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WINTER 2011 COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

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IN Plum | WINTER 2011 |

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COMMUNITY INTEREST

Plum Appreciation Day ........................................................ | 3

Celebrate Oakmont .............................................................. | 4

A Remembrance of Christmases Past ........................... | 6

Plum Borough Earned Income Tax Code ....................... | 10

Plum Borough School District News ............................. | 11

UPMC Today | Health and Wellness News You Can Use ........... | 17

Open Your Heart to a Senior ............................................... | 37

ON THE COVER | Bird in winter, Ms. Linda Innocenti, Science Teacher at Oblock Junior High andCo-Sponsor of the Photo Club

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Energy SaversSpecializing in Low-Cost Energy Solutions ..... | 36

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Health and Wellness News You Can Use

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What’s Insidepage 2 UPMC St. Margaret Opens

Magee-Womens Imaging Center

page 3 When Your Body Talks ...Be Sure to Listen

page 4 Make a Date With Your DoctorThree Cheers for Your Ears, Nose, and Throat

page 5 Technology for 21st Century Hospitals

page 6 Taking on TouretteControlling a life in motion at Children’sHospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

page 7 Staying Active When The Weather Is FrightfulWhat’s Happening at UPMC St. Margaret

BundleUp,BabyRemember how Mom made you bundle up before going outdoors in the winter so you wouldn’t get sick? She was right. So be sure you dress for the weather — and that means covering your head, ears, mouth, and hands.

Turn to page 4 to learn why your ears, nose, and throat need extra care in winter.

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IN Plum is a non-partisan community publication dedicated to representing,encouraging and promoting the Plum borough area by focusing on the talentsand gifts of the people who live and work here. Our goal is to provide readerswith the most informative and professional regional publication in theCommonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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I agree with Andy Williams. It is the most wonderful time of the year. Welcometo the winter edition of Plum.

This is is the season of hustle and bustle, Christmas carols, andmost importantly good cheer.

In this edition, you’ll find out about all the great thingsthat have been going on in the Plum Borough SchoolDistrict since the last edition, including WPIAL TennisSingles Champ Ronit Yurovsky receiving KDKA's Extra

Effort Award, and the fact that the district is the world's topfundraiser for Make-A-Wish.

It is also the season of giving, and in this edition, we also featureCelebrate Oakmont, which gives folks in the region the chance to see

and celebrate what makes Oakmont so special. And we also let youknow how things went for the Plum Employee Appreciation Day, andevent that says “thanks” to the borough’s administrators, staff,

anemergency employees. Our spring edition is next and we’d love to hear from you

regarding the people, places and events you'd like to see uscover.

During this holiday season, we'd like to wish you peaceand goodwill. And as always we hope you enjoy this editionof Plum.

Monica L. HaynesEastern Regional Editor

Welcome to the Winter issue of Plum magazine.I hope you and yours had a wonderful fall, that the kids

transitioned back to school well, and that you had anopportunity to catch a few Steelers games along the way.

We all view winter differently – some see it as the holidayseason, some see it as the gloomy period when we put awaythe swim trunks and patio furniture. Others see it as theiropportunity to break out the skis and sleds and hit the slopes. Nomatter how you view it, winter is a time when we have to be the most diligent,despite our mood about snow, or our preoccupation with playing in it, for those whoneed us the most – our seniors. While it’s hard enough for many of them to getaround in good weather, the winter months can be a trial of terror for the elderly.Who’s going to shovel the snow? How will I get groceries? Will I be home before it’stoo dark for me to see the road well enough to drive? And for those who have transi-tioned to assisted living facilities, the questions might be of an altogether different,but equally unsettling nature. Will anyone visit me for Christmas? Hanukkah? NewYear’s? These are our mothers, fathers, friends and neighbors, and they don’t like toask anything of us. But they need us just the same. I know the economy is bad, andI’m not saying go out and spend money you can’t afford, but going caroling with achurch group, or visiting someone who has no one is free to us all. Chances are, you’llnot only put a smile on their faces, you’ll be giving them something money can’t buy– the feeling that someone cares.

Have a joyous holiday and a happy New Year!

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or the second year in a row Plum resident and businessman DavidJohnson held a luncheon as a show of appreciation for borough per-sonnel. Last year, Johnson, owner of D. Johnson Insurance Agencyin Penn Hills, put together a fundraiser luncheon to help purchase

equipment for the EMS. In talking to EMS directors he found out aboutsome of the equipment they need to save lives when they go out on calls. “I

live in the community, very close to the borough building and to the EMS, and Ijust wanted to do something for our community,” Johnson said.

The luncheon was held at his office in Penn Hills and at the borough build-ing in Plum. In attendance were about 80-90 municipal workers, chamber ofcommerce members, council members, first responders, etc., Johnson said.The event raised $10,000 and that was enough money for the Plum EMS to purchase an endoscope, and for Johnson to make donations to the Penn HillsEMS and a local fire company near his Penn Hills office.

“I decided this year we’d try to do something a little different and try toreach out and help all aspects of the community,” he explained. Johnson andhis agency teamed up with Invisible Fences to carry out two projects. The firstis placing stuffed dogs in all of the fire, police and EMS trucks to give to children or even to adults who may need something to hold onto during difficult times. “I had read before about the police gathering toys for kids, andI just thought there’s never a better time that a child would want to havesomething than in the worst time of their life,” Johnson said. “By providing thestuffed dogs for the children of Plum, I hope to continue to partner with localservice heroes to make a small part of their job a bit easier.” Each luncheonattendee received a gift bag which included a stuffed dog.

The second project was giving pet oxygen masks to all the borough’s firedepartments as part of Invisible Fence’s Pet Oxygen Mask Donation Program.“As a pet owner myself, I am very proud to support the program because Iknow that our pets are truly members of our families,” Johnson said in a letterto luncheon attendees.

appreciation day

David Johnson and Officer Ryan Schneiderlochner along with

a "ride along" dog!

David Johnson (D. Johnson Insurance Agency), Assistant Chief Todd Schrecongost(Logan's Ferry Height Fire Department), Captain Dave Bender (Renton Fire

Department), Jessica Mento (Invisible Fence), Lindsie Hinch and Izzy (Invisible Fence).

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RESIDENTSCOMETOGETHERTO

SSG Nick Davis, SSG Jesse Velazquez, Summer Tissue, Director of The Oakmont Chamber

of Commerce, and SSG Daniel Martinez ,

By Kathy Rudolph

Sam Sestak, Author of Darkness Obliged

Eileen Colianni and Joanne BrownleeOakmont Public Library Trustees

Grainne Trainor and Lisa Rusak Owners ofThe Mighty Oak Barrel Restaurant

Sara Stevens and Dana Brown, Director ofThe Center for Women and Politics


party recognizing all that makes Oakmont a wonderful place to live

was hosted by The Oakmont Chamber ofCommerce at The Greek Orthodox SocialHall. Local businesses, restaurants andcommunity organizations participated in“Celebrate Oakmont” and offered residentsmany options close to home.“We’ve really grown this year to 90

vendors and 910 attending,” said SummerTissue, director of The Oakmont Chamber ofCommerce. “It’s a great opportunity forpeople to meet local business owners inthe community.”Also featured was local teenage author

Sam Sestak, who was present to sign copiesof her book, “Darkness Obliged.” DanaBrown of The Center for Women andPolitics, a non-partisan center “devoted tofostering women’s public leadership througheducation, empowerment, and action,” wasalso there to inform the public. HarrisburgRecruiting Battalion - Pittsburgh Division, TheOakmont Public Library and The OakmontPolice Department also participated.“The good folks at the chamber have

given us an opportunity to interact withresidents and answer questions,” saidChief Dave DiSanti, of Oakmont PoliceDepartment. “It is a great venue toenhance and improve our relationship withthe community.” The Mighty Oak Barrel, What’s Cookin’

at Casey’s and The Oakmont Deli were justsome of the eateries that provided a widevariety of cuisine for sampling. Pastriesfrom Panera Bread and Oakmont Bakeryindulged the sweetoholics in the crowd. Some of the local businesses that partici-

pated were Anderson Interiors, Aqua FilterFresh, Presbyterian Senior Care and UPMC.Raffles and a live musical performance fromMarlene EnDean kept the evening fun andgrooving. Past community events throughout the

year included The Oakmont Sidewalk Sale,Chamber of Commerce’s Breast CancerAwareness Breakfast and The ChristmasParade and Kick-Off Celebration.“The chamber provides networking,

community and business events,” said Ms. Tissue, “We bring people together tobuild local businesses while supportingthe community.” New members are welcome to join. To

find out how or about upcoming events,please visit www.oakmont-pa.com.


