EDGEWOODNOVEMBER 2005 Foundation Brings New Classic to Edgewood Club Stage Yes, Virginia, there is a . Written by Walnut Street resident Portions of the script are available And he – and his understudy – will be Marjorie Stewart, the play features to be previewed on the Foundation visiting Edgewood in a production of actors well known to the- website at www.edgewood “Winter Solstice,” a new holiday clas- ater goers, including Brian Bessor, foundation.org. sic that is based on the myths of the Heather McNeish, James Shobert and The show will feature live original Gift Bearer of the Winter Solstice. This Nicole O’Malley. Edgewood theater music by composer/performer Stephen heartwarming play was called “charm- buffs may also recognize the talents of Vesolich, and a light appetizer and ing and witty” by Pittsburgh Post- Lynn Franks, who was seen in dessert buffet. Gazette drama critic Chris Rawson. Vanities, which we believe was the Seating is informal at round tables, Sponsored by the Edgewood final production of the Edgewood first-come, first served. Directions and Foundation, the play is produced by Players, produced at the Edgewood parking advice for your out-of-town mimeradio.org, a company that pro- Club in 1987. friends are available at www. duces live shows and internet audio The play asks the age-old question, edgewoodfoundation.org. theater. The play will be directed by Who is Santa Claus? Well, Virginia, this Tickets are $18 for general admission, lance-eric skapura, who directed its bittersweet comedy contends that it’s $15 for seniors, $12 for students, and previous two productions. Mr. von Kinder, the old high school $12 each for groups of 10 or more. They Show dates are December 2, 3, 9 and driving teacher. And soon it will be are available through ProArts Tickets at 10 at 8 p.m., with a special preview as part Alexandra Milanovich, hard-boiled girl (412) 394-3353 or proartstickets.org. of Light Up Night on Thursday, Decem- reporter. And it used to be La Befana, If you only see one show this holi- ber 1 (see page 5). All performances will or the Christ Kindle, or Santa Lucia, or day season, make it “Winter Solstice.” be held at the Edgewood Club. St. Nicholas, or…or…or… Edgewood to Convert to Allegheny County Dispatching Jan. 1 Edgewood Borough Council recent- for all ambulance dispatch. ment will continue to assist the police ly voted to transition its dispatching Our dispatchers are also responsible department and take the fire truck out services to the Allegheny County 911 for taking fire trucks to any fire scene. when a fire call comes in. They also Center beginning January 1, 2006. If When this happens, all calls are for- will deal with payment of parking tick- you have been keeping track of recent warded to the Monroeville 911 center. ets, handling overnight call-ins, and events involving the county’s 911 ser- If during this time you were to call our many other duties. vice and the regional centers, this emergency number, you would actual- This new department will be staffed action was not entirely unexpected. ly be talking to a dispatcher from from 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m., Monday Edgewood has had a unique set-up Monroeville. through Friday. We will have no issues with its dispatching services and that All the area’s regional call centers with getting fire trucks to the scenes dur- department’s relationship with the will be closed as of December 31, ing the overnight hours and on the week- Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department. 2005. For Edgewood that means that ends. The Edgewood Fire Chief has Currently, if you dial 911, that call goes we would have no one to transfer our already begun implementing call sheets to the Eastern Regional Center in calls to during a fire call. It also means where neighboring departments are help- Monroeville. They then ring the call that our borough would have no one ing our town with fire coverage. We have down to Edgewood where we have dispatching ambulance service. also seen the size of our volunteer com- our own dispatch department. This Edgewood Borough Council was left pany grow by about 25% just this year. process, while seamless, can delay an with little choice but to agree to con- There will be other changes the borough operator being on the phone by sev- vert dispatching to the county begin- will have to implement during these eral seconds. As most residents learn, ning in January. overnight and weekend hours, including Edgewood does have its own emer- Internally we have been planning paying tickets and overnight call-ins. gency line that residents can dial and for this since March. We believe that Please refer to our web-site in the com- those do come directly to us. Edgewood residents will see no reduc- ing weeks for specifics, as well as area To add to this already confusing set- tion in service. There will be changes newspapers. Please rest assured that up if a resident would dial Edgewood’s in the way that we do some things. there is no higher priority for us than the emergency line and need an ambu- Currently the plan is to keep what is safety of our residents. lance, that call gets sent to the our dispatch department, but rework By Kurt Ferguson Monroeville center who is responsible their responsibilities. This new depart- Borough Manager EDGEWOOD COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

