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AUGUST 2008

Community DaySaturday, August 16, 2008

8:30 a.m. . . . . . . . 5K Walkers Begin

9 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . 5K Race Runners Begin

11 a.m. . . . . . . . . . Parade

12 – 6:30 p.m. . . . . Koenig Field Festivities Begin

➽ Moon Bounce

➽ Large Inflatable Slide

➽ Inflatable Climbing Wall

➽ Intermediate Climbing Wall

➽ Children’s Games

➽ Live Entertainment

➽ Food Booths Including Fire Department

Chicken & Ribs Dinners and Wings

➽ Green Mango Restaurant

5:45 p.m. . . . . . . . Police Raffle and 50/50 Drawing

7:45 – 8:45 p.m. . . Edgewood Symphony Orchestra

9 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . Fabulous, Twice as Big, Zambelli Fireworks Display

Library

90th BirthdayC. C. Mellor has been serving

Edgewood residents for 90 years. Thelibrary opened its doors on August 18,1918, only to have to close a monthlater because of the influenza epidem-ic. The major part of the collection wasgifts from private individuals includingAlvin Spindler, the C. C. Mellor family,and Christopher Magee. We’ve certain-ly grown and changed through theyears; the founding fathers wouldhardly recognize us now. Please helpus celebrate 90 years at Edgewood’sCommunity Day and with other eventsthrough the month.

Yoga for AdultsEdgewood resident Jaspal Khillan

has volunteered to lead free yogaclasses. This will be a nine-week pro-gram focusing on easy stretching andsimple exercises. The purpose of theclass is to increase flexibility and pro-mote good breathing and relaxingtechniques. Beginners are welcome.

The first session is Thursday,September 4 at 6:30 p.m. Participantsshould wear comfortable clothing andbring a yoga mat or towel. Please reg-ister at the adult circulation desk.

Art AwardAt the Woodland Hills Academic

Foundation Art Show in May, BillSullivan, a high school senior, wasawarded the C. C. Mellor MemorialLibrary Art Award. Bill’s acrylic workentitled “Feeling Blue” will be on dis-play in the Fred Rogers Children’sRoom for a year. The model for thepainting is Edgewood resident EllieSharkey.

Drop Dead Book ClubThis mystery book club will meet

again on Wednesday, September 10 at7 p.m. in the Board Room. Their nextbook is available for pick up in the firstfloor Fred Rogers Children’s Room.This month’s selection is The SkullMantra by Eliot Pattison.

This club meets every month on thesecond Wednesday of the month.

Book ClubsIf you are a member of a non-library

book club, we are happy to orderbooks for you. Give us your bookclub’s name, the number of booksneeded, the date needed; and we willorder them for you as a free service.All books are picked up in the chil-dren’s room.

Enjoy Our enjoy BooksOnce again the library will be selling

the enjoy book. This book provides dis-counts to over 1,200 local establish-ments, including dining, recreation, theaters and services in the Pittsburgharea. The cost is $27 and the proceedsgo to the library and are applied to theprogramming budget.

Labor Day Weekend HoursFriday, August 29 . . . .10 a.m.-5 p.m.Saturday, August 30 . . .10 a.m.-3 p.m.Sunday, August 31 . . . . . . . . .ClosedMonday, September 1 . . . . . . .Closed

Memorial GiftsThe library has added several items

to the collection in memory of NoraBelavic.

VolunteersThe library is always looking for vol-

unteers. We need people to help us inthe mornings between 9:30 and 11:30a.m. to process the delivery of interli-brary loan books. We ask that youcommit to one morning a week. Wealso use volunteers on Sundays duringthe school year from noon-3 p.m.; thiscommitment is one Sunday a month.

The library can also use volunteersfor special projects such as delivering

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paperbacks for a book exchange at theborough buildings in Churchill,Wilkins, Forest Hills and BraddockHills, delivering home bound books,or checking audiovisual items fordefects.

