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Pittsburgh Massageworks brings healing hands & ancient therapy to the Northside
Iva Provias of Pittsburgh Acupuncture and Massageworks attends to guest, Serina Burkart
By Nick Eustis Pain is one of the quintessential human experiences. Fatigued muscles, stress, and conditions like arthritis are often unpleasant and can wear a person down. The battle scars that attach themselves to the human body whether one is living an active lifestyle or participating in cubicle combat. Fortunately, there are people specially trained to provide the special touch much need. Hidden in a courtyard off Western Avenue is Pittsburgh Acupuncture and Massageworks, a peaceful and homey den of therapeutic touch. Co-owners Amy and Ian Green opened Pittsburgh Massageworks this past September, hoping to bring touch therapy to a part of Pittsburgh they believe needs it. “I wanted to stay in Northside. Northside is underserved in terms of bodywork and acupuncture,” said Amy Green. Massage therapy isn’t just a career for Green, it has become an integral part of life -- it is a part of who she is. “I became a massage therapist when I was 19, and I had had family members with serious orthopedic issues. I got to witness up close
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what chronic pain does to someone... treatment the pain that had been how hard it makes life,” said Green. bothering me for years had just Chronic pain also influenced disappeared, and I just thought, ‘I’d love to do this,’” Green said. From there, Green completed Lower back pain her Masters of Acupuncture at the causes and risk factors Won Institute of Graduate Studies in Philadelphia, commuting • Age across the state every week for • Fitness level three years in order to achieve it. • Sprains/strains Green’s passion for massage • Pregnancy therapy has also proved contagious. • Rapid weight gain Her partner of 15 years, Ian, was • Trauma inspired by watching her devotion • Occupational risks/hazards to the trade. Leaving his previous • Joint and muscle conditions career as a painter and drummer belike: hind, Ian enrolled at the Pittsburgh o Spinal stenosis School of Massage Therapy himself. o Herniated disk “Amy and I have been together o Osteoporosis for 15 years, so I experienced her side o Spondylolisthesis of what the massage profession was According to the National Institute of Neurological like for so many years that I got really Disorders and Stroke (NISDS) comfortable with the idea. Five years Green’s own career development, ago, I got my degree,” Ian Green said. including her decision to specialOf course, running a massage ize in acupuncture, a practice in parlor requires more than two pairs traditional Chinese medicine which of hands, which is where Tracy revolves around inserting nee- Sutphen and Iva Provias come in dles at special points on the body. to help. Sutphen graduated from “I had an experience with acu- the University of Pittsburgh in puncture that blew my mind. I had See Massage, Page 15 a chronic hip problem, and in one
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Community Meetings
After Jail & Prison Ministry Support Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Allegheny Center Alliance Church 412.321.4333 ext. 127 801 Union Place, first floor Allegheny West Civic Council 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 7:30 p.m. 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 1st Tuesday, monthly,6 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 412.228.0376 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. Arnold’s Tea 412.321.1204 Fineview Citizens Council 4th Wednesday, monthly, 6 p.m. 1629 Sandusky Ct. 412.231.0330 Mexican War Streets Society 3rd Monday, bi-monthly, 6:30-7 p.m. 1400 Buena Vista St. 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 NS Coalition for Fair Housing Board 2nd Monday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. 1821 Brighton Rd. 412.321.5527 NS Coalition for Fair Housing Members Monthly, call for times 1821 Brighton Rd. 412.321.5521 Northside Leadership Conference Call to confirm 1st Wednesday, monthly, 6 p.m. MCC Center, 1319 Allegheny Ave. 412.231.4714 North Side Lions Club 2nd and 4th Tuesday, monthly, noon Max’s Allegheny Tavern North Side Public Safety Council 1st Thursday, monthly, 5:30 p.m. 1319 Allegheny Ave. 1st floor meeting room 412.231.4714 ext. 201 Northside Toastmasters 2nd & 4th Thursdays, monthly, 6:30pm Carnegie Library, 1230 Federal St. 412-204-6018 Observatory Hill, Inc. 3rd Wednesday, monthly, 7 p.m. Byzantine Seminary, 3605 Perrysville Ave. 412.231.2887 Perry Hilltop Citizens’ Council 2nd Tuesday, bi-monthly, 6 p.m. The Pittsburgh Project perryhilltop@gmail.com 412.223.7144 The Promise Group Every other Tuesday, 6 p.m. Western Pa. Humane Society 412.321.1019 Troy Hill Citizens Council March 8th, June 7th, Sept 13th, Dec 13th. 1515 Tinsbury St. 412.321.2852 Spring Hill Civic League March 6, May 8, Sept. 11, Oct. 2, Nov. 6. 6 p.m, Spring Hill Elementary School auditorium, contact@shcl.org Summer Hill Citizens Committee 3rd Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. WPXI Television Station community room
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November newsletter from Councilwoman Darlene Harris
November is finally upon us, and it is once again time to give thanks for all of our blessings. The leaves are changing and falling in our beautiful neighborhoods throughout the Northside, and the holiday season is coming closer! November means it is time to decorate for Thanksgiving and prepare for winter weather. Please keep in mind that although the weather may still be fair, winter is around the corner. Now is the perfect time to set aside a supplies kit for any emergencies that may arise in the coming months due to snow storms or power outages. As we enjoy the autumn weather, I also want to remind everyone to please keep the well-being of your neighbors in mind. Please check in on your elderly neighbors before the cold weather settles in for good, and keep in mind that they
may not have their own emergency supplies kits ready. Kits should include a flashlight, blanket, batteries, battery-powered radio, bottled water, and snacks, but those are just the basics. Also, please be cognizant of the damaging effects the cold weather may have on your pets’ paws! Cooler weather can be refreshing for us, but the harsh cold of sidewalks and streets can cause damage to our furry friends’ paws, so take measures to protect them. Riverview Park is a great place to take your dog for a brisk walk or jog, and it also offers a beautiful view of the changing colors of fall. The grass in Riverview Park will also offer some relief from the harshness of the winter sidewalks. Now is also the time to review Pittsburgh ordinances protecting pets during the colder months, and if you see something, say
something! Animals should not be left outside or in cars for long periods of time during the winter. Never hesitate to contact my office with questions or concerns about the neighborhood. My staff and I can be reached at 412255-2135, or darlene.harris@pittsburghpa. gov. Enjoy the colors and breezes of autumn! Darlene M. Harris, Councilwoman District 1
NSPSC Nov. newsletter and safety tips
The Northside Public Safety Council encourages residents and businesses to check their fire and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure that the units and batteries are working properly. The City of Pittsburgh Fire Department offers free smoke alarms and installation for all city residents, income is not a determining factor. For more information on smoke alarm safety and installation call 412-255-2862. In addition to fire safety, the NSPSC would like to remind residents that Daylight Savings Time will be Nov. 5. With the shorter days and longer nights, the NSPSC recommends that residents and businesses
keep exterior lights on as our days get darker. In addition to making streets and sidewalks easier to navigate, statistics have shown that light detours and detracts criminal activity and suspicious behavior. The NSPSC meets the first Thursday of every month.The next District 1 NSPC meeting will be on Thursday, Nov. 2 at the MCC Building on 1319 Allegheny Ave. For more information or to report public concerns contact NSPC President David Stacey at zone1psc@gmail.com or call at 412-321-0295.
