Fall/Winter 2015

Pittsburgh’s Most Lovable Neighborhood
Volume XXX
Fall/Winter 2015
Winning Partnership Benefits Bloomfield
Left to Right: Fr. Regis Farmer, David Soltesz, Laura Sciullo Zahren, Jay Costa, Max
and Sue Sciullo, Dom Costa, Deb Gross, David Morehouse, Bill Peduto, Patty Ladasky,
Janet Scullion, Mike Gable, Gloria LeDonne, Guy Costa, Cameron McLay, Steve Bucar.
Penn-Mathilda Apartments
Affordable Housing for Veterans
Veterans Preference
Policy
The Penn Mathilda
Apartments are taking
applications with Veterans
receiving preference. This
is Good News for Veterans!
The move-in dates for the
Penn-Mathilda Apartments
Penn Mathilda apartments
are projected to begin in February 2016. The construction
is more than 50% completed.
This beautiful 3-story structure is comprised of 39
affordable apartments on the upper (Cont’d on page 11)
Bloomfield Halloween Parade
With Mickey and Minnie Mouse
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
will start up the Bloomfield Citizens
Council 47th Annual Family Night
Halloween Parade on Thursday,
October 29, 2015.
Hundreds of children and adults
in costume will treat the spectators
lined along the parade route from
Aspen Street down to the Bloomfield
Bridge to a night of creativity and
fun for Bloomfield residents and
visitors.
BLOOMFIELD HAS THE LARGEST NIGHTTIME PARADE IN THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH!
More than 2,000 musicians and (Cont’d on page 15)
When a partnership is forged among the
Pittsburgh Penguin Foundation, Highmark,
the Bloomfield Citizens Council, and the
City of Pittsburgh Administration, it is a
win-win situation.
That partnership brought a million plus
dollars, with financial contributions from all
parties, to an activity complex that is one of
Pittsburgh’s most used and enjoyed centers
by little tots to senior citizens in the entire
age spectrum.
The project was four years in the
making with a letter dated July 11, 2011
from the Bloomfield Citizens Council to
then Councilman Bill Peduto, requesting
support and assistance to place a Dek
Hockey Court in an area of under-utilized
land at the Bloomfield Recreation Center.
(Cont’d on page 11)
West Penn Hospital Opens New
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
16-Bed Facility Supports Continuing Growth of
Hospital’s Cardiovascular Program since 2013
Reopening
In September a new, state-of-the-art cardiac intensive
care unit (ICU) opened at West Penn Hospital, part of
the Allegheny Health Network. The 16-bed facility will
offer dedicated, high-level care to adult patients who
require intensive, round-the-clock monitoring and postsurgical care for cardiovascular disease and reflects
the continuing, significant growth of the hospital’s
cardiovascular program since being reopened by AHN
and Highmark in 2013.
“The people of Bloomfield (Cont’d on page 11)
Italian Heritage Day
October 4th
Sunday, October 4 is the date of
the Italian Heritage Day at the Heinz
History Center from 10 AM to 3 PM.
Tu e la tua famiglia are cordially
invited to commemorate your Italianita
at the History Center with a full day of
interactive activities designed with K-12
students in mind. In honor of Italian
Heritage Month, local community
Sunday, October 4th
groups and museum staff will facilitate
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Senator John Heinz
educational activities on every floor
History Center
of the museum. Intergenerational
participation is encouraged, so bring tua madre, tuo
padre, tua nonna, tuo nonno, tua zia, tuo zio, e tutti I tuoi
fratelli, sorelle e cugini. Children 17 and under get into
the museum for free on Italian Heritage Day! For info:
[email protected]
Nutrient
Loss Due to
Medication
RAD Days – Free Admission 2015
RAD Days (Allegheny County Regional Asset Days) is an annual celebration that
offers free admission to events listed by Julie Getz, RAD Communication Manager on
her web site at www.radworkshere.org or via telephone at 412-227-1900 x14
Oct. 2
Glass Center, 5472 Penn Avenue. www.pittsburghglasscenter.org.
Oct. 2
Pittsburgh Center for Arts. Shadyside Galleries tours & family art activities.
www.pspca.org
Oct. 4 National Aviary, 700 Arch Street. Discover more than 150 birds.
www.aviary.org.
Oct. 9 Carnegie Library in Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street. Billy Goat Gruff and Deaf
Children play music. www.gatewaytothearts.org, www.carnegielibrary.org.
Oct. 10 Frick Art Historical Center, 7227 Reynolds Street. Family activities, scavenger
hunts. www.thefrickpittsburgh.org.
Oct. 10 Fort Pitt Museum 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Explore Pittsburgh. www.
heinzhistorycenter.org.
Oct. 10 Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Music and shows.
www.pittsburghzoo.org.
Oct. 11
Senator John Heinz History Center. Western Pennsylvania Sports
Center 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We Can Do It Exhibit. Sports and Chorus Groups.
www.heinzhistorycenter.org.
