EDGEWOODMARCH 2006 Laura Horner Named 16th Annual Limpert Honoree Laura Horner was presented with the prestigious William D. Limpert Award for Community Service at the annual town meeting held in February and sponsored by the Edgewood Foundation. Laura was chosen for this award, established to recognize a resident of our borough who has made a signifi- cant contribution to the quality of life in our community, because of her willing ness to give of her time and talents to key community groups and the activi- ties and programs supported by them. Laura joined the board of the Edgewood Club six years ago. Her tenure coincided with the club’s cen- tennial celebration. She made sure the centennial events and promotion of the club observance emphasized the uniqueness of Edgewood. She also served on the board of the Edgewood Foundation, where she AN EXCLUSIVE CLUB; Laura Horner joins the distinguished list of Limpert award winners. worked to maximize cross promotion of Here, she receives her plaque from Foundation president Vaughn Busch. the Foundation activities through Club activities. It seemed only logical to her that a strong Foundation and a strong Club Edgewood for over 16 years. They organizing perhaps the first ever make an even stronger community. have three children: Meghan, 18, a couples bowling league in Switzerland. When the Recreation Board was in freshman at Tufts University; Daniel, In presenting the award, Foundation need of new members and energy she 16; and Brian, 13, a.k.a. “Bubby.” president Vaughn Busch said, “We are even recruited her husband Kevin. Laura worked for many years in all fortunate to have Laura for a neigh- Later, she recruited a leader with expe- marketing/PR firms in City bor and even more fortunate that she is rience in costuming and event creation, and then , before becoming a person who really gives back to all of which resulted in a truly professional a full-time mom. When Kevin’s job her community making Edgewood “Haunted House” for all to enjoy. took the family to Geneva, she picked truly a special place to live.” Laura and Kevin have lived in right up on neighborhood relations, New Council Members Sworn in at Annual Reorganization Meeting In the annual reorganization meet- President; Mark McNally, Vice • Public Works: Lorraine Nogrady ing of the Edgewood Borough Council, President; Heidi McDonald, President (Chair), Derek-Jan Love, Pat Schaefer held on January 3, four Council mem- Pro Tem; Mal Hellett, Derek-Jan • Community Services: Mal Hellett, bers took the oath of office. Heidi Love, Lorraine Nogrady and Andrew (Chair), Andrew Szefi, Derek-Jan McDonald, who served a two-year Szefi complete the Council. Love term, was elected to serve a four-year The Council does its work by using • Pension: Lorraine Nogrady (Chair), term; and Mal Hellett, who had been the committee process. The Commit- Mark McNally, Andrew Szefi previously on Council, was elected tees are: • Community Development: Heidi again to serve. The two new mem- • General Government: Mark McNally McDonald (Chair), Mark McNally, bers to Council are Derek-Jan Love (Chair), Heidi McDonald, Mal Andrew Szefi and Andrew Szefi. Hellett Committees report to the Council and Mayor Jean Davin was sworn in • Public Safety: Heidi McDonald bring forth motions, resolutions and for another term and Council was (Chair), Mark McNally, Andrew Szefi ordinances for Council to entertain. reorganized. The Council elected offi- • Personnel: Mal Hellett (Chair), cers who are: Patricia Schaefer, Lorraine Nogrady, Pat Schaefer (See Council and Committees, page 10) EDGEWOOD COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

