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

Water purification system
by Jessicachristiemorowitz 03 Sep '14

03 Sep '14

Dear Neighbors - We are thinking of installing a water purification system/filter & I wondered if anyone had any recommendations about who to use. Thanks in advance, Jessica Morowitz (Heberton street)

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Two tickets for "On the couch" showing of Quantum Theater's Tamara $148 Sat 6th Sept
by Sam Burns 03 Sep '14

03 Sep '14

You can read about this special showing here: https://quantum-tamara.squarespace.com/specialevents/ The tickets includes the show, dinner and the aftershow conversation - $144 total which is what I paid for the tickers in advance. I have already been to the show once this season and was looking forward to seeing more of it but I cannot attend. And the blurb: "Quantum on the Couch Join Karla Boos and David Orbison, Ph.D., of Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center to engage in a discussion looking at the psychology of the play. Bring your wisdom, your interpretations, and your personal experiences. We are excited to have the opportunity to interact with the audience in ways that can deepen and enlarge our enjoyment of the play." Saturday, September 6, 2014 7:00pm – 10:30pm

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Possible yoga on Friday:-)
by Michelle Williamson 03 Sep '14

03 Sep '14

Hello Parkers!! So I LOVE teaching yoga:-) and I had a thought... My hubby gets home around 4pm that day and he's going to take the kiddos out for a bike ride that evening---- So, we should do some yoga:-) Power 45 minute flow. it'll be FREE and FUN all at the same time. Let me know if you're interested and we can make it happen!!! Gotta get it I'm before this weather gets to us:-) Michelle Sent from my iPhone

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3 bedroom apartment for rent!
by Taryn Belmonte 03 Sep '14

03 Sep '14

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/apa/4613107477.html please check out our link above! Thank you , Taryn and Ross

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Kitchen and Bath Designers
by Kimberly Latta 03 Sep '14

03 Sep '14

Okay, Awesome People, Here are the Designers You Recommend: I am currently working with Studio One Design studio for my bathroom remodeling. They have done our kitchen on 2008 and I am very happy with the results. It was the best remodeling experience without worry. They are not cheap, but the designer Dave is great understanding what you like or want. The production manager Rich is so knowlegeable and they have great workers to complete the design. If you are not on really tight budget, they may be a match for you. http://local.post-gazette.com/studio+one+designs+llc.9.58658938p.home.html I've used Janet Peterson, highland park resident as our designer and architect for new kitchen....she is fantastic. Another friend used her for complete bathroom makeover and was very happy. Janet is easy to work with, very open to your ideas, and so detailed focused that even very small items are treated with importance. She knows design and also great suppliers. And she is a driver when it comes to managing the contractors! My recommendation is Roman Fri Exceptional Exteriors 412 448 3877. His company remodeled the building located at 5644 Callowhill street. Call Diane Paige, she has done several kitchens and baths. She has done high end as well as more economic kitchens. 412.519.3410 We loved Dave Milchek - he did 3 bathrooms and our kitchen. 412-401-3020. House is 1884! I have worked with TJ Stauffer - tjs416(a)hotmail.com. He is an independent designer and has great contacts and expertise. He will do a free consult. I know this lady does kitchens, not sure about bathrooms MaryAnn Liddle 412 961-5462 <412%20961-5462> we are using a kitchen and bath designer for our kitchen in our old house. she has done a marvelous job with our kitchen design. we had some odd areas of the kitchen that just didnt work for us and susan designed a way to eliminate those areas by utilizing other areas. it would be worth it to give her a call and see what she can do for your bathroom. susan george, showcase kitchen and bath in aspinwall. 412.449.0140 We used an incredible contractor who designed our kitchen and bathrooms. Very pleased with his work. His name is Vasili Sofillas and his email is vshi1(a)aol.com. Here is the name and a contractor; Vasili Sofillas Vshi1(a)aol.com He designs and installs kitchens and bathrooms. He works in Manhattan ,New York and has expanded to Pittsburgh He's not a designer but has lots of experience with older homes in Shadyside--Kevin Hannah of Sage Builders 724-961-5699. He gutted my 3rd floor bath & did an excellent job. Abby Cunningham, from ARC Interiors is a designer I know. She can be reached at the following. arc_interiors(a)yahoo.com (724)272-4768 We've worked with Dan Hinchman to redesign our kitchen and bathrooms. He's a contractor, though, not a designer. He does excellent work and had the experience to help us navigate the design process with him. He's at 412-337-2672. Kimberly Latta, Ph.D.,M.A., L.S.W., R.Y.T. Outpatient Therapist, Mercy Behavioral Health 330 S. 9th Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203

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Jaguar parts for sale
by Karen Sloneker 03 Sep '14

03 Sep '14

If you're interested in any or all of these, please contact Steve Quick, 412-441-2291, or stevequick28(a)gmail.com. JAGUAR 1998-2003 18" SILVER ASTEROID WHEELS (XJ8, XJR) Alloy 18"X8" 5-Bolt 5x120 Bolt Pattern Used (1 refurbished like new, 4 used in good condition, 1 used with dent on inner rim in good condition) $250 Refurbished $100 Used $50 Used with Dent JAGUAR 1998-2003 CENTER CONSOLE - BLACK (XJ8, XJR, XJ6) Complete console with cup holder Used like-new condition $300 JAGUAR 1998-2003 DRIVER DOOR PANEL - BLACK (XJ8, XJR) Used like-new condition $130

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flat roof work
by Irina Livezeanu 03 Sep '14

03 Sep '14

has anyone had a flat roof fixed lately with "Protecto seal" roofing material? It seems to be expensive. But is it worth it? I'm told that it should last for ever, but does it? Irina

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Be a Middle School Mentor this Fall at the Obama Academy
by Dave Atkinson 03 Sep '14

