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Deutschtown Music Fest fundraiser aims to pay bands

Spring Hill boxing gym about more than just punching bags

By Brady Langmann Josh Mook, a 15-year-old boxer for the Steel City Boxing Association in Spring Hill, recently advanced in Pennsylvania’s Golden Gloves Regional Tournament.

With only the state competition left before the national bout in Las Vegas, you would have expected

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Erika Laing, Chelsea Attwood, and Mike Dugan of the band Working Breed perform during the VIP cocktail hour at the Deutschtown Music Festival fundraiser held at the Warhol Museum on Saturday, April 11.

By Sabrina Romano Usually museums are quiet spaces for patrons to appreciate art and other significant pieces, but that wasn’t the case Saturday, April 11 when the Andy Warhol Museum hosted the Deutschtown Music Festival fundraiser. During the event, five bands performed on a stage in the lobby for upwards 200 people.

Cody Walters, a resident of Deutschtown, is in the process of organizing the third annual Deutschtown Music Festival, which will take place July 11. But this is the first time he, along with organizers Ben

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Soltez, Kevin Saftner, and Jess Winghart, launched a fundraiser in hopes of paying each band.

“All the bands have played voluntarily for the past few years,” Walters said. “The goal is to raise $10,000 to give each band $100.”

Walters created an Indigogo fundraising page, which will be open until the festival gets closer.

Walters expects the Deutschtown Music Festival to be a great success, just like in past years.

According to Walters, it brings a bit of vibrancy to the community. “(The Deutschtown Music Festival) raises awareness of the live music we do have here on a regular basis,” Walters explained.

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“The idea is also to encourage other venues to have other live music. Just to kind of make (Northside) a home for live local music.”

The band Working Breed opened the show by performing during the cocktail hour presented to Wigle Whiskey. This will be Working Breed’s second year performing at the music festival. Chelsea Attwood, a singer and multi-instrumentalist in the band, appreciates Walters’ effort to pay the bands and was happy to be part of the fundraising event.

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Calvary United Methodist Church 412.323.8884 Brighton Heights Citizens Federation 2nd Thursday, bi-monthly, 7 p.m.

Morrow Elementary School 412.734.0233 Brightwood Civic Group 3rd Tuesday, bi-monthly, 7 p.m.

Pressley Ridge, 2611 Stayton St. 412.732.8152 Brightwood Community Emergency Response Shelter 3rd Thursday, monthly, 6 p.m.

3219 Central Ave. California-Kirkbride Blockwatch 3rd Thursday, monthly, 7 p.m.

1601 Brighton Rd., 3rd floor California-Kirkbride Neighbors 2nd Thursday, monthly, 7 p.m.

1601 Brighton Rd., 3rd floor 412.758.3898 Central Northside Neighborhood Council 2nd Monday, monthly, 7 p.m.

Allegheny Traditional Academy 412.231.7742 Charles Street Area Council 1st Monday, monthly, call for times Pittsburgh Project, 2801 N. Charles St. 412.321.5567 Community Alliance of Spring Garden/ East Deutschtown 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m.

Fuhrer Building of St. Michael’s Church 412.977.1979 Deutschtown New Hope Council 3rd Thursday, monthly, 6:30 p.m.

Community Center, 623 Suismon St. East Allegheny Community Council 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 7 p.m.

Bistro to Go 412.321.1204 Fineview Citizens Council 3rd Wednesday, monthly, 7 p.m.

21 Lanark St. 412.231.0330 Mexican War Streets Society 3rd Tuesday, monthly, 7 p.m.

AUU Church, Resaca Pl. and North Ave. 412.323.9030

Manchester Citizens Corporation 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.

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Northside Leadership Conference 412.330.2559 Observatory Hill, Inc. 3rd Wednesday, monthly, 7 p.m.

Byzantine Seminary, 3605 Perrysville Ave. 412.231.2887 Perry Hilltop Citizens’ Council 4th Monday, monthly, 6 p.m.

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Western Pa. Humane Society 412.321.1019 Troy Hill Citizens Council Second Tuesday of the month , 7 p.m.

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City testing new mobile asphalt truck to fix potholes The RoadMixer 10 heats-up, mixes and lays asphalt on-site as well as prepares the potholes for filling.