New Feature for Public Computers

JAWS and Magic programs haverecently been installed on the publicaccess computers in the library. Bothprograms help individuals with sightproblems. JAWS is an audio programthat reads the text on the screen.Patrons should bring their own head-phones or may buy headphones fromthe library for $2.

Magic is a magnifying program thatenlarges text and images. Staff mem-bers are able to able you get startedwith these programs.

Teen VolunteersDuring the summer the library has

help from a great crew of teens who

helped us with everything from prepa-ration for children’s programs to shelv-ing library materials. These volunteersare Katie Peters, Brian Fuchs, GabPetsch, Hannah Brourman, LaurenGallowy, Lily Kelly, Kamisha Sanfordand Emily Wenzel.

Birthday BooksAs part of our birthday celebration,

the library is seeking presents (we’renot bashful). Why not consider makinga donation to purchase birthday booksfor the library’s collection. A wish listof items that the library can use is ondisplay at both the children’s and adultdesks. A gift of as little as $15 canmake a child or adult happy with newreading material. Come in and select atitle or two; we will recognize your gifton a special birthday gift plate.

By Sallie Bogie and Andrea McNeillLibrarians

Chicken Dinners and MoreThe Edgewood Community Day

Parade is scheduled to take the sameroute regardless of the Maple AvenueBridge closing. Not that we are goingto jump it, but PennDOT has assuredthe borough that a lane will be openfor the parade to pass. The parade willstart at 11 a.m.

We take great pride in filling the fieldwith the smell of barbecue on Communi-ty Day. The half-chicken or ribs dinnerwill be available along with corn on thecob, roll and applesauce. The price forthis mouth-watering feast is $9. Our goalthis year is to have the dinners ready togo by 1 p.m. Wings will also be availablefor those who want to snack.

The junior firefighters will be sellingglow necklaces for the fireworks. Makea bold fashion statement and buy morethan one. Be the envy of the field.

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Troop 23 on the MoveTroop 23 went on an exciting trip to

Valley Forge – Nikko Mangeretta,Drew Pierini, and Jake Conley earnedthe Valley Forge Medal. The group vis-ited the Herr’s Potato Chip Factory,George Washington’s Headquarters,and experienced what life was likeduring the 1777-1778 Valley Forgeencampment. The troop also had timeto spend in the pool at the campsite –Thanks to Liz Held, Wayne Dean, andthe parents who attended. It was agreat four days.

Venturing CrewThe Venturing Crew 23 went to the

Pitcairn rifle range and had a chance topractice their sharp-shooting skills.Thanks go to the Pitcairn Gun Club fortheir support and Venturing ChairmanPaul Devito for a great time. Plans areunderway for a camping and horse-

back riding excursion the weekend ofSeptember 5-7. Stay tuned for anupcoming Venturing Open House. Foradditional Venturing informationplease call Scott at (412) 241-1095.

Join the ScoutsBoy Scouts of America Unit 23 is

chartered through the FirstPresbyterian Church of Edgewood andhas many opportunities for the youthin the Edgewood, Swissvale, andWilkinsburg community, ranging fromCub Scouts for boys ages 8-10, BoyScouts for boys ages 11-18 and up toVenturing, – which is young womenand men ages 14 (completed theeighth grade)-20 years of age.

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Historical Flea MarketPlease visit our booth on

Community Day. There will be fleamarket items for sale, vintage postcards of the Pittsburgh area, and newissues of our continuing historical soci-ety Edgewood views. Also featuredwill be Japanese maple trees for sale. Since this is Pittsburgh 250 Anniversaryof its founding there will be a displayof memorabilia from Pittsburgh’ssesquicentennial in 1908 andPittsburgh’s bicentennial in 1958.

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Wine & ChocolateOctober is right around the corner,

and we are gearing up for the Wine &Chocolate Affaire. Join us October 4 at7:00 p.m. at the Edgewood Club formelt-in-your-mouth chocolate, winetasting, great music, local art (to buy orjust appreciate) and a silent auction.

