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Volume 33, No. 3 Serving Bloomfield, Friendship, Garfield, East Liberty and Lawrenceville since 1975 March 2008 Candidates Line Up To Fill Bennington’s Seat The formerly staid 21st state legisla- candidates in the By P.J. Maloney ing to the full-time of the Young Democrats of America, tive district seems to be turning into Democratic primary Bulletin Contributor practice of law. was reportedly talking several months the “Wild West” of Pittsburgh-area April 22. The dis- Bennington’s ago about challenging Bennington in politics. trict covers all or decision opened the this year’s primary, but then decided After nearly 30 years of representa- parts of Bloomfield, door not only for against it in the face of criticism from tion in Harrisburg by one individual, Garfield, Friendship, Stanton Heights, Pistella to make a run for his old others active in Democratic politics. Frank Pistella, and then a single term Lawrenceville, Sharpsburg, Millvale, office, but for three other candidates: When Bennington announced she served by Lisa Bennington, voters in Etna, Ross, Reserve, and Shaler. Brenda Frazier, Dom Costa, and Len would not stand for re-election, the 21st will choose from among four Pistella had been in the state House Bodack, the county Democratic McKrell reportedly revisited the idea since the late 1970s, but was ousted in Party’s endorsed candidate. of entering the primary, but after los- the 2006 Democratic primary by Dan DeMarco, an attorney and Ross ing the endorsement, he didn’t file the READY... SET...VOTE! Bennington, in the wake of the leg- Township commissioner, announced necessary petitions to get his name on islative pay-raise controversy. After in January that he would run, but the ballot. The last day to register to vote winning the general election that year dropped out when he didn’t get the Pistella, who represented the 21st in the Pennsylvania primary or and spending only one year in office, county Democratic committee district for 28 years, said that, to change your political party Bennington announced in January she endorsement. In doing so, DeMarco although he filed his petitions to be on affiliation is Monday, March would not run for re-election. She expressed disappointment that he did- the ballot, he may yet decide to drop 24. For more information on complained about the glacial pace of n’t receive support from most of the out, depending on the outcome of the voting, please call 1-877- the legislative process and the inabili- Democratic committee members in upcoming lottery that determines the VOTESPA (877-868-3772) or ty of any one individual, especially a Ross. position of names on the ballot. visit www.votespa.com. freshman, to make significant Meanwhile, Paul McKrell, the for- progress toward reform; she is return- mer Pennsylvania executive director See CANDIDATES, page 5

Community Meeting Kicks Off “Bride Row” Redevelopment Plans The redevelopment of By Paula Martinac American bride repair. FDA "Bride Row" – the popu- The Bulletin ascending the already lar name given to the steps of one of owns three eight turn-of-the-20th- the homes, was of them; the century houses that line the north side co-designed by artist Judy Penzer and three in the of Penn Avenue between Graham and architect Jill Watson and completed middle are Roup – was the topic of a preliminary by Penzer in 1995. As Penzer wrote in owner-occu- community meeting hosted by The Bulletin at that time, the mural pied, and Friendship Development Associates "encourag[es] people to enjoy where FDA is in (FDA) on February 7. Jeffrey Dorsey, they live." Indeed, many in the neigh- talks with executive director of FDA, opened the borhood feel a sentimental attachment the owners meeting by dubbing that section of the to the historic row because of the dra- about possi- Paula Martinac/The Bulletin avenue "one of the most memorable matic image, but also because both bly purchas- possibilities for redeveloping the spots in the neighborhood." Penzer and Watson perished tragically ing them. The two remaining houses properties. In general, she said, "the The row of houses takes its name in the explosion of TWA Flight 800 in have been vacant and tax-delinquent physical character lends itself to resi- from a mural on the building at the July 1996. for several years. dential use"; but given their large size, corner of Penn and North Graham, At the February meeting, Courtney Sallyann Kluz, an associate with they would probably work best as "The Bride on Penn Ave.," which Ehrlichman of FDA reported on the Loysen + Kreuthmeier, the architects multi-unit dwellings. One suggestion serves as a gateway to Garfield. The current condition of the eight proper- retained by FDA to work on the 50-foot mural, depicting an African- ties, which are in various states of dis- "Bride Row" project, laid out a host of See “BRIDE ROW,” page 4

APRIL The FINAL DEADLINE for the APRIL 2008 issue of The Bulletin is FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2008. This includes ALL classified ads, Bulletin Board announcements, story submissions, and ad space reservations. All content is accepted on DEADLINE! a space-available basis. For more information, call 412-441-6915. Page 2 • The Bulletin • March 2008

PUBLIC SAFETY TASK FORCE REPORT Graffiti Be Gone! Recent graffiti By Deadra Keener the graffiti, rather activity in Gar- Public Safety Coordinator than waiting to field has brought coordinate sched- to light changes uling with the that the city has made in addressing GTF. DPW will then alert 311 once graffiti. Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and the graffiti is removed. the Department of Public Works Other positive graffiti removal pol- (DPW) worked with the Bureau of icy changes include: Police to streamline the graffiti report- ing and removal process. DPW is now • DPW will now remove any graffiti working closely with the Graffiti Task that they can reach. Force (GTF) to ensure that graffiti is • DPW will allocate more staff dur- reported and removed in a timely ing the summer months, when graffiti

manner. Here is how you can help – or reaches its peak. Paula Martinac/The Bulletin get help – to eliminate and deter graf- • DPW will now work during the GRAFFITI ACTIVITY IN GARFIELD HAS RECENTLY INCREASED. fiti in your neighborhood: evening and weekend shifts to ensure that graffiti is removed in a timely • Dial 911 if you witness someone in manner. the process of "tagging" (i.e., marking Take Pride in Pittsburgh property with graffiti). Additionally, the Graffiti Task Force • Dial 911 if your personal property is working swing shifts, allowing the Last month, I asked By Luke Ravenstahl ing down is vandalized with graffiti. detectives to take a variety of shifts in Pittsburghers to Mayor, City of Pittsburgh many more • Dial 311, or report to the city’s order to best target graffiti artists. share what they love structures this online 311 service (http://www.city. Property owners can, of course, about our great city year. We are pittsburgh.pa.us/mayor/html/311_req choose to remove or paint over the as part of a Valentine’s Day Contest. taking a new look at an old problem, The impressive number of heartfelt and changing the way we prioritize demoli- uest_form.html) if you notice graffiti graffiti themselves; however, they are sincere responses was inspiring, but not tion to change the face of our neighbor- on another person’s property, com- requested first to report the vandalism surprising. As I have said time and hoods. My administration held meet- mercial property, or public property. in order for a report to be filed and again, Pittsburgh is a city of neighbor- ings with the city’s economic develop- • If the graffiti is on your personal photos and measurements taken. GTF hoods and residents. Pittsburghers have ment and public safety departments, property, after reporting it, call will enter the information into a graf- made Pittsburgh all that it is. We must charging them with the arduous task of DPW’s Graffiti Busters office at 412- fiti tracking system, which maintains continue to stay positive, talking about overhauling the city’s demolition 255-2872. They will send you a per- information on all graffiti cases in the all of the things that make us proud. process. mission slip to allow DPW onto your city, and helps detectives to track, Whether it's our sports teams, our cul- The former process was too reactive, property to remove the graffiti. connect, and prosecute cases. tural district, or simply our friendly and in order to confront the problem Note that citizens and merchants people, this is a place to go to school, go and to make any real changes, we need- DPW will respond to complaints as can be fined for leaving graffiti unat- to work, raise your children, and retire. ed to be proactive. We have worked quickly as possible, with public prop- tended on their property, so it pays to Pittsburgh has it all. together to find new ways to tackle haz- erty being the first priority, followed address the vandalism immediately. As we continue to preserve our rich ardous, crime-ridden structures as by private property. The Graffiti Task Another benefit to aggressively history and traditions, we are making quickly and efficiently as possible. Force is training DPW to take accu- reporting graffiti is that the less "tag- changes to ensure that we continue to The city’s most dangerous structures rate pictures and measurements for ging" is tolerated in your community, grow, attract, and maintain residents will continue to be torn down as a first the GTF to investigate. This enables the less likely it will continue. and businesses, and also to create the priority, sometimes resulting in scat- DPW to immediately begin removing cleanest and safest city possible. I want tered demolition bids. However, to keep Pittsburgh a place that you are through the revised approach, the city’s proud to call home, and we are taking public safety and economic develop- proactive measures to ensure that you ment bureaus are now working together Public Safety Task Force Meetings can. to create another layer: geographical Working with the Pittsburgh Bureau second-tier demo-zones. City taxpayers The Public Safety Task Force - composed of community leaders, law of Police, we have answered the call to will get more for their money when we enforcement officers, and public officials - meets on the second re-establish a proactive police presence designate demolitions in close proximi- Wednesday of each month in Garfield to share information on communi- in our neighborhoods. I pledged to rein- ty to each other, and with the new ty safety issues and to review progress being made in the area of crime vest in the "beat cop" program last year. process, we will not simply be razing prevention in our neighborhoods. The first 15 minutes of each meeting are The beat cop program is now up and houses. The remaining vacant lots must set aside so that business owners and residents can raise specific concerns running. Police Chief Nathan Harper become assets to their communities. We or present concrete information about criminal activity to the Task Force. has assigned four beat cops to each of will be aggressively implementing The next scheduled meeting is: the city's six police zones. Zone com- greening strategies to create further eco- manders will assign the officers to busi- nomic development opportunities in our Wednesday, March 12 ness districts based on community need neighborhoods. Bloomfield-Garfield Corp. Community Activity Center and crime-data analysis. As spring approaches, we will contin- 113 North Pacific Avenue (corner of Dearborn) Public safety is not just about elimi- ue to clean up and green up the city. I 4:00 p.m. nating crime in a neighborhood. We ask that you, too, help in our efforts to must eliminate the blight and abandon- proactively address the problems facing For more information, contact Aggie Brose, chair of the Task Force, at ment that encourages and accepts crim- our neighborhoods, so that we can con- 412-441-6950 x15. inal activity. I doubled the demolition tinue to take pride in Pittsburgh. budget for 2008, and set a goal of bring- March 2008 • The Bulletin • Page 3

