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Volume 33, No. 2 Serving Bloomfield, Friendship, Garfield, East Liberty and Lawrenceville since 1975 February 2008

Contract for Penn Avenue Revitalization NOTICE OF PUBLIC Signed, Sealed, and Delivered MEETING In a triumph for our neighborhoods, By Paula Martinac tubes attached to counters that record the revitalization of the two-mile The Bulletin average daily traffic. Krul stressed stretch of Penn Avenue between that people need to "respect the Doughboy Square in Lawrenceville tubes," because vandalism could dam- and Negley Avenue in East Liberty The bulldozers, though, won't be age the count and set back data collec- SAVE THE DATE! has officially kicked off. On rolling in any time soon - actual con- tion. In the spring, when traffic pat- December 6, the city's Department of struction will probably not begin until terns are heavier and more people are Public Works Bureau of Transporta- 2010, with the first steps involving out on foot and on bikes, Krul said, a Tuesday, March 11, 6:00 P.M. tion and Engineering transmitted a extensive research and design. For manual count will supplement the St. Lawrence O’Toole signed "notice to proceed" to engi- example, there will be a full year of ATR data. neering and architectural firm L. data collection by means of traffic In the next 12 months, two more Activity Building Robert Kimball & Associates, which studies, sidewalk investigation, pave- public meetings will occur – the first N. Atlantic Ave. in Garfield will oversee the physical transforma- ment surveys, and parking analysis, on March 11, 2008, at St. Lawrence tion of the corridor over the next sev- which will allow Kimball & O'Toole Activity Building in Garfield To present the scope of the eral years. Associates to create a list of recom- (see sidebar), in which residents and "It's a new day," said Aggie Brose, mendations for prioritizing the vari- business owners will learn about the revitalization project for deputy director of the Bloomfield- ous projects. Those may include scope of the Penn Avenue project and PENN AVENUE, Garfield Corporation and chair of the everything from big jobs, like have a chance to ask questions and from Doughboy Square to Penn Avenue phasing plan committee, revamping the infrastructure, to small- have them answered. A second meet- made up of city and state officials, er design questions, like what style of ing will occur early next year, at a date North Negley, and to take staff of community development street lights to install. to be determined, to present the final questions from residents organizations, and other community According to project manager Brian plan. and business owners. Look stakeholders. "We should congratulate Krul of Kimball & Associates, resi- Patrick Hassett, assistant director of for more information in the the community for staying focused dents and business owners will soon the DPW's Bureau of Engineering and and rallying around this issue. It took see automatic traffic recorders (ATRs) March issue of The Bulletin. years, but persistence pays off." on the avenue – a series of thin rubber See CONTRACT, page 12

Buyer for Penn Avenue Bar Pledges Makeover; License Transfer Challenged A long-established By Rick Swartz representatives of bar in the 5100 block The Bulletin the Bloomfield- of Penn Avenue could Garfield Corpora- see its clientele tion (BGC), Friend- change dramatically if the state ship Development Associates, and approves the proposed transfer of its Garfield Jubilee Association that he liquor license to a new owner. wants to attract a “broad cross-sec- Pap’s ‘n Us, a family-run tavern for tion” of customers who are looking for decades at 5106 Penn, is seeking to a “safe, clean, and friendly place to sell its business and building to Zamir gather with friends, co-workers, or Zahavi, who once managed the now- family members.” defunct Buff’s Bar near N. Fairmount Pap’s, which was brought to the Rick Flanagan/BGC and Penn. Zahavi, a 47-year-old resi- attention of the city’s Nuisance Bar SIGN IN THE WINDOW AT PAP’S ‘N US ON PENN AVENUE, INDICATING dent of Ellwood City, recently told THE APPLICATION TO TRANSFER THE LIQUOR LICENSE. See BAR, page 5

MARCH The FINAL DEADLINE for the MARCH 2008 issue of The Bulletin is FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2008. This includes ALL classified ads, Bulletin Board announcements, story submissions, and ad space reservations. All content is accepted on DEADLINE! a space-available basis. For more information, call 412-441-6915. Page 2 • The Bulletin • February 2008

