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

[Highland Park] Free Fire Escape Ladder
by David Adomites 09 Sep '09

09 Sep '09

I am looking for a house to install a fire escape ladder. We will be video taping the process and a location fee is included. The system is P.E.A.R.L or Permanent Escape and Rescue Ladder. See their web site: http://www.pearlprotected.com/ for more info. The video is for Werner Ladder. http://www.wernerladder.com/ And the production company is New Perspective. http://www.new-perspective.com/ Werner Ladder will handle the professional install and finish to match the existing interior. If you are interested please contact me for more details. dadomites(a)mac.com 412-215-2770 Thank you.

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[Highland Park] pet sitters
by alycia knauer 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

Hello All, Some time ago, you all were very kind in responding to a request for pet sitter recommendations. Unfortunately, I deleted the response. If anyone has recommendations, please post them again. Thanks so much for your help. Sincerely, Alycia Knauer

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[Highland Park] Basement sale
by Debbie Hoza 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

Basement sale at 927 Heberton st. Saturday September 12th from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Lamps, glass lamp shades, baby items, Christmas items, books, glassware, metalware, wood items, keychains, coats, suitcases (vintage) etc. Sent from my iPhone

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[Highland Park] Heth's Run Presentation Wednesday the 9th at 6PM
by David Hance 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

The City is currently spearheading a significant master plan of the neighborhoods and ecosystems that flank the six miles of the Allegheny River stretching from the Convention Center to Highland Park. Development priorities, neighborhood standards, quality of life decisions, environmental values, job creation and transportation planning will all be in play throughout the Strip, Lawrenceville, Morningside and Highland Park communities. One project that got a jump start on many of these same challenges is in our own backyard, the mile long valley that runs from Hampton Street to the River, Heth's Run. On Wednesday evening, September 9, the project will be introduced to the Advisory Committee of the Allegheny Vision Master Plan at the Zoo's Education Building. Residents of Highland Park and Morningside are also quite welcome to attend. A presentation will take place at 6PM, followed by a trip down the Zoo escalator to Heth's Run and a walk out to Ice Cream Station Zebra for ice cream and a view of the Allegheny River. Below are excerpts from an article I wrote for the December, 2003 Highland Park Newsletter that outlined the issues as seen from that date. While there have been changes and milestones passed over the past six years in the schedule and details of the work, the "big idea" of the Heth's Run opportunity has remained much the same as presented below. Dave Hance, President Highland Park Community Development Corporation "Most of us know Heth's Run as the location of the Zoo's parking lot, and for what used to be there, the City's Dept. of Public Works storage yard. Once a year, we'd haul our old Christmas tree "down there", or, perhaps, we'd walk down the path below the King Estate, past the remains of the burned-out cars, to view out at the asphalt plain that caps the Run's upper reaches. Once a dramatic feature of the East End landscape, Heth's Run is now a wasteland. That may be about to change. After decades of neglect, Heth's Run is suddenly the focus of significant new interest: * PennDOT is moving toward the replacement of the once-beautiful, but now buried and deteriorated bridge at Allegheny River Boulevard; * The City has abandoned its dumping grounds at the upper portion of the Run; * Green soccer fields will soon replace some of the gray asphalt; * The Pittsburgh Zoo is planning to upgrade its "front door" parking lot and entry drive; * A riverfront trail is planned along the south bank of the Allegheny River; and * The new Highland Park Master Plan has highlighted the potential of the Run to make fundamentally exciting new connections between neighborhoods, the Park, the Zoo, and the River. If coordinated properly, all of these efforts can be combined to create a whole that is far greater than the sum of their parts. Heth's Run can be reinvented in the process, and our City and our neighborhood stand to gain greatly. Years of neglect and environmental abuse can be undone in the process. The Highland Park Community Club and CDC, along with the Morningside Area Community Council, and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, are leading the charge for a comprehensive design process to seize this one time opportunity to create a new Heth's Run. We are pleased to be working closely with the Mayor and City Planning, the Riverlife Task Force, and the Zoo to create the "new Heth's Run." <<Picture (Device Independent Bitmap)>> 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] lost dog?
by Teresa Bedo 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

If anyone is looking for a lost dog, I saw a thin (ribs showing) brown female dog wandering along the 6000 block of Bunkerhill Street Tues. evening around 8 PM. She appeared to have very recently given birth.

