Volume 1, Number 7 Page 1 - TheNovember Homepage 2013 November 2013 Non-profit Organization U. S. Postage PAID Pittsburgh, PA THE Permit No. 5333 HOMEPAGE Featuring the Neighborhoods of Greenfield, Hazelwood, and the 31st Ward

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What’s Up October Almono Update Pages 2 - 5 By Sarah Stroney · Roads to connect the site to Both the Specially Planned (SP) the community and to the river ReEnergize Pgh zoning district legislation and the · Bike lanes, sidewalks, park Page 6 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) space, and riverfront access for legislation have received final all approval as of October 22, 2013. · Transportation improvements T-Shirt Contest The SP zoning will protect the that aim to ease traffic concerns Page 7 vision of a high-quality mixed-use The outpouring of support development for the 178-acre the throughout this legislative former LTV Steel site. The TIF process, including from Greenfield funds will help to support public government leaders, partner Our NeighborhoodGrapevine infrastructure - much of which will organizations, and community Page 7 directly benefit the community - residents, shows that this is truly Page 8 such as: a unified vision. Other Updates: The site grading in order to place residents into The November project continues to make great job openings. If you want to be Garden progress. The end nearest to a part of this process or are Hazelwood will have its grading looking for a career in the Page 10 completed in the next couple of construction trades, please call weeks and the rest of the site will the Almono hotline at (412) 471- NAtive American be grading over the rest of the 3939 (choose “4” for Almono). HEritage Month year. We are still on track to start As always, if you have Page 12 utility infrastructure work in the questions about this or spring and new roads in the anything else regarding the GreenfieldA FaerieSoil Tale summer of 2014. Almono development, please do Page 12 Our partners at the World- not hesitate to contact me at LibraryGrapevinePage Events 15 Class Industrial Network also [email protected] or (412) 315- PagesPage 12 - 1516 continue to make connections 6443. between contractors, unions, and 31st Ward Wire community groups in Hazelwood PagesNope 16 - 17 Page 14

Ground Breaking News legacy continues with our high performing, green building. Wonder Hazelwood neighborhood Nelcon agreed to meet a minimum Page18 By Kristina DiPietro developer, ACTION-Housing. library. of 25% MWBE participation and Many thought it could not be I also find it so hopeful for our create several positions for We have all heard Hazelwood done, working together that is but community that the first major Hazelwood residents. Nelcon Library Events and breaking news on the media, we did it. And it is just the construction will be a library, how also subcontracted with Page 19 often with a negative beginning. prophetic. Mary Frances Minniefield Construction and connotation. Well, forget that! At the celebration Mike Wilson, Coooper from the Carnegie Demolition do perform interior On Saturday, September 21 the President of the Glen Hazel Library of Pittsburgh mentioned demolition. The building was clouds came in, it got dark and Citizens Council and Director of the Hazelwood Library was the designed by Thoughtful Balance, Block Club Event the rains came however the Glen Hazel Management third library Andrew Carnegie a woman owned company, to Page 20 celebration continued. Why? Corporation spoke of how he built over 100 years ago. meet the Passive House building Because Hazelwood was worshiped and was inspired at the standards that will lead to a 80% experiencing the first in many reduction in energy Ground Breaking News! The consumption. Joe Nelson was weather was cathartic. The mood hired as construction manager. The Homepage, was exciting. Rev Tim Smith of Other contractors include published by the Center of Life as our Master of Aertistry & Greenscapes, NEJ Hazelwood Initiative, Ceremony used Rev Mike Abatememnt, and Entergy Murray’s call to his young Electric. Inc., athletes, we are FIRED UP! What At the celebration, we spoke, is made possible by WE are FIRED UP! This ground we broke bread together, children breaking event was the first major played, we heard music from generous support from positive physical change on KRUNK and we were informed Councilman Corey Second Avenue in years, the of the Hazelwood Community O’Connor and State ground breaking for the new Civic Census beginning soon. location and of our Hazelwood Your neighbors will be Representative Harry Library. contacting you about what skills Readshaw along with Not too long ago, we were and talents you may have to offer fighting to keep the doors of our Presbyterian Church which Because of the steadfastness your community. What you may advertising from local library here in Hazelwood. Now occupied the building. The of our community, we are here need to help you remain here and organizations we are celebrating the new Presbyterian Church purchased today to continue to move what you envision for the future and businesses expanded library for Hazelwood, the building from the American Hazelwood into the future. Linda of Hazelwood. which will be a regional asset. Legion. The veterans of World Metropolous of ACTION We can feel proud. We have This was brought to you by the War II and Korean War built the Housing informed us all of the begun the process. We have tireless work of many building from funds they raised commitment toward opportunities started to take down that wall organizations in the Hazelwood with raffles, bake sales and for employment of Hazelwood which kept us from empowering Next Deadline community, Too many to list. Yes carnivals. I find it inspiring the residents in this reconstruction ourselves to move Hazelwood NEXT DEADLINE you read it correctly. The many spirit of the veterans who built effort. She introduced into the future. Now that truly is February 13th organizations in our community this place, passed it onto the faith representatives of Nelcon ground BREAKING NEWS! November 13, 2013 worked together in a partnership filled congregation of the Construction which was hired Stay tuned there is lots more to with the Heinz Endowments and Presbyterian Church and now the based on the capacity to deliver a come. Better yet, come join us. Page 2 - The Homepage -November 2013 Penn State Landscape Architecture Students Engage in Visioning The Exercise with Hazelwood Community Homepage By Lisa Kunst Vavro

In lieu of a regular Hazelwood -Narrower traffic Lanes on 2nd Ave. Lewis Park Suggestions: Editor Emeritus Initiative meeting on Tuesday, -Aesthetic beauty -water fountains Lucille Kennedy October 8th, twelve Penn State -Fountains -better maintenance landscape architecture students, -Sculpture organization and strategies Issue Editor their professor Ken Tamminga, -Community Murals -new, renovated, safe play Jim Richter along with members from the Penn -Planting structures State Center-Pittsburgh held a type -Green Roof -more recreational activities, Proof Readers of visioning charrette with the -Access from Riverside – both organized and Hazelwood community. These Welcoming area for Riverside - unorganized play space E. A. Richter students are part of The Pittsburgh Entrance from Tecumseh St. for -more space J. Gonzalez Studio, in place for the past six years people living below the tracks -lighting usually engaging two separate Possible Programs -community-run committees/ Design, Layout, Graphics communities. However this year -Outdoor performance space advocacy We heard about your concern for maintenance issues related to Jesse Custer the Hazelwood neighborhood was -Café -community volunteers to organize selected as the sole flcus of this -Adult outdoor reading recreational activities stormwater infrastructure as well James Richter studio. -Adult programs – Jazz Nights, -food vendors as the different ways that designers Prior to October 8 th these Travel logs -restrooms can help reduce flooding issues Contributing Writers landscape architecture students -Farmers Markets, yard sales, music -improved infrastructure such as rain gardens or Rev. Karen Battle met with selected stakeholders and festivals The students concentrating on bioswales.” With all this insight, the students Mary Bernacki non-profit institutions to determine -Book Vans the stormwater issue were which areas of the neighborhood -Twilight cinema impressed that “Many people in are creating exhibits for the Open Geoff Campbell the students’ skill sets would be -Night programs Hazelwood have recognized the House to be held at St. Stephens Homer Craig helpful for community visioning. -Teen Programs stormwater issue and care about Hall from 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm. on th Melissa Harding The areas of interest were identified -Use of Vacant lots for what is happening, usually there Tuesday, November 19 . It should as the Riverside community (below programming is a small amount of interest in the prove to be an interesting event for Patrick Hassett the tracks); the Riverside salt dome Connections with issue. The community is also very one and all in the Hazelwood Bill Marino area for recreation; Lewis Park; the -YMCA excited about the possibility of community. Please make sure to Jim McCue new Carnegie library site; and the -Center of Life incentive programs to make include this event on your comprehensive issue of -Riverside (Tecumseh St.) – Pocket calendars. The Penn State students Susan Merenstein, R.Ph. stormwater management a large stormwater. Meeting with at least parks scale change. The community was would be thrilled to share your Eleanor M. Miller 50 different community members on -Retail/commercial businesses very open and appreciative of the vision through their work. Councilman Corey O’Connor October 8th, the students gleaned a along 2nd Ave different ways we can address Shawn Patton wealth of information to utilize in -Almono stormwater through Hazelwood. their designs. Some of the Jim Richter information included: Ed Salaj The Riverside Park group Dianne Shenk identified important elements as: - Riverfront access is something Sarah Stroney everyone would enjoy Sarah Tonski - canoes, kayaks, boating and Brett Wiwiowara fishing - Community pavilion Copyright 2013 - Revenue & jobs generation -Hosting events All rights reserved - Playground for kids Hazelwood Initiative, Inc. - The site will be a safer site away 5344 Second Avenue from roads and cars Pittsburgh, PA 15207 - More community gardens for the residents to tend potentially selling 412-421-7234 these goods in a farmer’s market [email protected] setting because of a lack of store for fresh produce in Hazelwood currently - Urban farm/food forest - Composting possibilities - Greenhouses The Homepage encourages - Education center or nature center - Ice rink — multi-use of the skate all residents of Greenfield, park in winter Greater Hazelwood, Hays, - All season programming New Homestead, and Lincoln -BMX/Rollerblading/Skate Place along with those who boarding park have an interest in those com- - Open fields for recreation munities to express their opin- - Relaxation Areas ions on local, regional, state, - Benches and national issues. - ADA accessible The Homepage reserves the - Lighting !!! (huge concern for right to decide what content is safety) - Tunnel under tracks down to river appropriate for publication and may edit submissions for length Ideas gathered for the Hazelwood or form. The opinions ex- Library siteinclude: pressed, whether by paid adver- Streetscape Improves tisement or editorial content do -New street infrastructure (paths, not necessarily reflect the views signage, lighting, outdoor seating) -Improving safety – eyes on the of this newspaper, not those of street, lighting the Hazelwood Initiative, Inc., -Trafficcalming measures the Greenfield Community Association, nor the 31st Ward Democratic Club. Email your letters to [email protected]. Hazelwood Initiative, Inc. Mission The mission of Hazelwood Initiative as a community-based community development corporation, is to be community- driven, providing a shared stronger voice for Greater Hazelwood , by gathering community input to build a sense of hope, harmony and promise, and by supporting human, spiritual and community development. Page 3 - The Homepage November 2013

