2012 September by The Northside Chronicle

Volume 28 No. 9

September 2012

Central Northside considers rebranding By Kelsey Shea

Photo by Kaitlin Balmert Above: Representatives from several East Ohio Street project partners celebrated their progress with a nail pounding ceremony on August 28.

Two more properties on E. Ohio Street slated for redevelopment By Kaitlin Balmert The revitalization of East Ohio Street continued this month in Historic Deutschtown with a nail pounding ceremony at two properties in the business district. Representatives from the Historic Deutschtown Development Corporation, the Northside Community Development Fund, the Northside Leadership Conference, the Urban Redevelopment Authority, Rivers Casino and the city celebrated the planned redevelopment of two more storefronts. “East Ohio Street had its low, but store by store it is coming back,” said City Council President Darlene Harris as the Historic Deutschtown Development Corporation The ceremony took place on

Tueday August 28 and focused on the renovation of the storefronts at 431 and 433 East Ohio Street. The façade renovations are part of a larger revitalization plan along East Ohio Street that has already included renovations of 362 East Ohio Street and the acquisition of vacant commercial buildings at 502 and 624 East Ohio Street. As 431 and 433 are two key components along East Ohio Street, once they are restored this will allow for two retailers as well as several housing units. Anticipating the renovations that will be done directly next to her Sweet Time Café and General Store, HDDC President Barbara Burns stated, “East Ohio Street is a family and needs good neighbors.” During the ceremony, Senator

See Storefronts, page 7

What’s in a name? According to the Central Northside Neighborhood Council, quite a lot, which is why they’re proposing a remarketing of their neighborhood that would include changing its name from Central Northside to Allegheny City Central. While the name change wouldn’t be official to the City, the CNNC hopes that by remarketing their neighborhood they will bring in new residents and businesses and dispense negative connotations with the name Central Northside. “Sometimes communities grow faster than perceptions about the community,” said Greg Spicer, one of the CNNC member working on the branding initiative. “This isn’t about a name change of the neighborhood, but a marketing strategy.” In a presentation on August 8, Spicer and the CNNC rebranding committee presented their proposed plan for remarketing the Central Northside to community members in attendance. The remarketing plan, developed in collaboration with North Star, a firm that specializes in community brands andthe marketing firm Karen Bryant and Associates, includes a new logo, slogan, website and neighborhood name that could be promoted using billboards, bumper stickers, advertisements and street pole signs. After researching residents’ perceptions of the neighborhood,

the CNNC found that residents didn’t know how to define the Central Northside. Some residents said they lived in the Mexican War Streets, while others described their area as simply the Northside or the Upper North Shore. They noted that media often called the neighborhood the Central Northside when reporting bad news and simply the Northside when reporting positive news. A vision survey reported that 80 percent of Central Northsiders had a negative connotation with the name Central Northside, confirming their belief that the name Central Northside was a bad brand. Additionally, they found that media and real estate agents had begun describing the Garden Theater Block and the Federal Hill homes as being a part of the “Upper North Shore,” an identity that the CNNC felt put them in an uncomfortable position. “If we don’t do something, the market will do it for us,” explained Spicer. The committee decided on the name Allegheny City Central to unify the micro neighborhoods within the Central Northside and the rebuff the imposition of the North Shore name on prime real estate in the Central Northside. Spicer explained that Allegheny was used in the name because it was familiar and used by local businesses and key Northside institutions. In keeping with the idea of familiarity, Pittsburgh colors, black and gold, were used for the

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Quarterly meetings, call for times MCC Center, 1319 Allegheny Ave. 412.323.1743 Manchester Public Safety Meeting Quarterly meetings, call for times Northside Leadership Conference 412.323.1743 Northside Rotary Club Every Friday, noon Cardello Building, 2nd Floor Northside Coalition for Fair Housing Board 2nd Monday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. 1821 Brighton Rd. 412.321.5527 Northside Coalition for Fair Housing Membership Monthly, call for times 1821 Brighton Rd. 412.321.5521 Northside Leadership Conference Call for times 4 Allegheny Center, Suite 601 412.330.2559

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Ex-offender Aftercare Support Group Saturdays, 4-5:30 p.m. Allegheny Center Alliance Church 801 Union Place

Troy Hill Citizens Council Sept. 13, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church 412-321-2852

Fineview Citizens Council 3rd Wednesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m.

Spring Hill Civic League May 7, Sept. 10, Oct. 1. Nov. 5 7 p.m., Spring Hill Elementary School contact@shcl.org

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Mexican War Streets Society 3rd Tuesday, monthly, 7 p.m. AUU Church, Resaca Pl. and North Ave. 412.323.9030 Manchester Citizens Corporation

Summer Hill Citizens Committee 3rd Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. WPXI Television Station community room

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News Briefs Hikers raise money to help Northside Youth

Fineview leader honored for community service

Ninety percent of Appalachian Trail hikers don’t complete the 2,181-mile trek, but luckily for the Northside, Bruce and Paula Cote did and raised $70,000 for Urban Impact and Northside youth in the process. The Cotes celebrated their homecoming with a reception thrown by Urban Impact on August 16 to thank the couple for their efforts, which will benefit Urban Impact’s Options post-high school transition program. Urban Impact is a faith-based nonprofit on the Northside that serves kids and families. The Options program focuses on getting teenagers in the right direction with plans to pursue a job, college, tradeschool, the military or ministry. Ninety seven percent of the program’s participants graduate from high school and 80 percent enroll in college. The Cotes hiked the trail to check it off their bucket lists and to raise support for Urban Impact. They collected donations and pledges from sponsors that totaled more than $70,000 as they made their way from Georgia to Maine. “We know that every step we take is helping the inner-city youth of Pittsburgh one person, one family, one block at a time,” Bruce said on his trail blog. Despite 30-mph winds, rain, sun, snow, flooding and even a hiker’s stomach bug the Cotes finished two months ahead of schedule and were welcomed by the Urban Impact Community. “Bruce had the odds stacked against him for this journey, but his passion to help Urban Impact youth motivated him to go the distance,” explains Pastor Ed Glover, the nonprofit’s founder and president. “And Bruce will help North Side kids make it against the odds they face.” Bruce recently retired as the senior associate pastor of Christ Church at Grove Farm in Sewickley. He is an avid hiker, hunter, golfer, fisherman and woodworker and recently published “Hunting for Life,” a book in which he relates personal hunting experiences to spiritual truths. Paula is a certified elementary education teacher.

