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Police, community Reporter get together after South Side Knoxville shootings Inside This Week’s South • Pittsburgh Slopes

The Arnold-Mages Sisters, from the South Side Slopes, recently competed in the National Oldtime Fiddle Championships in Weiser Idaho last week. See Page 3

Hilltop

The Hilltop Alliance is looking to engage visual artists who live, work and play in the 15210 neighborhoods to develop temporary public artwork in Allentown and beyond. See Page 3

St. Clair Village

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South Side Slopes

The South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association annual summer picnic will be on Tuesday, July 14, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Quarry/Saber Field, South Side Park using the entrance on 18th Street. See Page 5

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By Margaret L. Smykla Contributing Writer On the morning of June 22, Tyrone Harris began firing at random in the alleys around Knoxville United Church. About 30 minutes later, after shooting at police on Route 51 after stealing a car and leading officers on a two-mile chase, the 20-year-old Knoxville resident was shot and killed. Even though the danger had seemingly passed, police officers and pastors stood on corners surrounding the church to ensure the safety of children arriving for the summer lunch program. “It was so wonderful to see the community come together like that,” Rev. Mary Ann Strader said. She is executive pastor of Kingdom Life Fellowship Pittsburgh, which administers the free lunch program. “You hear so much negativity on the national news

about the police and the dissidence in some communities – which may be well founded – but here it was so beautiful to see the police and community work together,” she said. Rev. Strader was among roughly 200 people at a July 1 family dinner night at the church in which Pittsburgh Police officers helped serve food in appreciation of the community for their actions and support on June 22. On that day, the police responded to calls of a shooter by the Hilltop Community Children’s Center. Center employees moved the children to safety in the basement while community members assisted in directing police to the crime scene. Police spokesperson Sonya Toler said the information provided by local residents was important in defusing an extremely dangerContinued on Page 4

As part of the McKinley Park Master Plan, the baseball/football field could be reconfigured to be more of a multi-purpose field including removing the track in favor of a longer winding walking trail and reconfiguring the retaining wall to include bleacher seating.

McKinley Park Master Plan outlined

By Tom Smith South Pittsburgh Reporter Editor The third public meeting on the McKinley Park Master Plan and Haberman Corridor Study wrapped up this stage of the planning process. The outline presented to area residents and stakeholders at the Beulah Baptist Church on June 25 was more strategic in nature, allowing

the Pittsburgh Parks Conser- in need of repair. vancy and Hilltop Alliance to McKinley Park is the largbegin fundraising to imple- est park in the southern city ment the plans. neighborhoods and has both Carl Bergamini, senior as- a neighborhood and regionsociate with Pfaffmann + al draw of people using its Associates, part of the team facilities. charged with developing the The presentation would inrelated plans. The Haber- clude discussion on the landman Corridor Study takes in scape and recreation plan for Haberman Avenue from War- McKinley Park along with imrington Avenue near the rec- provements to facilities and reation center up the hill past storm water management. Beltzhoover School and terSome of the goals talked minating at McKinley Park. about in earlier meetings inThe corridor consists now cluded improving connections residents should call 311 or of disjointed city streets sep- to the park, establish conser412-255-2621. arated by steep slopes, walk- vation strategies with the natCallers receive a reference ing paths and overgrown steps Continued on Page 6 number so they can call back to learn the resolution. Service requests can also be submitted at pittsburghpa. gov/311/form, or on the 311 Twitter account of @Pgh311. When making a request, Fresh Fridays, the free produce distribution on the Hillexplain the problem as comtop, will be on Friday, July 10. pletely as you can, including Eligible households in the 15203, 15210, 15211 and giving the address of the probCarrick residents in 15227 zip codes can pick up fresh lem.Use the tracking number produce from about 4 p.m. until supplies run out on Frito follow-up on the request. day, July 10. No pre-registration is required. The distribuMs. Urbanic said when she tions will be held at St. John Vianney Church parking lot started in 311 in 2006, the da(inside the Food Pantry if the weather is bad), Allentown, tabase being used was from off E. Warrington Avenue at Climax and Allen streets. the 1980s. Continued on Page 2 Continued on Page 5

SSCC elects board, learns about 311

By Margaret L. Smykla Contributing Writer Annual board elections held during the June 25 open meeting of the South Side Community Council (SSCC) resulted in the reelection to two-year terms of incumbents: Mike McCullough, Barbara Rudiak, Mike Clark, Kathleen Petrillo, Jane Yanosick, and Dan Gigler. The guest speakers were Wendy Urbanic, manager of 311, which is the city’s phone number for government information and non-emergency services; and Maura Kennedy, chief of the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspec-

