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51 CommunitiesGolf OutingThere’s no better way to raise moneyfor a good cause and spend themorning than during a golf outing.

And, if you’re in the Brentwood-Baldwin-Whitehall area, there’s only one outing thatsupports three organizations that benefit theentire community from the Liberty Tunnels tothe Elizabeth Bridge – the 51 CommunitiesAnnual Golf Outing.Held this year on September 20, the

annual outing usually raises about $15,000and the proceeds are split evenly betweenthe Brentwood Business OwnersAssociation, Brentwood-Baldwin-WhitehallChamber of Commerce and EconomicDevelopment South, said committeemember Mary Halerz.“Once we divide the money, each organi-

zation does their own thing,” she said.“Some of it pays for Brentwood’s Light-Up

Night. One year it went towardspurchasing street lights. The gazebo atthe end of DeWalt Street came aboutbecause of money that was raised.Economic Development South isputting the money into their own fundso that they can hire an executivedirector to redevelop the whole Rt.51 corridor.”BobMcKown, Chairman of the 51

Communities Golf Outing, said thatwhile numbers are still beingfinalized, there were 76 golfers thisyear, 107 people who attended the

dinner, and a net of around $15,000. Theouting is in its eighth year.

McKown said the golf outing was initiallystarted by the Brentwood Business OwnersAssociation, but eventually was opened up toeveryone because they all shared the samegoals and vision – a revitalized Rt. 51 corridor.“We realized that a lot of people in the

BBOA are involved in the Chamber andsupportive of Economic Development South.So it took hold, and became the big fundraisereach year,” McKown said.“It draws on each of their members. All the

money goes back into those organizations topromote the business and activities in thecommunity. All in all, it was just nice to open itup to everybody.”The 51 Communities Golf Outing took place

at the South Hills Country Club.McKown said the namewas just a made-

up name that reflects the Rt. 51 Corridor,which all organizations strive to support.“The EDS started the redevelopment long

ago, and thanks to Chelsea Wagner, thescope of the redevelopment area is nowexpanded from the Liberty Tunnels to theElizabeth Bridge,” McKown said. “EDS hasdone a number of studies on the area andis now at a point where they need anexecutive director so that they can get thework underway.”Supporting thatwork through its fruition is

what the golf outing is all about,McKown said.“Weneed to get these areas fixed upand

cleanedup so thatwecanattract somenewbusinesses and redevelop the area,” he said.“BrentwoodTowneCenterwas the first of itskind in this process and there’s a lotmore to do.”

Raises Money for Redevelopment


Left to right: Bill Eber,Steve Gardiner Chamber Board Member,Joe Covelli

Bob McKown(Treasurer BBOA)

Start of the outing:Mac McIlrath& Bill Eber

Ben Lodico

M E S S A G E F R o M T h E M A Y o R

halloween hasn’t passed yet and there are Christmas displays at the stores. It seems like we go fromhalloween, pass over Thanksgiving, and directly into Christmas. Well, for those who know me, know Iwould never pass up Thanksgiving. I am not just talking about the big turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie.

I am talking about sharing time with family and friends. I have so much to be thankful for, and so it is thisholiday in which I try to celebrate everything I am thankful for. one thing I am most thankful for, (in

addition to my family), is our men and women who serve unselfishly overseas. These men and women,(kids to me), put themselves in harm’s way for our freedom, and they will be spending their holidays in a desert or in someforeign mountains away from their family andfriends. Yes, some are gradually being sent backhome, but there are still many more fighting tosecure our way of life. You know, it seems likepeople are more interested in what is happening tosome movie star in hollywood these days and theyforget about the true “stars,” the men and womenof our armed services. Let’s not forget about themjust because the wars are not the main story of theday. They are still fighting, and they are still dyingor getting injured for all of us. It is my understandingthat this new magazine will be going out to over25,000 households. Some of you may not knowthat I participate in “Brentwood Cares,” in whichwe prepare care packages and send them to ourbrave soldiers fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.BrentwoodCares is into its sixth year of send-

ing care packages every month. It could not havebeen possible without the generous donationsfrom residents, other individuals, churches,schools, businesses, and organizations. It isheartfelt when we receive word from a soldier whotells us about the spiritual lift they get in knowingthat they are being thought of by not only theirfamilies but the people of our community.

So let’s remember everything we have to bethankful for and remember that one of thosethings is our freedom. As we enter the holidaySeason, let’s all try to give a little to those who havealready given up so much.

on behalf of my wife, Sue, I wish you a blessedholiday season!

Ken LockhartMayor, Brentwood

You can help support our men and women serving in Iraq andAfghanistan by donating the following items. These itemswill be packaged and sent to them every month!

Any monetary donations will be greatlyappreciated to help pay for the shipping.Your donations should be made out toBrentwoodCares and sent to:First National Bank3010 Brownsville RoadBrentwood, PA 15227Questions can be directed to Mayor Lockhart at412.884.1500 ext. 130.

In addition, if you know of a soldier you would like acare package sent to, please let us know so that wecan add them to the list. They do not haveto be from Brentwood. Believe me they willbe grateful.

You can also send your own letters andgreetings by leaving your card in our drop off boxes at TheBrentwood Library, Brentwood Bank, Community Bank, SpartanPharmacy, Spartan Pizza, Speedy Printing and Pampered Pet.

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Briefly BrentwoodBorough News


As we enter the holiday Seasonand the end to another year, Iwanted to take time to sit back

and reflect on the year 2010 and themany positive things that were accom-plished by our borough council. Westarted the year by welcoming a newborough solicitor. After an extensivesearch and interview process, Thomas h.

Ayoob was retained as the Borough’s newsolicitor. At the time of my writing this article, ourBorough solicitor’s fees are a fraction of what they werein years past. The Borough had formally adopted aTraffic Calming Policy and is currently in theprocess of evaluating various intersections in theborough for safety. The Borough has also formalizedthe renting of various borough facilities by adopting aFacility’s Rental Policy.

OrdinancesCouncil adopted ordinances that will require “pawnbrokers” to obtain a license in the Borough prior tooperating. Council went back and revised variousordinances that pertained to the operations of thepolice department by re-establishing the authorityof the police chief. The last thing we want in thisBorough is having council members involved withthe police department operations. An ordinancerequiring property owners who suffered firedamage to have a certain amount of the insuranceproceeds go to the Borough to insure theseproperties are cleaned up and restored as soon aspossible. In addition to these, the borough raisedthe fees for violating the property maintenancecode to $1,000.

GrantsDo you know that the borough has applied for over $1million in state and federal grants this past year alone.These grants were for borough equipment

($15,000) but mostly for borough capital projectssuch as Willowhaven Road ($25,000), fourdemolition grants for dilapidated properties($127,000), roadway/sidewalk improvements($324,000), and for the Brentwood Park/StadiumProject – Phase I ($438,000). At the time of mywriting, the borough has received confirmation thatthey were successful in receiving over half of thesegrants. These are projects that need to be completed.If it was not for these grants the borough wouldhave had to fund these projects through some othermeans. The borough’s management and staffshould be commended with the work they did, andcontinue to do, in achieving the ever scarce anddiminishing grants.

Capital ProjectsThe borough council continued with our commitmentto maintaining and rehabilitating the borough’sinfrastructure. The borough has either finished orin the process of funding over $1 million dollarsworth of capital improvement projects. Theseinclude the following:� Willowhaven Roadway Rehabilitation Projectwas completed in 2010. ($68,205)� Brownsville Road Paving Project was completed.(approx. $260,000.00)� Sanitary Sewer Repair Project is currentlyunderway. (est. $700,000)� Sanitary Manhole Rehabilitation Project iscurrently underway. (est. $50,000)

EquipmentIn addition to a new $25,000 police vehicle, you willsoon see a new street sweeper ($210,000) making itsrounds in the early mornings, keeping the streets andneighborhoods clean and safe from wet leaves orloose gravel. In addition, this multipurpose pieceof equipment will also be used to clean the manycatch basins that tend to clog on account of the

FRoM ThE DESKoF CoUNCIL PRESIDENT

David Wenzel,Brentwood Borough Council




leaves and other debris that tends to enter thesystem.

Fight BlightAs I mentioned above, the Borough hasapplied for grant funding to assist with thedemolition of some of the more problem anddilapidated blighted properties in the borough.one of these properties is a large formerapartment complex that has been deemedcondemned.

In order to try and prevent properties fromreaching these states of disrepair, the Boroughis continuing to take an aggressive approach tocode enforcement. Raising the amount offines to $1,000 was completed. In addition,the Borough hired a summer code enforcementintern who spent most of his summer identifyingproperty maintenance violations. Some maysay that we are “nit picking” and that there are“bigger” issues in the borough. We believethese little items add up to a huge issue. Theaesthetic appearance and condition of theborough will continue to be a priority.

Architectural StudyIn regards to the above, the Borough initiatedan architectural facilities feasibility study onthe current Borough building. The nearly 60or 70-year-old facility is in a state ofdisrepair. Years of neglect, and quite franklyjust the age of the facility has rendered itinefficient, out dated, and potentially unsafe.We are hoping that the results of the feasibilitystudy, being performed by ArchitecturalInnovations, will provide some viable optionsfor the Borough.

Senior CitizenActivitiesIf you haven’t heard yet, or had a chance to par-ticipate, the Borough welcomed LifeSpan to ourcommunity. Working together we approachedLife Span and asked if they would be interestedin coming to Brentwood to provide the manyactivities and benefits they do for those 50 yearsold and older. After touring the Borough’sCommunity Room, Library, and Civic Center,they decided to operate a satellite senior centerhere in Brentwood.

These are only some of the accomplishmentsand projects this council has been working onthis past year. I am proud to have been a part ofsuch a successful year and I am sure we will all doour best to see that this trend continues.

have a great Christmas everyone, and aprosperous New Year!!

–David

Members of Brentwood BoroughCouncil along with the borough

manager, headed to the PittsburghConvention Center on Friday, october 15,to take part in the 10th annual SustainabilityConference. The conference was amilestone for the high stakes surroundingthe region's capacity building for smartgrowth. Focus was on alignment with theobama Administration's InteragencyPartnership for Sustainable Communities

(comprising Federal, DoT, EPA, and hUD)in supporting integration of housing, transportation, water infrastructure, energyconservation, and land-use planning and investment. As such, this one-day, conferenceidentified barriers and solutions to cross-jurisdictional coordination for regional smartgrowth and sustainable community development policy and implementation. Secretaryof housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan hit home the need and opportunityof our times recently, stating, “our challenge now is to bring that holistic view ofcommunity development into the mainstream; to help build sustainable neighborhoods,communities, and regions that are as interconnected as the challenges they face.”