For our non-wine drinking friends,we’ll have beer and plenty of tastyappetizers. For those who love a goodglass of chardonnay, we will haveplenty of wines for you to sample anda connoisseur available to answer yourquestions about the wine.

Cost is $25 per person in advance.Pre-pay and reserve your spot by com-pleting the form in this newsletter, orcome the night of the event and pay$30 per person all to benefit theEdgewood Foundation.

NOTE: We are still looking for eventvolunteers, donations for the silentauction and local artists to display andsell their artwork. Please contact AngelLehrian at [email protected] or (412)915-1120.

Camping Anyone? The Edgewood Foundation and the

EVFD would like to invite you to sleepunder the stars at Koenig Field. Thedate is September 20 starting at 7:30

p.m. This event is open to Edgewoodresidents only so please bring your ID.There will be a bonfire, flashlight tagand some not-too-scary campfire sto-ries. All children must be accompaniedby a parent or guardian the entirenight. You can pitch a tent or simplysleep under the stars. Breakfast will beserved to the participants at 8 a.m.Please bring your flashlights and anyother camping necessities, but leaveyour grills at home.

To RSVP or for more informationplease contact Niki Augustine at (412)371-1711 or [email protected].

Your Edgewood FoundationEvery year the Edgewood

Foundation takes great pride in spon-soring local events and groups thatenrich our lives. This year we havegiven monetary support to theEdgewood Symphony, the C.C. MellorLibrary and Community House,Pittsburgh Filmmakers, and theEdgewood Volunteer Fire Department.

We have continued to host Clean-upDay and Brinton Road Clean-up tomaintain the appearance ofEdgewood. We hosted the 2008 highschool senior recognition brunch andgave gift cards to each senior in atten-dance.

In the near future we will be award-ing the Limpert Award to a deservingEdgewood resident who has given

time as a volunteer in the community.A tree will be purchased and plantedin the recipient’s name afterCommunity Day.

Upcoming events include ourNewcomers Reception in Septemberand Light-Up Night in December.

Some of the things you see in theborough were purchased by theFoundation for long term use. Theseare things like the Koenig Field chil-dren’s playground, the informationsign outside the borough building, theentry signs in the borough and thehayride cart used every fall.

The Edgewood Foundation doesthese things by raising money withfundraisers like the Progressive Dinnerand the Wine and Chocolate Gala; thesale of Edgewood Directories at thelibrary and borough building; and anannual fall appeal letter. The moneyraised each year helps fund futureimprovement projects and enrichmentactivities for our community.

Please consider helping the founda-tion plan future events, activities, orimprovements. We are always lookingfor people to help keep Edgewood thespecial place that it is. Join us at ourmeetings the first Tuesday of everymonth in the library at 7:30 p.m. Bringyour ideas and motivation; we wouldlove to hear from you.

Edgewood Foundation Wine & Chocolate AffaireSaturday, October 4, 2008 ~ Edgewood Club

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Remember that you must be 21 years of age or older to attend this event.

Guests are Always WelcomeEdgewood Toastmasters is open to

the public and pleased to announce oneof our members, Sallie Boggs of Edge-wood, was elected as the new Governorof District 13. District 13 currently has 67clubs and is growing rapidly as morecorporations and communities discoverthe benefits of the Toastmasters’ program.

Edgewood Toastmasters had earnedthe coveted Select Distinguished Ratingby Toastmasters International. That putsEdgewood in good company, since Dis-trict 13 rated in the top ten districts in theworld.

New OfficersEdgewood Toastmasters has a new

team of officers: Denise Galloni, presi-dent; Shaquil Artis, secretary; JackBright, treasurer; Brendan Van Ormer,sergeant-at-arms; Rick Hays, vice presi-dent for education; Bill McMarlin, vicepresident for membership; and DanWinwood, vice president for public rela-tions.

About ToastmastersThe mission of a Toastmasters club is

to provide a supportive environment inwhich every member has the opportu-nity to develop communication andleadership skills which foster self-confi-dence and personal growth.