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tions, formerly the Bureau of Building Inspection (BBI). City Councilman Bruce Kraus provided updates. Ms. Urbanic called 311 “the city’s customer service center.” It is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. She said there is confusion among residents about the difference between 911 and 311. As a general rule, if you need to see or speak directly to a member of public safety, i.e., police, fire, or EMS, call 911. For ongoing problems like illegal dumping, abandoned cars, potholes, overgrown weeds, broken street light or any non-emergency situation,

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South Pittsburgh Real Estate Transactions 16th Ward Christiana Trust to Eddilenne Bacon at 801 Fisher St. for $20,299. Joseph Gallagher et al. to Federal National Mortgage Assn. at 23 Keibs Way for $2,422 by sheriff’s deed. Pohl Construction Inc. to Anthony Romano at 2724 Niles St. for $260,000. Shaun Seydor to Jessica Homa at 58 S. 22nd St. for $199,000. Wiliam Keel to Nicholas Boretzky at 2816 Salisbury St. for $202,000. Estate of Catherine McEvoy to Robert Armbruster Jr. at 311 Sterling St. for $22,000. 17th Ward Fard Salari Lak et al. to Bank New York trustee at 20 Amanda Ave. for $1,907 by sheriff’s deed. Joseph Tumpkin to Andrew and Amy Coulter at 908 Bingham St. for $302,000. Kelly Wanamaker to Dennis Monks at 513 Cabot Way for $189,000. Pittsburgh City to James Scott Balser at S. 18th St. for $200 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $1,540). 18th Ward Amelia Wilkins to Christopher Price at 857 Ashdale St. for $27,000. Progressive Home Fedeal Savings and Loans Assn. to Industry Enterprises LLC at 824 E. Warrington Ave. for $11,500. John Longo Jr. to Industry Enterprises LLC at 826 E. Warrington Ave. for $73,000. Richard Cravener to Elizabeth Freyvogel at 118 Kathleen St. for $230,000. 19th Ward James Holmes to Luke Joseph and Anne Elizabeth Collier at 510 Augusta St. for $217,500. Mary Lou Janota to Kelli Kurtz at 130 Bigham St. for $115,000. Franco Nero to 720 Boggs Ave Trust #720 at 720 Boggs Ave. for $10,000. Eugene Knight to James and Patricia Villanova at 467-469 Grace St. 471-473 for $130,000. Franco Nero to Lelia Street Trust #285/287 at 285-287 Lelia St. for $24,000. Kimberly Pitts trustee to Jack Cargnoni at 414 William St. for $377,000. 29th Ward Margaret Mary Savage to Brook Gardner at 2008 Dellrose St. for $59,900. Thomas Kesten to Robert Skywaryk at 2425 Glenroy St. for $70,000. As Triton LLC to Alexandr Dmitriyenko at 104 Kirk Ave. for $9,000. Estate of Harriet Joy Perrett to Staples Partn. Trust #100502 at 502 Parallel Ave. for $30,000. Estate of Cecelia Sabo to CRM Inc. at 2510 Waterman Ave. for $38,000. 30th Ward Bernard Taylor to Federal National Mortgage Assn. at 306 Bausman St. for $2,136 by sheriff’s deed. Mt. Oliver William Geyer to Emil Ljesnjanin at 131 Brownsville Road for $100,000. Real Estate Transactions provided by <RealSTATs>. Contact <RealSTATs> at 412-381-3880.

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Eligible households are those with household income at or below 150 percent of the poverty level. The income guidelines are: Household Annual Monthly Weekly Size 1 $16,755 $1,397 $323 2 $22,670 $1,891 $437 3 $28,635 $2,387 $552 4 $34,576 $2,882 $666 Each Add’t. Person Add: $5,730 $495 $116 Even if a household doesn’t qualify based on income, all of the following conditions qualify a household for Fresh Fridays on the Hilltop: receiving unemployment compensation, food stamps, cash assistance or medical assistance, SSI, or Social Security Disability. Also, those who are experiencing a crisis situation are always welcome. Produce to People and food pantry users are also welcome. Those coming should bring proof of zip code residency such as a rent receipt, utility bill receipt, mortgage payment receipt, valid state ID, or a valid driver’s license. Also, they should bring bags, boxes or rolling carts as they will not be provided. Those coming for the produce are advised not to arrive before 3:30 p.m. – arriving early does not mean early service. Fresh Fridays on the Hilltop is sponsored by the Hilltop Alliance, Allentown CDC, Beltzhoover Civic Association, Brashear Association, St. John Vianney Church and Food Pantry, and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Volunteers and donations are welcomed. For information go to http://www.pghhilltopalliance.org or to volunteer or donate, contact the Hilltop Alliance at 412-586-5807.