Filling potholes in the winter when they are most prevalent is difficult because asphalt plants aren’t open and cold patch, which is a bag of concrete-like mix, often deteriorates quickly, according to Peduto.

“We have to use cold patch and cold patch falls apart,” Peduto said. “Now at least we have Photo by Justin Criado one member of our bullpen that Pittsburgh Public Works employees demonstrate how the Roadwill have the ability to go out Mixer 10 works April 15 in North Shore. and seal it and make it right.”

The city’s Equipment LeasBut the city may have the potBy Alyse Horn hole solution as it’s demoing a new ing Agency is responsible for the While the weather is the mobile asphalt vehicle over the funds that secured the mixer and reason for the season, so to next four months, and held a dem- truck for four months, and if all say, Pittsburghers know that onstration Wednesday, April 15 at goes smoothly, the city can puras winter turns to spring, pot- the corner of Sandusky and Gener- chase one and have it on the road hole season is in full bloom. al Robinson Streets in North Shore. by mid-November, according to Driving through many a city “With this new vehi- chief operations officer Guy Costa. street may feel like cruising over cle we have the ability 24-7, The total cost for the Roadmoon craters, and even when 12 months a year to fill pot- Mixer and a truck would be avoiding potholes, you hit them. holes,” Mayor Bill Peduto said. $375,000, according to Costa.

Peduto and City Council President Bruce Kraus both admitted that potholes and the condition of the roadways are among the top issues they hear about from citizens.

“The three biggest issues I face are taxes, roads and police so it’s in the Top 3,” Peduto said.

“I think that when people think of the delivery of city services they think about what it is that affects them on a daily basis.”

Kraus added: “Clearly you’re seeing our commitment to improving our infrastructure and our roads.”

Peduto explained that if all goes well with the current demo, he would like to have one truck in each of the city’s divisions, but he didn’t mention a timeline or budget for a future order yet.

“We’re going to find the money to buy,” Peduto said.

If the city does purchase one or more trucks they would be in service

by November, according to Costa.

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Northside Public Safety According to Northside Public Safety President David Stacy, observant residents can help decrease crime by knowing their neighborhood, neighbors and reporting unusual activities.

Stacy said Northside communities are working on getting cameras in each neighborhood to help cut down on crime.

For questions or concerns contact officer Larry Crawford at larry.crawford@pittsburghpa.gov.

The Northside Public Safety Council is a nonprofit corporation composed of community leaders, businesses, government officials the Housing Authority, property owners and the Zone 1 Pittsburgh Police.

The Northside Public Safety Committee meets the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. on the mezzanine level of The Northside Leadership Con-

ference’s offices at 4 Allegheny Center. All are welcome.

A useful resource for the community is the Zone 1 website at www.communitysafety.pittsburghpa.gov.

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Vagabond brings treasures to NS

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Seth Hunter sits on his favorite item in his Toll Gate Revival shop, a vintage Chesterfield sofa.

By Justin Criado Seth Hunter is a self-described vagabond. To many, that may be an insult, let alone a proud self-claim, but as owner of Toll Gate Revival, Hunter loves being able to travel the East Coast in search of rustic treasures.

“I’m just always on the go, nonstop, but I love it, though, it’s fun,” Hunter, 30, said. “I stay within the Tri-State area, but I’ll travel up the East Coast. I make some trips to New York City and New England.”

Toll Gate Revival is an antique and oddities business, which specializes in vintage Americana pieces like petroliana and farming equipment, even taxidermy.

Hunter grew up on a farm in Washington County where there are still a lot of old barns and properties that feature items that are now considered collectible, and as a collector himself, Hunter decided to get in to the antique dealing business full-time less than a year ago before securing a storage space in CaliforniaKirkbride that he uses as a showroom for monthly open houses.

“It’s pretty random,” Hunter said of his ever-growing inventory. “Every day is different. I’ve always had an interest in old stuff.”

In a business as unpredictable as antiques, Hunter relies on a network of collectors he managed to build through traveling around the region, and social media to promote new items and events. He also sets appointments for showings.

“I only advertise through social media and Craigslist, and we get a pretty good turnout.

We get up to 100 people come through a day,” Hunter said of his monthly open houses.

Hunter explained that his clientele is primarily younger couples or professionals that are looking to decorate their home, and his items reflect that general sentiment, even though interests vary.

