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WHAT’S NEWS IN BETHEL PARK YMCA OF GREATER PITTSBURGH BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTS NEW CHAIRMAN The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh announced that Bethel Park resident Richard G. Jewell will serve as the new chairman of the Y’s Board of Trustees. Jewell has a long history of service in the community and with the YMCA, previously serving as the board chair of the Downtown YMCA from 1978 to 1980 and as a member of the YMCA Metropolitan Board of Directors from 1980 to 1994, where he served in several leadership positions. “Dick is an accomplished academic, leader and community advocate,” said Kevin Bolding, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh President and CEO. “His diverse set of skills, passion for the community and leadership will be a valuable asset to our board of trustees as we continue to build a stronger us.” Jewell has always been an active supporter of Pittsburgh-area nonprofits. He was a member of the St. Clair Hospital board and the Civic Light Opera board and served as chairman for both the St. Clair Hospital Foundation and National Kidney Foundation of Western Pennsylvania. 8 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ His career is as impressive as his community involvement. After serving in the U.S. Army Third Armored Cavalry Regiment for two years, Jewell became a trial lawyer at Wayman, Irvin & McAuley upon earning his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan School of Law. He then became corporate counsel for Harbison-Walker Refractories before transitioning to the education sector at the University of Pittsburgh where he was first hired to be the assistant university counsel. He quickly rose to leadership, being named president of the Pittsburgh Applied Research Corporation from 1988 to 1991 and, starting in 1989, concurrently served as the executive vice president of the University of Pittsburgh Trust. He left Pitt in 1991 to serve as partner, vice president and director of Peterson Consulting, staying on after its merger with Navigant Consulting in 1998. In 2003, he returned to education to serve as the president of his undergraduate alma mater, Grove City College, until his retirement 11 years later in 2014. Jewell’s retirement has been a lively one. He served four years as commissioner of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and is the director of strategic marketing for Berkley Research Group. Pictured (l to r): Katie Hogue, Foundation Board of Directors; Steven Sherman, Owner of Dean Auto Wash; Sarah Sherman, daughter of Shawn Sherman; Shawn Sherman, General Manager of Dean Auto Wash; Officer Carey Ellwanger, Bethel Park Police; “Jeez” the dog; Andy Amrhein, Foundation Board of Directors; and Chris Mastandrea, Manager of Dean Auto Wash. DEAN AUTO WASH HOLDS CHARITY WASH FOR BP K9 PROGRAM A charity car wash event was held at Pet Supplies Plus in Bethel Park in March to benefit the Bethel Park Police Department’s K9 program and organized by Dean Auto Wash. The sale of car wash certificates and donations that day raised over $725 for the program. CHABAD TO HOST ANNUAL WOMEN’S SPRING EVENT The 13th Annual Women’s Spring Event at Chabad of the South Hills will take place on Tuesday, May 14. The guest speaker will be Sara Chana Silverstein, Master Herbalist and author of the book “Moodtopia: Tame Your Moods, De- Stress, and Finding Balance Using Herbal Remedies, Aromatherapy and More.” Join in a light dinner, silent auction and raffle prizes. For more information and to register, visit chabadsh.com or call 412.344.2424. icmags.com BETHEL PARK INLINE HOCKEY BP Inline Hockey is actively recruiting players in grades 3 through 12 for the upcoming 2019-20 season. Inline hockey is just like ice hockey, but no ice. The game consists of three 15-minute periods with a running clock. This fast-paced sport is competitive, fun and builds leadership, sportsmanship, camaraderie and character.