On May 5, 1910 the FROGS (friendly rivalry often generates success) came into existence. One hundred continuous years of existence is something to celebrate. Three Rivers Stadium, Forbes Field, The Loendi Club and Pitt Stadium are all gone but the FROGS are still jumping around and going strong.

DOLL AND IRA RITTER—Oldest active member; 33 years as a member.

On May 14 at Edgewood Country Club in Churchill, the FROGS gathered for dinner, celebration and reflection. For the past 24 months Larry Glasco (History Department professor, University of Pittsburgh) and his students have worked feverishly compiling a history of the FROGS drawn from the pages of the Pittsburgh Courier. The first article about the FROGS appeared Aug. 5, 1911, describing how 600 folks attended a picnic, dance and a ball game all on one day, Friday, July 28.

If I were prone to posting bumper stickers on my car there would be one that reads BRING HOME THE JOBS.

I don’t know about you but I’m tired of “hearing” that jobs have been shipped out of the United States. By hearing I mean when I’m on the phone with a customer service representative I would like them to be somewhere in these United States, and have a clear understanding of what I’m talking about. Please no scripts and fake first names. Many companies say that Americans don’t want these entry level jobs; I find that so hard to believe.

JUNE 23—Jerusalem Baptist Church, 123 Steuben St., West End will celebrate the installation of Rev. Theodore E. Pugh as pastor. It will run through June 27. Special guest speakers will include Pastor Nathan Pennybaker, Pastor James E. Hunt, Pastor David Lee, Rev. Ronald Matthews and Pastor Michael Thomas. The June 27 services will be at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more information, call 412-921-0822.

LEADING THE CELEBRATION—Sixth Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 6556 Shetland St., East Liberty, celebrated their 111th anniversary May 23-25. The regular service was held May 23, and a teaching revival with Rev. Herbert Ponder was held May 24-25. The theme of the celebration was “Spiritual Leadership.” Left: Reverend Dr. Herbert Ponder, Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Glen Allen, Va., preaches. Right: Sixth Mt Zion Pastor Rev. Dr. Eugene M. Downing Jr. introduces the guest speaker.

The Ultimate Beauty Spa found a perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day and the 10-year anniversary of the Ultimate Beauty Spa now located in Squirrel Hill. On May 8 at the elegant and historic Omni William Penn Hotel, ladies were invited to don their favorite chapeaux for a spot of tea.

POSING FOR THE CAMERA—Carol Lacy, Sabrina Clark and C. Denise Johnson.

Leslie Askerneese (owner and manager of the Ultimate Beauty Spa) and Donna Baxter (Web mistress and owner of TheSoulPitt.com) were the perfect hostesses to a relaxing and fun afternoon. Guests sipped on English Breakfast, Xiao’s Blend, Hibiscus Blend, Earl Grey with Bergamot and Black Currant tea while they enjoyed chicken waldorf, smoked salmon and roasted vegetable sandwiches.