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

[Highland Park] Too many unsupervised children just hanging out
by Kate Snow 22 May '07

22 May '07

I live on the Highland Park side of Heths Avenue. Saturday night my house was egged. When I returned home at 10 p.m., there were upwards of 30 unsupervised children from 8-12 in front of my home. I have talked to other neighbors, and we are all concerned about these unsupervised children that hang out on Heths Avenue between Wellesley and Hampton. This needs to be monitored by the police, and I have written to 311 and asked to have this issue addressed. Kate Snow

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RE: [Highland Park] Motorcycle Racing on Stanton Ave
by Schubert, Scott 22 May '07

22 May '07

We will be glad to assist Joe, Can you please assign someone to this detail Thanks Scott Schubert, Commander Special Deployment Division (SDD) -----Original Message----- From: Brackney, Rashall Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 10:48 AM To: 'Pannny(a)aol.com'; neighborhood(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us Cc: Schubert, Scott Subject: RE: [Highland Park] Motorcycle Racing on Stanton Ave Cmdr Schubert, Can you have a couple of cycles monitor speed on the lower part of Stanton near the tennis courts prior to entering Highland Park? Also, can we install a speed monitoring device to capture data so I can determine the best times to assign personnel to this problem? Thanks! Cmdr. Brackney RaShall M. Brackney, Commander Zone Five Station Penn Circle West and Ansley Pittsburgh, Pa. 15206 (412) 665-3605 -----Original Message----- From: neighborhood-bounces(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us [mailto:neighborhood-bounces@highlandpark.pgh.pa.us] On Behalf Of Pannny(a)aol.com Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 5:34 PM To: neighborhood(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us Subject: [Highland Park] Motorcycle Racing on Stanton Ave Here we go again. The weather gets nice and those of us that live on the block of Stanton Avenue leading into the park have to kiss goodbye a peaceful weekend. For most of this afternoon, our ears were pleasured with the thundering gargle as nearly 40+ motorcycles paraded up and down our street. I especially enjoyed the exhaust fumes creeping into my house and they crawled by. But, so as not to bore us, we were treated for a few hours of drag racing! The speed limit is 25mph and I bet I could have clocked them doing 65 - 85 mph. We have too many children on this street who play near the tennis courts to tolerate this behaviour. As I do every year, I phoned 911, but today I had to phone twice. The second time I requested the car to stop at my home so I could speak with the officer. He said he would drive down the street but there's not much he could do. I suggested placing a few cars on the street to catch and ticket them in hopes of Stanton Avenue developing the reputation as a "hot spot" - so don't race here. He did offer to take the problem back and they would possibly have a few cars frequent our street more often during the weekends. His suggestions was for as many of those that live on this street to phone Mayor Ravenstahl's 311 line and voice our concern about the noise and the excessive speeding. For those that are not aware of 311, the information below is copied directly from the web site. The web site also has an online form one can complete and submit. * What is Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's Response Line - 311? 311 is the City's phone number for government information and non-emergency services. * Why 311? 311 allows you to call one easy-to-remember number in order to receive information and access to City government services. * How does Pittsburgh's 311 work? 311 service representatives use a state-of-the-art database of information and services about City government. 311 works closely with other City agencies to maintain the most current information possible. * When is 311 available? All calls to 311 are answered by a live operator from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. * How do I reach Pittsburgh's 311: In the City of Pittsburgh, dial 3-1-1. Outside of Pittsburgh, call (412) 255-CITY (412-255-2489). I hope many neighbours will consider calling or completing the online form. Thank you. ________________________________ See what's free at AOL.com <http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000503> .

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[Highland Park] sod
by Irina Livezeanu 21 May '07

21 May '07

I have a lot of sod to give away after stripping my hillside of lawn grass. Is anyone in need of this? Irina

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[Highland Park] duplex for rent on N. Highland
by hugohastings＠comcast.net 21 May '07

21 May '07

We have a large, 1500 square- ft., upper duplex for rent at 1024 N. Highland. 2 large bedrooms, 1 small bedroom, 2 bathrooms, central air, new double-pane windows, beautiful hardwood floors and built-ins, up-dated kitchen, garage, washer/dryer in spacious basement. $995/month, gas and electric not included. If interested contact Patrick Hastings @ 412-855-5060.