Public Meeting Will Launch Penn Avenue Reconstruction

It's been 12 long By Brian Krul and line, including the years in the works, Paula Martinac cartways, side- but the reconstruc- walks, street- tion of Penn Avenue scapes, and utili- is finally getting underway, with the ties. The project limits include the first formal public meeting for the neighborhoods of Lawrenceville, ongoing Penn Avenue Corridor Bloomfield, Garfield, Friendship, and Phasing Plan Study set to take place East Liberty. Meanwhile, the scope of on Tuesday, March 11, at 6 p.m. "This the study is to assess Penn Avenue's is the kick-off the community has infrastructure needs and to develop waited for so long," said Aggie Brose, and prioritize a list of improvements deputy director of the Bloomfield- for construction. Garfield Corporation and chair of the The city selected L. Robert Kimball Penn Avenue Corridor Phasing Plan & Associates to formulate the Penn Committee (PACPPC). "Patience Avenue Corridor Phasing Plan and pays off." advise the city in programming and The city of Pittsburgh, in coopera- advancing transportation improve- tion with the Pennsylvania Depart- ments along the avenue. Project ele- ment of Transportation, the Federal ments include addressing congestion, Highway Administration, and PACP- safety, and deteriorated conditions PC, will conduct the public meeting, through a number of street, traffic, which will take place at the Saint and streetscaping improvements. Lawrence O’Toole Activity Building Some of these improvements may on North Atlantic Avenue in Garfield. include new traffic and pedestrian sig- The overall purpose of the meeting is nals, new crosswalks and sidewalks, to present the scope of the Penn street trees and furniture, new street Avenue project – which extends two lighting, street paving and reconstruc- miles, from 34th Street in Lawrence- tion, and associated engineering tasks. ville to Negley Avenue – and to gath- The plan will take into account the er feedback from the community. corridor’s needs, community priori- Sign-in for the meeting will begin ties, and available funding, while at 6 p.m., with refreshments donated striving for the creation of a safe and by state Sen. Jim Ferlo. A short pres- sustainable infrastructure that pro- entation of the parameters of the proj- motes community ownership, pride, ect will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed and stewardship over the street and by breakout discussions in which the public spaces. community will be able to offer input. The Penn Avenue Corridor Phasing Patrick Hassett, assistant director of Plan Committee is an ad hoc group the Pittsburgh Department of Public consisting of community representa- Works' Bureau of Transportation and tives from the Bloomfield-Garfield Engineering, said that some specific Corporation; Friendship Develop- questions for the community include, ment Associates; Garfield-Jubilee "How do you use the corridor?" and Association; Friendship Preservation "What are your issues with Penn Group; Lawrenceville United; and Avenue?" Lawrenceville Corporation, as well as The project includes 31 intersec- local and state public official repre- tions (14 with traffic signals) and sentatives. extends from building line to building

Celebrate International Women’s Day, March 8! Page 4 • The Bulletin • March 2008

The Bulletin BLOOMFIELD-GARFIELD CORPORATION’S serving Bloomfield, Garfield, East Liberty, Friendship, and Lawrenceville since 1975 SHOWCASE OF THE MONTH Each month we highlight either property owners who have admirably maintained or renovated their properties, or whose neglect hurts the neighborhood. Properties are nominated by community members. To nominate a property as either Showcase or Eyesore of the Month, call Aggie Brose at 412-441-6950 x 15. Blighted, Vacant Property on Penn Transformed The Bulletin is published by the Bloomfield-Garfield Corp. to: • serve the incorporated territory of the into “State-of-the-Art” Building BGC and surrounding communities • report on activities and ideas affect- The property at 4600 Penn to basement. Mr. Lardo reported to covering urban culture, entertain- ing those communities Avenue had been in a state of dis- the BGC staff that they have "cre- ment, and nightlife. • offer an opportunity to express opin- repair and abandonment for years, ated a brand, spanking-new build- We applaud the Lardos for ions and exchange ideas and it seemed that the only future ing." investing in our community and in store for it was demolition. The property will house offices helping to rebuild Penn Avenue. March 2008 • Vol. 33, No. 3 Until June of 2005, that is – on the first floor and that's when the property was residential tenants Total circulation: acquired by Connie and Albert on the second and 20,000 copies Lardo of Murrysville, Pa., who third floors. The 16,700 mailed turned the property into what Mr. Lardos have already 3,300 dropped Lardo calls a “state-of-the-art" secured their first Editorial and Advertising Offices: building. commercial tenant, 5149 Penn Ave. The Lardos undertook a total Lux Magazine, an Pittsburgh, PA 15224 gutting of the building, from roof upscale publication Phone: 412-441-6915 Fax: 412-441-6956 Email: [email protected]

