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[Highland Park] Highland Park CDC Bryant Street Activities
by Rone Zober 02 Feb '05

02 Feb '05

Dear Neighbors, As head of the Project Committee of the Highland Park CDC (HPCDC), and in light of the recent e-mail string, I would like to take this opportunity to update you on what we have been doing to improve Bryant Street generally and the possible future of Terry's Villa. In a nutshell, we have been working with a private developer to construct a series of multi-use buildings spanning from D&L Cleaners up to, and possibly including, Terry's Villa. The first floors would be reserved for neighborhood serving retail and services, and the upper floors would consist of professional offices and residential apartments. That's the short version ... as for the long version .... A few years ago, after a competitive RFP process, the HPCDC entered into a development relationship with Don Carlson, a developer with experience in Highland Park (you can see his work at the formerly vacant and fired out Callowhill Apartments on Callowhill Street). Since that time the CDC has been been working with Don on a site plan to develop all of the property from the corner of N. St. Clair and Bryant (including the former D&L Cleaners) up to and including Terry's Villa, cognizant of the many concerns that Highland Parkers have expressed over the years regarding the sale of alcohol to minors at the establishment. Though we at the CDC were not at liberty to share this news with the community until such time as those properties were under site control either by the CDC or Mr. Carlson, I am pleased to announce that we now have those properties either in our portfolio or under agreement. What does that mean for the future of Bryant Street and Terry's Villa? Our current plans call for the construction of a 2-3 story building (which will actually look more like a series of buildings) with first floor "neighborhood friendly" retail (family restaurant, dry cleaners- businesses that Highland Parkers have been clamoring for) and second and, possibly, third floor professional office space and residential. This development will likely span from D&L Cleaners up to, and including, Terry's Villa. This development will change the face of Bryant Street, provide us as Highland Parkers with businesses we have been seeking, and spur further positive activity on Bryant Street. While exciting, this project will take time, though we hope to break ground in 2005. In the interim, and perhaps beyond, Don Carlson and his associates have been working to acquire Terry's Villa. Under their current scenario, if all goes well, Mr. Carlson will reopen Terry's Villa, which will be operated on a daily basis by the son of the current owners of Terry's Villa. They will eliminate much of their alcoholic beverage sale business and will create a new menu, hopefully including a diner-style breakfast. This arrangement, therefore, will not only provide our neighborhood with more, and better, services and eradicate alcohol sales to minors, but also provide our community with a voice as to the operation of Terry's Villa due to the CDC's relationship with Carlson. In the next few months you will hear much more about these plans, and have the opportunity to provide guidance through a public input process at Highland Park Community Club meetings. So, with the HPCDC's residential development plans on Mellon and Negley coming to fruition this year AND the exciting happenings on Bryant Street, great things are happening in Highland Park! Stay tuned and get involved! If you'd like any further information or would like to get involved, please don't hesitate to contact me at (412) 983-7663. Your neighbor, Yarone Zober

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[Highland Park] sending HTML-only messages
by Rudolph T Maceyko 02 Feb '05

02 Feb '05

Folks, The empty messages showing up here were originally submitted as HTML only. If you know what that means and can change your mailer to send at least a text alternative, please do. I'll take a look at the list config to see whether I can fix this so that even HTML-only messages are sent through properly. Rudy

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[Highland Park] First Thursday Evensong
by Bruce Robison 02 Feb '05

02 Feb '05

Choral Evensong and Recital at St. Andrew's Thursday, February 3, 8 p.m. The Choir of St. Andrew's Church, Peter J. Luley, Organist and Choirmaster Service: Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, in G, Herbert Howells Responses: William Smith of Durham Anthem: Expectans Expectavi, Charles Wood Recital: Organist Anthony Rollett, with compositions of Herbert Howells and Norman Cocker A reception follows the recital in Brooks Hall. All are invited. St. Andrew's is located at the corner of 5801 Hampton Street and North Euclid Avenue, between North Highland and North Negley Avenues, one block south of Bryant Street and four blocks south of the park, in the East End Pittsburgh neighborhood of Highland Park. For information: 412 661-1245.