03 Sep '14

You can make a difference with a Middle Schooler this Fall at the Obama Academy. Training is provided, and the meeting time is Thursdays at 12:35pm. Middle Schoolers with mentors: * Are more engaged in school * Get better grades * Make attendance a priority * Enjoy time with their mentors * Learn about all kinds of things Visit http://unitedwaypittsburgh.org/mentor/ to sign up. Be a Middle School Mentor is an initiative of United Way of Allegheny County in partnership with the Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh Public Schools. -- Dave Atkinson My new email addres is: *datkinsonpgh(a)gmail.com <http://gmail.com>*

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HP - 3 Bedroom Home for Rent
by Julie McCracken 03 Sep '14

03 Sep '14

Hi neighbors, We have our house on Stanton Avenue (very close to the park/tennis courts/swimming pool) for rent. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, plenty of street parking. Utility bills will be low w/ brand new high efficiency furnace, central a/c, new windows, new insulation. $1,295/month + utilities. Available for Oct. 1st. Private fenced-in backyard. Will also consider a rent-to-own or a purchase, wonderful street in Highland Park! Full craigslist ad w/ photos - <https://post.craigslist.org/u/WgVnSs0n5BGtbl5JOjm3Ug/fuun7> https://post.craigslist.org/u/WgVnSs0n5BGtbl5JOjm3Ug/fuun7 Julie Cell: 412-956-1764

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Coop Annual Members Meeting, Sunday @ Union Project: ending volunteer prog at EEFC after 35 years?!
by Mary Beth Steisslinger 03 Sep '14

03 Sep '14

Hello Neighbors and fellow East End Food Coop Members, Please consider this petition and description of this crucial issue we are facing at the Coop, yet another blow to the culture of cooperation and sharing. Info in the short email chain below and on the attached petition. Please sign the petition at bottom, bring it to the Annual Meeting, and help spread the word. Sept 7, Coop Annual Members Meeting, this coming Sunday, 5-8 pm, Union Project. best, mbs p.s. should we have a facebook page for this petition, and/or to alert some of our 11,000 members to the issue and invite attendance/ democratic participation at the meeting? is there a volunteer for this;-)? > Subject: Coop Annual Members Meeting: ending volunteer program at > EEFC after 35 years > > Leaving aside the issue of whether the professional advice the Co-op > has received on the issue of the volunteer program should be > accepted as the final word on the issue, there is the issue of > process. The volunteer program, of 35 years duration, is a vital > distinguishing element of our Co-op, as it has been for most > consumer co-ops. The volunteer element is a key part of the culture > that has grown up around our Co-op. The contempt for the membership > that I have felt in this decision angers me to no end. I am > attaching a Petition that I have drafted, and that I will be > circulating in advance of the Annual Meeting. I would urge each of > you to print out a copy and gather as many signatures as you can. > > Regards, > > Tom Pandaleon > > > > > Hi everyone, > > I had a phone conversation last night with Tom Pandaleon, who is a > long-time Board member of the EEFC Credit Union. He is concerned > about the decision to end our volunteer program, and wants to > connect with others who share that concern, including those who > have volunteered. He is one of the recipients of this e-mail, and > will send out something to the group, or to individuals. > > Fran > > > > Mary Beth, > Two thoughts to look into: > - What do the other food co-ops in the state do about volunteers? > (I think compensation, --ie. discounts for volunteers-- are not the > most important part -- or even a necessary part-- of volunteering.) > For example, does this mean the members linkages committee of the > board can't have members on it, because the members might do > something for the coop without being compensated? > - I think it's open to interpretation -- surely we have members who > are lawyers (even labor lawyers). Maybe they could look into this. > It can't be such a black and white matter-- ie, everybody who does > anything for the co-op has to receive wages? Doesn't make sense. And > it's very bad for morale. > joni > > ----- > Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2014 7:55 PM > Subject: ending volunteer program at EEFC after 35 years > > Hey Lisa, because of your experience with cooperative business > policy on the national scale, i just wanted to run something by you > and see if you have any thoughts or ideas for the EEFC on this.Â > The Coops lawyer (specializing in unions and labor law) and our > insurance reps have strongly suggested we get rid of the Volunteer > Program at EEFC, because they claim PA state law does not allow vols > for co-op business structures such as ours.Â They say that only > 501c3s can legally have vols in PA and not risk liability or taxable > income suits. > > So this week, the Admin announced the termination of our vol program > of 35+ years, incl i believe, vol members of the co-op credit > union.Â Many staff and members i have spoken to are very > disappointed at this announcement.Â The Annual Mtg on Sept 7 is > where this will be explained in detail to EEFC Members at large by > the Board and General Mngr and where they will supposedly brainstorm > other ways for people to be involved in our co-op... ie they are > giving up on trying to find a way to keep vols in the store.Â Are > you perchance avail for that date, so you could attend that meeting? > > Some of us have suggested options such as starting a co-op friends > group 501c3 or some such to support the democratic engagement of > members and the growing local food system activism that the co-op > admin claims to want to support but not lead.Â This way vols could > come under a friends 501c3 umbrella.Â The GM said even that would > not work b'c under PA labor law, vols should not be doing anything > that regular employees could do.Â That does not make sense to me, > when you consider co-ops want to provide optimum service at > reasonable cost for members, and vols certainly help to keep costs > down and add much value and labor assistance that does not cost the > membership anything... so i think there must be a way if it's > important to enough members. > > Others have suggested changing our business structure in some way to > allow a vol program to function.Â Would you have any suggestions > along this line or others?Â Is there someone else who cares deeply > about the co-op who may have info for concerned members and staff > and with whom we should talk? > > > Thanks for your consideration, > mbs > >

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