DECEMBER 2009/JANUARY 2010 Get to Know Your Government n January, Edgewood Borough Council will welcome five Walter, is in 7th grade at Word of God School. Jack enjoys new council members. Get to know these dedicated citi- watching his son Walter play soccer for Edgewood. He spends Izens who have stepped up to represent the borough. his weekends in Ligonier, where he owns a small business. Patricia Schaefer and Mal Hellett are returning members of John F. Bright council. Jean O. Davin will begin her third term as mayor. John F. Bright, who goes by Jack, has been a resident of Pat Schaefer the borough since 1974. His children attended school here Council President Patricia Schaefer is currently serving her and Jack is a former scoutmaster of Edgewood Cub Scout third term on the Edgewood Borough Council. She has served Pack 49. He has been active in Edgewood Toastmasters and on the General Government, Department of Public Works, served as Judge of Elections at Edgewood Poll #1 for four- Public Safety and Community Services Committees. By day, teen years. Professionally, Jack is a stockbroker with she is the Program Manager in Hematology Research at UPMC Beaconsfield Financial Services and an independent insur- Hillman Cancer Center. Pat is the mother of Katie Peters, a ance agent. Jack served in the U.S. Army, 2nd Infantry University of Pittsburgh freshman and Andy Peters, a junior at Division. He is a graduate of Princeton University and has an WHHS. Her home on Lloyd Avenue also includes Pawpy the M.B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh. His hobbies include dog, Russell the cat and Max the three-legged rabbit. Pat is the walking, writing, gardening, skiing and tree removal. pastor at Robinson Presbyterian Church. In her spare time she Jennifer Gleba serves as Eastern Basin Chair on the board of 3 Rivers Wet Jennifer Gleba, of Maple Avenue, is a seven year resident Weather, is a member of ALCOSAN Regional Stakeholder of Edgewood. She received a B.A. in political science with a Group, is a board member of the Local Government concentration in journalism and a B.S. in speech and hear- Academy, and is First Vice Chair of CONNECT. Pat is a grad- ing science/education, both from Indiana University of uate of Carlow College and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Pennsylvania. She received an M.S. in speech pathology from West Virginia University. Jennifer has worked as a Newly Elected Council Members (Two Year Terms) speech pathologist most recently at The Children’s Institute Audrey Waldock in Squirrel Hill. Jennifer is currently a stay at home mom to Audrey Waldock, of Lacrosse Street, was born and raised her three-year- old son and one-year- old daughter. in Wyoming where she attended the University of Wyoming. Mal Hellett In 1987, she graduated with a B.S. in Journalism. She is cur- President Pro Tem Mal Hellett was elected to his first term rently a litigation paralegal at Tucker Arensberg in on council in 2002. He currently serves as chair of the Pittsburgh. Audrey was a member of the Allegheny County Community Services Committee and Personnel Committee. Transit Council from 2003-2007 and served as president in Mal is a member of the General Government, Pension and 2006. She has lived in Edgewood since 2002 with her hus- Recreation Committees. band, Carl Bolton. Her hobbies include sewing, reading, hik- ing, camping and cycling. New Look for a New Year Gregg Bowers Gregg Bowers, of Walnut Street, was born and raised in Edgewood. He grew up on Harlow Street and worked at the Edgewood Club between the ages of 11 and 21. He attend- ed the University of Pittsburgh before going to work at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in 1973. He has stayed there in a variety of positions ever since. Gregg is now Assistant Superintendent. He and his wife, Kathleen, have a daughter, Sarah, who is married. Newly Elected Council Members (Four Year Terms) Jack Wilson Jack Wilson grew up on West Hutchinson Street, right here in Edgewood. He is a graduate of Central Catholic High School and St. Vincent College. For five years, Jack worked in the insurance and brokerage industry in New York. He moved Restoration of the Edgewood Borough Train Station is underway. A new color scheme of brown shake shingles, red windows and back to Regent Square in 1994. Jack is married to Sarah and brown trim will make the new windows and siding pop. Exterior has two children. Their daughter, Henrietta, is currently a renovations are scheduled to be complete in January. freshmen at Oakland Catholic High School and their son, EDGEWOOD COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Library C.C. Mellor’s 2010 Annual Appeal We wish we didn’t have to…but the reality is that Board of Trustees of the C.C. Pennsylvania State Budget Mellor Library and Edgewood Community House relies on the generosity of people like Preparations for the state’s 2010- you to operate our library and to restore and preserve our historic building at 1 2011 budget are underway. The gover- Pennwood Avenue.The goal of the 2010 Annual Appeal is $30,000. We would like to nor will present his proposed budget send a big thank you to those who have already contributed and to those who partic- in February. We’d like to begin a letter ipated in The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Match Day. writing campaign to the governor and In the recently passed state budget the library