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Volume 32, No. 7 Serving Bloomfield, Friendship, Garfield, East Liberty and Lawrenceville since 1975 July 2007 URA Green-Lights Phase Two of Penn-Fairmount Master Plan On June 14, the Urban Redevelop- Associates By Paula Martinac buildings joined ment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) Architects, the con- The Bulletin by a bridge, and approved $1.8 million in grants and dos vary in size, from will be environ- loans for the planned Glass Lofts in 850 square feet on mentally friendly Garfield, also known as “Phase Two” one floor, up to 1900 square feet on and energy-efficient, or “green.” The of the Penn-Fairmount Master Plan. two floors, with prices ranging from project committee that approved the The public funding will allow con- $127,500 to $360,000. The units have plans for the Glass Lofts decided that struction on the lofts to begin, possi- open floor plans so that buyers can “lower-income buyers would be inter- bly at the end of July or in early divide the spaces as they choose, and ested in the lower utility costs” that August, according to Friendship all have concrete floors and exposed “green” buildings provide, according Development Associates (FDA), ceiling ducts and pipes for a hip to Sarah Collins of FDA. Arthur Lubetz Associates Architects which put the deal together. industrial look. They come with full The units should be completed and ARTIST’S RENDERING OF THE The Glass Lofts, a mixed-use con- kitchens, laundry hook-ups, and bal- available for move-in sometime in FORTHCOMING “GLASS LOFTS” AT PENN AND FAIRMOUNT struction at the corner of Penn Avenue conies with full glass doors. Indoor summer 2008. Collins said FDA has and North Fairmount on the site of the parking spaces are available for the already fielded requests from poten- the Bloomfield-Garfield Corp. former Eat’n Park, will consist of 18 larger condos, while residents in the tial buyers. (BGC), Affirmative Investments, loft-style condominiums, a restaurant smaller ones have access to an out- The Penn-Fairmount Master Plan, a Garfield Jubilee, and Presbyterian space, offices, and artist studios. door parking lot. project totaling $23 million, is a joint, See PHASE TWO, Page 13 As designed by Arthur Lubetz The construction will consist of two community-driven venture of FDA,

Union Project’s “Glass Action” Trains In This Month’s Issue: Stained-Glass Restoration Artists URA Approves Funding for “Glass By Paula Martinac In 2001, the structure had been empty Lofts”...... Page 1 The Bulletin and neglected for 10 years when the organization’s founders, a small group “Glass Action” Trains Restoration The Union Project serves as a center of Mennonite service workers, bought Artists...... Page 1 where neighborhood people can “con- it with the plan of revitalizing it for the nect, create, and celebrate,” according community. Much of the building’s Burglar-Proof Your Home for to its mission statement. In its home in stained glass was cracked and dirty - Vacation...... Page 2 the former Union Baptist Church, “a $1 million liability,” says market- Friendship Will Participate in located at the corner of North Negley ing manager Katrina Struloeff. “There National Night Out...... Page 3 and Stanton, the organization sponsors weren’t many reasonably priced community events, rents out offices restorers, and very few right here in Paula Martinac/The Bulletin BGC’s Youth Program Helps and meeting space, and provides the city.” To restore the windows, the RALPH MILLS RESTORES A HISTORIC Student Meet Goals...... Page 5 workspace for artists. And since early Union Project offered stained glass RUDY BROTHERS STAINED GLASS this year, its mission has also included classes in which students learned by WINDOW. Youth Employment Program training low-income individuals and working on actual windows. Matches Students with past offenders in the art of stained- Glass Action grew from the idea that board as manager of Glass Action, Interests...... Page 6 glass restoration, a program known as other churches and also private home- and, in addition to continuing work on Predatory Lenders Prey on Home “Glass Action.” owners could benefit from “below the Union Project’s windows, he over- Owners...... Page 8 The Gothic-style church that the market rate” stained glass restoration. sees a handful of outside contracts. Union Project inhabits dates to 1903. Early this year, Ralph Mills came on See GLASS ACTION, Page 13

AUGUST The FINAL DEADLINE for the August 2007 issue of The Bulletin is Monday, July 16, 2007 This includes ALL classified ads, Bulletin Board announcements, story submissions and ad DEADLINE! space reservations. Information is accepted on a space-available basis. For more information, call 412-441-6915. Page 2 • The Bulletin • July 2007

PUBLIC SAFETY TASK FORCE REPORT The following is a summary of some of the recent work of the city’s Impact Burglar-Proof Your Home and Vice Squads in dealing with street-level crimes occurring in the Garfield and adjacent areas. for Summer Vacation • On the night of May 10, Impact for possession of a firearm without a Planning your sum- By Deadra Keener mail service and detectives arrested a 29-year-old male license. The detectives stopped the mer vacation? Keep Public Safety Coordinator newspaper deliveries for possession, with intent to deliver, person to investigate his possible in mind that most bur- temporarily stopped, of a controlled substance (crack involvement in an assault earlier on glaries happen in July or have a trusted cocaine) in the 5500 block of Penn Avenue. It was determined that and August. In fact, according to the neighbor and/or friend pick up your Burglary Prevention Council, most mail and newspapers. Baywood Street, East Liberty. this individual was not involved in communities will experience a 10 to 18 • Let there be light: Motion detector that incident, but the discovery of the percent increase in home burglaries lights (security lights) for the outside • On the night of May 14, Vice detec- gun on his person triggered his arrest. during the summer. So while you are will detect intruder movements and tives placed a 36-year-old female deciding which belongings to bring light up immediately. Automatic timers under arrest for prostitution and loi- • On the early morning of May 25, with you, also take steps to ensure that on lamps near the front and back win- tering for the purpose of prostitution Vice detectives arrested a 42-year-old your other belongings will still be there dows will create an impression that at Penn Avenue and N. Graham female for prostitution and loitering when you return. someone is home. Street. The arrest was made after the for the purpose of prostitution at Penn Following are tips to safeguard your • Make some noise: Automatic timers person could not provide an address Avenue and N. Fairmount Street. The residence while on vacation: can also be used to turn a radio on and for her place of residence. individual was able to provide an • Lock up: Pay special attention to off for an extra “someone’s home” address for her place of residence, so first-floor windows and locks, making touch. • On the night of May 16, Vice detec- a summons for a future appearance at sure they are securely closed and • Don’t broadcast your absence: Turn tives arrested a 35-year-old female for court was issued. locked. Over 60 percent of burglars down the ringer on your home phone, prostitution and loitering for the pur- come through a window that should and make sure not to announce on your pose of prostitution at Penn and N. • In the early morning of May 25, have been locked, according to the outgoing message that you are away. Aiken Avenues. The arrest was made Vice detectives arrested a 21-year-old National Crime Prevention Council. • Hide temptation: If leaving the cur- after the person could not provide an female for prostitution and loitering Also, make sure that your locks are tains or blinds open, make sure that no address for her place of residence. for the purpose of prostitution at quality and in good condition. valuables are in plain sight. Broad Street and N. Negley Avenue. • Remove window units: Remove any • Don’t “hide” spare keys: Do not • On the night of May 16, Vice detec- The individual was unable to verify window air conditioners – thieves can leave spare keys outside; rather, leave a tives arrested a 41-year-old female for an address for her place of residence push in the unit and enter your home spare key with a trusted within seconds. neighbor/friend. prostitution and loitering for the pur- and was placed under arrest. • Unplug your garage: Disable your • Use warning signs: An alarm system pose of prostitution at Penn and N. garage door opener and make sure the or “Beware of Dog” sign can be effec- Atlantic Avenues. The arrest was • On the evening of May 30, Vice door is securely locked. This prevents tive, even if untrue… made after the person could not pro- detectives arrested a 43-year-old thieves from gaining garage and home • Know your neighbors: Enlist a trust- vide an address for her place of resi- female for prostitution and loitering access by using a universal remote. ed neighbor to leave a bag or two of dence. for the purpose of prostitution in the • Burglar-proof your yard: Remove garbage on your curb on garbage day. If 5100 block of Penn Avenue. The indi- ladders, chairs, bins, tools, or other you have a driveway, have a neighbor • On the night of May 23, Impact vidual could not confirm an address items that thieves could use to reach park there. detectives encountered a group of for her place of residence and was and/or break windows. Trim trees and • Enlist help: Let trusted neighbors and males loitering in the 5400 block of placed under arrest. shrubs that could provide cover for a friends know that you will be out of Kincaid Street. When the detectives would-be thief. Cut your grass before town and request they keep an eye out approached the group, they began to • In the early morning of June 5, leaving, and line up someone to water for any suspicious activity at your resi- disperse. The detectives recovered a Narcotics detectives assigned to the and care for your lawn and garden as dence. Make sure to leave them an 9mm handgun left on the ground in Greater Pittsburgh Fugitive Task needed while you are away. An untend- emergency number should they need to the vicinity of where the individuals Force arrested a 19-year old male at ed lawn is a signal to a thief that no one reach you immediately. were standing. The weapon was an address in the 5300 block of is home. Padlock/lock any gates, as this turned over to the county’s crime lab Cornwall Street. The individual was makes it much more difficult for thieves Now relax and enjoy your summer to determine if it might have been wanted in connection with the rob- to carry items out. vacation with peace of mind, knowing used previously in the commission of beries of two pizza delivery drivers, • Don’t leave a paper trail: Have your your home is as safe as possible! a crime. one on April 7 in the 800 block of N. Atlantic Avenue, and the other on • On the night of May 24, Impact May 24 in the 5000 block of Rosetta detectives arrested a 22-year-old male Street. in the 5100 block of Columbo Street Zone Meetings

