March 2018 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

Kid's table and 2 chairs - Free
by Susan Rothmeyer 03 Mar '18

03 Mar '18

Well loved but sturdy. Needs cleaned and has some permanent marks on the top from markers and paint. Similar to this one. Table has one small drawer. Thanks Susan

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Fairy Wishes Rocking Chair
by Susan Rothmeyer 03 Mar '18

03 Mar '18

Child's rocking chair in good condition. $40.00 https://www.wayfair.com/Wildkin-Wildkin-Kids-Fairy-Wishes-Rocking-Chair-LOD… Thanks, Susan

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Tile
by Amanda Gillespie 03 Mar '18

03 Mar '18

Hi neighbors We need to have a backsplash put in our kitchen. Does anyone have recommendations for a tile person to do the work? Thank you! Amanda

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Historic preservation
by Joanne And Vasili 03 Mar '18

03 Mar '18

PLEASE write an email to Sarah Quinn of the Historic Preservation to support this: I was recently contacted by Steven Pasal, asking for friends of Carol Peterson to reach out to ask for support for nominating 624-626 East Ohio Street as an historic structure. He asks that we either attend the March 7 hearing, or email or write letters. Carol will also be honored at the March 7 HRC meeting. Details are below. Here is the call to action from Steven: Those who wish to speak in support should appear at the Historic Review Commission's meeting at 1 PM on March 7th. It is held at 200 Ross Street in the ground-floor hearing room. Those who wish to write in support — before the March 7th hearing — can do so either by postal mail or email. Postal: Historic Review Commission Attn: Sarah Quinn Department of City Planning 200 Ross Street, Third Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Email: sarah.quinn(a)pittsburghpa.gov In case you don't know, before this 1 PM hearing, the HRC will meet in the same room for 30 minutes discussing its business. The agenda for that meeting closes with "Recognition of Commissioner Carol Peterson." ----- Forwarded Message ----- Subject: The Hefty House Dear Kitty Julian, Carol Peterson urged the nomination 624-626 East Ohio Street as an historic structure. The building, with several adjoining, has been owned by the URA for years. In September 2012, she wrote a detailed history of the property. Carol wrote to community leaders in August 2016: These buildings [on the 600 block of East Ohio], particularly 624-626, have citywide significance. The one at 624-626 may be the oldest building on the North Side (if it predates the 1830 Anderson Manor, which looks nothing like its original appearance anyway), and is probably the second oldest commercial building in the city, after the Old Stone Tavern. Both buildings are integral to the streetscape of one of the city's three oldest historic commercial strips. The loss of either would be unjustifiable. In December 2017, the URA suddenly posted 624–626 East Ohio for demolition. Carol immediately protested to the press, city council, and preservationists like myself, writing, “When will we learn to stop disrespecting our cultural and architectural heritage? Now would be an excellent time. No demolition.” Carol and I conferred by email about how destruction could be arrested; immediate historic nomination seemed the best route because no permit may be granted to demolish a nominated property. On December 12th, Carol wrote to me: "I agree that it should be nominated in timely fashion. I don't know who should prepare the nomination. I am too sick to do it." She added that her history of 624–626 and her Allegheny City book “would make a nomination a quicker and easier task for anyone.” Indeed, it did, and on December 22nd, Nick Kyriazi, an East Allegheny leader in preservation, nominated 624-626 East Ohio to the Historic Review Commission — just in time to suspend the threat of demolition. Temporarily. The HRC must recommend the property's historic designation, then nomination must pass both the Planning Commission and the City Council. Suddenly, Carol Peterson’s dedication and expertise are sadly absent in this struggle to preserve a piece of historic Pittsburgh. But many of us speaking up might be able to ensure — as she ardently wished — that this property, significant in its modesty, simplicity, and structure, will not be lost. I am attaching four pages from the nomination here that detail 624-626 East Ohio’s integrity, history, significance, and physical description. The HRC has dubbed this building the "Hefty House,” after the first occupants identified in historical records. The Hefty House’s nomination is on the HRC’s agenda for Wednesday, March 7th, 1:00 PM at 200 Ross Street. Public comments will be entered in the record. Please help us reach out to Carol’s friends and to friends of historic Pittsburgh to urge the HRC, the URA, the Planning Commission and the City Council to do what is best. Best regards, Stephen Pascal --

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Garage door help
by Carrigan, Kate 02 Mar '18

02 Mar '18

All, Never having had a garage until I moved from Highland Park, I don't have a clue who to call regarding repair. Anyone? Thanks! Kate Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, forwarding, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

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penguins tickets
by Jessica Christie Morowitz 02 Mar '18

02 Mar '18

does anyone have tickets to the penguins home game on sunday, march 11 that they are willing to sell? thanks in advance, jessica morowitz

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Malibu Maxx for sale
by Joann Chirico 02 Mar '18

02 Mar '18

Hello, I am selling a 2004 Malibu Maxx. It runs beautifully. Has only 55,000 miles. Please see on Craig's List. I will take offers! Best, JoAnn https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/d/malibu-maxx/6516416910.html

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Former City family now FARM Family! Check out Singing Wren Farm
by Mike and Nicole Carlin 02 Mar '18

02 Mar '18

Hello Highland Park, After living in the East End for 20 years we (the Carlin Family) moved up to Mercer County 3 years ago. Our family farm, *Singing Wren Farm <https://www.singingwren.farm/>*, is growing and we would like to invite you to preview the website and be the first to be able to purchase the products we now have available. (For the time being we do not have the ability to ship and will be delivering to the East End). Singing Wren Farm is a family run, all natural, sustainable farm. We are utilizing heritage breeds and maintaining naturalized areas to encourage native plants and pollinators. We look forward to offering great farm products and education opportunities like "Muddy" Farm tours and wreath making. If you have any insights or suggestions on how to make our website better please let us know. Go to https://www.singingwren.farm/ Grow Well, Nicole

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Newsletter submission: East Liberty Chamber Mixer
by Jess ＠ East Liberty Chamber 02 Mar '18

02 Mar '18

Hello! If there is any newsletter going out before March 14th, please this poster. Link: http://www.eastlibertychamber.org/mixer. Let me know if you need anything else. Thank you! *Jessica Palamara* Graphic Design & Marketing East Liberty Quarter Chamber of Commerce & Ballymoney Real Estate e: jesspaulmail(a)gmail.com www.EastLibertyChamber.org

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Arhaus 84" Slipcovered Sofa Needs New Home
by Lorraine Chesek 02 Mar '18

02 Mar '18

We are replacing our sofa and have an Arhaus 84” slipcovered sofa to give away. The sofa is in lovingly used condition and would be perfect for a family room or college apartment as it is. OR, Arhaus can make replacement cushions and new slipcovers to get it to ‘nearly new’, if you like. Along with the slipcover that is on the sofa now there are two additional slipcovers, pictured below. The dark red one is freshly back from the cleaners, but the tan one and the one presently on the sofa need a cleaning. Only request is that taker picks this up by next Tuesday (3/6) if at all possible. These are the two other slipcover patterns:

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