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SUBMISSIONS POLICY Paula Martinac/The Bulletin All submissions to The Bulletin of any sort must include the writer’s name, address and phone number. We wel- “BRIDE ROW,” from page 1 come your letters, opinions, articles, and notices. We reserve the right to edit submissions for space. Manuscripts and is to reserve a few of the houses for Expense is a big one: In fact, "it's for the idea of multi-unit buildings, photographs will be returned only if ac- local arts organizations to rent as much more expensive to save [the some for permanent, long-term resi- companied by a stamped, self-ad- short-term lodging for visiting artists. houses] than to tear them down and dents, and some for visiting artists dressed envelope. The deadline for sub- Given that some of the houses are built something else." But as affiliated with responsible arts organi- missions is the 15th of the month prior in very bad condition, Kluz noted Ehrlichman noted, people in the com- zations. "The key will be having good to publication, unless otherwise noted. another possible scenario: that only munity seem to be "really interested in management" of the dwellings, point- The Bulletin is published monthly. the facades and porches of four adja- preserving their historical identity." ed out Grady Roberts, a Bloomfield- We Would Like to Acknowledge cent houses would be preserved, with Other challenges noted by Kluz Garfield Corp. board member. and thank our advertisers and the new multi-unit construction erected include parking (which, when the The next step will be for the archi- BGC’s funding partners, including The behind them. And, if FDA is unable to houses were built around 1900, obvi- tects to work on various design con- Bank of New York Mellon, Pittsburgh acquire all eight houses, rehabbing ously wasn't an issue), and topogra- cepts and come back to the communi- Partnership for Neighborhood might occur just two houses at a time, phy, as the houses sit up from the ty in a month or two with firmer ideas Development, The United Way, or FDA could work with the owners to avenue, with a steep grade behind and site configurations. "Our job," National City Bank, Dollar Bank, PNC get funding for façade renovation them, making access for vehicles and said Kluz, "is to get over the hurdles" Financial, Citizens Bank, The City of alone. contractors difficult. and create "a very strong presence on Pittsburgh, and State Senator Jim Ferlo Kluz outlined the many challenges Members of the community in the avenue…a great place to live." for their support. of redeveloping "Bride Row." attendance expressed strong support March 2008 • The Bulletin • Page 5 Lawrenceville Unveils New Identity, Gateway Signage “History in the Remaking” defines The identity By Jennifer Kent Street. the new identity developed for the campaign culmi- Lawrenceville Corporation The identity Lawrenceville neighborhood of nated in the campaign also has Pittsburgh. The identity promotes a installation of a virtual compo- positive perception of Lawrenceville gateway signage. The large, custom- nent: www.lawrenceville-pgh.com. as a unique, vibrant place in which to designed signs are metal versions of Created with oversight by the visit, shop, eat, live, and work. It was the logo, with each element fabricated Lawrenceville Corporation’s (LC) unveiled in January, with the installa- separately and layered for a striking, Mainstreets Committee and using tion of new, custom gateway signage. multi-dimensional effect. The signs Lawrenceville-based vendors, the site The cornerstone of the identity cam- will promote a positive community reflects our new identity, and features paign is the Lawrenceville logo, identity and improve the aesthetics of videos of residents and business own- which represents both the historical our gateways, extending a warm wel- ers telling their own stories of why significance and the creative rebirth come to those who live in and pass they love Lawrenceville. of the neighborhood. The logo won a through our neighborhood. Five metal What makes this identity project statewide award from the signs are being installed at key gate- distinctive is that it was locally Pennsylvania Downtown Center in ways into Lawrenceville on Butler grown. The LC’s Mainstreets 2007. Components of the identity Street, Penn Avenue, and Liberty Committee spearheaded the creation campaign have included advertising Avenue. Custom metal benches fea- of the new logo; a Lawrenceville res- Courtesy Lawrenceville Corporation (billboard, print, and radio), lightpole turing the logo have been installed at ident (Paul Schifino/Wolfe Design) 50 NEW TRASH CANS BEARING THE banners along Butler Street, and pro- 51st and Butler Street, and custom designed the logo; and a Lawrence- LAWRENCEVILLE LOGO ARE BEING motional items like T-shirts, posters, trash cans, also featuring the new ville-based company (McKamish) INSTALLED ALONG BUTLER STREET. and window decals. logo, are being installed along Butler designed and fabricated the gateway signs. A Lawrenceville-based market- The gateway signage project was ing firm (Group 2 Design), graphic made possible with financial support designer (Katy D. Design), and web- from Lawrenceville’s Weed and Seed site developer (art:product) have cre- program, the Department of ated advertising and the new website, Community and Economic Develop- and a resident (Josh Bayer) donated ment, the Pennsylvania Downtown the video services for the website. The Center, former city Councilman Len Lawrenceville community has Bodack, the Urban Redevelopment responded positively, rallying behind Authority of Pittsburgh’s Mainstreets an identity that reinforces all aspects program, and in-kind support from of this diverse and unique neighbor- Lawrenceville-based custom metal hood. fabricator McKamish.

CANDIDATES, from page 1

Bodack, the former Pittsburgh County. She said she wants to focus city Councilman whose father on funding for education and mass served many years in the state transit, and will work toward a Senate from this area, reportedly statewide smoking ban. You know At National City, we don’t just offer savings accounts. We offer savings information. made personal contact with many She said she also feels it’s impor- of the county Democratic commit- tant to provide a female voice in how a piggy Through partnership with the national America Saves® program, you can get useful tee members, and it paid off when state government. bank works. advice on how to save for a home, retirement the committee overwhelmingly Costa said he expected Bodack to or education. Reduce debt. Or create an endorsed his candidacy at their get the endorsement, but will con- emergency fund for the future. Now add February 10 meeting. Bodack said tinue to run anyway because of the Most of all, we can help you build financial he feels the endorsement is impor- committments he's already given reserves, even on a modest income. And we interest. offer savings plans to help you do it. tant, and that rank-and-file his supporters, including those Democrats respect it. who've contributed cash to his National City and America Saves. See how saving a little can add up to a lot. For more Frazier told The Bulletin that, campaign. information, stop by your nearest despite losing the endorsement, she He also said he had been plan- National City branch. is pressing on with what she calls ning to run in the 21st even before “a vigorous campaign.” Bennington decided to drop out. "I “I’ve been elected to county had been hearing that Lisa wasn't Council three times without the getting back to the neighborhoods endorsement,” Frazier noted, “so I after winning the election," said know how to go directly to the vot- Costa, "and I think it's vitally ers to convince them that I’m important to stay in constant touch someone who can give them good with the people who elected you." representation in government.” Costa said his top issues are Frazier said if she makes it to property tax reform, public safety, Harrisburg she wants to fight to and reducing the size of the legisla- NationalCity.com • National City Bank, Member FDIC

©2008, National City Corporation® bring tax dollars back to Allegheny ture. Page 6 • The Bulletin • March 2008 Paula Martinac/The Bulletin

THE SOJOURNER HOUSE MOMS RESIDENCE (LEFT) ON HAYS STREET WILL BE JOINED BY THREE ADDITIONAL MOMS FACILITIES THIS SPRING, INCLUDING ONE RIGHT NEXT DOOR. Sojourner House MOMS Honored for Work Against Homelessness

Sojourner House By Paula Martinac Sojourner MOMS, a partner- The Bulletin House's exec- ship of Sojourner utive director House, East Liberty at the time, Development Inc. (ELDI), and the with the idea of transforming the Negley Place Neighborhood Alliance, building. ELDI also came on board, was a finalist in the Maxwell Awards rehabbing the property into six units of of Excellence given in January by the three and four bedrooms, since Fannie Mae Foundation. The national "women with larger families often award – a recognition of the program's have trouble finding supportive hous- work fighting homelessness – comes ing," Cyganovich notes. with a $10,000 grant, which will help The program is expanding rapidly, fund new construction. attesting to the need for this kind of Launched in 2004, MOMS (which housing. Three additional MOMS res- stands for "motivation, opportunities, idences – two on Hays, and one on mentoring, and spirituality") offers a Black Street – will join MOMS 1 this fresh start to homeless single mothers spring. MOMS 2 is located next door who have been dually diagnosed with to MOMS 1, and was allegedly once a drug or alcohol addiction and a mental home to prostitutes; the two other res- health disorder. The program provides idences will be brand-new construc- housing for them and their dependent tion. Senior Citizen Property Tax Relief children, while the women receive One small glitch in the program has support and counseling to continue been the lack of a computer. But that Did you know that senior citizens in Allegheny County are entitled to a flat 30% their recovery. will be changing soon, when the discount of the real estate tax on their primary residence? Once approved, a qual- Unlike many other programs, Homeless Children's Education Fund ified applicant continues to receive tax relief as long as the applicant is the prop- MOMS participants "can stay indefi- creates a computer center for MOMS erty owner/occupant. (There's an additional 2% discount for paying county taxes nitely, as long as they follow the 1, with state-of-the-art computers and in full by March 31.) rules," says Susan Orr, vice president educational software. The center will To qualify for the senior discount, an applicant must have owned and occupied of the Sojourner House board of direc- be ready in time for the 2008-09 a primary residence in Allegheny County continuously for the past 10 years. A tors. In addition, the program provides school term, and will be shared by all property owner who has moved within the past 10 years and has continued to own activities for the children, from infants four MOMS facilities. and occupy the new property as a primary residence shall be eligible. to high school, including after-school Cyganovich says that the MOMS Also, to qualify this year, an applicant must meet one of the following age tutoring. program is always looking for volun- requirements by December 31, 2008: "It's a beautiful program that treats teers to serve as "homework helpers" • Be age 60 or older; or, if married, at least one spouse must be 60 or older the whole family," says Sojourner for the children. And on March 29, at • Be a widow or widower age 50 to 60 years House executive director Joann its fourth annual afternoon tea "friend- • Be permanently disabled and age 18 to 60 Cyganovich. "It lets mothers get sup- raiser," Sojourner House will honor An applicant's income must not exceed $30,000 a year. For calculating income, port so they can keep their kids." Dr. Raiff – the woman who helped use 50% of your Social Security benefit, SSI, or Railroad Retirement Tier I bene- Ironically, MOMS 1, as the facility give the MOMS program its start – as fits. on Hays is known, was once a report- its 2008 "Pearl of Hope.” The deadline to file for relief this year is June 30, 2008. For more information, ed crack house. The Negley Place call 412-350-4100 or toll-free 1-866-282-8297. Information and applications are Neighbor-hood Association, seeking For information on admission to also available online at www.alleghenycounty.us/treasure/act77.aspx. to create change in the neighborhood, MOMS, please call 412-361-1213. ap-proached Dr. Norma Raiff, March 2008 • The Bulletin • Page 7

