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Serving the communities of Greenfield • Hazelwood • Lincoln Place • Hays • New Homestead

Volume 3, No. 4 Published by Hazelwood Initiative, Inc. 5344 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15207 April-May 2015

Dave “Rooster” Fleming Honored DeWayne Murray Appointed HI For Playing And Coaching Football Planning Committee Chairman We are pleased to announce the appoint- ment of DeWayne Murray as Chairperson of the Hazelwood Initiative Planning Commit- tee. DeWayne is the son of Howard and Mary Louise Murray who migrated to Hazelwood in 1948. He is the sixth of ten children. His father worked for Jones & Laughlin Steel and his mom worked for H. J. Heinz and later for the Pittsburgh Board of Education. DeWayne attended Burgwin Elementary School for seven years. He started to play the cello in 7th grade while attending Glad- stone High School and continued while at- tending Taylor Allerdice High School. Dave Fleming of West Mifflin is flanked by one of his former players, Francis While at Gladstone High School he Joseph “Monk” Bonasorte of Hazelwood, now the associate athletic director played football, basketball and soccer. In at Florida State University, and his life-long friend, former law enforcement the ninth grade a counselor realized De- of Hazelwood, sometimes solving problems officer Jack Munsie. Photo by Jim O’Brien Wayne had potential and asked his parents after unsuccessful attempts of other electri- to consider sending him to a school that cal contractors who were not familiar with the museum in The Strip District, and when By Jim O’Brien would challenge him. They determined Tay- the Carter System of electrical wiring. he climbed the stairs to the stage he walked lor Allerdice was such a school. He attend- Later he went on to IBEW Local Union Dave “Rooster” Fleming finally can flex as ram-rod straight as the old soldiers on ed for three years and graduated with High 5 where he completed a four year appren- his muscles about his outstanding career as the sidewalk outside on Smallman Street. Honors. ticeship program at Community College of a coach and player in minor league football There were old jeeps and even tanks lined DeWayne attended a career day in high Allegheny County. After completion, De- in Pittsburgh, and for his ten seasons as an up along the street. school, where he met a representative of Wayne received a Journeyman Wireman outstanding defensive back for the Ham- Fleming felt they overdid it as far as pro- Duquesne Light Company who recruited Certificate. During his employment at Lo- ilton Tiger-Cats in the Canadian Football viding security at an event where there were him for employment after graduation be- cal 5, DeWayne participated in the construc- League. guys from Hazelwood and McKees Rocks cause of his grades in electronics. He was tion of the South Hills Junction Light Rail He has several plaques to prove he had in the same room. hired at the age of 17 by Duquesne Light Transit system for Port Authority. quite a career. Old soldiers and old football players can Company but could not start work until he After its completion he was hired as a su- Fleming, at age 72, required a cane to still puff up their chests and wear their med- turned 18. pervisor in its Rail and Maintenance Depart- get around on the fourth floor of the Heinz als and honors with great pride. DeWayne worked in the Transmission ment. DeWayne held various supervisory History Center this past Saturday at induc- Fleming, a boyhood friend of mine and Distribution Department for five years. positions and ultimately retired as Assistant tion ceremonies for the Minor Pro Football from our early days in Glenwood and Ha- Duquesne Light was in need of nuclear Manager of Facilities Systems (PAAC). Hall of Fame. It coincided with the open- zelwood, and a long-time resident of West physicists to operate the new Three Mile DeWayne volunteered at John Minadeo ing of a new display about World War II at Continued on Page 19 Island Nuclear Power Plant. DeWayne at- (1998-2004) performing such duties as fun- tended a training program and was awarded draising, lunch guard, playground guard, a certificate of Nuclear Physicist in Power chaperoned field trips and decorated for Youth Dek Hockey League To Be Plant Operations. He declined the position holiday events. After his youngest son grad- Organized in Hazelwood due to his concerns about the safety of nu- uated Minadeo, DeWayne later went onto clear technology. During his employment at volunteer at Taylor Allerdice (2008-2011). Duquesne Light, DeWayne attended tech- There he performed such duties as chap- nical school and received his City of Pitts- eroned field trips, teacher’s assistant, hall burgh Electrical Registration License. monitor and facilitated meetings for student At the age of 20 he married Millie Lee conflict resolution. Shorter, the daughter of Nathaniel and Win- DeWayne was elected as Vice President nie P. Shorter who migrated to Hazelwood of the Greater Hazelwood Development from the state of Mississippi in1956. They Initiative in or around 2003. Shortly after, had four children, 3 boys and a girl. being elected as vice president, DeWayne At the young age of 23 DeWayne real- resigned to become the caretaker for his ized a need for affordable housing in the family and wife Millie of 30 years who later community. He purchased a three story passed away in March, 2006. apartment building on Second Avenue for- In 2008 he volunteered for Youth Places The Pittsburgh Penguins installed a dek girls welcome. Parental involvement is crit- merly known as Joseph A Stephens Beer as Head Coach of the youth football team. hockey rink at Lewis Playground on Irvine ical in the success of this league, including Distributor, a duplex on Sylvan Avenue and They went on to win a championship. Street in Hazelwood. The rink is currently coaching and refereeing. a single family residence on Monongahela DeWayne is excited to once again serve being run by the YMCA and we are hop- Please contact Monique Wingfield at Street. He renovated the properties and the community of Hazelwood. He wants to ing to develop a league, and to bring all of 412-773-7317, email mwingfield@ymcap- rented them to Section 8 tenants and other participate in guiding future developments the surrounding communities (Hazelwood, gh.org, or Leah Hardaway, lhardaway@ Hazelwood residents. Any day of the week, in the community in a direction that would Greenfield, Lincoln Place, Hays & New ymcapgh.org should you or your child be in- DeWayne could be seen painting or repair- be consistent with the wants and needs of Homestead) together to provide good fun terested in joining. More details will follow ing one of his properties. He used to fondly the residents. He hopes to restore Hazel- and instruction to all involved. once we have an idea of how much interest be referred to as the “Baron of Hazelwood.” wood to the sustainable and viable commu- The league will consist of multiple teams there is in the league. He also did of electrical work for residents nity it was during his childhood years. ranging from ages 7-15, with both boys and

What’s Up? Community news...... Page 3 Greenfield Grapevine Basketball champions...... Page 9 Councilman O’Connor News...... Page 2 Hazelwood Library Upcoming events...... Page 17 31st Ward Wire News and notes...... Page 5 Hazelwood Accessibility Bike trails...... Page 19 Page 2 THE HOMEPAGE April-May 2015 Raised Wages = Free Advertising By Corey O’Connor country have lost some essential City Council, District 5 purchasing power. I’ve been work- ing in Congress to increase the As an increase in the minimum federal minimum wage to $10.10 wage continues to be a subject of ______an hour, but until that effort’s suc- debate at both the federal and state cessful, this is an innovative way H______azelwood • Greenfield • 31st Ward levels, I have proposed legislation to give some hard-working low- to provide an incentive opportu- The Homepage is published by the Hazelwood Initiative, paid Pittsburghers some additional nity for local small businesses to much-needed purchasing power,” Inc., and is made possible by generous support from receive citywide promotion if they Councilman Corey O’Connor and State Representative said Congressman Mike Doyle (D- raise the wages of full-time em- Pa). Harry Readshaw along with advertising from local ployees to a minimum of $10.10 organizations and businesses. Sam Williamson, Western PA per hour from the current mini- Area Leader of 32BJ SEIU (Ser- mum of $7.25 per hour. Editor Emeritus vice Employees International The city’s Finance Department Union) talked about the program Lucille Kennedy will administer the program and from the employees’ perspective. fer this incentive because of the make it available to businesses He said, “This is a step in the right City of Pittsburgh’s Market Based Executive Editor with 15 to 250 employees. Busi- direction for real, progressive, Revenue Opportunity Program Jim Richter nesses that have fewer than 15 and robust public policies that (MBRO) that affords marketing employees will be able to apply positively impact working people opportunities on city-owned assets Editor, Strange Visitor From Another Planet for special consideration. In cases across the City, brings respect and at no cost. where workers are tipped, an em- dignity to jobs, and helps improve Greg Matecko Since the legislation was intro- ployee’s hourly wage would be our communities.” duced, we have received an over- proportionally raised to $3.93 per I’m excited about this legis- Contributing Writers whelming positive response from hour. lation because we can help both Kris DiPietro Councilman Corey business owners who are interest- Lamar Advertising has the wage earners and small businesses O’Connor ed in taking advantage of this pro- Rep. Dan Frankel rights to half of the advertising to thrive without expending funds gram. Congressman Mike Doyle, Gina Godfrey Shawn Patton space on about 200 city bus shel- that would adversely affect the County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, Jim Richter ters, with the associated revenue overall budget. It’s a win-win for Ellie Gordon and Mayor Bill Peduto have also going to the city’s Shade Tree everybody. And Pittsburgh just Ellen Gula Edward Salaj expressed their support. Commission. The other half of might be a national trend-setter in Dianne Shenk “The federal minimum wage Melissa Harding the space is currently unused. De- implementing this innovative pro- hasn’t been increased in years, so Patrick Hassett Neil Schaming pending on demand, other venues gram! could be added. We are able to of- minimum wage workers across the Kate Hickey JoAnn Willey Mitch Margaria Brett Wiwiowara Plant Nursery Coming To 2nd Avenue Rev. Leslie Boone Jim McCue Just In Time For Spring! Proof Readers E. A. Gill • J. Gonzalez An interview with Elaine Price, owner of the new Floriated Interpretation Nursery Q: What gave you the idea to nite growth and renewal all over living space around us makes a big © Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. start Floriated Interpretation Hazelwood. Then when people difference in how we feel about Hazelwood Initiative, Inc. Nursery? drive through, heck; when you or that space. Planting and watching a I; drive through, the visual expres- garden grow can give people a new 5344 Second Avenue A: One day in 2011 after expe- riencing several lay-offs, I was sit- sion of our pride for our commu- appreciation for change. This is the Pittsburgh, PA 15207 ting in a restaurant with a friend, nity will blossom. benefit I want Floriated to bring to 412-421-7234 Hazelwood, in addition to creat- wondering why a lady was stand- Q: How do you envision your ing jobs, and providing training [email protected] ing around holding a bucket. When business helping our community opportunities. Most of all I want a space opened up she moved over grow? it to be a place that provides tools The Homepage encourages all residents of Greenfield, to the plants and began to care for A: I envision the nursery being for my neighbors to express their Greater Hazelwood, Hays, New Homestead, and Lincoln them. I asked if she worked for the a new part of the Hazelwood Com- pride. Floriated will be a local Place along with those who have an interest in those com- restaurant. She shared with me that munity. A place where people can community resource that provides munities to express their opinions on local, regional, state, she owned her own plant business come and allow plants to be apart supplies that are not readily avail- and national issues. and couldn’t stop talking about of their lives. A place where peo- able to the urban gardener. We will how much she loved it... My first ple will come to be apart of what’s The Homepage reserves the right to decide what content even be caring poultry supplies to thought was “So would I!!!”, and growing and changing. A place to is appropriate for publication and may edit submissions for those that have live chickens! We that evening Floriated Interpreta- find a new way of expressing their length or form. The opinions expressed, whether by paid are excited and looking forward tion was born. style. We’re designing the nurs- advertisement or editorial content do not necessarily reflect to the undertaking of finding spe- ery for everyone. We will have a the views of this newspaper, not those of the Hazelwood Q: What gave you the idea to put cialty items for our customers. selection of plants for people that Initiative, Inc., the Greenfield Community Association, nor a nursery in Hazelwood? say “I can’t grow anything” up to the 31st Ward Democratic Club. A: I have lived in this commu- the expert gardening pros. We are nity for over 20 years and during Email your letters to [email protected]. going to offer new ideas for porch that time I have seen things come and patio designs, “Do it yourself” and go, but most of all I seen it’s or “Pick-it-out”. I’m also excited potential. I can remember as a about having the opportunity to child, living in public housing, provide a venue for local artist to working with a neighbor planting display their goods. We are go- flowers under our windows, and ing to be collaborating with other the pride and feeling of ownership community organization to spon- I got for that little space. Since that sor events, which will include live COUNCILMAN summer, I have always enjoyed music, spoken word and youth- plants in my home and having a focused educational events. Corey Our Mission Statement flower garden in the summer, no The mission of Hazelwood Initiative, as a community- matter where I lived. Now I look Q: How will this nursery benefit O’Connor back and see what an impacted Hazelwood and Pittsburgh? based community development corporation, is to be that one event has had on my life. A: Plants are a benefit to life! Invites you to share your neighborhood-driven, providing a shared stronger I want to give that to others. I am I truly believe this nursery is just concerns about your voice for Greater Hazelwood, by gathering community hoping that having a nursery in the the beginning of Hazelwood’s re- neighborhood. input to build a sense of hope, harmony and promise, Hazelwood Community will ig- vitalization. The appearance of the and by supporting human, spiritual and community Call 412-255-8965. development. Your comments are always welcome. Visit the website: JUNE http://www.pittsburghpa. DEADLINE May 10, 2015 gov/district5 April-May 2015 THE HOMEPAGE Page 3

