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[Highland Park] Pittsburgh, Pa Koy, a sweet 4 y.o. purebred white german shep nds a new home
by Difranza, Francine 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

Subject: Pittsburgh, Pa Koy, a sweet 4 year old purebred white German Shephard needs a new home If interested, please call Joanne, Koy's grandma at 412-436-6493 Koy's owner is moving and cannot take Koy with him. his owner's mom called me and she is so worried about Koy getting a good home she cannot keep him because she has an aggressive dog who does not like other dogs. if she didn't have her aggressive dog, then Koy would definitely be coming to her house. Koy is 4 year old neutered and up to date on all of his shots. He loves other dogs and is great with kids and adults alike. He is house trained and walks well on a leash.. He has never been around cats so we think his new home should have no cats. She said he is all white even though his picture makes him look like he's tan it was the lighting when they took the pix. Koy weighs about 70-75 lbs she thinks...maybe a little more. She wants him to get a loving home who will make him a part of their family and keep him inside except for his walks and his potty breaks. Thanks!

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[Highland Park] Bryant Street CSO
by Josephina Jeffers 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

To All Concerned Parties, Sorry for the delay in communication (and response to community follow-up). I had to travel out of town for business and therefore, until today, had been unable to give this my fullest attention. Thank you Mr. Hance and Councilman Dowd for communicating this issue with the community. Both emails were encouraging - after reading them, I am optimistic that the problem is going to be solved. I personally became concerned for this HPCDC project when I was informed that the basement, like many others in Highland Park, was backing up with sewage. It is clear that powerful city officials have advocated for the "Park Bruge" project (and thus, Highland Park) from the onset of HPCDC's revitalization efforts. After all, as Mr. Hance mentioned, Councilman Dowd brought the issue to the PWSA's attention. Unfortunately, when this same overflow happened to a number of homeowners on Bryant Street specifically, the PWSA's response was less than acceptable (as evidenced by our numerous alerts, complaints, and pleas for remediation to the PWSA and their subsequent assurance that the problem was NOT THE MAIN SEWER LINE but rather our lateral lines, downspouts, floor drains, etc.). From these and from many publicly available consumer accounts, the PWSA, quite often [*not always*], falls short of the mark in terms of providing accountable and adequate city-wide service. I would also like to note that the affected homeowners on Bryant Street (*unlike the HPCDC*) were (are) required to live day-to-day amidst any overflow. Not able to afford a hazardous waste cleaning crew (and with the PWSA's insistence that the problem was not theirs), we have been solely responsible for several clean-ups as well as desperate and costly stop-gap measures. Aware that billions of tax payers dollars will be spent to repair/replace/revamp Pittsburgh's failing underground infrastructure, I would encourage the (continued) support of the community in working towards the expedition of corrective measures where the problems are most harrowing. So now it seems that the PWSA fully acknowledges the Bryant Street CSO issue. Upon my return home yesterday, I noticed that Bryant Street is now marked with spray paint (an indication of planned repair) as well as large capable-looking pipe sections. Well done! I trust that these repairs will provide the much anticipated relief to both residential and commercial occupants on Bryant Street. Thank you again, Mr. Hance, Concilman Dowd, fellow Highland Park and surrounding area community members. I have lived in many corners of this city and have never quite experienced the neighborhood pride that I feel here. I would also like to thank, in advance, the PWSA for the anticipated remediation efforts in Highland Park and throughout the city. In the process, perhaps the public perception of the PWSA can be repaired as well. Many community residents have asked me to compile a list of electronic articles that highlight the need for accountability on the part of the PWSA as a utility provider. Please reference a few such articles below: http://www.pittsburghcitypaper.ws/gyrobase/PrintFriendly?oid=oid%3A73844 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06093/679025-28.stm http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09319/1013619-53.stm#ixzz0wnHS3Z3J http://www.pittsburghcitypaper.ws/gyrobase/PrintFriendly?oid=oid%3A73844 http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/s_673360.html<http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/s_673360.html%C2%A0> http://www.pittsburghcitypaper.ws/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A73844 http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/breaking/s_615190.html J

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[Highland Park] Big Pour Tickets Available
by David Lagnese 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

> Many people have asked me if I can get them tickets for the Big Pour. The Big Pour sold out (2,500 tickets) in a matter of hours. This is an insanely fun event that features 35 craft brewers, 21 food partners, live artists, and much more. Check out the website for more information: > > http://www.constructionjunction.org/pages/bigpour > > I do want to make you aware of 4 tickets that are available! > > They were given to the Farmers' Market Cooperative of East Liberty because we participate as a "Food Partner" in the Big Pour. We decided to raffle\auction them off to raise money for the market. We always have things to repair, and money is always in short supply. Here is how it works.... > > Raffle- 2 tickets will be raffled. They are good for either the 12 to 3 or the 5 to 8 session. Raffle tickets are $2 each. So if you are feeling lucky, this is the way to go. > > Auction- 2 tickets will be auctioned. They are good for either the 12 to 3 or the 5 to 8 session. The starting bid is $110 (face price). If you really want\need Big Pour tickets, this is the way to go. > > The raffle\auction will take place this Saturday, September 4th, from 7 am until 12 noon. The auction will close, and the winning raffle ticket will be pulled at 12 noon! The winner need not be present at the time of the auction close\raffle drawing. We will get the tickets to the winners prior to the event date which is Septembeer 11th. > > > ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************* > The Farmers' Market Cooperative of East Liberty is located at 344 North Sheridan Ave., adjacent to the Home Depot parking lot. The market operates year round- and is open from 5 AM until 12 noon every Saturday of the year. >

