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One way to cheer yourself and your friends up
by janet jai 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

Hi, I don’t usually recommend something without being asked, but I felt we could all use some cheering up these days, and one way I found myself cheered yesterday was by sending out some St. Patrick’s Day animated e-cards. I subscribe to Jacquie Lawson animated e-cards, which is based in England. These cards are a delight, all lovely, some funny and some moving. There are flower and tree cards, dog and cat and teddy bear cards, meadow and church cards, and many other kinds, all with classical or folk or jazzy music, for all occasions and just to say Hi. Some of the animated cards have digital jigsaw puzzles attached. Subscribing costs $20 per year and you can send as many cards as you like to as many people as you like all year. These cards can really provide uplift and/or a laugh for friends, and when you are the sender, looking at a number of cards to make sending choices can take you away from thinking about the problems of the world for a good while. Please know that I am in no way connected with this company and will not receive anything if you subscribe. I just wanted to pass on a way to a bit of good cheer. So here’s a link if you want to take a look: https://www.jacquielawson.com Enjoy, janet jai

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found: small female cat with pink and black carrier
by C. A. Peters 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

My housemate was on a walk through the park this evening (17 March) around 5:30 when he came across a small tortoiseshell/calico cat crouching beside a carrier alongside the road. She is very friendly but also (understandably) terrified. We took her home but since we have cats already we can’t keep her. We set up a shelter for her in our garage and will contact the Humane Animal Rescue in the morning (18 March), with the goal of surrendering her to their Hamilton Ave location. I have photos if anyone would like to see them, she is a very sweet kitty! - Carrie, on Stanton Ave by the park -- "Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." -- G. K. Chesterton "There have been no dragons in my life. Only small spiders and stepping in gum. I could have coped with dragons." -- Niki Nymark

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Found: hamster
by Rachel Kudrick 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

Found in Highland Park on Sunday. Call to describe & give circumstances. 412-251-9759 Rachel

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Tv free
by Dora Magovern 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

