NOVEMBER 2009 Edgewood Police Department Recognized for Outstanding Work When I first moved to Edgewood a couple of years ago, I noticed some- thing that was very different from any other place I had ever lived. Police cars regularly patrolled the streets. When I walked or drove around the neighborhood it was unusual not to pass at least one police car. My hus- band and I were amazed. In other cities we had lived in we never saw the police unless there was a problem. Response times were slow and police officers weren’t the friendliest. Edgewood’s visible, professional police department is one of the best perks of being an Edgewood resident and is a big part of why my family loves it here. As it turns out, we didn’t know the Officer Brian Wyke, Chief Robert Payne and Officer Michael Crow show off the half of it. Not only are the Edgewood plaque they received at the Edgewood Borough Council meeting on October 19. Police Officers a visible presence in residents’ lives, they are hardworking, the suspect walking with two females. this case will clear up thirty or forty devoted to the neighborhood and as The females are juveniles and are cases in Wilkinsburg and the City of Chief Robert Payne says, “as good a believed to be involved. After stopping Pittsburgh, including those already group as you can get.” Officer Brian the three, police recovered video cleared in Edgewood and Swissvale. Wyke believes that having a tight knit games, jewelry, gloves and a cold bot- In the last few months, our officers group is the key to the department’s tle of wine. This led them to believe have also cleared up thefts from success. “It’s the atmosphere you work the suspects had burglarized a house garages, made a drug bust involving in, the people you work with,” he said. minutes before they were apprehend- thirteen bags of heroin in a vehicle “We work hard, everybody works ed. Chief Payne believes the work the traveling through the borough, arrest- hard. It’s not just eight hours riding in Edgewood Police Department did on Continued on page 7 a car. It’s digging, investigating, work- ing together. We have a good chief Tips for a Safe Season backing us up, a working chief.” As good as our police force is, they can't be everywhere at all times. Following Difficult financial times tend to drive these simple tips will help keep everyone safe this holiday season and beyond. crime rates up but the hard work of the • Lock your car doors, bikes and the doors and windows of your home. If you Edgewood Police Department has pro- don't have a bike lock, you can pick up a free one at C.C. Mellor Memorial Library. tected the residents of Edgewood by • Call 911 immediately if you see any suspicious activity. Dialing 911 is the only way solving several major crimes over the to reach the police department after business hours. Don't be afraid to call, 911 last few months. During September, is not just an emergency hotline. Don't waste time wondering if you should call. there was a set of eight burglaries in The faster you call, the faster police can respond. Edgewood and Swissvale. The burgla- • Be aware of your surroundings at all times. ries were committed during daylight • While shopping put merchandise out of sight in a locked trunk. You should also hours with the suspects gaining entry put cell phones, purses and any other valuable items out of sight in a locked through unlocked windows. Chief glove compartment or trunk. Payne distributed a picture of the sus- • To avoid making your home a target, ask delivery services to put packages and pect to our officers and, the very next dry cleaning on a side or back porch. Deliveries left at the front door advertise day, it paid off. Officers Brian Wyke that no one is home. and Michael Crow were driving down • Get to know your neighbors. Look out for them and they will look out for you. Edgewood Avenue when they spotted EDGEWOOD COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

book sale profits and other merchandise from the flu. Each circulation desk has Library sales. hand sanitizers and tissues available This year your gift is more impor- for patron use. Library staff members Annual Appeal tant than ever to the library and the will regularly wipe down computer Edgewood residents should have people it serves. Please make a contri- keyboards, desk areas and door hard- received their Annual Appeal request bution today. ware. by now. We really wish we didn’t have If you didn’t get an Annual Appeal The children’s room is taking extra to, but the reality is that the library relies request, you can pick one up at either steps like wiping off all toys daily and on the generosity of people like you to circulation desk or you can go on-line creating a “Yucky Box” for books and provide the materials and services your to donate using PayPal. Go to the toys that have been sneezed upon. family depends on. Gifts from individu- library’s website www.ccmellor Help us make the season healthier by als like you make up 8% of our income. library.org and click on the PayPal but- not bringing sick children to story time The library’s income of $287,000 ton at the top of the page. Donations or group activities. comes from a variety of sources. State may be earmarked for library opera- Honor Gift tions or for building restoration. Your aid is the largest portion (33%) fol- The library has received gifts in lowed by Regional Asset District (RAD) generosity is appreciated now and throughout the year. honor of Jim and Ginny Starr’s anniver- funding (24%), municipal support sary. Books