If you would like to stay up-to-date with police efforts in your area, then please attend your monthly zone meeting. The Zone 5 Meeting is held the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. on the 3rd floor of the Zone 5 Police Station in East Liberty For more information, call Zone 5 at 412-665-3605. The Zone 2 Public Safety Council Meeting is held the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Hill House. For more information, call Zone 2 at 412-255-2827. July 2007 • The Bulletin • Page 3

Friendship Plans Lights, Action for National Night Out

Friendship is planning a strong By Angele Ellis alleyways. “As a capstone to my showing for this year’s National Night Vice-President, summer project, I needed to plan an Out, an evening for neighborhoods all Friendship Preservation Group event that would encourage residents over the country to come together to to see how important street, porch, demonstrate their commitment to pub- (FPG) is sponsoring the evening with and alley lighting is to public safety. lic safety. On Tuesday, August 7, the help of a state DCED grant that Courtney [Elm Street manager from 6 to 9 p.m., 11 Friendship neigh- has supported several public safety Courtney Ehrlichman] and I thought it bors will host open porch parties to initiatives in Friendship, including a would be great to do this on National demonstrate that urban neighborhoods new community guide. FPG board Night Out,” said Elm Street intern can be lively, safe, and fun. member and Fundraising Committee Veronica Milliner. The starting point of Friendship’s Chairperson Kim Nolf, who wrote the For more information, visit National Night Out will be Penn grant application, is hosting one of the www.friendship-pgh.org. Avenue, where homeowners at 5432 porch parties. and 5434 Penn, next to The Quiet “We see National Night out as a Storm, will give away bags containing prime opportunity to build community National Night Out Facts high-efficiency light bulbs - perfect and draw attention to public safety,” for lighting front and back porches all said FPG board member and Public • National Night Out - “America’s Night Out Against Crime” - was launched in year round - along with customized Safety Committee Chairperson Jami 1984 by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), a nonprofit crime prevention organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. Friendship magnets and lighted key Rutherford, another porch party host. • In the first year of National Night Out, 2.5 million people in 400 communities chains. Maps of party locations also FPG is coordinating this year’s in 23 states took part. will be available. One homeowner National Night Out with the • By 2006, the number of participants had grown to 35.2 million across the has promised live music at his porch Friendship Elm Street Program, one country. Today, more than 11,000 communities in all 50 states, the U.S. terri- party. of whose goals is to provide better tories, Canada, and military bases worldwide take part. The Friendship Preservation Group lighting for Friendship’s streets and

A Message from Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl The summer is here, and with the America, but I want to make each and cleaner. We are confronting and tackl- Penn State Cooperative Extension, great weather come opportunities to every community within our great city ing major issues within our communi- and various community groups, we get out and enjoy all that our city has livable, and I am asking for your help ties by teaming with Port Authority are turning blight into beauty by clear- to offer. Whether you attend a com- in finding ways and using our Security, District Attorney Steven ing out these lots and planting grass, munity festival, catch a movie at one resources to achieve this. Zappala, and local business owners, to trees, and gardens. The benefits from of our Cinemas in the Park, or follow In addition to working together to close criminal businesses, and to help this program are endless in terms of our riverfront trails, there are plenty of revitalize our neighborhoods, we can put an end to the nuisance behavior safety and our environment. With the fun-filled ways to get out and enjoy work together to set the course for our that inhibits positive change in our creation of the community gardens, in Pittsburgh’s summer. children’s future. The program that I communities. We have done this in addition to our efforts in reducing gas While experiencing each of our established and introduced to you last Market Square and in the Southside, emissions and promoting green build- neighborhoods this summer, we can- month, Pittsburgh Summer Youth and the results have been astounding. ing, our city is becoming the city of not forget to do our part in keeping Employment Program (PYSEP) will What has been accomplished in these black, gold, and green. our neighborhoods safe, clean, and give our youth working opportunities two areas is just an example of the I wish you a safe and happy summer, thriving. To best understand the needs during the summer months. Reaching change occurring throughout the city. and encourage you to enjoy the sum- of our 88 neighborhoods, and how to out to local youth, providing them While cleaning up the City, we are mer by enjoying Pittsburgh. meet those needs, it is imperative that with job opportunities and work skills, also greening up the City. As part of I get into the community to meet with sets them on the road to a lifetime of my Green Up Pittsburgh program, we For more information on initiatives you. You who live and work in our success. We have secured positions are turning city-owned, vacant lots discussed in this newsletter, log on to neighborhoods are the experts on what for 232 applicants. This program will into parks and gardens. In partnership pghgov.com, or call 412-255-2694. is and isn’t working, and what issues help keep youth safe during the sum- with the Redd Up Pittsburgh Crew, the need to be addressed. I also want you mer months while also providing to be aware of all of the services avail- them with opportunities to earn able to you. I am here to serve you, money, to gain experience through on- and the first step in doing so is making the-job training, to develop a strong sure you know of all the ways my work ethic, and to gain a sense of administration can help. I will be community. This program will also holding meetings, “Neighborhood help to foster a sense of community Forums,” throughout the city during pride for the participants; at the same the summer and fall. I have organized time it will help to fight blight meetings at key locations within the throughout the City of Pittsburgh. neighborhoods, where we can get This program will make a difference together to discuss policy issues, to for these children, and for the City as address concerns or issues that you a whole. see facing the neighborhood, and to PSYEP is one of the many ways we celebrate and build upon your com- are taking back our communities, cre- munity’s strengths and assets. Our city ating a sense of community pride has been named the most livable in while making our streets safer and Page 4 • The Bulletin • July 2007

THE BLOOMFIELD-GARFIELD CORP’S Each month we highlight either property owners whose neglect hurts the The Bulletin T Y neighborhood or those who have admirably maintained or renovated P E R their properties. Properties are nominated by community members. To serving P R O O R E nominate a property for either Eyesore or Showcase Property of the Bloomfield, East Liberty, Friendship, E Y E S OF THE MONTH Month, please call Aggie Brose at 412-441-6950. Garfield and Lawrenceville since 1975 E

The Bulletin is published by the Scene of Murders and Fire Still Bloomfield-Garfield Corp. to • serve the incorporated territory Haunts Neighborhood of the BGC and surrounding communities BGC recently received a nomina- Unaware that the house had not been • report on activities and ideas tion for 5447 Rosetta Street in the demolished, the staff of the BGC affecting those communities 11th Ward, City of Pittsburgh, as visited the site and found the burnt- • offer an opportunity to express eyesore of the month. out property, overgrown with weeds. opinions and exchange ideas It brought back memories to the The house is the last in a row of staff of Bloomfield-Garfield three units on an otherwise well- July 2007 • Vol. 32, No. 7 Corporation. Six years ago on June maintained street. 11, there were two murders and a The man who committed the Total circulation: fire at the Rosetta Street house. crimes is now serving a 112-year jail Rick Flanagan/BGC 20,000 copies 16,700 mailed sentence. But the house is still stand- 3,300 dropped ing as a reminder of that horrible take place before dealing with the day in Garfield. house. Unfortunately, because there Editorial and Advertising Offices: Rather than identify the people were no complaints regarding the 5149 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15224 involved and re-open old wounds house following the trial, it may Phone: 412-441-6915 for their loved ones, our concern is have slipped through the cracks. Fax: 412-441-6956 for the neighbors who live nearby The BBI staff says it is committed Email: [email protected] and still have this daily reminder of to following up on inspecting the what happened six years ago. house, and, if warranted, condemn- BGC staff contacted the Bureau of ing and demolishing the property. Editor: Paula Martinac Building Inspection (BBI), which BGC staff will work closely with the had no record of this house; it was BBI to bring some resolution for the Advertising: Martin Pochapin not cited or condemned. The BBI nearby neighbors, so that, hopefully, Copy Editors: Rick Swartz staff told the BGC that, because the once the property is demolished, Martha Ann Terry house was a murder/arson scene, the they can enjoy a garden or land- bureau probably had to wait for the scaped area on behalf of the neigh- Bookkeeper: Mary Anne Stevanus Rick Flanagan/BGC investigation and subsequent trial to bors who once lived there.