Christmases of long agoflash through my mindas I remember the 50sand 60s. My four kidswere young and I think

brand names were just making an appear-ance. There are two toys that I rememberdistinctly. Marybeth wanted a “Little RedSpinning Wheel.” That was the first yearthat I remember going from store to store insearch of a popular toy. We finally did locateone. Although the TV ad showed it transform-ing yarn into all sorts of wonderful things,Marybeth never mastered anything other thana red knitted circle of yarn that just becamelonger and longer. She knotted a 30-inch pieceof it and proudly presented her father with hisnew necktie. I remember him leaving the housewith it tied under the collar of his white shirt. Hecame home that night with glowing reports ofhow the tie had undoubtedly clinched his insur-ance sale that day. To this day, no one everasked if he had a back up tie in the car.

Another year, Michael asked for somesort of gun that shot out cannon balls. I found itearly in November at Associated Hardware inEast Hills Shopping Center. Smugly, I put it inlayaway with several other toys. Early on the24th, I picked up all the boxes held together withtwine. At about 8:00 that evening, Dom started toassemble the toys. I opened the cannon box only tofind it empty! I drove to the shopping center and foundthe store closed with an emergency number on the door. If this didnot qualify as an emergency, I didn't know what did. I got in touchwith the owner who was quite sympathetic, apologetic and empa-thetic, but unable to do anything about it. The toy sold out late inNovember. He expecteda shipment in Januaryand would gladly giveme one free of cost atthat time. This had to bea parent's worst night-mare!

I went to Sun Drug,probably for aspirin formy ensuing headache.Walking down the toy

aisle, I spotted a green plastic cannon thatejected ping-pong balls, priced at $1.99.What did I have to lose other than two dol-lars? I took it home, put it into the emptybox and put it under the tree. The nextmorning, I held my breath as Michaelopened the box. He squealed with delightand started to bombard his sisters withcannon balls. On the 26th, I returned the

empty box, declined the offer of the free toy and leftwith double my money back as a show of apology.Over the years when my grown-up children haveshown signs of apoplexy when they have beenunable to find a requested toy, I remind them ofthe Cannon Story. It was the best two dollars Iever spent! –Pat Trapani, Verona

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In 2011 and 2012, this means replacing 40 miles of old cast-ironpipes wherever they exist. This year and next, Peoples Natural Gas is hiring 60 new pipeline workers. And, we’ll need to employ almost as many local contract workers. Last year, we brought back 200 jobsto the region. These are not temporary jobs, but family sustaining jobs – the type of jobs that generations build on.

Through the end of 2012, you will see Peoples Natural Gas employees hard at work on this project. They will be working in the snow and sun to improve the infrastructure for our communities. Our goal is to replace all the cast iron pipe in our entire system. This is an extensive project and we will need your patience and understanding as we work to complete it.

In 2010, Peoples Natural Gas was purchased from an out-of-state company. We are now a Western Pennsylvania managed company. All our management lives in the region. Our sole priority is serving our local communities. Our new company has refocused its total efforts right here. This pipeline replacement program is the first major construction initiative of Peoples Natural Gas and it has been made for your safety, and the need to modernize our infrastructure for the future.

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If you believe a natural gas leak is occurring, leave the area immediately and notify Peoples Natural Gas by calling1.800.400.4271.


For as long as some Pennsylvania residents can remember theyhave sat down four times a year and filled out a small postcard.This small postcard asked you to list your wages, calculate approx-

imately 1 percent of your earnings and mail a check to your local earnedincome tax collector in your community municipal building.But in 2012, every taxpayer in Plum Borough School District can cross

one more chore off their to-do list thanks to a new state mandate.Beginning Jan. 1, all employers who have work sites in the common-

wealth are required by Act 32 of 2008 to withhold all earned income taxesfrom every employee. And all employees have to do is make sure theyhave filled out a residency certification form.“The legislation affects every single municipality and school district in

Pennsylvania,” says Mitch Hoffman, local government policy manager atthe state Department of Community and Economic Development.“That in itself is huge. In addition, it also affects every single taxpayer

and every single business that operates in Pennsylvania.”

In the BeginningEarned income taxes have been a fixture in Pennsylvania since 1965.At the time, state lawmakers imposed the levy to allow local entities

such as school districts and municipalities to raise more funds.“It provided an avenue for local taxing bodies to impose a tax to help

fund their operating costs, and it was only imposed on people whoactually had earned income, not those who were retired or were notworking,” says Hoffman.Earned income tax is unique to Pennsylvania. Neighboring states have

similar structures in place, but they are not identical.

In theory, the tax is simple.Anyone who works in the state pays on average a 1 percent tax four times a

year. Some townships, boroughs and school districts tax a bit higher and some abit lower.

And to pay their bill, anemployer could withholdthe tax from an employee’spay or the employeesthemselves could calcu-late their tax and send it totheir local earned incometax collector.

But from the start, issues arose.Pennsylvania has one of the highest numbers of local municipalities in the

country, and at one point, there were up to 560 different earned income taxoffices in the state, says Hoffman.“It was very fractured and very convoluted. There was no consistency in

collections, no consistency in annual returns and no consistency in transferof records from one tax collector to another.”“Many of these companies did withhold the tax, but with so many different

collectors it was difficult for them to comply with all the expectations,” saysHoffman. The cumbersome structure also was not attractive to new businessendeavors as it created one more regulation interested companies had tocomply with when they opened a site in Pennsylvania. Within decades, peo-ple started to question the structure used to collect earned income tax.

A New WayBy 2002, various organizations sought change and restructuring. Their

pleas were supported by a study commissioned by the PennsylvaniaEconomy League among other entities.The study found that millions of dollars across the state were not being

accounted for correctly and millions of potential tax dollars were not beingcollected at all. The actual amount always remained uncertain, says Hoffman.Change was slow to come, but in 2008, state lawmakers passed Act 32

and its effects were so far reaching it gave local municipalities and schooldistricts three years to implement its regulations.Under the new law, the burden related to the tax has shifted from employ-

ees to their employers. Every employer in Pennsylvania is required to haveeach employee fill out a one-page local earned income tax residency certifi-cation form by year’s end.On the form, employees list their address, municipality and county of resi-

dence. This information matches to a municipality specific code ensuring thetax dollars are automatically withheld and end up at the correct tax collector.Throughout Pennsylvania, except in Allegheny County, earned income taxcollector positions were eliminated or altered as taxes will go to a countylevel tax collector chosen by a tax collection district made up of representa-tives from every municipality and school district in the specific county.In Allegheny County, four collection districts were chosen to better serve

the area’s unique demographics, says Hoffman.“The four collection districts are separated by the rivers. Allegheny County

is different than anywhere else in the state due to its diverse populations andnumber of corporations.”

Going ForwardIn addition to the more centralized structure, the law

has other oversight and accountability features.There are explicit time frames set out for the distri-

bution of dollars as well as training and certification forall tax officers. There also are penalties for late pay-ments and annual auditing, says Hoffman.“All of these are built in to guarantee the amount of

monies being collected are collected properly, remittedproperly and distributed properly.”Filing returns also will be more uniform throughout

the state.“Some local returns were several pages, some half

a page and some had none at all. Now there is a stan-dard form for all of Pennsylvania and all the tax collec-tors are required to use it. We now have consistency.”

�Each community in Plum Borough School Districthas its own, unique earned income tax code.



PLUM BOROUGH

newsS C H O O L D I S T R I C T

As you know, I will be retiring from theDistrict on December 31, 2011. This

decision has been bittersweet for me. WhenI joined the District in 1992, I knew that Ihad made the right career move. I served asprincipal of Regency Park Elementary

School, principal of Pivik Elementary School, Director of PupilPersonnel Services, Assistant Superintendent andSuperintendent. Each position had a common element. Itprovided me with an opportunity to work with wonderful stu-dents, parents, teachers, administrators and School Boardmembers. This journey has been filled with incredible experi-ences that I will always treasure. I am proud to have been apart of such an exemplary educational institution. I have beenblessed, honored and humbled to serve the school district. I willmiss you all very much but I know that the District is poised tosoar to incredible heights. I am confident that under Dr.Glasspool’s leadership, new initiatives will provide a frameworkfor enhanced educational achievement. As Plum residents, myhusband and I will continue to remain active in communityevents. As proud grandparents of children attending the PlumBorough School District, we will continue to have a vested inter-est in the District and you can be assured that we will be theDistrict’s biggest supporters! Again, thank you!

Sincerely,Dr. Lillian Naccarati

...Leading The Way

AMessage from Dr. Naccarati

In 1999, I was fortunate to begin my career atOblock Junior High and Plum High Schools.

Four rewarding years later, I made a tough decisionto accept an administrative position in a neighboringdistrict. Eight years later, I was in a unique situation toagain work at Plum as the Assistant Superintendent.The opportunity to serve as Superintendent of Schools for Plum Boroughengenders a sense of honor; it is truly humbling to continue the work of somany great educators. I will work determinedly to ensure our District con-tinues its tradition of pride and academic success, and ensure our reputa-tion as a great place to live and raise a family.