District Judge Richard King is chair of Education Board

Magisterial District Judge Richard King has been designated as Chair of the Minor Judiciary Education Board. The Pennsylvania Constitution requires magisterial district judges be members of the bar of the Supreme Court or, before taking office, complete a course and pass an examination in the duties of their respective offices. It is the responsibility of the Minor Judiciary Education Board (MJEB) to instruct and certify individuals wishing to become magisterial district judges or Arraignment Court magistrates. The board approves the curriculum, appoints and evaluates instructors, establishes course content, reviews all tests, and issues certificates to successful program participants. In addition, the board conducts continuing education training for magisterial district judges, Senior magisterial district judges, Arraignment Court magistrates and for those individuals who wish to maintain a current certification in one or more of these areas. It also conducts a one-week practicum, or orientation course, for newly elected or appointed magisterial district judges.

Two men injured in crash after fleeing police in Slopes At approximately 6:10 p.m. on July 2, Zone 3 police were driving on Salisbury Street in the South Side Slopes when they approached a vehicle driving in the opposite direction. The Officers observed a known 23-year-old man and another man in the car who was later determined to be 25. Officers knew from previous incidents the driver did not possess a valid driver’s license. They also believed there were warrants for the driver’s arrest. As the officers turned their vehicle around to initiate a traffic stop, the suspect’s vehicle accelerated away. The driver lost control of his car and crashed into the front porch of a residence in the 2400 block Salisbury Street. The collision caused the porch roof to collapse. No one was on the porch at the time of the incident. The driver and the passenger fled the vehicle on foot. After a brief foot pursuit, both were caught. One of the men was armed with a firearm. Both were transported to UPMC Mercy with injuries sustained as result of the crash. Their charges will include persons not to possess a firearm, fleeing and eluding police, unauthorized use of a vehicle, and forgery. Counterfeit money was found in the possession of the passenger.

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Chamber Golf Classic at South Hills Country Club

The 2015 Summer Golf Classic, sponsored by the South Side Chamber of Commerce and the South Side Bar and Restaurant Association, will be held at the South Hills Country Club on Monday, Aug. 24. This year’s Summer Golf Classic will benefit the South Side Welcome Center along with promoting public safety and responsible hospitality on South Side. Basic foursomes are available for $800 and include golf, cart, lunch, dinner and two drink tickets per player. Single players are welcome for

$225 per person. Additional foursome packages are also available. Non-golf players are welcome at the dinner for $50 per person. Practice, registration and lunch begin at 10:30 a.m. with a Shotgun Start at noon. An after golf reception takes place at 5 p.m. with the dinner and awards ceremony at 6 p.m. For information on Tee/ Green and other sponsorships or to register, email info@ southsidechamber.org or call 412-431-3360. Prepayment is required.