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™ SUBMISSIONS POLICY All submissions to The Bulletin of any sort must include the writer’s name, address and phone number. We wel- come your letters, opinions, articles, and notices. We reserve the right to edit submissions for space. Manuscripts and photographs will be returned only if accompanied by a stamped, self- addressed envelope. The deadline for INCORPORATED submissions is the 15th of the month ERRATUM prior to publication, unless otherwise 412-782-5551 noted. The Bulletin is published Custom Bobble Heads monthly. In the May issue of The Bulletin, the page 3 article about a gradu- Original Paintings We Would Like to Acknowledge ation project on recycling by Book Illustrations and thank our advertisers and the Peabody High School students BGC’s funding partners, including was incorrectly attributed to Puppets • Logos Mellon Financial Corp., Pittsburgh Kostoula Vallianos. The article 5323 Camelia St. Partnership for Neighborhood was actually written by the stu- Development, The United Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 dents themselves - the Peabody [email protected] National City Bank, Dollar Bank, Graduation Project, Class of PNC Financial, Citizens Bank, The myspace.com/srockiartstudios 2007. The Bulletin regrets the City of Pittsburgh, and State Senator Jim Ferlo for their support. error. July 2007 • The Bulletin • Page 5 BGC’s Youth Program Helped Student Reach Her Goals By Kevin Collier employment. “I’d recently heard that and taking psychology classes at the Pittsburgh Action Against Rape,” Youth Development Program the Carnegie Science Center (CSC) Community College of Allegheny Alesia explains. “It’s a comprehensive had an open position,” he says. “I was- County (CCAC). counseling system for rape victims. Alesia McFadden is a few steps clos- n’t exactly sure where they’d put her. “I like psychology because it’s use- There’s adult counseling, child coun- er to living the dream, thanks to the But I knew her personality and good ful in so many ways,” she says. “It’s seling, education, prevention training, Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation’s customer service skills would help her good for understanding both myself group therapy. It’s usually about eight Youth Development Program. tremendously.” and other people. And I love to help months to a year before people exit the “I didn’t really think about where I And they did help. The Carnegie people.” program. My job is to study how we would end up working before I started Science Center soon hired her to wel- Because of Alesia’s academic drive can be more successful in getting peo- in the program,” she says. But less come and read and great ple through more efficiently.” than a month after she began, she was to children vis- “[The program] is definitely work ethic, When the summer ends, Alesia will employed at UPMC St. Margaret iting from not about quick money... But Gavin told begin her third semester at CCAC. In Family Health Center in Lawrence- field trips if you would like to be pre- her in March a few years, she says, she’ll be coun- ville. “I was so about the seling or teaching psychology. “It was a good opportunity, and it nervous my pared for the working world Coro Center “The Youth Employment Program was my first job with a place that was first day. The and exposed to various for Public was really helpful. For anyone consid- designed to provide people with care.” kids all piled opportunities, it is for you.” Leadership ering being in it, it’s definitely not It was mostly clerical work, however, off their buses summer fel- about quick money – if you need and soon she wanted to do something and were looking at me. When I read lowships, and offered to help her with money fast and in a hurry, it’s not for more. them their itinerary for the day, they the application process. you. But if you would like to be pre- After a few months, she told Gavin all started clapping. That’s when I In May, she got the call – she’d been pared for the working world and Deming, the BGC’s Youth knew it was going to work out.” accepted into the prestigious 10-week exposed to various opportunities, it is Employment Coordinator, that she She split her time between working program. for you. It’s a great program, and was hungry for more challenging more than 20 hours a week at the CSC “My assignment with Coro is with they’re very helpful.” Coming Soon to a Mailbox Near You!

The annual Bloomfield-Garfield Membership Brochure is coming in early July! Watch your mailbox for our annual drive for members who will support the important work of the BGC - for 32 years, a voice for change and revitaliza- tion in Garfield, Bloomfield, and Friendship! Page 6 • The Bulletin • July 2007 Youth Employment Program Matches Students with Interests Since mid-April, By John Rhoades TANF program are 20 Peabody High Youth Employment Program all participants in the School students Community have been learning valuable job skills LEARNS after-school academic pro- across the community by participating ficiency program, which has grown in the Temporary Assistance for out of a partnership between the Needy Families (TANF) youth Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation, Mt. employment program. Nijole Ararat Baptist Church, the Parental Rutherford, a junior from Garfield Stress Center, and Wireless Heights, is working with famous Neighborhoods. “Too often, a tension Pittsburgh muralist Kyle Holbrook to will arise between high school stu- bring art into the streets of East dents’ academic careers and their Liberty and Wilkinsburg. Another stu- desire for income through employ- dent from Garfield, Jamar Glover, ment,” said Joe Dostilio, program helps coach the youth baseball league manager for Community Learns. run by the Shadyside Boys and Girls “This tension gets worse when the Club. And on the edge of Highland young person is from a low-income Park, another Garfield resident, home and is facing academic chal- Photo by John Rhoades Ryeisha Clay, works at the Pittsburgh lenges. Our model uses employment Zoo. as a reward for outstanding school and (LEFT TO RIGHT) TANF PROGRAM PARTICPANTS GERMAINE BUTLER, ALEXIS “I really like working at the zoo. And program performance.” JACKSON, LONNESHA NALLS, AND RENEE YANCEY AT THE ZOO the program has helped me under- All of these employment opportuni- Community LEARNS program offers help train the kids for jobs in the stand the process you’ve got to go ties are made possible thanks to a col- these students something to do with future.” Two students have already through to get a job,” Ryeisha said. laboration between City of their time. Kids are out in the street been asked by their employers to stay The BGC’s Youth Development Pittsburgh/Pittsburgh Partnership, because they don’t have an alterna- on at their work sites over the sum- Center designed the TANF program to Wireless Neighborhoods, Eastside tive. But the Community LEARNS mer. match participants with work sites Neighborhood Employment Center, program provides structure they des- The Community LEARNS staff will that suit their professional interests. the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation, perately need,” said Denise Williams, continue to assist the young people “When I get older I want to be a vet- and all of the work sites. executive director of the Mt. Ararat with their academic, social, and career erinarian. And I’ve been working with One work site, Mt. Ararat Baptist Community Activity Center. “The development needs. Reliable engage- animals, so it’s helped me to get expe- Church, serves both as a Community TANF participants are a tremendous ment with the youths whom the pro- rience to be a veterinarian.” LEARNS host site and as an employ- help for us. The extra pairs of hands gram serves is paramount to its con- The 20 students who make up the er of several TANF participants. “The help the church. And the work sites tinued success.

