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

[Highland Park] Ringo
by KATHRYN BURGWIN 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Hi, We still have not found Ringo. Some people think they have seen him on Wellesley, and I have searched there to no avail. I am unfortunately going to be away for 5 weeks. If anyone happens to see him or is able to catch him, he can be taken to the animal rescue league. There is a lost report there on him and they have his family's information. I can still be reached by email at lelapgh(a)hotmail.com. His family's information is as follows: Megan Brantley 202 Greenview Avenue Reisterstown, MD 21136 mab6111991(a)yahoo.com (410) 833-5336 There are flyers posted in the neighborhood with his picture and his picture and information in posted on craigs list and www.telephonepole.org. Thank you all for your help and concern. Lela Arnold lelapgh(a)hotmail.com

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[Highland Park] Summertime Scrapbooking for Kids (8 yrs to teens) and Adults
by Darlene Gilmer 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Greetings, Looking for a fun 3 day activity for kids and adults try Summertime Scrapbooking by Creative Memories Consultant Darlene Gilmer July 13,14 and 15: Kids 10am to 12noon or 1pm to 3pm $12 for 3 days Adults 7pm to 11pm FREE August 3,4 and 5: Kids 10am to 12noon or 1pm to 3pm $12 for 3 days Adults 7pm to 11pm FREE Please note if you have 3 or more kids the cost per child is $10 for 3 days I provide a snack of capri sun drinks and sun chips. The cost of the class for kids does not include materials (ie. albums, etc) However, they can use my tools and scrap paper. If you want to be on my email list just send me your email address also check out my personal website. Thank you. Darlene Gilmer Creative Memories Consultant your life, your story, your way www.mycmsite.com/darlenegilmer CM ID# 24583025 for Storybooks and digital photos cmphotocenter.com 412.363.0878 h

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[Highland Park] Apt wanted
by Athymeafterthyme＠comcast.net 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

I am posting for a friend who is looking for a 1 bedroom unfurnished apt in HP. Maximum rent she can pay is $500 including utilities as she teaches at a Catholic school and her income is limited. She would make a great renter. Please email me with rental information and location of apt. Marsha Aarons

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[Highland Park] Property Damage
by Melissa Dorsette 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Hi Neighbors: Another incident has happened (same month) where last night our brick border (at the sidewalk) was damaged. It has more than 50 bricks total and about 6 - 7 bricks were pulled out and taken. Some were found in other areas on the street. They were held together with mortar, so this was not an easy task removing them. We have called the police for this incident and will take some other measures regarding our property.

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[Highland Park] Guitar and Banjo Lessons!
by Shea Cole 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

If you are interested in learning either the guitar or the banjo email me and we can set up a time for you to take lessons. I have a bluegrass background, but I can teach just about any genre you would like to learn. Email me at shea(a)sheacole.com if you are interested and I will tell you all about the different price options. I am located on North Highland Ave. -- In Christ, Shea shea(a)sheacole.com

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[Highland Park] Plasterer wanted
by Amy P. Maceyko 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

I've searched the last few months of listserve archives, but I can only find messages about painters. We need someone to fix and patch plaster in several rooms in our 100-year old home. Work needs to be completed within the next month. Thanks, Amy

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[Highland Park] Recent Public Safety Posts
by Bob Staresinic 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