Local Churches St. Stephen Parish 5115 Second Avenue Rev. Simon Lobon, C.S.Sp. 412-421-9210 Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal 2nd & Johnston Avenues Rev. Huett Fleming Greenfield Hazelwood YMCA St. Stephen Parish 412-421-8497 Presbyterian Church Programs: Parish Office Hours Keystone Church of Hazelwood 3929 Coleman St. • 412-521-4226 After School Care - with extended 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM 161 Hazelwood Avenue Monday thru Thursday Jennifer Frayer-Griggs, Pastor hours. For more information, please contact Rev. Tim Smith Kirsten Raglin at (412) 773-7314. Closed Friday [email protected] Phone: (412) 421-9210 412-521-3468 www.greenfieldpresbyterian.org SilverSneakers Program - A low intensity exercise program designed for Religious Education Office First Hungarian Reformed Sunday Service: 11 AM senior citizens. The program is year round Sunday ONLY Church of Pittsburgh Children’s worship and education Wednesdays at 11:00 AM and Fridays at Phone: (412) 421-4748 221 Johnston Avenue during service. 10:00 AM. The instructor is Kristin Ward. Rev. Ilona Komjathy Weekday Masses NEW SUNDAY SCHEDULE For more information, call Kirsten Raglin 412-421-0279 7:30 AM - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 4:30 PM Food and Fellowship at (412) 773-7314. and Friday Worship Service St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Congregate Feeding - Everyday, 12- Noon - Wednesday 5319 Second Avenue Pastor’s Hours: 12:30 PM except holidays and weekends. 8:00 AM & 4:00 PM – Saturday Rev. Brian Evans Tuesday 7-8 PM at Church Food Bank - The Food Pantry is a need- 412-521-0844 Thursday 7-8:30 PM at Hough’s based program for low-income families. The Sunday Masses 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM Hazelwood Christian Church Community Coffee House third Thursday of every month from 10:00 Monday 6-9 PM AM - 12:00 PM. Located at the Hazelwood Confession 118 Glen Caladh Street YMCA, 4713 Chatsworth Ave. Please bring 3:45 PM Saturday (before 4 PM Mass) 412-421-9908 **** proof of income, address and ID. **** Morningstar Baptist Church Hazelwood Building Bridges Campaign - Scholar- 5524 Second Avenue Christian Church ships available We accept all government Oasis Ministries Rev. Malachi Smith subsidies. For information, contact the Activities and Worship Schedule 412-421-6269 Committed to God’s Word in Christ, YMCA at 412.773-7314. Tuesday - Prayer: 7:00 to 8:00 PM St. John The Evangelist Baptist and God’s Word in Scripture The BTOP Computer Lab - Located Wednesday - Fine Arts: 7:00 to 9:00 PM 4537 Chatsworth Avenue 118 Glen Caladh Street onsite at the Hazelwood YMCA is open Thursday - Bible Study: 7:00 to 8:00 PM to the public Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Rev. Alvin Coon 412-421-9908 All above held at and Fridays from noon- 3 PM. Adults can 412-521-0994 Service Schedule Oasis Ministries, 4944 2nd Avenue come and job search, fill out resumes, learn Greater Pittsburgh Fountain Sunday School - 9:00 AM basic computer skills and complete online Sunday Morning Worship Worship - 10:00 AM of Life job applications, as well as access benefit 11:00 AM at the Hazelwood YMCA, Wednesday Night Bible Study 247 Johnston Avenue bank to learn of resources and government 4713 Chatsworth Street 7:00 PM Bishop Gerald Loyd programs they may qualify for. Onsite help Call 412-422-2588 for more information 412-422-8794 Visit our Website: is available. For more information, contact Pastors Ray & Kim Lankford www.hccpittsburgh.com Oasis Ministries, Inc. Su Meyers at 412-421-5648. **** 4944 Second Avenue **** The Propel Hazelwood YMCA Re- St. John the Evangelist Elder Ray Lankford Mary S. Brown–Ames source Center - Located on the lower level 412-422-2588 of the Propel Hazelwood School. Learn Baptist Church United Methodist St. John Chrysostom Byzantine about resources in Greater Hazelwood, from childcare, afterschool, and all daycare ser- 4537 Chatsworth Avenue Rite Church Church Reverend Alvin Coon, Pastor vices. Free tax preperation program, utility 506 Saline Street 3424 Beechwood Boulevard assistance, food bank, computer access, as 412-421-0243 Jeffrey Lukacs, Pastor well as educational workshops for parents St. Rosalia’s Catholic Church “The church with the bright red fence” and guardians. The hours of operation are 411 Greenfield Avenue Sunday Service 10:30 AM Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays from 9:00 Rev. Joseph Reschick Bible Study every Tuesday: 7:30 PM AM to 5:00 PM. The purpose of the space 412-421-5766 is to provide accessibilty to community Squirrel Hill Christian Church members and parents. 290 Bigelow Street **** 412-521-2447 “Just For Today” Holy Angels Parish 408 Baldwin Road Nar-Anon Meeting Rev. Robert J. Ahlin For family and friends whose loved ones 412-461-6906 suffer from Drug Addiction. Wednesdays at 7:00 PM, First Hungarian Reformed Warriors of Holiness in Power Church, Calvin Hall. Contact Cindy 412- 1120 Greenfield Avenue The Church (W.H.I.P. Ministries) 421-7076. 1174 Mifflin Road Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Pittsburgh, PA 15207 (412) 421-7101 Office **** of the Good 412-461-5572 Because He Loves Me Pastor Mark K. Richardson Pastor James and Kingdom Adult/Youth Shepherd Apostle Denise Samuel E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.nlcogpgh.com www.whipministries.com Community Bible Study Second & Johnston Avenues Praise Temple Church WEEKLY SCHEDULE May 29, 2015 • 6:30 PM 5400 Glenwood Avenue EPICS Classes...... Sunday, 9:00 AM-10:00 AM “Come Out, Come Out, Principal Service Dennis & Katherine Currie, Sunday Service ...... Sunday, 10:30 AM From Wherever You Are” Sundays 10:00 AM Pastors Noonday Prophetess Dora Powell Prayer Meeting ...... Wednesday, 12:00-1:00 PM 412-422-2777 4708 Sylvan Avenue Celebrate Recovery...... Friday, 7:00 PM Children’s Sunday School Mary S. Brown – Ames Hazelwood, PA 15207 10:00 AM United Methodist Church For New Believers and those 412-586-7165 Healing Service-Monthly who want a tune-up: 3424 Beechwood Blvd. WHERE JESUS IS LORD! Bible Study-Weekly Pittsburgh, PA 15217 GOD BLESS YOU 412-421-4331 Let Us Know What’s Up! A church of the Greenfield Presbyterian Church The Homepage 3929 Coleman Street 5344 Second Ave. Anglican Communion

412-521-4226 Pittsburgh, PA 15207 [email protected] Page 4 THE HOMEPAGE April-May 2015 What About Food: The Summer Marketplace

