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

[Highland Park] Looking for a Rent to Own home
by Francine937＠aol.com 24 May '09

24 May '09

Hello Members, This has been a long journey for me! I am still in search of a home:( I would love to purchase but this may not be an option for me right now. I would love to call a home my own. If anyone may be interested in doing a rent to own I would be very interested. I am looking for at least a 4 bedroom home in Highland Park, Morningside, or even Stanton Heights. if anyone even knows of any realtors that handle these types of request I would appreciate it if you would forward me this information. Thanks neighbors:) Francine M. Moschella@ Moschella Cleaning Services 412-452-5668 **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221322948x1201367184/aol?redir=htt… ExcfooterNO62)

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[Highland Park] In Search of Kids Summer Stuff
by Lydia Blank 24 May '09

24 May '09

Hi everyone... we are looking for the next level of bike for our 4 year old girl and 2 1/2 year old boy. Ideally, small bikes with training wheels and an adjustable seat... and if you have a helmet or two you'd like to sell too, we're interested in those as well. We're also looking for some outdoor play equipment too. Nothing too big or bulky, since our yard isn't that big...but something that will do well sitting out in the yard all summer long and is fun to play with. We're happy to pay a reasonable price for your well loved (used) stuff... so let me know if you have something we might be interested in. Thanks all, Lydia Highland Park

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[Highland Park] Security system salepeople canvassing the neighborhood
by Valerie Sweeney 24 May '09

24 May '09

Yesterday afternoon I was approached on my front porch by a young man trying to sell security systems. He worked for a company named APX. He looked to have proper Pittsburgh "Peddler" credentials hanging from a lanyard round his neck, but he was a very pushy man. He asked lots of personal questions, made many comments that left me feeling uneasy (upon noticing my jogging stroller: "I see you have children here. Don't you worry about having children in a house without a reliable security system?"), would not take his materials back which he'd handed me at the onset until he'd finished his whole spiel (I finally just laid them on the porch floor), and generally made me feel very uncomfortable. I jokingly said to a friend later, "He made me feel like he was casing the joint." She had had a similar experience and finally ordered him off her property in no uncertain terms. Another HP neighbor mentioned that perhaps this company was who was marking houses in the neighborhood - sure enough, I wandered around a bit after discovered a little red crayoned/grease-pencilled X right by my front steps. There were several houses marked like so. I have no proof that this company is who is marking, or that it's anything more sinister than a simple way to let other salespeople from the same company know that this homeowner had already been approached. BUT it left me with a distinctly creepy feeling. I did not call the police; perhaps I should have. But I did do some research on APX Security, and they have a reputation nationwide for this sort of aggressive sales pitch. I found customer complaints from, among others, Maryland, Utah, and North Carolina. Locally, their solicitation permit has been revoked in Carnegie, and also in Mount Lebanon. (See following Mt Lebo blog entry: http://bloglebo.blogspot.com/2008/07/warning-regarding-apx-alarm-company.ht…) Here is the Better Business Bureau report on this company (national branch): http://www.bbb.org/utah/business-reviews/security-control-equipment-supplie… I didn't want to cause a panic, but this company has an unsavory reputation, and as I said, the salesman left me feeling distinctly uneasy. Do with this info what you will, but it seemed best to share my issues with the list, just in case anyone else has had similar experiences. Thanks, Val Sweeney N Euclid Ave.

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[Highland Park] Tileworker/Handyman recommendations.
by Lauren Gerencir 24 May '09

24 May '09

We are looking for recommendations on a handyman for a small tile job in our bathroom. We need someone who is available, dependable and a good craftsman as we need to make an improvement on our bathroom before we list it for sale. Thanks Lauren G.

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[Highland Park] The Great Highland Park Yard Sale - Sunday, June 7th
by yardsale＠highlandparkpa.com 23 May '09

23 May '09

First of all - A Grateful Memorial Day to all the veterans and their families on the community mail list. Thank you for your contribution on behalf of our great country. We all appreciate your sacrifice! Second - time is getting short but it's not too late to join the Highland Park Yard Sale being held on Sunday, June 7th. The last date for registration is Saturday, May 30th and so far the neighborhood response has been fantastic. With both the Bryant Street Festival and the Union Project Community Day on the same day we're going to have a great turnout. There is still time to wander through the house searching for items no longer used. Why not take a look around and see what might be put out for sale? Please see the attached flyer with all the information you will need to participate.

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[Highland Park] Free Velocity Micro Computer & speakers
by Anne Campisi 23 May '09

23 May '09

I have a free 2005-ish Velocity Micro desk-top computer. It comes with some paperwork & disks, but the memory has been wiped and there are no programs on it. It's a good computer, though. Has a clone drive. Someone with the know-how could get it up & running. The computer speakers are Harmon/Kardon brand, & are perfectly functional, but lack a power cord. You could replace that pretty easily at a Radio Shack, etc. Drop me a note if you'd like to come pick them up. Thanks. Anne

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[Highland Park] Brand-New Schwinn 230 Exercise Bike for Sale
by Jason Rippel 23 May '09

23 May '09

Hello everybody. I am selling a practically brand new Schwinn Recumbant exercise bike. I bought it in mid-April and then found out I was losing my job 2 days later. It's a Schwinn 230 already assembled. I bought it at Dunham's for $535, but I'm selling it for $400 or best offer. This is what it looks like - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MXMK94 It's hardly been used, but it's quiet and works well if you ride it while watching movies or TV. You'll have to find a way to get it from my apartment to your residence but I can help you load it into your vehicle.

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[Highland Park] Volunteer Opportunity in your neighborhood!
by Maureen Copeland 22 May '09

22 May '09

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[Highland Park] ISO help moving furniture Thurs. 5/28
by Clare Mundell 22 May '09

22 May '09

Hi everyone. I am looking for two strong people to help me move some large furniture and boxes from my office in Shadyside into a POD outside the building. If you wold like to make some extra money next Thursday, I'm flexible with time -- anytime during the day or evening. Thanks in advance. Clare Mundell

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Re: [Highland Park] Free Moving Boxes
by Rick 22 May '09

22 May '09

They're gone ------Original Message------ From: Rick Sender: neighborhood-bounces(a)highlandparkpa.com To: neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com ReplyTo: rwatling(a)sunseri.com Subject: [Highland Park] Free Moving Boxes Sent: May 22, 2009 10:31 AM ... Near the corner of Winterton St and Wellesley -- <http://lists.highlandparkpa.com/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood>

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