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[Highland Park] HPCC Website Tagline
by Dave Atkinson 02 Jun '11

02 Jun '11

Hello Neighbors, The new Highland Park Community Council website launched in May, but we still need a great tagline that sums up what our community is all about. We are looking for 50 characters or less, and if the HPCC Board votes your tagline the winner, dinner is on us! (Not to exceed $50. We are a non-profit after all.) Visit our new website at www.highlandparkpa.com, enter the tagline contest and you might be the winner of dinner for two at one of our wonderful neighborhood restaurants! The winner will be voted on at the June HPCC meeting. 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] pre-Yard Sale WTB
by courtney ehrlichman 02 Jun '11

02 Jun '11

Hello Highland Park! Since you are getting ready for the big yard sale, i thought I would throw out a few things I'm hoping to find and see if we can arrange any pre-sales! 1. A hitch-mount bike rack (for three bikes ideally!) 2. A rice cooker (got one last year at HP sale, alas it broke!) 3. A food processor 4. Any interesting bicycle finds Thank you! Courtney

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[Highland Park] Rubber Roof Repair Recommendations
by Lynn Raith 02 Jun '11

02 Jun '11

Hi, Can anyone provide quality, reliable and insured rubber roof repair recommendations. Thanks! Lynn

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[Highland Park] Non Profit Requesting Bids for Web Design
by Botsa3＠aol.com 02 Jun '11

02 Jun '11

The Historical Glass Club of Pittsburgh would like to have their current website redesigned and is the process of accepting information from Web site companies & designers about their services and options. If anyone is interested or would like more information..Please send your information to me at this e-mail address. Thank you Mary Lee “Live Simply, Love Generously, Care Deeply, Speak Kindly…”

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[Highland Park] Help....Carpenter Ants
by Botsa3＠aol.com 02 Jun '11

02 Jun '11

We think we may have carpenter ants. Has anyone used an exterminating company for carpenter ants that they would recommend? Thanks Mary Lee

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[Highland Park] NEVER thought that I would be asking this question.
by eddiebeddie＠aol.com 01 Jun '11

01 Jun '11

Anyone see the movie 'Turner and Hooch'? The one where the dog chews apart the inside of the car. Tonight, my dog chewed a hole in my leather upholstery while I was in a store. I have taken him for rides for years and he has never chomped on my car. Needless to say, his carefree driving days are over. Does anyone know who fixes or how to fix a tear in leather? It is on the interior side of the driver's seat. Thanks, Kate p.s. Does anyone want a cute, used Schnauzer?

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[Highland Park] Pittsburgh Montessori Fun Fair this Friday!
by Christine Haas 01 Jun '11

01 Jun '11

Pittsburgh Montessori's Annual Fun Fair is this Friday, June 3rd from 5-8pm at 201 S. Graham Street in Friendship $10 at the door for games, prizes and fun$.50 Bounce HouseEat Dinner with your friends (hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, etc. for sale)Face PaintingSilent Auction of neighborhood and Pittsburgh attractions, services, and restaurants Proceeds benefit the PTSA general fund to purchase montessori materials and provide transportation/scholarships for educational fieldtrips We hope you can join us!

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[Highland Park] Yard Waste
by Richard Kuroski 01 Jun '11

01 Jun '11

Hi, We were out of town on May 21st and missed the yard waste pick up. Can we still put out tree and bush trimmings along with our regular trash? If not when is the next date for pick up? I've checked the Public Works site and can not find another date. Rich and Bonnee

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[Highland Park] Preschool Coop - exploratory interest email for 3/4 y.o. this fall
by Heather Conrad 01 Jun '11

