January 2006 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

[Highland Park] cell warning
by Christine Frechard-Harbison 08 Jan '06

08 Jan '06

My cell phone consultant, warn me about a zone with a poor reception (like Highland park). Cells get crazy to emit more waves and, this is more dangerous for the brain (brain tumor) often in contact with the phone. Of course, the researsh hasn't shown anything yet, but it is such a money maker business that the research will probably not speed neither...just some info to share with you. Therefore, I have decided not to have a cell phone in this area until the reception gets better... Have a good day Christine _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/

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[Highland Park] Sandys Deli
by Brett Day 08 Jan '06

08 Jan '06

I felt it necessary to write a response for those few neighbours that perhaps do not have all the information regarding the issue of this store, and more directly; its liquor license. For those of us that live close to it, the problems are very clear, most prominently in the warmer (spring, summer, and fall) months. On any given day, you will witness that a large portion of this stores customers are unsavory to say the least. Many are drug dealers, their gang hood friends, and their assorted clientele. It is clear that the liquor license has a part to pay in this chain of business, as I have not witnessed any similar activity about either of the other local delis in the same vicinity. Nor is it an exaggeration to say that I have witnessed thousands of open drug deals right here in close proximity to this store. At any time of day, and late into the night; we have to put up with blasting car stereos which are almost invariably increased in volume when they pull up to the store, so that they can enjoy their row while they shop. these stereos are so loud that they actually rattle the windows in the back of our house, and make it impossible to hear our own stereo, television, or conversation. In addition, I have personally witnessed daily, many of its customers filling our street with trash, many of its customers dealing, or buying drugs openly, many of its customers almost daily urinating on several of my neighbours properties. While personally I have to admit that were this business to collapse entirely; I would dance a happy little jig: I should make it clear that no one in this community is against having a small business in this location. However, we would hope that it would be one of the likes of T'azo D'oro, or even Yuris who are clearly considerate of the community in which they have elected to do business. This cannot be said to be true of Sandys deli (and I should like to point out that as far as I know; NONE of those of us that want this situation to change have been, as has been suggested by one writer, hypocritical enough to do business there. I have not personally shopped there in over 6 years). This is not a business that shows any concern or compassion for the community in which it chooses to do business. In the past few years, we have attempted to mediate positively, and directly, and have been laughed at, dismissed, insulted, and even threatened for our efforts. What we actually want to accomplish, is to get rid of the liquor license to this business. We believe this is the core of the problem. Two other similar business' are successful here, and neither of them sell liquor, so we find it hard to believe that Sandys, with an already broader selection of groceries would kick up its heels and die were it to stop selling liquor. With the HPCDC, and ELDI currently investing such great energies, and funds into renovating several properties in this area, we need a business that empathizes, and reflects these concerns, and ambitions; that delivers to that greater market of the Highland Park Community. In all its incarnations, and in all the years I have lived here; Sandys deli has NOT been that business. I hope this clears up some of the confusion Cheer Brett

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[Highland Park] From Senator Jim Ferlo
by Shelly Danko+Day 08 Jan '06