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Re: [Highland Park] Motorcycle Racing on Stanton Ave
by Pannny＠aol.com 21 May '07

21 May '07

I want to thank the neighbours and the police department for the quick response and considering this situation a serious concern. If I may suggest, please install your monitoring device in the area of the community gardens; you'll have better success as there's a stop sign further toward the tennis courts. By the time they reach that stop sign prior to the tennis courts, they normally do stop (or at least slow down) and don't seem to pick up as much speed directly in front of the tennis courts themselves. There's also a blind "corner" as Stanton rounds right past the community gardens. While there's a "SLOW Hidden Driveway" sign, as I pull out of the driveway, my car has come close to being t-boned more than a few times. It's a great corner to tilt the bike into the corner and accelerate....... If there's anything we as residents can do to assist, please let us know. Once again, thank you for your time. Susan In a message dated 5/21/2007 11:34:45 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Scott.Schubert(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us writes: We will be glad to assist Joe, Can you please assign someone to this detail Thanks Scott Schubert, Commander Special Deployment Division (SDD) -----Original Message----- From: Brackney, Rashall Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 10:48 AM To: 'Pannny(a)aol.com'; neighborhood(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us Cc: Schubert, Scott Subject: RE: [Highland Park] Motorcycle Racing on Stanton Ave Cmdr Schubert, Can you have a couple of cycles monitor speed on the lower part of Stanton near the tennis courts prior to entering Highland Park? Also, can we install a speed monitoring device to capture data so I can determine the best times to assign personnel to this problem? Thanks! Cmdr. Brackney RaShall M. Brackney, Commander Zone Five Station Penn Circle West and Ansley Pittsburgh, Pa. 15206 (412) 665-3605 -----Original Message----- From: neighborhood-bounces(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us [mailto:neighborhood-bounces@highlandpark.pgh.pa.us] On Behalf Of Pannny(a)aol.com Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 5:34 PM To: neighborhood(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us Subject: [Highland Park] Motorcycle Racing on Stanton Ave Here we go again. The weather gets nice and those of us that live on the block of Stanton Avenue leading into the park have to kiss goodbye a peaceful weekend. For most of this afternoon, our ears were pleasured with the thundering gargle as nearly 40+ motorcycles paraded up and down our street. I especially enjoyed the exhaust fumes creeping into my house and they crawled by. But, so as not to bore us, we were treated for a few hours of drag racing! The speed limit is 25mph and I bet I could have clocked them doing 65 - 85 mph. We have too many children on this street who play near the tennis courts to tolerate this behaviour. As I do every year, I phoned 911, but today I had to phone twice. The second time I requested the car to stop at my home so I could speak with the officer. He said he would drive down the street but there's not much he could do. I suggested placing a few cars on the street to catch and ticket them in hopes of Stanton Avenue developing the reputation as a "hot spot" - so don't race here. He did offer to take the problem back and they would possibly have a few cars frequent our street more often during the weekends. His suggestions was for as many of those that live on this street to phone Mayor Ravenstahl's 311 line and voice our concern about the noise and the excessive speeding. For those that are not aware of 311, the information below is copied directly from the web site. The web site also has an online form one can complete and submit. · What is Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's Response Line - 311? 311 is the City’s phone number for government information and non-emergency services. · Why 311? 311 allows you to call one easy-to-remember number in order to receive information and access to City government services. · How does Pittsburgh’s 311 work? 311 service representatives use a state-of-the-art database of information and services about City government. 311 works closely with other City agencies to maintain the most current information possible. · When is 311 available? All calls to 311 are answered by a live operator from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. · How do I reach Pittsburgh’s 311: In the City of Pittsburgh, dial 3-1-1. Outside of Pittsburgh, call (412) 255-CITY (412-255-2489). I hope many neighbours will consider calling or completing the online form. Thank you. ____________________________________ See what's free at _AOL.com_ (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000503) . ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

