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| Older Adults in Penn HillsGood Tidings for the Greatest GenerationBy Jamie Ward | 22

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COMMUNITY INTEREST | IN Kids | 10

| Penn Hills School District News | 24

| William E. Anderson Library | 26

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INDUSTRY INSIGHT | Allegheny HearingAre Your Ears Ringing?By Dolores Y. Payne | 12

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What’s Insidepage 2 Colds and Flu: What to Do?

Fast Facts About the Flu

page 3 The Difference a Number Can MakeHoliday Eating and Diabetes: Tips to Stay on Track

page 4 Be Happy and Healthy this WinterAre You Sad?Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder

page 5 New Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Patients

page 6 When Kids Get Hurt, We’re Ready

page 7 A Pile of Safe Snow Shoveling Tips

UPMC Liver Cancer Center Opens New Location in Monroeville

For residents of eastern communities

Here’s to a Happy,Healthy Winter

If winter isn’t your favorite season, look inside for some great ways to keep your health and spirits intact.

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IN Penn Hills is a non-partisan community publicationdedicated to representing, encouraging and promotingthe Penn Hills area and its comprising municipalities byfocusing on the talents and gifts of the people who liveand work here. Our goal is to provide readers with themost informative and professional regional publication

in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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Wayne Dollard

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As the holiday season approaches, I hope you’ll step away fromthe list making and cookie baking for just a few minutes to enjoy

the information we have compiled for this edition ofPenn Hills. As always, our goal is to offer a bitof insight into the community.

Some of our most interesting features focus on residents and theirpassion in all things “community.” As you are going through your busy

days (and holiday parties) please don’t forget to let us know about anyperson or organization who you feel would be interesting for us to feature. We

get some of our best story ideas and are so inspired, by our readers! Theamount of good will and charitable activity that seems to flow from

the Penn Hills community is amazing and awesome.

From all of us at Community Magazines, wehope your holiday will be filled with a good dose

of peace and a little bit of joy, and that you'resurrounded by the love and companionship of thosewho mean the most to you.

Every piece of the universe, even the tiniestlittle snow crystal, matters somehow. I havea place in the pattern, and so do you.

–TA Baron

Marybeth JeffriesManaging Editor

Welcome to our winter issue! At this time of year, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for taking that journey with us that was 2010. This year was one full of blessings for IN Community Magazines, as we’vegrown to serve 32 communities throughout Western Pennsylvania. While it’s been achallenge for us, it was one that we met head-on, and with great success. For that, I would like to thankmy staff. I’d also like to thank two other groups who make this magazine what it is—you, our readers,and our advertisers.Firstly, it’s our readers who help shape this magazine into what you see in your hands right now. Thoseof you w ho took the time to call, e-mail or write-in with your ideas and events are the ones who set ourtable of contents. We pride ourselves on the fact that we listen to you and your ideas because, in theend, this is your community and you know it best. So I continue to encourage you to send in your ideasto our editor at [email protected], to our advertisers, I thank you for you r continued support with Community Magazines.I’ve heard from so many of you that advertising with us is working for you, and I’m proud that ourmagazines are a great vehicle for you. But what is also important is that by advertising with us, you’realso supporting your community. You’re giving those who read these magazines the content that theyenjoy and look forward to each issue. Because of you, our readers can be entertained and informed. So, readers, in this last issue before 2011, I urge you to take a second or third glance at the advertiserswho support your community magazine before you make your holiday gift lists. If you like this magazine,let them know and make a point to stop in their businesses. They’re not just trying to sell you something,they’re also your neighbors and community sponsors.I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season and the best that 2011 has to offer!

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ccording to Carol Diethorn, Kenneth Ochs was a bit of a daredevil in his day.And he’s got the stories to prove it.

“When you’re 91, you’ve got all kinds of stories to tell,” Carol says of Mr. Ochs,whom she spends time with every week as a volunteer with Open Your Heart to aSenior, an initiative of United Way of Allegheny County in cooperation with FamilyServices of Western Pennsylvania and North Hills Community Outreach.

“I used to be really active and I was a tennis pro for a long time,” Mr. Ochs explains,“but my eyes became gradually worse and now I don’t see.”

Carol accompanies Mr. Ochs on walks through South Park once or twice a weekand both enjoy not only the exercise, but also the company.“Carol is really good; she leads me so I don’t traipse anywhere Ishouldn’t be,” he says with a laugh.

Laughter seems to be a regular part of their routine. Duringtheir mile-long walks, they exchange stories of their lives andshare advice.

“It’s funny,” Carol confides, “he thinks he’s the care recipient,but he’s really doing more for me than I do for him. I get so muchout of it, and I come home feeling great.”

Currently unemployed and looking for a new job, Carol sawan opportunity to volunteer as a way to do something that givesher meaning. “It really puts perspective on things,” she says ofher experience with Mr. Ochs and other seniors she drives todoctors’ appointments. “Who needs anti-depressants?” she jokesbut quickly takes a serious turn, “It brings a lot of joy in my life.”

Right now, Open Your Heart to a Senior is looking forvolunteers in every corner of Allegheny County, from as little asan hour a month to routine weekly visits. Whether it’s help withgrocery shopping, home safety checks or snow shoveling andyard work, thousands of seniors in our neighborhoods could usesome assistance. In addition to individual volunteers like Carol,families and groups are also welcome.

To learn more or become a volunteer, visitwww.openyourhearttoasenior.org or call 412.307.0071.

“It’s a fine organization,” Mr. Ochs volunteers, “I can’t sayenough about it.” Given enough time and his penchant forstorytelling, though, he probably could.

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The Penn Hills Arts & Music Education ("PHAME")Foundation hosted their 2nd Annual Fall Gala on November 12 atChurchill Valley Country Club. It was a fabulous evening full ofentertaining performances in dance, music, and theater. Guestswere invited to move throughout the club to participate in thevarious art forms, such as mask-making, shoe-stamping, jewelrysculpting, and projected light photos from the Warhol Museum.Dinner was sumptuous, the company was delightful, and thealways-charming Mike McGann was the emcee for the evening.

