December 2007 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

[Highland Park] missing dog
by Ela Lewis 14 Dec '07

14 Dec '07

Our nanny let our dog out after his bath around 7 pm last night on his lead but unfortunately the lead was not secured properly. She was unable to go look for him due to the fact we have a small toddler and she is unfamiliar with the neighborhood. If you see him, he is low to the ground, long, with long ears. He coloring is mostly white with some light brown spots. He is a basset hound. Please call if you have a lead or find him. 412.404.7273

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[Highland Park] Seeking references for Proudfoot Plumbing
by Jack Brice 13 Dec '07

13 Dec '07

Has anyone had experience dealing with Hugh Williams and Proudfoot Plumbing? We are considering them for HVAC work. Many thanks, Jack Brice jabrice(a)msn.com North Negley

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[Highland Park] Looking for furnace person
by EllyMayscritters＠cs.com 13 Dec '07

13 Dec '07

Hey Guys :-) Happy Holidays !! I am looking for a reliable, trustworthy and of course reasonably priced furnace person please any suggestions will be helpful. Thanks Maribeth Lashuk </HTML>

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Re: [Highland Park] Great new shop at Village of East Side
by JeanJon＠aol.com 13 Dec '07

13 Dec '07

Thanks for the information. Sounds like a destination. I also encourage every one to shop at the Walnut Mkt. They are being courted by Shadyside. If we want the store, we have to shop there. Jean Clickner **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)

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[Highland Park] mugging follow up
by Olga Watkins 13 Dec '07

13 Dec '07

Regarding my earlier post about the mugging at Stanton and Negley and in response to all the email I've received specifically about my friend's choice not to the report the crime to the police. This is a friend that I work with occasionally. I have no influence over him, I can't force him to do anything and I'm not responsible for his actions or inaction. I simply wanted to alert others in the neighborhood to the incident so we're all more careful when in that area. I included all the information I have in the first email; I wasn't there, I don't know how old or what color the assailants were, I don't know what time it was exactly, how much money they took or anything else so I can't report it to the police. If it happened to me, I would have called the police. In this case however, this was all I can do. Olga Watkins

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[Highland Park] Low Warer Pressure
by RBedeian＠aol.com 13 Dec '07

13 Dec '07

Hello, Has anyone been experiencing low water pressure in their homes, particularly in the North Highland Ave and Bryant St. areas, the past few days? Thanks, George **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)

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[Highland Park] gutters
by Helen Blier 13 Dec '07

13 Dec '07

Hi folks - With all this rain lately, my mind has really been in the gutter... meaning that I need a reputable person to come clean and do maintenance on my gutters! Any suggestions? I promise to post the gleanings to the list. If you've got comments to include - i.e. fast, inexpensive, nice people, etc. - I'd appreciate that as well. Stay dry! Helen

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[Highland Park] CAPA Literary Arts Dept. Fundraiser
by Stacie Chandler 13 Dec '07

13 Dec '07

If anyone has some holiday shopping to do this weekend, I just wanted to let you know that some neighborhood teens who are in the Literary Arts Department at Pittsburgh High School for the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) will be wrapping gifts at Borders Eastside from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. They will be accepting donations. It's a great opportunity to support a neighborhood business, neighborhood kids, and the public schools! Stacie L. Chandler Jackson Street

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[Highland Park] mugging
by Olga Watkins 12 Dec '07

12 Dec '07

I just learned that a friend of mine was mugged this past Saturday night by the intersection of Stanton and Negley. He was walking to his car after a party and was surrounded by several young men he didn't know. They knocked him down and asked for his cash. He gave them his cash, they kicked him around a little and left. He didn't report the incident to the police because he didn't think it would do any good. Just a "heads up" for those of you/us that get on and off the buses at that intersection. Please be careful. -- www.olgawatkins.com www.myspace.com/soulkitchenband Olga Watkins, Diva Go ahead...Google me.

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[Highland Park] insulation contractors
by Christine Haas 12 Dec '07