By Dianne Shenk lunch options and take-home dinner treats. to use the entire vacant lot on Second Av- neighboring buildings. This project includ- All outdoor food sales require a roof of enue and they were very supportive of our ed a volunteer work day held on Saturday, Dylamato’s Market is expanding into the some sort, so we’re spending some of our expansion plan. City zoning did not require April 25, when potential vendors and others Hazelwood Summer Marketplace! grant money to build at least two 12’ by 12’ another hearing to expand our site (whew!), who appreciate the Summer Marketplace We wanted more vendors last summer, shelters for vendors. My builder from last although building inspection said we need came out to help build the benches, tidy the but logistics and reality got the better of us. summer, Joni James of Kaleidoscope Enter- to meet handicapped accessible require- whole area, lay down the flooring and maybe This winter, we’ve been meeting and talk- prises, is up to the job with a ‘temporary’ ments, including providing a handicapped get some paint on a wall. ing and planning and hoping, but now we construction design that is largely bolted accessible portajohn for the season. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, know we can do the things that will make together, making deconstruction at the end A good look at the site revealed a trip- the Hazelwood Summer Marketplace will this a reality. of the season and over-winter storage fairly ping hazard in the shape of a long concrete be up and running the first weekend in May, What made the difference? Funding! In simple. The shelters will set on the ground strip sticking out of the ground along the and will run through the growing season un- early March we put together a budget for the and don’t require footers or digging into the sidewalk, so removal of this strip and put- til the end of October. If you are interested improvements we need and shared it with soil. ting in fill to even the ground got included in being a vendor, the requirement is to be leadership at Hazelwood Initiative and with Feedback from interested vendors in our budget. Some of our funds will go a registered business, carry insurance, and Councilman Corey O’Connor. Within a few showed that an electrical connection would to Hazelwood-based Minniefield Construc- have whatever permits necessary to sell your days, word came back that a city grant and make water ice and hot coffee possible, plus tion to take on this work. product to the general public. Our rents are a private foundation grant plus a Love Your make it much easier for lunch vendors to Making our Summer Marketplace a so- very reasonable and include access to shelter Block grant were all being awarded to our keep their foods hot in electric chafing dish- cial space was the brainchild of HI’s new and inclusion in our marketing efforts, plus Summer Marketplace project. Wow! That es or crock pots. Accordingly, we’re using Director of Community Engagement, Tera the opportunity to be part of a great group of was great news! some funds to hire a registered electrician McIntosh. With her help, an application vendors! Come be a part of it and meet our So what will we do with the funding? (@ Yur Service, LLC, based in Greenfield) was made to the Love Your Block grant great customers from Hazelwood, Green- Our dream is to have a variety of food avail- to set up a connection so vendors can plug program for funds to make picnic tables field, Homestead, Hays, Lincolnplace, Mun- able this summer, from vendors with baked in, make great food, and meet food safety and benches, purchase rubberized flooring hall, West Mifflin and locations all around goods and coffee to Philadelphia Water Ice requirements. to even the ground and make access easier, the East End and greater Pittsburgh. (similar to Italian Ice but smoother) to hot We applied to the URA for permission and hopefully a wall mural for one of the The Green Way: Let’s Get Growing/Rainbow Earth By Jim McCue tritional status by making a significant dent http://rodaleinstitute.org/ ing their problematical sides), we find our- in the amount of biodegradable waste that https://www.facebook.com/ufarm selves victim of the illusion that we have to Let’s get growing! goes to the landfill. At the neighborhood http://www.earth-policy.org/ go somewhere else to be happy. But, because The word “crisis” - meaning both danger level, plain (non-colored) newspaper, card- http://www.biohabitats.com/ everything is connected, problems as well and opportunity - very well describes this board and paper bag can be immediately http://bioshelter.com/Links.html as people can travel. Diseases, shortages of moment of Earth’s history. Emerging now - simply and safely - returned to the soil http://foodfirst.org/ healthy food, pollution effects, overpopu- is the outlines of a wonderful new age, with in our gardens and other growing areas. https://www.organicconsumers.org/ lation, economic troubles, crime - all stub- technological development and harmonious In the meantime, there is a possibility that Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy bornly persist. relations between people all over the world. we can get going projects in which a larger http://www.iatp.org/ We need a re-orienting of our value sys- variety of organic wastes are recycled - via tems right here in River City. Rather than But before that can come we have human- Rainbow Earth ity’s biggest emergency yet. Abrupt climate enclosed systems of various sizes, designs, getting up in the morning with that swift self- change, ocean acidification, overfishing, and technology levels. The key component One of the nicest things about this re- kick in the pants administered via caffeine, industrial pollution, toxics in food, new of a really successful urban gardening and gion is its water. That we have more than maybe we should more often slow down and types of weapons, environmental feedback farming movement is production of soils. our share of misty, moisty mornings is one smell the roses. “Wake up and smell the cof- effects, overpopulation, wars over resourc- Without being able to greatly increase the of the reasons Pittsburgh became a great fee” could become “Arise to the becoming es...no words are too small for the degree of variety and quantity of organics recycling, industrial city. While those living in other dream of a better, more harmonious world.” danger we’re all in. we will not have sufficient good soil to ser- places spend great effort securing and con- Working together cooperatively, we Or the beauty of what’s possible. If we vice a thriving community greening effort. serving water, we have it as a constant back- could make a heaven on Earth, rather than as a species don’t crash and burn we’re Picture 50 new gardens in Hazelwood. drop to our daily activities. We’re awash in the human-made hell it is more and more be- going to establish an Earth civilization so Where would you put them? it; we even think of all this rain as a prob- coming because we’re fighting. unfathomably gorgeous we’ll forget all the In some ways our society has been lem, complaining about the lack of “nice” This stormy time in our planet’s history struggle it took to get us there. We have stagnating for a hundred years. Techno- weather days here. People less blessed with will pass. Sooner or later we’ll agree that we right here in our trembling hands the capac- logically, many of our best ideas have been this resource wish they HAD this kind of can’t pollute our water in the pursuit of natu- ity to solve all of our problems. All we have suppressed by the fear of change of those problem; let’s treasure this resource. ral gas. The 2-d black/white/gray mindset to do is stop fighting and work together. comfortably in the ranks of the status quo. The grass is always greener on the other that says we must fight for limited resources Here in Hazelwood we stand on the Our addiction to fossil fuels and nuclear side of the fence. Here we are pining to get will dissipate with the gearing up of many threshold of some very positive develop- power are a direct result of the stifling of away to some far-off place for a vacation alternative energy sources - accessed via ments . We can benefit both the beauty of progress by those who would stand to lose when we have it all here now, everything sharing relationships with all types of peo- our neighborhood and our community nu- financially from alternative ways of provid- we need. Because chambers of commerce ple. Then we will see a beautiful rainbow of ing ourselves with energy and feeding our- and travel agencies emphasize the good side abundance. selves. Solutions are everywhere - except of destinations (while conveniently neglect- Jim McCue in some centers of power, where corporate (St. Jim the Composter) lobbyists have been keeping them at bay. Composter and biotech researcher The one good thing about this world cri- 412-421-6496 sis is that it involves absolutely everyone. Your Local Elected Officials Follow Jim online at: There is no Planet B. No one gets to run Congressman Mike Doyle from this intertwined complex of problems. • http://bioeverything.blogspot.com/2015/01/ 14th Congressional District...... (412) 261-5091 enjoy-yer-cold.html Here are some helpful websites to get us State Senator Wayne Fontana • http://facebook.com/alllifelover back on track to sane agriculture and organ- ics waste management: 42nd District...... (412) 344-2551 http://bioeverything.blogspot.com/2014/01/ the-greening-of-hazelwood.html http://www.kidsgardening.org/ State Representative Dan Frankel http://edibleschoolyard.org/ • http://hazelwoodharvestinc.blogspot.com 23rd District...... (412) 422-1774 http://pittsburghpermaculture.org/ • http://hazelwoodurbangardens. State Representative Jake Wheatley blogspot.com http://www.cityfarmer.info/ http://foodsecurity.org/ 19th District...... (412) 471-7760 State Representative Harry Readshaw 36th District...... (412) 881-4208 Bob’s Property Management, LLC County Executive Rich Fitzgerald (412) 350-6500 Property Management Services throughout the Pittsburgh Area! Rental, Home or Commercial Real Estate Property Mayor Bill Peduto City of Pittsburgh...... (412) 255-2626 NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL • WE DO IT ALL! City Councilman Corey O’Connor Contracting services available for the following: (412) 255-8965 Renovations • Decking • Home Improvements • Concrete Snow Removal • Painting • Tree Removal • All Trades and more! Barbara Daly Danko County Council, District 11...... (412) 350-6575 Bob Rosato 412.337.9916 April-May 2015 THE HOMEPAGE Page 5

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31st Ward Community Action Group April Meeting Minutes The meeting was called to order. The to find the eggs at McBride Park. After the Action Group are working together to orga- There was a little talk about the Memo- March minutes were read and accepted with Easter Egg Hunt a lunch was provided to ev- nizing this event. The 31st Ward is registered rial Day Parade. Everyone was in agreement two changes. Corey O’Connor’s name was eryone present. to participate in this event this year. The that it would be a shame if the parade was misspelled and the L. P. Presbyterian Church The neighborhood Clean-up was held event is Tuesday, August 4th. The first plan- discontinued. was acknowledged for looking into hosting a April 25th @ 10 AM. We had a meeting sta- ning meeting is Tuesday April 21st at 7 PM A motion was made to adjourn, seconded Farmer’s Market this summer. tion set up at the Park&Ride on Muldowney at the Nazarene Church. and accepted. The Treasure’s report was read and ac- Ave. where we had trash bags, gloves and cepted. vests. Officer Shannon Leshen, our Zone 4 li- Marlene Lusnak is interested in having a 2015 Memorial Day Parade aison officer, gave a summery of the March group in her neighborhood of New Home- crime reports. There were 4 Part 1 crimes in- stead. We will give her supplies ahead of Participants Wanted! cluding aggravated assault, theft from resi- time. Bring Your Antique, Classic And Cool Cars, Trucks And dence and stolen vehicles. Diane Ketter is going to clean the empty A flyer on the “Spring 2015 City-Wide lot at the corner of West Run and Interboro. Motorcycles To Participate In Our Memorial Day Parade Public Safety Meeting” on April 22 at 6 PM We purchased 14 new flags that will be On Monday, May 25 was passed out. installed by D.E.S. Some of the poles, hold- The Lincoln Place VFW and the 31st note spokespeople honor and remember all A report on the collection of candy that ers and straps are going to need replaced Ward Community Action Group would like of the fallen men and woman in the armed filled 80 Easter baskets for children at Mercy soon. We will check on prices to do this. The to invite you to march in the parade on Me- forces. Immediately after, the VFW invites and Children’s Hospitals and the Woman’s Flags cost $33.00 each; we ask for donations morial Day, Monday, May 25. I am sorry to everybody to the VFW for free hot dogs, shelter was given. of $25.00 and make up the difference. It was report that our Parade last year was not as huggies or a draft. Officer Leshan was asked about the suggested we let people know the true costs large as it has been the past years. Some of the mystery of the past year’s boundary of Zone 4, questions about section to see if people will donate the full amount. What happened?? I asked around and turnout was due to the passing of a “Great 8 housing, who to contact about suspicious Farmers Market at the LP Presbyte- received some answers. The Lincoln Place Guy” named Bill Todd. I was told that Bill activity in the neighborhood, police protec- rian Church: Nancy De Gregorio reported Youth Athletic Association is currently not was an active member of the Elks. Bill had tion when Mifflin Road is closed and the that the city is not as excited as they were active. This fine group of parents and vol- many friends who owned antique, classic new Commander, Daniel Herrmann. last fall in helping us get a farmers market unteers put together an outstanding program and cool cars, trucks and motorcycles. Bill in Lincoln Place. Not to be discouraged, the for boys baseball and girls softball. Due to always invited his friends to join him for Old Business Church is moving ahead on their own, with many issues, the program is temporally sus- coffee and doughnuts on him at the Elks. Ryan Herbinko applied to the Board and the support of many of the residents. The pended. Hopefully the LYPAA can be reju- That was the early staging area for the ve- was voted as a new Member. Stathers Funeral Home has offered the use venated if people wish to get it going again. hicles that would be in the parade. I am sure Judy Stump from the Nazarene Church of their parking lot for parking. All of the equipment is in storage and ready that without Bill we lost our connection to reported on the Easter Egg Hunt. They filled to go. these guys and gals. 2500 eggs; there were 36 volunteers, about New Business In the past, along with all of the uni- With this new information I want to start 125 children and an estimated 250 total National Night Out (NNO): The Naza- formed baseball and softball players march- another coffee and doughnuts on us before people at the event. It took about 10 minutes rene Church and the 31st Ward Community ing and waving the flags; there were lots of the parade. Jason, the owner of The Shop- Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and N-Go, has agreed to let all motorcycles, Flag Fund Donations Brownies. I can only hope those groups are cars and trucks meet in his parking lot by out there and will participate. the batting cages. He told me that he will The 31st Ward Community Action Group would like to thank the Catherine Eckert VFW The parade was led by Pittsburgh’s Po- be able to help us provide free coffee and Post 5321 for their donation to our flag fund in Honor of their fallen comrades in arms, and lice Motorcycle Officers. We have always doughnuts to the parade participates. We Mr. James Takas in honor of all Veterans. invited the Paramedics and Fire Bureau; ask that any interested cruisers meet be- In addition to anonymous donors we would like to acknowledge the following people; but sometimes those Bureaus can not assign tween 8:00 am and 9:30 am at Shop-N-Go. Mr. Barry Martine, Mr. And Mrs. Regis Ketter, Mr. Robert Eckbreth, Mr. and Mrs. Paul extra units to commit to the parade. They The parade starts at 10:00 am at the corner Stopchuck, and Mrs. Dolly Singer. request Pittsburgh Medic 12 and Engine 20, of Interboro Avenue and Plaport Way. We Flag donations were received from the Schaming families in memory of Leo Schaming. located in Hays, to participate if they are not will station all the vehicles at the starting given an emergency call. position around 9:30 am. The body of the parade was comprised of Anyone wishing to be in the parade 31st Ward Flag Fund Donation Form antique, classical and cool cars and trucks. should meet us early at the Shop-N-Go or Also represented was a good showing of after 9:30 am at Plaport Way. If you can The 31st Ward Community Action Group would like to thank every- motorcycles. This group of folks would bring bulk small candies to pitch out for the one who donated money to our flag fund. We are still accepting dona- toss out candy to all of the anxious children children that would be GREAT! tions, and your help would be appreciated. Thank you! along the route. Last year we did not have a After the parade, all vehicles are invited strong showing; therefore the kids did not to special parking at the new Scoops Ice ______Yes, I would like to help my community and make a donation get as much candy! I wish for the children Cream Shoppe on Mifflin Road at McBride of $25.00 for a US Flag to line the streets of the 31st Ward. who watch the parade receive lots of candy Street. The folks at Scoops will be offering and have a great time. Picking up the rear a taste of ice cream. Enclosed is my check for ______of the procession were folks on horseback, Thank you to everyone for making this who came from the stables off Lebanon event great for 31st Ward. Any questions or Road behind the Dairy Queen. information contact me, Mark S. Schneider, Name______The parade always finishes on Elwell at 412-464-9579 (Home); 412-961-4304 Street at Mifflin Elementary School. Our (Cell); [email protected]. Address______elected Representatives, Veterens, and key

