AKHF Newsletter View 2 - Allegheny

Allegheny-Kiski
Health
Foundation
An Independent Community Resource
Summer 2011
AKHF
Journal
The Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation’s mission is to seek out, establish, develop and support
programs that foster and promote good health and quality of life throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley.
Foundation’s Healthy Impact
Looking back over the years, it is
easy to see why the AKH Foundation
has become so endeared to the AlleKiski Community. The Foundation’s
impact on community health &
wellness has been felt from the
emergency room, to the classroom
and much in between. As the
Foundation looks ahead, it has
amassed an impressive list of recent
accomplishments in its storied history.
Non-Profit Center
Perhaps its most tangible
accomplishment was the opening of the
Charles & Mary Lou Young Non-Profit
Center last year. The Center includes
the state-of-the-art William & Grayce
Walker Conference Room, which is
rapidly becoming recognized as a
favorite place for organizations to hold
community educational programs, staff
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The Allegheny-Kiski Health
Foundation Board is
comprised solely of
individuals with close ties
to the Alle-Kiski Valley
Directors:
Joseph J. Barch
Gerald L. Houze, Jr., Ph.D.
John Kuzmirek
Jerome D. Lombardi, Esq.
Alex. D. Micklow
Raymond E. Muth
Susan Scheid
Karen Wantland
Officers:
Chairman
Robert B. Hallman, Sr.
Vice-Chairman
Blaze Tatananni
Secretary
Susan Blaha
Treasurer
Robert W. Andreen, Esq.
President
John D. Pastorek, CFRE
Staff:
Paula Kuzmirek
Kathy Morgan
Lower Burrell Mayor Don Kinosz and Lower Burrell Chief of Police Tracy Lindo
presented an award to Foundation staff John Pastorek, Paula Kuzmirek and
Kathy Morgan (not pictured) for outstanding service to the community.
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Publication Design, Paula Kuzmirek
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Foundation’s Healthy Impact - continued
trainings and even video conferencing. In the less
than one-year’s time that it has been open, the
Allegheny Valley Chamber of Commerce,
Highlands Emergency Services Alliance, Southeast
Butler County Community Alliance, Pennsylvania
Association of Non-Profit Organizations, Allegheny
Valley YMCA, First Presbyterian Church of
Tarentum, Port Authority Transit, Animal Protectors
of the Alle-Kiski Valley, the Power of 32, Family
Services of Western PA and the AKH Foundation
have all utilized the Walker Conference Room.
Direct Health Care Grants
Direct health care organizations were the single
largest category of grants made by the AKH
Foundation. Approximately $1 million has been
committed to the local hospital in the past dozen or
so years. Additionally, more than $160,000 was
given to the AK PULSER rescue organization,
much of it towards the purchase of emergency
vehicles. And over $28,000 was provided to the
New Kensington Free Clinic.
First Responder Support
Another $115,000 was granted to local first responder
organizations throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley,
including police departments, volunteer fire
companies, ambulance services and rescue groups.
The investment helped purchase a myriad of
equipment and other needs including AEDs, thermal
imaging cameras, police equipment, rescue
apparatuses and training.
Community Education
More than 15,000 attendees took advantage of
approximately 165 educational programs sponsored
by the Foundation. Within those numbers include the
7,000 PA Act 48 hours provided to local educators.
Presentation topics were diverse and included
programs on Attention Deficit Disorders, Suicide
Prevention, Alzheimer’s Disease, Drug Abuse
Prevention, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Internet
Safety & E-Dangers, Gun Violence Prevention,
Healthy Nutrition and many more.
Scholarships
Educational scholarships to local residents now
total more than $28,000 annually. Awards are
currently made in the areas of nursing, math &
science, humanities, English literature and sports.
The scholarship program is the result of
generous individuals like Helen Rakowski Bole,
Bonnie Orkow, Adolph Rzotkewicz, Robert &
Jean Walsh and Sam Huey.
Healthy Teen Initiative
Because today’s youth represent our future, the
Foundation places an emphasis on its “Healthy
Teen Initiative”. Three of the healthy teen
programs have been the most popular.
Port AuthorityTransit first responder training on the new hybrid buses.