“There are people that are in to the taxidermy. There are people that are in to the petroliana like the really old signs,” Hunter said. “Everybody has a little different taste. I buy stuff that I like. I’m more drawn to industrial and rustic pieces. Anything that catches my eye really.”

Visit www.tollgaterevival.com.

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Brightwood non-profit celebrates 20 years of serving the community Sisters of Divine Providence, the non-profit organization, which is part of Providence Connections, Inc., aims to strengthen families and enrich lives by offering childcare services, before and after school care, family support, parent and adult education, in-home visitation, and family counseling.

Sister Carolyne Winschel, executive director, explained that the center also hosts holiday meals and special events that focus on bringPhoto by Justin Criado Sister Carolyne Winschel (left) and Tishe Donze relax at the dinner. ing other parents together, while their children are participating in its progress through the years. a separate program at the center.

By Justin Criado “I’ve seen it really grow. It’s “It’s the idea that they’re togethThe Providence Family Sup- really heartwarming to see that our er is the main thing,” Winschel said. port Center, which is part of Provi- presence in this neighborhood has Hundreds of community memdence Connections, has become made a significant impact,” site bers and volunteers enjoyed the a staple within the Northside director Tishe Donze said. “When anniversary dinner, and pictures community through its first 20 the (Sisters of Divine Providence) of the center’s humble beginnings years of service, and the Bright- purchased the property the idea and recent renovations, including wood non-profit held a 20th an- was we want people to know we’re the 2001 acquisition of the former niversary celebration Thurs- here. We’re not going anywhere.” St. Leo’s Church, proved just how day, April 16 in recognition of Established in 1994 by the much has changed in two decades.

“I think that has made a significant difference because people know we’re here,” Donze said of the renovations. “We’re one of the cornerstones in the neighborhood.”

The center recently received a three-out-of-four-star rating from Keystone STARS, which is an initiative of the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) that rates childcare services throughout the state. The center had previously been rated at two stars.

“I think our reputation is spreading,” Winschel said.

Winschel said that 45 families participate across the center’s programs, including some from surrounding areas; a sign that the organization’s presence is not going unnoticed or unappreciated.

For more information about programs and services or how to get involved please visit www.providenceconnections.org.

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Music fest fundraiser at Warhol a worthy cause

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Jess Winghart, a festival organizer, introduces a band at the Deutschtown Music Festival fundraiser at the Warhol Museum on Saturday, April 11. The event kicked-off a crowdfunding campaign.

From Fundraiser, Page 1 us when we play,” Attwood said.

Chet Vincent, the lead singer of Chet Vincent and the Big Bend, has also participated in previous Deutchtown Music Festivals, and his band frequently plays in venues such as the Parkhouse in on East Ohio Street.

Vincent explained that he likes the idea of paying the bands that perform, although it is ambitious.

“It’s totally worth it to do it for free because so many people come and are enthusiastic about the music,” Vincent said. “But to recognize all the hard work that all of the bands have put in day in and day out practicing and to try and reward them with some money for their time is like extra bonus.”

Mary Armstrong, a resident of the Northside, attended the event to support the music festival. “(The music festival) is a great event for the neighborhood,” Armstrong said. “It brings in a lot of people from outside of the Northside.”

Bobby Wilson, a resident of Spring Hill who’s running for the City Council District 1 seat, also attended the event.

“The fact that they are able

to have a fundraiser in one of the most important museums speaks to how much (the music festival) is going to grow,” Wilson said.

As of print time the fest’s campaign was 2 percent fundedin just over two weeks of going live with over 40 days left.

Funders can select several donation amounts, which come with various perks and prizes ranging between $15-500, including tshirt and posters, and more exlusive perks like introducing a band at the fest or a “mystery perk,” which organizers said includes “maybe a house show, perhaps.”

To learn more about the festival and to donate visit deutschtownmusicfestival.org.

The festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 11 and will take place across 18 venues, including the main stage outside at the corner of Middle and Foreland Streets.

The full schedule of bands will be announced soon as the deadline for bands to apply was April15.

Sabrina Romano is a student intern from Pitt.

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Comcast, Sarah Heinz House team-up for annual volunteer day

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Volunteers work on the garden during Comcast Cares Day 2015.

