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

[Highland Park] repairman
by esellner 24 Sep '07

24 Sep '07

Hi Neighbors, I am looking for a trustworthy reasonable repair man to fix my dishwasher. Any suggestions? Thanks Erin

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[Highland Park] Another Burglary Yesterday - Heberton
by Bob Lawson 24 Sep '07

24 Sep '07

We were burglarized in the 1300 block of Heberton St. yesterday as well - very similar to Kelly's situation on Callowhill - they jimmied open the kitchen window and crawled through. They also took a file of important documents, including a soc card, which is, of course, an identity theft concern. The police were unsuccessful in lifting any prints, so although we think they may have been kids (by what they took as well as what they didn't!), they knew enough to cover themselves. We have a dog who usually barks loudly at anyone even walking by the house - although she wouldn't hurt a fly, we thought she'd be a deterrent - the thiefs either were familiar with her, or are pretty fearless (as evidenced by the daylight break-ins!). More reason to continue looking out for our neighbors. Laura Zaspel Lawson

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[Highland Park] Attempted house break in this morning
by amy 24 Sep '07

24 Sep '07

Between 9:am and 9:20am this morning (9/24/07) a man tried to break into my house. I live in the 6400 part of Jackson Street and love my street, neighbors and home. At 9:am, ( I know because my son was late for school) I pulled out of my driveway to scoot my son down to Dilworth where he is a student. On are way (on Jackson St. near Heberton) I saw a man that gave me a funny feeling. I did not like the way he was looking over his shoulder at two women who had just passed with a stroller going in the opposite direction. He just looked out of place and shifty. To myself I thought ... keep an eye open for him on my way home. At about 9:15-9:20 I pulled back into my drive way. I saw something out of place in my open garage and walked to the back of my house to find my ladder (stupidly kept in my garage) leaning against my house under an open second floor bedroom window. I ran down my drive way and called to two men working on the outside of a neighbors house to please call 911. I did not know at that point if anyone was inside my house. As I reached the two workmen with the phone I turned to see the same shifty gave me a funny feeling guy from 9:am suddenly on the sidewalk between my house and my neighbors. We verbally confronted him while on the phone with 911 and he kept walking until he reached a white chevy SUV. He got in his car and backed up fast so we could not get his plate number, and then pulled a quick U-turn and drove off down Jackson St. toward Heberton. We were to far to see which way (if any) he turned. I must say police response time was pretty good and by the time police arrived a man in a wht. van had been stopped. (but wrong kind of car and wrong guy - poor fellow!) BUT !!! THEY CAUGHT HIM !!! It is now 1:10 pm and I have just come home from I.D. ing the man we confronted on Jackson Street. Seems he was caught trying to break into a house in Garfield. He had not even bothered to change his clothes. Also, turns out he had a gun in his car. This is a lot for me to process emotionally in a such a short span of time. But I now promise to secure my home, have a cell phone in my pocket when I leave, learn how to use its camera, and always trust my gut. I care very much about this community. I feel so lucky today in so many ways. Amy Hume

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[Highland Park] Apartment needed ASAP
by marylinn maione 24 Sep '07

24 Sep '07

Hi Neighbors. I have a friend who is currently living in Mt. Washington but needs to move out asap. She is single, works full time, and is currently a graduate student. She's looking for a place in our neighborhood (or surrounding areas) for less than $600 or less (including the utilities). No pets to worry about. Please e-mail me and I will forward to her whatever is available. Thanks! Marylinn Maione _________________________________________________________________ Capture your memories in an online journal! http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM&loc=us

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[Highland Park] chimney pointing
by Lisa Solomon 23 Sep '07

23 Sep '07

Hello, Does anyone have a good chimney pointing person to recommend? Lisa Solomon

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[Highland Park] Bathroom Renovation Help
by Kelly Weinheimer 23 Sep '07

23 Sep '07

Hi Neighbors - First and foremost - thank you for all of your kind words in light of our recent misfortune. It's a nice reminder of why we moved to Highland Park in the first place! I hope you can help us again. We need a *professional* to do the following in our bathroom: 1. Tile and grout our bath/shower; 2. Install a bathtub and fixtures; 3. Remove and replace one small wall; 4. Install cork flooring. We have already purchased the supplies or know exactly what we want. We are looking for someone who is reliable, affordable, and efficient (it's our only full bathroom so we can't make this a several week project). Does this person exist? I will trust your recommendations. Thank you, Kelly Weinheimer/Christopher Conard Callowhill Street

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[Highland Park] lost glasses
by rtjbog＠comcast.net 22 Sep '07

22 Sep '07

this morning sat 9/22/07) around 9:30 am i found a pair of non-bifocal perscription eye glasses on the road next to the reservoir. i turned them into to enrico's tazza d'oro. if they are yours, please ask for them there. jim bogen

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[Highland Park] painter?
by rtjbog＠comcast.net 22 Sep '07

22 Sep '07

my shabby metal front step and front porch railings need painted. any suggestions? thanks, jim bogen

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[Highland Park] replacement windows
by richard schonbachler 22 Sep '07

22 Sep '07

hi does anyone know of a person who replaces windows at a reasonable price and does good and clean work? thank you. rich

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[Highland Park] sale of antiques objects
by Christine Frechard-Harbison 21 Sep '07

21 Sep '07

I can send a picture of each of those beautiful items upon request.1. Antique hanging chandelier, Spanish style , 5 candels, $120 (negociable)2. Hand iron , brass , excellent condition $ 190 (set of 2)3. Never used original magnificiant French style 3 pannels fire place screan, brass, $2504. Fire side tools, antiques $ 45 _________________________________________________________________ More photos; more messages; more whatever – Get MORE with Windows Live™ Hotmail®. NOW with 5GB storage. http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-us&ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migrati…

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