February 2021 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

ISO - Cross Country Skiing Instructor (or seasoned skier)
by Sofia Sunseri 16 Feb '21

16 Feb '21

We are looking to cross country ski either tomorrow (Wednesday or Friday) to teach our family of four. Since we have never done this before a little 101 tutorial would be helpful. We would gladly compensate you for your time and knowledge and effort. All the best, Sofia

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Amy Williams, I have your large package
by Lori Kasenter 16 Feb '21

16 Feb '21

A large, heavy package arrived addressed to Amy Williams but with our street number on Elgin Street today. If you are Amy, please contact me by email to pick it up. If you know Amy, please let her know I have her package; it didn’t get hopelessly lost. Lori Kasenter

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Advocacy request: COVID Vaccine Distribution Inequities
by Natalie Gentile 16 Feb '21

16 Feb '21

Hi neighbors, Your local family doc <http://www.gentilefamilydpc.com/> here again to rant. As some of you may be aware, the distribution of the COVID Vaccine from the state department of health has been nothing short of chaotic. My colleagues and I, as part of the Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh, along with Pitt medical students, and the Allegheny County Medical Society, have successfully and judiciously been vaccinating the public from the moment the state started getting vaccine. Several local, small pharmacies have been doing the same thing for our community, including Hilltop Pharmacy, Spartan Pharmacy, Wilson’s Pharmacy, to name a few. Now, since we are not one of the “big players” in this city ($$) we are being denied any more first doses of vaccine. Instead, the state is choosing to allocate it to the big healthcare institutions and retail pharmacies, in yet another display of being completely out of touch with what is actually working in the community. There is a large population of people who don’t have ready access to internet, cannot leave their homes, or have severe distrust of receiving this vaccine. I find it highly unlikely that moving vaccine supply only to large, intimidating institutions with phone trees and bureaucratic influence will help get vaccine in these most vulnerable arms. If you’d like to join our voices in letting the state know that what they are doing is out of touch with actual community need and quite frankly, insulting to those of us physicians and small pharmacies who have been successfully doing this from the start, please consider signing our petition here: https://www.change.org/p/pa-doh-don-t-limit-covid-19-vaccine-providers?utm_… <https://www.change.org/p/pa-doh-don-t-limit-covid-19-vaccine-providers?utm_…> Here is some of the work we’ve done if you’re interested in seeing what the news has covered so far: https://triblive.com/opinion/medical-students-smaller-practices-pharmacies-… <https://triblive.com/opinion/medical-students-smaller-practices-pharmacies-…> https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2021/02/14/covid19-vaccine-distribution-wor… <https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2021/02/14/covid19-vaccine-distribution-wor…> https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2021/01/17/covid-19-in-pittsburgh-more-heal… <https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2021/01/17/covid-19-in-pittsburgh-more-heal…> https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2021/02/08/covid19-vaccine-second-dose-heal… <https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2021/02/08/covid19-vaccine-second-dose-heal…> https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2021/01/25/covid-19-vaccines-continue-despi… <https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2021/01/25/covid-19-vaccines-continue-despi…> https://www.wtae.com/article/hundreds-of-healthcare-workers-receive-first-c… <https://www.wtae.com/article/hundreds-of-healthcare-workers-receive-first-c…> https://www.wtae.com/article/medical-students-independent-healthcare-worker… <https://www.wtae.com/article/medical-students-independent-healthcare-worker…> https://www.post-gazette.com/business/healthcare-business/2021/02/15/Pennsy… <https://www.post-gazette.com/business/healthcare-business/2021/02/15/Pennsy…> Thank you for considering, Natalie Gentile Natalie Gentile, MD Gentile Family Direct Primary Care, LLC 5655 Bryant Street Suite 108 Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Scheduling: https://gentilefamilydpc.as.me/ Join the practice: www.gentilefamilydpc.com/start Website: www.gentilefamilydpc.com Facebook: @gentilefamilydpc Instagram: @gentilefamilydpc Twitter: @NGentileMD Main office text/call: 412-219-4613 Fax: 412-329-6573

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Feb 15 New York Times
by Kristen Tsapis 16 Feb '21

16 Feb '21

I'm looking for copies of yesterday's NYTs. My neice had her tiny love story published in the print edition yesterday and I'd love to collect a few copies for her! Thank you!Kristen

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ISO carpentry/ handy person projects
by Lucy Goubert 16 Feb '21

16 Feb '21

Hi all, I am looking for new carpentry and handy person projects to take on. I have years of experience and all my own tools and transport etc, and have just started working for myself in the past year. I’ve been specializing so far in detailed trim installation as well as fixing stairs, doors, building shelves and railings, and panel walls, but am open to discuss pretty much any wood-based project or repair you have in mind. Photos and references upon request. Best, Lucy

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Fwd: Covid-19 Vaccination Availability
by rbedeian＠aol.com 16 Feb '21

16 Feb '21

-----Original Message----- From: rbedeian(a)aol.com To: neighborhood(a)highlandpark.com <neighborhood(a)highlandpark.com> Sent: Tue, Feb 16, 2021 11:22 am Subject: Covid-19 Vaccination Availability Hello Neighbors, Covid-19 vaccination shots --two dose shots-- are available at Southside Hospital/Mercy Hospital/UPMC on Mary Street on the Southside. These shots are available for those 65 or older. An appointment is necessary. For information call: 412 488-5619.. FYI, we received our 1st shot this morning. There were no lines, & the process went very smoothly. Ruth & George

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Roofer recommendations?
by Lena Makaroun 15 Feb '21

15 Feb '21

Neighbors, help! A leak sprung up tonight and we are in somewhat urgent need of a roofer to help us out. Please send your recs (and who to avoid). Thank you! Lena

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free Keurig mini
by ginny norkus 15 Feb '21

15 Feb '21

I have a temperamental Keurig grey mini that only gives a cup of coffee on demand one out of 3 times. The other times I need to shake it or try and try again. If anyone wants to try to make it work well, you can have it. It is not even a year old. Text me at 412 977 4349 and I will leave it on my porch! ginny

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Electrician recommendation
by Southard-Wray Family 15 Feb '21

15 Feb '21

Hi. We're looking for a recommendation for an electrician. Wire under our first floor bathroom has shorted out the plugs. Replacing outlets didn't work. Thanks in advance for your help. Alexis Southard-Wray

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ISO Sled (foam type) to purchase
by Kristen Hankinson 15 Feb '21

15 Feb '21

We are looking for a snow sled to purchase. If you have one in your garage that you aren't using we are happy to purchase it! It's a tough week for a kids sled to break and stores are sold out! Warmly, Kristen 412-656-6726 krhankinson(a)gmail.com

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