08 Jan '06

--- Senator Jim Ferlo <ferlo(a)pasenate.com> wrote: > Date: Fri, 06 Jan 2006 10:04:42 -0500 > From: "Senator Jim Ferlo" <ferlo(a)pasenate.com> > > Dear Highland Park Residents: > > I am in receipt of letters from residents contending > that Sandy's Deli > has been closed for a few weeks and that a possible > liquor license > transfer/ or new management might be taking over > their store/beer sales > operation. My opposition to neighborhood based > liquor licenses, e.g. > Sandy's Deli, among others, has been stated over the > past fifteen years. > This was true during my tenure in City Council > where I often appeared > before the zoning board and objected to liquor > permits for various > fraternal club transfers where the property was > clearly in the middle of > residential communities. Many of these older > "fraternal" and vets club > licenses turn out to be problem bars and taverns > when ownership changes > hands. . I believe that liquor licenses should be > permitted in > traditional commercial and business retail zoned > districts. The HPCC > never expressed its opposition to some of these > liquor permits and I > have made it clear to all involved at the block club > level that they > need to get the City Police involved so that a > record of complaints and > criminal activity can be established and recorded > for the LCB hearing > process. > > We should check with the police, Councilman Bodack > and the problem bar > task force to see what record of complaints for > Sandy's Deli (or any > other establishment) exists and urge the denial of > their license (or its > transfer to that location) at the LCB board level. > It would help if we > had a letter of support from the Mellon Street block > watch committee (or > individual neighbors) (I did not receive a past > petition from residents > in this regard as it may have been sent to city > officials) and the HPCC; > among others. I have also at times in the past > suggested that the CDC > purchase the deli (and other commercial use > facilities) in order to > close it or eliminate the liquor license. > > Regardless, I have no problem or objection to > communicating our formal > opposition to a continued liquor license at the > Sandy's Deli/Mellon > Street location(s). I can be an advocate but I do > not have the power > unilaterally, legally or legislatively to close > anyone's establishment; > a process is in place which must be followed. > Relevant complaints can > be filed with: > > Pa. State Police, Nuisance Bar Task Force > Charles J Rubino, Officer > 412-548-2050 > crubino(a)state.pa.us > > Steve Sandrovich > Pa Liquor Control Board > Bureau of Licensing Investigations > 412-380-2602 > > Fran LaQuatra, Detective > Office of the District Attorney > 412-388-5305 > > Officer John McBurney, > City of Pittsburgh Police > 412-478-6039 > > Lt. William Mathias > Narcotics/Vice > 412-323-7761 > > Councilman Leonard Bodack > 412-255-2140 > lbodack(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us > > Thank you, Senator Jim Ferlo > > > > Jim Ferlo > 3507 Butler Street > Pittsburgh, PA 15201 > 412.621.3006 > jferlo(a)pasenate.com > > >>> Shelly Danko+Day <shellydankoday(a)yahoo.com> > 1/2/2006 10:17:20 AM > >>> > Dear Highland Park: > > You've all heard our pleas for help from here in the > "SouthWest Quadrant" aka the 800 and 900 blocks of > Mellon, Portland and Negley. > > One of our main offenders is (was) Sandy's Deli. A > couple years ago, a new owner took over and promised > us they would remove the 40 ouncers and blunt > wrappers > (which they sell, but no tobacco) and that they > would > add fresh fruit and veggies, fresh baked bread, and > imported beers. Needless to say, the 40 ouncers and > blunt wrappers are their bread and butter and none > of > those changes happened. > > But we were given a great gift this season. It > would > seem that there is some problem with the "new" > owners > and the store has been closed, on an off, for 3 > weeks > now!!! We hear that the business will soon be going > back to the original Sandy (he is a real person...) > ownership. WE NEED YOUR HELP TO FINALLY SHUT THIS > STORE DOWN! > > You can help from your very own computer. Just > email/call/write our friendly neighbor and State > Senator Jim Ferlo and encourage him to intercept the > transfer of the liquor license. His info is below. > Time is an important factor, so today would be > great! > > We appreciate you help at this critical time! > > Jim Ferlo > 3507 Butler Street > Pittsburgh, PA 15201 > 412.621.3006 > ferlo(a)pasenate.com > > Sincerely, > > Shelly > > -- > <http://www.highlandpark.pgh.pa.us/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood> >

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[Highland Park] futon taken
by Susan Fussell 08 Jan '06

08 Jan '06

The futon has been taken. Thanks for your interest. Sue

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[Highland Park] Lost Kitten
by Erin Sellner 07 Jan '06

07 Jan '06

I have lost a small long-haired tabby kitten. He is about 6-7 months old. He is not collared yet. The last time I saw him was Friday morning before I left for work. If you have seen him today (Saturday), or know someone who has, please call and let me know. I live on Jackson Street near Sheridan. My phone number is 412-523-5742. Thanks so much. Venita

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[Highland Park] Cleaning Person
by JMillarPgh＠aol.com 06 Jan '06

06 Jan '06

We would like to investigate having a cleaning person come in every two weeks to do general cleaning of a two-bedroom apartment of two seniors in the Park Lane. j_millarpgh(a)aol.com_ (mailto:Jmillarpgh@aol.com)

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[Highland Park] free older futon mattress
by Susan Fussell 06 Jan '06

06 Jan '06

We have a full-size futon mattress that is a bit soft and lumpy but otherwise in good condition. It has a green canvas cover that needs to be washed (machine washable) or could be replaced. We used it as a sofa rather than a bed, and now it's a bit too soft for that purpose. I thought I would see if any one wants this before putting it in the bulk recycling. It might make a decent mat for kids to play on. If interested, please email me directly at sfussell(a)andrew.cmu.edu. Sue

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[Highland Park] Experienced babysitter/tutor looking for evening gigs
by Rebecca Covert 06 Jan '06

06 Jan '06

Hello. My name is Rebecca Covert. Over the past eight years, I worked as a child care provider in the Pittsburgh region and recently received my Master's degree in elementary education from Duquesne University. I'm currently looking for some evening babysitting or tutoring (elementary - high school) gigs to supplement my income and thought I'd see whether my neighbors needed someone qualified to help out on a date night or, perhaps, aid their child's studies. I can provide my resume and excellent references from parents in the Highland Park community and Pittsburgh region upon request. Please call or email me anytime. Thanks! Rebecca Covert beccacovert(a)hotmail.com 412-363-5760

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[Highland Park] loving day care
by Erin Sellner 06 Jan '06

06 Jan '06

Hello Neighbors, I am a mother of six (most of whom are in school now), looking to help supplement my husbands teacher salary! If you are looking for a loving caregiver for your infant or child(ren), either part time or full time,please call me. I have lots of experience , having taken in many extra children over the years! I am happy to provide references if you are interested. Please feel free to pass this on if you know someone outside of Highland park who is in need of loving care for a child. Thanks alot! Erin Sellner 412-441-4240

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[Highland Park] cell advices
by Christine Frechard-Harbison 06 Jan '06

06 Jan '06

We need to buy a new cell phone and I was wondering what will be the best carrier in term of reception in Highland park. We are on Mellon st. next to Bryant st. Thank you for your advices. Happy new year Christine _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/

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