On August 23, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl made a proclamation honoring and thanking Fineview resident Patricia Buck for her years of services in her neighborhood. “I’m a little embarrassed,” said Buck, who noted that many others also worked to make Fineview a better place to live. “But I’m also humbled and honored. No one does it by themselves. It’s a community that achieves things.” Buck has worked with Fineview Citizens Council for 30 years and helped found the Northside Leadership Conference. “Pat is great for setting things up and recruiting volunteers,” said FCC president Melissa Gallagher. “She’s always great to have around.” One of her most significant contributions was that Buck played a crucial role in an early ’90s project that not only brought 12 new homes to Fineview, but changed Pittsburgh zoning ordinances that paved the way for progressive city-wide development. When Buck and other Fineview residents proposed building 12 single family homes on vacant land in collaboration with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in 1991, the project was so controversial and significant, it later became known as “the battle of Fineview.” Though they were backed by the URA, the project ran into a zoning ordinance that prohibited building a detached single home on less than 5,000 square feet of land. The ordinance was created in the ’50s during a movement where Pittsburgh tried to suburbanize itself. The movement was also responsible for the destruction of historic homes in the Northside and the construction of Allegheny Center Mall. However, with the help of then City Councilman Jake Milliones, the ordinance was repealed and “the battle of Fineview” was won. Not only did it result in 12 new Fineview homes, it paved the way for multiple private housing projects across the City, including most recently Columbus Square in Manchester. From the Northside to the East End to the South Side, homeowners in recently constructed homes can thank Patricia Buck and the citizens of Fineview for the minimal yard work their small lots require.

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GED classes offered through new literary program By Rachel Labosky One Northsider is working to provide free GED classes for those without high school diplomas with the help of the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council and the Community Alliance of Spring Garden and East Deutschtown, . Spring Garden resident Ed Payne and the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council are working to establish a free literacy program to help Northsiders and people throughout the city pass the General Education Development test. “I’ve always felt that people need to be educated just to make the community a better place,” said Payne, who said that there’s a great need for this service in his neighborhood. Payne said GED classes usually cost a minimum of $60, which he knows people can’t always afford, so he’s providing the classes free of cost.

space in rooms above their community office at 810 Tripoli Street to be used as classrooms. Payne has received donated office furniture and supplies from local organizations and churches as well. The Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council is also playing a major role in the implementation of the classes by providing free training for tutors that will help students in the literacy program to prepare for the GED test and directing students to Payne’s classes. Once the students are identified, GPLC will also conduct placement Photo by Kelsey Shea tests in order to sort the students Above: GED classes will be held in East Deutschtown at 810 Tripoli St. into their appropriate grade levels. The GPLC will also provide Payne As he works toward the “It’s moving right along,” with the materials and information September 15 start of his classes, said Payne. “It’s great to see the that the prospective students will Payne accredits some of his success community rolling up their sleeves need. to the communities of Spring and donating their time.” Lori Como, program director Garden and East Deutschtown The Community Alliance at the GPLC, is happy to see Payne whose residents stepped up to of Spring Garden in East making such an effort to better the support his project. Deutschtown is providing free See GED class, page 7

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Northsiders remember a young Mark Schneider By Kelsey Shea Fourth River Development’s Mark Schneider left the marks of his talents and creativity in city development throughout the City of Pittsburgh, but perhaps nowhere as profoundly as the Northside. Schneider, who died on July 25 in a bicycle accident at the age of 55, played a key role in the development PNC Park, Heinz Field, Penn Brewery, Washington’s Landing and, more recently, Columbus Square in Manchester. He is remembered by Northsiders as having a significant impact on the neighborhood a very active participant in Northside’s reclamation. Schneider first became involved with the Northside in the late ’70s as a Vista volunteer in East Allegheny. Through Vista, an AmeriCorps program designed to help fight poverty in America, Schneider became involved in development on the Northside, where he continued his innovative development work

until his death. “I would always tell people, my claim to fame was giving Mark his first job here,” said Barbara Burns, who worked with the Vista program and worked on many other projects in the Northside with Schneider. Burns described the late ’70s as a “coming of age” for the Northside when individual communities began to realize the power in unity and directing development projects in their neighborhood. She explained that Schneider was a part of a group of “bright, energetic people who wanted to do the right thing and really played an important role at the time.” As well as working on various Northside projects with Vista, Schneider gained experience in community development, attended national conferences, lived in Fineview and played on the Northside recreational baseball team The Spaldines. From Vista, Schneider moved to the Northside Civic Development Corp., which served as the

development arm for Northside communities and played an especially large role in Penn Brewery’s development. With Northside Civic, now Riverside Center for Innovation, Schneider continued his hands on and progressive approach to dealing with Mark Schneider declared Mayor Caliguiri an honory development Northside Spaldine in September of 1981. issues until he Leadership Conference executive moved into the director. private sector. “I just remember him as this “Northside has lost a partner and tall, skinny guy sitting on our church friend. Our sincerest sympathies are office as a Vista volunteer,” said extended to his family, friends and all who worked with him through the Burns. “But what an impression and footprint he left in this community.” years,” said Mark Fatla, Northside

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New Hazlett hosts local history for Vintage Mixer

Photo by Emily Riley Central Northside organizers saw a large crowd at the first Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer in July. Mixer on July 29. By Emily Riley Event co-coordinator and Central Northsider, Michael Lutz, was happy at midday when the event The fitted bodices of the 1950s had already attracted more than 600 and the patches and frills of the visitors. 1970s hung from the ceiling and With bloody marys in hand, the walls of the New Hazlett Theater crowd of vintage enthusiasts scanned for the first ever Pittsburgh Vintage

the retro plates, scarves, tapestries and even wigs from the 21 local vendors. For those who preferred to have first pick at the timeless items between 8 to 9 a.m. early bird price was $5 at the door. For the rest of the visitors, admission was free. Lutz joined his fellow owners of the online vintage store, Red Pop Shop, Jason Sumney and Bess Dunlevy, along with AtomikRose online vintage store owner, Rachel Buckley in organizing the event. The organizers shared a love for the artistic appeal that vintage items maintain. “Personally, we just love old objects, fashion and artwork. These are things with a past and often a story, and there is a special quality to them,” said Dunlevy. The event came together mainly to give different vintage shops and websites in the Pittsburgh area the opportunity to join together and share their fare, said Lutz. All vendors were handpicked locally, a quality of the event that Lutz said was important for the

organizers. The choice of location and venue was important as well. “We wanted to create a unique vintage experience, and we thought the Northside was a great place to do it,” said Lutz. “It is a beautiful and often under-appreciated area in Pittsburgh with a lot happening and a lot of cultural offerings.” The New Hazlett Theater offered the organizers an already vintage atmosphere with its late 1900s architecture and historic quality, said Lutz. Though the space was aesthetically effective in creating the desired ambience, the small space at the theater’s main stage may hinder the expansion of the event in the future, said Dunlevy, who noted the theater was filled nearly maximum capacity. Suzanne Snow-Helsley, owner of Mane Attractions Unlimited in Bellevue, a beauty salon and vintage clothing shop on, said the space was the tight, but was more than happy

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E. Ohio Street progress made From Storefronts, page 1 Jim Ferlo stressed the importance of “economics, equity and environment” and that Northsiders must “keep on keeping on” in the plan to revitalize East Ohio Street. In regards to the progress of the Northside’s revitalization , NSLC executive director, Mark Fatla noted that the Northside has “more real estate projects than any CDC in the city.” Archentect Vince Finizio and Jalar Construction, LLC have been contracted to complete the renovation. Funding for the project has been provided by Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, Rivers Casino and the Northside Community Development Fund. Rivers, Director of Community Relations for Rivers Casino, attended the ceremony and said it is to become a vibrant locality again as well as a safe haven for people.