Local Churches Hazelwood Christian Church Committed to God’s Word in Christ, and God’s Word in Scripture 118 Glen Caladh Street COMMUNITY NOTICES Rev. Scott Stine, Pastor FOR GREENFIELD, HAYS 412-421-9908 St. Stephen Parish HAZELWOOD, NEW HOMESTEAD 5115 Second Avenue Service Schedule AND LINCOLN PLACE Rev. Vincent Stegman Sunday School 9:00 AM 412-421-9210 Worship 10:00 AM * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Church of the Good Shepherd Wednesday Night Bible St. Stephen Hazelwood YMCA Programs: Episcopal Study 7:00 After School care with extended hours. 2nd & Johnston PM Parish For more information, please contact, Rev. Huett Fleming 412-421-8497 Visit our Website: Parish Office Hours Lisa Donofrio at (412) 773-7314 www.hccpittsburgh.com 9:00 AM to 2:00 pm PM SilverSneakers Program, is a low in- Keystone Church of Hazelwood Monday thru Thursday tensity exercise program designed for 161 Hazelwood Avenue Rev. Tim Smith * * * * * * * * * * * * Closed Friday senior citizens. The program is year 412-521-3468 REPENTANCE YOUTH/YOUNG Phone: (412) 421-9210 round Wednesdays at 11:00 AM & Fri- ADULT COMMUNITY BIBLE days at 10:00AM. The instructor is First Hungarian Reformed Church Religious Education Office of Pittsburgh STUDY “Come Out, Come Out Sunday ONLY Kristin Ward. For more information, call 221 Johnston Avenue from wherever you are..” Lisa Reihl at (412) 773-7318. Rev. Ilona Komjathy Phone: (412) 421-4748 Friday, Nov. 22, 2013 , 6:30 PM Congregate Feeding Everyday 12- 412-421-0279 PROPHETESS DORA Weekday Masses 12:30 PM.except for holidays and week- St. Paul’s Lutheran Church POWELL, 4708 SYLVAN AVE 7:30AM - Monday, Tuesday, ends. 5319 Second Avenue Rev. Brian Evans HAZELWOOD, PA 15207 Thursday, and Friday Food Bank 412-521-0844 412-586-7165 Noon – Wednesday The Food Pantry is a need-based program for 8:00AM & 4:00PM – Saturday low -income families. The third Thursday of Hazlewood Christian Church WHERE JESUS IS LORD 118 Glen Caladh Street Sunday Masses every month from 10:00AM - 12:00PM. Lo- Rev. Scott Stine * * * * * * * * * * * * * 8:00AM and 11:00AM cated at the Hazelwood YMCA, 4713 412-421-9908 Oasis Ministries Activities Chatsworth Ave. Please bring proof of in- Confession Morningstar Baptist Church and Worship Schedule come, address and ID. 5524 Second Avenue 3:45PM Saturday (before 4PM Tue Prayer: 7:00 to 8:00 PM Building BridgesCampaign. Scholarships Rev. Malachi Smith Wed Fine Arts: 7:00 to 9:00 PM Mass) 412-421-6269 available We accept all government subsidies, Thu Bible Study: 7:00 to 8:00 PM For information, contact the YMCA at St. John The Evangelist Baptist All above held at Oasis Minis- 412.773-7314. 4537 Chatsworth Avenue tries, 4944 2nd Avenue * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Rev. Alvin Coon 412-521-0994 Sunday Morning Worship Frequently Asked 311 Questions: 11:00 AM at the Hazelwood  What is Mayor Luke Ravenstahl’s Response Line - 311? Gtr. Pittsburgh Fountain of Life YMCA, 4713 Chatsworth Street 311 is the City’s phone number for government information 247 Johnston Avenue Bishop gerald Lloyd Call 412-422-2588 for more and non-emergency services. Residents can call regarding 412-422-8794 information any number of issues such as street potholes, abandoned Pastors Ray & Kim Lankford Oasis Ministries, Inc. properties, clogged public sewers, housing code violations, 4944 Second Avenue * * * * * * * * * * * * * deteriorated city steps, playground conditions, etc. Elder Ray Lankford Greenfield Presbyterian Church -  Why 311? 412-422-2588 Sunday Service 11AM - 3929 Coleman 311 allows you to call one easy-to-remember number in St. John Chrysostom Byzantine order to receive information and access to City Rite Church St.; 412-521-4226; government services. 506 Saline Street [email protected];  How does Pittsburgh’s 311 work? 412-421-0243 http://bit.ly/GreenfieldPresby; http:// bit.ly/CCH-Greenfield 311 service representatives use a state-of-the-art data St. Rosalia’s Catholic Church 411 Greenfield Avenue * * * * * * * * * * * * * base of information and services about City government. “Just For Today” Nar-Anon 311 works closely with other City agencies to maintain the Rev. Joseph Reschick 412-421-5766 Meeting for Family and Friends most current information possible. Whose Loved Ones Suffer from  When is 311 available? Squirrel Hill Christian Church Drug Addiction (Wednesdays at All 311 calls are answered by a live operator from 290 Bigelow Street 412-521-2447 7:00 PM – First Hungarian 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Reformed Church – Calvin Hall)  How do I reach Pittsburgh’s 311? Holy Angels Parish – Contact Cindy 412-421-7076” In the City of Pittsburgh, 408 Baldwin Road Rev. Robert J. Ahlin * * * * * * * * * * * * * dial 3-1-1. 412-461-6906 Outside of Pittsburgh, Mary S. Brown – Ames Hays United Methodist Church call (412) 255-2621. 1174 Mifflin Road United Methodist Church Or use the on-line311 Rev. Toni Fallisi Jeffrey Lukacs, Pastor Form. 724-612-6901 3424 Beechwood Blvd. Praise Temple Church 5400 Glenwood Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15217- Dennis & Katherine Currie, Pastors 412-421-4331 412-422-2777 “The church with the bright Mary S. Brown – Ames Let Us Know What’s Up United Methodist Church red fence” Contact Us with Information about Your 3424 Beechwood Blvd. Sunday Service 10:30 AM Community Group, Church, Friends & Neighbors Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Bible Study Every The Homepage 412.-421-4331 5344 Second Ave. Tuesday: 7:30pm Greenfield Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh, PA 15207 Parsonage Home behind church [email protected] 3939 Coleman Street 412-521-4226 building (Saline Street entrance) Page 4 - The Homepage -November 2013

Annual Contribution & Membership Form  Yes, I would like to help my community of Greater Hazelwood by making a donation! Enclosed is my check for:  $100  $75  $50  $25  Other $ ______

Please designate my gift to:  General Unrestricted  Hazelwood Homepage  Robert V. Vavro, Sr. Garden Fund  Snowflake Lights  Safe Halloween  Herbert P. Douglas, Jr Community Champions Fund The Church Name ______Address ______of the Good City State Zip Shepherd Telephone Number Second & Johnston Avenues  2013 Membership Dues of $12.00 also enclosed Principal Service  Please acknowledge my gift in the Homepage. Sundays 10:00 a.m. Please make checks payable to Children’s Sunday School- Hazelwood Initiative, Inc. and mail to 10:00 a.m. 5344 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15207 Healing Service-Monthly Bible Study-Weekly A list of your local Hazelwood Family Health elected officials Center A church of the 4918 Second Avenue -Cong. Mike Doyle, Pittsburgh, PA 15207 Anglican Communion 14th Congressional Dist. 412-422-9520 (412) 261-5091 A health center operated by Support your Local Hazelwood -State Senator Wayne Primary Care Health Services, Businesses: Fontana, 42nd Dist. Inc. providing primary and (412) 344-2551 Abriola’s Auto Parts 412-421-8100 preventative services to medi- Allegheny Fence 412-421-6005 -State Rep. Dan Frankel, cally underserved in”dividuals Automotive Medic 412-422-5154 23rd Dist. (412) 422-1774 regardless of ability to pay. Brad Rosen Landscaping 412-521-4330 -State Rep. Jake Wheatley, Carpets & Things 412.401.8049 Councilman Corey 19th Dist. (412) 471-7760 Central Auto Body 412-421-5640 O’Connor representing Colwell Automotive 412-422-0632 City District 5 invites you -State Rep. Harry Readshaw, YOU can make a Corcoran Floors 412-422-5817 to share your concerns 36th Dist. (412) 881-4208 difference for your D’Andrea’s Italian Deli 412-421-0990 about your neighborhood. -County Executive Rich Greater Hazelwood Elizabeth Pharmacy 412-421-0114 Call 412-255-8965. Fitzgerald (412) 350-6500 Elmer Herman Funeral Your comments are always Community. Home 412-521-2768 welcome. Also, check out -Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, Become a member First Niagara Bank 412-422-7420 the website at http:// City of PGH (412) 255-2626 of the Hazelwood Forward Lithography 412-521-0580 www.pittsburghpa.gov/ -City Councilman Corey Initiative! Freds Automatic Transmissions district5/ O’Connor (412) 255-8965 412-521-8810 As a membership Graphics 22 Signs, Inc. 412-422-1125 -Barbara Daly Danko organization, any resident, Halbleib’s Auto Body 412-422-4665 County Council Dist. 11 property owner , neighbor- hood volunteer or local Hazelwood Family Health (412) 350-6575 Center 412-422-9420 employee can be part of the decision-making process. Italian Village Pizza 412-521-1900 Sen. Jay Costa, Jr. Jimmy Cohen Plumbing, Heating & You can make a difference! Mechanical 412-421-2208 Offices to serve you John D. O’Connor & Son in the 43rd District: With your knowledge, Funeral Home 412-521-8116 Forest Hills: 1501 Ardmore Blvd, abilities and commitment, Josowitz Roofing 412-461-5698 (412/241-6690) HI can do even more Jozsa’s Corner Hungarian Carrick: 2306 Brownsville Rd to enhance the Restuarant 412-422-1886 (412/884-8308) community. Homestead: 314 E. 8th Ave Kruszka’s Auto 412-521-8911 Josza Corner 422-1886 (412/462-4204) Become a Lytle Cafe 412-421-4881 member today! Mo’Naes Hair Studio 412-421-6662 Rite Aid 412-421-6948 Call 412.421.7234. Sal’s Deli 412-521-3398 S&R Mart 412-521-3278 It is the best $12 you’ll Super Suds Laundry no phone ever invest! We Care Chiropractic 412-521-8890 Hazelwood Initiative, Inc.’s United Way Contributors Choice Number is 1321468 Page 5 - The Homepage November 2013

ELMER L. HERMAN FUNERAL HOME 5204 Second Avenue Hazelwood John N. Bauer—Funeral Director (412) 521-2768 (412) 475-4381 *We Honor Sauvagoet Funeral Home and other funeral homes’ Pre Arrangements* “Dignified Funerals and Cremations with Care”

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Hazelwood Initiative Planning Committee The Meals on Wheels Program THE CARBARN Greenfield and Hazelwood are always looking 5344 Second Ave. for volunteers for drivers, Pittsburgh, PA delivery and kitchen help. If you are interested or Come and help plan know of anyone interested, redevelopment for your community. please call 412.521.2330. “Lend a Helping Hand to WED. NOV 20 someone in need”

