Coraopolis Community Development Update RMU helps a beloved pet Cornell Edition Volume 3, Number 9 Winter 2020 www.awmagazine.com FREE Direct Mail Community Publication Allegheny West M agazine INSIDE! Official Newsletter Page 14 Serving Coraopolis and Neville Island communities of Cornell School District. One of four editions serving 17 airport area communities.412.205.8998 | DDSWebDesign.com Websites that get results. Designed in Pittsburgh Contact us for a free website analysis. Affordable Custom Designs Responsive Sites | Content Management SEO | E-commerce | Hosting | Maintenance Imagine your website working as hard for your business as you do. 2 • Allegheny West Magazine • Winter 2020Winter 2020 • www.awmagazine.com • 3We asked Cornell elementary students to create our cover this month. We chose one submission for our cover and printed a handful of others here. The artists who created these works of art are (from top left to right) Jovi Austin, Ajahnae Taylor, Caitlynn Gibson, Isreal Romero Ojeda, Joshua Taylor, Timmy Waller, Zariah Yewah, Alexa Perez, Drake Barr, Camden Schilinski, Julie Merryman, Samantha Moser, Vanessa Bosetti, Eduardo Benitez-Patino and Cipriana DiVito. 4 • Allegheny West Magazine • Winter 2020Cornell Edition Winter 2020 ~ Volume 3, Number 9 Columns ABOUT THE COVER { } Contents Locally Sourced - Legislative Update - Around Your Town - Chamberlink - 8 11 13 25 - - - - 8 13 14 26 Coraopolis Community Development Update RMU helps a beloved pet Cornell School District Newsletter Holiday Happenings Guide Allegheny West Magazine-Cornell Edition is published in Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer, four issues a year, Hughey Publications, LLC, P. O. Box 220, McDonald, PA 15057. Mailed and distributed free to residents and businesses in Coraopolis, Neville Island and Cornell School District. 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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. Allegheny West Magazine Now in Our 22 nd 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 FOUNDING PUBLISHER Pat Jennette Dear Readers, I’d like to start this month’s note by thanking all of the Cornell elementary students who submitted artwork for our holiday coloring contest. It was very difficult to pick an overall winner, but we chose one for our cover and we’re printing the runners- up at left. We’re honored that these students put so much effort into these drawings and glad we can share them with you. In this edition as well we’re keeping another holiday tradition going with our holiday guide, which starts on page 26. In addition to our rundown of local happenings, we’re also listing winter day trip ideas. We put this guide together with an eye on social distancing and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check it out and take it with you using our interactive app, AWMag Events. Download it at awmagazine.com. We’ll be posting changes to any events listed in our app as well. Starting on page 8, get caught up on news from our readers and, on page 14, get all the latest news out of Cornell School District. On page 13, we take a look at how Robert Morris University is lending a hand to a local pet owner. Look for our next edition in February. Until then, please have a safe and joyous holiday season. Doug Hughey, Publisher/Editor From the Publisher We asked Cornell elementary students to design the cover of our December edition. We chose one submission for our cover and printed a handful of others at left. Our cover drawing was created by sixth-grader Julia Joranger. We liked Julia’s festive and cozy scene along with her neat lines and shading. It struck the right balance. Winter 2020 • www.awmagazine.com • 5Heritage Valley Health Heritage Valley Health Heritage Valley Health System welcomes Ear, Nose and Throat specialist, Giuseppe V. Staltari, MD to the medical staff at the Beaver, Kennedy Township and Sewickley hospitals. Dr. Staltari is part of ENT and Allergy Specialists of Western PA where he joins Stephen M. Froman, MD, FACS, FAAOA, Michael A. Orsini, MD, FACS, Mary Kendall Rago, MD, FACS, FAAOA and Mariann C. McElwain, MD, PhD. Dr. Staltari received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and completed his residency in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at UPMC in Pittsburgh. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology and the American Medical Association. Dr. Staltari is accepting new patients at offices in Cranberry Township, Kennedy Township and Robinson Township. To schedule an appointment, please call 412.741.2122. Heritage Valley welcomes ENT Specialist Giuseppe Staltari, MD Giuseppe Staltari, MD 6 • Allegheny West Magazine • Winter 2020Heritage Valley Health Heritage Valley Health Winter 2020 • www.awmagazine.com • 7%Locally SourcedLocally Sourced Clearview Federal Credit Union and Robert Morris University Athletics have announced that Colonials Arena will now be Clearview Arena, as part of Clearview’s role as the official credit union of RMU Athletics. The deal will see updated logos, marquee and signage in traditional areas such as the main rink. Clearview Arena at the Island Sports Center will showcase Clearview’s commitment to RMU Athletics and the Colonials family. Clearview’s name will appear on scoreboards, entrance doors, Zamboni, walkways and more. RMU Island Sports Center opened in 1998 and was purchased by RMU in 2004. The sports center is the region’s premier sports and recreation destination and is located a short distance from downtown Pittsburgh. The 32-acre facility includes two indoor ice arenas, outdoor multi-purpose rinks, indoor driving range and sports dome, athletic track and field, pro shop, and bistro. The arena is home to RMU men’s and women’s hockey, cross country, track and field, and rowing programs. Over 600,000 people visit the Island Sports Center annually, and Clearview is excited for the opportunity to connect with the community that makes RMU Athletics so special. “We are excited about the opportunity this partnership gives us,” said Ron Celaschi, CEO of Clearview. “Our commitment to western Pennsylvania and to the health and education of our youth is demonstrated through this partnership with RMU. We are proud to be part of this extraordinary university and its outstanding facilities.” “We are thrilled to expand our relationship with Clearview Federal Credit Union as the official credit union of RMU Athletics and proud to announce that Colonials Arena will now be the Clearview Arena,” said Chris King, RMU Vice President and Director of Athletics. “The Clearview Federal Credit Union brand mirrors the excellence that Robert Morris University and RMU athletics is known for, and we truly wanted a partner who is identified within the Pittsburgh region and involved in the local community. We are grateful to RMU’s Institutional Advancement team for bringing this premier partnership together.” Clearview FCU announces Robert Morris Arena partnership Clearview Federal Credit Union hosted its 34th annual golf outing featuring the “Tee It Up for Charity” contest to benefit Pittsburgh area nonprofit organizations Aug. 29. The contest asked for a one-minute video submission by various charities featuring a heartfelt description of their mission. The top 10 videos were voted on virtually by Clearview members and the public over a 10-day period. The two-day golf outing was held at Beaver Valley Golf Club and netted a total of $10,000, of which $5,000 will support Hair Peace Charities, the winner of the “Tee It Up for Charity” contest, as well as the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, one of Clearview’s charitable partners. Hair Peace Charities, founded by Bonny Diver, helps women and girls living in western Pennsylvania with financial assistance to purchase a wig needed due to cancer. Hair Peace also offers cancer-fighting information, encouragement, and faith with support groups. Checks were presented at the golf outing. “We are so happy we were able to safely hold our annual golf outing under the circumstances. I am so pleased we are able to continue to support our communities and I am already looking forward to next year’s outing,” said Ron Celaschi, CEO of Clearview. Clearview raises $10,000 for local charities CONTENT SUBMITTED Clearview CEO Ron Celaschi is pictured with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank VP for Marketing and Communications, Brian Gulish. 