November 2015 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

Barbie - New In Box
by Marie B 21 Nov '15

21 Nov '15

Barbie and the Secret Door musical/lights doll. New in box. $10 http://www.amazon.com/Barbie-Secret-Princess-Alexa-Singing/dp/B00IVFC6BC Marie

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Stainless Steel Napkin Rings
by Michelle 21 Nov '15

21 Nov '15

16 stainless steel napkin ringssome still in plastic. Selling for $10

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Looking for a car
by Toliverio 21 Nov '15

21 Nov '15

My daughter just bought a used Honda a month ago. She uses it for work. Just now someone ran a red and totaled her car. She is okay but is in need of a car. Some of you have posted used, very reasonably priced, reliable cars. Please message me if you know of someone selling a smaller car for city driving. Thanks Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID

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2001 Honda Accord for sale
by Sonia Welch (Grehian) 21 Nov '15

21 Nov '15

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/5325969906.html What does Mr turkey say? Gobble, gobble, gobble! Soon will be Thanksgiving Day! Gobble, gobble, gobble. People say it is great fun, but I think that I shall run, and hide until the day is done. Gobble, gobble, gobble!

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seeking sublet for this holiday
by Christine Young 21 Nov '15

21 Nov '15

Hi All, Two friends of mine are looking for a place to stay over the holidays, around Dec. 21- Jan. 2, dates flexible. Below is their email detailing their information. Here is a great opportunity to make a few bucks without doing anything. Please reply to us if you are interested. Christine Dear Highland Parkers, My wife and I will be in Pittsburgh from Dec. 21-Jan 2. We're looking for a sublet for that period. We could do with something a little longer or shorter too. We're looking for something in the $350 <https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10103247623084243&id=1422…> range. We would be happy with anything from a studio apartment to a house, as long as it's within our price range. We're very tidy, responsible--possibly a bit boring even (early bedtimes, workaholism). A bit about us: I'm a philosophy lecturer at Texas State University, my wife teaches at an arts/critical thinking after school program. We live in Austin, Texas, but met in Pittsburgh, which is where my wife is from. We'll be spending the holidays with her family. If you have any questions for us, I would be glad to answer them: jonathansurovell(a)gmail.com or call me at 412-478-2011. Thanks and best wishes, Jonathan Surovell (and Rhonda Watson)

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ticket to Quantum Theatre "Chickens in the Yard"
by Judi Teeter 21 Nov '15

21 Nov '15

Hi neighbors, I have one ticket to the Ladies Night performance (which includes a food and drink reception) for this play, in Lawrenceville, On Wednesday, November 25 at 8:00 p.m. If you are interested in purchasing in - cost is $35.00 - send me an email. Thanks! Judi Teeter

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need old hand held mirrow
by Erin Sellner 21 Nov '15

21 Nov '15

Hi Friends, my daughter needs an old hand mirror for a school project. If you happen to have one laying around the house that you would not mind getting rid of she would love it. It doesn't have to be in beautiful condition. But she can not return it as she needs to write on it. Thanks Erin 412 607 0387

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Bagpipes and More! November 22!
by Rector 21 Nov '15

21 Nov '15

A last reminder that the byways of Highland Park will be stirred tomorrow morning with the heroic bagpipes and drums of our good friends of the Syria Highlanders. Weather permitting they'll be on the front (Hampton Street) steps at about 10:45 a.m. The Highlanders will be heard in our processions and hymns as well, as we observe and celebrate the Feast of our patron, St. Andrew the Apostle in the 178th year of parish life (and here on Hampton Street "in the new church" for 109 years now!) A traditional Pittsburgh Cookie Table and Reception will follow both 9 a.m. and 11 a.m services. (If you'd like to bring a plate of cookies, home-made or otherwise, that would be most welcome!) At the 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. "Coffee and Conversation" time in Barley Hall we'll share reflections on how we came to St. Andrew's and what this place and these people have meant to us. Fun for Newcomers and "Oldtimers" alike. BruceR

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UPDATE: Formal community support growing for Community Rec. Center/Ice Rink... Still need support - Action
by Michael Malloy 21 Nov '15