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RIF Pittsburgh providing more than just books in battle against literacy
Alison McGee recalls a story from one of RIF Pittsburgh’s “Everybody Wins” events, where she met a self-assured third grader at King Elementary. The student was in her words “too cool for school.” He didn’t want to read at the beginning of the event, putting his nose up at the various book suggestions thrown his way. But after his mentor introduced him to the “Fly Guy” book series he had a change of heart. Before the end of the session, the child had completed 6 books in the youth series. “It is really heartwarming to see these interactions,” said McGee, “The little successes we see on a week-to-week basis are what it is all worth.” McGee is the director of operations for Reading is FUNdamental (RIF) Pittsburgh. McGee studied at Leeds University in England and was originally focused on creating a career in international relations and sustainability, but found the field to be “convoluted.” Instead, she decided to return home to her native Pittsburgh to find work for a nonprofit she believed in. She landed at RIF Pittsburgh in 2014 and has been working to help improve literacy rates throughout the City of Pittsburgh in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods. “We specifically target those low-income areas,” McGee said. Currently, RIF Pittsburgh is focused on seven
neighborhoods throughout the City of Pittsburgh: East Liberty, Hazelwood, Homewood, Southside, Wilkinsburg and the Northside. According to Pittsburgh Public Schools five of the Northside schools grades K-8 are well above the 65 percent target, most notably King Elementary where 91 percent of students are economically disadvantaged. This means that students are “direct certified” and qualify for various services like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Due to financial hardships many of these students battle with literacy because they are in a literature desert; they simply do not have books to read at their disposal. Even more alarming is the fact that those same five schools had a combined average of 45 percent of students who tested at a basic reading level based on exit scores from the English/Language Art portion of the 2017 Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) exam. Only 28 percent tested at a proficient level, with 21 percent testing at a below basic comprehension. According to RIF Pittsburgh’s 2016 annual report, 7, 465 kids were served on the Northside (and over 22,000 citywide) through their Storymobile, Everybody Wins and Books for Keeps programs. Since last year, the programs have combined to offer over 14,000 books to children in need.
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“RIF works to get books into the hands of kids in our community that otherwise may not have the opportunity to learn to read,” said Kim Jezak a consult at Usborne Books & More. Jezak has been working as a consultant for Usborne Books & More since 2015. Usborne is publishing company for children’s books that also provides book initiatives for nonprofits. Jezak has helped organize book drives at local hospitals, women’s shelters and most recently teamed up with the Children’s Institute providing 75 new books for their hospital playroom. She has been collaborating with RIF Pittsburgh for the last two months helping provide books and resources for children. “I love their mobile library and how it brings books to the local park and the communities. The books come to the families who otherwise may not have the means to seek them out,” said Jezak. Currently, the Storymobile has 13 stops on the Northside, including weekly stops in Fineview and Northview Heights, serving nearly 930 children. Storymobile visits focus on family and community engagement through reading and book lending. Children will participate in singalongs, reading sessions and a variety of educational games. See RIF, Page 30
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Age-Friendly program aims to build generational inclusiveness
By Neil Strebig
Father Time may be undefeated, but that doesn’t mean Pittsburgh and Allegheny County residents should be afraid to get out and live their lives. On Tuesday, October, 17 the Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh Action Plan was released. The program has been publicly supported by Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and Mayor Bill Peduto. With the aid of over 100 organizations and over 800 participants, Age Friendly Greater Pittsburgh’s three-year initiative will be issuing a 30-step action plan. “A lot of listening went into this plan,” AgeFriendly project manager, Laura Poskin said in a phone interview. “[The objective] is to raise visibility on the aging process.” Currently, residents ages 65 and over account for 16.8 percent of Allegheny County’s population and 13.8 percent of the City of Pittsburgh’s, both are above the national average of 13 percent. According to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Partnership for Aging (SWPPA) that number may increase by 40 percent over the next two decades for both the City and Allegheny County. The 30-step plan will have three phases focusing on access, connection and innovation respectively. With each phase, the initiative aims to incorporate more programs that increase accessibility for senior residents, interactive
programs between neighbors to help socialize residents from various generations and education programs that will help streamline the entire process. According to Poskin, the goal is to make the city more inclusive and welcoming for people of all ages. “At some point in our lives we all may experience a disability in our lives whether tempoAge-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh’s Three Phases Access: improvements transportation & pedestrian walkways Connection: promote wellness & solidarity education for multiple generations Innovation: Develop resources in communities to fight isolation rary or permanent,” said 60-year-old Northside resident, Bill McDowell during Tuesday’s announcement. McDowell was adamant during his speech towards the importance of ensuring that disabled resident don’t have to feel the burden of staying indoors rather than going out because transportation and accessibility are not adequate enough for them to enjoy a routine. McDowell called the dilemma “not right.”