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T-Shirt Contest Rules Donate your Property to the  Open to only You are Invited Hazelwood Initiative, Inc. Hazelwood residents to the November and get a Tax Deduction.  One entry per person Hazelwood Initiative Membership on an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of Hazelwood Initiative, Inc., is registered paper, using no more & Community Forum as a Public Charity under than 5 colors Tuesday, November 12, 2013 6:30 PM Sec. 501 (C)(3) of the IRS Code.  Include name, age, The Carbarn 5344 Second Ave. We can accept your home or vacant lot phone number on your and make it part of our vital entry AGENDA Community Revitalization Strategy.  Scan and e-mail to Corey 1. Hazelwood Initiative Business Meeting For information, please contact Jim Richter, O’[email protected] Treasurer’s Report Executive Director at 412.421.7234.  OR Mail to Councilman Comittee Reports Corey O’Connor, 510 Executive Director Report Board Development/Elections Report City County Building, Hazelwood Initiative, Inc. 414 Grant Street, 2. Zone 4 Police Report 3. Community Census Presentation is supported by Pittsburgh, PA 15219 4. COL Student Oral History Project Mayor Luke Ravenstahl’s  OR Drop Off at Presentation Office of Neighborhood Hazelwood Initiative 5. Announcements  Community members Initiatives will select winners in Note: The Hazelwood Initiative, Inc. hosts a general Advisory Commission on each category: 12 and membership and community meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 Community Based under, 13-16, 17 and pm on the second Tuesday of every month excluding Organizations above August. Meetings are held at the Hazelwood Carbarn, 5344  Winners will receive a Second Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15207 in the 1st floor First Niagara prize, be recognized in community room. Issues include redevelopment of the City Council, and the Almono site, community planning, zoning, public safety, Community Development housing, sustainability, education, social welfare and other Block Grants overall winning design subjects of interest to the community. will be printed on T- For more information, contact Jim Richter, Executive Director, First National Bank shirts that will be Hazelwood Initiative, at 412.421.7234 available for purchase UPMC Health Plan Page 7 - The Homepage November 2013

Rep. Wheatley welcomes long- awaited supermarket to Hill District

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 17 – State Rep. Jake Wheatley, D-Allegheny, joined with other elected officials and neighborhood residents to celebrate today’s opening of a long-awaited supermarket in the underserved Hill District. Wheatley said the store is open in large part due to Pennsylvania’s Fresh Food Financing Initiative, twice cited by Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government as one of the top public policy initiatives in the country. Wheatley worked with state Rep. Dwight people and they should take pride Evans, D-Phila., who led creation and ownership in that fact,” of the program, in which public and Wheatley said. private money is used to expand or The new 29,500-square-foot, build grocery stores in urban and Shop ‘n Save supermarket in the rural communities to replace “food Centre Heldman Plaza has deserts” with access to fresh, employed more than 100 people, healthy food. More than 85 small, 95 percent of them minorities and mid-size, and full-scale stores have 65 percent from the neighborhood. been developed in Pennsylvania Wheatley represents the 19th through the program. Legislative District, which includes “If this effort wasn’t started with historic Pittsburgh neighborhoods Representative Evans, we may not such as the Hill District, North Side, have been able to get to this point South Side, Allentown, here today. The Fresh Food Hazelwood, Downtown, the Bluff, Financing Initiative that began Knoxville, Beltzhoover, many years ago laid the foundation Manchester, Arlington, Arlington for us to celebrate now. In a way, Heights, and West, South and this grocery store belongs to the North Oakland.

Thanks to Our Hazelwood’s Safe Halloween Donors

anonymous Elmer Herman Funeral Home Allegheny Fence Kruskzka’s Auto Central Auto Body Jim McLaughlin Colwell Automotive Denise Perris Elizabeth Pharmacy The Pittsburgh Stop Friends of Corey O’Connor Rothman Awning Co, Inc. Steven Gombas Judy Yates Halbleibs Automotive Rose Velgich Thanks also goes to Sen. Jay Costa, Rep. Dan Frankel, Wendy’s International and Rock Bottom and Chick Fil A for their What About Food in-kind donations of gift certificates and other items. of the numerous allergies their children played outside barefoot How does modern grocery By Dianne Shenk how to cook greens with white grandchildren and great- all summer, picking up parasites store food affect our immune beans in a crock pot, or fry sliced grandchildren were experiencing. along with the various cuts, systems? I don’t know and will One of the best things about potatoes so they’re really crispy, What a strange discovery - and insect bites, and thorns of an have to ask an endocrinologist Fishes and Loaves Buying Club is or how to make the best pepperoni why don’t the elderly have food active childhood. They and their sometime to see what science is that we share food together when rolls you’ve ever tasted! Sharing allergies? They certainly have families also ate food mostly telling us. In the meantime, we do our distributions. This soup, bread, and conversation is food limitations brought on by grown on farmland surrounding common sense would say that we happens at Hazelwood Christian a highlight of every Buying Club various illnesses or sensitivities, Pittsburgh and brought into the are living creatures, eating other Church, where we unpack the distribution. but the life-threatening food city for sale to urban residents. living things (plants and animals) groceries brought from Wholey’s This past distribution, I was allergies so common in today’s Many Hazelwood families also and digesting them in order to live. and Mancini’s and sort them out enjoying my eggs, sausage and youth seem to have entirely passed had large, backyard gardens If those plants and animals have into individual orders, and it also fresh bread at a round table and them by. where families grew many been raised far from where we happens at Hazelwood Towers, chatting with several residents I thought immediately of honey, vegetables and often kept a live, in ways that “clean” them of when we bring orders over to when Eric, a CMU professor who and the growing awareness that variety of fruit trees. beneficial microbes, how are our Towers residents, along with extra brings students to our locally harvested honey contains In our modern world, most of bodies supposed to develop robust fresh fruits and vegetables that distributions and has become an pollen from local trees and our food comes from far away, immune systems? And how many residents can purchase on site. avid member of the Buying Club, flowering plants. When we eat grown in Florida or California, or allergies will we get from having For every distribution, I bring asked if he could bring some soup the honey, it exposes our bodies on massive grain farms in the weird immune responses to containers of freshly baked on October 19th. He said he had to these pollens in a way that Midwest. Even common fruits ordinary foods like nuts and grain? chocolate chip cookies to share a great recipe for pumpkin soup lessens our allergic reaction to like peaches and apples are In the meantime, we’re going to with everyone. Once a month the with peanut butter in it. Right them when we breath them in usually imported from states that enjoy some really delicious Hazelwood Towers Resident away, we both thought we should when the trees are flowering each specialize in growing them, like pumpkin soup with peanut butter Association fixes a brunch of check about peanut allergies spring. There is also growing Washington apples or Georgia at the next Fishes and Loaves eggs, sausages, fresh Mancini before making plans, so asked the evidence that our own immune peaches. There are a few local Buying Club distribution on bread and sliced oranges, and residents if anyone in the Towers systems are a better protection farms that grow these foods, but October 19th! You don’t have to once a month I make two big pots had nut allergies we should be from many diseases than modern it’s hard to find them in the join the Buying Club or order food of soup, one vegetarian and one aware of. medicine, and that protecting our grocery store. All these large through us to come volunteer your with meat, which we serve with “Allergies?” asked Ethel, “I children from parasites, germs, farms use intensive chemical time and energy during a bread to any Towers resident who don’t think any of us have food and ‘healthy’ microbes may applications to fertilize the fields, distribution. Just show up and wants to eat and talk and learn allergies.” She looked a little actually make them hyper-allergic then sterilize them by using enjoy the food, fun, and good about the Buying Club. It’s a blank, and I realized the and weaken their immune herbicides and pesticides to kill all works at Hazelwood Christian really wonderful time when I sit significance of the question. We systems. the other plants and insects before Church from 10:00 - 1:30 and at and listen to Towers residents tell were asking people in their All of this made sense in the growing our food in this “clean” Hazelwood Towers from 12:00- stories of their lives as children retirement years if they had a food conversation about older people environment. This may produce 1:00 pm, every 1st and 3rd and young adults in Hazelwood allergy! And the answer we got not having food allergies. Ethel the biggest, nicest-looking crops, Saturday of every month. See you long ago, or I listen to the women was raised eyebrows and “Of and her friends grew up in the but how are our bodies reacting there! talk of wonderful food recipes - course not!” followed by stories middle of the 1900’s, when to all this sterilized farming? Page 8 - The Homepage -November 2013

Magee Park Improvements 2013 Love Your Block Grant Program

Community Elects Four New By Patrick Hassett Day One of improvements to November deadline for material, Magee Park. A special thanks to GCA Board Members Day 2 of the Grant program was Pitt and Propel volunteers and On Tuesday, September 24th, set for Saturday, October 26th with Jake from the Parks By Patrick Hassett Welcome and congratulations about 50 Pitt faculty and staff 40 Pitt student volunteers taking Conservancy, and to David, April, to Corey J. Deasy, Ellen Gula, Acting President along with 18 student volunteers part in “Pitt Makes a Difference Bill, Patrick, Stephen, and Corey Mitch Margaria and Stephen from Propel Homestead Day” program, coming in the for helping plan and manage the Zeigler, GCAs new Board converged on Magee Park and its morning to help finish the efforts. The Greenfield Community members. They join Patrick surroundings as part of Day One improvements. Capping it all was Finally it would not have Association held its Annual Hassett-Iterim President, Brett of Greenfield’s Love Your Block a Community festival and pig roast happened without Mitch leading meeting on Saturday October 19 Wiwiowara-Interim Secretary, Grant program for improvements scheduled for the afternoon to the charge, funding from the 2013 at the Greenfield Seniors Kate Hickey-Interim Treasurer, to the Park. Magee Park has long celebrate the neighborhood and the Mayor’s office and their Love Center. Over 50 Greenfielders Mary Bernacki and David M. been a key asset of the were in attendance to hear about Howe. neighborhood providing a variety the achievements of the GCA Thanks also to Michael Dolinger, of recreational opportunities during its first year of operation Kevin Zollman and Stephen including athletic fields, basketball and elect four new Board of Zumbrun for their commitment to courts, a pool, playground, and Director members. The GCA Greenfield and helping GCA recreation and senior centers. Annual Report, outlining the continue to grow a vibrant The grant program is a organization’s activities for the last community. Lastly, thanks to partnership of Mayor Luke year is available for download at everyone who came out to vote. Ravenstahl and The Home Depot www.gcapgh.org. Seventy six ballots were cast. Foundation to revitalize Pittsburgh. Greenfield received a $1,000 grant in the form of Home Depot gift cards for various improvements to the park. Work included plenty of painting, weeding and pruning. The bleacher and outfield walls were repainted along with the pool mechanical room doors, adjacent railings, and the Love Your Block Magee Park improvements included newly playground’s swing set. The painted railings and bleacher walls. Ronald Street island was weeded and mulched in preparation for efforts of the volunteers and Your Block program, and support ELLEN GULA COREY J. DEASY the winter and pruning took place sponsors.) from DPW. Helping feed the around the perimeter of the park. A huge thanks to everyone troops at Day One were donations (As of this newspaper’s involved in planning and executing by RIALTO Pizza and Pizza Hut. The Greenfield Holiday Parade IS BACK! ELITE On Friday, December 6th at [email protected] GREENFIELD 7pm, the Greenfield Holiday and tell her you want to get Parade will return to the involved! BUSINESS neighborhood! Starting from Also, please consider donating PORTAL MITCH MARGARIA STEPHEN ZEIGLER Hazelwood and Murray Avenues to help cover the cost of the and proceeding down Greenfield bringing this tradition back to SPONSORS Ave all the way to Lydia, the Greenfield. Make your contribution parade will feature marching out to the Greenfield Community Hough’s bands, floats, puppets, hot Association and mail it to: chocolate, and, of course, Santa. Greenfield Community Salon Louie Join your friends and neighbors Association Kids Plus Pediatrics to cheer on the return of this 555 Greenfield Avenue wonderful holiday tradition! If Lower Level Murray Avenue you’re interested in marching or Pittsburgh, PA 15207. Apothecary volunteering, there’s still time to Make sure to write “Parade” in Tom B. Joyce sign up! Just contact Linda at the memo line! Contracting Kimicata Brothers Landscaping InterWorx Hosting Control Panel Bernacki Family Practice and Wellness Center Election officials Kate and Mary instruct a voter on procedures during GCAs annual meeting and board elections. Page 9 - The Homepage November 2013