21 Nov '15

Dear Neighbor: Unprecedented email wave hitting public officials is clearly making them understand that community involvement is just that... this is making a difference now in this competition between high density apartments, incubator, or a community recreation/Ice rink facility. But we need to KEEP UP THE PRSSURE until this Monday 23rd. Ice Rinks, Activity Rooms, Wellness Programs, Cafe, Open Public Areas, WIFI, Walking Track and More. 140 Park Spaces ADD parking space to area. Walk, Bike, Bus to Fantastic Enhancement to Urban Living for All Communities of East End. NEED YOU TO TAKE ACTION, please, 1. PLEASE. CLICK, LIKE, SHARE, TWEET LINK BELOW and hashtag #huntarmory. https://www.facebook.com/SaveHuntArmoryForThecommunity/ 2. QUICK EMAIL of support to people below - Dan Gilman, Mayor Peduto, URA. 3. Click and Sign On-Line Petition on Facebook page. OFFICIALLY SUPPORTED by ALL Community Institutions around Hunt Armory (So talk to leaders of your communities for formal support – email it in): Calvary Church Community Sacred Heart Parish Community Sacred Heart Elementary School DePaul School For Hearing and Speech St. Bede's Community DEADLINE for maximum impact of your VOICE is Monday, November 23. Final Selection Committee meeting for finalist proposal. PUBLIC URA Final Decision on December 10, 2pm. GET ACTIVE to support the only option that truly benefits the Community, Not Just Developer Profits. Thank You So Much! Stay Positive!!! Stay Active!!! Mayor's Office: Kevin Acklin: kevin.acklin(a)pittsburghpa.gov Councilman Gilman daniel.gilman(a)pittsburghpa.gov URA Board Ed Gainey: egainey(a)pahouse.net Jim Ferlo: jferlo159(a)verizon.net Daniel Lavelle: daniel.lavelle(a)pittsburghpa.gov Cheryl Hall-Russell: challrussell(a)hillhouse.org Michael Malloy Life Long Resident of Highland Park, East End, and Shadyside *From:* Michael Malloy [mailto:mike@mjmclan.net] *Sent:* Thursday, November 19, 2015 10:53 PM *To:* 'neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com' *Subject:* Thank you for support Community Rec. Center/Ice Rink... Still need support - Action Neighbor: Over 250 people come tonight to voice a strong community voice AGAINST high density apartments and for a community Recreation Center/Ice Rink. AWESOME!! Thank you. Now everyone Please take action on the below and email the addresses below before Monday 10/23. Walk/ride from Highland Park! Community action now! Sacred Heart and Calvary Church communities now behind the recreation center/ice rink along with other institutions in the area. Please voice your support in writing... just a quick mail. Click, Learn, Act: https://www.facebook.com/SaveHuntArmoryForThecommunity/ Mayor's Office: Kevin Acklin: kevin.acklin(a)pittsburghpa.gov Councilman Gilman daniel.gilman(a)pittsburghpa.gov URA Board Ed Gainey: egainey(a)pahouse.net Jim Ferlo: jferlo159(a)verizon.net Daniel Lavelle: daniel.lavelle(a)pittsburghpa.gov Cheryl Hall-Russell: challrussell(a)hillhouse.org Thank you, Michael Malloy Life Long Resident Highland Park Shadyside (with gray hair so it’s been awhile! J) *From:* Michael Malloy [mailto:mike@mjmclan.net <mike(a)mjmclan.net>] *Sent:* Thursday, November 19, 2015 5:34 PM *To:* 'neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com' *Subject:* 6:30 TONIGHT CALVARY CHURCH HUNT ARMORY REC. CENTER FOR YOU OR APARTMENTS FOR OTHERS? *Importance:* High Dear Neighbor: Please come to support making it clear that the East End does not need more high density apartments but rather a recreation center for families and all ages in the heart of the community area of Shadyside. Thank you. Michael *From:* Michael Malloy [mailto:mike@mjmclan.net <mike(a)mjmclan.net>] *Sent:* Wednesday, November 18, 2015 2:20 PM *To:* 'neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com' *Subject:* Facebook page, get informed and support recreation center at Hunt Armory not Risk of high density apartments Dear Neighbor: https://www.facebook.com/SaveHuntArmoryForThecommunity/ Please like it, tweet it, and send via all social media. Come to Calvary Church tomorrow, 6:30pm Thursday… URA, Mayor Office and press will be there. This page is a passionate page by concerned people in stone's throw proximity to this facility about this selection process, and that there is a high probability that a high density apartment option will be chosen even though community reaction from day 1 is clearly against this use. Other option is rec. center with ice rink, walking track, rooms for classes, café and more… This page…. - It provides emails to email your opinion (whatever it is) to people who must then provide your opinion to the selection committee. - It explains how the process is actually working and how we only have until 11/23 to make our opinion heard due to a closed door selection committee process. No, this page is not "objective"... it's bias is as follows: 1. Adamantly OPPOSED to the Walnut Capital High Density Apartment option... 