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[Highland Park] Reminder: Council to Go brings area police commander to Highland Park
by Keebler, Emily 25 Jan '10

25 Jan '10

Hello Highland Park residents, As always, Councilman Dowd will be available at Council to Go to hear your questions and concerns about city issues. In addition, for those who could not attend the HPCC meeting last week, Zone 5 acting police Commander Kevin Kraus will be in attendance to hear your concerns and answer specific questions. We look forward to seeing you at Council to Go. Building codes? Prevailing wage laws? Sewer line insurance? Safe Haven curfew center? Council to Go with City Councilman Patrick Dowd And special guest: Acting Commander Kraus Tazza D'Oro - 1125 N. Highland Avenue Wednesday, January 27th 5:30pm - 7:00pm Speak with Councilman Patrick Dowd at Council to Go, his mobile district office. Councilman Dowd and his staff will be available to hear your concerns and ideas, provide news on issues in Council, and help you access city services. For a full schedule of Council to Go sessions, and Council District 7 news, visit our website: www.pghgov.com/district7. Please spread the word to your friends and neighbors in District 7! 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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[Highland Park] Bathroom Renovation items for sale
by Michelle Butler 25 Jan '10

25 Jan '10

Bathroom renovation plans changed after the return-by date of these items was passed. Shell-shaped shower base, white, from FaucetDirect. NIB. (http://www.faucetdirect.com/dreamline-shtr-5036430-36-x-43-shower-tray-from…) Paid $214, asking $100. Shower set from Signature Hardware. NIB. Polished brass finish. (http://www.signaturehardware.com/product1025) Paid $347, asking $150. Shower ring from Signature Hardware. NIB. Polish brass finish. (http://www.signaturehardware.com/product4331?utm_source=receipt&utm_medium=…) Paid $259, asking $125. Or take all three for $300! Michelle Butler maudlinbann(a)gmail.com 412-363-4944

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[Highland Park] Another recent break -in
by Neepa Majumdar 25 Jan '10

25 Jan '10

There was a break in and burglary in a house on our street (Beverly Place) last week. I wanted people on this street to be aware of it. During the big snow, I saw a teenager walking to each house with a shovel, ostensibly to ask for shoveling work. This was when I was walking home from the bus stop. I didn't think anything of it, though I did wonder, when he saw me go up to our house, why he didn't knock on our door, considering he had had no luck on any of the other houses on the street. A few days later, he did knock on our door, and we answered it. But later in the day, we saw (through the tracks he had left on the snow) that he had in fact (quite unnecessarily, given the layout of our place) walked all around the house and had tried both of our back porch doors, without knocking there. So then we wondered if he had been casing the place. About one week after this incident, there was the burglary on our street. I hate to be so suspicious, but I wonder if there's a connection. In any case, it's good to be aware that no street is immune from the current rash of burglaries. Neepa Majumdar

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[Highland Park] Yet another attempted house break-in on Sat at 4pm
by Jonathan King 25 Jan '10

25 Jan '10

It's 4pm on Saturday and somebody just tried to break in to our apt. at Callowhill and Negley. We were just waking up from a nap and didn't fell like answering the door when they rang the doorbell the first time. They followed with a loud, insistent door-knock that we also didn't respond to. A minute later, we heard the doorbell ring again and then a knock but this time at the back door. I finally decided to get up and answer. I pulled my pants on, went to the front door but there was no one there. As I was walking down the hallway to the back door, I heard it being forced open and said loudly "HELLO!". They immediately fled without a sound or trace. I'm really disappointed because this was a rare opportunity to see and identify the burglar(s). Keep your cameras and 911 numbers handy - there seems to have been a lot of thwarted burglaries recently and I think we're getting close to catching somebody. My question is,,, is there anyone in the neighborhood, perhaps as a result of the community meeting this past week, who has volunteered to coordinate information about this rash of break-ins we're having (making a map of all the locations, looking for patterns, correlating details of the break-ins that we don't won't to post publicly, etc.)? Jonathan and Amy