Greenfield Community Award Beechwood Boulevard Project Complete Recipients Announced By Jim Gregg, Greenfield Baseball Association

The Greenfield Baseball Association has announced this year’s community award recipients for outstanding contributions to the neighborhood. Person of the Year—Mary Bernacki Business—Dr. William Marino Education—Erica Linnert and Annale Yobbi Community Service—Ellen Gula Special Recognition—Councilman Corey O’Connor Youth Recognition—Jordan Bon, Steven Derewicz, Crystal Joyce and Hanna Marrone Hall of Fame—Marty Coyne, Jerry Horgan and Jerollyn McMahon GCA “Got It Done” Award—April Clisura and Mitch Margaria Greenfield Organized Against Drugs—Joe Allen, Jeff Kostilnik and Annette Moser Greenfield Community Club—Jessica McGeever Greenfield Baseball Association—Dave and Tracy Hough St. Rosalia Athletic Association—Lyne Gagne and Jeff Zigmond The awards will be issued at the 28th Annual Greenfield Community Awards Dinner on Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm in Wuerl Hall at Saint Rosalia Church. Tickets for the dinner are $30.00 and may be purchased at Anya Salon, 571 Greenfield Avenue, (412) 421- The $3 million Brownshill/Beechwood Boulevard Phase Two Traffic Improvement project is complete 1025 or by contacting Greenfield Baseball Association President, John with new traffic signals, street lighting, crosswalks, ADA, and pedestrian traffic signals, signs, Bonacci at (412) 721-0193. No tickets will be sold at the door. pavement, and pavement markings along Beechwood from Hazelwood Avenue to Forward.

POCUSSET STREET CLOSED 3rd QUARTER CRIME STATS for Greenfield The Greenfield Community Association’s Public Safety Committee continues to work with the City’s Zone 4 Police to better understand what it takes to keep Greenfield safe.

The City closed Pucusset Street in Schenley Park to vehicular traffic in August for safety reasons and has decided to keep it closed to motorized vehicles. Instead the roadway will be reopened to only pedestrians and cyclists with a two way bike lane striped down the middle. Community Commitment

GREENFIELD LITTLE LEAGUE METS BACK TO Strong communities are places where all people have BACK CHAMPS 2012 AND 2013 opportunities to learn, grow and achieve their dreams. First Niagara’s philanthropic mission is to support and empower Front row: Dohnavan not-for-profit organizations with financial backing, employee Mihalek, Jacob Stratiff, Dom Bonacci, Jack volunteers and board representation. We feel privileged to Lowman 2nd row: Josh Zito, Dom be able to support hundreds of charitable organizations, giv- Rapone, Marshall ing special consideration to those that support children and McGraw, Marc Stratiff, O’Shea Sulinski youth. First Niagara is proud to provide millions of dollars, 3rd row coaches: John thousands of volunteer hours and our professional expertise Secoli , Rich Lowman, John McGraw, Ray to these worthy causes. Our goal is simple – to be a genuine Secoli, Jim Gregg (Sponsor: Big Jims in neighbor of choice. the Run)

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November The November Garden 5. Water your trees: This is such way to keep up with the great by Melissa Harding a good idea that it bears outdoors this winter is to engage in Bulletin repeating. Keep watering until some citizen science. Project Feeder Upcoming Events in Greenfield frost, concentrating especially Watch, a joint project run by the Some exciting things to look If October is a month of uncer- is frozen, add a layer of mulch on new plants and evergreens. Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Bird forward to in Greenfield during the tainty, November is certainly not – to increase protection. This is A good watering now will keep Studies Canada, is a winter-long next few months! More details will cold, rainy and windy are some of an especially good idea if you your trees and shrubs happy survey of the birds that visit follow, but mark your calendars! the best words to describe this time are growing heirloom roses or all winter long. backyard feeders all over North Neighborhood Awards Dinner of the year. It gets a little harder to other picky plants. Adding a 6. Mulch your beds: While you’re America. Participants periodically nd Saturday, November 2 7PM go out into the garden and find layer of soil and mulch to the at it, mulch those woody shrubs count the birds they see at their St. Rosalia’s pleasure in your work when the wind base of your more delicate and everything else. If you’ve feeders from November through Join the Greenfield Baseball is biting at your back. However, any shrubs, or those that really already mulched, you get a gold early April and send their counts to Association (GBA) and the work you do now will pay you back don’t belong in the hardiness star. If not, try doing it one bed scientists, who use this data to Greenfield Community ten-fold in the spring. More than zone, will do quite a bit to at a time. It’s not everyone’s better understand bird behavior. Association (GCA) to celebrate anything else in life, a garden never protect them from the cold. favorite task, but it is necessary Your contribution truly does help our community’s champions! forgets. As the months turn colder 3. Plant a tree or two: Fall is a great to a healthy garden, so get scientists learn more about bird; it Greenfield Holiday Parade and gloomier, just remember that time to plant trees or woody mulching. Remember, non- also allows you to be part of a huge, th Friday, December 6 your garden still needs you; put it shrubs; it is cool and wet, just diseased leaves make the best community science project taking Greenfield Ave to bed well so that it can survive the like spring! Many nurseries free mulch around! place all over the continent. The Greenfield Holiday Parade is coming winter with ease. have their woody plants on 7. Plant your bulbs: While we are Counting birds is fun for kids and back! Interested in volunteering to Here are some ways to nurture sale, trying to move their stock reminding ourselves to do less adults alike and may even start a life- help make it a success? Contact your garden this month: out before winter. Take desirable chores, this is the last long love of bird watching for the Mary Bernacki at 1. Dispose of pest-ridden plants advantage of this and put in call for planting bulbs. If you whole family! Simply put up a feeder [email protected]! and trimmings: Beyond just some shade trees or small haven’t planted your tulips, and get counting; even if you don’t * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * raking up diseased leaves, there shrubs; if you do, the increase daffodils or hyacinths, now is know anything about birds, Project Update from Greenfield School is a real benefit to identifying in birds and other critters that the time. Remember to cluster Feeder Watch will give you all the School is back in session and and trimming those plants in come to visit these new habitats your bulbs together for a great resources your need to participate. we’re off to a fantastic start! We your garden that have may surprise you. aesthetic and to plant bulbs Participating is easy and signing up have a lot of activities planned for succumbed to pests like mold 4. Look for viburnum beetle: Did that bloom in early-, mid-, and is even easier. Now is the time, so the 2013-2014 school year. We and mildew. Even more you have a disappointing year late-spring. Any time hope to have two curriculum important is properly disposing for your viburnums? It could be before the ground nights (math and reading), in of the diseased trimmings that viburnum beetles. This pest can freezes will do November. Other family events you cut from them. If you throw really do a number on your (although, just we have planned for this winter/ these trimmings into your shrubs, which you may have between us, even if spring will be our very popular compost, there is a good chance bought because they were sold you go out with a Bingo Night and a Carnival Night that you may create even more as “pest-resistant”. With a little pick-axe and plant with games, food, contests, and pests next year! Put diseased diligence, you can restore them them in the snow more! Lastly, we are excited to clippings in a plastic bag and to their former glory. In the fall they will probably start up a new diversity project let them bake for a few weeks in after the leaves drop, any egg come up just the which will focus on the many the sun before putting them in cases that these beetles have same). nationalities and different cultures your compost; the sun will kill attached to your shrub are easy Cold Weather found in our students here at any remaining spores and keep to see. Look for them on the Connections: Project Greenfield School. We will still be your compost safe for spreading youngest and most vulnerable Feeder Watch holding our Scholastic Book Fairs, in the spring. Do the same with twigs; remove the egg cases by As the weather gets and hope to start up our evening moldy annuals and herbaceous pruning off the affected wood. cold and the garden is put swim lessons for younger shrubs. In the spring, watch for any to bed, that familiar sense children. As always all of our 2. Protect your roses and other larvae that emerge from missed of garden-withdraw starts family events are open to the delicate shrubs: Speaking of egg cases and squish them to creep in for many entire neighborhood. shrubs, protect yours from cold before they do any damage. gardeners. Don’t let the PLAYGROUND UPDATE : With damage this winter by These are great shrubs for weather keep you from the approval at the neighborhood, mounding up soil around their people and critter alike, so feeling connected to your school district, and city levels, the root crowns before the ground saving them from pests in a win garden and the nature in your visit www.feederwatch.org to get PTO remains optimistic that a freezes. Even after the ground for everyone! backyard! One fun, family-friendly started! community playground will become a reality. To learn more about how to help, please email Call for Grapevine Articles! worked in my salon, or even sat on Together, we have accomplished my front porch without being many things. Maybe not always Tonya Campbell at Do you have an idea for an article Thank You! [email protected] stopped by a frustrated parent or with perfection and maybe the for an upcoming Grapevine? Want constituent that needs to vent; the outcomes were not always what to announce something to the By Theresa Colaizzi GREENFIELD AARP only compensation – gratification! we’ve liked them to be but we’ve neighborhood? We’re always The Greenfield AARP #2611 As my twelve-year term as Pitts- During my twelve-year term, I’m always given it our best and our looking for content that will be meets the 4th Thursday of the burgh School Board Member for proud to say that I’ve played a hearts were always in the right place; interesting and informative for our month in Wuerl Hall under St. District 5 is winding down and will significant role in accomplishing it’s about our kids! One of the community! Rosalia Church. All zip codes are soon come to an end, I many things. proudest moments that I’ve Articles are typically 750-1000 welcome to join. If interested you would like to thank the I’ve been experienced in my time on the Board words in length and should can call Jerollyn at 4 1 2 - citizens of District 5 as instrumental was the Pittsburgh Promise that include at least one picture. 421-5364 for more information. well as all of the City in settling 18 gave the District the ability to Bulletin items are typically 150-300 Interesting future events of Pittsburgh for giv- U n i o n provide a resource for families that words in length and will appear in 1. In November, we go to ing me the opportunity contracts as guarantees further education for this section. Wheeling Casino. to serve you in a vol- Chair of their children. Send any content (or ideas for 2. In December, we have our unteer, elected capac- Negotiations, Along with the good things content) you’d like to include to annuall Christmas Party. It will ity. served as we’ve been able to accomplish, there [email protected]! be Saturday, December 14th. Being a Board Liaison for were many difficult decisions that If you have any interest in joining * * * * * * * * * * * * * Member is not an easy the GATES needed to be made. One of the most our AARP please call Looking for a local place to task; the only w o r k , difficult of those decisions was requirement for the job realized the 412.421.5364. Also at each play board games, read a book closing 22 schools at one time. Was is time and dedication. creation of that a perfect solution; absolutely meeting we serve Coffee and or play chess? Would you like donuts. We play BINGO every Over the past 12 years, t h e not but given the circumstances and to give a “lightning talk”? Visit other month. my only focus was on Pit t sb u rgh the dyer straights of this City, tough Jerollyn McMahon the Community Coffee the kids and how we can provide Promise, our Empowering Effective decisions needed to be made. As President of AARP #2611 House, a place-making project them with the very best Teachers work, the new Teacher those decisions still weigh heavy on * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * hosted at Greenfield opportunities and resources that Evaluation System, two my mind, I still have a strong Presbyterian Church’s will carry them through their adult Superintendent searches, served as commitment to this City and believe Homepage Delivery community room (large kitchen, lives. I’ve given up many, many Liaison to the Right to Education that it is a great place to call home Notice cafeteria-style tables), dinners with my family, quality time Task Force, served as Chair of and raise a family. Mondays 6 – 10 PM. In its 3rd with my kids, family birthdays and Personnel, and served on the With that being said, I want to anniversaries, and even sacrificed Government Relations Committee year runnung, the CCH is a express that I believe in public If you live in Greenfield and are my business at times to be and Business/Finance Committee. education; it is the heart of our social space open to everyone, not receiving issues of the dedicated and faithful to the work I served as President of the Board country, our economy, our future. Homepage, please contact so we are open to ideas and that is expected of an elected from 2009-2010, was Vice President, The fact remains that education is [email protected]. participation. 3929 Coleman official. In more than 12 years, I and was appointed to the Carnegie the one thing that no one can ever St. haven’t purchased groceries, Library Board in 2009 where I still take away from you. pumped gas, stopped at the bank, serve as a Board Member. 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Old Yeller Could Have Had a Happy Ending!

