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Articles from the June 9, 2009 edition

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 Front Page    June 9, 2009

Arlington dinner honors neighborhood treasures

The 38th annual Arlington Civic Council Appreciation dinner on June 1 was attended by nearly 100 people. The theme Volunteers Are Priceless Treasures set the tone for pirate hats, candy filled...

 
 By Al Lowe    Front Page    June 9, 2009

Building inspectors need help of neighbors to be effective

"A lot of what we do is not easy." That was the message Wayne Bossinger, field operations manager for Pittsburgh's Bureau of Building Inspections, conveyed as guest speaker at the May meeting of the Allentown Community Development Corporation. "We...

 
 Real Estate    June 9, 2009

Real Estate Transactions for issue of 06/09/09

16th Ward Dennis Tokay to Richard Free at 526 Handler St. for $50,000. Estate of Leona Mae McQuaide to Angeline and Julia Burley at 451 Ormsby Ave. for $50,000. New Horizons Investment Group LLC to Foreclosure Depot LLC at 435 Parkwood Road for...

 
 Government    June 9, 2009

South Pittsburgh area Housing Court hearings

The following Housing Court cases are scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, at 10:00 a.m. in District Magisterial Judge Gene Eugene Ricciardi's courtroom: • Judith A. Fair,2760 S. 18th Street, 17th Ward, Continued Codes 307.1, 302.4, 302.7, 304.7,...

 
 Meetings    June 9, 2009

Officers to be installed at St. Clair AA

District Magisterial Judge Gene Ricciardi will install the new officers at the next meeting of the St. Clair AA/Seniors on Wednesday, June 17 at 7 p.m....

 
 Government    June 9, 2009

Pgh. Zoning Board hearings

Pittsburgh's Zoning Board of Adjustment has scheduled the following public hearing(s) of interest to South Pittsburgh residents in the first floor hearing room of the John P. Robin Civic Building, 200 Ross Street, Downtown. Zone case 107/09 on Thursd...

 
 News    June 9, 2009

Joy Ike will perform at The Coffee House on S.S.

The Coffee House at the South Side Presbyterian Church will feature singer/songwriter and keyboarist Joy Ike on Friday, June 12, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Ms. Ike, a Pittsburgh-grown Nigerian artist, was voted "Best Artist" and "Best Solo Artist" in 2008...

 
 News    June 9, 2009

Free art lessons for kids, seniors at library

A free intergenerational art program is being offered at the South Side Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh this summer for kids in grades 3-5 and older adults.  Those who are looking for a new creative experience may join Create...

 
 News    June 9, 2009

Rotary mixer

The Rotary Club of South Side will hold a mixer on Tuesday, June 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Steak Company, 1924 East Carson Street. The mixer will include fun activities, hors‘douvers and a cash bar. Everyone welcome...

 
 Entertainment    June 9, 2009

VV Players new show is just Incorruptible

Veronica's Veil Players will present Incorruptible By Michael Hollinger on weekends through June 14 at the Veronica's Veil Auditorium on Pius Street. Incorruptible will be directed by Paul R. White Jr. and features: Clyde Adams, Dustin Brozell,...

 
 News    June 9, 2009

Apply now for Peters Scholarship

Each year, the Board of Directors of The Brashear Association recognizes outstanding volunteer leadership through its presentation of the Georgina Chamberlain Peters Scholarship. The scholarship is given in memory of Georgina Peters, a South Side...

 
 Meetings    June 9, 2009

AARP meeting

Birmingham AARP #2757 will have its monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 24, at Birmingham United Church, 25 Carrick Avenue, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Cindy Speck, ventriloquist, will entertain. Coffee, tea and pastries will be served for a donation....

 
 Kids    June 9, 2009

Last chance to register for 2009 Sabers

The second, and last, open registration for new and returning football players and cheerleaders will be held at Quarry Field, home of the Sabers, on Friday, June 12, 6-8 p.m.; Saturday, June 13, 12-3 p.m.; and, Sunday, June 14, 12-3 p.m....

 
 Kids    June 9, 2009

Carrick Cougars recruiting for upcoming hockey summer sessions

The Carrick Cougars Ice Hockey program will begin "Summer Ice Sessions" on Wednesday, June 3, from 6-7p.m. These sessions will be held at Ice Castle Arena in Castle Shannon. Participants will include returning Varsity players along with newly...

 
 News    June 9, 2009

Appraisal Fair in Beechview

Appraisal Fair is coming to the Beechview Library, 1910 Broadway Avenue, on Tuesday, June 16 from 6-9 p.m. Participants will include: Robert O. Stakeley is an archivist with a wide range of expertise especially in photographs, documents and sports...

 
 News    June 9, 2009

HHM will benefit from concert

Hilltop Health Ministries Consortium is participating in the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Community Partners Concert on Thursday June 25 at 8:00 p.m. This year the concert is featuring Chaka Khan. She has been performing for 45 years and has always...

 
 Meetings    June 9, 2009

Corey O'Connor slated to be the featured speaker at Slopes Assoc.

The South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association‘s June 9 general meeting will feature Corey O'Connor, community development representative, from Congressman Mike Doyle's office. Mr. O'Connor will be there to talk to the SSSNA about the...

 
 News    June 9, 2009

Sherri Lynn Dunik named a 2009 Jefferson Award recipient

South Side resident Sherri Lynn Dunik was recently announced as one of Pittsburgh's Jefferson Award recipients. Ms. Dunik volunteers most of her time with the Pilot Club of Pittsburgh, but has been...