“So You Think You Want To Work in a

© Casino…?” Workshop Comes to Garfield By now, almost everyone reading By Randy Lheureau that they’ve decided is best for them. this is aware that the Majestic Star Northside Leadership Conference Thoroughly addressing employ- casino is being built on the North ment barriers and providing the infor- Side, and is scheduled to open its mation required to gain the state cre- doors in May 2009. When it does, workshops are open to the public, and dential can be time-consuming. © slightly more than 1,000 new jobs provide the means to help everyone Accuracy and total disclosure is vital. ª will be created, providing good decide for themselves if working in a Those attending the workshop will salaries, benefits, and advancement casino is right for them. The work- have a head start in the process. opportunities to the local workforce. shop covers: employment informa- Because the hiring process is expect- However, the reality is that gaming tion; qualifications and work envi- ed to be extremely competitive, in Pennsylvania is still a relatively ronment; employment barriers; and everyone is encouraged to start now, new industry. Given that, it would be the process of applying to the state of even though the casino opening is difficult for anyone to know the Pennsylvania to receive a credential more than a year away. answers to some important questions required to work in a casino. A free workshop in the Garfield about working in a casino. These Each attendee is encouraged to do a area will take place on Tuesday, April INCORPORATED questions include: Is working in a self-assessment after the workshop to 8, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the 412 782 5551 casino right for me? What do I need ascertain his or her level of interest, Bloomfield Garfield Activity Center, - - to know before I decide? When employment barriers, and level of 113 North Pacific Avenue. Other Custom Bobble Heads should I start? skills compared to the requirements workshops will be held throughout Original Paintings Anticipating these questions, the for working in a casino. A list of area the region, so watch for the schedule agencies that will help a person Book Illustrations Northside Leadership Conference in newspapers, or on the NSLC web- (NSLC) and the Community College address employment barriers is pro- site at www.pittsburghnorthside.com. Puppets • Logos of Allegheny County (CCAC) are vided to attendees to use during their All programs are free and open to the 5323 Camelia St. working together to conduct free preparation. NSLC will follow up public. Pittsburgh, PA 15201 community workshops throughout with attendees after the workshop is For more information, please call completed, and maintain contact to [email protected] the region. Titled “So You Think You (412) 330-2551 or e-mail casinoca- myspace.com/srockiartstudios Want To Work in a Casino…?” these make sure they keep to the program [email protected].

March Events Focus on Teens at Risk for HIV/AIDS On March 26, 2008, high school has been held By Teresa Kim Schmittberger ularly African- about this year’s conference or students from across Allegheny annually since, Bulletin Contributor American girls. Educating Teens about HIV/AIDS County will head to the Westin educating a larger In the two days Inc., you can visit the organization’s Convention Center Hotel downtown group of teenagers leading up to website at www.educatingteens.org. to hear a series of lectures about each year about all aspects of the dis- Teen HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a If you are interested in attending this AIDS awareness, as a part of the ease and prevention methods through conference for all community mem- year’s conference, you must fill out a eighth annual “Teen HIV/AIDS speakers and discussion. Although bers – including businesses, school registration form, which can also be Awareness Day.” Teen AIV/AIDS Awareness Day officials, health providers, parents, found on the website. Finally, if you Eight years ago, a senior in high began in Pittsburgh, it is now also educators, and houses of worship – is have any questions about the organi- school, Kezia Ellison, started an held in Harrisburg and Philadelphia, also being held at the Westin Conven- zation or would be interested in vol- organization called "Educating Teens with the hope that bringing under- tion Center. The theme is “Putting our unteering, call 412-231-1821 or about HIV/AIDS Inc." as her service standing about the Future First: Re- email [email protected]. learning project for the Pennsylvania disease to as many claiming Our Governor’s School of Excellence for young people as Youth through Health Care. Kezia urged the possible is an Community Con- Pittsburgh City Council in 2001, and important way to nections.” The a year later, the Allegheny County effectively combat conference will Council, to proclaim the month of it in our communi- focus on the eco- March as “Educating Teens about ty. nomic impact of HIV/AIDS Month.” Recent statistics HIV/AIDS in all Kezia was inspired to begin the from the Center different areas of project after she served as a for Disease Con- the community, Pennsylvania delegate to the National trol show that the and will also Summit on Africa and learned about number of teenagers with HIV is explain the importance of education SPEAK OUT HOURS the effects of the virus on that conti- increasing, and 6,000 new teenagers about prevention methods. Speakers an exhibit of sawdust pit fired pinched clay pots 11 to 6 nent and throughout the world. Her are infected with the virus each day. will discuss how HIV/AIDS directly Tues – Sat plan was to create a dialogue in the The most at-risk age group is 15- to affects our community, financially by Marlene Boyle community about the virus, especial- 24-year-olds, accounting for over and culturally, and what can be done March 14 – April 26, 2008 Sunday by appointment ly among teenagers, an age group that half of newly diagnosed HIV infec- to prevent the spread of the virus. All Opening reception – March 14 has become increasingly affected by tions. There has been an especially interested community members are 7 to 10 p.m. galleryon43rdstreet.com the disease in recent years. dramatic increase in the HIV infec- welcome to attend. 187 43RD STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE Teen HIV/AIDS Awareness Day tion rate among teenage girls, partic- If you would like to learn more Page 8 • The Bulletin • March 2008

