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Volume 35, No. 2 Serving , , , East Liberty and Lawrenceville since 1975 February 2010 Garfield Commons Celebrates Grand Opening

By Paula Martinac additional units. Meachem cited the The Bulletin development’s principal funders, among them Pennsylvania Housing Several hundred residents and Finance Agency and PNC Bank. stakeholders, community leaders, and “What we’re doing in Pittsburgh to local political luminaries filed into the transform public housing is a model new community center at 242 Fern for the rest of the country,” Mayor Street in Garfield through a portico told the crowd. with the word “PRIDE” etched in Garfield Commons, he said, is “a stone on it. They came to celebrate the shining example” of this transforma- January 12 grand opening of Garfield tion. The mayor lauded Keith Key, Commons, the new housing develop- the principal of KBK Enterprises in ment that replaces the now-demol- Columbus, Ohio, and the developer ished Garfield Heights public housing of Garfield Commons, as someone complex. who “takes chances, takes risks to “Today we’re celebrating the provide good quality housing.” rebirth of a community,” A. Fulton Key called himself “a poor public Meachem, executive director of the housing kid” who grew up on Housing Authority of Pittsburgh, told Columbo Street in Garfield and want- Paula Martinac/The Bulletin the audience in the bright, window- ed to be able “to come back to the old cation, calling the opening of the filled community room. “This is not 1 construction, which includes 90 community and make a difference.” complex “a victorious day… God has just about buildings, but about turning mixed-income rental units and the All of his contractors, he noted, are been in the midst of it, and we pray people’s lives around.” Rev. Chad state-of-the-art community center. local, and 45 percent are minorities. Collins of Valley View Presbyterian that he will stay.” Phase 2, scheduled to be completed Church on Black Street gave the invo- The event marked the end of Phase by the end of the year, will include 45 See Commons, page 6 Scoping Out Penn Avenue

On January 14, a Scoping Field View was conducted for Phase I of the Penn Avenue Reconstruction Project, which will run from Mathilda Street to Evaline Street. Phase I, budgeted at almost $5 million, will include new traffic signals and lighting, streetscape elements, sidewalks, Paula Martinac/The Bulletin and other major improvements to the four-block stretch; construction is slated to begin in late 2011. The purpose of the field view was to introduce officials with PennDOT’s Central Office to the site and provide them with an opportu- nity to ask questions pertaining to the scope of the project. The meeting was also attended by members of the project team of L.R. Kimball & Associates, the engineering firm hired to oversee the reconstruction, and representatives of the City of Pittsburgh. The final corridor phasing plan for Penn Avenue was completed by Kimball and approved in October 2009 by members of the Penn Avenue Corridor Phasing Plan Committee PATRICK HASSETT (RIGHT) OF THE CITY’S DEPARTMERNT OF PUBLIC WORKS (PACPPC) and the City of Pittsburgh. The final corridor phasing plan EXPLAINED THE SCOPE OF THE PENN AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT can be found in its entirety at the project website: http://www.lrkim- TO PENN DOT OFFICIALS. AFTER REVIEWING THE PLANS, THE GROUP TOOK ball.com/070661/. TO THE AVENUE FOR A FIELD VIEW.

The deadline for all articles, ads, and Bulletin Board items for the March 2010 issue is MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2010. For more information, call 412-441-6915. Page 2 • The Bulletin • February 2010 HIV/AIDS Awareness Event Reaches Out to African Americans

February 7 is National Black AIDS Planning By Judy Sylvester itive people into you can fully benefit from available HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Coalition (SWPA- Southwestern Pennsylvania AIDS care and treatment. life-saving treatments and take steps (NBHAAD). a day to focus on stop- PC) is commemorat- Planning Coalition Some African to prevent the spread of the disease. If ping HIV in the black community and ing National Black Americans face you aren’t HIV infected, you can pro- building on the effort to end the HIV/AIDS Awareness Day by collab- unique challenges that may place tect yourself and your family from HIV/AIDS epidemic. orating with local AIDS service them at an increased risk of contract- HIV. And if you have never had an Every 9-1/2 minutes someone in organizations, community care servic- ing HIV. The relatively high preva- HIV test or if your last HIV test was the United States is infected with HIV, es, churches, and interested individu- lence of HIV and other sexually trans- some time ago, consider attending the but African Americans are the most als to raise awareness of this disease mitted diseases in minority communi- event on February 6. disproportionately affected by this in the minority communities, at an ties means that African Americans, Here are some steps we can all take disease. According to the Centers for event offering free HIV testing, pre- compared with other ethnic groups, as a community: Disease Control and Prevention, vention education and risk reduction, face a greater risk of HIV infection Blacks account for about half (49%) and personal perspectives, with enter- with each sexual encounter. Little or • Get tested for HIV of those people newly diagnosed with tainment (hip- no income • Practice safer methods to prevent HIV and AIDS, but account for only hop artists, spo- may also limit HIV 13% of the U.S. population. This dis- ken word [poet- AIDS is now the number access to • Decide not to engage in high-risk proportionate ratio is the same in ry], and African one cause of death for health care and behaviors Allegheny County. dancers) and African-American women push commu- • Talk about HIV prevention with The HIV/AIDS epidemic in Black light refresh- between 25 and 34 years nity members family, friends, and colleagues. America is a continuing public health ments. The col- into activities • Provide support to people living crisis for the United States. The harsh laborative event of age. that make with HIV/AIDS reality is that 1 in 16 black men will will be held in them vulnera- • Get involved with the movement to be diagnosed with HIV at some point the Hill District, at Central Outreach ble to HIV infection. Stigma and end AIDS in their lifetimes. Black women are Community Resources and Referral denial continue to keep HIV alive in also disproportionately affected by Center, 1860 Centre Avenue on our communities. For more information about this event HIV, with infection rates 15 times as Saturday, February 6, from 11 a.m. to But HIV is preventable, and each or about HIV prevention, contact high as those for white women. AIDS 6 p.m. of us can and must do our part by con- SWPAPC toll free at 1-877-732-0401, is now the number one cause of death The event’s goal is to get 100 folks fronting the reality of the disease and or e-mail [email protected]. for African-American women tested who have never been tested its cause. We all have to work togeth- between 25 and 34 years of age living before in order to know their HIV sta- er to stop the devastation of HIV in in the United States. tus. This will help to prevent the the African-American communities. The Southwestern Pennsylvania spread of the disease and get HIV pos- If you are diagnosed HIV positive,

