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

[Highland Park] Wireless router
by Tom Burns 21 Feb '11

21 Feb '11

The wireless router I listed yesterday has been sold.

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[Highland Park] All the Way Next Weekend @ St. A's
by Bruce Robison 21 Feb '11

21 Feb '11

More detail will follow later in the week, but please note two great events on the St. Andrew's calendar next weekend -- Saturday, February 26, 2 p.m. Susy Robison Birthday Benefit & Scholarship Concert --For the second year Susy invites us all to a concert featuring area musicians performing new works by student composers. A great event, and a Birthday Cake Reception follows in Brooks Hall! ("No gifts, please." but note that a free-will offering will be received to support "Susy Robison Young Composer Scholarships" for this year's participants.) Sunday, February 27, 4 p.m. St. Andrew's Meets the Anglican Covenant The first event in a series of programs, as we at St. Andrew's respond to the direction of Bishop Price and of the 2009 General Convention of the Episcopal Church by entering into a study of the proposed Anglican Covenant. This Sunday afternoon we will hear the Rev. Jeffrey Murph, Rector of St. Thomas Church in Oakmont and Chair of the diocesan Covenant Task Force present "An Overview of the Covenant." The purpose of this presentation is to help us all have a clearer idea, in the midst of a fairly controversial debate, of what the Covenant actually says. Light refreshments follow. BruceR http://www.standrewspgh.org http://revbmrobison.blogspot.com/

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[Highland Park] Floor Refinishers
by Richard Kuroski 21 Feb '11

21 Feb '11

Hi All, Here is the input we received on hardwood floor redo's Rich and Bonnee ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Call OBHI Lic and Ins. 412-805-5602 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- We loved "The Sandman". Try Googling it if you are interested. (I forget his real name). Maryanne ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 References: Calabreeze Floors in Verona 3 References: A Satin Finish Mikes Flooring 412/279-9356 2 References: Leghard Brothers 412/819-0559 R&R Floors – Ron 412/980-6043 The Sand Man 1 Reference: Keith Ohm 412/461-1650 Don Hinchman 412/337-2672 Ron Waldo 412/884-7020 Mark Connally 412/782-5518 Dan Hinchman 412/337-2672 Coit ---------------------------------------------- B & D flooring did a wonderful job on our old hardwood floors. They had probably not been uncovered since the house was built. That was several years ago now and they still look great. They were helpful, honest and prefessional. --------------------------------------------- Try Leghart Brothers. They did a great job on my floors. 412-965-9486 -------------------------------------------- We used the Sandman. He did good work -------------------------------------------- Here's a list from the HP email serve I kept from Sept. 2008, Tony 1. Calebrese flooring from Verona (2 Votes). I recommended them to my neighbor who is having them refinish her floors her in Highland Park today! Could show you some recent work done for me. I find their prices comparable. The best thing I like - they're fast! 2. If you are still looking for someone, I cannot recommend Paul Calabrese highly enough. He did a fabulous job for us and gave us the best price of the quotes we got. His number is 412-828-1160. 3. I used A Satin Finish and was very pleased. Timely; great work; good clean-up.They were recommended to me and I have since recommended them to many people. http://www.asatinfinish.com/ 4. Jim "the sandman" Williamson is great and reasonable. (412) 928-8553, 14124980539 5. Eight years ago we had Coit ("floorRENEW") refinish hardwood floors in a bedroom and hallway. They did a really nice job. The cost was $540 6. Try a-z flooring 412.877-8418 7. My fiancee and I had our floors redone last year by Mike Jones. I think he's based in Carnegie. His number is 412-279-9356. I cannot recommend him highly enough. I do rehabbing and have done floors myself in the past and have hired others. Mike is in a league of his own. He's fairly priced, does a very good job, has a good eye for detail, and doesn't hesitate to tell you if something isn't required. He is also unbelievably clean. If you're familiar with floor refinishing, you know that it generates incredible amounts of dust. Mike uses industrial vacuums attached to all his sanders and leaves no residue at all. We anticipated having to clean our house thoroughly when he was done. We started wiping walls and doors and windows and found nothing. We happily stopped and spend our time enjoying our new floors 8. We're having ours done, starting tomorrow, so I don't yet have first-hand experience. But the guy who's doing it comes highly recommended by someone who has had him work for her quite a bit. His name is Delbert and his phone number is 724-493-4072. He's charging $2300 for three bedrooms and a staircase plus $200 for removing the carpet.He usually prefers to work in the late afternoons/evenings. 9. Try Leghart Brothers Inc. (412) 819-0559. They return your phone call; they come when they say they will; do a great job; they charge a reasonable price with no surprises 10. We have had both oak and pine floor refinished in our home by a friend who is a contractor. He did a really wonderful job! His name is Dan Hinchman and his email is dhinchman(a)verizon.net. You can also reach him at 412-337-2672. He's a great guy to work with (polite, honest, reliable) 11. Mark Connolly Contracting does a wonderful job! 412-782-5518 ---------------------------------------------------------------- I highly recommend Mike Jones Floor company: 412-279-9356 He's done a number of floors for me. Very competitive pricing, great work and very clean ------------------------------------------------------------------

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[Highland Park] language classes for kids?
by E Zimmerman 21 Feb '11

21 Feb '11

Hi neighbors, Awhile back, someone posted info about classes kids can take (even toddlers) to learn a language by immersion. The program had several different languages to offer, and a couple of locations around the Pgh area. Can anyone tell me the name of this program? Possibly also location(s) and/or a website for more info? Thanks! Erin

