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Pine-Richland graduate Jaclyn Lenhart, 21, struggled with symptoms of Crohn’s disease since age 13 but wasn’t diagnosed until she was 17. The disease affects portions of her gastrointestinal tract and causes pain, fatigue, arthritis, mouth ulcers and rashes. She has used her experience to advocate for people suffering from irritable bowel disease.
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Pine-Richland graduate Jaclyn Lenhart, 21, who was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at age 17, is the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Western PA/WV 2021 Adult Honored Hero for her advocacy for people suffering from irritable bowel disease. Lenhart has raised more than $7,000 for research with her team, “Jaclyn’s Joggers,” which participates in the foundation’s annual walk to raise money.
Michael DiVittorio | Tribune-Review
Michael DiVittorio | Tribune-Review
Jefferson Hills Public Library’s new director, Dana Farabaugh, checks out Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood: A Visual History.
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Pine-Richland fifth grader Lola Schlafhauser, 11, recently was crowned Miss Pennsylvania Preteen. The pageant sponsored by American Royal Beauties included an interview process, community service project, stage introduction and formal wear. Lola is planning to compete for the national title in August 2021.
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Pine-Richland fifth grader Lola Schlafhauser, 11, recently was crowned Miss Pennsylvania Preteen. The pageant sponsored by American Royal Beauties included an interview process, community service project, stage introduction and formal wear. Lola is planning to compete for the national title in August 2021.
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Pine-Richland fifth grader Lola Schlafhauser is a competitive junior dancer in modern, contemporary, tap, jazz and hip-hop styles.
Joe Fischetti is nearing a milestone this month as Plum’s buildings and grounds supervisor.
May 22 marks his eighth year as one of the borough’s top administrators.
“I enjoy everything that I do,” he said. “Not only the people that I work with in-house, but the people that I work with in each organization in the community. When you do all the functions that we do and all the events, you meet a lot of people. It’s enjoyable.”
Fischetti oversees the borough’s six parks and leads a group of eight workers in April through December and a dozen laborers through late winter.
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