• Magazines and records 25 cents books will include SAT testing, college Library The sale wraps up on Sunday, selection guides, college application March 19 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. with a help, as well as resume guides, career bag sale. Bags will be $5 each. testing, and best jobs for the future Book Sale Donations of books will be accept- information. These books are on order The 2006 Book Sale is just days ed throughout the weekend. If you and will arrive shortly. A big thank you away. It promises to be bigger and want a tax letter, please let a staff to the Foundation for making current better than any sale we have had. It’s member know. Volunteers are also materials available on these topics. not to late to make reservations for the needed. For more information, call the Summer Art Auction preview party and advance sale on library at (412) 731-0909. Friday, March 17 from 7 - 9 p.m. The The library is looking for a volunteer preview party is open to Edgewood Edgewood High School Reunions and/or volunteers to head up this sum- residents and their guests. The cost is The library has a number of mer’s art auction. Last years auction was $15 per person and refreshments are Edgewood High School items that it is a success with nearly 25 art items being included. Donations of food and willing to loan for a reunion. These auctioned. We have all of our notes drinks are also appreciated. include a maroon felt banner, a rayon from 2005, but need someone to do the The price for items at both the Friday maroon and gold flag, a megaphone leg work. If you can help, please call night event as well as on Saturday, and pompoms, and an assortment of Sally Bogie at (412) 731-0909. March 18 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. is: trophies. The library also has a number Computer Classes • Hardback books $2 each or 5 for $8 of extra yearbooks which are available One-on-one instruction in Internet • Paperback books $1 each or 5 for $4 for sale to classmates. use will be scheduled soon. Students • Children’s books are 50 cents each If your class is interested in borrowing from Pitt’s graduate library program or 5 for $2 any of these items, please call the library will be doing the instruction. At the • Books on tape or CD $2 so that we can reserve them for you. time of the newsletter deadline, dates • Movies on VHS or DVD $3 Edgewood Foundation Gift had not been established. Please call • CD-ROMs $2 The library recently received a gen- the library for more information. • FREE WORKOUT • erous gift from the Edgewood One Book One Community New Members Only Foundation to purchase college prep The titles for this year’s community Life Fitness Equipment • Ab Machines and career planning materials. These read have been announced. The adult Treadmills • Bikes • Ellipticals • Steppers Sofas - Chairs Repairs - Cane Free Weights • Rowing Machines UTO CE Dining Chairs Rush - Reed M A NT Locker Rooms with Showers & ER Personal Training and Tanning E Joe Brusco’s Upholstering COMPLETE EAST END Phone 412-371-9555 IMPORT AND DOMESTIC SERVICE 1705-07 Monongahela Ave. 125 EDGEWOOD AVE PITTSBURGH, PA 15218 Free Estimates Swissvale, PA 15218 PHONE 412-243-4069 FITNESS Pick-up and Delivery Fax (412) 371-1299 for Men and Women 412-371-2000 • WALLPAPERING • HOUSEHOLD REPAIRS • ELECTRICAL • HEATING & COOLING CARPENTRY • APPLIANCE REPAIR • PAINTING • PLUMBING 1400 So. Braddock Avenue Chris Jackson’s in Regent Square Milestones Child Care Center Contracting COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Specializing in Providing Affordable, Quality The Borough of Edgewood does not “Honey Do Lists” Etc. specifically endorse any community Child Care since 1992 Jack of All, Master of Many organization, but welcomes and pub- located near Frick Park Insured lishes newsletter announcements from pre-school • daycare Located in Forest Hills, PA all community groups in the borough. full-time • part-time • drop off Cell The editor reserves the right to edit qualified teachers • state licensed (412) 512-5883 announcements for length, content, or ages 2 yrs to 5 yrs Home to meet editorial policies of the Laura Minnock 412-371-7922 (412) 351-6769 borough. For information on how to • WINDOWS CARPENTRY • PAINTING APPLIANCE REPAIR • WINDOWS & DOORS • HOUSEHOLD REPAIRS • ELECTRICAL • WALLPAPERING • submit your news, see the box below.

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Page 2 EDGEWOOD COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS selection is Kite Runner by Khaled program for children six and up by up by Thursday, March 30. Hosseini. Fish by L. S. Matthews has Thursday, March 9. Summer Service Opportunities been selected for younger readers. And Parent/Child Book Club Teens are invited to meet Robert Can- preschoolers can participate by having This group will meet on Saturday, tillo, regional program coordinator for the Inside Mouse Outside Mouse by Lindsay March 18 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the Student Conservation Association, on George read to them. The library has Wings by Jane Yolen. Books will be Tuesday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. Robert will plenty of copies in both regular print, available to borrow at the library. be hear to discuss the summer program, large print, and audio format. All three Please register by Thursday, March 16. internships and opportunities for students books make for great discussions. Parent/child book club is for children to “change lives through service to Lucky Shamrocks four to seven years old and a caregiver. nature” the Conservation Association par- Let the luck of the Irish be with you all Celebrate Spring ticipates in. RSVP for this free event by month long. Find a specially marked Join us at Toddler Time on Saturday, Sunday, April 2. shamrock in a children’s book and March 25. Children 18 months to four Impromptu Talent Show redeem it at the children’s desk for a prize. years old and a caregiver will enjoy this Sign up for the Impromptu Talent The contest runs through March 31. program of songs, stories, felt board Show to be held Saturday, April 8 at 11 Hobby Club and a special craft project just for them. a.m. We will register the first 15 acts for Participants will learn crocheting The fun begins at 10:30 a.m. Register by a talent show. Each participant will with Sue on Saturday, March 4 at 11 Thursday, March 23. have up to four minutes to either dance, a.m. Register by Thursday, March 2 or Be a Smart Cookie sing, do a magic trick, jump rope to when class is full. The hobby club is Celebrate “Smart as a Cookie day” at music, play an instrument, or some open to children six and up interested the Edgewood Library Saturday, April 1 other performing art. Pretty much any- in learning techniques of a craft they at 11 a.m. The event will feature sto- thing goes. Sign up by Thursday, April can make with their hands. ries, puzzles, games and a creative 6 to participate in the fun. Leapin’ Lizards cookie decorating contest courtesy of By Sally Bogie and Andrea McNeill Learn all about lizards on Saturday, Eat’n Park smiley cookies. Children six Librarians March 11 at 11 a.m. Register for this and up are invited to participate. Sign PSSA Schedule the highest scores will be deemed School High school parents, please note: “Honorees.” The teachers with the top PSSA math and reading tests will be five scores will be deemed “Teachers given March 21 -23 from 7:15 - 10:15 of Excellence,” and their schools will Musicals - Mark your Calendars! a.m. On these dates, eleventh grade each receive a $2,500 grant. They will Spring is just around the corner, and students are to report to school at the be announced at the recognition event the junior high and high school musical regular time, 7:15 a.m. Students in scheduled for April 27. Good luck to each of our nominated teachers. season is upon us. In the Woodland Hills ninth, tenth, and twelfth grade are to School District, West Junior High will follow a three-hour delay schedule, and report at 10:15 a.m. Buses will be Kindergarten Registration present West Side Story on Friday, March provided for all students at the appro- The Woodland Hills School District 24 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday March 25 at priate times. All morning Forbes Road welcomes all incoming kindergarten 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Please call (412) 351- students will report at 7:15 a.m. students and families. This spring all 0698 for more information three primary schools will hold regis- The Woodland Hills High School Teacher Excellence Nominations tration sessions. For information on the performing arts department will pres- We are proud that nearly 60 documents you must bring to complete Woodland Hills School District teachers registration, please call the Central ent Pippin on April 21, 22, 27, 28, and Registration Office at (412) 731-1300, 29. The high school lobby box office have been nominated for a Teacher Excellence Center award, including ext. 0131. Registration will be held opens March 2. For information please many from Edgewood Primary, at Edgewood Primary on April 10 call (412) 244-1100 ext. 5154. Dickson Intermediate and West Junior from noon - 7 p.m., and April 11 from High. The 100 nominees who receive 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Edgewood Day Care Ph: (412) 241-9507 Fax: (412) 241-1754 SEMBOWER-MIKESELL INC. “PROVIDING LOVING CARE PLUMBING - HEATING - AIR CONDITIONING DAVE GERENYI’S RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL FOR CHILDREN SINCE 1982” GENERAL CONTRACTING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM Master Plumbers: 1711 Douglass Drive EDGEWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LINDA W. STAGON 1043 S. Braddock Ave. State Inspection JOHN SEMBOWER Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 120 EAST SWISSVALE AVENUE (412) 731-1230 Regent Square, PA 15218 Emmissions RICHARD NAVARI JR. 412-241-0195 • 241-0946 • 241-0179