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Stop in NOW for $0 Enrollment! *Must be 18 years old or accompanied by an adult. Trial Membership good for 2 consecutive weeks from initial visit. Trial Membership good for all non-members. July 2007 • The Bulletin • Page 7 Peabody High Students Making “Words Rise Up” Into Art Celebrate Prom 2007 By Bertha Nesser and Paula Martinac On May 24, Peabody seniors and Bloomfield-Garfield Corp. Youth This spring at Ft. Pitt Accelerated Employment Program participants enjoyed a hot afternoon and evening with Learning Academy, neighborhood friends and relatives for one of the pinnacles of their high school career – the artist Jill Flynn worked with the sec- Prom. The photos in the “album” below were taken at the Peabody Prom Lineup ond-grade after-school art club, a pro- that afternoon near the reservoir of Highland Park. The grand event took place gram of the Bloomfield-Garfield in the evening at the Renaissance Hotel downtown, and the after-party was later Corporation. Ms. Flynn taught hands- that night at G.A.A. in the Strip District. For many students, the Prom provided on African art activities to the chil- a brief, mental “getaway” from preparing for final tests and looking ahead to dren, including bringing a Nigerian Photo courtesy Bertha Nesser their future after graduation. folk story, “Why the Sun and the ARTIST JILL FLYNN (CENTER) LEAD- Moon Live in the Sky,” to visual life. ING THE SECOND-GRADE ART CLUB. The sun and the moon, water, and a site coordinator. The artist “has house were animated by the young brought enrichment to many chil- artists in two- and three-dimensional dren's lives within the Garfield area,” art. says Ms. Nesser. Ms. Flynn, a watercolorist, began Ms. Flynn primarily uses painting working with the BGC’s after-school activities to guide children in making program in 2004, when she was invit- a story visual. She refers to her teach- ed to take part by Bertha Nesser, lead ing technique as “words rise up” art. In addition, she encourages students to experiment with many other mate- rials to provide a wide range of artis-

Photos by Gavin Deming tic exploration. As one child discov- ered in the class, “I like chalk better (CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE): than paint.” DRESSED-TO-IMPRESS SENIORS GROVER WALKER AND TANEIKA Participating in the after-school art MCLEOD; JAHNAE HOLT AND club, which ran from March 2 to April ASHLEY SIMMONS; DAVON 27, were pupils DeJuan Webb, JeJuan CARROLL, JOHNNY EDMUNDSON, Brown, Bobbie Barksdale, Quadora BRIAN DURANT, JAMAR SPENCER, Photo courtesy Bertha Nesser AND DEVON BROOKS, AT THE Dansby, Corey Williams, Rajeni Dyer, PEABODY PROM LINEUP IN HIGH- DEJUAN WEBB HARD AT WORK IN Desirea Jones, Tymere Sellers, and LAND PARK. THE AFTER-SCHOOL ART CLUB. Deontay Turner. Page 8 • The Bulletin • July 2007 Lenders Prey on Home Buyers and Owners, Threaten Neighborhoods A lot has been in the news about By Frank Pistella away even more of your home’s “predatory lending,” a credit practice Neighborhood Legal value. that can make a bad situation worse. Services Association When the time comes to sign the Predatory lending is the practice of loan agreement, always make sure making credit or loans available to required for the loan; it’s not); and that the terms in the contract are what someone who could not qualify at a high-pressure sales tactics (you can was offered to you when you original- more conventional interest rate. On a always say “NO”). ly applied. If the terms in the contract national level, in the five-year period Some of the ways a predator will are not the same as those offered in between 1993 and 1998, the number stalk you are through telemarketing the beginning of your application 2007 HHS Poverty Guidelines of sub-prime loans approved grew by and “fast cash” schemes. Home process, you may have to do the safest roughly 800 percent. Here in improvement scams are another thing - walk away from the loan. You Persons Allegheny County, during the period favorite tactic of the predator. The are not obligated to sign anything. For in Family 48 States between 1995 to 2001, as the unem- work may start out well, but then most people, their home is their or Household and D.C. ployment rate dropped from 6.8 per- somehow the company has a series of largest lifetime investment. Make sure cent to 4.2 percent, the number of problems and often leaves the home- you take all the necessary steps to pro- 1 $10,210 home foreclosures climbed by 280 owner with a half-finished job and a tect your family, your home, and your 2 13,690 percent. Often a person’s home is lien against their home. neighborhood. what becomes the true target for these The latest practice is to lend out As always when dealing with the 3 17,170 predators. money to homeowners in amounts value of your biggest asset - your The best protection against predators well over the true value of their home. home - you should seek the advice of 4 20,650 is also the least expensive - avoid Remember, every time you refinance an attorney before signing anything. If 5 24,130 them. Here are some of the things to your home, the lender can charge new your income is at or below 125 per- look for in deciding if the credit offer fees. This helps to eat away at the cent of poverty (see sidebar), or if you 6 27,610 is coming from a predator: high inter- value of your home. Also, make sure are 65 years of age or older, you can 7 31,090 est rates (always shop around for the that the loan contains provisions to contact Neighborhood Legal Services best interest rate you can get); single pay your property taxes. Having to Association for free advice at 412- 8 34,570 premium life insurance (don’t think make high payments on the loan and 255-6700. You may also visit us at For each additional that you have to have it or that it’s pay property taxes on top of that takes www.nlsa.us. 3,480 person, add Editor’s Note: See page 15 for a free upcoming workshop on predatory lending, sponsored by Dollar Bank and hosted by the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation. Laurentian Hall FREEFREE TOTO THETHE PEOPLEPEOPLE Apartments Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh YOUR LIBRARY Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Apartment Living for Senior Citizens East Liberty Branch beyond books... funds administered by the Office of the in an Elegant Setting 130 S Whitfield St 412-363-8232 carnegielibrary.org Commonwealth Libraries.

Music and Stories with Margaret East Liberty PC Center: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Hooten Lawrenceville Branch For all ages. Wednesday, July 11 at Keyboarding 1, 2, & 3 279 Fisk St 412-682-3668 10:30 a.m. New to typing or rusty in the fingers? This three-session class will cover Adult Book Discussion Group Family Fun Night: Make a Family basic typing skills, from finding your Monday, July 9 at 5 p.m. This Book home keys in Keyboarding 1 to basic month's title is The Ghost Map, by Offering these amenities: For ages 5-12 with adults. Tuesday, exercises in Keyboarding 3. Three Steven Johnson
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Section 8 available for qualified Financial Literacy Class: 4 weeks For more information, call For ages 14-25. Thursdays, July 5-26 To register for these classes or for more information about our free com- 412-361-4462 at 1 p.m. puter classes, call the PC Center-East Liberty at 412-363-6105. This service Equal Housing Handicapped has been funded with federal Library Opportunity Accessible July 2007 • The Bulletin • Page 9 Arts program launched at regional school

On its “Celebrate by Mary Anne Mackey Gould Art Studio in Lucca, the Arts” day, St. Director of Development Italy, demonstrated John Neumann St. John Neumann Regional School the art of using vine Regional Catholic charcoal. This pres- Elementary School entation captured launched the “ARTS propel” pro- the attention of the students from gram.. This new program provides an grades 4 through 8, who were amazed opportunity for students to develop as they observed how a canvas can their artistic talents in visual arts, come to life from an idea in the mind. music and drama. The classrooms take Students received their own personal on an arts-studio environment in sketchbooks, with a challenge to cap- which students, like artists, are active- ture their imagination through their ly involved sketches. in making The ARTS art. propel pro- Two local gram will WEST PENN BARIATRIC professional continue artists par- next school SURGERY CENTER ticipated in year to the kick-off enhance the event on school’s May 23. strong aca- Measures of Our Success: Lani demic pro- Cataldi, co- gram by founder and providing American Society of Bariatric Surgery director of the students Center of Excellence the Gemini Photo by George T. Mendel who live in Theater Company, performed “Jane’s the communities of Bloomfield, American College of Surgeons Center of Excellence Jungle Adventure,” an interactive Garfield, Lawrenceville, Stanton musical story. The primary grade chil- Heights and Polish Hill the unique Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association dren had a wonderful time using their opportunity of learning directly from Blue Distinction Center imaginations through dramatic role professional artists. For additional playing and singing. information, either call (412) 481- Health America/Health Assurance John DelMonte, local artist teacher, 6463 or send an e-mail to mak- Center of Excellence exhibitor and founder of the Creative [email protected]. United Resource Network Center of Excellence Tic, Toc, Tic, Toc YOUTHSPEAK Cigna Insurance Center of Excellence There goes the clock Here you are Youth Poetry Corner sitting there We take great pride in these prestigious designations. people think you would help But the real measures of our success are the more but you don’t really care than 1,400 people we have helped lose weight They need your help and gain a new outlook on life. so why don’t you go I beg you to do it but all you say is no

FORMOREINFORMATIONABOUTTHEWESTPENN Come on, just help these people are dying, crying BARIATRIC SURGERY CENTER, CALL you say they’ll be fine 412-235-5900 but all you’re doing is lying Time is running out or visit www.weightlosspittsburgh.com you need to feed the poor clothe the clotheless mend their hearts that someone tore Submissions: Young people age 6- 22, living in neighborhoods served by The Bulletin, are invited to sub- tic, toc, tic, toc mit a short poem, especially on there goes the clock social issues, for possible inclusion in “Youthspeak.” Publication of poems will be occasional, and You ask who are these people based on available space. Send to Well, I will tell you Editor, The Bulletin, 5149 Penn Provider of Choice they are the people of the world Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224, or e- and they really need your help, too mail [email protected]. Please include your name, address, West Penn Bariatric Surgery Center and age, and if possible, a recent 4727 Friendship Avenue • Suite 140 • Pittsburgh, PA 15224 - Kaitlyn Flanagan, age 11 photo. Page 10 • The Bulletin • July 2007

The Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation is a recognized agency under the By Bill Stanhope and Kate Bayer United Way Contributor Choice In Memory and Honor of Jay Bernard

Program. Because Jay Bernard, who wrote this gentle handling. She seeks the approval of column for many years, was such an her human companions in everything she Our agency number is 260. inspiration to us all in so many ways, and does and is very patient and polite. Star especially because he advocated for the walks politely on a leash, never pulling or Please remember the BGC most vulnerable among us – dogs, cats, jumping, and is a wee bit shy around and even roosters who found themselves younger, more exuberant dogs. Star longs when you are designating alone, homeless, and unloved – we wish for a quiet home, perhaps with an older to honor his memory in this small way by person or retired couple. She would sure- your choice through your employer. continuing the “Good Dog” column. We ly light up a quiet, calm household. hope you will take to heart Jay’s generos- We are grateful to the wonderful folks at Thank you! ity of spirit and consider making one of Animal Friends for making this descrip- these very special dogs your best friend. tion of Star available to us. For informa- “Star” is an 8-year-old hound/beagle tion on adoption, visit www.animal- mix who is shy and quiet, and appreciates friends.org or call 412-847-7002. SIMPLE ProfessionalOrganizer Carol Briney offerssuggestions and answers your questionsabout overcoming theclutter in your life. Do You Taste Your Food? One day I sat in a hotel By Carol Briney our busyness. So restaurant glancing hur- Professional Organizer much of our sense of riedly at my watch as I worth comes from our ate my lunch. My mind was far away on busyness. Could it be that we are attach- my next speaking engagement as I men- ing value to the “doing” instead of who tally listed and planned all of the projects we are as we are doing it? How many I needed to have completed before I even things are we missing because we are arrived home from this event. My mind always thinking of what comes next? was going 100 miles-a-minute, and I was It is important to remember that we are not thinking about my present situation of called human beings and not human eating lunch in the cool, clean café and doings. As a human being, I urge you to enjoying the delicious taste of the food I move toward a simplified life. Start think- was eating. ing about all of the things that you do just Imagine my surprise when the waitress, because someone, usually the media, told an older, yet timeless women, asked me, you that you should. Are you caught up in “Do you taste your food?” This question the trivialities of life? So many times we stopped me cold. I had never thought buy things, we attend events, we watch about it before. I suddenly realized that, movies and television programs, we vaca- although I speak on organizing, simplify- tion, all because it is trendy, or the media ing life, and learning to say “no, thank told us that is how we should live. Worse, you,” I, too, had portions of my life that while we are doing and purchasing, we were spinning out of control. I, too, had are not even enjoying the moment - we times when I forgot to live in the present are thinking about what we could do next. moment and just enjoy what was happen- As you scrutinize your life and how you ing right then. This one thought-provok- spend your time, I believe you will realize ing question gave me a lot to ponder. How what is important is not the quantity of the many times do I miss the world going on activities that you participate in, but who around me because my mind is onto the you are and what you accomplish by next thing on my agenda? How many doing them. It is OK to say “no, thank opportunities do I miss to be of service to you” to things that you do not enjoy. In someone or just smile and be kind? fact, once you start saying “no” to the It is ironic that it is now so trendy to be things you really don’t care for, you will “too busy.” So much of what we are about feel a sense of freedom that you most is “doing.” We rush though our days from likely have not felt in years. work to home to dinner to a movie, and Remember the old saying, “Stop and we never take the time to enjoy any of it. smell the roses”? I urge you to take the We often take a strange sort of pride in See FOOD, Page 11 July 2007 • The Bulletin • Page 11

New Initiative Helps West Penn Employees Buy Homes Near Workplace

The Western Pennsylvania Hospital lar by the By The Western Pennsylvania Pittsburgh will mortgages from National City and is offering a helping hand to eligible state after the Hospital Staff conduct free Omega Federal Credit Union. employees who want to own homes savings goal homebuyer The Workforce Home Benefit is a near their workplace, thanks to a is met. education signature Freddie Mac initiative that is unique collaborative initiative of West "At West classes at West available across the country. Freddie Penn Hospital, Freddie Mac, National Penn Hospital, our goal is to help eli- Penn. The classes are designed to edu- Mac developed the offering to help City Bank, Omega Federal Credit gible employees who are interested in cate consumers about credit and employers throughout the United Union, and Neighborhood Housing home ownership obtain their goal. money management, provide insight States foster homeownership for their Services (NHS) of Pittsburgh. Our participation in this collaborative into how lenders access credit histo- employees. The First-Time Homebuyer Benefit initiative demonstrates our commit- ries, and explain the role of credit in West Penn’s First-Time Home Buyer Pilot Program offers eligible West ment to the communities we serve,” achieving financial goals such as Benefit Pilot Program is a product of Penn Hospital employees a $1,000 said Mark R. Palmer, President and homeownership. The Western Pennsylvania Hospital grant to pay closing costs on a home Chief Executive Officer of The A key part of the initiative involves Community Partnership Resource in one of five East End neighborhoods Western Pennsylvania Hospital. giving hospital employees access to Committee. The Hospital established close to West Penn Hospital in Representatives of Neighborhood mortgage products and services that The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Bloomfield. Workforce Home Benefit Housing Services of Pittsburgh were suit their needs. West Penn has cho- Community Partnership in 1991 with is open to employees with at least one at West Penn Hospital on June 22 and sen National City and Omega Federal a mission of “fostering healthy com- year of service who are first-time June 26, and will return on July 11 Credit Union as its referral partners munities.” homebuyers and meet other eligibility from 4-7 p.m. to tell employees more for mortgage programs. In addition to The Community Partnership con- criteria. about the program. flexible mortgage programs, many sists of thirteen organizations located The housing initiative also features “Homeownership strengthens com- hospital employees can take advan- throughout the East End that work on home buyer education, low-interest or munities,” said Aggie Brose, Pres- tage of the mortgage products a variety of issues aimed at strength- flexible mort gage loans, credit coun- ident of The Western Pennsylvania designed specifically for medical ening the health of the residents and seling and credit repair. In addition, Hospital Community Partnership and workers, police officers, firefighters the infrastructure of the communities. eligible employees who need money Co-Chair of its Resource Committee. and teachers. The mortgage lenders The Resource Committee focuses on for a down payment, or need to pay “With this initiative, West Penn gives will work with employees to help helping residents become employed, down debt that is stopping them from its employees a strong incentive to them select the mortgage program that helping local businesses, and encour- buying a house, may contribute to a buy homes in selected East End neigh- best meets their needs. aging employees to live in the com- matched savings account. Money is borhoods.” As one of the nation’s largest munities surrounding the hospital. deducted directly from the employee’s To prepare employees for the chal- investors in residential mortgages, paycheck, and matched dollar-for-dol- lenges of homeownership, NHS of Freddie Mac will purchase eligible

FOOD, From Page 10

time to do just that. Our time on this plan- moment. Spirit spoke to me in that et is short. We are here to learn, evolve, restaurant; yes, the words were spoken and grow spiritually. In order for this to through a delightful waitress, but it was happen, we need to be present. It is Spirit all the same. Take the time to actu- important to enjoy and be grateful for ally taste your food. You just might be what is unfolding each moment of our surprised by what you have been missing. lives. Until next time, I wish you the true I have always heard that when the stu- riches of life, love, peace, happiness, and dent is ready, the teacher appears. I guess the time to enjoy it all. I was ready that day in the restaurant, because I have finally realized that time is Carol Briney is a speaker, trainer, and

the only thing I cannot store up during my home-based business consultant. She can Photo by Rick Flanagan/BGC journey on this planet. Each minute goes be reached at universalorder@com- marching by whether I use it or not, and cast.net, 412.781.8773, or www.universa- ON A SUNNY DAY IN LATE JUNE, CONSTRUCTION WAS MOVING that time will never be back. I have lor.com. ALONG BEAUTIFULLY ON FOUR NEW SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSES ON learned that it is important to be in the NORTH WINEBIDDLE, A JOINT PROJECT OF THE BLOOMFIELD- GARFIELD CORP. AND GARFIELD JUBILEE ASSOCIATION.