LEGAL EASE You Can Get Protection from Abuse

PFA stands for "Protection from that cause rea- By Ed Van Stevenson the documents on the Abuse," whether it is physical sonable fear of Neighborhood Legal alleged abuser must abuse, sexual abuse, or the threat of bodily injury; Services Association sign and file an affi- either - abuse is against the law, and or interfering davit attesting that he you can get protection. Even if you with a person’s or she, in fact, served choose not to bring criminal charges freedom of movement. the abuser with notice of the petition against your abuser, you can still get In Allegheny County, you can and temporary order. All of these protection for yourself and any apply for a PFA order with the steps in the process are done without minor children. The Pennsylvania Family Division of the Allegheny the payment of any fees or court custody, or visitation rights; order civil law that provides these protec- County Court of Common Pleas. costs relating to filing, serving, or the abuser to stay away from your tions is known as the “Protection When the Court of Common Pleas is enforcement. Once the case is over, job or school; and order the payment from Abuse Act." closed, an emergency PFA may be the judge will decide if the abuser or of support, including health insur- To file a PFA action, you must be granted by a magisterial district jus- the county will pay the court costs. ance coverage, rent, or mortgage an adult, or an adult guardian acting tice. This emergency order only If the abuser chooses to attend the payments. If support is ordered, you on behalf of a minor child, and you lasts until the next business day final hearing, there are several pos- must file a separate support case in must have one of the following rela- when the Court of Common Pleas is sible outcomes: the abuser can either the court within two weeks. The tionships to the abuser: be related by in session. agree to stay away for the duration order can also require the abuser to marriage (spouse or in-law); be You normally do not need an of the order or request a full hearing, relinquish weapons, ammunition, related by bloodline (parent, chil- attorney to file the paperwork. Most after which the judge will decide if firearms, and firearms license. The dren, cousins); be a biological par- courts have what is called a "pro se" the temporary order should be abuser may also be required to reim- ent of a child; or be a current or past (on your own) system. You will be extended. If there is a full hearing burse you for financial losses, intimate partner of the abuser. The asked to describe the incidents of before a judge, you will have what is including medical and moving term “intimate” is not limited to a abuse, including the date(s) it called the "burden of proof," mean- expenses that result from the abuse. sexual relationship - dating is suffi- occurred. If the judge hearing the ing that you must convince the judge If necessary to protect you, your cient. In addition, there is no PFA request believes that you need the abuser abused you in one of the address can remain confidential, and requirement that you live with the immediate protection, a temporary ways described above. You will be school districts, law enforcement abuser. protection order can be issued, required to testify under oath about agencies, and human service agen- The Protection from Abuse Act along with a date for a final hearing. the abuse and present witnesses who cies can be ordered not to disclose defines abuse very broadly. Abuse is The abuser is not present at the time can confirm that they saw the abuse. information about your location. considered to be any one of the fol- you ask the court for the temporary Even if you do not use an attorney to Once a PFA order is granted, it is lowing acts: causing or trying to order. file the paperwork, you should automatically placed on the cause physical harm, whether or not The abuser must be given notice strongly consider having an attorney Pennsylvania state police registry so a weapon is involved; rape or sexu- of the filing of the PFA petition, represent you at the final hearing. that it can be enforced anywhere in al assault; physical or sexual abuse along with the date of the final hear- Domestic violence shelters can pro- the state. If protection is needed in of minor children; putting another in ing. The police, or anyone 18 years vide safe shelter and support to indi- another state, a certified copy of the reasonable fear of immediate and of age or older, can serve the alleged viduals going through this process. order can be filed with the appropri- serious physical harm; stalking; abuser with the PFA petition and A final order of protection can be ate court and police in that state. If repeatedly committing other acts temporary order. The person serving issued for up to 36 months. The the abuser violates the order, you order can do any or all of the fol- should immediately call the police lowing: order the abuse to stop; to report the violation. An indirect remove the abuser from the home; TTAXAX MANMAN establish temporary custody, partial See PFA, page 12 by Patrick N. Price Tax Consultant S S Internal Revenue Service A A You filed your federal tax return, and you’re expecting a refund. L L You have just one question, and you want the answer now: “Where’s my refund?” Access www.irs.gov to find out if the IRS E E received your return, and whether your refund was processed and sent to you. The program allows you to begin a refund trace online 412-621-3401 if you have not received your check within 28 days from the origi- Bring this ad in to receive 10% off up to 3 used video games. nal mailing date. Some of you will also be able to correct or change Expires 3/31/08 your mailing address with this application if your check was For your card game, board game, comic, and used video returned to the IRS as undeliverable by the U.S. Postal Service. game needs, come to us! “Where’s My Refund?” will prompt you when these features are 4020 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 available for your situation. Open Mon-Fri 2PM-9PM and Sat Noon-8PM March 2008 • The Bulletin • Page 9 Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Serves Garfield Families

Family Care Connection & By Jennifer Kiley The newly Learning Center of Lawrenceville is Children’s Hospital of Pgh of UPMC upgraded space one of six family support programs Family Care Connection & in Lawrenceville managed by Children’s Hospital of Learning Center also includes a Pittsburgh of UPMC. The staff of Learning Center community health nurses, child field trips. Parents and children are for preschoolers development specialists, and com- invited to interact at on-site work- ages 3 to 5 years munity aides would like to extend a shops, seasonal social events, play old, to prepare warm welcome to the families of groups, parent support groups, litera- them for kinder- Garfield and invite them to contact cy programs, and parent council garten. The the Lawrenceville center for more activities. Assistance with basic Learning Center information about our services. needs such as housing, utilities, food, provides a calm Family Care Connection (FCC) is health care, clothing, and furniture and friendly located in the heart of the 10th Ward are also provided. environment and business district, at 5235 Butler Garfield fathers should know that a curriculum that Courtesy Family Care Connection & Learning Center Street, and has been serving families they are also welcome to participate includes pre-aca- (LEFT TO RIGHT) JENNIFER KILEY, CRYSTAL BELCHER, in the community since 1999. The in all of our programming, including demic activities AND SANDY GEORGE IN FRONT OF THE LAWRENCEVILLE program is free and voluntary, and one specifically for them, "Focus on (reading, writ- LEARNING CENTER ON BUTLER STREET. provides a variety of services to fam- Fathers," a program designed to edu- ing, numbers, ilies in the area, including assistance cate them on the health, safety, and mathematics, science, and geogra- the families of Lawrenceville, with managing and accessing the parenting of their children, from phy), physical/expressive activities, Bloomfield, and now, Garfield. complex maze of social and support infants through school age. life skills (personal care and group Strong families build strong commu- services offered by the community. In addition, community health nurs- social activities), and free choice nities and we look forward to meet- FCC services include, but are not es are on staff to provide social sup- activities. The Learning Center oper- ing and working with Garfield fami- limited to, home visits, family goal- port to improve health and pregnancy ates year round, Monday through lies. setting and planning, child develop- outcomes, including pediatric health Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about mental assessments and education, assessments, management with acute Enrollment is open and ongoing. Children’s Family Care Connection medical transportation assistance, and chronic illnesses, prenatal educa- Children’s Family Care Connection & Learning Center of Lawrenceville, parent education and training on a tion, postnatal care, and preventive & Learning Center of Lawrenceville please contact 412-784-8683 or visit variety of topics, and educational health education for families. is committed to working with and for Children’s website at www.chp.edu.

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By Bill Stanhope and Kate Bayer In Memory and Honor of Jay Bernard

A Flower Waiting To Be Picked

Fiori means “little flowers” in Italian, and sweet Fiori lives up to her name. This sweet little pit bull loves the company of humans and strives to brighten up someone’s life. Unlike many young pit bulls, Fiori would 4733 Butler Street rather cuddle with a two-legged companion than romp about. Ear 412-325-4100 scratches and tummy rubs are her very favorite activities. This happy lit- Cutittachiro.com tle girl enjoys exploring the trails at Animal Friends, and, as a bonus, walks very nicely on a leash. She loves kids and would do well in a Call now to find out how household with children. Cute Fiori is much like a flower in that she can chiropractic can help you feel great easily add beauty and pleasure to someone’s life - and like a beautiful for the new year! flower she deserves to be picked! In the right household, Fiori will blos- We accept most insurance plans. som into a thing of wondrous beauty. Contact Animal Friends at 412- 847-7000. Monday 9-1:30 3:00-6:30 Tuesday Closed Tip from Animal Friends: Pit bulls are terriers, and like all terriers they have a Wednesday 9-1:30 3-6:30 Thursday 9-1:30 strong prey drive. All terriers do best in homes that do not have other small animals, Friday 9-1:30 3:00-6:30 such as cats. Owners with previous experience with pit bulls and terriers are rec- ommended. Page 10 • The Bulletin • March 2008

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RENOVATION OF FOUR BADLY DETERIORATED HOUSES IN THE 100 BLOCK OF NORTH FAIRMOUNT STREET HAS PASSED THE HALFWAY POINT. ONE HOUSE AT 126 NORTH FAIRMOUNT (PCITURED ABOVE) IS UNDER SALES AGREEMENT, AND THE DEVELOPERS ARE LOOKING FOR BUYERS FOR 111, 113, AND 115 NORTH FAIRMOUNT. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE BLOOMFIELD-GARFIELD COPORATION AT 412-441-6950 X 11. March 2008 • The Bulletin • Page 11