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GED program coming to Spring Garden

CNNC proposes remarketing the Central Northside

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community. “The demand for our services is usually greater than what we have to offer,” said Como. “So it’s nice when there are people that are willing to provide space for instruction and to help us in recruiting volunteers that want to be tutors. It’s great to get hear from people who are looking to help others obtain their GED.” The tutors trained through August. Payne hopes to see the literacy program up and running by September 15 of this year. “The way things have been going so far is just wonderful,” said Payne. “I wake up every morning now like I really have purpose.” Those interested in enrolling in classes, tutoring or making a donation to the program can contact Ed Payne at 412-518-9429.

proposed Allegheny City Central logo. The name, combined with the tagline “All together. Different,” was meant to acknowledge the diversity and micro communities within the Central Northside, while promoting a sense of unity in the neighborhood. After the presentation, some residents questioned the cost and timeline for the project, but the committee said that they would wait for the vote to move forward with the budget, fundraising or time frame for the rebranding. Others questioned and

expressed confusion as to what the borders that Allegheny City Central would contain, which Spicer observed was a symptom of the ambiguities of the Central

Northside brand. Residents can vote on the brand direction at the CNNC meeting on September 10. Once the project is approved, the CNNC will begin fundraising. “The thing I really like is being in the center,” said CNNC member Jan Meyer, who was impressed with the plan. “Allegheny City Central, that’s a great idea!”

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August 7- Tango in the park As part of the Allegheny City Society’s Summer Evening Music Series, AquiTango performed at the new park near the Children’s Museum on August 7. The band’s accordionist, vocalist and co-founder Ernesto Contenti spoke to The Northside Chronicle about tango music and what Northsiders can expect from their performance tonight. August 20 - More YINZ comics Do you love the YINZ comics in The Northside Chronicle? Well, our awesome Northside Comic Nils Balls is drawing much more than you see in the paper each month. He recently released a comic book you can buy at Phantom of The Attic on Craig Street in Oakland for $5.

Vintage Mixer on NS From Vintage, page 6 to be a part of the event. “It is a good thing. It brings people out who enjoy art, recycling and beautiful things,” said SnowHelsley. As for the future, organizers plan on expanding with more vendors and other event developments. “Once we set the ground work with this first event, we can maybe add live music and additional days,” but for now we are focused on the first event,” said Lutz. The seven-hour mixer offered visitors the opportunity to relish in the past and maybe find a new piece for their vintage-inspired style.

Alexis Shaw of Squirrel Hill came to the Northside on Sunday just for the event. With hotdog in hand, she explained her interest in vintage style. “It is like living in an old house. It all has a certain fee. Energetically it just has a feel, a style,” said Shaw. The event was an all-around success, but Dunlevy said the highlight of the day came in the form of an unexpected guest. “Biggest surprise: Rick Sebak walking through the fair. We’re longtime admirers of his documentaries, and were delighted to have him in attendance,” said Dunlevy.

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Wellness park planned for lot in Brighton Heights

The vacant lot on Antrim Street in Brighton Heights is owned by the city.

By Kelsey Shea Brighton Heights resident Kelly Day wanted to improve her section of the neighborhood. To start, she targeted two vacant, city-owned lots at the corner of Antrim and Flemming. Last spring, she filled the first lot with a rain garden, to help with the drainage problem on the street using Community Development Block Grant money from the City. Now a GTECH ambassador, Day has big plans for the second

lot as well and is collaborating with KaBOOM!, PNC Bank and the Brighton Heights Citizen’s Federation to make her vision a reality. Day plans to replace the overgrown lot with a fitness park, which will include seating, a playground and a bike fix station, which will be a permanent fixture with a bike shelf and tools tethered to the station. “It’s my best effort to bring a new amenity to the Brighton Heights area, something that’s new and progressive,” said Day, who

noted that a park would give kids in the neighborhood somewhere to go so they wouldn’t be playing on the street. To make the project initially possible, Day teamed up with fellow Brighton Heights resident, BHCF member and GTECH ambassador Vince Pallus. Together they pooled their GTECH budgets to create one larger project and are looking for outside funding as well. GTECH Strategies is a Pittsburgh nonprofit that works to better neighborhoods with green practices by reclaiming vacant land and creating local green jobs. In the Northside, GTECH facilitates its efforts by selecting green ambassadors who are paid a small stipend to accomplish green projects with a $1,000 budget. Day explained that the wellness park is larger than most GTECH projects, so teaming up with Pallus made it a realistic goal. The bike rack was proposed because Antrim Street is often used by bikers, who follow Bike Pittsburgh’s map that suggests Antrim as a safe route. The original plan for the park also includes a bocce court that

was incorporated for the nearby retirement high rise and mile markers for walkers. To fund the playground, Pallus and Day are working on a grant for KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit who installs playgrounds in city neighborhoods. KaBOOM! built a playground in West Park this June. An added bonus is that the park would be near the site of new homes being built on the former site of St. John’s Hospital at McClure and Antrim. The BHCF and GTECH ambassadors hope that the project compels homeowners to buy the new homes and that it helps create an identity and master plan for the lower section of Brighton Heights Because of a gradient issue, working with the city and the long grant application for the KaBOOM! grant, Day anticipates this process of funding the project will be lengthy, but anyone with a Facebook account can help the project. The project is listed in PNC Bank’s Neighborhood Wishlist program, and Northsiders can click here to vote for the wellness park to receive a $500 grant from PNC.

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NS thanks Zone 1 public servants By Kelsey Shea The Northside Public Safety Council took an afternoon to say thank you to the many police officers, firefighters, crossing guards, paramedics and other public servants who work in the Northside with a luncheon on August 7. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Zone 1 public servants could stop by Risen Lord Parish in Brighton Heights Photo by Kelsey Shea for a full meal, T-shirts and a chance to win one of 32 Above: Officers Robert Jurich and Scott Bobak stop by Zone 1 Appreciation Day for dinner. door prizes that include Pirates and Steelers tickets. The council funds Zone 1 Appreciation Day “It’s important for us to show through donations from the offices of politicians like our appreciation of our public City Council President Darlene Harris, Mayor Luke servants,” said David Stacy, Ravenstahl and State Representative Adam RavensNorthside Public Safety Council tahl as well as community groups like East Alleghpresident. “I hate to call them eny Community Council. servants, but they really do serve This is the 16th annual Zone 1 Appreciation our communities.” Day. “We’re the only zone that does this,” said Stacy.

“The mayor’s office actually said they’d like to see all the zones copycat.” The committee had prepared enough food to feed 150 officers throughout the day and saw rushes at both lunch and dinner time during shifts. “It makes us feel good that there are people out there who appreciate what we do,” said Zone 1 police officer Scott Bobak who stopped by for an early dinner. Fellow officer Robert Jurich agreed. “Most of the time we get these calls and half of the people are not happy to see us there and the other half aren’t happy about how we handled it,” said Jurich. “Sometimes it’s just good to know people are on your side.”

