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

[Highland Park] Drywall Finishers Recommendation List
by Pmmp04 08 Mar '11

08 Mar '11

Hi all, I have compiled a list of finishers. I was surprised at how few recommendations I received...usually it seems I normally get so many. One thing I learned is that you can ask folks how much they charge per board (4'x8' sheet of drywall) for them to install and finish it. This will give you a sense of cost per room if you know the square footage of the room. I have found that their is quite a range that folks charge...I have heard as little as $45 a sheet to $75 a sheet. Finishing drywall really is an art or skill. So you want to make sure they know what they are doing Good luck to those looking. Pam

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[Highland Park] ilford multigrade glossy photographic paper for sale
by Curtis Radke 08 Mar '11

08 Mar '11

Photographers, I have about 90 sheets of 8x10in ILFORD multigrade glossy photographic paper for sale as i unfortunately no longer have a darkroom to work in and therefore cannot use it. No fear, the paper is not fogged! It safely remains in its original box and black plastic bag. Email me at groekidz(a)gmail.com to make an offer. curtis

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[Highland Park] LOST: White baby hat
by Heather Cramer 07 Mar '11

07 Mar '11

I lost a white acrylic knit baby hat last week. It ties under the chin and has a pointed peak. This has been the primary hat for our daughter and was the hat I wore home from the hospital as an infant, so it has some sentimental value. I believe it's been missing since last Wednesday and most likely dropped out of my bag on a walk through the neighborhood. The streets where we travelled that day were Negley, Jackson, Beatty, Bryant, and Highland, so would've most likely been seen around those areas. If anyone happened to find it, please let me know. Thank you so much, Heather 412.361.1402

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[Highland Park] For Sale: Baby Items
by Jamie Murphy 07 Mar '11

07 Mar '11

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Jamie Murphy <themurphys8506(a)verizon.net> Date: Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:54:50 To: <themurphys8506(a)verizon.net> Subject: For Sale: Baby Items We are selling baby items we are no longer in need of; the items were only used by one child. Our home is smoke free, pet free. All items are clean and very well taken care of. Please let me know if you are interested. Thanks, Jamie 1. Graco Snugride Infant Carrier w/ Base-Emerson. Asking $75, price negotiable Graco SnugRide Infant Car Seat - Emerson - 4BF3011B <http://www.babygizmo.com/images/product/4BF3011B.jpg> 2. Fisher Price Playtime Bouncer (picture of similar model). Asking $30, price negotiable Musical bouncing fun! <http://www.fisher-price.com/img/product_shots/T1454_b_1.jpg> 3. Graco ComfortSport Convertible Carseat (similar model, ours is all black). Asking $50, price negotiable Graco Baby Products Platinum Comfort Sport Convertible Car Seat <http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/public/AznyNaHJqSUN11N0SGNWa2IeAnYCMIQwrkr…> 4. Graco Snugride Travel Swing: Asking $30, price negotiable <http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61giCIdbFgL._AA1500_.jpg>

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[Highland Park] dance classes
by Jessica Thomas 07 Mar '11

07 Mar '11

Hi, I am looking to sign my 4 year old up for dance lessons. I am wondering if any of you know of any place that is close to highland park and that is affordable. Thanks so much! Jessica

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[Highland Park] Fw: PA Budget approval tomorrow! Save the Film Tax Credit!
by Jessica Miller 07 Mar '11

07 Mar '11

A comprehensive study has shown that each $75 million in state film tax credits generates over $300 million in revenue for the region of the state of PA. (It does not all go back to the state government but they do pretty well considering taxes on lodging, dining, etc. generated from the film industry as well as saving unemployment funds by allowing people to work.) At least one major film production has left Philly and laid people off since the recent film tax credit freeze by Corbett, and it is reported that several major movies that were going to come to PA are not planning to with the frozen film tax credit. Jobs and revenue for PA vs. no jobs and no revenue for PA is the issue at hand. FROM LOCAL IATSE 489: Time is running out. Tomorrow, Governor Corbett will present his budget in a televised presentation. It will then head to the House & Senate for debate. It is imperative that each and every member, their friends, neighbors and family, get on the phone & on their e mail and bombard Corbett's office telling him that the PA film tax incentive works. It generates jobs & new revenue for Pennsylvania. We need everyone to do all of the following: 1. Phone and email Corbett's Southwest District office Director. We met with her last week and she told us they are compiling a folder of all correspondence on the PA film tax credit to send directly to Corbett. This is our best bet. Mary Ann Eisenreich GOVERNOR’S SOUTHWEST OFFICE Room 240 301 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa 15222 Phone: (412) 565-5700 Fax: (412) 565-2445 meisenreich(a)state.pa.us 2. Follow up with a call, email & fax if you can to Corbett's office. Governor's Office 225 Main Capitol Building Harrisburg, PA 17120 Phone (717) 787-2500 Fax (717) 772-8284 3. Call and Email your representative's offices. For their contact info use this link: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/findyourlegislator/ 4. Go to our Capwiz site and send the form letter, add to it if you can, but remember, a one page letter is a more effective letter. Use this link: http://capwiz.com/iatse489/home/ 5. Forward this email to anyone you can think of. The time is now. We have to make sure our 75 million is in the line item. If we loose our tax incentive funding, the industry will be gone from Pennsylvania by the end of the summer. Do not sit back and let this happen. Do not wait for someone else to call. You alone can save your livelihood. Tell Governor Corbett we want Film to continue to thrive in Pennsylvania, keep the $75 million dollars in the budget. IATSE 489

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[Highland Park] Pittsburghers in the 'Oscars'
by Barb Val D 07 Mar '11

07 Mar '11

Deemed “the Oscars of the food world,” by Time magazine, The James Beard Foundation Awards are the country’s most coveted culinary honor. Congratulations to the following 2011 semifinalist nominees representing some of Pittsburgh's finest: Best Chef Mid-Atlantic David Racicot (Notion, Oakmont) Outstanding Restaurateur Tom Baron (Big Burrito Restaurant Group) Rising Star Chef Sean Ehland (Kaya, Strip District) Best New Restaurant Salt of the Earth, Garfield https://www.jamesbeard.org/index.php?q=awards

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[Highland Park] Air Purifier recommendations?
by Kate Porigow 07 Mar '11

07 Mar '11

I'm looking for an air purifier that costs less that $150 or so, and was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for one that you're particularly pleased with? Thanks! -- Kate

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[Highland Park] Air Hockey table
by Michelle Markey Butler 07 Mar '11

07 Mar '11

7 feet by 3 feet, 8 inches. Works fine. Make offer. Michelle Butler -- www.facebook.com/MichelleMarkeyButler www.MichelleMarkeyButler.com

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[Highland Park] Carpet Cleaner or Equipment Rental
by Laura Schaefer 07 Mar '11

07 Mar '11

Yesterday, our basement drain stopped up, and a bunch of water overflowed into the carpeted area of our basement. I've done a search of the list for recommended carpet cleaners, but most of the recs seem to be quite old. If anyone has any recommendations for a good cleaning service, or where to rent some high-powered carpet cleaning equipment (our little wet/dry vac is not enough!), I would really appreciate it. The area to be cleaned is not too big - maybe 15'x20' - and it doesn't smell like sewage (thank goodness), just like shampoo/dish soap/washing detergent. One company that was recommended was K&R carpet cleaning, but their minimum charge is $100 - I'm hoping to find something less than that. Thanks, Laura Schaefer PS - I would also like to add a recommendation for Tom Stock plumbing. He has helped us out with emergency plumbing before, and he was also FANTASTIC yesterday with this drainage problem.

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