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

[Highland Park] Wanted: Spice jars........
by Angela Walker 16 Jun '10

16 Jun '10

Does anyone have any used/unused glass spice jars that you are looking to get rid of??? I would be happy to take them off of your hands, as I am in need of them for a project. :) Health and happiness, Angela

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[Highland Park] car break in
by Erik Schark 16 Jun '10

16 Jun '10

Sometime on Monday night, our car was broken into outside of our garage just off Callowhill Street. This was obviously the work of someone with experience. The vent window of our very old Honda Civic was broken and they were looking for the registration and the insurance card. Erik Schark

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[Highland Park] Morningside BIG Community Yard Sale: June 26
by Mike Hellman 16 Jun '10

16 Jun '10

Morningside BIG Community Yard Sale Saturday, June 26, 9 am - 3 pm Just up the road from the zoo Follow signs, Maps available

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[Highland Park] Junk? Dumpster List of Responses
by Smith, Heidi 16 Jun '10

16 Jun '10

I got a lot of responses regarding dumpster rental. Here is the complete list. Thanks list serve and all the responded. -Heidi 1 PENN WASTE MANAGEMENT. ASK FOR SANDY 412-771-1000. TELL HER PAULA FROM C A PROPERTIES REFERRED YOU TO HER! 2 Listed below is a local dumpster company..... Bernie(a)crowleyrolloffs.com <mailto:Bernie@crowleyrolloff.com> 3 Our neighbors used Ken Howard (an individual) to clean out heaps of stuff out of their basement when they moved a few years ago... 412-242-0397 They seemed OK with the job he did; he took all sorts of junk. I have also seen signs for "Got Junk?" , a contact that might be useful... 4 Try companies from West Virginia. My neighbor who buys and upgrades for sale get his from there because they are cheaper. I'm sorry I don't have any names for you. 5 I've used Brunner before and have been very happy with them. I'll be needing a dumpster in the next few weeks too and will be using them for sure. See http://www.brunnerdisposal.com/index.html. Good luck, 6 Highly recommend Crowley Roll Off 14123035017 Good luck, 7 I went with Phillips in Homewood... know that you need a permit if you can't get it into your driveway... Phillips delivered it on a friday and picked it up first thing Monday when the permit guys don't inspect... we had it in the street and invited neighbors to use it so no one would call. the permit is several hundred dollars but I can't remember exactly. 8 Depending on the building materials, you could probably donate alot of it to Construction Junction or Reuse Pittsburgh. 9 Don't forget that Construction Junction In Point Breeze will pick up used construction material and resell it and keep it out of the landfill. You may not need a dumpster! 10 I-800-Got Junk is reasonable, offers several sizes of dumptster, and lets you mix different kinds of stuff. 11. I don't know how much junk you have, but for smaller dumpsters, we have used - and highly recommend - Driveway Dumpsters. 412-760-1468 or www.drivewaydumpsters.com. You don't need a city permit if the dumpster is on your property. You do need a city permit if it is on the street.

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[Highland Park] Babysitter available
by bigmommabuches＠aim.com 16 Jun '10

16 Jun '10

Hello neighbors! I am hoping to find a family in Highland Park, Fox Chapel or surrounding areas that needs a babysitter. I have plenty of experience with children and will be pursuing a Master's degree in special education by next summer. I am a student at Pitt but have a flexible schedule in the fall so I would be able to continue babysitting through summer and into fall. I have watched over children from 8 months old to 10 years old and up to three children at the same time which makes me confident that I could fit into any family with ease. I usually babysit at a rate of $10/hr but this is negotiable. I have my own transportation. I can send you a copy of my clearances and resume. Please e-mail me at acb48(a)pitt.edu if your are interested or know of any family that might be in need of a friendly and trustworthy sitter. Thank you, Annie

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[Highland Park] Urban Active Childcare Issues
by Jill Miller 16 Jun '10

16 Jun '10

Hi Neighbors, I joined Urban Active during the preview, and purchased a plan that included "unlimited" childcare. I went to the gym on Monday, with my baby, and I arrived at 12:15. I was told by staff that there was no childcare available between 12-4. When I asked a manager about this, I was told that they planned on offering childcare in the afternoon at some point, but didn't have any plans to right now. When I purchased my membership and the childcare plan, I was told that the childcare facility is open during ALL gym hours. It's only fair that they honor their promises. If you, like me, joined this gym with the expectation of having childcare (whether or not you purchased it in your plan), please email the management and request that they staff their childcare center during gym hours, immediately. I for one will be requesting a refund if they can't do this. The managers are: Lou Ann Ross lross(a)urbanactive.com and Wendy Jett wjett(a)urbanactive.com Thank you! Jill

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[Highland Park] DISTURBANCE & ARREST ON PORTLAND STREET AT 2:30 A.M.
by Difranza, Francine 16 Jun '10

16 Jun '10

I was awakened by a police dog barking. I looked out the window and there were 4 police cars, 2 suspects (male and female). Both were put into handcuffs and placed in separate police cars. They waited for a female police office to come and she pulled the female suspect out of the car and searched her. They also removed the male suspect from the car and searched him. The dog was out of the car most of the time barking frantically. Police backed up into a driveway and searched the bushes with flashlights. All this went on until 3:45 a.m. This was at Portland and Weston Way alley.

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[Highland Park] movers
by Tyra Lancaster 16 Jun '10

16 Jun '10

I am in need of movers to transport several items, like bookcases, coffee tables, end tables from Highland Park to Oakland. Recommendations please...thanks.. .T. Lancaster

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[Highland Park] FOR SALE - Antique Dining Table and Chairs
by Rob Nichols 15 Jun '10

15 Jun '10

FOR SALE: Antique Formal Dining Set >>> Table with 3 leaves, 10 chairs >>> $400 or best reasonable offer. Pics available here http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/fuo/1794302378.html The set was manufactured by Chittenden & Eastman and is their Square Brand (original label on bottom of table http://www.burlington.lib.ia.us/genealogy/furniture.htm) The table extends to seat 10 comfortably. I don't know if the chairs originally went with the table or not. One of the arms on the head chair got broken in a move a few years ago and was glued back together. Because I inherited this dining set, I have no idea what was paid for it originally or how old it actually is. My best guess is approximately 60-75 years old. Given its approximate age, though, it's still in remarkably great shape! Let me know if you're interested - Thanks! Rob Nichols

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[Highland Park] subaru keys found
by Jamie Phillips 15 Jun '10

15 Jun '10

Hi Neighbors, Found a Subaru key tonight on Grafton St. If it's yours, please identify the key chain fob and other features. Jamie jlpst48(a)hotmail.com 412.628.3908

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