November 2020 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

Tumbling Composter for Sale $30
by Kara Selberis 24 Nov '20

24 Nov '20

Hello neighbors, Very gently used composter for sale. Purchased NIB from neighbor via Next Door in summer for $40. Practically as soon as it was assembled, we lucked into a great deal on a much larger composter from a family friend. Clean and ready to go, instruction pamphlet and spare parts included. Just in time for Thanksgiving vegetable scraps! Email to arrange PPU (Glenview Place) Thanks! Kara

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Need sage?
by Helen Blier 24 Nov '20

24 Nov '20

Hi neighbors - If you need fresh sage for your Thanksgiving culinary extravaganza, I've got you covered! My herb garden was far too generous for my use alone. Stop by 912 Farragut - wax paper bags with fresh sage, enough for a great turkey (or tofurkey). A little goes a long way! One bag per person, please. Happy Thanksgiving! Helen

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Junk removal recommendations?
by Melissa Jenkins 24 Nov '20

24 Nov '20

Hi everyone, Any recommendations for junk removal in the area? Thank you! -- Melissa Dubois Jenkins *Health & Embodiment Coach* Owner, RYS Conscious Fitness BSKin, Z-Health practitioner 412-313-4860 *"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn*

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bike rack
by Jennings, J. Richard 24 Nov '20

24 Nov '20

Hello all, We changed trailer hitchesyo a larger 2" size and can no longer use this somewhat used, but quite serviceable bike rack. We are happy to part with it for $10. If interested let me know and we can figure out the transfer. As shown, it is a Yakima rack designed for carrying two bikes. Dick Jennings

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Recycling difficult to recycle items
by Saenz Robles, Maria T 24 Nov '20

24 Nov '20

I seem to recall a note in one of the HPCC newsletters about where to recycle “difficult” items, such as candy or potato chip wrappers and diverse types of plastic. Just prior to or at the beginning of COVID, I think. Of course, I can’t find the issue anywhere in my computer or email. Does anyone know how to go about recycling those items or can send me the HPCC newsletter issue in question? Thanks! Mayte Sáenz

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Crockpot insert
by Frank Lamberto 24 Nov '20

24 Nov '20

6qt oval insert - good condition FREE - email for pickup info Sent from my iPhone

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Give feedback on Super Playground redesign ideas - Meeting next week!
by Highland Park Pittsburgh, PA 24 Nov '20

24 Nov '20

The Super Playground is the large wooden playground on Reservoir Drive. As many of you are aware, the playground was built by the community in 1991 and was designed to last 20 years. We’ve been able to extend its life a bit but it is now in need of a full replacement. The new playground will utilize the current playground’s footprint and will be designed and built with the same emphasis on creating a unique, creative playspace. To gather public input on playground design so far, the City and the project designer (Merritt Chase) created a website where people could submit ideas (https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/highland-park-super-playground) had an online survey; circulated design worksheets; and had a workshop at the October HPCC Community Zoom Meeting. On Dec 3rd, they are hosting another Zoom meeting to unveil the preliminary plans and seek more public feedback. This is likely the last chance for the public to provide open-ended feedback on the design so we hope you - and your little ones - can join and share your thoughts! Zoom meeting info: - Thur Dec 3, 5 - 6:30 pm - Sign up at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkduGoqzoiG9bKQt9XddYWzpuzJT1EGO… For more information about the project, visit https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/highland-park-super-playground -- *Highland Park Community Council* Visit our website by clicking here. <https://hpccpgh.org/>

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City of Pittsburgh STOP the Violence Newsletter - November 2020
by City of Pittsburgh STOP the Violence Office 24 Nov '20