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[Highland Park] Fwd: Found Dog
by sulliv362＠aol.com 30 Aug '10

30 Aug '10

I'm posting this for my daughter. Ed Sullivan -----Original Message----- From: Katie Sullivan <simboss(a)yahoo.com> To: sulliv362(a)aol.com Sent: Mon, Aug 30, 2010 11:04 pm Subject: Found Dog Large black dog possibly an Akita mix. Black with some brindle markings on his legs and spots in his mouth. Found on Highland Ave.near Elgin Monday evening around 6:15 He was fairly friendly but a bit frightened. I was able to get him in the car and took him to the W Pa Humane Society on the Northside.

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[Highland Park] Homeschool Lego Robotics Group near the Zoo recruiting new members
by Heather Conrad 30 Aug '10

30 Aug '10

Hello Highland Park Neighbors, I am gearing up for another year of homeschool FIRST Lego League and recruiting new kids to be a part of our team. Last year we had a lot of fun. My son Holden is 10 years old and I coached this team last year with another parent. We are open to any homeschooling family that is interested in participating. This is a link to this year's contest page - there is not a lot on it, because the official challenge release is next week on Sept 3. http://www.firstlegoleague.org/media/twocol.aspx?id=247 <http://www.firstlegoleague.org/media/twocol.aspx?id=247>I am looking for the group to meet on either Tuesday or Friday afternoons with a preference for Fridays, and would be interested in your feedback if you are interested in participating. The team is for 9-14 year olds (4th to 8th grade). I am not sure what the cost will be, because it depends upon the number of kids who join up, but there will be an initial cost of $300 that will be shared by the members of the team ($200 registration fee plus $100 for the mat and shipping costs), with a maximum of 10 kids. We meet at my house which is located in Highland Park from around 1 until 4pm and the meetings will be beginning the 3rd week in September. I have kept this brief, but if you have any questions, please reply back and I will do my best to answer your questions. Please feel free to forward this email to any other homeschoolers (cyber school is OK, too) who you think might be interested. -- Heather Conrad, Heths Ave "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and it looks like work." Thomas Edison

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[Highland Park] Blind Cleaning Service?
by Susan Sterrett 30 Aug '10

30 Aug '10

Does anyone know of a place that cleans blinds? I have heard there are places that clean blinds ultrasonically, and would like to hear of any experiences with any of them, good or bad. In fact, I would even be happy just to know of a place nearby that performs this service. Thanks in advance for your help, Susan susangsterrett(a)gmail.com

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[Highland Park] furnitureforsale
by Bernard K. Feinman 30 Aug '10

30 Aug '10

We are moving and the following items are for sale. They must be picked up by September 9th, 2010. Please contact us at bkfeinman(a)msn.com for details and address. 1. Wood and Cane Sofa---$300.00 2. Techline White Chest, Cabinet and End Piece Yours for the taking 3. Pine TV cabinet---$75.00 4. Slate Top Night Stand---$20.00 5. King Size Bed and Headboard(upolstered)---$100.00 6. 3 Cushion Beige Couch---$150.00 7. Queen Anne Recliner---$75.00 8. Oak Coffee Table---$15.00 9. Couch---$100.00 10. Antique Trunk with Cane Trim---$25.00 11. Copper Tray Table---$10.00 12. Wood/Glass Shelved Lighted Cabinet---$400.00 13. Glass Topped Coffee Table---$100.00 14. Turned Leg Dining Chairs with Slip Covers(5 pcs)---$25.00 15. Antique Dining Room Sideboard---$200.00 16. Pine Coffee Table---$20.00 Negotiable BK furnitureforsale http://cid-3b51a98f3c68d80c.skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?page=browse&resid=…

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[Highland Park] RE: Lawnmower: Price cut!
by Greg Coll 30 Aug '10

30 Aug '10

Mower is no longer available. Thanks for all the interest. greg gc From: Greg Coll [mailto:gcgraphicdesign@comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 5:19 PM To: 'neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com' Subject: Lawnmower: Price cut! I have a gas lawnmower I need to get rid of by end of day tomorrow. It's a 6-year old Craftsman with a 22 inch deck. It cuts fine. Will take 1 case of good Microbrew beer such as Sam Adams, Great Lakes, Penn Pilsner, Brooklyn, Lancaster, Dogfish Head, etc. or $30 cash. No Bud, Yuengling, Millers, Coors. Yes, I am over 21. E-mail me if you are interested. Thanks. greg greg coll

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[Highland Park] ISO cat-sitter (quickly)
by diane.pittman＠verizon.net 30 Aug '10

30 Aug '10

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[Highland Park] Found: Camera in Farmhouse Playground
by Lynn Cabral 30 Aug '10

30 Aug '10

We found a camera on a park bench yesterday 8/30. Please contact us with identifying details if you think this is yours and we will gladly return it to you. Lynn Cabral

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