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Financial Aid Help for High School Seniors Public Voices Concerns about Pittsburgh Public Schools seniors and their families can get infor- Future of East End Public Schools mation about completing a Pittsburgh Promise application at one of the District’s Financial Aid Nights. Families will also learn about fill- ing out the Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA), which is one By Paula Martinac education even more. For example, of the steps required to receive a Promise scholarship. The Bulletin the Reizenstein Facility, which origi- Representatives from the Pittsburgh Public Schools, Pennsyl- nally housed just one middle school, vania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), Negro About two dozen parents and com- is now home to both Pittsburgh Educational Emergency Drive (NEED), and colleges will be on munity members showed up for the Schenley High School and Pittsburgh hand at Pittsburgh Peabody, 515 N. Highland Ave., on February 17 first of three public hearings being Obama 6-12. at 5:30 p.m. to speak about The Pittsburgh Promise and the vari- held by the Pittsburgh Public Schools “Everything’s so crammed in,” ous types of financial aid available to students, including grants, (PPS) East Region Advisory complained Tonya Holloman, whose loans, and work-study. Committee to allow public input on three teenagers all attend classes in Currently, graduates of the Pittsburgh Public Schools who are eli- the future of school facilities from the Reizenstein building. “There are gible have the opportunity to receive a scholarship from The Lawrenceville to Homewood. The too many kids and they’re not getting Promise that would pay up to $5,000 each year for up to four years committee, which was, according to what they need. My daughter gets 20 of tuition. Even students who already have scholarships to cover PPS, created to “develop recommen- minutes of gym two times a week. the full cost of tuition may be eligible for a minimum award of up to dations for serving the educational My senior can’t always get a chair for $1,000 through The Promise. needs of the students and families in class.” For more information, visit http://www.pittsburghpromise.org/ or the East Region,” is comprised of “Things can happen that the con- call 412- 281-7605. District personnel; representatives sultants are clueless about,” observed from community groups, such as speaker Mark Rauterkus, whose two Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation and boys are at Pittsburgh Obama 6-12. Mt. Ararat Community Activity The consultants see only a nice big Center; and foundation staff. gym and swimming pool, he said, but Among other tasks, the committee the reality is that there are too many is studying and working with a facili- students vying to access those facili- ties report that the District commis- ties. sioned last year from consulting firm Speaker Ray Roberts said he has DeJong to look at ways to produce a a daughter at Pittsburgh Fulton PreK- “leaner” Pittsburgh Public Schools 5, one of the schools that may close; over the next 10 years. In the East its students would be re-assigned to Region, DeJong advised closing eight Pittsburgh Ft. Pitt ALA. Roberts schools and funneling the students expressed frustration because “my into other facilities. The recommend- wife and I chose [Fulton] very care- ed trimming would respond to fully. We were impressed with the “excess capacity” in certain schools – school and with Principal [Kevin] that is, a decrease in the number of Bivins, who invited us to visit with- enrolled students. In one of the out condition… We even compared report’s more controversial sugges- the kind of homework given at tions, Pittsburgh Peabody would Fulton.” But, Roberts said, “intangi- close its doors, and Peabody students ble things are not part of the DeJong who do not get accepted into magnet report. Fulton is… a school that’s schools or opt to leave the public attracting parents,” but that does not school system would be re-assigned factor into the report’s conclusions. to Pittsburgh Westinghouse. “The East End is bearing the brunt The January 19 hearing took place of the Pittsburgh Public Schools’ at the Reizenstein Facility in East reconfiguration,” asserted speaker Liberty, with about half of the com- Kathy Fine. She said that “neighbor- mittee in attendance. Eight people hood tensions are sad but real,” citing signed up to put their concerns about the proposed merger of Peabody and the so-called “Building Excellence” Westinghouse. “Closing schools is a project on the record. The press grave injustice… and injustice in release for the event had strictly man- education is unacceptable.” dated early registration for speakers, Two additional hearings for com- who were told to bring 15 photo- munity input will be held on February copies of their remarks for the com- 9 at 7 p.m. at Pittsburgh Peabody, 515 mittee, but several speakers who were N. Highland Avenue in East Liberty, not on the agenda and whose remarks and February 25 at 7 p.m. at were off the cuff were also allowed to Pittsburgh Westinghouse, 1101 N. address the panel. Each speaker was Murtland Avenue in Homewood. allotted three minutes to present his Parents can read more about the or her thoughts and concerns. DeJong findings and also register Many of the speakers expressed their input online at their dissatisfaction with the combin- www.pps.k12.pa.us, by clicking on ing of schools that has already taken the “Building Excellence” link. place, and their fear that further con- solidation will compromise students’ Page 4 • The Bulletin • February 2010 The Bulletin Is the Lawrenceville Library Still in Trouble? serving Bloomfield, Garfield, East Liberty, An Update and Call to Action Friendship, and Lawrenceville since 1975 By Chuck Staresinic your elected officials today, and the branch, support public pro- Friends of the Lawrenceville Library ask them what they are doing to grams, and improve the facility. ensure that Pittsburgh does not The Friends of the Lawrenceville The Lawrenceville branch of lose any of its neighborhood Library is in the process of devel- the Carnegie Library won a tempo- libraries. oping a website. Check on the rary reprieve when Pittsburgh’s progress at www.lawrencevilleli- The Bulletin is published by the City Council voted to provide a • Councilman Patrick Dowd brary.org Bloomfield-Garfield Corp. to: one-time infusion of cash to (District 7), Patrick.Dowd@city. Finally, use your library. Make • serve the incorporated territory of pittsburgh.pa.us, 412-255-2140 it a regular, perhaps weekly, part of the BGC and surrounding commu- Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to nities keep four neighborhood branches • Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, your routine. Check out books. • report on activities and ideas from closing and two others from [email protected], Learn to use the Carnegie’s online affecting those communities being merged. Carnegie Library 412-255-2626 services to request books from any • offer an opportunity to express has committed to keeping these • State Senator Jim Ferlo (38th library in the city and have them opinions and exchange ideas libraries open through 2010. District), [email protected], delivered to Lawrenceville. In However, there is a very real dan- 412-621-3006 addition to the books, check out February 2010 • Vol. 35, No. 2 ger that the Lawrenceville branch the movies, music, and audio will close at the start of 2011 if a If you live outside of these dis- books available through the Total circulation: permanent, stable source of fund- tricts, you can find information on library. The more we use our 20,000 copies ing is not found. other elected officials by visiting library, the harder it is to justify 16,700 mailed New gambling legislation in the League of Women Voters at closing it. 3,300 dropped Pennsylvania is likely to lead to a http://palwv.org/pittsburgh/gov/ffc Editorial and Advertising Offices: modest increase in funding for /ffcgeneral.html. The Lawrenceville branch of libraries. It will not be enough to Also, you can join the Friends of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is 5149 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15224 provide a permanent, stable source the Lawrenceville Library for only located at 279 Fisk Street. Phone: Phone: 412-441-6915 of funding for Carnegie Library of $5 by stopping by the 412-682-3668. See a list of its Fax: 412-441-6956 Pittsburgh. Our elected officials Lawrenceville branch. Make an February programs on page 10 of Email: [email protected] need to work with the library and additional donation of any amount. this issue. Hours: Mon - Thu: 10 the community to make sure fund- The Friends group is actively a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Editor: Paula Martinac ing is found. advocating for the library and for Fri, Sun: closed. If we do not take action, you, the users of the library. In Advertising: Martin Pochapin Pittsburghers will lose their neigh- addition, the group is raising Sabrina Clark borhood libraries. 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By Paula Martinac door in their own neighborhoods, con- trative support to census workers in of a vehicle. The written test is a mul- The Bulletin tacting individuals and households the field, while recruiting assistants tiple-choice exam of 28 questions who have not responded to the printed help attract people to apply for the measuring basic skills in clerical As reported in The Bulletin’s census form they received in the mail. other census jobs. duties, reading, numbers, interpreting January issue, the 2010 U.S. Census is Census takers review the form with Even those who currently have information, and organization. (See on its way to our neighborhoods this the individuals they part-time or full-time box below for sample test questions.) spring. The census is a once-a-decade contact and record jobs may apply for In the East End of the city, the counting of all the people who live in their answers to 10 census work to sup- Eastside Neighborhood Employment the United States, which helps to simple census ques- plement their Center, located at 5321 Penn Avenue determine the need for services and tions. The position incomes. Retirees, in Garfield, will be a testing center for businesses in local communities. It’s requires flexible veterans, students and census positions during the month of vital for everyone to be counted, and, hours, including recent graduates, and February. Testing dates at ENEC are with a U.S. population of more than evenings and week- those currently seek- Monday and Wednesday mornings at 300 million people, an accurate count ends, for up to 40 ing work are encour- 10 a.m. and Wednesday evenings at requires a lot of effort. hours a week. The aged to apply. 5:30 p.m. Applicants must register for That’s good news, because it means actual canvassing of Requirements for all the test in advance by calling 1-866- the creation of about 1,000 temporary households takes positions include 861-2010. A state-issued photo ID and jobs in our area paying well above place from April to being an English- original birth certificate or social minimum wage. In the Pittsburgh July, 2010. Census speaking U.S. citizen security card must be presented at the area, the salaries for census jobs run takers are sworn to or a legal resident at time of testing. between $15 and $18 an hour. confidentiality, and face fines or least 18 years old (bilingual candi- For more information about census Training is paid, and census workers prison terms if they divulge people’s dates are especially needed); having a jobs, including a practice written test, receive their paychecks weekly. personal information to anyone. valid Social Security number; passing visit www.2010censusjobs.gov or call Five different kinds of short-term Other positions include census a 30-minute written test and a back- toll-free 1-866-861-2010. jobs are available, including much- crew leaders, who train and supervise ground check; and committing to four needed census takers, who go door to census takers, and crew leader assis- hours of training. Most positions also tants. Census clerks provide adminis- require a valid driver’s license and use