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[Highland Park] Next Sunday at St. Andrew's: Dr. Ken Bailey
by Bruce Robison 21 May '07

21 May '07

The St. Andrew's Adult Ed. Program "Focus on Jesus" continues this coming Sunday, May 27, at 4 p.m., with a presentation by noted Biblical scholar and historian Dr. Ken Bailey, Canon Theologian of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh. His topic: "Jesus and the Politics of First Century Palestine." Refreshments follow. We hope, as we consider Jesus as a person of "political significance" in the First Century, to begin a conversation about the ways in which understandings about Jesus continue to frame and shape our political concerns. St. Andrew's is located at 5801 Hampton Street, between N. Highland and N. Negley Avenues, one block south of Bryant Street and four blocks south of the park, in the East End Pittsburgh neighborhood of Highland Park. For information: 412 661-1245.

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[Highland Park] carpenter responses
by Dmarie1023＠aol.com 21 May '07

21 May '07

as we are still in the process of getting bids these are the recommendations for carpenters for our back porch that i received. Jim MacDonald 412-421-6822 (but right now he isnt available) Chris Jackson Contracting 412-512-5883 Rich Shidel- 724-217-0498 Tom Morgan 412-805-5602 Axel Claussen 412-362-5628 Roger Lieb 412-600-9796 donna (farragut street) ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

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[Highland Park] RE: Part-time assistant
by Tom Dickson 21 May '07

21 May '07

2nd request Wanted: Part-Time Exec Assistant. Seeking Power User of MS Office products and Internet with great phone skills and ability to manage variety of projects for consulting and Internet businesses. 20 hours/week for Highland Park-based entrepreneur. Pay equal to skills and work ethic. Send resumes to <mailto:tdickson@advisorcentric.com> tdickson(a)advisorcentric.com.

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[Highland Park] Weekly Specials & Holiday Hours
by Olga Watkins 21 May '07

21 May '07

*Monday *Steak and mushroom salad -Grilled Steak, Fresh Mushrooms, Red Pepper, Feta Cheese, and Balsamic Vinaigrette 7.95 *Tuesday *Red Pepper & Mozzarella Panini - Grilled Red peppers, Mozzarella cheese and pesto sauce on Mancini's bread 4.95 *Wednesday *Chicken Taco Salad - Layer of Tortilla Chips, Salad Mix, Chicken, Tomatoes, Shredded Cheddar, green onions, salsa & our own Mesquite Ranch 6.95 *Thursday *Brie & Apple Chicken Panini - Sliced Granny Smith Apple, Melted Brie, Dried Cherries, Grilled Chicken on Mancini's bread 6.95 *Friday COOKOUT!* Weather permitting, we will be grilling burgers and dogs Friday from 11 to 1 PM. Burgers only $3 and hot dogs only $2!! *HOLIDAY WEEKEND HOURS FOR URBAN FUSION CAFE* The cafe will close early Friday (2 pm) and remain closed through the holiday weekend. We will reopen for business Tuesday, May 29 at 7 am. -- www.olgawatkins.com www.unionproject.org/cafe www.myspace.com/soulkitchenband Olga Watkins, Manager & Diva Urban Fusion Café & Catering The union of colors, flavors & sounds. THE URBAN FUSION LIVE MUSIC SERIES HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR THE REST OF THE CALENDAR YEAR.

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[Highland Park] update on Park bathrooms
by Sherry Goldman 21 May '07

21 May '07

Some of my neighbors were kind enough to pass my letter on to some city officials and they responded that they would give it some attention. I was up at the park today, and lo and behold the bathroom was passably clean, had an extra roll of toilet paper, and we had lots of HOT water! No soap or towels yet, but things are already getting better.

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