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

[Highland Park] Street Cleaning has started
by Bob Staresinic 02 Apr '08

02 Apr '08

April starts the time period for street cleaning in the City. This is what the signs say, so be aware of the days of the week that your street is scheduled to be cleaned. Although they don't clean the streets every week that the signs say (it is the first and third Thursday of the month on my street), that one time you forget is when they will actually come, and then you get a ticket. I like to move my truck from in front of my house on street cleaning days, since that gives me a chance to sweep the street. I don't have much faith in our street cleaners, since even when they do show up, I have to get the broom out to make the street clean. Bob

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[Highland Park] free firewood
by Khorey, Doug 02 Apr '08

02 Apr '08

Unfortunately, an apple tree had to come down at 6406 Jackson St, and is still in the front yard. The owner would be happy if anyone would help themselves to the potential firewood and/or help clear the yard. Thanks

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[Highland Park] upcoming concert
by Helen Blier 02 Apr '08

02 Apr '08

Hi all - I just wanted to alert all of you to an extraordinary singer-songwriter, Carrie Newcomer, who'll be appearing next week at Club Cafe. She's touring to mark the release of her new album, The Geography of Light: http://carrienewcomer.com/ Some of you might have seen hear at the June Frick First Friday concert last summer. The concert is at 730pm and tix are $15 at the door. If your taste runs at all toward this kind of music, it doesn't get much better than Carrie. I hope to see some of you there - -Helen

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[Highland Park] HOUSE FOR RENT
by Francine937＠aol.com 02 Apr '08

02 Apr '08

Hi Highland Park Members, I am looking for a 4 bedroom home to rent for myself and my 3 children. I live in the Highland Park area now and would like to stay close to this area. I would also be interested in an option to purchase later on down the line. Please contact me if you or anyone you know is looking to rent a home to a great family! Francine Moschella 412-628-2412 **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016)

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[Highland Park] Real Estate Agents
by colpasta＠comcast.net 02 Apr '08

02 Apr '08

Hi everyone. My wife and I are looking for real estate agents to possibly sell our house. (Unfortunately, we will be leaving Pittsburgh because of a new career opportunity.) We want to interview a few agents to see who we think will do the best job if we decide to use an agent. Here are the two big criteria we are looking for: ** Proven track record of selling in Highland Park ** Experience --- Preferably someone with at least ten years experience If you know of anyone who fits the bill, can you please email me their contact info? Thanks so much. Mike

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[Highland Park] New Requirements to Protect Children from Lead-Based Paint Hazards
by Grzyb Christine A 01 Apr '08

01 Apr '08

Since we all live in old homes with frequent rennovations, this is of interest. New EPA lead rennovation requirements take effect April 2010. New Requirements to Protect Children from Lead-Based Paint Hazards Release date: 03/31/2008 Contact Information: Timothy Lyons, (202) 564-4355 / lyons.timothy(a)epa.gov; En español: Lina Younes, (202) 564-4355 / younes.lina(a)epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - March 31, 2008) To further protect children from exposure to lead-based paint, EPA is issuing new rules for contractors who renovate or repair housing, child-care facilities or schools built before 1978. Under the new rules, workers must follow lead-safe work practice standards to reduce potential exposure to dangerous levels of lead during renovation and repair activities. "While there has been a dramatic decrease over the last two decades in the number of children affected by lead-poisoning, EPA is continuing its efforts to take on this preventable disease," said James Gulliford, EPA's Assistant Administrator for Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances. "Today's new rules will require contractors to be trained and to follow simple but effective lead-safe work practices to protect children from dangerous levels of lead." The "Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Program" rule, which will take effect in April 2010, prohibits work practices creating lead hazards. Requirements under the rule include implementing lead-safe work practices and certification and training for paid contractors and maintenance professionals working in pre-1978 housing, child-care facilities and schools. To foster adoption of the new measures, EPA will also conduct an extensive education and outreach campaign to promote awareness of these new requirements. The rule covers all rental housing and non-rental homes where children under six and pregnant mothers reside. The new requirements apply to renovation, repair or painting activities where more than six square feet of lead-based paint is disturbed in a room or where 20 square feet of lead-based paint is disturbed on the exterior. The affected contractors include builders, painters, plumbers and electricians. Trained contractors must post warning signs, restrict occupants from work areas, contain work areas to prevent dust and debris from spreading, conduct a thorough cleanup, and verify that cleanup was effective. Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in paint and was banned for residential use in 1978. Exposure to lead can result in health concerns for both children and adults. Children under six years of age are most at risk because their developing nervous systems are especially vulnerable to lead's effects and because they are more likely to ingest lead due to their more frequent hand-to-mouth behavior. Almost 38 million homes in the United States contain some lead-based paint, and today's new requirements are key components of a comprehensive effort to eliminate childhood lead poisoning. For more information <http://www.epa.gov/lead> , including in Spanish, on EPA's lead program, or to obtain copies of the rule and information on how to comply, visit: epa.gov/lead <http://www.epa.gov/lead> For copies of the educational brochures on this new program, call 1-800-424-LEAD [5323]. The information contained in this e-mail, and any attachment, is confidential and is intended solely for the use of the intended recipient. Access, copying or re-use of the e-mail or any attachment, or any information contained therein, by any other person is not authorized. If you are not the intended recipient please return the e-mail to the sender and delete it from your computer. Although we attempt to sweep e-mail and attachments for viruses, we do not guarantee that either are virus-free and accept no liability for any damage sustained as a result of viruses. Please refer to http://disclaimer.bnymellon.com/eu.htm for certain disclosures relating to European legal entities.

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[Highland Park] 3rd Annual Let Them Eat Cake Event
by Sarah Trbovic 01 Apr '08

01 Apr '08

Please join the The Midwife Center for its third annual "Let Them Eat Cake" event this Saturday, April 5th from 7-9pm at the Children's Museum. Tickets are still available for $40 each at www.midwifecenter.org. Tickets can also be bought at the door during the event for $50 each. The adult only event is sure to be lots of fun again, with over 40 fabulous cakes to view and taste, including birthday cakes in honor of Pittsburgh's 250th and the Children's Museum's 25th birthdays named, "Black 'N Gold," "Happy Birthday Steel City," "An Ode to Myron," and "Mr. Roger's Trolley." The cakes will be rated by a panel of expert judges and the event attendees for the "People's Choice" awards. Festivities also include wine tasting with Barefoot Cellars and music by Sugar Daddy and the Big Boned Girls. Net proceeds benefit The Midwife Center Women's Health Fund for women who are underinsured. Highland Park is the home to the Executive Director, a midwife and a board member so we would love your support. Thanks in advance.

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