Armstrong "In The Loop Podcast"

Rob Capezio, President of the Cranberry Township Police Association, joins the show to talk about their upcoming Virtual 5K that is being held from July 3rd-11th.

Rob also shared with us what is the Cranberry Township Police Association, the importance they have on our community and ways they want to be more involved with residents. Hear all about their great Coats for Kids program and their scholarship program that will be extended to additional students in the future.

The Virtual 5K can be found here: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/CranberryTwp/CranberryTownshipPoliceAssociationVirtual5k

$29.00 for Adutls
$20.00 for Children 18 & Under
All runners/walkers will receive a long sleeve t-shirt and finisher medal

Sign ups will be accepted until July 11th! 

Joella Baker, Get Fit Families, joins the show to talk about how runners & bikers can still be active even if races are all cancelled currently due to the pandemic. Joella is setting up Virtual Races beginning at the end of April to give athletes and those wanting to “compete” an opportunity to stay active while helping 2 non-profits in our area. Joella is also using social media platforms to help teach classes for runners, bikers and swimmers. 

For more information about Virtual Races and Joella’s videos:

https://getfitfamilies.com/

https://www.facebook.com/getfitfamilies/

YouTube Channel: Get Fit Families

Or Email Joella: [email protected]

This episode continues our recent trend of COVID-19 related episodes to inform the community of important information. We’re featuring March of Dimes as they have a great message for those expecting in the next few months, soon to be giving birth, or those looking for a support system after losing a pregnancy. 

Barbara Roth, Executive Director, March of Dimes Western & Central PA Markets and Christina Morascyzk, March of Dimes Board Member & Member of the Butler County March for Babies Executive Leadership Team, join us to give their advice for mothers and families. Both women have years of experience working and volunteering with March of Dimes. Their combined message is powerful and hopefully can provide a great outlet for those looking for answers.

For More information:
 Email: [email protected], 

Telephone: 412-506-8611 

Website: www.marchofdimes.org 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/marchofdimespa 

 To register to StepUp and help: www.marchforbabies.org

Dr. Elliot Smith, President of the Physicians Group for Butler Health Systems, joins the show to talk locally about COVID-19. Dr. Smith shares critical information on what to do if you suspect you have symptoms, what the most common symptoms they’ve seen and how to keep yourself safe if you’ve been in contact with someone who has COVID-19.

Dr. Smith also discusses Butler Health System being at the forefront of Telehealth and other measures to keep their employees safe. They are accepting donations if the public is looking to donate and can be reached for more information at:  [email protected]

Butler Health System Care Center number for those in need of testing without a PCP:     
1-833-602-2273 

We want to thank Dr. Smith and the entire staff at Butler Health System for everything they’re doing to keep our community safe! 

Lauren Shorr, owner of Curio in Zelienople Pa, joins the show to give parents & children ideas of creativity. Not all art projects have to be expensive materials! Lauren talks about different ways to use items around the house & let the creativity run wild. She also talks about outside projects such as sidewalk chalk on a driveway & taping off different areas.
 
 Lauren and her husband own Curio in downtown Zelienople. They are an art studio, gallery and much more! Learn more about their studio in the episode.
 
 Check out Curio online:
 https://www.curiocool.com/curiocool

https://m.facebook.com/curiocool


https://instagram.com/curio_cool

Marci Mustello joins the show to discuss COVID 19 updates from the state. Marci provides current news and information that has just recently been voted & approved. We learn Pennsylvania has a new date for the state Primary. Marci shares information regarding Senate Bill 751 that focuses on education and assistance it provides for our school districts. She also discusses small business financial assistance, healthcare, food assistance programs, updated information on PA Turnpike with rest stops and the overall feeling of what she is hearing locally from the community. 

Marci reiterated that her office is open for calls & emails. Her and her staff are doing their best to return messages as fast as possible with the proper information requested. 