background of the program, the basic Hobby Club Library components of the program, and We are pleased to announce the Social Security’s role in the program. formation of the C.C. Mellor Memorial enjoy book There will also be time for questions Library Hobby Club. Children age and answers. The program will be of seven and up are invited to participate The library is selling copies of the interest to individuals already eligible monthly in an activity designed to enjoy book for $25. The book is load- for part A and B of the Medicare plan, allow children the experience of learn- ed with coupons for dining and enter- as well as those who will shortly enroll ing a new skill and creating something tainment. If you need a gift for that in the program. The program is free. with their hands. hard to buy for person, the enjoy book Call the library to reserve a spot. The first session is, Saturday, Novem- is perfect. The book can be used ber 6 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Chil- immediately. Books on Wheels dren are invited to a scrapbook making Indian Dance Program The library has an outreach program workshop with Darlene Gilmer. You can available for anyone who is a shut-in. Srishti Dancers of India will perform at register your child, or sit in on the work- Volunteers will delivery books to the the library on Monday, November 10 at 7 shop and learn too. Participants need to house. After a short interview to figure p.m. The dance troupe will perform num- bring three photos to the workshop. out reading interests, books will arrive. bers that showcase classical Indian dance. Please register by Thursday, November 4 There is no cost for the program. The or until the class is full. The group has toured nationally and their program is available to any one of any performances have been critically Thanksgiving Crafts age. The reason for being shut-in can acclaimed in many papers including the Join us on Saturday, November 12 be temporary or permanent. For more Post-Gazette. The program is free, but for Thanksgiving Crafts at 1:00 p.m. information on the program call the reservations are required. Call the library Children six years old and up are invit- library at (412) 731-0909. at (412) 731-0909. ed to make decorations for your holi- Thanksgiving Hours day celebration. Register by Thursday, Medicare Prescription Information November 10. Marty Keegan from the Social The following hours will be in effect Security Administration will present a for the holiday weekend: Parent/Child Book Club program on the changes to the November 23 ...... 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Join us on Saturday, November 19 at Medicare Prescription Drug Program November 24...... Closed 11 a.m. for the parent/child book discus- on Tuesday, November 11 at 1 p.m. in November 25...... 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. sion. Children ages four through seven the board room. His talk will cover the November 26...... 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and their parents are invited to read By November 27...... Noon - 3 p.m. the Side of the Road by Jules Feiffer. W EDDINGS ~ SPECIAL E VENTS Copies of the book are available in the Memorial Gifts library to borrow. The books must be BARTENDING SERVICE The library has received gifts in returned by the day of the discussion. memory of John Phillippi. Professional ~ Dependable ~ Courteous Book Bingo Turkeys on the Loose Test your knowledge of children’s [email protected] 412-841-8789 Find a turkey in a previously selected authors, book titles and characters on juvenile book and receive a prize. The Saturday, November 19 at 1 p.m. This COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS book must circulate; there will be no program best suits children six years of The Borough of Edgewood does not hunting in the library. The contest runs age and up. Register by Thursday, specifically endorse any community from November 1 - November 30 only. November 17. organization, but welcomes and pub- lishes newsletter announcements from Edgewood Day Care all community groups in the borough. Realty Centre “PROVIDING LOVING CARE The editor reserves the right to edit 412-856-2000, Ext. 111 or 412-351-5252 FOR CHILDREN SINCE 1982” LEN SCHOCKLING, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES announcements for length, content, or ASSOCIATE BROKER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM to meet editorial policies of the bor- All you need is… EDGEWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LINDA W. STAGON ough. For information on how to sub- www.lenschockling.com 120 EAST SWISSVALE AVENUE (412) 731-1230 mit your news, see the box below.

