Moon Edition Serving Moon Area School District Volume 14, Number 85 November/December 2019 One of 4 editions serving 16 airport area communities www.awmagazine.com FREE Direct Mail Community Publication M agazine Allegheny West Residents donate to West Virginia animals in need Coraopolis train station update New University Blvd. property reaches completion Moon alum Bailey Taylor’s faith and family shape her music Heading West with Pat Jennette - Part 2Once again, we asked Moon Area elementary students to create the cover of our November Moon edition. From among the ones submitted, we chose three from each grade and one of those for our cover. The artists who created these pieces were (from top left): kindergarteners Ripanshi Jain, Prakul Harish and Pranjal Rath; first-graders Sadhbh Milton, Ben Shaver and Cole Kaufman; second-graders Sarina Lemmy, Madison Wilson and Jessa Pippy; third-graders Liam Rose and Laura Franca; and fourth-graders Taylor McConnell, Alyssa Coy and Avery Pacheco. We chose third- grader Camryn Kaufman’s drawing as our winner. Thank you to all who participated! Residents donate to West Virginia animals in need Coraopolis train station update New University Blvd. property reaches completion Moon alum Bailey Taylor’s faith and family shape her music Holiday Guide Heading West with Pat Jennette - Part 2 Moon Edition November/December 2019 ~ Volume 14, Number 85 Columns ABOUT THE COVER { } Contents Locally Sourced - Chamber Link - Legislative Update - Alumni Profile - Your Schools - Moon Parks and Rec. - 8 16 17 18 20 33 - - - - - - 10 10 12 14 26 36 Moon Area third-grader Camryn Kaufman created this drawing for our annual holiday coloring contest. We liked Carmyn’s strong, neat lines and overall design. P. O. Box 220, McDonald, PA 15057 Phone: 724.673.3161 E-Mail: info@awmagazine.com www.awmagazine.com WE PROUDLY SPONSOR AND SUPPORT: A variety of community, school, and nonprofit organizations in our coverage areas of Cornell, Moon, Montour, and West Allegheny. We are committed to recycling our used and leftover products. We encourage our readers to be responsible and dispose of this magazine when finished enjoying it. Consider passing it along to someone else, or placing it in your neighborhood recycling bins. Thank you in advance for doing your part for our earth. Hughey Publications, LLC also publishes the Moon edition of Allegheny West Magazine, the Cornell edition of Allegheny West Magazine and the West Allegheny edition of Allegheny West Magazine. MEMBER “GOOD NEWS ALWAYS, MAILED & DELIVERED FREE, EVERY TIME” Allegheny West Magazine - Moon Edition, is an all positive, good news publication mailed free into the homes and businesses of the Moon Area School District communities of Moon and Crescent to connect communities, promote people, heighten awareness about the richness of the airport region, and build pride in the western suburbs of Allegheny County. Allegheny West Magazine Now in Our 21 st Year Proudly Serving the Airport Area PUBLISHER AND EDITOR Doug Hughey WRITERS Jill Bordo Pat Jennette Jocelyn Grecko GRAPHIC DESIGN Sarah Kizina WEBMASTER www.ddswebdesign.com CONTRIBUTORS Barb Kleyman FOUNDING PUBLISHER Pat Jennette Dear Readers, Thank you for picking up our November Moon edition of Allegheny West Magazine. I’d like to start this month’s note by once again thanking all of the Moon Area elementary students who submitted artwork for our annual holiday coloring contest. This was the fifth year that we held this contest and, once again, students did not disappoint. It was again difficult to pick an overall winner. That drawing is on our cover this month. We’ve printed the runner-ups on this spread. In this edition as well, we’re keeping another tradition going by once again bringing you our annual holiday events guide, which is filled with area holiday-related events and happenings. As we move into the holidays, be sure and keep this guide handy as a reference for area visits with Santa, light-up events and more. If you’d like a mobile version of this guide, download our new events app. See our cover or page 9 for the QR code. Be sure to look for our next edition in January. In the meantime, we would like to wish you happy holidays and a healthy New Year! Doug Hughey, Publisher/Editor From the Publisher Allegheny West Magazine-Moon Edition is published in January, March, May, July, September, and November, six issues a year, Hughey Publications, LLC, P. O. Box 220, McDonald PA 15057. Mailed and distributed free to residents and businesses in Crescent, Moon and Moon Area School District. Extra copies available at municipal offices, schools, libraries, stores, advertisers, hotels, and businesses. Available by mail subscription for $15 annually. Story ideas welcomed. Community events and announcements from non-profit groups must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publishing date. Announcements are limited to 30 words and must include a contact phone number. Reproduction of any artwork, photographs, or