Add More Fiber to Sample Number Skills Question Each county is divided into a number of census tracts. The tracts are, in Your Diet to Stay Multiply these numbers. turn, subdivided into blocks. Groups of Healthy and in Shape 1.7 x 6.5 = blocks within a tract are then com- (a) .1105 bined into assignment areas (AA). (b) 110.5 (c) 11.05 Which of the following best shows the Fiber is the part By Jennifer Middleton, MD, Fiber helps to (d) 1105 four geographic units discussed of plant-based and Amy DiPlacido, MD keep our digestion above, in order of size, from largest to

foods that we can- and our bowel Bloomfield-Garfield Family c Answer: smallest? not digest. Health Center movements regular. Although many People who are con- (a) AA, block, tract, county sources recommend that adults get at stipated can develop hemorrhoids or Sample Organization Skills (b) County, block, tract, AA least 20-25 grams of fiber per day, most pouches in the bowel wall called diver- Question (c) County, AA, tract, block Americans do not even get half that ticula. Diverticula can get infected (d) County, tract, AA, block

much. (diverticulitis) and make people ill. Read the following paragraph and Fiber is divided into two types: sol- Fiber can also help you get or keep a answer the question below it. d Answer: uble and insoluble. Soluble fiber dis- healthy weight. Because foods with lots solves in the water we drink, and then of fiber help you to feel full for a long binds to some fats and sugars we eat to time, you’re less likely to overeat with prevent or slow their absorption from extra snacks during the day. the GI tract. Insoluble fiber does not Some foods, like oatmeal, granola dissolve. This type is important prima- bars, and yogurt, now have extra fiber rily for having healthy bowel move- added to them – look for them at your ments. grocery store. The best way to get the Lots of foods have fiber in them, fiber you need is in food, but you can including many fruits, vegetables, also buy fiber supplement products. Be beans, and whole-wheat breads. Here sure to follow the directions on the are some examples: package about how much to take. Make sure that when you add fiber to Food type Grams your diet that you add it gradually - Banana (1 medium) 3 adding too much fiber too fast may Raspberries (1 cup) 8 make you feel very bloated and gassy. Apple with skin 4.4 Try adding just an extra 3-4 grams Raisins (1.5 ounce box) 2 every few days until you get to the rec- Oatmeal (1 cup) 4 ommended 20-25 grams a day. Peas (1 cup) 8.8 Remember: your family doctor is a Corn (1 cup) 4.6 great resource to answer questions you Lima beans (1 cup) 13 may have about eating a healthy diet. Whole grain bread (1 slice) 2 Page 6 • The Bulletin • February 2010 Geek Art and Green Innovators Festival Expands “Unblurred” on Penn Avenue