01 Jun '11

I am trying again to set up a play-based preschool, so my 3 year old can have regular interaction with kids since so many of her friends are off in preschool, I can get a regular break from my lovely child, and I can at the same time avoid spending $2-500/month on preschool. :-) I'm looking to have a get to know you on June 8th for interested parties. I already have interest from possibly 3-4 people, so am only looking for 2-3 more 3-4 year old kids. If you want to share this with anyone you think might be interested, please feel free to do so! *What I'm thinking (not at all set in stone, but a jump off point for discussion):* *Ages: *3/4 year old preschool for the fall. *Days and times: *Monday and Friday, 9-12 or so *Number of kids: *6 (not including any siblings of parents on duty) *Venue: *Switching from house to house for each day *Who's in charge: *we are. 2 parents at a time - one host and one helper. If someone isn't willing to host at their house, but wants to participate, my helper day could also be at my house (so it would meet at my house twice during a 3 week cycle). *What does that look like: *Persons A, B, C, D, E, F Monday Friday Week 1 A Host/D Helper B Host/E Helper Week 2 C Host/F Helper D Host/A Helper Week 3 E Host/B Helper F Host/C Helper So each person has 2 days on duty out of 6 days of school. If you are the host, but your family is sick, then your helper would host and we would have a backup person as helper. Unless someone has a better idea. Host and helper plan the activities for the day together. *What would the kids do: *Here is what some of us came up with earlier this spring when we met to discuss this. Again, not set in stone, just a rough framework to discuss. 9am: Free play and arrival time 9:45: Activity (painting, clay, some other sort of craft) 10:15: Outside/large motor play 11: Snack 11:45 Story/song time 12: Pick up *Cost: *$5/day that goes to the host for the purchase of classroom supplies and snack. That is paid each day so no one has to do treasurer duties. *Field trips: *One day a month (or two!) we go on a field trip where all the kids and parents go together. Responsibility for organizing this rotates. *Do we have to be there every day: *I think it would be great if everyone were (barring sickness), but if it worked better for your family to plan on missing some, as long as you are NOT hosting or helping, I think there should be a lot of flexibility on this point. On the other hand, the kids benefit from a more or less regular arrangement of peers. *So what do I want from you? *If I can find out that enough people are interested, I'd like us all to get together to discuss whether or not this really seems doable. So I'd want to set a date. Maybe Wed, June 8th at 10am? Another option would be to have the discussion via email, but meet on the 8th for whomever is in town so we can get to know each other. Let me know! -- Heather

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[Highland Park] District 7 June Newsletter
by Thoma, Jennifer 01 Jun '11

