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[Highland Park] House burgleary
by Sam Al-Droubi 23 Sep '09

23 Sep '09

Dear Neighbors, Yesterday while my wife and I were at work, our house was burglarized. The robbers broke through the basement window. The cops told us that there was another burglary near by two days ago. We have lived in HP for 11 years and this is the first time we had anything like this happen to us. Please be cautious. Sam Al-Droubi Heberton St.

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[Highland Park] G 20 Prayers and Bell Ringing
by Bruce Robison 23 Sep '09

23 Sep '09

The Great Bell of St. Andrew's Church will ring at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, September 24, as a sign of prayer for the leaders of the G-20 nations as they gather here in Pittsburgh. Members of the parish and friends of the neighborhood who would like to gather for a brief prayer and to climb the tower to ring the bell are invited to meet at the front doors of the Church, Hampton Street at North Euclid, at 11:50 a.m. In the Deacon's Bidding Prayer at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Sunday, September 20: "In this season of war, environmental concern, and global economic distress, I bid your prayers for the leaders of the G-20 nations as they meet together here in Pittsburgh this week, that they may find ways to contribute to the well-being of all people. I bid your prayers for our City of Pittsburgh in the week ahead, and especially for our police, fire, and other public safety officials." Bruce Robison http://www.standrewspgh.org http://revbmrobison.blogspot.com/

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[Highland Park] The Great Race
by Stephanie Walsh 23 Sep '09

23 Sep '09

Hi! Is there anyone running in the Great Race on Sunday who could give me ride in? I won't need a ride home afterward. Thanks! Stephanie -- Stephanie J. Walsh (412) 362-1770 home (412) 951-1987 cell

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[Highland Park] break in on jackson
by olga watkins 23 Sep '09

23 Sep '09

Monday morning around 845am my neighbor's house on the 6300 block of Jackson was broken into. The burglar/burglars were interrupted or scared by either the alarm beeping or the realization that somebody was still in the house. They left with my neighbor's wallet. The police were called and a report was filed. The police informed my neighbors that there have been several such incidents in the neighborhood lately. Stay alert and report suspicious activity.. -- October 10, 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] Painter?
by Sam Al-Droubi 22 Sep '09

22 Sep '09

Dear Neighbors, I used the have the phone number for a painter but I lost. I believe his name was David and he worked with his fiancé or girlfriend, Erin. If you have his number could you please email it to me. Thank you. Sincerely, Sam Al-Droubi, M.S. saldroubi(a)yahoo.com

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[Highland Park] Fwd: Reserved Tickets to Rally for Clean Energy Jobs
by C. Paul Svoboda 22 Sep '09

22 Sep '09

Neighbors, You might have read in the paper by now that Sen. Ferlo is the local organizer involved in securing a permit and organizing the Rally for Clean Energy Jobs alongside the United Steel Workers, Repower America, the Alliance for Climate Protection and Blue Green Alliance. There is a reserved seating area that will have a limited, ticketed capacity. We have set aside a limited number of those tickets for community members who would like to attend. The event is tomorrow, Wednesday evening at Point State Park on the City side of the bridge. Doors open at 6pm and the program begins at 7pm. To read more about the event, please visit our website: http://www.senatorferlo.com/ If you are interested in attending, please understand that the event is free and open to the public. But if you are SURE that you will attend, please respond directly to me and I have some tickets available on a first-come-first-served basis, limit two (2) per household. Please include in your response a phone number where I contact you to schedule a ticket pick-up, should that be necessary. Best regards, Paul C. Paul Svoboda Legislative Assistant to State Senator Jim Ferlo 412.621.3006 This message and any attachment may contain privileged or confidential information intended solely for the use of the person to whom it is addressed. If the reader is not the intended recipient then be advised that forwarding, communicating, disseminating, copying or using this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you receive this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the information without saving any copies. C. Paul Svoboda Legislative Assistant to State Senator Jim Ferlo 412.621.3006 717.787.6123 This message and any attachment may contain privileged or confidential information intended solely for the use of the person to whom it is addressed. If the reader is not the intended recipient then be advised that forwarding, communicating, disseminating, copying or using this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you receive this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the information without saving any copies.

