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[Highland Park] Babysitting/Childcare/Pet Care
by Bruce Robison 30 Jul '13

30 Jul '13

Daughter is home. Graduation party is history. Magna cum Laude. Mom and Dad very proud. Took the MCAT this morning. Job interviews pending. Meanwhile, she asks me to post: > Babysitter/Petsitter Available (Highland Park/East End) > Responsible local recent college grad is available for > childcare and petcare, what-have-you . . . . Currently with an > open schedule. Contact Linnea at 724-991-4416 http://www.standrewspgh.org http://revbmrobison.blogspot.com/

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[Highland Park] two brand new faucets for sale
by Ethan Winograd 06 Jul '12

06 Jul '12

Hi Neighbors In attempting to find a faucet that will fit our old bathroom sink we have purchased two brand new faucets which we cannot use. Rather than pay restocking fees and shipping fees we are hopeful someone may buy them from us at a discount. These are brand new in the box. Delta Widespread Faucet # 3578LF-278. Paid $143, asking $125http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/hsh/2382208585.html Kingston Brass Widespread Faucet (porcelain cross handles) # KS446.PX. Paid $190 asking $160 http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/hsh/2382215756.html Thanks Ethan and AmyJackson Street

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[Highland Park] First Ever City of Pittsburgh Urban Chicken Coop Tour
by Noble, Joann 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '12

First-Ever City of Pittsburgh Chicks-in-the-Hood Urban Chicken Coop Tour [cid:image001.png@01CC1A31.F0866140] Sunday, June 12, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Curious about what it would take to raise chickens in the city? Have a hankering for fresh local eggs in the morning? Wish you could take advantage of some of the benefits of country living right here in the City? Or maybe you just like chickens . . . Join us for the First Ever City of Pittsburgh Chicks in the Hood Urban Chicken Coop Tour, a self-guided tour of backyard chicken coops around the City. Take a peek at backyards all over town for creative coop ideas and a chance to talk chicken with owners and other poultry enthusiasts. Plus you'll get a chance to see other back- yard sustainability practices in place - like rain barrels, organic gardening techniques, composting, and more. Tickets for the tour are $5 - kids are free! Ticket purchase gets you a map with directions to each participating coop on the tour. All proceeds from each ticket sale will be donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank's Urban Agriculture Programs, including The Farm Stand Project and the Plant-A-Row Project. Tickets will be available the morning of the tour at The Quiet Storm www.qspgh.com<http://www.qspgh.com> at 5430 Penn Avenue in Friendship/Garfield, Tazza D'Oro www.tazzadoro.com<http://www.tazzadoro.com> at 1125 North Highland Avenue in Highland Park, Crazy Mocha www.crazymocha.com<http://www.crazymocha.com>, 2 East North Avenue on the North Side, and 7665 Lock Way West, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, located at the Highland Park Dam at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Allegheny River Boulevard. Questions or advanced tickets? Contact Jody by email noblechoder(a)aol.com<mailto:noblechoder@aol.com> or 412.441.4975. [cid:image002.png@01CC1A31.F0866140]

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[Highland Park] Contractors
by Rick Nitkiewicz 23 May '12

23 May '12

FYI: If you hire a "contractor" or a "handyman" they have to be EPA Certified and you MUST have a copy or the actual certification on site. If the "person/contractor/handyman" is NOT certified You AND THE "person/contractor/handyman" will be fined so that money you so wanted to save could cost you a years wages! Any "person/contractor/handyman" that is not certified will be turned in and checked on as soon as complaint is received. These un-certified "people" that give you that "cheap" price are putting you and your family at risk by spreading Lead & Asbestos dust/particles etc for you and your family to take in and are "killing" the industry and you for the companies that are COMPLETELY Certified that can't give the "scab-non-certified" prices. The trainings, the standards, the materials that ensure that you will be safe cost money which are not cheap. I hope this will enlighten those of you to what the standards are out there and being enforced. So, when you are looking for a $100.00 paint job it might cost you $1000's in the end and possibly your health. Rick Nitkiewicz, Ultimate Custom Painting 412-780-9995 http://www.ultimatecustompainting.com EPA Certified Lead RRP, Certification Number R-I-18499-10-22923 Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) LEED Certified Services and Products PA HIC License # PA013662 > Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:42:00 -0500 > From: neighborhood-request(a)highlandparkpa.com > Subject: Neighborhood Digest, Vol 85, Issue 67 > To: neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com > > Send Neighborhood mailing list submissions to > neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.highlandparkpa.com/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > neighborhood-request(a)highlandparkpa.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > neighborhood-owner(a)highlandparkpa.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Neighborhood digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Robbery (CinLoc26(a)aol.com) > 2. For sale: Retro/Vintage Dressers ($25 & $50) & Unique Wicker > Bookshelf ($10) (Megan Mally) > 3. girls jeep (Amy & Joe Volpe) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2010 14:04:20 -0500 (EST) > From: CinLoc26(a)aol.com > Subject: [Highland Park] Robbery > To: neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com > Message-ID: <49868.581308b5.3a1975b4(a)aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > My car was broken into this morning on the corner of Jackson St and N St > Clair St. Someone took a screw driver and broke my window. I do not usually > keep ANYTHING of value in my car. Unfortunately, when I came home this > morning my neighbors were having A LOT of late night guests and someone parked > in front my home. I was forced to park around corner. So, I was a little > aggravated to say the least & didn't unplug my music (my mistake and it will > NEVER happen again). One of my nieghbors saw a man messing with my car. > There were things taken from my car (money and my MP3 player is what I noticed > right away). > > I have lived in this neighborhood for over 20 years. Needless to say, > I ready to move. I am so unhappy with how this neighborhood is now. I used > to be so proud to say I live in Highland Park. It's really a shame to not > feel comfortable in your own neighborhood. I would like to have camera's > install to monitor the around my house. Does anyone know anyone who can > install a camera system and best place to purchase it? Thank you in advance. > > VERY DISGRUNTLED HIGHLAND PARK NEIGHBOR >

