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

Power wheelchair available
by Carrigan, Kathleen 03 Dec '20

03 Dec '20

All, I know someone who knows someone who died of COVID. His wife would like to donate her husband's power wheelchair and isn't sure where it can go. Ideas? 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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ISO drywall contractor
by ckulk44＠aol.com 03 Dec '20

03 Dec '20

Hi neighbors, On behalf of a friend who lives in Point Breeze, I'm seeking recommendations for someone skilled at drywalling. This would be for a project involving a garage ceiling. Any suggestions will be so appreciated and I'll forward any recommendations directly to my friend. Thanks, Claudette

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HELP - FOCUS/NRP - Angel Tag/Christmas Gifts
by Michael Nadler 03 Dec '20

03 Dec '20

HELP !!! There are several people who had requested Angel Tags/Christmas Gifts, and we got them, but now cannot get through to these people by e-mail, and do not have phone numbers that seem to be working !!! If you requested Angel Tags/Christmas Gifts, and have not heard from us, check your SPAM E-mail, as well as please call us. These are needing to be delivered this coming Monday to those who are now expecting their Angel Tags/Christmas Gifts. We truly appreciate these people’s generosity, but need to communicate. Again, please call me at the below number. Mike Michael Millet Nadler Past President and Board Member, Highland Park Community Council 5916 Callowhill Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (412) 363-3483, Fax: (412) 363-2925, e-mail: mike(a)divehards.com<mailto:mike@divehards.com> From: Michael Nadler Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2020 12:57 PM To: neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com Subject: FOCUS/NRP - Angel Tag/Christmas Gifts Importance: High Hi there Neighbors - Every year, the Neighborhood Resilience Project in the Hill (formerly known as FOCUS Pittsburgh) — asks the local Orthodox Churches for help with Christmas gifts for the area children and seniors. Each Church has a Christmas tree decorated with angel tags featuring the names of the children and their gift ideas. Even with a few hundred tags that are distributed to these churches, there are always more people that need help. That’s where our group comes in to gather additional gifts. Last year, there were about 40 people that were unaccounted for and we made it happen. This year, the NRP is trying to gauge just how many people can be helped if we get the word out sooner. We would pull a name(s) out for you, and would take care of making sure that your gift would be put into an actual person’s hands for the Holidays. Children’s Angel Tag requests would be e-mailed to you in time to make a purchase, and then we in turn will pick these up from you, and deliver to NRP in time for the Holiday delivery. If you are interested, please e-mail us your contact information, and what you would be interested in donating to help those out in need, especially with this year’s isolation that some are feeling. If you would be willing to donate a $25 gift for children — ideas will be on a tag — or a $25 Target gift card for senior citizens. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Once again, we are working on our Monthly Collections of Donations for FOCUS/NRP, and are looking at picking up on 12 NOV 20, so please look for our e-mail this Friday regarding that Collection !!! Looking forward to hearing from those that wish to open their hearts to others this Holiday Season !!! Mike Michael Millet Nadler Past President and Board Member, Highland Park Community Council 5916 Callowhill Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (412) 363-3483, Fax: (412) 363-2925, e-mail: mike(a)divehards.com<mailto:mike@divehards.com>

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Give feedback on Super Playground redesign ideas - Meeting tonight!
by Highland Park Pittsburgh, PA 03 Dec '20

03 Dec '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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Curb alert: vintage rocking horse
by Ryan Sims 02 Dec '20

02 Dec '20

https://photos.app.goo.gl/W5P2jTdeMQpcjFNM8 In good condition for decoration, but probably not safe to actually ride.

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Free working b&w printer
by Jenna Steely 02 Dec '20

02 Dec '20

Hi all, I recently upgraded, and now have a working Brother laser printer that I no longer need. It only prints black and white, but it’s been very reliable (rare for printers!) and still has some ink left. Free to a good home! This model: Brother HL-2270DW Compact Laser Printer with Wireless Networking and Duplex https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00450DVDY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_wl.XFbHZGX8MN -- Sent by carrier pigeon

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Looking for a wii
by Rachel Ortiz 02 Dec '20

02 Dec '20

Hi there! My kids have requested a wii for Christmas. I thought I’d check the neighborhood to see if anyone has a system they’ve outgrown that you may like to sell before I start looking online. If you have one, please let me know how much you’d like for it and what comes with it. Thanks so much! Rachel Sent from my iPhone

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Dogs at reservoir
by Emily Nicholson 02 Dec '20

02 Dec '20

Does anyone know if dogs are now allowed on the reservoir walkway? Before the construction there were “No dogs” signs and I never saw dogs up there. Since reopening, the signs are still there, yet I see people walking their dogs almost every day. As a dog-lover, it doesn’t bother me; I am just curious. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone

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The Art and Science of Wine Tasting - This Coming Saturday Dec. 5. on ZOOM
by Christine Frechard 02 Dec '20

02 Dec '20

Dear Highland parkers, Are you looking for a fun activity to do from home this week-end? The Christine Frechard Gallery and Ricardo Llovet ( wine tasting specialist) are organizing a fun *wine tasting on zoom.* You can register to the second class. All you have to do is RSVP and I will send you a link to Zoom after receiving your payment. Have a nice day Christine [image: The Art and Science of Wine Tasting.jpg]

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Re: Dogs at Reservoir Question
by Emily Nicholson 02 Dec '20

02 Dec '20

Thank you, Monica, and everyone who responded. Since it seems like some people misunderstood my post, I just want to clarify that I personally do NOT walk my dog on the reservoir walkway, as I have always been aware of the “No Dogs” signs. I am also aware that those signs are STILL there and were NEVER taken down. Further, I am not advocating for the rule changing or staying the same; it doesn’t matter to me either way. My dog and I are happy to continue walking in other areas of the park, just as we always have. But because I like dogs, I also wouldn’t mind if the rule did change. My question was simply one asked out of curiosity, as I have observed a pretty drastic change in public behavior. Some of you said you have noticed it too, so I don’t think it’s just me. For the five+ years I walked regularly at the park before the construction, I probably saw only 1 or 2 dogs at the reservoir, total. Now, I see at least that many per week, sometimes per day. What does everyone think is the reason for this? An increase in park usage by people from other neighborhoods who are not aware of the rule or the signage? People who are aware but are weary of the restrictions placed on other aspects of their lives (in other words, another form of pandemic fatigue)? No need to respond, just food for thought. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 2, 2020, at 12:03 PM, Monica Watt <monicawatt931(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Hello Emily and Neighborhood, > > The short answer is no, dogs are not allowed on the upper track around the reservoir. > > Officially, the list includes: > No Littering > No Feeding the Birds > No Swimming > No Skating > No Wading > No Bikes or Unauthorized Vehicles > No Fishing > No Dogs > Attached is the new signage that will go up that more clearly marks what is expected. The signage has been produced, they are developing the signage installation plan now. > > Best regards, > > Monica Watt > c: 412.818.4702 > e: monicawatt931(a)gmail.com > > > On Tue, Dec 1, 2020 at 5:38 PM Emily Nicholson <emilynich(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> Does anyone know if dogs are now allowed on the reservoir walkway? Before the construction there were “No dogs” signs and I never saw dogs up there. Since reopening, the signs are still there, yet I see people walking their dogs almost every day. As a dog-lover, it doesn’t bother me; I am just curious. >> >> Thanks. >> >> Sent from my iPhone > > <PWSA Sign.jpg>

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