Porch pickup. No remote. I believe it works. Sent from my iPhone

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Allegheny County Announces Additional Operational Changes
by Highland Park Pittsburgh, PA 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* March 17, 2020 *Contact:* Amie M. Downs 412-350-3711 (office) 412-327-3700 (cell) amie.downs(a)alleghenycounty.us *Allegheny County Announces Additional Operational Changes* *PITTSBURGH *– The COVID-19 pandemic and its corresponding response from the federal, state, and county government has resulted in a number of operational changes impacting Allegheny County government. The following operational changes are the most recent announced in the county: *County Parks* Currently, outdoor areas and restrooms in all nine county parks are open to the public. However, park users should practice social distancing by staying at least six feet apart from each other. If residents choose to use restrooms, playground equipment, exercise equipment, park benches or other outdoor items with touch surfaces, proper handwashing and/or use of hand sanitizer is strongly encouraged before and afterward. Hartwood Acres Mansion, Boyce Park Nature Center and North Park Latodami Nature Center are closed through Monday, March 30. Park offices are open regular business hours <https://alleghenycounty.us/parks/contact/index.aspx> with skeleton staffs to answer phones and email, but officials ask the public not to visit park offices in person. All park business may be conducted by emailing webmaster.parks(a)alleghenycounty.us or calling 412-350-2455, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:00 pm. Under guidance from the Allegheny County Health Department, all facility rentals are being canceled through Monday, March 30, and all customers are receiving full refunds. All recreational programs, as well as park ranger and naturalist activities, are canceled through Monday, March 30, and all paid registrants are receiving full refunds. Cookies with Cottontail events are also canceled in South Park (March 22), Boyce Park (March 28), and North Park (March 29). In addition, star parties scheduled for April 3 and April 4 at Wagman Observatory in Deer Lakes Park are canceled. Park users who wish to cancel facility rentals or paid program registrations beyond March 30 will receive full refunds. Customers should email name, permit/activity number and phone number to webmaster.parks(a)alleghenycounty.us or call 412-350-2455, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:00 pm. This policy will remain in effect until further notice. North Park and South Park golf courses are currently closed for annual maintenance and aeration. Parks officials join the Allegheny County Health Department in encouraging the most vulnerable groups, which include the elderly, those with underlying medical conditions, and those who are currently sick, to avoid large events and mass gatherings, as well as other settings where there is close contact with a large group of people. *County Jail* Confined areas at the Allegheny County Jail undoubtedly present challenges, but through experience and defined policies, jail staff are adept at taking precautions to mitigate and eliminate the spread of illness or disease. The jail faces hurdles each year in dealing with influenza and other infectious illnesses between inmates and staff, and, through infection control procedures, the facility has been able to curb these conditions. With COVID-19, jail administration has taken additional steps, including: · Increased availability of authorized cleaning agents effective at disinfecting the virus, as well as regularly scheduled mandatory cleaning sessions across the entire facility. · Reducing access to the jail from non-essential visitors by temporarily suspending professional and social visits. · Additional screening for new inmates at point of admission and incoming jail staff. · Conversations with multiple county stakeholders, including the Allegheny County Health Department, to ensure the most up-to-date information regarding epidemiology and risk. · Continued education of inmates and staff about disease transmission and appropriate hand hygiene. All stakeholders are actively engaged and are motivated to consider any viable solutions to reduce or mitigate possible risks related to COVID-19, including the possible reduction of the inmate population. Ongoing discussions are occurring with the Office of the Public Defender, Court Administration, Probation and other affiliated parties to determine if there are any individuals that may be eligible for review. With the exception of the temporary suspension of social and professional visits, inmates have had little change to their daily routines. Presently, there are no restrictions for out-of-cell time due to COVID-19 concerns. In order to mitigate the effects of no outside contact, jail administration began working with the facility’s telephone provider last week. Beginning in the next 24 hours, alterations to the service will allow inmates two free phone calls a week. When further changes are made to the system, that availability may also expand. Allegheny County Jail staff will actively monitor the situation and continue to revisit any operational changes moving forward. *Elections* The Elections Division reminds voters that voting by mail is now an option in Pennsylvania. It's an easy, convenient and secure way to cast your ballot. Apply by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, April 21, and return your ballot by 8:00 pm on Tuesday, April 28. To learn more about voting by mail and to apply, visit www.votespa.com. All public voting system demonstrations have now been canceled through Tuesday, March 31, including those at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches, suburban libraries and Monroeville Mall. In addition, demonstrations at Mt. Lebanon Public Library on April 5 and the Mall at Robinson on April 18 and April 19 are canceled. The Elections Division reminds poll workers that all training classes have been postponed through Friday, March 27. *Allegheny County Law Library* The Allegheny County Law Library located in Room 921 of the City-County Building is closed until further notice. For a full list of impacted departments and changes, visit www.alleghenycounty.us/coronavirus. # # # *Office of County Executive Rich Fitzgerald* 101 Courthouse │ 436 Grant Street │ Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Phone: 412-350-6500 │ Fax: 412-350-6512 www.alleghenycounty.us *Follow us:* allegheny alerts <http://www.alleghenycounty.us/alerts>* | * facebook <http://www.facebook.com/AlleghenyCoExec>* | *instagram <http://www.instagram.com/ace_fitzgerald>* | *linkedin <http://www.linkedin.com/company/allegheny-county>* | *twitter <http://twitter.com/ACE_Fitzgerald>* | *youtube <http://www.youtube.com/AlleghenyCounty> 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. 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WE ARE OPEN AT BRYANT STREET MARKET
by Robert Collins 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

Howdy Folks, We are open our regular hours. Some things are in short supply like toilet paper, but generally we have been able to keep up with demand. It's been crazy these last 4 or 5 days. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know. Please be safe in all you do and we will get through this. Thanks to all who keep us part of the neighborhood. Rob and the crew -- Bryant Street Market 5901 Bryant St. Pittsburgh, PA., 15206 412-661-8720 Monday-Friday: 6:30AM-8PM Saturday: 8AM-8PM Sunday: 8AM-7PM

