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[Highland Park] PPS Early Childhood program
by Lori Rongier 21 Aug '11

21 Aug '11

Hi there neighbors, My youngest is on a wait list for the Early Childhood Program at the Reizenstein site. Does anyone out there have experience with these waitlists? I am not sure if I should hold out and hope for space or give up now and look for another program. Due to the budget cuts and they have had to downsize the program and are giving first priority to returning kids and lower-income families. In the event we don't get in, I am looking for recommendations for a full-time, 5-day Pre-K program. Your thoughts are most welcome! Thanks, Lori

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[Highland Park] Fostering?
by Melissa Dorsette 21 Aug '11

21 Aug '11

Is there anyone out there also fostering kittens?

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[Highland Park] Volunteer musicians wanted-especially TENOR!
by Sherry Goldman 20 Aug '11

20 Aug '11

We are a friendship-based social group that rehearses and performs for the teamwork, camaraderie and joy of music, not for money. We are a very small semi-professional choral group, and we sing an eclectic variety of mostly secular and some sacred music. We perform in assisted living, shelters, and other venues, etc (e.g. Pittsburgh Public Market, Bryant Street Festival, among others.) We're still in search of the elusive tenor! Why are they so hard to find? How about even a baritone willing to push your limits? See our website: www.friendsinharmony.net A car or ride is necessary, and you must be able to sing or learn to sing in a trained style. Sight-singing ability is a plus, but free vocal coaching and/or sight-singing training can be provided. Must have passion for the project, and be committed to making a team with winning chemistry, both musically and personally. We rehearse Monday evenings in Squirrel Hill, September through June; sometimes Highland Park over the summer. Contact Sherry at 412-215-9631 for more information or to arrange for an audition.

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[Highland Park] FREE Items!
by Emily Viehland 20 Aug '11

20 Aug '11

Our basement clean-out continues! This is FREE Stuff! We now have available: 1) An Ikea toy storage unit identical to the one pictured here: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80063673 One of the plastic storage bins that slides in and out of it is broken; replacements can be found at Ikea. 2) FABRIC: 2 king's worth of unbleached cotton batting Unknown amount of sheer curtain material 3) Grab bag of kid stuff: Books on tape--Wind in the Willows, plus a collection of short stories American Girls pin and trivia cards First come, first serve! --Emily http://healthylivingconsultant.info/ Interested in earning extra income from home? Just ask me!

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[Highland Park] items for sale
by rachel walter 20 Aug '11

20 Aug '11

2 red blown glass hummingbird feeders: $25 for the pair Apple Imac G3 running OS9. works great for email, internet, word processing, etc. keyboard included but no mouse. $75 Vintage Royal Typewriter. In perfect condition, with carrying case. $150 Homedics neck massager. $25 Rotel AM/FM stereo receiver. $50 Japanese calligraphy set with origami books. $20 34oz Bodum French Press. $15 all prices can be negotiated. thanks for looking!

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[Highland Park] FREE Large Wooden "Teacher" Desk
by Lisa Eddy 20 Aug '11

20 Aug '11

We have a large wooden teacher desk available for pick up on our porch. It is approx. 4' long x 2.5' wide. It has a large middle pencil drawer, two drawers on one side and three drawers on the other. The top has been removed to facilitate moving but is easily re-attached. The top has laminate over wood, but could be easily replaced with solid wood. Good condition but just too large for our room. 909 North Negley Avenue between Jackson and Avondale.

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[Highland Park] PWSA and LinesLines Utility Warantee
by martyd1966＠aol.com 20 Aug '11

20 Aug '11

PWSA charged $5 a month for a program that a first year law student would recognize as illegal. How their PA "super lawyer" Solicitor did not see this is more than a little suspect, but we will let the state Attorney Generals office sort that out. This issue has already resulted in the resignation of the Authority's Manager. Within days of the judges decision Lines Utility declared bankruptcy. Big surprise there. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11080/1133608-100.stm We all should be entitled to a refund, but any refund would surely come from our water and sewer bills any way. Is the PWSA suing Michael Kenney? If not, why not? He failed to disclose his personal involvement in Lines Utility. Is the PWSA suing its Solicitor? He failed to provide sound legal advice. And moreover why is he still in your employ? It is time to clean house and move on! The PWSA should be acting in OUR best interest! They need to get OUR money back from the thieves that took it. The PWSA knew this was a bad idea for a year, yet kept this program active.

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[Highland Park] Car Break-in
by mlr5813＠aol.com 20 Aug '11

20 Aug '11

On Saturday night/Sunday morning between midnight and 7 am our car was ransacked. Only thing missing was small change. There was nothing visible or of value in the car. This happened several times last year but the door locks were pried out. I hope it is not starting again. We thought the doors were locked, but now we are questioning ourselves. Does someone walk through the neighborhood and try to open car doors hoping to find an unlocked door? If it was unlocked, then it would be the first time it was ever left unlocked, and then coincidentally the car was ransacked. Heberton Street

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[Highland Park] snaking drains and sown spouts
by Irina Livezeanu 20 Aug '11

20 Aug '11

Thank you everyone who responded to my query about "snaking"! There were almost as many people who wrote me asking that I pass along the recommendations I got. Here they are. Meanwhile, I was away for 8 days so I didn't get a chance to do this in a very timely fashion. I ended up hiring Tom of Ocean Breeze just for the downspout before leaving town. I think my problem may have been just that. But here are other names as well. The first two with stars were recommended by two people each. **Mark Seigle*, 412-681-9091 **Kangaroo Plumbing* *Thomas Plumbing* is locally owned (morningside) and very reasonable. They were the #1 recommended on the list about a month ago. 412-567-1139 *(but they did not return my call--Irina)* We have had the same problem and used *Roto-Rooter*. Yea, they’re a bit more expensive than a regular plumber BUT you’re never turned away because they’re too busy (a common problem with plumbers), they arrive as scheduled, and there’s NO charge if they can’t fix the problem. *Ocean Breeze HI* 412-805-5602 They just finished doing the same at 1212 Heberton. 4 drains cleaned *A-1 sewer*. There not in the business to sell you French drains or plumbing. There honest. very helpful neighbors, as always--Irina

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[Highland Park] 2003 Silver Ford Taurus: $2,995
by Katrina Brink 20 Aug '11

20 Aug '11

I have a 2003 Silver Ford Taurus for sale with 143,700 miles on it. *Selling price : $2,995.* I've owned it since January of 2010 when I bought it for $5,000 and it has run really well for me. I had a new starter installed in April. The interior is in very good condition. The only problem with the exterior is that it was hit last year when it was parked on a street and you can see the indentation in one of the pictures. It doesn't affect how the car drives at all. Last summer I had two new front tires put on. Also, when it rains the passenger's side floor board sometimes gets wet, but I think it's an easy fix. It was that way when I bought it. On Kelly Blue Book it says the price should be about $3,500, but I would like to ask *$2,995* due to the damage on the exterior. If interested, please call Katrina at (816) 588-7835 and I'll send you pictures of the car and you can test drive it. Thanks!

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