Congratulations to the 2010 Hall of PHAME Inductees: Tomand Nora O'Steen, Dr. Eugene Reichenfeld, Bryan Bassett, and

Frank Czuri! Not only are Tom and Nora

O'Steen hugely talentedperformers, they are also a verylovely couple. The pairperformed on Broadway andworked early television on thechart-topping "Perry ComoShow." They established theO'Steen School of Dance inPenn Hills almost 50 years ago,working with and encouraging

thousands of dancers.

Dr. Eugene Reichenfeld shared his talent with string players formore than 70 years, many of which were spent in the Penn HillsSchool District. At the age of 99, he is still an active performer. Asa conductor and founder of the Reichenfeld String Sinfonietta, thisgentleman has helped launch many successful careers in music.

Guitarist Bryan Bassett has worked with many extraordinarybands. He is best known for the Grammy-nominated hit "PlayThat Funky Music," which he performed with Wild Cherry.We've all moved to that grove! The hit has been used on moviesoundtracks and is even on the popular videogame Guitar Hero 5.Bryan currently tours with Foghat.

Pop and rock vocalist Frank Czuri worked with The Igniters,Jimmy Mack, and The Music Factory and Friends. He was the frontman for Diamond Reo and the Silencers and was one of the Jaggerz.Frank has been with Pure Gold for the past 25 years. He's planningto reunite with The Igniters for some blues-rock at the Palisades inMcKeesport on December 4.

PHAME supports comprehensive education in music, theatre,dance and the visual arts for Penn Hills School District students.The foundation's mission is to encourage and broaden supportfor the arts within the school district and the community,inspiring and preparing young people for a lifetime of creativityand artistic expression, as well as an appreciation and support ofall arts.


For more information on PHAME, visit

www.phameonline.org/PHAME.

Margie Krogh

David and Mary Beth Sallinger

Tom and Nora O'Steen

Frank Czuri

Bryan Bassett

Eugene and Katie Reichenfeld

2010 PHAME ScholarshipWinner Candy Otte with her

parents, Jeff & Sandy Otte

ith most students, the“What did you do lastsummer?” question usually

will get you some basic responses like,“Hung out,” “Went on vacation withthe parents,” and “Finished Gears ofWar on the Xbox.”

Morgan Burton’s answer, however,will leave you surprisingly refreshed—she went to China with UrbanYouth Action (UYA) and learned how to make soap, pick apricots andgarlic, and observe business interactions in a foreign culture.

It’s a legacy that runs in the family.“My mom used to be in the program, so I got into it too. They told

us that they were going to make a trip to China and you had to write anessay to qualify,” Burton said. “I wrote about the things I would like todo in China, and how the trip would help my life.”

UYA has focused on “empowering young people to be work ready,life prepared and community minded” since 1966. Youth leadership,career and academic development, as well as post-secondary prep, lifeskills, financial literacy, community engagement and entrepreneurshipservices are among the mainstays provided by UYA.

Burton was the only student from the Penn Hills School District tomake the trip, and found herself needing a visa and typhoidvaccination.

After a 13-hour plane flight, Burton and the rest of hergroup settled down in the countryside outside

of Beijing, China’s capital city.

UYA Program Director Benjamin Walker said the trip was made inpart with the help of corporate partners Westinghouse Nuclear, PPGIndustries, Alcoa/Alcoa Foundation and K&L Gates, all of which haveinternational presences.

Burton said some of the work/study that she performed includedmaking soap from recycled oils found in the community.

“We made the soap and gave it back to the residents for free,” shesaid. “I also helped pick garlic and apricots for the farmers. The sunbeat down on us most of the day, but the schedule wasn’t too intense. Iwould work two hours and we’d take a break and pick garlic for twohours and take a break. A couple of days later, we’d make soap. We hadlearning sessions in between as to why we did each project.”

While the group had a designated translator, Burton said a lot of theChinese people she encountered spoke English well, and she evenpicked up some words on her own.

“I learned greetings and numbers so I could buy and sell things,”Burton said. “I got to look at the local architecture and saw howbusiness was conducted over there and how fast it was. It was fastbecause of the amount of people there. They were set up to bring in themost customers and sell to them one right after the other.”

Burton said witnessing transactions in Beijing could influence howbusiness leaders conduct business in the United States.

“They knew how to make service quicker. They worked fasterto try to make more money,” she said. While there were local

markets in China, Burton said she saw a lot of Americanstaples that made it more like home.

“There was a McDonald’s andKFC there. They have


plenty of American stores and brands like Nike and Puma,” shesaid. “And their prices were cheaper there.”

Burton said she was inspired by her trip and would like toreturn someday. But for now, she’s ready to turn her sights backon her studies and help take the classes needed for her to followher dream of becoming a successful businesswoman.

“Right now, I’m thinking of going into either business orteaching,” she said. “I have to dosomething where I have to talk topeople. I’m very social, so I can’t just sitin my office all day. I just joined theFuture Business Leaders of America atmy school, so I’m headed in theright direction.”

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An estimated 50 million Americans are affected with tinnitus, a “ringing” in the earswhen there is nothing actually “ringing” in the surrounding environment. Some commoncauses of tinnitus are exposure to loud sounds,ear infections, aging, excessive ear wax, highblood pressure and sensory nerve disorders. Even some activities can cause tinnitus such as smoking, drinking alcohol or caffeine, and taking excessive amounts of aspirin or antibiotics.

If you think you have tinnitus, you should be evaluated to determine the best options available for managing it. Success in dealing with tinnitus can be greatly enhanced by thepatient working together with a professionalexperienced in tinnitus management, and if there are no specific medical issues involved,there are several options.