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There are more
medications available
today to treat an
even wider range of
diseases and illnesses
than ever before.
Recent studies show Jim Koll, RPh
that nearly 50 percent of Americans
regularly take a prescription drug.
While many of these medications can
be life-saving, in addition to improving
Quality of Life they can sometimes rob
your body of the essential nutrients it
needs.
Symptoms of nutrient loss may
come on gradually and can look and feel
a lot like symptoms of aging, disease or
mood changes-so it’s easy to get caught
off guard. Here are a few examples
of which drugs are the most common
culprits:
“Acid blockers” taken for heartburn
or reflux may interfere with absorption of
nutrients such as B12, Calcium, Vitamin
D and Folic Acid. The same can be true
of Hormone Replacement Therapy
which can also deplete magnesium,
which is critical for heart health.
Adding Probiotics and Vitamin K to
your regimen can help to replenish the
“good” bacteria in your digestive tract
that are destroyed while taking most
antibiotics.
High blood pressure medications
are helpful in preventing heart attacks
for those who are at risk but they can
disrupt the delicate and necessary
balance of electrolytes in your blood
stream. And while Beta blockers are
helpful at lowering blood pressure they
can, along with cholesterol-lowering
drugs, deplete CoQ10 levels. The heart
needs a rich supply of this nutrient to
function efficiently.
Having said all of this, it’s vitally
important to always keep a complete
and up-to-date list of your prescription
medications on hand (with strengths
and dosing information) along with any
over-the-counter medications you may
be taking as well. It’s important for your
PCP and any specialists you may visit
to be aware of all medications you may
currently be taking.
The pharmacists at Bloomfield Drug
Store are available to not only provide
you with any necessary guidance needed
regarding your medications but to also
work together with you to effectively
communicate this information among
your physicians. We’re always here to
help in any way we can!
Jim Kohl, RPh
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Saturday
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prescription drop box for
your convenience.
Alex Micklow, RPh
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No matter where you presently have your prescriptions filled, we are
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and when to take your medicine properly. Just bring us their bottles, and
we will take the time you deserve and make suggestions to keep you and
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Quality cancer care close to home. Stage 3 lung
cancer. It brought Ed’s sweetheart, Mary, some bad
days, but she and her husband fought through them
for better ones. Health for Mary meant the Allegheny
Health Network screening that found her tumor before
any signs or symptoms. It meant the minimally invasive
surgery that removed it. And most importantly, it’s
meant many more tomorrows filled with dancing. For an
appointment, call 412.DOCTORS (362.8677), or to
see Mary’s story, visit AHN.ORG/Cancer
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9/21/15 11:26 AM
NEWS AROUND TOWN
Bloomfield AARP 3956
Bloomfield Headquarters
4117 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh PA
15224
Tel: 412-622-1212, Fax: 412-6221216, Website: www.cancercaring.
org
BLOOMFIELD CLASSES
Holiday Card Workshop October
20, 2015 from 6-8:00 PM
Wellness Art Therapy held on the
3rd Thursday of each month 6:30
to 8:00 PM.
Reiki Clinic held on the 2nd and
4th Wednesday of each month from
6-8:30 PM by appointment only.
Hands on Therapy held on the 2nd
and 4th Wednesday of each month
from 3-6:00 PM by appointment only
Zumba held on the 2nd Monday of
each month from 6:30-7:30 PM.
Yoga held on the 1st and 4th
Monday of each month from 6-7:00
PM.
Children’s Groups – Support for
children who have a family member
with cancer and a separate group for
children who have lost a loved one
to cancer. Groups meet on selected
Saturdays by appointment only.
SAVE THE DATE of October 17, 2015
for the 4th Annual Wig Out of the
Young Adult Cancer Support (YACS)
at the McFaddens Salon on the North
Shore. Visit www.cancercaring.org
to register.
President Rick Genovese announced
that the next meeting will be held on
October 28th at Saint Maria Goretti
Social Hall, Liberty Campus. AARP
Board meetings begin at 12:30 PM
and AARP Membership meetings
begin at 1:30 PM. Meetings are on
the 4th Wednesday of the month.
New members are always welcome.
Any information can be had by
calling Rick at 412-439-5025.
AARP News
October Trips
Lancaster, PA – 2 days, 1 night.
Show – Joseph. Breakfast and
Dinner. $239.00/person.
Casino Trips in October and November
in future issues.
Trip organizer, Tony Scanga, can be
reached for information on upcoming
dates for trips at 412-683-3710.
WALK THE WATERFRONT with
the Cancer Caring Center Cape
Crusaders on October 11, 2015 in
Homestead. Registration is at 9:15
AM and the Fun Run begins at 10:00
AM. Top ten fundraisers and lunch
with Steeler’s Cam Heywood at
LeMont Restaurant. Post-celebration
at Uno Pizzeria Grill. Become a Cape
Crusader by wearing your cape,
mask and full costume!
Blind Outdoor Leisure
Development (B.O.L.D.)