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Foundation’s Healthy Impact - continued
Many Additional Community
Benefits
There are many more communitybased health & wellness related
programs that the Foundation has
partnered with in recent years, such
as the following: The Highlands
Emergency Services Alliance, the
Southeast Butler County Community
Alliance, the Allegheny River
Stewardship Program and numerous
other projects.
Continued Community
Support
Dr. Paul Nussbaum, author of “Save Your Brain” at the
2010 Dr. H. W. Fraley Health & Wellness Lecture.
First is the hard-hitting and emotionally powerful,
“Heroin: Lives Forever Changed” DVD. The
professionally produced film has been viewed by
thousands of teens and young adults, and more than
400 copies have been distributed to schools, youth
groups and other organizations free of charge.
Second is the nationally recognized Truth &
Consequences Jail Tour program. More than 400
attendees have gotten a glimpse of life behind bars
and a sample of the harsh realities of incarceration.
The Foundation provides bus transportation and a
boxed lunch on the return trip, with the help of a local
business person.
Third is the whole array of school focused educational
programs for students, teachers and parents. The
Foundation has provided materials or actual
presentations at many Western Pennsylvania school
districts and teacher support organizations in recent
years including Burrell, Butler, Deer Lakes, Franklin
Regional, Freeport, Greensburg-Salem, Highlands,
Kiski Area, Leechburg, PSEA sites, Riverview, Seneca
Valley, Shaler, Shenango, South-Butler,
Transfiguration, Union, Valley and others.
The Foundation’s success at having
such an impact on the health &
wellness of the Alle-Kiski Valley is
directly attributed to the support received from the
community. Simply put, without the generous
support of individuals in the community, the
Foundation could not exist! The Foundation is very
thankful for the support received and is confident
that the examples of benefits provided to the
community listed in this article will be cause for the
continued support of the wonderful people of the
Alle-Kiski Valley.
2011 Inaugural Bernice & Joe Stimel Memorial Fund lecture
featuring Dr. Abijit Kulkarni.
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Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation’s Memorial and Honor Gift Program
The Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation is pleased to list the following charitable contributions
made to the Memorial and Honor Gift Program from March 26, 2011 through June 30, 2011
CANCER PREVENTION AND
EDUCATION FUND
Memorials:
In memory of Mrs. Mildred A.
Alquist
By: Mr. & Mrs. John V. Pastorek
In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Pete
Bartell
By: Paul Bartell
In memory of Charles
Jablonowski
By: Clara Sosinski
CHILDREN AND FAMILY HEALTH
EDUCATION FUND
Memorials:
In memory of Eileen Decroo
By: Sophia M. Kish
In memory of Mr. Henry Leskovic
By: Mrs. Gilda Kuchta
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND
WELLNESS FUND
Memorials:
In memory of Jeremy Morgan
By: Sal Semplice
In memory of James Norris
By: Janet Norris
DIABETES PREVENTION AND
EDUCATION FUND
Memorials:
In memory of Mrs. Dorothy
Bergstrom
By: Harrison Hills VFC #4
In memory of Angelo & Jean
Pagliarullo
By: Janet Norris
In memory of Eileen Decroo
By: Larry Pawlak
Joan Pawlak
In memory of Arlene A. Patz
By: Ronald T. Patz
In memory of the deceased
members of the Klemens &
Briggs Family
By: Mr. & Mrs. Chester Klemens
In memory of Jessica Lojak
By: Dom Seita
In memory of Phyllis Pierce
By: Irene & Ernest Clowes
In memory of James M. Schmitt
By: Harrison Hills VFC #4
In memory of Betty Shirley
By: Ruth Seita
In memory of Frances “Honey”
Stawinski
By: Shirley & John Miller
In memory of Ronald Sudnik
By: Linda Sudnik
HEATHERLYN A. MARSHALL
MEMORIAL FUND
Memorials:
In memory of Suzanne Wozniak
By: Elizabeth Blackburn
HIGHLANDS EMERGENCY
SERVICES ALLIANCE FUND
Memorials:
In memory of Mrs. Kathleen
Chook Bouchat
By: Amy Zigo
In memory of T.J. Naughton
By: Harrison Hills VFC #4
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND
EDUCATION FUND
Memorials:
In memory of Dorothy H. Blythe
By: Mrs. Marti K. Sundo
In memory of Paul W. Holtman, Sr.