On a beautiful summer night, my family and hunting for food and scouring the I were sitting outside enjoying the neighborhood for places to hibernate and unseasonably cool evening. A citronella overwinter, under porches, beneath sheds; candle was burning nearby gently illuminating locations for safe respite and while doing so the area and helping to keep us mosquito free. encounter us during our normal routine. My “indoor only” 12 year old Persian was Rabies vaccination is required by standing atop the steps of the porch Pennsylvania State Law and is the only way enthralled with the dancing lightening bugs to safeguard your pet in case they tangle putting on a show in front of him in the yard. with unsuspecting wildlife during the normal We were chatting away and having what course of their day. It is also the only way to seemed a normal protect yourself in evening until an the worst case unexpected visitor scenario where your popped up on the pet is exposed rabies. porch railing. If a pet is exposed to An adolescent to rabies, there is neither young adult raccoon a test nor successful made his way along treatment available the railing toward my and often extensive unsuspecting cat and quarantine or humane in a fit of fear; I jumped euthanasia is the up, grabbed my cat owner’s only option from where he sat and without current rabies whisked him inside. The raccoon didn’t move vaccination. from his seat on our porch railing. As we The most susceptible species for rabies are watched from inside the house, he scoured fox, raccoon, bobcat, skunk, bat, wolf, coyote, the porch for what we can only assume was and cattle. Rabies is passed through the food, finally finding a grocery bag and a half saliva of an infected species after they bite eaten bag of sour cream and cheddar potato another animal. Dogs, cats, horses, sheep, chips. Over the course of the next 40 minutes, goats, and humans are intermediately even with our dogs ferociously barking in susceptible to rabies infection. In Allegheny the background, our fearless intruder ate his County in 2013, there have been 14 positive hidden treasure from the grocery bag sitting cases as of September 30; 7 Bats, 6 Raccoons on our porch railing. and 1 Cat. In Pennsylvania, there have been As fall draws near and winter close behind, 272 positive rabies cases this year alone. we need to be cognizant of the wildlife that For decades, humans have increasingly co-exists with us even in the city and the encroached on the habitat of our wild dangers that they bring with them, one of the neighbors and in doing so we have driven most significant being rabies. Each year, them to our yards, porches and homes. With multiple pets come into contact with wildlife them comes an increasing threat of infectious while walking on trails in our local parks, disease including rabies, among others. walking the sidewalks at night, or even in their Vaccination for rabies is a very safe and own back yard. As the days become shorter, effective means to protect yourself and your our nocturnal neighbors are out earlier pets.

and music. Each dance will be showcased Native American Heritage Month Circle of Dance by a single mannequin dressed in appropriate regalia and posed in a distinctive dance position. An What started at the turn of the century as approval for a day to honor Indians. On October 06, 2012–October 08, 2017 accompanying media piece will December 14, 1915, he presented the complement and enhance the mannequin an effort to gain a day of recognition for the New York, NY significant contributions the first Americans endorsements of 24 state governments at the displays. Presenting the range of dances made to the establishment and growth of the White House. There is no record, however, An exhibition featuring Native dance as featured in the exhibition this high- a vibrant, meaningful and diverse form U.S., has resulted in a whole month being of such a national day being proclaimed. definition video will capture the variety designated for The first of cultural expression is presented in of the different Native dance movement that purpose. A m e r i c a n “Circle of Dance,” opening Saturday, vocabularies, and the music that is One of the Indian Day in a Oct. 6, at the Smithsonian’s National integral to their performance. very proponents state was Museum of the American Indian in New “These diverse social, ceremonial and of an American declared on the York, George Gustav spiritual dances are Indian Day was s e c o n d Heye Center. This essential in Dr. Arthur C. Saturday in five-year exhibition, maintaining the Parker, a Seneca May 1916 by which features 10 spiritual, physical Indian, who was the governor of social and ceremonial and emotional well- the director of New York. dances from being of tribal the Museum of Several states throughout the communities,” said Arts and Science celebrate the Americas, will be on Kevin Gover in Rochester, fourth Friday in view at the museum ( P a w n e e / N.Y. He September. In through Oct. 8, 2017. Comanche), director persuaded the Illinois, for For well over 50 of the National Boy Scouts of e x a m p l e , years in the United Museum of the America to set legislators States and Canada— American Indian. aside a day for enacted such a and for centuries in “This exhibition will the “First day in 1919. Latin America— demonstrate what an Americans” and P r e s e n t l y , ch urch and important tool dance for three years several states “civilization” is to the expression have designated Columbus Day as Native they adopted such a day. In 1915, the annual regulations and vitality of Native American Day, but it continues to be a day Congress of the American Indian Association discouraged and even peoples.” we observe without any recognition as a meeting in Lawrence, Kans., formally outlawed many indigenous dances. Not The featured dances include the national legal holiday. approved a plan concerning American Indian until the second half of the 20th century Pa jko’or a dance from the In 1990 President George H. W. Bush Yoreme Day. It directed its president, Rev. Sherman were such prohibitions fully reversed. southern Sonora and northern Sinaloa approved a joint resolution designating Coolidge, an Arapahoe, to call upon the Today, in the second decade of the 21st states in Mexico in which the dancer November 1990 “National American Indian country to observe such a day. Coolidge century, many Native communities wears strings of pebble-filled, dried giant issued a proclamation on Sept. 28, 1915, which Heritage Month.” Similar proclamations, continue to preserve their traditions silk moth-cocoon rattles covering their declared the second Saturday of each May under variants on the name (including “Native involving dance. legs from their ankles to knees. as an American Indian Day and contained American Heritage Month” and “National “Circle of Dance” will interpret the Pajko’ora dancing is an important part the first formal appeal for recognition of American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage traditions of social, ceremonial and of Yoreme/Catholic celebrations. The Indians as citizens. Month”) have been issued each year since spiritual dances highlighting the Hopi Butterfly Dance is danced in pairs The year before this proclamation was 1994. Information courtesy of the Bureau significance of each dance and the issued, Red Fox James, a Blackfoot Indian, of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the unique characteristics of its movements rode horseback from state to state seeking Interior Continued on Folowing Page Page 13 - The Homepage November 2013

by young people in northern the Pacific Northwest Coast, Ganteaume, the museum’s in New York, the George Gustav from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Arizona to give thanks for the dance wearing a headdress associate curator. The invaluable Heye Center, is located at One Thursdays until 8 p.m. For Hopi way of life. A girl’s or called a shakee.át. Eagle down, contributions of Native Bowling Green in New York information, call (212) 514- young woman’s ceremonial a sign of peace, is placed in the historians and numerous City, across from Battery Park. 3700 or visit www.american dress for the Butterfly Dance is crown, and as the leader dances community members provided The museum is free and open indian.si.edu. composed of a traditional Hopi the eagle down spreads in the air new perspectives and historical every day (except Dec. 25) dress (a piece of woven black and gently falls to the floor, information for the exhibition. cloth fastened over the right blessing the ceremonial space. “Circle of Dance” has received shoulder, leaving the left “This exhibition shows the leadership support from Margot shoulder bare and reaching to the diversity and splendor of music and John Ernst and Valerie and knees); a woven belt, often dyed and dance of Native people from Jack Rowe. The museum also black, red and green; a brightly across the western hemisphere,” wishes to thank Richard Hetzler, colored, lace-trimmed, cotton said John Haworth (Cherokee), executive chef of the Mitsitam shawl; and anklets. The most New York director of the Native Foods Café. The striking components of a girl’s National Museum of the exhibition has received funding outfit, however, are her American Indian. “We are so from the Latino Initiatives Pool headdress, called a kopatsoki, proud to premiere this exhibition administered by the Smithsonian and black hair bangs, which here in New York City.” Latino Center. cover her eyes. The Tlingit “Circle of Dance” was The Smithsonian’s National ku.éex’, led by clan leaders along organized by Cécile R. Museum of the American Indian