“[Our] hope is it decrease social isolation and loneliness, which we all know is very is detrimental to your health,” said Poskin. Creating both a social connection and the necessary means of transportation to events for older residents is a vital part of Age-Friendly’s mission. Recently older residents of Pressley St. High Rise in Historic Deutschtown were asked about something they’d like to do in the community and an overwhelming response was in favor of seeing a performance at the New Hazlett Theater. Transportation was arranged and a number of residents were able to leave their homes and enjoy a showing of “1984” at the theater. According to Poskin, this was a beginning stage to action plan item #13 “Arts for All” which aims to “provide meaningful ways for the generations to connect and participate in Pittsburgh’s vibrant cultural scene” in both the Northside and Hill district communities. “Arts for All” is a part of the Connection phase of the plan. Each phase has 10-action steps that will help promote both the plan and implement the necessary protocols to sustain Age-Friendly’s objective of ensuring Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh is providing quality living for residents of all ages.
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Threadbare Cider and Mead opens in Spring Garden
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“Good News Fresh From Heaven” reads across the staircase near the entrance of Threadbare Cider House. While the novelty statement may provoke a chuckle from most patrons, for the Grelli family the brand new 10,556-squarefoot brick building is every bit celestial. “This all precipitated from – we need more space for barrels,” co-owner Meredith Grelli said. With an overflow of 1,800 barrels at Wigle Whiskey’s nearby barrelhouse, the Grellis found themselves at a crossroads between production and space. “Often real estate is the hardest part,” she said in regards to locating a property that could sustain both of business’ needs. “Finding a suitable spot in the city where you can do light industry, light manufacturing in a space that’s big enough or a space that can accommodate you [is difficult].” Fortunately for the Grellis, they found their ideal location just a few hundred meters up the road from their current Wigle Barrelhouse on Spring Garden Ave. The $2.5 million project is more than just the new home to Wigle’s sister company, Threadbare Cider and Mead; the 1-acre parcel appears to be the new headquarters for the local cider and spirits empire. The adjacent 6,128-square-foot warehouse, affectionately nicknamed “Big Blue”
will be home to that 1,800 barrel burden and act as a second barrelhouse for Wigle. Stepping past Big Blue’s ground floor guests can notice co-owner, Alex Grelli hand–loading 750ml bottles onto a conveyor belt, the harmonious clinging of bottles echoes throughout the ground floor as Threadbare’s newest bottling machine goes to work. This floor is the base for Threadbare Cider House’s operation room; playing haven to a pasteurizer, three 30-barrel tanks (producing approximately 900 gallons of cider and mead), a bottling machine and even a yeast lab. It is here that the manufacturing part of Threadbare can be both seen and heard. “We are using [it] to do testing on some products at Wigle, so we don’t have to send them out to labs anymore, we can do it all in-house
higher in PH value than wine – both are stabilizing factors – if the cider is packaged in a keg there’s a greater chance air or residual sugar will seep in disrupting the product. The Threadbare team will utilize each machine at their disposal to ensure that each batch is properly sanitized, filtered and if need be pasteurized to ensure the absence of residual sugar. Moving up the second floor away from the puddles of residual sugar and fermented apple cores are the brand-new office space and private event room. The office space is home to Threadbare and Wigle’s managerial and marketing teams whereas the nearby 12-seat private room will be used to stage private events such as community meetings, holiday gatherings and bantam events. On the top floor, guests are welcomed to en-
now,” Meredith Grelli said about the new yeast and fermentation lab. According to Alex Grelli, Threadbare will be using bottles of cider and mead rather than kegs for wholesale due to the difficulties of keeping cider sanitized and stable. “Keeping a stable cider is more difficult than with a wine or a beer,” said Alex Grelli. According to him cider is lower in alcohol content but
joy that glass of heavenly good news in the embrace of a naturally inviting dining room and bar area decorated with wood-carved table tops and railings, which according to Meredith Grelli were built by local Spring Garden wood smiths. The seating area’s wallpaper is finished with portraits of Johnny Chapman aka Johnny Appleseed – the inspiration behind Threadbare’s namesake. According See Cider, Page 20
A line of 750ml bottles run through the new bottling machine at Threadbare Cider and Mead in Spring Garden
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Pittsburgh Acupuncture and Massageworks opens in Allegheny West 2011 with a degree in exercise science, specializing in wellness. “That wellness specialization led me into wanting to explore the body more,” Sutphen said. With that stroke of curiosity, she decided to enroll in the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy, from where she graduated in 2013, in the same class as Ian. Iva Provias is, like her co-workers, also a Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy alumni (graduating in 2015). Like Amy Green, massage became a part of her life early on. “I also come from a place where I’ve watched people deal with chron-
oriented approach, one aimed at comfort rather than correction. Provias is not the only therapist that specializes in a specific style. One of Sutphen’s passions is prenatal massage for expecting women. Like oncological massages, these massages have to be modified so as to not adversely affect the health of the recipient. When done properly, it can be surprisingly effective. “I’ve definitely seen a lot of pregnant women experience relief...to even a relaxing effect where they might take a nap on the table, which is what they might need at the time,” Sutphen said.