Several postings came in responding to the ones about stolen items, vandalism, and kids, and I decided to hold them for a day or two and send them out as one email. Below are the responses and suggestions:. ************** ----- Original Message ----- From: Dieckmann, Brian (SOUTH HILLS, PA) Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 12:04 PM Subject: Thefts I agree with Marcy. It is our neighborhood and thus I think it is our responsibility to protect and police it and to make others aware that we will not tolerate that type of behavior in our neighborhood. I believe that it is ok to call the police to let them know about the kids and hopefully, if they are confronted enough times, either by residents or police, they will find a new route to walk. Brian M. Dieckmann, CFM, CFP, CRPC Assistant Vice President Wealth Management Advisor 412-854-7704 888-231-9479 Fax 412-567-0036 ************** ----- Original Message ----- From: Jessica Miller Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 12:33 PM Subject: Re: [Highland Park] Re: Stolen bikes/vandalism/car break-ins This won't help a lot of these situations but may come in handy a time or two. Things are a lot tamer on Chislett in general but once in a while, often a summer evening, a large congregation of teens or so will be hanging out. The danger is they are all in the street and seem to challenge cars driving by rather than avoid them. Sometimes they can get into little "play" altercations bt each other (often a boy girl thing) and that seems to escalate to a slightly concerning level. Once that happens, the testosterone can lead to other acts of minor mischief and destruction. I find I can set off my car alarm through my window without anyone on the street knowing I did it. I try to time it so they think they have set it off. They disperse pretty quickly. They may gather again somewhere else, but for some reason they tend to go off in both directions so it may actually break them up for the night. I've also read that the car alarm can be handy for late night noises you may hear, if you feel vulnerable in your home. Jessica Miller **************** ----- Original Message ----- From: CLWDS9(a)aol.com Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 1:39 PM Subject: Caring for our neighborhood I, also, really think we have to be proactive in resolving the problem of unsavory activity in our neighborhood. We need to locate the indivduals who are ransacking our neighborhood's reputation and take action to end the problem. We need to not be intimidated by youth who curse at us and need to watch where they go, as several people have done. If their destination is within Highland Park, we can alert police as to the specific area or location, contact the landlord if they live in rental property, anything else that is not illegal. We should study all of the e-mails that have come in regarding thefts, cursing, breaking windows and see if there is any pattern that helps us locate the streets or houses where these problems have occurred and take it from there. **************** ----- Original Message ----- From: smallworld5619(a)comcast.net Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 3:04 PM Subject: Re: [Highland Park] Re: Stolen bikes/vandalism/car break-ins We experienced a roving, cursing group of kids last summer riding bicycles down our street. I called the police to report it and they drove by within 10 minutes or so and the kids scattered. I think the police are happy to cruise the streets if they know there is a problem ... if you don't call they'll never know. ********************* ----- Original Message ----- From: Ellen Botkin Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 5:17 PM Subject: let's work together to make this a neighborhood for everyone! Hi Neighbors, I've been reading the postings regarding theft and vandalism these past few weeks and have increasingly felt that I needed to provide a somewhat different response to the unfortunate issues that some our fellow neighbors have experienced. I love Highland Park because it is a diverse neighborhood with people from a variety of backgrounds who sit out on their porches, talk to, care about, and really look out for one another. Being "known" and involved in your neighbors lives (in a good way, of course!) is a way to build community, an inclusive community. Do you know the names of your neighbors? All your neighbors? Genuinely said hello as you walked your dog at night, weed your garden, get in to your car or wait at the bus stop in the morning? Said hello to the teenagers? Looked them in the eye and asked them how they were? Building community, where everyone looks out for everyone else, is built one sincere acknowledgment at a time. That, I believe, is what will reduce vandalism, petty theft and make our neighborhood one known for it's inclusive, caring community. If anyone would like to talk further, please don't hesitate to let me know... I'd love to open up a dialogue. Sincerely, Ellen Botkin Glenview Place ebotkin(a)gmail.com ********************* ----- Original Message ----- From: <kevin(a)wahila.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 7:56 AM Subject: Bike Theft > Dear Neighbors, > > Much to my dismay, I witnessed a bike theft by a teenage male yesterday > evening at 8PM on Jackson Street. It took me a second to realize what was > happening. I came off of my porch and started sprinting after him, but my > legs couldn't keep up with his pedaling. I only wish my own bike was at > hand (it was locked inside)... The police were called and I gave a > description, etc. I am hopeful that we will be able to retrieve the bike. > The suspect was walking/talking with another teenager from our street > before the theft and several others know him from working at the Highland > Park pool. Bike returned or not, it is upsetting for something like this > to happen. We have a wonderful street and neighborhood. I urge you to > please keep your bikes inside if at all possible. Although shocking, it is > just too easy for someone to grab a bike and take off when it is in plain > sight. > > Regards, > Kevin on Jackson!