On October 4th there will be a
Picnic at Ray Jablonski’s home at
4551 Parade Street, Apartment 910,
Pittsburgh 15207. The Catholic Alumni
will provide pizza and hoagies and Ray
will provide snacks and soda pop. For
information and directions call Ray at
412-421-8381.
October 6th is the date for the
Board meeting from 6:30-8:30 PM at
the Western Pennsylvania School for
Blind Children, 201 North Bellefield
Avenue, 15213 in the Main Dining
Room. Coffee and Cookies will be
served – everyone is welcome.
October 9th – 11th are the
dates for the Get Away Weekend at
Camp-Kon-o-Kwee. Residents will
leave Moorewood Towers at 5:30
PM SHARP. Non-residents must have
their own transportation to Morewood
Towers and to home from the Camp
on Sunday. Call Jimmy Wiseman
for information and directions to
Moorehead Towers at 412-682-1926.
October 18th - Urgent Meeting will
be hosted by Jimmy Wiseman at
Moorehead Towers. Refreshments
will be served. Bring your ideas as all
topics will be discussed pertaining to
B.O.L.D. Volunteers are dwindling!
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SCHOOL NEWS
Saint Maria Goretti
OCTOBER
12
Faculty Meeting – No School
for Students
28
Clerical Day for Teachers –
No School for Students
29
Participation in Bloomfield
Citizens Council Annual
Halloween Parade at 7 PM
NOVEMBER
10
1 P M P a r e n t Te a c h e r
Conference
11
No School – Veterans Day
26-30 Thanksgiving Vacation
DECEMBER
1
School Resumes
CCD Tuesday 6-7:30 PM. Saint
Maria Goretti School Friendship
Campus
Liturgy Friday 8:30 AM
Waldorf
OCTOBER
10
Sun Drop Parent Meeting
10-11:30 AM
Lavender Parent Meeting
10-11:30 AM
21
Open House 5:30-6:30 PM
for those interested in the
Waldorf School for
prospective students.
Madonna Della Civita
The Queen
o f
t h e
S a c r e d
Madonna
Procession
d u r i n g
Bloomfield’s
Little Italy
Days was
gifted to
Fr. Dominic
Olivieri and
Immaculate
Conception
C h u r c h
(now Saint Maria Goretti) when Help of
Christians Church closed in East Liberty
several years ago.
This generous act was facilitated by
the Spignese Italian families who settled
in Pittsburgh from Spigno Saturnia,
Italy. In 1956 the Spigno Society
commissioned the statue to be made in
Italy and transported directly to Help of
Christians Church. Today, the Madonna
Della Civita has a place of prominence
in the entrance of Saint Maria Goretti
Church.
The image of the Madonna originated
in Mount Civita, Lazio, Italy in 1492.
Her feast day is celebrated on July 21
each year.
Waldorf (cont’d)
29
Participation in Bloomfield
Citizens Council Annual
Halloween Parade at 7 PM
29-30 Parent-Teacher Conferences
No School – Extended Care
available
NOVEMBER
13
Lantern Walk – Martinmus
14
Ground Clean Up
Open House 10-11:00 AM
for those interested in the
Waldorf School for
prospective students.
Monday Garden Lantern Walk
4:30-6:30 PM
17
Carol Bell Parent Meeting
6-7:30 PM
19
Fall Interscholastic Reading
Competition
24
Kindergarten Stone Soup –
Auditorium
25
Early Dismissal 12:15 PM; No
Extended Care
26-27 Thanksgiving Break
DECEMBER
1
School Resumes
Woolslair (cont’d)
15
H a l f D ay, D i s m i s s a l a t
11:51 AM
16
Parent Teacher Conferences
23
Farm Fresh Friday
27
Picture Day
29
Participation in Bloomfield
Citizens Council Annual Halloween
Parade at 7:00 PM
NOVEMBER
3
No School for Students
11
No School for Students
13
Farm Fresh Friday
19 Report Cards
20
Farm Fresh Friday
26-27 No School for Students
DECEMBER
11
Farm Fresh Friday
18
Farm Fresh Friday
24-January 1 Winter Break
Sister Serafina Visits the
Instrumental Program at
Saint Maria Goretti School
Woolslair
OCTOBER
9
Farm Fresh Friday
OKTOBERFEST
The Ladies of Charity
annual Oktoberfest
dinner will be held
on Saturday, October
17th, at the Saint Maria Goretti Social
Hall, Friendship Campus. The dinner will
include kielbasa, hot dogs, sauerkraut,
mashed potatoes, salad, and desert.
Dinner also includes beer, soda pop, and
coffee. Tickets are $10/person and can
be purchased all weekend after Masses
and at the rectory on Monday and
Wednesdays only from 9:00 AM – 3:30
PM. Ask for Bee. There will be gift baskets,
bake sale, flea market, 50/50 raffle,
and lottery basket. Dinner at 5 PM. NO
TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.