will lose just under $20,000 for 2010. our legislators. To do this we will set RAD funding has yet to be decided as Allegheny County libraries work to develop a up letter writing desks in the children’s formula that will meet RAD board approval. Members of the Board of Trustees have and adult departments. You can help been very active in seeking increased support from the Woodland Hills School District in a couple of ways. If you have odds and the municipalities that C.C. Mellor serves which include Edgewood, Braddock Hills, and ends of stationary and cards (with Forest Hills, Churchill and Wilkins.The Board of Trustees actively pursues grants; howev- or without envelopes, for children or er, 2009 was very competitive with many organizations seeking funds from a more lim- adults) that you aren’t using, drop ited pot. Library generated income includes fines, the March book sale, memorial and them off at the library so that we can honor gifts, and other merchandise sales. make them available to our patrons. This year more than ever, your gift is important to C.C. Mellor and the communities You can also take a minute to write it serves.Your generosity is appreciated now and throughout the year. Gifts can be made your own short message about what by check or credit card through PayPal on the library’s website. Funds may be desig- the library means to you. nated for library operations, building restoration, or unrestricted. Farewell to Board of Trustees Members Ed and Eric will be replaced by rep- Edgewood resident to serve on the With the start of the new year the resentatives appointed by Edgewood Board of Trustees effective February board will be losing three of its nine Borough Council. Greer’s position is 2010. The mission of CCM is to provide trustees. Greer Mulholland joined the an at-large position that will be filled the highest quality library services and board in 1994 and has been very active by an Edgewood resident. If you are to restore and preserve our historic during her tenure. She served as board interested in this position, see our building at 1 Pennwood Avenue. The vice-president and has headed the announcement below. We thank Greer, board is particularly interested in receiv- Fund Raising Committee for the last Ed and Eric for their dedication, years ing letters of interest from individuals three years. Ed Cook has served two of service and for using their expertise with expertise in the areas of fund-rais- separate terms as a trustee, and Eric to make the C.C. Mellor Library and ing, grant-writing, public relations/ Schultz became a member this year. Edgewood Community House a better marketing, communications, web- Both have served on the Library organization. design, and building systems mainte- Operations Committee. nance/repairs. Please forward your let- Board of Trustees Vacancy ter of interest to Patrick J. Doyle, The C.C. Mellor Memorial Library COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS President, CCM Board of Trustees, 1 and Edgewood Community House Pennwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA The Borough of Edgewood does not (CCM) are seeking a civic-minded 15218 no later than January 15. specifically endorse any community organization, but welcomes and pub- lishes newsletter announcements from all community groups in the borough. Adoption The editor reserves the right to edit Bankruptcy announcements for length, content, or KATHLEEN D. SCHNEIDER to meet editorial policies of the ATTORNEY AT LAW/CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Divorce & Family Law borough. For information on how to GENERAL PRACTICE of LAW Estates & Trusts submit your news, see the box below. Gay/Lesbian Issues

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Holiday Hours Resume Help: Saturday, December 12 and 19 and During Christmas week the library Tuesday, January 12 ...... 11 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 9 and 16. Please hours will be: Basic Excel: sign up for the session that best suits Thursday, December 24 ...... Closed Thursday, January 21 . . . . .11 a.m. your needs. Registration is limited so Friday, December 25 ...... Closed Book Clubs sign up today! Bring your own chess Saturday, December 26 . . . . .9 a.m. – 4 p.m. board if you have one. The Drop Dead Book Club will Beginners . . . . .12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Sunday, December 27 ...... Closed meet on Wednesday, December 9 at 7 Monday, December 28 . . . .10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Intermediates . . . .1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. p.m. in the library board room to dis- Advanced ...... 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, December 29 . . . .10 a.m. – 5 p.m. cuss The Shape of Water by Andrea Wednesday, December 30 . .10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Camilleri. At the December meeting, Story Time With Santa Thursday, December 31 ...... Closed the group will select the titles for the Santa visits story times Tuesday, Thursday, January 1 ...... Closed first half of 2010. The group meets December 15 and Wednesday, Friday, January 2 . . . .Regular hours resume again on January 13 at 7 p.m. New December 16. Story hours begin at Holiday Gifts members are welcome. 