It might be hard to envision the By Meaghan Maher arts district corridor will turn into a gritty, weathered blocks of an East Bulletin Contributor virtual pantheon of technology and End neighborhood as a canvas, but green expositions, with some build- this coming April, artists, urban The event will feature an entire ings projecting film or showcasing architects, robotics engineers, and day’s worth of activities, with the demos. One example is eco fashion advocates will treat Union Project playing host to the Modernformations owner Jen them that way. On Friday, April 2, morning kick-off. Activities will Quinio, who is expanding her annu- Penn Avenue’s art district will be begin at 10 a.m. with a robotics al April salon show by hosting hosting Geek Art and Green “play date” for pre-schoolers, dis- Electric Owl Studios, creators of Innovators (GA/GI), Pittsburgh’s cussions on nature, readings, and interactive toys. first art and technology festival. creative movement. The program GA/GI is an event created to lend If you are interested in under- will also include Art Energy credence to connections between art standing, exploring, celebrating, or Design’s Power Flower, a 14-foot and science. At the same time, the improving the city’s urban land- steel sunflower that absorbs solar GA/GI festival will "bring it home" scape and learning how it relates to energy (see photo). Additional activ- to community and families, giving art and technology, then the GA/GI ities are being planned for teen and them a closer look at current and Rick Byerly festival is the right place for you. ‘tweens as well. new technology. “GA/GI will be POWER FLOWER, A 14-FOOT STEEL The Penn Avenue Arts Initiative Later in the day, PAAI’s monthly Pittsburgh’s art and technology SUNFLOWER DESIGNED BY ART (PAAI) is lending its support to fes- “Unblurred: First Fridays on Penn,” barn-raising!” said Charlie ENERGY DESIGN, WILL BE ON DIS- tival coordinator Christine Bethea, which regularly highlights various Humphrey, executive director of PLAY AS PART OF THE GEEK ART owner of the ARTica Gallery. “We galleries in the Penn Avenue Arts Pittsburgh Filmmakers. AND GREEN INNOVATORS FESTIVAL. want to involve anyone who has District (4800-5500 Penn Avenue), A complete list of activities for interesting ideas in green or technol- will feature GA/GI, opening up the GA/GI festival will be available ogy products. We want to showcase more businesses along the avenue closer to the day’s events. In the www.gagifestival.blogspot.com. anything new in digital or dirt,” said and adding green- and technology- meantime, save the date on your cal- Click “follow” if you would like to Bethea. themed events to the festivities. The endars and check out the blog: receive regular updates.

Y Celebrate Valentine’s Day Y Commons, from page 1 at an East End Eatery In addition, 23 local residents and moved back and are now in brand- 15 young people from YouthBuild new homes, including Shirley worked at the site. McCoy, head of the Garfield Key announced that KBK is Tenants Council. “About three providing $150,000 in funding to years ago Mr. Meachem kicked us bring computers and computer out,” she joked. “Now I got a new training to every home in the house.” The 90 units consist of a development “to allow people to mix of duplexes, triplexes, and be marketable. We don’t know quads – “the most beautiful homes where the next Keith Key or you’ll ever see,” according to Barack Obama will come from,” Meachem. he explained. The Rev. Ricky Burgess, coun- Also speaking at the event was cilman for District 9 and board Percy Miller, a.k.a. Master P, the chairman of the Housing rap star. Miller recently joined Authority, stated what he said was KBK Enterprises in the media a guiding principle behind the new division. “I take this guy real seri- development: “Every person in the ous,” said Miller about his col- community deserves safe, afford- league Key. “I met a lot of impor- able, comfortable housing. Our tant people – Will Smith, Denzel – residents deserve an environment but this is the one guy I said, ‘I that lets them create new lives.” gotta show up to help him.’” Both he and Key, he said, “want to break For information about applying to the cycle” of poverty, and under- live at Garfield Commons, please stand “the importance of education call Janice White at 412-661- Please support our advertisers! and financial literacy.” 0416, Monday through Friday, 10 Some of the residents of the old a.m. to 2 p.m. housing complex have already

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J'eet Adds Innovative Cuisine and Friendly Atmosphere to Penn Avenue

By Maya Henry decades was no easy feat, although the at the Pennsylvania Culinary Institute. Business District Manager location was not an accident. Stern's Stern's influence is apparent in the Lawrenceville Corporation brother Eric has had great success California-sized salads (Stern was an with nearby brillobox, and both actor in California for many years J'eet Café opened its doors in restaurants are now serving brunch, before returning to Pittsburgh) like the October of last year, when it was still allowing two great weekend options Nicoise and the Veggie Monster, and warm enough outside to keep the roll- for those who walk up the hill from the use of fresh, local ingredients. up window in the front facade open. Lawrenceville or stroll over from Their approach to the menu is evident When the window opens again this Bloomfield. And given that J'eet sits in signature dishes like the Crepito spring, passersby will be able to order on the 86B bus line, East Liberty, (egg, Swiss cheese, bacon, and coffee or espresso drinks, soup, sand- Garfield, Friendship, as well as Polish caramelized onions folded into a wiches, and salads from right along Hill and the Strip, are just a short bus crepe) and Espresso & Coffee Bean Penn Avenue. Right now, in the dead ride, walk, or drive away. Crepe (espresso-flavored crepe, of winter, this friendly neighborhood While vacant buildings can ulti- whipped cream, and chocolate-cov- cafe's warm, buttery walls, ample mately create the most unique spaces, ered coffee beans). indoor seating, and menu of healthy they can be a challenge because they Olmstead's philosophy of keeping comfort food are even more welcome. often necessitate a lot of work to things simple doesn’t mean that he