The conference served as a public input session to the Southwestern PennsylvaniaCommission's process of updating the region’s Long Range Transportation andDevelopment Plan. This update was distinguished by addition of enhancementsappropriate to a regional sustainable development plan per the six “Livability Principles”prioritized by the federal Partnership for Sustainable Communities.The conference also featured:� Representatives of the U.S. Department of housing and Urban Development, U.S.Department of Transportation, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencydiscussing the U.S. government's interagency partnership to support and promotesustainable communities.� Keynote address by Peter Calthorpe, principal, Calthorpe Associates - UrbanDesigners, Planners, Architects� Allen Biehler, Secretary of PA Department of Transportation� John hanger, Secretary of PA Department of Environmental Protection� SPC public process per the region's sustainable development plan� Four pressing issues interwoven in deliberations: Transportation Funding Crisis,Water & Sewer Infrastructure, Marcellus Impacts, Affordable housing� Formal presentation of competition results – “14 Essential Tipping Points for SWPASustainable Community Development” (Web site soon) - Learn what federal and stateagencies are looking for in capacity and qualification for sustainable communityinvestment.� Identification of actionable steps whose implementation will position our region toaccelerate sustainable development and be a priority place for investment information.

Brentwood Council Membersparticipate inSustainability Conference.




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General InformationName/Age: 59Phone: 412.882.9785Spouse/Significant other:WidowChildren: 2Education/Training:Graduate of Sto-Rox highSchool, Computer Coursesat Pitt University and CCAC SouthPlace of Birth: Detroit, Michigan

15 Questions:1. Fun fact about you/something that others maybe surprised to know about you: I enjoy jumping ona trampoline with my grandsons.2. Interests/Hobbies: Crochet, Cross-stitch, Crosswordpuzzles and reading3. If I had an entire day to myself, I would: Gofishing at Lake Erie.4. A book you’d highly recommend: Any book by NoraRoberts5. Favorite movie genres: Sci-Fi6. Always in your fridge: Nectarines, apples, orangejuice and skim milk7. Brentwood’s best kept secret: The CommunityRoom8. One person you admire: hillary Clinton andJane haney9. One thing I’d do to strengthen our region:Initiate Senior Citizen Apartment Living in Brentwood10.Three words that best describe you:Confidential, loyal friend, sense of humor11. Childhood nickname/current nickname:“Raggedy Ann”12. Which actor would play you in your life story:Meryl Streep13. Favorite musical group/musician:The RollingStones14. A quote or thought that guides your life:“Trust in God”15. Person (Living or Dead) you’d like to take to aSteeler game: My Mom (deceased)

General InformationName/Age: 50Phone: 412.207.9334Spouse/Significant other:Stephanie RichardsChildren: 3

Education/Training:Graduate of Baldwin highSchoolPlace of Birth: Pittsburgh

15 Questions:1. Fun fact about you/something that others maybe surprised to know about you: Even though I amone who speaks my mind and can sometimes comeacross as aggressive, I do really like peace and serenity

and quiet time to myself.2. Interests/Hobbies: Facts and statistics about anytype of sport; also, an avid reader.3. If I had an entire day to myself, I would: Take a

big cup of coffee, a newspaper, and a nice long cigar andsit in Schenley Park.4. A book you’d highly recommend: The Chief by Jimo’Brien5. Favorite movie genres: Autobiographies/biographies6. Always in your fridge: hard Salami7. Brentwood’s best kept secret: I believe it to be

the Title IV violations in the high School8. One person you admire: My Uncle Tony andAunt Pat9. One thing I’d do to strengthen our region: Iwould improve the rivers/water ways for industrialdevelopment.10.Three words that best describe you: Intense,compassionate, religious11. Childhood nickname/current nickname:The Big Dog12. Which actor would play you in your life story:Robert De Niro13. Favorite musical group/musician:Alan ParsonsProject14. A quote or thought that guides your life:Vince Lombardi states “Individual commitment to agroup effort – that is what makes a team work, acompany work, a society work, a civilization work.”15. Person (living or dead) you’d like to take to aSteeler Game: My son, Mario.




In October, I had the pleasure of sharingnews with your community thatBrentwood Borough had been awarded a

grant of $438,000 for the continued rehabilita-tion of Brentwood Community Park. Theserenovations include reconstruction of the ten-nis and basketball courts, baseball fields and

walkways along with the installation of fencing, ADA access, land-scaping, project sign and other related site improvements. I amproud to have played a part in securing the funding that allowedthe borough to put together the plan for Brentwood CommunityPark that started them down this road.

You may have also noticed many other improvements in the com-munity in the recent years. I have partnered with the BrentwoodBusiness Owners Association to provide funding for beautificationalong Brownsville Road and funds for other improvements in thecommunity. I have worked with the Brentwood 4th of JulyCommittee to help underwrite the costs of the annual paradeevery year since my election. I have been proud to support theBrentwood Volunteer Fire Company and Brentwood EMS in theirefforts to secure dollars for rehabilitation of their units and pur-chase of base security cameras. The borough has also benefittedfrom grant funding provided to purchase a K-9 and provide fortraining and repairs to sanitary sewer lines in the community.I have always been a proponent of working together because bycooperating and communicating, we can truly make a difference inour communities. Brentwood Borough is just one shining exam-ple of where that cooperation can make a positive difference in itseconomy and the residents’ quality of life.

As always, I look forward to working together with you. There aremany services and support that my office can provide and Iencourage you to contact any one of my offices for assistance.

SenatorWayne D. Fontana42nd Senatorial Districtwww.senatorfontana.com



Brentwood, PA, October 18,2010: Brentwood Officialsreceived notice that they havebeen awarded a $438,000Department of Conservation andNatural Resources Community

Conservation Partnership Program Grant toassist with funding necessary to implement Phase I of the recently

completed and adopted Site and Recreation Master Plan for the Borough ofBrentwood and Brentwood Community Park. The amount that was originallyrequested was $438,811.32, which amounts to half of the project’s Phase I estimatedconstruction cost of $877,622.62. The DCNR C2P2 Grant requires a 50% match fromother sources. George Zboyovsky, PE, borough manager, indicated that between thefunding already raised by the Brentwood Park Initiative Group and those fundsalready earmarked by the Borough the match has been secured. Phase I of theRedevelopment Plan will consist of the relocation of the existing tennis andbasketball courts to the area of the current “practice field” and constructing two newball fields in their location as well as the construction of a deck hockey rink, improvedADA access, and landscaping improvements. The Borough is hoping to have Phase I outfor bid in early 2011 with construction beginning in the summer of 2011.

Brentwood Borough ReceivesDCNR Community Conservation

PartnershipProgram Grantfor BrentwoodPark/StadiumRenovations



Snow will be falling soon, and the Public Worksrequest that the residents move their vehicles off ofthe streets when there is a heavy snow. Be mind-full

of where you park; we need room to salt and plow.Chapter 180, Article VI, titled “Snow and Ice

Removal”, identifies and defines the responsibility forremoving snow and ice from sidewalks and roofs, aswell as the violations and penalties for violating anyprovision of this Article.

This code was revised this past year to require theremoval of snow and ice from privately owned roadsand parking lots by the owner. In addition, itincreased the penalty for violating Chapter 180,Article VI from $600 to $1,000.

§ 180-32 Responsibility for removal from parkinglots, sidewalks, streets and highwaysA. Every owner of any building or lot of land withinthe Borough fronting, abutting, or containing a pavedLet It Snow! Let It Snow! L

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!!(Hopefully not as much as last year!)

parking lot, sidewalk, street or highway, shall plow,remove and clear away or cause to be plowed,removed or cleared away, snow and ice from suchparking lots and streets and highways so that firefightingand emergency vehicles can access all portions of theparking lot, street and highway at all times, and so thatall sidewalks have a cleared path of at least 30 inchesin width.B. Except as provided in Subsection D hereof, snowand ice shall be removed as required herein in allbusiness districts within the Borough by two businesshours after the cessation of any fall of snow, sleet orfreezing rain or by the beginning of business hours ofthe next business day following such fall, whicheverperiod is shorter.C. Except as provided in Subsection D hereof, snowand ice shall be removed as required herein on thesame day of the cessation of any fall of snow, sleet orfreezing rain or within the first four (4) hours ofdaylight after the cessation of any such fall, whicheverperiod is longer.D. however, in the event that snow and ice hasbecome so hard that it cannot be removed without



Let It Snow! Let It Snow!likelihood of damage to the parking lot, sidewalk,street or highway, the owner shall, within the timerequired in Subsections B and C hereof, cause enoughsand or other abrasive to be put on the parking lot,sidewalk, street or highway to make travel thereonreasonably safe and shall then, as soon thereafter asweather permits, plow, remove and clear away thesnow and ice as required herein.

Jumping the Gun?It's hard to believe that winter is uponus. But time does fly and so does thesnow. We at the Borough would like tostart a list of volunteers that arewilling to shovel snow for residentsthat unable to do it for themselves.Every year residents call theBorough requesting names andphone numbers of individualsthat can assist them during thewinter months. If you are inter-ested in helping your neighbor

please contact the Borough at 412.884.1500 ext. 112and give your name and address tobe placed on the list to shovel snowaway from sidewalks/driveways.Residents are in need of assistanceduring the wintry months and arewilling to pay a nominal fee for yourservices. however, students in theNational honor Society need volunteerhours, this is a great opportunity to get

involved in the community and assistthose in need. Please give us a

call. once a list is established,the volunteer will be given

the jobs closest to their home.Everyone needs a little help

sooner or later. Please considerdonating time to assist our

elderly and disabled or considerdoing the job at a minimal cost.

Thank you.




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Place all your recyclable materials in one container with no separating or sortingneeded. We'll do it for you! Just a few simple guidelinesoutlined below to avoid any service interruptions:� Place all your recyclable material in your RECYCLE container(s)furnished by the municipality without separating or sorting! Thecontainers need to be clearly marked as recyclable materials.� Large volumes of glass and newspaper can increase the weight of yourrecycling container(s). Please assure the weight of one containerdoesn’t exceed 50-pounds.� All Cardboard must be broken down flat and shall be no more than3-feet in length or width. Since most recycling containers don’t have lids werecommend bundling or using paper bags for cardboard and paper to eliminatelitter on windy days.

YES! Recycle all of these items in yourSingle Sort Recycle Container

� Glass bottles and jars� Metal beverage and food cans� Plastic bottles with narrow necks(Types1 through 7)� Paper from news, magazines, junkmail, dry, non-coated food paper� Boxboard, small flat pieces ofcorrugated cardboard box material� All Cardboard must be broken down sothat it is flat and no more than 3 feet inlength or width

NO! These items can’t be recycled. Put themin your trash container

� Garbage, food waste, diapers, paperplates, hangers, old plastic toys� Meat or dairy plastic or paper packaging� Wax or plastic wrap or bags� Freezer food packaging� Plastic deli, product or take-out packagingor utensils� Formed or pellet Styrofoam packaging� Window glass, ceramics or dishware,mirrors, light bulbs

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Q. The waste hauler did not pick-up mypile of rubbish. Who do I call?A. Please call Allied Waste Services at1.877.788.9400.