By Justin Criado Sarah Heinz House celebrated the annual Comcast Cares Day Saturday, April 25 as Comcast employees and personnel helped teamed with volunteers to landscape, clean-up and organize the Heinz House inside and out.

David L. Cohen, Comcast Corporation executive vice presi-

dent, was on hand as well and presented Heinz House executive director Jennifer Cairns with a $25,000 grant alongside Congressman Mike Doyle and Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.

“Comcast Cares Day is a shining example of how our employees, family members, friends and community partners all come together with a similar goal of

creating a positive impact on our communities,” Cohen said.

In all, over 200 volunteers were on hand at the Heinz House to complete projects in the outside garden and surrounding landscape, and in the building’s various classrooms.

“We depend on this every year because we get so much work done and have such a wonderful turnout and support from Comcast employees as well as our parents and kids,” Janice Wasson, Heinz House director of development & marketing, said.

The Heinz House has been participating in the Comcast initiative since 2011, which takes place during National Volunteer Month, and last year Comcast presented the club a $20,000 grant in support of a new technology program, My.future.

“Comcast is a valued member of the Sarah Heinz House family,” Cairns said. “Their care for

our kids extends far beyond one day a year. Not only has Comcast been an integral part of keeping our facility and grounds beautiful, they also helped us to expand our kids’ horizons by exposing them to the latest technology. We are forever grateful for their support.”

Mary Basel has volunteered at the Heinz House for 36 years and was celebrating her 60th birthday Saturday as volunteers and children presented her with a cake and sang “Happy Birthday.”

“We are one big family and they just come out and support Sarah Heinz House,” Basel said of Comcast. “It’s just a fantastic place.”

Comcast volunteers were also on-hand at the Urban League Family Support Center at 101 Hazlett St. in Northview Height to paint, plant flowers and clean-up.

Over 2,000 Comcast employees participated in this year’s event.

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Northside celebrates Earth Day 2015

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Volunteers look over the newly planted trees behind Brightonwoods Park along the trail April 22.

By Justin Criado Northside celebrated Earth Day, which was officially Wednesday, April 22, during April with several community-based activities, including trash pick-ups and tree planting across neighborhoods.

Manchester Academic Charter School students took a break from their state testing schedule Friday, April 17 to clean-up trash in the surrounding neighborhood.

“We try to cover a large area, especially in the empty lots there seems to be a lot to pick up so it’s good the kids can help with that,” MACS principal Beth McCaskey said while.

Students in kindergarten to fifth grade participated in the Earth Day clean-up, while middle school students held a separate clean-up day this week, according to McCaskey.

The younger students spent an hour covering a four-block area near the Manchester school, and

took advantage of being out in the nice weather for a good cause.

“We have about 250 students,” McCaskey said. “Of course, we’ve had a long winter. They seem to be enjoying it.”

In Brighton Heights, the Brighton Heights Citizen Federation’s (BHCF) garden and green space committee teamed up with a group of Rivers Casino volunteers and Tree Pittsburgh Wednesday, April 22, to clear a trail in Brightonwoods Park and plant 60 new trees.

“Originally we wanted to do more specific trail work. We got a lot done on the trail,” BHCF volunteer Matthew Yurkovich said. “We had a lot of the Rivers Casino volunteers focus on the trees. We got that all done.”

The project has been in the works since last year when BHCF garden and green space committee chair Susan Been contacted the city about clearing the trail behind the baseball

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Manchester Academic Charter School fifth-graders clean-up a roadway near the school April 17 as part of its Earth Day course. fields, which serves as a direct route to nearby Riverview Park.

“Much progress was made today to begin to create a truly usable pathway that will eventually be six-feet wide and covered with crushed limestone,” Benn said. “Two Northside city parks are being reconnected.”

The trail is also an area that features a lot of wildlife like deer, and although there is no definitive timeline for completion, Benn explained that students from the Western Pa. Student Conservation Association as well as the Pittsburgh Public Works and Parks departments will continue to work on the trail in the coming months.

She also plans to hold more volunteer days in the near future.

For more information visit the “Events” tab on the BHCF website.

Tree plantings were held at various parks across the city, while volunteers took to roadways to clean-up litter and other debris.

