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Volume 32, No. 6 Serving Bloomfield, Friendship, Garfield, East Liberty and Lawrenceville since 1975 June 2007 Peabody Event Builds Community, Addresses Gang Violence By Paula Martinac Westinghouse High School, said, The Bulletin “You can do anything you want to do, if you believe you can. I’m a living On Saturday, May 12, more than 800 example of it.” Wheatley impressed East End community members con- upon the parents in the audience that vened at Peabody High School in East “the future of our children depends Liberty to take part in “Excellence for upon the actions of adults today.” All,” a free, all-day community-build- The representatives shared the dais ing event addressing issues such as with Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and health, safety, jobs, housing, and gang School Superintendent Mark violence. Roosevelt. The mayor emphasized “This is a new day for Peabody, and Pittsburgh’s new school safety zone a new day for our community,” program (see page 2) and stressed that announced Peabody Principal John “the success of a community depends Vater, as he greeted an auditorium on a good public school system.” To packed with parents, students, com- hearty applause, Roosevelt pledged munity activists, political leaders, and that, beginning with the class of 2008, concerned citizens. any student who graduates from a city Photo by Paula Martinac/The Bulletin Following a complimentary break- high school will not be held back from CLE “BONE” SLOAN (CENTER) TALKS TO ATTENDEES OF “EXCELLENCE FOR fast, the program kicked off with attending college for lack of funds. ALL” AT PEABODY HIGH SCHOOL. remarks by Principal Vater and Pa. Roosevelt introduced the keynote and author and star of the award-win- viewing a clip from the film, Sloan State Reps. Joseph Preston and Jake speaker – and the man many had come ning HBO documentary Bastards of proved a powerful, yet unpretentious Wheatley. To the students in atten- to hear – Cle “Bone” Sloan, an inac- the Party. Although technical difficul- speaker who told his own story and dance, Preston, a graduate of tive member of the L.A. Bloods gang ties prevented the audience from See PEABODY, Page 7 Garfield Gators Hope Barlow Will Impact Young Athletes

While the coaches and players in by Michelle Burton-Brown other men who worked to start the Garfield prepare for another intense For The Bulletin league. “We worked as a team to get season, the talk around the neighbor- the League started and to get it to hood is about former Garfield resident city, the very place from which many where it is today. We all share in the Kevan Barlow signing with the of them come. Despite the fact that a success that we’ve had.” The other . The Peabody lot of talent has come out of Western founders of the league are Frank High School and University of Pennsylvania, since our league’s Chatman, who died two years ago, Pittsburgh star will compete with inception 15 years Tony Walls, Chris “More often than not, the pro- for the role of back- ago, we have not Woodward, Harold The players are grouped by ages, fessional athlete is far up to running back Willie been able to get a Hamlin, and Garth ranging from five to 14 years of age. removed from the inner city, Parker. professional ath- Taylor. Jones said that the Gators also work the very place from which The Gators’ program director, Bob lete to agree to The Garfield with children from the East Hills. many of them come.” Jones, who helped start the league speak at our annual Gators belong to an “We’ve worked out a deal with a local when he was only 24, expressed frus- awards banquet. With the exception of organization that represents youth bus company to transport the players tration with his efforts to introduce his Charlie Batch, there has not been a from the neighborhoods of Lincoln, from East Hills, but what we really young athletes to professional players. great deal of giving back to the com- Homewood, North Side, East Liberty need is our own van,” stated Jones. “More often than not, the professional munity.” and the Hill District, plus clubs from athlete is far removed from the inner Jones is quick to give credit to the suburban Clairton and Wilkinsburg. See GATORS, Page 7

JULY The FINAL DEADLINE for the July 2007 issue of The Bulletin is Friday, June 15, 2007 This includes ALL classified ads, Bulletin Board announcements, story submissions and ad space DEADLINE! reservations. Information is accepted on a space-available basis. For more information, call 412- 441-6915. Page 2 • The Bulletin • June 2007

PUBLIC SAFETY TASK FORCE REPORT

The following is a summary of some of the recent work of the city’s Impact and Vice Squads in dealing with street-level crimes occurring in the City Crew “Redds Up” Garfield and adjacent areas. Around Fort Pitt ALA • On the night of April 12, Impact • On the evening of April 20, Impact detectives arrested a 17-year-old male detectives arrested a 28-year-old male On Friday, May 4, a “Redd Up” crew ing vacant buildings. Ft. Pitt ALA was for possession of a controlled sub- for possession with intent to deliver came to Ft. Pitt Accelerated Learning one of the first schools on the list to stance (Ecstasy) in the 5200 block of crack cocaine in the 5300 block of Academy in Garfield as part of the get the “Redd Up” treatment. The Hillcrest St. after detectives made a Cornwall St. Pittsburgh Safety Zone Partnership public works crew cleaned up consid- routine traffic stop. Shuman Juvenile (SZP). On hand was Mayor Luke erable debris from Brown Way, an Detention Center declined to admit • On the evening of April 23, Vice Ravenstahl, who, along with alley within the school’s safety zone. the arrestee, and he was released to his detectives arrested a 43-year-old Superintendent Mark Roosevelt, had Unfortunately, within just two weeks, parents following processing. female for prostitution and loitering announced the creation of the partner- landscaping debris had once again for the purpose of prostitution at the ship in March. The SZP will maintain been illegally dumped in the alley. • On the afternoon of April 13, Vice corner of Penn and N. Atlantic a 1000-foot “safety zone” radius The public works crew also “redd detectives placed a 32-year-old male Avenues. around all city school buildings, look- up” N. Winebiddle and were back two under arrest for possession with intent ing in particular at problems such as weeks later demolishing a flight of to deliver crack cocaine in the 6200 • On the evening of April 23, Vice abandoned houses and cars, over- hazardous steps leading up the street block of Broad St. The arrest was detectives arrested a 24-year-old grown lots, cracked steps and side- to the school. The second flight of made following a search of his vehi- female for prostitution and loitering walks, hypodermic needles, and concrete steps will be repaired and put cle. Detectives identified the suspect for the purpose of prostitution at Penn crime. in good working order. as a recent parolee from state prison. Ave. and N. Graham St. A key component of the SZP is to Thanks to the “Redd Up” crew for a improve each school community’s job well done – and to the city and • On the afternoon of April 20, • On the night of April 26, Vice detec- physical safety by cleaning up vacant school system for this important ini- Impact detectives arrested a 19-year- tives arrested a 20-year-old male for lots, removing debris, and demolish- tiative to make our schools safer! old male for providing false identifi- possession of a controlled substance cation to officers in the 5100 block of (heroin) in the 1100 block of N. Columbo St. The detectives had Negley Ave. in the Highland Park observed the individual engaged in neighborhood. The suspect had earlier gambling activities, and upon making been observed in the Garfield neigh- the arrest, learned of other outstanding borhood attempting to purchase a con- warrants against him. The suspect was trolled substance. then taken into custody.