will be added to the col- (18%), library generated income (13%) Cooking With Diabetes Type 2 lection. and school district support (4%). Workshops With the passage of the state budget, Drop Dead Book Club Penn State Cooperative will offer the library will lose just under $20,000 for This group will meet in the board Dining with Diabetes: A Program for 2010. RAD funding has yet to be decided room on Wednesday, November 11 at 7 Adults with Diabetes and their Families as Allegheny County Libraries work to p.m. to discuss Always a Time to Die by beginning Tuesday, November 10 from develop a formula that will meet RAD Elizabeth Lowell. Copies of the book 6-8 p.m. in the living room of the board approval. Members of the Board are available at the circulation desk. Edgewood Community House. This of Trustees have been very active in seek- There will be no meeting in December. four week workshop, plus a follow-up ing increased support from the Wood- session, will be taught by Cindy Javor, a Computer Classes land Hills School District and the munic- registered dietitian. The program will ipalities that the library serves which The following classes will be include food demonstrations and tast- include Edgewood, Braddock Hills, For- offered in November. Please pre-regis- ing, ideas for physical activity and dis- est Hills, Churchill and Wilkins Town- ter by calling (412) 731-0909. cussions about the management of type ship. The library actively pursues grants; • Basic Internet 2 diabetes. Lab tests will be offered to however, this year was very competitive Monday, November 16 at 11 a.m. measure hemoglobin, A1C lipids, blood with many organizations seeking funds • Basic Email pressure and waist circumference. The from a more limited pot. Library generat- Thursday, November 19 at 1 p.m. fee for the class is $35 for an individual ed income includes such things as fines, or $50 if a family member comes along. Thanksgiving Hours memorial and honor gifts, lost books, To register call Cindy at (412) 473-2540. The library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25 and will be COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Proactive About Flu closed Thursday, November 26 for The Borough of Edgewood does not We are taking a number of steps to Thanksgiving Day. Regular hours will specifically endorse any community better protect you and your family be observed during the weekend. organization, but welcomes and pub- lishes newsletter announcements from all community groups in the borough. Adoption The editor reserves the right to edit Bankruptcy announcements for length, content, or KATHLEEN D. SCHNEIDER to meet editorial policies of the ATTORNEY AT LAW/CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Divorce & Family Law borough. For information on how to GENERAL PRACTICE of LAW Estates & Trusts submit your news, see the box below. Gay/Lesbian Issues

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Story Time Toddler Story Time meets weekly on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time is for children ages 18 months to three years with a parent or guardian. Participants hear stories, learn fingerplays, do flannel board activities, watch a short book related film and do a craft project. Groups of seven or more children need reserva- tions. Preschool Story Time meets weekly on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Children between the ages of three and five are invited to attend with a parent or guardian. Participants listen to stories, do fingerplays and flannel board sto- Ghosts and ghouls parade through the streets of Edgewood at the C.C. Mellor Memorial Library and Edgewood Community House Annual Halloween Party and Parade on October 22. ries, watch a short book related film and do a craft. Groups of seven or parent or guardian. Toddlers will hear otherwise noted. Please adhere to reser- more need reservations. stories, sing songs, chant rhymes and vation requirements. Reservations for Pajama Family Story Time complete a small art project. It will be any of the programs listed can be made held Saturday, November 14 at 10:30 by calling the library at (412) 731-0909. Put your jammies on and join the fun a.m. Reserve your spot before By Sally Bogie and Andrea McNeill on Wednesday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 11. Librarians Wii Will Play Turkey Tales It’s Wii Day at the library, Saturday, Turkey related stories, games and a November 7. Stop by and try your hand craft await participants ages six and up A note from the editor: at Guitar Hero, Mario Kart and other on Saturday, November 21 at 12:30 p.m. It has come to our attention that games. The game system will be available Reserve your spot by November 21. delivery of the newsletter has not been for use from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Wii is as thorough and timely as we would available to the library courtesy of the Turkeys on the Loose! like. The newsletter is delivered by the Allegheny County Library Association. Find a turkey in a previously select- post office through bulk mail. Matters ed book and win a prize. Hurry to the have been complicated due to a recent Saddle Up, Partners reordering of mail routes. We are work- library because the turkey in a picture The theme for this month’s Toddler ing with the post office to ensure that all book contest ends November 30. Time is Saddle Up! Toddler time is for residents receive their newsletter in a All events are free of charge unless children two to five years old with a timely fashion.