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scheduled for Saturday, April 29, rain On Sunday, March 19, Master WPSD or shine. Reserve your space, clean out Gardener Katherine Luckett will con- your basement and join us for a day of duct a pruning clinic from 4 - 5 p.m., News on Campus fun and profit. Space is limited so call location to be announced. today. Contact Vicki Cherney for more Pot Luck On-campus renovation to accom- information at (412) 244-4207 or modate the new Children’s Center has [email protected]. The annual Potluck Dinner Meeting begun in the Girl’s Dorm. Completion will be held at the Edgewood Club on is targeted for July 2006, with the intent Save The Date Monday, April 3 at 6 p.m. The that it will be open for the start of the Join former and evening’s program will be provided by 2006-2007 school year. local celebrities at the Champion Lakes Denise Lindberg of “Gardener’s Eye”, a The pre-school and kindergarten Golf Course on Thursday, June 29 for landscape design and maintenance programs, currently housed in the the thirteenth annual WPSD ElRoy company, who will speak on integrat- “White House” on Hawthorne Street Face Golf Tournament. For more infor- ing shrubs into your perennial garden. will move onto the main campus. The mation call Mary Lou Senkewitz at Anyone interested in joining the move will enhance the existing pro- (412) 244-3116 or email to Garden Club or in need of further grams and provide the children with [email protected]. information on these or future events easy access to all the amenities avail- All proceeds benefit the Western may contact Jim Burkett at (412) 241- able on the main campus. School for the Deaf. 0480, or any of your friendly neighbor- Construction is nearly complete for hood Garden Club members. the new garage in the 1100 block of Garden Club Walnut Street. This area will provide Church parking for WPSD busses and RVs as well as additional storage space. Work February Meeting be completed by April 2006. Flea Market Anyone interested in a tour of the Election of officers for 2006-2007 was The annual flea market of the First WPSD campus should contact Vicki conducted at the February 6 meeting Presbyterian Church of Edgewood will Cherney at (412) 244-4207 or which was held at the Edgewood Club. be held on Saturday, April 8 from 10 [email protected]. The newly elected officers are: Presi- dent, Jim Burkett; Vice President, a.m. - 2 p.m. ASL Courses Suzann Lami; Treasurer, Katherine Luck- Clean out your attics and bring your WPSD will offer the next 10-week ett; Assistant Treasurer, Bud Andrews: unwanted treasures in good condition American Sign Language session on the and Recording and Corresponding Sec- down to the church (School Street Edgewood campus beginning March retary, George Pettrone. door), or, for pickup, call Joy Goethert 29. Classes will be offered in levels 1, Kathy McGregor, owner of “Sylvania at (412) 731-1640. No clothes, tires or 2 and 3. If you are unsure of your skill Natives” in Squirrel Hill, then spoke on large furniture, please. level, teachers will assist you on the first native plants of Pennsylvania. If anyone in the community would night of class. For more information on like to help sort or set up the week classes contact Mary Ann Stefko at (412) Marching On before the sale, we’d love to have your 371-7000 or [email protected]. March activities will include the next help (you’d also get first choice on pur- Monster Yard Sale general membership meeting to be chases). Call Joy or Judy at the church, held at the Edgewood Club on (412) 241-4613, for information. The Annual WPSD yard sale is Monday, March 6 at noon. KATHLEEN D. SCHNEIDER Say goodbye to the 10 minute consult… ATTORNEY AT LAW/CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT GENERAL PRACTICE of LAW

