August 2005 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

[Highland Park] Small book shelf for sale
by JeanJon＠aol.com 28 Aug '05

28 Aug '05

I had advertised a small book shelf, nothing fancy, 18" wide and 42" high. A young woman replied and I lost her message. If still interested, call me at 412.362.3112 (h) or 412.644.6439 (w).

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[Highland Park] From Tazza D'Oro: Peace March
by tazzadoro＠earthlink.net 26 Aug '05

26 Aug '05

On September 24th a bus will be leaving from Tazza D'Oro to attend the National Peace March in Washington DC. We are excited and honored to be a starting and ending point for such an important demonstration of peace. Seats are limited so hurry! Please read information below for details. Regards, Amy Enrico Enrico's Tazza D'Oro -----Original Message----- From: C. Paul Svoboda [mailto:csvoboda@pasenate.com] Sent: Friday, August 26, 2005 5:41 PM To: tazzadoro(a)earthlink.net Subject: Bus to DC Details Dear Constituent, Thank you for your participation in the Saturday, September 24, 2005 National March To End The War in Iraq. We hope to have a very large, peaceful and historic event to end the War and bring our troops home. Please take note of the following details: The event is primarily sponsored by United for Peace & Justice and they have a web site you can visit for full details at www.unitedforpeace.org. Locally, the Thomas Merton Center and Pittsburgh Anti-War Committee are mobilizing support along with numerous other local groups. Various groups from Pittsburgh will be supporting bus mobilization and some of these buses will depart from Oakland and other locations to be announced. A bus has been chartered by State Senator Jim Ferlo. The bus will depart at 5 a.m. from 1125 N. Highland Avenue (Tazza D'Oro coffee shop) the morning of Saturday, September 24, 2005. We will participate in the scheduled march and rally near the Washington Monument and the Eclipse. More details will be available soon. The Senator Ferlo bus will leave Washington, D.C at approximately 5:30 p.m. and we will return to Highland Park at approximately 10:30 in the evening. Amy Enrico, owner of Tazza d'Oro has graciously donated coffee and refreshments for the bus trip. We will also have water, juice, and soft drinks on the bus. You may want to bring comfortable walking shoes, an umbrella in case of rain, and any medications or first aid items you think you may need such as sun cream, a hat, prescriptions, etc. Bus tickets are $30 per seat. Check/money order can be made payable to "JIM FERLO" who has incurred the contractual obligation for the bus. We can accept cash payment but money must be hand-delivered to 3507 Butler Street, in Lawrenceville, and a receipt will be provided. DO NOT MAIL CASH. For more information on the trip, please call my office 412-621-3006, or my home 412-363-8683. Thank you, I look forward to traveling with you to Washington, D.C! Senator Jim Ferlo

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[Highland Park] House for sale on Callowhill
by Stephen Strein 26 Aug '05

26 Aug '05

Open house this Sunday, Sept 28th 1-4pm. @ 5710 Callowhill. We have worked for the last 9 months restoring this Great Victorian with all new mechanics through out. Has master bedroom/bathroom suite with soaking tub for 2, walk-in shower and bidet. 5 bedrooms total, and 2 and 1/2 baths. It is charming beyond belief, and we are happy to have made such a contribution to our community. (Even Happier that we are done!) It is for sale by owner and we are asking $399,000. Agent commission negotiable for finding a buyer. Spread the word. Thanks, Steve and Bill (412) 361-5807 Also, more info and pictures @ http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/rfs/92703470.html

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RE: [Highland Park] The scammer strikes again (twice)
by Carrigan, Kate 26 Aug '05

26 Aug '05

There is a HPPC meeting tomorrow night at St. Andrew's Church. Maybe we could discuss it then. Tony is obviously expanding his base. I could cover my neighborhood. (Jackson Street) I am not creative enough to make up the flier. I could help with copies. Kate -----Original Message----- From: neighborhood-bounces(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us [mailto:neighborhood-bounces@highlandpark.pgh.pa.us] On Behalf Of Shelly Danko+Day Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 10:37 AM To: Mason4Salo(a)aol.com; neighborhood(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us Subject: Re: [Highland Park] The scammer strikes again (twice) Is anyone willing to make up a flier to distribute around the neighborhood? Many people don't even know about this list serve...we could use the flier to help people not get ripped off, and also introduce them to the wonderful service this list can offer. I'd be willing to distribute them around my area. Shelly --- Mason4Salo(a)aol.com wrote: > A young friend of ours recently realized she was a > victim of the scam last week. She got home at 2:45 > AM and a man came out of the trees near the corner > of Bryant and Portland. He said something like > ,"Don't worry, I'm not a rapist or a mugger." Our > friend said he was really convincing, but she was > scared and gave him 20 bucks as she rushed to her > house. > > Sat. evening 8/13 he convinced a family in the 6500 > block of Jackson St. to give him money. Apparently > he should win an oscar for his convincing > performance. They were totally convinced that he > lived down the street somewhere! > > -- > <http://www.highlandpark.pgh.pa.us/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood> > ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs -- <http://www.highlandpark.pgh.pa.us/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood>

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[Highland Park] [Update.unionproject] Consider a pledge and meet Esme Rebecca King Martin!
by Justin Rothshank 25 Aug '05

