WHAT’ S NEWS IN NORWIN
BREATHE PENNSYLVANIA TO HOLD ASTHMA DAY AT KENNYWOOD PARK
Breathe Pennsylvania will host Asthma Day at Kennywood Park on Thursday, Aug. 3, from 10:15 a. m. until 1 p. m. The event brings together fourth through sixth-graders, along with their parents or caregivers, to meet with professionals, learn about asthma, ask questions and have fun!
Breathe Pennsylvania’ s goal is to put an emphasis on education and recreation, which encourages children to explore activities that they can take part in.
“ Times are changing, children with asthma want to have fun, and they are looking to understand their asthma in ways that don’ t separate them from their peers”, says Brittany Zuckerman, Director of Development and Communications with Breathe Pennsylvania.
A $ 20 registration fee for each child with asthma and two guests includes tickets to the park and lunch. There is a $ 40 fee for each additional guest. To register, visit store. breathepa. org / collections / asthma / products / asthma-day-registration or call 724.772.1750. About Breathe Pennsylvania
Headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pa., Breathe Pennsylvania helps western Pennsylvanians breathe better and live healthier through empowering individuals through awareness, education, and direct services.
For more information about specific lung health education and advocacy programs for children and adults, visit breathepa. org or facebook. com / BreathePA or call 724.772.1750.
SISTERS OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE HOLD 2017 SUMMER SWEEPSTAKES
The Sisters of Divine Providence have announced the 2017 Sisters’ Summer Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes offers the chance to win cash prizes of $ 2,000, $ 500 and $ 100.
To enter the Sisters’ Summer Sweepstakes, visit cdpsisters. org / SummerSweeps. Proceeds benefit the ministries and mission of the Sisters of Divine Providence. No purchase is necessary to enter. Winner need not be present to win. Sweepstakes ends Sept. 1.
NORWIN SCHOOL DISTRICT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Paige Thornburg came to the end of her educational journey with Norwin School District on May 26. Thornburg, a special needs student, has been greatly influenced by many people who have contributed to her educational success and growth into a contributing member of the Norwin community. For the past 13 years, the teachers, aides, support staff, therapists, principals, assistants, office and cafeteria workers and more have all made a significant impact on Thornburg’ s life.“ We want to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to all who have been a part of Paige’ s journey,” say her parents Mike and Joanne.“ Dr. Kerr, Dr. Snyder, their predecessors, the administration, School Board and Life Skills program lead Annie Essay have all made an enormous difference in Paige’ s life. We are so fortunate to live in this community, where good people are doing exceptional work for all students.”
THE WESTMORELAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The WSO board of directors has selected Endicott Reindl, formerly of Altoona, as its new executive director. He replaces Morrie Brand who recently retired after serving as managing director after 17 years. Brand will continue as Director of the WSO Academy of Music and music director of the youth orchestra( WYSO) program. In the symphony’ s 48-year history, Reindl is only the third executive director. Christel Horner was one of five founders who established the symphony in 1969 and served as manager until 2000.
Reindl is a graduate of the California University of Pennsylvania where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. His most recent position was Community Service Representative for Home Instead Senior Care in Duncansville, PA.
He is a lifelong musician and has always been drawn to orchestral settings as a percussionist. From high school to college, he was actively involved in the music department, serving as business manager of the university choir for most of his tenure. Likewise outside of education, he was actively engaged in growing the profile and offerings of local musical organizations like the Blair Concert Chorale and the Hollidaysburg Community Chorus, through their marketing and outreach. Additionally, he was involved with Alzheimer’ s Association, helping to triple the size and fundraising ability of the Altoona Walk to End Alzheimer’ s.
“ We are impressed with Endicott’ s musical knowledge and non-profit fundraising experience and enthusiasm,” says Ellen Piper, member of the WSO Board of Directors and chair of the search committee.“ After reviewing 50 resumes we decided Endicott was an excellent choice to help the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra grow our donor base and expand our community outreach.”
“ I am grateful for the opportunity to help grow and see the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra continue on as the community gem it is,” says Reindl.
Morrie Brand’ s legacy with the symphony includes establishing the Academy of Music in 2005 where he, along with his staff, taught, conducted and coached hundreds of young musicians. He created“ Home for the Holidays,” the symphony’ s most popular concert, and oversaw collaborations with the Laurel Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, the Westmoreland Museum of Art, Fort Ligonier and the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage festival to name a few. On the business side, he helped grow the symphony’ s endowment 400 percent and greatly increased grant writing efforts.
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