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[Highland Park] Farmers Market Coop Update
by David Lagnese 03 Aug '11

03 Aug '11

Update for Saturday July 30th I spoke with the farmers this week and asked them what to expect at the market this Saturday They all said "more of the same." Yes, more of the same wide selection of delicious locally grown fruits and vegetables. We are entering the prime of the season and the locally grown items are fresh and plentiful. Tomato's and Corn in particular are now in. Prices are also very reasonable. We should all start to think about "putting up" various items for the winter. Last Sunday I made my first batch of tomato puree from a large basket of tomatoes that I purchased at the market. Delicious! Speaking of putting things up, our friend Mariam Rubin is at it again with another installment of Miriam's Garden in the Post Gazette. Please check out her article which has a great pickle recipe. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11209/1163261-34-0.stm Miriam also mentions a pastry chef Susie Treon who makes desserts for Point and Park Bruge. Just by chance I was hanging out at Park Bruges in Highland Park last night and had the Apricot Tarte Tatin. It was to dies for. I thought I was back in France. Any ways, back to the putting things up topic. The farmers at the market can usually take orders for larger quantities of items that you can use for canning. So please put in your orders for baskets, bushels, or truck loads of veggies. You can stop by the Greenawalts, Kennedy, Kistaco or Zang booths. Please stop by to see us this Saturday. Locally grown items that will be available this Saturday Fresh Fruit Blueberries Red and black raspberries Lodi Apples Peaches Vegetables Cauliflower Beans (green, yellow, lima) Yellow squash Zucchini Sweet Corn Jalapeno Peppers Green peppers Hot banana peppers Collards Kale Broccoli Cucumbers Pickles Lettuce (several varieties) Tomatoes Savoy and Red cabbage Red beets Fresh garlic Mushrooms Onions (several varieties) Pleas stop by the Greenawalt, Kennedy, Kistaco, and Zang booths for fruit and vegetables. The Kew Park Coffee Bar will have iced coffee, fresh squeezed lemonade and limeade. David Lagnese ********************************************************* Please visit the market's website for information on the market and all the vendors. You can sign up for a weekly email update. http://www.farmersmarketcooperativeofeastliberty.com/ ********************************************************** The Farmers' Market Cooperative of East Liberty is located at 344 North Sheridan Ave., adjacent to the Home Depot parking lot. The market operates year round- and is open from 5 AM until 12 noon every Saturday of the year.

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[Highland Park] curb alert
by Helen Blier 31 Jul '11

31 Jul '11

at 912 Farragut - everything you need for a 30 gallon fish tank, except the tank: stand, plus a big box o' filters and such. help yourself before the sanitation crew does!

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[Highland Park] Size 9.5, Women's Colombia hiking boots for sale
by Morgan Kraybill 31 Jul '11

31 Jul '11

High top women's hiking boots, brown, with black sole, very lightly worn, tread looks like new. I got them and only wore them a couple times. Will sell for $35 OBO

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[Highland Park] Pittsburgh Public Schools
by Amanda Fritz 31 Jul '11

31 Jul '11

If you want to get their attention, post this info on their Facebook page. Thousands of parents/staff/students monitor it. As well as some administration, I'm sure. Also, email Linda Lane directly: llane1(a)pghboe.net. Forget calling the hotline. They laid everybody off. There's nobody left at Bellefield to answer the phones!!!