From left to right: Ian Green, Amy Green, Tracy Sutphen and Iva Provias of Pittsburgh Acupuncture and Massageworks
ic pain,” said Provias. “I remember doing trigger point work when I was probably about eight years old.” This early background in pain management from her childhood not only led Provias into massage therapy but into a specific subset called oncology massage. Oncology massage deals specifically with individuals whose medical conditions, like cancer or HIV, make a standard massage unpleasant or even dangerous to their health. “Oncology massage is more about comfort and nurturing,” said Provias. Since oncology patients often undergo treatments that are unpleasant and taxing on the body, Provias takes a less goal-
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While their patients might be deeply relaxed, there is no doubt that all the therapists at Pittsburgh Massageworks are energized about the work they do. “Seeing people get better and feel better, I’ll never get tired of that,” said Green. “I don’t plan on retiring from this. I plan on doing this in some capacity for the rest of my life. It never gets boring.” Pittsburgh Acupuncture and Massageworks offers therapeutic massage, acupuncture, cupping, hot stone massage, and couples therapy, among other services. They also offer “Acupuncture Happy Hour” on Thursday evenings for $20, and will be hosting an open house November 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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City of Asylum Bookstore isn’t your average one-stop novel shop By Nick Eustis The ambiance was more cocktail party than the advertised book reading and Q&A session; guests walked back and forth, glasses in hand between the bar and the auditorium-style seating. The room was dimly lit, hiding the faces of the crowd from the front stage where a podium and a black baby grand piano sat silently under the heat of theater lights. As visitors settled into their seats, a short introduction video began to play. The City of Asylum video welcomed guests to Alphabet City and explained the mission of the nonprofit. City of Asylum, a community organization, provides sanctuary for artists and writers who have been exiled from their respective homelands. After the introduction ended, Eileen Myles approached the stage. Myles is a poet, novelist and screenwriter, whose recent work was featured in the hit TV series “Transparent.” Myles read a selection from their new book “Afterglow,” which they referred to as “the most fictional thing I’ve ever written,” despite it being a memoir. “The thing I care most about is rhythm, and the words almost
don’t matter at times,” Myles said. Myles’ whirlwindlike presentation shared in the surrealist style quoted from their memoir. Their energetic performance was met with raucous applause, but that lively scene was only temporary. Come morning, this space will become a quiet bookstore once more. In the daylight, Alphabet City is home to City of Asylum’s Bookstore. A quaint reading space and cafe off North Avenue, where shelves are packed with an eclectic and international mix of over 10,000 pieces of literature. This diversity of voices is an integral part of the bookstore’s goal. “We try to be reflective of the mission of City of Asylum … to promote crosscultural exchange and understanding,” said Lesley Rains, the bookstore manager at Alphabet City. “We certainly carry the works of the exiled writers who’ve lived here, but then we also make a point to highlight authors from around the world, many of whom are
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writing under dangerous circumstances.” This emphasis on the organization’s multicultural mission has resulted in a different kind of bookstore, one where unheard stories are the most important to tell. “We try to highlight authors from different countries that don’t necessarily have the megaphone that American authors do,” said Rains. “Our wall mounted shelves try
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to highlight publishers that specialize in translated literature … so we end up carrying a lot of books that you may not see elsewhere.” This commitment to lesser known stories is further evident in the bookstore’s expansive children’s section, managed by Jennifer Kraar. Similar to the adult reading section, children’s literature at City of Asylum places an emphasis on translated and international works and includes everything from picture books through young See Bookstore, Page 18
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After a brief summer closure, CoA Bookstore at Alphabet City is reopened and offering bibliophiles not-so average literature findings.
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adult reading. Kraar said that this diverse selection of readings is important to expose children to early on in life. Adding that connecting children with books outside their comfort zones is one of her favorite parts of the job. “[To] challenge kids to read beyond what they always want to read, just like adults,” Kraar said about the bookstore’s approach. “It’s very exciting to see more windows than mirrors.” Kraar introduces an apt metaphor for the City of Asylum Bookstore. It is a window for grown-ups into the struggles of nations and peoples across the globe, a window for children into worlds unfamiliar, a window for readers into the minds of innovative artists – and certainly a window worth opening.
The reading and auditorium space at Alphabet City on North Avenue. The space is home to both City of Asylum Bookstore and Casellula.