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YINZ! COMICS

By Nils Balls

Gina, the Pittsburgh Mermaid

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Spring Hill boxing gym creates positive atmosphere for area youth

Photo courtesy of Steel City Boxing Association

Boxers from Steel City Boxing Association pose for a group photo inside the non-profit’s Spring Hill gym. The gym serves as a haven.

Josh to take time to celebrate after his convincing win, but instead, he immediately shook hands with the opposing boxer and coaches.

“It’s all in the gym, especially big sportsmanship, big friendship,” Josh said. “Every time we see each other, it’s not like we’re enemies, we say hi, we shake hands, it’s good.”

“That’s what it’s all about, building camaraderie,” said his father Jack Mook, who works as a city police detective and a coach for Steel City Boxing. “And that’s our objective – we talk to these kids every day about schooling and about family and living clean.”

Since 2001, Steel City Boxing Association has dedicated itself to providing an organized and safe community for youth and adults alike. The Golden Gloves Competition, which also featured Steel City Boxing’s Dan Buckley and Dave Guckert, represents only a small side of the group’s activities.

According to owner Bob Sobocinski, encouraging members to become involved in the community is a priority for the organization.

“That’s what we hope to instill

in these kids , that they’re part of a community,” Sobocinski said. “We do neighborhood clean-ups, we work in the community gardens, we try to be involved and teach these kids that being a part of their neighborhood is what’s important because that’s how we function.”

Sobocinski, a lifelong Northsider and President of Spring Hill Civic League, took over Steel City Boxing about five years ago. At the time, the gym was close to shutting down. However, along with the new generation of fighters that has emerged in the last year or so, interest has increased in the association. According to Sobocinski, this success is due to hard work from the kids, parents and coaches.

“I might be behind the scenes more than these guys, but their dayto-day efforts are mind-blowing to me. They work their days and they train these kids, and everybody puts their amount of time in, and it’s a thankless job. We’re valuable, I think we really are. There are not a lot of programs like what we do,” Sobocinski said. “I’m as proud as the trainers are, as the

kids are, we literally are a family.” to it one day and fell in love with it.

Aside from continuing their public service and preparing for future competitions, Steel City Boxing hopes to continue to be a supportive network for anyone who would like to become involved, whether it be by working out in the gym or stepping inside the ring.

“We’re completely nonprofit, 100 percent free. Kids can come there, they spend no money,” Sobocinski said. “They’re off the streets, they’re interacting with good people, my age and their age, so they got a range of people that they can pick and choose from, you know, it’s mind-boggling to me that more people aren’t involved in something like this.”

Those who join Steel City Boxing typically have the same experience as Josh, who said that the organization has taught him discipline and life skills in a way that public school had not.

Josh Mook (right) with his “It’s on the Northside and that’s younger cousin after winning where I’ve lived my life,” Josh Pennsylvania’s Golden Gloves said. “Kids play football, kids play Regional Tournament to adbasketball, it was just the neighborvance to states. hood and that’s that. And I went up

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Brighton Heights Wessner LLC Corp. to Adam Horning at 1821 Chellis St. for $134,900.

Philip Costa Jr. to 4026 Ohio River Blvd LLC at 4026 Ohio River Blvd. for $250,000.

GMO Properties LLC to Andrew Badger at 3727-3729 Brighton Road for $410,000.

Courtney McGuire to Jamie Feliu at 3620 Harbison Ave. for $112,500.

Steve McClary to Sovanna Properties North 1 L.P. at 1412 Hubbard St. for $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $44,110).

Martha Ward et al. to Brian Overbey at 3506 Shadeland Ave. for $25,000.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. trustee to Andrew Hebson Jr. at 1156 Termon Ave. for $28,000.

Caroline Bundick to Kimberly Cuda at 3534 Fleming Ave. for $49,900.

Stephen Sekely to Ernest Francestine and Madeline Konesni at 1204 Goe Ave. for

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$90,000.

John Pinnick to Federal National Mortgage Assn. at 3733 Hiawatha St. for $1,803 by sheriff’s deed.

Agnes Laverne Dashio to Robert Ruschel at 959 Stanford Road for $45,000.

Brightwood Katie Jacobs et al. to Jacobs Valenti Development LLC at 1400 Dickson St. and Mullins St. for $10 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $56,320).

Lauren Devers trustee to Chandler Real Estate Holdings LLC at 2617 Stayton St. for $31,500.