copy prepared by Allegheny West Magazine is strictly prohibited without written consent of Hughey Publications LLC. Copyright 1999-2018 Allegheny West Magazine. All rights reserved. Views and opinions expressed by contributors and/or advertisers are the responsibility of the contributors and not those of the publisher of Allegheny West Magazine. November/December 2019 • www.awmagazine.com • 5Heritage Valley Health Heritage Valley Health Heritage Valley Health System recognized its 2019 Cameos of Caring Awardees at the 21st Annual Cameos of Caring Awards Gala on Nov. 2 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The Cameo of Caring Program & Awards were established in 1999, in keeping with the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing’s commitment to the advancement and promotion of the nursing profession. The Cameos of Caring Award honors exceptional bedside nurses who work in acute care hospitals. Recipients must demonstrate a commitment to consistent, evidenced-based clinical decision-making and excellence in nursing care; serve as an effective advocate for patients and their families; encourage and motivate others, and be recognized as a role model for the profession of nursing; practice nursing involving direct patient care; be a licensed RN; and be a direct employee of the hospital. This year’s awardees were as follows: Abbey Inches, RN works as part of the PRN Pool at Heritage Valley Sewickley. As a float nurse, Inches enjoys helping patients who are in the hospital for a variety of reasons. Her goal is to always make patients and their families feel less scared and inspire confidence that they are receiving the highest quality care. “When I discharge someone home or to rehab because they have reached the set goals, and I get a handshake or a hug, I know I have done what I set out to do,” said Abbey. “That, to me, is the most satisfying.” Inches is also a member of the Heritage Valley Sewickley Customer Experience Team. “I feel we can advocate for our profession and get back to the fundamental element of nursing, which is giving the safest and best care to our patients,” added Inches. Nancy Johnson, RN currently works as a part of the IV Therapy Department at Heritage Valley Beaver. Johnson has grown her career substantially over the past 25 years. She is PICC Line certified and chemotherapy certified. She has also helped develop current guidelines and policies for the hospital. Johnson has used her talents outside of the hospital as a certified respite nurse at Camp Woodlands and a CPR instructor for the Red Cross. Johnson feels the most satisfying part of her job is making a significant difference in people’s lives by coordinating and implementing treatment plans for acute and chronically ill patients. “Every day there is a special story. I am a nurse and my care changes lives,” said Johnson. One of her favorite quotes is, “People will forget what you said; they will forget what you did; but they will never forget how you made them feel.” Christine Duran, RN works on the Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Ohio Valley Hospital. She graduated from the Ohio Valley Hospital School of Nursing in 2015 and, at graduation, was named the recipient of the Ronita DiClemente Nursing Award based upon her strong academic performance, enthusiasm and motivation while completing the program; development of critical thinking and clinical judgment; and professional representation of the hospital and program. The most satisfying part of Duran’s nursing career is seeing patients smile when they are feeling better and knowing they were able to get strong enough to go home safely after being in the unit. She enjoys getting to know patients and their families and develops genuine relationships as she cares for them and helps them through the healing process. “Heritage Valley is fortunate to have highly skilled and dedicated nurses at all of our locations,” said Linda Homyk, MSN, BSN, RN, vice president and chief nursing officer, Patient Care Services at Heritage Valley Health System. “Abbey, Nancy and Christine are excellent nurses who are committed to patient care and promoting the nursing profession. We’re proud to have them as Cameos of Caring awardees this year.” Flu Shot Fridays Stop into any Heritage Valley Health System ConvenientCare walk-in clinic on a Friday through December and get a $15 regular dose flu shot. No appointment necessary. Most insurances cover the cost. Heritage Valley ConvenientCare Robinson 2201 Park Manor Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Cameo of Caring Awardees honored 6 • Allegheny West Magazine • November/December 2019Heritage Valley Health Heritage Valley Health As part of Heritage Valley Health System, Ohio Valley Hospital School of Nursing provides students with education and training that will change their lives as well as those they will care for in the future. In less than 2 years, students earn a diploma, are qualified to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam and are able to work as a Registered Nurse! We are approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Committee for Education in Nursing. · 20-month Curriculum · Affordable Tuition · 100% Job Placement after Graduation · 100% NCLEX Pass Rate (2018) · Community location & clinical experiences · Opportunity to complete BSN program in an additional 12 months 412.777.6204 25 Heckel Road, Kennedy Township, PA 15136 ohiovalleyhospital.org/schools/school-of-nursing A NURSING CAREER CHANGES LIVES WE WANT TO MEET YOU! Contact a recruiter at 412.458.6690 or lbrewster@ohiovalleyhospital.org Heritage Valley brings advanced imaging technology to Kennedy Township Heritage Valley Health System announced the installation of new scanning technology at Heritage Valley Kennedy that combines the advancements in Magnetic Resonance (MR) with the sophisticated engineering of a 1.5T wide-bore system. This new scanner provides an increased level of patient comfort with flexible coil designs and novel applications designed to minimize scan times and improve image quality. “Heritage Valley is committed to bringing the highest quality care to Heritage Valley Kennedy hospital,” said Norm Mitry, President & CEO, Heritage Valley Health System. “Making an investment in state-of-the-art MRI technology ensures that patients are able to get the testing they need, without having to travel outside of the community.” This new scanner, the SIGNA™ Voyager from GE Healthcare, was installed at the Heritage Valley Kennedy campus in October and delivers deeper signal penetration and sharper, high-quality images. The design automates patient protocols to help decrease exam times and accommodate more patients per day. “Not only does the scanner provide high quality images, it also allows us to focus on patient comfort, which is extremely important to us,” said Sandy Bufalini, System Director, Diagnostic Imaging Services. “Patients that receive an MRI at the Kennedy location are offered noise cancelling headphones and are able to listen to a selection of SiriusXM radio options. Undergoing testing can be stressful, so we’re happy to incorporate measures that help the patient feel relaxed.” The new scanning technology implemented at Heritage Valley Kennedy is consistent with the technology available at Heritage Valley hospitals in Beaver and Sewickley. Additionally, Heritage Valley provides mobile imaging services at its Medical Neighborhoods in Calcutta, Ohio; Robinson Township; Chippewa Township; Ellwood City; and the Heritage Valley Women’s Health Center in Center Township to further provide convenience to patients, without sacrificing quality. To schedule an MRI at Heritage Valley Kennedy, please contact the diagnostic imaging department at (412) 777-6100. To schedule an MRI at any other Heritage Valley location, call 1 (866) 901- IMAG (4624). This SIGNA™ Voyager scanner from GE Healthcare was installed at the Heritage Valley Kennedy campus in October. November/December 2019 • www.awmagazine.com • 7%Locally SourcedLocally Sourced Rep. Conor Lamb meets with LANXESS senior leadership following a town hall discussion at the company’s regional headquarters in Findlay Township. 8 • Allegheny West Magazine • November/December 2019 LANXESS Corporation, a specialty chemicals manufacturer with a regional headquarters in Findlay Township, hosted Congressman Conor Lamb for an employee meet-and-greet in October to kickoff National Manufacturing Month. Lamb met with LANXESS leaders, including President & CEO Antonis Papadourakis, to learn more about the company’s operations within the region - including its manufacturing facilities in Neville Island and Burgettstown. LANXESS also operates sites across the U.S. Speaking to a packed room of LANXESS employees, Lamb addressed several items happening in Washington, D.C. that could affect the manufacturing industry, such as proposed tariffs, regulations and trade war discussions. His remarks centered around the importance of innovating locally and manufacturing domestically, including within the region. He also commended the company for its efforts toward sustainability and helping to prepare the industry’s future workforce. That item in particular was relevant, given that just a year prior LANXESS and other companies across the country partnered with schools and students of all ages to highlight the vast opportunities in high-tech manufacturing. Lamb then generously spent time fielding questions from employees - many of whom live within his representative district - that touched on topics like regional infrastructure and healthcare legislation. LANXESS is a global company with over 15,000 employees and is based in Cologne, Germany. The company earned $8.1 billion in revenue in 2018 and operates 60 sites in 33 countries. The company employs more than 300 people in Western Pennsylvania Athletes interested in playing this spring for the Moon Lacrosse program can now register for the season at Moon Lacrosse’s website at