PUBLIC SAFETY TASK FORCE REPORT

Public Safety Task Force Meetings Sign Up for Police Operations Training Want to learn more about the work- staff and training staff that serves The Public Safety Task Force - composed of community leaders, law ings of the Pittsburgh Bureau of them. All of this takes place in a safe enforcement officers, and public officials - meets on the second Police? Twice a year, the bureau spon- and entertaining training environment. Wednesday of each month in Garfield to share information on communi- sors a Citizens Police Academy (CPA), Instructors are law enforcement pro- ty safety issues and to review progress being made in the area of crime giving the public an opportunity to fessionals who teach all levels of prevention in our neighborhoods. The first 15 minutes of each meeting are learn more about the training our law police officers, from recruits to veter- set aside so that business owners and residents can raise specific concerns enforcement officers receive and how ans. Students leave the training with a or present concrete information about criminal activity to the Task Force. they perform their duties. The next greater understanding of the police The next scheduled meeting is: CPA begins on February 25, 2008, at mission and with increased ability to the Hazelwood Presbyterian Church, see how the police serve the communi- Wednesday, February 13 located at 5000 Second Avenue, Pitts- ty. Bloomfield-Garfield Corp. Community Activity Center burgh, PA 15207. The program will be Class size is limited to 30 partici- 113 North Pacific Avenue (corner of Dearborn) held each Monday evening, from 6:30 pants. All interested persons must give 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., for 15 weeks. This is part permission for the Pittsburgh Bureau of the on-going plan to offer the CPA of Police to conduct a background For more information, contact Aggie Brose, chair of the Task Force, at outside of the bureau’s training acade- check to determine if they have a crim- 412-441-6950 x15. my facility. inal record. All applications must be Participants receive three hours of received by February 18. Please con- training each week in the varied func- tact Lieutenant Jennifer Beidle at jen- tions of law enforcement. They review [email protected] or the basics of criminal law, search and 412-323-7844 with questions about seizure, patrol tactics, firearms, and the program or for an application. Action, Not Apathy, many other subjects. They learn about Applications are also available online the processing of a crime scene, con- at http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/ Gets Results duct a ride-along with an officer, see police. how police canines are used, and may Good news: By Deadra Keener activity. The even experience a traffic stop. CPA Note: This program is not an accred- Crime in Zone 5 Public Safety Coordinator commanders participants meet and talk with many ited certification course to become a is currently down stated that street officers as well as the command sworn police officer. about 12 percent. reporting gun- Bad news: Inclement weather is fire is important, as those reports are likely a big cause in the drop. Good used to verify that guns are in the The Traditional news: Systems are in place for the neighborhood and to determine how Martial Arts Society public to help track and deter crime. much police presence is necessary 5738 Baum Blvd. Bad news: These reporting methods in the area. are underutilized by citizens, mean- Ways to report: Adults Aiki Jujutsu: 7 - 8pm M-Th ing that the crime rate will almost Weapons: 8 - 9pm M-Th certainly rise with the temperatures. • 911: Call for emergencies HOURS At the January Public Safety Task Valentine’s Youth Atemi Force Meeting, both Commander • 311: For non-emergencies. Call or 11 to 6 6 - 7pm Tue, 9 - 10am Sat Day! Tues – Sat RaShall Brackney and Commander submit online at http://www.city. (412) 361-1080 Cheryl Doubt stressed the impor- pittsburgh.pa.us/mayor/html/311_re Sunday by appointment tance of reporting criminal and sus- quest_form.html. February 14 picious activity via 911, 311, a galleryon43rdstreet.com Silent Complaint Form, and/or the • Silent Complaint Forms: For WWW.TMAS-DOJO.COM Citizen Observer website. non-emergencies and chronic situa- 187 43RD STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE A common citizen complaint is tions. Pick up forms at the local that reporting does not seem to have police station or submit online at any positive effect. Admittedly, http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/ results may not be immediate. police/html/police_tip_form.html. However, be assured that the com- plaints are compiled and can even- • Citizen Observer website: For tually produce results. For instance, non-emergencies. Sign up online a property and/or bar cannot be (it’s free) at www.citizenobserver. declared a nuisance until the city com to receive community crime receives several 911 calls about that alerts, with the ability to submit property/bar. Frustrating? Perhaps. anonymous and confidential tips to But if no one bothers to report that the police. property at all, choosing instead to vent to friends, neighbors, etc., then Action may not produce immediate certainly nothing will change for the results; but inaction and apathy better. That is frustrating. guarantee more of the same, or Another example is reporting gun worse. February 2008 • The Bulletin • Page 3

Citizens Bank and WPXI-TV Honor BGC as a “Champion in Action” Citizens Bank and WPXI-TV have Garfield community." named Bloomfield-Garfield Corpora- "Champions in Action" is a pro- tion (BGC) as their first quarter gram that recognizes nonprofit organ- "Champion in Action." The honor car- izations in Pittsburgh in a range of ries with it an unrestricted cash grant social service areas. For its work of $25,000 from Citizens Bank reducing the number of abandoned Foundation; media coverage from homes in the area and building new WPXI-TV; volunteer help from housing, the BGC fell under the Pittsburgh Cares, as well as Citizens "affordable housing" category. The and WPXI-TV employees; and exten- BGC initiated its housing program in sive public relations support about the 1983, and since that time has built Paula Martinac/The Bulletin work of the BGC in the form of four- more than 200 units of rental and color posters and brochures (see owner-occupied houses, with plans to photo at right) placed in Citizens see an additional 90 units constructed (ABOVE, FROM LEFT) BGC PRESIDENT Bank branches around the city. in the next four years. GRADY ROBERTS JR. AND CITIZENS BANK OF PA. CHAIRMAN RALPH J. Ralph J. Papa, chairman of Citizens BGC executive director Rick Swartz PAPA AT THE “CHAMPIONS IN ACTION” Bank of Pennsylvania, presented the expressed the organization's gratitude AWARDS CEREMONY; (RIGHT) award at a ceremony at Laurentian for the grant, which he said will be BROCHURE PRODUCED THROUGH THE Hall in Garfield on January 16. "I was used toward continuing the housing “CHAMPIONS IN ACTION” PROGRAM TO born in the area over 50 years ago, so program. "We believe we can posi- HIGHLIGHT THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE BGC. I know this neighborhood," Mr. Papa tively impact the quality of life for our told those assembled, including other residents by changing the face of Citizens Bank and WPXI-TV repre- housing in our community." sentatives, and BGC staff and board. For more information about The BGC, he said, "has made great "Champions in Action," visit strides in reshaping the physical, eco- www.citizensbank.com or www.wpxi. nomic, and social condition of the com.