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[Highland Park] Community garden?
by Amy P. Kennedy 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

Does anyone know who to get in touch with to get a plot at the community garden on Stanton Avenue up toward the park? I've been told there's a waiting list, but there appear to be a few plots that were not planted this year. Or does anyone have a plot they'd like to share? Either way, please let me know. Thanks!

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[Highland Park] Church Basement Sale
by David Anderson 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

Greetings, I am the pastor of Crossroads Church just across the street from Ventos and Home Depot. I wanted to send a notice to Highland Park people concerning our basement sale this coming Saturday. We are technically in East Liberty, but many of our families live in Highland Park, so I will leave it to you whether this is appropriate to go out in a Highland Park email: Huge Church Basement Sale Crossroads Church 325 North Highland Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15206 www.crossroadsumc.org Kitchenwares, Books, Toys, Furniture, Clothes, Office Equipment, Computer Equipment, Home Décor. Too much to list!!! Saturday, September 12th. 8AM-3pm For info or directions, call 412-719-5548 -- David Anderson Crossroads Church East Liberty Campus Pastor 325 North Highland Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412.719.5548 davida(a)crossroadsumc.org www.crossroadsumc.org

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[Highland Park] music saturday
by olga watkins 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

The Olga Watkins Band has been working very hard on the new CD entitled "Long Time Coming" (that's for damn sure) and it is almost ready for release. Please go to the band website to hear the new samples of "Take Five" and the new Olga Watkins Band original "Why" www.olgawatkinsband.com This Saturday, September 12, 2009 join the band at the 1902 Tavern in Market Square from 9pm to midnight (or at some point in between) www.barsmart.com/1902tavern If you haven't heard the new material live this will be a great time to do just that. There is NO COVER at the 1902 and your presence this Saturday would go a long way towards helping us preserve this monthly show. If you watch the local news at all or work downtown, you know that market square is a bit of a mess at the moment. Park on the street in PPG place and walk across PPG plaza to the 1902 Tavern. It's safe. I promise. And you WON'T be disappointed. You could also take this opportunity to take one of the new Pedi-cabs (bicycle taxis) from the Cultural District right into Market Square.We need your support this weekend! Also, if you can take another minute out of your very busy schedules, please take the City Paper readers poll here http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=k3n_2fqhA6fs7t3UQxLktrPw_3d_3d lets blow the competition out of the water and vote the Olga Watkins Band the "Best Blues Band in Pittsburgh" Even if you haven't heard us live yet, trust us on this...it's true!!!! More to come from the Olga Watkins Band. Our CD pre-sale for our preferred fans is coming soon! -- September 12, 2009 9pm to Midnight The Olga Watkins Band at 1902 Landmark Tavern Market Square, Pittsburgh NO COVER www.barsmart.com/1902tavern www.olgawatkinsband.com www.myspace.com/olgawatkinsband www.facebook.com/olgawatkinsband www.twitter.com/olgawatkinsband www.olgawatkins.com Olga Watkins, Diva, 412-716-5119 Go ahead...Google me. The Olga Watkins Band The fresh fusion of original blues, soul, R&B, funk and jazz Ich Chef. Du Nix. Now, get out. www.thebulldoggrill.com

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[Highland Park] Small Concrete Job-Reasonable Price
by Melissa Dorsette 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

Hi Neighbors: Can anyone recommend someone for a small (I am told) concrete job that is also reasonably priced and professional. Thanks for all assistance!

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[Highland Park] kids bike, dishes, girls clothes(4-6), george forman grill, belgiumwaffle maker, assorted pots all for sale
by Rahuba, Susan 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

I am cleaning house and have some great items for sale especially for college kids. I have a barely used toastmaster cool touch belgium waffle maker $5.00, assorted pots and pans $2-3 each , a George Foreman grill (The Champ)($10.00), plates some match some don't $1 a plate, girls clothes sizes 4-6 a variety of things are there. My son has an X games bike for sale. Santa brought the bike last year and all was going well until he tried to use the bike for jumping. It is a great bike but it is too heavy for tricks. It is in good condition with a few scratches but otherwise the tires look brand new. It is 27 inches from the ground to the seat. He is asking $55.00 for it. I have pictures of the bike if interested they were too big to attach here. Susan Rahuba 412-980-6101 susanrahuba(a)hotmail.com<mailto:susanrahuba@hotmail.com>

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