In many cases, the individual experiencing tinnitus also has a hearing loss.The use of a hearing aid to amplify sounds and speech can help cover up the tinnitus and make it less distracting. Some hearing aids

have the ability to generate a soft masking sound while amplifying speech. However, the real breakthrough today comes from advancedhearing instruments that make use of fractal technology and offer a harmonic sound programcalled ZEN (by Widex) which generates soothingsounds and shows great promise as a sound therapy tool by relaxing the wearer and distracting attention away from the tinnitus.

This sound program is in a hearing aid whichalso has many features to help the wearer hearbetter in noise, hear soft and distance speech,hear music, hear on the phone and in restaurants,etc. So today millions of people of all ages who experience tinnitus have a very new innovativeoption for dealing with that annoying “ringing” in their ears.

This Industry Insight was submitted by DoloresY. Payne, M.A., CCC-A,Audiologist.Dolores is the owner of Allegheny HearingInstruments, 800 Jonnet

Building, Monroeville, PA 15146 Telephone her at 412.373.1151.Her other location is conveniently located in the South Hills at Manor Oak Village, 1910 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220412.343.1320.

Are Your Ears Ringing???

Hearing aid tinnitus management programs are available in all sizes and models of hearing aids and can be accessed by the wearer with a push of a button.

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What’s Insidepage 2 Colds and Flu: What to Do?


page 3 The Difference a Number Can MakeHoliday Eating and Diabetes: Tips to Stay on Track

page 4 Be Happy and Healthy this WinterAre You Sad?Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder

page 5 New Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Patients

page 6 When Kids Get Hurt, We’re Ready

page 7 A Pile of Safe Snow Shoveling Tips


For residents of eastern communities

Here’s to a Happy,Healthy Winter

If winter isn’t your favorite season, look inside for some great ways to keep your health and spirits intact.

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Colds and Flu — What to Do?Stay home, rest, and know when to seek medical help

How should you treat the flu?

• rest• drink plenty of liquids• avoid alcohol and tobacco• take medications to relievesymptoms (but never give aspirin to children orteenagers with flu symptoms,particularly a fever)• stay home from work, school,or running errands

For adults:

• difficulty breathing or shortness of breath• pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen• sudden dizziness• confusion• severe or persistent vomiting• flu-like symptoms that improve then return with a fever and worse cough

For children:

• fast or troubled breathing• bluish skin color• not drinking enough fluids• not waking up or interacting• being so irritable that thechild does not want to be held• fever with a rash• flu-like symptoms that improve then return withfever and worse cough

How do you know if you have the flu?

You might have the flu if you havesome or all of these symptoms:

• fever (usually high)• cough• sore throat• runny or stuffy nose• body aches• headache• chills• fatigue (can be extreme)• diarrhea and vomiting (morecommon among children)

When should you call the doctor:


The flu and the common cold are respiratory illnesses, but they’re caused by different viruses. Because they sharesimilar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell them apart.

The main difference between a cold andthe flu is the severity of the symptoms.Cold symptoms are less severe and include stuffy nose, productive cough,slight tiredness, and mild body aches.

“The onset of the flu is usually veryabrupt. One moment you’re feeling fine, but a short time later you feel awful with a high fever and achiness,” says Grant J. Shevchik, MD, medical director of UPMC After Hours PrimaryCare Clinic in Murrysville.

It’s important to know the difference because the flu is highly contagious and can cause complications for youngchildren, seniors, and those with chronichealth conditions, including bacterialpneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, and dehydration. The flu also can worsen chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, and diabetes.

Prevention is keyDr. Shevchik says the best thing you can do to avoid catching the flu is to get vaccinated in the fall because infection-fighting antibodies that protect against the flu take about twoweeks to develop in the body. Even if you wait, a flu shot may still help prevent illness since flu season can last until May.

Good hygiene and common sense alsohelp prevent the spread of the flu virus. Precautions include frequent hand washing, covering your nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing, and practicing good nutrition. Anyonewith a lowered immune system shouldavoid crowded areas.

Down with the flu? Now what?If you do get the flu, the best thing to do is rest and drink plenty of fluids. You also can take medication to treat your fever and achiness.

Although most people recover from the flu in a few days to under two weeks,some develop complications. Seek medical attention for dehydration, difficulty breathing, suddenly gettingworse after getting better, or any othermajor change in condition.

“My best advice? If you’re sick with the flu, stay home from work or school to prevent spreading it to others,” says Dr. Shevchik. “If you do need medical attention and it’s the evening or weekend — come to the After HoursClinic. We can take care of everybody.”

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Holiday Eating and Diabetes Tips to Stay on Track

See how your numbers stack up for peace of mind — or a wake-up call!

Many numbers are part of your dailylife, from your cell phone to your ATM code. But do you know the numbers that are critical to your physical health? Here are the three top numbers you should remember and monitor regularly:

120/80: Optimum blood pressureThere’s a reason high blood pressure(hypertension) is known as the “silent killer.” You can have it for years and never know it. As it damagesthe walls of your arteries, it also canwreak havoc on your heart, kidneys, and brain. High blood pressure can lead to a heart attack, kidney failure, or stroke.

When you have high blood pressure, the pressure of blood within the arteries — which carry blood from the heart throughout the body — is persistently elevated. Optimal bloodpressure in an adult is under 120/80. The range for prehypertension is 120 to 139/80 to 89. High blood pressure is any reading of 140/90 or higher.

99: Blood sugar levelIt’s a good idea to have your blood sugar checked. High blood sugar — diabetes — can lead to a host of othermedical problems if left unchecked, including vision and circulatory problems. Your optimal blood sugarlevel should be 99 milligrams perdeciliter (mg/dL) of blood or less. A count of 100 to 125 mg/dL is a pre-diabetes wake-up call; a level of 126 mg/dL or higher indicates diabetes.

