January 2011 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

[Highland Park] found Cell Phone
by Sarah 25 Jan '11

25 Jan '11

My husband found a blue samsung verizon phone while out walking the dog Tuesday night. We tried to call one of the contacts in the phone, but it may have already been disabled. The phone was dropped in the Median on Mellon Terrace near the High Rise. If we don't hear from a neighbor soon, We'll take the phone to the verizon store where hopefully they'll be able to track down the owner.

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[Highland Park] Recycling/Disposal of dead electronics
by Stephanie Walsh 25 Jan '11

25 Jan '11

I have an inexpensive CD player that no longer works. It wouldn't be worth it to have it fixed and I was wondering if anyone has any good disposal ideas other than the trash. Thanks! Stephanie

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[Highland Park] icky brown water
by Helen Blier 25 Jan '11

25 Jan '11

Hi all - some of you might still be experiencing sludgy residue from the water main break at Farragut and Jackson yesterday. The break has been repaired. According to the head of the water lab, this is how to flush out your pipes: 1. in your basement, find the tap closest to where the water enters the house 2. Turn on that tap and let it run for 5 min at a time, about 4 times in a row. 3. After you do that, turn on all the other taps in your house to flush the pipes that lead to those faucets. 4. If the water doesn't run clean, call the lab and let 'em know - 412 722 7554. We usually don't have to do this when there's a break, because the PWSA workers typically flush the pipes at the site of the break. However, in the winter, this just creates dangerous conditions, so it's up to us to do it inside our own houses. The sludgy residue is from the shakeup that occurs in the lines with the break and subsequent repair. Makes me glad to drink filtered water, I guess. Helen 912 Farragut

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[Highland Park] flexible affordable childcare
by pfshoes＠verizon.net 25 Jan '11

25 Jan '11

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[Highland Park] Wanted: full bed box spring
by Megan Zumbrun 25 Jan '11

25 Jan '11

Hello fellow Highland Parkers! I have a full bed mattress on the floor of my apartment right now and would love to have it off of the floor! Does anyone have a full bed box spring set they are looking to get rid of or platform bed set? Thank you! Also, just throwing it out there, I sent an email around before, but I am available for babysitting and have babysat for several families off of the list serve. Let me know if you're interested. Thanks everyone! Megan

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[Highland Park] Piano/Guitar Lessons in Highland Park area
by Tom Petterson 25 Jan '11

25 Jan '11

Hello neighbors! I am a piano/guitar instructor in the area. I currently have room for a couple additional students in my piano/guitar studio this winter. I teach both children and adults. Lessons take place at First United Methodist Church in Shadyside/Friendship, or in your home for a slightly higher rate. Please explore my website or contact me directly have you have any questions or interest in lessons. Thank you! Tom Petterson www.tompmusic.com petterson.tom(a)gmail.com 850-591-1946

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[Highland Park] family of 3 seeking house of 3 (BR)
by Nancy Downes 25 Jan '11

25 Jan '11

Hi. My husband I would love to sell our current house and move to Highland Park sometime in the coming months. Our current house, which is *great* (3BR, double corner lot, hardwood floors, screened-in porch, large playroom, incredible landscaping w/ a pond, etc.) is simply located in the wrong neighborhood for us (few kids, very conservative, etc.) We think that we'd be very happy in Highland Park and would fit in with a neighborhood that welcomes outsiders and values community as much as HP seems to. I've thought of sending this post multiple times but have hesitated because I didn't know if it would be possible to find a nice (but simple) house in our price range--probably more like $130-150,000 than double or triple that amount, which I know is more consistent with the usual HP prices. However, recognizing that the ways of the universe are often surprising, I figured that I'd see if anyone happens to know of a (probably improbably if not altogether impossible, but what the heck) house in HP, or maybe Morningside, that is/has as many of the following features as possible: -located on a street with a lot of kids (our son is 11 and is homeschooled) -3 or 4 BRs -gas HW heat -lots of natural light -a yard large enough to have a good-size vegetable garden -in good shape (i.e., no major repairs urgently required) -some yard on the sides Thanks for reading this note. If you have any suggestions for us, please let me know. -Nancy Downes (aka "that lady that's always sending information about the Stingrays swim team" ; -- ) 412/521-4503 ndownes123(a)earthlink.net

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[Highland Park] Staresinic Family
by Al Mann 25 Jan '11

25 Jan '11

On page A-2 of today’s Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Brian O’Neill mentions the activities of the Friends of the Lawrenceville Library, led by Chuck Staresinic. Chuck is a member of the well-known Staresinic family of Highland Park. Nice recognition. Al Mann

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[Highland Park] Steelers and perogies
by Susan Ryan 25 Jan '11

25 Jan '11

I promised my sister in Rhode Isl. some Pgh. perogies to assuage New England's loss and celebrate Pgh. "going to the Super Bowl." Can anyone recommend a good place to buy perogies (preferably in the east end) and also ideas on how to ship them frozen? dry ice? will the post office take them? Many thanks and GO STEELERS! --

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[Highland Park] Complete Set of Kitchen Appliances for Sale - Like New
by Andrea Kinsey 24 Jan '11

24 Jan '11

Set of Whirlpool ENERGY STAR® Qualified Appliances, like-new. Complete set purchased brand new for over $4000 a few years ago. Only used about 10 times in a second home and kept professionally cleaned . Will sell the whole set for $1500 firm. All appliances are matching in white finish. Perfect for rental property or kitchen upgrade. - French door refrigerator with bottom freezer and automatic ice maker - Freestanding gas range - Over the range microwave oven - Dishwasher

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