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Toddler Time Travel scouts who attended summer camp ing in Edgewood. The troop was orig- Are we there yet? On Saturday, received the Honor Camper Award. inally charted in 1912 and is the oldest November 26, Toddler time has a trav- Election Results troop in southwestern . We el theme. Saturday, November 26- The troop recently held elections for are currently planning for out upcom- Toddler Time-Are we there yet? Travel new youth troop leaders. Christopher ing anniversary and are interested in theme. Spend an enjoyable morning Harding was elected as the Senior Patrol collecting items of historical significance with your two-to five-year-old child Leader. The Senior Patrol Leader is to the troop. If you have news articles, engaging in stories, songs, and a craft responsible for the troop meeting, activ- uniforms, equipment, patches, or other project. The fun begins at 10:30 a.m. ities and operation of the troop. One historical item that would help us make Holiday Movie of Christopher’s first duties was to this an exciting event feel free drop it appoint the to the following boys to off at one of our troop meetings or con- Enjoy a Holiday Movie at the library tact of the troop leaders for pick up. on Saturday, December 3. The movie their respective position: Assistant begins at noon and is suitable for the Senior Patrol Leader – Danny Curry, Meetings entire family. Troop Guide – Anton Bubolz, The troop meets every Monday at the Quartermaster – Andy Huse, Scribe – Wednesday Story Hours First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood Andrew Held. Fank LeDonne was as at 7:30 p.m. All boys ages 11-18 are Wednesday evening story hour for- elected as the patrol leader of the invited to stop by and visit a meeting. mat has changed. The fun begins at Scorpion Patrol. Frank appointed Alex For more information about the troop, 6:30 p.m. and it will happen on the first Huse as his assistant. These leaders par- please contact the Scoutmaster, Charles Wednesday of every month. Wear your ticipated in Troop Leader Training on Huse, at (412) 849-3232. pajamas and come for the fun begin- Saturday, October 15 at Camp ning Wednesday, December 7. Guyasuta. The scouts learned about the Halloween Parade Thanks duties of their positions and began plan- Home The library also would like to send a ning for upcoming events and meetings. heartfelt thanks to the Edgewood Police Fund Raising Delivered Meals Department and especially Sergeant We would like to thank to the commu- About Home Delivered Meals Hockenberry for their help and part- nity for supporting our two recent nership with the Halloween Parade. We Edgewood Home Delivered Meals is fundraisers. The popcorn sale was a suc- a cooperative project of the Edgewood would also like to thank the Edgewood cess, with the troop earning much need- Fire Department for sending Firefighter Civic Association and the First ed funds for equipment, activities and Presbyterian Church of Edgewood. Jason down with the truck for fire safe- summer camp. The popcorn will be ty week. Thanks, Chief Andrews! Any Edgewood or Swissvale resident delivered to the troop on November 12 who is unable to shop for or prepare By Sally Bogie and Andrea McNeill and the Scouts will be delivering it the fol- Librarians meals during a period of recuperation lowing week. We also appreciate those or for a longer term is eligible to who attended our first spaghetti dinner receive this service. Volunteers pick Scouting and look forward to meeting more of the up the meals at the Swissvale Senior community at our next dinner. Center Monday through Fridays and Sale deliver them to shut-ins. If you or a Court of Honor The tree sale will begin on Sunday, member of your family needs this ser- Congratulations to all the Scouts who November 27. This Christmas tree sale is vice, call (412) 731-6125 and register were recognized at the Troop Court of a long tradition in the Edgewood com- with the director, Jodi Trovato. Honor. Frank LeDonne advanced to the munity and is the primary fundraiser for Please Help rank of Life Scout and Andrew Held the scouts. Hours will be Thursday and received his First Class rank. James May, Friday, 5 - 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Once again we are in need of drivers Vincent LeDonne and Rick Thompson and Sunday, 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. The sale will and runners to deliver the meals; please each earned their Tenderfoot rank. A total be at the Koenig Field basketball court. call Joy Goethert at (412) 731-1640 or of 56 merit badges were presented to the We will have a variety of trees, including Jodi at the center if you can spare two scouts for their accomplishments from Blue Spruce, Scotch Pine and Douglas Fir. hours once or twice a month. summer camp, advancement camp and An Edgewood Tradition other merit badge programs. We also pre- We here at Troop 23 are very proud Banking sented Historical Trails medals to those of the great and long tradition of scout- Insurance scouts and leaders who participated in the Trust trip to Gettysburg National Park. In addi- KEFALOS & ASSOCIATES Financial Management tion to the presenting the Honor Troop REAL ESTATE, INC. Investments and Patrol Awards, ten of the twelve SALES, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL Loretta Zelenko NICK G. 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Page 3 EDGEWOOD COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Adult tickets are $10 and student tick- the inside where meetings can be held. ESO ets are $5. It’s not too late to purchase When Edgewood was a separate school a set of four tickets for $35. To learn district, the groundskeeper lived in an Home for the Holidays more about the Edgewood Symphony apartment on second the floor. The Orchestra or our concerts, please call lower part of the building served as Enjoy the Edgewood Symphony (412) 473-8880 or visit our website at locker rooms for the high school foot- Orchestra’s Holiday Spectacular www.edgewoodsymphony.org. ball teams when games were held at Performance featuring traditional and Tickets are available at the door. Koenig Field. The Field House is defi- classical favorites. Bring the whole fam- MasterCard and Visa accepted. nitely one of our borough’s gems. ily on Saturday, December 3 at 8 p.m. The program will display artifacts at the First Presbyterian Church of Historical and memorabilia the society has in its Edgewood to hear Tchaikovsky’s “The files. Members of the board will give a Nutcracker Suite,” Lucas Richman’s Society narration of the items on display. All are “Hanukah Festival Overture,” and selec- invited. Refreshments will be served. tions from Handel’s Messiah, including Meet the Field House “Hallelujah Chorus.” We will be joined There will be a meeting of the Picnic by various local choral groups who will Edgewood Historical Society on The Third Annual Historical Society join you in our traditional Christmas Wednesday December 8 at 7 p.m. at Picnic was held at Rolling Water in carol audience sing-along. Koenig Field House on Greendale Rector in September. Favorable weath- As always, the orchestra thanks you Avenue. Many borough residents who er added to the enjoyment of the day. for your continued support and looks are not in the voting district that the There was plenty of good food and forward to seeing you at our concerts. Field House serves may not have seen good times.

