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[Highland Park] 60 drilling leases for gas in HPk
by Pam Morrison 19 Jun '10

19 Jun '10

Please read below. For many of us the whole gas drilling thing is a mystery... but the HBO airing of GasLand on Monday, the 21st should help clear that up. An award-winning documentary at Sundance. Also, an opportunity to get involved in letting legislators know how you feel about Marcellus Shale. ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: "Mulvey, Laurie Aronoff" <mulvey(a)pitt.edu> To: Pam Morrison <yopammorrison(a)yahoo.com> Sent: Thu, June 17, 2010 9:28:58 AM Subject: FW: Marcellus Shale lobbying opportunity Read the whole thing, our brush with greatness is below.... (the reference to the work force coming in to do this work is in part highlighting the fact that a selling point is that drilling creates jobs but in fact the work force is not usually local) .... lm Laurie A Mulvey, MSW Director, Service Demonstrations University of Pittsburgh Office of Child Development 400 N. Lexington Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15208 412 244 5026 (phone) 412 244 5425 (fax) http://www.education.pitt.edu/ocd -----Original Message----- From: J McMullen [mailto:jemscat@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 9:19 PM To: Jeanne McMullen Subject: Marcellus Shale lobbying opportunity I hope you will join me and Clean Water Action going to Harrisburg Tuesday, June 22nd to meet with local legislators to urge them to take action on issues related to Marcellus Shale drilling. Clean Water Action is coordinating transportation with pick up points based on the locations of the participants. They expect to leave Pittsburgh around 7AM to arrive Harrisburg around 11AM and leave Harrisburg around 3:30PM. I've heard the ride up has a lot of camraderie with all participants sharing a mission. To sign up, or for more details, please call Cathy Lawson at 412-765-3053 x240. They have confirmed appointments with several legislators with several more appointments pending. Not all participants have to speak, if you just want to come along to show support, that's great too. Many legislators were put in office by the campaign dollars of big oil and gas. Only a strong showing of their constituents will remind them of who they represent, who put them in office, and who can vote them out. I just heard from Councilman Dowd's office today that over 60 leases have been signed in Highland Park, of the City of Pittsburgh. I met with his office in February and though voicing objections to drilling, felt no sense of urgency as he seemed to feel it impossible that drilling could occur in his district. Now, he's getting complaints from his constituents who were caught off guard. If it can happen in Highland Park, a densely urban area, don't think your neighborhood is safe. Reach out to your neighbors BEFORE it is too late. Just flew home Sunday from Florida and on the connecting flight from Houston to Pittsburgh, our sold out flight was more than half full of young men who flew in to work a local drilling site. No, I didn't speak to them. I was afraid if I opened my mouth I would say something that would get me beat up in front of my daughter. No joke. With several drilling accidents making the news recently, the recent coal mining tragedy, and the gulf oil spill, I don't think anyone needs reminded that energy companies cut corners in safety all the time. They seem to find it cost effective to pay the fines rather than be safe, and their disaster plans are shoddy. I urge you to check out the documentary on drilling called Gasland which will air on HBO Monday, June 21st. One of the producers, Mollie Gandour, is the niece of the Mulvey family of Highland Park. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Hope to see you Tuesday! Jeanne McMullen

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[Highland Park] Urban Active Update
by Jill Miller 19 Jun '10

19 Jun '10

Hi neighbors, I just wanted to update you on the childcare issues with Urban Active. I talked to the general manager, Matt Custer, yesterday. He said that they do not have plans to expand their childcare at this time. He said that if people continue to complain and cancel their membership because of it, he will make minor changes to the schedule, but this is a few months into the future, if at all. In addition to the limited schedule on weekdays (childcare closed 12-4), they also have an even more restricted schedule on the weekends. I believe it's open 3 hours a day on Saturday and Sundays. Matt is giving refunds to people who signed up for urban active during the preview under the impression that childcare is available during business hours, FYI. Feel free to voice your opinion to Matt when you see him.... Jill

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[Highland Park] For Sale: Wicker Chairs
by Angela Walker 18 Jun '10

18 Jun '10

These do not fit in our little house! Two large Pier One wicker chairs with cushions in excellent used condition. Never were outside (only to take the picture) and are 3 years old with little use. Perfect for a covered porch or sitting room. $65 each. Please respond to this email if interested. Health and happiness, Angela

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[Highland Park] Library "Brainstorming" session in Highland Park
by Gloria Forouzan 18 Jun '10

18 Jun '10

Community members are invited to attend brainstorming sessions to discuss opportunities that ensure Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh* *remains operationally and financially healthy.* This event is free and open to the public. *Monday, July 19 *** ***7:00 – 9:00 pm * *Union Project *• 801 N. Negley Avenue *Info.*: Maggie McFalls, feedback(a)carnegielibrary.org or 412-622-8877. **

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[Highland Park] Online Launch
by Citiparks Roving Art Cart 18 Jun '10