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Page 4 EDGEWOOD COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Edgewood shed Association, C.C. Mellor Library, rounding high schools. This is our Edgewood Symphony Orchestra, the opportunity to show our appreciation to Foundation Edgewood Garden Club, and the First the younger members of our communi- Presbyterian Church of Edgewood. The ty in a way that the Foundation has Progressive Dinner Edgewood Club was very generous as come to be famous for. We could use The Edgewood Foundation would they supplied the Foundation with a place your help. If you know of any graduat- like to thank all of the wonderful appe- to have the meeting and helped to set up ing seniors that are currently residing in tizer and dinner hosts who helped make and clean up afterwards. Thanks to Ron our borough, please make sure that we this years Progressive Dinner one of the Gallagher for all of his help. have their names. Contact Karen best attended and also one in which we Also at this meeting was the presen- (Oleyar) Doyle, 412-241-5614; Sharon had a lot of fun. Compliments from tation of the William D. Limpert (Kiely) DeVita, 412-243-2281; Rose attendees floated through the Volunteer Service Award to Laura Steiner, (412) 242-2330 Edgewood Club where the final dessert Horner. A story about Laura appears Edgewood Directory portion of the meal was held. “Great on page one of this newsletter. The Edgewood Foundation is current- party”, “Fabulous”, “Wonderful” and This prestigious award named in ly working on getting information to pro- many other like compliments were honor of the Foundation’s founding duce the next edition of the Edgewood heard throughout the evening while president, Bill Limpert, was created in Directory. If you have information from Edgewood residents dined and enjoyed 1991 to honor him at his retirement from the last edition or would just like to help, appetizers and desserts at the party. the Foundation Board. Nominations are please contact us at info@edgewood Thanks go to Amy Andrews for organiz- solicited annually and nominees are foundation.org or call Vaughn Busch at ing this event along with Angel Lehrian judged by an impartial, anonymous (412) 242-5345. Use the form below to and Niki Augustine who also helped. panel. A plaque listing all recipients is submit your information to the Founda- Thanks also to the Edgewood Club for on display in the C.C. Mellor Library and tion at 2 Race Street, Edgewood, PA providing the Club for this dinner. a tree is planted at an appropriate site 15218. within the borough to honor the recipi- Town Meeting ent. Laura will join the distinguished list Environmental The Edgewood Foundation also of previous awardees:, William D. held the annual Town Meeting in Limpert, John Major, Angie Sammarone, Organization February and the turnout was fantastic. Bob Fuchs, Robert Gibson, Nevin Mayor Jean Davin and Borough Rodes, Susan Bailey, Doris Jones, Brian Inaugural Meeting Council President Pat Schaefer give Nogrady, Jay Bush, Dick Monheim, Are you interested in beautifying their traditional “State of the Borough” Mary Limpert, Louis Boccio Jr., Dick your neighborhood, improving your addresses that gave residents an insid- Lithgow, and Tom Herward. health, causing less pollution, and sav- ers view of what is happening in the ing money? Come join us for the inau- borough and some plans for the future. Senior Celebration gural meeting of the Edgewood Other speakers detailed information The next event sponsored by the Environmental Organization. The meet- from their respective organizations such Foundation will be the Senior Brunch, ing will be held March 22 at 7:30PM. If as the Edgewood Volunteer Fire Depart- to be held May 7 at 1 p.m. at the you are interested in attending please ment, Edgewood Primary School, Girl Edgewood Club. This event celebrates contact us at (412) 731-1162 or Scouts, Boy Scouts, Nine Mile Run Water- the seniors graduating from the sur- [email protected]. 2006 Edgewood Directory Sponsored by the Edgewood Foundation

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The Edgewood Foundation is collecting information for voluntary inclusion in the next edition of the Edgewood Directory, due to be published in late 2006. The directory will be sold in the borough for $10 at locations to be named later. Minimal requirements for the directory listing include Last Name(s) & Address. Different last names may be submitted for the same household. Other OPTIONAL items are Phone Numbers (home, work, or cell), E-Mail Address(s), and names of children or other family member’s at home. All information is voluntarily submitted for inclusion in the directory and the Edgewood Foundation is not responsible for omissions, printing errors or misspellings of names or other information. Listings in the Directory are by choice, and no names will be published without the consent of the borough resident. This information will not be sold or distributed and is solely for the purpose of contact information for residents of the borough of Edgewood. For more information, to volunteer your help with this project, or to submit this information electronically, please contact us at [email protected] or call Vaughn Busch at 412-242-5345. Additional information, comments or suggestions may be listed on back.

