CCDF keeps momentum going Neville Green gearing up for annual spring efforts Heading West with Pat Jennette ~ Part 3 The challenges of being a caregiver Coraopolis: What will it look like in 2030? Cornell Edition Serving Coraopolis and Neville Island communities of Cornell School District Volume 2, Number 6 Spring 2020 One of four editions serving 17 airport area communities. www.awmagazine.com FREE Direct Mail Community Publication Allegheny West M agazine INSIDE! Official Newsletter Page 14WeKnowSnow | skiboyce.com HALF PRICE LIFT TICKETS EVERY WEDNESDAY! EGYP OPEN FOR THE SEASON FAMILY SKATE: 4:30-7:00 PM EVERY FRIDAY Enjoy unlimited skiingand snowboarding all season for one low price! Passesare$75-$225for individuals and only $575 for afamily offour* Pricesincrease onDecember1 SEASON PASSES *Does not include equipmentrentals. Extra members may be addedto familypass for additional fee. 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MEMBER “GOOD NEWS ALWAYS, MAILED & DELIVERED FREE, EVERY TIME” Allegheny West Magazine - Cornell Edition, is an all positive, good news publication mailed free into the homes and businesses of the Cornell School District communities of Coraopolis and Neville Island to connect communities, promote people, heighten awareness about the richness of the airport region, and build pride in the western suburbs of Allegheny County. 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In this edition, we’re once again bringing you lots of community news, including a special feature story about caregivers. With this area’s growing population of seniors, many in the community are finding themselves in the position of becoming a caregiver, which is no easy task. Oftentimes, caregivers can become overwhelmed as they work to care for their loved ones. That’s why we’re bringing you this special story, which we hope will not only raise awareness of the needs of caregivers but also provide those who are caring for an elderly loved one with some tips and resources that are available to them. Read this special story, starting on page 26. Be sure to read the latest official Cornell School District newsletter on page 14 and about a grass-roots organization on Neville Island that’s improving the township’s green spaces on page 12. Starting on page 8, we’re bringing you news from our readers, including an update on the efforts of the Coraopolis Community Development Corporation. We’ve also got a rundown on Coraopolis Borough news and, on page 10, this month’s iteration of a special column from Shawn Reed, Coraopolis mayor. On the adjacent page, state Rep. Anita Kulik writes about some important legislation that will be under consideration in the coming year. Look for our next edition in June, when, I am very happy to report, we will be bringing you our annual summer fun guide. Until then, I’m sure we’ll all be looking forward to the start of spring and warmer days ahead. Doug Hughey, Publisher/Editor From the Publisher Spring 2020 • www.awmagazine.com • 5 The war memorial and doughboy statue in front of VFW Post 402 are a landmarks in downtown Coraopolis. Both will be getting a face lift soon, as the post is planning to rehabilitate the memorial. For more, see page 9.Heritage Valley Health Heritage Valley Health Bradley Heiple, D.O. and Melissa Rau, M.D. have relocated from the HVMG Family Practice – Robinson practice to their new practice, HVMG Primary Care West. It is located at 6521 Steubenville Pike, Robinson Township, next to Staples. The practice opened Jan. 2, 2020. Dr. Heiple completed his residency in family medicine at the Heritage Valley Family Medicine Residency Program. He received his doctor of osteopathic Medicine degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Rau attended Walsh University, where she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. Dr. Rau received her medical degree from the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Heiple, Dr. Rau and their staff look forward to providing patients with the same level of quality care and compassion to which they are accustomed. To make an appointment, call (724) 773-5890. Dr. Denise Wegrzynowicz and Dr. Melissa Kashlan remain with the HVMG Family Practice – Robinson located in the Heritage Valley Robinson Township Medical Neighborhood in Robinson Town Centre. To reach this practice, call (412) 749-6920. Heritage Valley Multispecialty Group opens Primary Care West Practice Heritage Valley Sewickley is one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery, according to a national study by Healthgrades, the leading Online resource for information about physicians and hospitals. The achievement is part of findings released in the “Healthgrades 2020 Report to the Nation.” The new report demonstrates the importance of hospital quality to both hospital leaders and consumers. Additionally, from 2016 through 2018, patients treated at hospitals receiving the America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award have, on average, a 41.7 percent lower risk of experiencing a complication while in the hospital than if they were treated in hospitals that did not receive the award.