8 • Allegheny West Magazine • Winter 2020%Locally SourcedLocally Sourced Coraopolis Community Development Corporation Update CONTENT SUBMITTED Second Saturdays series wraps for 2020 Coraopolis Second Saturdays was delayed in its inaugural year due to COVID-19. With some adjustments and creativity, however, the series kicked off again this past August and September in a safe and socially distanced manner. The CCDC would like to thank Bob Snyder of 808 Music Haus for serving as production manager for the events along with musical acts Adam Fitz, Hunty Lytes, Habatat, Collin Joseph, and GumBand for their participation. Thanks also goes out to food trucks Tango, Jim’s Smokin’ Que and Baires Grill along with vendors Situ’s Kitchen and Forever Heart Farm. The CCDC could not have succeeded with these events without the help of Coraopolis Borough, the Coraopolis Police Department, Zuko’s Pizza and/or involvement among the borough’s small business community. Thanks goes out to everyone who came out to #ShopCoraopolis! Dates for next year’s Second Saturdays series will be announced in early 2021. Coraopolis Cookie Walk & Christmas Celebration The 8th annual Coraopolis United Methodist Church Cookie Walk will take place Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at VFW Post 402 at 5th Avenue and Mulberry Street. The CCDC will organize additional holiday festivities during the event time frame. Free grab-n-go children’s activity kits will be provided. Additional activities to be announced. Follow Coraopolis United Methodist Church on Facebook for updates and information. https://www. facebook.com/CoraopolisUMC. Weekend Snack Pack Program The CCDC has been organizing a weekend snack pack program for area youth facing food insecurity. The program once again kicked off at the beginning of this past school year and was sponsored by the Diggins family, who purchased, packed and delivered 100 snack packs. In October, community members donated well over 1,000 individual snacks for the October Food Drive. Snack Pack food drives will continue throughout the school year. However, in-kind donations are always welcome. Some of the kids’ favorite items include (lunch box size): cereal, individually wrapped Goldfish crackers, pretzels, fruit snacks, Go-Gurt yogurt, Slim Jims, Rice Krispy Treats, 7.5 oz Chef Boyardee, Kraft Easy Mac and Cheese, Nutri Grain breakfast bars, fruit cups, pudding, tuna fish in pouches, Cheez-Its, raisins, Pop Tarts, and chips. The next snack pack food drive will take place in December. The CCDC is asking for donations of drinks that are 100% juice, granola bars and peanut butter on-the-go pouches. The CCDC has also received a grant from the Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation to expand the program. Coraopolis Train Station Project Update Work on the roof of the Coroapolis Train Station project is moving ahead. Progress to date includes repairs and patching of the existing slate roof using the salvaged tile. Areas around the eyebrow are also being addressed and new slate materials will be used for the remaining area. The reverse gable roof above the former restrooms represent the last of the slate work. The standing seam metal roof systems will also soon begin on site and the roofing systems should be mostly complete by Thanksgiving. Coraopolis Food Pantry The Coraopolis Food Pantry provided food to almost 2,000 people from August through October either by delivery or drive- through service. The pantry will continue to open its doors on the first and third of every Sunday throughout December. Paragon Produce has also extended its free produce boxes through the end of January. Each box provides 35 pounds of fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese, milk and yogurt. Last month, the boxes contained fresh corn, butternut squash, potatoes, peaches and cabbage. Additional organizations that support the pantry each month include the Coraopolis United Methodist Church, St. Phillip’s Church of Moon Township, Emma Jean’s Relics and Tiffany R. Battaglini Insurance Agency. In addition, the Mt. Olive Baptist Church donated 60 buckets of cleaning supplies to pantry guests, the Montour Heights Country Club collected 315 square feet of food donations and over $3,500 in monetary donations, and Glamorous Productions held a September Shampoo Drive. As pantry guest numbers begin to rise again, financial and in- kind contributions are both needed and appreciated. Donations can be made by visiting the CCDC’s website at www.corycdc.org or its Facebook page @CCDC247. Donations can be mailed to: PO Box 40, Coraopolis, PA 15108. Please contact amycavicchia@corycdc. org or call 412-329-8247 with questions or for more information. With some creativity, Coraopolis Second Saturdays were able to continue throughout the summer in a safe and socially-distanced manner. Work is continuing on the train station’s slate roof. Winter 2020 • www.awmagazine.com • 9Next >