Zoning Board hearings

Pittsburgh’s Zoning Board of Adjustment has scheduled the following public hearings of interest to South Pittsburgh residents in the first floor hearing room of the John P. Robin Civic Building, 200 Ross Street, Downtown. Zone case 198/15 on Thursday, July 9 at 9:10 a.m. is the appeal of Milorad Krajnovic, owner and applicant, for 329 Grandview Avenue in the 19th Ward (Zoning District GPR-A). Applicant requests new 12.5’x13.5’ second-story deck for twofamily dwelling. Variance: 908.02.C.3: Minimum 15’ front setback required and 2’ requested. Notes: Certificate of Occupany 78478, dated 12/23/1999, permitted occupancy, “Multiple family (party wall) dwelling with four dwelling units ac 329 Grandview Avenue.” Zone case 202/15 on Thursday, July 16 at 9:20 a.m. is the appeal of American Towers Inc., owner, and Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting, applicant, for 111 Shiloh Street in the 19th Ward (Zoning District GPR-C). Applicant requests expansion of communication tower. Special Exceptions: 921.02.A: Expansion of a nonconforming usein GPR zoning district is a Special Exception; 917.06: Special Exception for waiver of operational performance standards. Variances: 919.06 & 917.02: Maximum permitted sound level 55 dba between 6am and 10am, 45 dba between 10pm and 6am . Notes: Certificate of Occupany 11-B-03154, dated 4/19/2012, permitted occupancy, “Class C communications tower.” Zone case 175/15 on Thursday, July 16 at 9:40 a.m. is the appeal of Kenneth H. and Shirley E. Wood, owners, and RC Watt, applicant, for 231 Zarah Street in the 30th Ward (Zoning District R1D-H). Applicant requests 2’x4’x2½’ generator at rear of single-family dwelling. Variance: 917.06: Waiver of one or more of the Operational Performance Standards is a Special Exception. Notes: Certificate of Occupany 161059, dated 8/26/1991, permitted occupancy, “2½-story one-family dwelling; one-story 16’x25’2” L-shaped rear addition.” Zone case 150/15 on Thursday, July 16 at 10:00 a.m. is the appeal of Jennifer L. Jones, owner and applicant, for 130 S 18th Street in the 17th Ward (Zoning District R1A-VH). Applicant requests existing second level deck renovation and new 19’ x 9’ second level deck for single-family dwelling. Variance: 903.03.E.2: Minimum 5’ exterior side setback required and 0’ requested; Minimum 5’ interior side setback required and 0’ requested; 912.04.B: Minimum 5’ rear setback required and 0’ requested. Notes: Certificate of Occupany 81058, dated 4/17/2001, permitted occupancy, “Resale shop on 1st floor for men and women clothing and accessories and children clothing and toys, operating seven days a week from 11am until 8pm.” Zone case 151/15 on Thursday, July 16 at 10:10 a.m. is the appeal of William S. Bennett Jr., owner and applicant, for 302 Oneida Street in the 19th Ward (Zoning District R1D-M). Applicant requests 17’ x 18’ new deck for a single-family dwelling. Variance: 903.03.C.2: Minimum 30’ exterior side setback required and 0’ requested; Minimum 30’ front setback required and 20’ requested. Past Cases & Decisions: ZBA 89 of 1967, variance granted to permit erection of a two-story, two-family dwelling with integral garage and basement rear. Notes: Certificate of Occupany 20335, dated 5/20/1968, permitted occupancy, “Two-family dwelling.” For more information on the City of Pittsburgh Zoning Board of Adjustment, go to: http://pittsburghpa.gov/dcp/boards/zoning-board.

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South Side Food Festival features music, kids’ activities and yoga East Carson Street will be alive with activity on Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12 with the first South Side Food, Art & Sidewalk Festival. Organized by the South Side Bar and Restaurant Association and the South Side Chamber of Commerce, the festival aims to be a family friendly event with visits from Frozen Princesses Anna and Elsa and face painting and balloon creations for the kids on Saturday. Event organizer Richard Cupka said there has been too much negative publicity associated with the neighborhood and the aim is to bring a positive annual event to East Carson Street. Spreading out between 10th to 29th streets, between noon and 6 p.m. both days, South Side businesses will be offering discounts and sidewalk sales, special foods and an art and children’s corner.

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Mr. Cupka said vendors were limited to South Side businesses to keep it a neighborhood event. Free fitness classes will take place on Saturday and Sunday mornings before the sidewalk activities begin. On Saturday, July 11 Yoga Digs will be at the 18th and Carson parking lot. BYS Yoga will be at Skybar at 9 a.m. on Sunday morning, July 12 with Adrenaline Barre following at 10:30 a.m. On Saturday, the Children’s Corner in front of Delanie’s Coffee, 1737 East Carson Street, will feature a “Frozen” visit with Anna and Elsa from 1-2 p.m. There will also be face painting and balloon creations at the corner from noon to 3 p.m. The main stage at 18th and Carson will feature entertainment

from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Kicking off at noon will be DJ Digital Dave. Johnny Grushecky’s Milly will follow at 3 p.m. Magician Lee Terbosic from America’s Got Talent will entertain and amaze at 3:45 p.m. Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers will be headlining at 4:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come down and join in for the filming of Joe singing his East Carson Street song. Artists and their art will be located throughout the East Carson Street corridor, but many are anticipated to be concentrated in the area between 16th and 19th streets. For more information, contact the South Side Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center at 412-431-3360.