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Page 3 EDGEWOOD COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Edgewood Foundation Ho Ho Ho! The Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department and the Edgewood Foundation will team up again this year for Light Up Night on December 4 at Memorial Park. The festivities will begin at 7 p.m. with a reading of Clement Moore’s, The Night Before Christmas. There is a rumor that every- one’s favorite jolly old soul in red will arrive just in time to light the tree. Afterward, we would like to invite everyone back to the Edgewood Club for refreshments and some holiday The Newcomers Reception was held on September 17. Many new neighbors stopped by for entertainment for the kids. some great food and hospitality. The Edgewood Symphony Orchestra raffled off two pairs of Unfortunately, there are a lot of chil- tickets for the winners’ choice of concerts. The lucky winners were newcomers Susan Mead of dren around Pittsburgh who may not Gordon Street and Bryan Boak of Beech Street (pictured in the center). They are flanked by be looking at as rosy a holiday as ESO member Tom Fitzpatrick and ESO board member, Annette Romain . yours and mine. This Christmas we will Fall Clean Up and Bulb Planting Make sure you reply early. This partner with Toys for Tots to encour- Would you like to help us clean up event always promises a great evening age the children (and everyone else) of the flower beds on Edgewood Avenue? out with your neighbors. You will be Edgewood to bring an unwrapped We will be planting more spring bulbs assigned a task for the evening, please present to Memorial Park on Light Up and trimming back weeds. Please mark your top three preferences. You Night. Gifts will be taken to Toys for email the foundation if you are inter- may not get your first choice. If no Tots to try and make the holidays ested in helping. A foundation board preference is chosen, one will be brighter for all of our neighbors this member will contact you with the assigned to you. Please remember to holiday season. dates and times for the clean up. mark chicken or vegetarian. All atten- Please mark your calendars for dees will be contacted a week or two December 4th at 7 p.m. Come out and Progressive Dinner Form Reminders before the dinner with their assign- have some fun with your neighbors at The 2010 Progressive Dinner is ments. Please include a phone number Memorial Park while making a differ- coming February 20, 2010. See the where you can be reached. ence for some deserving kids. form in this newsletter for details. By Amy Andrews-Hooks

The Edgewood Foundation presents: The Progressive Dinner—February 20, 2010 Check deadline is January 24. Due to the amount of planning involved we encourage you to reply early. Names: ______Address:______Phone: ______Number Attending:______Check Enclosed for $______Email:______At the Progressive Dinner all attendees participate by hosting or providing food. Please NUMBER your preferences below. We especially need hosts. ____ Host a Cocktail Party for 50 ____ Host a Dinner Party for 10–12 ____ Make an appetizer for 30 [ ] Chicken [ ] Vegetarian ____ Make salad and bread for 12 Attendees and guest must choose the same meal. ____ Provide beer or wine ____ Make a dessert for 30 Please note any special requests: i.e., allergies to animals or foods______Return form with check for $25 per person, payable to the Edgewood Foundation, c/o A. Caulkins, 217 Beech Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15218, by January 24, 2010. Please email the Edgewood Foundation with any questions: [email protected].

