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Brook Park News
A publication of your Brook Park Manor Civic Association
Volume 17, Issue 3
March 2010
BROOK PARK NEWS
The newsletter is available on the Brook Park website.
2009 -2010 Board of Governors
If you want the newsletter sent to your Inbox, you would need to go
to the Brook Park website (www.brookparkmanor.com) and do the
following:
President:
Bill Ghirardi
(412) 366-6646
Vice President:
Paul Katus
(412) 367-9059
Secretary:
Lisa Kocent
(412) 367-7473
Treasurer:
“OPEN POSITION”
Members:
Jim Kearns
(412) 367-4294
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2. Enter your email address.
3. Click on “Join Mailing List”.
THANKS TO ALL!
The memory of the Blizzard of 2010 and other snow events following
shortly after will be remembered by all for a long time. Many found
themselves unable to handle the vast amounts of snow
that fell (and fell and fell). We would like to thank all
the Good Samaritans who helped those in need of
assistance. There were many who helped, most
without being asked and who refused compensation.
You are wonderful people and, although you did not
seek appreciation and praise when you helped, THANK
YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
RESIDENTS DIRECTORY UPDATE
By now, all Brook Park residents should have received their annual
letter/dues invoices from the Civic Association. Included for
each address was a Residents Directory Update form
indicating the CURRENT directory listing. Please review this
information to make sure it is accurate. If you wish to make changes,
the DEADLINE is March 15, 2010. Updated directories will be
delivered to PAID MEMBERS OF THE CIVIC ASSOCIATION
ONLY once the project is complete. Changes can be e-mailed
to: LKBird79@msn.com or forms may be delivered to 999
Broadmeadow Drive. If you did not receive a form for your address,
please contact Lisa Kocent @ LKBird79@msn.com or 412-3677473.
REMINDER.....Just a reminder that this is the "OFF YEAR" for the
Garage Sale. Our next neighborhood Garage Sale will be held during
2011.
ANNUAL CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEETING REMINDER
DON'T FORGET----The Annual Civic Association
meeting will be held on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at
7:00 pm at the Franklin Park Borough Building.
All residents of Brook Park are encouraged to
attend.
Debby Keelan
(412) 364-1844
Dan Lutz
(412) 369-9831
Tom McGurgan
(412) 635-0528
Phyllis Musial
(412) 366-4716
Greg Palchak
(412) 367-4970
Sandra Schuster
(412) 366-0455
David Scott
(412) 369-5371
Alternate:
Eric Bradley
(412) 369-7177
Jeff Allshouse
(412) 630-0101
Membership:
Jessica Deible
(724) 234-2726
Newsletter Editor:
Donna Hudson
(412) 364-3605
Welcome:
Women’s Club:
Melody Kalcevic
(412) 548-3215
Lisa Kocent
(412) 367-7473
NEW BPMCA MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR
Please welcome Jessica Deible as the Civic
Association's new Membership Coordinator. This is a
new position that was created by the Civic Board to
alleviate the duties of the Civic Board Treasurer.
Jessica will be collecting annual dues payments and
maintaining a data base of paid Civic Association
members. Please forward all dues payments and any
questions concerning your membership status to
Jessica. Thanks to Jessica for volunteering for this
position. Much appreciated by all!
EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday, March 27, 2010, is the date set
for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Wall
Memorial Park on Sloop Road. The Hunt
starts at 11:00 am and will occur Rain,
Sun or Snow. Deadline to register for the
Egg Hunt is March 19. See the attached Sign-Up
Flyer for all the exciting details.
2nd ANNUAL “RACE FOR JOE”
The 2nd Annual "Race For Joe" will be held on
Saturday, April 3, 2010, at 9:00 am. The route will
remain the same as last year through Brook Park.
Race coordinators are looking for
volunteers
to handout
water,
direct runners and this year we would
like to see every street lined with
residents cheering on the runners for
this great charity. If you wish to volunteer, contact
Dan Lutz at: lutz.dan@gmail.com. Sign up to
participate in the race will be circulated at a later
date. This race is held in honor and memory of Joe
Guzzetti of Field Club who was a graduate of North
Allegheny High School and captain of the NA
football team. On February 6, 2008, Joe died
suddenly of an epileptic seizure. He was 24 years
old. All proceeds will go towards college
scholarships for graduates of NA.
"SPRING FLING" SOCIAL
SAVE THE DATE and plan to attend the "SPRING
FLING" Social sponsored by the Civic
Association. Date is Saturday, April 10,
2010, 7:30 pm - 12:00 midnight at the
Franklin Park Fire Hall. All are welcome
to attend. Civic Association members pay
$10/person to attend. Non-Civic members pay
$15/person to attend and all include: Beer, Wine,
Pop, Food and Music provided by a DJ. Bring a
friend or friends. You must sign up and pay by the
RSVP date to attend (RSVP date is April 2). SEE
ATTACHED
information.