Q. The waste hauler did not pick up all ofmy rubbish. What do I do?A. The contract calls for Allied Waste topick-up waste generated in a week’s timefrom each household. When cleaning outafter a loved one has passed away or after atenant moves out, you may contact Allied Waste to makea special pick-up or you may contact a waste hauler toremove the excess amount of waste. The Borough’s con-tract deals with tonnage, and everyone should pay theirfair share.

Q. I have a groundhog or raccoon in my yard.What can the Borough do?”

A. We will try and trap the animal in a timelymanner, or the resident may call an exterminator.

This is a free service for residents that maytake time because of the first come first

serve procedure. We bait and set thetrap, and check it once a day. We removethe traps on Friday because we don’t

check them on weekends. We stronglysuggest you remove the food source and it may

eliminate the animal.

Q. Why can’t I put my household rubbish in theBorough-owned trash cans on Brownsville, Greenlee,or Outlook?A. These receptacles are for people walking along theseroads. Each resident must have a “contract” with AlliedWaste. If you live in an apartment your landlord has tomake arrangements with a trash hauler to remove thetenants waste.

Q. How do I lodge a complaint after hours?A. The Borough has set up a way to have problems sub-mitted without the need to speak to anyone. Check outthe Borough’s website (www.brentwoodboro.com) andclick on the E-Gov section, which will require you to fillout information so it can be sent to the right departmentto begin to solve the problem.

Q. What ever happened to the street sweeper?A. The old street sweeper got to the point that the cost tocontinually repair it was not the most sound thing to do.As such, the Borough Council has purchased a new ElginWhirlwind street sweeper and catch basin cleaner. Aproposed schedule is to clean resident’s streets on theday of trash pick-up once a month. We will also clean ourmain roads twice a week. We will clean our catch basinsin the spring. If possible please remove your vehiclesfrom the street so we can cleanboth sides. We will also be pickingup the leaves on the streets.Residents are asked to bag theirleaves for the fall leaf pick-up,which will end the firstweek of December. Pleasedo not rake leaves intothe street!

Q&A With Public WorksSupervisor Robert Mackewich


The Route 51 Corridor (Corridor) is locatedin Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, where State

Routes 51 and 43 intersect. It serves as the mainconnecting artery of the City of Pittsburgh to several

communities in the South hills area. A committee was formed todevelop a partnership of all concerned entities to facilitate growth and

development in the Corridor. The Corridor, over the last several years, has seen asteady deterioration with a decline in businesses and population. The Corridor has alsosuffered from traffic congestion, blight, and a negative connotation that has impededprogress. There have been a number of studies on how to best position the Corridor forfuture development, but revitalization from these studies was simply not sustainablebecause prior efforts did not involve all of the key stakeholders and the focus was toonarrow. For the first time, however, the participating municipalities and organizations forthis effort are unified in developing a common vision.

on october 5th, 6th, and 7th, seven members from across the county from theSustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) evaluated the problems and challengesfacing the Rt. 51 Corridor. Through local municipal partnership collaboration and theirexpertise, a unified vision was developed to revitalize this important Pennsylvania corridor.

The following is a link to the Power Point Presentation that was given by SDATregarding the Rt. 51 Corridor. Please take a minute or two to review this exciting andinformative presentation.

The website is http://www.aia.org/about/initiatives/AIAS075426

The committee, consists of the following entities:

Organizations:Allegheny County Economic Developmentoffice of Allegheny County Executive Dan onoratoPA Department of Economic DevelopmentPennDoT Engineering District 11-0Penn Future

Municipalities:Baldwin BoroughBrentwood BoroughThe Borough of Jefferson hillsThe City of PittsburghPleasant hills BoroughWest Mifflin BoroughWhitehall Borough

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RT 51 CorridorIs Studied.



Reminder:Real Estate TaxesAs of January 1, 2009, Brentwood Borough Real EstateTaxes are no longer collected at the MunicipalBuilding. All Real Estate Taxes (Borough and School)are collected at 3730 Brownsville Road. For additionalinformation please contact Fay Boland, tax collector, at412.884.4829.

ATTENTIoNLANDLoRDS:Please call the Borough office when a tenant moves out ofyour premises. At that time you will be able to see if there isan outstanding sewage bill due on the property. Pleaseremember that you, as property owner, are ultimatelyresponsible for unpaid sewage bills on your property.

Please call Susan at 412.884.1500 X118 for furtherinformation.


2011 Brentwood EMSSubscription Drive...will begin in November to all residents and businesses!The 2011 subscription drive will be coming for Brentwood EMS. Your donation helps ussupply the best quality patient care for the residents of Brentwood Borough.

how does your household subscription work for you? If you are taken by ambulance tothe hospital, we will bill your medical insurance. If your medical insurance denies the claimfor any reason or you have no insurance and you are a subscriber, you will not beresponsible for the bill as Brentwood EMS will write this off. If you are not a subscriber,you will be billed for the full amount.

Please subscribe today. If you have any questions on how a subscription can work for youor did not receive a subscription packet please call our office at 412.884.8740.

Brentwood Emergency Medical Service committed to Serving the Community Since 1977


The Brentwood Firecracker 5-K Race Committeewill meet at the Brentwood Library at 7:00 P.M. onthe following dates:� November 1, 2010� December 6, 2010� January 3, 2011� February 7, 2011� March 7, 2011� April 4, 2011� May 2, 2011� June 6, 2011If you enjoy the 5-K Race and are unable to run therace, maybe we can interest you in volunteeringyour time to assist with the many phases of theevent. The committee welcomes new members andnon-residents.


LooKING FoRA NIGhT oUT?You are invited to join the Brentwood 4th of July Committee for a“Night at the Races” on Friday, February 25, 2011 at the BrentwoodVFW, Post 1810, at the intersection of Route 51 and Marylea Avenue.� Doors open at 6:00 P.M. the First Race begins at 7 p.m.

� Admission is $10.00 which includes refreshments

� Purchase a horse for $10.00

� Be a Race Sponsor for $50.00

Remember that your support continues our community tradition.Parade! Fireworks and Park Activities! Come out and enjoy an eveningwith your friends as you contribute to the 4th of Julycelebration. GooD LUCK!

Brentwood Firecracker 5-KCo M MITTEE ME ETI N GS

Brentwood AthleticAssociation2011 Player RegistrationBrentwood Athletic Association will conduct player registration forBaseball, Softball, and T-Ball on the following Sundays - January 16

and January 30 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Brentwood Civic Center. Foradditional information contact Jim Attanucci at 412.969.7535.


Friends of the Brentwood Library

2010Fund DriveDear Brentwood Residents,

ThE BRENTWooD LIBRARY NEEDS YoUR hELP!This year your library lost $23,000.00 in state funding; however, the

library’s commitment to the Brentwood Community remains steadfast:� open 7 days a week� over 100,000 visitors a year� 15 Internet computers, free wireless, MS office� More than 133,000 checkouts last year� outstanding children’s programs� Expanding Adult Services as a Lifespan Extension� And as always a staff that is #1 in customer satisfaction!

The Brentwood Library’s board members and staff are dedicated toimproving the quality of life for all residents. however, we need yourfinancial support more than ever as state funding sources drasticallydecrease.

Please donate to the 2010 Friends of the Brentwood Library Fund Driveand keep our library thriving!

Thank you,Sharon LutherPresident, Friends of the Brentwood Library



IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Borough Tip Line 412.884.3545Fire Department (Non-Emergency)

412.884.1433Borough Swimming Pool 412.882.1147

Emergency 911


Real Estate Tax CollectorFay Boland 412.884.48293730 Brownsville RoadPittsburgh, PA [email protected]

Earned Income/Delinquent Tax CollectorBerkheimer Tax Associates 412.881.3075

District MagistrateJohn Bova 412.881.1996

MEETING INFORMATIONBorough Meetings3rd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.Council ChambersAll meetings are open to the public and are held at the Borough Municipal Building

Planning CommissionAs needed on the 3rd Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Zoning Hearing BoardAs needed on the 4th Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Brentwood Library3501 Brownsville RoadPittsburgh, PA 15227412.882.5694

MUNICIPAL BUILDING3624 Brownsville RoadPittsburgh, PA 15227-3199Office: 412.884.1500 Fax 412.884.1911Borough Office HoursMonday – Friday 8.a.m. – 4.p.m.(Closed Weekends and Holidays)

MayorKenneth E. Lockhart 412.881.2233 x.130

BOROUGH COUNCILCouncil PresidentDavid Wenzel 412.884.1500 x.166

Council Vice PresidentJanice Boyko 412.884.1500 x.161

President Pro TemCharlie Johnson 412.884.1500 x.162

MembersAnn Schade 412.884.1500 x.164Cathy Trexler 412.884.1500 x.163Mario D. Richards 412.884.1500 x.165Clyde Zimmerman 412.884.1500 x.167

BOROUGH OFFICIALSBorough ManagerGeorge Zboyovsky, PE [email protected]

TreasurerDawn Lane 412.884.1500 [email protected]

Administrative AssistantMary Lou Garase 412.884.1500 [email protected]

Chief of PoliceRobert D. Butelli 412.884.1500 x.127Fax [email protected]

Police DepartmentEmergency: 911Non-Emergency: 412.884.2600

Fire ChiefDan Nieczgorski 412.884.1433

Brentwood Volunteer Fire Company Station 1163433 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15227Business: 412.884.1433 FAX: 412.884.6635

EMERGENCY: 911 or 412.884.2600 Website: www.brentwoodvfc.com Email: [email protected]

E.M.S. DirectorJoanne Cook 412.884.8740

Brentwood EMS3624 Brownsville RoadPittsburgh, PA 15227

Emergeny Medical ServicesEmergency: 911

Public Works SupervisorRobert Mackewich 412.884.1500 [email protected]

Building Inspector/Zoning OfficerRalph Costa 412.884.1500 [email protected]

Borough EngineerJustin Wagner, PE 412.921.4030 [email protected]

Borough SolicitorThomas H. Ayoob, III, Esq.

Emergency Management CoordinatorMartin Ritter 412.884.1500


If you’re sitting around wondering what you’re going to do after the playoffs – assuming the Steelers continue their success with thereturn of Big Ben – you may want to consider getting a move on listing your home.

January is the perfect time to get your house ready for sale, said Lori Crandell, Realtor and Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker.

“January is definitely a good time to list a house. It’s the beginning of thespring market,” she said. “Especially after football season is over, people getbored and start looking at buying. I always tell people, if you’re going to listin the spring shoot for January or early February because you’ll get a legup on the spring market before it gets saturated.”