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RE: [Highland Park] Liquor license renewals for Highland Park
by Maretzki, Bryce 02 Feb '05

02 Feb '05

There is a very bright and clear line and criteria about what constitutes a "nuisance" and selling alcohol to minors is against the law. Let the law determine the appropriate action for whether the business should retain its liquor license. All the other issues are superfluous, speculative and specious. If the law was broken the business should be held accountable - nothing less. -----Original Message----- From: neighborhood-bounces(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us [mailto:neighborhood-bounces@highlandpark.pgh.pa.us] On Behalf Of Harold Love Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 6:45 PM To: 'Clarke Thomas'; 'Kimberly Adams'; marcie(a)mcgand.com; neighborhood(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us; John.McBurney(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us Subject: RE: [Highland Park] Liquor license renewals for Highland Park I think what a lot of people are failing to acknowledge is that one or even a handful of reports of underage liquor sales may not constitute "nuisance" for everyone. Nuisance is subjective. Some of us might hate litter or noise might be our nuisance. Certainly, underage liquor sales are a serious problem that should be reported, policed and prosecuted. I think it reckless to start fanning the flames to label any business a nuisance if we can't agree on clearly defined criteria. Is a place a nuisance after one underage sale? Or is it two? Do I hear three? We need to proceed with caution before we start hurting business people because they cater to "types" that some people don't like. Harold -----Original Message----- From: neighborhood-bounces(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us [mailto:neighborhood-bounces@highlandpark.pgh.pa.us] On Behalf Of Clarke Thomas Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 5:04 PM To: Kimberly Adams; marcie(a)mcgand.com; neighborhood(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us; John.McBurney(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us Subject: Re: [Highland Park] Liquor license renewals for Highland Park Selling alcohol to minors is in a totally different class from blocking joggers on their route. I do not see this as treading in shallow water at all jean thomas ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kimberly Adams" <KAdams(a)sustainablepittsburgh.org> To: "Brackney, Rashall" <Rashall.Brackney(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us>; "Marcie McGuire" <marcie(a)mcgand.com>; <neighborhood(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us> Cc: "McBurney, John" <John.McBurney(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us> Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 3:15 PM Subject: RE: [Highland Park] Liquor license renewals for Highland Park > C'mon folks we are treading in shallow water. First of all, since we are > all judgmental, the word "nuisance" needs to have a criteria attached > with it -- otherwise it is a recipe for profiling -- racial or > otherwise. > > For example, I could call Tazzo D'oro "the coffee bar" a nuisance -- due > to the sidewalk being blocked when I choose to jog my route. But I won't > because I love having the option of stopping in and having a bold one. > > I don't go into any of the bars around here -- or anywhere. I just don't > want to see anyone's enterprise threatened because we have become a > little full of ourselves. > > Terra Villa has been in the area long before most of us -- at least for > the 20 odd years that I've lived in the park. Probably longer than most > us on this "very cool list. > > Thank you. > > > Kimberly Adams, Communications Manager > Sustainable Pittsburgh > 425 Sixth Avenue > Pittsburgh, PA 15219 > p: (412) 258-6646 > f: (412) 258-6645 > kadams(a)sustainablepittsburgh.org > www.sustainablepittsburgh.org > Sustainable Pittsburgh is a public-policy advocacy group that links > economic prosperity, ecological health and social equity. > > Watch for Champions of Sustainability and other upcoming events. > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: neighborhood-bounces(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us > [mailto:neighborhood-bounces@highlandpark.pgh.pa.us] On Behalf Of > Brackney, Rashall > Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 12:38 PM > To: Marcie McGuire; neighborhood(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us > Cc: McBurney, John > Subject: RE: [Highland Park] Liquor license renewals for Highland Park > > If Terry Villa has a reputation in the community for inappropriate or > illegal alcohol sales, they can be added to the Nuisance Bar Task Force. > But like Mrs. McGuire indicated reports need to be made. I can have the > Task Force look at the Villa, and determine what additional steps we > need to take to address the problem, but indeed the first step is > reporting. > > > RaShall M. Brackney, Commander > Zone Five Station > Penn Circle West and Ansley > Pittsburgh, Pa. 15206 > (412) 665-3605 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: neighborhood-bounces(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us > [mailto:neighborhood-bounces@highlandpark.pgh.pa.us] On Behalf Of Marcie > McGuire > Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 12:05 PM > To: neighborhood(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us > Subject: [Highland Park] Liquor license renewals for Highland Park > > Dear Highland Park Neighbors: > > This email is in response to Bob Staresinic's request to contact Jim > Ferlo and Joe Preston's offices regarding the renewal of liquor licenses > for Highland Park establishments. > > My teenage son and his friends have purchased beer from Terry Villa on > two occasions (I'm sure it has happened more). Both times my son had his > car and came home drunk! As his parents, we have taken care of the > drinking and driving issue with our son, however, the issue with Terry > Villa is more difficult. > > When I found out that Terry Villa was the source for my son and his > friends, I called 911 to issue a report about the restaurant selling > alcohol to minors (even the 911 dispatcher knew of Terry Villa's > reputation and he's not from the East End). A police officer came to our > house, took the report, but said there was nothing they could do about > this establishment. > > Long story short, I contacted the State Highway Patrol Liquor Control > Enforcement Division and spoke to Officer McNair. Officer McNair went to > Terry Villa under survelience, but did not catch them selling beer to > minor's on the two or three visits she made there. Officer McNair also > reported Terry Villa to the narcotics division for suspected drug > activity. > > I can't possibly be the only parent of a teenager from Highland Park who > has had this problem with Terry Villa. I'm sure you have all heard > things about this place. And yet, for many years, they have managed to > slip under the radar. I just don't get why they haven't been shut down. > > Please, if you or someone you know has had a similiar experience with > Terry Villa, or if you are aware of such things going on there, I urge > you to contact Jim Ferlo and Joe Preston and request that the liquor > license of Terry Villa not be renewed. However, as Bob said, it has to > be done this week. > > I also urge you to contact Officer McNair at 412.548.2026. She is in the > field most of the time, so you'll have to leave a voice mail with your > concerns. It takes a while, but she will get back to you. > > The more we report Terry Villa to those who can do something, the better > our chances will be of keeping illegal beer (and possibly drug) sales > out of our neighborhood. After all, our kid's lives are at stake. > > > Marcie McGuire > > -- > <http://www.highlandpark.pgh.pa.us/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood> > > > -- > <http://www.highlandpark.pgh.pa.us/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood> > > > -- > <http://www.highlandpark.pgh.pa.us/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood> > -- <http://www.highlandpark.pgh.pa.us/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood> -- <http://www.highlandpark.pgh.pa.us/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood>

