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

[Highland Park] leaf pick up
by Neepa Majumdar 14 Nov '09

14 Nov '09

I'm writing to the list because I am very confused about leaf pickup (this is our first fall as home owners in the neighborhood). I've noticed that many neighbors, like us, collect their leaves in brown bags and put them out for collectin (and I know this was only for the last pick up day). Others, though, seem to put all their leaves (and I mean literally small mountains of leaves) out on the street in front of their house. I was curious to see if this was because the city would vacuum up these leaves during their regular street cleaning days, so I watched carefully to see if this would happen. I became confused because it looked like many of these leaf mountains did get picked up, but others were left as is (and this on the same street). So my question is: does the city sweep mountains of leaves if they are put out on the street? Or is it that there are private operators that these neighbors are caliing in to pick up thier leaves, which would explain why some mountains are cleared and others aren't. I'm happy to continue to bag our leaves, but I'm still curious about it. Thanks for any explanations, Neepa Majumdar

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[Highland Park] piles of leaves in the streets
by Janna Eversmeyer 14 Nov '09

14 Nov '09

Dear Highland Park neighbors: it is illegal to put piles of leaves in the street. It is a violation of Title 4, Article 1, Chapter 411, paragraph 419.08. I confirmed this with the Mayor's Office about three weeks ago. Many people and/or their landscapers who don't know this, or don't care, or both, rake or blow their leaves into the street. The resulting piles of leaves clog the gutters and impede storm drainage, they make parking more difficult by eliminating spaces, and they make it nearly impossible for the street cleaners to do their job. These piles are also a hazard for children. More than once over the years, I have warned children who were playing in the piles, hiding themselves under the leaves. A driver pulling up to the curb would have difficulty spotting a child playing in this way. It's a tragedy waiting to happen. Every year, the City sends around trucks to pick up leaves in the streets - because it has to. If it didn't, the piles of leaves would just stay there indefinitely. It is a waste of our tax dollars. Please, please bag your leaves properly and put them out for the garbage truck to pick up. Better yet, take your bags of leaves to the City recycling center off Hamilton Avenue. Or add them to your own or a neighbor's compost heap. ( have a neighbor who wants all my leaves for his composting). If you employ a landscaper to do your fall clean-up, please instruct them to obey the law. Janna Eversmeyer North Euclid Avenue, where there are huge piles of leaves in the street

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[Highland Park] utility shelving
by David Hance 14 Nov '09

14 Nov '09

Painted wood shelving unit available for give away. 4 ft. wide X 8 ft. high X 9" deep. Made of 1 X 10 pine, 7 shelves total, good for basement or garage, though could serve interior bookshelf use with some TLC. In our front yard at 917 N Negley. A two person job to load and haul away, I'll help if I am around. Dave Hance 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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[Highland Park] Steelers Tickets
by Marie Reilly 14 Nov '09

14 Nov '09

I have 2 Steelers tickets for tomorrow's ( Sunday's) game. Section 218 row J ..near food and restrooms .See Steelers seatingchart for exact location. These are part of our family tickets.....just 2 available this game. Asking $ 160. per ticket...prefer to sell as a pair . Please call 917-676-0052 if interested asap. We are local though this cell is not a local area code. GO STEELERS ! MFR

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[Highland Park] Carpenter for a small job
by Kimberly Latta 14 Nov '09

14 Nov '09

Hello Neighbors: I'm looking for a carpenter for a small job--the door on my old-fashioned garage needs to be repaired. I wanted to find that lovely guy, Mr. Porch? But can't remember his name or business name... Any and all recommendations for a carpenter would be very welcome. Have a fabulous Fall day -- Kimberly Latta Assistant Professor of English University of Pittsburgh Change the world one loan at a time - visit Kiva.org to find out how

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[Highland Park] Brick Layers List
by tjungle＠comcast.net 14 Nov '09

14 Nov '09

Thanks for all the replies! Here's the master list: Bill Bernard 412-427-9778 Joe Bonifate 412-271-0203 Ron Cerniglia 412-363-3173 Curtis 412-626-0919 William (Bill) Dell 724-733-4516 and 412-537-3105 Paul DePasquale (h) 412-661-8756 (cell) 412-952-5840 Ron Fisher 412-849-9249 Tony Kowalecki 412-527-5327 Rich Michalek 412-363-0588 Mike Nene 412-661-4785 Joe Russano 412-781-4066. Paul Sabol Sabol Masonry 724-274-4888 Vladimir 412-377-1568

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[Highland Park] roofing
by paul voelker 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

RE:roofing my name is paul voelker my email is p.voelker(a)hotmail.com my company has repaired a few roofs and re shingle a few in the highland park/shadyside area. I have over 25 years in the roofing business, please forward to anyone in need of roof repairs. Thank you. _________________________________________________________________ Windows 7: Unclutter your desktop. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9690331&ocid=PID24727::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-U…

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[Highland Park] More movers...
by Joan Anson 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

Here are two more emails that I received to add to the mover's list which include a third referral for Don Farr and a 2nd one for Calfo. (My realtor also recommended Bruce Schmidt).Thanks again! Joan Anson I used Don Farr Moving and Storage. I moved from Oakland to HP and I think I got a great deal, although movers are never cheap. The number is 412.469.9700. I would be grateful if you could mention that I referred you- you never know…. We used Calfo Moving & Storage to have a piano moved from Highland Park to Morningside. Their price was a bit cheaper than other places I called. They did advise us to wait until after the holiday weekend when it would be cheaper. They wrapped the piano with care and were very professional. I would call them if I had another moving job. They are in Oakmont. Here is their website http://www.calfo.com/ and phone 412.371.4000. Hope this helps.

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[Highland Park] Thank you for a list of Movers!
by Joan Anson 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

Wow- what a warm welcome! I always knew this was a great community. Thanks to everyone who replied. I thought I should share the list of movers offered to me. Thanks again. Joan Anson (SEE BELOW) At some point I should be able to share who I ended up with and how it all came together. 1) Welcome to Highland Park! My husband and I have used Don Farr movers 3 times. The service we received from them each time was pretty consistent. Their number is 412-881-3408. 2) I used Sigmonds and was very satisfied!! 3) I’ve had good luck with Dorr’s Wilkinsburg Moving Company. Their number is 412-825-3677. I think that they use to be in Wilkinsburg but here is their new address: 900 Middle Ave Wilmerding, PA 15148. It’s been a number of years since I’ve used them but I always recommend them to others. 4) We're just moving out of the neighborhood to Shadyside tomorrow but are using highly recommended movers who did move a piano for us once. They're great-- careful and courteous. The company is Calfo Red-Line Transfer, and the phone number is 412-371-4000. Ron Calfo, the president, is probably the man you'll deal with; he's doing a great job packing for me today. 5) Try Dorr's Moving 412 825 3677. They are careful and good 6)had good luck with Don Farr (we moved from NSide to HP) 7) Not sure about rates but we used South Hills Movers and they were really good. 8) I'm at work, but I think I have used someone named Bruce Schmidt. He's very good, reasonably priced, let us help to cut the cost, and yes, cheaper on week days.

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[Highland Park] Steelers ticket
by Edith Bell 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

Here's a long shot. Does anybody happen to have one ticket for the Steelers' game this Sunday? My son is in town and would like to go to the game. Edith Bell 412-661-7149

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