* “Heritage Valley Health System is proud to have Heritage Valley Sewickley hospital recognized as one of the nation’s 100 best in spine surgery,” said Norm Mitry, President and CEO, Heritage Valley Health System. “The surgeons, physicians and clinical staff at Sewickley are dedicated to providing the highest level of care. It is their expertise and commitment to excellence that led to this distinction.” Every year, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 32 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions using Medicare data, and outcomes in appendectomy and bariatric surgery using all-payer data provided by 15 states. “As consumers navigate their health, it is important to consider a number of factors, including hospital quality, before deciding where to access care,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Healthgrades. “Healthgrades’ America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery recognizes those hospitals that have proven their dedication to quality care and exceptional outcomes over time and we applaud their efforts and achievement.” Heritage Valley Sewickley was also recognized for the following clinical achievements: • Five-Star Distinction in Total Knee Replacement for 10 years in a row (2011-2020) • Five-Star Distinction in Spinal Fusion Surgery in 2020 • Five-Star Distinction for Treatment of Stroke in 2020 • Five-Star Distinction for Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism in 2020 Healthgrades recognizes a hospital’s quality achievements for cohort-specific performance, specialty area performance and overall clinical quality. Individual procedure or condition cohorts are designated as 5-star (statistically significantly better than expected), 3-star (not statistically different from expected) and 1-star (statistically significantly worse than expected) categories. The complete Healthgrades 2020 Report to the Nation and detailed study methodology can be found at partners.healthgrades. com/healthgrades-quality-solutions/healthgrades-quality-awards/. * Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2016 through 2018 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Heritage Valley Sewickley named America’s 100 Best for Spine Surgery New report identifies Heritage Valley Sewickley among the top hospitals nationally for excellence in Spine Surgery Bradley Heiple, D.O. and Melissa Rau, M.D. recently relocated to their new practice, HVMG Primary Care West, in Robinson Township next to Staples. 6 • Allegheny West Magazine • Spring 2020Heritage 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 and 2019) · Community location & clinical experiences · Opportunity to complete BSN program in an additional 12 months 25 Heckel Road, Kennedy Township, PA 15136 heritagevalley.org/pages/school-of-nursing A NURSING CAREER CHANGES LIVES PROSPECTIVE STUDENT OPEN HOUSE Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 1:00pm WE WANT TO MEET YOU! Register for the Open House by contacting 412-777-6204 or sgyory@hvhs.org MARCH 21, 2020 • 10AM - 2PM For more information or interest in exhibiting, please visit www.heritagevalley.org/expo. Questions: please call 724-773-2045 or email rcatley@hvhs.org WHAT’S ON YOUR PLATE? HEALTHY FOODS & WELLNESS EXPO Join us to learn more about healthy eating and living at this FREE Community Event! Community College of Beaver County Athletic & Events Center (Dome) • FREE Food & Product Samples • FREE Health Screenings • Fitness / Cooking Demonstrations • Local Vendors & Farmers • Ask A Doctor / Ask A Chef / Ask A Dietitian • Door Prizes Spring 2020 • www.awmagazine.com • 7%Locally SourcedLocally Sourced The Cornell Youth Baseball Asssociation has begun sign ups for the upcoming spring 2020 season. Youth baseball has been a proud part of Coraopolis’ history, producing many players who have gone on to play at the collegiate, semi-pro and even professional levels. CYBA is looking forward to continuing this level of Little League play in the Southwest Pittsburgh Baseball League. The CYBA is accepting any players between the ages 4 and 14 residing in Coraopolis or surrounding areas who are interested in playing this spring and summer. Both experienced and new players are welcome. The CYBA offers several different levels of play: T-Ball: ages 4-5 ($50) Coach Pitch: ages 6-7-8 ($60) Minor League: ages 9-10 ($70) Little League: ages 11-12 ($80) Pony League: ages 13-14 ($100) Sign up online at www.tinyurl.com/cornellyouthbaseball or in person at the Coraopolis Memorial Library from 6-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday night and 10 a.m.-noon on Saturdays. Discounts are available (choose only one if applicable): • $10 discount for two or more siblings registered • $10 discount for returning CYBA baseball players from last season • $10 discount for Cornell football players from last season All player registration checks can be made payable to: C.Y.B.A. Find the CYBA online at: Website: tinyurl.com/cornellyouthbaseball Facebook: www.facebook.com cornellyouthbaseballassociation/ Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/612641635504522/ Email: cornellyouthbaseball@gmail.com In this New Year, the Coraopolis Community Development Foundation’s energy and drive to support its local community is stronger than ever. With over 700 donors and volunteers, the CCDF continues to grow and gain momentum, with the goal of being in the best possible position to address the needs of residents, business owners and community partners. Through the support and hard work of the CCDF’s board, volunteers, donors and staff, great strides have been made in the areas of food security, family assistance and community revitalization. More than 60,000 pounds of food were distributed to local residents in 2019 through the CCDF’s Food Pantry - a 22 percent increase over the previous year. Nearly 