200: Optimum cholesterolCholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substancemade by the liver — and not all forms of it are bad. Sometimes, our bodies create too much cholesterol, which thencirculates through the blood stream.

To check your cholesterol levels, yourdoctor will ask you to fast before havingblood work drawn. Your test results will show the amount of cholesterol in your blood.

It’s the bad, artery-clogging cholesterol (LDL) that puts you at risk, so shoot for an LDL of under 130 mg/dL. Conversely, the higher your good cholesterol (HDL) the better, because it helps remove harmful LDL from your arteries. An HDL of 50 mg/dL or higher is ideal.

You should aim for a total cholesterolnumber (HDL + LDL) under 200mg/dL. A count of 200 to 239 is considered borderline, while levels of 240 and above double your risk of coronary heart disease.

For more information about important lifesaving numbers like body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, grip strength, and thyroid level, visit www.UPMC.com/Today.

Sources: American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association

The Difference a Number Can MakeSee how your numbers stack up for peace of mind — or a wake-up call

• Monitor portion sizes by using these handytools.One cup of rice or pasta is the size of a woman’s closed fist; three ounces ofboneless cooked meat is about the size ofyour open palm.

• Eat before you feast.Avoid arriving at a partyfamished so you aren’t tempted to overeat.Eat a little something beforehand and drinkone or two glasses of water to feel fuller.

• Avoid temptation. Position yourself far awayfrom the buffet table, and focus on time withfamily and friends instead of the food.

If you do overindulge, get back on track the nextday with your usual healthy eating habits.

Sources: American Diabetes Association, American Dietetic Association, U.S. Centers for Disease Control

For most Americans, the holiday season is a feasting season, a time to savor the tradition of sharing wonderful meals and sweet treats with family and friends.

“Since food is the centerpiece for most holiday celebrations, this time of year can pose special challenges for those with diabetes,” says Mary P. Smith, a certified diabetes educator at UPMC in Monroeville at Oxford Drive. She offers the following tips to help control blood glucose levels, maintain your weight, and still enjoy the feasting season.

• Plan ahead and set rules. Every holiday table features a wide variety, so be sure to choose healthy foods first. Offer to bring a special healthy dish for all to enjoy.



Health Tips from UPMC Health Plan

Is your favorite winter activity staying indoors under a warm blanket in front of the television with a bag of snacks in hand?You’re not alone. Getting through the cold weather with yourhealth and spirits intact is difficult but not impossible. Followthese suggestions for a happier, healthier winter.

Fight the flu Cold and flu season is fast approaching. Here are some ways to avoid the sniffles.

• Washing your hands for 15 seconds using soap and warmwater is your best defense against germs. If soap and wateraren’t available, use an alcohol-based antibacterial product.

• Getting a flu shot can reduce your risk of infection by 90 percent. If you don’t like needles, a nasal spray vaccine is available.

• Eating plenty of fresh fruits and veggies, getting plenty of sleep, and reducing stress will help boost your immune system.

Winterize your skinAs the weather turns colder, the dry air causes itchy, dry skin. To keep skin more comfortable during the winter months:

• Switch to oil-based moisturizers with a minimum SPF of 30 for your face and body, and use them frequently.

• Protect your hands from the elements with a heavy-duty hand cream, and always wear gloves outdoors.

• Lips need extra protection, too. A moisturizing lip balm with vitamin E will help prevent chapping.

• Use a humidifier to add moisture to the air in your home.

Banish the winter blahs with exerciseDon’t pack your exercise gear away with your summer clothes. Staying active during the winter months can lift your mood, help your immune system, and keep you from gaining weight. Be sure to talk with your doctor before beginning an exercise program.

• Walk indoors at a local mall. Need extra motivation? Join a walking group.

• Check out an exercise video at your local library or borrow one from a friend.

• With proper planning, walking outdoors in winter can be fun and exhilarating. Walk during daylight hours, dress appropriately, and wear skid-resistant shoes.

Did You Know?• People with SAD are more likely to have a blood

relative with the condition.• More women than men are diagnosed with SAD.• Exercise can help boost your mood, and relieve

stress and anxiety.

Be Happy and HealthyThis Winter

Are You Sad? Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)If the darker, shorter days of winter really get you down, youmay be suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that begins in the fall and gets better in the spring.

“Seasonal affective disorder is directly related to a decrease insunlight during the winter months,” says Edward S. Friedman,MD, a psychiatrist at the Western Psychiatric Institute andClinic of UPMC. The lack of sunlight disrupts the body’s internal clock, which can lead to feelings of depression.

In addition to seasonal onset, SAD sufferers experience whatDr. Friedman describes as a kind of hibernation. “They stay indoors, conserve energy, eat more, and sleep more,” he explains.

Those behaviors can distinguish SAD from other types of depression. And individuals who already suffer from clinical depression may feel worse in the fall.

If you are diagnosed with SAD and your symptoms are severeenough to affect your daily life, your doctor may recommendantidepressant medications, light therapy, or psychotherapy.

While it’s normal for anyone to have a down day occasionally,don’t brush off those feelings. “Anyone with symptoms of depression that last more than two weeks should see their doctor,” advises Dr. Friedman.


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New Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Innovation at UPMC

Robotic technology revolutionizingWhipple surgeryWhen Coy Smith* found out he had pancreatic cancer and needed aWhipple procedure, he started gettinghis affairs in order. He even consideredgoing without surgery. “It occurred tome that I might not come back home,” says Mr. Smith.

Although he left most of the worryingup to his wife, a licensed practical nurse, he knew enough to realize thesurgery would not be a simple task. Whipple surgery — one of the most complex surgeries performed — involves the removal of the head of the pancreas, gallbladder, bile duct, part of the stomach, and small intestine.

But the 58-year-old Altoona-area resident was lucky. He was one of the first patients at UPMC CancerCenters to undergo a non-invasive version of the Whipple procedure using state-of-the-art robotic technology. He was operated on in October 2009 by the surgical team of A. James Moser, MD, and Herbert J. Zeh, MD — co-directors of the Pancreatic Specialty Care Center and two of just a handful of surgeons worldwide who perform the Whipple procedure using robotic surgical technology.