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Easter Egg Hunt Early on Easter Saturday McBride was filled with about 250 children and adults ready to fill their Easter baskets with candy filled eggs. Over 35 volunteers from the Lincoln Place Church of the Nazarene and nearby neighbors filled, and hid, 2,500 eggs with treats. After a short story by Rev. Joe Stump about the meaning of Easter the word was given and the eggs were collected by the enthusiastic crowd in less than 10 minutes. After the hunt everyone was treated to a light lunch of hot dogs, soft drinks and chips. Our thanks go out to Rev. Joe Stump, his wife Judy, and all of the volunteers who made this year’s event the biggest and best attended Easter egg hunt in recent years.

Receive The Homepage Hometown Girl Buys Local Business Via E-mail When Julie Hornak (formerly ity industry she was then hired by it is very easy to order ahead and If you know a former 31st Ward Julie Gordon from Muldowney Av- Vicky Dever and worked as Pizza stop on your way home for dinner. resident or someone in the military enue) and the late Dennis Hornak Stop manager for two years. With her background and experi- service who would like to keep up Look for the 31st Ward Com- purchased the Pizza Stop at 1315 When the business and build- ence Julie can handle large orders with local news, send us their E- munity Action Group on Face- Mifflin Road in Lincoln Place in ing came up for sale Julie and her and can cater your parties. mail address. We will send them book. Join us to see pictures of 2007, they knew that they had a husband sunk their life savings into Julie has plenty of ideas for the The Homepage via E-mail. Contact past events and receive notices of reputation to uphold. The business the purchase. When Dennis sud- business and her future plans in- us at [email protected] or mes- upcoming events. was the only pizza available in Lin- denly passed away Julie was left clude room rental and catering for sage us on our Facebook page. coln Place when Pat Lauso opened with the pizza shop and a building private parties and showers. over 30 years ago as Pat’s Pizza. that needed to be renovated. With Julie returned “home” to Lin- Many residents had their first taste the help and support of her fam- coln Place a few months ago and of pizza from Pat’s. Pat later sold ily she slowly got back on her feet resides in a lovely apartment above the business and recipes to Vicky and her perseverance paid off. Julie the shop so she is close enough to Dever (from Del’s). kept the familiar Pizza Stop name keep an eye on things. She is al- After working for 20 years in but tweaked the dough recipe and ways available for special events, high volume cooking at Jefferson developed her own sauce. Many as- like football games. Hospital, Julie decided to attend sorted sides are on the menu, wings, We thank Julie for investing in CCAC at night. After obtaining her salads and full dinners. She offers our neighborhood and wish our Culinary Arts Degree she worked pick up, delivery and has several “hometown girl” continued suc- a few years as executive chef at booths for eating in. With its cen- cess. Visit them online at thepiz- Anna’s Ravioli Board. With her 35 tral location and ample parking in zastop.net, or call 412- 461-5455. years experience in the hospital- the front, side and rear of building Check them out on Facebook! April-May 2015 THE HOMEPAGE Page 7

