IN Chartiers Valley Winter 2018 | Page 10

WHAT’S NEWS IN CHARTIERS VALLEY CV ATHLETES SIGN LETTERS OF INTENT On Nov. 14, three Chartiers Valley School District athletes signed and submitted letters of intent, accepting scholarship offers from NCAA athletic programs. Mackenzie Wagner signed to play NCAA Division I basketball for the Loyola University of Maryland Greyhounds. Gabby Legister will also play basketball next year for the Kennesaw State University Owls in Georgia. Kennesaw State is an NCAA Division I program competing in the ASUN Conference. Elias Zajicek will run for the cross country team at Lees-McRae University, which competes in the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas. Chartiers Valley Athletics expects to see several more athletes sign letters of intent early in 2019. Left to right: Mackenzie Wagner, Elias Zajicek and Gabby Legister. MCCLINTOCK & ASSOCIATES ADDS MEMBER TO SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM Bridgeville- based accounting firm McClintock & Associates has promoted its senior manager, Gregory Rinderle, to director. Rinderle has more than 14 years of public accounting experience, with a focus on financial aid compliance audits. As director, he will continue to share his expertise on a full range of financial aid audit consulting services including Title IV compliance audits, uniform guidance 8 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ audits, merger and acquisition transaction services, 90/10 calculation, Department of Education file reviews and internal control processes and procedures reviews. Prior to joining McClintock & Associates, Rinderle worked as an assistant controller in the health care field. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Penn State University. An active member of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, Eastern Association Student Financial Aid Administrators, New York State Financial Aid Administrators Association and Pennsylvania Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, Rinderle is regularly asked to speak at national and regional conferences to share tips on how schools can navigate new compliance regulations. Outside of the office, Rinderle is an active member of the Pittsburgh community. He serves as a board member for Hillside Christian Community and has been Youth Leader for the past 10 years. He enjoys martial arts, which he has been teaching and studying for over 25 years. Rinderle lives with his wife and two boys in Collier Township. CDC recommends an annual flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older. “Flu season is upon us and the first step to fighting the flu is to get vaccinated,” said Dr. Karen Hacker, Health Department Director. “We encourage all residents to check with their health care provider as soon as possible to determine which is the best vaccine type for them. Getting your flu shot not only protects you and your loved ones, it protects those susceptible to getting the flu, such as the elderly and newborns.” The price of a regular flu shot for residents with insurance is about $27. The health department is again offering the high-dose influenza vaccine this year. This high-dose vaccine is four times more concentrated than the regular flu shot and is available only for seniors 65 years of age and older. The high- dose flu shot price is $57. The flu vaccine is often a covered benefit, and you can receive the flu shot for free at many locations around the county; however, the health department reminds residents to make sure to check with their insurance provider prior to getting the flu shot. A limited supply of flu vaccine may be available, at no cost, to uninsured and underinsured residents of Allegheny County. Updates will be made to the ACHD website and will be posted on the department’s Facebook page. For more information about influenza and for clinic information, visit bit.ly/2xBnUK2. ONE-OF-A-KIND CAR DONATION PROGRAM HEALTH DEPARTMENT INFLUENZA VACCINE CLINIC The Allegheny County Health Department is offering flu immunizations at its walk-in clinic (425 First Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219). Residents should enter the building via Cherry Way and proceed to the fourth floor. The clinic is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., except on Wednesdays when the clinic’s hours are 1-8 p.m.; no appointment is necessary. Influenza is a highly contagious upper respiratory infection that can cause mild to severe illness and can potentially be fatal. The icmags.com Community Auto, a nonprofit program of The Lighthouse Foundation, accepts donated cars, repairs and inspects them when feasible, and sells them at discounted prices to low-income working families and individuals. The used car in your garage that you don’t have time to sell, or didn’t get the trade-in value you wanted, or a car the kids used but no longer need would be the perfect car to donate. Your generous donation is tax-deductible. Please contact Community Auto at communityautolico.org or call 724.538.5081 for details on how to donate your car. n