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make those lists and check them twice! ESO Garden Club For the best selection, please place pre-orders for greens by Friday, Vive La France this Holiday Greens Sale November 20. For more information Holiday Season with the Deck your halls with boughs of consult the enclosed pre-order form or holly and wonderfully fresh, fragrant call Chairperson Katharine Luckett at Edgewood Symphony! (412) 427-2778. Celebrate the Joyeux Noel with the greens from the Annual Edgewood Garden Club Holiday Greens Sale. This Edgewood Symphony on Saturday, year’s sale will be held on Wednesday, December 12 at the First Presbyterian December 9, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Scouts Church of Edgewood. This annual hol- the Edgewood Club, One Pennwood iday tradition will feature the Christmas Avenue. The traditional holiday event Oh Christmas Tree Oratorio and Le Deluge by Saint-Saens continues to be one of the Garden as well as Fantasia on The Holly and Club’s most anticipated fundraisers Boy Scout Troop 23 will hold their Annual Christmas Tree Sale again this the Ivy by Malcolm Arnold and the tra- thanks to the generous support of all year at Koenig Field. This is the troop’s ditional holiday sing-along. The our friends and neighbors in the greater Edgewood community. biggest and most important fundraiser Renaissance City Choirs, Galina Istomin of the year! All proceeds help to sup- and the CAPA High School Choir join For all your holiday decorating needs, various sizes and types of fresh port a variety of youth leadership and the ESO for this holiday celebration. evergreen wreaths, swags, mixed development programs sponsored by In the new year, the ESO will per- green centerpieces, mantel pieces and the Boy Scouts of America. The form Bizet’s famous opera Carmen in handmade bows are available for pre- fundraiser also ensures that our local concert on March 13. The season will order (see enclosed order form) or for Boy Scouts earn enough money to culminate with a display of Musique purchase the day of the event. Red and attend a week of summer camp. Fantastique on May 15 with a perform- white poinsettias will also be for sale The sale begins on Sunday, ance of Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique to enhance your foyer or holiday table. November 29 and runs through Sunday, December 20. Days and hours and other fantastical French selections. Once again, this year’s holiday of operation are; Thursdays and Fridays All concerts are at 7:30 p.m. Mark event will feature a marvelous variety of local merchants whose seasonal from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 8 your calendars for all these great con- a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 12 certs. Visit www.edgewoodsymphony. products will fulfill many of your “wish list” needs. There will be everything p.m. to 8 p.m. Additional days and org for more details and information on from holiday cards and jewelry to dec- hours may be added the week of subscriptions or purchasing tickets. orative accessories for your home. So, December 21, depending upon inven- tory, so last-minute bargain hunters should check back often. Larry Kaufman Robert L. Garber, Esq. Choose from a selection of great General Carpentry ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Christmas Trees including Scotch Pine, 412-828-6730 Evenings-Residence Day-Office Douglas Fir, Frazier Fir, and more! 308 W. Swissvale Ave. 605 Park Building, 355 Fifth Ave. Additions • New Buildings Edgewood, Pa. 15218 Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222-2407 Supplies are limited, so be sure to Renovations Phone: 412-241-7667 Phone: 412-261-9933 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 412-261-4507 shop early! For more information, call Quality Work • Free Estimates CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANCE ANYTIME Keith at (412) 523-1441.

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WSCC tions to choose from, such as Meals on house/family. Come and be a part of Wheels, Bethlehem Haven, the this wonderful tradition at the center. Humane Society and many more. A Build a winter wonderland gingerbread Holiday Gift Shop card will be given to the recipient of house with all the bells and whistles. Once again, the main floor of the your gift stating what was given and Everything is provided; there is no WSCC will be transformed into a who purchased the gift in their name. messy cleanup, just holiday fun. At the unique boutique filled with original, What could be a better way to cele- end of the evening you will leave with hand crafted gifts. You are invited to brate the season of giving? a beautiful creation. All classes require pre-registration one week in advance. come and shop early at the opening Mini Classes night party Friday, December 4 from 7- Contact the center at (412) 244-8458 or 9 p.m., where you can shop in a Our holiday schedule of mini class- [email protected] for more infor- friendly, relaxing atmosphere while es includes Origami Ornaments on mation. enjoying complimentary treats to eat Saturday, November 21 from 10 a.m. to and drink. If you cannot make the 12 p.m. The fee is $20. Come and WPSD party, the shopping continues through- enjoy this great new class and learn the out the next week from December 5 art of paper folding to