While you may not see a lot of foot traffic right away, Crandell said youcan rest assured that your house will start getting online attention. The foottraffic you get will be from serious buyers, not people just browsing.

“The latest statistics that I saw said that 88 percent of buyers start out looking for a home online,” Crandell said. “So it’s really importantthat sellers go online themselves and look at the differences betweenbrokers. Realtor.com is a very good source and the most popularwebsite for consumers.”

Another aspect of winter selling is the weather itself. Crandell saidthat some people worry about how their home will show if there’s a footof snow on the ground, but if your house is attractive and inviting in thewinter, you know it’s going to look good when it’s 85 degrees and sunny.

“During the winter is when it’s probably going to look its worst.Sellers, if they have pictures from the spring and summer, should makethose photos available to the agent,” Crandell said. “If someone’s yardlooks good in the winter, it’s going to look good in the spring, but if wehave the snow that we had last year, it might hold someone back whocan’t make out if the yard is sloped or flat. That’s why sellers should bring out pictures of the yard in other seasons.”

Want toList YourHome?JANUARY IS THEPERFECT MONTHTO DO IT!

other things that the winter provides advantages for include anopportunity for buyers to see how the furnace operates, whether thehome heats evenly, and whether or not it has any drafty areas you’ll need to address.

“There are some things you can’t tell in the winter, like airconditioning,” Crandell said. “You can’t tell if the air conditioning is working [when it’s] under 55 degrees, but that’s where a homewarranty comes in handy. At least you’re covered by a home warrantyand can get that rectified before it gets too hot.”

It’s the beginning of the spring market. While you may not see a lot of foot traffic right away, you can rest assured

that your house will start getting online attention.

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For the past two years, BrentwoodBorough and the BrentwoodPark Initiative have been

trying to raise money torehabilitate the BrentwoodCommunity Park and a recent grant inthe amount of $438,000 will help those efforts substantially. Frank Cappetta,a member of the Brentwood Park Initiative’s board of directors, said thematching grant from the state will be paired up with about $250,000 thatthe Initiative has already raised for park rehab.“We’ve been at this for about two years now,” Cappetta said. “The parks

are extremely bad. A lot of things really need upgrading. The tennis courtsaren’t used because people are afraid to get hurt. The track is still a cindertrack from the late ‘40s-early ‘50s, and 4 and 3/4 around is a mile. Because ofthat, it’s difficult to have track meets up there; so they don’t.” The $438,000grant will be used for reconstruction of the tennis and basketball courts,baseball fields, walkways; installation of fencing, ADA access, landscaping,project sign and other related site improvements. In all, the rehabilitation is amulti-phase project and fundraising has been constant, Cappetta said. “Considering we started this at the worst time in the history of

Pennsylvania in terms of the economy, we’ve had a lot of very generouspeople who have stepped up in making donations,” Cappetta said. “It’snice to see we’ve raised what we have raised. Hopefully, as the economygets better, people will be more generous.”Fundraising events include an annual golf outing every September,

community days, raffles, and petitioning Brentwood alumni. “Some peoplehave been donating $25 per month for the past three years. Some havewritten us a $100 check each year with a 5-year commitment. One localorthodontist, Dr. Mayberry, has given us $1,000 a year with a 5-yearcommitment. We’re getting some nice support from a couple differentpeople, actually,” Cappetta said. In addition to donations, Cappetta said those who would be interested

can approach the Initiative about naming rights for the park. “They can be sold, but at this point in time, nobody has made a

commitment for any particular naming rights,” he said. “But it’s out there ifsomeone does want it.”Highlights of the renovation to the park include the following planned items:

� Include a 400-meter track around the football field and relocate theaffected two baseball fields somewhere else in the park. �A possible new location for the existing basketball/tennis courts.�A possible new location for a proposed deck hockey court.� Investigate passive recreation areas (more pavilions) along with a lifewalking trail.�Utilize synthetic turf on the football field. The BPI continues to meet regularly on the second Thursday of each monthfrom 7 – 8 p.m. at the Brentwood Borough Community Room located down-stairs of the library. These meetings are open to the public and have beengaining more attendance and participation each month.Interested in Helping to Mend Our Broken Heart?Please make checks payable to the Brentwood Park Initiative.Contributions can be sent to:Brentwood Park Initiativec/o Francis A. Cappetta, DDS3903 Clairton Blvd.Pittsburgh, PA 15227

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I t’s the kind of thing that can come in an instant likea lightning bolt, or sneak in over the course ofweeks like a persistent fog. In any form, it’s

unwelcome and costs U.S. businesses millions ofdollars in lost work and sick days. It’s back pain,

and while it’s not totally understood, it’s totallyreal for millions of Americans.

There are several varieties of back pain, eachwith their own names based on the locationon the spine from which they seem to

originate. one of the more common ones thatyou may have heard about is “lumbago,” or

lower back pain. The name stems from thelumbar section of the spine, and the condition

has fueled an estimated $70 billion industry initself in physician services, self-help remedies,

ointments, devices and more. America’s obsessionwith lumbar and its proper support has led to seats

with lumbar adjustments being standard in mosthigh-end vehicles. For those who drive economy cars,

there are pillows, wedges, lattices of beads and vibrat-ing heating pads that plug into your car’s lighter socket,

each proclaiming more relief than the next.Despite the accoutrements that one can purchase, few

provide total relief. That’s because the actual causes of run-of-the-mill, everyday back pain are largely unknown. Many reasons for

serious back pain are easily diagnosed because they have a direct causalbasis or present with other symptoms such as weight loss, fever or incontinence.Someone in a recent car accident, for example, would know that their cur-rent back pain is a result of the collision. however, it’s been postulated thatback pain may also be the result of stress at work or at home, reasons that

would not show up in anMRI or X-ray.

If you’re just dealing with day-to-day aches and pains,

most doctors agree that compresses

of warm, moist heat are the best way to cope.


Many Causes, Few Cures

If you’re just dealing with day-to-day aches and pains, mostdoctors agree that compresses of warm, moist heat are the bestway to cope. over-the-counter pain relievers are also safe, solong as you take them as directed. Chiropractors and physicaltherapists may be able to suggest a stretching regimen thatcould alleviate some of the more common aches and painsassociated with the spine. In fact, more and more chiropractorshave integrated techniques into patient visits other than thebasic routine adjustment.

You might be surprised to find that your first chiropracticvisit may include 15 minutes of massage therapy, where warm,moist heat compresses are placed on your back, followed by 15minutes of TENS, or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimula-tion, which zings and zaps your muscles with a pleasant tinglingsensation.

While it all feels great, scientists are split as to whether anyof it works for the long term. A study by the AmericanAcademy of Family Physicians came to the conclusion thatwhile heat packs, deep heat, and massage are useful in theimmediate relief of symptoms, long-term effectiveness is still inquestion, and the use of TENS therapy has demonstrated nolong-term effectiveness at all.

What the study did conclude is that unless the pain is theresult of a deeper medical condition, like cancer or infection,exercise and patient education are the best tools out there inhelping the patient in the long term.


W H A T I S

F ibromyalgia is characterized by widespread muscle and joint painand fatigue. More than 12 million Americans have Fibromyalgia.Most of them are women ranging in age from 25 to 60 and women

are 10 times more likely to get this disease than men. Recognized by theAmerican Medical Association in 1987, Fibromyalgia is a condition thathas only recently gained a better understanding.Individuals with Fibromyalgia often ache all over and have crippling

fatigue along with specific tender points, swelling, problems sleeping,moodiness or depression. Many describe their muscle pain as over-worked, strained, twitching or burning. With Fibromyalgia, most of the body’s joints are involved. Most

commonly, patients note pain and soreness in the neck, shoulders,hands, wrists, low back, hips and legs. Because the pain is so widespread, Fibromyalgia patients can have difficulty with even themost simple daily activities. Other Fibromyalgia symptoms include:

� abdominal pain � anxiety and depression � chronic headaches � difficulty sleeping� dryness in mouth, nose, and eyes � fatigue

� hypersensitivity to cold and/or heat � inability to concentrate (called "fibro fog") � incontinence � digestive disorders � numbness or tingling in the fingers and feet � stiffness

How is Fibromyalgia diagnosed?Fibromyalgia is a diagnosis of exclusion. In other words, there areno specific laboratory tests to

diagnose Fibromyalgia. To make an accurate diagnosis, the doctor has to

rely on a comprehensive physical examand medical history. In order to rule out

more serious illnesses, doctors may requestblood tests to look for blood sugar or thyroidissues, rheumatoid factor (RF), and antinuclear antibodies (ANA). Also, he or shemay evaluate the severity of sleep disturbances,mood disorders and fatigue.

How can Chiropractic help?Current research suggests that Fibromyalgia isa disorder of the central nervous system.Turmoil within the nervous system causeshypersensitive reactions to stresses on thebody from chemical, physical or emotionalfactors. These factors include stress fromwork or school, poor diet, physical traumaor chemical sensitivity. Because Fibromyalgia is a systemicproblem, a more holistic approach is often

the key to relief from the symptoms. An individual’s health and well-being is controlled by their nervous system which can beaddressed by chiropractic care. Chiropractors are proficientlytrained in nervous system disorders, making chiropractic an excellentchoice for those suffering from Fibromyalgia. Misalignments of the spinal column decrease the health of the

nervous system, often resulting in pain, stiffness or the hypersensitivityreactions of Fibromyalgia. Chiropractic adjustments correct these misalignment of the spine. Once the spine is correctly aligned, pain inany part of the body, not just the spine and neck, may be reduced or disappear. A chiropractor can also assist with nutritional information,exercises, stretches and sleep hygiene to improve your health.If you think you or a loved one may be suffering from Fibromyalgia,

please contact our office for more information. We can be reachedat Tranquility Specific Chiropractic at 412-833-1314.

This industry insight was written by Koran Gurcak DC and Chad Bragg DC. Dr. Gurcak and Dr. Bragg practice at Tranquility Specific Chiropractic at 6011 Baptist Road and have been serving the community for 10 years. For additional information or any questions, please call 412-833-1314.

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Prat falls on TV sitcoms may make us chuckle, but in real life, they’redeadly serious. Falls are the leadinginjury-related reason people go to theemergency room. Each year, morethan a million Americans suffer a slip,trip, or fall injury, resulting in morethan 17,000 deaths.

Falls don’t have to be an inevitablepart of life. There are many proactive strategies you can take to prevent them from happening to you and others.

“Have you ever noticed that athletestend to be injured late in a game?That’s because they’re tired, distracted, or rushed,” says Gary P. Chimes, MD, PhD, Department of Physical Medicineand Rehabilitation, UPMC MercySouth Side Outpatient Center.“These same conditions are often at play during a fall. You may blame a fall on a slippery sidewalk or unstable chair, when the real underlying cause is entirely different.Knowing what causes a fall is key toaddressing the problem.”