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Fineview gets spooky with a unique zombie film By Kelsey Shea There’s only one thing worse than having people in your neighborhood who loiter, vandalize and steal, and that’s having zombies in your neighborhood who loiter, vandalize and steal. Just ask Fineview. Pop Up Pittsburgh!, a project that brings art to Pittsburgh communities, came to Fineview in May of 2011 and shot film throughout the hilly neighborhood behind Allegheny General Hospital to create the Northside’s first ever horror movie, which will premiered on August 30 at The New Hazlett Theater. Titled “Spineview,” the movie tells the story of a neighborhood, once quiet and peaceful, that becomes overrun with hungry undead with a penchant for misdemeanors. The neighborhood’s fate lies with a 12-yearold filmmaker, a professor and a hot girl with a classic zombie smashing baseball bat. “For a bunch of amateurs with no Photo by Kelsey Shea budget, I think it turned out pretty well,” said Christopher Whitlatch, who worked on the Above: FCC President Melissa Gallagher and her project as part of Pop Up Pittsburgh! and is husband went all out for their roles in “Spineview,” the marketing and communications manager at which premiered on August 25 at The New Hazlett The Pittsburgh Foundation. Theater.

The project began in the classroom of Leadership Pittsburgh Inc., in 2011 where a class of up and coming leaders from various nonprofits and businesses across the city came up with the plan for a project in Fineview. The class was given the assignment to create a Pop Up art project in Fineview that brought positive attention to the neighborhood, outsiders to Fineview and Fineview residents “out of their houses to view and experience their neighborhood in a different way,” said Danielle Tyson, project manager at Leadership Pittsburgh. She explained that Fineview was chosen because it is part of one of Pittsburgh’s “Champion Neighborhoods,” named by the Pittsburgh Partnership for Neighborhood Development. The class in collaboration with the Luma Institute, the class brainstormed and came up with an idea that both captured a unique aspect of Pittsburgh’s on-screen history and also served as a convenient metaphor for community development – Zombies. “As a class, we decided it would be cool if we could play on Pittsburgh’s iconic past history of zombies,” Whitlatch said. “It’s not your standard zombie film. You don’t get infected and become hungry from flesh.

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‘Spineview’ premires on NS Executive Cigars loses permit

By Kelsey Shea

The heroes of ‘Spineview’ dash up radio hill.

From Zombie, page 11 Zombies are a metaphor for issues and problems that can impact a neighborhood. In Spineview, you become a zombie when you stop believing in your neighborhood.” The filming took place on May 21, 2011. But rather than a serious film set, it was a free and one day only family friendly event called “Lights! Camera! Fineview!” The class and Leadership Pittsburgh teamed up with the Fineview Citizens Council and recruited Fineview residents to as zombified extras. Other zombie enthusiasts made their way to Fineview to be in the movie, enjoy free food and celebrate Zombie Awareness Month. The movie was filmed in conjunction with Point Park University’s digital production department and the Douglas School in Monessen provided makeup.

FCC president and long-time zombie fan Melissa Gallagher and her husband were extras in the movie, playing blood-thirsty zombies for the afternoon. “It was definitely cool,” said Gallagher. “It was great to be a part of something in our own neighborhood that is going to be remembered.” Gallagher described the movie as “a hilarious and groundbreaking short film dedicated to Fineview; one of Pittsburgh’s Northside hidden gem neighborhoods,” and encouraged Northsiders to come out and see their neighbors’ on-screen debuts. The film will begin at 6:30 p.m. at The New Hazlett Theater in Allegheny Square. Admission is free and after “Spineview,” there will also be a screening of “The Trail,” which documents a local filmmakers’ bike ride from Pittsburgh to Washington D.C.

After a year-long long battle with the community, fire marshals and police, Executive Cigars owner Andrew Lee had his occupancy permit revoked and his zoning board adjustment denied by Judge Joseph James on August 2. While Executive Cigars has been in business for three years on Suismon Street, in August of last year, late-night parties on the second floor of the building began creating

disturbances that concerned neighbors and the East Allegheny Community Council. After multiple hearings and meetings with the community, Lee’s occupancy permit was revoked because he was found to be in contempt of court. A March 9 court order directed that “there is to be no consumption of alcohol on the premises,” which the court says was violated. “It is further ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that as a result of executive cigar, LLC’s willful disregard or disobedience of the Order of Court… the zoning approval and occupancy permit for 630 Suism[o]n Street is hereby revoked,” read the order of court. The order prevents Lee from running his business out of the Suismon street location.

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OKTOBERFEST IN DEUTSCHTOWN

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German parade and autoshow East Ohio Street September 8 9:30 a.m.

Oktoberfest at Penn Brewery

September 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30 800 Vinial Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (412) 237-9402

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groups, several German parades a year, a handful of small breweries and restaurants that served German cuisine. One of the last enduring testaments to the thriving September is a good month to be a Northsider, especially German culture of the Northside in the eighteen and early a Northsider of German-speaking heritage nineteen hundreds was founded in 1854 – the German society Throughout the year, outsiders can see some German Teutonia Mannerchor. roots in neighborhoods with names like Deutschtown and The society has been on the Northside since the midcommunities with German Lutheran churches like Troy Hill. 1800s. The first meetings were held in the basement of an old But in the last few years, Northsiders whose ancestors Lutheran Church on Canal Street, andaround 1882 the chorus came to the shores of the Allegheny River from Germany, Austria and Switzerland have celebrated the German festival practiced in Dahlingers Hall on Madison Avenue. Under President Henry Bergman, the property of St. Oktoberfest alongside their native countrymen throughout Peters Church on Pike Street was purchased on February 28, the month of September. 1887 (Later renamed Phineas Street). The Charter of IncorpoWith parades, beer festivals and celebrations at the Gerration was approved on April 9, 1887 and the present building man society, The Northside remembers and celebrates its was built,” said Teutonia Mannerchor’s website. German-speaking roots. During World War II, German pride ceased to exist in the In the early to mid-1700s, the Northside saw a steady Northside as it did across the entire country. However in the stream of German immigrants who began making their homes in Allegheny City because the geographical features of past several years, German heritage has been increasingly visible in the Northside, and September is all but officially Oktothe land reminded them of their native country. berfest in Deutschtown. The wave halted with the French and Indian War, but The festivities will begin this year with a German Parade continued in the mid-1800s when the culture, language and and autoshow on September 8. German-speaking heritage began to institutionalize itself In 2009, Historic Deutschtown held its first German Pathough organizations, events and societies. rade in over 100 years. Since 2009, organizer and Priory owner By the 1850s The Northside had 15 German singing

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Ed Graf said the popularity and size of the parade has grown. This year, Graf said the parade will include classic German cars, local German singing societies, dance troupes, a Swiss singing group, accordian players, a Molly’s Trolley, a float, the Deutschtown United soccer team and flag bearers. “Back in the parades in the 1800s, the mayor would ride on horseback during the parade. We brought it up to Luke [Ravenstahl], but he preferred walking with his son two years ago,” said Graf. “We still have a lot of German activity here and it’s all boiled down into Teutonia,” said Graf who is being honored for his services by Teutonia Mannerchor. Up Troy Hill Road, the Northside’s Penn Brewery will also celebrate Oktoberfest with beer and live music the last two weekends of September. Teutonia Mannerchor will kick off their Oktoberfest celebrations at the end of the month on September 29. In addition to Oktoberfest, Teutonia Mannerchor will also putting on a production of “The White Horse Inn,” which is a classic Austrian musical comedy that tells the story of a love triangle at an inn in Austria. Whether you’re German or not, September is the time to learn about the cultural history of the Northside and upper Europe as well!

