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[Highland Park] floor refinisher
by Athymeafterthyme＠comcast.net 24 May '12

24 May '12

Hi everyone, You may recall that last summer we had our oak floors refinished by The Sandman (Jim Williamson). In the process of moving furniture the workmen put all kinds of articles on our newly refinished mahogany diningroom table. That resulted in a 6 inch gouge on top of the table. Although Mr. Willimason stated he would submit to his insurance, he never did. Instead we received a letter from a lawyer saying he would give us a minimal amount of money that in no way covered the cost of refinishing the table. We had two people look at it and both said they would need to take the finish down all the way as the gouge was so deep. We ended up hiring this person as he does work for the museum. He did a fabulous job. We had to take Mr. Williamson to a magistrate. He showed up with a lawyer. We won the case at that level and Mr. W. appealed that. Yesterday we went before an aribitration panel and learned today we won again, the full amount we paid to have table refinished. Once again Mr. W. had his attorney present who gives new definition to the term obnoxious. Mr. W. has 30 days to decide if he wants to appeal the arbitration hearing in which case it will go to a judge. I think it is beyond reason at this point at the total amount was $800 which he could have submitted to insurance. In this whole process we were told that a contractor who does more than $5,000 a year in business has to provide a written contract. Mr. W. did not. I am writing this in the event people are thinking of resanding their floors. Marsha Aarons

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[Highland Park] floor refinisher
by Athymeafterthyme＠comcast.net 24 May '12

24 May '12

I have received several responses from people thanking me for posting the details of our experience. I have also received several emails from people who used the same floor refinisher and had bad experiences with him. I would encourage all of you who have had bad experiences to email the list and that it be saved with the list. If that had occurred we never would have used the person we did. Just as I like passing on names of workmen who do excellent jobs, I feel each of us in the community needs to share their experiences with the list.......both the good, bad and ugly. I think it will help in choosing a workman for those of us who are not members of Angie's list. Marsha

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[Highland Park] found eyeglasses in Highland Park
by Kepirl 24 May '12

24 May '12

Black framed reader eyeglasses with Steelers logo on side pieces found this morning in Highland Park near the junction of Farmhouse Road and Reservoir Drive.

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[Highland Park] Contractors
by Rick Nitkiewicz 23 May '12

23 May '12

FYI: If you hire a "contractor" or a "handyman" they have to be EPA Certified and you MUST have a copy or the actual certification on site. If the "person/contractor/handyman" is NOT certified You AND THE "person/contractor/handyman" will be fined so that money you so wanted to save could cost you a years wages! Any "person/contractor/handyman" that is not certified will be turned in and checked on as soon as complaint is received. These un-certified "people" that give you that "cheap" price are putting you and your family at risk by spreading Lead & Asbestos dust/particles etc for you and your family to take in and are "killing" the industry and you for the companies that are COMPLETELY Certified that can't give the "scab-non-certified" prices. The trainings, the standards, the materials that ensure that you will be safe cost money which are not cheap. I hope this will enlighten those of you to what the standards are out there and being enforced. So, when you are looking for a $100.00 paint job it might cost you $1000's in the end and possibly your health. Rick Nitkiewicz, Ultimate Custom Painting 412-780-9995 http://www.ultimatecustompainting.com EPA Certified Lead RRP, Certification Number R-I-18499-10-22923 Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) LEED Certified Services and Products PA HIC License # PA013662 > Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:42:00 -0500 > From: neighborhood-request(a)highlandparkpa.com > Subject: Neighborhood Digest, Vol 85, Issue 67 > To: neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com > > Send Neighborhood mailing list submissions to > neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.highlandparkpa.com/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > neighborhood-request(a)highlandparkpa.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > neighborhood-owner(a)highlandparkpa.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Neighborhood digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Robbery (CinLoc26(a)aol.com) > 2. For sale: Retro/Vintage Dressers ($25 & $50) & Unique Wicker > Bookshelf ($10) (Megan Mally) > 3. girls jeep (Amy & Joe Volpe) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2010 14:04:20 -0500 (EST) > From: CinLoc26(a)aol.com > Subject: [Highland Park] Robbery > To: neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com > Message-ID: <49868.581308b5.3a1975b4(a)aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > My car was broken into this morning on the corner of Jackson St and N St > Clair St. Someone took a screw driver and broke my window. I do not usually > keep ANYTHING of value in my car. Unfortunately, when I came home this > morning my neighbors were having A LOT of late night guests and someone parked > in front my home. I was forced to park around corner. So, I was a little > aggravated to say the least & didn't unplug my music (my mistake and it will > NEVER happen again). One of my nieghbors saw a man messing with my car. > There were things taken from my car (money and my MP3 player is what I noticed > right away). > > I have lived in this neighborhood for over 20 years. Needless to say, > I ready to move. I am so unhappy with how this neighborhood is now. I used > to be so proud to say I live in Highland Park. It's really a shame to not > feel comfortable in your own neighborhood. I would like to have camera's > install to monitor the around my house. Does anyone know anyone who can > install a camera system and best place to purchase it? Thank you in advance. > > VERY DISGRUNTLED HIGHLAND PARK NEIGHBOR >

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[Highland Park] Running Stroller for Sale
by Maria Burgwin 23 May '12

23 May '12

Dreamer Design Suspension Running Stroller for sale - $50.00 Features include: Handbrake Adjustable sun/rain canopy Drinker holder Storage space underneath seat Great for walking/shopping around the City or jogging around the park! (photo attached)

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[Highland Park] tree removal
by charles stone 23 May '12

23 May '12

neighbors, can someone suggest a local affordable tree removing specialist? thanks, charles

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[Highland Park] Hausler roofing
by charles stone 23 May '12

23 May '12

neighbors, i am considering using Hausler for a new roof job of a large house. i am considering other companies but are feeling most comfortable by their proposal etc. does anyone have expieriences with them either positive or negative that you could share? thanks very much, charles

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[Highland Park] Apt/Dorm Size Fridge For Sale
by )( 23 May '12

23 May '12

Hello We have an almost new in excellent condition fridge for sale. Its a 4.6 cubicft, Emerson, black fridge. The size is perfect for a dorm or apt. $110 Let me know if interested. Thank you Marie Sent from my Kindle Fire

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[Highland Park] Garden Wagon
by )( 23 May '12

23 May '12

Hello Neighbors If someone has a garden wagon that they are no longer using and are willing to part with or sell, please let me know. Thank you Marie Sent from my Kindle Fire

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[Highland Park] For sale: Presto electric griddle - $20 OBO
by Chris Flyer 23 May '12

23 May '12

I am selling a gently used Presto Cool Touch electric griddle. I've probably used it fewer than 10 times. Works perfectly and includes instructions. Please see attached photo. Asking $20 or best offer. Thanks, Chris

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