013, the 260th anniversary of the event. �e proceeds will help to pay for the remodeling of the tavern.”

To learn more about the ra�e, children’s programs, or other information, visit the museum’s website at www.depreciationlandsmuseum.org.



UPMC TODAYHealth and Wellness News You Can Use | Fall 2012

© 2012 UPMC

What’s Inside2 A Better Plan of Care for Spinal Tumors

3 Give Your Back a Break

Using Your Blood for Natural Healing

4 A Partnership of Hope and Transformation

6 Magee’s Newest Baby Is Two Stories Tall — and Ready for Guests

7 Welcoming New Physicians

What’s Happening at UPMC Passavant

Get Ready for FallSoon the leaves will change color and fall to the ground — a welcome mat for cooler days, chilly nights, football games, hayrides, warm sweaters, and everything else that makes fall special.

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Bill Marticorena says he was a lucky man when a gallbladder attack took him to UPMC Passavant’s Emergency Department (ED). “An ED doctor noticed a shadow on one of the imaging tests taken. Just before my gallbladder surgery, I learned it was a spinal tumor that probably wouldn’t have been caught until much later,” says the Butler resident.

UPMC Passavant’s Spine Center specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgery, performed in an operating room with state-of-the-art navigation.

Spinal tumors are rare. They can affect the bones in the spinal cord or the spinal canal, leading to pain and paralysis. They’re often misdiagnosed because the symptoms — such as lower back pain (especially at night) and numbness in the feet that can work its way up the leg — mimic other medical problems.

“Bill’s case was unusual, because he was virtually symptom-less. Though it was caught early, his tumor was large and potentially life-threatening,” says Matt El-Kadi, MD, chief of neurosurgery at UPMC Passavant. “It started in the spinal canal and grew toward the thoracic cavity where the heart and lungs are located. The tumor was next to the aorta, the largest artery in the body.”

The difference at UPMC Passavant

“Neurosurgeons typically operate on tumors contained in the spinal cord. But depending on their type, size, and location, other specialists are often needed,” explains Dr. El-Kadi.

Under his direction, UPMC Passavant has developed a multi-disciplinary team of health care professionals for spinal cord patient care. Specialists include neurologists, oncologists, thoracic surgeons, radiation oncologists, nurses, and physical and occupational therapists.

“We each tackle the problem from our different areas of expertise, eliminating the need for patients to travel to multiple locations for care,” says Dr. El-Kadi. ”Our approach also helps eliminate duplicated tests and medications, things that can occur when patients are treated by multiple doctors.”

A record of excellence

Dr. El-Kadi enlisted Rodney Landreneau, MD, chief of cardio-thoracic surgery at UPMC Passavant, to assist in Bill’s surgery. Dr. Landreneau provided access to Bill’s spinal tumor and helped minimize the disturbance to key organs and critical blood vessels in the thoracic cavity. Together, the two physicians have treated many patients with cancerous spine tumors for more than 15 years.

“Thanks to Dr. El-Kadi’s leadership, UPMC Passavant is recognized as a leading regional and national center for complex spinal surgeries that require open spinal exposure,” says Dr. Landreneau. The hospital’s achievements have been documented in the Journal of Surgery and other major medical publications.

“We’re able to give patients comprehensive care, from initial diagnosis and surgery to post-op rehabilitation,” adds Dr. Landreneau. “All the tools needed for quality care are located here, including physical therapy, oncology services, and connections to community services.”

Bill’s good luck continued after surgery. His tumor was benign, enabling him to return to work full time. He’s now looking forward to retirement next year. “Dr. El-Kadi and Dr. Landreneau made a great team,” he says. “I’m very grateful to them, and to the careful eye of the ED doctor who first caught my tumor.”

For more information about the Spine Center, visit UPMCPassavant.com.

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Give Your Back a Break Tips that can help you avoid back pain.Amazingly complex, remarkably strong, and incredibly flexible, your back is one of the most important parts of your body. Without it, you couldn’t stand up straight, walk on the beach, chase after the kids, or dance the night away.

Like most people, you probably take your back for granted — until it starts to hurt. “Eight out of 10 Americans will have back pain at some point in their lives,” says M. Melissa Moon, DO, a physician in the UPMC Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

So what’s causing all those achy backs? “Everyday habits like hunching over your computer, toting a heavy purse or backpack, or picking up a toddler are often to blame for the pain,” says Dr. Moon.

“And studies show that smokers have more back problems than non-smokers, which is another good reason to quit,” she adds.

To help keep your back healthy and strong, Dr. Moon also recommends the following:

Sit up straight. Use good posture when sitting or standing. That improves muscle tone and makes breathing easier.

Work out. Back and abdominal exercises strengthen the core muscles that support your back, while low-impact aerobics strengthens bones and improves blood flow to muscles.

Lose it. Being overweight puts added strain on your back muscles. Carrying weight around your midsection isn’t good for your heart either.

Think before lifting. Remember to keep your back straight and bend at the knees or hips when lifting something. Ask for help with a heavy load.

Pay attention. If you feel back pain during any activity, stop and rest. Your body may be trying to keep you from getting hurt.

Call the doctor. Most back pain can be relieved with self-care. However, Dr. Moon recommends that you see a doctor if:

• You have pain after a fall or injury. • You have weakness, pain, or numbness in one or both legs. • The pain is severe and doesn’t improve with medication and rest. • The pain is accompanied by trouble urinating, fever, or unintentional weight loss.