Gary Snelsire trustee to Steel City Observer Investment Group LLC at 2330 Atmore St. for $27,300.

Michael Burton to Pennbro Investment LLC at 2842 California Ave. for $6,000.

Estate of Esther Kallop to Sandra Bishop at 2362 McCook St. for $38,000.

Charles Scheidmeier Jr. to Shanekka Harris at 1334 Marshall Ave. for $10,900.

Equity Trust Co. Cust. FBO Russell L Lauba to Deutsch &

Assoc. LLC at 1241 Dickson St. for $25,000.

Federal National Mortgage Assn. to Landry Jr. & Assoc. LLC at 175 Lecky Ave. for $10,500.

California-Kirkbride Janice Michalowski to William Stevens at 1309 Sigel St. for $2,000.

Pittsburgh City to J Thomas Seabrooke at 1113 Morrison St. for $400 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $1,540).

Timothy Lyles to Stephen Glanco at 1911 B St. for $37,500.

Central Northside Erik Bertrand to Corey Gabbert and Charles Cyphert at 216 W. North Ave. for $238,900.

Richard Krist Jr. to Up Hill Ventures LLC at 1217-1219 Boyle St. for $160,000.

Zarabeth L.P. to Great Dame L.P. at 105 Brim Way for $2,000.

Zarabeth L.P. to Great Dame L.P. at 110 Eloise St. for $3,900.

Cherry Jones et al. to K Max Construction LLC at 405 Armandale St. for $18,000.

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Andrew Sulka to Pinnacle Redevelopment Group LLC at 1403 Monterey St. for $100,000.

Andrew Sulka to PinRe Holdings L.P. at 1510 Monterey St. for $93,000.

Chateau PG Publishing Co. to Dwyer Holdings Inc. at Preble Ave. (21-D-61) for $10 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $867,400).

East Deutchtown Estate of Anna Mae Pagani to Edward Novak et al. and Mary Ann Novak at 914 Constance St. for $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $6,600).

Betty Gerst estate et al. to Frank Sentak at 900 Wettach St. for $16,500.

Fineview Ruth McCartan to Albert Lardo and Alyssa Bouvy at 2120 Letsche St. for $8,500.

Stephen Kovac to Amy Marie Klug at 421 Catoma St. for $112,000.

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L.P. to October Development & Construction Co. LL at 505507 Avery St. for $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $1,279).

Alfred DePasquale to William Federspiel at Suismon St. (24-J76) for $377,537.

Daniel Bauer to Kara Tirimacco at Thropp St. (23-M-273) for $18,550.

Slovak Zion Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church to Arthur Mustakas at 825 James St. for $135,000.

Jeffrey Baker Jr. to Michael Mikula at 421 Avery St. for $274,000.

Andrew Sulka et al. to PinRe Holdings L.P. at 518 Pressley St. for $92,500.

Manchester Jerome Rigoroso to Column LLC at 1217 Juniata St. for $0 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $45,760).

Estate of Kathleen Hargraves to Federal National Mortgage Assn. at 1236 Sheffield St. for $2,138

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by sheriff’s deed.

Observatory Hill Meghan Coughlin to Christopher Karas at 160 Watson Blvd. for $100,000.

Helen Schoss et al. to James Grill at 3622 Perrysville Ave. for $87,000.

Erus Holdings LLC to Brandon and Erin Chaney at 302 Venture St. for $139,900.

Perry Hilltop Pittsburgh City to Thomas Hite at 101 Daisy St. for $200 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $4,290).

Legacy Estates LLC to Triple Helix LLC at 417 Marshall Ave. for $7,000.

Gerald Merriam to Cathryn Fecik and Casey Hillenburg at 2257 Hazelton St. for $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $40,700).

US Bank NA trustee to AIH LLC at 306 Kennedy Ave. for $13,000.

Spring Garden James Nedwidek to Timothy and Franklin Wayne Russell at 1603

Wickline Lane for $177,000.

Spring Hill Nancy Braun et al. to Ivory L.P. at 941 Itin St. for $15,500.

Matthew Thomas Evans to Michael Leister and Amber Martin Leister at 1164 Itin St. for $86,000.

Guy Schutzeus to HM Property Group LLC at 1307 Rescue St. for $70,000.

HSBC Bank USA NA trustee to Claire Schoyer at 1420 Firth St. for $29,000.