Your “personal safety margin” diminishes when factors such as age,fatigue, body weakness, and chronicillness are added to the equation.

“Falls often point to other underlyinghealth issues. That’s why it’s so important to be aware of what yourbody is telling you,” says Dr. Chimes.

Three things you can doto avoid fallsExercise: Exercises that promotestrength, balance, and body coordination are especially importantto prevent falls. Dr. Chimes recommends the martial art of tai chi, especially for older adults.

See your doctor regularly:Schedule annual physical and eye examinations to uncover underlyingmedical problems that could lead to falls. Notify your doctor if you feel unstable or experienceproblems like dizziness due to medications.

Check your surroundings: Clutter-proof your home, especiallysteps. Make sure carpets andhandrails are secure. Use a non-skid mat in your bath. If youhave small children, use safety lockson windows and be sure cribs, infantswings, and other equipment areplaced securely. Older childrenshould always wear protective gearwhen biking, skiing, or skating.

Falls Are No Laughing MatterHere’s how you can help avoid them at any age

Treating a Fall

“If you’ve taken a fall and suspect a serious injury, such as a broken bone, severe cut, or concussion, seek immediate medical attention,” advises Lisa R. Blackrick, MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UPMC Mercy. The Level I TraumaCenter at UPMC Mercy is speciallyequipped to evaluate and treat seriousand complex injuries.

For less serious injuries such as asprain or pulled muscle, follow theRICE procedure, she says: rest, ice, compression, and elevation. “If yourpain worsens or does not diminishwithin two or three days, you shouldcontact your family doctor for what to do next.”

After a fall, many people — especiallyseniors — fear that it will happenagain. “The good news is that thereare many things that can be done tominimize the reoccurrence of falls, including physical therapy and exercise, medication adjustments, and lifestyle changes,” says Dr. Blackrick. “The important thing is to maintain a dialogue with your health care provider.”

To learn more about fall-related injury treatment options at UPMC Mercy, call 412-232-7865.

Quick Facts About Falls• Children under the age of five and seniors over the age of 70 have thegreatest fall rates.

• Among older adults, more than two-thirds of those who fall are likely to fall again within six months.

• The most severe falls among children are linked to baby walkers, windows, and play equipment.

Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control

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New UPMC Rehab Institute PresidentHer position as the president of the UPMC RehabilitationInstitute may be new, but Margaret (Peg) Reidy, MD, is a seasoned UPMC veteran. A physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, she began her career as a resident at the Hospitals of the University Heath Center of Pittsburgh (now UPMC). Today, as president of the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute, Dr. Reidy overseeswestern Pennsylvania’s largest provider of inpatient rehabilitation services.

The UPMC Rehabilitation Institute offers accredited, specialized care for patients after illness and injury, including stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, amputation, and multiple traumatic injuries. Services are provided in seven acute care hospitals throughout thearea: UPMC Mercy, UPMC Horizon, UPMC McKeesport,UPMC Montefiore, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Passavant,and UPMC St. Margaret.

During her career, Dr Reidy has seen dramatic changes in the way physicians deliver rehabilitation services. Shedescribes the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute as a “very different kind of institute”. Since inpatient rehabilitationservices are provided at seven locations, patients can remain close to home and under the care of their physician.“Having world-class care in their own neighborhood benefits patients and their families,” she adds.

As Americans live longer and healthier lives, the demandfor quality, convenient inpatient rehabilitation services will continue to increase. “Baby boomers are expected toregain functional ability, whether they are recovering fromsurgeries or injuries, or coping with chronic illnesses,” says Dr. Reidy. “We are committed to helping them getback to a full life.”

For more information on the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute, visit UPMC.com/RehabInstitute.

Margaret (Peg) Reidy, MD

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


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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UPMC Imaging Services of South Hills, located just off Route 19 in Bethel Park, has become a convenient choice for arearesidents. With MRI and more breast imaging services now available, the South Hills center is even better prepared to provide for your imaging needs.

UPMC Imaging Services of South Hills offers the following services on-site:

Radiology

•MRI

• general x-ray

Magee-Womens Imaging Services

• digital mammography

• ultrasound

• DXA bone density testing

UPMC Cardiovascular Institute

• nuclear medicine

• echocardiography

• peripheral ultrasound

• vascular studies

“We recently added MRI, digital mammography, and on-site breast biopsy, to give South Hills residents more services right in their neighborhood,” says Lori Collins, director of imaging services at UPMC Mercy. “With our advanced, state-of-the-art technology, our staff can provide fast, high quality images,” she adds.

Imaging services, especially for children, are now available at the new Children’s Express Care center, located in the samebuilding as UPMC Imaging Services of South Hills.

“When a child needs an x-ray, it’s reassuring for parents that it can be done nearby instead of driving to another location,” adds Ms. Collins. (Read more about the Children’s Express Care Centerand its hours of operation on page 6.)

UPMC Imaging Services of South Hills participates in most insurance plans. The center also offers comfortable and private waiting rooms and testing areas, as well as free parking and valet service.

UPMC Imaging Services of South Hills1300 Oxford DriveBethel Park, PA 15102

Radiology Services (x-ray and MRI)Phone: 412-851-8740

Hours for x-rays Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. Same-day appointments available.

Hours for MRI Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m to 4 p.m. Same-day appointments available.

Magee-Womens Imaging ServicesPhone: 412-833-9000

Hours Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

UPMC Cardiovascular InstitutePhone: 412-347-3240

Hours Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information about all imaging services at UPMC, visitwww.UPMC.com/Imaging.

UPMC Offers Expanded Imaging Services in South Hills

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UPMC Imaging Services of South Hills, located just off Route 19 in Bethel Park, has become a convenient choice for arearesidents. With MRI and more breast imaging services now available, the South Hills center is even better prepared to provide for your imaging needs.

UPMC Imaging Services of South Hills offers the following services on-site:

Radiology

•MRI

• general x-ray

Magee-Womens Imaging Services

• digital mammography

• ultrasound

• DXA bone density testing

UPMC Cardiovascular Institute

• nuclear medicine

• echocardiography

• peripheral ultrasound

• vascular studies

“We recently added MRI, digital mammography, and on-site breast biopsy, to give South Hills residents more services right in their neighborhood,” says Lori Collins, director of imaging services at UPMC Mercy. “With our advanced, state-of-the-art technology, our staff can provide fast, high quality images,” she adds.

Imaging services, especially for children, are now available at the new Children’s Express Care center, located in the samebuilding as UPMC Imaging Services of South Hills.

“When a child needs an x-ray, it’s reassuring for parents that it can be done nearby instead of driving to another location,” adds Ms. Collins. (Read more about the Children’s Express Care Centerand its hours of operation on page 6.)

UPMC Imaging Services of South Hills participates in most insurance plans. The center also offers comfortable and private waiting rooms and testing areas, as well as free parking and valet service.

UPMC Imaging Services of South Hills1300 Oxford DriveBethel Park, PA 15102

Radiology Services (x-ray and MRI)Phone: 412-851-8740

Hours for x-rays Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. Same-day appointments available.

Hours for MRI Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m to 4 p.m. Same-day appointments available.

Magee-Womens Imaging ServicesPhone: 412-833-9000

Hours Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

UPMC Cardiovascular InstitutePhone: 412-347-3240

Hours Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information about all imaging services at UPMC, visitwww.UPMC.com/Imaging.

UPMC Offers Expanded Imaging Services in South Hills

UPMC Mercy1400 Locust St.Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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.

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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. UPMC Mercy physicians’ offices are open and conveniently located near you. Our physicians are accepting new patients, and in most cases evenoffer 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.


Winterizing your vehicle isn’t nearly as hard as it may sound.In fact, thanks to the moderate climate of WesternPennsylvania, and the expediency of our regional

public works professionals, there’s little if anything for us to do toprep our cars for winter weather – but there are some things thatare just good sense.

� Consider changing to thinner oil for the winter. The regular oilyou use in the summer can get thicker in the cold of winter, leadingto longer start-up times until your engine is properly lubricated. Ifyou aren’t the type who changes your oil on your own, ask yourlocal mechanic about changing viscosity for the winter months.

� Check the basics! If you don’t do anything else, make sure youcover the basics. Make sure your windshield wiper fluid is full witha fluid that won’t freeze in low temperatures, and carry an extra gal-lon in the trunk. When the Pittsburgh slush flies, it’s easy to gothrough a full container of wiper fluid. Make sure your tires areinflated properly and that you have enough tread on them.

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Winterizing your carcan keep you rollingdespite the conditions

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However, if you don’t winterize your vehicle,you may be stuck in that comfy living room waiting

for a ride to come pick you up.

WinterSlow You Down

A rule of thumb for minimal thread is to stick a penny in yourtreads with Lincoln’s head down. If the rubber doesn’t meet hishairline, your tread’s too low. Some people switch to snow tires forthe winter, which is never a bad idea. Make sure your spare isinflated properly and that you have a roadside assistance kit.Emergency blankets can easily fit in glove boxes, as do flashlights,ice scrapers and extra gloves.

� If you don’t have jumper cables, get some! Most car batterieslose charge due to cold temperature. Carrying jumpers not onlyincreases the chances that you’ll find a good Samaritan to jump acharge off of, you can also be the good Samaritan who helps otherswho may be in distress.

Winter driving poses a multitude of challenges, but if you coverthese basics, you’ll eliminate a good bit of them. however, youcan’t eliminate bad driving, however, so be alert and keep an eyeout for others on the road this time of year.



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At its September General Purpose Meeting, the Board of School Directors took actionthat enabled the Brentwood Borough School District to join the In CommunityMagazines network. Through its partnership with In Community Magazines, the

district has the opportunity to present school district news and information previouslyprovided in News and Views in a colorful and cost effective magazine format. In this exclusivesection of IN Brentwood Baldwin-Whitehall, you will find an array of articles addressing across-section of recent events and activities, as well as relevant information that you can use togain insight into school district operations.

one aspect of school district operations that precipitates numerous callsto my office relates to school delay and cancellation decisions that aremade due to inclement weather or emergency situations. During mytenure as superintendent, I have learned that my decision will not pleaseeveryone. When the decision is made to delay or cancel school, there arethose that express it was not necessary to do so. When the decision ismade not to delay or cancel school, there are those that express a delay orcancellation was needed.

If parents believe weather conditions do not allow for safe travel of theirchildren to school, I often tell them that as parents they can keep theirchildren at home until weather conditions improve.

