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

[Highland Park] Cleaning person(s)
by ozzieink＠comcast.net 06 Jun '08

06 Jun '08

I work at home most days of the week, so I prefer a team sweeping through my place in a few hours rather than one person there all afternoon. I've used this service for years and have been very satisfied with them: Tim Schwarz runs the business called "Cleaning Fairies" 412-243-8191.

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[Highland Park] Anthony Coccia has died
by Rudolph T. Maceyko 01 Dec '07

01 Dec '07

Anthony Coccia of "Anthony's Original Italian Ice" died a few months ago, so sadly this will be the first summer in a long time during which we won't see him near the park entrance with his Italian ice cart. The Post-Gazette has a nice write-up about him: <http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06124/687294-155.stm> I've finally started the image gallery on the Highland Park web site by adding some photos I've taken of him (he was quite camera shy so he would not look directly into the camera :) <http://www.highlandparkpa.com/image/tid/27> Rudy

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[Highland Park] Local Computer Support and Repairs
by Steve Karl 30 Nov '07

30 Nov '07

Greetings, I just wanted to give everyone a "heads up" that you have a local community member that specializes in Computer ( PC ) Support and repairs and also has a "quick answer" help desk that is a local number, ( I'm on Winterton St. ... not in Asia ! ) for existing clients. My name is Steve Karl and I run and maintain the Pittsburgh PC Help Desk which can be found at: http://www.sightsea.com/pghpchd/ My "pet peeve" ::: New Computers that run very poorly because that "name brand company" put all that junk-ware in the machine. I've gotten really good at cleaning them up and making them perform well. Free Anti-Virus software that out performs the "2 big sellers" and is very "light weight" and easy on your PC. Initial phone consult is no charge, and most "quick calls" from existing clients are also no charge. Hardware repair / replacement also. So, give me a ring if you need some help, a recommendation on what to buy and where to get it, or just want more general info. Thanks, Steve Karl 412-441-4349

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[Highland Park] appliance person needed.
by Tania Grubbs 17 Apr '07

17 Apr '07

Our Dryer is on the fritz does can anyone recommend a appliance person? Need some quickly. Tania Grubbs

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[Highland Park] Winter Walk in the Woods - 2007-01-06 in Highland Park
by Rudolph T. Maceyko 30 Dec '06

30 Dec '06

/*Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy*/ <http://www.pittsburghparks.org> /*Presents*/ *Winter Walks in the Woods* *First Saturdays from 10:30a- 12:00p* Bundle up and join in these social outings where walks are led by docents familiar with park history, activities, flora and fauna. The walks are casual, fun and educational - the perfect antidote to the workweek. Some hikes will be on uneven terrain with moderate difficulty. These walks rotate through each regional park. Contact the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for further information at 412-682-7275. * *January 6 – Highland /(the Highland Ave. Entrance)/* <http://www.highlandparkpa.com/node/401> * *February 3 – Frick /(the Environmental Center Parking Lot)/* * *March 3 – Schenley /(the Visitor Center)/* * *April 7 – Riverview /(the Entrance below Observatory)/*

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[Highland Park] Reminder: New Year's Eve
by Bruce Robison 30 Dec '06

30 Dec '06

A reminder that Pittsburgh folk singer Brad Yoder will sing-in New Year 2007 beginning midnight New Year's Eve at St. Andrew's Church. Admission is free. The New Year's Eve schedule at St. Andrew's also includes a musical recital in the church at 11 p.m., Holy Communion at 11:30 p.m., and a climb up into the tower to ring the Great Bell at midnight. St. Andrew's is located at 5801 Hampton Street, between North Highland and North Negley Avenues, in Highland Park.

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[Highland Park] Posting for neighbor: Lost black lab
by Chris Sandvig 29 Dec '06

29 Dec '06

Last seen in 5800 block of Elgin St., goes by the name of Phoenix Phoenix is a small black lab, approximately 60-65 lbs., very active. Phoenix was last seen two days ago. Chris Sandvig Chairperson, Multimedia Communications Showgrounds Vendor Coordinator Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Thank you for making 2006 a Vintage year! Updates available at pvgp.org.

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[Highland Park] electrical work
by Alexandra West 29 Dec '06

29 Dec '06

Can anyone recommend someone to do some minor electrical work (installing a few new outlets and correcting a few bad splices)?

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Re: [Highland Park] Chistmas Tree Disposal
by William Ghrist 28 Dec '06

28 Dec '06

There was some info posted on this recently, but I didn't save it. You can put it out with the trash (I think through the first week or two of January, but I'm not sure), but the drawback is that it will just end up in a landfill. Better, if you can do it, is to take it someplace that will recycle, such as Construction Junction in Point Breeze or the City recycling drop-off on Dallas at Hamilton. The city drop-off is open 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday. Be aware that they charge a fee if you bring your stuff in a truck or a trailer. In a car it is free (you must be a city resident and show your driver's license). You can take it whole (if you can manage that in your car). If you bag it in plastic, you must remove it from the bag(s) before you leave it. Paper bags are OK. Bill Ghrist [Removed by request] wrote: > How does one go about disposing of Christmas trees in > Highland Park? Do we leave them with the other > refuse, chop them up into pieces and bag them, or > something else? Any guidance is appreciated; > Pittsburgh's municipal website is profoundly unhelpful > on this issue, as usual. Thanks -- [Removed by request] > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > >

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Re: [Highland Park] Chistmas Tree Disposal
by LeeAnn Wagner Cica 28 Dec '06

28 Dec '06

Also found this on the recycle website for the city: Recycle Your Christmas Trees January 2nd to 31st, 2007 Monday through Friday, 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (and on Saturday at only the 5 th Division) • 1 st Division P.W. (North Side) - on Grand Ave. in Riverview: 412-323-7209/7210 • 2nd Division P.W. (East End) – on North Dallas Ave at Hamilton Ave: 412-665-3609/3610 • 3 rd Division P.W. (Hazelwood) – on Melanchton Ave., off 5200 block of 2nd Ave: 412-4226524 • 4 th Division P.W. (South Side) – at 414 Bausman St: 412-488-8341 • 5 th Division P.W. (West End) – at 1330 Hassler St., off of Hershel & Steuben (next to Herschel Park): 412-937-3054 • Environmental Services Lot (Strip District) – at 3001 Railroad Street (next to City Tow Pound): 412-255-2773 Trees must have ornaments and lights removed. Absolutely no tree in plastic bags will be accepted. Or Recycle Your Christmas Tree with Construction Junction Saturday 13, 2007 – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m At (Point Breeze) – 214 N. Lexington Ave. $1 fee per tree On Dec 27, 2006, at 7:37 PM, [Removed by request] wrote: > How does one go about disposing of Christmas trees in > Highland Park? Do we leave them with the other > refuse, chop them up into pieces and bag them, or > something else? Any guidance is appreciated; > Pittsburgh's municipal website is profoundly unhelpful > on this issue, as usual. Thanks -- [Removed by request] > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > -- > <http://www.highlandpark.pgh.pa.us/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood> >

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