As the educational climate in our nation and state evolves and financialconstraints imposed on schools constrict traditional operations, theDistrict will undoubtedly face new challenges. Enmeshed in challenge isopportunity. We will unearth new opportunities through divergentthought, collective wisdom, and resourceful problem solving. Throughdeveloping alternative perspectives, the District leadership remains vigilantin providing our students with the skills and knowledge necessary to com-pete in a global workplace and just around the corner. The promise of edu-cating every student to reach beyond their potential and providing our res-idents with a stable educational system remains our core function. Despitesome uncertainty, we will continue to build on the foundation of the hun-dreds of educators before us and continue the pride and tradition in whichour community is steeped.

Looking forward to the promise of a bright future,Dr. Timothy S. Glasspool

AMessage from Dr. Glasspool


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PLUM BOROUGH

...Leading The Way

Struggling Learners Get theAssistance They Need—ASAP

The Plum Borough School District is committed to ensuring that every student makes one year’s

worth of growth in learning, every year. However, every child does not learn in the same

way or at the same pace.


Therefore, teachers put an instructional plan into placethat meets the needs of each of their students. And, aspart of each teacher’s instructional plan, is a plan toidentify and quickly address any child who begins to

struggle with his or her learning. Teachers collect informationabout what their students know and are able to do—the children’sresponse to the instruction—and when necessary, intervene withother instructional methods and assistance. This very effectiveapproach to ensuring that all students receive the support theyneed is known as Response to Instruction and Intervention (RtII).All five elementary schools employ this approach to student learn-ing in all grades—kindergarten through sixth. Furthermore, eachelementary building team has designed a schedule so that stu-dents get immediate assistance—interventions for strugglinglearners are put into place daily.

What is Response to Instruction and Intervention (RtII)?RtII is a comprehensive, multi-tiered approach to identifying andassisting struggling learners—either academic or behavioral. Thisapproach is implemented across all grade levels for all studentsand its major purpose is to identify and address students experi-encing learning or behavioral difficulties and prevent failure. RtIIalso assists in improving student achievement.

What are the core characteristics of RtII?� All students receive high quality research-based instruction inthe general education standards aligned system. � All students are screened to determine academic and behav-ioral status against grade level benchmarks.� All staff (general education teachers, special education teach-ers, Title I, ESL) assume an active role in student’s assessment andinstruction in the standards-aligned system.� Continuous monitoring of student performance and use of thisdata is used to determine intervention effectiveness and driveinstructional adjustments, and to identify/measure progresstoward instructional and grade level goals.� Student progress is benchmarked throughout the year to deter-mine level or progress toward monitoring and assessing the fideli-ty of intervention implementation.

� Students receive increasingly intense levels of targeted sci-entifically, research-based interventions dependent on studentneeds.� Parents are informed of their child’s needs and progress atregular intervals

How are struggling students identified?� Teacher observation� Parental concern� Test scores – classroom quizzes and tests, STAR Readingand Math, DIBELS, PSSAs, OLSATs, District WritingAssessments

When do struggling students receive support?� During regular instruction through the use of differentiatedinstruction and leveled materials� During “Tier Time” – 30 minute dedicated block when stu-dents receive assistance� During Title I Reading time

Who will implement RtII in my child’s school?� Classroom Teacher� Reading Specialist� Intervention Teacher� Speech/Language Therapist� Guidance Counselor

What do I do if my child is struggling?� Contact your child’s homeroom teacher, or� Contact the School Based Intervention Teacher

Student learning and yearly progress remain the primary fociof the Plum Borough School District. It is our goal to ensurethat every child demonstrate learning and mastery of thebenchmarks set forth by the district and state. Most impor-tant, is that every teacher has a clear understanding of whateach student knows and is able to do every day. And, whennecessary, we are prepared to intervene and assist our strug-gling learners, ASAP.



PLUM BOROUGH

...Leading The Way

Plum Senior High School recentlyreceived a 5-year report for participa-tion and achievement on the AdvancedPlacement exams. The report compares our achievement withschools in Pennsylvania and schoolsnationally. Full study can be found at:www.collegeboard.org/researchThe staff at Plum Senior High School

is extremely proud of the achievementof our advanced placement studentsand will continue to work to improveand build upon these successes.Benefits of APStudents who take AP courses and

exams are more likely than their peer tocomplete a college degree on time (4 years).

Battle of the BooksThis year the elementary libraries conducted a Battle of the Books for 5th and6th grades on November 9th at 7:00pm. The event has grown over the years somuch that the competition was moved to the Plum Senior High School Gym.This program was designed to encourage reading. Teams were comprised of 4 to6 students. They read from a selection of 11 books found in the school and public libraries. They then competed with other teams by answering questions

based on the books. Although one team was awarded first place, all students who participated

were WINNERS!

Each team had an adult sponsor. The team sponsorwas responsible for motivating the team andmaking sure that the bookswere read. The sponsor alsoserved as tournament monitorthe night of the competition.

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

PLUM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL70 89 112 125 108105 146 174 218 17767 76 99 102 9395.7 85.4 88.4 81.6 86.1

PENNSYLVANIA42,757 45, 754 47,863 50,801 54,64969,620 74,983 78,593 84,589 91,94729,458 30,536 32,511 34,233 36,68668.9 66.7 67.9 67.4 67.1

GLOBAL1,470,987 1,588,530 1,698,133 1,855,310 1,982,0912,548,761 2,754,327 2,944,031 3,236,335 3,475,952907,192 955,312 1,038,383 1,116,959 1,193,51161.7 60.1 61.1 60.2 60.2

Total AP StudentsNumber of Exams

AP Students with Scores 3+% of Total AP Students with Scores 3+






AP students earn higher GPA’s in theadvanced college courses into which theirAP credit allowed them to place, comparedto students with the same high school classrank and SAT scores who did not earn APcredit and who did not skip the entry-levelcollege course.AP course Experience favorably impacts

admission decisions at 85 percent of selec-tive colleges and universities.AP helps students access and pay for

college.� AP is accepted by most two and four

year colleges and universities worldwide. � In 2010 more than 3,800 colleges/uni-

versities accepted AP exam scores.

Battle of the Books Titles 2011

Double Fudge by Judy BlumeThe Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamilloPictures of Hollis Woods by Patricia Reilly GiffGoing Someplace Special by PatriciaMcKissackRuby Holler by Sharon CreechMy Brother’s Keeperby Mary Pope OsborneOutcasts of 19 Schulyer Place by E.L. KonigsburgLunch Money by Andrew ClementsOrwell’s Luck by Richard JenningsJournal of Biddy Owens by Walter Dean MyersMount Olympus Basketballby Kevin O’Malley

Congratulations to our 9th annual Battle of the Books winners and participants.

First PlaceNerd Herd – Pivik ElementaryChristopher IzydoreCameron ClarkAlexis McKinleyKristin MacConnellCoach: Mrs. Lamm

Second PlaceGeek Squad – Holiday Park Elementary

Brennan PooleReed CoulsonChris MamatasBowen HenryCollin ParkerBlake GeorgeCoach: Mrs. Coulson

Third PlaceThe Book Bandits – Pivik ElementaryMason McAndrewConnor ZoldGriffin DentZoe WardVictoria TurchickMatt HartleyCoach: Miss. Whitney

Fourth PlaceRockin’ Rodgers – Adlai StevensonElementaryKaylee OlszewskiZach HardenKenzie MillerMadison MyersSydney WilliamsCoach: Mrs. Rodgers

Fifth PlaceRainbow Blizzards Return – Center Elementary

Sofia ChapkisMaddi SciulloBrianna BialotaMakayla ShreveAshley FriedlandJordan HuemmeCoach: Mrs. Shreve



PLUM BOROUGH

...Leading The Way

uest readers are always welcomed at Holiday Park ElementarySchool, but one special visitor created a buzz with his love forreading. WTAE evening news anchor Mike Clark greeted stu-

dents in Mrs. Taormina’s second grade and Mrs. Wesolowski’s thirdgrade class. Mr. Clark delight-ed students with two storyselections; Pete’s a Pizza byWilliam Steig and Somebodyand the Three Blairs byMarilyn Tolhurst. Incorporating animation and active student involvement, Mr.Clark brought each story to life. In addition, students had the opportunity to askMr. Clark questions pertaining to his news anchor career. He shared storiesfrom his childhood through professional career. At the end, Mr. Clark asked

each student to recite the Holiday Park pledge, which focused on studentcommitment to education. On behalf of Principal

Fran Sciullo and Holiday Park ElementarySchool, we thank the community for yourcontinued support of a literacy rich education for all students.