The St. Clair Village Reunion Committee is planning a weekend full of activities for its annual reunion. The festivities begin with a Get Together for ages 30 and up on Friday, July 17 from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. at The Spot, 11675 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235 (the old Hoss’ Restaurant location next to Tsuki Japanese Restaurant). Happy Hour from 4-7 p.m. featuring Chef Joe. Jeans will be permitted. The St. Clair Village Home-

For ticket information, call: Lou Shealey, 412-302-6254 or Ron Shealey, 412-8713751. A family picnic is planned for Sunday, July 19 from noon to 8 p.m. at the Rhododendron Shelter in Highland Park. Families should bring their own picnic basket and old photos. There will be children’s events, swimming and prizes. Children must be accompa-

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place on Saturday July 11, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Manchester Citizens Corporation, 1319 Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Cost is $40 per person and includes registration, materials, light food, and instruction. Scholarships are available. Register at https://goo. gl/jGxiZf. Contact Joe@treepittsburgh.org or call 412-781TREE (8733) for more information. The Hilltop Alliance is The tree tender course is not appropriate for participants looking to engage visual artists who live, work and play under 16 years of age. in the 15210 neighborhoods to develop temporary public artwork in Allentown and beyond. In order to be considered for these opportunities, they are encouraging local visuTreatment of Glaucoma, Macular al artists to create a profile on Degeneration, and Diabetic Eye the Pittsburgh Artist Registry Diseases. No-Stitch Cataract (www.pittsburghartistregisSurgeries, and Laser Surgeries. try.org). Cosmetic Surgeries. Botox, Juviderm, and Lasik. Contact lens fitting. Routine Healthy Eye Exams, and a complete line of fashionable eyeglasses. The Arnold-Mages Sisters,

coming Cabaretfor adults will take place from 9 p.m-2 a.m. on Saturday July 18 at the Greater Pittsburgh Coliseum, Frankstown Avenue, Homewood. BYOB and food. Entertainment will be DJs DH MAC and DJ Mike the Punisher. Admission is $15 in advance or $20 at the door, cash or money order payable to: Reunion Committee, P.O. Box 4935, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. No checks accepted.

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was awarded the title of “Youngest Fiddler,” given each year to the youngest person competing at the competition. In the “Small Fry” Division, she was ranked 18th. Her sister Lillian, 6, was ranked 10th in the nation. Both girls began playing the fiddle last August. Camille, 12, competed in the Junior-Junior Division. She advanced to Round Two and ended with a final ranking of 12th. Emily, 15, competed in the Junior Division. Camille and Emily have been playing classical violin for years, but have only been fiddling for a year and a half. All four girls take classical lessons through City Music Center at Duquesne University. Fans of the girls can catch them locally busking on the South Side Flats to support their fiddling habit. Emily is currently raising money to attend an invitation only fiddle workshop in August. To learn more about the National Oldtime Fiddle Championship, visit http://www.fiddlecontest.org/.

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Police, community in Knoxville Continued from Page 1 ous situation. Like Rev. Strader, Rev. Frederick White, senior pastor of Kingdom Life Fellowship Pittsburgh, was equally impressed with the police, thanking them publicly at the event for their service to the community and for reaching out to the neighborhood on this day. “I’m grateful to see that in tragedy we’re able to come together,” he said. The evening began with attendees holding hands in a circle as Rev. White lead them in prayer, followed by his thanking law enforcement for their fast response. Among the attendees was Christian Nowlin of Belthoover who said he came hoping to hear how the city and police plan to deal with youngsters in the community. “A lot of kids are misguided. “We need programs that address some of the ills in the community, and are centered around the escalating violence,” he said. To that end, he recently cofounded the South Hilltop Mens Group to help young men resolve issues before the problems lead to gun violence. The organization meets at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays across from the Zone 3 police station atop a former flower shop. He said he would like a similar response from the city. Another group co-founder, Jmar Bey of Beltzhoover, said lessons can be learned from Tyrone Harris’ story. “He was a troubled young man with a lot of problems who came from a community with a lot of problems and a social service system that also has a lot of problems,” he said. The vast access to firearms on the Hilltop must also be challenged, he said. “We will be much more

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Oasis is looking for volunteer tutors in the neighborhood who can give an hour a week to change a child’s life forever. No teaching experience is necessary. Free training will be given to mature adults 50 and older. All materials, books, and supplies are provided by Oasis. Ongoing education is offered at no charge. Training sessions will be on Tuesday, Aug. 4 and Thursday, Aug. 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.at Macy’s Downtown on the 11th floor. For more information on how to become an OASIS tutor, call John D. Spehar, Pittsburgh Oasis tutoring director at 412-232-2021 or by e-mail at jdspehar@oasisnet.org. This program is operated in partnership with Greater Pitts- burgh Literacy Council.

“To create a safe haven for kids we must all come together,” Rev. White said. “It is times like these that I am reminded of the importance of community and being good neighbors,” city Councilman Bruce Kraus said. “When I see a crowd like this tonight, and it seems sometimes that the world is going crazy, I realize there is still a neighborhood that genuinely cares for each other,” he said.