create unique through 12, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. ornaments for the holidays and gifts for family and friends. No experience Thanks for a Successful Calling Crafters and Artists! necessary. For ages 12 and up. Community Block Party Artists and crafters interested in sell- The popular series Kids in the The rain held off and the sun occa- ing their wares may contact Francine at Kitchen continues on Tuesdays, sionally peeked through for the Third (412) 871-5491 or wsccholidayshop@ November 3 and December 1 at 6:30 Annual Block Party, on October 10. gmail.com for more information. p.m. The fee is $15 per session. Simple There were face painters, magic acts cupcake construction and decorating and food galore from Tai TYK (on Charitable Gifts with icing tips and bags will be taught Edgewood Avenue), Jean’s Soul Food For those who prefer to give the gift to little chefs ages 8-14. and Five Starr Catering. Channel 4 of charity, come Saturday, December In November, create a turkey sugar celebrities came out to sign autographs 12 to the Alternative Gift Shop, open confection and in December, a and the classic cars on display were 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This service offers Christmas tree cupcake. Parents are great. DJ Ray set the mood with oldies shopping for gifts that provide much welcome to attend. The always popular, from the 50s through the 80s. The needed goods and services to nonprof- always fun Gingerbread House Night Edgewood Police and Fire its and charities in the Pittsburgh area. will be on Monday, December 7 from 7 Departments were on hand. The There are many cooperating organiza- to 8: 30 p.m. The fee is $15 per Wilkinsburg Fire Department opened their smoke house for tours. We would like to thank all the friends and neigh- Carpentry bors who came out to enjoy the day. SUMMER Decks Loretta Zelenko Hope we’ll see you at the Fourth Repair Work MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PRODUCER Annual Block Party in the fall of 2010. REMODELING Replacement Office • 412.731.9300 COMPANY Windows & Doors EDGEWOOD OFFICE Fax • 412.371.2739 105 Maple Avenue Cell • 412.855.6709 Roofing Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Home • 412.371.9937 Forest Hills 412-824-6286 Gutters & Siding www.northwood.com/lorettazelenko • [email protected] Ph: (412) 241-9507 Fax: (412) 241-1754 ALL Three Rivers Organizers DAVE GERENYI’S ABOUT CATS Moving? René Laventure The area’s premiere pet care service Downsizing? Professional Organizer devoted exclusively to the needs of cats Too Much Stuff? (412) 657-7981 1043 S. Braddock Ave. State Inspection Pamela M. Pack (412) 901-6782 Free yourself from clutter and clear a pathway Regent Square, PA 15218 Emmissions Owner [email protected] to greater productivity, creativity and wellbeing!

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Page 6 Recreation otherwise you will not have the Borough Directory coupon for your third installment which is due in February. Borough Office Information My hours have changed. I will now Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Basketball Sign-Up Coming be working Monday and Thursday Phone ...... (412) 242-4824 Your Way from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Fax ...... (412) 242-4027 Basketball is coming soon. Look for Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. If Website: www.edgewoodboro.com registration forms in the mail this you have any questions, please feel Mailing address: Two Race Street month. They will also be available on free to call me at (412) 731-0200. I will Pittsburgh, PA 15218 the website. The draft is in December. return your call. I’d like to wish every- The season runs from late December one a Happy Thanksgiving. Borough Manager through March 2010. Games are held By Maureen Smith Warren Cecconi ...... (412) 242-4824 on Saturdays at the Edgewood Primary Tax Collector E-mail: [email protected] gymnasium. Marjory Freedline is the Public Works Director Recreation Coordinator for basketball. Larry Guerriero ...... (412) 242-2410 All inquiries can be made through the Edgewood Borough Office or by call- Code Enforcement ing (412) 292-3061. Edgewood Police Department Allan Ayres ...... (412) 242-4824 By Judy Mysels Continued from page 1 E-mail: [email protected] Recreation Coordinator Mon. and Fri...... 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ed a juvenile who was breaking and Tax Time entering homes in Swissvale, solved a Tax Office set of car break-ins, caught a robbery Maureen Smith ...... (412) 731-0200 suspect and solved an automobile Mon., Wed. and Thurs...... 9 a.m. - noon The Edgewood Borough Real Estate theft. In Chief Payne’s words, “that’s Tax is now due at penalty. I sent Wage Taxes pretty good work.” Edgewood Pennsylvania Municipal reminders out the first week of Borough Council honored the depart- October. Please remember, even if you Services ...... (412) 829-0567 ment with a resolution and a plaque at did not receive your bill in April, as a the October 19 council meeting. Mayor Police and Fire home owner you are responsible for Emergency ...... 911 making sure your bills are paid. I have Jean O. Davin read a proclamation and no control over the postal service. declared October 23 as Edgewood Police Chief The Woodland Hills School Tax is Police Officers’ Day. Robert C. Payne . . .