FLYER
for
additional
sign
up
URGENT!!!! CIVIC ASSOCIATION
TREASURER NEEDED
WE NEED YOU NOW!!! Again, as of the writing of
this
article,
the
Civic
Association no longer has a
Treasurer. This is a very
serious and urgent issue.
Contact any Civic Board
Member now for additional information or to
volunteer (contact information included on the first
page of every newsletter).
CIVIC BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED
Not one person has stepped forward to even inquire
let alone volunteer to fill current and upcoming
vacancies on the Civic Board.
Astounding since the time requirement
is not large but the benefits are
many. If you are reading this
newsletter, thank a Board member.
When you don't have a newsletter to
read,
thank
yourself
for
not
volunteering. Ready to volunteer? Have questions?
Contact any Board member. Contact information
located on the first page of every newsletter.
CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP DUES
Civic Association Membership Dues for 2010-2011
are now due in the amount of $30. Dues invoices
were mailed to all Brook Park residents in early
February. Many Brook Park events and groups are
only open to current, paid members of the Civic
Association. Members are also eligible to receive an
updated version of the Brook Park Residents
Directory later this spring. Dues provide for many
things seen and unseen and keep our neighborhood a
wonderful place to live and have fun.
Dues are $30/year. Checks are payable to: BPMCA
(Brook Park Manor Civic Association). Dues
payments should be forwarded to: Jessica Deible at
1607 Kind James Drive.
Didn't receive a dues invoice? Contact Lisa Kocent
@ LKBird79@msn.com.
FREE CAT TO GOOD HOME: 1 1/2
year old cat named "Sky", gray and white.
Fixed and has all shots. Good with kids.
Litter Box and Toys included. Contact
Sandy at: 412-366-0455.
DO NOT FORGET--"NIGHT AT THE RACES"
Ok... Have you had enough of this weather yet? Shall
we dare to wish for sunshine and the warmth of
Summer? Legend has it that if you support and attend
an event sponsored by a Summer organization (i.e.
Brook Park Swim Club's "Night at the Races"), the
Sun gods will smile down upon you and the summer
sun will arrive that much sooner.
Well, I am sure that none of you have
missed my corny attempts to get you to
join us for BPSC social events, but here I
go again. Attached to this newsletter is
the sign up form for the "Night at the
Races." This year promises to be
bigger and better than ever. We have
silent auction baskets that include Penguin tickets, spa
treatments and bunches of cool restaurant certificates
(and no, not just Sir Pizza certificates). The event
date is Friday, March 12, 2010, at the Camelot
Banquet Hall. Bring your family and friends and
enjoy the company of your "Summer" family. If you
have any questions, call or email me. Otherwise, I
hope to see you all there.
Yours in snowy misery,
Suzanne Bridges
METAL 1 POUND COFFEE CANS ARE
NEEDED BY McKNIGHT STUDENTS
Many 5th graders at McKnight have enjoyed Camp
Kon-o-Kwee over the years. One of the events they
enjoy is cooking their own breakfast on the bottom of
a metal 1 lb. coffee can. However, there has been a
decline in the number of metal coffee cans in the
stores, since many 1 lb. containers of coffee are now
plastic. Can you please help us to continue this
enjoyable tradition? Please buy and save metal cans.
Metal can donations may be placed at the
Caulkins' residence (1652 King James Drive). Many
thanks from the parents of future 5th graders!!
SAVE THE DATE!
February 27, 2010
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8:00 pm – 12:00 am
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Happy Hour @ Hudson’s
March 5, 2010
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N/A
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DEADLINE: Buy Horses for “Night At The Races”
MARCH 7, 2010 -
7:00 PM
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ANNUAL CIVIC ASSOCIATION MTG
@ Franklin Park Borough Building
March 7, 2010
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N/A
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DEADLINE: Pay Civic Assoc. Dues
For 2010-2011
March 8, 2010
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N/A
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DEADLINE: Buy Tickets for “Night At The Races”
March 9, 2010
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10:00 am – 11:30 am
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Kid Connection @ Ross Park Mall
March 12, 2010
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6:00 pm – 12:00 am
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“Night At The Race” @ Camelot in Warrendale
Sponsored by the Brook Park Swim Club
March 15, 2010
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N/A
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DEADLINE: Make Resident’s Directory Changes
March 16, 2010
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7:30 pm
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Bunco Group 2 @ Emily Burns’
March 19, 2010
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N/A
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DEADLINE: To Sign Up For Easter Egg Hunt
March 26, 2010
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1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
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Kid Connection @ Bounce U
March 27, 2010
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11:00 am
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Easter Egg Hunt @ Wall Memorial Park, Sloop Road
April 2, 2010
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N/A
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DEADLINE: Sign Up for “Spring Fling” Social
April 3, 2010
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9:00 am
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2nd Annual “Race For Joe”
April 4, 2010
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7:00 pm
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Civic Board Meeting @ St. John Neumann
April 10, 2010
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7:30 pm – 12:00 am
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“Spring Fling” Social @ Franklin Park Fire Hall
April 20, 2010
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10:00 am – 11:30 am
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Kid Connection @ Blueberry Hill
April 20, 2010
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7:30 pm
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Bunco Group 2 @ Danelle Tyler’s
May 2, 2010
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7:00 pm
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Civic Board Meeting @ St. John Neumann
May 15, 2010
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8:00 pm – 12:00 am
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Happy Hour @ Kalcevic’s
May 18, 2010
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7:30 pm
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Bunco Group 2 @ Suzanne Bridges’
May 28, 2010
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1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
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Kid Connection @ Soergel’s
August 28, 2010
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3:00 pm
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PIG ROAST @ Pool
BROOK PARK CLASSIFIEDS
PET SERVICES
My name is Sydney McDonough and every year I offer
Pet Services to the neighborhood. This includes Pet
Sitting and Dog Walking. I am 12 years old and have 2
years of experience. I have 2 dogs of my own, a Lab
and a Chihuahua. My rates are $3.00 per Walk and
$7.00 per Day.
