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[Highland Park] URGENT CeaseFirePA action alert!!
by Jana Finder 15 Nov '08

15 Nov '08

Dear Neighbors: Most of you know that I am the Western PA Coordinator for CeaseFirePA a statewide group working to pass reasonable handgun restrictions to keep guns out of the hands of criminals. We have exciting news: Our Pittsburgh City Council is poised to pass a law requiring firearm owners to report lost or stolen guns to the police. FIRST, on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 at 10:00 a.m., Council will hold a PUBLIC HEARING in Council Chambers, 5th floor, City-County Building, 414 Grant Street, downtown. PLEASE HELP US FILL COUNCIL CHAMBERS TO SHOW THAT WE CARE ABOUT THE ILLEGAL GUN MARKET AND THAT WE WANT OUR COUNCIL TO HELP DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM OF ILLEGAL GUNS ON OUR STREETS!! THIS IS A REAL OPPORTUNITY TO AFFECT CHANGE ON THE GUN VIOLENCE PROBLEM RIGHT NOW! SECOND, we need folks to call City Councilmen/women on Monday to voice our support for Council's lost or stolen firearm reporting ordinance. THE NRA – the chief obstacle to any reasonable reform of our gun laws in PA – has sent out an Action Alert urging its supporters to call Pittsburgh Council members and urge them to vote no on this bill. WE NEED TO COUNTER THE NRA'S EFFORTS QUICKLY AND NOW!! BELOW IS A LIST OF TALKING POINTS & CITY COUNCIL PHONE NUMBERS. PLEASE CALL AS MANY COUNCIL MEMBERS AS YOU CAN TODAY & MONDAY TO Urge them to pass this ordinance when it comes up for a vote in Council next Thursday, November 20th. Jana Talking Points: 1. This is a reasonable, simple reform that will help police crack down on straw purchasers: people who buy guns & sell them to criminals. We want to reduce the number of illegal guns on our streets and this ordinance will help do that. Law enforcement personnel fully support this measure, including our own Chief Harper and City of Pittsburgh officers and detectives. 2. This ordinance does NOT violate anyone's Second Amendment rights and it DOES NOT criminalize law-abiding gun owners. IN FACT, it will protect them from potential liability if their gun ends up at a crime scene because they already will have reported it to police. That a law-abiding gun owner might not notice his gun was lost or stolen is just not believable. 3. The lost or stolen ordinance complies with state law because it does not attempt to regulate legal firearms. The focus here is on ILLEGAL firearms and on preventing criminals from getting guns and that is why the state's pre-emption clause does not apply to this ordinance. 4. The PA General Assembly has failed to act responsibly by passing stronger handgun safety laws to protect all of Pennsylvania. As a result, many Mayors and City Councils across PA have passed (or are in the process of passing) lost or stolen firearm reporting laws. This reform has overwhelming statewide support and this group effort will send a message to the State Assembly that statewide action is needed. The following cities have passed lost or stolen ordinances: Philadelphia, Allentown, and Pottsville. The mayors and City Councils in Reading, Bethlehem, York, Lancaster, and Easton have introduced this common sense law and will vote on it soon. 5. We applaud the Pittsburgh City Council for taking leadership on this very important public safety issue. We want the shooting and killing to stop and our streets to be safer for ourselves and our children. Phone numbers: District 1 Councilwoman Darlene M. Harris 412-255-2135 District 2 Councilman Daniel J. Deasy 412-255-8963 District 3 Councilman Bruce A. Kraus 412-255-2130 District 4 Councilman Jim Motznik 412-255-2131 District 5 Councilman Doug Shields, President 412-255-8965 District 6 Councilwoman Tonya D. Payne 412-255-2134 District 7 Councilman Patrick Dowd 412-255-2140 District 8 Councilman Bill Peduto 412-255-2133 District 9 Reverend Ricky V. Burgess, President Pro Tem 412-255-2137 DON’T LET SPECIAL INTERESTS DEFEAT THIS COMMON SENSE REFORM TO GET ILLEGAL HANDGUNS OFF OUR STREETS. Call all Council members and urge them to vote YES on this bill next week for change we can all believe in!

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[Highland Park] Free/Sale Items
by Melissa Dorsette 15 Nov '08

15 Nov '08

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[Highland Park] dermatologist recommendations
by Amy Elizabeth McCall 14 Nov '08

14 Nov '08

Greetings, all. I am looking for a recommendation for a dermatologist for a 17-year-old (probably an adult dermatologist would be a better bet). Thanks for any help! Amy McCall Cordova Rd.

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[Highland Park] Free items
by Jessica Bemer 13 Nov '08

13 Nov '08

If you have interest in the following items, please send an email to both jessicabemer(a)gmail.com and keithbemer(a)gmail.com. Pick up on Wellesley Road. Rectangular Coffee Table: (39" wide, 21 " deep, 16" tall): Needs to be painted or refinished, but otherwise in good shape. 5 Kitchen Chairs: Light wood, windsor-style. Storage cabinet (15" wide, 13" deep, 23" tall): White with wheels. Bottom half is enclosed. Emerson microwave White collapsible shopping cart with wheels Ikea Billy bookcase in medium brown (31" wide, 11" deep, 42" tall) Dirt Devil small bagless vacuum Metal box spring bed frame with wheels. For full size bed

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[Highland Park] Reminder!
by Tania Grubbs 13 Nov '08

13 Nov '08

Jeff Grubbs-Bass, Mark Strickland,-guitar, Chris Pangikas-piano, Tom Wendt-drums, Geroge Jones-Congas, Tania Grubbs-Vocals Gullifty's THIS Friday Nov 14th 9:30-12:30. Hope to see you there. Thanks, Tania Grubbs Vocalist