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday The PALS Book Club meets on mornings, and at 1: 30 p.m. Searching for a gift idea for that spe- Tuesday, December 22 at 1 p.m. at the Wednesday afternoons. Bring your cial person who has everything? Why Forest Hills Library to discuss American camera and your list! Groups of ten or not consider making a donation in that Rust by Philipp Meyer. They will also be more need reservations. Call (412) 731- person’s honor. We’ll add a book to selecting titles for 2010 at that meeting. 0909 for more details. the collection with a gift plate and call New comers are welcome. Story hours conclude for the year the person so that they are the first to December 16. The program will check out the book. A minimum gift of Read in Your Jammies resume Tuesday, January 5. $20 is requested. Put on your jammies and join the The library is selling canvas book fun! Family Jamie Story Time will meet Breakfast With Mrs. Claus bags for $15 that sport a picture of the on Wednesday, December 2 and Children are invited to join Mrs. library entrance. We also have plenty Wednesday, January 6 at 6:30 p.m. Claus on Saturday, December 19 at of copies of the Enjoy Book, a discount A Ringing Good Time 10:30 a.m. to hear stories and enjoy book for eating and entertainment, for pancakes and juice with our very spe- sale for $27. The theme for Toddler Time will be cial guest. Please sign up by Thursday, Ring the Bells. It will meet Saturday, December 17. Computer Classes December 5 at 11 a.m. Toddler Time is The following classes will be for children ages 18 months to four Story Hours Resume offered in December and January: years with a caregiver. Please reserve Toddler and preschool story hours Basic Internet: your spot by December 4. resume on Tuesday, January 5. Check Tuesday, December 15 . . . .11 a.m. Chess With Gabe the schedule for the date and time con- Basic Email: venient for you and your little ones. Gabe is back for chess lessons. Thursday, December 17 . . .11 a.m. Chess lesson sessions will be held (continued on page 4)

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Library The staff of C.C. Mellor Memorial Historical Continued from page 3 Library wishes you and your family a happy holiday season and a great New Society Classic Storybook Movie Day Year! Remembering David Grubbs Enjoy a movie and popcorn with All events are free of charge unless The Edgewood Historical Society your family as we watch a movie otherwise noted. Please adhere to reser- will meet January 31 at 2 p.m. at the based on the classic story Wind in the vation requirements. Reservations for Edgewood Community House. There Willows. The movie begins at 1 p.m. any of the programs listed can be made will be a program including a speaker on Saturday, January 2. by calling the library at (412) 731-0909. and a memorial time for David Grubbs, Teens and Tweens Only By Sally Bogie and Andrea McNeill past president of the Society. Bring a t-shirt to design and paint Librarians All Edgewood residents with an inter- on Saturday, January 9 at 1 p.m. We est in learning more about the history of will provide the brushes, paint and etc. Scouts the borough and the surrounding area are We Two Read welcome to attend. Reservations are not required. Light refreshments will be This book club will meet Saturday, Boy Scout Troop 23 will hold their served. January 16, at 1 p.m. We two read is a Annual Christmas Tree Sale again this book club for children between the year at Koenig Field. This is the troop’s ages of four and seven with a parent or biggest and most important fundraiser On The Edge caregiver. Borrow a copy of The Dog of the year! All proceeds help to sup- Who Loved the Good Life, by Bryan port a variety of youth leadership and Langdo, read it with your child, then development programs sponsored by Doctor Marjie come and discuss the book with other the Boy Scouts of America. The Longtime Edgewood Newsletter children. Copies will be available the fundraiser also ensures that our local Editor Marjie Stewart, of Walnut Street, last week of December. Boy Scouts earn enough money to defended her dissertation on Calling All Creative Kids attend a week of summer camp. November 10 and passed with distinc- The sale runs through Sunday, De- tion. She will officially graduate with a If you like to make things and you cember 20. Days and hours of operation Ph.D. in Composition from the Indiana are at least six to eleven years old, sign are; Thursdays and Fridays from 4 p.m. University of Pennsylvania on up for the Creative Kids Art Club to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. December 20. Congratulations Marjie! today. The fun begins Saturday, and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Addi- January 23 at 1 p.m. Please register by tional days and hours may be added the Edgewood Discount at PPT Thursday, January 21. week of December 21, depending upon Edgewood residents Stephen and Winter Wonders inventory, so last-minute bargain hunters Marilyn Coleman have used their con- The theme for January’s Toddler should check back often. nections at Pittsburgh Public Theater to Time will be a Winter Wonderland of Choose from a selection of great organize special discounts for Snowmen. It will meet Saturday, Christmas Trees including scotch pine, Edgewood residents at two perform- January 30 at 11 a.m. Toddler time is Douglas fir, Frazier fir and more! ances of Shakespeare’s magical come- for children 18 months to four years of Supplies are limited, so be sure to dy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The age with a caregiver. Please register by shop early! For more information call generous 30% discount will be avail- Thursday, January 28. Keith at (412) 523-1441. able on tickets to the evening perform- R. Kellerman Loughney Landscaping Painting Contractors, Inc. Full Service: Design, Construction & Maintenance Interior • Exterior • Fully Insured All Types of Walls, Patios, J.B. & GREGG Ponds, Planting, Lawncare 845 Maine St. Fully Insured Pittsburgh, PA 15221 412-241-6777 412-241-3665 Free Estimates (412) 897-0491

