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The President�s Column Bob Staresinic, 412-441-8972, [email protected] Hello Neighbors, I hope you have all enjoyed the Yard Sale and walking around the neighborhood and Park. I was handing out maps at one of the corners (at least I hope I was). This keeps me from having a sale of my own. In the past, I always end up with more than I started with. The Yard Sale is a great way to meet and talk with neighbors, and that is what I enjoy most about it. Hope you found some bargains. The coming months sound exciting. The Yard Sale, House Tour, walking tours of the Park (by the Parks Conservancy), new fountain and plantings at the Park entrance, Reservoir of Jazz concerts, Summer Festival, construction on Bryant and Mellon Streets by the CDC, and the Summer Market at the Union Project. All great things to see and get involved with that make your neighborhood a great place to be. I hope you all take advantage of what we have here. Keep an eye out for your neighbors and the activities around you. Make sure you keep safety in mind, as school will be out soon and kids will be outside playing. If you don�t know the people on your street, plan a cook-out and invite them all to get together and meet. Be aware that folks will take advantage of you leaving your house and vehicles open and unlocked, so be sure to keep your family and other valuables safe and secure.
Community Club Newsletter for
Edited by Lisa William , [email protected]
am encouraged by all the activity here, and see ighland Park as a great place to live and hang out.
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Reservoir of Jazz 2005 Continuing the tradition at Highland Park next to the newly renovated entry Fountain and Gardens�.. Sundays from 5 � 7 PM: AUGUST 7TH - JOE NEGRI TRIO AUGUST 14TH -DWAYNE DOLPHIN AUGUST 21ST -KENNY BLAKE AUGUST 28TH -SEAN JONES SEPTEMBER 4TH �AL DOWE & ETTA COX
sday, June 16, 2005, at St. Andrews
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House Tour Update! Brigette Nadler
H. P. C. C. �Welcome Back to Highland Park� is this year�s theme for the Highland Park House Tour and it will take place on Saturday, October 1, 2005 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The first House Tour Committee Meeting took place on May 11th. Our list of things-to-do that former chair Dana Thomas provided is getting checked off as the weeks go by. Thank you Dana!
Officers, Directors & Committees
Officers President: Bob Staresinic (441-8972)
Vice President: Dell Ziegler (363-0742) We are proud to announce that the King Estate will be on the tour! The Brown Family has completed restoration of the first floor of their home and graciously accepted the invitation to be placed on the tour. We have met with many other neighbors and are delighted to report that a variety of architectural styles will be represented. Each one of the homes is a gem in their own right which we are happy to include.
Comm. Dev. V.P.: --- Treasurer: Kelly Vitti (361-7669)
Secretary:------ Past President: Lisa Williams (665-3933)
Directors
David Delong 303-0747 (05) Lisa Solomon 661-0126 (05)
Aside from signing up homes, we are looking for volunteers to work the day of the event. During that eight-hour period there will be two shifts: 10:45 AM to 3:00 PM and 2:45 PM to 7:00 PM. Volunteers will receive a ticket for the tour and will have plenty of time to visit all of the houses. The Tour�s starting point will be St. Andrews Church on Hampton St. There will be kiosks strategically placed in the neighborhood which will offer a venue for local organizations to fundraise. The construction at the Union Project and the Highland Park Community Development Corporation efforts on the 800 Block of Mellon Street will be highlighted.
Peter Hughes 363-4603 (05) Ollie Rieley 661-1205 (05)
Bruce Robison 361-4892 (05) Brian Byers 661-2614 (06) John Ciroli 665-0513 (06)
Marie Jackson 441-2450 (06) Amy Maceyko 441-9130 (06) Andrea Mudd 361-4574 (06) Mike Nadler 363-6869 (07)
Kate Carrigan 441-0722 (07) Bob Arnold 362-8746(07)
Jennifer Thoma 661-9935 (07) There is much to do from now until October! Some of the activities that you can get involved in are writing copy for the homes in the Tour Program, selling advertising space, promoting the tour on radio, TV and magazines, coordinating with Bryant Street businesses for the day of the event, hang posters and manage the ticket sales. Past tours have sold 500 to 800 tickets, this year the committee is expecting one of the best turnouts Highland Park has ever seen.