COMMENTARY Open Communication Is Key to Successful Development As has been well By Ian Miller Attendees had publicized, the Don Friendship Preservation Group numerous ques- Allen car dealer- tions and com- ship is set to close ments. But one its doors. In its individual made place, a $230 million, mixed-use what I thought was a very critical

development of shops, offices, con- point, in pressing both Voelker and Paula Martinac/The Bulletin dos, and a hotel is being planned on Fulton to keep their “civic duties” in the 7-acre parcel of land at Baum mind as they move forward. An Boulevard and Liberty Avenue. example was to provide space for While the close proximity of such a nonprofit organizations, or perhaps large-scale development is exciting affordable daycare. for many of the residents of Civic duty, I think, lies at the crux of Friendship and surrounding neigh- what differentiates a good develop- borhoods, the prospect also comes ment from a great one. Communities with some uncertainties and reserva- have to keep in mind a developer’s tions. To help alleviate concerns and need to profit and satisfy the financial in an effort to reach out to communi- “numbers” and the backers of the ty members, Richard Voelker, owner project. A development of this scale, THE SITE OF THE DON ALLEN CAR DEALERSHIP AT BAUM BLVD. AND LIBERTY AVE. IS SLATED FOR A NEW MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT. of Don Allen, and Christine Fulton, especially, comes with great risk to VP of external relations for the devel- the developer, who deserves to be opment company, DOC-Economou, justly compensated. Conversely, a the process. In return, the neighbor- plans and to listen to what the com- met with the Friendship Preservation developer should look to the commu- ing communities have been, for the munity had to say. Further meetings Group (FPG) at its February board nity that the development will prima- most part, receptive and supportive will be scheduled in the future. And, meeting. Both board members and rily serve. They should look beyond of the development concept. to keep an open line of communica- community neighbors were in atten- the financial figures and explore Continued community input will tion, questions can be directed to the dance. means of enhancing the quality of life move the process forward. In turn, Voelkers and Christine Fulton Voelker and Fulton gave a brief of those in whose neighborhood the being receptive to the community’s through me, the FPG president. introduction and overview of the pro- development will be built. wants and needs will do much to Please feel free to email any ques- posed project, stressing that much of At the core of these often compet- ensure a successful venture in the tions or comments you may have to the plan has not been finalized and ing, but what should be complemen- eyes of both the developers and the me at [email protected]. remains fluid. The initial renderings tary, interests is the need for open, neighborhoods, for both the civic and of the buildings and other informa- civic, and candid communication economic concerns. tion on the development can be found throughout the process. DOC- The intention of the discussion at at the DOC-Economou website - Economou and the Voelker family the FPG board meeting was to be the http://www.doceconomou.com/baum should be applauded for their efforts first of many conversations with the -liberty/. to date in engaging the community in community, to share the developer's

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ON FEBRUARY 2, GARFIELD YOUTH SPORTS HELD ITS 14TH ANNUAL BAN- QUET AT JIMMY G’S RESTAURANT IN SHARPSBURG, TO CELEBRATE ANOTH- ER SUCCESSFUL SEASON FOR ITS FIVE FOOTBALL TEAMS AND FOUR CHEERLEADING SQUADS. MORE THAN 300 ATTENDEES ENJOYED LUNCH AND Have you visited The Bulletin’s blog? WATCHED AS AWARDS WERE PRESENTED TO ALL THE PARTICIPANTS, INCLUDING COACH BOB JONES’ MIGHTY MITES TEAM (PICTURED ABOVE, BOTTOM). www.bgcbulletin.blogspot.com

Check it out for community goings-on you won’t want to miss... plus a slideshow of “Black Marriage Day” recent Bloomfield-Garfield Corp. events. Now you can even subscribe to the blog by entering your e-mail address on the main page! In support of the Wedded Bliss Foundation, a national initiative to promote marriage in the Black community, The Marriage Works is celebrating Black Marriage Day!! PFA, from page 8 Black Marriage Day is celebrated across the nation yearly, during the last Sunday in the month of March. This year’s celebration is criminal contempt complaint can you decide to file under the Sunday, March 30, 2008. Our theme is: “Getting Married is Good; then be filed, and a warrant issued Protection from Abuse Act. Staying Married is Better; A Healthy Marriage is Best!!” for the abuser’s arrest. A hearing on Neighborhood Legal Services the allegations of contempt is then Association (NLSA) represents vic- To increase couples’ chances of staying together, modeling healthy held. If the judge decides that the tims of abuse regardless of their marriages and relationships before their children, The Marriage order was violated, the abuser can income. Our toll-free number in Works is offering free marriage education classes to couples in be jailed for up to six months and/or Pittsburgh (between 9 a.m and 4 p.m five Pittsburgh East End neighborhoods: East Liberty, Garfield, fined up to $1,000. The judge may Monday through Friday) is 1-866- Homewood, Lincoln-Lemington, and Wilkinsburg. also issue any other order deemed 761-6572. For more information on necessary. If the abuser is sent to NLSA, please visit us at Register now for our next classes!! jail, you should make sure the prison www.nlsa.us. At our website, you Visit: www.themarriageworks.org knows how to contact you in the will also find a link to Call: 412-325-0602 event the abuser is released. www.PaLAWHelp.org which pro- Remember: abuse is a crime. vides valuable legal information on Sponsored by a grant from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Children’s Bureau Criminal charges may also be filed a multitude of legal topics. against an abuser, whether or not March 2008 • The Bulletin • Page 13

The Children’s Home Receives First-Ever Federal Grant Learning Center at Lawrenceville Family Care Connection 5235 Butler Street

Did you know that Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC opened a Learning Center right in your own neighborhood that prepares preschoolers for kindergarten? We offer a comprehensive curriculum taught in a welcoming environment. Your child deserves the expertise of Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Learning Center.

x All Day and/or Morning Preschool for 3 to 5 year olds x Before Care and After Care Available x Preschool Operates All Year Round Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. x Financial Assistance Available; Discounts Available for Siblings; Courtesy The Children’s Home Courtesy The Children’s 10% Discount for UPMC employees x Enrollment is open and ongoing – call 412.784.8683 for a Per- On February 11, U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Forest Hills) presented The sonal Tour or Information Children’s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center with a check for fed- eral funding totaling just over $307,000, to support the organization’s newly expanded facility. This was the first federal grant ever received by The Children's Home. Founded in 1893, The Children’s Home relocated to its new 63,000 square- ADA Sounds the “Alert” foot facility at 5324 Penn Avenue in Friendship in 2007. With the move came the expansion of its pediatric specialty hospital to 28 beds, providing short- on Type 2 Diabetes term, sub-acute care to infants and children. In addition, Child’s Way®, a med- ical daycare program, now accommodates up to 60 medically fragile children Diabetes is set to become the great- Among the primary risk factors for per day, and the organization’s adoption program has grown to include a satel- est public health crisis of the next type 2 diabetes are being overweight, lite office in Washington County. quarter century. To address the bur- sedentary, over the age of 45, and “For over a hundred years, The Children’s Home has been working to den of this disease, the American having a family history of diabetes. improve the health and welfare of our region’s children,” said Congressman Diabetes Association (ADA) is issu- African Americans, Latinos, Native Doyle. “I’m glad that I could help it continue and expand its important work.” ing an urgent call-to-action for Americans, Asian Americans, and On hand for Congressman Doyle’s (center of photo, holding check) presen- Americans to find out their risk for Pacific Islanders are at an increased tation were (from left) Children's Home CEO Pam Schanwald; Children's Home type 2 diabetes during the 20th annu- risk, as are women who have had board president Ranny Ferguson; city Councilman Patrick Dowd; Mayor Luke al American Diabetes Alert® Day on babies weighing more than nine Ravenstahl; Jackie Erickson, representing U.S. Sen. Bob Casey; Allegheny March 25. More than six million pounds at birth. County Chief Executive Dan Onorato; and city Council President Doug Americans have diabetes, but don’t Unfortunately, people with type 2 Shields. even know it. Another 54 million diabetes can live for years without For more information about the Children’s Home and its programs, please Americans have pre-diabetes, placing realizing that they have the disease. call 412-441-4884 or visit www.childrenshomepgh.org. them at increased risk for developing While people with diabetes can type 2 diabetes. exhibit noticeable symptoms, such as On American Diabetes Alert Day, frequent urination, blurred vision, held annually on the fourth Tuesday and excessive thirst, most people in March, the ADA encourages peo- diagnosed with type 2 diabetes do not jtç Utv~ j{xÇAAA|Ç ZtÜy|xÄw ple who are overweight, physically show these overt warning signs at the inactive, and over the age of 45 to time that they develop the disease. Did you know that the building at 5129 Penn Avenue, now take the American Diabetes Risk Often, type 2 diabetes only becomes home to the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation’s Youth Develop- Test. The risk test asks seven simple evident when people develop one or ment Center, used to house a retail store called George E. questions about weight, age, lifestyle, more of its serious complications, Schurman? In a 1915 publication of the Garfield Board of Trade, and family history – all potential risk such as heart disease, stroke, kidney Schurman advertised that it carried the “Leading Dry Goods factors for type 2 diabetes. People disease, eye damage, or nerve dam- and Gents’ Furnishings of Penn Avenue.” A note at the bottom scoring 10 points or more are at a age that can lead to amputations. of the ad to “Ask for stamps” referred to the practice of depart- high risk for diabetes and are encour- The American Diabetes Association ment stores issuing trading stamps as a bonus to customers, aged to schedule an appointment to is the nation’s leading voluntary who could save and redeem them for merchandise. see their doctor. The risk test, in health organization supporting dia- English or Spanish, is available by betes research, information, and calling the Association toll-free at 1- advocacy. Founded in 1940, the If you have a historical tidbit or a photo related to the history of Bloomfield, Garfield, 800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) Association has offices in every Friendship, East Liberty, or Lawrenceville, e-mail [email protected] about or by visiting www.diabetes.org/ region of the country, providing serv- possible publication in The Bulletin. alert. ices to hundreds of communities. Page 14 • The Bulletin • March 2008