Mr. Smith woke up in recovery and immediately began joking with thenurses. After a week’s stay in the hospital, Mr. Smith began six months of chemotherapy. One year later, he is cancer-free. “I’m healthy and very fortunate,” Mr. Smith says.* Mr. Smith’s treatment and results may not be representative of similar cases.

“This is pioneering technology — the first major innovation in pancreassurgery in more than 100 years — and UPMC is considered among theworld’s leaders,” says Dr. Moser.

Precise robotic technology Surgeons use the da Vinci® Si SurgicalSystem, a robotic surgical device that allows them to operate through a seriesof small incisions (including one to accommodate a miniature camera) with greater dexterity and range of motion, plus a magnified three-dimensional view of organs on a large, high-definition screen. Instead of the “chopsticks” used in laparoscopy,robotic surgery equipment allows formore natural movements, includingwrist function, explains Dr. Zeh.

“It has a 360-degree range of motion,which has much more freedom of movement than your own hand,” says Dr. Zeh. “You can get into placeswhere your hand can’t go.”

The robotic technology enhances the surgeon’s ability to see detail andmanipulate anatomical parts with great precision. Like conventional laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery is minimally invasive.

Patients benefitThe two surgeons have published papers on the robotic Whipple procedure and have spoken at conferences around the world. They are now compiling data on patient outcomes.

While it is not yet clear whether this approach produces better surgical outcomes, both surgeons say it is clear that patients may benefit in many ways, including less pain, reduced recovery time, minimal scarring, and reduced need for bloodtransfusions. That means patients can begin chemotherapy sooner.

“We are pleased to be able to offer thisnew technology,” Dr. Zeh says. “Thedata shows that as a whole, patients whoundergo the robotic-assisted Whippleprocedure do as well as patients whohave the traditional open surgery.”

Perhaps the biggest benefit is reducingfear in patients. According to Dr. Moser,as many as one half of all pancreatic cancer patients choose not to have surgery to remove their tumor becausethey are afraid of a large incision and the long recovery time associated with traditional surgery.

“We hope that by minimizing thetrauma of surgery we can get more people to select this treatment and continue on with chemotherapy,” Dr. Moser says. “Not everyone withpancreatic cancer is doomed. This procedure is giving patients hope.”

For more information about the robotic Whipple procedure or any ofUPMC's pancreatic cancer treatments,call 1-888-623-PANC (7262).

Potential Benefits of the Robotic Whipple Procedure

• smaller incisions • minimal scarring • reduced blood loss and need for transfusion• less pain • shorter hospital stays• faster recovery time and start of treatment



It never fails. Just as you settle in for a relaxedevening or weekend, your child suddenly develops a painful earache or takes a nasty tumble and breaks an arm.

Thankfully, parents in the North Hills andSouth Hills now have convenient “after hours”access to the pediatric specialty care found atChildren’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.The new Children’s Express Care Centers in Wexford and Bethel Park offer expert care for minor injuries and illnesses.

“All we do is take care of kids — that’s our specialty. That’s important because kids are different from adults. Their illnesses and injuries are different and their medicines and treatments are different,” says Raymond D. Pitetti, MD, medical director of Children’s Express Care.

Urgent care just for children

Some pediatric health concerns are urgent but not life threatening. Those are exactly thetypes of cases that the Children’s Express CareCenters are designed to handle, says Dr. Pitetti.

The Express Care Centers provide exclusivelypediatric-focused treatment in offices that arespecially designed for children. Staffed by pediatricians, emergency medicine physicians,physician’s assistants, and nurses who are specifically trained to care for kids, the Centers operate evenings and weekends when pediatricians’ offices are closed.

“The entire experience is geared toward kids — from the size of the equipment, to the medications and staff, and even the décor.We also know how to interact with kids andtheir parents to make them feel at ease,” Dr. Pitetti says.

After-hours service, convenient locations

The new centers in the North Hills and South Hills — Children’s North in Wexfordand Children’s South in Bethel Park — are open 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. No appointments are necessary, and walk-ins are welcome. Parking is free. A third location will open in the Monroeville/Murrysville area next spring.

Children’s Express CareWexfordChildren’s North2599 Wexford Bayne RoadSewickley, PA 15143Phone: 724-933-3644Monday through Friday: 5 to 9 p.m.Weekends: Noon to 8 p.m.No appointments needed. Walk-ins welcome.

Children’s Express CareBethel ParkChildren’s South1300 Oxford DriveBethel Park, PA 15102Phone: 412-692-3145Monday through Friday: 5 to 9 p.m.Weekends: Noon to 8 p.m.No appointments needed. Walk-ins welcome.

When Kids Get Hurt, We’re ReadyChildren’s Express Care Centers open in Pittsburgh’s North and South Hills

Children’s Express Care Centers Can Help

The pediatric specialists at the centers can treat a wide range of illnesses or injuries in children and teens, including:

• animal bites• bronchitis, pneumonia, and asthma attacks

• colds, fevers, flu, and other viral illnesses

• cuts, bumps, lacerations, abrasions, and splinters

• ear, throat, and sinus infections• incisions and abscess drainage• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration

• rashes, poison ivy, and allergic reactions

• simple fractures, twists, sprains, strains, and dislocations

• splinting • cyst removalThe Express Care Centers also offer on-site x-ray services, EKGs, blood tests,urine and throat cultures, and urinalysis.

If necessary, children with more seriousconditions will be fast-tracked to the Emergency Department at Children’s Hospital, or referred to pediatric specialists.If follow-up care is needed, children will be referred back to their own pediatriciansalong with a report on their visit to the Express Care Center.