Lincoln Place Lincoln Place Church Holy Angels Parish 31st Ward Churches Presbyterian Church of the Nazarene REGULAR WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE SUNDAY SUNDAYS Holy Angels Services begin at 10:30 AM with Rev. Sunday School: 9:30 AM (all ages) Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM Catholic Church Debrah Messham. Morning Worship: 10:40 AM Saturday: 8:00 AM, 4:30 PM & 6:00 PM Children’s Church: 10:40 AM Sunday: 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:15 AM 408 Baldwin Road Sunday School for all ages Pittsburgh, PA 15207 NYI Youth Group: 10:30 AM, 12:00 noon, 5:30 PM Precedes services with a 9:15 AM start. 412-461-6906 Sundays at 6:30 PM Holy Day (Weekday) Mass Schedule: www.holyangelshays.org WEEKLY EVENTS INCLUDE: Adult Bible Study: Rev. Robert Ahlin, Pastor Sundays at 6:30 PM Vigil Mass: 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM • Busy Fingers on Mondays from 10:00 AM Holy Day: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, to Noon, where crafts and other items are WEDNESDAY 12:00 Noon, 7:00 PM Lincoln Place worked on. Intercessory Prayer: 10:30 AM Church of the Nazarene Holy Angels Parish is a Roman Catholic • Senior Lunch is served Tuesdays from Naz Kidz: 7:00 PM 5604 Interboro Avenue church that began in 1903 in the town of 12:00-1:00 PM followed by games, Wii, and Worship on Wednesday: 7:00 PM Pittsburgh, PA 15207 Hays, PA and is a family community among fellowship until 2:00 PM. THURSDAY 412-462-2524 the many parishes that make up the Church Ladies’ Bible Study: 10:30 AM www.lpnazarine.org • Choir Practice is from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM of Pittsburgh. Our purpose is to assist each Rev. W. Joseph Stump, on Thursdays. • Monthly Food Pantry: 3rd Saturday, 8:30 member in spiritual growth, to enable all Senior Pastor AM. Distribution is at Lincoln Place Presby members to support the parish family and • Free Lending Library is open Monday & Church. Call 412-461-2524 for eligibility. to reach out to the larger community of the Tuesday mornings 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Lincoln Place Church and the World. Borrow a book, sit and read. Donations of • Need a ride to church? call Darrel at 412- Presbyterian Church used books are welcomed. 461-6742. 1202 Muldowney Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15207 More 31st Ward Rev. Deborah Messham 412-461-3377 Street Names V M Z M Q E R O M I T L A B Y Mt. Rise Baptist Church P W H C O Z D P E D C E Y D V By Edward Salaj 80 Ingot Street N S I H S H T B S R I L U V V Pittsburgh, PA 15120 T L L O C I R T O I O A O W H ing his automobile in the building the engine (New Homestead) S A L M K R O B F N K D A Z R July 5th Big Day At Hays Pastor Stephen Doniel back fired and ignited gas leaking from a R T B E E C H L A N D E K R L [Wednesday, March 17, 1920] At a meet- pipe line under the garage and an explosion U E U L K M I N P C I L L Q M ing last evening of the Soldiers Tablet Asso- St. John The Baptist followed. H S R A Q O X T L D H P E I O ciation in the Municipal building at Hays, ar- In an instant the building was ablaze and Cathedral N T N N U O H E E C C A A O O rangements were made to dedicate a bronze Edmundson was enveloped in the flames and 210 Greentree Road E R W D I N F F S R N M F W Z tablet purchased by the patriotic citizens of Munhall, PA 15120 resembled a human torch. L N D N A E Q O V L E K P K O this place who answered the country’s call. 412-461-0944 Some of the boys in the school nearby G G G M E Y M L X G T H F L I June 15th was selected for the date and it Rev. Dennis Bogda, Rector noticed the blaze and informed their teacher P O I K K S D U G R A N G E R will be a general holiday in the borough and and an alarm was sent into Lincoln Place T B Y D O S P I K E C O M E R a number of prominent speakers will deliver Warriors of Holiness Volunteer fire company. I C E C B J N U I M G U B X K addresses. in Power (W.H.I.P. There are a number of gold stars on the tab- Before the fire company arrived the Ministries) Mapledale Oakleaf let in honor of the boys who gave their life school boys and teachers were on the job 1174 Mifflin Road Ingot Beechland upon the battle fields on France. and after rescuing the unfortunate man from Pittsburgh, PA 15207 Spike Mooney Burgess John Hamilton presided over the death, extinguished the fire. 412-461-5572 Granger Mohrbach meeting. The work of the school boys won the Pastor James and Comer Homeland admiration of the citizens, their quick work Apostle Denise Samuel Hillburn Keefe School Superintendent saving life and the garage and from destruc- www.whipministries.com Slate Cosmos Badly Burned tion. Glenhurst Stock Willing hands carried Edmundson to Heretick Baltimore Clifford A. Edmundson in Serious the principal’s office in the Lincoln school Condition—Is Rescued by Pupils and building and Dr. E. L. Jones was summoned. Teachers of Lincoln Place School After dressing the burns he sent Edmundson Support Your Local Public Safety Divisions [Tuesday, March 23, 1920] As the re- to the Homestead hospital. sult of a gas explosion in a garage shortly In honor of the good work of the school Medic Station 12 before 10 o’clock this morning, Clifford A. boys school was dismissed for the day, which Edmundson, superintendent pf the Mifflin was a wise move as none of the pupils could & Engine Co. 20 Township public schools, was badly burned study after the thrilling excitement they had about the body, face and hands. experienced. 514 Baldwin Road • Pittsburgh, PA 15207 Edmundson has a garage near the Lincoln While the burns are serious the attending Place public school building and while plac- physician has hopes for Edmundson’s recov- ery. The top was burned from the automobile before the school boys succeeded in pushing the machine from the garage. The gas line which caused the accident ran under the garage to a street light near the garage. Superintendent Edmundson was in a hurry to visit the school and was ignorant of the gas leak until the explosion occurred. The garage is but slightly damaged as the blaze was extinguished and the gas shut off before much damage was done. Fire Destroys Lutz Brothers Old Saw Mill Karen Cappelli Stathers [Wednesday, May 26, 1920] One of the most costly fires that has occurred in Mifflin Funeral Director/Supervisor township for some time was that of Monday when Lutz Brothers saw mill on the old Cal- houn park was destroyed. An alarm was sent to the Homestead Park fire company, but “Our Family Serving Yours” when the firemen arrived the mill was com- pletely destroyed. The building was a small loss, but the costly machinery which was ru- 1222 MULDOWNEY AVENUE phone (412) 464-4377 ined by the fire is estimated at $3,000. pittsburgh, pa 15207 fax (412) 464-4378 Lutz Brothers had no insurance. 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Meet Your Neighbors And Volunteer Celebration Event Dear Greenfielders- The arrival of spring can often illicit thoughts of new be- ginnings. In many ways, our neighborhood clean up events organized by our Public Space Com- mittee often signify the beginning of spring for us. As always there are several opportunities throughout the year to get involved while helping to clean up and beautify our special neighborhood. Please check out the list of events where you can jump right in, get your hands dirty and volunteer with our various committee happenings. It is al- ways a great way to get to know people in the neighborhood and see Greenfield close up. It was great to see so many residents brave the bitter cold to attend the Greenfield Bridge Replacement Meeting this past February. The closing of the bridge is fast approaching and at this point there is no turning back. Without a doubt, the closure will be challenging for us and we will certainly have difficulties adjusting to these changes. But it is also a wonderful opportunity for our community to draw closer together. We cannot overlook that at the conclusion of the project we will have a new bridge that is structurally sound, pedestrian and bike friendly, and an attractive neighborhood gateway for residents to enjoy for many years. The GCA has been involved in ongoing conversations to understand and promote the interests of the neighbor- hood including traffic mitigation, bus rerouting and pedes- trian/cycling detours. We have been diligently working with Councilman Corey O’Connor and Mayor Peduto’s office to help promote neighborhood businesses during these upcom- ing difficult times. Hazelwood Initiative, We are also assisting in the coordination of fundraising efforts to reduce the impact of the bridge project’s effects Inc.’s United Way on our local businesses. We know we have great businesses Contributors Choice that have become destination places for others outside of Greenfield and we want to ensure their continued success. Number is We welcome and encourage any thoughts, comments and suggestion for additional measures to help our local business 1321468 community thrive while the bridge is being reconstructed. We are also gearing up for the Greenfield Glide, taking place on June 7th at 8:30 AM in Schenley Park. This is our 33rd Annual Glide and we are hoping it will be the best one yet. This is a fun race for runners or walkers. Registration is open at http://www.greenfieldglide.com. We are also looking for volunteers to help out on the day of the race and cheer on the runners! Finally, we would like to take the time to say thank you to all who participated in our Meet Your Neighbor and Our Volunteers Event! This brand new spring event celebrated the contribution of our wonderful volunteers, donors and residents. We had a great time at the Magee Senior Center where we were able to get to know each other accompanied by some fine home made food thanks to our ten GCA board members. We hope we’ll see you around the neighborhood and of course at an event soon! Sincerly, Kate Hickey, GCA Board President Greenfield Community Association Meetings & Events May Meetings/Events • GCA Public Safety Committee - • Greenfield Glide - Sunday, June 7, Wednesday, May 13, Bernacki 8:30 AM, Schenley Park, • GCA Development/ Wellness, Lower Level, Coleman Overlook Dr. Transportation Committee - St. entrance • GCA Board of Directors Monthly Monday May 4, 7 PM. Greenfield • May 15, Greenfield Grapevine Meeting - Monday, June 8, 7 PM, Community Presbyterian Church deadline for June issue Greenfield Presbyterian Church • Irvine St. Planting - Saturday, May • Ronald St. Planting - Saturday, • GCA Public Space Committee - Learning Lab 9, 9 AM to Noon. May 16, 9am to Noon Tuesday, June 9, 7 PM, Bernacki Greenfield Presbyterian • GCA Board of Directors Monthly • TBA GCA Events Committee - Wellness, Lower Level, Coleman 3929 Coleman St. Meeting - Monday, May 11, Planning for Greenfield Glide St. Entrance 7 PM, Greenfield Presbyterian Saturday, May 30th, 2-4 p.m. • GCA Public Safety Committee - Church June Meetings/Events Wednesday, June 10, 7 PM, MINECRAFTernoon • GCA Public Space Committee - • GCA Development/ Bernacki Wellness, Lower Level, Computer lab orientation Tuesday, May 12, 7 PM, Bernacki Transportation Committee - Coleman St. Entrance Ice cream social Wellness, Lower Level, Coleman Monday, June 1, 7pm, Greenfield • June 15, Greenfield Grapevine www.greenfieldpresbyterian.org St. entrance Presbyterian Church deadline for July issue. Page 10 THE HOMEPAGE April-May 2015 These Are the People in Your Neighborhood: Sydelle Pearl By Gina Godfrey al storyteller and created a studio the World: the Story of Jella Lep- her books, Sydelle has integrated en’s history, to the writing process. produced recording of the stories, man tells the true story of a Jewish her many skills, as a writer, edu- You can learn more about Sydelle If the name of this month’s pro- complete with musical interludes woman who fled her native - Ger cator and storyteller to develop a and her work at her website, www. file subject looks familiar, readers of traditional Jewish melodies on many during World War II. She re- variety of educational programs for storypearls.com. may recall that in the not-so-distant the clarinet. Sydelle then sent tapes turned after the war to establish the children about her books and other Sydelle finds inspiration from past, Sydelle Pearl was a Grape- of the recording to reviewers, in the International Youth Library in Mu- subjects. She has tailored each pro- her home on Tesla Street, where vine contributor, offering a series hopes that a positive review would nich. Jella Lepman believed that gram for the sponsoring organiza- she says, “The view from my apart- of reviews and reflections on chil- catch the interest of a publisher. children’s books in different lan- tion, the audience and the subject. ment is so beautiful! I can see the dren’s books. This series grew out She laughs as she points out that guages could become ambassadors She has covered a variety of topics, sunrise and the sunset from my of Sydelle’s vocation as a writer, it was way back, when one had to of peace. Books for Children of the from African-American and wom- windows.” educator and storyteller. send such tapes in the mail. World was published with illustra- Sydelle Pearl grew up in north- Her tactic worked. Elijah’s Tears tions by Danlyn Iantorno in 2007. ern New Jersey, and received her received a very positive review in The next years in Pittsburgh bachelor’s degree in education American Library Association’s proved to be very fruitful for from Kean College, now Kean Booklist magazine. Sydelle sent Sydelle, and she published two University. She then attended Sim- copies of the review to publishers books in 2012. For Hope Some- mons College, where she received with a hand written letter. She re- where in America, Sydelle was her master’s degree in library sci- ceived a number of responses, ask- inspired by the Robert Brackman ence. She worked for several years ing to see her stories. Ultimately, painting “Somewhere in America” as a children’s librarian at pub- Elijah’s Tears was published by which she saw on exhibit at the lic libraries in the Boston area. Henry Holt Books in 1996 with il- Frick Art and Historical Center. It Throughout this time, she main- lustrations by Bulgarian-born artist is illustrated by Astrid Sheckels, tained a passion for writing her Rossitza Skortcheva. It has subse- and was published by Twin Lights own stories. quently be republished by Pelican Publishers, Inc., Spring 2012. Dear The first works that Sydelle Publishing. Mr. Longfellow, is a biography, of published were pieces of short fic- After publication, Elijah’s Tears Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in tion, in the now defunct children’s was very well received. It was which Sydelle has reflected upon literary magazine, Lollipop. There- highlighted on the Best Books List the letters he received from chil- after, she completed a book of sto- put out by the Bank Street College dren. These letters show the unique, ries she describes as “original folk- of Education in New York City, and close relationship that young read- tales,” Elijah’s Tears. In the five named an American Bookseller ers shared with the poet. The book stories, which each relate to an im- “Pick of the Lists” and was a Sto- contains photos of Longfellow and portant Jewish holiday, Elijah aids rytelling World award-winner. his family and reproductions of the those in need. As Sydelle puts it, Sydelle moved to Pittsburgh correspondence he shared with his “Elijah appears when people need from Boston in 2004. Her next young admirers. It was published him most.” book took her from the world of by Prometheus Books, in October In order to attract attention for folktales to biography, when she 2012. her collection of stories, Sydelle decided to tell the story of Jella In addition to creating compre- utilized her skills as a profession- Lepman. Books for Children of hensive teacher’s guides for all of