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[Highland Park] Snow Sculptures
by Josh A. Grossman 01 Feb '05

01 Feb '05

Hi - Somebody mentioned that there were some snow sculptures up by the farm house. I was going to photograph them today, but when I went up there (around noon today) I did not see any. Perhaps I was looking in the wrong place. Where are they again? Have they been destroyed? Thanks, JAG

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RE: [Highland Park] Liquor license renewals for Highland Park
by Brackney, Rashall 01 Feb '05

01 Feb '05

If Terry Villa has a reputation in the community for inappropriate or illegal alcohol sales, they can be added to the Nuisance Bar Task Force. But like Mrs. McGuire indicated reports need to be made. I can have the Task Force look at the Villa, and determine what additional steps we need to take to address the problem, but indeed the first step is reporting. RaShall M. Brackney, Commander Zone Five Station Penn Circle West and Ansley Pittsburgh, Pa. 15206 (412) 665-3605 -----Original Message----- From: neighborhood-bounces(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us [mailto:neighborhood-bounces@highlandpark.pgh.pa.us] On Behalf Of Marcie McGuire Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 12:05 PM To: neighborhood(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us Subject: [Highland Park] Liquor license renewals for Highland Park Dear Highland Park Neighbors: This email is in response to Bob Staresinic's request to contact Jim Ferlo and Joe Preston's offices regarding the renewal of liquor licenses for Highland Park establishments. My teenage son and his friends have purchased beer from Terry Villa on two occasions (I'm sure it has happened more). Both times my son had his car and came home drunk! As his parents, we have taken care of the drinking and driving issue with our son, however, the issue with Terry Villa is more difficult. When I found out that Terry Villa was the source for my son and his friends, I called 911 to issue a report about the restaurant selling alcohol to minors (even the 911 dispatcher knew of Terry Villa's reputation and he's not from the East End). A police officer came to our house, took the report, but said there was nothing they could do about this establishment. Long story short, I contacted the State Highway Patrol Liquor Control Enforcement Division and spoke to Officer McNair. Officer McNair went to Terry Villa under survelience, but did not catch them selling beer to minor's on the two or three visits she made there. Officer McNair also reported Terry Villa to the narcotics division for suspected drug activity. I can't possibly be the only parent of a teenager from Highland Park who has had this problem with Terry Villa. I'm sure you have all heard things about this place. And yet, for many years, they have managed to slip under the radar. I just don't get why they haven't been shut down. Please, if you or someone you know has had a similiar experience with Terry Villa, or if you are aware of such things going on there, I urge you to contact Jim Ferlo and Joe Preston and request that the liquor license of Terry Villa not be renewed. However, as Bob said, it has to be done this week. I also urge you to contact Officer McNair at 412.548.2026. She is in the field most of the time, so you'll have to leave a voice mail with your concerns. It takes a while, but she will get back to you. The more we report Terry Villa to those who can do something, the better our chances will be of keeping illegal beer (and possibly drug) sales out of our neighborhood. After all, our kid's lives are at stake. Marcie McGuire -- <http://www.highlandpark.pgh.pa.us/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood>

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[Highland Park] Liquor license renewals for Highland Park
by Marcie McGuire 01 Feb '05

01 Feb '05

Dear Highland Park Neighbors: This email is in response to Bob Staresinic's request to contact Jim Ferlo and Joe Preston's offices regarding the renewal of liquor licenses for Highland Park establishments. My teenage son and his friends have purchased beer from Terry Villa on two occasions (I'm sure it has happened more). Both times my son had his car and came home drunk! As his parents, we have taken care of the drinking and driving issue with our son, however, the issue with Terry Villa is more difficult. When I found out that Terry Villa was the source for my son and his friends, I called 911 to issue a report about the restaurant selling alcohol to minors (even the 911 dispatcher knew of Terry Villa's reputation and he's not from the East End). A police officer came to our house, took the report, but said there was nothing they could do about this establishment. Long story short, I contacted the State Highway Patrol Liquor Control Enforcement Division and spoke to Officer McNair. Officer McNair went to Terry Villa under survelience, but did not catch them selling beer to minor's on the two or three visits she made there. Officer McNair also reported Terry Villa to the narcotics division for suspected drug activity. I can't possibly be the only parent of a teenager from Highland Park who has had this problem with Terry Villa. I'm sure you have all heard things about this place. And yet, for many years, they have managed to slip under the radar. I just don't get why they haven't been shut down. Please, if you or someone you know has had a similiar experience with Terry Villa, or if you are aware of such things going on there, I urge you to contact Jim Ferlo and Joe Preston and request that the liquor license of Terry Villa not be renewed. However, as Bob said, it has to be done this week. I also urge you to contact Officer McNair at 412.548.2026. She is in the field most of the time, so you'll have to leave a voice mail with your concerns. It takes a while, but she will get back to you. The more we report Terry Villa to those who can do something, the better our chances will be of keeping illegal beer (and possibly drug) sales out of our neighborhood. After all, our kid's lives are at stake. Marcie McGuire

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[Highland Park] Job Announcement at Communities in Schools
by Salvador Wilcox, CIS Academy 31 Jan '05

31 Jan '05

Communities In Schools/Bridges Coordinator Coordinator to deliver a learning development program to middle and high school students in the Wilkinsburg area. Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social work, or a related field. Teaching/training experience preferred. $24,000-$28,000 Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Send, fax, or email resumes to: CIS 225 Boulevard of the Allies, Suite 404 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Fax: 412.471.7882 email: ccohen(a)cispac.org -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.4 - Release Date: 1/25/05

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