September 29 6 p.m. 857 Phineas Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Phone: (412) 231-9141

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2012 Northside Chronicle Fall Guide BUSINESSES Waltmire Pharmacy

1435 Spring Garden Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Hours: M – F: 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sat: 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free delivery Match all prices including Giant Eagle $4/$10. All insurances accepted. Patient counseling

Kropf Chiropractic

820 Cedar Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412.321.5231 Kropfchiropractic.com Energy Medicine & Chiropractic using today’s technologies combined with generations of experience.

Giorgio’s Place

908 Western Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212 GiorgiosPlace.com The place for great Italian food! Follow us on Twitter: @GiorgiosPlace

ESB Bank

807 Middle Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212 25 office locations 8 Offices in Allegheny County 1.888.479.BANK (2265) esbbank.com

Photo Antiquities

Museum of Photographic History 531 East Ohio Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412.231.7881 PhotoAntiquities.org Hours: M,W,Th,F,Sat: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed Tues. & Sun. Call to schedule a tour. Not just for the photo enthusiast! Vintage Pittsburgh, Civil War & more!

First National Bank B6 B7 B8

100 Federal Street / 412.359.2627 3908 Perrysville Ave. / 412.231.3144 490 East North Ave. / 412.231.3500 FNB-Online.com For all of your business & personal banking needs.

Dirt Doctors Cleaning Service B9 35117 Simen Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412.726.0800 Dirtdoctorscleaning.com We provide residential & commercial cleaning services to the Northside & surrounding areas. Find us on Facebook & LinkedIn!

James Street Gastropub B10 & Speakeasy

422 Foreland Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412.904.3335 jamesstreetgastropub.com Sun.- Th: 11a.m. - 11p.m. F- Sat: 11a.m. – 1a.m. Late night dining! Happy Hour: M - F: 5-7 p.m. Voted “Best Upscale Jazz Club” & “Best New Bar” by Pittsburgh Magazine! Serving jazzed up pub fare, over 90 craft beers & creative cocktails. Live jazz & blues performances; the best in the city! Open Mic Night, Team Trivia, Colors & Bottles “learn to paint!” Happy Hour & Beer Tastings. Check our website for upcoming events. Catch the Steelers, Pirates & Penguins on our 60” HDTV’s. Newly renovated Ballroom & our Speakeasy Lounge available for private parties up to 150, with personally designed menus tailored to your event. Meeting space for your next business event with amenities like projection screen TV & PA sound equipment.

Goodrich & Geist Attorneys At Law

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First Niagara

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Urban Gardener

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3634 California Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412.766.1455 GoodrichandGeist.com bill@goodrichandgeist.com Downtown expertise. Northside location.

1020 Western Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412.321.0717 Fnfg.com Hours: M-F: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jennifer Gottron, Branch Manager Jennifer.Gottron@fnfg.com

1901 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412.323.GROW UrbanGardenerPgh.com Unique, independent garden center focusing on the needs of urban gardeners with trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals & garden accessories; ideal for small yards. In December it turns into a pinescented forest, selling freshly cut, locally-grown Christmas trees & fresh wreaths, garlands & greenery.

Nancy & Julia Snider Coldwell B14 Banker Real Estate 9600 Perry Highway, Suite 100 Pittsburgh, PA 15237 412.480.6423 or 412.352.8941 nancy.snider@pittsburghmoves.com julia.snider@pittsburghmoves.com pittsburghmoves.com/thesniderteam We help buyers & sellers in the Northside areas. Contact us today!

Pittsburgh Centeral Federal Credit Union

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801 Vinial Street, Suite 100 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412.322.4009 Pghcentral.com Hours: M-F: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Full-service financial institution, savings accounts, free checking, CDS, IRAs and HSAs. Competitive lending options.

Reading is FUNdamental B16 10 Children’s Way Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412.321.8022 RIFpittsburgh.org everybodywins@rifpittsburgh.org Volunteer Opportunity: from Oct. 2012 - May 2013, on Tuesdays or Thursdays, Martin Luther King K-8 School, Reading Is FUNdamental Pittsburgh is searching for volunteers for its Everybody Wins! literacy & mentoring program. Everybody Wins! strives to build literacy skills & a love of reading among elementary students. This lunchtime program pairs 2nd & 3rd graders with volunteers to share conversation & good books for one hour a week. By bringing mentors & students together for weekly one-on-one reading experiences, Everybody Wins! increases a child’s opportunity for success, both academically & in life. Join us today to see the big impact this small commitment can make!

Sarah Heinz House

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1 Heinz Street 412.231.2377 SarahHeinzHouse.org Sarah Heinz House is a Boys & Girls Club located on Pittsburgh’s North Shore, offering numerous programs & activities both after school & on Saturdays. A sampling of the programs offered include robotics, homework help, art, swimming, athletics, dance, music & gymnastics. Join us for Community Day, Sept. 22nd from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to explore all that we offer!

Northside Dental

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PNC Bank

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814 Cedar Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412.366.7788 Attention Mexican War Streets residents! Now accepting new patients. We offer appointments M-F. We accept most insurances: Delta, United Concordia, Aeneta,Met-Life, Cigna, UPMC Advantage, UPMC For You & also offer payment plans through Care Credit. Call today for an appointment!

115 Federal Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412.323.3600 M-F: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. PNC.com

PLACES OF WORSHIP

Calvary United Methodist Church

Saint Peter Parish

Our Lady Queen of Peace Church

971 Beech Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15233 412.231.2007 CalvaryPgh.com A place for the spirit, the arts & our community. Welcoming all of God’s Children. Weekly Sunday Worship, 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School. Be our guest for Fellowship Lunch following service. Communion on First Sundays. Book Club meets at 9:30 before Worship. Community members are invited to join our music & arts events. Participate in local outreach & education projects to benefit children & adults in the community. Find us on Facebook Twitter: @CalvaryPgh Rev. Larry Homitsky Brian Burns, Music Director Jaime Hartz, Church Secretary Calvary is home to Fabled Table, Poets Corner Arts, United Methodist Church Union & other community programs. 720 Arch Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412.321.0711 Saturday 4 p.m. Mass (Nov. 1 – Apr. 30) Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass

907 Middle Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412.321.2499 Saturday 4 p.m. Mass (May 1 – Oct. 31)

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Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mass

Calvary United Methodist Church

971 Beech Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15233 412-231-2007 CalvaryPgh.com Poets Corner Arts at Calvary United Methodist Church, producing music & arts events including: Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along Concert. Welcome singers (all voice parts) to join Calvary’s Renewal Choir for Sunday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. No auditions required; weekly rehearsals.