Nursing Scholarship at
West Penn Hospital
New scholarships to support nursing
education at West Penn Hospital provide a
great opportunity for interested residents
living within the partnership guidelines. The
Community Partnership Scholarship is for
residents of the West Penn Hospital Community
Partnership area attending or accepted to
attend West Penn Hospital School of Nursing
(includes zip codes 15224-Bloomfield,15224Garfield, 15201-Lawrenceville, 15206-East
Lliberty, and 15232-Shadyside.
For information on scholarships, visit West
Penn Hospital School of Nursing online www.
wpahs.org/education/west-penn-hospitalschool-nursing or contact Director Carol Haus
at 412-578-5535.
Sister Serafina, O.P. Dominican and
Michael Guzik, Instrumental Music Director
Into its third year, Saint Maria Goretti
School’s Band is under the direction of
a new instructor, Mr. Michael Guzik. The
band had its start with the diocesan
coordinator of instrumental music, Sister
Serafina Viagrande paying a visit to Saint
Maria Goretti School and questioning
Sister Mary John , Principal, as to why
there wasn’t a band at the school. Sister
Mary John responded that there wasn’t
an empty room in the school for band
practice. Sister Serafina took a tour of
the school, and found and area in the
rear section of the school cafeteria,
and insisted that this space could be
utilized for band practice. Sister Mary
John agreed to “give it a try!” And..
great things began to surface. The band
practice started, the students became
excited, and Saint Maria Goretti’s band
was on its way.
To date, the band has given two
concerts a year, under the direction of its
former instructor, Mr William McClintock,
who has been replaced this year by Mr.
Michael Guzik.
Sister Serafina has an extremely busy
schedule, for she is in charge of all
instrumental programs throughout the
diocese, both elementary and the high
schools. Sister Serafina’s great love for
music has once again surfaced at another
school.
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A Family Magazine Preserving the Past, Present and Future
Volume XXX
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Fall/Winter 2015
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Dek Hockey Partnership (Cont’d from page 1)
As a Councilman, Mayor Peduto shared the vision of the Bloomfield Citizens
Council because he loved the game, was an active player himself in local
leagues, and a #1 fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins who attended every game
possible for many years.
After months of partnership meetings, reviewing, discussing, and voting
on evolving plans, Mayor Peduto publicly announced on March 17, 2014 that
“Work will begin at the site in 2014 and the Pittsburgh Penguins are interested
in the Bloomfield Project”.
The ribbon cutting ceremony took place on August 28, 2015 dedicating the
Court to Fallen Police Officer Paul J. Sciullo, II, a life-long resident of Bloomfield
with outstanding ability and close ties to the complex. His parents, Sue and
Max Sciullo, as well as City of Pittsburgh Police Chief Cameron McLay, and a
large contingency of Paul’s fellow officers attended the ceremony in his honor.
Today, the final design gave an enormous boost to the Bocce Court and Tot
Lot with a highly functional relocation in close proximity. Now the Center has
a new Dek Hockey Rink, new Bocce Court, new playground complete ADA
compliant access, and 55 parking spaces. There is Musco LED Sports and
Area lighting even for the basketball court, and pervious asphalt underneath
the hockey rink. The Penguins Foundation contributed Mylec Dekmat, Riley
Manufacturing dasher boards and fencing, players shade structure, and the
scoreboard. Dave Soltecz, President of the Penguins Foundation stated,
“This is a great day for the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Highmark.
Dek Hockey in these rinks helps to spread the word about our involvement
in the community and youth activities as well. Stepping on the court with
high energy and enthusiasm, the Bloomfield Hockey League will be front
and center.”
The grassroots league with leadership from Mike Grady, John Santella,
Jimmy Genco, Scott Muto, Steve Baker, Bob Grady, Steve Moore, Dave
Magliocco, and Daniel Lave have never faltered in love of the game and a
desire to train and teach the younger generation as well. The late Paul Sciullo
and Eric Crouse were a vital part of the league’s history.
The Bloomfield Citizens Council has been working with the league as far
back as the 1970’s with Coach George Savarese, and was always involved
with Mike Gable, now Director of City of Pittsburgh Public Works. Director
Gable has been a major player in assisting the Bloomfield Citizens Council
with eight capital improvements initiatives that the Bloomfield Citizens Council
has shepherded.
The end result is evidence of the skills within Gable’s Public Works
Department. All earth work, excavation, elevation, asphalt, retainer walls,
and infrastructure were accomplished with the supervision by the City’s
construction, paving and Northeast Division. Justin Salinetro, Engineering
Tech 3, Department of Public Works who was Project Manager and stated on
opening day, “I enjoy working with people who are passionate about making
positive changes to our City and Parks. I’m grateful for the opportunity to
make a difference and look forward to our continued endeavors”.
At the Bloomfield Citizens Council’s request, Mayor Peduto is having the
roof repaired on the activity building to secure it for future intergenerational
use. They have also proposed a dog-play area on the site. Stay tuned!