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Page 4 EDGEWOOD COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS www.edgewoodfoundation.org to theater-going children of all ages. The Edgewood review some of the events that we reg- Foundation understands that it is a Foundation ularly sponsor in the borough. school night and young children have had an exciting evening meeting Santa Progressive Dinner Light Up Night and enjoying the festivities, so don’t feel The annual progressive dinner is a Santa will arrive at Memorial Park by uncomfortable about leaving the pre- great chance to meet interesting people fire truck to light the borough view when you and the kids need to be and raise money to help Edgewood. All Christmas tree on Light Up Night, to be nestled all snug in your beds. There will proceeds benefit the Edgewood held on Thursday, December 1. be four full performances that you can Foundation, which provides funds for In addition to the traditional tree return for if you like what you see. many community programs, including lighting and cookies, the evening will As usual, the entire Light-Up Night beautification of Edgewood, the include a new element. There will be is free and open to the whole Edgewood Symphony Orchestra, and a special preview performance of Edgewood community. the annual town meeting. “Winter Solstice” as the entertainment. Please call Donna Hanson at (412) Planning starts early for this mid- The show will actually be an open 731-2460 if you would like to start your winter tradition, so mark your calendars dress rehearsal which will let the audi- holiday season by volunteering to help for Saturday, February 11, and get those ence get a glimpse behind the scenes, on Light Up Night. RSVP forms (on this page) in early. meeting the director, producers, The Foundation would like to thank Advance planning is the key to this designers and actors as they work Donna Hanson for coordinating Light event, so the earlier you return your through the final details and put the Up Night and Lori Maxwell of Hidden RSVP, the more likely you are to get your finishing touches on this new holiday Talents for her design and promotion first choice of activity – either hosting a classic. work for the production of “Winter course or providing food or beverage. “Winter Solstice” is appropriate for Solstice.” Once again, there will be a recipe contest for both chicken and vegetari- Nine Mile Run Group Seeks Input an entrees. The recipe must be an ele- gant one-dish, easily-reheatable entrée. The Nine Mile Run Watershed manage excess rain and snow melt, a Please include your recipe with your Association will sponsor a family friend- problem that currently wreaks havoc RSVP. Winners receive dinner for two ly two-day public visioning workshop on Nine Mile Run by eroding stream at this year’s event. to help their team of engineers, land- banks and flooding it with pollutants. The evening promises good food, scape architects, and artists redesign the The workshop will have two parts: good fun, and good people coming Braddock Avenue entrance to Frick a presentation on Friday, December 2 together for a great fundraiser. Park. The goal is to transform dilapi- from 6 - 8 p.m. (including dinner); and dated parking lots, chain link fencing, an interactive design event on Board Member Wanted and a decaying outfall culvert into a Saturday, December 3 from 8:30 a.m. - The Foundation is still in search of welcoming entrance to Frick Park and 1:30 p.m. (breakfast and snacks includ- a community volunteer. If you want to the Center for Creative Play. ed). Both events will be held at the make a difference in your neighbor- The Regent Square Gateway Project Center for Creative Play at 1400 South hood, please call Vaughn Busch at will not just be an aesthetically pleas- Braddock Avenue. (412) 242-5345, or by e-mail at ing green space. It will incorporate sus- For more information, visit www.nine [email protected]. You may tainable storm water management and milerun.org. Please pre-register by also check out our website at beautiful landscaping to clean and e-mail at [email protected].

