In this issue, we proudly feature Terry Ranieri. Terry had a unique, joyful spirit that impacted thousands of lives in the Hempfield community before his death on August 22, 2019 at age 64. Terry was born with Williams Syndrom, a genetic disorder sometimes referred to as the "happy syndrome," because people with this disorder often have a friendly, markedly outgoing personality as well as mild to moderate learning disabilities. It is also common, as in Terry's case, for those affected to have a fondness for music. His love for Hempfield Area School District's marcing band was legendary. Thanks to the efforts by his family and friends, the band will benefit from a fund established in his memory at The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County.