Benefits of the Express CareCenters include:

• access to treatment whenyour primary care physician is not available

• quality pediatric care for non-life threatening illnessesand injuries for children and teens

• convenient locations• free parking• no appointments needed• referrals for further evaluation and treatment

• access to lab tests and diagnostic imaging


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With the opening of a new UPMC Liver Cancer Center in Monroeville, residents in the eastern suburbs now have convenient access to the latest technology to diagnose and treat a full range of liver diseases, including:

• liver cancer (primary and metastatic) • hepatitis A, B, and C• benign liver masses • cirrhosis

By combining the clinical expertise of Allan Tsung, MD, surgical oncologist, with a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals, the center makes it easier for patients and their families to access quality care and treatment.

The UPMC Liver Cancer Center is at the forefront of innovative treatments and fundamental research for liver cancer. Surgeons at the UPMC Liver Cancer Centerare among the most experienced in the United States at performing minimally invasive liver surgery, a technique they pioneered.

For individuals whose conditions are inoperable, the UPMC Liver Cancer Center offers innovative therapies and groundbreaking clinical trials that can provide patients with a higher quality of life.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 412-692-2001.


A Pile of Safe Snow Shoveling TipsThe Farmers’ Almanac may be predicting a kinder, gentler winter, but you’ll likelyhave to contend with shoveling out from at least one snowfall before spring.

Snow shoveling can cause muscle strain to the lower back and shoulders, especially if you are out of shape and don’t use proper lifting techniques. However,back injuries when shoveling snow can happen to anyone. Before you tackle thewhite stuff this winter, the American Physical Therapy Association offers these tips to help you avoid back and shoulder injuries.

Wait until afternoon (if possible). Many disc injuries occur in the morning when there is increased fluid pressure to the discs.

Warm up. Shoveling is an aerobic activity so warm up before you start. Warm muscles work better and are less likely to be injured.

Use proper technique. Bend your knees and keep your back as straight as possible so that you are lifting with your legs. Step in the direction in which you’re throwing the snow.

Lift smaller loads of snow.And don’t the throw the snow over your shoulder or to the side. Twisting and bending put stress on the back and shoulders.

Use the right equipment.The shaft of your shovel should be long enough to keep your back straight while lifting.

Pace yourself. Start slowly, and stand up and walk around periodically to extend your lower back.

It’s also important to listen to your body. Stop shoveling if you feel pain. If you experience chest pains, shortness of breath, or other signs of a heart attack, seekemergency care immediately.

Another important safety tip: Take your cell phone with you when go out to shovel. If there’s a problem, you can call for help.

Source: American Physical Therapy Association


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Time to Take Care of YouHolidays are for celebrating all of the things that make life special. Don’t let a major illness, injury, or even a sore throat keep you from enjoying them. Our conveniently located physicians’ offices are accepting new patients,and in most cases even offer same-day appointments.

Just call 1-800-533-UPMC (8762) or visit www.UPMC.com/PatientCare,and we’ll get you an appointment with one of our doctors. It doesn’t matter why you need us; it matters that we’re here if you do.


On Friday, November 5, the Penn Hills YMCA hosted their25th Annual Auction Benefit. Held at Edgewood CountryClub, the event featured silent and live auctions, raffles,and a fabulous dinner. More than 300 items wereavailable for bid, including sports packages, jewelry and artwork, celebrity items, vacation getaways, dinner certificates, tickets to various cultural and sporting events, and so much more—somethingwonderful for everyone!

Visit www.ymcapgh.org for more information on this important community organization.

Tom Buchser and Dee and Carmen Morante

Dawn Scott and Richard Taylor

Rick and Catherine BrennenBrian Soxman and Jay Hope

Nancy Treusch and JoAnn and Steve Ference


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mericans filing federal returns canexpect year-end tax planning to be a bitmore complicated this time aroundbecause we don't know what the tax rateswill be for 2011 just yet. The currentrates, known as the “Bush tax cuts” from2001, are due to expire on December 31of this year.

So when the new rates get passed,taxpayers won't have a whole lot of time toplan. Jeff Marzina, executive vice presidentat Bill Few Associates says that the bestplan of action here is to be prepared.

"For this year," said Marzina, "it's veryimportant.. that people be paying attentionto what happens in the political spectrumin terms of tax rates for the new year andto make sure you have your advisers linedup so when rates are set, you don’t wait.”

Each year, an individual is allowed togive a financial gift of up to $13,000 to anyor as many individuals as they want towithout being subject to a gift tax. If yougive beyond this, you must fill out a gift taxreturn, which goes against the unified creditamount that they are allowed to give at theirdeath. Right now, this is not determined.

So you could give gifts of up to$13,000 to 15 grandchildren and not paya tax on it. According to the IRS, Youcan't deduct the value of gifts on yourincome tax return unless they are left to acharitable organization.

Federal estate taxes may have been

repealed for 2010, but they are set to returnon January 1, 2011, and will tax up to 55%on estates valued at more than $1 million.In 2009 the rate only imposed a 45% taxon estates in excess of $3.5 million, and allassets got a “step-up” in basis whensomeone died. This meant that no taxwould have to be paid on appreciated assetslike stock and real estate. But under newlaws all assets inherited may be subject tothe capital gains tax.

If the current administration'sproposal to allow rates to expire andreturn to 2009's rate, the “step-up” inbasis will return. Another proposal is tohave most of the current brackets stay butraise tax rates of the highest bracket, andtaxes on dividends and capital gains jumpfrom 15% to 20%. The Republicanproposal is to extend current tax rates fora period of 2 years and cap dividends andcapital gains at 15%.

Marzina says that the question manypeople are asking is this: If you haveassets that have significant capital gainsbuilt in, should you accelerate taxes andsell those assets in 2010 to ensure 15%rate, instead of of waiting for 2011 andhaving the rate jump to 20%?