Learn more about building a healthy back at UPMC.com/Today.

Source: National Institutes of Health

Using Your Blood for Natural Healing Even after having surgery for a sports-related groin injury, recovery was slow for Megan Cortazzo, MD, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist with UPMC. A fellow physician suggested platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy — and her results were so positive that she now offers the service to patients at UPMC.

What is PRP therapy?

PRP therapy is a type of regenerative injection therapy (RIT) that promotes the healing of injured or deteriorated tissue. “Platelets are rich in growth factors that stimulate healing,” explains Dr. Cortazzo. “We draw a small quantity of the patient’s blood and spin it in a special centrifuge machine. The process extracts platelets, which we then inject at the point of injury or inflammation,” says Dr. Cortazzo.

Who should use PRP therapy?

“PRP therapy’s use by professional athletes has generated tremendous interest in the procedure,” says Dr. Cortazzo.

It also can be an effective alternative to surgery for patients with a wide range of conditions, she says, including:

• Chronic tennis elbow (tendinosis) • Mild to moderate rotator cuff tears • Chronic ankle sprains • Mild arthritis of the knee

For best results, Dr. Cortazzo recommends combining PRP therapy with physical therapy.

Is PRP therapy covered by insurance?

Because it is still in its infancy, medical insurance does not cover PRP therapy. “Although it’s a self-pay procedure, many patients feel it’s worthwhile because it can eliminate lost work time and the cost of a deductible for surgery,” explains Dr. Cortazzo. “Most of all, they want the relief from pain it offers.”

For more information about PRP, call UPMC Rehabilitation Institute at 412-692-4400, or go to UPMC.com/prp.

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A Partnership of Hope and TransformationEvery year, the lives of 74,000 cancer patients and their families are transformed by the care, specialized services, and research of UPMC CancerCenter, Partner with University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute.

Applying good science, investing in smart technology, and putting patients first. That’s the philosophy driving the cutting-edge research and lifesaving care offered through UPMC CancerCenter, Partner with University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI).

p UPMC is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as having one of the best cancer programs in the nation.

“We’re committed to being a leader in the fight against cancer today and tomorrow, with the patient always at the center of all we do,” says Nancy Davidson, MD, director of UPMC CancerCenter.

“From the groundbreaking research that takes place in our laboratories to our delivery of the latest cancer therapies in locations throughout the region, we’re at the frontline of cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment,” she says. “We also play a key role in inspiring and educating the next generation of bright young scientists and cancer specialists.”

A network like no other

UPMC CancerCenter is one of the nation’s largest integrated community networks of cancer physicians and health care specialists. Its more than 30 locations throughout western Pennsylvania and Ohio — including UPMC Passavant — bring outstanding cancer care close to home for many patients.

“One of the main strengths of the UPMC CancerCenter network is its ability to obtain virtually identical results wherever patients are treated,” says Peter Ellis, MD, director of the medical oncology network. “Our Clinical Pathways are evidence-based care standards that provide uniformity across the network.”

Three powerful pillars supported by 1,700 experts

“Through our quarter-century-long partnership, UPCI and UPMC CancerCenter have identified three pillars that enable us to achieve our common goals: clinical care, specialized care, and research,” says Stanley Marks, MD, chairman of UPMC CancerCenter.

“It’s not always easy to see the ‘behind the scenes’ story of who we are and what we do. With these three pillars, we marshal the resources of nearly 250 medical, radiation, and surgical oncology physicians; more than 1,160 nurses, technicians, and staff; and 350 research and clinical faculty,” he explains. “Few organizations in the country can match the level of scientific and medical expertise, state-of-the-art technology, and physical locations found here.”

Pillar I: Clinical Care

From the moment of diagnosis, UPMC CancerCenter’s network of nearly 100 medical oncologists links patients to a full range of treatments and services that include:

• Conventional chemotherapy • Targeted therapies • Stem cell transplants • Hormone therapy • Biological therapy • Perfusion therapy


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p Mark Sosinski, MD, a nationally recognized lung cancer specialist who joined the UPMC CancerCenter and UPCI team in 2011, says “This was a good fit for me and my research, but the strong leadership really stood out.”

The UPMC CancerCenter radiation oncology network includes 16 community-based radiation oncology centers and 10 dual radiation and medical oncology centers. Many of these sites offer innovative, advanced technology that allows for more precise tumor imaging and radiation treatment.

The surgical oncology network specializes in the surgical treatment of a wide variety of cancers, including many rare and difficult tumors. Its multidisciplinary team of physicians has attracted national attention for work in areas such as minimally invasive surgery, including robotic surgery; specialized procedures, such as the pancreatic Whipple; and regional perfusion therapy, which directs high concentrations of chemotherapy to the tumor site.

Pillar II: Specialized Care

For patients with challenging or late-stage cancers, UPMC’s Hillman Cancer Center is a beacon of hope and innovation. It is home to internationally regarded surgical, medical, and radiation oncology specialists who perform treatments and procedures unavailable elsewhere in the region. Hillman also has the area’s most advanced imaging technologies to detect cancer and monitor treatment.

Nationally ranked Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC features dedicated and comprehensive women’s cancer care, including breast, ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers.

For patients with hard-to-treat cancers, UPCI and UPMC CancerCenter offer disease-specific multidisciplinary clinics called Specialty Care Centers (SCC) designed to provide quick access to leading specialists. Many SCC reviews are done over the Internet, eliminating the need for long-distance travel.

