WHAT ’ S NEWS IN WEST JEFFERSON HILLS
TJ 8U TRAVEL TEAM WINS BIG IN SENECA VALLEY
The Thomas Jefferson 8U ’ A ’ Travel Team won the Seneca Valley North Summer Sizzler Tournament , which took place June 22-26 . The boys went 6-0 in the tournament , and were very proud of their accomplishment .
Front Row left to right : Justin Berberich , Josh Gardiner , Dominic Metz , Zane Sable , Dylan Legeza , Liam Mahoney . Back Row left to right : Dominic Volomino , Rylan Barr , Max Leidy , Derek Schliebner , Aidan Hodge , Nicholas Trklja . Head coach is Mike Mahoney .
PLEASANT HILLS INKS CONTRACT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL
The Borough of Pleasant Hills has entered into an agreement with Camo Kennels for Animal Control Services and Dog Law Enforcement . The contact name is Paul Christian and the telephone number is 412.660.2350 . Residents with animal control concerns and issues should contact Camo Kennels .
HEALTH DEPARTMENT UNVEILS NEW PLACARDS
The Allegheny County Health Department ( ACHD ) has unveiled new placards that will be on display in food establishments in the county . The new design features a QR code , which provides a quick link that will allow consumers to use their personal digital device to view inspection reports right at the front door .
The Inspected & Permitted placard indicates that a food establishment has passed the mandatory inspection by the health department ’ s Food Safety Program and is permitted to operate .
The Consumer Alert placard serves as a notification to the public that conditions identified at the time of inspection may pose a health risk to the customer .
The Closed placards are posted for one of three reasons :
• Conditions identified at the time of inspection pose a serious health risk to the customer .
• A facility is operating without a valid health permit .
• Food safety conditions remain uncorrected after opportunity for a hearing , or after reaching the maximum number of days allowed to operate with a consumer alert , which is 10 days .
“ At the Allegheny County Health Department , we take our responsibility to ensure safe eating establishments very seriously ,” said Director Dr . Karen Hacker . “ The updated placards will provide county residents with a clear and easy-to-read status of the facilities they ’ re considering when making dining choices , while also providing easy access to the reports behind each status . It is our hope that people will make healthy choices and live well !”
HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS FREE SHINGLES VACCINE AT IMMUNIZATION CLINIC
The Allegheny County Health Department ( ACHD ) is offering the Shingles vaccine free of charge , for a limited time , to uninsured or under-insured people , 50 years of age and older .
While supplies last , Shingles vaccines are available at the health department ’ s Immunization Clinic located at
3441 Forbes Avenue in Oakland . No appointment is necessary ; however , individuals are asked to call 412.578.8062 in advance to ensure that supplies are still available . Clinic hours are as follows : Monday , Tuesday , Thursday and Friday ,
9 a . m . – 4 p . m .; Wednesday , 1 to 8 p . m . The risk of getting shingles begins to increase around the age of 50 . Anyone that age or older should get the vaccine , regardless of whether they recall having chickenpox . Studies show that 99 % of individuals 40 and older have had chickenpox .
People who have already had shingles can still receive the vaccine to prevent future occurrences of the disease . The vaccine reduces the risk of developing shingles by more than 50 percent , and it reduces the risk of pain after the rash by 67 percent .
GREATER PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND PROFESSIONAL COMPOUNDING PHARMACISTS PRESENT THE 6TH ANNUAL ‘ TENNIS PAIRS FOR FREE WHEELCHAIRS ’ CHARITY TENNIS EVENT
Join the Lady Vulcans of Cal U Tennis Team for a day of tennis , food and fun ... and to transform a life .
What : Tennis Doubles – Round Robin Format , Cardio Tennis with Marcy Bruce and Megan Foster , and MORE ! ( Singles welcome — we ’ ll match you with a partner .) When : Sunday , Sept . 11 Registration : 12:30 to 1 p . m . Tennis Activities : 1 to 4 p . m . Dinner , Exhibition Match & Prizes : 4 to 5 p . m . Where : Upper St . Clair Municipal Tennis Courts ( McLaughlin Run Rd ., Upper St . Clair ) Cost : $ 80 — the cost to TRANSFORM A LIFE with a free wheelchair from Free Wheelchair Mission ( freewheelchairmission . org )
For more information or to reserve a spot ( space is limited ), visit freewheelchairtennis . com to register by Monday , Sept . 5 .
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