12 Dec '07

Hi, Thank you to everyone who offered recommendations for insulation contractors. Several people asked that I post the results, which have I done below: Option Insulation: · I used Option Insulation. I also had Mincin submit a bid - my neighbor used them and they seemed just as good. - sharon sherley · Option insulating just did our attic -- the charged me less than the quote because when they got going they found more old insulations than estimated beforehand. Good ratings on Angie's list, too. paola · I used Option Insulation @ 412-884-6700. It was definitely worth the expense and have noticed a marked decrease in both heating and cooling costs. Option was wonderful to work with, very professional and despite having to poke holes everywhere, the house was pristine when they were finished. I have since recommended them to friends who have been equally pleased. Feel free to contact me with further questions. · I live in Morningside and had our house insulated last Nov. by Option Insulating. They did a great job-the workers were very courteous , clean and out going. Our house is a wood frame with a full brick veneer. they drilled through the mortar and blow in the cellulose and then match the mortar to close the holes. The house was warmer ( less cold spots, esp. in the stairwell) Last winter was mild however, I did save at least $300 from the past billing cycle. During the last few months we have been able to keep the house cooler and there is less noise from outside coming in! Anyway the sales rep is Robert C. Felix 412.884.6700 c412.728.6451 Bill and Dee Bolen 412-203-3117 home 412-596-6853 cell billbolen(a)hotmail.com · I've been having all kinds of odds-and-ends done at my Friendship home by a husband/wife team. They seem to be knowledgeable and skilled to handle any home repair (and have done a little plaster, they have done insulation, carpentry, electric, exterior doors, etc. among other things at my home). They are reasonable, reliable, and meticulous. Mincin 1800-734-7966 and412-461-0160 · Ask for Mathew Donalies. excellent! Maria DePasquale maria.depasquale(a)verizon.net www.mariadepasquale.com Coldwell Banker Real Estate, Inc 800-599-3058 fax (412)-953-8174 I love referrals! · http://www.mincininsulation.com/ Though I have not had the need for them---this company comes highly recommended by Conservation Consultants http://www.ccicenter.org/ also see: http://www.wqed.org/ondemand/onq.php?cat=2&id=55 and a friend of mine has recently used them. · We selected Mincin Insulation two years ago after a search of several firms and found them knowledgeable, professional, and a good value. Good windows and insulating the roof and upper side walls of a Highland Park house makes a huge difference in energy usage, as well as helping to quiet the interior from outside noise. Dave Hance · I've used Mincin Insulation on past renovation projects. I found them to be prompt, professional and courteous. Their prices were on par with other contractors. I think they\'re based in Munhall. 412.461.0160. J.D. Gales 412 771 6675 · Excellent · We used JD Gales (412 771 6675) last year and were pleased. He was punctual, honest, reasonable and cleaned up well. I won't know if the insulation job was any good until I see my heating bill this year. · My house was built in 1924, and last fall I had insulation blown in, plus batt insulation installed under my kitchen floor. We were warm and toasty all winter with a 30% savings in our heating bill. The contractor was J D Gales Contracting, Jim Gales, 412-771-6675. We were VERY satisfied. Please use my name, he gives finder's fees to boot!! Marty Harkins US Spray Systems Inc 412.374.8600 Andy Imro We used icynene in our house at 117 Roup. We still have some cold spots (where it was impossible to insulate) but the rest of the house is significantly more comfortable. We\'d do it again in a second. http://www.edcmag.com/CDA/Archives/0bfaf305e7697010VgnVCM100000f932a8c0____ Foam insulation products are making strong inroads into the insulation business. The foam fills odd-shaped spaces and can flow around pipes and electrical wires in wall cavities providing substantial improvements to heating, ventilation, and plumbing systems. Due in part to its ease of installation, simple clean-up and effective performance, foam insulation is certainly here to stay. An example of foam insulation called Icynene© Insulation System, which has been on the market since 1986, features a material called polyicynene. Polyicynene is an organic material developed from products of the petrochemical industry similar in composition to household materials such as upholstery padding, pillows and mattresses. The foam is made up of millions of tiny cells filled with air which provide permanent control of air and moisture movement. The product is applied on the building site by trained and licensed installers and provides a custom insulation fit into any size cavity. Polyicynene is not biodegradable as it is made of a foam plastic. In some jurisdictions, however, the leftover shavings can be chopped-up and used as loose-fill in an attic. Otherwise the material is sent to a landfill. Plus, Icynene is difficult to run wires through after application. The non-corrosive foam is created in seconds after spraying, completely cures within a few minutes, does not entrap moisture or absorb water, and its insulating properties remain constant over time. It produces no off gasses and does not lose its physical or insulating properties over time. The product is neither acidic nor alkaline, offers no food value therefore it cannot support bacteria or fungal growth, is flame retarding and contributes no fuel in the event of fire. The Icynene system has been selected for use in the Lung Association endorsed Envirodesic Home Program as well as for demonstration Healthy Houses being built in Florida and Iowa. Foam systems provide good air leakage control, moisture control and sound control in addition to insulation, thus becoming a one step insulation, moisture/vapor barrier, and wind barrier system. The foam system can take the place of building wrap, fiberglass, polyethylene vapor barrier, tape, foam and caulking, and eliminates the labor intensive work associated with air-tightness detailing when insulating with conventional insulation products.

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