Marci Mustello’s contact information:

http://www.repmustello.com/

https://www.facebook.com/RepMustello/

724-283-5852 Local District Office

Alison Schuster, host of Armstrong Neighborhood Channel's Om Sweet Om & Yoga Instructor, joins the show to help give listeners wellness tips during our social distancing. 

Alison shares her own personal experiences of what her & her family is doing to get out of the house and what she's able to do now her normal routine has been broken. She shares that creating time during the day, no limit on length, to make your own routine can truly help break up the daily home life cycle. 


Alison also discusses using breathing and meditation not only during this current stretch of time but using it after daily schedules are back to normal.

You can follow Alison on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/armstrongomsweetom/
https://www.instagram.com/armstrongomsweetom/

Episodes of Om Sweet Om can be found on the Armstrong Neighborhood Channel YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/armstrongneighborhoodchannel

Alison teaches Yoga locally in Western, PA and is always accepting new students for her classes! 

*BONUS EPISODE*

Due to the COVID-19 Virus, things are changing rapidly in our communities. One specific issue that isn't changing is hunger. Our local school districts and food banks have modified services to help feed those in need.


More information & links for feeding programs
-Seneca Valley School District: https://files.svsd.net/meals/survey.vbhtml

-Mars Area School District: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSew_eph2MB_YPiY9unkCzlaLbfb2eEoQNlkda_4_JgLtAjwKg/viewform

-North Allegheny School District: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqu3aHjyP905qjU-GViFPBf8kjPTIp-s_mCCvg9SIQV_jCFg/viewform

-South Butler County School District: https://4.files.edl.io/8633/03/17/20/150448-17d0db8f-d8e5-4207-99ed-0b7ec770e11d.pdf

-Ellwood City Area School District: https://www.ellwood.k12.pa.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1447047&type=d&pREC_ID=1854178

-Riverside School District: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSsWitx_EzFNOdM1Ajl4k_iT2-LwZSRKvzgIBKDLJxvJx82g/viewform

More Information for Local Food Banks:
-Southwest Butler Food Cupboard: https://www.facebook.com/southwestbutlerfoodcupboard/

-Holy Redeemer Social Services: https://stferd.org/social-services

-The Lighthouse Foundation: https://www.thelighthousepa.org/

Michele Konyha and Mikayla Moretti are this week's guests to talk about this year's Leadership Butler County class project.

Michele and Mikayla explain the project at Moraine State Park and their ribbon cutting event at the Regatta in August. They need to raise around $50,000 to put in a handicap accessible boat dock as well as making improvements to the area around the dock.

LBC Class of 2020 has multiple fundraisers to help cover the costs. First, a fundraiser is an on-going ticket raffle to win top brand coolers, a kayak and much more! Tickets can be purchased thru any class member or contacting the Butler Chamber office for more information.

Second, there will be a Murder Mystery Dinner held on Saturday, May 9th at The Atrium in Butler. The doors open at 5:30 PM and dinner will be served at 6 PM. There will be raffle baskets, cash bar & more. 1920's Dress is encouraged for this Mobsters, Molls & Marinara themed show!


For any information on either fundraiser:
Butler Chamber of Commerce 724-283-2222
Email: [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/events/198439644737073/

Daneen O'Donnell, Armstrong Community Marketing Manager for the Butler office, joins the show to announce the 10th Anniversary of Armstrong's Breaking Bread initiative. 

Daneen gives listeners multiple ways to support local food banks in our communities or stop by a local Armstrong office to donate canned goods. She also provides statistics that emphasize the importance of supporting food banks and programs for those in need!


Armstrong's year long celebration will include helping to support USPS Stamp Out Hunger on May 9th, assisting summer food programs for children and our popular Avenge Hunger Month starting at the end of August. 

For more information about Breaking Bread or finding out more information about a local food bank in your community that Armstrong partners with:
https://armstrongonewire.com/BreakingBread