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City of Asylum Bookstore is located at 40 W. North Ave. and is open Tues. thru Sat. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Wigle Whiskey expands with new sister company, Threadbare Cider From Cider, Page 13 to Meredith Grelli, Johnny Appleseed lived in this region during the late 18th and early 19th century and would harvest seeds at nearby cider distilleries throughout the Mon Valley and plant them throughout the Greater Pittsburgh region cultivating the land with cider orchards in the process. Yet, the reason the Grellis decided to make a jump from whiskey to cider wasn’t just because of the historical ties and charming folklore. She and her husband Alex were originally interested in winemaking but they felt the location wasn’t right. Since Wigle’s inception in 2011, the distillery has routinely experimented with various ingredients. Apple experimentation led to the creation of Wigle’s Walkabout Apple Whiskey, continued exploration has led to the creation of 13 varietals of apple brandy (due out in 2018), but more importantly, all this innovation made an inherent connection for the Grellis between apple cider and their original allure towards winemaking. “We wanted to do something in wine, but felt like we never had the geographic justification to do anything in wine. But when we started doing these apple ferments we were kind of surprised and delighted at how complex and interesting they were,” said Grelli. “We felt like the pieces were starting to come together – we had the regional agriculture to support it, we had a heritage in cider within the region and we had flavors that were pretty compelling. So at that point, we had the notion we wanted to do something with cider.” The current Threadbare menu will bare four cider offerings: a farmhouse, a dry, a hopped and a seasonal barrel-aged cider. Each varietal has its own unique body, tartness and complexity to it. And like their counterpart at Wigle Whiskey, Threadbare will be locally sourcing ingredients within a 200-mile radius of Pittsburgh. “We’re happy to use the barrels from the distillery as well as our own tanks,” said head cider maker, Brian Bulzan. Bulzan acknowledges that during the research and develop-
ment stages the team experimented with betas on 25 to 50 different yeast strains before narrowing it down to approximately three or four that they use on a “regular basis.” In addition to traditional apple and hard ciders, Bulzan admits he and his team are planning to do “a lot of crazy, interesting alternatives.” That creativity is vital to both the Wigle and Threadbare teams. “At the distillery, we devote 7 to 9 percent of our production to innovation,” said Grelli. “We are very invested in innovation. I think that is something people have come to expect from Wigle and so [should] also expect that from Threadbare. The team we have it is just part of their beings – they don’t know how to not be explorative or creative, it just part of their DNA.” In addition to the cider, Threadbare will also have its own kitchen run by executive chef, Jay Wess previously of Dinette. Wess will spearhead a 3-chef kitchen that will provide guests with a starchy combination of cider bites, food platters and fresh oven-baked pizzas. Wess who is also a home brewer spoke with Bulzan about using leftover yeast from the brewery and in the process, he was able to make the current sourdough strain for the menu’s pizza offerings. Current pastry chef, Elise Miranda will also be using grain byproduct from the brewery for the kitchen’s homemade crackers. Wess will be incorporating a gluten-free polenta crust in the near future as well. “I feel like I’ve been allowed to express myself [here],” said Wess who also plans on harvesting the property’s garden in the spring for fresh herbs, salad greens and root vegetables. “The connection between upstairs and downstairs has been very fluent,” said Grelli, “It is a big part of our identity and what we do.” Threadbare Cider House is located at 1291 Spring Garden Ave. and is open Wed. thru Fri. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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The Humble Barber Company finds success in modesty By Neil Strebig An hour and half before Bradly Richards opens the doors to his shop he sits on a wooden bench in the parlor’s waiting room, stuffing petite plastic jars – the kind you find in a retro 25-cent candy dispenser – with pomade from Anchors Aweigh and Shear Revival. Richards jokes he’s a terrible salesman, but this gesture is his way of introducing guests to two products he strongly believes in. They both happen to be one-person companies much like The Humble Barber Company. “I hope they [customers] are able to walk away feeling better about the way they look and equipped with the information on how to recreate that look, if they choose,” said Richards. The last stinger, “if they choose” is an extension of Richard’s personality, a sense of genuine care towards the client’s experience without any pushy salesmanship. That’s when you begin to notice there’s something different about The Humble Barber Company. Perhaps it is the picket fence patrons have to open before entering into the waiting room, the eclectic playlist ranging from The B-52s to Johnny Cash to feminist See Humble, Page 24
Bradly Richards, owner of The Humble Barber Company on the intersection of Brighton Road and Davis Avenue.
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Old fashion conversation and cuts at Brighton Heights shop punk groups like Le Tigre, the reserve of Black Label beer in the fridge or maybe it’s the shocking notion a half dozen grown men are waiting hours for a new haircut. “I’m shocked and confused that people will wait,” said Richards. He jests there a number of places customers can go for a better haircut, but admits it is flattering to see patrons display such patience. “When people spend time here, it is pretty nice.” Richards, who previously owned and operated The Vault Coffee and Tea Bar on California Avenue, left the specialty coffee world after 17 years to take an apprenticeship under Ray Mustovic. After graduating from the Barber School of Pittsburgh, Richards worked under Mustovic for five months. Mustovic, who passed away a year and a half ago, and his shop served as a source of inspiration for Richards’ own business. “I love the vibe of being a single-chair shop with one guy there to cut your hair. That’s what Ray’s was and I was in love with Ray’s. It is the thing I try to emulate and live up to.” When asked about how he came up with the name, Richards is quick to extend credit to his friend, Colin Miller who helped create not just the barbershop’s name, but also its logo and catch phrase: ‘Speak softly, work hard.’ “I want a humble little place that my dad or grandfather would’ve gone to where everyone is welcomed; [a place] where you would go, come in, hang out and
be comfortable. And that’s what I really tried for is to make this an encompassing, welcoming place,” said Richards. The Humble Barber Company is a walk-in only location where Richards takes approximately 16 to 19 customers per day. The goal was to always have an inviting one-chair shop with a level of intimacy, where the attention is focused not on the waiting room, but rather the guest in the chair. “Instead of working the room, I really try to work the person in the chair and see what’s going on. It is your time.” The Humble Photo by Neil Strebig Barber Company was nominated for a “Best Barber” Award in part of the Pittsburgh City Paper’s 2017 “Best of” series. A nomination Richards is flattered by, yet he still doesn’t take himself too seriously. “I’m not magic, I’m a guy. I only went to Ray. Ray was my barber. When Ray passed away a year and half ago and I’ve not had decent hair cut since. I’ve been cutting my own hair and its awful. So, I found a few barbers that I’m comfortable with, but it is still not Ray’s haircut. So, I figured if you can find three people you’re comfortable with – you can have an A, B and C team – its fine. I think having more than one place is a smart thing for 2017.” Modest words from a humble barber. The Humble Barber Company is open Monday to Wednesday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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by Matthew D. Gailey
Pennsylvania Premises liability laws allow individuals to sue possessors of land for damages caused by dangers on their property. Premises liability cases are unique cases which are defined by the inherent characteristics of the Plaintiff, namely, the purpose of the Plaintiff’s presence on the Defendant’s property when the injury occurred.