Reverse Phone Book Warning

Did you know? There’s a feature on the Web that enables you to type a telephone number into a search engine and find out not only the person’s name and address, but get a map to his or her house - a nationwide reverse Photos by Rick Flanagan telephone book! The safety issues are obvious. In particular, if a child gives out his or her phone number, and the number is a listed one, the accompanying house address can easily be found and mapped. You can look up your number and block it from being listed. First, go to “REDD UP” DAY AT FORT PITT ALA INCLUDED A CLEAN SWEEP OF N. http://www.whitepages.com/10583/search/ReversePhone, type in your 10- WINEBIDDLE STREET AND BROWN digit number (area code + number), and hit enter. To block your information, WAY, AND A VISIT FROM THE MAYOR. go to the lower righthand corner and click on “Is this you? Remove your list- Photo by Paula Martinac/The Bulletin ing.” Then follow the instructions for removal, which takes takes approximate- BROWN WAY AFTER “REDD UP” ly 3-5 days. DAY Zone Meetings

If you would like to stay up-to-date with police efforts in your area, then please attend one of the monthly zone meetings, held by each zone’s police dept.

The Zone 5 Meeting is held the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. on the 3rd floor of the Zone 5 Police Station in East Liberty For more informa- tion, call Zone 5 at 412-665-3605.

The Zone 2 Public Safety Council Meeting is held the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Hill House. For more information, call Zone 2 at 412-255-2827 June 2007 • The Bulletin • Page 3 Bloomfield-Garfield Neighborhoods Make Electoral History on Primary Day Readers of The Bulletin who voted By P.J. Maloney Burgess acknowledges that public in the May 15 primary election helped For The Bulletin safety is a primary concern among the write a small part of Pittsburgh histo- residents of Garfield and says he ry. For the first time in more than 50 In District Nine, which includes hopes “to be a part of the solution years, Pittsburgh City Council will Garfield, Ricky Burgess out-polled through a district-wide strategy.” He have three new members when it incumbent Tawanda Carlisle by a calls it a “Boston strategy” composed begins its 2008 session in January, and wide margin. Burgess got 50 percent of four principles: prevention, inter- two of them will represent neighbor- of the votes; Carlisle came in second vention, prosecution and re-integra- hoods in the Bloomfield-Garfield with 16 percent. There were six other tion. “We need to take steps to pre- area. City Council hasn’t seen such a candidates on the Democratic ballot. vent crime, intervene in areas where sweeping change in membership since (Since there were no Republicans run- crime is taking place, prosecute the ning in either District Seven or the early 1950s. criminals, and return former criminals PATRICK DOWD Patrick Dowd of Highland Park is District Nine, and no opposition is to our neighborhoods as productive currently a member of the Pittsburgh expected in November, it’s assumed members of society through support School Board, but will be leaving that that the primary winners in these dis- services, education and jobs.” post in January to take his seat on City tricts will be automatic winners in the Burgess says he will also concen- Council, representing District Seven. general election.) trate efforts on economic develop- He defeated incumbent Leonard “I’m grateful for all the support I ment. “We need to work as a commu- Bodack by 92 votes out of 6,165 votes received in Garfield,” Burgess told nity to make economic development cast, according to the final count. The Bulletin. “I think we can do and jobs the cornerstone of a revital- District Seven includes parts of much better in this Council district if ized neighborhood.” Bloomfield and Friendship. we all work together.” Dowd says he is “humbled and hon-

See PRIMARY, Page 12 RICKY BURGESS

A Message from Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl It is truly an honor to be recognized as the backyards.” To move Pittsburgh forward, number one city in America. As we must make public safety a priority; we Pittsburghers, we already appreciate every- must all take ownership of the safety of our thing our city has to offer. Now, thanks to streets. I encourage you to take part in the the “Most Livable City” designation Citizen Observer program, participate in bestowed upon us by Places Rated Adopt-a-Block, and anonymously report a Almanac, people outside our region will crime with C-TIPS or the 3-1-1 response know it as well. Much of the credit for this line. designation is owed to the people of By finding ways to increase the economic Pittsburgh for the care and hard work you development activity in our city, we are commit to your neighborhoods. Whether it making fiscal recovery a top priority. Saving is taking part in a “Redd Up” clean-up, call- the historic Pittsburgh Brewing Company is ing 3-1-1 to alert how we can better serve another achievement in which compromise you, or using the anonymous C-TIPS line to was garnered in order to keep a brewing tra- make our streets safer, you are making dition up and running and on our tax rolls. Pittsburgh the most livable city. This month we are seeing the impact of Every Pittsburgher is an asset to this city, our work over the past year to bring from our youth to our senior citizens. This Pittsburgh into financial stability. The City month I launched the Pittsburgh Summer of Pittsburgh’s first quarterly financial and Youth Employment Program to provide our performance report projects that the city will local youth with job opportunities, a sense end the year with revenues exceeding of community, and the skills necessary to expenditures by $4.9 million. Our strong prepare them for a lifetime of success. I financial outlook is a direct result of our have also partnered with EMS Chief Robert commitment to streamlining city operations McCaughan to unveil our life-saving while maintaining high quality service. We “Envelope of LIFE” program, a pilot pro- continue to closely monitor the funds in our gram that promotes an on-hand standardized public trust, enabling us to dedicate more medical history form to combat the time- funding to keep the public safe and our wasting lack of information common emer- streets clean. gency scenes. You confirmed your faith in me during the I am strongly committed to making our midterm elections, and I want to thank you streets among the safest and cleanest in the for your overwhelming support. You have country. Police Chief Nate Harper and I given me the mandate to move forward with have doubled our efforts to go head to head my initiatives for a brighter future for with crime as part of our Public Safety Pittsburgh. As summer finally comes to Initiative. We’ve reintroduced beat cops and America’s most livable city, I hope every- announced the formation of an Anti-Crime one will take advantage of our attractions. Cabinet, aimed at increasing the flow of The Almanac compared Pittsburgh with 378 crime-fighting information coming into other metropolitan areas in key areas, police through support from religious lead- including recreation, in which Pittsburgh ers. ranked in the top 5 percent! I hope you will We, the political leaders, educational insti- enjoy the beautiful outdoor activities tutions, religious leaders, neighborhood Pittsburgh has to offer, from our 37-mile- organizations, business owners - every long riverfront trail system, to our five Pittsburgher - must rise up together and say, regional parks. “No More. Not in our streets. Not in our For more info on these initiatives, visit pghgov.com. Page 4 • The Bulletin • June 2007