01 Jun '11

Office of Councilman Patrick Dowd - June 2011 News and Updates Farmers Market to Open In Lawrenceville It is with great pleasure that City Council District 7, through their partnership with Lawrenceville United and Goodwill, announces the creation of a new Farmers Market beginning June 25, 2011. It will occur Saturdays from 9:30am-1pm. You'll be able to purchase fresh produce and products such as honey, meats, cheeses and handmade goods. It will be located in the Goodwill parking lot near 52nd and Berlin Streets. Should you have further questions or would like to volunteer to be part of this great development, please contact Jennifer at Jennifer.thoma(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us or 412.255.2140. Noise Task Force Established Council members Patrick Dowd and Bruce Kraus, co-chairs of the City Council Noise Task Force, announced the creation of a Noise Line to collect citizen input about noise issues from all around the City of Pittsburgh. The Noise Task Force will use the input to help shape new municipal noise legislation. Citizens are urged to phone, text or write to us about any issues of noise pollution that they experience. The noise line and task force website are: Website: http://noisetaskforce.pittsburghpa.gov <http://noisetaskforce.pittsburghpa.gov> Email: mailto:noisetaskforce@gmail.com Phone and text messages: (412) 223-7620 Postal delivery c/o Councilman Patrick Dowd 510 City County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 The Noise Line will be open now through the following six weeks. Please note the Noise Line is not a substitute for 311 or 911. Noise issues that require immediate attention should be reported to 311 or 911. Local Senior Games Summer Dates: June 1-10, 2011 Location: Various Locations Info: 412-422-6405 Head out to the court, the course or the park for some enjoyable competition! If you're 60 years or older-and a resident of Allegheny County-take part in the Senior Games, sponsored by Citiparks SeniorInterests, at various locations throughout the area. Compete this summer in archery, bocce, bowling, darts, 5K run, golf (nine holes), horseshoes, kooshball, pool (8-ball), shuffleboard, track & field (frisbee toss, 1/2 mile walk and softball throw) and Wii bowling. Then celebrate by attending the 2011 Senior Games awards banquet. Please call the number above for more information. Upcoming Events and Meetings COUNCIL TO GO Join Councilman Patrick Dowd at Council to Go, his mobile district office, to voice your concerns, ideas, and questions about local government and services. Lawrenceville - Friday, June 17, 7:30am - 9am - Perk Me Up, 4407 Butler Street Morningside- Thursday, June 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm -- Meet at Greenwood and Chislett for a community walk-about COMMUNITY EVENTS Saturday, June 4, 9am-3pm - Morningside Yard Sale <http://morningside-pa.org/morningside-yard-sale> Sunday, June 5 - Highland Park Yard Sale <http://highlandparkcc.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/the-highland-park-yar d-sale-flyer-2011.pdf> (9am) and Bryant Street Festival <http://highlandparkcc.wordpress.com/2011/03/31/hpcc-bryant-st-festival- artists-musicians-wanted/> (12noon-5pm) in Highland Park Fridays, June 10-August 26, 2011, 7:30-10pm - Free Movies in Arsenal Park @ Dusk <http://www.lunited.org/calendar_of_events.php> Thursday, June 16 - Citiparks will open its outdoor swimming pools <http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks/swimming.htm> for the 2011 summer season. Individuals can purchase pool tags starting June 1. Saturday, June 25, 9am-12noon - Representative Dom Costa's Shredding Event <http://www.facebook.com/morningside.edu#!/photo.php?fbid=21941846140928 5&set=a.145700372114428.23029.138939502790515&type=1&theater> - Sunnyside School Parking Lot, 4801 Stanton Avenue If you know of any free community-oriented events in your District 7 neighborhood that we should publicize through our monthly newsletter and District 7 website <mailto:District%207%20website> , please email Jennifer.thoma(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us by the 1st of each month. Did You Know? Peak tick season is nearly here-are you ready? Don't you love the spring? The tulips are blooming, the trees are leafing, and the young ticks are... feeding. OK, that part isn't so great, particularly since cases of tick-borne Lyme disease continue to rise. But you can take steps to minimize your risk. More than a dozen illnesses are transmitted by ticks in the United States, and Lyme disease <http://www.consumerreports.org/health/conditions-and-treatments/lyme-di sease/what-is-it.htm> is the most common. The infection is carried by blacklegged ticks, which live in wooded, brushy areas. If an infected tick attaches to your skin to feed, the bacteria that cause Lyme disease can get into your body and make you ill. Most cases of Lyme disease happen in the late spring and summer when young ticks are active and people are spending more time outdoors. Cases have been steadily rising in the United States, tripling from 10,000 reported cases in 1992 to around 30,000 in 2009. The disease is most common in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and North Central states, which account for nearly 95 percent of reported cases. The good news is that you can take steps to reduce your risk of being bitten by an infected tick. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers these tips: * If you can, avoid areas with ticks, particularly during peak tick season (late spring to early fall). These include wooded and brushy areas with high grasses and leaf litter. * If spending time in a tick-infested area, wear long sleeves, long pants, and long socks. Also, consider wearing light-colored clothing, which can make ticks easier to see and remove. Tucking your pants into your boots or socks, and your shirt into your pants, can keep ticks on the outside of your clothing. * Apply an insect repellent with DEET <http://www.consumerreports.org/health/healthy-living/beauty-personal-ca re/insect-repellent/overview/index.htm> to your clothes or exposed skin. You can also use an insecticide called permethrin on your clothes, but this shouldn't be sprayed on skin. * After being outdoors, check for ticks, especially in skin folds such as in the armpits, in the groin, and behind the ears. Be sure to check both yourself and your children. Young ticks are tiny-about the size of a poppy seed-so they can be difficult to spot. * Make sure that ticks are not brought home on clothes. It's a good idea to wash clothes in hot water and dry them on high heat for at least an hour. * Use tick medicines or collars on cats and dogs. Check pets frequently for ticks. * Create a tick-safe zone if you live in an area with ticks. Remove leaf litter and brush around your home and at the edges of your lawn. Put wood chips or gravel between lawns and wooded areas, and keep your lawn mowed. Place playground equipment, decks, and patios away from the yard edge and trees. You might also apply a pesticide to your yard. One application at the end of May or beginning of June can reduce tick populations by 68 percent to 100 percent. A tick usually has to stay attached to your skin for at least 24 hours before there's much risk of it making you ill. The most common symptom is a rash spreading out from the bite, usually after one to two weeks. The rash may look like a bull's eye, and it can become very large (about the size of a dinner plate). But not everyone gets a rash. You may also have flu-like symptoms, such as fatigue, chills, fever, headaches, and muscle and joint aches. Although most people recover from Lyme disease, the infection can cause serious health problems, such as severe joint pain and long-term nerve damage. However, your chances of these problems are low if you're treated early with antibiotics. Bottom line, as cases of Lyme disease continue to rise, it's important to take precautions to avoid ticks. And if you develop a rash or flu-like symptoms <http://www.consumerreports.org/health/conditions-and-treatments/lyme-di sease/what-are-the-symptoms.htm> after being in an area with ticks, be sure to see your doctor. -Sophie Ramsey, BMJ Group ConsumerReportsHealth.org has partnered with The BMJ Group to monitor the latest medical research and assess the evidence to help you decide which news you should use. To unsubscribe from Council District 7 updates, please notify Jennifer Thoma at jennifer.thoma(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us and you or your organization will be removed from our contact list. --- JENNIFER THOMA | Administrative and Communications Director Office of Councilman Patrick Dowd | Pittsburgh City Council District 7 City-County Building, Rm. 510 | 414 Grant Street | Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Tel 412.255.2140 | Fax 412.255.2419 jennifer.thoma(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us District 7 Schedule of Events Google Calendar <http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7/> | <http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7/assets/2008-Newsletter.pdf> 2010 Annual Report <http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7/assets/2010-Newsletter.pdf> [pdf]

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