The café is located at 4200 Penn bring them up to code and make them won’t work with incredibly inventive Maya Henry Avenue near Main Street in an area habitable. Stern had to install pretty flavors, such as in Le Breton (a sand- BRAD RICHARDS OF J’EET HANDS A usually identified as Lawrenceville much everything from plumbing to wich of spicy sopressata, brie, corni- CUP OF COFFEE THROUGH THE but sometimes called Bloomfield. new flooring (except for the brick chon, garlic aioli, and mixed greens). RESTAURANT’S ROLL-UP WINDOW. What doesn't seem to matter so much walls - one is left exposed). This is all Daily specials appear to give him is which neighborhood J'eet sits in, in addition to a state-of-the-art coffee another opportunity to play with chain stores serving up the same old just that it is accessible to many. And bar designed by Brad Richards of unique flavors; you can sign up for fare to harried hospital workers, this soon, owner Marc Stern says, J'eet Brighton Heights, a kitchen, and a J'eet's Facebook page to get daily corridor of Penn Avenue offers a will be open longer hours so that more huge deck that will be another asset updates from Chef Kevin on what group of unique eating establishments neighborhood residents can stop in on come spring. Working with a long- (usually seasonal) inventiveness he such as Taste of India, the Purple Rose their way home from work to grab a vacant building allowed Stern and his has cooked up for that day. Olmstead Tea Room, Tram's, brillobox, bite, or just sip some coffee and use crew to be playful and creative with also makes in-house syrups that can Sammy's, and Penn Main Cafe. J'eet the Wi-Fi. This is good news for the the interior, and construction was be added to coffee and espresso drinks adds another great option for all to 19,000 residents who live within one completed in just about seven months. from the front bar. enjoy! mile of the new cafe but have to spend J'eet's menu is a collaboration Ultimately, J'eet reflects the spirit of their “9 to 5” outside of the East End. between Stern and executive chef creative entrepreneurship that is pres- J'eet Cafe is located at 4200 Penn Opening a brand-new cafe in a Kevin Olmstead, who was a student of ent all over Lawrenceville and the Avenue. For more info, visit www.jeet- building that sat vacant for two Stern's while he was teaching English East End. Instead of a plethora of cafe.com or call 412-682-JEET.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor:

Just want to compliment The Bulletin for the informative and well-written article, “Getting Your Feet Wet in Local Politics This Year,” by Gloria Forouzan (January 2010). I hope this will inspire more folks to get involved in politics on the local level.

Laurel Rosenberg Shadyside

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES AT EASTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD EMPLOYMENT CENTER

Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center (ENEC) is conducting free computer classes at its offices at 5321 Penn Avenue in Garfield. Computer equipment used in these classes was supplied by the City of Pittsburgh’s Operation Weed and Seed. The class schedule in February includes:

Tuesdays: Wednesdays: Thursdays: Intro to Windows Working with Intro to PowerPoint Intro to Word E-Applications Working with E-Applications Working with Intro to Windows Intro to Computers E-Applications Intro to Computers Intro to Windows Intermediate Word Intermediate Excel Intro to Excel Intermediate Access Intro to Access Intro to PowerPoint

For class times, dates, and pre-requisites, and for class registration, call ENEC at 412-362- 8580 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Maximum class size is 10, so register early! No admittance to class if more than 10 minutes late. Classes are FREE to Allegheny County residents. Page 8 • The Bulletin • February 2010

Fitness Center Comes to Penn Avenue WATCH YOUR BACK

If a health club By Joe Reuben has a degree in exer- When snow, ice, By Dr. Michael Cutitta designed shovel membership is Bulletin Contributor cise physiology from and frigid winds Bulletin Contributor to reduce back not in your budg- Gannon University, blast into town, strain. et this year, or and started her first watch out. If your • When you do you don’t feel like traveling outside fitness classes back when she was body is not in condition, the com- shovel, push the snow straight of the neighborhood to join an exer- obtaining a second degree as a phys- mon winter chore of snow shoveling ahead. Don't try to throw it; walk it cise program on a regular basis, Cathy ical therapy assistant in Florida. can present the potential for spasms, to the snow bank. Avoid sudden Fink thinks she may the answer for You don’t have to be GI Joe or Jane strains, sprains, and other health twisting and turning motions. you. She has brought her business, to join one of her classes, she said problems. • Bend your knees to lift when Creative Fitness Pittsburgh, to a recently. “And you only have to pay Bending and twisting when toss- shoveling. Let the muscles of your storefront at 5406 Penn Avenue, near for what you use,” she added. You can ing a shovel of heavy snow can legs and arms do the work, not your S. Aiken Avenue, and it features a do it slowly through “Cathy’s Body aggravate lower back discs. In addi- back. range of routines and training pro- Burn,” which includes low-impact, grams for persons who want to avoid high-intensity exercise, followed by tion, the overall physical exertion • Take frequent rest breaks to take early dissolution into a state of pro- some weight training and lower-back required for snow shoveling without the strain off your muscles. A longed physical stupor. strengthening. Or you can do it an proper conditioning often results in fatigued body asks for injury. A native of Syracuse, N.Y., Fink accelerated pace with her “Boot painful injuries. • Stop if you feel chest pain, get The American Chiropractic excessively tired, or have shortness Association advises you to be pre- of breath. You may need immediate pared and follow these tips for the professional care. exercise of snow shoveling: If you feel sore after shoveling, • Be prepared. Maintain your exer- apply an ice bag to the affected area cise program year-round. for 20 minutes, then take it off for a Joe Reuben/The Bulletin • Listen to weather forecasts so you couple of hours. Repeat a couple of can rise early and have time to shov- times each day over the next day or el before work; rushing the job can two. lead to injury. If you continue to feel soreness, • Wear layers of clothing to keep pain or strain after following these your muscles warm and flexible. tips, it is time to visit a doctor of chi- • Do some stretching before you ropractic. grab the shovel. CREATIVE FITNESS • For big jobs, use a motorized Dr. Michael Cutitta can be reached OWNER CATHY FINK snow blower. If you shovel by hand, at 412-325-4100. (LEFT) DEMONSTRATES ONE OF HER TRAINING use a lightweight, ergonomically PROGRAMS.