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[Highland Park] BABY CARRIERS, DIAPER BAG, AND MORE
by Lisa Collier 21 Feb '11

21 Feb '11

1. Gently used brown diaper bag with blue lining. Recently washed. Only used for a few months. No stains. $10/OBO 2. Infantino baby carrier. Black with a grey/yellow floral pattern inside. No stains. Only use a few times. Comes with fleece cover. $15/OBO 3. Infant mirror. $3 firm 4. Pink/brown nursing cover and matching birp rag. No stains. Recently washed. $5 firm 5. Green/white baby sling carrier. Never been used. $5 firm Please email me if you are interested. All items come from a smoke-free home. Thanks! Lisa lisamcollier(a)gmail.com

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[Highland Park] FW: Northbound Route 28 Closed Tuesday and Thursday Nights in Pittsburgh and Millvale
by Keebler, Emily 21 Feb '11

21 Feb '11

Full closure of Northbound Route 28 two evenings this week. Details below. Emily Keebler * Office of Patrick Dowd * Pittsburgh City Council District 7 emily.keebler(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us <mailto:emily.keebler@city.pittsburgh.pa.us> * 412-255-2140 <http://www.facebook.com/Pittsburgh.Council.District7#!/Pittsburgh.Counc il.District7> <https://twitter.com/Pghdistrict7> ________________________________ From: Struzzi, James [mailto:JSTRUZZI@state.pa.us] Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 7:42 AM To: Undisclosed recipients Subject: Northbound Route 28 Closed Tuesday and Thursday Nights in Pittsburgh and Millvale Traffic Alert Feb. 21, 2011 Northbound Route 28 Closed Tuesday and Thursday Nights in Pittsburgh and Millvale Southbound express lane also closed Pittsburgh - PennDOT District 11 is announcing northbound (outbound) Route 28 (Allegheny Valley Expressway) in the City of Pittsburgh and Millvale Borough, Allegheny County, will be fully closed on Tuesday and Thursday nights, Feb. 22 and 24, weather permitting. (No closures on Feb. 23 due to a Penguins home game.) Crews will continue the replacement of a 60-inch water line. The northbound closure will occur from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday nights on Route 28 between the 31st Street Bridge and the 40th Street Bridge. Signs will be posted to guide motorists. Posted detour: Northbound (outbound) * Turn right onto the 31st Street Bridge * Make left onto Penn Avenue * Continue north onto Butler Street * Make left onto 40th Street Bridge * End detour at northbound Route 28 Southbound Route 28 will remain open, although the express lane that travels under the 40th Street Bridge will be closed. All southbound traffic will be forced to travel through the intersection with 40th Street. Southbound express lane closure will occur during the same timeframes indicated above. Motorists should be prepared for changing traffic patterns and allow extra time when traveling through the area. The $23.5 million Route 28 East Ohio Street Improvement Project 40th Street Bridge work includes widening and reconstruction, drainage, concrete barrier, concrete curb and sidewalk, highway lighting, signing and pavement marking, sign structures, signals and ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) installation, wall construction, water line and sewer relocation, demolition, and other construction from about 1,300 feet north of the 31st Street Bridge (Route 2122) intersection to approximately 2,560 feet north of the 40th Street Bridge (Route 2124) interchange. The Trumbull Corporation of Pittsburgh is the prime contractor. To view a PowerPoint presentation of the overall work on the Route 28 East Ohio Street improvement project including maps, timeline and renderings of the completed project, go to www.dot.state.pa.us, click the photo under "PennDOT Near You" then the "11" on the map. This will take web users to the District 11 homepage. A link to the presentation is provided on the right. To sign up for PennDOT's Route 28 email notification list for traffic and construction advisories, send email addresses to jstruzzi(a)state.pa.us. Please write "Subscribe - Route 28" in the subject line. Motorists are advised to use caution and allow extra time when traveling on Route 28. PennDOT also reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com <http://www.511pa.com/> or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major roadways before traveling. Media Contact: Jim Struzzi, Press Officer (412) 429-5010 (Office) (412) 292-9357 (Cell Phone) Source: PennDOT Engineering District 11 # # #

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[Highland Park] doctor suggestions
by SusieSlg＠aol.com 21 Feb '11

21 Feb '11

Thanks to all who gave suggestions for a PCP for a 23 year old young man. I appreciate your ideas and am still open to others if anyone else wants to chime in!! Susie

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[Highland Park] request for mechanical take-apart items
by Nicholas Delphia 20 Feb '11

20 Feb '11

I'm a teacher at a girls school, running a club for middle school students where they are given tools and objects to take apart/ attempt to put back together. The girls learn a lot from taking these objects apart, and even more trying to reassemble them (a few had never seen a typewriter before). Working order not necessary, but appreciated. Mechanical objects are always welcome (eg. old record players, mechanical typewriters, bicycles, door knobs w/ latches, etc.) but, please, no computers. Send me an email if you have something you're willing to donate. Nick Delphia

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[Highland Park] small steam cleaner
by Cadie Gilman Layne Wyse 20 Feb '11

20 Feb '11

Does anyone have a small steam cleaner I could borrow for a few days? One of those hand held cleaners for small projects would be ideal. Thanks -Layne Wyse

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[Highland Park] Matching love seats
by whileiwatchu2＠yahoo.com 20 Feb '11

20 Feb '11

For sale: Matching cream colored love seats. Like new, excellent condition. Smoke free/pet free home. $350 a piece or $600 for set. Email to set up a time to check out if interested Thanks! Allison Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

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