Contact Sydney McDonough at
mcdonough9481@verizon.net or 412-366-3835.
Your AVON sales Representative is taking orders!
Almost 4 years strong in Brook Park! 6 yrs total!
Please contact Melody Kalcevic @ 412-548-3215
or mkalcevic@verizon.net to place an Avon order or
request the latest catalog. Browse the website at your
convenience: www.youravon.com/mmaceykalcevic.
Doggie Delights
Gourmet Birthday Cakes, Pup-Cakes
& Cookies for your best friend!
Bark at Erica Lowry
412-548-3405
www.doggiedelightsonline.com
Sterling Strings of Shenango offers classical
Mancini Refrigeration--412-551-9641
Heating, A/C & Commercial Refrigeration Repair &
Installations - Call your Neighborhood Supplier of
Quality Equipment & Service.
music ensembles for your special occasion. We feature
flute and cello and perform trios, quartets or any
combination of your favorite instruments. Please visit
www.sterlingstringsofshenango.com and listen to our
YouTube videos. You may contact Melissa Lessure,
flutist (1621 King James Drive) at 412-635-0131.
Babysitting by Ryanne
Babysitting available after school until 10:00 pm and
weekends until ???? Completed Certified Babysitting
Course. Contact Ryanne Tyler, 1602 King James
Drive (412) 366-9862.
Services by Kristen Franks (Age 14)
Babysitting (Class taken), mother’s helper, housesitting, pet-sitting, dog-walking, maintaining flower
gardens (weeding & watering). Fee of $8/hr or
minimum $10 per job. Call 412-364-7657.
CUSTOM CARDS
Custom
made
cards
and
invitations, birth
announcements and thank-yous for all occasions. Call
or email me to browse through my many samples.
Kelly (412) 366-3835 mcdonough9481@verizon.net
Niggel Lawn Care LLC
1540 King James Dr. (412) 366-7956
Firewood for sale. Also, for all of your lawn care
needs, including mowing, edging, mulching,
landscaping, shrub trimming, aeration, leaf removal,
retaining walls, and patios.
Services Available Year Round
HOP ON OVER TO
BROOK PARK MANOR’S
ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Wall Memorial Park on Sloop Rd.
Rain, Shine, or Snow
For children up to and including age 12
Each child will receive 6 small eggs and 1 large egg filled with goodies
Please be sure your child does not exceed the limit.
Cost: Civic Association Members: $3.00/child
Non-Members: $5.00/child
Reservation Deadline: Friday, March 19
Please direct questions to Erin Toomey at 412-364-3008 or briant131@comcast.net
Name: ____________________________Civic Association Member Y or N
Can you help assist? Y or N
Child’s Name ___________________________age 0-3 4-6 7-12 yrs old
Child’s Name ___________________________age 0-3 4-6 7-12 yrs old
Child’s Name ___________________________age 0-3 4-6 7-12 yrs old
Child’s Name ___________________________age 0-3 4-6 7-12 yrs old
Please return by March 19 to Erin Toomey,
9002 Woodview Dr. Make checks payable to BPMCA.
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED
TO ATTEND:
BROOK PARK’S
“SPRING FLING
SOCIAL”
Saturday, April 10th
7:30 pm – 12:00 a.m.
At the Franklin Park Fire Hall
CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEMBERS: $10/Person
NON-MEMBERS: $15/Person
Includes: Beer, Wine, Pop, Food & Music
provided by a DJ
Bring a friend or friends. Break out of the
deep freeze of winter, have fun and welcome
back warm weather
RSVP BY: April 2, 2010
To: Sandy Schuster--9035 Woodview
Drive
sandyschuster@comcast.net
Checks Payable to: BPMCA
SPONSORED BY: BROOK PARK MANOR CIVIC ASSOCIATION