Financial Knowledge Is Power FFrreeee TTaaxx HHeellpp!! Given the by Emily Keebler • 1-on-1 loan recent rise in the Neighborhood Housing Services document re- foreclosure rate view (to pre- and a looming vent and identi- For lower-income working recession, the need for clear informa- fy predatory loans) families and individuals, there is tion on financial matters is particular- • tax preparation (pre-registration FREE assistance being offered in filing your ly pressing. The Financial Education required: 412-281-1100 x106) federal and state income tax returns for 2007. Consortium of Southwestern Pennsyl- • 11 seminars on financial topics, vania aims to bring this information to including foreclosure, investing, What do you need to have? the public at the second annual budgeting, and more Financial Education Fair on Saturday, Opening remarks will be made by i Your W-2 form(s) from your employer(s) March 1, at Duquesne University. event chair, Esther Bush, president & i A state photo I.D. This event is free and open to the pub- CEO of the Urban League of Greater i Your Social Security card lic. Pittsburgh. Other fair benefits include The Financial Education Consor- refreshments, giveaways, and hourly tium is a coalition of area financial raffles of U.S. savings bonds. Assistance is being offered at these sites: education providers. At least 20 The Financial Education Fair will Consortium members will be present be held at the new Power Center at East Liberty: Parental Stress Center at the fair to share financial knowl- Duquesne University, at the corner of 5877 Commerce Street edge and tips, as well as inform atten- Forbes Avenue and Chatham Square. From January 22—April 15 dees about their programs. Member The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 3 Weekdays and Saturdays organizations include: Neighborhood p.m., and participants may come for Call 412-361-4800 x 210 for appt. Housing Services (homebuyer educa- just one seminar or stay the whole Garfield: BGC Community Activity Center tion & foreclosure prevention); the day. The Power Center is accessible to 113 North Pacific Avenue local branch of the Federal Reserve public transportation, and free park- From February 9—April 15 Bank (savings bond education); ing is available for the first 100 atten- Saturdays only Dwelling House Savings and Loan dees. Call 412-441-6950 x11 for appt. Association (home purchase counsel- For more information on the ing); and many others. Financial Education Fair, visit the The Financial Education Fair will website at www.YouControlYour Don’t miss out in taking advantage of the include: Money.org. To register for free tax Earned Income Tax Credit! preparation, contact Emily Keebler at • 20-plus information booths hosted 412-281-1100 x106 or ekeebler@ by financial education providers nhswpa.org. • 1-on-1 budget and credit counseling Page 4 • The Bulletin • February 2008

The Bulletin BLOOMFIELD-GARFIELD CORPORATION’S serving Bloomfield, Garfield, East Liberty, Friendship, and Lawrenceville since 1975 EYESORE OF THE MONTH Each month we highlight either property owners whose neglect hurts the neighborhood or those who have admirably maintained or renovated their properties. Properties are nominated by community members. To nominate a property for either Eyesore or Showcase Property of the Month, call Aggie Brose at 412-441-6950 x 15. The Question Is, “WHY?” The Bulletin is published by the Bloomfield-Garfield Corp. to: Why Do Some Property Owners Just Walk Away? • serve the incorporated territory of the This month, 418 Wicklow Street but, fortunately, that was not the BGC and surrounding communities • report on activities and ideas affect- was chosen as the Eyesore of the case. We are also trying to locate ing those communities Month. According to the Allegheny them by writing to their present • offer an opportunity to express opin- County real estate website, Fay Ann mailing address. ions and exchange ideas and Willa Fay Deveraux are the The question is, WHY? Why do recorded owners of the property. owners of property in the communi- February 2008 • Vol. 33, No. 2 They purchased the property in ty feel they can just walk away and April, 1984. abandon their property, allowing it Total circulation: The tax bill mailing address is to become vandalized? You can see 20,000 copies 7272 Lemington Avenue, Pitts- this clearly in the photo at right. 16,700 mailed burgh, PA 15206, and the property is This robs the community of its equi- 3,300 dropped tax-delinquent for the years 2006 ty and allows social and criminal and 2007. behavior to thrive. Editorial and Advertising Offices: When BGC visited the property, The surrounding homes on the 5149 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15224 staff found the front picture window street are well kept; actually, the Phone: 412-441-6915 broken, the paint trim peeling (pos- home right next door is undergoing Fax: 412-441-6956 sibly lead paint), the screen door some rehab, with a building permit Email: [email protected] falling off, the fence broken, and displayed in the window. debris and overgrown weeds filling The Deaverauxs also own proper- the front yard and surrounding the ties at 0 and 420 Wicklow Street, Editor: Paula Martinac house. which are vacant parcels of land and Paula Martinac/The Bulletin Advertising: Martin Pochapin BGC tried to locate the owners are also tax delinquent. This is not through the phone directory, but acceptable. We would appreciate a THE HOUSE AT 418 WICKLOW STREET HAS BEEN ABANDONED, Proofreading: Rick Swartz there was no listing. Staff also con- call from the Deverauxs at the BGC ALLOWING IT TO BECOME A TARGET tacted the Bureau of Building office about the future plans they FOR VANDALS. Bookkeeper: Mary Anne Stevanus Inspection and found that there were have for their property. We would no violations against the property. also appreciate a call from anyone Let’s work together to rid our com- Distribution: Garfield CISP We searched the obituaries to see if who knows the whereabouts of the munity of blight. Call Aggie Brose the present owners had passed away, Deverauxs. at 412-441-6950 x15.