Committees
Beautification: ---- Block Watch: Jan Stayianos 363-8208
Children: Rachel Matos 361-3802 Commercial District: ---
Day Camp: Janice Burgett 361-2195 Education: ---
Hospitality: ---- Are you interested in placing an Ad in the Tour Program? Advertisement sizes and prices can be found by contacting the co-chairs below. Hard copies of ads can be submitted as camera ready artwork. Electronic files (GIF, JPEG, PNG, or TIF) can be e-mailed to address below. Ads must be purchased and artwork submitted no later than June 30, 2005. If you would like to have your home considered for the tour, are interested in working on the Committee or placing an Ad, please contact Brigette Nadler at 412-363-6869 or Amy Maceyko at [email protected] . Our next meeting is at Amy�s house on Wednesday, May 24th at 7:00 PM. Please e-mail Amy if you would like to attend.
House Tour: Amy Maceyko 441-9130; Brigette Nadler 363-6869; Peter Hughes 363-4603
Membership: Kelly Meade 362-0331 Newsletter: Lisa Williams 665-3933
Program: --- Public Safety: --- Recreation: ---
Reservoir Covers: --- Restoration: David Hance 361-4935
Super Playground: --- Yard Sale: Judy Wolfe 441-7830
Welcoming: Bob Staresinic 441-8972 Zoning: Dell Ziegler 363-0742 Tickets will go on sale soon! They will be $18.00 in
advance and $20.00 at the door. More information about ticket sales will be available in the next newsletter. Proceeds of the House Tour benefit the Highland Park Community Club, which sponsors the House Tour.
C. O. P. 665-3644 - Zone 5 665-3605 HPCC/HPCDC Web: www.highlandparkpa.com Phone Numbers Area Code 412 unless Noted
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HPCC Meeting Highlights May 19, 2005 Bob Staresinic The meeting was called to order by President Bob Staresinic at 7:33 P.M. Dorothy and Judy from Chop, Wok, & Talk!, a Chinese Cooking School on Penn Avenue, brought food for the meeting. Judy introduced herself and the sample food she brought. Public Safety/Block Watch: Jan Stayianos reported on the 2 serial burglars that were recently arrested (one operating mainly in Morningside and the other mainly in Highland Park). Also, Commander Brackney of Zone 5 is having a push to remove abandoned cars during the month of June. Report any vehicles to have them removed. Jan left a hand-out with hints to prevent identity theft. If you would like a copy, contact Bob Staresinic via e-mail or phone. Erica Upshaw reported on the crime watch activities around the corner of Jackson and Mellon. Look for more information in the coming months on some proposed solutions to the issues there. House Tour: Amy Maceyko reported on the House Tour, which will be taking place on October 1st this year. Anyone interested in helping with the Tour can contact the committee at [email protected]. Yard Sale: Bob Staresinic reported for Kelly Vitti. A sign-up sheet was passed around for people to volunteer to hand out maps on the day of the sale. Beautification: Dana Thomas is interested in reviving this committee, and has ideas for dealing with graffiti and poorly maintained properties, and would like to increase plantings around the neighborhood. Anyone interested in joining the efforts can contact Dana. HP Working Group: Rudy Maceyko reported on the Working Group and the efforts to rid the park of nuisance invasive plants. Rudy brought in examples of Japanese Knotweed and Garlic Mustard, two of the target plants that are a problem in the Park. If you are interested in helping to rid the Park (and your yard) of invasive plants, there is plenty of opportunity to get your hands dirty. There was no program this month. Bob Staresinic reported on the activities of recent meetings to discuss the focus and direction of the HPCC. Over
the past few months, a small group of HPCC Board members, Officers and other interested neighbors, as met and discussed the committees and by-laws f the HPCC. Dell Ziegler presented the proposed hanges to the by-laws that were a result of these eetings. These proposed changes will be
ublished, along with the resulting by-laws, in the ewsletter. They will then be discussed and voted n at the annual members meeting in September. In ddition, all of the committee chairs answered a urvey of what the focus and main activities of each ommittee is, along with what they need to complete hese activities. Committees that are no longer ctive will be removed from the active list. Providing
nformation to new Board members and better ocumenting the activities of the HPCC were also iscussed. A packet of information is being created o provide new Board members with information bout the HPCC and community resources. Also at hese meetings it was discussed that the HPCC ight be able to provide some assistance to local
usinesses in marketing their products/services to he neighborhood, as this could benefit the eighborhood. Mike Nadler will discuss this with the DC, who has worked with the businesses in the ast, to get feedback from that process. atrick Dowd reported on the activities and issues at
he Board of Education. There will be a meeting on
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June 9th to discuss the proposed building closings. Check www.patrickdowd.org for information about the School Board. The next meeting of the HPCC is June 16, 2005. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 pm.****
St. Andrew�s Church5801 Hampton Street * Highland Park
Sunday Morning Services � June
9 a.m. Holy Communion in the Chapel 11 a.m. Choral Morning Worship
Church School at 9:45 a.m. Nursery School at 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Morning Holy Communion 10:30 a.m.