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[Highland Park] Professional Vocal Group looking for sixth member
by Nathan Wildfire 25 Jan '10

25 Jan '10

Hi everyone, I'm a new resident to Highland Park and my band is looking to audition a sixth member for our vocal band, the only one of its kind in Pittsburgh. We sing a little bit of everything from Maroon Five to Metallica to Doo Wop and Stevie Wonder. See information below if you know a good singer that might like to audition. Thanks! Nate SING OUT ~ HAVE FUN ~ GET PAID TO PERFORM with DoubleShot! – Pittsburgh’s ONLY All-Vocal Band DoubleShot!, Pittsburgh’s Only All-Vocal Band and Seven Time American Harmony Sweepstakes Honoree, seeks a male vocal performer age 18-35 in appearance (preferably 21+) for a permanent placement with the band and paid performance opportunities. We have performed throughout the Pittsburgh area and in venues from coast to coast. Local appearances have included PNC Park and the Great Hall at Heinz Field, the Pepsi Roadhouse, WPXI and KDKA television, local radio, and in venues throughout the region for private and public bookings. Auditions ongoing! PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS THOROUGHLY: http://www.Double-Shot.net/the-band/your-name-here<http://www.double-shot.net/the-band/your-name-here> TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION OR INQUIRE FURTHER, CONTACT: Mike Yanchak, Manager / Performer (866) 744 – 2206 toll free Mike(a)Double-Shot.net

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[Highland Park] free infant clothes for winter baby girl
by Deb Polk 25 Jan '10

25 Jan '10

We are giving away our infant clothes for a baby girl born in the winter. If you are interested, please contact me back channel. Thanks, Deb Polk

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[Highland Park] Another car break in -- laptop stolen
by paola scommegna 24 Jan '10

24 Jan '10

Hi neighbors: I'm posting this for my neighbor Jane in the 6300 Block of Jackson, near Heberton. Her dad's car, parked at her house, was broken into -- someone put a brick through the window, Sunday evening between 5 and 8 pm. (I was home across the street -- didn't hear anything). The thief stole her dad's laptop. In case anyone sees it discarded: *it is an ACER brand laptop in a black carry case with a flash drive.* It has a lot of genealogical research on it. If you see it, feel free to email me and I can get it to Jane. Paola Jackson St.

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[Highland Park] kids stuff for sale
by lap8hoops＠aol.com 24 Jan '10

24 Jan '10

We are selling the following: BARBIE VANITY Mattel Barbie Island Princess Magical Castle Vanity it is 32 inches tall comes with a stool and many treasures and secret compartments great toy.... many hours of fun! BEST OFFER EASEL Step 2 Green and Purple Easel 1 side is a chalk board and 1 side is dry erase large clips on both sides to hold artwork deep tray in the middle for supplies BEST OFFER FISHER PRICE I CAN PLAY PIANO SYSTEM for kids 4-8 like new (we got a piano shortly after we got this) use video game trechnology to teach pian basics interactive- 3 octave key board plugs directly in to telelvision BEST OFFER *all items are in good condition and from a smoke free and pet free home. If you are interested, please email or call Josh at 412-661-53563.

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[Highland Park] Ikea wooden blinds - free
by Jamie Phillips 24 Jan '10

24 Jan '10

Ikea Lindmon wooden venetian blinds. One measures 61" long by 31" inches wide. Another is 61" long by 39" wide. Brand new. Free. Jamie 412.628.3908

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[Highland Park] Looking for help with broken window (french window style)
by Kathleen Newman 24 Jan '10

24 Jan '10

Dear Neighbors: We have live on the corner of Avondale near Heths. Our house was broken into on Saturday night around 10:00 PM. A pane in the kitchen window was broken and the window was opened that way. Can anyone recommend someone to repair the glass? Thanks so much, Kathy

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