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SSCC elects board members, learns about 311 Continued from Page 1 Mayor Peduto arranged for new software, she said.Until it is implemented, three different databases are being used. The pending new database will allow for requests to be transmitted directly into service trucks.If something is not addressed on a timely basis, it will be escalated to the top of the list electronically, and then sent to the supervisor. To a question of whether 311 prioritizes, she said yes. For instance, if a stop sign is down, it will get top priority. Questioned on the average call numbers, Ms. Urbanic said a slow day will draw 200 to 300 calls, while a busy day will have close to 1,000 calls. Asked whether residents should call 311 if snow is not removed from the sidewalk in

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front of someone’s home, she replied yes. A letter will then be sent to the property owner by the 311 center. Ms. Urbanik said to never be afraid to contact 311.If the service is unsatisfactory, ask for her. In her presentation, Ms. Kennedy said she was hopeful licenses, permits, and violations would soon be in one database and on-line. “We want to be a much better partner,” she said. To a question if building inspectors would be assigned by ward, she said yes. That way, inspectors will get to know the neighborhoods and their problems, and can address the issues before calls come in from concerned neighbors. Ms. Kennedy said that building inspectors work weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., and are on call 24 hours a day. If someone sees what they think is a building-related emergency, they should call 911, who would in turn contact the building inspectors. In her brief remarks, Ms. Mitchell said the SSCC’s accomplishments over the past year would be in the SSCC newsletter. The South Side Garden

Pittsburgh Phllips K-5 has been identified as one of Allegheny County’s On-theCusp Schools by PennCan, a non-profit organization that runs results-oriented advocacy campaigns through research and policy, communications and mobilization and advocacy for policy change. An “on-the-cusp” school is identified as a high poverty public elementary or middle school program (district or charter) where overall student proficiency rates on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) were higher than overall state proficiency rates or were within five percentage points in both

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Tour will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 16.To reserve tickets, and for more information, visit: www. showclix.com/event/SouthSideGardenTour. She also said University of Pittsburgh students will be helping clean up the tree pits from the neighborhood’s 2200-2900 blocks on Aug. 28.Other volunteers are needed; contact Jenn Holliman at jennifer.holliman@gmail. com . In his updates, Mr. Kraus said parking and concerns regarding trash are the most common topics in calls to his office. He said when a tenant and landlord sign a lease, they should also be signing a waste management agreement stating the tenant’s responsibilities in relation to trash. The agreement should then be attached to the lease. In response to a question about the graffiti task force, Mr. Kraus said it is still in operation. He said city council members have had considerable discussions about vacant properties.Members agree they need a better greening strategy so when a vacant

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schools for their middle and high school years. An “opportunity” school was identified as a high poverty public elementary or middle school where overall student proficiency rates on the Pennsylvania System for School Assessment met or exceeded overall state proficiency rates in both math and reading in more than half of the tested grades for both 2013 and 2014. Simply stated, these schools are consistently breaking the link between poverty and achievement and providing all students, regardless of background, the opportunity to thrive.

The South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association annual summer picnic will be on Tuesday, July 14, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Quarry/Saber Field, South Side Park using the entrance on

18th Street. The association will be grilling hot dogs, hamburgers and veggie burgers. Those attending are encouraged to bring a side dish, dessert or beverage.

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McKinley Park Master Plan outlined but has since been washed away by storm water and they would like it to be returned to usable space. They segued into a discussion of why taking care of storm water is important to the park and important to the city. Currently, storm water enters the combined sewer system and causes overflowing problems with the sanitary sewers. One of their goals was to find ways to capture the Bausman corridor runoff and redirect it to another storm water system at the bottom of the hill. In addition, to take care of the drainage that is coming off of the steep slopes, which is causing erosion and damage in the park, and channel it into a storm water system in the park. Water coming down between Eldora and Michigan streets, about 80,000 square feet of area, translates into 223,000 gallons of water in one inch of rainfall, about 25 tanker trucks full. A storm water system could be placed under the community improvements to the park to capture the rainfall instead of having it go down the sewers. “You don’t want to have storm water take away programmable space for the neighborhood,” Mr. Bergamini said. Moving back up the hill, the group talked about a vision for the community center. At the first meeting at the center it was noted there wasn’t light or views, poor acoustics and wasn’t very inviting. “I think it could be called multi-purpose to a fault,” Mr. Bergamini added. “It didn’t do anything well, even though it was supposed to do everything reasonably well.” One of the things they were asked to do, was to bring light and views into the building and to allow program elements to “spill out” into the park. They proposed adding clerestory windows into the roof and garage doors to allow indoor/outdoor programing. In the back of the building, they would like to open it up to the views of the valley with garage doors and activate the overhang to improve the connection to the park. “Keep in mind what we’re doing is trying to come up with a broad vision for both the park and the corridor. Some of this may not get funded now,” he said. They also looked at rearranging or repurposing some of the recreation areas in the Bausman corridor. They came up with two different options, with basically the same amenities but designed differently.

