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

[Highland Park] Re: Burglary on Callowhill
by B. Price 21 Sep '07

21 Sep '07

I live on Callowhill too. On a Tuesday a couple of weeks ago, I was leaving for work around noon and two men I had never seen before were standing in front of my secure building. They were looking around, and maybe I'm paranoid, but I thought I heard them discussing how they could get inside. As I left (and shut the locking door behind me) , they came up on the porch and stared into the apartment of the a girl who lives there, who never shuts her window or her curtains. Situations like this are awkward, because when you don't know everyone who lives in your building, you don't want to call police on random neighbors. But there was an SUV I hadn't seen before parked out front, and I know I haven't seen these particular men before or since. The whole situation felt weird, so I ended up calling 911 as I was leaving. I work long hours and never see my neighbors, so I don't know what happened. But, I wonder if this could be related? On 9/20/07, neighborhood-request(a)highlandparkpa.com < neighborhood-request(a)highlandparkpa.com> wrote: > > Send Neighborhood mailing list submissions to > neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.highlandparkpa.com/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > neighborhood-request(a)highlandparkpa.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > neighborhood-owner(a)highlandparkpa.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Neighborhood digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. plumber recommendations (Becky Kennedy) > 2. Burglary on Callowhill (Kelly Weinheimer) > 3. [Update.unionproject] Free Coffee and Dessert Reception, > Youth Talent Showcase, Fall Cafe Hours, Potter Wheels, Seasonal > Job (Katrina Struloeff) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Becky Kennedy" <becky.kennedy(a)gmail.com> > To: neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com > Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 07:57:49 -0400 > Subject: [Highland Park] plumber recommendations > Hi, > > Does anyone know of a reliable, reasonably priced plumber they can > recommend??? > > Thanks very much! > > Becky Kennedy > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Kelly Weinheimer" <kelvicious(a)gmail.com> > To: neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com > Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:40:20 -0400 > Subject: [Highland Park] Burglary on Callowhill > Hello Neighbors! > > Our house on Callowhill was broken into yesterday (we were at work all day > and no one saw anything, so it's difficult to pin down the time). They used > wood from a neighbor's construction work to climb up to our second floor and > get in through an open window. > > Most of the items they took can be replaced (laptop, stereos, xbox, > camera, ipod, dvd's, etc.), but they also stole several pieces of heirloom > jewelry, and my boyfriend's passport and social security card. > > The police and crime investigators were very helpful, but it is still > important to keep your eyes open and windows locked, even if you think the > windows are not easily accessible!!! And, of course, if you see anyone > running around the neighborhood with pillowcases full of stereo equipment > (yes, they took a few pillowcases to make off with their haul), feel free to > call the police and email me :) > > Thank you! > > Kelly Weinheimer/Christopher Conard > Callowhill St. > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Katrina Struloeff" <katrina(a)unionproject.org> > To: update(a)unionproject.org > Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:09:43 -0400 > Subject: [Highland Park] [Update.unionproject] Free Coffee and Dessert > Reception, Youth Talent Showcase, Fall Cafe Hours, Potter Wheels, Seasonal > Job > *MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from > "www.unionproject.org" claiming to be* To view the full email update visit > www.unionproject.org/About_Us/News > <http://www.unionproject.org/About_Us/News> > > UP item of the week: > YOUTH BARISTA PROGRAM – FREE COFFEE AND DESSERT RECEPTION > Join us Friday October 5th from 6-8pm, during Penn Avenues' Unblurred for > a free coffee and dessert reception and the official introduction of the > Youth Barista Program to our community. We will be serving FREE coffee > drinks from our beautiful newly constructed coffee bar in our Great Hall > with live musical entertainment and a pottery seconds sale. > The Union Project is proud to announce a partnership with Starbucks for > our new Youth Barista Program, an onsite skills training program for young > adults. > Over the coming year this program will train 30 young men and women aging > out of foster care. Forty percent of foster youth end up homeless in their > first 2 years out of the system. This program works to change that number > locally by providing youth with skills and job placements in café and food > service, allowing them to earn a living wage. > > Other UP items this week: > SPECIAL EVENTS AND CAFÉ CLOSURES > YOUTH TALENT SHOWCASE – OCT 2 > DO YOU HAVE A WHEEL TO DONATE? > FALL URBAN FUSION CAFÉ HOURS > SEASONAL JOB AT THE UNION PROJECT > MUFFIN NAMED – CHOCOLICIOUS BUDDABRAN > > *MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from > "www.unionproject.org" claiming to be* To view the full email update visit > www.unionproject.org/About_Us/News > <http://www.unionproject.org/About_Us/News> > > The Union Project does not necessarily endorse the views of organizations > and individuals that rent space at Union Project. > > You can donate to Union Project online by clicking here.<https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=6211> > > Union Project is located at the corner of Negley and Stanton Avenues in > the east end of Pittsburgh. Call 412-363-4550 or check out www.unionproject.org > for more information. > > > > _______________________________________________ > update mailing list > update(a)unionproject.org > http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/update.unionproject > > -- > <http://lists.highlandparkpa.com/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood> >

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[Highland Park] Oven Fixer
by krbyrne＠verizon.net 20 Sep '07

20 Sep '07

Hi. We live in Highland Park and need a recommendation about someone who could fix our oven. We can't light the pilot light. Please forward any advice or reference information to krbyrne(a)verizon.net. Thanks so much!