Camp Circuit,” which puts you on Monday through Thursday through a more rigorous regimen of evenings, together with a Saturday strength and sports training, along program from 9 a.m. to noon. with obstacle-course running and cal- To register for a class, or to find out isthenics. how you can avoid being denied cov- Ms. Fink also has cardio kick-box- erage by your employer’s health ing, ZUMBA (exercise set to Latin insurance provider due to serious tor- dance and music), and Masala por of the body, you are welcome to Bhangra Workout, blending a high- call Creative Fitness Pittsburgh at energy folk dance with “Bollywood” 412-378-7300. Or you can visit Fink’s film moves. Her center offers sessions website at CreativeFitnessPgh.com. February 2010 • The Bulletin • Page 9 East End Nonprofit Offers Parents Help, Advice

By Paula Martinac mation on every topic" to provide escalate. "A parent may even call the Family Health Center. "We can pro- The Bulletin information and referrals. police," Fischhoff notes, "and say, vide extra support for a woman or girl The Warmline, Feldman says, gets ‘Come and get him, I can’t deal with after she has a baby," Fischhoff says. a lot of calls from young parents who him anymore!'" A partnership with Pittsburgh Arsenal "Raising kids can be a tough job" are afraid they're not "doing things Meeting with the family in its own Middle School provides mental health is the tagline of the East Liberty-based right," and from others who are new to home, a Family Resources counselor services right in school for kids who nonprofit Family Resources, and it's a the area and don't have a support sys- attempts to mediate the situation, are experiencing emotional hurdles. saying that all parents can relate to. As tem yet. In addition, Fischhoff says helping to create ground rules so that The organization also runs free after- the organization's Director of that calls to the office have increased parents and children can live together school programs at 19 public and sub- Development, Andi Fischhoff, puts it, as the economy has worsened; nowa- in peace. The program also offers sidized housing communities around "Kids can make you happy, but they days, people call not just when they individual and family therapy, and the city, providing snacks and home- can also drive you crazy." have problems with their kids, but parenting support groups and educa- work help to students that parents, The "driven crazy" part is where when they have wor- tion classes, Fischhoff says, "are really thankful Family Resources often comes in, ries about housing and with a goal for." providing support to parents that can feeding their families. “No question is too of keeping Staff can also assist parents who strengthen families through a range of Grandparents - "the children out want to start a peer support group in mostly free services. It is the largest fastest growing group big or too small.” of the child their own homes. "It helps to get nonprofit agency of its kind in the of caregivers for chil- welfare sys- together with other parents on a regu- country, with more than 200 people on dren," according to Fischhoff - and tem. lar basis," Fischhoff notes. "Parenting staff in a handful of offices throughout other guardians also utilize the serv- "Many families come to us through can be really isolating," she says, and the county. ice. the courts," says Fischhoff. But simply being with other parents to One keystone of Family Resources' Another important project is the Family Resources' prevention pro- exchange stories, concerns, and ideas services is the Parenting Warmline, a Parent-Teen Conflict Program, which grams, she notes, can actually help can lighten the emotional load. toll-free telephone number that par- works with parents whose kids are mitigate the need for law enforcement ents - and children, too - can call with aged 8 to 18 and helps them navigate and judicial intervention in family For more information about the pro- nonmedical questions, concerns, and through crises. "Maybe you have a matters. grams offered by Family Resources, problems. "It's easy to use, it's free, it's child who's stopped going to school," Family Resources is pro-active in call 412-363-1702, or visit them on anonymous, and no question is too big Fischhoff explains. "Maybe you found the community, counseling pregnant the Web at www.familyresourcesof- or too small," says Joni Feldman, drug paraphernalia in their room. teens in the public schools, including pa.org. The Warmline's toll-free num- Supervisor of Prevention Services. Maybe you had an argument and your Pittsburgh Peabody, and forming part- ber is 1-800-641-4546; hours are Danielle Baum, who oversees the teenager slapped you." Shouting and nerships with health-care agencies Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Warmline, "collects a wealth of infor- shoving may occur, or incidents can such as the Bloomfield-Garfield 1 to 5 p.m. on weekends.

Did you know that the Bloomfield- Garfield Corporation is a membership organization, composed of people like you who want change and improvement in their neighborhoods? Now you can become a member of the BGC or renew your membership online! Just visit www.bloomfield-garfield.org, click on “Donate / Become a Member” on the front page, and follow the easy process. If you prefer to donate by check, there is also a membership form to print out and mail in. Two options - two easy ways to support your community! We hope you will join us and your neighbors in our commitment to the revitalization of Garfield, Friendship, and Bloomfield. Page 10 • The Bulletin • February 2010 THE BULLETIN BOARD