Care for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer is provided at the highly-ranked Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.

Pillar III: Research

UPCI physicians and scientists are recognized leaders in molecular and medical oncology research. Their primary goal is to discover new ways to prevent, treat, and cure all types of cancer, particularly those with the lowest survival rates. Working hand-in-hand with UPMC CancerCenter, UPCI’s investigators strive to translate their research into actual treat-ment. More than 300 clinical trials now underway at UPCI give patients access to cutting-edge therapies long before they are broadly available.

The National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) 12th most-funded cancer research institution, UPCI received more than $174 million in support in 2011. UPCI is also western Pennsylvania’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

To learn more about UPMC CancerCenter, Partner with University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, visit UPMCCancerCenter.com.

Hillman Cancer Center Celebrates 10-Year AnniversaryWhen the Hillman Cancer Center opened its doors in 2002, it was hailed as an architectural gem — its spectacular, glass-block walled atrium serving as a symbolic link between research and patient care.

Today, Hillman Cancer Center is the treatment and research flagship of the growing UPMC CancerCenter network. A 350,000-square-foot comprehensive cancer center, Hillman is home to UPMC CancerCenter’s pre-eminent clinical care for patients and UPCI’s internationally recognized academic and research programs. Here, patients and their families have access to specialized cancer diagnosis, prevention, care, and treatment, including multidisciplinary outpatient stem cell transplant services.

Opening in January 2013, the new Mario Lemieux Center for Blood Cancers will offer comprehensive diagnostic services, individually designed treatment plans, and long-term follow-up services to patients with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and other blood malig-nancies.

For more information, visit UPMCCancerCenter.com.

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p Mark Sosinski, MD, a nationally recognized lung cancer specialist who joined the UPMC CancerCenter and UPCI team in 2011, says “This was a good fit for me and my research, but the strong leadership really stood out.”

The UPMC CancerCenter radiation oncology network includes 16 community-based radiation oncology centers and 10 dual radiation and medical oncology centers. Many of these sites offer innovative, advanced technology that allows for more precise tumor imaging and radiation treatment.

The surgical oncology network specializes in the surgical treatment of a wide variety of cancers, including many rare and difficult tumors. Its multidisciplinary team of physicians has attracted national attention for work in areas such as minimally invasive surgery, including robotic surgery; specialized procedures, such as the pancreatic Whipple; and regional perfusion therapy, which directs high concentrations of chemotherapy to the tumor site.

Pillar II: Specialized Care

For patients with challenging or late-stage cancers, UPMC’s Hillman Cancer Center is a beacon of hope and innovation. It is home to internationally regarded surgical, medical, and radiation oncology specialists who perform treatments and procedures unavailable elsewhere in the region. Hillman also has the area’s most advanced imaging technologies to detect cancer and monitor treatment.

Nationally ranked Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC features dedicated and comprehensive women’s cancer care, including breast, ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers.

For patients with hard-to-treat cancers, UPCI and UPMC CancerCenter offer disease-specific multidisciplinary clinics called Specialty Care Centers (SCC) designed to provide quick access to leading specialists. Many SCC reviews are done over the Internet, eliminating the need for long-distance travel.

Care for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer is provided at the highly-ranked Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.

Pillar III: Research

UPCI physicians and scientists are recognized leaders in molecular and medical oncology research. Their primary goal is to discover new ways to prevent, treat, and cure all types of cancer, particularly those with the lowest survival rates. Working hand-in-hand with UPMC CancerCenter, UPCI’s investigators strive to translate their research into actual treat-ment. More than 300 clinical trials now underway at UPCI give patients access to cutting-edge therapies long before they are broadly available.

The National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) 12th most-funded cancer research institution, UPCI received more than $174 million in support in 2011. UPCI is also western Pennsylvania’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

To learn more about UPMC CancerCenter, Partner with University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, visit UPMCCancerCenter.com.

Hillman Cancer Center Celebrates 10-Year AnniversaryWhen the Hillman Cancer Center opened its doors in 2002, it was hailed as an architectural gem — its spectacular, glass-block walled atrium serving as a symbolic link between research and patient care.

Today, Hillman Cancer Center is the treatment and research flagship of the growing UPMC CancerCenter network. A 350,000-square-foot comprehensive cancer center, Hillman is home to UPMC CancerCenter’s pre-eminent clinical care for patients and UPCI’s internationally recognized academic and research programs. Here, patients and their families have access to specialized cancer diagnosis, prevention, care, and treatment, including multidisciplinary outpatient stem cell transplant services.

Opening in January 2013, the new Mario Lemieux Center for Blood Cancers will offer comprehensive diagnostic services, individually designed treatment plans, and long-term follow-up services to patients with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and other blood malig-nancies.

For more information, visit UPMCCancerCenter.com.

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It’s no coincidence that the words hospital and hospitality share the same Latin root, hospes, which means to treat guests with kindness and care.

That spirit of welcome is immediately evident in the thoughtful design of two newly opened patient care units at Magee- Womens Hospital of UPMC — one of Magee’s major expansion projects during a century of providing medical service.

p The patient rooms are warm and spacious, with a comfortable sleep sofa to encourage overnight stays by a family member or close friend.