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[Highland Park] House cleaner needed
by Christine Cato 09 May '12

09 May '12

Hi - We are looking for a house cleaner that works in the East End and has room in their schedule for weekly, and possibly twice weekly cleaning, organizing and general help around the house. Recommendations much appreciated - thanks! Christine

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[Highland Park] It is HOT! 2 Window AC Units for Sale!
by Jody Noble-Choder 02 May '12

02 May '12

Small LG window unit with remote. 1 year old. Not sure of the BTUs but we used it to cool our bedroom. $75. Medium-Large Frigidare windown Unit. 2 years old. Again, I don't know the BTUs, but we used it to cool our Livingroom/dining room. $125 Email if you are interested.

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[Highland Park] Saved from Gillece!
by Reginald LaFond 27 Apr '12

27 Apr '12

Hi Neighbors, Thank you to the MANY people who responded to my plumbing inquiry. I thought the Gillece salesmen who came to our house were a bit pushy, but I did not know just how unscrupulous they could be. There were so many horror stories from the listserv. Several people didn't have recs, but knew for sure that Gillece was bad news. We got so many recs for fari priced and reputible plumbers and now have a go-to list to use in the future. The list is below with the 3 most recommended followed by the others in alphabetical order. Cheers! Reggie Plumber Name Phone # Alt. Phone Thomas Plumbing 412-362-6397 412-445-6883 Richard Dodaro 412-243-1796 412-906-3772 (cell) Kangaroo Plumbing 412-244-5775 A1 Sewer & Drain Cleaning 412-664-4212 Andrew Stroje 412-496-3267 Bill Dugas 412-726-1217 Charlie Henderson 412-4212623 Chris Clair 412--999-4834 Doug Vranish 412-462-2505 Fagnelli 412-621-4662 Gary Kicinski 412-884-7763 412-421-7763 Jack Presken 412-381-8818 Leo Pasquarelli Plumbing 412-621-9402 Mark Seigle 412-681-9091 Ocean Breeze 412-805-5602 Poillucci Plumbing 412-621-2502 Ray Miller 412-855-1542 Ron Eikey 412-653-5432 412-952-4889

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[Highland Park] plumber to snake downspouts & drains
by Irina Livezeanu 16 Mar '12

16 Mar '12

can anyone recommend a plumber equipped to snake downspouts and drains who is reasonable? My gutter overflows in heavy rain, and the gutter person suggested this as a first step in resolving problem. Irina

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[Highland Park] women's new rollerblades FOR SALE
by Leah Marmo 12 Mar '12

12 Mar '12

Hello HP, i'm selling a new pair of women's rollerblades purchased recently from Dicks Sporting Goods. They are in great condition as i've only worn them twice. They're size 8, follow the link for a description and picture. Paid $80 asking $50 obo . http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10884760&cp=4… ljmarmo(a)gmail.com

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[Highland Park] Tai Chi at St Andrew's on Mondays
by Susan Robison 09 Jan '12

09 Jan '12

Tai Chi Monday at St. Andrew’s Tai Chi, practiced by men and women of all ages, is an ancient Chinese system of exercise with slow and gentle motion that raises and balances the energy of the body leading to improved health and vitality. In addition Tai Chi can be a Martial Art or system of self-defense and a meditation in motion. For several years we have had a Tai Chi class at St Andrew’s on Monday nights. Our instructor, Highland Park resident Judy Crow, trained in the Yang Style Long Form with Y.K. Chou and has been teaching Tai Chi for over twenty-seven years in the Pittsburgh area. If you are interested in Tai Chi this would be a great time to start. This ten-week course begins on Monday, September 12th and runs from 6:30 – 8 PM. From 6:30 to 7 PM Judy will review the Introduction and Basics. Then, from 7 to 8 PM she will go through the Chi Exercises and the Yang Style Long Form for all levels. The fee for each 10-week course is $55.00 per person. These 1 ½ hour sessions are held in Brooks Hall at St. Andrews. To register for classes or for more information, please call Judy at 412-363-2748.

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