(412) 242-4824, ext. 612 due at penalty as of November 1. If “On behalf of the residents of Crime Watch . . . .(412) 242-4824, ext. 700 you are paying in installments, your Edgewood, we are very proud of the E-mail: [email protected] second installment is due by professionalism exhibited by our November 30. I will accept a postmark police officers in the execution of their Fire Chief of November 30, but if you send it later duties, which enhances the quality of David Andrews ...... (412) 242-4824 than that, make sure you add an addi- life in Edgewood,” said Mayor Davin. E-mail: [email protected] tional 10% on for the penalty. If you By Tara Sidonio Overnight Vehicle Call-ins send your entire slip in, include a self- addressed stamped envelope because Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m...... (412) 242-4824 Monday–Friday after 5 p.m. and weekends ...... (412) 242-9994 Garbage Collection Realty Centre 412-856-2000, Ext. 111 or 412-351-5252 Waste Management of LEN SCHOCKLING, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES ASSOCIATE BROKER Pennsylvania, Inc...... (800) 458-4090 All you need is… Recycling Collection • Espresso, Cappuccino, www.lenschockling.com Edgewood Borough Latte, & Mocha Public Works ...... (412) 242-2410 • Chai & Assorted Teas UTO CE M A NT • Fresh Bagels, Scones, & ER Newsletter Cinnamon Rolls, Muffins, E Editor Croissants & Biscotti COMPLETE • Salads & Sandwiches IMPORT AND DOMESTIC SERVICE Tara Sidonio ...... (502) 472-0771 • Desserts, Cookies 125 EDGEWOOD AVE PITTSBURGH, PA 15218 E-mail: edgewoodnewsletter@ PHONE 412-243-4069 & Confections yahoo.com Ad Manager (412) 244-8942 EDWARD J. I. GANNON 1110 S. Braddock Ave. • Regent Square ATTORNEY AT LAW Niki Augustine ...... (412) 371-1711 Open 7 days a week E-mail: [email protected] 7405 Hutchinson Avenue OUTSIDE SEATING Pittsburgh, PA 15218 FREE INTERNET SMOKE-FREE BEAN BUCKS AVAILABLE (412) 731-5155

Page 7 ready to respond at a moment’s notice EVFD is one that nearly every fire company in the region addresses on a regular basis. Because fire companies are essen- Holiday Preparations tial to ensuring safe and well-protected The Edgewood Volunteer Fire communities, Allegheny County Department likes to be prepared and Executive Dan Onorato has teamed up this holiday season we are checking with the Allegheny County Fire our list twice. I have spoken to Santa Academy and Community College of to make arrangements to bring him to Allegheny County (through the the annual Light Up Night December 4 CCAC–Allegheny County Workforce at Memorial Park. Santa told me that Alliance) to offer the Allegheny County since the children of Edgewood have Fire Volunteer Education, Service & been good this year, he will meet them Training Scholarship Program at the Edgewood Club after the cele- (FireVEST). This program provides full bration. He said to tell the kids, “Bring scholarships for an associate’s degree your smiles and I’ll bring the treats.” or certificate program at CCAC, as well We are also looking for block cap- as training at the Allegheny County tains for the annual luminary sales. If Fire Academy. you are interested contact me at Of the 200 scholarships offered per [email protected] or call year, 150 are earmarked for new (412) 242-9994 and leave your name recruits in exchange for a commitment and phone number. A member of the of five years of service to a volunteer fire department department will contact you. fire department in Allegheny County, • completing two required courses at Rewards for Membership while 50 scholarships will be awarded the Allegheny County Fire Academy to existing volunteers in exchange for • maintaining a minimum grade point As always we are looking for mem- a commitment of five additional years average of 2.0 for the duration of bers to join the EVFD. Although some of service. the recipient’s studies may think that the training and time Scholarship applicants must be resi- • repaying a portion of the scholar- commitment may be too much, keep dents of Allegheny County and either ship if service and academic in mind there are also benefits to being be a current volunteer or have joined a requirements are not met a member. I recently learned of a volunteer fire department in Allegheny In addition to the fireVEST you scholarship opportunity for volunteer County. Applicants must apply and be become eligible for a maximum $100 fire fighters that I wanted to share. The accepted to CCAC, file for federal and state income tax credit, and just today following information comes from an state financial aid and complete the I received word that House Bill 250 email I received: financial aid process on time and in its would give municipalities and school In Allegheny County, volunteer fire- entirety. districts the option of providing breaks fighters protect over 910,000 people. In If awarded a scholarship, recipients on earned income and property taxes addition, volunteer firefighters save the are required to meet certain obliga- to volunteer firefighters. Local officials county an estimated $60 million dollars tions. These include: would determine the size of the wage a year. There are 203 volunteer fire • serving as a volunteer firefighter for tax cut, while the property tax credit companies in Allegheny County and five years in Allegheny County would be capped at 20 percent. the challenge of keeping these compa- • maintaining an acceptable level of By Dave Andrews nies fully staffed, well trained and service as monitored by recipient’s Fire Chief Edgewood Day Care “PROVIDING LOVING CARE FOR CHILDREN SINCE 1982” Dr. Maureen Kamons • SUZAN M. LAMI, AIA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM Optometrist ROBERT W. GRUBB, AIA EDGEWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LINDA W. STAGON 1201 South Braddock Avenue | Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Phone: 412.243.3430 120 EAST SWISSVALE AVENUE (412) 731-1230 Phone: 412-731-2020 | www.eyesonregentsquare.com www.lamigrubb.com