unteers like you provide non-medical The Bulletin Board publishes services such as rides to appoint- listings of volunteer opportu- nities, free or low-cost events ments, assistance with grocery shop- FREE TO and classes, announcements, ping, friendly visiting, help sorting fundraising events, and serv- mail, and home safety checks to older THE PEOPLE ices that are of particular adults free of charge. In many cases www.carnegielibrary.org interest to our neighbor- this simple assistance makes it possi- hoods. Send announcements ble for the elder to remain living in to Bulletin@bloomfield- their own home when they might not Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Super Science Saturday garfield.org or mail to The otherwise be able. To learn more Lawrenceville Branch For ages 8-13. Saturday, February Bulletin, 5149 Penn Avenue, about how you can help, visit our 279 Fisk St. 412-682-3668 20, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pittsburgh, PA 15224, by the website at www.ivcswpa.org or call 15th of each month. We do not accept listings on the IVC at 412-345-7420. Preschool Storytime East Liberty Branch Events @ phone. Information is pub- Ages 3 to 5; Thursdays, February Borders EastSide lished on a space-available NEW BETHEL BAPTIST 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30 a.m. Storytime basis. CHURCH PROGRAMS Adult Book Discussion Ages 3 to 5. Wednesdays, Monday, February 8, 5 p.m. February 3, 17, 10:30 a.m. The Women’s Ministry of New Bethel A Reliable Wife, by Robert ARCHITECTURE Baptist Church, 221 43rd Street in Goolrick Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - SCHOLARSHIPS Lawrenceville, will present its Annual The Family Playshop Main PC Center Celebration of Love Service on For 6 months to 3 years. Tuesdays, 4400 Forbes Avenue Syracuse University in upstate New Sunday, February 14, at 3 p.m. The York has 10 full scholarships for February 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:30 -11:30 http://www.carnegielibrary.org/loc guest worship leaders will be the a.m. ations/pccenter/main/ African-American men and women Rev. Jonathan and Sunya Wilson. interested in studying architecture. Family Fun:Valentine’s Day For more information about all our Theme: “Let love grow” (Romans For all ages. Saturday, February 6, free computer classes, call the PC Mark Robbins, Dean of Syracuse 13:8). Hors d’oeuvres will be served University's School of Architecture, is 11 a.m. Center-Main Library at 412-578- after the service. Also, join the Kids 2561. seeking young men and women of Club (ages 3-12) and Teens Time color interested in pursuing this 5- (ages 13-19) every 1st and 3rd year professional degree. The dean Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. to PANCAKES FOR NBLURRED IRST says he is deeply committed to bring- 1 p.m. Crafts, Bible study, movies, U : F ing diversity to his field and has video games, and other fun activities! VALENTINE’S DAY FRIDAYS ON PENN scholarship money set aside to fully For more info: 412-621-2155. cover education costs for 10 black The Lawrenceville Rotary is holding Join the Penn Avenue Arts Initiative students. Contact: Mark Robbins, its 7th Annual Pancake Breakfast on and Penn Avenue Artists for the first Dean, School of Architecture, at 315- FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS AT Valentine's Day, Sunday, February 14, Unblurred of 2010! Stop by the Penn 443-2256. KINGSLEY ASSOCIATION at Holy Family Social Hall on 44th Avenue Arts District on Friday, Street in Lawrenceville. Tickets, February 5, for “Unblurred: First The Kingsley Association, 6435 available at the door or at the Fridays on Penn.” This month’s THE FUTURE OF LESLIE Frankstown Avenue, is hosting Slaughterhouse Gallery, are $7 for Unblurred showcases a jam-packed PARK POOL “Family Fun Friday” on February 26 adults and $3 for kids 10 and under. schedule with events at Rebellious from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Activities for Leslie Park Pool in Lawrenceville Heart-shaped pancakes, sausage, Nature, Modernformations, and this free event - and for future month- was decommissioned by the City of bacon and eggs, and real maple syrup Garfield Artworks, among others. For ly family nights - include wall climb- Pittsburgh in 2003. Now is the time to will be served from 8 a.m. to noon. a complete schedule, visit www.pen- ing, games, line dancing, movies, arts begin planning for the future of the Proceeds fund local nonprofit organi- navenuearts.org or pick up a hand- and crafts, water games, and much site. Be a part of the process! Bring zations. bill/map at participating locations. more! All ages and families are wel- your memories, ideas, energy, and Unblurred is a monthly event that come. For more information or to find enthusiasm to four community opens the Penn Avenue Arts District out the dates of future Family Fun WALDORF SCHOOL forums. Everyone is welcome! Forum (4800-5500 Penn) for exploration by Fridays, call 412-661-8751. OPEN HOUSE dates this month: Wednesday, Feb. adults and children. 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m., St. Matthew Come visit the Waldorf School of Parish, St. Kieran Church Hall; MEET COUNCILMAN Pittsburgh on Saturday, February 6! SHOWCASE OF YOUNG Sunday, Feb. 21, noon-2 p.m., CYA DOWD 9:30-10:45 a.m.: Information sessions DANCERS Stephen Foster Center. Sessions will Councilman Patrick Dowd and his on early childhood and grades (adults be facilitated by community residents staff will be available to hear your only, please; a classroom will be Dance Alloy Theater, 5530 Penn and planners as well as those invested concerns, provide news on issues in available for a parent to play with a Avenue, presents ALLOY OPEN: in Lawrenceville. For more informa- City Council, and help you access child during this time); 10:45 a.m.- Celebration of the Next Generation - tion contact Jennifer Kiley at 412- city services during Council to Go, Noon: open house - visit classrooms, High School, on Friday, February 5, 327-7848 or [email protected] his mobile district office. February’s meet faculty (all welcome); Noon- at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30). Dance sessions will be held on Monday, 12:15 p.m.: Puppet show for parents Alloy Theater will open its perform- VOLUNTEERS TO WORK February 8, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at and children. Please RSVP to 412- ance space to showcase the talents of WITH ENIORS Crazy Mocha (4525 Liberty Avenue) 441-5792 x224. Ongoing enrollment. up-and-coming dancers from three S and Friday, February 19, from 7:30 to Weekly tours available. Please call regional performing arts high schools. Do you have a few extra hours a 9 a.m. at Perk Me Up (4407 Butler the number above to reserve your Come explore the raw talents and month to help a neighbor in need? Street). For a full schedule as well as spot. Waldorf School of Pittsburgh is artistry from the next generation of Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers (IVC) more information about Council to located at 201 S. Winebiddle St. dancers. Step into the next generation needs your help to serve seniors in Go, visit www.pghgov.com/district7 Pittsburgh, PA 15224; http://www. of dance and meet these aspiring your community. Through IVC, vol- or call 412-255-2140. waldorfpittsburgh.org. young artists! Tickets $7 at the door. February 2010 • The Bulletin • Page 11 THE BULLETIN BOARD