Penn-Mathilda Housing
(Cont’d from page 1)
West Penn ICU
(Cont’d from page 1)
and surrounding communities
have been incredibly loyal and
committed to West Penn Hospital,
continually turning to us to be the
provider of their medical care,”
said Ron Andro, President and CEO
of West Penn Hospital. “Opening
this Cardiac ICU is just one more
way we can bring high-quality,
lifesaving care to those who have
stood by us through the years and
affirm our commitment to them.”
The West Penn Cardiovascular
Institute offers patients a full
range of advanced diagnostic
and therapeutic cardiovascular
services, including diagnostic
and interventional cardiac
catheterization, heart bypass
and valve replacement surgery,
pacemaker and defibrillator
implantation, complex peripheral
vascular procedures and postinterventional cardiovascular care.
The Institute also houses two stateof-the-art cardiac catheterization
laboratories, an electrophysiology
laboratory, monitored patient
rooms – and now, the dedicated
Cardiac ICU.
George Magovern, MD is
Chair, Department of Thoracic
and Cardiovascular Surgery for
Allegheny Health Network and
Director of Cardiac Surgery at
West Penn.
Ross F. DiMarco, MD, Medical
Director of West Penn’s Open
Heart Cardiac Surgery program,
lauded the new Cardiac ICU
as a critical component in the
hospital’s efforts to ensure the
best possible outcomes for its
cardiac patients who have had a
heart attack, have heart failure,
pulmonary hypertension or other
serious cardiac issues. Dr. DiMarco
stated, “With the new Cardiac
ICU, we have greatly expanded
and enhanced our ability to care
for those suffering from even
the most complex cardiovascular
disorders.”
In addition to Dr. Magovern and
Dr. DiMarco, leadership of West
Penn’s Cardiovascular Institute
includes Venkatraman Srinivasan,
Medical Director of the Institute
and Director of the hospital’s
cardiac cath lab.
two floors with 6,000 square feet of commercial space on the first floor. There are 33 onebedroom units and 6 two-bedroom units in the building.
The design by Moss Architects includes off-street parking, secure bicycle parking, a
community room, ADA accessible and adaptable units, and on-site laundry facilities.
This affordable housing is great news for veterans because half of the units will have a
preference for veterans. Action Housing’s decision to give veterans preference within this
newly built affordable housing plan elicited strong support from the Bloomfield Citizens
Council and the organization’s resident committee.
Due to the affordable range of rents, income restrictions that apply are: single tenants
must earn less than $29,220 per year, and two-person households must earn less than
$33,360 per year. The rental of the units range from $605 to $730 for a one bedroom unit,
and $730 to $875 for two-bedroom units. All utilities are included in the rent.
Applications are available to review starting on October 1st or on the website at www.
actionhousing.org and click on “find housing”, or call Mary T. at Supportive Housing
Management at 412-829-3910. Applications will be accepted beginning on October 15th.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications post-marked before October 15th will not be accepted.
The site is on the Penn Avenue bus line with several additional busses available one block down in Bloomfield on Friendship Avenue,
making access to work very convenient. Two business districts are available on Liberty Avenue and Penn Avenue for convenient shopping
and services. West Penn Hospital is one block away and several churches are in the area as well. The Penn Mathilda Apartments show
promise for great Quality of Life to the future residents in this solid urban neighborhood. Let’s go Vets!
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Dick Romano
Loving Sports and
Preserving History
2015, to his son’s loving wife, Charlene. Dick
Romano states, “This is how it all began.”
Rick played 6 years of Little League, 2 years
of Pony League, 2 years of Colt, and then
played with Lawrenceville Tigers and Central
Catholic High School. He pitched a no-hitter
while playing for the 9th Ward American
Legion and spent 2 more years with the
Northside Mets and received numerous
awards. He had try-outs with the Kansas
City Chiefs and the Chicago Cubs and was
selected for the San Diego Farm System.
Rick tried out with the San Francisco Giants
who gave him the opportunity to pitch to
Willie Mays during batting practice when
they played the Pittsburgh Pirates. Rick’s
baseball glove is among his parents most
cherished possessions.
Dick Romano concludes, “And this is the
way it all ended”.
THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE SPIRIT
WILL CONTINUE WITH PART II OF
DICK ROMANO LOVING SPORTS
AND PRESERVING HISTORY.
The Romano’s Dick, Irene and Rick
Bloomfield Sports Hall of Fame
Bob Donatelli, Dick Romano, Charlene Romano
Dick Romano doesn’t ever remember
not loving and living baseball. In 1959
he founded the Bloomfield Youth Athletic
Association. The list of youngsters who
spent time with Romano and had careers
in professional baseball is impressive.
Ed Rakow – Los Angeles Dodgers,
Hank Bolinda – Philadelphia Phillies,
Terry Stokes – Boston Red Sox, Jimmy
Sadowski – Pittsburgh Pirates, Kenny
Fulton – Pittsburgh Pirates, Rick Romano
– San Diego Padres, Brant Colamarino –
Oakland Athletics, Joe Emanuele – Scout
for Kansas City Royals and a Central
Catholic High School Baseball Coach.