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Celebrating Stephen Foster, Pittsburgh-Style

For more than a century, America By James Wudarczyk Without question, Foster was the has honored Stephen Collins Foster in Lawrenceville Historical Society most celebrated man ever to be born many ways for his creative musical in Lawrenceville. Following his death genius. Foster was born in on January 13, 1864, Foster’s body Lawrenceville on July 4, 1826. A his- later moved to the entrance of was interred in Allegheny Cemetery, torical marker at 3600 Penn Avenue Schenley Park, where it still stands where it lies to this day beneath a very honors the site of his birthplace. today. simple headstone. Currently, at least three museums Many states have honored Foster’s Of all of the great tributes paid to pay homage to the great composer of music, and some have embraced his Stephen Foster since his death more “truly American music.” They are: works as state songs. Kentucky than 140 years ago, the most uniquely Foster Hall in Indianapolis (opened in adopted “My Old Kentucky Home” in Pittsburgh celebration is “Doo Dah 1931); the Stephen Foster Memorial 1928. Seven years later, Florida chose Days: The Stephen Foster Music and in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood “Old Folks at Home” as its song. And Heritage Festival.” (1937); and the Stephen Foster California came very close to select- This free event, started in 2006 as a Museum in White Springs, Florida ing “Oh Susannah.” joint venture between the Allegheny (1950). Even the famous industrialist Not only has Foster’s music been Cemetery Historical Association and

Henry Ford tried to get into the act of honored, but his image has been cele- the Lawrenceville Historical Society, Courtesy Foster Hall Collection, center for American honoring Foster by purchasing the so- brated as well. Foster’s likeness turns the historical grounds of Music, University of Pittsburgh Library System called “White Cottage” for his graced a 50-cent commemorative coin Allegheny Cemetery into a daylong Greenfield Village in Dearborn, in 1935 and an American postage tribute to Foster. The cemetery venue Stephen C. Foster’s Michigan. Ford believed the 3414 stamp in 1940. In 1953, a bust of offers musical performances by four Best-Known Songs Penn Avenue residence to be Foster’s Foster was unveiled in the Library of bands, carriage and Conestoga wagon birthplace. Many years later, research Congress. rides, trolley tours, and interactive Beautiful Dreamer proved that Ford acquired the wrong Perhaps the greatest tribute paid to presentations near Foster’s gravesite. Camptown Races house. the 19th-century composer by a grate- Last year’s event saw 1,400 attendees. Hard Times Come Again No More In 1900, composer Victor Herbert ful nation took place in 1951 when the This year’s event takes place on Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair conducted a musical tribute to Foster, Saturday, July 7, from 12-5 p.m, with My Old Kentucky Home Congress of the United States dedicat- Oh Susannah as the first statue in Foster’s honor ed January 13 as the annual Stephen WDUQ radio acting as media sponsor. Old Folks at Home (Swanee River) was unveiled in Highland Park; it was C. Foster Day.

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PHASE TWO, From Page 1 West Penn Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is pleased to announce the addition of Robert H. Kang,

Paula Martinac/The Bulletin MD, FACS THE CORNER OF PENN AND FAIRMOUNT TODAY Senior Care. It has been in the works began in December of 2006, and since 2002, when community meet- should be 50 percent completed by Plastic and ings made the area a priority for revi- the fall, when renovation on the addi- talization and determined how best to tional three homes will get underway. Reconstructive Surgery use the land at the intersection of Each rehabbed house will offer a Penn and Fairmount. The first phase, three-bedroom unit for the buyer, and the Penn-Fairmount Apartments on a one-bedroom apartment for a possi- Penn Avenue, a low-income senior ble tenant. Dr. Kang received degrees housing facility with retail space on Because the Penn-Fairmount Master from the University of the ground floor, had its grand open- Plan is in a designated Keystone Chicago and Northwestern ing last fall. Opportunity Zone (KOZ), a state pro- The plan also includes the rehabbing gram that provides tax breaks to dis- University Medical School. of seven older homes in the 100 block tressed urban communities, residents He trained in general of North Fairmount by the Pittsburgh and businesses occupying the various surgery, plastic surgery and Housing Development Corp. and the spaces will enjoy property tax abate- hand surgery at BGC. Work on four of the homes ment through the end of 2010. Massachusetts General GLASS ACTION, From Page 1 Hospital, Harvard Medical School’s premier teaching Among them is a five-panel window institution. At in the stairwell of a grand Highland Massachusetts General, Dr. Park house, created by the famous Rudy Brothers studio – “the Tiffanys Kang was one of the lead surgeons involved in the of Pittsburgh,” according to Mills. first reported replantation of a face and scalp. The Rudy brothers came to Pittsburgh on a commission from H.J. Heinz, and Prior to joining West Penn Plastic and Reconstructive their East Liberty studio operated until Surgery, Dr. Kang served as chief of hand surgery at the 1930s, training many prominent Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. He is a diplomate of stained-glass artists of that time. both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and its Mills is also responsible for training Paula Martinac/The Bulletin apprentices; he has just one at present, subspecialty of surgery of the hand. He has lectured but says he could handle as many as THE BALCONY WINDOW OF THE and published articles on numerous topics in plastic five or six at a time. And he’s amply UNION PROJECT’S GREAT HALL IS surgery and hand surgery. qualified to teach them, with more BOARDED UP WHILE ITS STAINED GLASS PANELS ARE RESTORED. than 25 years of experience. Mills was Dr. Kang is now accepting new patients at the working as a machinist in 1981 when doing “the grunge work,” like cement- following location: he took a noncredit beginner class in ing and cleaning, but eventually learn stained glass at CCAC. He went on to all the intricate steps involved in The Western Pennsylvania Hospital learn the trade at Pittsburgh Stained restoration. Although “everybody Mellon Pavilion, Suite 235 Glass and at Stained Glass Resources. goes at their own pace,” Mills esti- 4815 Liberty Avenue For 15 years, he operated a retail store mates that a complete apprenticeship that sold stained glass supplies and would take about three years. And Pittsburgh, PA 15224 offered classes, but says he was with all the stained glass in Pittsburgh, 412-681-0238 “exhausted, working seven days a adds Struloeff, restoration is a solid week.” So, in 2002, he began doing career choice. Office Hours stained-glass restoration full-time. A testament to the high-quality work Monday through Friday: Mills says he hires Glass Action of Glass Action, in June the Union 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. apprentices based primarily on “atti- Project received the Reflect Award tude,” not prior experience. “I prefer from Cool Space Locator, a nonprofit to have people who’ve never done this real estate organization, in recognition work before,” he notes. “They just of the innovative restoration of its his- have to be able to work with their toric church and windows. hands and climb a ladder.” That last For more information about Glass criterion is vital, since stained glass Action and applying to the apprentice- windows may reach dizzying heights. ship program, contact the Union Apprentices, who are part-time Project at 412-363-4500, or visit www.wpahs.org employees with benefits, start by www.unionproject.org. Page 14 • The Bulletin • July 2007