Edgewood Progressive Dinner—Saturday, February 11, 2006 Name: ______Address: ______Phone:______Guest Name:______Number Attending: ______Cell Phone:______Check enclosed for ($25/person): $ ______Recipe Enclosed? ______Circle Entrée Choice: Chicken Vegetarian (One choice per couple, please.) All dinner attendees participate by either hosting an event or providing part of the meal. Please number your preferences (you will be assigned only one). Hosts or entrée makers are especially important. [ ] Host a cocktail party for 30-50 [ ] Make an entrée for 12 [ ] Host a dinner for 10-12 (Set table and provide beverages) [ ] Make an appetizer for 30-50 [ ] Make a salad and bread for 10-12 [ ] Make a dessert for 50 [ ] Provide wine for 12 [ ] Provide beer for 12 (Availability of vegetarian entrée will depend upon number of responses.) Return this form with your check payable to the Edgewood Foundation, to Amy Hooks, 327 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15218, before January 20, 2006.

Page 5 Borough Directory ment of rescue equipment. We carry the EVFD Jaws of Life, cutters, rams (not the furry Borough Office Information kind), saws alls, air chisel, air shores, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Stop the press! rope, and wood blocks for stabilization. Phone ...... (412) 242-4824 There are fans to blow smoke out or First and foremost, the photo seen in cool fire fighters down. Large and small Fax ...... (412) 242-4027 last month’s newsletter is not the ladder Website: www.edgewood.pgh.pa.us hand tools range from axes down to truck. That is engine 137. There are no screwdrivers. There are three types of Mailing address: Two Race Street plans of retiring the engine for a long meters to read gasses as well as a wand Pittsburgh, PA 15218 time coming. As the deadline approach- to detect if electrical lines still have es for this article I always wonder, what power in them. Borough Manager do I say. Marjorie – thank you for being So now you know what goes on Kurt Ferguson ...... (412) 242-4824 the inspiration behind this article enti- behind closed doors. Squad 137 is a 1999 E-mail: [email protected] tled “Meet Your Fire Trucks.” Ford Explorer and due to its size is gen- Engine 137 (editor’s note – see erally used for transporting fire fighters Code Enforcement October issue for photo. And oops, and carrying minor equipment. It also sorry, Dave!) is a 2000 Pierce Dash. Keith Coll ...... (412) 242-4824 does a fine job to fine job pulling the hay The engine carries 1000’ feet of five- E-mail: [email protected] wagon. Stay tuned for next year’s update inch hose which is used to bring water on “Meet Your Fire Trucks.” Mon., Wed. and Fri. . . .12:30 - 4:30 p.m. from the hydrant into the pump. The pump has a capacity of putting out New Additions to the Department Tax Office 2000 gallons per minute. For fighting The EVFD welcomes Lou, Annette, 1 Maureen Smith ...... (412) 731-0200 fires we use 1 ⁄2" hand lines. There are and Cory Boccio, Rob and Judy Misel, Mon., Wed. and Thurs. . . . .9 a.m. - noon two 150' section pre-connected to the Debbie Andrews, Melanie Rickard, pump. There is an additional 400' that Melissa Ratajeski, and Joann Halle as Wage Taxes is carried as back up. class 3 firefighters. A class 3 firefighter Pennsylvania Municipal The engine also as a 500-gallon is support personal to the department Services ...... (412) 829-0567 water tank which is used for smaller to assist in non-fire fighting activities. fires. In addition to fire suppression, this By Dave Andrews Recreation Office engine was designed to carry a compli- Fire Chief James C. Morris ...... (412) 243-9790 E-mail: edgewood.recreation@ R. Kellerman verizon.net Painting Contractors, Inc.