The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the publisher. Copyright 2008 by In Memoriam The Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation www.bloomfield-garfield.org Marie A. Byrnes, Charter Member of the BGC SUBMISSIONS POLICY Marie A. Byrnes, a charter member of the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation All submissions to The Bulletin of any (BGC) when it was founded in 1976, and a past president and vice president of sort must include the writer’s name, address and phone number. We wel- the BGC board of directors, passed away on December 11, 2007. She was 92, come your letters, opinions, articles, and died of complications of a blood clot in her leg. and notices. We reserve the right to edit A native Pittsburgher, Mrs. Byrnes was a longtime resident of Garfield, hav- submissions for space. Manuscripts and ing moved to a house on Dunkirk Street with her husband, the late James A. photographs will be returned only if ac- Byrnes, in 1944. Mrs. Byrnes lived in that same residence until 2002, when she companied by a stamped, self-ad- moved in with one of her sons, and then later to the Reformed Presbyterian dressed envelope. The deadline for sub- Home on Perrysville Avenue. missions is the 15th of the month prior As her paying job, Mrs. Byrnes worked for many years as part of the kitchen to publication, unless otherwise noted. staff of the King Edward Hotel in Oakland and later at Wightman Manor in The Bulletin is published monthly. Squirrel Hill. But perhaps more importantly, she had a very active volunteer We Would Like to Acknowledge life, giving generously of her time to a number of community organizations, and thank our advertisers and the including the local AARP chapter, the Christian Mothers of St. Lawrence BGC’s funding partners, including The O'Toole Parish, and especially the BGC. Son Tom Byrnes says his mother Bank of New York Mellon, Pittsburgh "went on many actions with the BGC”; she was a member of the board for Partnership for Neighborhood roughly 15 years, until the early 1990s. Aggie Brose, deputy director of the Development, The United Way, BGC, remembers Mrs. Byrnes fondly as "a real spitfire." National City Bank, Dollar Bank, PNC Mrs. Byrnes also enlisted her husband to volunteer for the BGC. Tom Byrnes Financial, Citizens Bank, The City of Courtesy Thomas Byrnes says his father acted as the "paper boy" for The Bulletin, delivering the news- Pittsburgh, and State Senator Jim Ferlo for their support. MARIE AND JAMES BYRNES, LONG- paper throughout the various neighborhoods. Mr. Byrnes preceded his wife in TIME BGC VOLUNTEERS death by almost seven years. February 2008 • The Bulletin • Page 5

BAR, from page 1 Task Force a year ago, was the subject then recommend a course of action to Zahavi also reportedly promised that to both the leadership team and the of a community meeting on Jan. 4 that the larger community. there would be no gambling devices, board of the BGC, it is conceivable the drew 40 neighbors, business owners, But several of those attending the such as poker machines; that he would protest could be withdrawn, Brose and public safety officials to discuss community meeting also suggested an open at 11 a.m.; that he would close by said. One area where Zahavi is looking possible steps to improve what many effort be made to reach out to Zahavi, midnight, Monday through Saturday; for help from community groups is in feel is a decaying social environment who currently manages the Park and that there would be no Sunday redoing the façade of the bar in order in the area around the bar. Young men House, a tavern on the city’s North hours. He also stated there would be to open it up to public view, she said. are frequently seen loitering for hours Side. Brose said she subsequently no $1 draft beer served, and no sales of In a related matter, neighbors said an nearby, according to testimonials worked with 40-ounce bottles, illegal liquor-serving establishment given at the meeting, and several peo- Matthew Gal- “We felt it was important according to Brose. may have set up shop in a building ple complained that the presence of luzzo, manager “We were encour- next to Pap’s, at 5108 Penn Avenue. these men has made it difficult for of the Main to hear what those most aged to hear this, Reportedly, patrons enter through one passers-by to navigate the block, par- Street program affected by the problem because it tells us that of the storefronts, and are guided to a ticularly in the warmer summer for the Penn thought should be done.” he is looking to oper- basement area, where they can pur- months. Avenue com- ate a responsible chase drinks most evenings, according “It’s a serious situation, no doubt,” mercial district, establishment," she to several who spoke at the public Aggie Brose told The Bulletin. to arrange a face-to-face with Zahavi told The Bulletin. meeting. The building is owned by “Granted, it may not all be attributable on Jan. 21. A memorandum is being drafted for Nathan Hausler, a Squirrel Hill resi- to what is happening inside Pap’s, but In that meeting, Brose said Zahavi execution by Zahavi and community dent, and Brose said efforts will be we felt it was important to hear what made a number of commitments, representatives that would bind both made to contact him to determine if he those most affected by the problem which included adding a police detail sides to specific commitments, Brose is aware of such an operation in his thought should be done.” Brose went on Friday and Saturday evenings from disclosed. If that memo is acceptable property. on to say there was a general consen- 10 p.m. to midnight, and introducing a sus at the meeting that the BGC should modest menu of Middle Eastern and move forward with a petition to American fare, similar to what he now protest the license transfer in order to offers at the Park House. “It’s going to start a public conversation about how be difficult," he reportedly told the to “bring the block under control.” community delegation, “because That petition was filed with the state many are expecting that the new place on Jan. 18, she stated, following will be a lot like Buff’s. It won’t, and approval by the board of directors of that’s probably going to come as a sur- the BGC at its Jan. 14 board meeting. prise to them. I did not own Buff’s. If In addition, a leadership team was I’m successful with this purchase, the formed to obtain as many facts as pos- new place is going to reflect my per- sible about the license transfer, and sonality.”