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh

10 Children’s Way Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412.322.5058 pittsburghkids.org

Take off on fantastic flights of imagination & return to earth to build & launch a boat down a 53-foot waterway, ink your own silkscreen, climb the limb bender & visit the MAKESHOP to build & tinker with old & new technologies, exciting projects & cutting-edge media. In 2011 the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh was named one of the nation’s 10 top children’s museums by Parents Magazine. ▪Admission Prices: $12 for children 2-18 & senior citizens, $13 for adults. Children under 2 are free. For group rates, call 412.322.5058, ext. 240. ▪All programs & events are free with Museum admission unless otherwise indicated. ▪Parking: $3 for members, $5 for non-members. On-street, metered parking is also available. Exhibit: Tough Art Sept. 15, 2012 - Jan.13, 2013 At the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh’s sixth annual exhibition of original, interactive artworks “tough” enough to withstand kid handling where kids can control & compose on robotic percussion instrument, play with a giant ball of yarn, manipulate a 14-foot optical illusion and make objects “fly” across a sky backdrop in this annual exhibition of original artwork. 2012 Tough Artists are: John Peña, Scott Andrew, Jonathan Armistead, Jeremy Boyle, Kevin Clancy & Will Schlough. The Tough Art program is made possible through the support of The Fine

Foundation. Exhibit: Missing Links (The Rainbow Jumpy) Oct. 6, 2012 - Jan. 27, 2013 ARTWORK YOU CAN PLAY IN: Bounce, jump, roll, run & walk through a 30-foot inflatable “jumpy” art piece created by Felipe Dulzaides & on loan from The New Children’s Museum, in San Diego CA. Missing Links is made possible through the support of The Hillman Foundation. The Spark Truck Visits the Children’s Museum Sept. 15, 2012, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Check out the Spark Truck, a van full of 21st century tools such as laser cutters and 3D printers that brings creative inspiration & problem-solving confidence to elementary & middle school kids through open-ended building activities. SparkTruck is driven by a group of Stanford Institute of Design students. This summer, in partnership with Autodesk/Instructables & PBS’s Design Squad Nation, has embarked on a 13,000 mile cross-country road trip to spark excitement & build a case for more creative education in the classroom. Experience The Spark Truck two ways: •11a.m. - 2 p.m. Stop by SparkTruck in front of the Children’s Museum to see a demonstration of its exciting tools. Free event; Children’s Museum admission not included. •2 - 4 p.m. Register for an exciting workshop to create a personal logo and turn it into a laser-cut stamp. Participants will brainstorm and prototype in low-fidelity materials before creating their high-resolution laser-cut stamp. Registration is required for this workshop; $5 per participant (one parent may accompany each child for free). Space is limited. To register, please email makeshop@pittsburghkids.org. Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire Sept. 22, 2012 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The second annual Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire will feature over 50 makers showing off their one-of-a-kind inventions & teaching people how to make fun things; an all-ages, family-friendly event featuring DIY science & technology, unique hand-made crafts, music. food, educational workshops & installations all created by established & emerging local

“makers.” Last year, over a thousand people learned to dye yarn with Kool-Aid, sauder a blinking badge & power a robot with sauerkraut at Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire is. This year’s Faire promises even more of the same variety & surprises. To learn more about the Faire visit pghmakerfaire.com. The Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire will take place at Buhl Community Park at Allegheny Square, located on Pittsburgh’s historic Northside, across from Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. It is a co-presentation of the Children’s Museum & Hack Pittsburgh

21st Annual Pumpkinfest V3 East Allegheny Community Council, in cooperation with Citiparks, presents Pumpkinfest on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 1-5 p.m. in East Park, at the corner of East Ohio Street & Cedar Avenue. Celebrate fall with games, activities, music, rides, a pumpkin decorating contest & much more! $5 donation per child, free adult admission. Children 12 &under. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a smoke-free event. Rain date: Sunday, Oct. 14.

www.deutschtown.org.

Troy Hill Citizens Celebration In The Park

Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 Noon – 10 p.m. Troy Hill Citizen ParkClaim & Hatteras Streets Fun for all ages: moonwalk, hayrides, car cruise, entertainment, games of chance, food & lots more! Join us for a FUN FILLED DAY with

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High school football schedules Perry High School

All home games are played at Cupples Stadium, South Side Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m. - at Erie Cathedral Prep Sept. 7, 7 p.m. - at St. Pius X Sept. 14, 7 p.m. - at Allerdice Sept. 20, 7 p.m. - at Carrick Sept. 28, 7 p.m. - vs. Liberty Christian Oct. 4, 7 p.m. - vs. Westinghouse Oct. 11, 7 p.m. - at Brashear Oct. 19, 7 p.m. - vs. USO

North Catholic High School

All homes games are played at Stone Field, Lake Shore Drive, Allison Park Aug. 20, 10 a.m. - vs. Burgettstown HS Aug. 27, 10 a.m. - at Frazier HS Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m. - vs. Springdale HS Sept. 10, 1:30 p.m. - at Wilkinsburg HS Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. - vs. Leechburg HS Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m. - vs. Riverview HS Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m. - vs. Monessen Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. - at Avonworth Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. - at OLSH Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. - vs. Northgate Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m. at Bishop Canevin

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Allegheny West

Kristoffer Bennett to Michelle Maturi and Kevin Rabbits at 1005 Allegheny Ave. for $238,000.

Brighton Heights

Karl Kurz to Christine Benz at 1536 Davis Ave. for $270,000. Scott Sattler to Steven and Debra Day at 1847 Wittmer St. for $140,000. Mary Katherine Prino et al. to Stephanie Cywinski at 3717 Brighton Road for $103,500. Wade Stuckey to Barnabas and Amanda Agwuocha at 3979 Brandon Road for $127,000. Charles Beck to Dominick Iaderaia and Lindsay Carter at 3533 Campus St. for $150,500. Joan Joyce Carl to Carlo Carrabbia at 3526 Brighton Road for $15,000. Joan Joyce Cahill to Carlo Carrabbia at 3437 Fleming Ave. for $30,000. Amelia Joiner to VPH NPNR 14 Trust at 1600 Termon Ave. for

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Brightwood

Bank America NA to Penn Pioneer Enterprises LLC at 2349 Atmore St. for $8,460. Federal National Mortgage Assn. to Matthew McGarrity at 1452 Geyer Ave. for $10,700. Bank New York Mellon trustee to Eugene Stiers at 3002 Mullins St. for $7,199. Elmer Jones to Gwendolyn Blanchard at 2470 Toner St. for $35,000. Carole Camino to Shawn Coleman and Makalia Francis Coleman at 1347 Oakhill St. for $53,500. Michael Septak to Ron Biernacki at 3212 Brighton Road for $17,000. Keith Shreckengast to Soma Group LLC at 1476 Casement St. and Plough St. for $4,000. Bonnie Baxter to Michael and Maura Suchar at 1103 Hall St. for $58,000. Realty Choice Investments LLC to

Zvi and Sara Forkosh at 2825 Stayton St. for $30,000. Laura Swager to Federal National Mortgage Assn. at 3157 Wadlow St. for $1,582 by sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deed.

