January 2009 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

[Highland Park] Architects
by Kelly Weinheimer 04 Jan '09

04 Jan '09

Hi Neighbors - We are in need of an experienced architect to help us with a fairly major redesign of our third floor ("major" as in we would like to add a bathroom and will need to remove part of the roof). Suggestions? Thank you, Kelly Weinheimer/Christopher Conard Callowhill Street

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[Highland Park] Changes in the Pittsburgh Public Schools Effect us All
by Kathryn Fine 04 Jan '09

04 Jan '09

URGENT--- Your Attendance Is Vitally Important YOUR INPUT IS CRITICAL! As you can see from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette news article, big plans are being discussed relating to Pittsburgh Peabody. The news article states: “ It wasn’t clear what would happen to current students at Peabody if the IB magnet moves into the building.” “Mr. Roosevelt’s committee included parents of students at seven schools, but not Peabody.” The Bloomfield Garfield Corporation asks that all stakeholders attend one of the following meetings: (Two Meetings-Same Agenda-Same Day Pick Your Best Time) Times(Pick Best): 8 am or 6 pm Date (Both Meetings On): Wednesday, January 7th Location: BGC Community Activity Center 113 N. Pacific Ave (Garfield) On January 7th you can learn details on what is being proposed. We are also seeking to identify an ongoing stakeholder group that will provide input to the Superintendent and the Board of Education as to what is best for the students at Pittsburgh Peabody and our region. Please make it a priority to attend. Call Rick Flanagan at 412-441-9833 ext. 10 or email Rflanag(a)aol.com with any questions. All stakeholders are welcome to attend. New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. _________________________________________________________________ It’s the same Hotmail®. If by “same” you mean up to 70% faster. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_broad1_…

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[Highland Park] House For Sale - 811 Chislett St
by DeVito, Louis 04 Jan '09

04 Jan '09

For Sale by Owner - 811 Chislett Street - Asking $134,500 This spacious house is located in Morningside. This home features Brick exterior, a New Roof, New Soffit, Fascia, Gutters and Downspouts, New Windows, On-Street Parking, Fenced in Yard with Cement Patio, Refinished Hard Wood Floors throughout (except for the Kitchen and bathroom which has new ceramic tile), Gas heating, Central Air Conditioning, 3 Bedrooms with a fourth room that could easily be used as part of the master bedroom as either a den or study, or used as a 4th bedroom, 1 full bathroom, Fireplace, Stain Glass Windows, New Kitchen Cabinets with Granite Countertops, New Bathroom and Fixtures, New Light Fixtures throughout, Updated Electrical, New Security System, New Windows, New Dish Washer, New Stove and New Microwave. The House features a Living room, Dining room, kitchen and mud room on the first floor. The 2nd floor consist of 3 Bedrooms with a fourth room that could easily be used as part of the master bedroom as either a den or study, or used as a 4th bedroom, 1 full bathroom, and a large closet pantry room. The Basement consist of Newer Furnace and AC, Updated Electric Service Panel, and a Shower and Toilet. Basement: Newer Furnace and AC, Electric Service Panel. This quiet, friendly, affordable, family neighborhood is within 15 minutes of everything that you need in Pittsburgh: Shadyside, South Side, Downtown, Waterfront, Pittsburgh Mills, Pittsburgh Zoo, Oakland, Universities, UPMC, The New Children's Hospital, PNC Park, Heinz Field, Newly announced East End development including the existing Home Depot and a Two-Story Target! Call 412-441-9676 to arrange an appointment to view this great house. =================================================================================== CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not review, copy or distribute this message. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original message. Neither the sender nor the company for which he or she works accepts any liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. ===================================================================================

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[Highland Park] Tai Chi at St Andrew's starts Jan 5th at 6:30 PM
by Susan Robison 03 Jan '09

03 Jan '09

Tai Chi at St. Andrew’s begins January 5, 2009 at 6:30 PM If you have been thinking about joining the Tai Chi class at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Highland Park this is a great time to start. A ten-week course for both Second Level and Basic Level students begins at 6:30 PM on Monday, January 5th. We will be skipping January 19th and 26th. Tai Chi, practiced by men and women of all ages, is an ancient Chinese system of exercise with slow and gentle motion that raises and balances the energy of the body leading to improved health and vitality. In addition Tai Chi can be a Martial Art or system of self-defense and a meditation in motion. Our instructor is Judy Crow who trained in the Yang style Long Form by Y.K. Chou and has taught Tai Chi for over twenty-five years in the Pittsburgh area. The fee for each 10-week course is $55.00 per person or two for $100. These 1 ½ hour classes are held at St. Andrew’s located at 5801 Hampton Street, between N. Highland and N. Negley Avenues. To register for Basic or Second Level classes or for more information, please call Judy at 412-363-2748.