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[Highland Park] Burglary on Callowhill
by Kelly Weinheimer 20 Sep '07

20 Sep '07

Hello Neighbors! Our house on Callowhill was broken into yesterday (we were at work all day and no one saw anything, so it's difficult to pin down the time). They used wood from a neighbor's construction work to climb up to our second floor and get in through an open window. Most of the items they took can be replaced (laptop, stereos, xbox, camera, ipod, dvd's, etc.), but they also stole several pieces of heirloom jewelry, and my boyfriend's passport and social security card. The police and crime investigators were very helpful, but it is still important to keep your eyes open and windows locked, even if you think the windows are not easily accessible!!! And, of course, if you see anyone running around the neighborhood with pillowcases full of stereo equipment (yes, they took a few pillowcases to make off with their haul), feel free to call the police and email me :) Thank you! Kelly Weinheimer/Christopher Conard Callowhill St.

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[Highland Park] Looking for a loft bed
by Audrey Rasmusson 20 Sep '07

20 Sep '07

I am looking for a twin-sized loft bed frame for my daughter's room. If anyone out there has one to sell, please let me know. Thanks. Audrey Rasmusson N. Sheridan Ave.

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Re: [Highland Park] Burglary on Callowhill
by Pannny＠aol.com 20 Sep '07

20 Sep '07

Ugh! It scares me to hear that this occurred during the day. I really hope your valuables are recovered and the thieves are apprehended. I'd like to pass along to everyone things that I've noticed while driving thru our neighbourhood. Surely burglars notice these things too as they plan for their next victim: Homes in the evening that are completely dark Homes in the evening that are completely dark and windows are left open Ladders left outside (which can be used to gain access to your or your neighbour's home) Mail overflowing in mailboxes To me, little things like these just seem to say "pick me!" to a burglar. (Especially if other homes around appear to be occupied at the time.) In a message dated 9/20/2007 9:20:56 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kelvicious(a)gmail.com writes: Hello Neighbors! Our house on Callowhill was broken into yesterday (we were at work all day and no one saw anything, so it's difficult to pin down the time). They used wood from a neighbor's construction work to climb up to our second floor and get in through an open window. Most of the items they took can be replaced (laptop, stereos, xbox, camera, ipod, dvd's, etc.), but they also stole several pieces of heirloom jewelry, and my boyfriend's passport and social security card. The police and crime investigators were very helpful, but it is still important to keep your eyes open and windows locked, even if you think the windows are not easily accessible!!! And, of course, if you see anyone running around the neighborhood with pillowcases full of stereo equipment (yes, they took a few pillowcases to make off with their haul), feel free to call the police and email me :) Thank you! Kelly Weinheimer/Christopher Conard Callowhill St. -- <http://lists.highlandparkpa.com/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood> ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

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[Highland Park] nanny/babysitter available
by kelly flanagan dee 20 Sep '07

20 Sep '07

Hi everyone! My name is Kelly and I'm a fellow resident of Highland Park. I'm 25 years old, I have a BA in Psychology from Grove City College. Since college I have been a Therapeutic Staff Support, doing one on one intensive therapy for children on the autistic spectrum, and then working in child and adolescent psychiatry research working with children with depression and anxiety. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and I'm very experienced and comfortable with children of all ages. I am certified in First Aid, CPR, Crisis Prevention Intervention, I have my Child Abuse clearances. I have a 2 year old reliable, safe car and a good drving record. Right now I am in between jobs and despite having a degree and experience, opportunities are hard to come by, so I thought I would see if anyone on the listserve was looking for childcare from someone qualified, trustworthy and in the neighborhood. Please feel free to contact me via email at lifelessordinary(a)gmail.com if you think I might be a fit for your family or have any questions. Thank you. Kelly

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[Highland Park] a suggestion re: securing valuables in our homes . . .
by Dan J. Martin 20 Sep '07

20 Sep '07

Recently I caught an episode of a show on The Discovery Channel that advised homeowners on ways to make their homes more secure. (The hosts were former house burglars, so the advice was based on experience.) I found one of their suggestions interesting and relatively easy to do: Install a deadbolt lock on a closet door and replace several of the door's hinge screws with pins that extend into the corresponding holes on the opposite hinge plate. (The pins will prevent someone from slipping out the hinge post and pulling the door away from the frame.) Why? It could be a place where you lock up your critical papers and documents (checks, soc. sec. card, passport, birth certificates, etc.), expensive clothing, laptops, and any other large valuables. Would this prevent a career criminal from getting to your stuff? Probably not. It could, however, help us avoid losing identity documents and other valuables to the "opportunistic criminal" who sees an open window or discovers an unlocked door and the seizes the moment to make a fast grab of our stuff. Just a thought...