“We wanted Magee’s latest major construction to focus on our patients with the greatest medical needs: those requiring intensive care and women undergoing cancer treatment,” says Leslie C. Davis, hospital president. “We’re still among the leading deliverers of babies in the nation, but we also care for men and children, from infants to centenarians. The additional beds also allow us to expand our core obstetrical (OB) services to the units that relocated. Adding space for our OB patients was a primary reason for this expansion.”

Two floors were added to a three-story section of the hospital to create the new 14-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and 28-bed Cancer Care Unit, more than doubling the number of critical care beds. Completed in record time, the new units increased the hospital’s overall bed capacity by 13 percent.

“Before starting the project, we sought the advice of former patients, as well as our doctors, nurses, and staff,” says Joseph Kelley, MD, director of both the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and the Gynecologic Cancer Program at Magee.

“Their ideas and suggestions helped us create a quiet, calming, and safe environment for patients and caregivers. Each patient room is filled with natural light and decorated in soothing earth tones, blending comfort with technology. That kind of setting is very important to healing.”

Emphasizing patient and family-centered care

Because studies confirm that the presence of loved ones promotes recovery, each patient room in the new unit features a comfortable sleeper sofa to encourage overnight stays. Family members also can order in-room meals for a modest fee, and all patient rooms have free Internet access and cable television.

“Every room has separate zoned areas for families and caregivers, minimizing disruption and reducing infection,” explains David Muigai, MD, medical director of Magee’s ICU. “Visitors comment on how quiet it is here, thanks to acoustical features to minimize sound. And the ICU rooms are designed to accommodate changes in a patient’s condition, eliminating the need to transfer patients as they continue to recover.”

Each floor also has a family lounge and a meditation room. They offer privacy when needed, and company when desired. Both floors also incorporate the latest technology and best practices in green building solutions to minimize environmental impact.

“We couldn’t be prouder of our newest addition,” says Dr. Kelley. “It reflects the kind of signature care and compassion Magee has delivered for more than 100 years.”

Several of Magee’s programs, including cancer care, are again ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report (2012-13). Learn more about Magee’s services for women and men at UPMC.com/Magee.

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Magee’s Newest Baby Is Two Stories Tall — and Ready for GuestsNew state-of-the-art intensive care and cancer care units blend the latest in medical technology with the best in patient comfort.


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Gwynne Bragdon, MD Orthopaedics

Patrick McGraw Kortebein, MD Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation

Erek Matthew Lam, MD Neurology

Chetan Malik, MD Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation

Brian Thomas McLaughlin, MD Oncology

Kathleen M. Meehan, MD Family Practice

Neeta P. Pathe, MD Oncology

Welcoming New Physicians

What’s Happening at UPMC Passavant

Peripheral Artery Disease. . . Are You a Risk Taker?

Tuesday, Sept. 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

CCAC North Campus

Speaker: Luke Marone, MD, chief of vascular surgery, UPMC Passavant

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common yet serious disease that occurs when extra cholesterol and fat circulating in the blood collects on the walls of the arteries. Individuals with PAD are at a higher risk for heart attack and stroke. Get more information about PAD diagnosis and treatment at this seminar.

Please call 412-369-3701 to register for this free course #YEB-254-1450.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Back and Neck Pain

Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

CCAC North Campus

Speaker: Scott G. Rainey, DO, orthopaedic spine surgery specialist, Tri Rivers Surgical Associates

Dr. Rainey will discuss back and neck pain, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and spinal arthritis and answer questions. Space is limited.


Common Causes and Treatment for Back Pain in Seniors

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 12:30 p.m.

Senior Center, Cranberry Township Municipal Building

Speaker: Ellen Mustovic, MD, UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

Four out of five adults will experience low back pain at least once in their lifetime. Dr. Mustovic will discuss the common causes and treatment of back pain in seniors and answer your questions.

Please call 412-367-6640 to register.

Food Busters – Debunking Common Food Myths

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

CCAC North Campus

Speakers: Caroline Claus, MS, RD, LDN, and Samantha Mendelowitz, RD, LDN, Nutrition Services, UPMC Passavant

Food and nutrition myths have been passed around for ages. Find out about food myths that are old wives’ tales and not actual fact. Space is limited.


Healthy Living with Diabetes

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 12:30 p.m.

Senior Center, Cranberry Township Municipal Building

Speaker: Patrick McCarthy, RN, manager, Healthy Lifestyles Center; diabetic educator, UPMC Passavant

Millions of Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes. One in three has diabetes but hasn’t been diagnosed. This informative session will cover the basics: what is diabetes, medicines available for treatment, and current recommendations for staying healthy with diabetes.


Sounds of the Season Holiday Music Concert

Legacy Music Series Friday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m.

Passavant Hospital Foundation Legacy Theatre, Cumberland Woods Village

The Passavant Hospital Foundation invites you to enjoy this special holiday program. Reservations suggested.

For more information, please call 412-367-6640.

Bridge to Hope Family Support Group

Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Passavant Hospital Foundation Conference Center, Cumberland Woods Village

The Bridge to Hope support group provides education and support to families touched by addiction. Anonymity respected. No registration necessary.


Beyond the Bridge to Hope Bereavement Support Group

Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Conference Room #2 Passavant Hospital Foundation Conference Center, Cumberland Woods Village

A monthly support group for adult family members who have experienced the death of a loved one due to drug or alcohol abuse. Meetings are facilitated by a certified grief counselor. Free of charge. No registration necessary.

For more information, please call 412-367-6643.