By: Mrs. Marti K. Sundo
In memory of Anthony Pleva
By: Mrs. Marti K. Sundo
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
AND RELIEF FUND
Memorials:
In memory of Frank Mangone
By: Mary Ann Misutka
BERNICE & JOE STIMEL
MEMORIAL FUND
Memorials:
In memory of Mrs. Cozy McKinney
By: Joe Stimel Jr.
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE
FUND
Memorials:
In memory of Margie Kunz
By: Mr. & Mrs. John V. Pastorek
In memory of Delores “Dori”
Zeolla
By: Cathy Wencel
In memory of Anthony L.
Weleski
By: Fay N. Weleski
HEART DISEASE PREVENTION
AND EDUCATION FUND
Memorials:
In memory of Richard
Hinchberger
By: Bob & Judy Sims
In honor of Rena Zana’s 100th
Birthday
By: Dom Seita
In memory of Angelo & Jean
Pagliarullo
By: Janet Norris
In memory of Mrs. Suzanne
Wozniak
By: Mr. & Mrs. John V. Pastorek
In memory of Jennie Irene
Uskuraitis
By: Adam Karafinski
Tributes:
In honor of Joseph Chifulini
By: The Chifulini Family
In memory of James Norris
By: Janet Norris
In memory of Frank Mangone
By: Tillie Mangone
Martha Mason
Ronald Patz
NURSE SCHOLARSHIP AND
EDUCATION FUND
Memorials:
In memory of Cecelia Burk
By: Sally Mangone
In memory of Marcella Vigrass
By: Pat & Clarence Bolewitz
UNRESTRICTED FUND
Memorials:
In memory of Anthony “Sam” &
Margaret Altman
By: Mrs. Jane Matjasko
In memory of Amelia J. Bertino
By: Jerome & Stephanie
Lombardi
In memory of Frances H. Bolvin
By: Norma & Harvey Bruner
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In memory of Kathleen Chook
Bouchat
By: Marjorie V. Rider
Valjean Armor
In memory of Attilio C. Cesario
By: Jerome & Stephanie
Lombardi
In memory of Dr. C.C. Chesko
By: Rosemary Aiello
In memory of Joseph F. Clark, Sr.
By: Lois M. Clark & Family
In memory of Dorothy Cloutman
By: Fran Wagner
In memory of Eileen Decroo
By: Denzel & Kathy Morgan
In memory of Robert DeCroo
By: Irene DeCroo
In memory of Leonard Denning
By: John & Paula Kuzmirek
In memory of Claire Edmonston
By: Beverly Renock-Frantz
In memory of Kyle Elton
By: Denzel & Kathy Morgan
In memory of Fred Gentile
By: Dan & Dawn Heilman
In memory of Ed Kania
By: Al & Mary Ann Debor
In memory of Klemens & Briggs
deceased family
By: Mr. & Mrs. Chester T.
Klemens
In memory of Joseph & Mary
Panach Kramarik
By: Pauline Pietquin
In memory of Sam Krutz
By: James C. Ogle
In memory of Jerome A. Kunicki
By: James C. Ogle
In memory of Henry “Sonny”
Leskovic
By: Mr. & Mrs. John V.