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PIZZA • HOAGIES • CALZONES • DINNERS • WINGS • SALADS • APPETIZERS • BEER • ICE CREAM April-May 2015 THE HOMEPAGE Page 11 Sister Elizabeth Roach - A Global Cyber-Nun United States and one from Ko- seph Consine. Sister Anne Francis made her think of going to Maryk- By Eileen O’Neil rea made their final vows. Sister Tighe, S.C. would read the story noll, but it was really Fr. Joseph Maryknoll Sister Elizabeth V. Elizabeth is hoping someone from to her students at St. Stephens on Meenan, from St. Stephen Parish, Roach ws born in Greenfield, grew Greenfield or Hazelwood will be- Fridays if they had all their work who convinced her that there was up in Hazelwood, attended St. Ste- come a Maryknoll. done. It is the story of Fr. Gerard no one like Jesus, and that he loved phen School and graduated from St. In 2002 when it came time to Donovan, M.M., who was mar- everybody. John the Baptist High School, Law- retire, Sister was not ready, and tyred in China in 1937. Gerald Sister Elizabeth is the daugh- renceville, in 1946. At the age of took a correspondence course in was one of three Donovan chil- ter of the late Catherine Flaherty seventeen, she entered Maryknoll writing books for children. Three dren – Tom, Joe and Gerard - from Roach and John F. Roach. She had Sisters and has had a 50-year career of her books have been published Tipton Street in Hazelwood, who three brothers, John (Shorty), Jim teaching children in Bolivia, Peru, in paperback and on Kindle. If I became Maryknoll Missioners. Fr. and Donald. The family lived on Panama and the United States. Am Found Worthy tells the story Joseph Meenhan accompanied Fr. various streets in Hazelwood, in- Maryknoll has members from all of Maryknoll Father William C. Gerard’s body from China when he cluding Chance St., Flowers Ave., over the world, but Sister Elizabeth Kruegler, who gave his life to was brought back from China. One Mansion St., Dyke St. and Second is the only one from Hazelwood. protect children in Bolivia. Secret day, Sister Anne Francis put her Ave. After she left for Maryk- Recently, two missioners from the Melody is a gripping story about hand on a map of Tibet, and said noll, her family moved to Allegh- children immigrants. Seven Stories Sister Elizabeth’s latest discov- it was a landlocked country where eny Terrace, near the Glenwood is a collection of tales to read to ery is Skype In The Classroom. people had never heard the name Bridge. Sister has no immediate children ages 2 to 8. Her stories are Once again, Sister had to learn new of Jesus. Elizabeth was sitting in family members now, but she does about children, animals and history. technology, but nothing seems to the first row, and thought, “I have have nieces and nephews scattered As soon as Facebook and Twit- daunt this Missioner. Sister Eliza- to go and tell them about Jesus.” between Pittsburgh (Bethel Park, ter appeared, Sister saw them as beth sees technology as a great That was one of the things that Mifflin and Etna) and Boston. another means to reach out with means of extending missions to the her stories to children whose par- far ends of the Earth, and as Sister Call for Grapevine Articles ents are too poor to buy books. She says, “The wonderful thing about it Have an idea for an article for an upcoming issue of the Grapevine? now has a blog called My Story is we can do it from home.” Sister Want to announce something to the neighborhood? We’re always looking Hour, where she gets hits from Elizabeth was featured in a recent for content that will be interesting and informative for our community! Latvia, Iran, Beijing, and many issue of Maryknoll Magazine in the Send any content you’d like to include to [email protected]! other countries. The children can article A Global Cyber Nun by Sr. bring up stories in their own lan- Mary Ellen Manz, M.M. guage and the translation can be Sister Elizabeth says when she Homepage Delivery Notice: made in 80- different languages. was in the eighth grade, she was If you live in Greenfield and are not receiving issues of The blog van be found at mystory- moved by the book When The The Homepage, please contact [email protected]. hour.blogspot.com. Sorghum Was High by John Jo-

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Melissa Mellor South Suburban Office Office 412-854-7200 x112 Mobile:412-292-2189 [email protected] Page 12 THE HOMEPAGE April-May 2015 St. Rosalia Academy Boys and Girls Basketball Champions

Saint Rosalia Academy 2014-2015 Varsity Boys Basketball Team Saint Rosalia Academy 2014-2015 Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Team Undefeated “Central Section” Champs Undefeated “East Section” Champs 1st Row (L-R): Coach Kevin Kelley, Nelson Grayson, Collin West, Jack Low- 1st Row (L-R): Brennan Rosario, Madison Mock, Haley Lupinacci, Shea Deasy. man, Luke Chilson. 2nd Row (L-R): Coach Jim Gregg, Marc Peters, John Szc- 2nd Row (L-R): Lauren Olson, Hailee Hall, Tana Ganoy, Emily Lupinacci, Faith zypinski, Gabe Rosario, Jacob Bon, Dominic Bonacci, Coach Joe Villilla. Whitley, Coach Dan Kelly, Coach Cory Hahn. 2015 Pittsburgh Diocesan Junior Roundball All-Star Classic (East) Team

First Row (Left to Right): Coach Phil McGiuney, Jake Malcanas, Patrick Bren- nan, Eric Gidel, Gregor Meyer, Mike Reynolds, Will Gatti. Second Row (Left to Right): Coach Kevin Kelley, Joe Glusec, Jim Schropp, Conor Deasy, Marc Peters, Chris Salemi, Carey Lucchino, Jeffrey Bridgett, Jim Moon, Kieran Rapp, Coach Jim Gregg. Saint Rosalia Academy

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If you are interested in a Eucharistic Centered School for your child, join us at Saint Rosalia Academy. Registration for the 2014 – 2015 school year for grades Congratulations to Saint Rosalia Academy’s Marc Peters and Sacred Heart’s Eric Gidel (Greenfielder) on their recent selection as members of the Pitts- Preschool age 3 to Grade 8 are now open. Please give burgh Diocesan Junior Roundball All-Star Classic (East) Team. The team us a call at 412-521-3005 to schedule an appointment. was coached by St. Rosalia Academy coaches Jim Gregg, Kevin Kelley and C.T.D.C.A. coach Phil McGiuney. (Photo left to right: Coach Jim Gregg, Marc Peters, Eric Gidel, Coach Kevin Kelley) April-May 2015 THE HOMEPAGE Page 13

• Wheat triple the normal storage life of your veg- A Nutrition Plan for Beginners • Teff etables. • White flour products (baked goods, Step 5: Limiting sugar and fructose Dear Friends, cookies, pastries) is crucial. Having a nutrition plan is imperative to • Spelt achieving optimal health. These steps will • Barley Excessive sugar consumption leads to help you recognize what is helpful and what • Soy insulin and leptin resistance, which appears is harmful to your body and what you can do • Rye to be the root of many if not most chronic to make it better. Remember to listen to your • Pasteurized cow’s milk products disease. Insulin resistance has even been body! If any food or supplement makes you • Kamut found to be an underlying factor of cancer. sick, stop it immediately! Establish a plan • Couscous As a standard recommendation, it is strong- that fits your body and keep up with it. This ly advised keeping your TOTAL fructose is the key to longevity. Step 2: At least one-third of your food consumption below 25 grams per day. For should be uncooked. most people it would also be wise to limit Step 1: Eliminate all wheat, gluten, Valuable and sensitive micronutri- your fructose from fruit to 15 grams or less, and highly allergenic foods from ents are damaged when you heat foods. In as you’re virtually guaranteed to consume your diet. fact, malnutrition – nutrient deficiencies – “hidden” sources of fructose if you drink Gluten is the primary protein found in from consuming a highly processed diet is beverages other than water and eat pro- wheat. Harmful gluten contains gliadin, one reason why many people cannot lose cessed food. which provokes the inflammatory reac- weight, because it leads to overeating. If Step 6: Avoid Artificial Sweeteners. tion. If you are sensitive, your body will you’re consistently feeling hungry, you’re make antibodies to gliadin and attack the likely not getting sufficient amounts of the While all the sugars listed above are cells gliadin has attached itself to, treating you are looking for gluten-free products, be nutrients your body needs to thrive. Cook- best avoided, NONE of them are as bad or those cells as an infection. This immune aware. Some companies list their products ing foods at high heat will also produce toxic as artificial sweeteners. So if you must response damages surrounding tissue and as gluten-free, without understanding the unhealthy byproducts, such as acrylamide, have soda, regular is superior to diet. Many has the potential to set off, or exacerbate, scientific basis of the problem with gliadin. and thermolyzed casein. Regular vegetable people ask about Splenda, Equal or Nutras- MANY other health problems throughout Avoid the following foods. They are juicing will easily help you reach this goal weet (Aspartame). These artificial sweeten- your body, which is why gluten can have all highly allergenic and will frequently of 1/3 raw food in your diet. ers need to be eliminated. There are more such a devastating effect on your overall keep your immune system in overdrive by adverse reactions to Nutrasweet reported to health. Rice, corn, buckwheat and millet continually triggering the inflammatory re- Step 3: Eat more vegetables. the FDA than all other foods and additives have glutens, but do not contain gliadin. If sponse: One of the easiest ways to fulfill your combined. In certain individuals, it can have vegetable intake is through regularly con- devastating consequences. You should also suming fresh vegetable juice. Alternatively, avoid artificial chemicals like MSG. Better you can take the free online Nutritional Typ- alternatives are a few teaspoons of succanat, ing test. Remember to let your body report or better yet, dextrose (pure glucose with no back to you how accurate your appetite/ fructose) intermittently and Natural Stevia. taste buds are at gauging what is right for Step 7: Avoid hypoglycemia. you. Once you’re eating the right types and amounts of vegetables (and other foods), Hypoglycemia is a deficiency of glucose your body and mind will respond favorably, in the bloodstream. Symptoms of this in- and many common health issues will begin clude dizziness, confusion, headaches, and to resolve. generally feeling miserable. Eat every two hours for the first few days of your transi- Step 4: Keep your vegetables fresh. tion. You will need to eat some protein, If you are unable to obtain organic vege- such as an egg, piece of free range pastured tables, you can rinse non-organic vegetables chicken, turkey, fish, or some organic seeds, in a sink full of water with 4-8 ounces of dis- along with a vegetable such as a piece of cel- tilled vinegar for 30 minutes. When storing, ery, cucumber, or red pepper. This will help remove as much air as possible out of the to prevent hypoglycemia and stabilize your bag. Fruits and vegetables release ethylene blood sugar. gas while ripening after harvesting or pick- To your Health and Wellness, ing. This ethylene gas accelerates ripening, aging and rotting. Removing the air can help decelerate this process. This will double or Susan Merenstein, RPh/Owner

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• Q. What is the 311 Response Line ? A. 311 is the City’s phone number for government informa- tion and non-emergency services. Residents can call regard- ing any number of issues such as street potholes, abandoned properties, clogged public sewers, housing code violations, deteriorated city steps, playground conditions, etc.