Central Northside

Pittsburgh City to Jason Matthews at 1205 Butterfield Way for $500 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $10,296). Thomas Yargo to Wilson and Regina Watkins at 1522 Buena Vista St. for $350,000. Amtrust REO 1 LLC to Russell Tyron Pettaway at 316 North Ave. W Unit 316H for $66,500. Brian Cox Tyler to Charles and Henry Bettendorf at 21 Alpine Ave. for $108,500. Akator Lagom JV to Stephen Miller at 525 Jacksonia St. for $292,000. Douglas Tulumaris to KAG Ltd. LLC at 111 Sampsonia Way for $81,500. Frank Vinski to Dirk Thomas Design Build at 1207 Sandusky St. for

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$25,000. Charles Street Valley Pittsburgh City to Vonzale Boose at 1921 N. Charles St. for $2,900.

East Deutschtown

Elite Investors Network Inc. to Edward Hanner Jr. et al. and Henry Scott at 817 Spring Garden Ave. for $2,000.

Historic Deutschtown

Residential Resources Inc. to PA 2 Lockhart LLC at 513 Lockhart St. for $100,000. Residential Resources Inc. to PA 515 Lockhart LLC at 515 Lockhart St. for $100,000. Residential Resources Inc. to PA 517 Lockhart LLC at 517 Lockhart St. for $100,000. Jonathan Floyd to Weichert Relocation Resources Inc. at 404 Cedar Ave. 4 for $112,500.

September 2012

Weichert Relocation Resources Inc. to Samantha Bennett at 404 Cedar Ave. 4 for $100,000. October Real Estate Holdings LLC to Danielle Scott and Joseph Petrina at 1336 James St. for $297,500. East Allegheny Community Council Inc. to Stephen Pascal and Christopher Gates at 726-728 Cedar Ave. for $10,000. October Real Estate Holdings LLC to Milton Kimura and Donald Dugal at 1332 James St. for $275,000. Neil Hart to October Real Estate Holdings LLC at 821 James St. for $33,500.

Manchester

Craig Svitek to Dennis and Julia Allan at 1021 Allegheny Ave. for $154,500. Howard Adams to Carlton Watson at 1225 Liverpool St. for $89,900. Pittsburgh City to Yvonne Garner at 1309 Hamlin St. for $1,600.| Federal National Mortgage Assn. to

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Curran Armstrong Properties LLC at 1223 Juniata St. for $46,010.

Observatory Hill

Joyce Hodil et al. to John Kawecki at 35 Waldorf St. for $26,000. Neil Barclay to Kegan Heiss and Heather Shore at 167 Watson Blvd. for $144,000. Housing & Urban Development to Vincent Graziani at 4160 Perrysville Ave. for $26,500. Ethel Leibach to Daniel Weiss Jr. and Katherine Weiss at 3930 Vinceton St. for $12,000. Pittsburgh Urban Redevelopment Authority to Pittsburgh Urban Redevelopment Authority at 101 Bonvue St. for $2,042 by sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deed. Federal National Mortgage Assn. to Oakstone Capital LLC at 130 Richey Ave. for $41,571. Realty Choice Investments LLC to Tami Simkin at 2635 Shelton Ave. for $43,000.

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Summer Hill Perry Hilltop

George Ifill to James Christopher Downing at 1611 Perrysville Ave. for $12,000. Pittsburgh City to Southern Tier Environments for Living In at 2111 Perrysville Ave. for $2,900. Pittsburgh City to Southern Tier Environments for Living In at 6 Ellzey St. and 6 Legion Way for $2,900. Elite Investors Network Inc. to Edward Hanner Jr. et al. and Henry Scott at 1946 Clayton Ave. for $2,000. James Christopher Downing to BRB Properties 2 LLC at 1611 Federal Ave. for $12,000.

Spring Garden

Bank America NA to Paula Octavi at 1126-1128 Voskamp St. for $60,000. Daniel DePalma to Autumn Farole at 2128 Rockledge St. for $88,000.

Megan Downey to SRB Construction LLC at 4458 Morefield St. for $10,000. Laura Fontana to Mariann Kaczmarek at 3701 Colby St. for $125,000.

Troy Hill

Louise Reese to 1125 Troy Hill Road LLC at 1125 Troy Hill Road for $8,020. Scott Rosenberg to Equity Trust Co. Cust FBO Mary Lou Wojcic at 1505 Claim St. for $35,000. Ralph Hoerner III to Sara Yount at 1513 Fleck St. for $130,000.

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From the office of City Council President Darlene Harris

Remembering inspirational Northside neighbors As I often note, the residents of District 1 are our strongest assets. It is with heartfelt sadness that I acknowledge the recent passing of two of our finest -- Donald Aubrecht, retired assistant chief of police who resided in Brighton Heights and Troy Hill native Pinky McGlothin. Chief Aubrecht served as the commander of the Northside zone. He was one of the founders of the Northside Public Safety Council, which was the first Public Safety Council in the city. Chief Aubrecht took his work seriously and did it well, for him it was always more than ‘just a job. Many of you knew Pinky and we all still benefit from the good works she engaged in as a willing and energetic volunteer. Pinky called my office on a daily basis, to share information on Troy Hill issues that needed

attention. I fondly remember her enthusiasm for Troy Hill activities, especially the Day in the Park, which will celebrated on Sept. 15th

this year. We will miss the chief ’s and Pinky’s contributions to District 1, but can take heart in the shining example they set for us. It would be a wonderful tribute to both of them if more Northsid-

ers would participate in your community organizations’ activities. The neighborhood groups’ meetings are listed in the Northside Chronicle on page two. These groups offer many ways for you to begin to engage, including being a voice for your neighborhood and lending a hand on a project. I am pleased to announce that our Council District 1 website has a new look and we continue to improve upon its collection of district wide resources and links. Please check it out and send us your feedback: http://pittsburghpa.gov/district1/ Feel free to call my office if I can be of assistance. I can be reached at 412.255.2135, please note that my new email address is darlene.harris@pittsburghpa.gov.

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From the office of State Rep. Jake Wheatley, Jr. If you have never attended FontanaFest before, then what are you waiting for? Mark your calendars now and plan to join me on Saturday, September 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at South Side’s Riverfront Park (bottom of 18th Street at the river) for the eighth annual event! Best of all, it’s FREE! I began this event shortly after my election as a way to celebrate our rivers and riverfront parks and to highlight all the things that children and families can do on and near the rivers and in our region as a family. Thanks to the Pittsburgh Water Limo, FontanaFest will include rides on our three rivers between the hours of 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. You can also visit with the PA Fish & Boat Commission and take a

canoe out on the Monongahela. Pittsburgh River Rescue will be on hand for a dive demonstration and talk about river safety and you can discover other ways you can enjoy our rivers and trails with Riverlife and Friends of the Riverfront. These are just a few highlights of the family-friendly event. More than 30 participating organizations in attendance will have an activity geared towards children as part of the day’s festivities. Come out and see what these wonderful organizations in our community have to offer. You can get updates on the day’s events and schedules by logging onto www.fontanafest.com. I hope to see you there!