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EABODY IGH CHOOL Technologies; or Social Service Career “DOO DAH DAYS” P H S F’SHIP AND L’VILLE Programs. Eligibility: You must be be 17 HERITAGE FESTIVAL “ALL CLASSES” REUNION PARTNER ON “ART2” to 24 years of age, have either a high Come join your former classmates and school diploma or a GED, and meet spe- It's a party and everyone's invited! Join in Penn Avenue Arts Initiative and friends for a Peabody High Class Reunion Lawrenceville artists are teaming up to cific income requirements. Call 412- the festivities as the Lawrenceville for "ALL Classes” on Wednesday, July 4, 4418665 for more information, or visit Historical Society (LHS) and the host Art2, a weekend of art featuring 2007. The theme will be "Remembering PAAI’s Unblurred and Lawrenceville http://pittsburgh.jobcorps.gov. Allegheny Cemetery Historical Garfield, The Way It Was.” The reunion Association (ACHA) celebrate Stephen Artists’ Studio Tour on July 6-7 and will take place at the St. Lawrence O’Toole August 3-4. Each weekend kicks off on Foster's birthday at the second annual Activity Center, located at 140 N. Atlantic IRST NITED Friday, when various galleries in the Penn F U "Doo Dah Days, Stephen Foster Music Avenue in Garfield from 6 p.m. til 12 a.m. Avenue Arts District (4800-5500 Penn) METHODIST HOSTS and Heritage Festival," Saturday, July 7, After you've had the picnic with your fam- will open their doors and showcase a vari- from 12-5:00 p.m., at Allegheny ilies, join us for an evening of DRUMMING LESSONS ety of artwork and performances. For a Cemetery, Lawrenceville. "Doo Dah "Remembrance, Dance and Song.” Hors complete list of venues, visit www.pen- Imagine it, drumming out under the sum- Days" will be bustling with activities. d’ oeurves will be served; event is BYOB. navenuearts.org closer to the date and mer sky in the sweet evening air....Kelly And like all grand parties, there will be Cost is $10 per person, payable at the door. click on the Unblurred icon. The celebra- Parker will be offering drumming lessons much to do, see and hear. Event admis- For more information, please contact in the courtyard of First United Methodist sion is free, so come commemorate Michelle Glass-Franklin at 323-496-0412 tion continues on Saturday, from 12-5 p.m., with the Lawrenceville Artists’ Church on Wednesday evenings at 7:45 Foster, his music and Pittsburgh's rich or by e-mail at [email protected]; or directly following Open Table worship history. Media sponsorship for "Doo Dah Studio Tour. Artists will open their work Roxanne Miles-Thomas at 412- 661-2710 gatherings at 6:30. The cost for the les- Days" is provided by WDUQ-90.5 FM. studios to the public for free, self-guided We hope to see you all there!!! sons is $10 per lesson and $4 extra to rent For more "Doo Dah Day" information, walking tours. The focus is on seeing a drum. Ms Parker is also willing to sell visit http://www.doodahdays.com or call firsthand where artists work, the tools her handmade drums for approximately 412-325-1300. Free event parking PANIC-ANXIETY / they use, and the steps they take in the $200 each. If you would like to be a behind the Teamster's Temple across from creative process. Artists will be in their DEPRESSION “Summer Drummer,” please contact Gail Allegheny Cemetery's gatehouse entrance studios to talk to visitors. A list of partic- UPPORT ROUP Ransom at 412-681-4222 or fumcran- on Butler Street. S G pating artists will be available on the A panic-anxiety / depression support website closer to the date. [email protected]. Or just show up in the group meets the first Tuesday of each courtyard some Wednesday evening. month at 7 p.m. at U.C.P. Community Perfect attendance throughout the sum- SCHENLEY REUNION Center, 4638 Centre Avenue at Neville mer is not mandatory. Come when you Schenley High School Class of 1967 is Street in Oakland. For information, call F’SHIP HOUSE TOUR can. Located at the corners of Centre having its 40th year reunion on August 17 412-255-1155, or just drop by. NO FEE. Mark your calendars! The 14th Annual Ave., Aiken Ave., and Baum Blvd. at the Comfort Inn, 699 Rodi Road. Friendship House Tour will be held on Terrace Village reunion, August 18. A $45 Sunday, September 16, from 11am-5pm. check or money order can be mailed to LMOST UTHORS As 2007 is the “Year of Glass” in YW ENTERPRISING P.O. Box 9048, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15224 and “A A ” Pittsburgh, the tour will begin at the should be made out to Elliot YOUTH WORKSHOPS Pittsburgh Glass Center, right in the heart WOMEN PROGRAM Coleman/Schenley Class of 1967. For Almost Authors is a week-long writing of the Penn Avenue Arts District. Many Do you dream of starting or growing a more information, call 412 782-5281. program for youth, centering on fiction, of the homes on tour have interesting small business, but don’t know where to poetry, and nonfiction. We work on exer- glass amenities as well. For more infor- start? YW Enterprising Women is a NEW 24-HOUR cises that challenge us in a supportive and mation, please contact Sarah at 412-441- unique micro-enterprise training pro- relaxed atmosphere, and we welcome 6147 x 7. gram of the YWCA, which serves low- VETERANS HOTLINE writers of all abilities and interests. to moderate-income women. YW Enter- Almost Authors is now celebrating its prising Women participants complete a CONTACT Pittsburgh - Allegheny COMMUNITY MOVIE 10-week program in which they develop County’s only 24-hour crisis and sui- 15th year; come join us for some sum- mertime writing! NIGHT THIS SUMMER business plans, set goals, and receive cide hotline - has launched a new 24- technical assistance and mentoring to Come to Community Movie Night every hour Veterans Hotline for returning help them form and build their own com- WEEK ONE: JULY 16-20 Thursday for six weeks this summer, pany. Following graduation, women are soldiers in the Greater Pittsburgh Students entering 3rd and 4th grades: 9 from July 5-August 9. Showtime is at then eligible for a peer-lending program Area. The hotline provides a source a.m.-noon 6:15 p.m. at the Community Activity and to apply for micro-business loans of immediate, anonymous, round-the- Students entering 7th and 8th grades: 1-4 Center, 113 North Pacific Avenue (at from $500 to $5,000. The program is clock, emotional support for returning p.m. Dearborn), in Garfield. Presented by now in its second year and has graduated soldiers and their families. Staffed by WEEK TWO: JULY 23-27 Concerned Women for Christ (CWFC). close to 100 participants who have estab- Students entering 5th and 6th grades: 9 The movie selection will be announced professionally trained volunteers, the lished businesses ranging from event a.m.-noon later. For more information, call 412-362- Veterans Hotline was created in planning and catering services to beauty response to alarming increases in the Students entering 9th through 12th 7486. grades: 1- 4 p.m. product lines and childcare centers. rates of suicide among returning sol- Register for the next class now - space is diers. Estimates show that there are Each group contains no more than 10 stu- JOB CORPS SUMMER limited. Call 412-255-6749 to request an more than 3,200 National Guard and dents. Classes will only run if 5 or more TRAINING PROGRAM application. Reservists in the Greater Pittsburgh students sign up. (Tell your friends!) Area who have completed one or Cost: $125 for the week (checks payable Pittsburgh Job Corps Center’s free Off- OAH S RK ACATION more tours of duty in the Middle East. to The Writing Studio or Julie Albright). Center Training Program has immediate N ’ A V Research predicts that up to 20% of Classes take place at the Kentucky openings for eligible students for the BIBLE SCHOOL them will develop some form of Post- Avenue School, corner of 5th and Negley summer semester at CCAC. Job Corps Everybody into the Ark! We're going on a Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); Avenues in Shadyside (entrance on provides: college tuition, fees, and books; journey! First United Methodist and however, many are reluctant to dis- Kentucky Avenue). All writing materials PAT bus weekly transportation; living Albright Community Church will be will be provided, as will a snack and drink allowance; and clothing allowance. A “talking to the animals” during their joint close symptoms because of the stigma each day. To register, call 412-362-4714 childcare center is available on the Job Vacation Bible School on July 23-27 9 attached to a mental illness could with the name and age of the student and Corps campus. Earn a 2-year associate’s a.m. -noon, followed by a family picnic affect their jobs, service records, and week you'd like to attend, or mail pay- degree or 1-year certificate in: Business until 1 p.m. Children ages 3-10 are wel- redeployment status. Veterans and ment to: 153 S. Fairmount Street, Career Programs; Computer and come to participate in Bible stories about their families can call 412-820-HELP Pittsburgh, PA 15206. All payments are Information Technology; Health-Related animals, a petting zoo, donations to (4357) for assistance. due by the first day of the workshop. Career Programs; Careers in Heifer International, games, crafts, July 2007 • The Bulletin • Page 15