Summer Hill Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Christopher Walton at 4564 Zane Place for $50,000.

Gary Killmeyer to Steel City Observer Investment Group LLC at 125 Van Buren St. for $24,000.

Troy Hill Shane Nappenbach to Alexandra Rose Davenport at 1018 Vinial St. for $145,000.

Nicholas Irons Armstrong to Federal National Mortgage Assn. at 2123 Lautner St. for $6,084 by sheriff’s deed.

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Old Dairy Building LLC to Kyle Hackmeister at 1356 Lowrie St. for $197,000.

Northside Leadership Conference Inc. to Pittsburgh Mirror & Glass Inc. at Vinial St. (24-K-357) for $40,000.

David Barie to Alexis Tragos at 1711 Cowley St. for $65,000.

Estate of Rita Woiner to Jessica and Richard Fera at 58 Waterfront Drive for $400,000.

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Education on the Northside

MACS students receive proclamation from city council, compete in national academic event

Local races shape-up for May primary

By Justin Criado The Democratic candidates for District 1 City Council: Darlene Harris (incumbent) Age: 62 Residence: Spring Hill Occupation: Pittsburgh city councilwoman Background: Seeking her fourth term on city council. Served as council president and president of the Pittsburgh Public Schools Board.

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Students Destany Best (center) and Ryan Jones (left of Best) received a proclamation from the city of Pittsburgh Tuesday, April 7

By Justin Criado April 7, 2015 is now a date that will live in infamy for Manchester Academic Charter School students Destany Best and Ryan Jones as the city of Pittsburgh proclaimed it “Destany Best and Ryan Jones” day during a city council session.

The proclamation was a result of the students qualifying for the Academic Games Leagues of America (AGLOA) national tournament April 24-27 in Orlando, Florida.

In order to qualify, Best, a sixthgrader, and Jones, a fifth-grader, placed in the Top 10 in their respective divisions through local and state tournaments, which consisted of four games this year – Presidents, Propaganda,

World Events and Equations.

“Ryan and Destany have practiced hours a week for over half a year, and have proven that they belong in the national competition,” Rae Lynn Melnyk, MACS academic games coach and teacher, said. “We’re proud of them and we look forward to bringing home the trophy.”

Councilman R. Daniel Lavelle presented the proclamation, and expressed how important it is to recognize the young students’ academic achievements.

“We wanted to recognize them for their academic accomplishment,” Lavelle said before council.

Best and Jones competed in more than one category at the national tournament to honorable results.

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Randy Zotter Age: 65 Residence: Central North Side Occupation: Retired business owner Background: Zotter fan for City Council in the 1980s and for Northside magistrate in the 1990s, unsuccessfully. A longtime community activist, he’s served on the North Side Leadership Conference and the Pittsburgh Reinvestment Group and is the former owner of Zotter’s, a custom woodworking business.

Longtime school board chair Brentley won’t seek re-election After 16 years on the Pittsburgh Public Schools board, Mark Brentley Sr. isn’t seeking re-election, leaving the door open for three new candidates, which incuding a former educator, non-profit CEO and legistlative assistant.

•Rosemary Moriarty, 64, of Central Northside worked for PPS for 35 years as a teacher and retired as principal of the Miller African-Centered Academy in the Hill District in 2008.

•Kevin L. Carter, 26, of Manchester, who is the founder and CEO of the non-profit Adonai Center for Black Males based in Downtown, and is by far the youngest candidate.

•Patricia Rodgers, 49, of Central Northside, is currently a legislative assistant for state Rep. Jake Wheatley, D-Hill District, and was a former substance abuse unit supervisor for a county Juvenile Court program.

Bobby Wilson Age: 32 Residence: Spring Hill Occupation: Researcher in the Department of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Background: Second time on the ballot after an unsuccessful campaign during the 2011 Democratic primary.

Magisterial district judge candidates for 26 & 27 wards, which include Brighton Heights, Brightwood, Spring Hill, Summer Hill, Perry Hilltop, Observatory Hill:

*Independent Democratic candidate, Dave Schuilenburg, suspended his candidacy.

Valerie Townsend - owner of Heels Protection in Allegheny West

Robert P. Ravenstahl, Jr. - (incumbent) Brian Weismantle - retired police detective

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