Page 5 Borough Directory environmental reasons as well as the Borough economic ones. Borough Office Information By Kurt Ferguson Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Manager Borough Manager Phone ...... (412) 242-4824 Recycling Fax ...... (412) 242-4027 I have expressed my enthusiasm with Edgewood’s recycling program Tax Time Website: www.edgewood.pgh.pa.us over the last year and would like to Mailing address: Two Race Street present collection information that I Pittsburgh, PA 15218 have recently completed. The bor- Borough Taxes ough has a curb-side pickup program, The 2006 Edgewood Borough Real Borough Manager collected every other Thursday, in Estate will be sent out the first of April. Kurt Ferguson ...... (412) 242-4824 which we collect plastic, aluminum, If you have changed mortgage compa- E-mail: [email protected] glass, and steel cans. We also have a nies, re-financed or are now paying you paper drop-off site behind the bor- own taxes, please make sure that you Code Enforcement ough building, where we collect news- have notified the Allegheny County Keith Coll ...... (412) 242-4824 paper, junk mail, magazines, card- Treasurer’s office at (412) 350-4100 of E-mail: [email protected] board, and phone books. this change. The 2006 millage has Beyond the environmental benefit been set at 6.661, which is the same as Mon., Wed. and Fri. . . .12:30 - 4:30 p.m. that everyone normally thinks of with last year. The Woodland Hills School Tax Office recycling, there is an economic benefit taxes will be turned over as delinquent to the borough. Every year Edgewood in April. If you have not paid these yet, Maureen Smith ...... (412) 731-0200 receives fund from a recycling per- they can be paid at my office until then. Mon., Wed. and Thurs. . . . .9 a.m. - noon formance grant which provides rev- By Maureen Smith enue to communities based on the Tax Collector Wage Taxes total recyclable tonnage collected. The Pennsylvania Municipal borough collected almost 88 tons of Services ...... (412) 829-0567 material from our curb-side program. Building We began our paper drop off program Inspector Recreation Office in mid-April last year and ended the James C. Morris ...... (412) 243-9790 year by collecting almost 56 tons of When do You Need a Building E-mail: edgewood.recreation@ paper recycling materials. That comes Permit? verizon.net out to about seven tons per month and With spring around the corner and I am hoping we can continue to everyone itching to do some home Police and Fire improve that amount. improvements. Here are some projects Emergency ...... 911 The Western Pennsylvania School for that do not require a building permit: the Deaf recently added paper recycling Effective December 13 • Retaining walls not over four feet high bins for their school and collected two • Window replacement Police Chief tons of paper in the last seven weeks of • Sidewalks 2005. I have received the reports from Paul Wood ...... (412) 242-4824, ext. 612 • Prefab swimming pools less than 24 the four bigger businesses in Edgewood inches deep Crime Watch . . . .(412) 242-4824, ext. 700 Towne Center; Eat N’ Park, A.J. Wright, • Replacement siding E-mail: [email protected] Busy Beaver, and Kmart. These four • Uncovered decks less than 30 inches businesses recycled 480 tons of materi- above finish grade. (Remember you Fire Chief al. If we total all of those totals we have still must maintain minimum setbacks) David Andrews ...... (412) 242-4824 an impressive amount of 624 tons of If you have any questions please feel E-mail: [email protected] recyclable material for our little town. I free to contact me at (412) 242-4825 encourage you all to continue to take By Keith Coll Overnight Vehicle Call-ins the time to separate these items for the Building Inspector Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. . . . .(412) 242-4824 PAUL J. GLEASON, D.M.D. Loretta Zelenko FAMILY DENTISTRY MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PRODUCER Monday–Friday after 5 p.m. and 38 Year Edgewood Resident Full-time Realtor weekends ...... (412) 242-9994 Legendary Service Office Hours EDGEWOOD OFFICE 412-731-9300 Garbage Collection By Appointment 1143 S. Braddock Ave. 105 Maple Avenue Waste Management of 412-731-8700 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15218 Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Email: [email protected] Pennsylvania, Inc...... (800) 458-4090 Trusted Care for the Senior You Care for. Recycling Collection • Companionship Edgewood Borough • Meal Preparation • Medication Reminders Public Works ...... (412) 242-2410 • Light Housekeeping • Personal Care Newsletter Call for a free, no-obligation Editor appointment: 412.731.0733 Marjie Stewart ...... (412) 242-5345 E-mail: [email protected]

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Page 6 service in January 2006. There were 519 Police incidents reported, 246 complaints Report received and three accidents investigated, one of which resulted in personal injury. New Officers Please lock your car doors when you park Part I crimes are the more serious We would like to welcome Randall your car for the night. We have had some crimes of homicide, rape, robbery, Olsen as Edgewood Borough Police vehicles broken into, but the vehicles aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, Department’s newest full-time officer. have all been unlocked. Please don’t motor vehicle theft and arson. Of the 24 make it easy for the thieves. Randall was sworn in at the February Part I crimes committed in the borough, council meeting by Mayor Jean Davin. during the week and all weekend long. two were burglary, 12 were shoplifting Randall came to us from Nebraska where You can call your car in to the admin- and seven were other crimes. he was a police officer for approximately istrative offices at (412) 242-4824 dur- There were 15 adult and three juve- 10 years. We hope he has a long and suc- ing business hours. After 5 p.m. dur- nile arrests made for felony and misde- cessful career in Edgewood. ing the week and during the week- meanor violations. We would also like to welcome Adam ends, please call (412) 242-9994. Edgewood officers wrote a total of Lawrence to our Department. Adam was 78 traffic citations, 384 parking cita- sworn in at the same borough council False Alarm Bills tions and made three arrests for driving meeting and is our newest part-time offi- We are aggressively pursuing delin- under the influence were made. There cer. He is currently also working for the quent false alarm bills from homes and was one vandalism/criminal mischief Wilkinsburg Police Department and businesses. Remember, you get one complaint and one narcotics offense. comes to us from Canada. free false alarm per year. After that, Officers also responded to 18 false Parking Call-Ins you are charged for other false alarms alarm calls, took 273 miscellaneous that come into our department. If you reports, responded to 19 public nui- Just a reminder, that if you are call- get a bill for a false alarm, don’t disre- ing your vehicle in for parking sance complaints, wrote six non-traffic gard it; it will subsequently be turned citations and responded to 17 calls for overnight, you must call by 2 a.m. or over to the magistrate for prosecution. you will be tagged that night. We now medical assistance. have an answering service that will January Activity Report By Paul Wood take information for the overnight The Edgewood Police Department Chief of Police vehicle call-in program after midnight responded to and handled 1,662 calls for KENYON KRAMER CONSTRUCTION Thomas L. Nied JEWELERS • Roofing • Concrete Funeral Home, Inc. ~ SINCE 1924 ~ • Siding • Windows DIAMONDS & HANDMADE JEWELRY • Soffit & Fascia • Decks Pre-arranged funeral planning available • Gutters • Kitchens & Bathrooms 90 days same as cash for qualified buyers 7441 Washington Street • Swissvale FREE ESTIMATES (412) 247-9467 711 PENN AVE. WILKINSBURG 412-731-6063 FULLY INSURED EDGEWOOD RESIDENT Telephone: 412/271-0345 KEFALOS & ASSOCIATES 412 / 261-4509 REAL ESTATE, INC. 800 / 452-5409 SALES, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL A. Neff Associates NICK G. KEFALOS, Broker Residence: (412) 244-9517 MEMBER: Registered Investment Adviser WEST PENN MULTI-LIST NICK C. KEFALOS, JR. Residence: (412) 241-5023 Your window to shopping CHRISTOPHER G. KEFALOS Arlene M. Neff, Principal Residence: (412) 241-5433 in Regent Square 717 South Trenton Ave. ERIC G. KNOLLE Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Residence: (412) 977-4501 Security Transactions Offered Through: Office: (412) 241-7144 CHRISTINE G. HUDALE Allegheny Investments, Ltd. (Member NASD) 412 / 367-3880 Fax: (412) 241-7291 Residence: (412) 371-3133 3000 McKnight East Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 www.regentsquare.net