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Page 8 Police Report Block Party Fun For All On Saturday October 10, Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf held its Third Annual Block Party celebrat- ing the communities of Wilkinsburg & Edgewood. The festivities were held along East Swissvale Avenue from the front of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf campus to the Members of the Edgewood Police Department receive a commendation from Edgewood Three Rivers Center for Independent Borough Council and Mayor Jean Davin during the October 19 meeting. Pictured left to right: Council President Patricia Schaefer, Chief Robert C. Payne, Officers Michael Libell, Living. Events included face painting Brian Wyke, Michael Crow and Michael Ferguson. for the kids, wall climbing, a car cruise and community displays by members responded to and handled 1,393 calls Officers also responded to eight of various groups. Also on hand were for service in September 2009. There false alarm calls, took 225 reports, on-air personalities from WTAE who were 491 incidents reported, 190 com- responded to 24 public nuisance com- participated in the activities. Officer plaints received and 10 accidents plaints, wrote one non-traffic citation Livingston was present to give away investigated, four of which resulted in and responded to 10 calls for medical badges and pass out other public safe- personal injury and six resulted in assistance. ty information. property damage. Special thanks to Gregg Bowers & Part I Crimes are the more serious Vickie Cherney, who did a wonderful crimes of homicide, rape, robbery, job organizing this year’s event. aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, Citizen’s Police Academy motor vehicle theft and arson. Of the With winter quickly approaching,the fol- Are you interested in learning what 53 Part I Crimes committed in the bor- lowing preventive maintenance tips for your police do? Want to see the train- ough, there were zero for robbery, one your vehicle can mean the difference in ing they receive? If so, the Edgewood for motor vehicle theft, seven for bur- breaking down on the roadway or your Citizen’s Police Academy is looking for glary, 22 for shoplifting, three for continued driving pleasure. a few good men and women to be part aggravated assault and 20 other crimes. • Have your battery and brakes of the next class. We anticipate a new There were 14 adult and nine juve- checked. class will begin in January. The exact nile arrests made for felony and misde- • Have your tires checked for wear and dates and times will be announced at a meanor violations. tear as well as tire pressure. later date. Applications are available at Edgewood officers wrote a total of • Check for leaks and top off all fluids, the Edgewood Borough Building. Sign 38 traffic citations, 205 parking cita- including an oil change, if needed. up today! tions and made zero arrests for driving • Don’t forget to replace the summer under the influence. There was one wiper blades with winter blades. Activity Report vandalism/criminal mischief complaint • Always drive carefully and obey the The Edgewood Police Department and one narcotics offense. speed limit.

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Page 9 Twenty-five Years of Edgewood Three Rivers Film Foundation Memories Festival Returns to Regent Square In 1984, seven members from the now stands in front of the borough build- Edgewood community, representing dif- ing. Designed by resident and architect ferent facets of Edgewood life, were Dick Keller, the message board has played The 2009 Three Rivers Film Festival, asked to serve as part of a newly con- an important role in announcing commu- presented by Pittsburgh Filmmakers and ceived group of volunteers to oversee a nity news in a beautiful and complemen- Dollar Bank, runs November 6 - 21. Now new fund in the Pittsburgh Foundation. tary architectural style to our award-win- in its 28th year, the festival is one of the This group included Bill Vincett, Mayor of ning borough building. Another early proj- most eagerly awaited events in Edgewood; John Eichley, Edgewood ect was the creation of the oak cabinets in Pittsburgh, featuring independent Council President; Jan Swensen, the library that house many historic arti- American cinema, the hottest new docu- Edgewood School Board President; Bill facts gathered by the Edgewood Historical mentaries and critically acclaimed inter- Limpert, Edgewood Council Member; Jay Society. They were handcrafted by Bill national films. There will be visiting film- Bush, Edgewood High School English Limpert and John Major. John was the makers, informal discussions, a sympo- teacher; Larry Heller and Lois Winslow, Edgewood High