Interior • Exterior • Fully Insured • SUZAN M. LAMI, AIA Police and Fire ROBERT W. GRUBB, AIA Emergency ...... (412) 242-9990 Phone: 412.243.3430 412-241-6777 412-241-3665 www.lamigrubb.com Police Chief AUTO CEN Robert L. Garber, Esq. Paul Wood ...... (412) 242-4824, ext. 612 M T ATTORNEY-AT-LAW & ER Crime Watch . . .(412) 242-4824, ext. 700 E Evenings-Residence Day-Office COMPLETE 308 W. Swissvale Ave. 605 Park Building, 355 Fifth Ave. E-mail: [email protected] Edgewood, Pa. 15218 Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222-2407 IMPORT AND DOMESTIC SERVICE Phone: 412-241-7667 Phone: 412-261-9933 125 EDGEWOOD AVE PITTSBURGH, PA 15218 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 412-261-4507 Fire Chief PHONE 412-243-4069 CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANCE ANYTIME David Andrews ...... (412) 242-4824 E-mail: [email protected] EDGEWOOD DENTAL CENTER Gymkhana Inc. MICHAEL C. GIGLIOTTI, DDS Garbage Collection 25 Years of Excellence in Gymnastic Instruction • Family Dentistry Ages 2 years to 16 years Waste Management of ©1994 • Orthodontics • Dentures Located at The Factory Pennsylvania, Inc...... (800) 458-4090 106 E. SWISSVALE AVE. 412-247-4800 7501 Penn Avenue – Point Breeze EDGEWOOD, PA 15218 (412) 242-3351 Recycling Collection Edgewood Borough • FREE WORKOUT • New Members Only Public Works ...... (412) 242-2410 Milestones Life Fitness Equipment • Ab Machines Child Care Center Treadmills • Bikes • Ellipticals • Steppers Newsletter Free Weights • Rowing Machines Providing Affordable, Quality Editor Locker Rooms with Showers Personal Training and Tanning Child Care since 1992 Marjie Stewart ...... (412) 242-5345 located near Frick Park E-mail: [email protected] EAST END pre-school • daycare Ad Manager full-time • part-time • drop off FITNESS qualified teachers • state licensed Jan McDowell ...... (412) 241-7722 for Men and Women 412-371-2000 ages 2 yrs to 5 yrs E-mail: [email protected] 1400 So. Braddock Avenue Laura Minnock 412-371-7922 in Regent Square

Page 6 Police Report October Police Statistics The Edgewood Police Department responded to and handled 1,815 calls Part-time Officer Hired Make sure that you lock your vehicle for service in October. There were 573 incidents reported, 222 complaints The Edgewood Police Department doors anytime you leave the vehicle received and one accident investigat- would like to welcome part-time offi- unattended. Never leave valuables ed, which resulted in personal injury. cer Andrew Pearl, to the borough. such as cash, wallets, or cellular phones Pearl has experience as an officer, and inside the vehicle, especially where Part I Crimes they can be seen by others. This area can now use his experience and abili- Part I Crimes are the more serious ties to help the citizens of Edgewood. has experienced several thefts of items taken from inside vehicles. If you notice crimes of homicide, rape, robbery, New Speed Limit anything suspicious, please report it to aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft and arson. Of the The speed limit the entire length of the Police Department promptly. 24 part I crimes committed in the bor- Maple Avenue has recently been ough, four were burglary, ten were reduced from 25 miles per hour to 15 Congratulations shoplifting and nine were other crimes. miles per hour. In order to increase Congratulations to Officer Libell public awareness of the reduced speed who successfully completed his one Arrests limit, Edgewood Police Department has year probationary period as a full-time There were seven adult and no obtained the use of a speed trailer police officer. Officer Libell complet- juvenile arrests made for felony and which was placed on Maple Avenue in ed his probation in September. He misdemeanor violations. October. The speed trailer has the 15 was given a plaque from the borough mile per hour speed limit posted above to commemorate the occasion. Traffic Incidents it, and displays the speed of the pass- The borough would also like to con- Edgewood officers conducted a ing cars. Your speed is displayed in red gratulate part-time police officer Troy total of 164 traffic stops, wrote a total if you are exceeding the limit. Officers Garrett who resigned from the borough of 109 traffic citations, four non-traffic will be giving warnings to violators for in October for a full-time position with citations, 320 parking tags and made a short period, then will begin issuing the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Depart- one arrest for driving under the influ- traffic citations. Please drive safely and ment. Officer Garrett was employed ence. There were three vandalism/ obey the posted speed limits. with Edgewood for about four years. We criminal mischief complaints and two would like to thank Officer Garrett for narcotics offenses. Office Hours by Appointment his dedication to the borough through- Other Calls Dr. Maureen Weldon Kamons out his employment, and wish him best of luck in his new position. Officers also responded to 28 false Optometrist If You Don’t Know Your Diamonds–Know Your Jeweler alarm calls, took 263 reports, respond- Telephone (412) 731-2020 ed to six public nuisance complaints 1201 South Braddock Ave. • Pittsburgh, PA 15218 www.eyesonregentsquare.com STONEBRAKER’S and responded to 17 calls for medical JEWELERS assistance. 1112 S. BRADDOCK AVENUE By Paul Wood Certified Nurse Midwife PITTSBURGH, PA 15218 John Stonebraker (412) 243-1554 Chief of Police Women’s Health Options Network Owner (412) 243-0884 Menopause & Birth Control Insurance Accepted Hospital Births 412 / 261-4509 412 247-5717 800 / 452-5409

