November 2010 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

[Highland Park] Infant Daycare Recommendations
by Catherine Gutowski 05 Nov '10

05 Nov '10

I'm seeking daycare recommendations for my (as of January 2011) 3 month old - either daycare centers, or individuals/stay at home parents with experience caring for young children and an interest in taking on one more adorable baby! Please note that I am NOT looking for 'applications' at present - just recommendations of reputable organizations/individuals that YOU or someone you know and trust may be using/have used in the past. My email address is: catherineskii(a)gmail.com Thanks! Catherine

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[Highland Park] Tidy Cats BREEZE Litter Box‏
by Marianne Stein 05 Nov '10

05 Nov '10

Does anyone have a Tidy Cats BREEZE litter box (pellets and pads) that's not in use? I'd also appreciate comments if you use or have tried this system. Thanks, M.

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[Highland Park] Thanks for feedback on carpet cleaning phone calls
by Eliza Littleton 05 Nov '10

05 Nov '10

Hi HPers, Many thanks to all who emailed me about their similar experiences. Now I know Mr. Amen is probably not casing my house but just wanting to clean carpets. Fyi: I have learned through this list that Mr. Amen has been the subject of earlier HP posts, and like the responses I received from the community here, it looks like he’s fairly benign but does tend to get angry or even abusive over the phone. At least two-thirds of the replies to my email were that he had been unpleasant over the phone. Not just odd, but angry or hostile. On person reported he had shown up at her house. The other thing I learned from about half of the responses was that people are getting these calls annually. So, although I was not so rude as to hang up on the guy (he hung up on me), apparently telling him you’re not interested has about a 50:50 chance that he will leave you alone. Until maybe next year. -EBL

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[Highland Park] Queen-Sized Mattress and Frame
by Megan Olson Hunt 05 Nov '10

05 Nov '10

Hello neighbors, We moved to N. St. Clair Street in March, and we are currently finishing up the second renovation in our home - the guest bedroom. We are having guests in December, and would like to have something other than an air mattress for them to sleep on. We are wondering if anyone has a queen-sized mattress (w/ a frame would be great) and/or box spring they would be willing to part w/ for free or for a reasonable price (king or full would probably work as well, actually). We would prefer not to buy a new bed, as it seems a bit wasteful if there's one floating around out there unused. I'm a little hesitant b/c I'm not sure a "used" bed is a great idea, but... Thought I'd give it a try. Please note we are only interested in CLEAN beds. This means it should come from a non-smoking home and be free of pet and/or other odors (we don't have allergies, but just don't want it to have been your dog's favorite place to pee). Also, no history of fleas, lice or bedbugs (not too much to ask, is it?). I understand even the best cared for mattress can be a bit discolored and/or stained, so a little discoloration, etc. is okay, but it should not fit the "gross" category. We can haul it. Please let me know if you are aware of any leads. Much appreciated! Meg & Sam

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[Highland Park] Atria's Gift Cards
by Andrew Thurman 05 Nov '10

05 Nov '10

My son Harrison works at Atria's Restaurant and Tavern on Freeport Road in O'Hara Township. This holiday season, Atria's has a deal on gift cards. If you buy $100 worth of gift cards to Atria's, you receive a coupon for $20 off your next meal, as well as a coupon for a free bottle of wine. These coupons are valid from January 2011 till the end of March 2011. That's a free dinner for two! These gift cards make great christmas gifts and support a local business. If you are interested in purchasing gift cards, please contact Harrison at harrisonthurman(a)gmail.com or come into Atria's and mention my name. If you can't come down to the restaurant, he is willing to hand-deliver the gift cards to your door. Andrew E. Thurman Andrew E. Thurman P.C. 1151 Freeport Road #391 Pittsburgh Pa 15238 andy(a)thurmanhealthlaw.com www.thurmanhealthlaw.com twitter.com/andythurman www.linkedin.com/in/andythurman Phone: 412.567.2106 Fax: 866.372.0304

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[Highland Park] No need for anymore pumpkins - Thanks!!
by Tamara Hayes 05 Nov '10

05 Nov '10

Hello Fellow Neighbors, I want to thank all of you who were so kind in giving me your unused pumpkins for my project! Warmly, Tamara

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[Highland Park] The Shops On Penn Circle South
by Lori Rongier 05 Nov '10

05 Nov '10

Dear Highland Park Neighbors, Although it might be hard to tell due to the heavy construction on South Highland and Penn Circle South , the Shops on Penn Circle South are OPEN! Come on down to Penn Circle South to discover the unique and special offerings that each of our independently owned shops have to offer! There is ample parking (a large, metered parking lot) available behind the shops for your convenience. Just make a right at the drive- thru Citizens Bank. Support your local Small Businesses!! Hope to see you soon! Thanks for your support, The Shops on Penn Circle South Paris 66 Panache Daquila Hair Color Studio Vanilla Pastry Studio Yoga On Centre Miller Frame Pizza Sola

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[Highland Park] FW: Bunkerhill/ Highland Park Water
by Keebler, Emily 05 Nov '10

05 Nov '10

Please send this message to the listserve if received before 2pm on Friday, November 05, 2010. Thank you. Emily Keebler * Office of Patrick Dowd * Pittsburgh City Council District 7 emily.keebler(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us <mailto:emily.keebler@city.pittsburgh.pa.us> * 412-255-2140 ________________________________ From: Melissa Rubin [mailto:MRubin@pgh2o.com] Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 9:41 AM To: Walz, Colleen; Jones, Darryl; Denise Bradley; Richard, Diane; Ashley, Duane; Craska. Virginai; Doven, Joanna; Julie Quigley; Huss, Mike; Johnson, Naomi; Demichiei, Raymond; Kaczorowski,Rob; Urbanic, Wendy; Thoma, Jennifer; Kim O'Tolle; Dowd, Patrick; Smith-Kail, Theresa Cc: Melissa Rubin; Dispatch Subject: Bunkerhill/ Highland Park Water Please be advised: There is a 6-inch water main break in Bunkerhill Street in Highland Park. Residents between North Highland Avenue and the dead end of Bunkerhill Street may experience low pressure and possible interruption of service. Repairs are expected to be completed by 2:00 pm. Thank you. Melissa Rubin Executive Communications Coordinator Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority Penn-Liberty Plaza I 1200 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 255-0767 office (412) 393-0522 fax mrubin(a)pgh2o.com

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[Highland Park] Storm door installer
by Fred Orner 05 Nov '10

05 Nov '10

Looking for recommendations for an independent contractor to install 2 storm doors on my porch. Thanks.

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[Highland Park] weird phone call
by Eliza Littleton 05 Nov '10

05 Nov '10

Hi HPers, I got a call at 9:08 a.m. today (11/5) from a Mr. "A-men" on Baywood (?) who called (from a private undisclosed number) and said he is just three blocks from me and then dove right into a long, weird tale about how he cleans carpets for "these ladies" and only charges half what the "other companies" charge. I had to stop him to ask who he was again. He was that obscure over the phone. I told him we don't have carpets to make him go away. He said he'd clean the couches. I said I don't have any. He hung up. Sooooo,I don't know, beware unlisted-phone callers who talk endlessly about cleaning textiles and say they're just around the corner from you. Maybe he was checking to see if someone was home? He had nothing specific to say either about cleaning or carpets or couches. (Sorry Mr. Whoever-you-are if you really do live around the corner from me and clean carpets for an honest living, but *man* were you weird and pushy.) -b

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