With the onset of winter weather around the corner, it would be best toreview how that decision is made. once I become aware of impendinginclement weather, weather forecasts are continually monitored for anychanges in original predictions. If inclement weather is predicted for themorning, my morning begins at 4:00 a.m. when I again monitor the

weather forecast. I also begin to contact other superintendents in thecounty, particularly those in walking school districts. In addition, the Director of Security andFacilities contacts Brentwood Borough Public Works and Police Departments to obtainspecific information on conditions within the borough. Based on this information, a decisionto delay or cancel school is made. once the decision is made, the television and radio stationsare notified and the AlertNow notification system is activated to contact the homes of ourstudents. Every effort is made not to change the decision once it is made. If it is possible tomake a delay or cancellation decision the night before, it will be made.

Please take time to review our inaugural section of IN Brentwood Baldwin-Whitehall. Ihope you will find the materials presented to be of value. As with any new endeavor, it isdifficult to “get everything right the first time.” To that end, please feel free to providecomments and/or suggestions to my office that can be used to improve the school district’ssection in future issues of In Brentwood Baldwin-Whitehall .

Ronald W. Dufalla, Ph.DSuperintendent, Brentwood Borough School District

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Superintendent’s Office3601 Brownsville RoadPittsburgh, PA 15227-3117Phone: 412.881.2227Fax: 412.881.1640

Superintendent:Dr. Ronald W. [email protected]

Director of Security & FacilitiesManagement:Joseph [email protected]

Special Education CoordinatorDian [email protected]

Technology CoordinatorPaul [email protected]

Food Services ManagerMary Ann [email protected]

Athletic DirectorRick [email protected]

School Board:Mr. Richard Briner – PresidentMr. Robert Kircher – Vice PresidentMrs. Donna J. Werner – SecretaryMr. Gary Topolosky – Assistant SecretaryMr. Regis EnglertMr. Roger GaughanMrs. Holly LivingstonMrs. Julia McCarthyMr. David Schaap

Emergency Delays or Cancellations In the event of a change in the schoolcalendar due to inclement weather oremergency situations, necessary information for parents and students willbe provided on the following televisionand radio stations:

TV StationsKDKA (Channel 2) WTAE (Channel 4) WPXI (Channel 11)

Radio StationsKDKA (1020 AM)FROGGY (104.3 FM)KQV (1410 AM)

The AlertNow notification system willcontinue to be used to contact homes inthe event of school delays or school closures. In order for AlertNow to workefficiently, updated contact informationis a must and should be submitted toyour child’s school office. Every effort will be made for all

schools to remain open as originally scheduled on the school calendar. In order to reduce the numberof days the schools may be closed dueto inclement weather or emergency situations, delayed starting times will beused when conditions allow. On dayswhen delayed starting times are used, allschools will begin at 10:00 a.m. unlessotherwise noted in television, radio, orAlertNow announcements

Brentwood Borough School District

Schools

Elroy Elementary School(Grades K-5)3129 Elroy AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15227-2824Phone: 412.881.4484Fax: 412.881.9448Principal: Ms. Amy [email protected]

Moore Elementary School (Grades K-5)3809 Dalewood StreetPittsburgh, PA 15227-3509Phone: 412.881.7776Fax: 412.881.8994Principal: Mr. Robert [email protected]

Brentwood Middle School(Grades 6-8)3601 Brownsville RoadPittsburgh, PA 15227-3117Phone: 412.881.4940Fax: 412.881.4170Principal: Dr. Lawrence [email protected]. Principal: Mr. David [email protected]

Brentwood High School(Grades 9-12)3601 Brownsville RoadPittsburgh, PA 15227-3117Phone: 412.881.4940Fax: 412.881.4170Principal: Mr. Jason [email protected]. Principal: Mr. David [email protected]



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Under the mandates of No Child Left Behind (NCLB), the PennsylvaniaDepartment of Education (PDE) annually notifies school districts of their AYP(Adequate Yearly Progress) status. Recently, PDE informed the district that all

four schools in the Brentwood Borough School District again reached AYP. In order toachieve AYP status, each school must hit three targets. Those targets are attendance/graduation rate, participation rate on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment(PSSA) and performance in mathematics and reading on the PSSA. The PSSA isadministered to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11.

The first target establishes an attendance threshold of 90% for elementary and middleschools and a graduation threshold of 85% for high schools. Moore Elementary had a95.43% attendance rate, Elroy Elementary a 95.77% rate, and Brentwood Middle Schoola rate of 96.02%. The graduation rate at Brentwood high School was 92.8%. The second target sets participation in the PSSA at 95%. Moore Elementary attained a participation rate of 100%, Elroy Elementary 100%, Brentwood Middle School 99.6%

and Brentwood high School 96.7%.

The performance target for PSSA requires that56% of the student population in a schoolreach proficiency in mathematics and 63%reach proficiency in reading. Students areproficient if they score in either theProficient or Advanced categories.

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All Schools Reach AYP

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Mrs. Andree Jeffrey retired from teaching onNovember 12, 2010. She joined the teaching staff ofthe Brentwood Borough School District in 1970. Aftertaking time to raise her children, she accumulated nearly 27 years of service to children in our schools.Most recently, Mrs. Jeffrey served as a fourth and fifthgrade teacher at Moore Elementary School.

“In my years in Brentwood, I have had the opportunityto work with generations of families. Since I began inthe 70s, I taught Mom and Dad and now I get to seetheir children. Notmany educators getto see that growth. Ieven have gotten tosee my studentsgrow up and havesuccessful careers,like Mrs. Wilson(Moore School 3rdgrade teacher)! Ihave spent the greater part of my life teaching here,and Brentwood will always hold a special place in my heart.”

Mrs. Jeffrey could always be counted on to look afterthe best interests of her students. her contributions toMoore School and the Brentwood Borough SchoolDistrict are greatly appreciated by the students, staff,and administration. We wish her the best of health and much happiness as she moves into this new phaseof life.

Mrs. Jeffrey plans to spend more time with her familyand travel.

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Mrs. Jeffrey Retired After Nearly 27 Yearsin the Brentwood SchoolsThe chart below indicates the percent of students that

were Proficient or Advanced in mathematics and read-ing on the 2010 PSSA by grade level at each school:

School/Grade Mathematics Reading

Moore-Grade 3 96% 92%Elroy-Grade 3 81% 71%Moore-Grade 4 100% 84%Elroy-Grade 4 98% 82%Moore-Grade 5 78% 78%Elroy-Grade 5 73% 77%Brentwood MS-Grade 6 79% 82%Brentwood MS-Grade 7 68% 74%Brentwood MS-Grade 8 71% 87%Brentwood hS-Grade 11 67% 76%

Printed reports for each individual student’s performance on the PSSA were mailed to parents earlier in the school year. Questions regarding an individual student’s performance should be addressedto the building principal.

“Brentwood willalways hold a

special place inmy heart.”

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GetYourPink OnBrentwood high School students raised almost $500 forthe Susan G. Komen Foundation and the Get In TouchFoundation. The students

sold pink ribbons at lunches and aFriday night football game. The Get InTouch Foundation provides educational materials for girls in grades5-12, and Brentwood high School willbe using the materials in health classes.

The Mission of The Get In TouchFoundation is to encourage girls of allages to "Get In Touch" with their bodies, information and each other inthe crusade against breast cancer.

For more information:www.GetinTouchFoundation.org



By Jamie Ward

TheMeaning ofELROY


Elroy Elementary is trying out a newSchool-wide Positive Behavior SupportProgram (SWPBS). The Schools first

recognition assembly included a students vs.teachers kickball game and turned out to be a lot offun for everyone. The programs approach is to establish the social

culture and behavioral supports needed for all children in a school to achieve both social andacademic success. The approach focuses on a fewcore elements on a primary, secondary, and tertiarylevel. SWPBS defines and teaches behavioralexpectations and then rewards for appropriatebehavior. To recognize positive behavior, studentsare given “golden tickets”. By earning five goldentickets they would be admitted to the student/teacher kickball game. The top three ticket earnersfrom each classroom would be invited to playagainst the teachers in the game. At Elroy, the teachers created the“meaning of

ELROY” with t-shirts and posters to utilize in theclassroom. Each month, students, faculty and staffrecommend a student to be a star student. “Thisstudent serves as a role model for other studentsand promotes the 'meaning of ELROY'” says Elroy Principal Amy Burch. One Thursday a month,the entire school meets in the gym to celebrate these students.


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Brentwood high School

Hall of FameThe Brentwood high School hall of Fame (hoF) Induction Ceremony was held

on october 2 at the South hills Country Club. The Board of Trustees of the hoFpresented 10 outstanding individuals for induction. These inductees join 74

earlier inductees. The new inductees include Robert W. Crononwetch ’39,Dorothy Chiavetta Kolodner ’50, June Kemmler Phillips ’56, June Darling Stroup ’57,h. Robert Burger ’58, Jo Anne Chiavetta ’60, George Benson ’63, Vincent Graziano ’68,Anthony Accamando, Sr. ’41, and Kenneth E. Lockhart, Jr. ’92.

The hoF was established in 2000 when a Board of Trustees was elected and charged with thetask of identifying outstanding alumni for induction. Members of the hoF are selected forhaving distinguished themselves in the arts, athletics, community service, government service,military service, the professions, or other worthy endeavors.

The 10 new inductees are recognized for bringing honor and respect to themselves, their families, their teachers, their school, and the community. They are people who stand outamong an impressive group of Brentwood high School (BhS) graduates.

Students are given the opportunity to interact with hoF members and nominees on hallof Fame Day. The students can respond with questions and comments, and guests are invitedinto classrooms to share the joys and hardships in moving from BhS to the high pointin their careers.

BhS hall of Fame members have gone on to excel in many different areas. Some are professional athletes. others range from entrepreneurs to professors to doctors.

The hoF scholarship program was established in 2005, with funds provided by the organization’s members. This year the hoF awarded two $2000 scholarships to BhS graduates to pursue a two-year program at the Community College of Allegheny County.

A commemorative plaque with the names of all inductees was installed in 2002 in the corridor of the main entrance to the middle/high school. The school invites you to visit andview this tribute to the inductees.