Guests may stop by to watch at 6:30p.m., when there are usually at least twoprepared speeches and many more

impromptu speakers. Membership is$1.25 per meeting. Guests are alwayswelcome to attend our meetings onTuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the C.C. MellorMemorial Library.

Phase Two to BeginThe Board of Trustees of the C.C. Mel-

lor Library and Edgewood CommunityHouse has announced that the secondphase of renovations to preserve thebuilding at One Pennwood Avenue willbegin on August 5. The work will restorethe front entrance to the building andthe pergola area to its original architec-ture.

During Phase II, the entrance to theC.C. Mellor Library and the EdgewoodClub will remain clear. The CommunityHouse ballroom will remain operable,but will be entered through the build-ing. Your patience with any parkingissues will be appreciated during thistime.

The generous response to the requestfor funding support for the buildingpreservation initiative was key to thiseffort and the board wishes to thankthose who have contributed. The boardalso wishes to remind area residents thatwhile progress has been made, ourbuilding fund drive will continue untilthe end of the year. With additional sup-port, the final phases of our preserva-tion initiatives, including gutter anddownspout replacement, stucco repair,painting, and the restoration of decora-

tive millwork and ironwork, can moveforward.

To make a tax-deductible contribu-tion to the building preservation fund,make your check payable to the C.C.Mellor Library/Community House andsend it to One Pennwood Avenue, Edge-wood, PA 15218, attention: PatrickDoyle, President. If you have any ques-tions, please feel free to call Pat at (412)241-5614 or to e-mail him [email protected].

Community Day ConcertJoin the ESO at Koenig Field for the

annual Community Day concert onAugust 16. The concert will begin at 8p.m. and will conclude with a rousingperformance of Stars and Stripes Forev-er, kicking off the fireworks display. TheESO will play some light classical tunesand some fun music that you’ll recog-nize from your favorite movies.

2008-2009 SeasonPlan now to attend the ESO’s 2008-

2009 season. Check out future editionsof the Edgewood Newsletter for moreinformation on the music and how to gettickets:• Great American Masters, October 18,

7:30 p.m., Katz Performing Arts Cen-ter, Jewish Community Center

• Holiday Concert, December 13, 7:30p.m., First Presbyterian Church ofEdgewood

• Great European Masters, March 14,2009, 7:30 p.m., Katz PerformingArts Center

• Around the World in 80 Minutes,May 9, 7:30 p.m., Woodland HillsWest Junior High

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Community DayAnother Community Day is upon

us. As a reminder, we ask that you donot park your vehicle along the paraderoute. On Saturday, August 16, theroute will be posted with no parkingsigns from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. The affectedroads are Maple Avenue, the 100 blockof East Swissvale Avenue, GreendaleAvenue, the 100 and 200 blocks ofRace Street (this includes short Race),the 100 block of West Hutchinson, andPennwood Avenue (from Race to WestHutchinson). Vehicles parked in theseareas during that period may betowed. So, if you like to sleep in onSaturdays or are going to be on vaca-tion during this time, please planahead and make other parkingarrangements.

Crime Prevention BoothSpeaking of Community Day, did

you know that your Police Departmenthosts a Community Day CrimePrevention Booth each year? Officerswill be on hand all day to share tips oncrime prevention and pedestrian anddriver safety. We will also be passingout literature about the various pro-grams sponsored by the departmentthroughout the year. Stop by and sayhello. While you’re there, don’t forget

to sign your child up for the raffle.Each year the department gives awayseveral prizes to the children of thecommunity. Stop by and see if yourchild might be one of the lucky win-ners this year.

Officer UpdateAs many of you are aware, Officer

Ryan Kempert was involved in a seri-ous head-on collision on MapleAvenue on June 18, while on duty.Officer Kempert’s patrol car was struckby a drunk driver traveling at an exces-sive speed. We would like to take thisopportunity to thank the entire com-munity for their outpouring of supportand well-wishes to Officer Kempert.He is recovering at home from anankle injury. We are happy to reportthat he should be back to work in mid-September.