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In last month’s column, I explored By Frank Pistella A tenant also has the protection of the issue of a tenant’s right to a decent Neighborhood Legal Services the legal system in an eviction action. home and the steps a tenant can take if Association The law states that a landlord cannot a problem with the landlord develops. simply lock a tenant out, or take such The first step should always be to try the lease at the end of any month, for action as shutting off utilities to force to work out the problem. Working out any reason or for no reason at all. the tenant out. The landlord must fol- a fair solution may require the assis- There are some reasons for which a low certain specific procedures. tance of a neutral third party. If you landlord cannot evict a tenant. A ten- Unless the lease waives notice, the cannot reach an agreement with your ant cannot be evicted or denied hous- landlord must personally serve or post landlord, mediation by a community ing because of his or her (or any a notice to vacate. (However, most agency may help bring about a fair household member’s) race, color, reli- private-housing written leases do resolution. gion, ancestry, national origin, sex, or waive notice.) In any kind of public or before the district judge involves only However, if landlord-tenant prob- age. A tenant cannot be evicted or subsidized housing or with an oral nonpayment of rent, the judge should lems cannot be resolved, a tenant may denied housing because he or she (or lease, notice cannot be waived. If the issue a judgment that reads, face eviction. Under Pennsylvania’s any household member) is disabled or lease is for a year or less and the evic- “Possession granted if money not paid Landlord Tenant Act, a tenant can be uses a guide dog or support animal. A tion is for nonpayment of rent, the by time of eviction.” This is called a evicted for three reasons only: non- landlord cannot evict or deny housing notice will give the tenant 10 days to pay-and-stay judgment, and can be payment of rent; breach of another to an individual because that individ- vacate; if it is for any other reason, it cured by paying the full amount of the clause of the lease agreement ual is pregnant or has children. will give 15 days. judgment plus the cost of the order for (whether the lease is written or oral); In addition, a tenant cannot be If the tenant does not move out by possession, if the landlord gets one. If or end-of-lease term. In the case of evicted for exercising his or her legal the date on the notice, the landlord the tenant makes this payment, the end-of-lease term, the landlord does rights (such as complaining to hous- must file a landlord-tenant complaint case will be over, and he or she will be not have to give any other reason for ing code officials about dangerous at the office of the local district judge. allowed to retain possession. the eviction. conditions in the unit, or to the Health The district judge will then send a Unfortunately, there are very few In a written lease, the lease term Department about habitability prob- copy of the complaint, along with a sources of financial assistance to help will be set out at the beginning of the lems). If a landlord attempts to evict notice of the date of the hearing, to the low-income tenants who are being lease, and is usually for a year or on a a tenant for exercising those rights, it tenant. At the hearing, the landlord evicted because they are not able to month-to-month basis. If there is no is a retaliatory eviction. A tenant may must present his or her evidence and pay their rent. However, the written lease, the law will look at this be able to defend against an eviction testimony as to why the tenant should Department of Public Welfare’s type of agreement, in most circum- of this type by showing that the evic- be evicted. The tenant may then pres- Emergency Shelter Assistance pro- stances, as a month-to-month oral tion action is being taken in direct ent his or her own testimony, evi- gram, the Urban League, and church agreement. In this case, either the response to legitimate complaints to a dence, and witnesses to explain why and community organizations can be landlord or the tenant can terminate government agency he or she should not be evicted. If the contacted for possible assistance. landlord fails to appear, then the ten- Subsidized and public housing are ant may ask the judge to dismiss the additional government programs that Laurentian Hall case. can assist low-income families to Either party - landlord or tenant - obtain decent, affordable housing. The Apartments may appeal the judgment. An appeal waiting lists for all these housing pro- must be filed within 10 days of the grams are currently fairly long. Apartment Living for Senior Citizens date of the hearing. If the tenant wish- However, it is worthwhile to complete in an Elegant Setting es to stay in the home during the applications and get your name on the appeal period, he or she must post a waiting lists. bond (called a supersedeas) with the Above all else, be aware that the prothonotary when filing the appeal. rules outlined for the eviction process In Allegheny County, low-income do not apply in certain circumstances. individuals may establish this super- The major exception is if a tenant is sedeas by posting one-third of their being evicted because of drug-related monthly rent when they file the criminal activity in the household. In appeal, the remaining two-thirds 20 this situation, the landlord may file a Offering these amenities: days later, and a full month’s rent 10 case directly in the Court of Common days after that. 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Equal Housing Handicapped If the landlord-tenant complaint Opportunity Accessible Page 8 • The Bulletin • February 2008 Youth Showcased in Union Project Programs A unique “neutral ground” in an often-divided city By Angele Ellis with respect,” Brown says. “Last Bulletin Contributor month, we had 200 kids in this space, and not one problem. “Reaching kids today is complicat- “It’s really something to see burly ed by neighborhood boundaries and a teenaged guys seriously listening to lack of resources,” says Hilary poetry.” Brown, community outreach coordi- A Pittsburgh native who grew up in nator and events manager for the Dormont and Carrick, Brown believes Union Project, a community center in that access to resources “breaks down the restored Union Baptist Church on to people. It’s who you know. For the corner of Stanton and North kids, that can mean meeting positive Negley Avenues. “Just by living in a adults.” In addition to the Youth particular neighborhood, kids are Talent Showcase, the Union Project identified as part of a gang – and this currently is sponsoring two pilot pro- makes it unsafe for them to go outside grams in which teenagers receive those boundaries. individual attention from adults “who “Our location – in a historic church understand them, their family situa- between East Liberty and Highland tions, and can set an example,” Brown Park – is a unique neutral ground, a said. Courtesy Hilary Brown/The Union Project place where young people can con- One of those adults is Emmai CAPA STUDENTS ALISHA BENDER, EMILY BURNS, AND ERNESTA POLLARD nect, create, and celebrate,” Brown Alaquiva, program director of TAKE CENTER STAGE AT THE UNION PROJECT’S YOUTH TALENT SHOWCASE. continues, echoing the mission of her WAMO-FM and owner of Ya Momz THE NEXT SHOWCASE IS ON FEBRUARY 5. faith-based organization. House Recording Studio. Students in A summer program also is in the “So much of this is having adult Since last October, the Union the pilot program that Alaquiva is works. The effect is cumulative: in a advocates take kids seriously, and Project has sponsored a monthly conducting learn the ins and outs of year’s time, more than 100 students encouraging kids to take themselves Youth Talent Showcase on Tuesday the music business, as well as how to will take part in the programs, which seriously, no matter who they are and evenings, during which teenagers per- record their own songs. receive financial support from Mt. where it leads them,” Brown says. form original music and poetry. The In the other pilot program, at Airy Baptist Church and Church of For information on The Union January showcase featured performers WYEP-FM, students learn the basics the Ascension. Project’s youth programs, contact from a number of neighborhoods and of radio journalism, writing and The Union Project is interested in Hilary Brown at 412-363-4550 x26, schools, including Peabody and recording their own stories. expanding its pilot programs by forg- or [email protected]. Westinghouse, on the Union Project Because the focus is on individual ing creative partnerships with other stage. The appreciative audience was attention, the Union Project is keeping arts organizations, Brown said, made up of friends, teachers, parents, the 16-week pilot programs small, emphasizing that the goal is for stu- and grandparents. Brown said. Twenty-four students dents to become engaged citizens, “We set a tone in which we treat participated this winter, and 18 are whether or not they pursue careers in kids with respect, and they respond scheduled to participate in the spring. the arts.