The problem here is that taxpayerswon’t have a lot of time to make thesedecisions. According to Marzina, if thenew tax laws are in place by December 1 there will only be a 30-day window to

make any decisions this year. So the bestthing to do is make those decisions asquickly as possible.

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ith the winter months approaching, it's time to put away

the golf clubs and short sleeve shirts and break out the

jackets. It's also time to start thinking about safety.

According to the National Institute of Health, more than 1 in

3 Americans over the age of 65 slips and falls each year. It's the

number one cause of injury related deaths.

So with snow and ice just around the corner (and if moving

to Florida is out of the question), it's a good idea to review some

tips on keeping yourself safe this winter.

• Buy shoes with a non-skid sole or with good traction to get

a better grip with the ground. Leather- and plastic-soled

shoes have the worst traction in winter weather.

• Check for icy railings and avoid icy and uncleared sidewalks

and walkways.

• Take your time to map out the best route to get wherever

you are going, and don’t hesitate to ask for assistance when

you feel you may need it.

• If you have to walk over an icy surface, bending your knees

and taking slower steps can reduce the risk of falling.

And as always, safety begins at home. Make sure the areas

around your home are salted and cleared. The Center for

Disease Control and Prevention suggests using rock salt or

another chemical de-icing compound. If needed, as a family

member or neighbor to help you.

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On October 20 and 21,students from Linton MiddleSchool had the opportunity to see,touch, and talk to living history.The students interviewed veterans at Seneca Place for the Libraryof Congress Veterans History Project. Once completed, two ofthe interviews will be sent to the Library of Congress, where theywill be digitized and catalogued. Within a few months, peoplearound the country will be abl e to learn about the wartimeexperiences of Seneca Linton Seneca VisitPlace vet er ans bywatching the interviews and viewing associated Web pages. Inaddition, a video presentation including all of the interviews wasproduced for a Veterans Day event held at the Seneca Placefacility. The students' project was recently profiled by DaveCrawley.

21st Century Teaching and Learning Integration Coach Bria nBrown, who videotaped and helped coach the students duringthe interviews, said this project is typically recommended forhigh school and above. "This is a tremendous accomplishmentand experience for our middle school students," he explained.Those taking part in the project, along with Mr. Brown, includedAlan Bilsky, Francis Ferragonio, Amanda Power, Linda Knaus,and Bob Patterson.

Linton got involv ed in the project after Curriculum SecretaryLinda Knaus received a phone call from Deanne Thomas, activitydirector at Seneca Village. Ms. Knaus said that Ms. Thomas hasalways done a beautiful program for the veterans on VeteransDay, and "this year, she wanted to do something special." She

asked Ms. Knaus if studentswould be willing to comeand interview the veterans."I thought it was a wonderfulproject," said Ms. Knaus, soshe brought it to theattention of Mr. Pattersonand some social studiesteachers. They all agreedthat it was a great idea, sheexplained. Mr. Brown was

asked to videotape the interviews, and he told them about thegovernment project. If a 30-minute interview was done withspecific questions, these tapes would be housed in the Library ofCongress. Nineteen interviews were com pleted, although not allwere at the 30-minute level.

The teachers selected the students to participate. Thoseinvolved met as a group about a week before the interviews.Students were assigned a veteran to interview and then theyformulated questions based on what they had read about theirveteran. The students responded positively to the opportunity todo the interviews and were excited to interact w ith the veterans.Some of the students had an interest in history while others justappeared to be caught up in the opportunity to talk to someonewho had experienced so much, rather than just reading about itin a book. Based upon the feedback received from the students,Mr. Brown said, "I think they got a lot out of the experience."

According to the teachers, the students truly enjoyed theirtime with both the ladies and gentlemen. In fact, Ms. Knaus saidthat a couple of the students asked Ms. Thomas if they couldvolunteer their time to come and talk to the residents again. Thestudents ate lunch with the veterans after the interviews werecompleted. After lunch, one sixth grader, showing just howspecial Linton students are, stood up to shake the veteran's handand then thanked him for his ser vice.

The Penn Hills High School boys’ basketball team will behosting its annual high school tip-off tournament onDecember 10 and 11. This will be an extremely competitivetournament, with teams from Altoona, Kiski Area, and Mt.Lebanon. Mt. Lebanon is the reigning 2010 boys’ high schoolWPIAL champs, and Altoona is a District 6 powerhouse witha great tradition. Kiski Area will round out the tournamentwith a team of tough competitors.

Profits from the event will be used to support athleticprograms and a scholarship fund at Penn Hills. The event willbe held in the Senior High gymnasium and is being sponsoredby UPMC Sports Medicine. Single-day tickets are $6 foradults and $3 for students. Two-day tickets are $10 for adultsand $5 for students. Game times are 6 and 8 p.m. onDecember 10 and 1, 3, 6, and 8 p.m. on December 11.

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Friends of the LibraryThe Friends of the Penn Hills Library is anonprofit organization dedicated to bringingtogether people who are interested in thewell-being of the library. The Friends workto provide many extras for the library, itemsnot included in the regular library budget.The Friends welcome gifts of time, moneyand materials from their members and thecommunity. These donations are channeled into gifts that benefit the libraryand its patrons.

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HOLIDAY MIXER AND VENDOR FAIRComfort Inn - Rodi Road6 - 8 p.m.Cost: $20Vendor tables available for $10Music, dancing, and a cash bar

INTRO TO QUICK BOOKSMonster Mini Golf-MonroevilleDate and details are still in process.Watch for future updates.