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

These free events are o�ered by UPMC Passavant and the Passavant Hospital Foundation.


One place for world-class spinal care in your neighborhood.If you’re suffering from back or neck pain, put your trust in the experts at UPMC Passavant. Our world-class, specially trained surgical team delivers high-quality care for spinal injuries and painful disk conditions, including highlyadvanced fusion techniques and the latest in minimally invasive procedures. And with the addition of several high-tech operating rooms in our new pavilion, our surgeons have access to real-time, integrated, 3-D imaging. This can increase the accuracy of stabilization techniques, minimize operating time, and enable surgeons to perform more complex procedures closer to your home. We even offer a full range of nonsurgical options, including on-site physical and occupational therapy programs. It all adds up to the premier spine care center north of the city.

Call us at 1-800-553-UPMC or visit UPMCPassavant.com

Affi liated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC is ranked among the nation’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.

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On October 25, the Li�le Sisters will continue their celebration of 140 years of caring for the elderly poor in Pi�sburgh by serving up “A Heavenly Feast” Celebrity Chef Tasting. Eight priests from the Diocese of Pi�sburgh, who are celebrity chefs in their own right, will dazzle our guests with their culinary wizardry.

�e evening, hosted by Honorary Chair Bishop David Zubik, will take place at the newly renovated Cardinals’ Great Hall at the St. Paul Seminary. �e evening will include an o�ering of Wines from Cana and homemade Lemoncello, special recipes from our “chefs’” own collections, a unique assortment of live auction items, and the presentation of the St. Jeanne Jugan Medal to the Sisters long-time board chair and friend, James F. Will.

John Barso�i, owner of �e Common Plea, will lend his expertise from over 30 years as a restaurateur in Pi�sburgh and provide support to our “celebrity chefs” as they o�er their splendors to over 300 guests.

�is event will serve as the major fundraiser for the Li�le Sisters of the Poor as they pursue their mission to promote the dignity of life for so many elderly poor in our region who otherwise would not know such security and love in their �nal years. With the generous support of our friends and benefactors, the Li�le Sisters of the Poor will continue their legacy of maintaining one of the top 39 nursing homes in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report.

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Hampton High School2929 McCully Rd Allison Park, PA 15101−1396School Phone: 412−492−6389 Home Phone: Fax: 412−487−9448 cardone@ht−sd.org

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Hampton resident and author Gerry Smith will

lead participants through the maze of the 2012 Presidential Election. All party a�liations are welcome to share their views and opinions in what promises to be a very lively discussion of the current political system. Please consult the library website for days and times, www.HamptonCommunityLibrary.org.

Registration is greatly appreciated. Please call the library at 412.684.1098.

THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY sponsored their annual Pineapple Classic 5K Run and obstacle course at Hartwood Acres on September 15.

�e Hawaiian-themed event required participants to climb, crawl and bounce to raise

funds for blood cancer research. A�er the race was completed, participants were treated to a luau with a steel drum band.

�e Leukemia &

Lymphoma Society, (LLS), is dedicated to curing the diseases of leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and to improving the quality of life for patients and their families.

When LLS was �rst formed in 1949, leukemia patients typically died within three

months of diagnosis, especially children. Since that time survival rates for blood cancer patients have doubled, tripled and even quadrupled. New understanding of molecular structures has made drug therapies more e�ective and has given birth to new methods of immune-stimulating therapies.

�e Pineapple Classic was a fun event and well-a�ended by the community. For more information on LLS, please visit the website www.lls.org.

Four Western Pennsylvania historic sites have partnered to o�er “A Journey through History,” a one-of-a-kind recreational bus tour, on Saturday, September 8, 2012.

Visitors begin the morning with a stop at Slippery Rock’s Old Stone House and a hearth-cooked breakfast prepared on site. �e tour continues to Providence Plantation, a frontier

history center near Evans City, and then on to the Depreciation Lands Museum, a historic village in

Allison Park, for an authentic pioneer lunch. �e tour concludes with a visit to the nineteenth-century grist mill at McConnell’s Mill State Park.

Reservations are $85 per person and include deluxe motorcoach transportation and all activities, meals, and a�ernoon refreshments.

�e deadline for reservations is Monday, August 13. For ticket reservations or to request more information, please

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Missing teeth are a common dilemma for many people who have had teeth extracted because of extensive tooth decay, injuries, gum disease and those

who may never have developed some of their teeth due to a heredity trait. Missing teeth can o�en be a source of embarrassment as it can also a�ect a person’s quality of life. Some of the problems associated with lost teeth include di�culty eating or chewing, speech problems, and also cause the adjacent teeth to shi�. When these teeth shi�, they can create further dental problems. Below are the three most e�ective solutions your dentist can o�er for replacing missing teeth.

�e three most common ways for a dentist to replace one or more missing teeth are a �xed bridge, single or multiple dental implants, or a partial removable denture.

A �xed bridge is one of the most common ways that missing teeth are replaced. �e procedure involves the dentist trimming down the teeth surrounding the missing one, taking a mold (impression), and then having the laboratory construct the bridge out of porcelain and/or gold. �e bridge is ��ed over the surrounding teeth, and permanently cemented into place, replacing the missing one(s). �e results are generally excellent. �e teeth look very natural, and the comfort level is high (for most people, it feels like their own teeth).