Since 1975 Romano has been recording
Bloomfield sports history by honoring
individual contributions to athletes with
plaques in the Pioneer Savings and
Loan Association, now Wesbanco Wall
of Fame.
The 2015 recipients are the late
Rick Romano (posthumously) and Bob
Donatelli.
Bob Donatelli played 6 years of Little
League, 2 years of Pony League, 1 year of
Colt, on the travelling team, and 3 more
years for 9th Ward American Legion and
St. Joseph’s CYO as well. This MVP had a
no-hit, 16 strike out performance in 1964,
was Best Pitcher, most Valued Player,
and had the highest batting average
repeatedly and simultaneously from
1962-1967. Donatelli excelled in Varsity
Baseball and Basketball 4 years while at
Washington Vocational High School and
was bestowed numerous awards. An
accomplished father of 4 and grandfather
of 4, today he resides with his wife of 36
years, Judy Donatelli in North Hills.
The induction of Rick Romano was
bittersweet since his sudden passing
on September 20, 2014. Rick was too
humble in his lifetime to accept this welldeserved award, therefore his father Dick
Romano decided to present it in August of
DATE
NAME
AWARD
February 13, 1976 Martin “Hooks” Donatucci *
Baseball
January 30, 1977 Carl “Kelly” Porco *
Baseball
January 30, 1977 Richard “Dick” DeSander *
Boxing
January 30, 1978 Herman DeSabato *
Football
January 30, 1978 Ralph Martzo *
Boxing
January 19, 1979 Johnny Vivio *
Boxing
January 19, 1979 Frank “Cabby” Gentile *
Football
November 30, 1979Hugh Capretta *
Football
November 30, 1979Charles “Bear” Rodgers *
Football
February 8, 1981 Nick “Chubs” Carlino *
Football
February 8, 1981 Anthony “Red” Celender
Football
January 31, 1982 Nunzio Galioto
Football
January 31, 1982 Billy Yarussi *
Football
January 23, 1983 Domenic “Dom” Pronio *
Football
January 23, 1983 Joseph “Popeye” LeDonne *
Football
January 27, 1984 Richard “Dick” Romano
Baseball
January 27, 1984 Dan Cercone *
Humanitarian
January 25, 1985 Edward Cenci *
Football
January 25, 1985 Nicholas “Tubby” Palmiere *
Football
January 31, 1986 Joe Lupone
Football
January 31, 1986 Tony Polito
Football
March 6, 1987
George Palmiere, Sr. *
Football
March 6, 1987
Pete Donett *
Baseball
January 29, 1988 John L. Thomas, Sr. *
Humanitarian
January 29, 1988 Tom Hughes *
Baseball
March 31, 1989
Albert “Torro” LeDonne Football
March 31, 1989
Bennie DiCola *
Football
March 30, 1990
Domenic Mori
Baseball
March 30, 1990
Raymond Plaski
Football
February 8, 1991 Joseph “Do Do” Bartunek
Softball
February 8, 1992 Chuck Marburger *
Softball
February 27, 1993 Eddie “Snaggs” Iannacchione
Football
February 25, 1994 Frank “Stuff” Guerriero *
Football
July 20, 1995
William “Billy” Gambogi *
Baseball
October 24, 1997 Frank Peluso
Baseball
November 20, 1998Donald “Zip” Zappa *
Football
November 24, 1999George Rafaleski
Baseball
December 23, 2000Albert Mosesso
Baseball
December 23, 2000Ralph Giancola *
Baseball
December 18, 2001Kim Shimmel Spears
Softball
December 8, 2004 Dan “Mr. B” Brannigan
Basketball
June 8, 2013
George Sciullo *
Football/Bowling
June 8, 2013Joe PosteraroFootball/Hockey
June 25, 2015
Rick Romano *
Baseball
June 25, 2015
Bob Donatelli
Baseball
* Deceased
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Welcome home.
Why stay in a hotel when you can live in a house?
The new HYATT house™ Pittsburgh/Bloomfield is now open at the corner of Baum
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Real kitchens. Real living rooms. Real breakfast and WiFi that are REALLY free. It’s a
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5335 Baum Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
412.621.9900
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Tri-Ward Baseball
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS
Tri-Ward baseball has ended another
great season with six teams this year
and several new players! One of the
new sponsors, C&R Collision took 1st
Place in our Minor League. In the Little
League, it was another close year and
Angelo’s Pizzeria took 1st Place for a
second year in a row.
The year ended with the Annual
Picnic/Banquet at Idlewild Park. It was
a wonderful day.
Thanks go out to all the coaches,
players, parents, sponsors, and
Boosters for all their help in making
this another great year! It could not
have been done without you.
Corky and Mary McCabe
Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society Light the Night
The 17th Annual Light the Night
will be held at Heinz Field North
Shore on Thursday, October 8,
2015, where 5,000 participants
enjoy this 1.9 mile non-competitive
stroll. Registration begins at 5:30
PM and the Walk begins at 7:30 PM.