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[Highland Park] Chimney Repair
by Neepa Majumdar 03 Jan '09

03 Jan '09

Hi, I wanted to add one more name to the list. We were very happy with the price and quality of work when Bill Dell took down and repaired our chimney. His numbers are 724-733-4516 and 412-537-3105. Neepa Majumdar --- On Tue, 12/30/08, neighborhood-request(a)highlandparkpa.com <neighborhood-request(a)highlandparkpa.com> wrote: From: neighborhood-request(a)highlandparkpa.com <neighborhood-request(a)highlandparkpa.com> Subject: Neighborhood Digest, Vol 62, Issue 37 To: neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 12:00 PM 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. Responses to Chimney Repair (Amy Elizabeth McCall) Several people have asked me for the responses I received to this request, so I have collected them here. Amy Paul Sabol of Sabol Masonry work on our house twice and we have been VERY happy with his work and his staff. I highly recommend them. His number is 724-274-4888. D & G Chimney provides all kinds of services for chimneys; their estimate to rebuild our chimney was high we thought. but we should have used them. i would hesitate to refer the co. that we gave the job to as we now have a leak in our roof. d 7 g came very highly recommended. We can not say enough about American Chimney and Fireplace. Mike is the best contractor we ever worked with, gave us a detailed quote, and the guys who did the work were exceedingly polite and competent. Try Richard Michalek @ (412) 363-0589. He did my chimneys. I have a guy that repointed mine. Anthony Robinson 412 403 4857 Yes. Josowitz roofing. They're not cheap, but they're extremely professional, efficient, and reliable. Hello my name is Paul DePasquale of DePasquale Masonry my home # is 412-661-8756. My cell# is 412-526-1274. I can be reached easier on my cell since I carry it most of the time. I have pictures available and references available upon request. I live in Highland Park so I can come over to look in a short amount of time. I have 20 years experience. -- <http://lists.highlandparkpa.com/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood>

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[Highland Park] seeking feedback on email requesting Zipcar
by Deb Polk 03 Jan '09

03 Jan '09

Everyone, I am planning to send an email requesting a Zipcar (www.zipcar.com) for our neighborhood. Below is a draft of the email I was going to send. Please send me suggestions for how to improve this email. I will need your comments by Wednesday before noon. Thanks, Deb Polk 1334 N. Sheridan Ave. ********* Hi - We are several families living in Highland Park, Pittsburgh, who have been sharing a car for several years. Alas, the "sharing" car is dying. We could buy another car to share, but then we thought - hey, why don't we get a Zipcar near us! (That's the kind of people we are.) We think once you do the research on our neighborhood (Highland Park, Pittsburgh), you'll see why your cars would make so much sense here. We have a "business district" at Highland Avenue (Tazza D'Oro is a destination coffe shop) and Bryant Street (with shops that support the neighborhood, supported by our Community Development Corporation). Putting the car near this corner would be perfect! Here are some links about us. http://www.tazzadoro.net/ http://www.highlandparkpa.com/ Thanks for considering our request! Please let me know if you are interested. Deb Polk 1334 N. Sheridan Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412.362.5027

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[Highland Park] chair free for taking
by Maureen Copeland 03 Jan '09

03 Jan '09

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[Highland Park] player piano to a good home
by Amy Elizabeth McCall 03 Jan '09

03 Jan '09

We have a nineteen-teens era Price and Teeple player piano, never been refinished, with all of its parts that is free for the taking. It needs work. It's not in tune and we got an estimate of about $650 a couple years ago to make it playable/tuned (not for use as a player). All of the player mechanism is still there - all the doors that would get to the pedals and the rotary mechanism still work well. The bellows are no longer intact, but all the metal pieces are there. For the uninitiated, it's a very heavy piano. If anyone is interested, please feel free to contact me. Photos below Amy McCall 412.607.6679 Cordova Rd.

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[Highland Park] looking for treadmill
by Jana Finder 03 Jan '09

03 Jan '09

Dear Neighbors, I am looking for a used treadmill to buy. Please let me know if you are looking to get rid of one! Thank you, Jana Finder

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[Highland Park] turntable
by kevin＠wahila.com 03 Jan '09

03 Jan '09

Hello neighbors, I am interested in adding a turntable to my stereo system. Would anyone happen to have one sitting around that they would consider parting with? Thanks! Best regards, Kevin Wahila

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