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prizes, explore community resources, and combating the childhood obesity epidem- field, East Liberty, or Wilkinsburg, and be The Bulletin Board publishes celebrate diversity. This year’s festival ic plaguing today's children. The older willing to attend as a couple. Each course listings of volunteer opportu- will feature door prizes and refreshments, adults mentor the children for 1 hour a consists of 10 classes, held once a week nities, free or low-cost events and a room for parents to share experi- week for six weeks starting on Thursday, for 10 consecutive weeks. Each class is and classes, fundraising ences and ask questions during open dis- April 3. Training on the nutrition/physical three hours long. Classes are held at these events, opportunities, and cussions about adoption, schools, daycare activity program will be provided. locations: PSC Family Support Center, services that are of particular and more. Persad is committed to foster- If you would like more information or Thursdays, 5:45-8 p.m.; East Liberty interest to our neighbor- ing an environment for healthy families want to volunteer, please contact Shirley Family Support/Kingsley, Wednesdays, hoods. Send announcements to thrive and provides this unique oppor- Fisher at 412-232-9519 or sfisher@oasis- 6-9 p.m.; Homewood-Brushton Family to [email protected] by tunity for families to gather and celebrate net.org. Support/YMCA, Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.; the 15th of each month. diversity. For more information, contact Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Mondays, 6-9 Information is published on Jeffrey Kash, Persad’s Special Events OSPICE OLUNTEERS p.m.; Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church, a space-available basis. Director, at 412-441-9786 x224, or H V Saturdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Rodman Street [email protected]. Trinity Hospice is recruiting volunteers Baptist Church, Wednesdays, 5:30-8 for patient visits, respite for caregivers, p.m.; Radiant Life Alliance Church, YOUNG WRITERS & VINTAGE SENIOR CENTER administrative work (computer), and Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m.; and Bethesda ILLUSTRATORS CONTEST community projects (knit and crochet). Presbyterian Church, Mondays, 6-9 p.m.. PROGRAMS Trinity Hospice is an organization that There will also be classes at Morningside Attention, kids: write and illustrate your affirms the belief that it is important to C.O.G.I.C. and Wilkinsburg Family own book! WQED Multimedia is spon- Vintage Senior Center, located at 401 N. make every life as meaningful as possible, Support, at times to be announced. soring the 14th Annual Reading Rainbow Highland Avenue in East Liberty, offers a from the first days of a life-limiting ill- During each class, a meal is provided. Young Writers & Illustrators Contest, for wide array of local trips for older adults ness to the last. Training is available. Childcare is also available for those in children from kindergarten through third 60+ to theaters, restaurants, shopping Contact Deborah Scott at 412-351-4494. need. For more information, directions, or grade. Entries are judged locally, and the malls, and cultural attractions. One-day to register, call Shawn Pinkston at 412- winners are submitted to a national con- and multi-day trips outside Allegheny 325-0602 or visit www.themarriage- test. This year’s deadline for submissions County are provided by the SeniorTours DAPPER DAN SPORTS works.org. is April 1. All entrants get a certificate travel agency. Call 412-361-5003 x 104 PROGRAMS IN L’VILLE for more information. signed by LeVar Burton, the host of Registration for Pittsburgh Post- PBS’s Reading Rainbow. Visit Gazette/Dapper Dan Charities sports pro- TAKE A “REALITY TOUR” www.wqed.org for submission require- MATURE VOLUNTEERS grams at the Estelle S. Campbell Boys ments and materials. For more informa- and Girls Club, 4600 Butler Street in Lawrenceville United, in cooperation tion, contact Annette Waldron at 412- FOR FT. PITT PROGRAM Lawrenceville, is now underway. The with the Door of Hope Church, is organ- 622-1396 or [email protected]. If you are 50 years of age or older and deadline to register for all divisions of izing a trip to Allegheny County Jail for would like to make a difference in the life floor hockey leagues is Feb. 16; for girls The Reality Tour©. We are looking for PERSAD FAMILY of a child, OASIS is looking for you. basketball, Feb. 16; and for boys basket- interested youths and their parents to OASIS, a national education organiza- ball, Feb. 23. Call 412-682-4013 for attend on March 19, from 5:45 to 9 p.m. DIVERSITY DAY tion, located in Macy's Department Store forms and information. The tour is free of charge, and we can The Persad Center, the nation’s second in Pittsburgh, provides educational, cul- help with travel arrangements. From the oldest licensed counseling center specifi- tural, and wellness programs to adults 50 CASA VOLUNTEERS website, www.candleinc.org: "The cally created to serve the lesbian, gay, years of age and older. OASIS is recruit- NEEDED Reality Tour© is a new reality-based edu- bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) com- ing older adult volunteer mentors to cational concept for drug awareness and munity, will hold its 6th annual Family assist in our Active Generations after- Apply to become a Court Appointed prevention.... While the elements of the Diversity Day on Sunday, Feb. 17, from school program, targeting children in 3rd Special Advocate for abused and neglect- Reality Tour© Program are carefully con- 1-4 p.m. at the Center for Creative Play, to 5th grades at Ft. Pitt Accelerated ed children in Allegheny County. We structed and woven together to convey 1400 S. Braddock Avenue. Free and open Learning Academy in Garfield. extensively train community members on the impacts and complications associated to the public, the Family Diversity Active Generations is an intergenera- how to become a CASA volunteer. with drug awareness, addiction, and Festival provides a safe and healthy place tional nutrition/physical activity program Attend an Open House to learn more abuse, the presentation is engaging and so for LGBT families and LGBT-friendly that promotes the importance of physical about CASA, our upcoming volunteer emotionally powerful that people readily families to meet one another, win door activity and a healthy diet to assist in trainings, and the application process. stay for the 2-1/2 to 3-hour presentation. Our Open Houses are held every third It truly is a realistic journey full of Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. These empowerment and enlightenment for “BRIDE ROW” COMMUNITY MEETING hour-long programs are located in our today’s youth." For more information, downtown office, at 564 Forbes Avenue, call Lawrenceville United at 412-802- "Bride Row" suite 902. Contact CASA at 412-594- 7220. 5439-5453 Penn Avenue Community Meeting 3606 or fill out our online form at www.pgh-casa.org to RSVP. CASA’s FREE HEALTH mission is to ensure that every child has a When: Thursday, February 7, 6 p.m. safe, supportive, and permanent home, by SCREENINGS Where: Pittsburgh Glass Center, 5472 Penn Avenue providing volunteer advocacy for the best Residents of Bloomfield, Garfield, East Who: You! interests of abused and neglected chil- Liberty, Friendship, and Lawrenceville What: Come hear about and discuss ideas for the "Bride dren within the child welfare system. are invited to receive free health screen- Row" townhomes at 5439-5453 Penn Avenue. ings from 10 a.m. to noon on the second MARRIAGE EDUCATION Tuesday of each month aboard the Spirit Learn about design plans from Loysen + of Health mobile wellness van at Our Kreuthmeier Architects, and let us know what you CLASSES Lady of the Angels Parish, 225 37th think! The Marriage Works provides relaxed Street, Lawrenceville. Screenings will Marriage Education Classes to enhance, include cholesterol, bone density and strengthen, and sustain relationships. Our blood pressure screenings, and body fat This meeting is open to the public - classes help couples, married or unmar- analysis. Medication monitoring and all are encouraged to come and provide input. ried, with children or without. We also referral services will also be offered. The provide mentoring for couples and crisis Spirit of Health is a collaborative, faith- Call Samantha Teixeira at Friendship Development Associates, intervention marriage coaches. Classes based mobile wellness program spon- with any questions, at 412-441-6147 x 1. are free. Eligible couples must live in sored by the Sisters of St. Francis at Homewood, Lincoln-Lemington, Gar- Mount Alvernia, Duquesne University’s February 2008 • The Bulletin • Page 11