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[Highland Park] Basketball
by Dieckmann, Brian (SOUTH HILLS, PA) 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

I was wondering if anyone in the Highland Park area would be interested in setting up a time to regularly play pick-up basketball. I am just trying to gauge interest. This could be open, so anyone would be welcome to bring friends for friendly games. I was thinking about either Tuesday or Thursday evenings. If you have an interest, please send an email to briandieckmann(a)yahoo.com and let me know. Once I get some numbers of those interested, we can see if it makes sense and then set a time and place in the Highland Park area. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAUTION: electronic mail sent through the Internet is not secure and could be intercepted by a third party. For your protection, avoid sending identifying information such as account, Social Security, or card numbers to us or others. Further, do not send time-sensitive, action-oriented messages such as transaction orders, fund transfer instructions or check stop payments, as it is our policy not to accept such items electronically. This message w/attachments (message) may be privileged, confidential or proprietary, and if you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender, do not use or share it and delete it. Unless specifically indicated, this message is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of any investment products or other financial product or service, an official confirmation of any transaction, or an official statement of Merrill Lynch. Subject to applicable law, Merrill Lynch may monitor, review and retain e-communications (EC) traveling through its networks/systems. The laws of the country of each sender/recipient may impact the handling of EC, and EC may be archived, supervised and produced in countries other than the country in which you are located. This message cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free. References to "Merrill Lynch" are references to any company in the Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. group of companies, which are wholly-owned by Bank of America Corporation. Securities and Insurance Products: * Are Not FDIC Insured * Are Not Bank Guaranteed * May Lose Value * Are Not a Bank Deposit * Are Not a Condition to Any Banking Service or Activity * Are Not Insured by Any Federal Government Agency. Attachments that are part of this E-communication may have additional important disclosures and disclaimers, which you should read. This message is subject to terms available at the following link: http://www.ml.com/e-communications_terms/. By messaging with Merrill Lynch you consent to the foregoing. --------------------------------------------------------------------------

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[Highland Park] Super-fun Saturday Daycare, organic lunch included
by amontano＠startwhereyouare.org 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

Saturday Daycare and Playgroup East End: Highland Park (Bryant St) 9am-1pm, $30 Excellent References! Need some time to run errands? Have lunch with friends? Take a nap?! I am a young, energetic mom of a 3-year old boy, so I understand the value of having a few hours to yourself! I am holding a Saturday daycare at my home in Highland Park. We have a lot of space here for your children to enjoy, including 2 playrooms and a backyard with a sandbox. I am a creative, loving person with 8+ years working with both typical developing and special needs children. I have a diverse and unique professional background; I worked as a home school teacher and I am certified as a Behavior Analyst. Your kids will have a great time and make some new friends! Activities include: -treasure hunts -arts & crafts -story time -water play -dress up -imaginary play -sandbox play -board games -baking -adventure/nature walks in our backyard A healthy, all-organic lunch and organic snacks will be provided. The hours will be from 9am to 1pm, and the cost is $30 per child. Since activities are not suited for infants, I accept children from the ages of 2-8 years old. If you have any questions or to see my resume and references, please contact me by phone or email: Anna Montano (412) 855-5660 Email: amontano(a)startwhereyouare.org Thanks! Hope to hear from you!

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[Highland Park] Friendship Neighborhood Annual Yard Sale Sunday - 6-28
by Press Dept 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

Please come and visit... Sunday June 28th 8am-2pm Friendship's Biggest Ever Neighborhood Yard Sale! South Negley to Winebiddle. Meet 30 other families who are selling stuff they’ve accumulated through the years: Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, and Household Items. Art and More! Maps at Baum Grove (corner of Fairmont, Roup, Harriet Streets.) Look for Balloons. Come out with your family and turn the recession into an opportunity! _________________________________________________________________ Bing™ brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. Try it now. http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurants&form=MLOGEN&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT…

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