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of the land. An example of an invitee would include a patron at a restaurant. An invitee can recover damages if the possessor knows or by exercise of reasonable care would discover the danger, and should realize it involves unreasonable risk of harm. For example, a tripping hazard danger could exist from free standing water on the bathroom floor.
This short format will not allow for a complete discussion of all three classifications. As such, I will focus on the most common type of Plaintiff, an invitee.
An invitee must also show that the possessor should expect the danger will not be discovered by the invitee or the invitee fails to protect themselves against the danger, and the possessor fails to exercise reasonable care to protect the invitee from the danger. Using our slip and fall example, a possessor may be liable if the tripping hazard was immediately inside the door of a bathroom and an invitee could not see it. A possessor may be liable if they failed to clean up the water in a timely way or if there were an ongoing leak in the bathroom causing water to be on the floor which the restaurant didn’t fix.
An invitee is a person on land held open to the public or is invited on the property for a purpose connected with the business dealings of the possessor
There are many other aspects of premises liability law that are too numerous to go into here. For any questions about premises liability law, please feel free to give me a call.
In short, the reason the Plaintiff is on the Defendant’s property will determine what the Plaintiff will need to prove at trial to recover for their injuries caused by the danger on the Defendant’s property. There are three classifications of Plaintiff’s in Pennsylvania: 1) Trespasser, 2) Licensee, and 3) Invitee.
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From warehouse to neighborhood hub, Chateau Cafe finds success in menu variety By Neil Strebig Chateau Café and Cakery may be called that, but if you ask co-owner Tony DeCarlo the location has evolved from its cakery roots since its original opening in 2013.
Rachel Walton and co-owner Tony DeCarlo work in the kitchen during a lunch rush at Chateau Café
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“Initially my wife being a pastry chef and being into pastry, cupcakes were the rage and we were going to do all these crazy flavored cupcakes,” said DeCarlo. “I think we really, initially saw ourselves as a bakery first and a lunch place second, but shortly after opening our doors it became evident that this was going to become a lunch spot.” Since their opening Chateau Café and Cakery has shifted its focus from being just a straightforward bakery, adding more and more items to their lunch menu. As DeCarlo jokes him and his wife Keren, quickly found out that “people like to look and marvel at cupcakes, but they don’t necessarily buy them.” Despite that comical hardship, the two co-owners have found a recipe for success through their hybrid menu; offering lunch staples like pizza and burgers each Wednesday and Friday, respectively while still staying true to the cafés original routes with a fixture of freshly made pastries and sweets like their “Jack Stack Cookies” and homemade biscotti. Not to mention, they’re defending champions of Northside Sandwich Week with their legendary ‘Mother Clucker’ sandwich, a piece of fried chicken nestled between two halves of a glazed donut and topped with sriracha aioli; a small testament to the kitchen staff’s ability to evolve and challenge themselves.
While their unconventional style has helped delight taste buds, a large portion of their success can be attributed to the owners’ usage of social media. Their Instagram handle, Chateaucc has nearly 700 followers and is used primarily to showcase potential customers the daily specials and rotating menu items from Chateau’s scratch kitchen. “[It is] A very easy way to touch all of our customers,” said DeCarlo adding that a post can cause a sort of “reflex” or “knee-jerk reaction” from customers. Shortly after a post, he’ll often hear guests at the counter inquiring about a featured item from their Instagram. “In terms of marketing that is what we do. We are very active in making sure people know what is going to be here today.” While social media may bring a large amount of attention to Chateau Café’s menu, DeCarlo is earnest about their location and being a fixture in the oft-forgotten Chateau neighborhood. “Having lived in Brighton Heights my whole life, living and being involved in this area in the Northside, I kind of just started thinking about this area in general and thought, where do people go to eat down here,” said DeCarlo. When friend Anthony Lynch, informed the DeCarlos about the space at 1501 Preble Avenue DeCarlo recalled it being a vacant warehouse that certainly didn’t look the part of a bakery location. Yet, DeCarlo and his wife saw the potential in the location – without any staple restaurants in the area, Chateau Café could offer local businessmen and women a spot to recharge and relax. To him, the neighborhood is a “diamond in the rough” and his current location allows him to be a meeting ground for local employees and businesses in the district. “It has kind of become a networking space for business people on the Northside and beyond,” said DeCarlo. “It kind of gives this place a heartbeat. There’s really nowhere else for people to really sit down, have a bite to eat and a conversation.” Chateau Café and Cakery is open Mon. thru Fri. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The dining room at Chateau Café and Cakery Photo by Neil Strebig
Photo by Neil Strebig
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Allegheny City Central CAMA Plan FBO Karen Perry’s IRA to Thembo Trasada at 530 Armandale St. for $285,000. BRB Properties 2 LLC to Marie Courtemanche at 1611 Federal Ave. for $124,000 Dolores Tolbert to Dolores Tolbert and Rod Stewart at 1223 Resaca Place for $0 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $121,638). Mary Coffey to MAK Property Development LLC at 527 Alpine Ave. for $95,000. Gwendolyn Johnson to TS Pitt LLC at 117 Carrington St. for $4,255. Allegheny West Carrie Margaret Farmer Teh to Justin Shuster and Susan Eisenreich at 934 Beech Ave. for $525,000. Brighton Heights Estate of Mary Henderson to Jessica Barrington and Carol White Millhoan at 3347 Brighton Road for $110,000. Adam Krebs to Lavonne Pitts Harding at 4001 Brighton Road for $170,000. Jared Glover to Stephanie Haney at 3673 Harbison Ave. for $105,500. Justin Pecora to Kayla Lloyd at 3706 Hiawatha St. for $103,100. Jamie Welsh et al. to LSF9 Master Participation Trust at 1441 Davis Ave. for $2,024 by sheriff’s deed. Alex Schatzman to Michelle Richardson at 4132 Gittens St. for $133,000. William Watts Jr. to Rosemarie Russo and Michael Gavita at 1219 San Pedro St. for $139,900. William Fonzi to Yuri and Rhaisa Tsyboukov at 1045 1/2 Lapish Road for $152,500. Tamara Whiting to Maxwell Rickard and Jennifer Cickelli at 1840 Winhurst St. for $180,200. B & D Davis Avenue Realty L.P. to Andrew James Emig at 1610 Davis Ave. for $117,000. Christine Emsworth to AGLK LLC at 3529 Diploma St. for $36,000. Estate of Grace Baran to Benjamin Marmarosa at 3438 Rigel St. for $63,800.