Carpentry A. Neff Associates SUMMER Decks Registered Investment Adviser Repair Work Your window to shopping REMODELING Replacement Arlene M. Neff, Principal in Regent Square COMPANY Windows & Doors Security Transactions Offered Through: Roofing Allegheny Investments, Ltd. (Member NASD) 412 / 367-3880 Forest Hills 412-824-6286 Gutters & Siding 3000 McKnight East Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 www.regentsquare.net Jane Holmes Residence COMMUNITY DAVID J. SULTANOV, D.M.D. …there’s no place like holmes FAMILY PRACTICE Newborns to Geriatrics Since 1882, unparalleled assisted living for men and women, in a gracious ISAAC LEVARI, M.D. TODD ZIMMERMAN, M.D. • MONIKA KASSYK, M.D. five-acre Victorian setting CLIFFORD CHEN, M.D. • 50 private rooms each with private bath Laura Richardson, PA.C. • Peg Beaver, C.R.N.P. Evening/Saturday Appointments • experienced staff, low turnover rate We Accept Health America, Health Assurance, • Crown/Bridge • Free Consultation • about 1/3 less than the cost of comparable UPMC, Aetna U.S. Healthcare, Highmark and most other insurance plans New • Preventative Dentistry • Insurances Accepted facilities Location • Cosmetic Bonding • 24-hr. Emergency Phone Swissvale West Mifflin Forest Hills 441 Swissvale Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15221 2020 Monongahela Ave. 1310 Hoffman Blvd. 2020 Ardmore Blvd. New Patients Welcome (412) 731-0511 (412) 351-6337 Kennywood Mall Suite 300 1112 S. Braddock Ave. [email protected] (412) 462-6255 (412) 271-1065 Regent Square 412-242-5800

Page 7 on Saturday, December 3 in the high Tax Time School school auditorium. Please contact a band or Image member or call (412) Parent/Teacher Conferences 244-100 extension 5154 to place an Borough Real Estate Tax order. Items being sold are: Please plan to attend the Woodland The Edgewood Borough real estate Hills School District parent/teacher • 40 lb. box of navel oranges $25.00 tax is due at penalty until December conferences. Primary and inermediate • 20 lb. box of navel oranges $18.00 15. Please try to get it to me before conferences will be held Thursday, • 40 lb. box of red grapefruit $25.00 this date so that it is not turned over November 10 from 12:30 - 8 p.m.; to the delinquent tax collector. • 20 lb. box of red grapefruit $18.00 there will be school for students in grades seven through twelve only that • 20 lb. box of mixed oranges & WHSD Tax day. Conferences for students in grapefruit $21.00 The Woodland Hills School District grades Kindergarten through twelve • 20 lb. box of oranges, pears & tax is now in the penalty period unless will beheld on Friday, November 11 apples $22.00 you are paying in installments. The from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. There will be • 20 lb. box tangerines $20.00 second installment is due by no school for any students that day. November 30. I will not send out Call your child’s school for more • 16 lb. box of oranges, apples, receipts until the last payment is made details. pears & tangerines $23.00 in February, so please do not send a • Cheesecakes – plain, cherry, self addressed envelope until then. If Buy Fruit; Support the Band cookies & cream, blueberry, or you have any questions about this, The WHHS Band and Images are chocolate swirl $8.00 please call my office. My number is sponsoring their annual sale of fresh (412)731-0200, and my office hours are fruit and cheesecakes. All proceeds Thanksgiving Break Monday, Wednesday and Thursday will benefit the marching band’s trip to Thanksgiving break will be morning from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Phoenix, Arizona in December for the November 24 - 28. The district wish- By Maureen Smith Fiesta Bowl Parade and Band Festival. es you and your family a healthy, Tax Collector Orders are being accepted through happy holiday. November 11; items will be available

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Maria T. DePasquale, CRS Free Estimates Insured Full-time real estate agent with over 9 years of experience. KENYON JEWELERS JOSEPH C. FISH ~ SINCE 1924 ~ Painting & Remodeling Office: (412) 521-2222, Ext. 251 DIAMONDS & HANDMADE JEWELRY Carpentry • Drywall & Plaster REAL ESTATE, INC. Cell: (412) 953-8174 90 days same as cash for qualified buyers Repairs • Windows and More. 5887 Forbes Avenue [email protected] Pittsburgh, PA 15217 www.pittsburghmoves.com 711 PENN AVE. WILKINSBURG 412-731-6063 412-373-5823

