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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