24 Nov '20

Good News That You Can Use! ISSUE #2-November 19, 2020 STOP the Violence News & Updates Our purpose is to change the community narrative about violence and stop the spread of the disease of violence in the City of Pittsburgh. While we are concerned as well with the surrounding areas and will share solutions and events in those areas, we only have jurisdiction over the City. Solutions: Youth Diversion Avoiding A Criminal Record The Foundation of HOPE’s Youth Diversion program is designed to give young people who commit a non-violent, low-to-medium offense the opportunity to remain in the community while addressing their needs rather than being prosecuted, convicted, or incarcerated. Since 2017, 87 youth have successfully completed the youth diversion program. It works like this: a youth is identified by a referring partner and evaluated; an individualized goal plan is created which will focus on counseling, treatment, and behavior modification rather than punitive measures; with the assistance of diversion staff, the youth implements the plan; if the youth completes the plan, all charges in the case are dismissed. Jeffrey Williams, Youth Diversion Coordinator Diversion’s many partners include the City of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Police, Allegheny County District Attorney and many others. Youth Diversion began on the Northside of the City and is expanding the the Hill District and other areas. For further information, contact Jeffrey Williams, Youth Diversion Program Director at: Jwilliams(a)foundationofhope.org or call 412-321-3343. You can access the 2019 Foundation of HOPE Diversion Annual Report HERE. Solutions: Outreach Pittsburgh’s Group Violence Intervention (GVI) violence prevention strategy was featured in the October STOP the Violence Newsletter which can be accessed HERE. For additional information on GVI, including its history and rationale, see this hour-long webinar from Mayors Against Illegal Guns entitled Re-imagining Public Safety: Group Violence Intervention and Intimate Partner Intervention: Webinar. The password is: MA1Guniversity! The first half of the webinar is on GVI, the second half on Intimate Partner Intervention. The overall objective of GVI is to change community norms about violence and redirect high risk individuals who might be prone to violence. Much of the one-on-one work with the target population is done by GVI’s diverse street outreach team. The team is comprised of trained individuals who, due to family history, life experience or training, are familiar with and/or known by members of that high risk group of individuals that is most likely to be the perpetrator or victim of a homicide. Rev. Cornell Jones is coordinator of all outreach teams. Trained, culturally-appropriate outreach workers work with the highest-risk youth (shooters) to make them less likely to commit violence by meeting them where they are, (streets/gang house, etc.) talking to them about the consequences of violence (jail/death), and helping them to obtain the social services they need such as job training and drug treatment. A primary duty of street outreach workers is to act as violence interrupters, addressing homicide incidents and providing immediate assistance to reduce the potential for retaliatory or secondary violence. They are also involved with programs that have allowed high-risk individuals to benefit educationally, vocationally, or with family, addictions or other immediate needs. These can include accessing food, jobs, mentoring, training, material goods (computers, personal protective equipment) and others. Workers also engage community leaders, residents, business owners, faith leaders, service providers and high-risk individuals conveying the message that violence should not be viewed as normal but as a behavior that can be changed. The involvement of the entire community from police to youth, business owners to residents and faith based organizations all working together are the keys to the success of this program. By providing a strong safety net, resources and different modes of accountability, we are able to make a positive impact on families. The following three groups provide essential outreach workers for GVI. Reach Outreach Coordinators: Antoine Bailey & Vaughn Rivers Reach: Operating through the Hill District’s Center that Cares, Reach includes 13 members coordinated by Managing Director Rev. Glenn Grayson, Project Coordinator Antoine Bailey, and Violence Prevention Specialists Vaughn Rivers and Mike Logan. Reach concentrates its activities in the Hill District, Northside, Hazelwood, Soth Hills, West End and East End of the City. "We try to assist people around the city, community by community by addressing "at risk" situations and participating "with" the community to reduce violence and find options and opportunities to