25 Aug '05

From: justin(a)unionproject.org Subject: We still need your help! Date: August 16, 2005 8:31:21 AM EDT To: update(a)unionproject.mennonite.net Cc: justin(a)unionproject.org UPDATE: We’ve got great news! – Jess and Chad had their baby AND we are 91% finished with our Phase I campaign to raise $1,646,000 to renovate the Union Project! When the remaining funds are pledged, Union Station (the café partnership with Peabody High School Culinary Arts Academy students) construction can be completed within weeks, and the café will open this fall! Go to www.unionproject.org to check out construction already completed on the renovated offices, studios and meeting rooms that will be open in September. WE NEED HELP! Union Station won't be finished without your membership pledge. Please consider a pledge today. An incredible amount of work has already been completed, but there is still a lot to be done. Please donate online now at www.unionproject.org. Become a member at one of the following levels! 1. $100 (or $9 a month for a year OR 100 hours of volunteer labor) sponsors a Union Station mug – your name or loved one’s name stamped on mugs to be used in the café; benefits include: 10 free cups of coffee, 10% discount on stained glass class, Union Project bumper sticker, invitation to annual membership event 2. $250 (or $21 a month) sponsors a Union Station chair - you can come decorate the chair or have it designed by youth artists; benefits include: 25 free cups of coffee, 20% discount on stained glass class, Union Project bumper sticker, choice of Union Project t-shirt or mug, invitation to annual membership event 3. $500 ($42 a month) sponsors a Union Station table – you can come decorate the table or have it designed by youth artists; Benefits include: 50 free cups of coffee, 25% discount on board room or sanctuary rental, Union Project bumper sticker, choice of Union Project t-shirt or mug, handmade stained glass Christmas ornament, invitation to annual membership event Your gift will: - Complete the capital campaign and build Union Station - Provide employment and training opportunities for youth - Create a neighborhood gathering space and recreate a strong, diverse community - Support the growth and sale of fair trade coffee - Celebrate local artists whose work will be on display and for sale at the café - Add vibrancy and safety to our neighborhood Please donate online now at www.unionproject.org. Introducing Esmé Rebecca King Martin – the newest member of the Union Project! Esmé was born on Monday, August 15. She, Jess & Chad are all doing very well. She says, “My mom hasn’t been able to help with demolition or painting for the last nine months – but I think she’s been busy helping in other ways. I hear lots of you on this list have been waiting to meet me – from what I hear, you’re a great bunch of folks and I can’t wait to meet you either! Anyway, I hope you’ll help us finish this fundraising stuff so my mom can get some sleep (or at least leave me to be the only reason she doesn’t get any sleep for the next while!). Do you like my t-shirt? I think I set the record for the youngest Union Project member ever – hope you’ll join me!” CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? Did you know that August marks the 4th Anniversary of the Union Project? – the month when young, enthusiastic and idealistic Pittsburghers came together to purchase the former Union Baptist Church and dream of it’s creative reuse. Please help the Union Project meet its goal by donating online at www.unionproject.org. _______________________________________________ update mailing list update(a)unionproject.org http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/update.unionproject

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[Highland Park] You too can play "Blame It On The Bossa Nova"
by Michael Eversmeyer 25 Aug '05

25 Aug '05

Free to a good home - a Gulbrandsen Pacemaker electric organ. Needs repair but it's structurally sound. Please e-mail us if you are interested. Mike and Janna Eversmeyer eversmeyer(a)verizon.net

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[Highland Park] French lessons
by Christine Frechard-Harbison 24 Aug '05

24 Aug '05

Do you want to learn French? All levels and ages taught. Private lesson $30 for single $20 each for group of 2 $ 15 each for group of 3 and more Evenings and week-ends best Email or call: 412 661 0177 Christine Fréchard - Harbison _________________________________________________________________ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963

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[Highland Park] Graffiti CCR 05-164251
by Brackney, Rashall 24 Aug '05

24 Aug '05

Zone Five Officers made an arrest on Tuesday morning of a Daniel Montano of Mellon Street. We believe uses the tag "MFONE" or"ENOFM" He was arrested for damaging property at 121 South Highland, 115 South Highland and 6012 Penn Ave. If anyone has been tagged by his graffiti or knows someone, please email me with the information, so we can build a case. Mr. Montano is currently scheduled for his preliminary hearing in City Court on September 1, 2005 at 0830 and we would like as much community support as possible. RaShall M. Brackney, Commander Zone Five Station Penn Circle West and Ansley Pittsburgh, Pa. 15206 (412) 665-3605

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[Highland Park] "Vintage" Furniture Available
by Jarkcr＠aol.com 23 Aug '05

23 Aug '05

Hi Neighbors, We're jumping on the e-band wagon and giving this list a try. Here's what we have . . . 1.) Walnut Dining Room Table - Jacobean 1920's art deco style; measures 5' x 3' 10"; needs to be refinished. Minor damage to scrollwork on bottom. Asking $250. 2.) Maple Dining Room Chairs - Colonial ladder back style; 5 regular and 1 with side arms. All must be recaned. Make us an offer. 3.) Crate-style arm chair, measures 31" x 27"; needs to be reupholstered. Make an offer . . . All furniture is available for viewing on our front porch. Send us a response e-mail to arrange to take a look. We have tried to attach photos to this e-mail. If the pictures do not go through with the message, and you are interested in seeing photos first, send a quick e-mail requesting them. Thanks, Ken

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[Highland Park] ===housecleaning
by marilena betancourt 22 Aug '05

22 Aug '05

Recently a resident in Highland Park suggested somebody reliable to do good housecleaning. (was it a mother-daughter team or a single individual?) Would you please share this information again ? Thank you very much, Marilena Betancourt --------------------------------- Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page

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