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Mylan School of Pharmacy, and the ARTIAL RTS EGINNER the 2008 House Tour is Kate Bayer, who OLUNTEER OOTBALL Pittsburgh Mercy Health System. For M A B can be reached at [email protected] V F more information, please call 412-508- PROGRAM or by phone at 412-600-2068. COACHES 2259. Build up to practicing in the martial arts! Lawrenceville youth group 6 ward On Mondays, from February 4 to March “EMPTY BOWLS” DINNER Seminoles midget football is looking to L’VILLE ROTARY 10, the Traditional Martial Arts Society recruit coaches on all levels. Please con- PANCAKE BREAKFAST will be offering a 6-week program to ease AT RODEF SHALOM tact Ms. Carol at 412-670 1780. people into martial-arts training. TMAS Lawrenceville Rotary will hold its 5th 13th Annual Empty Bowls Dinner, a sim- will focus on concerns of adults starting ple meal of bread and soup to benefit Annual Hearty Pancake Breakfast on for the first time: “I'm not in good enough LOVE & ALL THAT JAZZ Saturday, February 16, from 9 a.m. to Greater Pittsburgh Community Food shape to train”; “I'm not comfortable Bank and Just Harvest and raise aware- noon, at Holy Family Social Hall on 44th East Liberty Presbyterian Church, locat- working with advanced students”; “I ness about the problem of hunger in our Street. Adult admission: $10; kids age 10 ed at 116 S. Highland Ave., presents its don't know how to roll”; “I don't know community will be held Sunday, March 9, and under: $6. Tickets are available at the second annual “Love & All That Jazz” how to fall”; “I don't want to look stu- at Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 5th door or at these locations: AR Chambers, concert, Friday, February 15, at 7 p.m. pid”; “I don't want to act inappropriate- Avenue, Oakland, 2-7 p.m. Celebrity 111 35th Street, or Slaughterhouse This event is a fundraiser for Hope ly.” Cost of the program is $80 and guests from local media, live entertain- Gallery, 5139 Butler Street. Call 412- Academy, ELPC’s nonprofit after-school includes uniform. Classes are 6-7 p.m. ment, children’s activities, silent auction 559-4632. Proceeds benefit Lawrence- arts education program for neighborhood and will be at the Traditional Martial Arts of world-class ceramic art, and ticket ville club programs. children. Suggested ticket donations are Society, 5738 Baum Blvd, in East Liberty holders choose a beautiful handmade $10 for adults, with children and youth (http://www.tmas-dojo.com). To register bowl to take home. Tickets are $20.00. under 18 admitted for free. A limited BLACK HISTORY MONTH or receive more information, call 412- For more information: 412-431-8960 or number of tickets, at $20 each for both 361-1080. www.pittsburghfoodbank.org. SERVICE the reception and performance, are avail- able for a special “Meet the Artists” The Summer Vacation Bible School staff VILLE ISTORIC OUSE of the Morningside Church of God in L’ H H dessert reception following the concert. Christ (COGIC), 5173 Dearborn Street in TOUR VOLUNTEERS PAID TRAINING IN Among the performers will be special Garfield, will sponsor their 6th annual guest artist Paul Spencer Adkins, winner Pittsburgh 250 has awarded a Community CONSTRUCTION TRADES Black History Month Service on February in the Luciano Pavarotti International Connections Grassroots grant to the 17 at 4:00 p.m. The theme this year is Build your community and get paid while Voice Competition. Call 412-441-6021 Lawrenceville Historic Society and the “Reflecting Back/Moving Forward in in training! Garfield Jubilee’s YOUTH- for more information. Lawrenceville Stakeholders for expan- Jesus.” BUILD program, in partnership with Hill sion of their annual house tour in 2008. House Association, helps youths between This year’s event, “The Lawrenceville the ages of 16 and 24 learn about the con- TAI CHI CLASSES INDOOR WALKING Historic House Tour: Snapshots Through struction trades; earn a G.E.D. or high ROGRAM Time,” will spotlight historic residences school diploma; and gain skills to Give a boost to your mind and body with P throughout Lawrenceville’s neighbor- increase their income. You must be a res- Tai Chi! Classes offered at East Liberty Indoor walking program offered every hoods and include historic re-enactments ident of Garfield or the Hill District who Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Monday and Wednesday, 3:30-7 p.m. and performances at other historic loca- is unemployed and out of school. For Ave., Tuesdays from 10-11 a.m. and 6-7 One-mile sessions approximately every tions such as the Allegheny Cemetery and more information, contact Diona Jones at p.m. Judy Crow leads the sessions. A 30 minutes. St. Matthew’s Church, 5322 the Allegheny Arsenal. The House Tour Garfield Jubilee, 5315 Hillcrest Street, donation of $3 per class is requested. For Carnegie Street, Lawrenceville. For more committee is seeking volunteers, houses, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 or call 412-661- more information, contact Rev. Patrice information, call 412-654-5476. and historical information. Contact for 7982. Fowler-Searcy at 412-441-3800 x 30. FREE TO THE PEOPLE www.carnegielibrary.org