Dental implants are an option that has recently gained increasing acceptance for tooth replacement. �e procedure involves placing a one-to-one and a half centimeter titanium rod into the jawbone to replace a tooth. �e implant serves the same function as a tooth root. A�er the implant heals within the jawbone, teeth can be a�ached to the implant, replacing those that are missing. Implants are ideal in situations where a bridge cannot be used, but permanent tooth replacements are desired. Implants feel very natural, and also have the advantage of preserving the surrounding teeth. Implants are a somewhat invasive procedure, requiring oral surgery (which is minor) for placement, and from start to �nish it can take up to 6 months.

�e partial denture is a removable appliance used to replace missing teeth. �e main advantages of the partial denture are the relative ease of the procedure for the patient (very li�le, if any, teeth preparation is needed), and the comparatively low cost. �e main disadvantages of the partial are the unnatural feel (it takes time to adjust to them) and some people have di�culty chewing and speaking with them. Partial dentures can have a natural appearance, but in some cases, an un�a�ering metal clasp is visible

when talking or smiling. Whichever option you are thinking about a bridge, implant, or a partial

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Fall is not just a time of changing leaves and cooler temperatures, it’s a time when the dormant diesel engines of the school buses �re

up, SAT applications and college inquiry le�ers are sent, and students return to college campuses across the nation.

In the United States, education is a $900 billion a year business, and that investment, either by the federal and state government, parents and students themselves via student loans, is a testament as to how important learning is to making a name for yourself in the world.

Fortunately, for individuals and the economy as a whole, everyone is di�erent and educational opportunities abound for people no ma�er what their interests or aptitudes.

H College: College remains one of the most traditional avenues for graduated high school students to pursue. Colleges can be public or private and o�er two-year or four-year degrees. While post-secondary education is not a requirement for securing work, those who obtain a college degree can expect estimated lifetime earnings of $2.1 million, according to the US Census Bureau. A master’s degree boosts that to $2.5 million, a professional degree averages $4.4 million, and a doctoral degree $3.4 million. High school graduates are estimated to earn just $1.2 million over the course of their lifetime, according to the same report. With 94% of Hampton Township graduates continuing on to college, choosing the right institution of higher learning is a must. H Trade Schools and Vocational Careers: While vocational training can start in high school, thanks to regional vocational/technical centers that serve school districts, post-high school programs can take graduates from apprentices to masters of their �eld. What’s more, vocational programs aren’t like they used to be in the la�er half of the 20th Century. Today’s vocational schools still cover trades such as carpentry, plumbing and stonemasonry, but they also excel in specialty �elds such as computer networking, HVAC, and robotics.H Online Learning: Online learning is a relatively new form of degree program using the power of the Internet to bring students and schools together. Also known as E-learning or distance education, online programs have brought some big names into the fold as Harvard and MIT recently joined forces, o�ering a variety of free, online courses. Online education typically costs less than bricks and mortar schools.H Financing Education: No ma�er where you end up a�er high school, chances are you’re going to need to take out a few loans to make your goals a�ainable. Student loans come in a variety of forms ranging from federal to private. Scholarships o�en are a�ainable for eligible students, and are nice to have, but

realistic students shouldn’t expect to garner enough scholarship money to cover their entire academic career. Programs such as the Federal Sta�ord Loan can o�set up to $23,000 of tuition, which can be increased to $46,000 if parents do not qualify for the Parent PLUS program. �e downside to student loans is that you will be graduating with substantial debt to pay down. �e upside, however, is that student loan interest rates are generally low, tax deductible and the loans themselves can be deferred until you are in a position to make payments on them, such as the time necessary for you to �nd a job. H Benefits of Tutoring Services: One of the keys to acquiring scholarships is good grades. While that’s totally on the student to achieve, there are many services available that can help that student put in the extra e�ort to make the grade. From SAT preparation centers to study centers that cover a broader range of curricula, these investments are well worth the cost if the result is several thousand dollars coming o� your tuition bill because you got a 4.0 versus a 3.8 GPA.H Private Schools: If a student needs more

a�ention or one-on-one help from teachers, private schools might be a good option. According to the National Association of Independent Schools, the average cost of private school tuition tends to be around $17,441.

H Benefits of Preschools: When it comes to early cognitive development, researchers have found that that children who a�end preschool

tend to show higher intelligence quotients than those who do not, according to Early Childhood Research and Practice (ECRP). Although sending your child to preschool can help them academically, it also improves their early social skills. Preschool is the time when children become aware of sharing and learning how to interact with one another. �e classroom gives the young students a friendly, safe environment that allows them to grow and prepare for the later education in kindergarten and Grade School. Children who a�end preschool are usually between 3-5 years old.H Special Needs Education: Technology has opened many

educational doors to children with disabilities. Alternative solutions from the world of technology are accommodating physical, sensory, communication or cognitive impairments in many ways.

Assistive technology is technology used by individuals with disabilities in order to perform functions that might otherwise be di�cult or impossible. It can include mobility devices (walkers and wheelchairs), as well as both low and high tech solutions that assist people with disabilities in accessing computers or general education materials. For example, children with limited hand function may use a pencil grip for handwriting or an adapted keyboard to use a computer. Children with a speech/language impairment may use a high tech solution such as a speech generating device to communicate.

An Assistive Technology Team consists of specialists with backgrounds in occupational therapy, physical therapy, education and speech-language pathology. �ey strive to provide best practice to support the success of special education students in the areas of assistive technology (AT) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Services may include training and support for AT and AAC systems and strategies, as well as for the adaptation and modi�cation of curriculum. �e AT team works in partnership with the educational team which includes families.