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[Highland Park] Dilworth Elementary Problem
by Angel Cooper 31 Jul '11

31 Jul '11

Hello Highland Parkers, I was reading Olga's last email regarding PPS concerns and it reminded me to share with you all a huge issue I had at Dilworth this past year in May/June. I know many of you have children that attend Dilworth and wanted to inform you of the security concern that occurred since the school and school board refused to. A few months ago my kindergarten son who was 5 at the time was in the playground where the door is to be monitored at all times. He walked back into the school from the playground unnoticed, through the school and out the front door -UNNOTICED- several blocks down the street across Highland Ave where he was noticed (thank God by good people) and returned to the school. The people who picked him up were also Dilworth parents and recognized him. Of course angry, upset, and crying uncontrollably, I spoke with the head of PPS school safety/security. He was no help, non apologetic, and referred me to the Parent Hotline in his words "call that number, i don't know who's in that department tho". I filed a police report and also a complaint with the board. I met with the principal Dr. Lamar and told her i would like a note sent home to all Dilworth parents notifying them that such a security concern occurred at their school and the attempts that the school administration was making to ensure it didnt happen again. Dr. Lamar refused. I told her i could easily have went to the news but didnt want to subject myself or family to the media attention. She still refused to inform Dilworth parents. Also, after a week of waiting i finally received a call from Dr. Rudiak the assistant superintendent. She also refused to send notes home to the parents. i personally feel that this is something all dilworth parents should have been aware of just as if there were a chicken pox/ring worm case or other health matter in the classroom/school. I asked her if there were records kept of all school incidents and if they were available to the public. She wasn't sure. I found this response to be unacceptable as well. My son will no longer be attending Dilworth. This incident was just the icing on the cake. I know there are plenty of satisfied Dilworth parents, however, I don't think Dilworth was the right school for him. Although the school is a good school in some ways, there are obviously areas where they need improvement and safety/security is a major one that should not be taken lightly. I even attend board meeting regularly, and the schools definitely need to handle situations better and take accountability like Olga said. Even tho my son will not go there I still have nieces and nephews in that school. Our children are too important for these major issues to be falling on deaf ears. I just wanted to give a heads up to all the Dilworth parents and potential parents. And if there is going to be any steps taken to stand against these issues, please count me in. Angel Cooper Cakeycoop(a)yahoo.com "Dream as if you will live forever, and live as if you will die today."

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[Highland Park] Raspberry canes
by Barbara Paull 31 Jul '11

31 Jul '11

I am cleaning out my raspberry patch and have a fair number of raspberry canes to give away. These raspberries have two crops per season. the spring-summer crop is now over, and if you're lucky, you might get some raspberries for the fall. I started my patch with four raspberry canes. Barbara

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[Highland Park] JontiCraft BigBook Shelf $35
by Mark and Nora Runco 31 Jul '11

31 Jul '11

Great shape. Bookshelf on one side, easel and chalkboard on the other. On casters for easy swiveling.15"d x 24"w x 31"h. E-mail if interested. Nora ____________________________________________________________ 57 Year Old Mom Looks 27! Mom Reveals $5 Wrinkle Trick That Has Angered Doctors! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4e35593a6cddf2f1206st06vuc

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[Highland Park] Car repair
by Kevin Wahila 31 Jul '11

31 Jul '11

Hi neighbors, I am seeking recommendations for collision / auto body repair shops. My car got hurt recently. Thanks. -Kevin

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[Highland Park] Laundry stains caused by the water?
by George F. Kacenga 31 Jul '11

31 Jul '11

Good morning HP! I have a laundry related inquiry. Since moving into Highland Park we intermittently get brown stains throughout our laundry that never happened before. This just happened to brand new towels that we purchased and it is incredibly frustrating. It isn’t sweat or crayons or anything like that. It almost looks like rust, but more brown in color. Is this a common occurrence and is there a solution? Before I approach my landlord, I wanted to determine if it was a result of minerals in the water or something of the like, rather than assuming it is the washing machine itself. I appreciate any feedback. Best and many thanks! George

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[Highland Park] foundation issue
by Kim Kenseth 30 Jul '11

30 Jul '11

Hi, I'm having trouble with water coming into my basement and would like to rectify the situation, but fear that I could easily get charged a fortune and still have a problem with my foundation. Can anyone recommend a contractor who could look at my foundation and fix this water issue. And please let this contractor be reliable, reasonable and trustworthy. Thank you, Kim

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