HE LOOMFIELD ARFIELD ORP S Each month we highlight either property owners The Bulletin T B -G C ’ whose neglect hurts the neighborhood or those who have admirably maintained or renovated serving E R T Y Bloomfield, East Liberty, Friendship, R O P their properties. Properties are nominated by S E P community members. To nominate a property Garfield and Lawrenceville since 1975 W C A S S H O W OF THE MONTH for either Eyesore or Showcase Property of the Month, please call Aggie Brose at 412-441- The Bulletin is published by the 6950. Bloomfield-Garfield Corp. to • serve the incorporated territory of the BGC and surrounding communities Storybook Charm on • report on activities and ideas affecting those communities Aiken Avenue in Garfield • offer an opportunity to express opinions and exchange ideas This month, we congratulate Nadine your things in the garbage” and not on and Leon Smith, owners of 111 N. the street (a message we could all June 2007 • Vol. 32, No. 6 Aiken Avenue in Garfield, who were heed). nominated as the Good Neighbors of The house is combination of red Total circulation: the month. Mrs. Smith said her hus- brick and siding, trimmed in white, 20,000 copies band has resided at this location for and has lots of windows with great 16,700 mailed 3,300 dropped the past 35 years. window dressings and a magnificent When the staff of the BGC visited front door decorated with a beautiful Editorial and Advertising Offices: the site, they knew that this nomina- flower wreath. 5149 Penn Ave. tion was well-deserved. The property The home is accented with potted Pittsburgh, PA 15224 is a picture out of a storybook. Mrs. flowers and a small garden, and the Phone: 412-441-6915 Smith told us that when folks pass by grass is manicured and surrounded Fax: 412-441-6956 they say, “Surely not hard on your with a white picket fence that adds a Email: [email protected] Photos by Paula Martinac/ eyes.” cozy charm to the look of the house. The Bulletin Not only are the Smiths good neigh- We are appreciative of the time, Editor: Paula Martinac bors for the way in which they are energy and effort Mr. and Mrs. Smith investing and maintaining their prop- invest to keep there property in such Advertising: Martin Pochapin erty, but they encourage other folks to great condition. Thank you, Mr. and be more inclined to take care of their Mrs. Smith, for being good neighbors Copy Editors: Rick Swartz property. Mrs. Smith also tells and continuing to live and invest in Martha Ann Terry passersby to “make sure you throw Garfield. Bookkeeper: Mary Anne Stevanus

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SUBMISSIONS POLICY All submissions to The Bulletin of any sort must include the writer’s name, address and phone number. We wel- come your letters, opinions, articles, and notices. We reserve the right to edit submissions for space. Manuscripts and photographs will be returned only if accompanied by a stamped, self- addressed envelope. The deadline for submissions is the 15th of the month prior to publication, unless otherwise noted. The Bulletin is published monthly. We Would Like to Acknowledge and thank our advertisers and the BGC’s funding partners, including Mellon Financial Corp., Pittsburgh Partnership for Neighborhood Development, The United Way, National City Bank, Dollar Bank, PNC Financial, Citizens Bank, The City of Pittsburgh, and State Senator Jim Ferlo for their support. June 2007 • The Bulletin • Page 5 Local Summer Youth Program Earns National Award

Summerbridge Pittsburgh, a nonprof- high-quality sum- by Michelle Burton-Brown work with middle it academic enrichment program for mer learning expe- For The Bulletin school students and urban youth, located in Sewickley, rience that should for its successful col- received the 2007 Excellence in be accessible to all young people.” laboration with Allegheny and Beaver Summer Learning Award from the Summerbridge Pittsburgh has a solid County Public Schools,” said Kolia Center for Summer Learning at Johns record of success. Ninty-two percent O’Connor, Sewickley Academy’s Hopkins University’s School of of Summerbridge students graduate headmistress. Education. The Excellence in Summer from high school, and 80 percent are “Summerbridge Pittsburgh has ben- Learning Award honored Summer- enrolled in college, which is double efited tremendously from its partner- bridge Pittsburgh for its outstanding the rate of their peers. Former CAPA ship with Sewickley Academy. This work with middle-school students in student and Garfield resident Lila M. type of passionate commitment to Allegheny and Beaver Counties. Robinson attended Summerbridge public education should be a model Every summer, high-achieving stu- Pittsburgh for three years. “I learned for all independent schools nation- dents from the Hill District, so much during my time at wide,” maintained Summerbridge