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Frankel sponsoring Senate Democrats’ Small more sessions on Games Plan Now Backed by new health coverage Governor options Potential funding stream would freeze property taxes for seniors PITTSBURGH, Oct. 2013– House Harrisburg – October 24, 2013 – State Senate Democrats said today they were pleased that Gov. Tom Corbett has now Democratic Caucus Chairman Dan signaled his approval of their plan to direct revenues generated Frankel, D-Allegheny, is sponsoring from small games of chance in taverns to the Lottery Fund. The more local sessions to help people Democratic plan would bolster lottery programs and create a obtain health insurance through the potential funding source for a property tax freeze benefitting marketplace created by the Affordable seniors. “Senate Democrats are unified in the desire to use the revenues Care Act. generated from small games of chance in taverns to help seniors,” “Are you confused about your new Sen. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny), the Senate Democratic leader, said. “Our members believe strongly that these new revenues health care options? Do you want to find should be targeted to aid seniors instead of being disbursed out how www.healthcare.gov, the new into the General Fund. health insurance marketplace, might be “We certainly hope that the final version of the small games able to help you — or how to apply on legislation includes our idea to target the revenue for the Lottery paper if that website is having problems? Fund.” Come to one of these sessions to learn Costa, Democratic Appropriations Committee Chair Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia) and Sen. John Blake (D-Lackawanna), about the marketplace from trained who sponsored the plan as an amendment to House Bill 1098, educators. After the presentation, you’ll said today that the new revenues from the Senate Democratic have the opportunity to sign up for free plan would provide flexibility and create opportunities. one-on-one help,” Frankel said. On Wednesday, the Corbett administration circulated an email to lawmakers indicating that they were supportive of putting the All of these information sessions will money from the tavern small games into the Lottery Fund. be held at the Squirrel Hill Carnegie The Senate Democratic plan — detailed in the Blake amendment Library, 5801 Forbes Ave., 15217: — was voted down during a Senate Appropriations Committee meeting on Tuesday. The legislation was eventually reported Autumn is Here!!!  Monday, Nov. 4 at noon from committee and passed in the Senate, 39-11. It is now in the  Thursday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 House of Representatives. We can solve those nasty drain The new tax on small games of chance in taverns is expected to p.m. generate $38 million this year and $156 million in 2014-‘15, problems brought on by heavy rains,  Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10 according to Senate fiscal notes. a.m. “Senate Democrats have tried to explain why this was so flooding and tree roots. important and how it could be used to help fund critical senior  Sunday, Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. programs,” Hughes said. “We are hopeful that with the  Wednesday, Dec. 11 at governor’s endorsement of our plan, House members will adopt CARL CORDERO noon the approach and support it when they return to session in November.”  Saturday, Dec. 14 at 10 PLUMBING Blake said helping fund senior programs is important and the a.m. new revenue may be the funding conduit that allows the General We also do complete bathroom remodeling. Frankel said consumers can also Assembly to develop a property tax freeze for seniors. “The new funds would give the legislature flexibility and obtain information by contacting the resources that can be set aside to help seniors address high marketplace’s 24/7 call center at 1-800- property taxes,” Blake said. “These new revenues must be Call 412-452-5083 318-2596 to speak with a trained employed effectively and a specific use must be identified. A Local Contractor & Registered representative. “My amendment made it clear that the revenues should be Master Plumber earmarked for the Lottery Fund, from which we already provide property tax relief and from which we already fund essential 30 years of experience programs for our seniors.” Health Permit No. 3455 Page 15 - The Homepage November 2013

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By Ms. Kristen Novak Bernard J. Bernacki, DO and Mrs. Sarah Tonski Brian K. Bonner, MD community to turn the town pink. They went about it in a way that was special to Alissa M. Cohen, DO For the last seven years, Greenfield them… through prayer. School has dedicated one day in the month On October 30th, the students showed of October to turn the school into their care for others by having a dollar We are a Family Medicine Practice with three “Pinkfield”. They do this to remember and “dress in pink” day, with the money honor friends and loved ones who have collected going to a program at Magee certified Family Doctors and a staff trained to battled cancer. Women’s Hospital that provides dignity The first Pink Day was established in gowns and quilts for patients during provide primary care in acute episodes i.e. sick 2007 when one of their seventh grade chemotherapy. The day took on special visits, in prevention and for chronic disease students, Sara, lost her mom to this meaning, however, with the praying of the insidious disease at the young age of 42. rosary in Saint Rosalia Church. Each management. We welcome new patients and The other students in the class felt saddened October, Saint Rosalia Academy celebrates and overwhelmed for their classmate. the month of the Blessed Mother, Mary, invite all to partner with us to improve and Sara’s friends decided they had to do with the praying of the Living Rosary. This something positive to show their empathy year, the rosary was dedicated to our maintain their health. and concern for her terrible loss. Pink day family members struck in some way by was created to give the students, teachers, cancer. As the rosary prayers were read, staff and Greenfield neighbors a sense of beads were placed on a rope to form a hope against a powerful enemy called rosary, a visual symbol of their care for Make Us Your “Medical Home” cancer. others. What a lovely way to honor Mary This year, Saint Rosalia Academy joined and families throughout our community with Greenfield School and the Greenfield of Greenfield! www.bernackifamilydocs.com

expense? At public expense of course! As A Faerie Tale for his promise of education, his position appears to be equal in all phases of education. By Homer Craig He equally eviscerated day care, elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, Ordinarily I write about serious conditions colleges, and other forms of higher education! concerning our respective communities. This In that respect he kept his promise to change month we will deviate from the normal to a education, though not necessarily for the more light-hearted approach. better. So far he has equally assaulted Personally I believe Seuss tales belong in educational budgets at all levels. All of this is kindergarten. However, if Sen. Ted Cruise part of his actions, intended or otherwise, to thinks 24 hours of Green Eggs and Ham is a decimate the middle class, and reduce the (412) 421-2000 serious use of Congressional time, then I can remaining population to serfs and vassals. indulge myself in telling my own faerie tale. Please consider this, our patriotic founders Bear in mind that Sen. Cruise receives an freed us from tyrannical oppression more than exorbitant government stipend in addition to 250 years ago. Now Kount Kore-Butt is trying MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE INCOME franking privileges, plus paid staff and office to deliver tribute to a foreign power at the 1 person...... $22,800 expenses, plus lifetime fully paid insurance expense of his constituents. Without benefit 2 person...... $26,050 coverage after a whole two years of arduous of competitive bidding, without considering and useful service in Congress, along with interests of United States business people, advantages and other perks and privileges without creating local jobs for constituents, unavailable to other ordinary citizens. Ironic he wants to turn this lucrative enterprise over that the very insurance provided for Congress to foreign powers apparently with no strings free of charge is being denied ordinary citizens attached. Who will be remunerated and for even though a personal contribution would how much? Certainly not his constituents. be required from each private citizen, sort of All they can look forward to is more school like our present day Social Security closings, fewer jobs and more tribulations. contributions. Maybe close more schools! And, with Some of my fantasy tale is about a minor ultimate perfidy, he is asking complete support government functionary seeking bigger and from the public, to retain his Countdom, maybe better positions at the expense of his even promote him to Duke. If events continue constituents without reciprocal benefits for in this manner, this fiefdom may soon be Elderly Preference their loyal support. The title of my tale is Kount known as King Kore-Butt Kountry. Kore-Butt Kountry. This Count rose to So there you have my fabulous fantasy prominence through promises of profit and faerie tale! Unlike most fables, this one does education for the masses. The first indications not end in “happily ever after.” The true horror Bill Kulina of Kount Kore-Butt’s fidelity to his promises is that we all wake from this nightmare to learn Property Manager was his first and continuing actions as soon it is now reality! he acquired the position of Count. His first In conclusion, listen to what they say but act was to acquire a new team. Not only did more importantly, watch what they do. The he, at the people’s expense, acquire a team of ballot is in your box. Please use it wisely and the finest horses available with a highly don’t sell it cheaply. Remember, our ancestors embellished carriage for himself, he acquired paid for it in blood and would not expect less a second one for his Countess! He also from their progeny. This may not be Seuss, Since provided similar transportation for his but it is my faerie tale and possibly our worse Viscount and his Viscountess. At whose collective nightmare. 1983 Page 16 - The Homepage -November 2013 The 31st WardWire Serving Hays, Lincoln Place & New Homestead Neighborhoods 31st Ward Community More responses to September Poem Support your local Public Action Group Sets Safety Divisions by Anonymous Dear Homepage Staff, Meeting Dates Medic Station 12 & I recently visited with a lifelong The 31st Ward Community Action Dear Editor, Engine Co. 20 friend who lives in Lincoln Place. Group tentatively has scheduled 514 Baldwin Road During our visit, she said, “Read this, meetings for the fol;owing dates: Yes, “for the love of God.” It’s can you believe it?” (as she handed me Pittsburgh, PA 15207 November 20, 2013--3rd Wednesday Lincoln Place, where I was born and the Homepage and pointed out the letter December 2013 No Meeting raised in a safe, fun neighborhood. from Anonymous regarding how much January 15, 2014--3rd Wednesday Being gone for 35 years, I have since she disliked Lincoln Place). February 19, 2014--3rd Wednesday returned to my childhood HOME! When I met my friend we worked at Pittsburgh Elks Lodge No. 11 March 19, 2014--3rd Wednesday I have many fond memories of our first jobs in Downtown Pittsburgh. Oldest Lodge in Pennsylvania April 16, 2014--3rd Wednesday catching a nearby trolley for shopping She invited me for a visit to her home 5800 Buttermilk Hollw Rd May 21, 2014--3rd Wednesday trips, arts & crafts at McKinley Park, in Lincoln Place. I said, “Where?” Meetings will be held at 7:00 pm in playing a pickup softball game at Pittsburgh, PA 15207-2406 even being from the City of Pittsburgh Mifflin School, 1290 Mifflin Road Mifflin Field and sledding down its hills Telephone: (412)461-3322 (Lodge) myself, I had never heard of it. Pittsburgh, PA 15207. All are welcome in winter. There were always lots of Telephone: (412)654-1815 (Office) I was raised in Carrick, but visited to attend. kids out on a hot summer night to get a Fax: (412)461-3322 (Lodge) my friend in Lincoln Place often and still E-mail: [email protected] (Lodge) As the 31st Ward Community Action good game of hide and seek started do. We have many happy memories, Website: http://www.elks11.org (Lodge Group continues to grow, we are looking before we had to be home before the ‘ toexpand to best represent the interests street lights came on. ‘ Some of these such as learning to drive on its narrow and issues of the community. We have friendships have endured for 50+ and sometimes steep and windey roads, Boy Scout Troop # 1111 much work to do as we move forward: years! Since my return, I have swimming in the pool in McBride Park, orgainzational, leadership, and policy connected with several friends who getting my dog groomed at the local Accepting applications from young men development; membership recruitment, have also returned HOME after living groomer, being able to walk to the local that meet any of the following criteria: bowling alley or pizza shop, as back in --Between the Ages of 11 and 18 subcommittee formation; programming; away in many different cities and the day most teenagers didn’t have --Graduated to 5th Grade events, etc. states. cars. It was a fun, safe and happy --Received the Arrow of Light award But, we can’t be successful without I am very upset with the letter from place to be. To this day, we are still from Webelos the valuable assistance of our friends and “anonymous” about my hometown. Is If you are interested please contact one making memories-40+ years later-but neighbors. We could use your help with there anyone else who feels this way? of the following people for additional now it’s more of enjoying a cookout or rebuilding the community group. If you Speak up and let “anonymous” know information on Troop #1111 iced tea on the porch and maybe helping wish to volunteer please let us know. how you feel. Maybe he or she will James Hall (Scoutmaster) - with some DIY projects. Edward A. Salaj – Vice President come forward and explain why he/she (412) 466-5291 I think that Lincoln Place is one of Roger Gaston (Asst. Scoutmaster) - 412-461-5537 is so miserable. Pittsburgh’s best kept secrets. (412) 461-5241 Neil Schaming – Secretary Diane Ketter. Still loving and enjoying Lincoln Place, Mary Gaston (Treasurer) - Jackie Pribila - Treasurer P.S. I am not afraid to sign my name. Beverly Ramjsano, (412) 461-5241 now Cecil, PA.