Fingerprinting AvailableThe Edgewood Police Department

would like to remind our residentsthat we are able to fingerprint anyonewho needs a security clearance foremployment. You do not have to callahead for an appointment; walk-insare welcome. There will be a chargeof $15 for borough residents and $30for nonresidents.

Activity ReportThe Edgewood Police Department

responded to and handled 1,942 callsfor service in June 2008. There were491 incidents reported, 347 complaintsreceived and 16 accidents investigated,one of which resulted in personalinjury, and 14 of which resulted inproperty damage.

Part I crimes are the more seriouscrimes of homicide, rape, robbery,aggravated assault, burglary, larceny,motor vehicle theft and arson. Of the32 Part I crimes committed in the bor-ough, there was one robbery, onemotor vehicle theft, one aggravatedassault and six other crimes.

There were 21 adult and three juve-nile arrests made for felony and mis-demeanor violations.

Edgewood officers wrote a total of197 traffic citations and 272 parkingcitations; and made three arrests fordriving under the influence. There wasone vandalism/criminal mischief com-plaint and one narcotics offense.

Officers also responded to 20 falsealarm calls, took 220 reports, respond-ed to 26 public nuisance complaints,wrote nine non-traffic citations andresponded to 18 calls for medicalassistance.

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Community Day DazzlesEveryone at the borough encour-

ages you to attend Community Day onSaturday, August 16. I am most excitedabout the fireworks show. This year’sZambelli display will be twice as largeas the show in 2007.

Comprehensive Plan Draft Available

The draft joint comprehensive planwill be available for review at the borough building and the C.C. MellorLibrary for at least 45 days (or untilmid-September). The final plan willhave to go to borough council forfinal approval. We welcome your comments.

Street Paving Coming SoonWhile we do not have a start date

yet, the paving project will likely occureither the week before or the weekafter Community Day. We have begunthe process of planning for paving in2009. We will be able to finish the

paving of Edgewood Avenue in 2011.This year’s paving on EdgewoodAvenue will fill in the area betweenElm Street and the Edgewood AvenueBridge. In all likelihood we will beable to pave Edgewood Avenue toGordon Street in 2009. We then will gofrom Gordon to Lloyd in 2010 andfrom Lloyd to Lacrosse in 2011.

Road RepairsThe Public Works Department will

be out for the next month doing roadrepairs. We will be pouring hot asphaltin damaged roadways around the bor-ough. This maintenance does extendthe life of the road and saves our tax-payers money.

Budget TimeI believe you will be seeing munici-

palities in our region having a very dif-ficult time with their 2009 budgets. Iam hearing about several towns thatare looking to begin budget discus-sions very soon, including the elimina-tion of spending decisions that were totake place later in 2008. The Boroughof Edgewood continually analyzes cur-rent year spending and revenues andtheir potential impact on the subse-quent year’s budget.

Hope to see you at Community Day.By Kurt Ferguson

Borough Manager

Borough DirectoryBorough Office InformationMonday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (412) 242-4824Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (412) 242-4027Website: www.edgewoodboro.comMailing address: Two Race Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15218

Borough ManagerKurt Ferguson . . . . . . . . . . .(412) 242-4824E-mail: [email protected]

Code EnforcementFred Sapp . . . . . . . . . . . . . (412) 242-4824E-mail: [email protected]., Wed.

and Fri. . . . . . . . . .8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Tax OfficeMaureen Smith . . . . . . . . . .(412) 731-0200Mon., Wed. and Thurs. . . . . . .9 a.m. - noon

Wage TaxesPennsylvania Municipal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(412) 829-0567

Recreation OfficeE-mail: [email protected]

Police and FireEmergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911

Police Chief Robert C. Payne . . .(412) 242-4824, ext. 612Crime Watch . . . .(412) 242-4824, ext. 700E-mail: [email protected]

Fire ChiefDavid Andrews . . . . . . . . . .(412) 242-4824E-mail: [email protected]