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What’s Insidepage 2 UPMC St. Margaret Opens

Magee-Womens Imaging Center

page 3 When Your Body Talks ...Be Sure to Listen

page 4 Make a Date With Your DoctorThree Cheers for Your Ears, Nose, and Throat

page 5 Technology for 21st Century Hospitals

page 6 Taking on TouretteControlling a life in motion at Children’sHospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

page 7 Staying Active When The Weather Is FrightfulWhat’s Happening at UPMC St. Margaret

BundleUp,BabyRemember how Mom made you bundle up before going outdoors in the winter so you wouldn’t get sick? She was right. So be sure you dress for the weather — and that means covering your head, ears, mouth, and hands.

Turn to page 4 to learn why your ears, nose, and throat need extra care in winter.

What is tomosynthesis? Breast tomosynthesis (3D mammography) is a new type of mammogram approved by the FDA in February 2011.

What does it do?It takes images from multiple angles and uses computer processing to buildthese “slices” into a 3D image.

How is it di�erent from a normal mammography? Routine mammograms take pictures of the breast from two angles — up and down, and left and right — while tomosynthesis takes multiple pictures from many angles.

When is tomosynthesis used?It is used in conjunction with conventional mammography when a lump is found or the radiologist determines further evaluation is needed.

What are the benefits?• Earlier detection: Tomosynthesis can detect potential tumors that might otherwise be hidden in dense tissue.

• Fewer callbacks: A 3D view is more accurate and detailed; it can determine if something that looked suspicious in 2D is or isn’t a cause for concern.

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UPMC St. Margaret Opens Magee-Womens Imaging Center

Women in Pittsburgh’s northern and eastern communities now have convenientaccess to the very latest diagnostic technology — including breakthrough breastcancer imaging — with the opening of the new Magee-Womens Imaging Centerat UPMC St. Margaret this fall.

Located in the hospital’s new addition, the expanded Imaging Center offers a full range of services, including diagnostic and screening mammography, breastbiopsies, ultrasound and imaging-guided procedures, as well as ob-gyn ultrasoundand bone densitometry testing.

It’s also among the first in the nation to offer tomosynthesis — an innovative breast imaging tool recently approved by the FDA. The new technology, which will be fully operational at UPMC St. Margaret by early 2012, provides a detailed, three-dimensional image that gives doctors an enhanced view of breasttissue, allowing them to better detect the location of possible abnormalities, especially in dense areas.

“This is a state-of-the-art facility offering women the next generation in breast cancer detection,” says Jamie Y. Hartman, MD, director of mammography atMagee-Womens Imaging Center at UPMC St. Margaret.

“It’s very exciting. Tomosynthesis is an emerging technology that provides exceptionally sharp images. It can detect whether a biopsy is necessary and can save lives by detecting cancer early when it is treatable.”

Dr. Hartman says the new Imaging Center brings Magee’s quality of care “closer to home” for women north and east of Pittsburgh. It is easily accessible, offers valet parking, and features expanded weekend and evening hours.

The 4,600-square-foot facility includes changing rooms and lockers, three different waiting areas for women in different stages of their appointment, a mammography room, two ultrasound rooms, a bone densitometry room, and a stereotactic biopsy room.

“We offer the same technology and capabilities available at the bigger centers without the inconvenience of traveling into the city,” Dr. Hartman says.

To learn more about the services and programs of Magee-Womens Imaging at UPMC St. Margaret, call 1-800-649-4077 or visit UPMC.com/MageeSees.

New 3D mammography technology is among the advanced diagnostics and expanded serviceso!ered to area women

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Being attuned to changes in your body can help in the early detection andtreatment of cancer and other serious medical problems

Is your body trying to tell you something important? It can bean excellent communicator — if you pay careful attention to its symptoms.

There are numerous warning symptoms for cancer, many of which also can point to other serious medical conditions.

That’s why you should call yourprimary care physician (PCP) if you have any unusual or persistent symptoms lastinglonger than two or three weeks,says Edward Chu, MD, chief ofthe Division of Hematology/Oncology at UPMC and deputydirector of the University ofPittsburgh Cancer Institute.

“The vast majority of patientswill get a clean bill of health

from their doctor,” says Dr. Chu. “But when it comes to cancer, time is often of the essence. Early detection can help keep cancer from spreading, allow for faster treatment, and improve your chances for recovery.”

Symptoms that revealMost of us know to be on the lookout for such important cancer warning signs as a sore that does not heal; a thickening or lump in the breast, or other parts of the body; blood in the stool or urine; or changes in the size or color of a mole.

Dr. Chu says it’s also important to be aware of more generalizedbody changes (also known as constitutional symptoms) that cancompromise your physical performance and overall well-being.By getting to know what’s typical for your own body, you’ll bebetter able to recognize unfamiliar changes when they occur.They can include:• Extreme tiredness (fatigue)• Unexplained weight loss (typically 10 pounds or more) or loss of appetite• Changes in how food tastes• Fever and chills• Night sweats• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

“These symptoms don’t necessarily mean you have cancer,” he emphasizes. “But if they linger or worsen, it’s important for your doctor to rule out — or treat — possible problems.”

If you are interested in locating a PCP or specialist in your area,visit UPMC.com/FindADoctor or call 1-800-533-UPMC (8762).

When Your Body Talks…BeSure toListen

Did You Know?The University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute(UPCI), based at the Hillman Cancer Center in Shadyside, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in western Pennsylvania. Learn more about UPCI and its partnership with UPMC Cancer Centers at UPCI.UPMC.edu.

Cancer Screenings: Are they right for you?Another important tool in the early detection of cancer is screenings. “When combinedwith regular checkups with your family doctor or specialist, screenings like mammograms,PSA tests, PAP smears, and colorectal exams have proven to be invaluable in the fightagainst cancer,” notes Ryan P. Smith, MD, a radiation oncologist with UPMC Cancer Center at UPMC St. Margaret. “Your personal and family medical history, risk factors, age, and other considerations will help your physician recommend the right tests — and frequency — for you.”To learn more about the program and services of UPMC Cancer Center at UPMC St. Margaret, visit UPMCStMargaret.com.

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Make a Date With Your DoctorYou take your car to the mechanic for an annual inspection to be sure it’s running properly. So why aren’t you giving yourbody the same kind of attention?

When you’re in good health, it’s easy to put off going to thedoctor. But regular checkups can help you stay healthy, andavoid disease and disability. That’s why scheduling a physical is the one New Year’s resolution you should keep.

“Your annual exam is the perfecttime to talk with your doctor aboutillness prevention, healthy lifestylechoices, and any screenings,” saysChristian S. B. Lima, MD, a physicianwith Drs. John, Chantz, Biedrzycki &Associates–UPMC and UPMC St. Margaret. “That information helps

you and your doctor create a plan to maintain your health, orget you started on making changes to improve your health.”

Building an ongoing relationship with a primary care physician(PCP) also means peace of mind. “There’s real value to beingseen by someone who knows you and your health history —someone you trust to guide you through an illness or emergency,” adds Dr. Lima.

Your exam checklistHow can you make the most of your annual exam? Here arefour things to do before you see the doctor:

1. Make a list of all medications you are takingInclude all prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins,and supplements that you currently take, how often you takethem, and why.

2. Update your family historyYour family history can provide important clues about your riskfor certain diseases, including diabetes, some cancers, andheart disease.

3. Ask about health screeningsScreenings can be important tools in preventing some illnesses and diseases. Get a list of recommended screeningsand talk about them with your doctor.

4. Make a list of questions or health concernsAsking questions and sharing your concerns about health issues helps your doctor improve your care.

One final piece of advice: Be honest. “Never be afraid or embarrassed to tell your doctor something,” adds Dr. Lima.“What you don’t disclose could be important for your doctor to make an accurate diagnosis or prescribe the best treatment plan.”

Winter is the season for sniffles, scratchy throats, and earaches — often all at once!And with good reason: our ears, nose, and throat all are connected and affect each other greatly. Otolaryngologists(also known as ear, nose, and throat doctors or ENTs) are physicians who specialize in caring for this complex, interrelated system. Test your ENT knowledge with this quick quiz:

Who gets earaches more often — children or adults?Nearly every child experiences at leastone ear infection between infancy and the age of five — something weary parents know firsthand. Becausechildren have shorter, straighter Eustachian tubes (which connect the nose to the ears), it’s easier for bacteria to migrate into their ears.

Why are you more likely to get a nosebleed in winter?The same heated indoor air that makesyour home cozy in winter also can dehydrate the inside of your nose. It can become crusted or cracked, or can even bleed. A dry nose makesyou more susceptible to germs, so exercise good nose care. Lightly coatthe inside with petroleum jelly. Over-the-counter saline mists and sprays (not decongestants) also are helpful.

Will antibiotics cure laryngitis? Most cases of laryngitis are caused by viral infections that make the vocal cords swell — so antibiotics are ineffective. Your best course of action? Drink plenty of fluids, rest, and cut back on talking. Straining yourvoice when you have acute laryngitiscan damage your vocal cords.