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Hazelwood Branch fruit and vegetables! During inclem- Fine Art Miracles presents Teens! ent weather, we will walk inside. Reading with Romibo 5006 Second Ave, Saturdays, May 9th to July 25th Explore interactive stories us- Teen Time Pittsburgh, PA 15207 at 10:30 AM ing robotic technology presented If you’re into cool art projects, www.carnegielibrary.org by Fine Art Miracles, Inc. Romibo epic games, music, movies, and just facebook.com/clphazelwood Grandparent Coffee Hour the robot shares his favorite books. chilling out - come kick it at Teen 412.421.2517 Attention all grandparents! Stop Come and make a new robot friend Time! Open to all middle and high at the library to socialize with other at the Library. For preschool-age school students. Hours of Operation: grandmothers and grandfathers children and their families. Thursdays, May 7th to 28th Monday, Friday and Saturday from the community. Refreshments Tuesday, May 19th at 10:00 from 3:30-5:30 PM from 10AM - 5PM will be served. Moderator: Andrea and 10:45 AM Coleman-Betts Thursday, May 21st at 10:00 AM Teen Manga Club Tuesday, Wednesday Friday, May 22nd at 1:00 PM Want to talk about your favor- and Thursday STEM: Bedtime Math Crazy ite manga and anime? On the last from 10AM - 8PM Programs for 8’s Club Saturday of each month we will talk STEM (Science, Technology, Engi- about manga, watch some anime, Children neering, Math) programs are hands- make some art and eat Japanese For Adults Celebrate: Magic Show on experiences that engage and snacks! Open to all middle and high Wise Walk Join us for a fun afternoon full interest children through active, school students. Wise Walk is a walking program of magic, comedy and balloon art scientific learning. While using ob- Saturday, May 30th from 2:00 geared toward adults 50+ but open with Weird Eric! servation and critical thinking, chil- to 3:00 PM to people of all ages. We will meet Ages five through twelve. Chil- dren will explore different scientific every Saturday at 10:30 AM to walk dren under age five must be accom- concepts. the neighborhood ending with a panied by an adult. Tuesdays, May 5th to May 26th trip to Dylamato’s Market for fresh Saturday, May 23rd at 3:30 PM at 4:30 PM Creating A Community You Love To Love In!

Big thanks to all of our volunteers and donors that made this day possible! Joni Designs, Italian Village Pizza, Sweet Treats, The HI Blight Task Force and Small Business Network, CMU, Dumpbusters, the Resident Artist of the Carnegie Library, Home Depot, The City of Pittsburgh Love Your Block Grant, Dan Cuprill, and the Office of Corey O’Connor. Support Your Local Hazelwood Businesses Abriola’s Auto Parts ...... 412-421-8100 Jimmy Cohen Plumbing, Allegheny Fence...... 412-421-6005 Heating & Mechanical...... 412-421-2208 Automotive Medic...... 412-422-2886 John D. 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(How Good And True Is A Genuine Father?) ily telling me. He was taken away before told him that the AVH the Hungarian Gov- Anything that he did here as well as By Alexander Jozsa Bodnar the World War ended. But most everything ernment protecting authorities were look- Hungary had to be done professionally, I remember fondly in 1950, when my about it was hushed and silenced, and we ing for him. That was the last time I saw precise, always an example of good man- mother and my new father decided to tie were filled with quiet remorse and just hol- him until 1976, when I looked him up. hood and fatherhood. He had a very decent the knot, and get married, with Dad’s com- lowness. That incident was in 1946 and most of that mechanical aptitude and patience that a lot pany boss witnessing and providing the Dr. Gyorgy Tibor Bodnar also did not time he was persecuted by the authorities. of us do not. company wedding car. have very savory memories of the war era, Most likely I wouldn’t be here if not for At this point, I must admit painfully, I was elated, running around the hous- especially after surviving in a slave labor his service, which kept my mother, me and that my Bodnar father is dying of pancreat- ing quad where my Grandma lived, telling camp and a Russian camp after the war. But grandmother Frater out of a retention camp ic cancer in Arizona, sadly never to go back the world I now have a true father, and also he was young and happy, good looking, in Budapest. I looked for my Jozsa father to their loving homestead in Wilmington knowing deep in my heart that I have a and fell in love with my mother, and took before going to the land-mined Austrian/ Delaware, with mom’s favorite sunroom protector! her hand in marriage, also taking a half- Hungarian border, patrolled by Russian ar- that both of them loved sitting in and read- I was 7 years old, and World War II grown boy to be his son. He was only 14 mored cars at night, strafing phosphorous ing, and hosting friends and family. They had devastatingly torn into our family. We years older than me. They were so young bullets, but could not find him in Gyor in had truly accomplished and maintained the were poorer than church mice. What the and beautiful, just like teenagers but ob- the village of Nyul, although he lived there American Dream. On March 7th, they will Germans didn’t take, the Russians took. viously much older. Bravely they took on at the time. Gyor city is also an historical, celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. But I never fully knew how poor we re- the new world, not afraid of anything and thriving three-river city like Pittsburgh, He showed me and my brothers how ally were, since I was sheltered and raised worked, sacrificed and did things together, about 1,000 years old. to be responsible, professional individu- by my grandmother Frater Teresa (Juhasz). and ambitiously built a life together. In Hungary, Dr. Bodnar exercised fa- als. A loving and patient father, husband, My mother also supported my uncle Lajos Their first apartment at Kertesz 37 was therhood with me in many caring ways. who was family and community-oriented, Frater, who had survived the war, but was meager but workable, and they made room From the start, I continuously had better always fostering higher education and con- convalescing for years. My mother worked for Grandma and Grandpa Antel Bodnar. facilitations in general, even when having tinuously learning, finishing his bachelors and studied day and night, and it was only In 1956, we eventually moved to a more problems with math. He hired my uncle and masters degrees in night school while she who had an income to support all four spacious apartment at Raday 30 Street, to Lajos’s old math tutor, Piri Nine, who used supporting five people, and did not retire of us. Grandpa Zsigmond Frater had died make room for my kid brother Andrew, to call me a horrible, impossible child. I did until the age of 80. in the war, and my aunts were married and who was born in 1953. not always pay attention, and found math Now both mother Aranka Frater Bodnar were also poor, and couldn’t help much. I was a restless kid who had been living to be very boring. Already, creativity was and Gyorgy Tibor Bodnar are at the twi- I was the first born of eight male cous- a sheltered life, and finally started to figure becoming my forte. light of their lives, both suffering from rav- ins of the four Frater kids, and a favorite out the revolt and the fight for freedom. I Dad got me a Merkling construction ages of time and having less time to enjoy of Grandpa Frater, who was known in realized that people were getting killed, tool set to play with, and later advised me their family, because of always needing to Budapest as a hauling and trucking com- and I got involved. Dr. Bodnar, my father, to study art in the USA. Grandpa Bodnar’s catch up from continuous set backs. pany owner who helped family, friends and was asked to serve on the Revolutionary old suit was tailored to fit me for later in We came here with only our shirt on our strangers. If things needed to be sold and Advisory Council, I was involved at the life. I was still tiny, and slightly malnutri- backs and nobody gave us anything or lent couldn’t, he made sure a buyer was found. Corvina Circle Resistance, came home late tioned because of the war. us a dime. So let the grace and the prayer- I guess I am not too far from his person- many times, and got beaten for it , but still I remember how much I loved going ful love for all of us flow with tolerance. I ality, going out of my way to help others. went out to fight. After realizing the hope- to the Rudas bathhouse on the Buda side have been living in Hazelwood since 1974, And I am also a father. My Grandpa was a less end, we had to escape Hungary. to swim laps before work and school with involved since 1975 serving man, God, World War I decorated soldier – but they I knew very little of my Jozsa father, Dad. He was tall and long legged, and church, community and country ever since. still took him away, as well as most of that except one incident after the war, when walked briskly ahead of me, and I was al- side of the family. I was my Grandpas great he was let out of political prison. Since most always running behind him. He was Alexander Jozsa Bodnar is the owner of joy - a boy grandson after three girls, un- he served on the Russian and the Finland always dressed clean, with his suit and tie Jozsa Corner restaurant, President of til my Uncle Lajos (Lali). He fussed over fronts, he came home in rags, dirty and - a very precise man. A perfect example of GHDI, and chair of the Hazelwood Urban me, but I only know of this through fam- unshaven, I ran to greet him and fearfully professional manners and procedure. Garden. Rena’s Recipes: Tomatoes -The Fruit That Acts Like A Veggie! Tomatoes are loaded with many health acid which helps the body convert glucose Some easy ways to include them into tien, 17g Carb, 6g Fat, 0.9g Sat Fat, 3.8g properties, every home should always have to energy, a good source of Chromium your diet may be: adding tomatoes to your Monounstaturated Fat, 1.4g Polyunstau- them in there kitchen or pantry. Tomatoes which helps regulate blood sugar and lyco- sandwiches, chopped up in a salad, us- rated Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 3g Fiber, about are naturally low in sodium, saturated fat, pene. Lycopene makes skin less sensitive ing marinara or tomato based sauces as 500mg Sodium (depending on what mari- cholesterol, and calories. One medium to- to UV light damage, improves bone mass opposed to cream based sauces, drinking nara sauce using) calories from fat 41% mato, about 4 oz, provides 22 calories, 0g and can reduce the risk of several cancers. tomato juice, adding to eggs or breakfast of fat, 5g of carbohydrate (including 1g of Lycopene also helps with sleep, muscle taco, adding canned or stewed tomatoes to Restaurant Style Salsa fiber and 3g of sugar) and 1g of protein. To- movement, learning, memory and assists soups and stews, or even making your own Servings: 12 Prep Time: 10 mins matoes are a rich source of Vitamins A, C, & in the absorption of fats, so it is necessary salsa with lots of fresh or canned tomatoes. Difficulty: Easy K, Folate, Potassim and Folic Acid. Vitamin to include it in your diet. Salsa is a great replacement for high fat K and C are very good for strengthening Tomatoes also include Thiamin, niacin, salad dressing and is very tasty on meats, 1 can (28oz) Whole Tomatoes with juice and repairing bones as, vitamin A improves Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and fish and eggs. Here is a few delicious reci- 2 cans (10oz) Rotel (diced tomatoes and vision and help prevent night blindness, it Copper. Since tomatoes are a great source pes you can use to help include tomatoes green chilies) also can make hair strong and shiny. of potassium they can create a 20% de- into your everyday diet. ENJOY!!! ¼ cup chopped Onion Tomatoes also have beneficial nutrients crease in dying from all causes, if included 1 clove Garlic, minced and antioxidents including alpha-lipoic regularly in your diet. Almost Homemade Garlic 1 whole Jalapeno, quartered and sliced and Onion Tomato Sauce thin ¼ tsp Agave Nectar, Sugar or Splenda Servings: 4 (about ¾ -1 Cup each) Helping The Homeless ¼ tsp Salt ¼ tsp Ground Cumin hoagies to the homeless, and he chose the 2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ cup Cilantro (can use more if desired) Veterans Shelter on Washington Blvd, with 2/3 cup chopped Sweet Onion Juice from ½ of a large lime (can use the help of his family he delivered 9 hoa- ½ cup chopped Red, Yellow, or Orange more if desired) gies, bottled water and chips, they were Peppers 2 tsp minced, Garlic extremely grateful and were amazed that a Combine whole tomatoes, Rotel, On- a dash of Black Pepper child would want to take the time and do ion, Jalapeno, Garlic, Agave/Sugar/Sweet- ¼ cup chopped Fresh Basil this. ener (which ever one using), Salt, Cumin, 2 cups Bottled or Canned Marinara Sauce We are so proud of him, but not sur- Lime Juice, and Cilantro in a blender or ¼ cup Red Wine of choice such as Merlot prised because he has that kind of heart.At food processor. (optional) Christmas time, he wants to host a family Pulse until you get the salsa to the con- to buy a few presents for and make sure Add Olive Oil, to a medium nonstick sistency you would like, I do about 8-10 they have a nice Christmas. His mom and saucepan over medium-high heat, once oil pulses. dad - Heather and George Perris, sister Jor- is hot add onion and bell pepper and saute Test seasonings and adjust as needed- I would like to show people that kids do dyn Perris and his grandparents Jack and until soft (about 4 mins) remember keep in mind if your serving care and have good hearts. My Grandson Sandy Roberts and Donna Perris, could Reduce heat to low stir in Garlic and with tortilla chips the chips already have Jeorge has a kind heart and a compassion- not be more proud of this kid. He would Black Pepper and cook about 1 min. longer salt so adjust the salt accordingly ate heart. His school (Propel Hazelwood) also like to thank Tara Terlecki and all who until Garlic begins to foam. Refrigerate Salsa for at least 1 hour and was selling hoagies, he sold many hoa- helped with making this happen. His pap Stir in the Fresh Basil, Marinara, and serve with tortilla chips or cheese nachos gies but some people ordered the hoagies Jack is a Vietnam Vet and could not be Wine (if using), and simmer until the sauce NOTE: Recommend using a 12 cup but donated them back to the Jeorge for prouder of Jeorge. We just wanted people is good and hot (about a min or 2 longer) blender or food processor or process the him to do what he seen fit. This 9 year old to know that kids do think of others. Serve with cooked pasta, chicken, fish, etc. ingredients in small batches then mix ev- child decided he was going to donate the Sandy Roberts, Proud Gramma Per Serving: 132 calories, 3g Pro- erything together in a large mixing bowl. April-May 2015 THE HOMEPAGE Page 19 Accessibility in Hazelwood: a possible solution in ALMONO?