300 area residents received vital assistance to feed their families. The launch of the Snack Pack Program in school year 2019/2020 furthered the CCDF’s efforts to increase food security in partnership with local school students. In community-eligible school districts, all students are entitled to breakfast, lunch and dinner on school days. However, the need for sustenance for children over the weekends is palpable. The Snack Pack Program proudly served 47 students so far in this capacity, with a goal of serving 100 families this year. To build on the progress made on the Train Station Project, additional grant money was needed to move forward with new phases of construction. The CCDF is incredibly grateful to have been awarded grants from The Richard King Mellon Foundation through The Progress Fund; the Allegheny Foundation; the Keystone Communities Program of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development; and the Allegheny County Community Infrastructure and Tourism Fund. Work will move forward in 2020 to completely repair the station’s roof and outside canopy, install permanent utilities and remove the surrounding chain link fence. Looking ahead to 2020 and beyond, the need to continue to adapt and evolve is ever present in order to best serve Coroapolis’ residents and business owners. The CCDF will continue to expand upon its mission of redevelopment and revitalization with a more pointed effort around economic development. As the “downtown” for the surrounding townships and neighborhoods, Coraopolis’ business district is one of the few remaining original main streets in Pittsburgh. Fostering partnerships with those who share the CCDF’s admiration for this community will create more visibility and consumer traffic, adding to the vitality of this special town. The CCDF continues to be humbled and amazed by what our community can do when we come together. Collaboration will be the key to our future and we look forward to working with you. To learn more about the CCDF’s initiatives, visit coraopolisfoundation.org. BY CARA MASON, DIR. OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, CCDF CONTENT SUBMITTED CCDF keeps the momentum goingCornell Youth Baseball signups now open Save the date! Third Annual St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl Saturday, March 14, 3-8 p.m. Benefits the CCDF Food Pantry 8 • Allegheny West Magazine • Spring 2020%Locally SourcedLocally Sourced Clearview names Joseph C. Cirelli Award Winner Clearview Federal Credit Union awarded Natalie Shoop with its 12th Annual Joseph C. Cirelli Community Service Award on Nov. 26 at its Moon Township branch. Shoop was nominated by Judy Neugent for her volunteer work with Helping Hands of Centerpoint in Monaca. Shoop has been a volunteer at the organization, which assists homeless and food- insecure members of the community, for over 25 years. As part of the award, Clearview has donated $2,500 to Helping Hands of Centerpoint on Shoop’s behalf. Shoop serves as a facilitator for the organization and volunteers her time to fundraise, keep inventory, organize, and pack and distribute supplies to those in need. She is also an advocate for community involvement, promoting the value and worth of all community members. Helping Hands of Centerpoint’s goal is to help meet the basic needs of homeless and needy men, women and children in the community. Going beyond providing one-time handouts, they work with homeless shelters and school districts on long-term programming and resources. The $2,500 award from Clearview will assist Helping Hands of Centerpoint with broadening their reach and scope in helping homeless men, women and children across the region. Former Clearview President and CEO Joseph C. Cirelli and current Clearview President and CEO Ron Celaschi present Natalie Shoop with the 12th Annual Joseph C. Cirelli Community Service Award on Nov. 26. PHOTO BY DOUG HUGHEY Weather and time have taken a toll on the war memorial located adjacent to the Keith-Holmes VFW Post 402 in downtown Coroapolis. The memorial, which was installed in the 1970s, is now in need of repair. After assessing the cost of the repairs, however, it was been determined that replacing the current monument with an updated one would be safer, easier to maintain and more inclusive. VFW Post 402 has thus been in the process of developing designs for a new monument. With those new designs now completed, the post is raising funds to erect the monument on the same location as the current one at the corner of Mulberry Street and 5th Avenue. The new memorial will honor all six branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. The goal of the project is to honor the roots of the VFW and the soldiers who served in the country’s eight major military conflicts since World War I. To raise the needed funds, the VFW is selling personalized bricks that will be mounted around the base of the monument. Bricks can be engraved with a dedication and may be purchased by individuals or businesses. All funds raised will be used for the construction and upkeep of the new monument, refurbishing of the current World War I doughboy statue and furthering the memory of all veterans who have served. To order, visit polarengraving. com/keithholmesveteransofforeignwarspost402 or stop by the post. VFW Post 402 raising funds for new war memorial CONTENT SUBMITTED This digital rendering depicts the plans for the new war memorial adjacent to VFW Post 402. Spring 2020 • www.awmagazine.com • 9Next >