Source: American Society of Otolaryngology

Three Cheers for Your Ears, Nose, and Throat

Health Tips from UPMC Health Plan

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If you ever have to be hospitalized, you’ll certainly want to becared for at a place that delivers quality health care using the latest technology available. That’s precisely what patients find when they are admitted to a UPMC hospital.

“UPMC’s vision of quality is for every patient to receive the right care, at the right time, in the right way — every time,” says Tami Minnier, RN, and chief quality officer forUPMC. “Technology lets us serve patients more efficiently and accurately. Most of all, we’re able to give patients greater control of their health care.”

Here are just two of the ways UPMC hospitals are delivering on that goal.

SmartRoom® technology brings it all to youLaunched three years ago by UPMC in partnership with IBM, SmartRoom is an impressive technology. First used at UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Montefiore, it is gradually being introduced in other UPMC hospitals. All patient rooms at the new UPMC East will be equipped with SmartRoom technology.

SmartRoom brings all essential data related to your care to your bedside. Its computerizedsoftware programsgive caregivers fingertip access toall the informationessential to yourcare — from yourelectronic medicalrecords to the tests you’ll need that day.

The SmartRoom concept simplifies workflow and makes documentation of your care faster and easier. Each room hastwo screens: one for your caregivers, and another for you to access email, entertainment, and a vast library of patient education videosand information.

The right medsat the right time“It is our goal to make the hospitalizationand discharge experience asstress-free as possible for ourpatients and theirfamilies,” saysJacqueline Dailey,UPMC’s vicepresident for Solutions forMedical Science, Research, and Patient Centered AccountableCare. “Not surprisingly, by the time patients leave the hospital,they’re often confused and overwhelmed by changes in theirmedications and how to take them.”

“We begin when you’re admitted with an electronic assessmentof your current medications and how they’re being taken,” explains Ms. Dailey. “As medications are adjusted or eliminatedduring your stay, this information is instantly available to allyour physicians — from your family doctor to the specialistscaring for you. That’s especially important if you transition from one level of care to another, such as intensive to acutecare.” An added layer of safety: both a pharmacist and the nurse administering the medications verify any new medicationorders from your doctors.

Throughout your stay, you’ll receive comprehensive instructions on your medications. “We know that people learn in different ways, so this information will be shared multiple times and in multiple ways,” notes Ms. Dailey. “We also urge patients to contact their doctors for help with any questions they may have on their return home.”

How technology is working to transform the quality of your care during hospitalization

Technology for 21st Century Hospitals

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Seven Barnishin was just 11, playing withaction figures alone in his Pitcairn home,when the tics began — involuntary armflicks, head jerks, and sounds. “I freaked. It seemed like something else was controlling me,” he says.

Tom and Amy Barnishin first thoughttheir son’s behavior was linked to the startof the school year and peer pressure.When symptoms grew worse, and othertics emerged, their doctor sent Seven to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC where he was officially diagnosedwith Tourette syndrome (TS) in January2009. “We were blindsided,” says Amy.

Diagnosing Tourette syndromeTS is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting one in 100 people, says Keith Coffman, MD, a pediatric neurologist and co-director of the Tourette SyndromeClinic, part of the Brain Care Institute at Children’s Hospital. Most cases are diagnosed between ages 3 and 12; the majority are boys.

The main symptoms are sudden, repetitive, uncontrollable movements and sounds called tics, including throat-clearing, sniffing, blinking, gestures, and head jerking. For a true TS diagnosis, tics must start before age 18, include twoor more motor tics and at least one vocaltic, and last at least one year. Tics peak at the onset of puberty. Approximately 60 percent of children outgrow the tics, or the tics become so subtle only that person knows when they occur.

Coping with Tourette “People with TS cannot control their tics.They experience a sensation that makesthem feel like they have to move — like having to sneeze,” Dr. Coffman says.

The earlier the diagnosis, the sooner children can benefit. Movements can interfere with school work. Children with TS often are bullied, teased, or viewed as being disruptive.

That’s especially difficult for adolescentswho want to fit in. Tics, such as throatclearing, turning, or shaking, also can cause pain.

At the Tourette Syndrome Clinic, patients have access to a trio of experts:two pediatric neurologists with training in neurodevelopmental disorders, and an adult neurologist trained in movement disorders who provides transitional care for older teens.

Be in the know about TS Treatment varies.While there’s no cure,medication sometimes helps control tics.Psychologists can teach habit reversal and relaxation techniques to help patientscope with stress and reduce symptoms. But the most important treatment is education, says Dr. Coffman. “That includes educating families, educators, and the general public about TS.”

“Knowledge is power. I’d be unnerved if I didn’t know what it was,” adds Seven,now age 14. Although he cycled through almost every tic, the movements and sounds have subsided with treatment.

The Barnishins credit the team at Children’s for helping them understand TS, guiding them through treatment options, and providing support.

“Children’s gave us answers and helped us gain control over an uncontrollable situation. Instead of being spectators, wewere part of the process. That helped lower Seven’s anxiety, which helped ease the tics,” says Tom.

To learn more about the Tourette Syndrome Clinic and the Movement Disorders Clinic at Children’s Hospital, visit chp.edu, choose Neurology as theservice, then click the Clinics and Services button on the left.

Controlling a life in motion at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

Other TS facts include:• TS patients have the same IQ range as the general population.

• People in every walk of life, includingprofessional musicians, athletes, authors, and scientists, have TS.

• Less than 15 percent of TS patientsswear or use inappropriate expressions.

Did You Know?

Taking on Tourette

An estimated 200,000 Americans haveTS, but misconceptions still surround the disorder.

For example, TS is not an emotional or behavioral condition. It is an inheritedneurodevelopmental disorder that causes abnormalities in the brain.

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What’s Happening at UPMC St. MargaretClassesCOPD Education and Support 412-784-5764

Managing Your Diabetes 1-866-334-5227

Look Good ... Feel Better 1-800-227-2345

Insulin Pump Class 1-866-334-5227

Support GroupsAlzheimer’s Support Group 412-784-5054

Bariatric Support Group 412-784-5900

Diabetes Support Group 412-784-4194

Events

Alive & Well PresentationsUPMC St. Margaret physicians and health professionals speak on a variety of health-related topics at community libraries. For upcoming dates, locations, and topics, visit UPMCStMargaret.com.

Bariatric Information SessionsMonday, Dec. 19, 2011 6 to 8 p.m.UPMC St. Margaret Conference Rooms A, B, & C

For more information, or to register, call 412-784-5900.

Smoking Cessation ProgramEight-week program for those who are serious about quitting.

UPMC St. Margaret Conference Center


UPMC St. Margaret Blood DriveFriday, Jan. 13, 2012 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.UPMC St. Margaret Dining Rooms A & B


Volunteer OpportunitiesFor information about volunteer opportunities at UPMC St. Margaret, call Volunteer Services at 412-784-4081.

For more information about any of these classes or support groups, call the number indicated, or call Community Relations at 412-784-5160, or go to UPMCStMargaret.com.

Packing away your summer sneakers doesn’t have to mean packing on pounds this winter. Year-round physical activity helps to control your weight, reduce your risk of heart disease, and strengthen bones and muscles.

“Cold temperatures, howling winds, and crunching snow aren’t favorite workout companions for most of us,” says Menachem Brodie, an exercise physiologist with Pittsburgh Bariatrics at UPMC St. Margaret. “But there are plenty of ways to stay active indoors during the winter.”

Turn it on“Fitness programs on TV and online can help you improve strength and flexibility,” says Mr. Brodie.

“Or try doing crunches, arm curls, or leg lifts while enjoying your favorite show.” Change up your routine with workout videos borrowed from the library or from friends.

Play it safeWalking is the easiest and least expensive way to stay active. If you can’t fit in a brisk walk outdoors or in the mall, Mr. Brodie offers these easy ways to add extra stepsthroughout your day:• Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator• Park a healthy walk away from your office building

or the grocery store• Use part of your lunch hour to walk through your

building, including the stairs• Get out of your car instead of using the drive-through

at the bank, pharmacy, or coffee shop

Shake it aroundUse household tasks such as vacuuming and dusting as opportunities to move vigorously. “Put on some upbeat music and put some muscle into mopping those floors,” encourages Mr. Brodie. By picking up the pace and maintaining intensity, you can clean your house and get a workout.

What are you waiting for?Although moderate physical activity is safe for most people, talk to your doctor before starting any exercise program.

Staying Active When the Weather Is Frightful Indoor winter workouts can be easier than you think

UPMC St. Margaret815 Freeport RoadPittsburgh, PA 15215

UPMC Today is published quarterly to provide you with health and wellness information and classes and events available at UPMC.

This publication is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice or replace a physician’s medical assessment. Always consult first with your physician about anything related to your personal health.

To receive additional copies of this publication, call 412-784-5160.