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[Highland Park] local grass fed beef available now
by Alexandra West 22 Sep '09

22 Sep '09

Hi Neighbors, Any confirmed locavores out there? My husband and I are looking for someone who would be interesting in splitting a split side of local grassfed beef with us (i.e., splitting 1/4 of a steer, yielding 1/8 (about 50-60 lbs) for each family). See details in the forwarded emails, and don't hesitate to contact me with questions. If you're interested, let me know ASAP, as supply is quite limited. Alex West ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Don & Becky Kretschmann <don(a)kretschmannfarm.com> Date: Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 11:21 AM Subject: grass fed beef available now To: alexandra.west(a)gmail.com West HP You had expressed and interest in grass fed beef when you signed up for veggies in the spring. We’re forwarding this note from our good neighbors who raise this great beef. It would be organic if they paid to have it certified. You can contact them if you are interested. Thanks. --Don & Becky Kretschmann September 2009 Hello again from the Lewis Brothers Cattle Co. We are winding up the summer by having a 100% Grass Fed and 100% Grass Finished beef sale. We are currently taking orders for sides of beef. This summer has been great for Grass Fed Beef Farms. The constant summer showers allowed us to keep the herd grazing on exceptionally lush, green pastures. With this added rain, we were able to finish three steers and make them available to you within the month. We sell our sides of beef by the "split half" (which is a quarter of an animal) or half side of beef. Every animal varies in its finishing weight and therefore it is difficult to determine the exact number and type of cuts that you may receive. Please see below for an approximate list of cuts that you receive in a split half. Our local meat packer is a state certified abattoir (as opposed to a USDA federal certification) and therefore farmers are not allowed to sell individual cuts of beef to the general public. In order to keep things legal, what we can do is sell the beef by hanging weight, so that you guys are collectively buying a carcass. A split half 'hanging weight' is approximately 175-200 pounds and the take home product is roughly 100-125 lbs (after trimming and packaging) which I know is more that some people can store in their freezers. In the past many of our customers partner up with others, whether it be family, friends or neighbors that share a mutual interest in high quality grass fed meat. Once we hear back from the butcher on a date, we will let everyone who has placed an order know the date for picking up your order. It should be a few weeks. We haven’t changed our prices, still at $5.00 per pound, plus the packer's charge for cutting and packing (roughly $70.00 per quarter). The price per pound is based on the 'hanging weight', which is the weight of the beef before it is cut and trimmed into steaks, roasts, etc. If you want some of the ground beef in pre-formed patties rather than packages, the packer charges an additional $.30 per pound for patties. Most people go with this option as it is well worth the expense. The Lewis Brothers Cattle Co. raises grass fed Hereford beef cattle in New Sewickley Twp. ( Beaver County ) located near Zelienople. The cattle are fed strictly grasses and have never received any antibiotics, growth hormones or steroids. Check out our new website for some more basic information as well as links to other great resources ( http://www.lewisfamilyfarms.com/ ). If you would like to order a whole, half, or split half please reply to this email. We only have a few animals ready and unfortunately have to turn people away each year. Our herd is growing and the good news about grass fed beef is growing faster! Thank-you, Michael Lewis Lewis Brothers Cattle Co. The Lewis Family Farm 258 Zeigler Road Rochester , PA 15074 Home Phone: 724-452-7735 Approximate sizes and numbers of cuts included in ¼ beef *One quarter of a cow, a split half - 24 Packages 1.25lbs/package chopped, ground beef - 2-3 Chuck Roasts (3-4lbs each) - 2 Shoulder Roasts (3-4lbs each) - 2-3 Filets (1 1/2" thick) - 3-4 Bone In New York Strips (1 1/4"thick) - 2 Sirloin Steaks (1' thick) - 3-4 Rib Steaks (Delmonico with bone in) (1 1/4"thick) - 1-2 Packages of Soup Bones - 1-2 Packages of stew meat

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[Highland Park] for sale and wanted to borrow
by Amy Hogg 22 Sep '09