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Free fitness club started in Observatory Hill By Rachel Labosky

Jaymes and Danielle Judd are so grateful for everything that the Northside community has given them, and now they want to give back. The Judds are Independent Team Beachbody Coaches, and they are offering the first Free and Public FitClub in Observatory Hill. “We wanted to find a way to bring what we do and our love for helping others together,” said Danielle. The couple, inspired by their love of Beachbody and healthy living, decided to start FitClub. Riverview Presbyterian Church opened their doors to the Judds to use for their program. Twice a week, all people of all fitness levels are invited to join one of the many workout sessions the Judds have to offer. Some of the workouts include popular programs

such as P90X and Turbo Fire. “Our hope for the future is to have a safe and fun place for people to get together, exercise, and learn about how to transform their lives to be healthier and more fulfilling,” said Danielle. The couple moved to Observatory Hill a year and a half ago and were welcomed with open arms. “We feel very blessed to have come into a neighborhood full of such amazing neighbors,” said Danielle. “We have been invited into our neighbors’ homes for pancake breakfasts, spaghetti dinners, and wine nights. We have loved every minute of it, and wanted a way to give something in return.” To follow the club and see meeting times, join their meetup group at http://www.meetup.com/ PGH-Coach-FitClub.

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From the desk of Perry High School Principal Nina Sacco

Preparing for the school year and to welcome Oliver students to the Perry community It is with a deep sense of pride and commitment that my team and I look forward to the beginning of the 201213 school year at Pittsburgh Perry High School. Our faculty and staff have been hard at work all summer preparing to serve as the Northside neighborhood’s comprehensive high school. If you haven’t visited Pittsburgh Perry, you just might not recognize the interior of the building. We have undergone major renovations resulting in a brighter, greener and more welcoming environment. Our students have added their own touches as well. A “unity tree” mural upon which students have added their thumbprints appears in one hallway. In another hallway, a bulletin board proudly announces the names of all incoming students. In our main office, a paper chain wraps around the ceiling, graced with the names of all of those who have played a vital role in the Pittsburgh Perry transformation from a high school magnet to a comprehensive Northside institution. The changes, however, run deeper than just the cosmetic. We have partnered with the Metropolitan Center for Urban Education in an effort to allow for a seamless transition.

They have been working tirelessly with faculty and staff to develop tools that will increase teacher effectiveness and accelerate student achievement. In addition, they have worked hand in hand with Northside organizations to enhance communication and community involvement in our school. Another major change will be evident in the use of technology here at Pittsburgh Perry as we strive to prepare our students for the world outside of education. Laptop labs, wireless connectivity and iPads will be available in many of our classrooms, and teachers will use technology in ways that will engage our students and increase achievement. The new initiatives are indeed exciting, but what is perhaps even more exciting for me is the opportunity I have been afforded to be the principal of what is sure to be a top-notch school. From our academics to art to our athletics, we will strive to excel as we embrace parental and community involvement in all of our initiatives. My promise to the Northside community at large is that Pittsburgh Perry will be a school worthy of being the first choice for all Northside families. By working together, I am confident that our entire student population graduates promise-ready and is able to take advantage of a Pittsburgh Promise® scholarship and be successful in all aspects of their lives.

Sept. 3 – PPS, Propel and Manchester Academic No School - Labor Day Sept 5 – PPS Kindergarten First Day of School Sept. 14 - Propel no school - In service Day Sept. 11 -- Manchester Charter off for Patriot Day Sept. 17 – PPS Magnet Registration Sept 17 –PPS No School - Rosh Hashanah Sept. 19 – PPS School Board Agenda Review at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28 - End of 6 weeks at Propel Northside Sept. 28 - Early dismissal at Manchester Academic Charter School

High School Football Pittsbugh Perry Schedule Sept. 7, 7 p.m. - at St. Pius X Sept. 14, 7 p.m. - at Allerdice Sept. 20, 7 p.m. - at Carrick Sept. 28, 7 p.m. - vs. Liberty Christian North Catholic Schedlue Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m. - vs. Springdale HS

Sept. 10, 1:30 p.m. - at Wilkinsburg HS Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. - vs. Leechburg HS Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m. - vs. Riverview HS Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m. - vs. Monessen

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1. Scarf 5. Fastener 10. Crucifix Across 14. Corner 1- Scarf; 5- Fastener; 10- Crucifix; 14- Corner; 15- Artery that feeds the trunk; 15.some Artery that 16- Famous last words; 17- Horse color; 18- Like bears andfeeds icecaps;the 19-trunk Female child; 20- Small batteries; 21- Homologous; 23Pecuniary gain; 25Student’s 16. Famous last words final; 26- Degrees in a right angle; 29- Cedes; 33- Inclined; 35- Most unfavorable; 17. Horse color 37- Cask wood; 38- Dresden’s river; 39- Muslim wise man; 40- Against; 41- Con18. Like some ger; 42- Assumed attitudes; 43- Crawl; 44- Separates metal frombears ore; 46-and Deadly; 48- Cereal grain; 50- Characteristic actions; 53Phraseologist; 58Heston’s org.; icecaps 59- Bird feed; 60- Resides; 61- Singer Sedaka; 62- All there; 63- Best of a group; Femaleports; child 64- Grounded fleet; 65- Stepped; 66- Reposes;19. 67- Between 20. Small batteries Down 21. Homologous 1- Leash; 2- Bellowing; 3- Timely; 4- Female fowl; 5- Truman of literature; 6- Ap23. Pecuniary gain outburst; paratus for weaving; 7- He sang about Alice; 8Hackneyed; 9- Violent 25. Student's final21- Clue; 2210- System of rule; 11- Auricular; 12- Other, in Oaxaca; 13- Blunt; Manner of walking; 24- Of high grade; 27- “____ the night before ...”; 26. Degrees in a Christmas right angle 28- Country bumpkin; 30- Depression from lack of company; 31- Go out with; 29. Cedes 32- Jump lightly; 33- Bottom of the barrel; 34K-6; 36- Ascend; 39- He owns the place where backpackers crash in Europe?;33. 40- Inclined Bedouin; 42- School orgs.; 43- Blacken the edges of; 45- Full; 47- Academic Look happy; 5135.themes; Most 49unfavorable Hackneyed; 52- Chip dip; 53- Attention-getter; 54- Listen to; 55- “All The Way To Cask wood ___”, song by REM; 56- Budget rival; 57- Etta37. of old comics; 61- Code-breaking org.; 38. Dresden's river 39. Muslim wise man

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