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Page 4 EDGEWOOD COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ance on Thursday, January 21 at 8 p.m. Edgewood Still Searching for One More Member A second option is the Free Brunch We are looking for one more mem- Matinee on Saturday, February 6 at 2 Foundation ber to replace Niki Augustine who will p.m. Tickets for either performance Last Issue Before the Progressive also be missed. Niki worked hard to range in price from $35.15 to $24.65 Dinner! make sure Light Up Night, Clean-up Day each after the discount. There are This year’s progressive dinner will be and Sleep Over in the Park were fun and $15.50 tickets available for anyone held on February 20. This event is a great exciting events. Thank you, Niki, for ages 26 or younger or full-time stu- tradition in Edgewood. If you have never your dedication to the foundation. If you dents (valid I.D. required). attended, you are missing a great night are interested in volunteering with the Stephen, who acts under the profes- out with your adult neighbors. What bet- foundation as a board member please sional name of Alex Coleman, will be ter way to spend a cold February evening send a letter of interest to info@edge- playing Peter Quince. Marilyn recently than with friends and food? All proceeds woodfoundation.org and you will be became co-chair of the theater’s from the night go toward future Edge- contacted by a current member. Ambassadors Program. wood Foundation events. We look for- Annual Appeal Letters If you would like to purchase tick- ward to hosting this event and ask that ets for either of these special perform- You may have noticed a new look to you help out by getting your RSVP in our annual appeal letter this year! With ances contact Becky Rickard at (412) before the deadline of January 24th. See 316-8200, ext.704 or email her at the help of Lion Works at WPSD, we the form in this newsletter for the RSVP decided to feature the project we have [email protected]. Don’t forget to men- information needed. tion that you are an Edgewood resi- started at the Edgewood sign near the dent who read about these offers in We Welcome a New Member parkway exit. Please take a moment to the Edgewood Newsletter. The Edgewood Foundation would read this letter and help us by donating to like to welcome Robin Price as our your neighborhood foundation. There Drop Off Toys for Tots in newest board member. Robin is a long- are few neighborhoods that have a non- Regent Square time Edgewood resident who has been profit foundation in place to sponsor events for the community. The Edge- Deborah F. Hughes, the local involved with the swim team, the recre- wood Foundation has been able to do so, Edward Jones financial advisor, is sup- ation board and multiple other events on a continuing basis, for the last 25 years! porting the 2009 Toys for Tots program hosted in Edgewood. We would like to We would like to thank you for continu- by using her office as a drop-off loca- thank Robin for deciding to help make ing to help us stay a vital community tion for this year’s toy drive. Local res- Edgewood a great place to live by vol- group. We have many events planned for idents may help needy children in the unteering with us. Robin takes the 2010, but without your financial support area by bringing in a new, unwrapped place of Tiffany King. We would like to we may not be able to fund them all. toy to 1133 S. Braddock Avenue, 2nd thank Tiffany for all of the hard work Thank you in advance for helping us to floor (enter on Sanders Street), during she put into the foundation events. help Edgewood be a great place to live regular business hours. Tiffany hosted the Newcomers Reception and volunteered at every and play. Please also include your com- event we hosted. She has been a great ments and suggestions on your appeal asset to us and she will be missed. form, we would love to hear from you. The Edgewood Foundation presents: The Progressive Dinner—February 20, 2010 Check deadline is January 24. Due to the amount of planning involved we encourage you to reply early. Names: ______Address:______Phone: ______Number Attending:______Check Enclosed for $______Email:______At the Progressive Dinner all attendees participate by hosting or providing food. Please NUMBER your preferences below. We especially need hosts. ____ Host a Cocktail Party for 50 ____ Host a Dinner Party for 10–12 ____ Make an appetizer for 30 [ ] Chicken [ ] Vegetarian ____ Make salad and bread for 12 Attendees and guest must choose the same meal. ____ Provide beer or wine ____ Make a dessert for 30 Please note any special requests: i.e., allergies to animals or foods______Return form with check for $25 per person, payable to the Edgewood Foundation, c/o A. Caulkins, 217 Beech Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15218, by January 24, 2010. Please email the Edgewood Foundation with any questions: [email protected].