Overnight Vehicle Call-insMonday–Friday

8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. . . . . .(412) 242-4824Monday–Friday after 5 p.m.

and weekends . . . . . . .(412) 242-9994

Garbage CollectionWaste Management of Pennsylvania, Inc. . . . . . . . .(800) 458-4090

Recycling CollectionEdgewood Borough Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . .(412) 242-2410

NewsletterEditor

Marjie Stewart . . . . . . . . .(412) 242-5345E-mail: edgewoodnewsletter@

yahoo.comAd Manager

Niki Augustine . . . . . . . .(412) 371-1711E-mail: [email protected]

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Evenings-Residence Day-Office308 W. Swissvale Ave. 605 Park Building, 355 Fifth Ave.Edgewood, Pa. 15218 Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222-2407Phone: 412-241-7667 Phone: 412-261-9933E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 412-261-4507

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Borough Real Estate TaxThe Edgewood Borough Real Estate

Tax is due at penalty after August 31.These are the yellow bills that wentout the first of April. Not sure if it waspaid? Feel free to call me at (412) 731-0200 and leave a message. I will returnyour call. I will not be sending outreminders in October anymore, so it isyour responsibility to know if it waspaid. Please remember that if youchange your mortgage company or arenow paying your own taxes, you mustnotify my office and the AlleghenyCounty Treasures’ Office.

Woodland Hills TaxThe Woodland Hills School tax bill

was sent out the first week of July, justa few days late. The millage stayed thesame as last year (24.65). Some of youmay have noticed that your bill wentdown a little. This reduction is due toAct 1, the tax payer relief bill. If youdid not sign up for the Homestead Act,you may be missing out. You must livein your house to be eligible.

The school tax bill is due at dis-count until August 31, which is aSunday and Monday is a holiday. I willaccept payments on Tuesday,September 2, but they must be in myoffice on that day. I have alwaysaccepted postmarks in the past, buthave been told that I can no longer dothat, so even if you have to put it in mymail slot on Tuesday, it will be accept-

ed. If it is received after Tuesday it willbe sent back. If you have any ques-tions please feel free to call me at myoffice. I hope everyone is having agreat summer.

By Maureen SmithTax Collector

New Superintendent AppointedThe Woodland Hills School Board

approved the appointment of Dr.Walter M. Calinger as the next superin-tendent of the Woodland Hills SchoolDistrict. Calinger, the current superin-tendent of the Richmond HeightsSchool District in Ohio, has beeninvolved in the field of education forover 39 years; many of those yearshave been in administration in rural,urban and suburban school districts.Calinger has a Ph.D in Research,Evaluation and Counseling from OhioState University and also has a lawdegree from the Creighton UniversityLaw School.

One of Calinger’s goals is to makethe schools of the WHSD “the schoolsof choice” for the residents of thetwelve boroughs that comprise the dis-trict. “We need to ensure that eachschool in our district offers every childthat walks through its door an educa-tion of the highest quality,” saidCalinger.

The Richmond Heights SchoolDistrict is a public school district ofabout 1200 students with a racially and

ethnically mixed population. It is locat-ed in the Cleveland, Ohio metropolitanarea and has earned an “effective” rat-ing on its state report card. As thesuperintendent of a diverse studentpopulation, Calinger is known as afierce advocate for children and he haswritten and spoken nationally aboutthe essential role of public educationin our country’s success.

Several goals that were achievedduring Calinger’s tenure at RichmondHeights were dramatic improvementon state tests; closing of achievementgaps; successfully preparing andenrolling more students in college; andthe revival of the district football pro-gram.

In addition to his career as a profes-sional educator, he has also held elect-ed office, serving as the mayor of alarge midwestern city, Omaha,Nebraska. He has also served on citycouncil, and as a member and presi-dent of the Omaha Board ofEducation. His experience as a teacher,principal, superintendent, board mem-ber and president, and being a parentand taxpayer himself, has givenCalinger the opportunity to assess pub-lic education from every vantage point.