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[Highland Park] [Update.unionproject] Free Coffee and Dessert Reception, Youth Talent Showcase, Fall Cafe Hours, Potter Wheels, Seasonal Job
by Katrina Struloeff 20 Sep '07

20 Sep '07

To view the full email update visit www.unionproject.org/About_Us/News <http://www.unionproject.org/About_Us/News> UP item of the week: YOUTH BARISTA PROGRAM – FREE COFFEE AND DESSERT RECEPTION Join us Friday October 5th from 6-8pm, during Penn Avenues' Unblurred for a free coffee and dessert reception and the official introduction of the Youth Barista Program to our community. We will be serving FREE coffee drinks from our beautiful newly constructed coffee bar in our Great Hall with live musical entertainment and a pottery seconds sale. The Union Project is proud to announce a partnership with Starbucks for our new Youth Barista Program, an onsite skills training program for young adults. Over the coming year this program will train 30 young men and women aging out of foster care. Forty percent of foster youth end up homeless in their first 2 years out of the system. This program works to change that number locally by providing youth with skills and job placements in café and food service, allowing them to earn a living wage. Other UP items this week: SPECIAL EVENTS AND CAFÉ CLOSURES YOUTH TALENT SHOWCASE – OCT 2 DO YOU HAVE A WHEEL TO DONATE? FALL URBAN FUSION CAFÉ HOURS SEASONAL JOB AT THE UNION PROJECT MUFFIN NAMED – CHOCOLICIOUS BUDDABRAN To view the full email update visit www.unionproject.org/About_Us/News <http://www.unionproject.org/About_Us/News> The Union Project does not necessarily endorse the views of organizations and individuals that rent space at Union Project. You can donate to Union Project online by clicking here.<https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=6211> Union Project is located at the corner of Negley and Stanton Avenues in the east end of Pittsburgh. Call 412-363-4550 or check out www.unionproject.org for more information. _______________________________________________ update mailing list update(a)unionproject.org http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/update.unionproject

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[Highland Park] plumber recommendations
by Becky Kennedy 20 Sep '07

20 Sep '07

Hi, Does anyone know of a reliable, reasonably priced plumber they can recommend??? Thanks very much! Becky Kennedy

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[Highland Park] Tonight's HPCC Meeting & House Tour Volunteer Meeting
by Michael M. Nadler 20 Sep '07

20 Sep '07

Dear Highland Parkers – I wanted to remind everyone about tonight’s HPCC Board Meeting, starting at 7:00 PM, at St. Andrews on Hampton Street. We have several different things being discussed this evening, and actually starting at 6:30 PM is the volunteer meeting for the Highland Park House Tour, which will be meeting downstairs in the room below the normal meeting room. Yes, we still need more people to volunteer for the tour to staff our neighbors’ houses. There are two different shifts that are available, and for those volunteering, they shall get a free ticket allowing them to view the other homes on the tour during the opposite shift then they are volunteering for. This year’s theme is “Renovation and Restoration”, and we are showing houses in the neighborhood that have undergone a lot of work !!! There are fifteen homes on the tour with some of the houses having been on before, and the continued efforts are amazing. The shift times are from 10:45 AM until 2:00 PM, and 1:45 PM until 5:00 PM on Saturday, 29 SEP 07. Should you be interested, please contact my wife, Brigette, at her number, (412) 363-6869. At our monthly Board Meeting we shall be voting in Officers and Board Members for the 2008 term. We have had an extremely involved and productive summer showing off Highland Park, and it is continuing on this fall. Michael Eversmeyer will be speaking on the Historic Neighborhood Status that Highland Park has just received, and has a slide presentation showing the different styles of houses that are neighborhood can boast of, and this ties in nicely with the House Tour next week. Bob Staresinic shall be talking on the Clean-up Pittsburgh Commission that we shall be participating in 12 – 14 OCT 07. We hope to see you there, and thank you for your continued efforts, support and interest in Highland Park. Mike Michael Millet Nadler President, Highland Park Community Council P.O. Box 5036 Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Personal Contact Information: 5916 Callowhill Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206, (412) 363-3483, Fax: (412) 363-2925, E-mail: mike(a)divehards.com No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.16/1004 - Release Date: 9/12/2007 5:22 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.487 / Virus Database: 269.13.25/1018 - Release Date: 9/19/2007 3:59 PM

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