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

[Highland Park] computer server $50
by Phillip Rhodes 15 Aug '08

15 Aug '08

This is a computer server, but you can use it as a desktop computer if you wish. A little noisy with the fans, but for $50, you are getting a lots of bang for your buck. Compaq ML530 Server 2x866mhz processors 2Gb of ram 3x9Gb + 2x18Gb Scsi drives Hardware based raid array. DLT tape drive. Great working condition, runs linux-based OS now, but you could install windows.

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[Highland Park] Free Moving Boxes
by Randall P Walsh 15 Aug '08

15 Aug '08

Lots of free moving boxes...please save us from our sea of cardboard! -Randy

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[Highland Park] games to lend?
by Jana Finder 15 Aug '08

15 Aug '08

Hi Neighbors: Does anyone have any of the following outdoor games to lend the Highland Park Children's Committee? I would like to use them for this Sunday's kids activities during the Reservoir of Jazz. The kids prefer to do active things so I thought some of these games would be fun to try: Croquet sets Badminton sets Volleyball sets (portable) Bocce or lawn bowling sets any other interesting outdoor games you might have I promise we would take very good care of your items. If you have anything to lend, please let me know asap and I will come and pick it up on Saturday. Make sure everything is labelled with your name. Jana Finder

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[Highland Park] and the winner is...
by Olga Watkins 14 Aug '08

14 Aug '08

About two months ago, my group of partners and I asked for the help of our Morningside and Highland Park neighbors in selecting a name for the family-friendly restaurant and bar we will be opening in Morningside. We received many wonderful suggestions and alot of valuable information about the history of the neighborhood. We appreciate all of the help very much. When we asked for your help, we offered a $100 gift card if your suggestion was picked as the name of the new restaurant. We are pleased to announce that we have two winners, Joy Balentine and Greg Staresinic!! Both of you separately suggested that we name the pub for The Bulldogs, Joseph Natoli's incredibly victorious youth football team from Morningside AND you included the related history with your suggestion. http://www.italiansportspgh.com/greatstories.htm And for that, you will *both *have a $100 gift card waiting for you when we open the doors! The restaurant will be called *The Bulldog Grill*. The Bulldog Grill will be an affordable, casual, family-friendly, historic Pittsburgh themed restaurant and bar featuring Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania brews, live music once a week, a dog-friendly outdoor cafe and food supplied by local farms and vendors. Thank you again for all your help and support. We will announce an opening date as soon as we possibly can. Olga Watkins -- August 16, www.mollybrannigans.com September 6, www.pennbrew.com September 26, www.sassymaries.com www.olgawatkins.com www.myspace.com/soulkitchenband Olga Watkins, Diva 412-716-5119 Go ahead...Google me. Ich Chef. Du Nix. Now, get out.

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[Highland Park] Keys found
by Patricia Hargest 14 Aug '08

14 Aug '08

Neighbors, Someone found a set of keys on Heberton and turned them into the Zoo because there is a flash drive on the key chain that we gave to guests who attended our gala with Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium printed on it. The keys are on a Green Bay key chain. (I can't imagine why it is not a Steeler key chain!) If these are your keys, you can call me at 412.365.2540 at my office or on my cell at 412.680.7686. Pat

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[Highland Park] [Update.unionproject] Tuesday Stew, Fall Ceramics Classes, Shop at Macy's, Community Garden Tour, Duke of Ribs
by Katrina Struloeff 14 Aug '08

14 Aug '08

*Featured Update Item: TUESDAY STEW - This Tuesday Aug. 19th* Join Union Project on August 19th, from 6-9pm for another outdoor Tuesday Stew concert! This outdoor concert will feature Nik and the Central Plains, Richards Family Bible, and the Turpentiners, as well as summertime stews and coffee/tea. $5 covers your admittance and a cup of soup. *Additional Update Items:* FALL CERAMICS CLASSES ARE FILLING UP FAST SHOP AT MACY'S AND BENEFIT THE UNION PROJECT! - Sept 20th COMMUNITY GARDEN TOUR - Sept 13th DUKE OF RIBS - Sept 13th * to view the full email update please visit www.unionproject.org/about_us/news* _______________________________________________ update mailing list update(a)unionproject.org http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/update.unionproject

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[Highland Park] Playstation 2 For Sale
by Axel Claussen 14 Aug '08

14 Aug '08

*PLAYSTATION 2 9 months old, black great condition comes with 2 controllers and 2 8MB memory cards. $90 Great Deal!!! Call Axel Claussen 412-362-5628*

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[Highland Park] Kennel Question - Responses
by Kate Freed 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