Board President Marilyn Messinaremarked on the board’s decision, “It isapparent from Dr. Calinger’s vast andwell-rounded experience and his truecommitment to public education thathe is a good fit for our district. Hecomes to us uniquely prepared to han-dle the challenges that confront manypublic school districts today. Theboard and I look forward to forming apartnership with Dr. Calinger to ensurethat every student in our districtreceives the very best education possi-ble and leaves Woodland Hills pre-pared to succeed in the world.”

By Maria McCoolDirector of Public Relations

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Recreation

Edgewood ChampsIn the swirling dust of Koenig Field,

Edgewood’s Green Monster wrestedvictory from the knights sent to slay it.The Green Monster, comprised of the9-10 year old Little League baseballplayers, won the season championshipby defeating the worthy contendersfrom Swissvale’s Map Room team witha score of 9-8. The three game seriesproved to be as exciting as baseball canbe since both teams scored 16 runs.However, baseball is a game of details,most importantly the consideration ofwhen the runs are scored. Edgewoodsandwiched its two key victoriesaround Map Room’s one: 5-4, 2-4, 9-8.Despite the high tension and volatileemotions, Manager John Bilyak wasstalwart: “I was confident we wouldwin... whenever I wasn’t wavering.”

The path to the championship serieswas Glory Road. The five weeks ofMay found all opponents wanting asthe Green Monster devoured an unde-feated 15-0 season. The half-dozenten-year-old veterans were joined bythe nine year olds from last year’sundefeated seven-eight-year-old team.Perhaps the boys didn’t know how tolose. The list of contenders was signif-icant: Forest Hills’ Grey, Gold, andFEDCO; Chalfont’s Nacho’s CleaningService; Turtle Creek’s VFW and TCFD,Wilkins’ Shop & Save, and Swissvale’sR.S. Gulf and Map Room.

Coaches Jeff Mattson and GeorgePomper joined Manager John Bilyak toreceive both the Regular Season

Trophy and the Championship SeriesTrophy, presented by Woodland HillsLittle League President Joe Esposto, onbehalf of the players, the parents, andthe Edgewood community. All threecoaches expressed their joy of workingwith this group of talented ball players.For Coach Mattson, attitude was key –“These boys have combined attitudeand team with talent and the effects

are evident.”The team’s roster is Matthew Bilyak,

Andrew Derda, Aaron Fischer, ThomasFoglia, Max Fortna, George Freedline,John Freedline, Darius Irani, CalebMattson, Christopher Olander, EricPomper, Josh Pryor, Coleman Richards,Gabe Sunderman, and Paul Watt-Morse.

By J.M. Green

Saturday, August 16 is Edgewood’sCommunity Day. Kicking off the day’s activi-ties will be the annual 5K Race and Walk. Therace will follow its traditional course throughthe streets of Edgewood. Once again,Edgewood Public Works Department, theVolunteer Fire Department, Police Departmentand Eastern Area EMS will be providing sup-port.

Entry forms have been mailed to past par-ticipants. If you did not receive one and wish to race or walk, please stop by theborough building for the form. Entry forms can also be downloaded on theEdgewood borough web site. Residents who live along the course should bewarned: streets will be closed from approximately 7 a.m. until the last runner pass-es by, usually by 10 a.m., with parade route streets closed until after the 11 a.m.parade. For both routes, it is important to move your car away from the course ifyou need to leave during the event. (See page 7 for more information on streetclosings.)

The Edgewood 5K is in its 24th year and has a reputation as a challengingcourse. The race originators laid the route out to fall entirely within Edgewood,and it features some of its most beautiful (and hilly) streets.

Runners and walkers are encouraged to come and see the borough in a newlight, and possibly a higher temperature, on Community Day.

If you have any questions, please call Rick Gusic at (412) 271-8888 (days) or(412) 657-3944 (evenings).

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Community Day August 16From 5K Race to Final FireworksInformation throughout this issue

Input WantedCheck out the Draft Comprehensive Plan at the LibraryPage 8

Yoga for AdultsBeginning September 4 at the LibraryPage 2

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