Visit our Homepage: www.forministry.com/15206saec
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THE WAY WE WERE� Around St. Andrew's Bruce Robison Two events of special musical interest to the wider community in June at St. Andrew's: On Thursday evening, June 2, at 8 p.m., we will have the final "First Thursday" service of Choral Evensong before the summer hiatus. In recital immediately following that service will be Matt Derby, bass, who has been St. Andrew's Choral Scholar in the 2004-2005 school year. A festive reception follows. On Sunday afternoon, June 12, at 4:30 p.m., we will feature "St. Andrew's Goes for Baroque," a recital featuring St. Andrew's new French Double Harpsichord. Admission is by free will donation, the program having been planned as a fundraiser to support the purchase of the instrument. Again, a reception follows, and all are invited. The regular service schedule at St. Andrew's continues through June, with services Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., and with a midweek service on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. (The summer schedule, months of July and August, will move Sunday morning services to 8:30 and 10 a.m.) Our Office Schedule shifts to Summer Hours between Memorial Day and Labor Day: Tuesday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. St. Andrew's has been "at home" in the Highland Park neighborhood, at the corner of Hampton Street and N. Euclid Avenue, for nearly a century. As always, if there are pastoral needs we can assist with--a child to be baptized, a wedding to celebrate, a sick or shut-in family member or neighbor to visit, a family to support at the time of a death--we would always welcome your call. (Or perhaps you'd just like to borrow a few chairs, or schedule a rainy-day location for your Family Reunion picnic. Again, give us a call, and we'll do what we can!) Our office number is 412 661-1245.
OUR �BOOZE HISTORY��Part 1 Pat Miller One of my column ideas was just called �booze� in my notes. I didn�t know when, if ever, I would write such a column. However, since the May 17th primary election was the first time since 1934 (a mere 71 years) when Pennsylvania liquor stores were permitted to be open on election day, I decided it was definitely time. Pennsylvania has had a long and bizarre history with alcoholic beverages. It is so long that this column deals only with the 18th century. We got our start in a very public way with the 1792 �Whiskey Rebellion�. In 1790 our new nation was heavily in debt after the Revolutionary War. Congress decided an additional tax was necessary so on March 3, 1791 a tax on whiskey was enacted, since it was deemed desirable for both public morality and public health reasons. The tax was just on whiskey because no one was dealing with scotch, gin or vodka in those simpler days. Important people like Alexander Hamilton and James Madison supported the tax, which was not on consumers, but on distillers who had to report and pay an excise tax before they could disperse whiskey. It is estimated that in Western Pennsylvania farm communities every fifth home had a still. To farmers whiskey was not only a drink but also a medicine, a source of nourishment and, perhaps most important, a bartering agent in lieu of money. They were literally unable to pay the tax because they got goods rather than cash in exchange for whiskey. On August 21, 1792, Pittsburgh �threw down the glove� and officially proclaimed its opposition to the whiskey tax. On September 29, 1792, President Washington threw down the other glove, warning that the tax would be collected no matter what and that dire consequences would befall those who tried to avoid the tax. We continued to refuse to pay the tax and we began to tar and feather the tax collectors. Our tax collector was John Neville�another familiar Pittsburgh name. By 1794 tarring and feathering wasn�t persuasive enough and irate Western Pennsylvania citizens actually took up arms against the government. President Washington met the challenge by sending in troops to arrest people and control the mobs. Many were arrested but only two were found guilty of capital offenses and they were both ultimately pardoned.
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An interesting and ironic footnote to this first chapter of our booze history is that by 1798 George Washington, then retired, was the single largest whiskey producer in America! Next time we�ll talk about the next 2 ¼ centuries of our booze history. And then we need to talk about our �blue laws� which are equally interesting historically.
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Block Watch New Community Church in Highland Park
he Pittsburgh Church of R
Jan Stayianos You have probably heard by now that the burglar who was breaking into houses in Highland Park was finally caught last week. As of now, he is still being interviewed and identifying houses he broke into. If you were burglarized by this man, you will eventually hear from the police, if any of the things he stole are still around. I don�t have any other information at this time. Aaron Burr who was peeping and burglarizing homes in Morningside was also arrested last week.