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Page 7 Recreation wee hours of the morning to hide a few eggs. EVFD Gates will open Sunday morning at 11:30 and the hunt will begin at noon. Automated External Defibrillator Last year the bunny hid over 500 candy- First, I would like to thank Louis At the February 6 Council Meeting, and toy-filled eggs. The hunt is open to Boccio for his continued help with ref- on behalf of the EVFD, Steve all children under the age of 12. ereeing, counseling and overall support Halle presented Borough Council with of the basketball program. In addition, Edgewood Day @ PNC Park a new AED (Automated External I would like to extend a thank you to Edgewood Recreation will again host Defibrillator). AED machines, housed all of the volunteer coaches; they are an evening at PNC Park. Last year we in plastic cases the size of a large truly the heart and soul of the program. had a number of residents and friends purse, can be used to monitor a per- Finally, a special thanks to the recre- attend this fun-filled evening. We will son’s heartbeat and determine if the ation staff: Tyler McGugian, BJ Layton, again offer prizes and special discounts. heart’s rhythm is normal. Defibrillators Zach Heidish, John Tragard, Morgan To order tickets (at a discounted rate of can also deliver life-saving electric Boccio, Brandan Herbert and Brian course) please e-mail my office. shocks to restart the heart or correct an irregular heartbeat. AEDs are designed Daniels. We have just finished another Movie Night 2005 to be used by non-medical personnel, successful season; now onto . Please submit movie requests for so cardiac arrest victims don’t have to Baseball the 2006 season to the Recreation wait for emergency crews to arrive to Baseball sign-ups are going on now. Department at recreation@edgewood receive potentially life-saving treat- Please find a registration form inside boro.com. ment. The AED was acquired through By James Morris a grant from the PULSE program. The this edition of the newsletter or simply Recreation Director log onto www.edgewood.pgh.pa.us. AED is housed in a cabinet outside the We have many of our experienced communications room in the front hall- coaches returning, including the two- time championship team of Mike Special Cards Rensland, Ned Schano will be returning & Gifts for their eighth year together as coach- 412.351.6727 es of the PONY team; John Bilyak and Mark Kush return as coaches for the 11 Ann Titus 2209 Ardmore Blvd. Margaret Titus Forest Hills, PA 15221

and 12 year old age group; and Plethora (pleth ` re)ee n.[ML < Gr pléth¯oré, to be full] abundance Edgewood Recreation welcomes Roy Kramer as the 9 and 10 year old coach. We have several age groups for base- ball: T-ball 5 and 6; Coaches Pitch 7 Dr. Maureen Kamons and 8; Youth League 9 and 10; Little Optometrist League 11 and 12; and the P.O.N.Y. 1201 South Braddock Avenue | Pittsburgh, PA 15218 team 13 to 15. Please sign up before Phone: 412-731-2020 | www.eyesonregentsquare.com March 19. We will field teams on a first come, first serve basis, so sign up as soon as possible to ensure a roster spot. Realty Centre 412-856-2000, Ext. 111 or 412-351-5252 LEN SCHOCKLING, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES Easter Egg Hunt ASSOCIATE BROKER On Saturday, April 15, the Easter SPRINGTIME is baseball time at Koenig All you need is… Bunny will stop by Koenig Field in the Field. Sign up now to join the fun. www.lenschockling.com