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...Leading The Way

District DirectoryCENTRAL ADMINISTRATION900 Elicker RoadPlum, PA 15239District Information Line412.795.0100 ext. 1

Dr. Lillian NaccaratiEffective 1/2/2012Dr. Timothy GlasspoolSuperintendentExtension 6359

Dr. Timothy GlasspoolEffective 1/2/2012Dr. Guy RossiAssistant SuperintendentExtension 6352

Mr. Eugene MarracciniDirector of Business AffairsExtension 6356

Mr. Michael BrewerDirector of Administrative ServicesExtension 6370

Ms. Kathleen Shirey Supervisor of SpecialEducationExtension 6368

Mrs. Dawn AndrewsSchool PsychologistExtension 6358

Aramark Management Facilities SupervisorExtension 6366

TRANSPORTATION OFFICE3411 Leechburg RoadPlum, PA 15239Phone: 412.795.3600

Mr. Thomas ZeminskiEffective 1/2/2012Mr. Scott MergenTransportation ManagerExtension 6388

Ms. Kathy GeorgeServices ManagerEffective 1/2/2012Mr. Dan ReinhardAssistant Transportation ManagerExtension 6369

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

PLUM HIGH SCHOOL900 Elicker RoadPlum, PA 15239Phone: 412.795.4880412-828-5634

Mr. Ryan KocielaPrincipalExtension 6312

Mr. Michael LoughrenAssistant PrincipalExtension 6311

Mr. Justin StephansAssistant PrincipalExtension 6313

Mr. Edward HelaEffective 1/24/2012Dr. Christopher BakerDirector of Educational TechnologyExtension 6319

Mr. Robert AlpinoAthletic DirectorExtension 6318

Mr. Jeff WolfeDirector of Student Activities/Assist. Athletic Director/Safety AdministratorExtension 6310

Mrs. Maryann LazzaroFood Service SupervisorExtension 6367

OBLOCK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL440 Presque Isle DrivePlum, PA 15239Phone: 412.798.6322

Mr. Joseph FishellPrincipalExtension 6325

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

ADLAI STEVENSON313 Holiday Park DrivePlum, PA 15239Phone: 412-798-6335

Mr. Jason KniselyPrincipalExtension 6330

CENTER201 Center-New Texas RoadPlum, PA 15239Phone: 412-795-4420

Mrs. Judith MahoneyEffective 1/24/12Mr. Jeffrey Hadley PrincipalExtension 6380

HOLIDAY PARK4795 Havana DrivePlum, PA 15239Phone: 412.795.4430

Mr. Francis SciulloPrincipalExtension 6375

PIVIK100 School RoadPlum, PA 15239Phone: 412.795.4580

Dr. Gail YamnitzkyPrincipalExtension 6384

REGENCY PARK606 Millers LanePlum, PA 15239Phone: 412.795.0660

Ms. Kathleen Shirey PrincipalExtension 6372




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On Thursday, November 10, 2011 the Plum Sports Hall of Fameinducted its Class of 2011 at a dinner at the EdgewoodCountry Club. Congratulations to the Class of 2011

inductees including Geoff Alexander, Tony Bonura, Marilyn Bott,David Pucka, Jim Ryan, John Schmeck , Amy Williams-Scheuneman, and Bob Wolford.This is a portion of an article written by the Advance Leader

Sports Editor, Michael Love announcing, the Plum Sports Hall ofFame Class of 2011 inductees:Geoff Alexander, Class of 1981: Alexander was Plum’s firstWPIAL wrestling champion. He was a first-team all conferenceselection as a running back and had more than 3,000 career varsityrushing yards. At Clarion University, Alexander led the PSAC inrushing in 1982.Tony Bonura, Class of 2001: Bonura was a three-yearstarter at quarterback for the Mustangs varsity football team. Hewas a two-year WPIAL qualifier in wrestling. Bonura is Plum’sschool record holder in the javelin at 203 feet, 4 inches. He was atwo-time Big East champion at Pitt.Marilyn Bott, served Plum High School from 1965 to 2001: Bottcoached various Plum girls teams, including tennis and track andfield. She has been an influential force behind the development ofgirls varsity sports programs since the 1960s.

Plum Sports Hall of Fame – Class of 2011David Pucka, Class of 1998: Pucka is Plum’s all-time leading rush-er in yards and career touchdowns. He was a first-team all conferencepick, and he went on to captain the football team at Duquesne University.Pucka was a two-time All-MAAC second-team defensive back.Jim Ryan, Class of 1952: Ryan was an all-conference linemanon Plum’s 1950 and 1951 Allegheny Valley Conference championshipteams. He played football for the University of Maryland. Ryanplaced second in WPIAL in the shot put and was an outstandingbaseball player.John Schmeck, Class of 1975: Schmeck earned KeystoneConference Outstanding Offensive Back honors while at Plum. Hestarted at quarterback as a sophomore. Schmeck was known for hisintangibles such as leadership and enthusiasm. Amy Williams-Scheuneman, Class of 1999: Williams-Scheuneman earned 14 varsity letters at Plum. She was a four-timeall-section and one time all-WPIAL performer in soccer. Williams-Scheuneman earned eight letters at Robert Morris University as a soc-cer player and pole vaulter. She currently is the athletic director atBethel Park.Bob Wolford, Class of 1987: Wolford was a standout three-sport athlete at Plum (football, basketball, baseball). He was a two-time all-conference selection in football. Wolford was a team cap-tain on the University of Delaware football team, and he now is awell-respected high school football coach in Delaware.

Front row – left to right: John Schmeck, Jim Ryan, Marilyn Bott, Amy Williams ScheunemanBack row – left to right: Dave Pucka, Geoff Alexander, Bob Wolford, Tony Bonura


Recently Plum High School welcomed KDKA Sports Director, BobPompeani as he presented Ronit Yurovsky with the KDKA ExtraEffort Award for excellence in both academics and sports. Ronit

recently won her third consecutive WPIAL Singles Tennis Championship.Last year, she won the PIAA State Singles Championship and shesuccessfully defended her state championship on November 4th and 5th inHershey, PA. As a freshman she was WPIAL Singles Tennis Champion andPIAA Singles runner-up. As a matter of fact, she has not lost a regularseason singles match in her four-year high school career. Tennisrecruiting.net ranks her as the number one player in the Mid-

Atlantic region and number eight in the country among high school seniors.Not only does she spend considerable time on the tennis court, but Ronit

was also a member of the Homecoming Court in October. She was namedhomecoming queen at the homecoming game on October 7th.As fall moved into winter, Ronit also participated in the Powderpuff

Football game to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer AwarenessFund and the Plum Food Pantry. She has been a part of the Make-A-Wishtelethon. She has also organized a children’s tennis clinic to benefit breastcancer awareness.After all these activities, Ronit still finds time to study, maintaining a 3.2

overall grade point average. She has committed to the University ofMichigan to continue her tennis career next fall.

Plum Senior IsRecognizedwith KDKAExtra Effort

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During the first Teachers’ In-service Day held August 30th,representatives from AON Consulting, Michael Garofaloand Kathy Glynn, along with the Wellness Coordinator,Victor Morrone, discussed the Healthy Lifestyle Programfor individuals covered through the Allegheny CountyHealth Care Consortium. Individuals had the opportunity tocomplete a questionnaire, have any recommended annualphysical based on age/sex, and participate in 3 health lifestyle activities. Individuals that completed all phases ofthe program were entered into a drawing for two planetickets for anywhere in the continental United States thatSouthwest Airlines services. The Allegheny County HealthCare Consortium is made up of approx. 50 school districts.Oblock Junior High teacher Brian Stevens was surprised tohear his name announced as the lucky grand prize winner.

“I had forgotten that there was thechance to win anything. I was justcompleting the program to be healthi-er, but it was a very nice surprise, ofcourse. Emily, my youngest daughter,is too little to appreciate Disney thissummer (she'll be 23 months), butnow instead of driving, my wife and Iare going to fly down there with all ofmy kids in the summer of 2013 whenClaire will be 8 and Sarah will be 6.

It will be great.”- Brian Stevens

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For five-year-old Lance, cartoons havealways been a huge interest of his life, butnone more so than Disney's characters ofCars and Toy Story. In February of 2011,

Make-A-Wish made it possible for Lance to meet hisbeloved Buzz Lightyear and Woody. On a very specialday, Lance was picked from a sea of parade watchersto come backstage and meet all the Disney super-heroes from the parade. Smiling ear to ear, Lancetook a picture with all his new friends; it was a trip heand his family would never forget. Without the help ofPlum High School's various fundraisers, Make-A-Wishmay not have had the means to give Lance such anunforgettable experience.As the world's top fundraiser for Make-A-Wish,

Plum Borough School District's success relies onthe combined effort of all the students, faculty, andthe community. Each school has specific fundrais-ers to benefit Make-A-Wish, all of which are fea-tured in the high school's annual telethon.