Page 5 EDGEWOOD COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ESO School An Evening of Great Theater The Woodland Hills Performing Arts Class proudly presents An Evening of Vive La France this Holiday Season Kindergarten Open House One-Act Plays by Mark Harvey Levine, with the Edgewood Symphony There will be an open house for on Friday, December 11 and Saturday, Celebrate the Joyeux Noel with the parents interested in having their chil- December 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Edgewood Symphony on Saturday, dren attend Edgewood Elementary’s Woodland Hills High School auditori- Kindergarten Program on Tuesday, December 12 at the First Presbyterian um. All tickets are $5 and will be avail- December 8 at 10 a.m. Kindergarten Church of Edgewood. This annual hol- able at the door. The box office opens iday tradition will feature the registration dates are Tuesday, January 12 from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m. each evening of the show. Christmas Oratorio and Le Deluge by Wednesday, January 13 from 8 a.m. to Wolverine Spirit Awards Honor Saint-Saens as well as Fantasia on The 3 p.m. Please feel free to call the Holly and the Ivy by Malcolm Arnold school at (412) 731-2238 to set up a Edgewood Students plus the traditional holiday sing-along. day and time to tour the building. Two students from Edgewood The Renaissance City Choirs and the Elementary were the Wolverine Spirit CAPA High School Choir will join the Make a Splash this Winter Award honorees for November 2009. ESO for this holiday celebration. Woodland Hills School District is At the November 11 School Board In the new year, the ESO will per- hosting a 2009 Winter Swim/Diving Meeting, sixth grader Caileigh form Bizet’s famous opera Carmen in Clinic that is free and open to all K-8 McDowell was the first student to be students in the district. All swim concert on March 13. The season will honored. The second award winner for culminate with a display of Musique groups will be divided by experience the night was fourth grader Malik Fantastique on May 15 with a perform- and ability. Space is limited, so register Turner. Superintendent Dr. Walter M. ance of Berlioz’s Symphonie early. The clinic will be held at the Calinger, along with Edgewood Fantastique and other fantastical Woodland Hills High School Pool on Principal Jean Livingston, presented French selections. December 21, 22, 28 and 29. There are All concerts are at 7:30 p.m., and two time slots to choose from, 12 p.m. certificates and Borders gift cards to to 12:45 p.m. or 12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. tickets are available at the door. Visit the Wolverine Spirit Award winners. Advance registration is required, www.edgewoodsymphony.org for please contact Victoria Zido at more details. [email protected] for more information.