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Page 8 way of the borough building. Captain Hale, an EMT and certified CPR instructor will train borough employ- ees in the use of the AED. Anyone interested in receiving CPR/AED certi- fication should contact Captain Halle at [email protected]. Heavy Duty Truck At the same meeting council approved the bidding for a heavy-duty rescue truck for the EVFD. The rescue will replace the ladder truck, which is now enjoying retirement life in Richmond, Virginia. A heavy-duty rescue is basically a toolbox on wheels. With 60% of our call volume dealing in vehicle rescue or a situation that is non-fire related, this truck is the answer for the borough. The truck will be equipped with light towers, Jaws of Life, a 250-gallon water tank, and a com- Our Fire Company—Up Close and Personal mand center in the cab. No matter what Edgewood Borough currently has Technician within the Fire Department. the incident is, be it fire or public safety, four officers within the department - The Captain in a large Fire this truck will serve above and beyond. Chief, Assistant Chief, Captain, and Department is the ranking officer at Join Us Engineer. The Chief has overall control one station and is the initial command And, as usual, we are gladly accept- of the fire or accident call. In his at emergencies, or they may command ing new members. Anyone interested absence the Assistant Chief or another a special function or section. In in joining can contact me at: officer is in charge. The Chief of the Edgewood, the Captain is the Safety [email protected]. Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department Officer at a fire. The Safety Officer By Dave Andrews is Dave “Bubbles” Andrews. ensures that all firefighters are account- Fire Chief Dave is a third generation firefighter ed for and in constant contact with the and has been fighting fires for 26 years. pump operator/engineer or with the Dave works as a Code Enforcement on-scene Safety Officer if there are suf- Gymkhana Inc. Officer in North Braddock and Rankin. ficient firefighters available. The Dave’s commitment to and view of fire- Department’s Dispatcher/Engineer is 25 Years of Excellence in Gymnastic Instruction fighting is best described in a quote an Edgewood Borough employee. The Ages 2 years to 16 years from Ed Crocker, Chief of the New Engineer is usually the firefighter who Located at The Factory York City Fire Department: “I have no drives the truck and operates the pump 412-247-4800 7501 Penn Avenue – Point Breeze ambition in this world but one, and that or aerial and is the specialist who is to be a firefighter.” knows everything about that truck. Larry Kaufman Assistant Chief Kevin Laird has been Other firefighters in Edgewood are General Carpentry a firefighter for approximately 14 years. college students, a beer truck driver, a 412-828-6730 The Assistant Chief in a smaller depart- paramedic, a surgical physician assis- Additions • New Buildings ment is equivalent to a Battalion Chief tant, and a health care planner. Ben Renovations in larger departments. The Assistant Reynolds, a probationary firefighter, is Quality Work • Free Estimates Chief may have command over certain a Surgical Physician Assistant at UPMC. functions such as training or communi- Ben joined the Fire Department out of Robert L. Garber, Esq. cations. When Kevin first joined the a sense of wanting to help his commu- ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Fire Department, the main concern was nity. As he notes, “For those of us who Evenings-Residence Day-Office simply putting out the fire, now a fire- live in a small community like 308 W. Swissvale Ave. 605 Park Building, 355 Fifth Ave. Edgewood, Pa. 15218 Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222-2407 fighter needs to be concerned about a Edgewood an effective volunteer fire Phone: 412-241-7667 Phone: 412-261-9933 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 412-261-4507 multitude of things from getting to the department can’t happen without the fire safely to controlling contaminants participation of the people for whom CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANCE ANYTIME on almost every call. they serve”. Ben is a second generation If You Don’t Know Your Diamonds–Know Your Jeweler Fire Captain Steve Halle has been a firefighter, his father was a volunteer STONEBRAKER’S volunteer firefighter for 28 years, join- for 50 years. With the exception of the JEWELERS ing the Bower Hill Volunteer Fire probationary firefighters, all Class One 1112 S. BRADDOCK AVENUE Department at age 14. He loves the firefighters in Edgewood have hun- PITTSBURGH, PA 15218 challenge of training new firefighters dreds of hours of training and are cer- John Stonebraker (412) 243-1554 and helping the community, but he tified in many areas including working Owner (412) 243-0884 also understands the importance of with hazardous materials, vehicle res- (412) 521-2222 Ext. 211 Business having the Class Three Firefighters cue, national incident command struc- (412) 521-6916 Fax (412) 243-9547 Residence raising funds to keep the department ture, and emergency medical training. (412) 310-5700 Cell [email protected] well equipped. In his daytime job, (Editor’s note: this is the third in a series • Edgewood Resident Steve is a certified and licensed of articles on the Edgewood Volunteer Fire • Full-Time Realtor Occupational Therapist Assistant at Company by Steve Krumholz. Watch for REAL ESTATE, INC. • Top 100 Sales Associates Marian McGinley 5887 Forbes Avenue West Penn Allegheny Health System. information on their equipment in an ABR • Realtor® Pittsburgh, PA 15217 www.pittsburghmoves.com Steve is also an Emergency Medical upcoming newsletter.)