Homewood, Hazelwood, Garfield, Summerbridge. I started as a student Executive Director Kevin Brezler. Photo courtesy of Summerbridge Pittsburgh East Liberty, and the Northside travel and then advanced to an instructor my Summerbridge Pittsburgh uses a high- KEVIN BREZLER, SUMMERBRIDGE to Sewickley Academy, five days a final year. I recommend the program energy, hands-on approach to learning PITTSBURGH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR week, for summer enrichment classes. to all middle school students who are and leadership to create an exciting (LEFT), RECEIVED THE EXCELLENCE “Summerbridge Pittsburgh is an interested in higher education. I’m process of personal and intellectual IN SUMMER LEARNING AWARD FROM exemplary summer learning pro- now registered for college and sched- discovery for its teachers and stu- JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY gram,” declared Ron Fairchild, execu- uled to travel to Costa Rica for a 16- dents. Middle school students gain CENTER FOR SUMMER LEARNING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RON tive director of the John Hopkins week study abroad program in the academic and leadership skills critical FAIRCHILD. University Center for Summer fall.” to educational and personal success. Learning. “With its dedication to Since 1994, local students who par- The program engages more than 250 Pittsburgh also provides academic and using feedback from students, teach- ticipated in Summerbridge Pittsburgh students each year. Program partici- personal support through high school ers, and parents to drive program have benefited from the support of its pants are admitted based on academic in the form of tutoring, financial aid improvement, Summerbridge Pitts- independent educational partner, ability and limited opportunity. All workshops, and career development burgh is constantly evolving to meet Sewickley Academy. “We are thrilled students are required to take classes in opportunities. the needs of its participants. Our 2007 that Summerbridge Pittsburgh has mathematics, language arts, wellness, See SUMMERBRIDGE, Page 12 award winners exemplify the type of been recognized for its outstanding and public speaking. Summerbridge

Students Learn to Celebrate Glass This Summer, Make Them Pay Attention! at Penn Avenue Studio

Local high school students are learn- ing the skills of glassmaking in a free after-school program offered at the Present This Coupon and Receive 2 renowned Pittsburgh Glass Center at 5472 Penn Avenue, one of the leading free weeks and see what it’s like to glass studios in the country. As the culmination of the 12-week get the VYGOR Vibe! session that began in January, 23 stu- dents participated in an exhibit May 4 Call Today for Details! and 5, and then demonstrated their acquired expertise in glass blowing and casting for family, friends, and the community in the center’s state-of- the-art hot shop. Pittsburgh Glass Center, a nonprofit 412-681-4605 glass studio and gallery dedicated to teaching and promoting glass art, offers two of these semester-long ses- Photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Glass Center sions for students a year, called JOHN CONTURO OF EAST “SiO2: An Exploration in Glass for LIBERTY/HIGHLAND PARK DEMON- High School Students.” Working with STRATES GLASSMAKING TECH- top glass artists, students of all skill NIQUES HE ACQUIRED DURING THE levels learn the science and art of PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER’S working with hot glass, and obtain AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM, “SIO2.” hands-on experience from their very 1. Students must complete an applica- first day in the program. No experi- tion form, submit one letter of refer- ence is necessary, and all materials are ence, and include images of any art- provided free of charge to the partici- work they have created. pants. Stop in NOW for $0 Enrollment! To receive an “SiO2” application, *Must be 18 years old or accompanied by an adult. Trial Membership good for 2 consecutive weeks from initial visit. Trial Membership good for all non-members. The deadline for applying for a please contact Pittsburgh Glass Center scholarship for the next session, at 412-365-2145 x201, or visit PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL ADVERTISERS! which begins in September, is August www.pittsburghglasscenter.org. Page 6 • The Bulletin • June 2007

Dumping in Garfield!

As the staff of the BGC toured parts area, claiming that he is prepar- JORDAN WAY of the Garfield area recently, they ing them for demolition. found evidence of illegal dumping, We are calling upon all residents to mainly from landscaping work, in the be on the lookout for violators like alleys of Alhambra and Jordan, and these. Please write down, for exam- also in Brown Way, which had just ple, the type of truck/car, color, recently been cleaned by the “Redd license plate number, and any identifi- Up” crew (see page 2). And there may cation of the driver, and report the be other sites. information to Aggie Brose at 412- And also, as reported last month in 441-6950, ext. 15. Let’s send a loud The Bulletin, BGC has become aware and clear message that these activities of an illegal “contractor” who has will not be tolerated in our neighbor- ALHAMBRA WAY been stripping vacant houses in this hood! Photos by Paula Martinac/The Bulletin BROWN WAY

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Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. June 2007 • The Bulletin • Page 7 PEABODY, From Page 1 asserted that Pittsburgh could “turn of it. I was done with that foolishness. around” the violence plaguing the I was tired of burying my homeboys.” city. When one gang member decides to “Kids don’t join gangs,” Sloan stat- leave, he noted, “then the next man ed. “Gangs join kids.” The murder of can say, ‘I’m done, too.’” a good friend or relative, he said, Following the speakers, 80 commu- often pulls kids into violence; if they nity-based organizations offered see that the perpetrator isn’t being workshops on a wide range of topics. prosecuted, they want to avenge the For students, there were hands-on loss of their loved one themselves. workshops such as “Graffiti No, “The higher the death toll,” Sloan Public Art Yes,” in which young peo- added, “the harder it is to bring kids ple helped create a mural for the back” from gang life. He encouraged International Children’s Festival; and adults to address young people’s grief “My Money, My Life,” in which they early on, letting them express their learned the basics of financial man- emotions and voice their frustration. agement, like balancing a checkbook Photo by Rick Flanagan “Go to the funerals, see the kids who and filling out deposit slips. are hurting, talk to them then,” before Workshops geared toward adults their emotions set them on a path of included “Beyond 50: Opportunities violence. for Employment,” and “Landlord- To the young people in attendance, Tenant Relations.” In the afternoon, Sloan said, “Homeys, you got to stay attendees enjoyed a free lunch, fol- in school.” He also urged them to find lowed by a performance by S.U.N. activities that would keep them off the Hip-Hop Music Tour 2007. streets. “The arts turned my life Principal Vater said he has gotten a around,” he said. He took a low-pay- lot of positive response about the ing job as a production assistant on a event, suggesting that “the communi- movie crew and found he loved it, and ty wants to be involved and to turn has been working in film ever since. around the situation.” He is consider- “Write your stories,” he told the stu- ing making it an annual happening or Photo by Paula Martinac/The Bulletin dents, “even the negative stuff you hosting smaller events throughout the (TOP) COMMUNITY GROUPS AND PROVIDERS STAFFED INFORMATION TABLES saw.” year. The first follow-up event will be IN THE PEABODY HIGH SCHOOL GYM AS PART OF THE “EXCELLENCE FOR ALL” EVENT. When asked why he stopped being a community clean-up of a 1,000-foot active in the Bloods, Sloan replied “safety zone” around Peabody, tenta- (BOTTOM) STUDENTS TRIED OUT MURAL PAINTING IN THE WORKSHOP simply, “I had enough of it. I was tired tively scheduled for June. “GRAFFITI NO, PUBLIC ART YES!”