support the neighborhoods and it's residents" said Dr. Art Woods, Workforce Development Specialist with the Reach team. If you know of an individual that is at risk or would like a Reach representative to speak to a community group, please contact the Reach team: Antoine Bailey at 412-670-7457 or Vaughn Rivers at vaughnrivers3(a)gmail.com South Pittsburgh Peacemakers Outreach Team Leader: Richard Carrington South Pittsburgh Peacemakers (SPP): A project of the South Pittsburgh Coalition For Peace (Rev. Eileen Smith, Director), SPP includes 4 members and is coordinated by Team Leader Richard Carrington. SPP works in Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhoods. The South Pittsburgh Peacemakers consists of South Pittsburgh intervention specialists and a chaplain, who are trained peace makers, violence interrupters and outreach workers designed to prevent shootings by identifying and mediating potentially lethal conflicts in our communities and follows up to ensure that conflicts do not reignite. SPP targets active gang members, shooters and violent offenders. To contact the South Pittsburgh Peacemakers, please contact Rev. Eileen Smith at revesmith(a)spcoalitionforpeace.org or Richard Carrington at mrbgzus2006(a)yahoo.com. Pittsburgh Outrech Coordinator: Rev. Cornell Jones Pittsburgh Outreach: Currently funded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, the Pittsburgh Outreach Team has 13 members and operates citywide. The team has special expertise in school based outreach, remediating trauma among mothers, and community program connections. It is coordinated directly by GVI Coordinator Rev. Cornell Jones who can be contacted at cornell.jones(a)pittsburghpa.gov. Facts & Stats Below are selected crime statistics from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. These statistics are from the period January 1 to October 31, 2020. These only cover the City, not the areas of Allegheny County which are outside of the City. A few statistics of note: homicides are up by over 40% from 2019; non-fatal shootings are about the same as 2019; Zone 5 leads in homicides and is tied with Zone 1 in non-fatal shootings. These statistics are very alarming. They result from a unique combination of factors including behavior changes and loss of social supports caused by the pandemic, availability of funds due to government relief efforts, and the inability of police to be as engaged and proactive in the community. If you are interested in working to change these negative statistics, please contact the STOP the Violence Office. Every life is important! City of Pittsburgh Police Zones Coming Events If you are aware of an anti-violence event that is open to the public, please send us a notice or announcement. Thank you. To register for this December 1 event, please go here. Thank you! ‌ Tip for You: Know Who You’re Riding With In at least two situations in October, individuals have been killed because they were in a car in the company of the wrong people. PLEASE, don’t accept rides from people with questionable histories or who associate with violent people. When in doubt, don't take the ride! Previous Newsletter: To access the October 2020 STOP the Violence newsletter, please click here: OCTOBER 2020. QUICK POLL: What portion of this issue of the Newsletter is most valuable to you? Solutions Select Facts & Stats Select Coming Events Select Tips for You Select The Stop the Violence Newsletter is produced monthly by the STOP the Violence Office of the City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety. Please send any Ideas or suggestions to Jay Gilmer. 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For Sale
by Ushapearce 23 Nov '20

23 Nov '20

Two Identical 5quart non- stick cooking Pots with Heavy Pyrex lids with Air vent, sparingly used, No scratches, like New. $30.00 for both. One for $16.00 Approx. 12” Diameter. Usha Pearce 412-999-6746 Sent from my iPhone

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Fwd: Recycling Impacted Today in East End
by Highland Park Pittsburgh, PA 23 Nov '20

23 Nov '20

*Published:* 11.23.2020 *Contact:* Timothy McNulty Communications Director Mayor's Office 412-660-1999 timothy.mcnulty(a)pittsburghpa.gov Recycling Impacted Today in East End PITTSBURGH, PA (November 23, 2020) Recycling pickup by the Environmental Services division of the Department of Public Works was disrupted this morning in neighborhoods in the City's East End due to staffing issues. Impacted residents should leave their recycling out and crews will continue to collect it through the week, but not on Thursday, as there is no refuse or recycling pickup on Thankgiving. ------------------------------ . LaptopCupGreenMarker -- *Highland Park Community Council* Visit our website by clicking here. <https://hpccpgh.org/>

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