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Page 6 Recreation Tax Time Borough Directory Borough Office Information Basketball Season Coming Your Way The Edgewood Borough Real Estate Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone ...... (412) 242-4824 Edgewood Recreation Basketball Tax which was mailed out in April, season begins January 2 for boys and with reminders sent out in October, Fax ...... (412) 242-4027 girls ages six to fourteen. Registration will be turned over as delinquent to Website: www.edgewoodboro.com forms have been mailed and they are PAMS around December 17. If you still Mailing address: Two Race Street also available on the borough website have not paid it, please do not wait Pittsburgh, PA 15218 or at the borough building. The registra- until that day to do so. Once I have tion deadline is Friday, December 11. closed my books your payment will be Borough Manager The fee is $50 per player. The draft is forwarded to PAMS and may not be Warren Cecconi ...... (412) 242-4824 set for Saturday, December 19. Players deposited until January. E-mail: [email protected] will be contacted by their coach follow- The Woodland Hills School Tax is ing the draft. Practices will be held one now due at penalty. If you are paying Public Works Director evening during the week. Games are in installments, your third installment is Larry Guerriero ...... (412) 242-2410 held on Saturdays at the Edgewood due by February 28 which is a Sunday Primary Gymnasium. Marjory Freedline so I will accept it on Monday the first Code Enforcement is the Recreation Coordinator for bas- of March. If you forgot to pay your sec- Allan Ayres ...... (412) 242-4824 ketball. All inquiries can be made ond installment, which was due by E-mail: [email protected] through the Edgewood Borough Office November 30, remember to add the Mon. and Fri...... 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. or by calling (412) 292-3061. 10% penalty to that payment. Please Edgewood Soccer 2009 send in your coupon and a self Tax Office Maureen Smith ...... (412) 731-0200 Another soccer season has come to addressed stamped envelope if you an end and I would like to thank all want a receipt. I only have one copy Mon., Wed. and Thurs...... 9 a.m. - noon who participated. A huge “thank you” and I need that one for my office. I would like to wish everyone a happy Wage Taxes goes to all the coaches, assistant coach- Pennsylvania Municipal es, snack providers, field hands, parents, and healthy holiday season! and especially Dr. DeVita for refereeing By Maureen Smith Services ...... (412) 829-0567 again this year! We had approximately Tax Collector Police and Fire 200 kids playing in four different age Emergency ...... 911 groups and hope next year will be even Newsletter Schedule bigger and better. Please mark your cal- Just a reminder – there is no newslet- Police Chief endars and check your mail next August ter in the month of January. We encour- Robert C. Payne . . .(412) 242-4824, ext. 612 for soccer registrations. They will also age you to check the borough website at Crime Watch . . . .(412) 242-4824, ext. 700 be available on the borough website by www.edgewood.pgh.pa.us, as well as the E-mail: [email protected] mid-August. The flu and the weather did websites for other local organizations, for not cooperate this year, but I hope the event changes. Fire Chief kids had fun playing in the mud! Thank Deadline for both advertising and edi- David Andrews ...... (412) 242-4824 you to the parents who had to do extra torial content for the February newsletter E-mail: [email protected] loads of laundry, juggle schedules and is Friday, January 15. See the directory for weather the storms to cheer on their contact information. Overnight Vehicle Call-ins kids. We hope the kids had fun, learned The newsletter staff sends warm wish- Monday–Friday something and met new friends – after es to you for a happy holidays and a all, that’s what it was all about! 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m...... 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‘Tis the Season for Luminaria The EVFD will be selling Edgewood’s traditional lumi- naria again this season. As always, luminaria orders may be routed through the street captains indicated on the enclosed luminaria flyer. You may also pick up an order form at the borough building during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fire department will also be at the borough building from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturdays in December. Kits will remain a very afford- able $8 each. Fire Safety Please be careful with your holiday decorations. Candles, Christmas trees and lighting are the cause of many residen- tial structure fires. Here are a few facts from the National Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department hosted MOMS Club Fire Protection Association to stress the point. There are an Pittsburgh East on Wednesday, November 18. Moms and tots had a great time seeing the fire trucks and station up close. The event average of 250 home fires per year that are started by was organized by the club’s vice-president of membership, Jessica Christmas trees. These fires cause an average of 14 deaths, Kosempa of Garland Street. 26 injuries and $13.8 million in property damage. To put these numbers in perspective, Christmas tree fires are not common, but they are serious when they occur. One of • Choose real trees and greenery with fresh, green needles every18 reported Christmas tree fires results in death. To that do not fall off. see how quickly a Christmas tree fire can occur, visit • Cut 1-2" from the base of the Christmas tree trunk before www.NFPA.org and search for Christmas tree fire. Please be placing it in water. safe this holiday season. • Add water to trees daily. • Replace lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb Holiday Decoration connections. Safety Tips • Never use lit candles around flammable decorations. • Make sure artificial trees • Always turn off holiday lights before leaving home or and greenery are fire going to bed. retardant, they should • Dispose of your Christmas tree when it begins dropping be labeled as such. needles. Never leave the tree in your home, garage or yard. Dried out trees are fire hazards.