Page 9 2006 Council, Committees and Commissions On The Edge (Continued from page 1) Ad Hoc Committees/Representatives newspaper. Ad Hoc Committees meet In Time for the Playoffs are: as needed, and representatives to vari- Edgewood’s youngest Steeler fan, • Turtle Creek Council of Government ous Boards or Commissions meet dur- Anderson John Beck, was born on Representative: Mal Hellett (Mr. ing their regular meeting times. January 10 to Jennifer and Jason Beck Love, alternate) Council actions are posted on the web. of Savannah Avenue. Young Anderson • Primary School Committee: Heidi Resident volunteers who serve as weighed in at an even eight pounds, McDonald, Derek-Jan Love, Lorraine appointed committee and commission and was 21 inches at birth. Grandma Nogrady members are as follows: Joanie Sutter and Uncle Ed Sutter are • Parcel D Committee: Mark McNally, • Recreation Commission: Mal Hellett, right across the street, close enough to Mal Hellett, Andrew Szefi Steven Josowitz, Jason McDonald, baby-sit at any time. • Port Authority Committee: Mark Aaron Bilger, and Kevin Horner Instead of the Playoffs McNally, Andrew Szefi, Pat Schaefer • Civil Service: Janice Leckey, Chair; Marjie Stewart of Walnut Street ran • Planning Commission Representative: Robert Crolius; and Arlene Neff the P.F. Chang Rock ‘n Roll Marathon Andrew Szefi, member (Mr. McNally, • Zoning Hearing Board: Persifor in Phoenix, Arizona on January 15, her alternate) Oliver, Chair; Gregory Evashavik; eighth in eight years. She wore a • Library Board Members: Lorraine James Gladys; and Stephen Zelenko, Steeler shirt, and spectators along the Nogrady, Derek-Jan Love and alternate course kept her posted on the score of Mayor Jean Davin • Planning Commission: Robert the Indianapolis game. • 3 Rivers Wet Weather Demonstration Grubb, Chair; James Campbell; In Memory Program: Pat Schaefer, Board Bruce Columbus; Linda Kelly; Ron Employees of the Swissvale Post Member (Mr. Love, alternate). Rockovich; Andrew Szefi; and Office asked the newsletter to Council meets in Council Chambers, Michael Tuite announce the sad news that Russell on the second floor of the Borough • Appeals Board: Suzan Lami, Maxwell Greene, a letter carrier whose route Building on the first and third Mondays Williams, and James Campbell included Maple, Dewey, McKelvey, of every month, unless the meeting Get to know your Council members, Beech, Walnut, Morris, Hawthorne, Monday is a legal holiday; then the Commission and Board appointees. Locust, Elmer, and other Edgewood meeting is held on the Tuesday of that Volunteers are the backbone of our streets, died on Valentine’s Day. His week. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. Community. co-workers appreciate the concern and Committee meetings are scheduled By Patricia Schaefer affection the residents on his route had as needed on the second and fourth Council President shown during his illness. Mondays of the month, the Committees which need to meet and Share Your News date of meetings are announced during the regular Council meeting. Any spe- Proud of your new baby? Enjoyed a great vacation? Got a promotion or attended a con- cial meetings are advertised in the vention? Please clip this coupon, stick it on the fridge and use when you have some news to share. ------EDWARD J. I. GANNON PLEASE PUT THIS ITEM IN THE NEWSLETTER ATTORNEY AT LAW

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Page 10 2006 APRIL 8 9-4 Book Sale, CCML 1:30 Parent/Child Book Club, CCML 11 Smark Cookie Day, CCML Show, CCML 11 Talent 10-2 Flea Market, FPCE 10:30 Toddler Time, 10:30 Toddler CCML t. d Hills High School WJrH–West Jr.High School WJrH–West d Hills High School 7 Book Sale Preview Party, CCML School EPS–Edgewood Primary School ETC–Edgewood School EPS–Edgewood Centre Towne Refuse & Recycling Pickup Refuse Pickup Refuse & Recycling Pickup Refuse Pickup Refuse Pickup 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 & 6:30 Story CCML Hour, 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 7:30 Environmental Meeting Organization COMMUNITY CALENDAR 6:30 Toastmasters, CCML 7:30 Edgewood Foundation, CCML CCML CCML 6 Pancake Dinner, FPCE 6:30 Toastmasters, CCML 7:30 Edgewood Foundation, CCML CCML To list your Edgewood event in the community calendar, please contact Marjie Stewart at (412) 242-5345 or [email protected] list your Edgewood event in the community calendar, To 7:30 Boy Scouts, FPCE 7:30 Borough Council, BB 7:30 Boy Scouts, FPCE 6:30 Toastmasters, 7:30 Boy Scouts, FPCE 6:30 Toastmasters, 6 Garden Club Potluck, EC 7:30 Boy Scouts, FPCE 7:30 Borough Council, BB 7:30 Boy Scouts, FPCE 6:30 Toastmasters, EC–Edgewood ClubEC–Edgewood Intermediate FI–Fairless Church of Edgewood Presbyterian FPCE–First Field KF–Koenig WHHS–Woodlan MP–Memorial Park Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday MARCH FOOTNOTES:AM/GP–Administrative Bldg./Greensburg Pike Bldg./Greensburg FOOTNOTES:AM/GP–Administrative DIS–Dickson Intermediate Building CCML–Mellor Memorial Library BB–Borough March/April 567891011 12 1319 14 2026 15 21 27234567 16 22 28 17 23 29 18 24 30 25 31 1 9-2 Book Sale, CCML 4 Garden Club Clinic

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Wear green To the Annual C.C. Mellor Memorial Library Book Sale Preview Party on St. Patrick’s Day. Page 2

Be Green With the new Edgewood Environmental Organization, meeting on March 22. Page 5

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