Pastorek
John & Paula Kuzmirek
In memory of Frank & Rose Marie
Litwicki
By: Frances & William Chelko
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In memory of Frank L. Mangone
By: Sally Santora Mangone
In memory of Henry Olson
By: Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Barch
In memory of Mrs. Helen F. Whitman
By: Miss Dorothea M. Bailie
In memory of Mr. Angelo Marsh
By: Bill & Fran Chelko
In memory of Mary Lou Plouchard
By: Al & Mary Ann Debor
In memory of Phyllis S. Williamson
By: James C. Ogle
In memory of Frank Matjasko
By: Mrs. Jane Matjasko
In memory Ethel Prazenica
By: Mr. & Mrs. Joe Barch
Louise & Mike Scott
In memory of Phyllis & Walter
Williamson
By: Sally Mangone
In memory of Lucy M. Recchia
By: Jerome & Stephanie Lombardi
Tributes:
In honor of Dr. William Balash
By: Rosemary Aiello
In memory of Shirley R. McAllister
By: James C. Ogle
In memory of Margaret Ann
Montgomery
By: Elmo Montgomery
In memory of my mother
By: Mildred Rezak
In memory of Jeremy M. Morgan
By: Denzel & Kathy Morgan
Irene DeCroo
Alyce Mooney
In memory of Edward R. Riley
By: Jerome & Stephanie Lombardi
In honor of Dr. Heather Hanzlik
By: Kathleen A. Bacha
In memory of Dr. L.D. Rugh
By: Rosemary Aiello
In memory of Kelly Rose Moore
By: Denzel & Kathy Morgan
In memory of Patricia Schreckengost
By: Al & Mary Ann Debor
In memory of Vivian P. Myers
By: James C. Ogle
In memory of Anna Marie Trimarchi
By: Denzel & Kathy Morgan
In memory of Dora M. Ogle
By: James C. Ogle
In memory of my son, parents, brothers
& sister
By: Ruth Seita
In memory of James C. Ogle III
By: James C. Ogle
In memory of Marcella Vigrass
By: Larry Pawlak
Joan Pawlak
Kathleen A. Bacha
In memory of Mark J. Ogle
By: James C. Ogle
In honor of our grandchildren, Kristen
Buccigrossi & Michael Dauer
By: Mary & Ray Dauer
In honor of our parents, Bill & Nancy
McAninch
By: Paula Kuzmirek
Guy McAninch
Esther Paul
In honor of Nate Moore’s Graduation
By: Denzel & Kathy Morgan
In honor of Pat & Tony Palermo
By: Bob & Joan Pilat
In honor of family
By: Paul & Loretta Petrosky
Act 48 Hours available through Westmoreland Intermediate Unit
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Westmoreland Intermediate Unit
Dr. Luanne Matta, Executive Director
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Greensburg, PA 15601
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Empowering Parents and Educators:
Integrating Education with Child and Adolescent Development
William & Grayce Walker Conference Room
Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation
Charles & Mary Lou Young Non-Profit Center
One Acee Drive
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Part 1 - Wednesday, August 10th
Part 2 - Wednesday, August 17th
Presented by:
Dr. Samuel Lonich
• Define and Discuss Key Concepts of Child
and Adolescent Development
• Define and Discuss the Differences
Between Normal Development, Psycho
pathological Disorders and Developmental
Disorders.
9:00 am - Noon
6 Act 48 Hours are available if both
sessions are attended.
Reservations Requested (724) 294-3157. Light Refreshments will be served.
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2011 Scholarship Recipients
Katryna Willard
Ashley Enciso (left), Jeremy Fox (center) &
Allison Koleny (right)
Nicolette Blake
2011 Helen Rakowski Bole Nursing
Scholarship Recipients
2011 Robert & Jean Walsh Math &
Science Scholarship
Nicolette Blake, Freeport Area High School; Katryna
Willard, Highlands High School; Carly Walter, Deer
Lakes High School*; Sara Anderson-Lange,
Leechburg High School*
Sherry Sagath, Highlands High School;
Kara Albaugh, Highlands High School *
2011 Robert & Jean Walsh Humanities
Scholarship
2011 Adolph Rzotkewicz Nursing Scholarship
Recipients
Jeremy Fox, Highlands High School
Ashley Enciso, Kiski Area High School; Allison
Koleny, Leechburg High School
2011 Highlands Emergency Service
Alliance Scholarship
Jeremy Fox, Highlands High School
2011 Samuel L. Huey Girls Basketball
Scholarship
Beth Schrecengost, Apollo Ridge High School;
Danielle Konopski, Burrell High School;
Shannon Dugan, Deer Lakes High School;
Megan Kohan, Deer Lakes High School;
Anna Christy, Freeport Area High School;
Abby Hetrick, Highlands High School;
Brittanny Adams, Kittanning High School;
Leah McKelvey, Kittanning High School;
Taylor Zonts, Knoch High School;
Brianna McKreag, Riverview High School;
Brandy Nickoloff, St. Joseph High School
John Pastorek presented the Robert & Jean Walsh Math &
Science Scholarship to Sherry Sagath
(* Denotes Renewal Scholarship Recipients)
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Making a Gift Through Your Will
Although most people understand how last wills
and similar estate planning tools work to
distribute wealth and possessions at their
passing, many are not aware of the various
ways that charitable gifts can be made through
a will. Designating an amount of money or
personal property to one’s favorite charitable
organization through a will or similar document
is referred to as a “bequest”.