Yes, I would like to help my community and make a donation of $25.00 or more for a US Flag to line the streets of the 31st Ward. Hays Parklet One Play Area Enclosed is my check for One Basketball Court

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The Lincoln Place Presbyterian Church, located on Muldowney Ave, is starting a new series of social events. Beginning History Through Newspapers October 10th and continuing every 2nd Thursday, the Church will be holding a By Edward Salaj “Game Day”. Old friends and new friends will meet from 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. for board games or a game of cards. Brush up on your From The [Homestead] Daily Messenger - Friday, January 24, 1919 gin, pinochle, or euchre and join us.

Tuesday, November 5th, is the Election FEAR RECURRENCE OF INFLUENZA Day. A Ham Dinner will be served from 4:00 Many Cases Reported From Every Section of the District to 7:00 p.m. Eat in or take out, tickets at the door or call for more info. Tickets will be and Especially Severe at Lincoln Place available at the door or call 412-462-6148 or A WARNING ISSUED 412-461-3377. The 3rd annual Veterans Day Pancake and Sausage Breakfast will be held on Saturday, The boards of health and the physicians in Homestead district have st issued a warning to the people to take every precaution against influenza 31 Ward Churches November 9th at the Lincoln Place Presbyterian Church in Lincoln Place. as there is danger of a recurrence of the epidemic here and it appears to Holy Angels Catholic Church 408 Baldwin Road Breakfast will be served from 9 A.M. to 11 be particularly serious already among the children. The disease is not A.M. Reservation are needed and can be confined to any one section of the district but cases are reported from all Pittsburgh, Pa. 15207 made by calling 412-462-6148 or 412 461- and it seems to be spreading. There have been many deaths among very 412-461-6906 3377. young children during the last few weeks and since the epidemic has been www.holyangelshays.org Rev. Robert Ahlin, Pastor Monday, November 11th The 31st Ward placed practically under control. Those deaths have not been noticed Senior meeting will host Larry Newberg, generally but by persons immediately concerned, but the number is far Church of the Nazarene – Lincoln who will up-date insurance information of above the normal and most of them have been caused by influenza . 5604 Interboro Avenue 2014. Refreshment will be served at the Physicians state that care will have to be exercised by parents and the Pittsburgh, Pa. 15207 meeting. Everyone is always welcome at all people generally to avoid the recurrence of the epidemic. People should actives at Lincoln Place Presbyterian 412-462-2524 Church. For more information or to make carefully adhere to the proper precautions and treatment on the first Hays United Methodist Church reservations, call 412-462-6148 or 412-461- appearance of illness of any member of the family. 3377. While there are more than the normal number of cases in all sections, 1174 Mifflin Road Lincoln Place is suffering the worst from the disease. Pittsburgh, Pa. 15207 On Tuesday, November 26, a FREE The school there was closed this morning. Three of the teachers are ill 412-462-3819 Thanksgiving dinner will be served from Noon to 1:00 P.M. for Senior Citizens. and it was estimated that out of the 400 pupils over 100 are ill with Lincoln Place Presbyterian Church Reservations are required by November 21st. influenza. Most of the children are having a severe attack of the disease, 1202 Muldowney Avenue some are delirious and parents are alarmed. Pittsburgh, Pa. 15207 Saturday, December 14 the Church will hold During the past few months this town has been hit hard and there were 412-461-3377 a Craft, Vendor, and Treasures Show. 23 deaths from the disease. Venders and Crafters are wanted. If you would like to participate call the Church. School Director George B. Reynolds stated this morning that the school Mt. Rise Baptist Church building would be fumigated and every precaution taken to combat the 80 Ingot Street Every Monday is Busy Fingers 10:00-12:00 disease. Pittsburgh, PA 15120 noon. This group makes crafts items (New Homestead) of all types which are often giving to Pastor Stephen Doniel Nursing Homes, Retirement Homes and those in need. From The [Homestead] Daily Messenger, Monday, July 30, 1917 Holy Angels Parish Every Tuesday is Senior Lunch Bunch Regular Weekly Mass Schedule: 12:00-1:00 p.m. 1:00-2:00 p.m features Monday – Friday: 7:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m. a fellowship hour with board games, BOYS HELP TO CAPTURE ROBBERS Saturday: 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. puzzles, pool, darts, mini Sunday: 6:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Followed them after They Held up Store Keeper With Gun 10:30 a.m. 12:00 noon & 5:30 p.m. library,singing or just visit with old Holy Day (Weekday) Mass Schedule: friends or new friends. All are always ARRESTED AT HAYS Vigil Mass 4:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. welcome. Shortly before 11 o’clock Saturday night two men entered the store of Holy Day: 6:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon Meyer Freeman at Haslett [Muldowney Avenue] and Risher avenue [Street & 7:00 p.m. Every 2nd Thursday of the month 12:00- Car Crossing], Lincoln Place, and one of them asked for a package of “Bull 1:00, the Church will hold a book discussion Holy Angels Parish is a Roman Catholic group. Durham” tobacco. The proprietor secured the package and when he turned church that began in 1903 in the town of to hand it to him he looked into the muzzle of a 32 calibre revolver and Hays, PA and is a family community Game time is from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Come out was requested to hand over the contents of the cash register. The among the many parish family to play cards or board games. Groups and proprietor did so. communities that make up the Church of individuals are welcome. See old friend, The men then left and as soon as they departed a posse of small boys of Pittsburgh. The purpose of this church make new friend & have fun. family community is to assist each member Lincoln Place formed themselves into a squad and were largely in spiritual growth, to enable all members For more info about any events please call responsible for the capture of the robbers. Homestead and Hays police to support the parish family and to reach 412-461-3377 or 412-462-6148. stations were notified of the occurrence and the boys who had learned out to the larger community of the Church that the robbers had gone towards Hays, kept on their trail. and the World. In Hays, near the M. E. church, one of the robbers was arrested by Chief of police, Frank Hicks. This man gave his name as A. J. Settlemore, aged 25, and stated he worked on the B. & O. railroad. When searched at the police station, two silver dollars, eleven half dollars and seven twenty five cent pieces were found in his possession. These were identified as the money that came from the cash register. There was also in his possession the revolver that induced the proprietor to give up the money. In the meantime the boys were still on the job and pursued the robber’s companion, who was arrested by Special officer Orville Harding on the Glenwood bridge. He gave his name as L. A. Noah of Elizabeth avenue, Glenwood. Both prisoners were held by Justice Hugh Fishwick of Hays for a hearing tonight on the charge of larceny. Page 18 - The Homepage -November 2013 Wonder By Jim McCue