After eleven years, PlumBorough raised a grandtotal of $606,563.04.

Last year alone, the telethon resulted in a donationof $45,550.16 to Make-A-Wish. All five of the ele-mentary schools: Pivik, Adlai, Regency, Center, andHoliday Park do their part in helping raise money forMake-A-Wish through fun activities. The junior high,Oblock, also participates in the fundraising withannual dances held throughout the year.Lastly, Plum Senior High hosts the telethon which

is the ‘Big-Kahuna’ of fundraisers, bringing all thehighlights of the borough's efforts together in oneprogram.The telethon is a televised event that shows clips

of all the schools' specific fundraisers, including thehigh school's Make-A-Wish Dinner and Buy-A-Guy;members of the community can also call and donatemoney to the cause. As above mentioned, eachschool has specific fundraisers for Make-A-Wish.Regency Park and Center Elementary Schools hold“Fun Days,” including Black and Gold Day, WackyHair Day, and Backwards Day. Each student thatparticipates gives a small donation that makes a big

difference. Another elementary



school, Pivik, hosts anannual 6th grade vs.faculty volleyballgame that creates a lotof interest. Holiday Park Elementary School students battle in theannual “Penny Wars” and fill the McDonald'sto capacity on “McTeachers’ Night” to raisemoney for Make-A-Wish. Out of all PlumBorough's elementary schools, AdlaiStevenson holds the #1 fundraiser, the “Jog-A-Thon.” Students find sponsors to donate moneybased on how many laps they run duringrecess. Oblock Junior High School holdsdances throughout the school year. Admissionmoney goes to Make-A-Wish. The highschool's National Honor Society organizes sev-eral fundraising activities throughout theyear. The most popular and successful arethe Make-A-Wish Dinner and Buy-A-Guy,both of which are coming up in November.All these activities and fundraisers are the building blocks towardthe completion of the telethon.The Television Production and National Honor Society students

help to make the telethon a success. The NHS students organize,plan, and run all of the high school's fundraisers. Mr. Rick Berrott'sTelevision Production classes video tape each fundraiser at everyschool in the district. They edit their footage to create a video to beaired on the telethon. The telethon is completely student run. Studentswork the control room, direct the floor, and host the production. Longhours are spent preparing for the annual telethon. All the hard work fora good cause really pays off at the end of the day. The planning of thetwelfth annual telethon is under way right now. It will be live in the televi-sion studio on December 22 and replayed every day during the holidaybreak on Comcast channel 23 and Verizon Fios channel 30.

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PLUM BOROUGH

...Leading The Way

sports

Swimming, Co-Ed

Wrestling

Rifle

Photos courtesy of Ray Viglione

Tuesday 12/13/2011 Deer Lakes H. S. Away 6:00PMThursday 12/15/2011 Fox Chapel H. S. Home 6:00PMTuesday 12/20/2011 Penn Trafford H. S. Home 6:00PMTuesday 1/3/2012 Highlands Senior H. S. Away 6:00PMThursday 1/5/2012 Hempfield Area Senior H. S. Away 6:00PMThursday 1/12/2012 Penn Hills Senior H. S. Home 6:00PMThursday 1/19/2012 Woodland Hills H. S. Away 6:00PMThursday 1/26/2012 Franklin Regional H. S. Home 6:00PMThursday 2/2/2012 Gateway H. S. Home 6:00PMTuesday 2/7/2012 Shady Side Academy Home 6:00PMThursday 2/9/2012 Kiski Area Sr. H. S. Away 6:00PMMonday 2/13/2012 North Hills Senior H. S. Away 6:00PMThursday 2/16/2012 McKeesport Area H. S. Home 6:00PM

Tuesday 12/6/2011 Upper St. Clair H. S. Home 3:30PMThursday 12/8/2011 Avella Area H. S. Away 3:30PMTuesday 12/13/2011 Washington H. S. Home 3:30PMThursday 12/15/2011 Indiana Area Senior H. S. Away 3:30PMTuesday 12/20/2011 West Greene Middle-Senior H. S. Home 3:30PMThursday 12/22/2011 Trinity Senior H. S. Home 3:30PMThursday 1/5/2012 Hempfield Area Senior H. S. Away 3:30PMTuesday 1/10/2012 Mt. Lebanon H. S. Home 3:30PMThursday 1/12/2012 Woodland Hills H. S. Home 3:30PMTuesday 1/17/2012 Bethel Park Senior H. S. Away 3:30PMThursday 1/19/2012 Butler Area H. S. Home 3:30PMTuesday 1/24/2012 Hempfield Area Senior H. S. Home 3:30PMThursday 1/26/2012 Mt. Lebanon H. S. Away 3:30PMTuesday 1/31/2012 Woodland Hills H. S. Away 3:30PMThursday 2/2/2012 Bethel Park Senior H. S. Home 3:30PMTuesday 2/7/2012 Butler Area H. S. Away 3:30PMTuesday 2/14/2012 WPIAL Team Rifle Championship

(WPIAL Team Rifle Championship) Home TBAThursday 2/16/2012 (WPIAL Team Rifle Championship) Home 1:00PM

Saturday 12/10/2011 (Carbon City Kickoff Classic) Away 8:30AMWednesday 12/14/2011 Greater Latrobe Senior H.S. Away 7:00PMWednesday 12/21/2011 Norwin Senior H.S. Home 7:00PMThursday 12/29/2011 (West Mifflin Tournament) Away TBAFriday 12/30/2011 (West Mifflin Tournament) Away TBAWednesday 1/4/2012 Indiana Area Senior H. S. Away 7:00PMMonday 1/9/2012 Greensburg Salem H. S. Home 7:00PMFriday 1/13/2012 (Allegheny County Tournament) Away 8:00AMSaturday 1/14/2012 (Allegheny County Tournament ) Away 8:00AMTuesday 1/17/2012 Penn Trafford H.S. Away 7:00PMSaturday 1/28/2012 (New Oxford Tournament) Away 9:00AMSaturday 2/4/2012 (Buckeye Local Tournament) Away 8:00AMWednesday 2/15/2012 Hampton H.S. Home 7:00PMSaturday 2/25/2012 (WPIAL Wrestling Sectionals ) Home 8:00AM

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Boys Basketball-Varsity

Bowling, Co-Ed

Girls Basketball-Varsity

Friday 12/9/2011 Valley Senior H. S.Tip-Off Tournament Plum vs. Valley) Home 8:00PM

Saturday 12/10/2011 Highlands Senior H. S. (Tip-Off vs. Highlands) Home 8:00PM

Tuesday 12/13/2011 Kiski Area Sr. H. S. Home 7:30PMFriday 12/16/2011 Fox Chapel H. S. Away 7:30PMSaturday 12/17/2011 Valley Senior H. S. Away 2:30PMThursday 12/22/2011 Shaler Area H. S. Away 7:30PMTuesday 12/27/2011 (Hampton Holiday

Tournament vs. North Hills) Away 5:00PMWednesday 12/28/2011 (Hampton Holiday Tournament

vs. TBA at 5:00 or 8:00) Away TBATuesday 1/3/2012 McKeesport Area H. S. Home 7:30PMFriday 1/6/2012 Woodland Hills H. S. Away 7:30PMTuesday 1/10/2012 Penn Hills Senior H. S. Home 7:30PMWednesday 1/11/2012 Knoch High School Home 7:30PMFriday 1/13/2012 Gateway High School Away 7:30PMTuesday 1/17/2012 Franklin Regional H. S. Home 7:30PMFriday 1/20/2012 Fox Chapel H. S. Home 7:30PMSaturday 1/21/2012 Hempfield Area Senior H. S. Home 2:30PMWednesday 1/25/2012 Greater Latrobe Senior H. S. Away 7:30PMFriday 1/27/2012 McKeesport Area H. S. Away 7:30PMTuesday 1/31/2012 Woodland Hills H. S. Home 7:30PMFriday 2/3/2012 Penn Hills Senior H. S. Away 7:30PMTuesday 2/7/2012 Gateway H. S. Home 7:30PMFriday 2/10/2012 Franklin Regional H. S. Away 7:30PM

Friday 12/9/2011 Seton-La Salle HS (Seton LaSalle Tournament vs. Keystone Oaks) Away 6:15PM

Saturday 12/10/2011 (Seton LaSalle Tournament vs. Seton LaSalle) Away 8:00PM

Monday 12/12/2011 Kiski Area Sr. H. S. Home 7:30PMFriday 12/16/2011 Fox Chapel H. S. Away 6:00PMSaturday 12/17/2011 Valley Senior H. S. Away 1:00PMTuesday 12/20/2011 Knoch H. S. Away 7:30PMThursday 12/22/2011 Shaler Area H. S. Away 6:00PMWednesday 12/28/2011 Ossining Senior H. S.