SUPER BOWL PARTYThree Lakes Golf Course2 p.m. until game conclusion$100/person - Includes one entry intofootball pool. Football Pool Payouts:$1,000-$1,000-$1,000-$,2000Food, fun and games for allCo-sponsored with Kiwanis and Rotary

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Third Wednesday of each monthThird Thursday of each monthTwice a yearOnce each month As scheduledApril each yearNovember DecemberMany other events to be announced

Jo Luncher President Anywhere Travel Service, LLCBruce T. Hall Vice President Bruce T. Hall, CPAMary Beth Delpino Treasurer PNC BankScott Yusavage Secretary Computer FellowsBeth Fischman Board Member Maiello, Brungo, Maiello Law FirmJay Hope Board Member Penn Hills YMCABernadette Rose Board Member Rapp Funeral HomeChris Fedele Board Member Fedele Insurance CompanyDave Smith Board Member Dave Smith Autostar SuperstoreDennis Lynch Board Member Penn Hills Police DepartmentDenise Graham Shealy Board Member First Niagara BankDominique Ansani Board Member Penn HIlls School DistrictSara Werner Co-Director Penn HIlls Chamber of CommerceCarl Prince Co-Director P.H.C.C.

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CHURCHES SERVING PENN HILLSAll Saints Episcopal Church412.793.0270Apostles Lutheran Church412.793.4899Beulah Presbyterian Church412.242.4570Christadelphian Ecclesia of Pittsburgh412.828.6157Christian Science Church412.731.1204Church of Latter Day Saints 412.798.3011Covenant Church of Pittsburgh412.731.6221Emmanuel Lutheran Church 412.824.4525Epiphany Lutheran Church 412.241.1313Faith Community Church 412.242.0210First Baptist Church 412.371.5335First Reformed Presbyterian Church 412.793.7117Grace Ev angelical Lutheran 412.793.1394Hebron United Presbyterian Church 412.371.2307

In Him Ministries412.795.4272Jehovah’s WitnessesPittsburgh412.241.8188Kerr Presbyterian Church 412.793.5508Laketon Heights Methodist 412.241.9170Mt. Hope Community Church 412.793.0227Mt. Olive Church of God in Christ412.361.0503New Vision Community Church 412.241.6160Parkway Jewish Center 412.823.4338Penn Hills Alliance Church412.795.1818Penn Hills Baptist Church 412.793.6640Penn Hills Free Methodist Church412.793.7263Redeemer OrthodoxPresbyterian Church412.795.2956Queen of the Rosary Church412.672.6390

Rolling Hills Baptist Church412.795.1133Rosedale United Methodist 412.793.2019Sri Venkateswara Temple 412.373.3380Second Baptist Church 412.371.6445St. Bartholomew’s Church 412.242.3374Saint Gerard Majella 412.793.3333St. James Episcopal Church412.242.2300St. John the Baptist Catholic Church412.793.4511Saint Joseph 412.795.5114St. Susanna 412.798.3591Three Rivers Assembly of God 412.372.3453Trinity Lutheran Church 412.828.7799Trinity Tower United Methodist 412.793.9000

Universal United Presbyterian Church 412.793.1355Verona United Methodist Church412.828.8844Verona United Presbyterian Church 412.828.4494Victory Temple Orig. Church of God412.243.5308Zion Lutheran Church 412.242.2626

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hen it comes to exercise, it’s hard to break through the hype andadvertising ploys for the newest and best cardio machine or workout.

However, the best cardio workout depends on engaging the heart througha multitude of levels and workloads, said Dan Griffin, general manager ofOxford Athletic Club. Griffin, who is certified by the American College ofSports Medicine, said people are becoming more educated when it comes totheir cardio workout.

“People understand you do not have to do long, slow distance exercises, tobe in the fat-burning zone. The studies are showing now that low-intensityheart maintenance levels are just as efficient for calorie burn. Middle heartrates – the kind of exercises where you can talk to your neighbor, but can’trecite the Gettysburg Address – those work well also,” Griffin said. “Thehigher heart levels have a whole different physiological response and work ondifferent parts of your body. Some who do a little bit of exercise in all threeranges lose weight quicker, and it doesn’t take more time. You take those 30-40 minutes you usually dedicate to your workout and break it up.”

Griffin said there arenew workout machinesthat take advantage ofthat data to helpathletes meet thosevarious heart ranges.

“There always aremachines that are the‘hot machines.’ In the‘80s and ‘90s, it was thestepper, and now it’streadmills, ellipticals,and multi-angulartraining. With atreadmill, you’re in oneplane, moving forward.With multi-angular andmulti-plane machinesyou’re moving forward,and you’re also going left,right, forward and back,”Griffin said. “Another hotmachine right now is the

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ArcTrainer, which is a cross between a stepperand an elliptical. With step training, fewpeople can last long enough to make thatwork right, so the ArcTrainer is a favoriteamong tennis players and other athletes whocome in.”

In addition to specialized cardio machines,Griffin said circuit training still gives people agreat workout.

“Circuit training is still alive and well. Wehave trainers who take people throughworkouts that are as demanding as can be,” hesaid. “Unless you need bulk and heavy lifting,there’s a lot to be said for this functionaltraining where you’re pushing sandbags andworking out without stopping between sets.I’ve done it, and have gotten my heart ratefrom 130 up to 170, and it stays within thatrange within the whole half hour. The keythough, is to do it in a circuit fashion. Thatway, you don’t have to stop betweenexercising.”

Griffin said that because circuit trainingfocuses on different muscle groups, theworkouts typically are faster to get through.

“Muscularly, you don’t need the restbecause you’re working a different musclegroup each time,” he said. “ Cardio-wise,you may have to wait 30 seconds or sobetween sets, but you can definitely be fit bydoing that.”


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The Penn Hills Volunteer Fire Department #6 celebrated the company's 80th Anniversary with afamily picnic and awards ceremony at Universal Park. There was lots of delicious food, great music,and fun games for the kids. Thank you, volunteers, for your dedication and service to the community!

With a goal of providing residents with the highest level of safety, the department recentlyadded a Quick Response Service Unit. This service increases the speed in which equipped, trainedpersonnel arrive at a scene. It also opens up volunteeropportunities to those wishing to assist the department inimportant means other than firefighting.

For information on how you can become a member of the department, call 412.795.0550.


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