Bulletin Columnist Succumbs to Cancer Pittsburgh dogs and dog lovers lost a But many Bulletin readers will dear friend on May 17, when Jay remember most his devotion to find- © Bernard, 49, longtime contributor of ing homes for shelter dogs. Bernard’s The Bulletin’s “Good Dog” column, “Good Dog” column became a regular died after a struggle with stomach - and popular - feature of this paper in cancer. July 2003. Featuring a photo and Bernard was perhaps best-known as description of an adoptable dog each © © co-owner of Jay Design on Butler month, the column also originally © Street in Lawrenceville, a purveyor of offered tips for dog owners on topics ª handmade soaps. A neighborhood such as crate training and communi- enthusiast and advocate, he spear- cating with pets. headed such events as the annual The Bulletin’s advertising represen- Lawrenceville House Tour and the Joy tative, Martin Pochapin, summed up of Cookies Tour, and founded The how many people in this area felt Boys of Lawrenceville, a gay men’s about Bernard: “He was just the finest benevolent group. man you would ever want to meet.”

GATORS, From Page 1 INCORPORATED Happy... Kim Long, Garfield resident and Garfield Gator registration will be 412-782-5551 longtime fundraiser and supporter, held every Saturday during June, and whose nephew, Melvin Gay, coaches the first week of July from 2-4 p.m., at Custom Bobble Heads the Gators, said she remembers that the Community Activity Center on N. Original Paintings when Barlow was drafted into the Pacific Avenue. The first practice is Book Illustrations NFL in 2001, “Gator Country” turned July 9. The organization is seeking Puppets • Logos from orange and blue to a sea of gold- sponsors to provide scholarships for and-red Barlow the children whose parents may be 5323 Camelia St. jerseys. “You couldn’t buy a Barlow unable to manage the $35 registration Pittsburgh, PA 15201 jersey for months. Kevan, returning to fee. The Gators are also planning a [email protected] Pittsburgh as a Steeler, is an opportu- fundraiser to raise money for uni- myspace.com/srockiartstudios nity for him to give back to the com- forms, equipment and transportation munity that rallied behind him.” for away games. Page 8 • The Bulletin • June 2007 Neighborhood Legal Services Assn. Helps Provide “Justice for All” “Equal justice for all” - that’s the By Frank Pistella for subsidized or public housing, motto of the Legal Services Neighborhood Legal and mortgage foreclosure. Fifteen Corporation, a nationwide organiza- Services Association percent concern consumer issues, tion that promotes equal access to services are available for clients such as bankruptcies to prevent the justice and provides high quality with limited English abilities or who loss of a home/personal property/ter- civil legal assistance to low-income are hearing impaired. mination of utilities, predatory lend- Americans. The local office provid- NLSA services are free. To be eli- ing, debt collection, and tax sales. ing “equal access to justice is gible, most clients must have Eleven percent involve employment Neighborhood Legal Services incomes at or below 125 percent of law issues, such as expungements, Association (NLSA). poverty, but in some instances, serv- wage claims, unemployment and NLSA is a private, non-profit ices are provided to those at or Social Security denials or termina- tion before administrative bodies, Pennsylvania corporation estab- below 200 percent of poverty. tions, and health and welfare prob- and representation in court, as well lished in 1966 to “meet the civil Services are provided to individuals lems resulting from the reduction, as legal advice and assistance pro- legal needs of the poor and vulnera- regardless of income in Protection denial or termination of state subsi- vided through NLSA’s Helpline. ble in our community through effec- from Abuse matters and for clients dies including cash assistance, food Assistance from the private bar tive legal representation and educa- over the age of 60 in some elder law stamps, Medicaid or childcare, while enables the program to stretch its tion.” The program serves residents matters, i.e. Powers of Attorney and six percent relate to issues particu- own limited resources. of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Living Wills. larly affecting the elderly. The low- NLSA has a toll free number for its Lawrence counties with a staff of 55 Approximately 43 percent of income elderly age 60 and older can Pittsburgh office, which can be attorneys, paralegals and support NLSA’s cases involve family issues, get help if they are the victims of accessed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. personnel. In Allegheny County, res- including assistance in securing physical, emotional or financial Monday through Friday (1-866-761- idents of the Greater Pittsburgh area Protection from Abuse Orders, help abuse and the subject of guardian- 6572). For more information on are served from one central location in maintaining physical custody or ship or protective services proceed- NLSA, please visit us at - 928 Penn Avenue. In Beaver, the visitation, or help with divorce. ings. www.nlsa.us. 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Thursday, June 1-3 p.m. you know where the Enter key is? 14 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. What about the different parts of the To register for these classes or for computer? If you are unsure about any more information about our free com- of these questions, this class is for you! puter classes, call the PC Center-East Learn the basics of a computer, mouse Liberty at 412-363-6105. This service and keyboard as a prerequisite for all has been funded with federal Library our other computer classes. NOTE: Services and Technology Act (LSTA) This class is designed for those who funds administered by the Office of the have little or no computer experience. Commonwealth Libraries. June 2007 • The Bulletin • Page 9 SIMPLE Professional Organizer Carol Briney offers suggestions and answers your questions about overcoming the clutter in your life. Take Action Today! Are you a pro- By Carol Briney much noise as I held crastinator? 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PITTSBURGH DANCE EABODY IGH CHOOL Each group contains no more than 10 stu- P H S dents. Classes will only run if 5 or more MODERN DANCE ARTS SUMMER CLASSES “ALL CLASSES” REUNION students sign up. (Tell your friends!) TECHNIQUE CLASS Don't miss a beat with ongoing classes at Come join your former classmates and Cost: $125 for the week (checks payable Attack Theatre offers an inter- Pittsburgh Dance Arts throughout the friends for a Peabody High Class Reunion to The Writing Studio or Julie Albright). mediate/advanced level modern dance summer! Great time for Beginners to for "ALL Classes.” on Wednesday, July 4, Classes take place at the Kentucky class every Wednesday evening from 7- start, Advanced students to work on tech- 2007. The theme will be "Remembering Avenue School, corner of 5th and Negley 8:30 p.m., taught by Michele de la Reza nique, and everyone to get in great shape Garfield, The Way It Was.” The reunion Avenues in Shadyside (entrance on and company members. There is always physically and creatively. New classes for will take place at the St. Lawrence O’Toole Kentucky Avenue). All writing materials live accompaniment for the class. Cost is Activity Center, located at 140 N. Atlantic Beginner Ballet and Super-Fit (part will be provided, as will a snack and drink $8 and walk-ins are welcome. Location: Avenue in Garfield from 6 p.m. til 12 a.m. Pilates, part Calisthenics), as well as Tap, each day. To register, call 412-362-4714 Attack Theatre, 4805 Penn Avenue. Call After you've had the picnic with your fam- Jazz, Pilates, Belly Dance, and Kids with the name and age of the student and 412.441.8444 for more information and ilies, join us for an evening of Musical Theatre. Also, free Hip