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Brightwood Erin Jo Kroh to Ashley Smith at 910 Grand Ave. for $86,000. Bayview Loan Servicing LLC to Brittany Copeland and Nadine Parham at 1045 Hall St. for $14,000. John Newman to Barrett Stephens and Abigail Moller at 9 Courtright St. for $1,500. Paul Godby to Peach Blossom Properties LLC at 1055 Smithton Ave. for $10,000. Eleanor Baker to Robin Rosemary Miller at 1123 Woodland Ave. for $30,000. Deutsch & Assoc. LLC to Brightwood Civic Group at 1222 Woodland Ave. for $20,000. Carla Carter to Hooked Up Property Solutions LLC at 3105 Shadeland Ave. for $30,000. Norman John Arlet et al. to Peach Blossom Properties LLC at 1059 Smithton Ave. for $12,000. East Deutschtown Fifty One Forty Nine LLC to October Real Estate Holdings LLC at 800 E. Ohio St. for $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $102,500). Historic Deutschtown Brian Waldron to Matthew and Kathleen Colussy at 922 James St. for $315,000. Fineview Michelle Grover to Daniel Owen and Megan Polesky at 1515 Myler St. for $99,972. Joseph Mazzant to DLC Pittsburgh LLC at 601 Suffolk St. for $40,000. Manchester Pittsburgh Urban Redevelopment Authority to Nancy Ream at Hamlin St. for $1,800. David McAnallen to Jonathan Steinhauser at 1332 Liverpool St. for $287,000. Victory Baptist Church to Artice Coleman at 1427 Rush St. for $1,500. Driss Boubakri to Mark and Katherine Tomlinson at 1414 Faulsey Way for $40,000. Equity Trust Co. Cust FBO #106986
IRA to Happy Hour Holdings LLC at 1412 Page St. for $50,000. Adam Stalczynski to Aaron and Jackie Otto at 1421 Sheffield St. for $225,000. North Shore Pittsburgh City Stadium Authority to North Shore 15 LLC at North Shore Drive for $2,200,000. Observatory Hill Barbara Layton to Thomas and Theresa Parker at 218 Bonvue St. for $34,680. Nathaniel King to Wanisha Green at 3748 East St. for $116,000. Lynn Warren to Sean Sollinger at 45 Hemphill St. for $115,000. Travis Wanner to Maurisa Conrad at 128 Dunlap St. for $164,000. Ronel Jackson to Leon Haynes III at 3374 Perrysville Ave. for $9,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $220,020) by sheriff’s deed. Christina Trust trustee to Lee David Morello at 3781 East St. for $25,500. Weissmann Weissmann & Ariel LLC to Joseph Dutton IV at 349 Gould Ave. for $28,000. Karl Chapple to KJN Grant LLC at 3520 Perrysville Ave. for $32,500. Elizabeth Cahill to Richard Keith Zechowski Jr. and Tyler Landon Honaker at 401 Venture St. for $99,000. Perry Hilltop Curtis Cureton to Brianna Michelle Allen and Michael David Knappenberger at 1981 Federal Street Ext. for $103,000. George Clark to Joshua Barker at 2113 Federal Street Ext. for $53,000. Home Opportunity LLC to Thomi Rozier at 2116 Koerneer Ave. for $10 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $27,360). Elizabeth Grooms Clay to OGR Realty 3 L.P. at 2215 Holyoke St. for $56,000. Phillip Bocka to Federal National Mortgage Assn. at 2817-2819 Veteran St. for $8,369 by sheriff’s deed. Gustavo Vazquez to OGR Realty 3 L.P. at 213 Burgess St. for $46,000. Devin Gastion to OGR Realty 3 L.P. at 309 Elsdon St. for $17,000. Joshua Adamek trustee to Deutsch &
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Assoc. LLC at 257 Kennedy Ave. for $31,000. Emily Suarez to OGR Realty 3 L.P. at 110 Maywood St. for $65,000. Gustavo Vasquez to OGR Realty 3 L.P. at 211 W. Burgess St. for $52,000. CSA Real Estate LLC to OGR Realty 3 L.P. at 215 W. Burgess St. for $43,000. Spring Hill Annalou Crame to Gabe Mazefsky at 1206 Iten St. for $22,500. Tiffany Philliops to Melissa Bufalini and Christopher Montanez at 2439 Sunset Ave. for $39,000. Michael Mortensen to Matthew Seklecki at 1010-1014 Goehring St. for $77,000. Amy Van Every to Slake LLC at 1026 High St. for $25,000 Summer Hill Arthur Crisson to Mark Harlan at 173 Van Buren St. for $95,000. Michael Watts to Elijah Clutter at 4512 Valley View St. for $156,000. Troy Hill Samuel Rios to Leslie Kolenda and Tyler Mossman at 2109 Lowrie St. for $36,500. CN 110 Enterprises LLC to Maxwell Hegedus at 2037 Straubs Lane for $19,900. Signup for our weekly Thursday e-newsletter to stay up-to-date on real estate transactions on the Nortshide, or visit our website: www.thenorthsidechronicle.com
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RIF Pittsburgh program helps battle literacy rates in poverty stricken areas We try not to have it be too heavy in a curriculum, we just want parents to realize the value in reading with their children,” said McGee. Currently King Elementary is the lone Northside location for the Everybody Wins program and has created 90 reading buddy pairs to date. The mentor program partners adult volunteers with students during a lunchtime reading session where they’ll introduce new literature and help educate students on literacy practices. According to McGee a recent survey from participating students at King Elementary showed that 97 percent of students felt their reading buddy had helped improve their reading skills and 74 percent said they enjoyed reading more now than they did before their introduction to the program. RIF Pittsburgh’s Books for Keeps is highlighted in 19 sites through the Northside neighborhoods and has already provided over 10,00 books for children this year. Books for Keeps offers children a chance to select and keep books of their choosing and has paired
with United Way’s Be a Middle School Mentor program, providing over 850 books to pre-teens last year. When asked about the power and influence of books and literacy programs like RIF, Jezak said, “It can help them find what career they may be interested in and change the direction of their life. A story may teach them about a new culture or tradition and give them a better understanding of their background and the culture of their peers. A story may encourage a child to be kind, supportive, and give them the courage to change the world!” Currently, the Storymobile will visit bi-weekly at Allegheny Dwellings in Fineview, on Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. starting November 1 through December 13.