Amazing. Our civilization is somehow both at its peak and at its most precarious moment - things could go either way. We could restore and regenerate our ecosystem, or we could extinct ourselves. It’s our (collective) decision. The vast amount of effort, money and other resources going to wars and other vicious economic conflicts could, with a wiser mindset, instead be solving all our problems using the latest scientific advances. I concluded a long time ago that this life is miraculous - we’re running on grace. As bad as things are in some ways - as tragic and full of suffering - it could get much worse. Left to our own devices, we human beings would have killed each other off a long time ago. World War 2, for instance (as horrible as it was) actually had some restraint between combatants (motivated both by fear and by compassion). Our present has been created by decisions made in the past; our future will depend on what we do now. In this time of great international tension, it should be focused on that we each can always do something (no matter how restraining our destructive Envisioning a Brighter Tomorrow seemingly small) to make things tendencies and technologies. We better (even if it’s just refusing to are called to deep thought and By Rev. Karen L. Battle lose faith in the future). prayer and appropriate action. While fully committed to both And we each are a part of God. Despite the torrential downpour educating myself up and alerting community partner and their future community as future planning is We all have hard times ahead. on Saturday, September 21 the my fellow citizens to the perfect But we can make them beautiful hopes for the site. As site done. community of Hazelwood gathered storm of threats we face at this developer, Action Housing, Robert Vagt, president of the times by our cooperative work to together to celebrate a milestone: moment of Earth’s history (abrupt make this planet a paradise. Let’s purchased the building from Heinz Endowments spoke briefly the tearing down of a wall that Hazelwood Presbyterian Church climate change, ocean acidification, discuss the cultural change needed about their organization’s marks the end of an era and opens and will oversee the renovations overpopulation, pollution from to transform our agriculture to make commitment to the Hazelwood up the possibility of a different and future building usage. Other fossil fuels and radioactive it sustainable. We can see all community. Their substantial future for the building at 5000 community projects were materials, addiction to fighting as a around us indication that our food investment made the purchase and Second Avenue. What once was a mentioned such as the possibility solver of conflicts, overfishing, the system is not by any stretch safe renovation of the Hazelwood VFW lodge that later became a of a nonprofit grocery store across worship of money over life,...), I’ve or secure. Presbyterian Church possible. Presbyterian Church is now slated the street from the soon to be yet come to the conclusion that The best science can be put to Many people spoke highly of Heinz to become the new home of the renovated building. Endowment’s long-term there is hope in the fact that (though use to make an equitable and Hazelwood Library and Community we’d really rather not admit it) we peaceful world. We’re being told commitment to the Greater Center. Mary Francis Cooper, president and human beings are not really in by current events - in so many ways Hazelwood community and Along with community residents director of the Carnegie Library of control. and in no uncertain terms - that if welcomed their involvement. many prominent dignitaries were Pittsburgh talked about the library’s Anyone who does not have the we don’t get it together now we’re The Reverend Tim Smith, present sharing their thoughts long-standing commitment to the perspective to recognize that there going the way of the dinosaur. executive director for Center of Life about Hazelwood’s past, present community of Hazelwood and how was the master of ceremonies and is something beyond this time and We’re only in control to the extent and future. Juanita Godfrey, their partnership with community space is dangerously deluded. we’re open to the mysteries of life. kept things moving throughout the president of the Monongahela- residents allowed the library to program. He also invited Homer Life’s miraculousness is all around And that can feel like vulnerability. Marsden Block Club, Michael remain open and a vital part of the Craig and Councilman Corey us, and the unseen beyond this time But once we figure out that real Wilson, executive director of the Greater Hazelwood community’s O’Connor to come forward and say and space affects each thing that power comes from loving Glen Hazel Community Resident business core. She spoke at length a few words about this monumental happens in the here and now. To cooperative action we can feel all- Management Council and Kris about the new features that will be occasion. But the most poignant think that we humans are the powerful. DiPietro, board vice president of present in the library and moment came as Cheryl Harber, a highest on the ladder of evolution Jim McCue Hazelwood Initiative all gave their community center. long time member of Hazelwood is simple nonsense. The Universe St. Jim the Composter perspectives as long term residents Pat Clark of Jackson Clark Presbyterian Church took a sledge is full of life and mysteries and 412-421-6496 of the Greater Hazelwood Partners spoke about the hammer to the wall at the back of dimensions that we only get composter and biotech researcher community. Their many years of Hazelwood Community Census the church and struck a blow for glimpse of when we’re open-minded http://bioeverything. committed, loving service and which will provide a better the future. It meant the end of an and open-hearted enough to see blogspot.com/2009/02/celebrate- dedication to the community were understanding and overview of the era and the realization of a dream to past our own noses. Whether you earth.html evident from the wonderful words community and its needs. Several have a new library and community call them angels or demons or gods http://hazelwoodurban they spoke about neighbors and people were hired to conduct this center available for residents of the or inter-dimensional intelligences or gardens.blogspot.com friends. census and will be going door-to- Greater Hazelwood community. whatever doesn’t matter. The fact http://facebook.com/alllifelover A newcomer to the community door talking with residents about Bravo to those who kept the dream is, humanity would have long ago http://hazelwoodhomepage.org spoke next. Larry Swanson, the things that are most important alive and to those who are making extincted itself were it not for good executive director of ACTION to them. Please welcome these it happen. humans and other beings Housing talked about their workers as they try to ascertain organization’s new position as a what will be most helpful to the

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Carnegie Library Hazelwood Namm Business Center November 2013 Calendar of Events Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Squirrel Hill Carnegie Library of Hours of Operation 5801 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh- Hazelwood Monday, Friday and Saturday - 10AM - 5PM Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Branch Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 10AM - 8PM Telephone: 412-422-9650 4901 Second Ave, Email: [email protected] Pittsburgh, PA 15207 Find Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Hazelwood 412.421.2517 on Facebook: facebook.com/clphazelwood for informa- Services www.carnegielibrary.org tion about events, book recommendations, and more! · Free business programs Starting, financing and growing a For Adults All Day Gaming! business Stop by the day after Thanksgiving for all day Wii! Grandparent Coffee Hour Age ten and up. Those under ten must be Franchising, contracts, communication Many grandparents are stepping in to raise their accompanied by an adult or teen. Investing wisely, marketing grandchildren. In the United States over 2.4 million Friday, November 29th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Getting traffic to your website grandparents have responsibility for their grandchildren. Experts find that joining a group · SCORE counselor, the first Monday of provides a place to share your challenges with Updates from the Squirrel Hill Library every month, 11 am - 2 pm others who will understand. Refreshments will be served. · Free electronic newsletter Moderator: Andrea Coleman-Betts Interested in traveling, but concerned about the [email protected] :lists Friday, November 22nd at 2:00 PM cost? On Monday, November 4 at 6:30 pm, join us business programs of the month, for “People’s University: Travel with Mirela” as highlights a key business database and Worldview Travel Consultant Mirela Selfo gives tips Programs for Children on how to maximize your time and money when lists all new business books for the travelling locally and abroad. Registration is month PreK Program: Storytime Fun Join us for stories, songs, movement and more. required. Speak with a librarian, call us at 412.422-9650, or email us at · Reference assistance by a business Introduce your children to the wonderful world of [email protected]. librarian stories! Give your child the literacy tools for a great start to his or her education right at your On Wednesday, November 6 at 6:30 pm, Karen · Business magazine databases neighborhood library! Litzinger will present “Career Planning in Your (remote access with your library card) Ages two through six accompanied by an adult. Twenties and Thirties: Beyond Just Paying Off th th th th www.carnegielibrary.org/research/ Tuesday, November 5 , 12 , 19 , and 26 at 10:00 Your Loans”. No matter where you are in your and 11:00 AM business/databases.html career, it’s always a good idea to think about your Thursday, November 7th, 14th and 21st at 10:00 AM Ideas for marketing & advertising next steps for greater career satisfaction and success. Use a career model to evaluate your Profiles of companies for job seekers Kids Create: Thanksgiving Crafts and Stories current role and plan for the next rather than just Demographic information Create some festive Thanksgiving crafts for your “ending up” somewhere. Get tips on the job search Electronic company databases fabulous feast and enjoy some Thanksgiving stories so your resume doesn’t land in the black hole of the onsite Snapshots of large & small with friends! Internet. businesses All ages welcome! Saturday, November 16th at 2:00 PM Everyone has a story, and throngs of people are o Lists for sales prospecting & writing their stories down. Please join us for “Write Your Life Now” on Thursday, November 7 from 1- target marketing Super Science: K-Nex Join us in using K’nex and other fun building 3 pm in a celebration of National Life Writing o Lists of competitors materials. Building helps to develop skills in Month and learn how you can begin writing the interpersonal communication, hand-eye coordination, story of your life. In this program, Life Writing · Business books and magazines fine motor skills, simple geometry, following coach and teacher Sharon Lippincott and Squirrel Business planning directions and estimation. Hill residents and memoir writers Stan Angrist and Personal finance & investing Ages five through twelve. Bob Ennis will discuss benefits and elements of life th story writing. They will share a few writing prompts Marketing & advertising, selling on Saturday, November 16 at 3:00 PM to give you a taste of how it all works. the web Teen Programs Registration preferred. Please call a librarian, Franchising, insurance, real estate at 412-422-9650, or emailsquirrelhill Home-based businesses · Teen Advisory Council programs@ carnegielibrary.org to register. Financial newsletters Are you looking for volunteer opportunities in ValueLine for stocks and Morningstar for Hazelwood? Do you like talking about books, Looking to make homemade gifts this holiday mutual funds movies and music? Would you like to share your season? Cynthia Hill will be at the library Monday, ideas for the teen space at the new library? Stop by November 11 at 6 pm to help you create a holiday Upcoming Pittsburgh Public School Events: CLP Hazelwood’s first Teen Advisory Council gift basket filled with natural beauty products . Nov 5 - No School, Election Day Meeting. Refreshments will be served! Seating is limited. Registration required. Please Nov 11 - No School, Vetrans Day For middle and high school students only. call a librarian at 412-422-9650, or email: Tuesday, November 12th at 4:00 PM Nov 13 - Education Committee Meeting 5:30 [email protected] to register. Nov 20 - Agenda Review Meeting 6:30 pm Gaming and More! Nov 25 - Public Hearing 6:00 pm Every week we will play the Wii, have snacks, and Genre Book Club- Third Wednesday of the month Nov 26 - Local Task Force Right to Educationmake something like buttons, glitter tattoos, or duct at 6 p.m. On November 20, our last book club 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm tape crafts. meeting of the year, we’ll be reading a humor title Nov 27 - Legislative Board Meeting 7:00 pm Age ten and up. Those under ten must be by A.J. Jacobs, “Drop Dead Healthy”. We’re accompanied by an adult or teen. taking a break in December and starting back up in Nov 27 - No School Thanksgiving Vacation th th th th Tuesday, November 5 , 12 , 19 , and 26 at 5:00 January. 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Monongahela/ Marden Street Block Association holds successful Beautification Event By Deloris Livsey enjoyable atmosphere along with the aroma of hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill. The Monongahela/Marsden We had a working picnic. Street Block Association held its We were blessed with a sunny day, a fall Beautification Day on great experience and a new revelation that September 14th, 2013 at the together we can make a difference. corner of Hazelwood Avenue and Mrs. Ursula Craig, block association Monongahela Street. Over thirty member reflected on how grateful she is resident volunteers pitched in to that as a community we were able to come plant trees and shrubs, clear together to create the corner of debris, and shovel mulch. Monongahela Street and Hazelwood Note of Thanks: Avenue into a place of peace and beauty in On behalf of the Monongahela/ the community. Marsden Block Association Mary Collier, MMBA Treasurer, Juanita Godfrey, President of the marveled at the attitudes of those who MMBA, would like to thank participated in the event. She was Mayor Luke Ravensthal for the impressed by by their smiles and willing Love Your Block award, Home attitudes and commitment and dedication Depot, Hazelwood Initiative and as they stayed long after the event to finish others that donated to help make what they started. The caring, sharing and this day possible. A special ‘thank giving demonstrated by all in what Mary you’ goes out to friends, family will always remember for it was a members, neighbors and all of the wonderful sight to behold. volunteers who made this day a Deloris Livsey, MMBA Secretary, success. recognized the finished project. When the Also, some of the MMBA project was completed, the transformation members would like to give their was like a beautiful butterfly that had been reflections of this day: released from the cocoon. The careful Juanita Godfrey, President of selection of colorful flowers, trees and the MMBA, observed that thirty-five pattern in which they were planted evolved A few pictures people attended the event, rolled into this spacious green space into a picture of the many up their sleeves and went to work perfect masterpiece. volunteers digging, planting and doing Adrian Hollis, lock association member, who partici- whatever needed to be done to who is very hard worker and loves pated in the beautify their neighborhood. gardening, noted the beauty of the effort beautification The music provided by a very and the hard work of those who devoted event. talented DJ made for a relaxing, their time to this project.

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