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Page 8 Police Activity Report The Edgewood Police Department Report responded to and handled 1,379 calls Halloween Party for service in October. There were 428 It is very important to make sure that incidents reported, 146 complaints On October 22, Halloween was cel- you have a properly-affixed legible, received and five accidents investigat- ebrated in grand fashion at the C.C ed, one of which resulted in personal Mellor Memorial Library. Over 100 chil- address on the front of your home. In injury, and four resulted in property dren, along with their family members, case of emergencies, when seconds damage. participated in the parade this year, matter, you want public safety person- Part I Crimes are the more serious making it the largest ever. Children nel to be able to respond quickly with- crimes of homicide, rape, robbery, were dressed in their favorite costumes, out searching for an address placard aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, as was the hostess, Andrea McNeill, motor vehicle theft and arson. Of the who once again did a wonderful job of that is hidden or not there at all. 24 Part I Crimes committed in the bor- putting this event together. ough, there were two for motor vehi- After the parade, the children were cle theft, 22 for shoplifting and nine taken inside for a safety talk, which • Make sure all packages are deliv- other crimes. There were zero reported was given by Officer Livingston and ered when you are home or have a for robbery, burglary, and aggravated Officer Wyke, who was “dressed to designated person accept it for you. assault. impress” in his costume. The children • Be sure the exterior of your home is There were eight adult and two enjoyed pizza and treats, along with well lit. This is a major deterrent to juvenile arrests made for felony and glow sticks which were given out to would be thieves looking for an misdemeanor violations. top off a great Halloween. We are easy way to break in to your home Edgewood officers wrote a total of looking forward to seeing everyone or vehicle. Keep the doors and win- 27 traffic citations, 300 parking cita- next year! dows of your house locked, as well tions and one arrest for driving under as your vehicle doors and windows. the influence was made. There were Tips for a Safe Season Report any suspicious activity to the three vandalism/criminal mischief The Edgewood Police Department police immediately. complaints and zero narcotics offenses. would like to wish you and your fam- • This is a busy time of year for Officers also responded to 21 false ily a happy and safe holiday season. everyone. Exercise patience while alarm calls, took 271 reports, responded We would like to give you a few tips driving on the roadway. If you see to 19 public nuisance complaints, wrote to ensure that your holiday season is a aggressive drivers, call 911 immedi- nine non-traffic citations and responded safe one. ately. to 13 calls for medical assistance.

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Page 9 9 12 Chess Lessons, CCML 7:30 ESO Concert, FPCE 7:30 An Evening of One-Act Plays, WHHS 10:30 Breakfast with Mrs. Claus, CCML 12 Chess Lessons, CCML 12 Chess Lessons, CCML &1 Teens Tweens, CCML 12 Chess Lessons, CCML 1 Movie Day, CCML 2009/2010 o.com. Christmas BB Closed JANUARY Hanukkah begins at sundown 7:30 An Evening of One-Act Plays, WHHS New Year’s Day New Year’s BB Closed ool Primary School EPS–Edgewood ETC–Edgewood Centre Towne –Memorial Park Hills High School WHHS–Woodland Jr.High School WJrH–West Refuse Pickup Refuse Pickup Refuse & Recycling Pickup Refuse & Recycling Pickup Happy Refuse Pickup New Year 31 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, BSA,7 Venturing FPCE 10:30 & 1:30 Story Time Santa, CCML With BSA,7 Venturing FPCE CCML 10:30 Story Hour, 6:30 Family Jammie, CCML BSA,7 Venturing FPCE 7 Venturing BSA,7 Venturing FPCE 7 Venturing BSA,7 Venturing FPCE COMMUNITY CALENDAR 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, 6:30 Toastmasters, CCML 10 Kindergarten Open 10 Kindergarten House, EPS CCML 10:30 Story Hour, 6:30 Toastmasters, CCML 10:30 Story Time With Santa, CCML 6:30 Toastmasters, CCML CCML 6:30 Toastmasters, CCML To list your Edgewood event in the community calendar, please contact Tara