The first option would turn the existing field into more of a multi-use field with underground water storage to capture some of the storm water. The oval walking track around the field would be replaced with a longer winding walking trail through the lower end of the park, possibly with exercise stations along the way. The retaining wall would be removed and the hillside would be graded for a new wall that would incorporate seating. Currently there isn’t any bleacher seating available at the field. In the central part below the field there could be a children’s area and a community garden. The basketball courts would be rearranged in the area and a picnic area would be added and expanded in the central part of the park. A picnic grove could be located at the bottom of a trail that leads to upper McKinley Park. The alternate version flips the children’s area to the lower part of the park and the basketball courts to the upper part of Bausman. A plaza could be located next to the community garden. The plaza could be used for neighborhood functions or possibly the location for a farmers’ market. Both plans would include a potential drop-off area on Bausman, something that is lacking in the current park and increasing the size of the skate park. As far as the Haberman Corridor Study, Mr. Bergamini explained the importance of the connection between the corridor, the park and the South Hills transit junction. The corridor will remain a series of urban streets, walking trails and stairways providing greenspace and an opportunity for water features to capture some of the storm water. The existing bus routes circling the corridor could be improved with new sidewalks and street trees to encourage own investment in the housing stock. The transit routes provide an easier walking/biking path for people making their way around the community. Investment in the existing housing stock on the streets around the park is also looked at a priority toward rebuilding the neighborhood. With the plans in place they will now start applying for grants to implement portions of each project. “That timeframe is now upon us,” Mr. Bergamini said. At a final upcoming community meeting, a more complete timeline should be available to let neighborhood residents know which parts of If interested in vending call Vendors are needed for the projects will be the first Beltzhoover Community Day 412-586-4533 for application to have grant applications on July 11, in Upper McKin- and information. placed. ley Park. Continued from Page 1 ural and recreation systems. Also, to improve the storm water management in the park to meet not only the park’s needs, but also the city’s needs under the combined sewers issues with ALCOSAN. Another goal is to promote equitable resources in McKinley Park on a neighborhood and regional scale. Using the Griswold Plan for the park, completed in the 1930s, as a base for discussion for McKinley it was pointed out the park is separated into two sections: the upper McKinley Park used by Beltzhoover residents and the lower McKinley Park along Bausman Street which is more of a regional park. In a quick overview, Michele Adams from Meliora Design explained The Haberman plateau or “Chicken Hill” at the top of the park is a traditional and potential gathering area and the recreation building could use some updating. Existing trails and improved ADA trails beginning at the top could connect down through the “cove” to the Bausman corridor. The recreation amenities in the Bausman corridor and entrances to the trails coming down from Knoxville could be rearranged. At the very bottom of Bausman, near Saw Mill Run Blvd., storm water mitigation needs to take place. “One of the things that we’ve been coming to terms with in the programing for the park is that the park is both a neighborhood park that serves Beltzhoover, Allentown, Knoxville, Bon Air neighborhoods, but it also has regional amenities that attract a slightly larger pool of audience,” Mr. Bergamini said. Using drawings to illustrate the proposed changes, Ms. Adams said they’re proposing two new trail connections at Conniston and Arabella streets. The trails would wind their way down the hill to a new, better connection at Bausman. Two new mid-street crossings would be added to get across Bausman also. Connections would also be renewed on the Beltzhoover side of the park off of Haberman Avenue. Jumping up to the Chicken Hill and the cove area, there is a potential to terrace down the hill developing into a series of amphitheater areas. Ms. Adams said it could be a flexible space used for picnicking, seating or any number of things. Mr. Bergamini said what they heard from residents, was the space was once used for ball playing and gatherings

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ceived (voting was limited to one vote per device). Of those responses, 84.62 percent voted to keep the bridges their current color.The total responses/percentages for each poll question follows: The Sisters Bridges should remain Pittsburgh yellow:10,527 votes or 84.62 percent. The Warhol Bridge should be painted silver gray and the Carson Bridge should be painted green:837 votes or 6.73 percent. I don’t care if the bridges stay Pittsburgh yellow, but they should all be the same color:1 vote or .01 percent. Why are you limiting us to just these three colors?1,076 votes or 8.65 percent.

