WHAT ’ S NEWS IN WOODLAND HILLS
FOREST HILLS DOG PARK PROJECT UPDATE
As reported in September 2016 , the Dog Park project is moving forward thanks to strong community support and a Community Tourism and Infrastructure Fund grant from the state .
The project was bid out by the borough , and six contractors put forward bids to work on the project . The bids were reviewed by Council and a contractor by the name of Sports and Recreation was selected for the project . Council approved the final selection at the Nov . 16 meeting . The borough is currently working with the contractor on project formalities such as insurance , contracts , etc . The construction start date will depend on weather , but it is estimated that the dog park will be complete by April .
Over the next few months , the committee will be working on a trailhead structure that will feature plaques listing donors who supported the project at the $ 500 + level . Donations are still being accepted online or via mail . Visit foresthillsdogpark . org / donate for more information .
All donations to support the park are taxdeductible to the fullest extent of the law . Gifts of $ 500 + will receive recognition on a donor wall within the park .
RUN FOR THE HILLS ! NHCO SEEKS 5K RUNNERS , RELAY TEAMS AND MARATHONERS
North Hills Community Outreach invites runners of all abilities to run one of the races of the Dick ’ s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon on May 6 and 7 . Registration is free when you run for NHCO and help local families in need . Runners can choose the 5K , form a relay team or run the half or full marathon . Visit thepittsburghmarathon . com / charities or contact Harriet at hzgibbs @ nhco . org or 412.408.3830 x 3204 .
AN EVENING OF SPARKLE FOR THOSE IN NEED : AUTISM CONNECTION OF PENNSYLVANIA HOSTS GALA
The spectacular Carnegie Music Hall Foyer in Oakland was the perfect setting to celebrate spectacular volunteers and supporters at Autism Connection of Pennsylvania ’ s ( ACOPa ) 16th Annual Gala .
Dr . Ralph F . Whilps , Jr ., of Forest Hills , was honored with ACOPa ’ s 2016 Grandin Award at the gala for “ clearly contributing to maximizing the potential and possibilities of children , adolescents and adults with autism .”
Proceeds benefited ACOPa , a privately funded nonprofit located in Etna , whose mission is to serve as a lifeline for families and autistic adults by providing support , information and advocacy .
PHOTOS AND TEXT BY KATHY RUDOLPH
Dr . Ralph Whilps , Jr ., of Forest Hills is presented with the Grandin Award .
Frank Coonelly , President of the Pittsburgh Pirates , and MJ Crane , gala organizer .
Senator Bob Casey , represented by Jordan Ball , is the recipient of the Special Honoree Award . Elliott Frank , of Wexford , is the recipient of the Honorary Chairperson Award . Dr . Ralph F . Whilps , Jr ., of Forest Hills , is the recipient of the 2016 Grandin Award .
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