By Bruce Chan although illegal, are thriving in At the same time, bicycling for tion and resources being poured tion they have ever been to bring neighborhoods without supermar- transportation in the city of Pitts- into ALMONO in the very near a transformative solution to their In transportation, accessibil- kets and communities of color. burgh has received attention and future, Hazelwood residents and neighborhood’s lack of accessibil- ity refers to the ease of reaching After Hazelwood’s only market grant money in recent years. Bike businesses are in the best posi- ity. destinations. The more limited the closed in 2009, Fishes & Loaves, commuting has doubled since 2007, accessibility, the more expensive in recognizing the lack of fresh and the city’s own Bike Share and time consuming it is to access healthy food in the community program launchd in April. In this employment centers, schools, or and the high cost of transportation, changing environment, the URA has shopping districts. have run a successful buying club requested $1.7M for bicycle infra- Compared to other parts of the since 2011. structure for ALMONO, a bold re- Pittsburgh, it is clear that accessi- Fortunately, Hazelwood has quest. bility in Hazelwood is an issue for a potential solution to improving Is it out of the question, then, to a couple of reasons. accessibility: the ALMONO site. view bicycling as a viable part of Ha- First, accessibility out of Ha- The development has the oppor- zelwood’s accessibility solution in zelwood is limited and inadequate, tunity to not only bring services the near future? Students at CMU’s with Irvine Street and 2nd Avenue closer to Hazelwood, but also bet- School of Architecture are asking becoming the de facto main thor- ter connect to employment centers if a bicycle centered workshop can oughfare in and out of town. Ex- such as Downtown and the South bring larger advocacy change for ac- treme congestion during rush hour Side. cessibility in Hazelwood. or high speeds during nontraffic One of these existing connec- Tentative planned workshops for times characterize the street, and tions is the Eliza Furnace trail of children and adults would include pedestrian accommodations such the Three Rivers Heritage trail, mapreading classes, safety lessons, as safe sidewalks aren’t any better. which the city has invested in in and a fixit session for small repairs. Second, Hazelwood is poorly the past few years. However, that The goal of the workshops is not to served by public transit. There are direct link to Downtown stops convert everyone to bicycle com- only 2 direct bus routes to Down- short of Hazelwood but this wasn’t muting. Rather, it is to show that bi- town (the 56 and 57), and going always the case. Longtime resi- cycles, along with public transit and to other parts of the city requires dents will remember that up until cars, are equally important options transfers or circuitous routes. This 2013, Hazelwood was linked to when considering accessibility. lack of accessibility in Hazelwood the Three Rivers Heritage Trail Hopefully, these workshops will is not a new problem. The pres- through the ALMONO site be- bring attention to the disproportion- ence of groups that have stepped tween Hazelwood Avenue and the ate lack of infrastructure in Hazel- up to fill the demand show us that Hot Metal Bridge. The trail has wood, and spur further dialog for this is an ongoing issue. since been temporarily closed for equitable investment in Hazelwood. Pittsburgh Bike Map from BikePGH. Gray signifies For example, jitney services, construction. And with the unprecedented atten- Cautionary Bike Route, Black signifies Bike Trail.

Fleming - Continued from Page 1 Jack Munsie, a former law en- Bill Priatko of North Hunting- hometown. He told Tom Averell, forcement officer from West Mif- ton. Priatko played football at the director of the Minor Pro Foot- Mifflin, was so excited about being around with Paul Martha during flin, accompanied Fleming to the North Braddock Scott and that ball Hall of Fame that Fleming was honored in this fashion. He went his stay with the Steelers and Joe Heinz History Center. Munsie is a school was an often-bitter rival the first adult figure, as a coach, to out and bought a new suit so he’d Namath during his time with the former Allegheny County police of- of Braddock High School yet have a positive impact on him. look his best. Jets. Both of those All-America fice and then a supervisor at the Fed- he and Klausing remained close “That’s an unreal tribute,” He joined other former minor No. 1 draft choices have said that eral Court in Downtown Pittsburgh. through the years. said another speaker and honoree, league standouts from Pennsylva- Fleming was good enough to make They have been life-long friends. Priatko praised Klausing for U.S. Representative (Republican) nia and Ohio to be inducted into the team. When we were teenagers, Munsie his outstanding record on the Mike Kelly from Butler, who was this sports hall of fame. A plaque I had occasion to interview Joe used to book basketball games for high school and college coach- coached by Art Bernardi in high with his likeness will be on display Namath recently for a book I am us at gyms and recreation centers all ing level, but most of all for be- school, and joined teammate Terry every day henceforth at the Heinz writing, and I mentioned Dave around Pittsburgh. I know my way ing a great family man, a humble Hanratty in being coached by Ara History Center. None of the other Fleming to him. “He could play,” around all the neighborhoods of our individual, and someone who Parseghian at Notre Dame. “Imag- honorees enjoyed the extensive said Namath. “We had some fun city and I often credit Jack Munsie touched a lot of young lives in a ine having the head coach of the pro career he had in Canada. Ham- together.” for showing me the way. positive manner. Green Bay Packers credit you in ilton has long been known as “the On one occasion, Namath Munsie is also besieged with There were over 250 people such a way.” Pittsburgh of Canada” because it, and Fleming went together to the health problems, and he didn’t feel present for the ceremonies. One It was that kind of day at the too, had a strong steel-making in- World’s Fair that was being held in so hot last Saturday morning, but he of them was a surprise visitor. Heinz History Center. “It was dustry. New York in the mid-60s. Rather wouldn’t have missed his friend’s Francis “Monk” Bonasorte, who Pittsburgh sports at its roots,” said “I’m so proud to be honored than pay admission, they ran in big day if he had to travel to The played for Fleming’s semi-pro my friend Tom McGuire. “You like this,” said Fleming, “and to do tandem and hurdled the turnstiles Strip in an ambulance. “I’m going teams, came all the way from learn to appreciate the kind of peo- so in front of my family, my chil- and went into the Fair. Namath to get better,” Munsie told me more Florida to honor his friend. He ple who accomplished great things dren and grandchildren, and my was the highest paid pro football than once. He was cheered by the said Fleming helped him get to in sports around here.” friends.” player at the time, but he was still occasion. I am hoping he and Flem- Florida State in the first place, McGuire, Art Humphreys, Ed Fleming had the strongest turn- a kid from Beaver Falls, full of fun ing both have full recoveries soon. where he was an All-American Lyness and Tom Atkins were all at- out of supporters of any of the hon- and mischief. Fleming and Munsie were seated defensive back. tending their first Minor Pro Foot- orees last weekend when 68 others Fleming hadn’t gone to col- among some of the outstanding high Mike McCarthy, the head ball Hall of Fame induction and were in his party. Most of the other lege, however, and pro teams wor- school football coaches in Western coach of the Green Bay Packers, luncheon and they all agreed it was men who were honored had twelve ried that his lack of experience Pennsylvania. was also honored at the event, great fun. They also won $6 to $12 or ten family and friends on hand would limit his contribution. He They included Don Yannessa, even though he was unable to be at the casino with the $10 free play for the program at the Heinz His- had been a star at a newly-formed who coached at Aliquippa, Bald- present because he had to pre- coupon they were given as part of tory Center and the follow-up lun- Gladstone High School in Hazel- win and Ambridge with distinc- side over team meetings to pre- the luncheon package. cheon at the Rivers Casino on the wood. He grew up a block away tion, Art Bernardi of Butler High, pare for the upcoming college “It was a salute to greatness in North Shore. from Burgwin Grade School. Chuck Klausing of Braddock High, draft. minor football leagues, and to all Fleming was a star running He later played midget foot- Pat Tarquinio of Beaver High and McCarthy came from Green- those unselfish high school coach- back for the Pittsburgh Valley ball in Pittsburgh sandlot leagues Hopewell High. They all won WPI- field and he still sends mon- es,” allowed Lyness. “I felt hon- Ironmen in 1963 and 1964, when I at Burgwin Field. We were team- AL titles through the years. I had the etary gifts to the community to ored to be there.” served as the team’s publicist while mates on a football team called honor of introducing them for their support sports programs in his I was still a student at the Univer- the Hazelwood Steelers. He later awards. sity of Pittsburgh. That team was coached an older team by that Some other great high school coached by Dick Bowen of White same name as well as the Pitts- coaches were in the audience, in- Oak, and they played at Bowen’s burgh Colts. cluding Rich Niedbala of Western old stomping grounds, Duquesne Martha told me that Fleming Beaver, Karl Florie of Elwood City High School Field. was an outstanding coach and re- and Riverside, and Pete Antimarino Fleming had tryouts with both ally knew his football. “Rooster” of Gateway High School. They also the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New also gained fame for some of his won WPIAL championships. York Jets and was on the practice off-the-field shenanigans, but he Klausing was inducted into the squad for short periods with both has matured. A serious of health Hall of Fame and was also was pro teams. He should have made challenges will slow down even honored with The Ironman Award. the Steelers and the Jets. He palled the strongest of athletes. He was introduced by his friend, Like us on Facebook • Follow us on Twitter Page 20 THE HOMEPAGE April-May 2015

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