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Andy Warhol Bridge underway in 2015. Currently, the project schedule provides for advertisement, bids and opening of bids to occur in early 2016 with construction beginning on the Andy Warhol Bridge in spring 2016. The bridge will be closed for rehabilitation through fall 2017 to complete the rehabilitation. After its completion, the Rachel Carson and then the Roberto Clemente Bridge will follow at approximately two year intervals. All three bridges are expected to be complete in the fall of 2021. Beginning on June 19, the public was invited to weigh in by voting in an online poll. From June 19 through 8 a.m. July 3, 12,441 votes were re-

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cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The bridges will receive total deck replacement, structural steel repairs, substructure repairs, point masonry joints in piers, deck joint replacement, placement of scour protection around the piers, cleaning flushing and repair of downspouts and scuppers, repair or replacement of utility conduits and supports and replacement of existing lighting fixtures, in addition to a total repainting of the superstructure. “This was a good civic exercise -- it showed when people think of Pittsburgh they think of the sisters bridges, and when they think of the sisters bridges they think of Aztec gold,” Mayor Peduto said. “One of the special things about Pittsburgh is there are ways in which we are identified that are iconic. These colors have become part of the fabric and the tradition of our city.” Preliminary design of all three bridges began in 2014, with the final design of the

ple who participated in the dialogue and discussion on this issue,” said County Executive Fitzgerald. “The residents of this region obviously identify the Pittsburgh Yellow or, officially, Aztec Gold, as part of Pittsburgh’s landscape. We’re thrilled to be able to ensure that picture continues to be what the public sees for decades to come.” The three bridges, built between 1924 and 1928, are owned by Allegheny County. They are historically significant because they are the only trio of nearly identical bridges, as well as the first self-anchored suspension spans, built in the Unit-

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ed States. They are among the only surviving examples of large eyebar chain suspension bridges in America. The bridges were designed by the county’s Department of Public Works and built by the American Bridge Company; the substructure was built by the Foundation Company. In 1986, the Three Sisters Bridges were added to the National Register of Historic Places. In 1988, they were designated as an architecturally significant structure by the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation and in 1999, were added to the list of bridges documented by the Historic American Engineering Record. The county’s Department of Public Works will be reFarm Truck Foods (FTF) more to Allentown beginning habilitating the structures in will be bringing fresh fruits, on Tuesday, July 7 from 4:30vegetables, breads, meats and 7 p.m. in the Daily Mart parking lot, Arlington and Warrington avenues. The truck will feature a variety of certified organic, naturally grown, and conventionSummer fun for kids conal and pasture raised produce. tinues at Carnegie Library of FTF accepts SNAP benefits. Pittsburgh – Carrick. Learn more about Farm Storytime: Toddler and Truck Foods at www.ftfp- Preschooler Tales continues gh.com. through August 18 Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Join in on Tuesday mornings this summer to share stories, songs, and more fun activities to build literacy and learning skills in toddlers and preschoolers. The A free spaghetti dinner for program is recommended Thomas Shannon all Hilltop residents at the for children ages 3-6 with an Warrington Recreation Cen- adult. Barry ter, 329 E. Warrington AvKids Club takes place on & Associates enue, on Friday, July 17 at Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 1103 East Carson Street 6 p.m. p.m. for school-age kids in South Side The dinner is sponsored by grades K-5. They’re wel412.664.7414 Voices Against Violence and come to come and hang out at Fax: 412.664.7404 the Beltzhoover Civic Associ- the library on Thursdays and thomasshannonbarry@comcast.net ation. For more information, explore books, art projects, call 412-641-0362. games, and more. There’s a new activity each week. Friday Movie Matinees for Kids is every Friday in July 412-431-5766 818 Warrington Ave. at 1 p.m. Kids of all ages are OPEN: Monday - Friday 9-5; Saturday 9-2 invited to join in for popcorn and a movie on Friday afternoons in July. Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto announced that the “Three Sisters Bridges” – Roberto Clemente (Sixth Street), Andy Warhol (Seventh Street) and Rachel Carson (Ninth Street) – will remain “Aztec Gold” when they are painted during rehabilitation over the next few years. The county executive and mayor had invited the public to weigh in on whether to change the color of the bridges over the past few weeks. “The results of our poll weren’t surprising, but we are glad to see so many peo-

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