www.moonarealax. com. The Moon Lacrosse program is open to boys in grades K through 12 and girls in grades four through 12 who live in Moon Area School District. Players residing outside of the district can also participate through eighth grade. A U.S. Lacrosse membership is required for players to participate and a membership number is required at sign up. Memberships can be obtained at www. uslacrosse.org. Questions about the girls teams can be directed to lerch6@ yahoo.com. Questions about the boys teams can be directed to moonarealacrosse@yahoo.com. LANXESS hosts Rep. Lamb for discussion on local manufacturing On Dec. 12, Steubenville Pike Auto in Robinson Township will once again give away a refurbished, pre-owned vehicle to a local individual or family in need. Giving back is a key value at Steubenville Pike Auto and, after many great years in business, they are continuing to share their blessings through the charity. The donated vehicle is one that Steubenville Pike Auto has serviced by installing new tires and brakes, replacing fluids, updating the Pennsylvania state inspection and emissions test, and detailing to like-new condition. This will be the second car that the charity has donated this year and the eighth car it has donated since starting the program. Steubenville Pike Auto Repair Charity will be accepting nominations for an individual or family deserving of this opportunity through Dec. 6. The ideal nominee is somebody who thinks of others before themselves, is in need of a vehicle and resides in the local area. As with its previous car donations, Heroes Supporting Heroes will once again be cover Pennsylvania state transfer fees. Nominations can be made at steubenvillepikeauto.com by clicking on the SPARC logo (pictured at right). Nominations can also be emailed to jason@steubenvillepike.com. All nominations must be received by Dec. 6. An independent group of trusted community members will review nominations. The recipient must have a current Pennsylvania driver’s license and be able to obtain vehicle insurance. Nominations must include the name, address, phone number and email of both the nominee and nominating person, along with a statement explaining why the individual or family nominated needs and deserves a vehicle. Steubenville Pike Auto Repair Charity looks forward to seeing the nominees and Steubenville Pike Auto is available to service all vehicle needs. To set up an appointment, call (412) 787-9800. Steubenville Pike Auto Repair Charity to donate car in December, asking for nominations Registration now open for Moon Lacrosse CONTENT SUBMITTED%Locally SourcedLocally Sourced November/December 2019 • www.awmagazine.com • 9 Allegheny West Magazine releases new app dedicated to local events Allegheny West Magazine has released a new mobile app dedicated to local events in western Allegheny County. The app, called AWMag Events, gives users the ability to easily browse through area kid-friendly community events, adult fitness classes, varsity sports schedules, health and wellness programs, library programming, and more. Using the app’s various functions, users can either get a quick overview of what’s coming up soon or delve deeper into a number of different categories to see what’s happening in the coming months. Events are constantly updated and can be seamlessly saved to a personal calendar right on a mobile device. Users are also invited to submit events to be considered for inclusion. Events listed in the app are a compilation of all the events listed across Allegheny West Magazine’s four editions, which serve the West Allegheny, Montour, Moon Area and Cornell school districts. Whereas the print version of Allegheny West Magazine focuses largely on events taking place directly in these communities, events listed in the app take place across all of these communities. Events, however, are open to the general public and, for the most part, do not require registration. Events that do require registration have instructions listed in the description on how to do so. The publishers of Allegheny West Magazine felt readers could use such an app after growing tired of attempting to peruse disjointed listings of local events on various social media networks, and being bombarded with disinformation and spam while doing so. The AWMag Events app, on the other hand, contains an organized, thorough listing of area events relevant to residents of western Allegheny County, a large portion of whom live in Allegheny West Magazine’s four coverage areas. The app does not collect personal data or spy on users. The AWMag Events app is available on the Apple App Store and on Google Play, for both smart phones and tablets. A progressive web version can also be viewed on a desktop computer at awmagazine. goodbarber.app. To download the mobile app, either visit the appropriate store or scan the QR code at right. Feel free to send your feedback, too, as Allegheny West Magazine will be expanding on the app’s functions in the future. Next >