School Principal and a sium, live music, parties and more. The community volunteers. former mayor who was honored as the venues are the Harris Theater, the It took months to file and obtain the first recipient of the William D. Limpert Melwood Screening Room, and the non-profit status that qualified us to raise Volunteer Award in 1992. Regent Square Theater. funds. Jan Swensen, now a retired lawyer, At the very beginning, we felt we need- On Opening Night, November 6, three remembers those first years and the ed something that would bring our kids films will premiere at three separate loca- Foundation’s organizational challenges. together, since they were now enrolled in tions, with a party to follow at Pittsburgh Achieving the 501C3 non-profit status and public and private schools throughout the Filmmakers’ Oakland location. negotiating with the Pittsburgh area. In 1984 we hosted the Senior The Regent Square Theater offers a Foundation to create the Edgewood Fund, Brunch, the popular annual event that cel- sneak of The Imaginarium of Doctor Par- still a unique relationship, was one of the ebrates our graduating high school sen- nassus, an adventure tale of good vs. evil most memorable happenings for him. He iors. As former member Laura Horner with spectacular special effects from direc- feels that the biggest benefit of a commu- says, “it continues to be a critical unifying tor Terry Gilliam. It features Heath Ledger’s nity foundation “causes people to become event for the community.” Soon, the foun- last, unfinished role, as well as an all-star involved with their community and con- dation was approached by members of cast. Set in present day London, this moral- tribute to make it better.” the Wilkinsburg Symphony Orchestra who ity tale tells the story of a sideshow magi- Certainly there was much lively discus- requested our sponsorship of their move cian who pulls audience members onstage sion about what kind of board the to Edgewood. Our answer was yes, of then sends them through a magic mirror Edgewood Foundation should be. Would course! In 1988, the move was complete into another world. we be an activist board who conceived and to this day, the Edgewood Symphony The complete schedule is online at and carried out programs and projects or Orchestra is our goodwill ambassador to www.3RFF. Tickets can be purchased by a grant funding organization? It was the greater Pittsburgh region. Few small phone at ProArts (412) 394-3353, online decided that we would do both. We were communities can boast having any kind of at www.proartstickets.org, or in person at interested in projects and programs that symphony orchestra, much less one as the Pittsburgh Filmmakers office’s front would promote and enhance the cultural, highly acclaimed as ours. desk. There is a small service fee for social and educational environment of Look for more Edgewood Foundation using ProArts. No phone orders are being Edgewood, whether they originated with memories in next month’s newsletter. taken at Pittsburgh Filmmakers offices, the board or elsewhere. By Lois Winslow but passes and special event tickets can One of the first projects undertaken be purchased there during regular busi- was the creation of the message board that ness hours.

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Page 10 2009 5 o.com. Refuse Pickup Hills High School Jr.High School WJrH–West 7 Light Up Night, MP ool Primary School EPS–Edgewood ETC–Edgewood Centre Towne Refuse & Recycling Pickup Refuse Pickup Refuse & Recycling Pickup Refuse & Recycling Pickup 26 Happy Thanksgiving 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, BSA,7 Venturing FPCE CCML 10:30 Story Hour, BSA,7 Venturing FPCE 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, BSA,7 Venturing FPCE 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, BSA,7 Venturing FPCE 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, BSA,7 Venturing FPCE COMMUNITY CALENDAR DECEMBER 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, 6:30 Toastmasters, CCML CCML 10:30 Story Hour, 6:30 Toastmasters, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, 6:30 Toastmasters, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, 6:30 Toastmasters, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, CCML 10:30 Story Hour, 6:30 Toastmasters, CCML To list your Edgewood event in the community calendar, please contact Tara Sidonio at (502) 472-0771 or edgewoodnewsletter@yaho please contact Tara list your Edgewood event in the community calendar, To DEADLINE NEWSLETTER 301234 7:30 Borough Council, BB 7:30 Boy Scouts, FPCE 7:30 Borough Council, BB 7:30 Boy Scouts, FPCE 7:30 Boy Scouts, FPCE EC–Edgewood ClubEC–Edgewood Intermediate FI–Fairless Church of Edgewood Presbyterian FPCE–First Field KF–Koenig MP–Memorial Park WHHS–Woodland Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday FOOTNOTES: Pike Bldg./Greensburg AM/GP–Administrative Building BB–Borough CCML–Mellor Memorial Library DIS–Dickson Intermediate Sch November 29 1 234567 8 9 1011121314 15 1622 17 23 18 24 19 25 20 21 27 28 Boy Scout Christmas Sale Begins, KF Tree

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Ho Ho Ho! Get into the spirit of the season at Light Up Night. Page 4

Deck the Halls… with boughs of holly from the Edgewood Garden Club Holiday Greens Sale. Page 5

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