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REMINDER - March FOCUS Pittsburgh collection tomorrow, Wednesday, 18 MAR 2020, starting at 9:00 AM for Non-Perishable Food and Personal Hygiene Items
by Michael Nadler 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

Dear Neighbors, We are again letting our neighborhood know that we will be driving the neighborhood picking up for the monthly FOCUS Collection tomorrow, Wednesday, 18 MAR 2020. We will be around the neighborhood at 9:00 AM that morning, so we are looking for non-perishable food, and Personal Hygiene Items, especially Feminine Products. PLEASE NO CLOTHES on this month's pickup, as FOCUS has moved locations, and is working on setting up both storage, as well as distribution at the new location. Not only has Focus moved a couple of blocks, but has also changed its name to Neighborhood Resilience Project, however it remains under the direction of Father Paul Abernathy. Please note the attachment with their Mission Statement and Impact Programs. Please donate, as these are all needed and we are running our monthly pick-up from the neighborhood for Supplies for FOCUS, now Neighborhood Resilience Project !!! Last month we took a smaller load, and it was so needed and so much appreciated. Mike and Brigette Nadler, are coordinating the Highland Park pick up. If you are inclined to help, leave the supplies on your front porch, then we will pick up and get your donations to FOCUS, now Neighborhood Resilience Project. So we are doing this again tomorrow, Wednesday, 18 MAR 2020. We will be around starting at 9:00 AM, and need to get the donations there by noon. Please DO NOT drop off here, as we do not have a way of storing donations. Just email us your actual address to: mike(a)divehards.com<mailto:mike@divehards.com>, to let us know what to expect to pick up (as well as what not to take off your porches !!!), and we will get back to you. MAKE SURE that there is a Phone Number, so that we can reach you during collection times, should there be any questions. In advance, thank you for your consideration. Mike & Brigette Michael Millet Nadler Past President and Board Member, Highland Park Community Council Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (412) 363-3483, Fax: (412) 363-2925, e-mail: mike(a)divehards.com<mailto:mike@divehards.com>

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Park Bruges Take Out Only please read limited hours!
by Beth Rellis 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

Hello neighbors, I just want to take a moment to thank all of you who have supported us in our 9th year in Highland Park. We love the neighborhood and will definitely will be back running when this crisis is over. We take public health very seriously and are complying with PA restrictions on restaurants, to keep our staff and customers safe during this pandemic. We do however have food to sell, and purveyors to support. We will be open for take out only with limited hours. Starting tomorrow we will be accepting take out orders over the phone, for pick up only from 5-8pm. We should have the majority of our menu available, which you can check out online, on our website, parkbruges.com. After tomorrow we would like to accept take out orders the rest of the week, Wednesday thru Saturday 12-3pm/5-8pm. Please refer to our website or facebook page to stay tuned to possible changes. We hope to see you briefly but provide you with the quality food you expect from us. Take care and be safe. Beth Rellis General Manager Park Bruges 412-661-3334

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Highland Park: Grass cutting/general lawn care services offered
by Jim Spisak 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

Hi neighbors! I'm posting to see if anyone is looking for someone to mow their grass and/or do any other general yard work. I live locally and am happy to work anywhere in Highland Park, East Liberty, or Morningside. I will provide the mower and any necessary equipment. I'd be happy to have a consultation over the phone to discuss the work you'd like to have done and the specifics of the arrangement. Look forward to hearing from you! Jim (814) 525-9535 jim.spisak(a)gmail.com

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Gardening classes suspended
by Rachel Kudrick 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

Hey all. We all need to be doing our best to ensure that COVID-19 is slowed down. In the interest of "flattening the curve," garden classes will be suspended until at least April. When we resume, we will be covering some exciting topics like companion planting, transplanting, pruning, etc. If you have any questions in the meantime (general or specific), just reply to this email (so it doesn't end up in spam) or text/call me. Stay safe, keep others safe. I look forward to seeing you all soon! Rachel 412-251-9759

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