Moon Edition Serving Moon Area School District Volume 13, Number 83 July/August 2019 One of 4 editions serving 16 airport area communities. www.awmagazine.com FREE Direct Mail Community Publication Allegheny West M agazine Steubenville Pike Auto donates seventh car Friends of the library hosts Literary Ladies Luncheon West Hills Art League celebrating 52 years Moon native drafted into NBA Making sure everyone can go to the movies Community pitches in on food pantry move Trade students get recognized during signing day Local scouts earn horsemanship badge ALSO: 4 4 4 4 4You’re Covered. Heritage Valley Accepts All Major Insurance Plans. heritagevalley.org Download our App 877-771-HVHS (4847) IT’S SIMPLE. Choices about health care are complicated. At Heritage Valley Health System, we keep it simple. Heritage Valley accepts all major health insurances at our hospitals, medical neighborhoods, physician practices, ConvenientCare walk-in clinics and other satellite locations. 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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 20 th 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 Jesse Forquer FOUNDING PUBLISHER Pat Jennette • Allegheny West Magazine • July/August 2019 4 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. 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WE PROUDLY SPONSOR AND SUPPORT: A variety of community, school, and nonprofit organizations in our coverage areas of Cornell, Moon, Montour, and West Allegheny. Dear Readers, Thank you for picking up our July Moon edition of Allegheny West Magazine. I hope you’re having a great summer and enjoying many of the activities, fairs, festivals and other things that we listed in our Summer Fun Guide in our May edition. Once again this month, we’re bringing you lots of interesting and uplifting news about the Moon Area community. On page 16, Will Gladden writes about Moon Township native Cameron Johnson, who was recently selected in the first round of the NBA draft. Johnson has spent much of his career flying under the radar but has always managed to become a standout member of any team he’s ever joined. With doubters still second-guessing the basketball prodigy, we take a look at his local upbringing and talk with his former principals and coach. Read more on page 16. On page 15, we check out the latest art show by the West Hills Art League and bring you a little history about the origins of this long-running organization. Then on page 22, we take a look at how volunteers have helped stock the shelves of the Coraopolis Food Pantry and move it into its new location. In this month’s Groundwork Column, which is submitted by members of the Moon Township Garden Club, Hollow Oak Land Trust director Sean Brady writes about how the The West Hills Art League held its annual show at Robin Hill in May. Awards of the judged show went to (left to right, starting top left), Sarah Simmons for “Weight” (best in show); Gina Judy for “Maggie and Max Making Tracks“ (first place); Jesse Selley for “Around the Corner” (second place); Janine Simmons for “Twisted Thinker” (third place); Lance Maloney for “Circle of Brodgar” (honorable mention) and “Bison Range Buddies” (people’s choice); and Cindy Gilberti for “The Shoreline at St. Michaels” (honorable mention). For more, see page 15. Moon Edition July/August 2019 ~ Volume 13, Number 83 Columns ABOUT THE COVER { } Contents Locally Sourced - Chamber Link - Around Your Town - Your Schools - Groundwork - On the Horizon - 8 12 15 23 27 28 July/August 2019 • www.awmagazine.com • 5 - - - - - - - - 8 10 15 16 18 20 22 23 Steubenville Pike Auto donates seventh car Friends of the library hosts Literary Ladies Luncheon West Hills Art League celebrating 52 years Moon native drafted into NBA Local scouts earn horsemanship badge Making sure everyone can go to the movies Community pitches in on food pantry move Trade students get recognized during signing day Doug Hughey, Publisher/Editor club’s garden at Robin Hill is now being used to cultivate native plants. In this edition as well, the Friends of the Moon Township Public Library recaps their first-ever Literary Ladies Luncheon fundraiser on page 10. Then on page 8, read about the latest car donation from Steubenville Pike Auto. A couple of times per year, the business donates a refurbished vehicle to someone in need. This particular donation touches on an important topic affecting our military personnel. Summer is a fun time to go to the