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

[Highland Park] More theft attempts -- Wellesley & Highland
by Teri Rucker 17 Jun '11

17 Jun '11

Yesterday afternoon someone got into our garage, tried to steal some things that were locked up and randomly smashed my car window. Later last night, someone tried to break into our neighbor's house while they were home. The dog frightened them off, but the thieves managed to get into their truck and steal a number of items. Also, yesterday afternoon, someone attempted to steal bicycles from a nearby rental property, but a neighbor saw them and called the cops and frightened them away. I appreciate the efforts of the police, but am rather sick of people breaking into my property and trying to steal things as this is the third time something like this has happened in less than two years.

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[Highland Park] Black tv hutch- free!
by Emily Swora 17 Jun '11

17 Jun '11

I have a black Tv stand (could be used as a bookshelf). It has two shelves and two drawers on the bottom good for storing dvds/movies. Approximately 2 feet high and 4 feet wide. Very sturdy. The black contact paper(?) is peeling a tad at the edges, but doesn't show much-- probably an easy fix if you want it. Free to whoever wants it! Contact me at erswora(a)gmail.com to arrange a pick-up. -- Emily Swora 651-212-0791 Pittsburgh, PA

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[Highland Park] Cameras, PDAs for sale
by Kevin 17 Jun '11

17 Jun '11

Cleaning out. Dell Axim x30 PDA - $20 - aluminum case - dock - 512MB SD card - wireless / bluetooth - pack of screen protectors - manual - would benefit from a new battery - backup battery getting low also Dell Axim x50v PDA - $65 - aluminum case - dock - 1GB SD card - wireless / bluetooth - manual - excellent condition - extra USB charging / data cable Nikon Coolpix 4300 - $35 - 4MP - 3x Optical Zoom - manual - tamrac carrying case - download cable - charger / battery - starter CF card (may have a 512MB card to offer +$5) Palm TX PDA - $60 - barely used - dock - cables - manuals - standard flip cover (no hard shell case) Sony Cybershot DSCP73 - $30 - 4.1MP - 3x Optical Zoom - 128MB memory stick - 16MB memory stick - Lowepro camera bag - battery charger - needs AA batteries email with questions or if interested to buy. caio, -Kevin

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[Highland Park] And the winner is....
by Dave Atkinson 17 Jun '11

17 Jun '11

Congratulations to Mavis Close, the winner of our HPCC tagline contest. Mavis has won a $50 gift certificate to E2! She submitted the winning tagline (which you will see above on our website): "Highland Park, Pittsburgh - big city appeal, small community feel" Visit the HPCC website at www.highlandparkpa.com to keep up to date on neighborhood news by signing up for emails or RSS at the new site. If you would like to volunteer to help with website content or if you have suggestions, please email me at westpennworks(a)gmail.com. Dave Atkinson westpennworks(a)gmail.com

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[Highland Park] BRYANT STREET MARKET SPECIALS
by Robert Collins 17 Jun '11

17 Jun '11

OK OK......I get it, not everyone is on Facebook. I didn't know you had to have an account to see the link. David Lightman I am not. Howdy Folks.......Features for this weekend.....Boars Head Smoked Turkey- 6.49lb. Domestic Swiss- 5.49 lb. Krakus Imported polish ham- 5.99 lb. ORGANIC raspberries and blueberries- 2.99 ea...Blueberries are FULL pints. Large bag of Wise potato chips- 2.00 ea......NEW----> Columbus mortadella with pistachios- 7.99lb.....SAVE 2.00lb, massive old world flavor....Check us out......Thanks Rob -- Bryant Street Market 5901 Bryant Street Pittsburgh PA 15206 Phone: (412) 661 8720 Hours: Mon-Fri 8 AM to 8 PM Sat 9 AM to 7 PM Sun 9AM to 5PM

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[Highland Park] Phoenix Institute meetings at the Nuin Center
by Amy P. Kennedy 17 Jun '11

17 Jun '11

Meetings of the Phoenix Institute/Pittsburgh are held Monday evenings at the Nuin Center, 5655 Bryant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. To check for cancellations, etc., call the hotline number at 412-422-5500. More information can be found at www.discoversamuel.com June 20: 6:00 P.M., International Food Fest and Solstice Celebration, followed by toning at 8:00 P.M. June 27: Toning, 7:00 P.M., followed by discussion of the June 18 Lifescapes event June 18 (Saturday—meets quarterly): Samuel’s Pittsburgh Lifescapes Event, 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., Residence Inn Pittsburgh Airport, 1500 Park Lane Drive, 412-561-2861 (see ad. p. 8 of newsletter on website); followed by lunch at Loving Hut, 5474 Campbell’s Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA15205, 412-787-2727 (Lifescapes events are in Coraopolis, which is bordered by Moon Township and Robinson Township.")

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[Highland Park] computer repair
by Mary Withrow 17 Jun '11

17 Jun '11

Hi neighbors, Does anyone know of a good and inexpensive computer repair person? I have a laptop that has some issues around the plug where the power cord connects. It seems the plug has receded into the laptop some. Any suggestions? Thanks so much! Mary Kennedy WithrowCell - 412-853-0796 Please spay/neuter and LOVE your pets!

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[Highland Park] Update on recent burglaries
by Lynn Banker-Burns 17 Jun '11

17 Jun '11

The HPCC held its monthly meeting with one of the guest speakers being Zone 5 Police Commander Timothy O'Connor in attendance. The Commander informed us of the developments the Zone 5 police have made in the recent burglaries in our neighborhood. Commander O'Connor informed us of the increase in uniformed patrols and directed patrols that are taking place in our neighborhood at arbitrary times throughout the day and night. He also informed us that they have identified the group of juveniles responsible for the recent burglaries and are in the process of piecing together evidence to obtained arrest warrants in these cases. We are all urged to continue to be vigilant and call 911 for any suspicious behavior that we observe in our neighborhood.

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[Highland Park] Fulton Garden
by Margot Callahan 16 Jun '11

16 Jun '11

Fulton Garden Update Thank you to the volunteers that have begun the garden rejuvenation at Fulton Elementary School at 5799 Hampton St. All are welcome - whether or not you're a gardener (I'm not) - to dig in and help as much as you want. I'm not taking attendance, there is no detention or grading, and no notes home to parents. So come on out and bring your favorite shovel. Next we will be fostering along some of the plants that we want to keep, including thinning the bearded irises that have taken over a full corner of the yard. See you on Tuesday of next week at 6p. Please email me if you can make it. If there is another day that many of you can make it, I'll add it to the schedule, so tell me what day(s) work best for you. Thank you. Margot Callahan 1146 N Negley Ave, 15206 412-404-2189

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[Highland Park] BRAND NEW IN BOX portable DVD player
by Erik Schark 16 Jun '11

16 Jun '11

This one here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003BWAKJA/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=4… Selling for $55. Thanks, Erik

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