106 expensive units... 70 parking spaces.. profits the owner, loser... the community. 2. It does promote and advocate for the recreation center as our preferred option. It does not denigrate or comment on the Business Incubator proposal, although a link this proposal is there. In fact we advocate integrating the two models into a powerful recreations center focused us. However, the comment sections are open so everyone can voice their opinion which we encourage people to do. Please make your voices heard! Michael Malloy *From:* Michael Malloy [mailto:mike@mjmclan.net <mike(a)mjmclan.net>] *Sent:* Tuesday, November 17, 2015 9:03 PM *To:* 'neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com' *Subject:* CALL TO ACTION, Hunt Armory at Risk of high density apartments, not community use for our families Neighbor: We are writing to alert you that a decision will be made on Monday 23, behind closed doors, on the future of Hunt Armory that will impact the surrounding schools, neighborhood and other community organizations. This is not the open process you expected. 1. We have learned that a high density apartment complex is a finalist proposal, against almost universal community input against such an idea at earlier ‘open’ meetings. Over 100 apartments that would change the historic armory and create traffic, parking, and general disruption to the area. 1. Another final proposal is a community center that would be an Ice Rink, walking/running track, practice rinks, café, and rooms for fitness classes that would serve all age groups, communities in the city, and all schools and groups. Walking and biking distance of Highland Park. 1. Special interests are now pushing this process behind closed doors with little public knowledge or input. An opaque selection committee actually will choose the final recommended proposal on the 23rd. The public URA meeting on 12/10 is only to vote on this proposal…. So the deal is to be done … quietly… by Monday! TAKE ACTION NOW!: Everyone needs to take action --- takes 1-2 minutes! 1. Simply email the emails below stating you oppose the high density apartments and support the community center/ice rink – you can send 1 email and just send it to everyone at once. 1. IMPORTANT: Come to community meeting on Thursday, the 19th, 6:30pm, at Calvary Church. URA, Mayor’s office and press will be at this event! As will developer. Key points: - Concern that special interests and money will influence outcome for high density apartments and not the community ice ring complex - The only interest served by the apartments are the profits of the apartment owner, NOT the community - Ice Rink complex provides amazing resource in city that otherwise you have to go to suburbs - Negative impact on property values as massive influx of apartments lowers value of surrounding privately owned rentals and then surrounding single family homes. - Ice Ring Complex raise quality of urban living in east end… and thus property values and interest to be here - URA is supposed to operate for the community and city interest… not the interest of private developers. - Sacred heart school kids have played on street for 60+ years. This will end. - Hunt Armory served the community for 100 yrs and is an historic landmark building. It’s future use should keep the building intact and serve the community. - High density apartments will gut building to the façade. Other proposal keeps the historic building intact This is our only opportunity to make a huge difference in our community. Take action now! All information on this project is Buried in public websites and extremely hard to find… Why? You can read about each of the 3 options here: http://pittsburghpa.gov/district8/meetings-resources You can continue to email the Councilman directly at daniel.gilman(a)pittsburghpa.govwith additional comments that will also be sent to the selection committee. Additionally, you can email your thoughts and comments to the URA board members at the email addresses below: Kevin Acklin: kevin.acklin(a)pittsburghpa.gov Ed Gainey: egainey(a)pahouse.net Jim Ferlo: jferlo159(a)verizon.net Daniel Lavelle: daniel.lavelle(a)pittsburghpa.gov Cheryl Hall-Russell: challrussell(a)hillhouse.org Michael Malloy Lifelong Resident of Highland Park and Shadyside

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selling scratch wizard kit
by Jacqueline Marie 21 Nov '15

21 Nov '15

We just bought a scratch wizard kit for a Toyota camry silver color 1f7. Unfortunately, the package will not be arriving in time for us to use it. So instead of having to ship it back, I'm checking to see if anyone would like to buy it. Paid $50 plus tax, shipping and handling. I'd be happy to get around 40 for it so I don't have to deal with the post office.

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