Thanks to everyone who responded with kennel recommendations - here is what you said: http://www.cozyinnpetresort.com/ We have used the Pet Cozy Inn Resort in Plum in the past and they were wonderful. We have a chihuahua and they took great care of him. Good luck! I've had very good experiences with the Cozy Inn in the Murrysville/Plum area. It's a bit of a drive and they are little pricey, but they do treat the dogs very well. I've been taking mine there for 7 years now. Their website with all the info is http://www.cozyinnpetresort.com. Hands down the best kennel in the area is the Cozy Care Comfort Inn (it's not a kennel, it's a resort! - they state). When we left our two medium-sized dogs there they came back like they'd had a better vacation than we had. They went out 8-10 times a day to play with other dogs, got swimming lessons, got a free massage before going home, and we got a 'report card' where the staff made notes about what each pet was doing at different points in their 'vacation.' You can also (we did) supply them with a disposable camera and they will take photos of your pet's stay. Believe it or not, at least at the time we used them, a year or so ago, they were cheaper than some of the regular kennels. They claim to be Feng-Shui-friendly, if that's important to you, and I just can't say enough about them. They offer free tours of the facility and are very strict about assuring all the pets are healthy, etc. before they accept them so you don't have to worry about them coming home with kennel cough. The only drawback we had was that they are outside of the city in Plum (I think it took us 35 minutes from Highland Park). Cozy Inn in Plum is supposed to be amazing. Stay very far away from the Golden Bone, they are not nice. We take our dog to Camp Bow Wow. They have a location in the South and are opening one in the North. We really like it there. Our friends take their dog to Cozy Inn in the East, and they really like it their, too. Good luck! Our "hyper" dog likes Camp Bow Wow off 279 south Crafton exit. It's a little more $$ but the dogs run and play all day and (most fun) there's a web cam to check on them! We take our 2 year old dog to Camp Bow Wow in Greentree. It is on the way to the airport. They group the dogs according to size and they get to run around together. Our dog loves it. They sleep in their own "cabins" at night. They have a webcam so you can see your dog while you are away if you have computer access. their website is www.campbowwowpgh.com. You'd have to bring your dog for an interview to make sure he is ok w/ other dogs. My friend highly recommends Brizes (http://www.brizeskennel.com/) They're all the way out by Elizabeth but she said they're just fabulous. I've only ever boarded my pooch once and we used Rosedale Kennels (associated with the Animal Rescue League). He didn't have a great experience, but I think that was more about the fact that he was a shelter dog and hadn't been with us that long than about the kennel itself! We have used both Brize's Kennels - http://www.brizeskennel.com - (located down off of 51, at the very southern tip of allegheny county) and Misty Pines - http://www.mistypinesdogpark.com - (right by the wexford exit for I-79) several times and have been happy with both of them. They seem give the dog lots of attention - we usually do the standard stay, and then add on one playtime or walk period per day - both places have kennel staff that spend some time with the dogs in addition to the add-on playtimes. Our austrailian cattle dog loves both places, and gets super-excited and happy when we take him to drop him off. I would recommend you have your dog groomed on the day you pick him up - Syd comes home smelling like "kennel" (very very doggie) from either place without it. We use Airy Pines near Murrysville. They do a nice job. We have had success with our Pug, who is notoriously finicky, at The Golden Bone, off Penn in Point Breeze/Homestead. Golden Bone 412 661 7001 is excellent and very close by on Washington Blvd at Hamilton. If you don't mind a drive there are a few others that offer green space and I could get those numbers. But my dogs thrive at golden bone and i've been pleased. Especially a short stay I'm sure you'll like them. We use the golden bone For just a couple of days, I'd recommend the Golden Bone, in East Liberty, at the corner of Hamilton Ave. and Washington Blvd. They're handy and are nice folks, although I must admit it's been several years since we used them. We use the Golden Bone on Hamilton Ave. for our retriever and chow-retriever mix, and have used it in the past for an elderly cocker spaniel and a cat. Especially for shorter stays, it has served us well. (For long stays, it may be nice to have more room for exercise and free playing). One challenge: they charge extra for a Sunday check out. I always use Petsmart Hotel in Monroeville and have been very satisfied. We use English Acres in Cranberry for our boxer/American Bulldog mixes. They don't lock the dogs up in crates, they have indoor and outdoor play areas, and mostly the dogs just run around so much that they sleep the rest of the time. My dogs love it, and really loved it when they were that age. The biggest side effect is that they usually sleep for excessive amounts for several days after a stay. We have been going for 4 and a half years and love it. Contact info at: http://englishacres.net/ The downside is that you have to do a 45 minute drive to get there from Highland Park.

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[Highland Park] Oakland Catholic Students living in Highland Park/Morningside/East Liberty
by Carbine, Cynthia 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

Dear neighbors, My daughter is new to Oakland Catholic High School. I would like to know the other families who live in our area for sharing of resources, such as transportation, and whatever else comes up. Please email me at cacarbine(a)comcast.net or phone 412.404.2021. Thanks Cynthia Carbine

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[Highland Park] school carpooling
by Susan Wadsworth-Booth 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

Neighbors: Our older daughter is starting 6th grade at Rogers CAPA in a couple of weeks. Since we live in Highland Park, just 1.1 miles from the school, it looks like we won't have bus transportation provided by the District. I'm wondering if there are other HP families whose kids are going to Rogers that might be interested in sharing carpooling duties. If so, please email or call us to discuss! My email is <wadsworth(a)DUQ.EDU>; our phone number is 412-363-6108. Thanks, Susan Wadsworth-Booth (Elgin St.)

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