GRADUATED: Boys 64 Girls 50 ToTAL 114

Students taking the College BoardExamination in their junior or senior year.................................................................................. .54 (47.36%)

Critical Average AverageReading Score Math Score Writing Score

Brentwood 503 499 475State 492 501 480National 501 516 492

Students participating in post high school training.................................................................. 88 (77.19%)Students attending four year colleges.......................................................................................... 40 (35.08%)Students attending two year colleges.......................................................................................... 35 (30.70%)Students attending other post graduate training....................................................................... 13 (11.40%)

• P o S T h I G h S C h o o L E D U C A T I o N •PENNSYLVANIA PRIVATE CoLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ...................................12 (10.52%)• Allegheny College, Gettysburg College, LaRoche College, Point Park University, Robert Morris University

PENNSYLVANIA STATE CoLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES........................................ 24 (21.05%)• California University of Pennsylvania; Clarion University of Pennsylvania; Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Main Campus and Punxsutawney Campus; Pennsyl¬vania State University – Altoona Campus, Behrend Campus, & Greater Allegheny Campus; Seton hill University; Slippery Rock University; University of Pittsburgh – Main Campus and Johnstown Campus

oUT oF STATE CoLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES......................................................... 4 ( 3.50%)• Alaska Pacific University (AL), Mt. Union College (oh), Walsh University (oh)

TWo-YEAR CoLLEGES............................................................................................................. 35 (30.70%)• Community College of Allegheny County, Erie County Community College

oThER PoST-hIGh SChooL TRAINING....................................................................... 13 (11.40%)• Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Bidwell Training Center, Bradford School, DeVry University, Lincoln Culinary Institute, Pennsylvania Culinary Institute, Pittsburgh Technical Institute, Rosedale Technical Institute, South hills Beauty Academy, UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing

MILITARY SERVICE.................................................................................................................... 5 ( 4.38%)

EMPLoYED..................................................................................................................................... 20 (17.54%)White Collar 0 (0.00%) Unemployed 0 (0.00%)Blue Collar 6 (5.26%) homemaker 0 (0.00%)Service 9 (7.89%) Undecided 10 (8.77%)

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Chelsea Vetere

Taylor Sherry, second runner up

Lauren Healy, Homecoming Queen

Sarah Bauer, First runner up

Rachel Kreuzer

Lauren Healy in her letterman jacket.Lauren has been the softball team’s startingcatcher since her freshman year. She alsolettered in volleyball and plays saxophone inthe band.

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T he Allegheny County Parks Department today announcedthe North Park and South Park ice rinks will open onThursday, November 4, weather and conditions permitting.

The 2010-2011 ice skating season will run through mid-March 2011.

The Parks Department will once again offer both free and paidskating lessons throughout the season to residents ages five andolder. See the attached schedule for a complete list of operatinghours, lesson times, admission fees, rink rental fees, and skaterental fees.

The North Park and South Park ice rinks offergift certificates, and the rinks are availableto rent for special occasions.

For additional information, call the NorthPark Ice Rink at 724.935.1280 or the SouthPark Ice Rink at 412.833.1499.

2011 Family, Senior and Individual PoolPass Certificates and 2011 SeniorGolf Certificates are available asholiday gifts. Call 412-350-2468for details.

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Americans filing federal returns canexpect year-end tax planning to bea bit more complicated this time

around because we don't know what thetax rates will be for 2011 just yet. Thecurrent rates, known as the “Bush taxcuts” from 2001, are due to expire onDec. 31 of this year.

So when the new rates get passed,taxpayers won't have a whole lot of timeto plan. Jeff Marzina, executive vicepresident at Bill Few Associates says thatthe best plan of action here is to beprepared.

"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 toany or as many individuals as they want towithout being subject to a gift tax. If yougive beyond this, you must fill out a gifttax return, which goes against the unifiedcredit amount that they are allowed togive at their death. Right now, this is notdetermined.

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 beenrepealed 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% tax onestates 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 two years and cap dividendsand capital gains at 15%.

Marzina says that the question manypeople are asking is, if you have assetsthat have significant capital gains built in,

should you accelerate taxes and sell thoseassets in 2010 to ensure a 15% tax rate?Instead of waiting for 2011 and havingthe 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 Dec. 1, there will only be a 30-day window tomake any decisions this year. So the bestthing to do is make those decisions asquickly as possible.

Good Tidings for the GreatestGeneration

Older Adults in Brentwood, Baldwin-Whitehall

Tax Planning for The New Year by Jamie Ward


With the winter months approaching, it's time to putaway 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 1in 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 movingto Florida is out of the question), it's a good idea to reviewsome tips on keeping yourself safe this winter. • Buy shoes with a non-skid sole or with good traction toget a better grip with the ground. Leather-and plastic-soledshoes have the worst traction in winter weather. • Check for icy railings and avoid icy and unclearedsidewalks and walkways. • Take your time to map out the best route to getwherever you are going, and don’t hesitate to ask forassistance when you feel you may need it. • If you have to walk over an icy surface, bending yourknees and taking slower steps can reduce the risk of falling. And as always, safety begins at home. Make sure the areasaround your home are salted and cleared. The Center forDisease Control and Prevention suggests using rock salt oranother chemical de-icing compound. If needed, as afamily member or neighbor to help you.

Community Program Extension3075 Clairton Road, Suite 948,Century III Mall, West Mifflin15123 412.532.0142 Clairton – Steel Valley ResourceCenter 412.233.3080 530 Miller Ave.

Transportation For Older AdultsThere are several agencies thatoffer free or reduced ratetransportation services toindividuals who qualify.

Medical AssistanceTransportation Program (MATP)1.888.547.6287Provides non-emergency medicaltransportation to residents ofAllegheny County who have a validPennsylvania Department of PublicWelfare Medical Assistance Card.

Free Bus Pass for Senior CitizensThe Port Authority allows AlleghenyCounty residents, 65 years of ageand older, to ride free on localpublic transportation (buses, trolleysand rapid-transit lines). Participantsmust obtain identification cards,which are available free of charge,from participating transportationproviders. Call 412.442.2000 forthe location nearest to you.

ACCESS 65 Plus and ACCESS ADA Program 412.562.5353 or TDD 1.800.654.5984ACCESS is door-to-door, advancereservation, shared-ridetransportation provided throughout

Port Authority’s service area. Older Persons TransportationTransportation for medicalappointments, grocery shopping,senior center activities and otherneeds throughout Allegheny Countyis available to adults 60 years ofage and older who live in AlleghenyCounty. Call SeniorLine at412.350.5460

Are you a nonprofit Senior Centerserving the needs of ourcommunity’s older adults?

We would be happy to post your contact information.Contact [email protected] with your center’s name and phone number.

SeniorAgencieshow to PreventInjury this Winter by Jamie Ward



According to Carol Diethorn, KennethOchs 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 ofstories to tell,” Carol says of Mr. Ochs, whomshe spends time with every week as avolunteer with Open Your Heart to a Senior,an initiative of United Way of AlleghenyCounty in cooperation with Family Servicesof Western Pennsylvania and North HillsCommunity Outreach.

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

Carol accompanies Mr. Ochs on walksthrough South Park once or twice a week andboth enjoy not only the exercise, but also thecompany. “Carol is really good; she leads me soI don’t traipse anywhere I shouldn’t be,” hesays with a laugh.

Laughter seems to be a regular part of theirroutine. During their mile-long walks, theyexchange stories of their lives and share advice.

“It’s funny,” Carol confides, “he thinks he’s

Volunteering bringsmore joy than imagined.

the care recipient, but he’s really doingmore for me than I do for him. I get somuch out of it, and I come homefeeling great.”

Currently unemployed andlooking for a new job, Carol saw anopportunity to volunteer as a way todo something that gives her meaning. “Itreally puts perspective on things,” she saysof her experience with Mr. Ochs and otherseniors she drives to doctors’ appointments.“Who needs anti-depressants?” she jokesbut quickly takes a serious turn, “It brings alot of joy in my life.”

Right now, Open Your Heart to a Senior islooking for volunteers in every corner ofAllegheny County, from as little as an hour amonth to routine weekly visits. Whether it’shelp with grocery shopping, home safetychecks or snow shoveling and yard work,thousands of seniors in our neighborhoodscould use some assistance. In addition toindividual volunteers like Carol, families andgroups are also welcome.

To learn more or become a volunteer, visit

www.openyourhearttoasenior.org or call412.307.0071. “It’s a fine organization,” Mr. Ochsvolunteers, “I can’t say enough about it.” Givenenough time and his penchant for storytelling,though, he probably could.


When it comes to exercise, it’s hard to break through thehype and advertising ploys for the newest and best car-

dio machine or workout.however, the best cardio workout depends on engaging the

heart through a multitude of levels and workloads, said DanGriffin, general manager of oxford Athletic Club. Griffin, whois certified by the American College of Sports Medicine, saidpeople are becoming more educated when it comes to theircardio workout.

“People understand you do not have to do long, slow dis-tance exercises, to be in the fat-burning zone. The studies areshowing now that low-intensity heart maintenance levels arejust as efficient for calorie burn. Middle heart rates – the kind

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cardi of exercises where you can talk to your neighbor, but can’trecite the Gettysburg Address – those work well also,” Griffinsaid. “]e higher heart levels have a whole different physiologicalresponse and work on different parts of your body. Some whodo a little bit of exercise in all three ranges lose weight quicker,and it doesn’t take more time. You take those 30-40 minutesyou usually dedicate to your workout and break it up.”

Griffin said there are new workout machines that takeadvantage of that data to help athletes meet those various heartranges.

“There always are machines that are the ‘hot machines.’ Inthe ‘80s and ‘90s, it was the stepper, and now it’s treadmills,ellipticals, and multi-angular training. With a treadmill, you’rein one plane, moving forward. With multi-angular and multi-planemachines you’re moving forward, and you’re also going left,right, forward and back,” Griffin said. “Another hot machineright now is the ArcTrainer, which is a cross between a stepperand an elliptical. With step training, few people can last longenough to make that work right, so the ArcTrainer is a favoriteamong tennis players and other athletes who come in.”

In addition to specialized cardio machines, Griffin said circuittraining still gives people a great workout.

“Circuit training is still alive and well. We have trainers who takepeople through workouts that are as demanding as can be,” he said.“Unless you need bulk and heavy li`ing, there’s a lot to be said forthis functional training where you’re pushing sandbags and workingout without stopping between sets. I’ve done it, and have goaen myheart rate from 130 up to 170, and it stays within that range withinthe whole half hour. ]e key though, is to do it in a circuit fashion.That way, you don’t have to stop between exercising.”

Griffin said that because circuit trainingfocuses on different musclegroups, the workoutstypically are faster toget through.

“Muscularly, youdon’t need the restbecause you’reworking a differentmuscle group eachtime,” he said. “Cardio-wise, youmay have towait 30 sec-onds or sobetween sets,but you cande_nitely be_t by doingthat.”

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The Allegheny County Health Departmenthas a free smoke alarm program for resi-dents who have no smoke alarms or onestoo old to be reliable. “Smoke alarms areproven life-savers but only when they are ingood working order,” said County HealthDirector Dr. Bruce W. Dixon. Nearly half of all smoke alarms don’t work

because they have missing, disconnectedor dead batteries or are more than 10 yearsold and no longer reliable. Working smokealarms cut the risk of dying in a house fireby 50%, yet most residential fire deathsoccur in homes with no smoke alarms ordefective alarms. The program, funded bythe Pennsylvania Department of Health,provides and installs a maximum of two bat-tery-operated smoke alarms per home. To schedule an installation, please call the

Health Department at 412-247-7800.Visit our web site at: www.achd.net

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As you’re no doubt aware, the long and deep recession hasresulted in the highest unemployment rate in decades.But if you’ve been laid off, or if you fear a layoff may

soon be coming, you’re less interested in statistics than in yourimmediate financial future. how will you get by until you land anew job?

