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

[Highland Park] Helping recent immigrants from Bhutan
by David Segel 04 Oct '09

04 Oct '09

My wife and I had the great pleasure to meet two charming young men, part of a family of 6. who recently arrived from Seattle having started in Bhutan, traveling to Tibet, thence to one of the Arab Emerites, to US in Ny/Nj to Seattle and to Pittsburgh where they have some family contacts....They are political refugees currently living in Castle Shannon. We were contacted after we contacted the Jewish Family and Childrens's service, offering a dining room table to someone in need...(getting our attic cleaned out) the JF&CS being an agency which tries to provide assistance in many ways to new Americans.. These two young men arrived by car, at an aggreed upon time (aided by a GPS and pretty good command of English, WITH TOOLS TO DISASSEMBLE THE TABLE, AND TO MARK THE PARTS IN AN ORGANIZED FASHION TO REASSEMBLE THE TABLE. They are very smiley, polite, appealing young men, who have a truck that could be available to them, and they are hoping to get beds from 5 people to sleep on. They mentioned two double beds would do, and one single, but I imagine that any portion of that amount from one source would be welcome. They can be reached directly by email @ dhital.madhav(a)yahoo.com They would also greatly appreciate a computer desk. Any help would be greatly appreciated! David and Betty Segel

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[Highland Park] Lawrenceville Library Closure Meeting -- with the correct date this time !
by cdh0＠aol.com 03 Oct '09

03 Oct '09

Sorry -- I got the dates mixed up....it is Monday, Oct 5 ! The Board of Directors of the Carnegie Public Library will be meeting on Monday, Oct 5, at 4pm at the Main branch in Oakland. ?Among the issues they will be voting on is the possible closure of the Lawrenceville branch.?Some of our neighbors will be gathering at 3:30 at the Oakland branch to hold up signs in support of our library, both at the main entrance and the entrance to the parking lot. ?Please come join us if you can! ? thanks ! Lorien Hart

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[Highland Park] L'ville Library Closing Correction
by amanda gross 03 Oct '09

03 Oct '09

The meeting date for those opposed to the library closing is actually Monday October 5th at 3:30.

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[Highland Park] items for sale
by Jana Finder 03 Oct '09

03 Oct '09

Dear Neighbors: I have some items to sell. Please click on the links below the descriptions for photos. The first three links are to toddler items. The last is a pair of womens' booties to sleep in to help cure plantar fasciitis. Send me an email if you are interested and we can arrange for pickup tomorrow afternoon (Sunday 10/4). Truck Carpet: $25, purchased from Pottery Barn kids, size 3 x 5, 100% wool, red/blue/grey (comes w/ nonslip undermat). http://www.oldphones.com/catalog/truck-carpet.jpg Car Carpet: $10, red/green/blue, 3.5 x 2.5 http://www.oldphones.com/catalog/car-carpet.jpg Flotation vests: 1 Speedo brand for a baby with zip front and under crotch strap ($7.00), 1 Stern brand w/ front zip & adjustable belt for big toddler/little kid up to 80 lbs. ($10). Great for kids who don't know how to swim yet. Colors are unisex (blue & orange, blue & yellow) http://www.oldphones.com/catalog/vests.jpg Plantar Fasciitis boots: I purchased these from my orthopedist and wore them only a twice. http://www.oldphones.com/catalog/plantar-fasciitis.jpg Jana Finder

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[Highland Park] Gardening
by Richard Kuroski 03 Oct '09

03 Oct '09

Hi, Well it looks like we have the painting issue under control. Now we need recommendations on a gardener that knows how to prune back a variety of different plants/shrubs/bushes, etc. Any help is most welcome. Rich and Bonnee

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[Highland Park] Are You a Dilworth or Colfax Parent Living in Highland Park?
by Lydia Blank 03 Oct '09

03 Oct '09

Hi everyone. My husband and I are going through the difficult task of choosing a school for our daughter to start Kindergarten next year and have lots of questions for parents who send their children to either Dilworth or Colfax. If you would be interested in talking with us (both positive and negative opinions welcome), I'd love to hear back from you. Drop me an email with your contact info and I'll give you a call to set up a convenient time to talk. Thanks so much! Lydia Blank

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[Highland Park] Steelers tickets available
by Meg Reilly 03 Oct '09

03 Oct '09

Hello, My parents have two tickets to tomorrow's Steelers game. They are in Section 218 Row J, and are $100/ticket. Please call my father, Jim at 917-676-0053 if you are interested. Meg

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[Highland Park] Lawrenceville Library Closure Meeting
by cdh0＠aol.com 03 Oct '09

03 Oct '09

The Board of Directors of the Carnegie Public Library will be meeting on Monday, Oct 4, at 4pm at the Main branch in Oakland. ?Among the issues they will be voting on is the possible closure of the Lawrenceville branch.?Some of our neighbors will be gathering at 3:30 at the Oakland branch to hold up signs in support of our library, both at the main entrance and the entrance to the parking lot. ?Please come join us if you can! thanks ! Lorien Hart

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[Highland Park] TREADMILL SOLD!
by dozer9＠comcast.net 02 Oct '09

02 Oct '09

Sorry everyone, we sold our treadmill already!! Thanks!! -jaimie

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[Highland Park] Little Tykes easel available/ tires
by Joan Soulliere 02 Oct '09

02 Oct '09

Hello Neighbors, I have a Little Tykes easel to give away. It works perfectly well and has those great detachable paint trays and clip for hanging your current work of art. One side is a chalkboard. Bittersweet - my children have grown out of it. It does have some dried paint and scratches on the surface but still works just fine. Please let me know if you would like it. Also, thank you for the tire offers! I have one and am working on another. If this falls through, I'll b in touch. Joan Soulliere Farragut Street

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