Ph: (412) 241-9507 Fax: (412) 241-1754 (412) 363-4000 Business (412) 363-7551 Fax Thomas L. Nied (412) 580-3842 Cell DAVE GERENYI’S Funeral Home, Inc. [email protected] Pre-arranged funeral planning available • Edgewood Resident • Top 50 Agent - 7441 Washington Street • Swissvale REAL ESTATE, INC. Coldwell Banker Pittsburgh 1043 S. Braddock Ave. State Inspection DAN RIDLEY 5857 Ellsworth Ave. Regent Square, PA 15218 Emmissions Telephone: 412/271-0345 REALTOR® Pittsburgh, PA 15232 www.pittsburghmoves.com

You deserve more than 15 minutes in the spotlight. That’s our stand. • INSTITUTIONAL • COMMERCIAL McCormick Renovations Call me today for the attention you deserve. Windows • Siding • Soffit & Fascia • Roofing (412) 247-5999 Kitchens • Bathrooms • Gamerooms • Additions Randi Laidlaw MASTER MAINTENANCE 1400 S. Braddock Ave #A Cleaning & Painting Professionals Pittsburgh (412) 247-2835 412-271-5770 [email protected] Insurance subject to availability and qualifications. Allstate Insurance Company and Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company, Northbrook, Illinois ©2004 Allstate Insurance • RESIDENTIAL • INDUSTRIAL 1917 McCague St. • Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Fax: 412-271-5772 Company. SEMBOWER-MIKESELL INC. OPTIONS FIRST EDWARD J. I. GANNON FINANCIAL CORP. PLUMBING - HEATING - AIR CONDITIONING ATTORNEY AT LAW Your mortgage. Your choice. RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL Refinances & Purchases GENERAL CONTRACTING 7405 Hutchinson Avenue Kelly Nugent, President Master Plumbers: 1711 Douglass Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15218 JOHN SEMBOWER Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 (412) 731-5155 TEL: 412-884-8081 • FAX: 412-884-8012 RICHARD NAVARI JR. 412-241-0195 • 241-0946 • 241-0179 E-MAIL: [email protected]

Page 8 72 93 3 2 26 1 19 25 30 24 18 29 23 17 456789 28 22 16 27 21 15 20 14 13 6789101112 November/December OTOE:A/PAmnsrtv lg/resugPk BB–Borough Library Building CCML–Mellor Memorial DIS–Dickson Intermediate AM/GP–Administrative Bldg./GreensburgFOOTNOTES: Pike NOVEMBER udyMna usa ensa hrdyFia Saturday Friday Thursday Wednesday Tuesday Monday Sunday CEgwo lbF–aresItreit PEFrtPebtra hrho deodK–ongFedMP–Memorial Park WHHS–Woodlan KF–Koenig Field FPCE–First Presbyterian of Edgewood Church FI–Fairless Intermediate EC–Edgewood Club 7:30 Boy Scouts, FPCE BB 7:30 Borough Council, 10:30 Story Hour, 7:30 Boy Scouts, FPCE BB 7:30 Borough Council, 7:30 Boy Scouts, FPCE :0BySot,FC 10:30 Story Hour, 7:30 Boy Scouts, FPCE BB 7:30 Borough Council, 7:30 Boy Scouts, FPCE To list your Edgewood event in the community calendar, please contact Marjie Stewart at (412) 242-5345 or [email protected] Foundation, CCML 7:30 Edgewood CCML 6:30 Toastmasters, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 6:30 Toastmasters, CCML LCINDAY ELECTION CCML 6:30 Toastmasters, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 6:30 Toastmasters, CCML CCML 6:30 Toastmasters, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, COMMUNITY CALENDAR NEWSLETTER DEADLINE KFH 7 Historical Society, Hour, CCML 6:30 Story 10:30 & CCML 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, 7 Light-up Night, MP CCML 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, DECEMBER Refuse Pickup Recycling Pickup Refuse & Recycling Pickup Refuse & Refuse Pickup Sho ESEgwo rmr col T–deodTowne Centre School EPS–Edgewood School ETC–Edgewood Primary itrSltc,E 8 Winter Solstice, EC 8 Winter Solstice, EC itrSltc,E 12 Movie, CCML 8 Winter Solstice, EC d Hills High School WJrH–West High School Jr. Recycling Pickup Refuse & t. CCML 1 Thanksgiving Crafts, 8 Winter Solstice, EC Concert, FPCE 8 ESO 1 Book Bingo, CCML Club, CCML 11 Parent/Child Book CCML 10:30 Toddler Time, 10 2005

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Join Edgewood friends and neighbors for holiday traditions old and new

Light Up Night – Boy Scout the annual Christmas Edgewood Santa party Tree Sale Symphony Orchestra Page 5 Page 3 Garden Holiday Winter Club Concert Solstice – Greens a holiday Sale Page 3 play Insert Page 1

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