Sidonio at (502) 472-0771 or edgewoodnewsletter@yaho please contact Tara list your Edgewood event in the community calendar, To 45678 7:30 Boy Scouts, FPCE 7:30 Borough Council, BB 7:30 Boy Scouts 7:30 Borough Council, BB 7:30 Boy Scouts, FPCE 7:30 Boy Scouts, FPCE 6:30 Toastmasters, 7:30 Boy Scouts, FPCE 7:30 Borough Council, BB First Day of Winter Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday FOOTNOTES: Pike Bldg./Greensburg AM/GP–Administrative Building BB–Borough CCML–Mellor Memorial Library DIS–Dickson Intermediate Sch DECEMBER EC–Edgewood ClubEC–Edgewood House Community ECH–Edgewood Intermediate FI–Fairless Church of Edgewood Presbyterian FPCE–First Field KF–Koenig MP December/January 3 6789101112 13 1420 15 2127 16 22 28 17 23 29 18 24 30 25 19 26 1 2 Christmas Tree Sale Christmas Tree Ends, KF

Page 10 2010 13 1 Creative Kids, CCML 12 Chess Lessons, CCML Two Read, 1 We CCML 11 Toddler Time, 11 Toddler CCML o.com. DEADLINE NEWSLETTER ool Primary School EPS–Edgewood ETC–Edgewood Centre Towne –Memorial Park Hills High School WHHS–Woodland Jr.High School WJrH–West Refuse & Recycling Pickup Refuse & Recycling Pickup Refuse Pickup Refuse & Recycling Pickup Refuse Pickup 4 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, BSA,7 Venturing FPCE CCML 10:30 Story Hour, BSA,7 Venturing FPCE CCML 10:30 Story Hour, BSA,7 Venturing FPCE 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, BSA,7 Venturing FPCE 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, BSA,7 Venturing FPCE COMMUNITY CALENDAR 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, 6:30 Toastmasters, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, 6:30 Toastmasters, CCML CCML 10:30 Story Hour, 6:30 Toastmasters, CCML 7:30 Council Meeting, BB 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, 6:30 Toastmasters, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, 6:30 Toastmasters, CCML Groundhog Day To list your Edgewood event in the community calendar, please contact Tara Sidonio at (502) 472-0771 or edgewoodnewsletter@yaho please contact Tara list your Edgewood event in the community calendar, To FEBRUARY 89101112 7:30 Boy Scouts, FPCE 7:30 Boy Scouts, FPCE 7:30 Borough Council, BB 7:30 Boy Scouts, FPCE Martin Luther King Jr. Day— BB Closed 7:30 Boy Scouts, FPCE 7:30 Boy Scouts, FPCE 7:30 Borough Council, BB Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday JANUARY FOOTNOTES: Pike Bldg./Greensburg AM/GP–Administrative Building BB–Borough CCML–Mellor Memorial Library DIS–Dickson Intermediate Sch EC–Edgewood ClubEC–Edgewood House Community ECH–Edgewood Intermediate FI–Fairless Church of Edgewood Presbyterian FPCE–First Field KF–Koenig MP January/February 7 10 1117 12 1824 13 19 2531 14 20 26 1 15 21 27 2 16 22 28 3 23 29 30 5 6 2 Historical Society, ECH

Page 11 The Borough of Edgewood PRSRT STD Classified Ads 2 Race Street To place an ad, call Niki US POSTAGE Augustine at 412-371-1711. Pittsburgh, PA 15218-1445 PAID PITTSBURGH PA SERVICES PERMIT NO 773 AFFORDABLE PICTURE FRAMING SERVICE by your neighbor, Joyce Chandler, a certified framer since 1986. Call (412) 247-5787. MUSIC LESSONS in Piano, Guitar, and Violin. Theory and Improv. Children & Adults. Beginners and Intermediate. Call Janice, 412-371-2942. SAFE AND SOUND STUDIOS offers a recording studio ECRWSS for all ages in Edgewood. 32 track digital studio to record POSTAL CUSTOMER all of your own songs, guitar lessons, bass lessons, EDGEWOOD, PA 15218 piano lessons, DJ or band. www.safeandsound studios.com. Call Marty at 412-973-8276 C.T. STRINGS FOR ALL YOUR SEWING NEEDS. Call (412) 736-1166. DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE THERAPY Serving the Community for over 10 years. Fall Special: $25 per 1/2 hour or $55 per hour. Lori Kashellack 412-871-5632 or 412-969-3584. Advertise with the Edgewood Newsletter! Monthly, quarterly and yearly advertising packages available. Contact Niki Augustine at 412-371-1711 or email [email protected] The Scoop Breakfast with Mrs. Claus Santa’s elves are preparing pancakes and juice just for you! Page 3

Oh Christmas Tree Don’t forget to stop by Koenig Field for a huge selection of fresh Christmas Trees. Page 4

Give Yourself to Your Community The Edgewood Foundation is looking for a new member. Page 5

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