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh East Liberty PC Center: Hotmail Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh East Liberty Branch Check out these computer classes at Learn how to send and receive e-mail! Lawrenceville Branch 130 S Whitfield St. 412-363-8232 the PC Center-East Liberty: This class assists you in signing up for 279 Fisk Street 412-682-3668 your own free Web-based email Preschool Storytime Introduction to Computers account. Prerequisite: Learn the Storytime For ages 3-5. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Do you know how to use a mouse? WWW class or solid mouse, For ages 3-5. Thursdays, 11 a.m., February 7, 14, 21, and 28. Do you know where the Enter key is? Windows, and WWW experience. February 7, 14, 21, and 28. What about the different parts of the Monday, February 18, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Raising Reader Parent Club computer? If you are unsure about any Adult Book Discussion Group Saturdays, 10:30 a.m., February 2, 9, of these questions, this class is for you! To register for these classes or for Monday, February 11, 5-6 p.m. This 16, 23. Parents of young children ages Learn the basics of a computer, mouse more information about our free com- month’s title is Peony in Love, by Lisa 3-6 are invited to this special club for and keyboard as a prerequisite for all puter classes, call the PC Center-East See. parents. Receive free books each our other computer classes. Liberty at 412-363-6105. week. NOTE: This class is designed for those Alice in Wonderland Tea Party who have little or no computer experi- For all ages. Saturday, February 16, 1- Family Fun Night: Valentine’s Day ence. Monday, February 4, 2:30-4:30 3 p.m. For ages 3-10. Tuesday, February 12 at p.m. OR Wednesday, February 20, 6 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Page 12 • The Bulletin • February 2008

Paula Martinac/The Bulletin Second-graders from the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation’s after- school program at Ft. Pitt Accelerated Learning Academy sang “Happy birthday, Martin” at the BGC’s 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on January 21. About 150 people of all ages and races crowded the BGC Community Activity Center to honor the legacy of Dr. King. Mayor Luke Ravenstahl read an official proclamation, and city Councilman Ricky Burgess deliv- ered a keynote speech in which he noted Dr. King’s educational background and observed that “to follow in his footsteps we must be educated.” Inspirational speeches by Councilmen Patrick Dowd and Bill Peduto followed, as well as poems, performances, drumming, and dance by community members and students.

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Construction, said that it's vital for pride, and stewardship over the street residents and business owners along and public spaces." the avenue to take part in these two Brose encouraged the community additional community meetings. "One not to be discouraged by the length of of the roles of the avenue is as the the project. "We've waited so long, community's main street," noted and a few more years won't make a Hassett, "and what kind of businesses difference," she observed. "People develop and how the avenue looks are thought the Children's Hospital open- critical to the community." The goal ing was so far in the future, but now of the revitalization, according to the 2009 is next year. The construction vision statement of the project, is to will end, and we will have a new Penn promote "community ownership, Avenue.”

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