Perhaps the most common misunderstanding
about bequests is the wrong assumption that
they need always be in the form of monetary
gifts. Not true, bequests to a charitable
organization can include personal property such
as jewelry, automobiles, antiques, buildings,
land, etc.
Another frequent misunderstanding is the
unfounded fear that bequests will disenfranchise
surviving loved ones. However, bequests can
be made in specific amounts or percentages
that can be structured so as not to have a
negative impact on heirs. Bequests can even
be made contingent on another event. For
example, naming a charity as a beneficiary
“contingent” on the survival of one or more
heirs, would ensure that your assets would only
go to the charity if your named heirs predecease you or another heir.
Of course bequests are a great way to support a
favorite charity without giving up control of your
assets during your lifetime. Other advantages of
making a charitable bequest may include federal
estate tax savings, a decrease in other death taxes,
the satisfaction of knowing that, even at your
passing, your favorite charity will benefit from your
generosity, etc.
Charitable bequests are very easy to incorporate
into your will or other estate planning instrument.
As always, individuals are advised to discuss the
matter with legal and financial professionals before
making any charitable gift.
For more information on charitable bequests or
other giving methods, please phone the AKH
Foundation office at (724) 294-3157 to request the
free booklet, “Touching the Future Today”.
Highlands Emergency Services Alliance
Second Annual Oldies Concert & Car Cruise
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Deer Lakes Park, Russellton
Gate Opens to the Public at 11:30 a.m.
William Dell & the Wee Jams Concert
2:00 p.m. ~ 4:30 p.m.
Food Vendors ~ Craft, Flea Market & Business Vendors
$6.00 per person. All proceeds benefit the
Highlands Emergency Services Alliance
Junior Firefighter Program
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The official registration and financial information of the Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of
State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
Calendar of Events
August 10 & 17, 2011 – 9 a.m. to Noon – Empowering
Parents and Educators: Integrating Education with
Child and Adolescent Development - William & Grayce
Walker Conference Room at the Charles & Mary Lou
Young Non-Profit Center – This special educational
opportunity is provided in two, three-hour workshops that
together will provide attendees with six PA Act 48 hours
through the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit. The six
hour course is taught by PA Licensed & Certified
Psychologist, Dr. Samuel Lonich. The event is free of
charge, space is limited and reservations are required by
phoning (724) 294-3157.
September 13, 2011 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. “Junk Foods and Junk Moods” - William & Grayce
Walker Conference Room at the Charles & Mary Lou
Young Non-Profit Center - This energizing presentation will help participants understand the role food
plays in all aspects of our everyday lives. Lindsey
Smith of The Real You will explain food cravings,
the effects on your mind and body, and how you can
overcome junk moods successfully. There will be a
live food demonstration on how to prepare healthy
snack alternatives to some popular sweet treats.
Reservations are requested, (724) 294-3157.
August 14, 2011 – 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Car Cruise
& Oldies Concert – Deer Lakes Park – Join the AKH
Foundation once again for an afternoon of perusing classic,
antique and interesting automobiles, listen to one of the
most popular oldies bands in the region, “William Dell &
the Wee-Jams”, and visit the booths of dozens of food and
automobile related vendors. This unique event is the labor
of love of Rhonda & Jim Russell, with all proceeds
benefiting the Highlands Emergency Services Alliance
(HESA). Cost is $6 per person. Please phone
(724) 294-3157 for more information.
September 30, 2011 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Second
Annual Sporting Clay Event – Promise Land Hunting
Preserve, Slate Lick, PA – This is a great way to spend
the afternoon with clients and friends and help raise
funds for the AKH Foundation. Enjoy breakfast,
sixteen-station sporting clay course, shotgun shells,
golf carts, a scrumptious lunch and wonderful prizes.
For more information on available shooting foursome
slots and sponsorship information, please phone
(724) 294-3157.