22 Sep '09

Hello neighbors, If anyone has a double stroller that would hold an infant and toddler that they would lend me, I would be very grateful. I have been carrying our two month old in a sling and getting tired of it. We have a bike trailer that I will use as a double stroller when he is big enough for it so I don't want to buy another double stroller. I am also looking for old wool sweaters to make into diaper covers for my children. Thanks! Amy Hogg Here is what we are selling: Mikasa Martini Glasses (4): $20 http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/hsh/1371358757.html IKEA Lack White Wall Shelf: $10 http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/hsh/1385077701.html Physics & Computer Programming Books Priced as marked OBO Lie Groups for Pedestrians $6 http://www.amazon.com/Lie-Groups-Pedestrians-Harry-Lipkin/dp/0486421856/ref… Introduction to the Laplace Transformation with Engineering Applications (Monographs on Physical Subjects) (Hardcover) $6 http://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Transformation-Engineering-Applications-… Getting What You Came For: The Smart Student's Guide to Earning an M.A. or a Ph.D. by Robert Peters $6 http://www.amazon.com/Getting-What-You-Came-Students/dp/0374524777/ref=sr_1… A Programmer's View of Computer Architecture: With Assembly Language Examples from the MIPS RISC Architecture by James Goodman and Karen Miller(Hardcover) $7 http://www.amazon.com/Programmers-View-Computer-Architecture-Assembly/dp/01… Rendezvous with Ada 95 by David J. Naiditch(Paperback) $20 http://www.amazon.com/Rendezvous-Ada-95-David-Naiditch/dp/0471012769/ref=sr… Optics: Principles of Physics Series (Hardcover) $6 http://www.amazon.com/Optics-Principles-Physics-Francis-Weston/dp/B000VOVFC… Electrodynamics and Classical Theory of Fields and Particles- Paperback (Sep 1, 1980) by A. O. Barut $7 http://www.amazon.com/Electrodynamics-Classical-Theory-Fields-Particles/dp/…

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[Highland Park] Fwd: [HPCC Editor] Strip District City of Pittsburgh Recycling Drop-off Temporarily Closed
by Lisa Williams 22 Sep '09

22 Sep '09

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Berger, Christine <Christine.Berger(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us> Date: Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 2:06 PM Subject: [HPCC Editor] Strip District City of Pittsburgh Recycling Drop-off Temporarily Closed To: "Berger, Christine" <Christine.Berger(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us> Hello: Please pass along the below notification from the Department of Public Works to members of your community group. The City of Pittsburgh Recycling Drop-off at Environmental Services, located at 3001 Railroad Street in the Strip District will be temporarily closed starting on Monday, September 21 until further notice. City residents and small businesses that use this site are encouraged to take their recycling to the City of Pittsburgh Drop-off at Construction Junction, located at 214 N. Lexington St. For more information contact the City of Pittsburgh Recycling Division at 412-255-2631. Thanks, Christie *****Christie Berger* *****Community Outreach Coordinator* Department of Neighborhood Initiatives Office of Mayor Luke Ravenstahl 512 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412.255.8680 christine.berger(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us ***Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's 311 Response Center*<http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/mayor/html/311_request_form.html> Learn about the City's G-20 Transportation Safety Plan and sign up for alerts at *www.g20safety.or**g* <http://www.g20safety.org/> __ <http://lists.highlandparkpa.com/mailman/listinfo/editor> -- Lisa Williams 6031 Jackson St Pittsburgh, PA 15206 lcwilliams99(a)gmail.com 412-665-3933

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[Highland Park] Reminder: Council to Go - tomorrow, Wed. Sept 23 in Highland Park
by Keebler, Emily 22 Sep '09

22 Sep '09

Reminder: Council to Go with Councilman Patrick Dowd will be held tomorrow in Highland Park Council to Go is a wonderful opportunity to voice your concerns and ideas to the Councilman, hear news on Council issues, and inquire about access to city services. Please help spread the word to your friends and neighbors in District 7. ► Wednesday, September 23 5:30pm – 7:00pm Enrico’s Tazza D’Oro 1125 N. Highland Avenue For more information, a full schedule of Council to Go sessions, and Council District 7 news, visit our website: www.pghgov.com/district7. To receive the Council District 7 monthly e-newsletter, please email Elaine Zelmanov at elaine.zelmanov(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us with “subscribe” in the subject. Emily Keebler · Office of Patrick Dowd · Pittsburgh City Council District 7 510 City-County Building · 414 Grant Street · Pittsburgh PA 15219 · 412 255 2140 emily.keebler(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us <mailto:emily.keebler@city.pittsburgh.pa.us> · www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7 <http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7>

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