Hop week you'd like to attend, or mail pay- updates. Master class with award-winning national "Remembrance, Dance and Song.” Hors ment to: 153 S. Fairmount Street, teaching artist, Gino Vaccaro. Mr. d’ oeurves will be served; event is BYOB. Pittsburgh, PA 15206. All payments are Cost is $10 per person, payable at the door. Vaccaro, who opened for the Black Eyed due by the first day of the workshop. SHIP AND VILLE Peas in 2006, will be teaching a Hip Hop For more information, please contact F’ L’ Class for kids and teens (ages 9-16) from Michelle Glass-Franklin at 323-496-0412 PARTNER ON “ART2” or by e-mail at [email protected]; or CAMP “R” FOR KIDS 11-11:45 a.m., and Adults from 12-12:45 Penn Avenue Arts Initiative and p.m., Saturday, June 23, at the Pittsburgh Roxanne Miles-Thomas at 412- 661-2710 We hope to see you all there!!! Parents, are you hunting for great child- Lawrenceville artists are teaming up to Dance Arts studios. Registration for this care? Worried about the kids being bored host Art2, a weekend of art featuring Hip Hop class will take place that day. this summer? Then start thinking about PAAI’s Unblurred and Lawrenceville Please go to our website at www.pgh- PANIC-ANXIETY / beautiful Camp “R,” located in Laurel Artists’ Studio Tour on July 6-7 and dance for a complete list of schedules and DEPRESSION Hill State Park. Horseback riding, August 3-4. Each weekend kicks off on rates, or call 412-681-7523. Conveniently SUPPORT GROUP archery, boating, swimming, and team Friday, when various galleries in the Penn located at 4059 Penn Ave. sports are just a small number of activities Avenue Arts District (4800-5500 Penn) A panic-anxiety / depression support offered for the 67th year. Camp “R” is will open their doors and showcase a vari- group meets the first Tuesday of each accredited with the American Camp ety of artwork and performances. For a F’SHIP HOUSE TOUR month at 7 p.m. at U.C.P. Community Association. For a brochure, call 412- complete list of venues, visit www.pen- Center, 4638 Centre Avenue at Neville Mark your calendars! The 14th Annual 621-3342. navenuearts.org closer to the date and Street in Oakland. For information, call Friendship House Tour will be held on click on the Unblurred icon. The celebra- 412-255-1155, or just drop by. NO FEE. Sunday, September 16, 2007 from 11am- tion continues on Saturday, from 12-5 5pm. As 2007 is the “Year of Glass” in SONLIGHT ACADEMY p.m., with the Lawrenceville Artists’ Pittsburgh, the tour will begin at the NEW BETHEL CHURCH SUMMER PROGRAM Studio Tour. Artists will open their work Pittsburgh Glass Center, right in the heart studios to the public for free, self-guided of the Penn Avenue Arts District. Many FREE TUTORING SonLight Academy is a not-for-profit organization in Bloomfield that provides walking tours. The focus is on seeing of the homes on tour have interesting firsthand where artists work, the tools glass amenities as well. For more infor- The school year is coming to a close and childcare for children ages 6 to 12 years our program will also be closing to prepare old. SonLight Academy’s goal is to pro- they use, and the steps they take in the mation, please contact Sarah at 412-441- creative process. Artists will be in their 6147 x 7. new activities and class projects for the fall. vide safe and affordable childcare that is Classes will resume Saturday, September fun and educational. Currently registra- studios to talk to visitors. A list of partic- 15, 10 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration infor- tions are being received for the summer pating artists will be available on the DREAMING SPRING AT mation may be obtained by calling 412- program that begins June 11. Hours of website closer to the date. L’VILLE GARDEN TOUR 728-4046 or e-mail: nicitamoses@veri- operation are 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday zon.net. Please include: name, age, grade, thru Friday, and the cost is $75 per child Come join us for the 3rd Annual and school your child is attending, plus per week. For more info: 412-687-3643. RESEARCH STUDY USING Lawrenceville Garden Tour, Sunday, June your home address and phone number, and VIRTUAL REALITY 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is forms will be mailed to you. Forms must be welcome to be part of the free tour! The returned before August 15 to ensure space GLASS ACTION JOB Does your child enjoy learning about tour starts at the Community Garden at in our classes. TRAINING OPPORTUNITY nature, using computers, and making art? 42nd and Sherrod Streets. If you would Researchers at the University of like to be one of the gardens on the tour, Glass Action is a stained glass restoration Pittsburgh are putting together a series of contact Liz: [email protected] “ALMOST AUTHORS” social enterprise that will employ low- real and virtual reality field trips for YOUTH WORKSHOPS income individuals in the art of stained August and September for elementary- glass restoration. We will target historic aged children to engage and inspire inde- FREE POTTERY DAY FOR Almost Authors is a week-long writing structures in need of stained glass restora- pendent exploration, inquiry, scientific program for youth, centering on fiction, tion that may not be able to afford going- learning, and artistic experiences. All vol- HONOR ROLL STUDENTS poetry, and nonfiction. We work on exer- rate restoration and contract with them on unteers will participate in a research study cises that challenge us in a supportive and an application-based sliding scale. Glass of the usability of the computer simula- Did your student make the Honor Roll or relaxed atmosphere, and we welcome Action will promote historic preservation, High Honor Roll? Kiln-N-Time, located tion software Trillium Trail. The software writers of all abilities and interests. community and economic development is like a computer game, but designed for at 3801 Penn Ave., Lawrenceville, is now Almost Authors is now celebrating its and job creation and training. We are issu- accepting registrations for your child to learning. All children will have a chance 15th year; come join us for some sum- ing a call for applications from ex-offend- to design and build their very own virtual enjoy a fun-filled day of painting pottery mertime writing! ers who are interested in FT employment for FREE. That's right...FREE! All stu- world ecologies. In addition to exploring with benefits. Prospective employees and learning about our local ecology, all dents need to do is come in and fill out a WEEK ONE: JULY 16-20 must have demonstrated a commitment to registration form, and bring along a copy children will be helping us to design new Students entering 3rd and 4th grades: 9 recovery, employment and teamwork. No fun, child-driven, knowledge-based tech- of their report card, showing that they a.m.-noon skills in stained glass restoration are actually did make the Honor Roll or High nologies. Students entering 7th and 8th grades: 1-4 required, though people who are good Elementary-age children in the third, Honor Roll. The actual date of event will p.m. with their hands and able to learn new be announced later. Call 412-687-0383 fourth, and fifth grades are being asked to WEEK TWO: JULY 23-27 skills in manual labor are preferred. participate in this study. We will give pri- for more information and ask for Sandy Students entering 5th and 6th grades: 9 Please send resumes, references and or Danielle. This program is sponsored by ority to fourth grade and fill openings on a.m.-noon cover letters to: Glass Action, Union an as-needed basis. We have 16-20 open- Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Students entering 9th through 12th Project, 801 N. Negley Avenue, Weed & Seed Program. ings for the smaller studies of Group One grades: 1- 4 p.m. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Fax: 412-363-1216. and Group Two, and 64 openings for June 2007 • The Bulletin • Page 11