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combat them. This free event is open to INTAGE ENIOR ENTER Life Opportunities,” to take place on May The Bulletin Board publishes the public and will take place on V S C 10. Save the date! The day-long event listings of volunteer opportu- Thursday March 13, from 4 to 8 p.m. in PROGRAMS will include a large provider fair, work- nities, free or low-cost events A. J. Palumbo Hall (Craft Avenue Vintage, 401 N. Highland Avenue, East shops, dynamic speakers, a Chinese auc- and classes, announcements, between Fifth and Forbes) on the Carlow Liberty, offers a nutritious, weekday tion, food, and live entertainment, and is fundraising events, and serv- campus. The keynote speech will be lunch program for older adults 60+, with free to all. Watch The Bulletin for more ices that are of particular given by Lyn Mikel Brown, author of meals provided by the Area Agency on info! interest to our neighbor- Packaging Girlhood. There will also be Aging. Light breakfast and lunch foods hoods. Send announcements comments by local experts and public fig- are also available in our Arbor Cafe. to [email protected] by F’SHIP HOUSE TOUR ures, including Tony Norman of the Make new friends and enjoy dining in the 15th of each month. OOKING FOR OUSES Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. For more infor- our cheerful dining room and sunny sky- L H Information is published on mation, contact Jennifer Snyder-Duch, light-lit spaces. Call 412-361-5003, x The planning for the 15th Annual a space-available basis. 412-578-634, [email protected]; 104. Friendship House Tour is underway! or Jim Kelly, 412-578-8853, kellyjm@ This year’s tour features an architecture carlow.edu. Co-sponsors of the event TAKE A “REALITY TOUR” RTHRITIS REATMENT theme and is titled, “Pride & Progress – include Chatham University’s Psychol- A T the History of Architects and ogy and Women’s Studies Depts. and the Lawrenceville United, in cooperation OPTIONS Architecture in Friendship.” We’re look- University of Pittsburgh’s Women’s with the Door of Hope Church, is organ- ing for homes that are owned by archi- Studies Dept. Join St. Margaret Foundation and UPMC izing a trip to Allegheny County Jail for St. Margaret for a discussion called tects, designed by historical or prominent The Reality Tour©. We are looking for “Arthritis: What are the treatment architects, or have unique architecture. If interested youths and their parents to CASA VOLUNTEER options?” Learn ways to live every day to you are interested in placing your home attend on March 19, from 5:45 to 9 p.m. TRAINING the fullest. Wednesday, March 12 from 10 on tour, please contact Sarah Collins at The tour is free of charge, and we can a.m. - noon, at Canterbury Place, 310 Fisk [email protected] or 412-441- Apply to become a Court Appointed help with travel arrangements. From the Street, Lawrenceville. Class is FREE but 6147 x 7. Special Advocate for abused and neglect- website, www.candleinc.org: "The preregistration is required by calling Jan ed children in Allegheny County. We Reality Tour© is a new reality-based edu- Witucki at 412-784-5313 or booking EAD TART extensively train community members on H S cational concept for drug awareness and online at www.stmargaretfoundation. how to become a CASA volunteer. ENROLLMENT prevention.... While the elements of the org/events. Reality Tour© Program are carefully con- Attend an Open House to learn more Allegheny County and the City of structed and woven together to convey about CASA, our upcoming volunteer Pittsburgh Head Start Programs are now the impacts and complications associated trainings, and the application process. LOCAL WINNERS OF enrolling children ages 3 to 5 for the next with drug awareness, addiction, and Our Open Houses are held every third PCA FELLOWSHIPS program year, which begins in September abuse, the presentation is engaging and so Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. These 2008. Head Start offers a broad range of emotionally powerful that people readily hour-long programs are located in our Seventy-four Pennsylvania artists recent- services, including language develop- stay for the 2-1/2 to 3-hour presentation. downtown office, at 564 Forbes Avenue, ly won 2008 Individual Creative Artists ment, math, science, reading, and social It truly is a realistic journey full of suite 902. Contact CASA at 412-594- Fellowships from the Pennsylvania skills. Head Start services are provided empowerment and enlightenment for 3606 or fill out our online form at Council on the Arts. Among the recipi- free of charge. For additional informa- today’s youth." For more information, www.pgh-casa.org to RSVP. CASA’s ents are two well-known East Enders: tion, call toll free 1-866-214-KIDS call Lawrenceville United at 412-802- mission is to ensure that every child has a Angele Ellis of Friendship, for poetry; (5437). 7220. safe, supportive, and permanent home, by and Beth Corning, artistic director of providing volunteer advocacy for the best Dance Alloy Theater, for choreography. interests of abused and neglected chil- Each received $5,000 to support her HEALTH INSURANCE FREE HEALTH dren within the child welfare system. work. Congratulations, Angele and Beth! ADVICE FOR SENIORS SCREENINGS For more information about PCA fellow- ships, visit www.pacouncilonthearts.org. APPRISE is a free health insurance coun- Residents of Bloomfield, Garfield, East MATURE MENTORS seling program for Pennsylvanians with Liberty, Friendship, and Lawrenceville NEEDED IN GARFIELD Medicare. In Allegheny County, are invited to receive free health screen- SEED STARTING 101 APPRISE program services are delivered ings from 10 a.m. to noon on the second If you are 50 years of age or older and by staff and volunteers of Family Learn how to start you own seedlings, Tuesday of each month aboard the Spirit would like to make a difference in the life Services of Western Pennsylvania in save money, grow heirloom varieties, and of Health mobile wellness van at Our of a child, OASIS is looking for you. cooperation with the Pennsylvania increase the diversity of your garden this Lady of the Angels Parish, 225 37th OASIS, a national education organiza- Department of Aging and the Allegheny season. Hands-on class in seed-starting Street, Lawrenceville. Screenings will tion, located in Macy's Department Store, County Area on Aging. APPRISE coun- basics at Mildreds’ Daughters Urban include cholesterol, bone density and provides educational, cultural, and well- selors are trained to answer your ques- Farm in Stanton Heights, on Saturday, blood pressure screenings, and body fat ness programs to adults 50 years of age or tions and provide you with objective, March 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Work in analysis. Medication monitoring and older. OASIS is recruiting older adult easy-to-understand information about our fields and greenhouse to learn the referral services will also be offered. The volunteer mentors to assist in our Active Medicare, Medicare supplemental insur- basics of getting the most out of your gar- Spirit of Health is a collaborative, faith- Generations after-school program target- ance, Medicaid, long-term care insur- den this season. Tour of the farm and light based mobile wellness program spon- ing children in 3rd to 5th grades at Ft. Pitt ance, and the Medicare Part D prescrip- refreshments included; cost: $25. Reserve sored by the Sisters of St. Francis at Accelerated Learning Academy in tion drug benefit. For more information, your space by sending an e-mail to mil- Mount Alvernia, Duquesne University’s Garfield. Active Generations is an inter- visit http://www.fswp.org/APPRISE.htm [email protected] or calling Mylan School of Pharmacy, and the generational nutrition/physical activity or contact Bill McKendree at 412-661- 412-799-0833. For information about Pittsburgh Mercy Health System. For program that promotes the importance of 1438 or [email protected]. more information, please call 412-508- physical activity and a healthy diet to other classes and events, go to 2259. assist in combating the childhood obesity www.localharvest.org and search epidemic plaguing today's children. Older “Mildreds” under “Farms.” “HISTORY OF L’VILLE’S adults mentor the children for 1 hour a TH ARD MEDIA AND SOCIAL week for six weeks, starting on Thursday, PEABODY “PROMISE FOR 9 W ” JUSTICE FORUM April 3, 2008. Training on the The Lawrenceville Historical Society nutrition/physical activity program will THE FUTURE” EVENT will host a lecture, “History of The Carlow University Forum on Media be provided. If you would like more Following the enormous success of last Lawrenceville’s 9th Ward,” on Thursday, Education and Social Justice will bring information, or are interested in volun- year’s event, Peabody High School will March 20, at 7 p.m. at Canterbury Place, members of the Pittsburgh community teering, please contact Shirley Fisher at once again host a community-building in the McVay Auditorium (1st Floor), 310 together to talk about the negative effects OASIS at 412-232-2023 or sfisher@ event, called “Promise for the Future: Fisk Street, in Lawrenceville. Presented of media and some possible actions to oasisnet.org. Reducing Teen Violence and Enhancing by Jim Wudarczyk, this is one lecture that March 2008 • The Bulletin • Page 15