movies, but for some children it can be a trying experience. That’s why some theaters are hosting special screenings for children with special needs. Garret Roberts writes about those efforts on page 20. Look for our next edition in September, when we’ll be bringing your special back-to-school edition with our tear-out athletic and academic calendars. Until then, I hope you enjoy the rest of your summer. This horse is one of several at Havens Hideout Ranch in Moon Township, which is one of the last remaining farms in the township. A local Boy Scout troop recently visited the ranch to earn their horsemanship badge. Read more on page 18. PHOTO BY CHRIS ROLINSONHeritage Valley Health Heritage Valley Health CONTENT SUBMITTED BY HERITAGE VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM Heritage Valley Multispecialty Group’s West Allegheny Healthcare practice announced the addition of Dr. Cheng Lee to the staff. Dr. Lee will join Dr. Todd McCaslin, Dr. Bradley Heiple and Sarah Turner, PA-C at the practice, which is located at 300 Penn Lincoln Drive in the Penn Lincoln Shopping Center in Imperial. Before joining Heritage Valley Multispecialty Group, Dr. Lee practiced Family Medicine in the Uniontown area for more than a decade. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Lee is accepting new patients. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call (724) 773-3001. Heritage Valley welcomes Cheng Lee, MD Dr. Cheng Lee It was one of the most well-attended local races in recent memory, not to mention one of the best weather-wise, to boot. The 38th annual Ohio Valley Hospital and Kennedy Township 5K had 260 runners and walkers pounding pavement on the hilly course, along with quite a few dogs, too! This year’s race theme was “Just Keep Running” and run they did, by following Kennedy Township police chief Anthony Bruni’s pace car. A NorthWest EMS ambulance trailed behind for safety and to cheer on participants. Dozens of supporters and volunteers lined the streets and finish line, celebrating every passing participant decked out in their official race shirts. The shirts were made possible through generous sponsorships from Clearview Federal Credit Union, Rohrich Automotive Group and Heritage Valley Health System, which Ohio Valley Hospital recently joined. The top three overall male finishers were Austin Schaltenbrand, who finished in first with a time of 19:50; Dr. Gary Sauer, who finished in second place by clocking in at 19:57; and Chase Schaltenbrand, who rounded out third place with a time of 21:12. The top three overall female finishers were Shannon McKenzie, who finished in first with a time of 21:16; Alysha Bartosh, who crossed the finish line in second place with a time of 21:55; and Melissa Erkel, who came in third with a time of 22:15. Participants can visit the hospital’s website to find all the official finish times. Race results were timed by Miles of Smiles. The race was capped off with an after party full of revitalizing snacks, community conversation, an awards ceremony and music by DJ Stormin’ Norman. Visit www.ohiovalleyhospital.org for a blog on how to make the homemade energy bars you can ONLY get on race morning. Stay tuned for next year’s race date for the 39th annual 5K! Ohio Valley Hospital 5K Race wrap-up Participants in the 38th annual Ohio Valley Hospital and Kennedy Township 5K get ready to take on the hilly course. The 38th annual Ohio Valley Hospital and Kennedy Township 5K boasted 260 runners and walkers this past May. The top male and female finishers were Austin Schaltenbrand (left) with a time of 19:50 and Shannon McKenzie (right) with a time of 21:16. 6 • Allegheny West Magazine • July/August 2019Heritage Valley Health Heritage Valley Health Questions: call 724-773-2045 or email rcatley@hvhs.org 10am - 2pm WELLNESS EXPO FREE Community Event! Saturday, October 19,2019 Join us to learn more about healthy eating and living! Pittsburgh Airport Marriott 777 Aten Road - Moon Twp., PA 15108 (Montour Run Road Exit from I-376) For more information and a list of exhibitors, visit heritagevalley.org/pages/harvest-of-health FREE Food & Product Samples FREE Health Screenings Fitness/Cooking Demonstrations Local Vendors & Farmers Ask A Doctor/Ask A Chef/Ask A Dietitian Door Prizes Interested in exhibiting? Go to heritagevalley.org July/August 2019 • www.awmagazine.com • 7% The nonprofit Heroes Supporting Heroes teamed up with Steubenville Pike Auto in Robinson Township to once again donate a refurbished vehicle to an individual in need this past Memorial Day. The donation marked the seventh car that Steubenville Pike Auto has donated through its nonprofit, Steubenville Pike Auto Repair Charity. HSH once again covered the transfer fees and registration for the car donation. SPARC and HSH chose Jennifer Hall as the recipient of this most recent vehicle. Hall, a Pittsburgh native, moved back to the area from Colorado in 2017 with her toddler after her husband, Austin, a Navy veteran, committed suicide in 2016. Austin had been battling post-traumatic stress disorder. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has estimated that an average of 20 veterans die every day from suicide. “Austin, ‘Tino’ as his friends called him, was a handsome man with dreams and a wonderful work ethic,” recalled Jennifer. “He had lived a life full of adventure and travel since his childhood. When we met he owned a home and was a superintendent of a major construction company in Durango, Colorado. He was a builder, fisherman, hunter, and a gypsy at heart.” At the time that Austin committed suicide, he was not only battling PTSD but also coping with severe injuries he had sustained at a construction site. After he passed away, Jennifer realized she and her son were left with only $200 in their bank account. Because of the manner in which Austin passed, they were ineligible for many of the support programs that benefit families of deceased veterans. Local government resources helped with food and utilities in a small apartment. With no life insurance to sustain them, Jennifer and her toddler moved back to the area to be with her family. Though she was able to purchase a small house, it had major structural issues. Through the United Way, Jennifer was connected with HSH, which provides home repairs to veterans and the family members of veterans. HSH has since provided more than 300 volunteer hours and over $10,000 in repairs to assist the family. When HSH president John Lee noticed that Jennifer was relying on borrowing cars from relatives and friends for transportation, he called Jason Pottle and his wife, Linda, who own Steubenville Pike Auto. “In the repair side of our business, we often see families or individuals who are struggling to keep their cars on the road so we decided to do something to help some of those families in need,” said Linda. “We donate a fully refurbished and inspected used car to an individual or family in need twice each year, in December and May. We are blessed to have the opportunity to help change people’s lives for the better!” The Pottles are also a military family, as Jason has served in the Air Force and is now serving in the Air National Guard out of the 171st Refueling Wing. “I was stunned, so happy, and overwhelmed all at the same time,” said Jennifer about receiving the donation. “I’m filled with Locally SourcedLocally Sourced Steubenville Pike Auto announces recipient of seventh vehicle giveaway STORY SUBMITTED Steubenville Pike Auto president Jason Pottle (at center) presents Jennifer Hall (second from left) with a refurbished vehicle through the company’s Steubenville Pike Auto Repair Charity program in May. They are pictured with John Lee, president of Heroes Supporting Heroes; Stan Lesniak; HSH CEO Kristi Hilbert; HSH board member Anna Cehelsky; Linda Pottle; Russ Pottle; and John Parton. PHOTO BY DOUG HUGHEY gratitude. Many thanks to HSH and Steubenville Pike Auto for making this happen. This has been a very long and hard road, and HSH is helping transform lives. Love to you all.” HSH CEO Kristi Hilbert said, “Jennifer has a lovely family and we are honored to play a small part in her healing process. Her story is unfortunately too common. As a community and a nation, we must help to determine the cause of the alarming rising rate of veteran suicide and to be there to support those loved ones they leave behind. It is our duty to those who serve our country.” 8 • Allegheny West Magazine • July/August 2019Unlock Unlimited Possibilities Plus refunded closing costs up to $500 HOME EQUITY 1.99 % APR 1 INTRODUCTORY RATE #BetterLife 1. Rate discount is based on a 6-month introductory term with initial advance of $10,000 in new funds. The introductory rate will be effective for 6 months from closing date. After 6 months, the APR will be indexed as low as Prime Rate–.75% based on creditworthiness and loan-to-value, with a floor of 2.99% APR. 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