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Biwell Training Center wins School of Excellence Award
Bidwell Training Center (BTC) in Chateau was recently recognized with a School of Excellence Award from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). 650 career institutions were nominated and BTC was joined by 14 other 2017 finalists for the award. This marks the second time since 2012 that Bidwell Training Center has earned the prestigious accolade. “We were a 2012 School of Excellence and are thrilled to be acknowledged again for our efforts over the past five years. As we celebrate our students’ success and changed
lives we also applaud the impact that their achievements make on families, communities, and the workplace,” said BTC executive director Valerie Njie in a press release. With the award BTC will also earn an additional year of grant accreditation from the Department of Education. BTC has been helping educate Northside and Pittsburgh residents since 1967 and currently boasts a 79 percent graduation rate an 85 percent aggregated verified job placement rate for said graduates.
Photo courtesy of BTC (left) Executive director at Bidwell Training Center, Valerie Njie and (right) Michale McComis, Executive Director of ACCSC.
Brighton Heights residnet part of first-ever Point Park graduating class
Brighton Heights resident, CeMonne Hanna was recently welcomed as a distinguished member of Point Park University’s first graduating class from the Master of Science in health care administration and management program. “The main reason I chose Point Park’s M.S. Data sources: Pitts- health care program was for its distinguished burgh Public Schools, reputation for producing ethical business leaders,” Hanna told Point Park University in a Pennsylvania Departfeatured article earlier this month. “I enjoyed ment of Education being able to have healthy discussions in real time with my cohorts about political issues and concerns within the U.S. health care system.” Hanna, who currently works as a direct care worker for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is one of six students in the first-ever graduating class. The 36-credit online masters program is facilitated by Prof. Archish Maharaja and the
Rowland School of Business. The curriculum focuses on informative techniques and theories that can be properly utilized to help navigate the health care system from managerial and administrative angles today.
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The Game Page Last Month’s Puzzle Solutions First published in a U.S. puzzle magazine in 1979, Sudoku caught on in Japan in 1986, and became internationally famous in 2005. The aim of Sudoku is to enter a number from 1 through 9 in each space on a 9×9 grid made up of 3×3 subgrids (called “regions”). Some of the numbers have already been given. You may not use the same number twice in a single row, column, or region of the grid. Completing the puzzle requires patience and logical ability.
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Chronicle Crossword Across 1. Droop 4. Legal rights org. 8. Clothing 14. Neighbor of Leb. 15. Coloured part of the eye 16. Labyrinthine 17. Day-___ 18. Thin change 19. “West Side Story” Oscar winner 20. Sleepwalking 23. Blunted blade 24. Deep sleep 25. 17th letter of the Greek alphabet 28. Shipworm 30. Stately residence 33. Unhealthful 36. From that time 40. Dusk, to Donne 41. Adlai’s running mate 42. Petty 45. Legging 46. North African desert 51. Paris possessive 52. “Farewell!” 55. Old Testament book 56. Having one seed 59. Innumerable 62. Queue 63. Diamond stat 64. Boil 65. Member of a great Peruvian people 66. Capp and Capone 67. Persian musical instrument 68. Quick look 69. Court call Down 1. Sigil 2. Slanted 3. Dealer in foodstuffs 4. Verdi opera 5. Incarnadine 6. Midway state 7. Exhaust 8. Commander in chief of a fleet 9. New Mexico art colony 10. Division of a school year 11. Chemical ending 12. Campaigned 13. “Hold On Tight” band 21. Driving aid 22. Lake in W Scotland 25. Civil disturbance 26. Household 27. Change for a five 29. Affairs of honor 31. ___ lift? 32. Draft org. 34. Eccentric person 35. Female fowl 36. Grounded fleet 37. Hungary’s Nagy 38. Greek temple 39. Actor Gulager 43. Ramble 44. Spirit 47. Thigh 48. Unprincipled 49. Russian money 50. Help 53. Long Island town 54. Express a viewpoint 56. Baseball glove 57. Island of Hawaii 58. Gather, harvest 59. Ed.’s pile 60. Affirmative reply 61. Cartoon dog
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