March 2014 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

[Highland Park] Taxes
by BARBARA PAULL 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

Can anyone suggest a tax person. I'm running pretty late this year and need help on a fairly simple return. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Barbara

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[Highland Park] Looking for baby gates
by sabrina 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

Hello neighbors, We are looking for multiple baby gates for our house. If anyone has any that they thought worked well but they no longer need, please get in touch. ~ Sabrina

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[Highland Park] Part-time Babysitter needed
by Carla Capone 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

I am looking for a babysitter to take on two afternoons per week, preferably Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 to 5:00pm, starting immediately. Hours and days are somewhat flexible, as I work from home, but occasionally have appointments around the Pittsburgh area. My son is 11 months old and active, but well-behaved and very agreeable. We are also expecting a new baby in June, so experience with infants is a huge plus. Candidates must be dog-friendly and willing to take on occasional, light, baby-related tasks during nap times. Willingness to take baby and dog for walks will be regarded highly.

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[Highland Park] Looking for HOST FAMILIES for next school year
by Caroline Becker 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

I live in the neighborhood and currently have a few host families living nearby as well.....feel free to contact me for a meeting or about asking other host families about their experiences. Details below. -Caroline ------------------------------------------------------------------- HAVE EXTRA ROOM IN YOUR HOME & YOUR HEART FOR A CHINESE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TO STAY? (Pittsburgh, PA) Host families are needed for the upcoming school year (Aug. 2014- June 2015) for students attending private schools within Pittsburgh City limits. The students come for the school year and return home during summer breaks. Some students return for winter or spring breaks (2 weeks each), but not all choose to do so. Students will enroll as regular full-time students here with the goal of attending an American university upon graduating from high school. Most are 9th or 10th graders when they first arrive. UC Educations’ goal is to bring Chinese students to the United States to obtain education, promote cultural interchange and establish relationships that would be of mutual benefit for the students and host families. Students are accepted into the program after rigorous testing and the mastering of primary English skills. These students desire to learn abroad and forge new relationships with American host families, schools and local communities. Requirements for Hosting: 1) Complete an application; pass a background check, home inspection and interview. 2) Provide a private bedroom for the student, including a non-temporary bed, desk, lamp, dresser/closet & trash can. 3) Welcome the student as a regular part of your family, treating them like one of your own: access to food for breakfast and lunch and prepared dinners during the week; access to laundry and wireless internet, too. 4) Arrange for bussing or provide transportation to and from school every day for your student. If you live less than 2 miles from the school, then the school bus will not be a possibility for your student. If you live over 2 miles from the school and your home school district is within 10 miles of the school, school bussing can be arranged. The homestay coordinator can assist you with these arrangements. 5) Complete monthly hosting report and stay in regular communication with homestay coordinator, who will also make regular visits with your student. Compensation: $750 per month. For more information, contact the Pittsburgh Homestay Student Coordinator: Caroline Becker (caroline.b(a)uceducations.com) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UC Educations is a limited liability company in McLean, VA and follows the International Association of Educators’ (NASFA) Code of Ethics. Partnering with its sister company PIESG, UC Educations, has offices McLean, VA and Beijing, China. UC EDUCATIONS is licensed as an education agency in China. http://www.piesg.com/ http://uceducations.com/

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[Highland Park] Great Hauling Company We Recommend
by Steve Anderson 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

GI Haul [image: Inline image 1] 855-8-GI-HAUL GI Haul did an outstanding job of hauling a bunch of scrap wood, scrap metal, heavy items, and trash out of our yard. They showed up in bad weather, were courteous and professional, and took care of our job quickly and for a very reasonable price. They are veteran-owned and operated and will dispose of your waste in an environmentally-responsible manner. We could not have been more pleased with a hauling company. When I posted ads for this job on CL and the Listserv I was contacted by numerous people (sometimes very rude and unprofessional) who would have simply dumped our trash wherever they could but GI Haul will do the right thing for you. Thanks!

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[Highland Park] ISO glider
by Elisa Akpo-Esambe 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

Hello, I'm posting on behalf of Angels Place Brookline, an early education center for single parents who are enrolled in full time school. I'm the infant teacher and our infant room could really use a glider! It'd be great if it could be donated but we could pay a small fee if necessary. Thanks, Elisa

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[Highland Park] Camping Gear
by mary.kellers2＠verizon.net 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

"Hello Neighbors, My son is living down in Patagonia, Chile and is looking to invest in some higher quality camping gear. Does anyone have any of the following they are looking to sell? 1) inflatable sleeping pads (preferably lightweight, not to be used for car camping) 2) a down sleeping bag 3) waterproof stuff/dry sacks 4) Chamois towel 5) Camp cooking gear 6) Nalgene 7) Trekking poles Thanks!

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Re: [Highland Park] Cutting Back on Junk Mail
by Jeremy Black 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

Thank you Sarah, great to know! If anyone is sick of all the catalogs they receive, I've found www.CatalogChoice.org did a great job cutting way down on my junk mail. CatalogChoice.org makes specific requests to each company (Crate & Barrel, Gap, etc) to remove your address. I just noticed PennySaver is listed there so I’ve made a request to stop those mailings as well (fingers crossed!). In case anyone had trouble finding it, the direct link to the RedPlum removal page is: www.redplum.com/tools/redplum-postal-addremove.html Good luck! -Jeremy On Mar 1, 2014, at 7:40 AM, Sarah Heppenstall <fairdinkum.fells(a)verizon.net> wrote: > I was told by the post office that we can apply to the mass mailing organization, Red Plum, to have our address removed from their mailing list. I am not sure how much of the coupon junk mail which comes to our house is from this source but I just went on-line (RedPlum.com) to request to be removed from their mailing list. It will take 5 to 6 weeks but in 5 to 6 weeks I will instruct our mail carrier not to deliver this tree-wasting junk to my address any more. Taking five minutes to call any company that sends you unwanted catalogues will help too. Think about taking measures yourself to lighten our mail carrier’s load and save a tree! > > “Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, > not reluctantly or under compulsion, > for God loves a cheerful giver.” > II Corinthians 9:7 > > Lord, help me to give my first fruits and the very best of who I am > to you each day of this new year, > > Sarah J Heppenstall > > -- > REDISTRIBUTE ONLY WITH PERMISSION OF AUTHOR > Delivered to: jablack(a)gmail.com > <https://mail.highlandparkpa.com/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood>

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[Highland Park] PRO FORM ELLIPTICAL 485e - $50.00
by Jenifer Davison 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

Pro-Form Elliptical Trainer model 485e REDUCED to $50.00 firm. CASH only. Great working condition, we need to downsize so that is why we are parting with the elliptical. This elliptical does not fold, but we can help transport and move for extra $10.00.

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[Highland Park] Yes we missed a big storm but
by Jeff Dumm 02 Mar '14

02 Mar '14

People always get prepared when we're expecting a storm However we often overlook a greater danger. Do you have your data backed up on your computer? You never know when something might happen to it and lose data that is often invaluable. Home PC Repairs recommend that you always have a plan to keep your data safe. If I can help, contact me. I'm always available for all PC problems.. Call Home PC Repairs at 412 279 0632 or email me at jeffreydumm(a)gmail.com Thanks Jeff Dumm

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