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      The 2011 Brighton Heights Chocolate House Tour was held on Sunday, June 12 Homes on Shadeland Avenue and nearby were highlighted this year on a beautiful, sunshine-filled day. Pat Lowry of the Post-Gazette wrote a very complimentary article in the Saturday paper the week before the tour. Many tour-goers had the article in tow as they registered. 

     In preparation for the tour, chairmen Larry Crouser and John Bratton led the cleanup crew the day before. These workers included Ray Meyer, Bob Hartman, Peggy Urzua, Joan Bellisario, Cathy Kaut and Ben Ryan. There were more than 40 volunteers on the day of the tour, helping out in the houses, registering the crowd of more than 350 people and guiding participants on the route. 

     Once again, our hosts who provided the houses for the tour were most gracious as they displayed their lovely homes. We were fortunate to have John Belch, Ellen Botkin and Ben Chloros, Adam and Kristin Kampmeyer, Florian and Rose Kulczycki, Diane Lawhorn, Eric and Rachelle Newman and Mike Swain showcase their homes. People came to the tour who lived in those houses years ago and provided more history and even some old photos to those who live there now. This year included a house on Brighton Road that was under renovation, and it proved to be a very popular stop, as much discussion was generated as to how the home would look when completed. Our thanks to Jeff Dzamko and Allegheny Construction Management Company for participating. For the third year in a row, we were fortunate to have Dan Riegner donate his time and talent by contributing a pen and ink sketch to the winner of the raffle (of their home or another of their choosing.) The winner was Bob Greca. 

     The "Woods Run Friends of the Library"; put up a tent and sold water to thirsty participants, demonstrating community involvement in the neighborhood and publicizing the outstanding library services available to us. 

     We’re grateful to our sponsors who purchased ads in the booklet and provided chocolate in the houses. Please be sure to patronize these businesses and let them know you are aware of their ad support.