November 2008 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

[Highland Park] Free Lunchtime Concert - TODAY! (THURSDAY NOV. 20)
by Michelle Belan 19 Nov '08

19 Nov '08

DON'T miss this wonderful concert of American music! Ellen Gozion and Friends* in Concert Songs and tunes from Appalachia and beyond, with fiddle, banjo, guitar Thursday November 20th from 12:30 pm to 1:30 Cup & Chaucer lounge, ground floor rear in the Hillman Library, University of Pittsburgh campus Free Admission Presented by Calliope: Pittsburgh Folk Music Society and the University of Pittsburgh Libraries For more about the artists: www.ellengozion.com www.appalachianmusic.net *Ellen Gozion - voice Kathy Fallon - guitar Mark Tamsula - banjo, fiddle Donna Isaac - fiddle

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[Highland Park] HIghschooler looking for work
by easellner＠comcast.net 18 Nov '08

18 Nov '08

Hello, My name is Karl Sellner , I am 15 years old and looking for work in the neighborhood.-If you have any odd jobs, raking, yard clean up or anything really! Please call Me! Thanks Karl Sellner

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[Highland Park] Port Authority Strike/Who else attends CCAC in Highland Park?
by Vijay Bakrania 18 Nov '08

18 Nov '08

Hi Neighbors, I've been thinking about the possible Port Authority strike coming up as of December first. I usually take the bus to CCAC. I think that I already may have found a ride to get there, but I'm wondering about who else in the neighborhood attends CCAC and also have to figure out a way to get there? My purpose for writing this email, was to find out: - who else in the neighborhood drives to CCAC? - who else in the neighborhood will need a ride to get there? I know that some of my professors were asking to find out which students will be affected by a bus strike, but I'm not really sure what type of plan CCAC has. If anybody has any ideas, let me know. Thanks, Vijay Bakrania

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[Highland Park] crime spree in the neighborhood
by lawrencewood1＠comcast.net 18 Nov '08

18 Nov '08

I am posting this for a friend and I wanted to let everyone know about a crime spree that has been going on. A friend that lives on Hampton (near Chislett) has been broken into 4 times in the last two months and she has had two additional times when a break-in was attempted. She has reported the break-ins and attempted break-ins to the police each time. Additionally her next door neighbor was also broken into a couple of times. The break-ins are happening during the day Thus far only one person has mentioned seeing anything (and this person did not call the police). The person said she saw a man with a blue van (parked in the side alley) who was taking stuff off porch of my friend's neighbor's house and running away with it and getting into the van. The person(s) breaking in has been getting in by using a crow bar to pry open the front door and back door as well as breaking in through a window. The person(s) are quite brazen to keep hitting the same houses during the day, but they know that people are at work and so far no one has reported seeing anyone to the police. I would encourage everyone to be vigilant and report any suspicious behavior. Watching out for each other is our own best security. I also hope that if any police are encouraged to step up patrols until the criminal(s) are caught. thanks Susan Belville

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[Highland Park] Bagpipes in the Morning
by Bruce Robison 18 Nov '08

18 Nov '08

Yes indeed, this coming Sunday morning, November 23, the sound of Pipe and Drum will echo through this end of our Highland Park neighborhood, as the well-known Syria Highlanders join us to celebrate our observance of the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle--the patronal festival of our St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. The Highlanders will, weather permitting, play a pre-service recital in the Churchyard on Hampton Street beginning at around 10:45. Then they will lead a grand procession into the church, where there will be more piping and drumming, much singing, and much celebration. All are invited to join us for the celebration, of course--or simply to come on over to see the Pipers in the Churchyard, or simply to enjoy the wonderful music of the heritage of Scotland as you would hear it in the distance while enjoying your morning coffee at home. It will be the 171st St. Andrew's Day observance since the founding of this parish in 1837, and the 102nd here in the Highland Park neighborhood . . . Bruce Robison http://www.standrewspgh.org http://revbmrobison.blogspot.com/

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[Highland Park] La Casa Tapas and Wine Bar gift certificates ~ half price
by VENTURCAP1＠aol.com 18 Nov '08

18 Nov '08

I have a few $25 gift certificates (expiring Feb 20, 2009) for La Casa Tapas on Ellsworth. It is a fabulous restaurant and bar and one of our favorites. Unfortunately, illness forces me to let them go for half the face value. Call me at 412-657-1877 and I'll deliver them. Bruce

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[Highland Park] Desk and Executive chair for sale
by MARTHA SCHAEFER 18 Nov '08

18 Nov '08

I have an antique partner's desk from the late 1800's that I bought from Dargate Galleries in 1987 that I uesed for years as my office desk, that I would now like to sell (we need the space for another bedroom!). It is solid walnut with very intricate inlaid wood all over the desk....it is a beautiful showpiece that I paid $1800 for at the time. I would sell it for $900. I also have a burgandy leather (ox-blood) executive chair with hammered nail detailing that I used with the desk and paid $1,000; I would sell it for $500. Both pieces are in excellent condition. Martha Schaefer

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[Highland Park] The List Serve
by James H. Joseph 17 Nov '08

17 Nov '08

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[Highland Park] Cat sitter question
by M Rychener 17 Nov '08

17 Nov '08

Hi all, I just wanted to follow up and say that I have located a cat kennel that sounds like an option for my sister's cat (I'll be going to visit later this week). Of course, home care would be a better option, but it looks like the kennel will probably be our choice. It's heart-warming to know that there are so many animal-lovers out there! Thank you for all of your suggestions. I appreciate the variety of opinions about the safety of caring for cats during pregnancy and encourage anyone who is pregnant to discuss the issue of bringing a new cat into your home during pregnancy with your health care provider. Thank you again, Melissa

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[Highland Park] Reporting of incidents
by Ross, Larry 17 Nov '08

17 Nov '08

Hello everyone,I was made aware of an incident that occurred on Thursday night via e-mail,however this incident was not reported to the police.The incident involved a street robbery in which a victim was accosted by multiple perpetrators.Incidents such as this one by all means should be reported to the police.Hopefully my response to the sender of the e-mail will prompt the victim to call 911 and report the incident.Currently information is being gathered by Detectives here at zone 5 in which perpetrators are being identified and will subsequently be arrested and it is possible these perps are involved in multiple incidents.So I encourage calls to 911 for actual incidents and to report loitering groups in the area. Thank You Cmdr.Larry Ross Zone 5 Station.

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