This is a scary question, of course. And it can cause you to look atall your available financial resources — including your 401(k),which may well be the largest single financial resource you have.

But before you cash out your 401(k), make sure you understandwhat’s involved. Your former employer is required to withhold20% of your account balance to prepay federal taxes. Also, all your401(k) proceeds will be taxed as ordinary income. And if you’reunder age 59½ when you liquidate your 401(k), you may also besubject to a 10 percent penalty. And worst of all, the money maynot be available to you when you retire.

obviously, if you have no other financial resources, you may haveno choice but to tap into your 401(k) plan.

however, if you can find an alternative way to tide yourself overuntil you’re working again, you may be better off in the long run bynot cashing in your plan.

If you decide against the “cash-out” option, what can you do withyour 401(k)? here are two possibilities:

• Keep the money in your former employer’s plan. If your formeremployer permits it, you may able to leave your money in your401(k). You won’t have to pay any immediate taxes, and yourmoney can continue to grow tax deferred. But you may no longerbe able to add funds to your account.

• Roll your money over to an IRA. If you roll over your 401(k)assets to an IRA, you’ll avoid paying immediate taxes, and yourmoney can continue to grow tax deferred. Furthermore, you canfund your IRA with many types of investments, as opposed to a401(k), which may offer only a handful of choices. And when youcan afford it, you can make additional contributions to your IRA.Also, when you retire, you may find that an IRA gives you moreflexibility in making withdrawals than a 401(k).

While there are some clear benefits to keeping your 401(k) withyour former employer or moving it to an IRA, neither choice helpsyou answer the question of how you’ll make it, financially speaking,until you’re working again. If you’ve built up a cash cushion in thepreceding years, you can turn to it now, of course. And if you’vecreated an investment portfolio outside your 401(k), take a closelook at it. You can consider adjusting your investment mix to add

more income-producing investments, if appropriate. Keep in mindthat your portfolio should reflect your risk tolerance, long-termgoals and time horizon.

A layoff is never easy — and it can force you to make some toughchoices. But if you can help protect your 401(k) today, you’ll behelping yourself tomorrow.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by Financial AdvisorBen Lodico. Ben focuses on the individual investor and the needs oftheir family or business. Ben can be reached at 412-882-8133, or stopin at 4141 Brownsville Road, Pgh, PA 15227. Member SIPC

What Should You Do with a 401(k)after a Layoff?


Whether it’s to get fit, stop a habit, travelmore, or reduce stress, experts say that while ittakes time to develop a habit or behavior, theexpectation of changing that developed habitover night are basically unrealistic.

Studies have shown that little over 10 percentof those engaging in New Year’s resolutionsactually follow through with their goals. Successin achieving those goals stems from taking babysteps, or realistic approaches to achievement.

Denise hardt, owner of Anytime Fitness atRobinson Towne Center, said burnout is amajor factor in people not following throughwith their workout routines.

“Everyone should start a workout program

in moderation,” hardt said. “Control yourmotivation and enthusiasm so you don’tburnout after only a few weeks of exercise, and incorporate minor modifications into your workout every four weeks. overhaulyou’re entire workout program every two tothree months.”

hardt also said that figuring out wherecardio exercise belongs in their routine also is a factor that can help them to avoid burnout.

“Most people think that starting out withcardio is good because it helps to warm upmuscles before weight training. other peoplefeel starting out with cardio may cause toomuch fatigue, which could lower your workout

intensity and make lifting with proper formmore difficult,” she said. “Truthfully, there is noright or wrong answer. Different people willneed to rotate their routine differently. The bestadvice is to pay attention to your fitness goals. Ifyou are focused a bit more on endurance try todo your cardio first when you’ll have the mostenergy. on the other hand, if your goal is topack on muscle mass work the weights firstbefore cardio.”

Pursuing a healthier lifestyle is always a goodidea, and while many people make it their NewYear’s resolution to get back in shape, expertsagree that any health program should be focusedon progressive, attainable and realistic goals.however it’s also a great idea not to overindulgeduring the holidays in the first place.

Gaining 10 pounds after partying for amonth, grazing cookies at the office and havingextra desserts at grandma’s, is a lot easier thandoing 30 minutes at the gym everyday for twoweeks to negate those calories. While it’s cliché,moderation is still the key to a balanced lifestyleand you’ll be doing yourself a favor bypassingthat cookie tray or second glass of wine in thefirst place.

Resolve to Keep YourResolutionsThis YearB efore the last notes of “Auld LangSyne” fade and the last mouth horn goessilent, chances are you’ll be suckered intomaking another New Year’s Resolutionthat will also fade as fast.



Tips to Protect Your Family from Carbon Monoxide PoisoningPoorly Maintained or Malfunctioning Heating Systems Are Often to BlameAs another heating season begins, the Allegheny County

Health Department is joining with the Carbon MonoxideAwareness Coalition of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County toremind residents about the danger of carbon monoxidepoisoning.Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless

gas that is the by-product of incomplete combustion of a fuel.Hundreds die each year nationwide from accidental carbonmonoxide poisoning, but most deaths could be preventedthrough greater awareness and education.Thirty-one accidental poisonings were reported

countywide during last year’s heating season, October 1through May 31. Twenty-four poisonings, including three deaths, were associated with heating systems orvehicles left running in enclosed spaces. Common sources of carbon monoxide are a

malfunctioning or incorrectly vented furnace, hot waterheater, space heater, fireplace, cooking stove or other type of fuel-burning equipment.Misusing a charcoal grill or a cooking stove to warm

a house and leaving a car, van or truck running in anattached or integral garage are other possible carbonmonoxide sources.To prevent carbon monoxide problems, furnaces and

fireplaces should be cleaned and inspected before eachheating season. Carbon monoxide homealarms can help as well, but are notfoolproof and no substitute for regularfurnace maintenance.Carbon monoxide poisoning may

include any of the following symptoms:headaches, dizziness, weakness, nausea,rapid heartbeat, loss of hearing, blurry vision,vomiting, disorientation, seizures, loss ofconsciousness, coma, respiratory failureand cardiac arrest.Everyone is at risk, but individuals

with health problems such as heart or lungdiseases, the elderly, infants, children andpregnant women are especially vulnerable.Anyone who experiences symptoms of

carbon monoxide poisoning should leavethe premises and immediately call 911. The Carbon Monoxide Awareness

Coalition (C-MAC) is offering a freebrochure entitled “What You ShouldKnow To Protect Your Family From CarbonMonoxide.” The brochure is availablethrough the Allegheny County HealthDepartment by calling 412-687-ACHD or visiting its web siteat www.achd.net.C-MAC is a voluntary community service group that

includes emergency, fire and health officials, natural gasutilities; instrument testing companies; and heating contractors.

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When an accident happens and someone is hurt or killed, it isalways frightening. Everything seems to go into slow motion.But immediately afterwards, everything seems to go so fast,

it’s a blur. You reach for your cell phone and call 911. You wantemergency help to come now. It seems like forever. Finally you hear thesirens and see the bright flashing lights of police cars, fire trucks, andambulances. Men and women in uniforms arrive and take charge.Strangers gather. In this confusion, who would think to take steps topreserve legal claims? What are the steps? What can and should you do?Here’s a checklist that should apply to most accidents:

1. Human life and safety come first. Call 911. Get injured peopleaway from dangerous conditions and equipment, out of traffic, out of thewater, out of harm’s way. Administer CPR if you’re trained and it’s needed. Render or help provide first aid.

2. Document the scene. once safety and medical issues are addressed,take steps to document the scene of the accident. Use your cameraphone, PDA, or digital camera to take pictures. If you don’t have one,borrow one, or stop into a drug store and buy a cheap or disposable camera. Mediocre quality images are better than none. Pictures andvideos of accident scenes are absolutely invaluable to lawyers when itcomes to proving a case. While people may be accused of dramatizing anaccident scene or events, pictures speak for themselves. Take as many asyou can, of everything: wide shots and close-ups, the overall scene, thestreet or highway, the road surface, walking surfaces, vehicles and equipment involved and where they wound up, what they looked likeright after the accident, people involved, potential witnesses, peoplereceiving medical care, highway signs, missing signs.

3. Report the accident. If motor vehicles, your home, or business areinvolved, all personal and commercial insurance policies require as a condition of coverage that you “immediately” or “promptly” report theaccident to them. Call your insurance agent or the insurer directly.While many insurers, particularly vehicle insurers, may want to take yourrecorded statement over the phone, we advise clients to first speak with alawyer who represents you. We will never, ever advise anyone not to tellthe truth, but if you inadvertently omit important facts or unknowinglyagree to a questioner’s statement, and it’s on tape or in a written state-ment you sign, that tape or statement could prove needlessly disastrous ifyou decide later you want to bring a claim or lawsuit.

4. Find Witnesses. Most accidents are witnessed. While your own tes-timony is important, if you are an accident victim or family member, ajury may discount your testimony since you may be a claimant. This iswhy uninvolved, unrelated witnesses are important in proving a claim.You, a friend, or family member should ask people in the area if they sawthe accident. Write down their name, phone number, e-mail, and homeor work address. This way, we or our investigator can easily track downthe witness and interview them and, if necessary, obtain their statement.

5. Call a lawyer. You shouldn’t feel guilty about seeking help from aprofessional who is experienced in accident and injury claims. When

companies are involved in serious accidents, they or their insurers involvetheir lawyers immediately. how do we know? Because for years wedefended companies and received those calls. Lawyers know how toimmediately collect and preserve evidence, such as photos, videos, andwitness statements, which will be critical in later proving, or defendingagainst, a claim. Lawyers are familiar with the applicable laws and regulationsand know what evidence they will need later for a lawsuit and in thecourtroom. When we as lawyers are called days, weeks, or months afteran accident, usually the accident scene has changed, witnesses have disappeared, and memories have faded. So, do not wait to call a lawyer.The other side has already called theirs. You can reach us 24/7 by callingour main number: 412.281.4340 or toll-free 877.40-Go-LAW 877.404.6529. You can also reach us (and find out more about our firmand the services we provide) through our website, www.golawllc.com.

We are lawyers because we find it professionally fulfilling to help people.And we love the law. But, we can usually do far more to help you when youneed our assistance if you have followed the steps outlined above.

If you would like a free, compact, credit-card style version of this check-list with our contact information on the other side, suitable for keeping inyour purse or wallet, just call or e-mail us. We’ll get one right out to you.


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