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[Highland Park] pediatric orthopedic surgeons?
by Stephanie Walsh 13 Nov '08

13 Nov '08

Hi all! I'm seeking recommendations for orthopedic surgeons, hopefully someone who specializes in pediatrics and/or feet. Our 4 year old was born with extra bones in her feet. She had her first surgery when we lived in Colorado and needs more. We weren't happy with the person our new pediatrician recommended here in Pittsburgh. We are hoping to find who is not only skilled, but also good with communication and who appreciates our concerns - these qualities are not as easy to find as you might think! Any feedback (positive or negative) would be welcomed. Thanks! Stephanie _________________________________________________________________ Color coding for safety: Windows Live Hotmail alerts you to suspicious email. http://windowslive.com/Explore/Hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_safety…

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[Highland Park] Found Car Key on Jackson
by Joanne Foerster 13 Nov '08

13 Nov '08

Found a Chrysler valet key on street in 6400 block of Jackson this morning (Thursday). If you think it's yours, please contact me. - Joanne 412-361-5075

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[Highland Park] Loose leaf pick-up?
by Valerie Cummings 12 Nov '08

12 Nov '08

I was hoping someone could tell me about loose leaf pick up in the neighborhood. I saw a truck on my street last week, and now I'm noticing people piling leaves at the curb again. Is the schedule for loose leaf pick up published somewhere? I got the mailing about bagged leaves being picked up by the recycling truck, but I don't think it said anything about loose leaves. Thanks!

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[Highland Park] Highland Park article on Pop City Media
by Holly Anderton 12 Nov '08

12 Nov '08

Hi all, Just wanted to let everyone know that Highland Park was featured on Pop City Media. It's a walking guide to the neighborhood: *http://popcitymedia.com/features/highlandpark1112.aspx* ** ** ** Enjoy! ** Holly

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[Highland Park] Please join me at the Union Project on Nov. 22!
by David Hance 12 Nov '08

12 Nov '08

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Please join me on November 22, 2008 for the Union Project's 7th Annual Unwrapped fundraiser and party! The UP has grown into a great neighborhood institution and the ties between it and the HPCDC and HPCC go back to its earliest days. This year I am pleased to sit on the event's Honorary Committee. This organization was started by a group of young people who saw the hundred year old Union Baptist Church, once a cornerstone for the neighborhood, abandoned and falling apart and decided to do something about it. Seven years later, the building has been restored, it is the home to four small businesses, an office space for 6 organizations, welcomes 5,000+ a year to their community events, is a job training center for kids aging out of foster care and a center for civic engagement. The Union Project's businesses include stained glass restoration, a ceramics studio and co-op, office and events space rental, and Eat UP café. This is a non-profit building on the strengths of individuals and neighborhoods and I am proud to support it. The event, besides being a benefit for the Union Project, is going to be a great time. Unwrapped features unique entertainment, original local artwork, and live and silent auctions. The evening will showcase a short performance by the city's young talent with the Neighborhood Academy Balafon West African Drumming and Dance Ensemble. Unwrapped will be emceed by Andrew Stockey, Morning Anchor for WTAE Channel 4 Action News. The live and silent auctions will include gift certificates from local businesses, entertainment packages, travel certificates from Jet Blue airlines, and a custom fitted bicycle. The food is top notch and plentiful. Penn Brewery will be providing all of the beer and Boyd and Blair vodka will be used for the signature cocktails. VIP Happy Hour from 7-8pm will include vodka tasting with Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka, catering by big Burrito, specialty cocktails, live entertainment and an opportunity to personally select decals for a complimentary piece of hand crafted ceramics. VIP tickets are available online for $100 at www.unionproject.org <http://www.unionproject.org/> .Tickets for Unwrapped are available for purchase in advance for $40 for a single or two tickets for $75. Tickets at the door are $50. All tickets are available online at www.unionproject.org <http://www.unionproject.org/> . The silent and live auction is incredible, as well as a great way to make your money count. Kick off your holiday shopping at this event knowing that you are also investing in your neighborhood. Some of the live auction items are listed below... * Take Pittsburgh by Bike Package: o Trek 7.2 FX, featuring Trek's light Alpha SL aluminum frame with easy-rolling 700c wheels, 24-speed drive train and linear-pull brakes o Bike Pittsburgh Membership & Water Proof/Rip Proof Map o Signed jersey by cyclist Tim Johnson * Two flight certificates from Jet Blue Airlines * Latin Dance Party for 22 people with Absolute Ballroom Dance Center of Pittsburgh o This 1-hour group class will teach you and your guests the basics of the Merengue, Salsa, and Cha Cha Cha with a party for you and your friends to follow! o Value: $550.00 * Sunsets on Lake Chautauqua - A week stay for 8-10 people o Forty feet of lakefront beside historic Midway Park in Maple Springs, NY (175 miles from Pittsburgh) o Three bedrooms, two full baths, new kitchen, central air, bedrooms sleep 8 (10 with living room) o 1,340 SF lakefront home completely rebuilt in 2006 with 200ft shared dock for boat. o Rents for $1,700/week ($840 - lowest bid). Pick from one of 10 Saturday-to-Saturday summer weeks in 2009 or any available winter week in 2008 For more information on ticket sales please contact Hilary Brown, Program Manager at the Union Project at 412-363-4550 x26. Please join me for this event! Dave Hance President, Highland Park Community Development Corporation This message is sent by Perkins Eastman Architects, PC, and/or its Affiliates, and is intended exclusively for the persons to which it is addressed. This communication may contain information that is privileged or confidential. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate any part of this message.

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