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Group Three, a larger study on the soft- UR ADY OF NGELS CHENLEY EUNION ware. Parents are invited to be present at KIDS CAMP AT PENN O L A S R all times. AVE. POTTERY STUDIO FLEA MARKET Schenley High School Class of 1967 is having its 40th year reunion on August 17 This project is part of a doctoral disser- Our Lady of the Angels Parish will be Registration for Kids Camp 2007 at the Comfort Inn, 699 Rodi Road. tation study by Maria C.R. Harrington, a holding its annual GIANT Flea Market on begins...NOW! Want something fun to do Terrace Village reunion, August 18. A $45 Ph.D. candidate in the School of Friday, June 22, and Saturday, June 23, this summer? Want beautiful pieces of check or money order can be mailed to Information Sciences at the University of from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the parish social artwork and pottery? Want to meet new P.O. Box 9048, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15224 and Pittsburgh. To sign up or ask questions, hall located at 256-44th Street in friends? Sign up now while space is avail- should be made out to Elliot please contact Maria C.R. Harrington, at Lawrenceville. (A bag sale will be held able. Kids Camp (for ages 6 through 12) Coleman/Schenley Class of 1967. For (412) 606-2170 or send an email to on Sunday, June 24, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.) takes place at Kiln-N-Time pottery stu- more information, call 412 782-5281. [email protected]. dio, 3801 Penn Avenue (38th & Penn), There will be something for everyone! June 19-July 19 (Tuesdays through Toys, books, games, housewares, linens, Thursdays) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The collectables, small furniture, and so much SUMMER BALLET JOB CORPS SUMMER cost is just $30.00 per day per child more! This is one flea market you won't ACADEMY TRAINING PROGRAM (which includes a snack, drinks, and want to miss! Light refreshments will also East Side Ballet Academy presents sum- Pittsburgh Job Corps Center’s free Off- lunch). WHAT A DEAL! Call now for be sold. For more information please call mer ballet classes at the Nuin Center, Center Training Program has immediate reservations: 412-687-0383. Or go to the parish office at 412-682-0929. Wednesdays, June 20-July 26. Ballet openings for eligible students for the www.KilnNTime.mysite.com for more Basics (ages 4- 6) 3-4 p.m; Ballet Basics summer semester at CCAC. Job Corps details and a schedule of events. (ages 7-11) 4:15-5:15 p.m. $25 registra- provides: college tuition, fees, and books; GARFIELD FAMILY tion, $85 tuition. Classes taught by PAT bus weekly transportation; living AUNCHES SUPPORT CENTER Andrew Blight, former dancer with the allowance; and clothing allowance. A ELPC L Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Please call childcare center is available on the Job SPEAKERS SERIES The Garfield Family Support Center pro- 412-441-0845 for additional information. Corps campus. Earn a 2-year associate’s The East Liberty Presbyterian Church vides free services to parents of young degree or 1-year certificate in: Business (ELPC) has inaugurated a new speakers children to keep them abreast of their OVING RT ART Career Programs; Computer and series, “Prophetic Voices Today.” The early childhood developmental expecta- R A C Information Technology; Health-Related series begins by addressing the topic of tions, as well as having the opportunity to Let your creativity run wild when the Career Programs; Careers in “Uprooting Poverty” on Saturday, June 2, enhance their parenting skills. The Citiparks Roving Art Cart visits your Technologies; or Social Service Career at 6:30 p.m., with a keynote presentation, Support Center will focus on bringing neighborhood this summer! Children Programs. Eligibility: You must be be 17 “Heeding the Call,” by Karen Olson, families together to promote unity, leader- become instant artists through a variety of to 24 years of age, have either a high president of Family Promise. Dr. Ralph ship and awareness of the Garfield com- hands-on activities. Pick up a paint- school diploma or a GED, and meet spe- Bangs of the Univ. of Pittsburgh and munity. All Garfield residents who have brush…sculpt with clay…create 3D cific income requirements. Call 412- Esther L. Bush of the Urban League of children ages 0-5 years will be offered this objects with paper…and much more, all 4418665 for more information, or visit Greater Pittsbugh, will then discuss the free program, and a full spectrum of serv- summer long. The Roving Art Cart visits http://pittsburgh.jobcorps.gov. roots of poverty in Pittsburgh. On June 3, ices will also be available to school age neighborhood parks, playgrounds, com- a worship service begins at 11 a.m., fol- children including homework and tutoring munity festivals and citywide special lowed by a forum, “Framing Our assistance. In addition, vocational train- events throughout the City of Pittsburgh, PAAI’S CELEBRATION Response: Where Do We Go from Here?” ing, educational programming and recre- and will be in our communities on these OF PENN AVENUE The weekend event is free and takes ational activities will be offered to teens dates: June 20, Osceola Park, Bloomfield; place at the church at 116 S. Highland and young adults. For more information July 19, Friendship Park, Bloomfield; Rock down to Penn Avenue with the Penn Ave. For more info, call 412-441-3800 about the Garfield Family Support Center, July 24, Arsenal Park, Lawrenceville; and Avenue Arts Initiative, local artists, and x22 or visit www.cathedralofhope.org. contact us at 412-661-9560, or just stop by August 1, Dan Cohen Playground, neighborhood supporters at our video the Garfield Family Support Center locat- Mellon Park (near Tennis Bubble). For release party June 14 at the Kelly- ed at 5315 Hillcrest Street in Garfield. more information, call 412-665-3665. Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Avenue. UNION PROJECT Celebrate the transformation of our “elec- COMMUNITY DAY tric avenue” with the release of Phase II of the Penn Avenue Arts Initiative (PAAI) Join Union Project on Sunday, June 3 for video. Enjoy art by Penn Avenue artists, a Community Day at 801 N. Negley Ave. CLASSIFIEDS who will be donating the proceeds to Running concurrently with the Highland PAAI’s Artist Loan and Grant Fund, Park Yard Sale, the Union Project which offers low-interest loans for interi- Community Day will feature live music BUSINESSES from Joy Ike, Morgan Stewart and Sonji CLASSIFIED POLICY or improvements and matching grants for CHRISTIAN CLEANING SERVICES - wall- (acoustic), as well as offering food spe- façade improvements to interested Penn ALL TEXT ADS washing, housecleaning, venetian blind clean- Avenue stake holders. The evening will cials, a craft fair and kids activities. Also, ing, window cleaning, exterior and interior (INCLUDING FOR SALE ADS) painting. Call 412-781-5989. also include giant puppets, popcorn, Ceramics@UP will be selling its pottery are $5 for 15 words and 10 music and fun for all! For more informa- during the event. Come by and see what cents for each additional word. tion, call 412-441-6147 x 7. pottery is coming out of our basement studios. The events begin at 9a.m. and run We DO NOT run “personal ads.” “DOLLARS AND SENSE” throughout the day until 2p.m. For more information, contact hilary@unionpro- BLOCK ads (1.5” x 2.5”) are $15 DISCUSSION SERIES ject.org or call 412-363-4550 x26. The Union Project reopens its quarterly Please send ad evening discussion series with a focus on financial health, “Dollars and Sense.” UNBLURRED: FIRST with full payment to: The Monday Evening Conversations will FRIDAYS ON PENN take place over five evenings throughout The Bulletin ITEMS WANTED the summer, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Topics Penn Avenue Arts Initiative hosts Classified Dept. Local artist (weaver) in need of used corduroy will range from budgeting and home buy- Unblurred: First Fridays on Penn, Friday, 5149 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15224 clothing. Please call 412-683-6488 between ing to funding college. All discussions June 1. Unblurred is a monthly event that 11 am and 6 pm. will be held at the Union Project at 801 N. opens the Penn Avenue Arts District (4800-5500 Penn) for exploration by **Ads will not be run until PLEASE SUPPORT OUR Negley Ave. and are open to the commu- payment is received.** nity free of charge. For more information, adults and children. For a complete LOCAL ADVERTISERS! visit www.unionproject.org. schedule visit www.pennavenuearts.org. Page 12 • The Bulletin • June 2007