TIME TO THINK ABOUT you’ve worked very hard to remodel, either have diabetes and/or high blood Participants will shadow a state repre- a unique secret about your house, a UMMER AMP pressure or have a parent or sibling sentative for a day in Harrisburg. The S C famous previous owner, funky archi- with diabetes, high blood pressure, or program is free to participants. To Pittsburgh Dance & Theatre Arts on tecture, or a stained glass window kidney disease - with the purpose of apply for GirlGov, submit an applica- Liberty Avenue in Bloomfield will with a story? Or are you just itching delaying or preventing the develop- tion (available online at once again host summer camps in to show off your house? Then your ment of chronic kidney disease http://wgfpa.org/section_activities/pd 2010. It’s never too early to plan to house is what the House Tour (CKD). Diabetes and hypertension are fs/Activities_GirlGovApplication_20 camp! This year’s camps include Committee needs. If you are interest- the two leading causes of kidney fail- 10.pdf) by February 2 at 5 p.m. Tumbling Camp (July 5-9); Musical ed in placing your home on tour, ure. To learn more about CKD risk Theatre Camp (July 12-16); two lev- please contact Sarah DiLeo at factors, prevention, treatment and free els of Ballet Camp (July 26-30); and [email protected] or 412- screenings, call 412-261-4115. World Beat Camp (August 2-6). On 441-6147 x 7. the last day of each camp, there will be an open-sharing mini performance. GLBT FOCUS GROUPS POLITICAL PROGRAM $175 per camp; $150 per week if FOR GIRLS enrolled in multiple camps. $50 To fulfill our mission to improve the deposit due March 1; balance due well-being of the GLBT and HIV+ Are you a girl who would like to visit June 15. $15 registration fee per communities, Persad Center is con- Harrisburg for a day and learn the camper. Family plan discount avail- ducting an assessment of its services workings of the political process? able. Call 412-681-7523 or email lau- and seeks input in planning for the The Women and Girls Foundation's [email protected]. Visit us on the future. In early February, we will be Regional Change Agents are now Web at www.pgh-dance.com. conducting a series of focus groups to accepting applications for the gather your opinions at Persad’s main GirlGov program being held on office, 5150 Penn Avenue. Each Monday, March 8, in Harrisburg. Girl EMPTY BOWLS DINNER group will be facilitated by a trained Gov is a one-day legislative shadow- research professional and will include ing program for girls in grades 8-12 15th Annual Empty Bowls Dinner, a 8-10 people meeting one time for 1- who live in Allegheny County. simple meal of bread and soup, to 1/2 hours. As compensation, partici- benefit Greater Pittsburgh pants will receive a $25 gift card to Community Food Bank and Just Giant Eagle. To register, please con- Harvest, and raise awareness about tact Kristen Hawley at khawley@per- the problem of hunger in our commu- sadcenter.org or 412-441-9786 x240. nity, will be held Sunday, March 7, at Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 5th Ave., Oakland, 2-7 p.m. Celebrity BLACK HISTORY MONTH soup-servers, live entertainment, chil- The Summer Vacation Bible School dren's activities, and silent auction of of the Church of God In world-class ceramic art. Plus, ticket Christ, 5173 Dearborn Street, will holders choose a beautiful handmade sponsor a Black History Month bowl to take home. Tickets: $20.00. Program on Sunday, February 21, at For more info: 412-431-8960 or 4 p.m. All are welcome. www.pittsburghfoodbank.org. GLASS ART SALE WANT TO WORK Glass Art Inventory Clearance Sale at AT THE ZOO? 5469 Penn Avenue (next to Voluto The Pittsburgh Zoo in Highland Park Coffee), Friday, Feb. 5, 6 to 8:30 p.m. employs over 300 summer employees and Saturday, Feb. 6, Noon to 2 p.m. from the local and surrounding com- Get a head start on gifts for munities. Our annual job fair is being Valentine's Day, weddings, and grad- held on Saturday, February 27, from uations. Grab bag gift discounts up to 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The event will be $20. No reasonable offers refused. at the education building on Wild Place. Applicants should enter KIDNEY HEALTH through the main admission gates (the CREENING main parking lot). Interviews will be S conducted that day only. Further The National Kidney Foundation is information is available at www.pitts- holding a free kidney health screen- burghzoo.org. ing for people at increased risk for kidney disease on Thursday, March SHIP OUSE OUR 11, at The Kingsley Association, 6435 F’ H T Frankstown Avenue, from 11 a.m. to LOOKING FOR HOUSES 6 p.m. The screening is part of the National Kidney Foundation's Kidney The planning for the 17th Annual Early Evaluation Program (KEEP), a Friendship House Tour is underway free health-screening program Missing an issue of The Bulletin? For an archive of past issues, and the House Tour Committee needs designed to help identify and educate visit www.bloomfield-garfield.org/pages/bulletin.html. your house! Do you have a room adults at increased risk - those who Page 12 • The Bulletin • February 2010 Tree Tender Training Returns Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban • Thursdays, September 16, 23, and Forest (FPUF) has announced the 30 at the Riverview Park Activities return of the popular Tree Tender Building, Riverview Drive, Perry Course, with six opportunities to par- North ticipate city-wide in 2010. FPUF is an • One Day Course: Saturday, June 19, environmental non-profit organization 9am-4pm, Rothschild-Doyno dedicated to enhancing the city's vital- Collaborative, 2847 Penn Avenue, ity by restoring and protecting the Strip District urban forest through tree mainte- • One Day Course: Saturday, July 17, nance, planting, education and advo- 9am-4pm, St. Mary on the Mount cacy. Church, 403 Grandview Avenue, The course trains residents in basic Mount Washington tree biology, structure, and function, and teaches the basics of tree planting, According to the 2005 City of pruning, and tree care. Local tree pro- Pittsburgh Street Tree Inventory, the fessionals provide instruction. After city has approximately 30,000 street completing the course, Tree Tenders trees, and over 3,000 of those trees work in their communities to plant, have been removed due to disease, care for, and prune young trees with vandalism, or neglect. Thousands FPUF, and can participate in upcom- more trees are at risk of being ing workshops that cover tree identifi- removed if they do not receive much cation and pruning in more detail. needed care. FPUF and the City The course will be held in five dif- Forestry Division are working to ferent areas of the city in 2010, with improve the urban forest, but resi- the following schedule: dents can play an important role in increasing its health and reversing its • Wednesdays, February 17, 24, and decline. March 3 at Rothschild-Doyno Registration is open now at Collaborative, 2847 Penn Avenue, http://www.pittsburghforest.org/tree- Strip District tendercourse. The cost of the course is • Wednesdays, March 24, 31, and $40 and includes materials, a meal at April 7 at the Kingsley Association, each session, and a T-shirt upon com- 6435 Frankstown Road, Larimer pletion. A reduced-rate option is avail- • Tuesdays, May 11, 18, and 25 at the able for those on a limited income. CitiParks Magee Senior Center, 745 Contact Caitlin for details at Greenfield Avenue, Greenfield [email protected].

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