No ma�er what your path in life may be, being prepared academically for that path is the key to future success.


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Children everywhere are dreading the sound of those three li�le words that mean that summer vacation time is over : “back to

school.” �ough they may be a bit resistant to returning to the daily grind of rising early, most kids love school a�er they get over the initial shock of being awake before 8 a.m. But the di�erence in routine is not just about kids, it’s about everyone who will be out on the roadways when children are sca�ered around the area.

School Resource O�cer Aaron Zola of the Hampton Township Police Dept. recommends that drivers wait an extra second or two at stop signs before proceeding through the intersection and keep speeds to the posted limits or perhaps even a bit slower. “Staying below the speed limit will give drivers more time to react to school children who may run out into the street unexpectedly,” explains O�cer Zola. He encourages all drivers to remember that school areas will once again be full of life and to take a li�le extra precaution when approaching them.n According to SafeKids.org, many children will linger on the curb of the street, dangerously close to tra�c. Be sure to give them a wide berth.n It goes without saying that drivers should be especially alert in school zones, but kids will fan out in every direction for several blocks, so it’s important to watch for one or two children who may be easily missed because they are a good

distance from the school. Keep an eye on the time, and if it’s earlier than 9 a.m. or later than 2:30 p.m. there is a good chance that children may be out on the streets.n Exit driveways slowly since sidewalks o�en cross the driveway. Although many children are adept at looking both ways before crossing a street, they frequently forget to watch for cars backing out of driveways when on the sidewalk.n Avoid cell phone usage altogether while driving (a great tip for anyone of any age); no talking or texting while the car is in motion. While a person drinking is �ve times more likely to have an accident, a person texting is 23 times

more likely to have an accident, according to �e NoPhoneZone.org. In fact, even talking on the cell phone is dangerous because the driver is likely so engrossed in the conversation his/her level of alertness is greatly diminished. If you must use your cell phone, pull over to a convenient parking lot.n Parents can help prevent accidents from happening by walking the route that children will be taking from school. By actually walking the same path with them, parents can make children aware of possible dangers and also familiarize them with the safest route possible. SafeKids.org recommends that children be accompanied by an adult when crossing the street until they are 10 years old.n Children should only cross the street at corners and use the tra�c signals. �ey should NEVER run out into the street or enter the roadway from between parked cars. When exiting the school bus, they should always walk in front of the bus so that the driver is aware that they are there.n Drivers should ALWAYS stop when the school bus stops, whether you are behind the bus or meeting the bus on the roadway. �is is a state law which carries he�y �nes for violation.

With a li�le e�ort on our part, these safety precautions will very quickly become routine and make the streets a li�le safer for everyone.

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H istory bu�s, unite…with the Greater Pi�sburgh Civil War Round Table, that is.

�e group, which was founded in the North Hills in February 2000 by friends Allison Barash and Ulli Baumann, o�ers Civil War enthusiasts (and anyone with an interest in the War Between the States) an opportunity to meet regularly. Its mission is to educate the public about the urgent need for the preservation of ba�le�elds, monuments and Civil War sites.

“We take pride in bringing in knowledgeable and talented speakers who are experts in a particular aspect of Civil War history,” Barash explained. “We try to cover a variety of topics since our membership, which has grown from about 35 members in 2000 to now more than 125, has a wide range of interests. We welcome anyone who has an interest in the Civil War and do not require our members to be experts! We are all there to learn.”

�e group meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month, except August, at the Hampton Community Center, and a�endance usually averages about 65 to 80 young and not-so-young Civil War enthusiasts, according to Bob Pender, the group’s publicity chairperson.

“We meet to study, discuss and learn about

the war that shaped our nation, and to honor the men and women of the Civil War era and the sacri�ces that they made,” Pender noted. “Our speakers range from licensed ba�le�eld guides from Ge�ysburg and other Civil War ba�le�eld parks to authors and Civil War historians from around the country.”

Barash adds that for the past couple of years, the group has begun each meeting by singing a Civil War song. She said that Civil War music is one of her particular interests, so each month she selects a song, researches it, copies the lyrics for everyone and brings a recording.

“People really seem to respond to this type of activity,” she said. “Not only do they respond to the music but the members are learning about another aspect of Civil War history, as music was very important to the soldiers and to those they le� behind at home.”

In addition to monthly meetings, the group also travels to Ge�ysburg twice a year to

maintain a monument it adopted through the Ge�ysburg National Ba�le�eld Park Adopt-A-Position program. �e Greater Pi�sburgh Civil War Round Table adopted the155th Pennsylvania Monument.

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Pender explained. “�is work is done twice a year, and we make it a weekend trip each time. While we are there, we have at least one guided tour led by a park ranger and, in general, just have a great time. �is work would otherwise not be completed due to budget or sta�ng restraints.”

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each month, which not only helps raise money but also o�ers many a�endees the chance to win since nearly 15 books are ra�ed each time. Also, in December, there is a holiday dinner meeting with a silent auction o�ering more than 100 items for bidding.

“I am very proud that this round table has been so successful,” Barash said. “I also am most proud that we are a round table that regularly honors the veterans in our group. We have twice honored our World War II veterans, the most recent being in 2011 for the 70th anniversary of the beginning of the war. We also honor ALL of our military veterans every �ve years and will be hosting a ceremony in November.”