PRIMARY, From Page 3 Laurentian Hall ored” by the support he got during his properties.” He says that we need re- campaign to unseat Bodack. “I had investment in our neighborhoods and Apartments more than a hundred volunteers work- to place a major effort on “a lot of Apartment Living for Senior Citizens ing on my behalf during the campaign, infrastructure work that needs to be in an Elegant Setting and about 200 on election day. And I done.” want to thank all of the people who He promises to work closely with voted for me. I’m dedicated to giving the Water and Sewer Authority on them the best possible representation neighborhood repairs and upgrades. on city Council.” He says he’ll be closely watching Dowd also pledged to work toward issues related to the Penn Avenue re-investment in neighborhoods. “I reconstruction proposals with an eye know that people are concerned about toward “learning more about what public safety,” Dowd says, “especially needs to be done and what resources with regard to vacant and abandoned are available.” Offering these amenities:  Equipped Kitchens SUMMERBRIDGE, From Page 5  Nightly Meals Catered by Nova Cafe Senta M. Robinson, parent of Lila confidence to ‘raise the bar’ when it and a former Garfield resident who came to her goals. Summerbridge is  All Utilities Included now resides in Northern California, an invaluable program in a city where  FREE On-Site Laundry said that she is pleased that many promising teens simply never  FREE Parking Summerbridge is being recognized for have a chance.” its innovative summer program. “My The 2007 enrichment program will  Next Door to Health Center daughter Lila is stronger, more run for six weeks. All interested stu-  On the Busline focused, and independent because of dents and parents are invited to visit her years at Summerbridge. Enrolling Summerbridge Pittsburgh over the  Section 8 available for qualified in the program was, by far, the best summer break. To schedule a visit, decision we made during a very criti- contact Kevin Brezler at 412-741- For more information, call cal transitional stage of her life. 2230. Check out the Summerbridge 412-361-4462 Summerbridge not only strengthened website at www.summerbridgepitts- her academically, but it gave her the burgh.org. Equal Housing Handicapped Opportunity Accessible

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