B ULLETIN B OARD snacks, and animal crackers in their soup! DIABETES SEMINAR AT Parent, teens, and grandparent volunteers ANTI-PREDATORY LENDING WORKSHOP welcome. Please call Gail Ransom, 412- CANTERBURY PLACE 681-4222, or write to A FREE seminar on Diabetes: A General • Are you struggling to make your mortgage payments? [email protected] to register you Medical Overview on Monday, July 30, • Is keeping the roof over your head getting harder to do? and/or your child. www.firstumcpitts- from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Canterbury • Do you find your debts growing larger each month? burgh.org. First United Methodist Place, 310 Fisk Street, Lawrenceville. Church is located at the corners of Centre Presented by the UPMC St. Margaret Ave., Aiken Ave., and Baum Blvd. Credit is a necessary privilege for living today. How you manage your credit Diabetes Education Department. Pre-reg- will determine the economic opportunities you will have in the future. The ques- istration is required by calling 412-784- tion is not if you can get a loan, but if you will be able to repay the loan you 5313 or on line at www.stmargaret- were given. “OPEN TABLE” foundaiton.org/events. Sponsored by St. WORSHIP AT FIRST Margaret Foundation, UPMC St. Attend a free workshop to learn more about how to determine responsible lend- Margaret Diabetes Education Department ing opportunities. METHODIST UNITED and Canterbury Place. First United Methodist Church of Education is a powerful tool. It is the best way to protect your home and finan- Pittsburgh has been selected as a 2007-08 FREE SEMINAR ON cial security. Learn how to determine the true cost of credit. Learn what to do recipient of a grant from the Calvin when you are offered a credit arrangement that seems too good to be true. Institute of Christian Worship, a worship PREVENTING FALLS A FREE seminar on Fall Prevention, renewal funding project underwritten by Do you understand which lenders want you to succeed, and who is ripping you the Lily Endowment, Inc. The church was Tuesday, July 10, 3:30 p.m. at Canterbury off? Dollar Bank cares and wants to protect your home and community from the one of 57 religious institutions in North Place, 310 Fisk Street, Lawrenceville. dangers of foreclosure before it is too late. Attend this workshop on anti- America chosen to receive one of these Discussion on identifying risk factors for prestigious grants. The $15,000 grant will falls, what areas of the home are most predatory lending! Tuesday, July 17, 6-8 p.m., at the Community Activity support the church's innovative, interac- associated with falls, and ways to correct Center, 113 North Pacific Avenue in Garfield. Sponsored by Dollar Bank and tive Wednesday evening “Open Table” environmental hazards within the home. hosted by the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation. worship experience. The grant will under- Presented by the UPMC St. Margaret write weekly pre-worship innovations to Occupational Therapy Department. Pre- refine the evening's service and four day registration is required by calling 412- long retreats for the planning team, par- 784-5313 or online at www.stmargaret- F’SHIP RESIDENT WINS SCHENLEY H.S. ticipants, and members of various com- foundation.org/events. Sponsored by St. LITERARY PRIZE CLASS OF ‘57 munities - including Bloomfield-Garfield Margaret Foundation, UPMC St. Schenley High School Class of 1957 is residents. "Open Table Worship Margaret Occupational Therapy holding a 50th reunion! For details, Gathering" begins with a simple meal at Department and Canterbury Place. please contact Dorothy Moss White at 6pm followed by pre-planning and wor- 412-521-3819 or [email protected]. ship at 6:30. You are welcome to attend EW ETHEL HURCH any Wednesday evening. First United N B C Methodist Church, located on the corner TUTORING PROGRAM ATTACK THEATRE of Centre, Aiken, and Baum between The school year is coming to a close, and GAME NIGHT Shadyside, Bloomfield, and Friendship, the New Bethel free tutoring program Game Night and the Seven-Minute has been adamantly open to the GLBT will also be closing to prepare new activ- Dance Series takes place July 6, 8-11 community for more than 20 years. This Friendship resident Angele Ellis won ities and class projects for the fall. Again p.m., at Attack Theatre Studios, 4805 particular service is an extension of the third prize in the 2007 RAWI Competition we will offer Reading, Math, Lauguage Penn Avenue. Join us as we gear up for hearts of a congregation that has been in Creative Prose for “Desert Storms,” a Arts. Classes will resume Saturday, summer with some good old-fashioned opened to everyone for decades. For chapter of a novel in progress. She September 15, 10 a.m.-noon, at New schoolyard fun and games: Four-Square, information, visit www.firstumcpitts- received her award at the organization’s Bethel Church, 221 43rd St, Lawrence- backgammon, 3-D tic-tac-toe, vintage burgh; [email protected] or May conference in Dearborn, Mich. ville. Registration information may be Atari games, darts and Connect Four. 412.681.4222. obtained by calling Nicita Moses, RAWI, the Radius of Arab American Writers, counts among its members poet Enjoy seven minutes of dance at 9 and 10 Tutoring Administrator, at 412-728-4046 p.m. Donations appreciated. or send e-mail: [email protected]. and novelist Naomi Shihab Nye and “JOY OF COOKIES” Please include: Your child's name, age, Mohja Kahf, author of The Girl in the OUR ANTS ECIPES grade, and school attending, plus your Tangerine Scarf. To learn more about C.O.G.I.C. VACATION T W R RAWI and read Angele’s prizewinning “The Joy of Cookies” Cookie Tour home address and phone number, and the BIBLE SCHOOL forms will be mailed to you. Forms Must entry, go to: http://rawi.org/CMS/index. Committee is planning this year’s event, Morningside Church of God in Christ be returned on or before August 15. php?option=com_content&tas=view&id= to be held Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1 and 2, 89&Itemid=9. Congratulations, Angele! (C.O.G.I.C.) will host a vacation Bible in Lawrenceville. If you have a family school for children age 4-16, with the cookie recipe or a favorite cookie recipe TRINITY HOSPICE theme of “Rescue Zone: Saved by God’s from a magazine or cookbook, and you VOLUNTEERS WANTED “PICK UP PENN” Power.” The program takes place July 30 are willing to share, please send them to: -Aug. 3, from10 a.m.-12 p.m., with a clos- Dandelions, 4108 Butler St., Pittsburgh, Trinity Hospice is a community-based “Pick Up Penn,” a joint project of ing service on the final day from 1-2:30 PA 15201. You will be notified by mail if organization that affirms the belief that it Friendship Development Associates, p.m. The event features Bible study, your recipe is selected for this year’s tour is important to make every life as mean- Friendship Preservation Group, and the crafts, and music. For more information, and given credit for the recipe on the ingful as possible, from the first days of a Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation, will be call director Gertrude Shropshire at 412- recipe card given out during the Cookie life-limiting illness to the last. Become a held Tuesday, July 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 361-9865. C.O.G.I.C. is located at 5173 Tour. We are especially interested in Parent/Family Care Volunteer and offer We are looking for volunteers - and we Dearborn Street in Garfield. cookie recipes from other countries, but support and encouragement within your have Penn Avenue Arts Initiative T-shirts all cookie recipes are welcome and will community. Hospice volunteers can also as giveaways! All supplies are provided assist with special events, make crafts or be considered. Please type or print the by the sponsoring organizations. HAVE A HAPPY, cards for the patients, or if you like to recipe, give the source if it is from a mag- Volunteers meet at 7 p.m. on S. Graham SAFE 4TH OF sew, knit, or crochet, there are projects for azine or cookbook, and include your Street, across from The Quiet Storm cof- JULY! name, address and phone number. you. Training is provided. Please contact fee house. Future “Pick Up Penn” dates Deadline: Sept. 1. For more info, call Deborah Scott at 412-351-4494 or debo- are Wednesday, August 1, and 412-683-6488. [email protected]. Wednesday, Sept. 5. Page 16 • The Bulletin • July 2007 NEWS IN BRIEF

ON JUNE 21, 25 YOUNG PEOPLE OF THE THOUSANDS OF APPLICANTS The state’s minimum wage will participated in the Eastside NATIONWIDE, Lawrenceville United rise again to $7.25 per hour on Neighborhood Employment - a community-based nonprofit July 24, 2009, to match the feder- Center’s (ENEC) Youth giving voice to the concerns of al minimum wage increase. An Employment Fair, held at the Lawrenceville citizens - and the estimated 400,000 workers in Community Activity Center on Pittsburgh Police Dept. were the Pennsylvania will be affected by North Pacific Avenue in Garfield. 3rd place recipients of the presti- the minimum-wage increase. About a dozen employers and gious Metropolitan Life/LISC Recent changes to the federal Public Safety Community-Police minimum wage law will not Partnership Award. Along with the impact Pennsylvania’s wages in award comes a check in the 2007 and 2008, except for the amount of $10,000 that will assist youth training wage. The 60-day in neighborhood crime-fighting youth training wage, which is efforts. based on the current federal mini- The awards program allows mum wage of $5.15, will increase MetLife Foundation and LISC to to $5.85 per hour on July 24, for

Rick Flanagan/BGC identify and honor partnerships employees under 20 years of age. that exhibit tangible accomplish- The training wage will go up to staffing agencies were present to ments in their efforts to advance $6.55 per hour on July 24, 2008, recruit for openings in food serv- the process, outcome, and evalua- and to $7.25 an hour on July 24, ice, health care, clerical work and tion of potent police-community 2009. data entry, and warehouse produc- collaborations. The minimum wage for employ- tion. Also in attendance were ees of small businesses that vocational training programs such employ 10 or fewer full-time as the Pittsburgh Job Corps, the STATE REP. JOE PRESTON, D- workers will rise to $6.65 per hour Pennsylvania Culinary Institute, ALLEGHENY, said minimum-wage on July 1. Those workers will also Americorps, and the Bidwell workers in his legislative district see another minimum wage Training Center. will be happy to know that the increase to $7.15 per hour on July ENEC is located at 5100 Penn state’s minimum hourly wage will 1, 2008, and a third increase to Avenue, second floor; phone: 412- increase to $7.15 on July 1, the $7.25 an hour on July 24, 2009. 362-8580. second increase in the wage this year.

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