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Many of us were taught not to eat the herb that garnished the steak or the fresh �owers that decorated the cake, but things are changing in the culinary world. Organic gardening has allowed us to feel be�er about what we eat,

producing safe and fresh vegetables and fruits. Flowers complement our landscapes, decorate our dining tables and look good enough to eat… so why not take a bite?

Denise Schreiber, greenhouse manager and horticulturist at Allegheny County Parks, gave 48 adventurous guests the chance to do just that at the Edible Flowers Luncheon at Hartwood Acres. As one who enjoys eating �owers, she is also the author of Eat Your Roses, Pansies, Lavender and 49 Other Delicious Flowers and can be found on KD� radio as “Mrs. Know-It-All” on �e Organic Gardeners show. Schreiber came up with the idea for the annual Edible Flowers Food Fest in South Park and the Edible Flowers Luncheon at Hartwood Acres a�er a trip to London.

“I discovered the world of edible �owers on a dream vacation touring the gardens of England,” she explains. “While having tea at Mo�isfont Abbey, I was introduced to rose petal ice cream. I put a spoonful in my mouth and discovered heaven on Earth. When I came home I discovered other recipes for edible �owers. �e Edible Flower Luncheon is just something fun and di�erent for the community. I love to cook and bake, so it is just a way of introducing a di�erent way of looking at food; enjoying �avors in everyday cooking.”

Also helping to organize and execute the luncheon was Alice Franz with assistance from Erica Schnur, Sandy Biles, Ann Goetz and other Hartwood docents and volunteers.

Many “foodies” might be shocked to learn that eating �owers is nothing new and dates back thousands of years. Roman dishes included mallows, roses and violets and Asian dishes included daylilies and chrysanthemums. Hispanic and Italian dishes contained stu�ed squash blossoms and Asian Indians cooked with rose petals. In the Victorian era, violets, primroses and

nasturtiums were used in salads, pickled for winter storage and candied to garnish baked goods or wedding cakes.

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contained no salt so that the variety of the �avors of the �owers could be experienced. She also described the ingredients in each dish. �e �rst course was a cream cheese spread mixed with pansies, roses, bee balm, spearmint and basil accompanied by a refreshing drink of black elderberries mixed with sparkling water. Next came a salad of nasturtium leaves, pansies, violas and rose petals drizzled with strawberry and rosemary vinegar. �e main course was beef sprinkled with cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, dried chives and roses. Mushrooms stu�ed with chopped mushroom stems, thyme, goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes along with rolls baked with Herbes de Provence were a delicious complement to the beef. Finally, ice cream with chocolate sauce made out of chocolate mint was a great ending to an inspiring meal that guests could replicate from their own �ower gardens.

Not all �owers are edible. For a list of safe, edible �owers in addition to recipes and tips, visit the Allegheny County Gardens website at www.alleghenycounty.us/parks/gardens/foodfest.aspx.

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It’s likely that at some point in your life you will need assistance with your daily activities. In fact, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that 70 percent of people over age 65

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Long-term care insurance can help cover the costs of these services and may help you preserve your �nancial resources. Keep these factors in mind if you’re thinking about purchasing coverage:

Age. Look at long-term care insurance well before you need it. �e older you are, the more you can expect to pay for your plan. Also, if you wait, it’s more likely you’ll have developed a health condition

that may disqualify you from ge�ing coverage. While there’s no “right” age to buy, the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance estimates more than half of long-term care policies are purchased by people ages 55 to 64.

A�ordability. Coverage and cost vary, so shop around for a plan that

will be reasonably a�ordable rather than choosing one that breaks your budget. �e National Association of Insurance Commissioners recommends spending no more than 5 percent of your income on a long-term care policy.

Features. It’s not easy to evaluate di�erent plans. Be sure to compare these key features:

Bene�t trigger. �e criteria or event the insurer uses to determine when your policy will go into e�ect.

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a few years to as long as you live.Exclusions. Stipulated conditions or acts that the bene�ts won’t

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IN Community Magazines is seeking nominations for its Community Awards for Service Excellence (C.A.S.E)

We know that what makes communities great are the special people who volunteer their time, talent and effort to help others. ICM would like to honor those special people, but we need your help.

IN Community Magazines’ C.A.S.E. Dinner will recognize volunteers from each of ICM’s 36 magazines. Awardees will be selected in the following categories:

Volunteer of the Year; Youth Volunteer of the Year (21 years and younger); Small non-profit of the Year (staff of 10 or less); Large non-profit of the Year (staff of 11 or more).

Awardees and those who nominated them will be honored at the awards dinner in Spring 2013. During the dinner an awardee from the Volunteer of the Year and Youth Volunteer of the Year categories will be selected to receive a donation for his or her chosen charity.

Name of nominee ____________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________

Category (circle one): Volunteer of the Year, Youth Volunteer of the Year (21 years and younger); Small non-profit (staff of 10 or less); Large non-profit (staff of 11 or more)

Which IN Community Magazine is this nomination for? ___________________________________________________________

Name of person submitting nomination ______________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________

Why are you nominating this person or non-profit organization? (Please, submit a type written statement of no more than 600 words)Send nomination form and statement to: Monica Haynes, IN Community Magazines, 603 E. McMurray Road, McMurray, PA 15317If you have any questions, please, contact Monica Haynes at 412.254.8704. Deadline for nominations is October 19, 2012.

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