BULLETIN BOARD any Pittsburgher interested in local histo- theater, and tumbling with our expert for October 4 and 5. Houses will be ry will not want to miss. Jim is author of teaching artists in our safe, friendly envi- shown only one day, can be nominated by “BRIDE ROW” four books and hundreds of articles on ronment. Increase strength and flexibili- their owner or community residents, and local history, the Civil War, and other top- ty, develop coordination, improve motor should be in the spirit of this year’s tour: COMMUNITY MEETING ics. He has lectured throughout skills, and learn new dance styles. “Snapshots Through Time.” Houses THANKS Southwestern Pennsylvania, and returns Tumbling & Dance Camp, June 23-27 nominated should be representative of a to LHS by popular demand. For more (ages 4-12); Performing Arts Camp, July particular period of time, or have an Friendship Development Associ- information, please e-mail info@ 28-August 4 (ages 5-14); Ballet interesting history or person associated ates and our partners would like to LHS15201.org. Intensive, August 4-8 (ages 7-14), for the with the house. Houses should also be thank all those who attended the serious ballet student. Also, for adults, we either restored or renovated in a thought- Bride Row Community Meeting on offer on-going classes in ballet, tap, jazz, ful or unique manner. Modern and February 7, 2008. We had a great HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS Pilates, Superfit, and belly dancing. Call “green” restorations are also encouraged. turnout and received a lot of inno- NEEDED or go to our website for schedule infor- Mail nominations to Kate Bayer, 4738 vative ideas and input. We will be mation: 412-681-7523 or www.pgh- Hatfield Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15201, holding another meeting in the UPMC Shadyside is seeking volunteers dance.com. call 412-600-2068, or visit the website at near future and hope that you’ll to work in various areas of the hospital, www.lawrencevillehousetour.org. come out again! including waiting rooms, information desks, offices, and patient areas. If you TRANSPORTATION LOANS have good people, clerical, or computer “Ways to Work” is a national program FREE HELP WITH WILLS www.pcrg.org/members. Plus, if you skills, are interested in offering assistance designed for low-income families with The Stephen Foster Community Center, have already applied for a loan and are or escort service, and can spare 4 hours a bad credit who are attempting to obtain 286 Main Street in Lawrenceville, offers not sure the terms are right for you, or if week, WE WANT YOU! Volunteers must transportation to and from work. Locally, senior citizens and all those who are you’ve signed a loan and think you may be at least 14 years of age and will be it is administered by Family Services of income-eligible FREE legal assistance be the victim of a predatory lender, you required to submit an application with Western Pennsylvania, located in East with wills, living wills, and powers of can call PCRG’s hotline (1-866-907- references, agree to a free background Liberty. The program features a low- attorney. Call 412-621-3342. check and TB test, and attend orientation. interest transportation loan to purchase a 2285) for free advice. Free training, meals, parking, and bus used car costing up to $4,000, or to repair “DON’T BORROW passes are provided. For more informa- an existing vehicle up to $1,000. Annual “FROM THE GROUND tion, contact Laura Mullen at 412-623- income, family size, work status, and res- TROUBLE” 2017, or apply at https://www.volgis- idency requirements must be met. For Even the worst loan can look enticing UP” AT FE GALLERY tics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=758879. more information, call 1-866-965-5929, x when presented by a good salesperson. “From the Ground Up,” an exhibition in 650 (toll-free); or 412-661-1670, x 650. High fees, predatory interest rates, and conjunction with the national clay confer- changing terms are costly if you discover ence (NCECA), is showing at Fe Gallery, SUMMER CAMPS them after signing your loan agreement. 4102 Butler Street in Lawrenceville, AT PDA NOMINATIONS FOR Take advantage of the nonprofit through April 18. A special reception dur- L’VILLE HOUSE TOUR Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment ing NCECA will be held on Thursday, Three great camps, one location! Come Group (PCRG) and contact one of March 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. Fe Gallery spend the summer with Pittsburgh Dance The Lawrenceville House Tour is seeking PCRG’s 15 Financial Partners to discuss hours are 12 to 4 p.m., Wednesday- Arts, 4059 Penn Avenue (near Main nominations for houses to be showcased your loan needs. PCRG’s Financial Saturday. For more information, contact Street). Experience the magic of dance, during the 2008 House Tour scheduled Partners can be found online at Jill Larson at 412-860-6028. FFRREEEE TTOO TTHHEE PPEEOOPPLLEE www.carnegielibrary.org Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh owners are welcome to visit the East Online Forms & Applications Adult Book Discussion Group East Liberty Branch Liberty Branch for a meet-and-greet Learn the basics about filling out Monday, March 10, 5 p.m. This 130 S. Whitfield St. 412-363-8232 with staff and customers. forms and applying for services on the month’s title is By a Slow River, by WWW. Prerequisite: Learn the Phillippe Claudel Preschool Storytime East Liberty PC Center: WWW class or solid mouse, For ages 3-5. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Check out these computer classes at Windows, and WWW experience. Get Your Game On! Teen Game March 6, 13, 20, and 27. the PC Center-East Liberty: Tuesday, March 18, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Program Wednesday, March 5, 4 p.m. Come Craft with Beads Introduction to Computers To register for these classes or for and play PS2. For ages 7 to seniors. Saturday, March Do you know how to use a mouse? more information about our free com- 8, 2-3 p.m. Learn beading techniques Do you know where the Enter key is? puter classes, call the PC Center-East Library Open House: Get to Know and make a beaded bookmark. What about the different parts of the Liberty at 412-363-6105. Your Neighbors Registration required. computer? If you are unsure about any Saturday, March 15, 1-4 p.m. Come of these questions, this class is for you! meet and greet your fellow Lawrence- Won’t You Be My Neighbor Learn the basics of a computer, mouse Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh ville neighbors. Representatives from For ages 3-adult. Saturday, March 15, and keyboard as a prerequisite for all Lawrenceville Branch local community organizations will 11 a..m. our other computer classes. 279 Fisk Street 412-682-3668 also share information about programs NOTE: This class is designed for those and services for the area. Good Neighbor Day: Open House who have little or no computer experi- at the Library ence. Tuesday, March 4, 10:30 a.m.- Storytime Tuesday, March 18, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 12:30 p.m. OR Wednesday, March 19, For ages 3-5. Thursdays, 11 a.m., Neighborhood residents and business 4:30-6:30 p.m. March 6, 13, 20, and 27. Page 16 • The Bulletin • March 2008

“FOSTER CARE: THE COFFEE HOUSE TOUR” Ever considered becoming a foster parent? Family Services of Western Pennsylvania invites you to stop in during "Foster Care: The Coffee House Tour 2008" to learn a little bit more about the process, the available supports, and the rewards of being a foster parent. Upcoming local dates and locations in include: Pittsburgh GynOb Wednesday, March 5, 2-3 p.m. at the Union Project Cafe, 801 N. Negley Ave. Thursday, April 10, 7-8 p.m. at the Union Project Cafe Wednesday, April 16, 2-3 p.m. at The Quiet Storm, 5430 Penn Ave. Welcomes Tuesday, May 13, 7-8 p.m. at The Quiet Storm For more information on foster parenting, visit the Family Services website at www.fswp.org or contact Sue Kerr at 412-661-1670 x649 or [email protected]. Diane Sober, MD

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