18 Jun '10

It’s Free! It’s Fun! This season marks the 37th anniversary of the Citiparks Roving Art Cart and we want to celebrate it with you! Enjoy creativity in nature’s studio, the great outdoors! Paint, sculpt, bead and catch surprises as the sun warms and the wind rustles. Some days the clouds may crowd and raindrops may plunk around, but rain or shine-except when storms threaten-the Roving Art Cart appears at the scheduled time. The Roving Art Cart visits neighborhood parks, playgrounds and community centers near you. Every Friday, the Roving Art Cart brings exciting guest artists to Pittsburgh’s Regional Parks. Tuesdays – Fridays June 22 – August 13 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join us for special surprises on our opening day: Tuesday, June 22 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Frick Park Blue Slide PG Our Group Request Forms are now online! Please review our schedule and sign-up today! Groups of 10 or more must make an advance registration. Child Service Providers must provide one (1) counselor for every six (6) children visiting the Roving Art Cart. ============================================== We have added you because you participated in Roving Art Cart in the past. You can unsubcribe if you do not wish to be updated, or forward this email to others who might be interested! Unsubscribe neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com from this list: http://pittsburgh.us1.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=1cd5b205dfd461735128fa8… Our mailing address is: Citiparks Roving Art Cart 1047 Shady Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15232 Our telephone: Forward this email to a friend: http://us1.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=1cd5b205dfd461735128fa86c&id=a1f… Update your profile: http://pittsburgh.us1.list-manage.com/profile?u=1cd5b205dfd461735128fa86c&i…

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[Highland Park] Looking for garlands
by Zanstra, Ydwine J 18 Jun '10

18 Jun '10

Hi, I am looking for garlands to decorate my midsummer night’s party. Does anyone have garlands lying around that they no longer need? I am happy to pay whatever seems appropriate. Thanks! Ydwine

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[Highland Park] Boy Scout Troupes
by KATHLEEN NAYLON-SCHULTZ 18 Jun '10

18 Jun '10

Hello all: I am looking for potential Boy Scout troupes for my son. Would have to be near Highland Park. Would love to be part of a group that also has summer camp at camp guyasuta, or activities/hiking/camping in this park. Thanks. -K Schultz

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[Highland Park] Roofer recommendation
by Flynn, Joanne L 18 Jun '10

18 Jun '10

Hi neighbors Although there have been several postings asking about roofers on the list, I wasn’t in the market then. When our chimney fell, we suffered a lot of roof damage, so now we need a roofer. I have heard several horror studies about roofers so I want to make sure we get a good one. Recommendations? And also please let me know if you have had a bad experience with someone (I can keep that confidential if you request). Thanks for your help. FYI, we are using Anderson chimney for the chimney repair and so far they have done a good job! joanne -- e: joanne(a)pitt.edu

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Re: [Highland Park] Door Recommendations needed
by Ward and M.R. Kelsey 18 Jun '10

18 Jun '10

Don't be so sure an "off the shelf" door won't work. A couple of years ago, my son and I installed an aluminum storm/screen door set from Home Depot on my 90+ year-old not-a-right-angle-in-sight house. The door set came with a 3-sided metal mounting frame that we were able to attach to the old wooden door frame. After that, it was a pretty simple process since the metal frame was pre-drilled and cut out to accomodate the mounting hardware for the new door. They had several size door sets, and we found one that was within no more than a half inch smaller than the opening we were working with, and although it was not a perfect fit, the mounting hardware for the frame allowed for a little bit of "slop" between the new metal frame and the old wooden door frame. We figured that, if worst came to worst, we could buy a door frame that was up to an inch or two too small in width or height, then build out the existing wooden frame by attaching a shim in the form of a piece of framing timber. Turned out not to be necessary. So, you might want to take some careful measurements of your door frame, then go to HD and see if they have a pre-hung metal door set that you could coax to fit your door. Also, check out Construction Junction. They have lots of doors, although altering them to fit your opening may be difficult or impossible... Ward Kelsey ====================================================== On Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:15:39 -0400 neighbor <farragutst(a)gmail.com> writes: We need a new screen/storm door and perhaps a new outside door. Of course, the dimensions are not square so "off the shelf" doors will not work. Any suggestions of carpenters or companies that do this kind of work? THANK YOU ____________________________________________________________ Introducing KIN™ Compare KIN One and KIN Two and See Which One Is Right for You. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4c1afd61901c67d785m07vuc

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[Highland Park] MOVING SALE - Saturday, June 19
by Rob Nichols 17 Jun '10

17 Jun '10

Hi Neighbors, I've sold my house and am packing up and moving out at the end of the month. Please come to my MOVING SALE this Saturday, June 19, from 9 am to 3 pm at 837 N. SAINT CLAIR STREET in Highland Park. Items for sale include: - Large sectional sofa (chocolate brown, micro suede, 2.5 years old) - Free-standing Ikea kitchen cabinet (large, 2 shelves, 3 drawers) - Leather recliner - Upholstered arm chair - Round, glass-top coffee table with metal base - Large, wooden coffee table with metal base - Matching end tables - Large assortment of kitchen items - Lots and lots of books - Men's clothing (sizes medium and large) including sweaters, pants, dress shirts, T-shirts, blazers, winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves - 7 area rugs (beige), approx. 4' x 2' each - 2 area rugs (red), approx. 4' x 2' each - Several hallway runners - Large assortment of Christmas items - Large prints, framed - Various and sundry other household items!!! Hope to see you all this Saturday - come buy my stuff!!! Cheers, Rob

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