Senior Director Maureen Durkin
states that as, “Light the Night
is the 15th largest walk in the
United States. Last year we raised
$850,000 and our goal for 2015
is $900,000. There is a new look
of illuminated lanterns on a stick.
When you raise $100, you receive
a free Tee-shirt, food and beverage.
Come out and walk to save a life!”
Senior Director Durkin can be
reached at 412-395-2875 or at
www.lightthenight.org. Patients and
Survivors receive free Tee-shirts
and a lantern. The Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night
Walk funds research to find cures
and insure access to treatment for
all blood cancer patients.
Zoo Boo
The Pittsburgh Zoo Boo will be held
on October 17-18, and October 2425 from 11:00 AM SHARP to 3:00
PM with a 10:00 AM recommended
arrival time. Trick or Treating will go
on throughout the day.
All activities are free with your
General Admission. Free parking
is available. Call 412-665-3640
for more information or visit www.
pittsburghzoo.org.
Veterans Day Parade
The Pittsburgh Veterans Day
Parade is on Saturday, November
7th in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Bella Vista Lodge Events
The Bella Vista Lodge, a member
of the Italian Sons and Daughters
of America will hold their annual
Columbus Day Banquet on Sunday,
October 11, 2015 at 5:30 PM at
Salvatore’s on Curry Road in Baldwin,
PA. There will be a buffet of delicious
Italian Cuisine and spumoni for
desert. There will also be raffles with
great prizes.
This year the Lodge will also
celebrate a Halloween Party on the
same day. Costumes are suggested
and a good time surely will be had for
everyone who attends.
Save the Date
Mark your calendars for November
15, 2015 when the Bella Vista Lodge
will celebrate with a Thanksgiving
Feast at 1:00 PM, and a visit from
Santa for the children. Festivities
will be held at Salvatore’s. For
information call Karen Cercone
(Hospitality Co-Chair) at 412-8821343.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
The Pittsburgh Walk to End
Alzheimer’s Disease is held annually
in more than 600 communities
nationwide. Participants are of all
ages and abilities, walking to reclaim
the future for those millions of people
suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease,
the Nation’s 6th leading cause of
death.
Registration is on October 24, 2015
at 8:00 AM with Opening Ceremony
at 9:30 AM. The Walk is at 10:00 AM
and the length is 2 miles at Heinz
Field, North Shore. There is no fee
to Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease;
however each participant is expected
to fundraise in order to contribute to
the cause and to raise awareness.
Coordinator for the Walk is Abby Smith
and she can be reached at 412-2615040 Extension 3110 or via e-mail at
[email protected].
PIP POINTers in Person
PIP meets on the 3rd Saturday of
each month in the Oakland Carnegie
Library 3rd floor conference room.
Meeting time is from 10:30 AM to
Noon. For more information, call
Marilyn Holt at the Pennsylvania
Department at 412-622-3154. All
new members are welcome.
Halloween Parade
(Cont’d from page 1)
entertainers will be marching
down Liberty Avenue for cheering
spectators as Grandparents, Moms
and Dads, Aunts and Uncles all
reserve their spots with outdoor
chairs.
Generations have grown up with
this parade since their childhood.
The Bloomfield Citizens Council
encourages families to come out
to Bloomfield restaurants and
have dinner. Make your dinner
reservations early prior to the 7:30
PM parade kick-off time.
If you want to be a prize
contestant, check in at Gross Street
and Liberty Avenue with “Marlene”,
the Bloomfield Citizens Council
Coordinator of costumed children.
Two hundred prizes will be given
along the parade route.
If you want a float or vehicle
in the parade, or wish to have
the experience of your life as a
volunteer, please call the Bloomfield
Citizens Council office at 412-3636191.
Mickey and Minnie will be looking
for you!
Kennywood Fright Night
Kennywood Phantom Fright Nights
are happening on all Fridays and
Saturdays in October. Fright night is
a scary event and not recommended
for children under the age of 13.
Parents’ discretion is advised. For
information call 412-461-0500 or
visit www.phantomnights.com.
Election News!
October 5th, 2015 is the last day
to register to vote in the General
Election on November 3, 2015.
Absentee Ballot application
must be received by October 27th,
2015. Remember there is a turnaround time for the process. Call
412-350-4520 for Absentee Ballot
applications. After completion,
the ballot must be mailed to
the Allegheny County Division
of Election, 542 Forbes Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 by the dateline
date of October 30th, 2015.
Hartwood Acres Hay Rides
Year Round Hay Rides are provided
by Hartwood Acres and can be
rented for private tours at $75/
hour. The wagon seats 16 people.
Reservations can be made by calling
412-767-9200. A two-week advance
notice is required.