T eligious Science is now meeting at 10:30am every Sunday at the Nuin Center. We are an inclusive church community that embraces diversity.
Our mission as a center of inspiration is to create a spiritual
cience is a correlation of the laws of science,
atmosphere where people can experience acceptance, love, unity and an excitement about living fulfilling lives. We have classes, workshops and social events that help us celebrate and deepen our awareness of oneness in Spirit. We provide practical spiritual tools that inspire personal growth, creative expression and happiness. All our activities are intended to
Highland Park statistics are up a little, probably due to the burglar. They are as follows for the month of April: Robbery (3) � 5500 Hampton, 800 N Negley, 800 Farragut; Burlary (11) � all residence; Theft (12) � 7 from vehicle, 4 from residence, 1 from person; Vehicle Theft (3) � 5500 Stanton, 5600 Hampton, 1100 Euclid; VUFA(guns) (1) � 900 Mellon; Drugs (3) � Avondale/Heths, Bunkerhill/N St. Clair, Sheridan/Hampton.
support you and your spiritual journey of growth and discovery.
Although Religious Science is not a new church organization, this is a new church community. Religious Science is an honored and highly acclaimed religious organization established as a church organization in the 1950's, sought after and well received throughout the United States and in many countries.
"Religious S
Whenever I can, I am going to get arrest reports from Highland Park. For the month of April they are as follows: Jason Gilan of Greensburg, 500 N Negley (drugs); Christopher Love of Greensburg, 500 N Negley (drugs); Kristin Luckett of Glenshaw, Bunkerhill (drugs); Troy Clayton of Penn Hills, 900 Mellon (gun); Thomas Christina of Sharpsburg, Hampton/Sheridan (drugs).
opinions of philosophy, and revelations of religion applied to human needs and the aspirations of humankind." Science of Mind, by Ernest Holmes.
July 7 we will begin an eight week prosperity class, Financial Freedom, facilitated by Rev. Nancy Kandel. This class will
meet at the Nuin Center. More information is available by calling 412-362-5096. You may go to our updated website at www.pcors.org or you can receive information at a Sunday service.
Commander Brackney is going to do a sweep of abandoned cars from June 2 though 11. If you have cars that need to be removed, call the Commander at 412-665-3607 or Officer Mike Gay at 412-665-3770 with as many details as you can give. Continue to be diligent over the summer. Report any suspicious activity by calling 911 or by using silent complaint forms.
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he Highland Park Community Club has been
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HPCC Day Camp Janice Burgett Tproviding a summer program for children for over fifty years. If you are unfamiliar with H.P.C.C. Day Camp you are really missing a neighborhood treasure. Our program runs for six weeks each summer from 9:00 am to 12:00. This year we are in session from June 27 to August 5, 2005. Parents are free to choose which weeks they are interested in and can sign up for one or all six weeks. The program is based at the Highland Park Farmhouse and we have use of the wonderful playground behind the building. If you haven�t tried this program before please consider creating this wonderful memory for your child, we still have space available. The campers range in aeight years of age. They spend their mornings in small, age appropriate, groups working on activities/ projects or engaged in gross motor activity. We take advantage of the park surroundings and hike to different pavilions for a change of pace and equipment. On Tuesdays and Thursdays we spend an hour swimming in the small Highland Park pool. We are swimming by permit so we are usually the only group in the pool at that time and the city does staff it with a lifeguard. The pool is only three feet deep at its deepest point so if your child does not know how to swim it�s not a problem. Day camp costs $90.00 members and $100.00/wk for non-members. A membership to the club is only $25.00 and entitles you to the monthly newsletter for the whole year as well as the discounted day camp rate. Some scholarship money is available this year so if you are interested please fill out your form and get it in early and we will try to honor your request. We will be distributing flyers to our local public schools so please get your application in early to ensure a space for your child. If you are interested in camp or have any questions please contact Janice Burgett at 361-2195 or check us out at www.highlandparkpa.com.
City Budget impacts Day Camp too h too; the
Highland Park Day Camp
Day camp is feeling the budget crunccity has doubled the price of the swimming pool permit. Please help us run a safe, fun and effective program by signing up early for camp. We can plan, purchase and staff appropriately when we have enough notice to plan effectively. Register for camp before June 1, 2005 and save yourself the $25.00 late fee.