(KSA Orlando) Away 12:00PMThursday 12/29/2011 (KSA Orlando) Away TBAFriday 12/30/2011 (KSA Orlando) Away TBATuesday 1/3/2012 McKeesport Area H. S. Home 6:00PMFriday 1/6/2012 Woodland Hills H. S. Away 6:00PMTuesday 1/10/2012 Penn Hills Senior H. S. Home 6:00PMFriday 1/13/2012 Gateway H. S. Away 6:00PMTuesday 1/17/2012 Franklin Regional H. S. Home 6:00PMFriday 1/20/2012 Fox Chapel H. S. Home 6:00PMWednesday 1/25/2012 Greensburg Salem H. S. Home 7:30PMFriday 1/27/2012 McKeesport Area H. S. Away 6:00PMTuesday 1/31/2012 Woodland Hills H. S. Home 6:00PMThursday 2/2/2012 Penn Hills Senior H. S. Away 7:30PMTuesday 2/7/2012 Gateway H. S. Home 6:00PMFriday 2/10/2012 Franklin Regional H. S. Away 6:00PM

Wednesday 12/7/2011 Penn Hills Senior High School Home 3:30PMWednesday 12/14/2011 St. Joseph High School Home 3:30PMWednesday 12/21/2011 Gateway High School Home 3:30PMWednesday 1/4/2012 Woodland Hills H. S. Home 3:30PMWednesday 1/11/2012 Burrell Senior High School Home 3:30PMWednesday 1/18/2012 Penn Hills Senior High School Away 3:30PMWednesday 1/25/2012 St. Joseph High School Away 3:30PMWednesday 2/1/2012 Gateway High School Away 3:30PMWednesday 2/8/2012 Woodland Hills H. S. Away 3:30PMWednesday 2/15/2012 Burrell Senior High School Away 3:30PMWednesday 2/22/2012 (WPIBL Championships) Away TBAFriday 3/9/2012 (Western PA Regional

Championships - Singles) Away TBASaturday 3/10/2012 (Western PA Regional

Championships - Team) Away TBAFriday 3/16/2012 (PA State Championships) Away TBASaturday 3/17/2012 (PA State Championships) Away TBA



PLUM BOROUGH

...Leading The Waysports

Hockey

August 29 In-service Day30 Clerical Day31 First Day of School

September5 Labor Day – No School

October10 In-service Day – No School

November3 End of First Report Card

Period – Early Dismissal8 Election Day – In-service

Day – No School Parent/Teacher Conferences

24 Thanksgiving Break25 Thanksgiving Break28 Thanksgiving Break

2011-12 School Calendar

December22 Last Day of School before

Winter Break

January2 New Year’s Day Holiday -

No School (Snow Make-up Day)3 First Day of School after

Winter Break 16 Dr. Martin Luther King Day –

In-service Day – No School20 End of Second Report Card

Period – End of First Semester23 Clerical Day – No School

February13 In-service Day – No School20 Presidents’ Day – No School

(Snow Make-up Day)

March28 End of Third Report Card

Period – Early DismissalApril5 Spring Break - No School

(Snow Make-up Day)6 Spring Break – No School 9 Spring Break – No School

(Snow Make-up Day)24 Primary Election Day –

No School

May28 Memorial Day – No School

June7 Clerical Day – No School8 Last Day of School12 Kennywood School Picnic

Monday 11/7/2011 Gateway H.S. Home 7:00PMMonday 11/14/2011 Greater Latrobe Senior H.S. Home 9:00PMMonday 12/5/2011 Franklin Regional H. S. Home 9:00PMThursday 12/15/2011 Moon Area H.S. Away 8:30PMMonday 12/19/2011 Montour H.S. Home 7:00PMMonday 1/2/2012 Kiski Area Sr. H.S. Home 9:00PMMonday 1/9/2012 Erie Catherdral Prep. Away 8:00PMThursday 1/19/2012 Bishop Canevin H.S. Away 8:30PMThursday 1/26/2012 Chartiers Valley M.S./H.S. Away 7:10PMMonday 1/30/2012 West Allegheny H.S. Home 9:00PMThursday 2/2/2012 Gateway H.S. Away 8:30PMMonday 2/6/2012 Pine-Richland H.S. Away 9:10PMThursday 2/9/2012 Franklin Regional H. S. Away 8:30PMMonday 2/13/2012 Chartiers Valley M.S./H.S. Home 7:00PMFriday 2/24/2012 Erie Catherdral Prep. Home 9:00PMMonday 2/27/2012 Pine-Richland H.S. Home 8:20PM


When Joann Stack needs a ride to the store or elsewhere, she’s got agroup of helping hands at her service, thanks to a new initiative geared

toward keeping seniors living in their homes as long as they are able. Stack,86, had a nice outing recently with Kathy, one of the Open Your Heart to aSenior volunteers. She took Stack shopping and Stack returned the favor,buying lunch for the two of them.

“It was very enjoyable,” said Stack. “The volunteers are very lovely people,very enjoyable.”

The Open Your Heart to a Senior program is made possible through fundingfrom the United Way of Allegheny County. “ We are trying to connect seniors withtheir neighbors,” stated Rachel Steigerwalt, Coordinator of Older Adults for FamilyServices of Western Pennsylvania. “We like the idea of having residents in everycommunity helping out those who are the most vulnerable and need assistancewith things like shoveling snow, getting to the doctor’s or the grocery store.”

“The Open Your Heart to a Senior initiative is designed to help recruit morevolunteers,” Steigerwalt said. “The idea is to let the community know there areseniors who need a ride to the grocery store or to the doctor’s office, or a visitor a friendly call.”

Those interested in volunteering to help a senior in need are welcome tojoin the effort. Training is provided and even if you only have an hour to give,most seniors would welcome your visit! “The nice part about this volunteerprogram is that everyone can get involved, including families with children. The sight and sounds of children bring a smile to every senior’s face,” saysSteigerwalt. For more information about the program, pleasevisitwww.openyourhearttoasenior.org or contact Nancy Jones at 412.307.0071 or email [email protected].

Open Your Heart to a Senior Program

Sometimes fact is stranger than fiction.It would seem reasonable that withmillions of sperm and only one eggthat the majority of infertility problemswould lie with the female. Not true,according to the National Library ofMedicine which tracks nationalstatistics kept by fertility clinics.Difficulties with fertility are evenlysplit, with the source of fertilityproblems being linked to the maleone third of the time and the femalealso having difficulties one third ofthe time. The final third is a mixtureof situations where both parties haveinfertility issues and those cases where the cause is indeterminate.

The good news is that there is hopefor males who wish to start a family.Director of Male ReproductiveMedicine Surgery at UPMC, Thomas Jaffe, MD, an urologist,offers a hopeful perspective formales experiencing difficulties withreproductive issues. “Because of manytechnologies and treatments, manymen who previously had no hopeof fathering a child now have treatmentoptions that can be [effective.]”

One important advancement inreproductive research is a relativelynew diagnostic test called theDAZ test. The DAZ test detectsa genetic mutation in the Ychromosome for sperm production.

This test is ordered when spermproduction is unusually low. Anotherimportant factor in analyzing the quality of the sperm is its motility or movement. Generally, sperm with greater motility are able to more easily fertilize an egg.

One common problem among menwith fertility issues is type 1 or juvenileonset diabetes. Individuals withdiabetes may experience what’s called retrograde ejaculation. Simplyput, this is when the bladder stays open with ejaculatory fluids washingback into the bladder rather than exiting the body as with normal functioning. “This problem can betreated with Sudafed which helps the bladder to stay closed during ejaculation,” explains Dr. Jaffe.Retrograde ejaculation can also be a problem with spinal cord injuries,nerve damage or certain medicationsthat contain alpha blockers such as high blood pressure medications.

Another problem Dr. Jaffe sees amonghis patients are men who have little tono sperm production. “Even with nosperm, we have found that thesemen still produce limited numbersof sperm within the tissues of thetesticles.” This sperm can be extractedfrom the tissue and remains viableto fertilize an egg.

One of the most common problemsassociated with male infertility iswhen an enlargement of a vein in the scrotum forms. These veins are specially equipped with one-wayvalves which insure that blood flows upward. When these veins becomecompressed, they crush the gonadalvein and heat and toxins build up in the scrotum inhibiting healthy spermproduction. The vein can be surgicallyrepaired however to promote normalfunction with increased sperm production and better quality withsperm motility increased.

Finally, male cancer patients mayexperience fertility problems due tochemotherapy and radiation treatments.“Ideally ,we [harvest] sperm priorto treatment. We work with thePittsburgh Cryobank to store thesperm until needed,” explains Dr. Jaffe.

Although no treatment is an absoluteguarantee, male infertility can oftentimes be overcome with the right evaluation and treatment.

For more information about Dr. Ja�eand treatment of male infertility, call 412.692.4100.



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