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MONDAY
Refuse Pick-up and
Recycle & Bulk Items
Refuse Pick-up
& Bulk Items
COLUMBUS DAY
1492
Refuse Pick-up and
Recycle & Bulk Items
NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PITTSBURGH
PA
No. 3501
Bureau of Animal Care
And Control
412-255-2036
Refuse Pick-up &
Bulk Items
Board of Education
Public Hearing 6:00 PM
Sal Patatucci Radio Italia
Mon-Fri 5-6 PM Weekly Dial
WEDO 810 AM
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LAST DAY
VOTER REGISTRATION
To vote in the November 3rd
General Election
412-350-4520
www.votepa.com
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OCTOBER
SUNDAY
FREE Outdoor Exhibits
Cercone Village on the Park
www.bloomfieldlive.com
Headquarters
4727 Friendship Avenue
Bloomfield Preservation &
Heritage Society
Bloomfield Citizens Council
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ITALIAN
HERITAGE DAY
Senator John Heinz History Center
THE BOOK IS HERE!!!
History of BLOOMFIELD
1750-2008
412-363-6191
B.O.L.D.
Urgent Meeting
Zoo Boo
Pittsburgh Zoo
See Page 15
See Page 5
11 Cancer Caring Center Walk
See Page 5
Bella Vista Lodge
See Page 15
50th Wedding Anniversary
St. Paul Cathedral
2:30 PM
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Saint Maria Goretti
Friendship Campus
Abitibi Paper Retrieval in
Church Lot
Thank You!
A Product of Bloomfield
Preservation & Heritage Society
4737 Friendship Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Phone: 412-363-0222
Fax: 412-363-6191
WEDNESDAY
JOIN NOW!
Bloomfield Business
Network
Gloria LeDonne, President
412-841-3909
BOARD MEMBERS
EVERY WEEK
Bloomfield Citizens Council
Halloween Parade Meetings
6:30 PM
BCC Headquarters
4727 Friendship Avenue
West Penn Allegheny
Home Care
412-330-4211
Waldorf School
Open House
Maria Goretti
28 NoSaint
School for Students
Clerical Day for Teachers
See Page 7
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Bloomfield Library for the
Blind & Physically Handicapped
1-800-242-0526
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8
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THURSDAY
See Page 15
AARP TRIPS INFO
See Page 5
Rivers of Steel
National Heritage Area
412-464-4020
Bloomfield
29 Citizens
Council
47th Halloween Parade
7:30 PM Many Surprises
Marching Bands-Floats
See Page 1
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Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society
“Light the Night Walk”
Zone 5 Community Releations
Officer Michael Gay
412-665-3770
Emergency Dial 911
City of Pittsburgh
Response Line Dial 311
Emergency Dial 911
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
TUESDAY
Bloomfield Citizens Council
Annual Family Night
HALLOWEEN PARADE
Thursday, October 29, 2015
7:30 PM Marching Bands, Floats
BLOOMFIELD #1 COMMUNITY
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B.O.L.D. Meeting
See Page 5
Bloomfield/Lawrenceville
Members Lions Meeting 6:00 PM
at Pleasure Bar
New Members Welcome
13
Senator John Heinz
Pittsburgh Regional
History Center
1212 Smallman Street
Info: School & Adult Tours
412-454-6304
www.carnegielibrary.org
20 Visit Carnegie Library
Teens & Tweens Program
279 FiskStreet
412-682-3668
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LAST DAY
TO APPLY
VOTER ABSENTEE
BALLOT
Due Before 5:00 PM
See Page 15
See Page 7
AARP Board Meeting at Noon
AARP Membership Meeting
1:30 PM Saint Maria Goretti
Social Hall-Liberty Campus
See Page 5
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FRIDAY
RADical Days
Free Admission Days
Allegheny Regional
Asset Days
www.radworkshere.org
See Page 2
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West Penn Hospital
Criterion Healthcare Security
412-578-1800
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Allegheny County
Information Center
412-350-INFO (4636)
Hay Rides
23
Hartwood Mansion
Reservations 412-767-9200
See Page 15
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3
10
17
2015
SATURDAY
See Page 7
“Walk to End
Alzheimer’s Disease”
24/7 Helpline
1-800-272-3900
See Page 15
See Page 15
PIP Meeting
Ladies of Charity
Oktoberfest
Columbus Day Parade
11:00 AM
Oakland Catholic Social
7:30 PM
Every Saturday
See Page 5
Cancer Caring Center
Kids Pet Therapy
KENNYWOOD
Fright Nights
412-461-0500
Over 13 years old
www.phantomfrightnights.com
See Page 15
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Become a Member
Of The Lions Club
The Bloomfield
Lawrenceville Lions Club
International invites you to
join them in helping others as they
celebrate their Centennial Year.
Well-known for their committed
service to the Blind, they’ve
given assistance to Leader Dog
Acquisitions, Eye & Ear Foundation,
Food Banks, and Meals-on-Wheels
as well.
Become a True Humanitarian and
call Bob Conrad at 412-363-8604.
Waldorf School
10/29 & 10/30
Parent/Teacher
Conference
See Page 7
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