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Registration Form
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arent's Name ______________________________________________
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2. ____Please register my child(ren) for the following weeks (I have
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(Campers from 4 through 8 years old) TS ARE LIMITED SO APPLY NOW
Preference given to Highland Park residents until May 21st.
1 (camper�s last name), (camper�s first name) 2. PAddress ___________________________________________________ Phone (home) ______________ (work) ______________ Email____________________ 1
interested in the scholarship for the following week: /27___ 7/5___ 7/11___ 7/18___ 7/25
enclosed a check): /27___ 7/5___
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$90.00 per week mper (member) or, $100.00 per ship is $25.
( late fee for applications made fter June 1, 2005, add $25.00).
Make checks payabl o the H.P.C.C. and se
for each caweek for each camper (non-member).Member
You must include one week's payment for each child registered with the registration form.
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Janice Burgett 1017 King Ave tsburgh, PA 152
: In case my child needs medi l care, I hereby give permission for my
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cachild to be transported to any appropriate hospital or medical facility, and I grant permission for any qualified medical personnel, including EMS, to render necessaemergency medical care until I can be contacted. SWIMMING: I hereby give my permission for my child to attend all swimming
Y RELEASEactivities. LIABILIT : In consideration of the HPCC's allowing my child to
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Please list any allergies, injuri ________________________
lease list the names and phone numbers of three people who can be reached in case
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participate in Day Camp, I hereby release the HPCC and its directors, officers anstaff from any and all liability for injury to my child not due to intentional or gross misconduct. ___________
(Parent signature and date) es or recent illnesses: ____
___________________________________________________________________________ Pof an emergency: 1.) ______________2.)________________________________________________________________________ 3.)________________________________________________________________________ Family Physician: _________________________________________#_________________
HPCC NEWSLETTER PAGE 7
teer Opportunies nd Park
2005 Highland Park C
Volunte and oordination of this year's Highland Park Community Festival
Highland P ouse Tour
Saturday, Octo PM. lenty
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VolunIn Highlaommunity Festival!
ers are needed to complete the planningcplanned for August. Contact the Festival Coordinator at 412-665-3646.
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ber 1, 2005 from 11:00 AM to 7:00
Volunteers will receive a ticket for the tour and will have pof time to visit all of the houses. Contact Brigette Nadler363-6869 or Amy Maceyko at [email protected]
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Urban EcoSteward Opp nities in Highland Park
Tpportunities in Highland Park. If you are interested in helping
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Union Project
Spend a few hours eac use, a Pittsburgh organization that redistributes abundance to local non �profits.
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If you are interested in supporting the Union Project in this wplease contact [email protected] or call 412-478-3105.
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ummer Tai Chi Classes
r Tai Chi classes begin at St. Andrew�s in ighland Park on Monday, June 6th at 6:30 p.m.
n June nd July (excluding July 4th) from 6:30 � 8:00 p.m. with an
information, please call Judy at 412-63-2748.
SSusy Robison Weekly summeH This summer introductory class will be every Monday iaintroductory fee of $35.00 for the seven week course. Classes will be held at St. Andrew�s Episcopal Church, 5801 Hampton Street in Highland Park. To register or for more
ortu
he Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is providing great volunteer ofight the spread of non-native and invasive plant species by tending to a small plot of land in the park call Bonnie Kwolek, Volunteer Coordinator at the Parks Conservancy, at 412-6827275.
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June at Tazza d�Oro: Film Series: The film "The End of Suburbia, Oil Depletion and The Collapse of The American Dream" will be screened on Tuesday, June 14 at 7pm at Tazza d'Oro on N.Highland Ave. The film discusses our society's use of non-renewable resources and its consequences. It is sponsored by the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) which shows films on the second Tuesday of the month. WILPF holds its monthly meetings on the second Monday. For more information call 412-661-7149. As of this writing the WOMEN SAY NO TO WAR FILM FESTIVAL in May was very well received and well attended. We hope that it will be possible in the future to again have a program every Tuesday at Tazza d'Oro. Book Signing:
The Nature of the Grave by Martha Reed
Take a break during the Highland Park Community Club (HPCC) Yard Sale on Sunday, June 5th. Stop by Tazza D�Oro between 1-3 p.m. to meet Nantucket Mystery author Martha Reed. Martha will be signing copies of her mystery novel, The Nature of the Grave. First edition, trade paperback copies will be available for $17.95. Visit www.marthareed.com to sample a preview chapter.
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HPCC Monthly Meeting, 7:30 PM, St. Andrew
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