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[Highland Park] ISO toddler halloween costume
by Shannon Hula 14 Oct '11

14 Oct '11

I just discovered that the 18-24 mo giraffe costume that I had been planning for my son to wear for Halloween this year is hopelessly small for him. I have seen several people post in recent weeks about halloween costumes for sale. If anybody has one left that would be suitable for a large 21-month old boy (2T-3T), I'd love to buy it from you or trade you an 18-24 mo giraffe costume for it! Thanks- Shannon Hula

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[Highland Park] box of vinyl oak flooring for sale
by Jana Finder 14 Oct '11

14 Oct '11

Dear Neighbors, We bought too many boxes of this excellent quality 6x36 inch plank flooring for our third floor kitchen. Only 3 planks were used from this new box so the remainder will cover approximately 20 sq. feet. This stuff looks great and is easy to install over existing flooring, no glue required. We paid $46.00 for the box at Home Depot, will sell it for $20.00. Email me if interested. ------------------- Jana Finder

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[Highland Park] LIST OF GARGAGE DOOR INSTALLERS
by FRANCINE DIFRANZA 14 Oct '11

14 Oct '11

*Thanks to everyone that responded! We went with Leet - Garage Door Doctor 412-670-0609* *Here are most of the recommendations that I received. * * * * * *The Garage Door Doctor is very good. We have used them for installations as well as repairs. Their number is 412-670-0609 and his name is Leet.* * * *Have had great prices workmanship and many thanks from people that I referred Russ to - Russ Stoner 412 913 1292* * * *We used Precision Garage Doors. Ours had broken and we needed it replaced fast, etc. Ease, no problems--same technician installed, had to come and adjust it a couple of times after installation, which he did without resistance. It was a few years ago and I am no where near our records--$1200 is what I recall. * * * *Clopay garage doors are excellent. I just had two of them installed as part of a garage building installation. Check out their website for the model you're interested in and then call at least 6 local garage door installers and give them all the model you've decided on and see who gives you the best price. Also, be sure they have business liability insurance, worker's compensation insurance, and a PA contractors number. And don't forget to ask them how long they will warrant their installation. I hope this is helpful.* * * *We recently had our one car garage door replaced by David P. Giel garage doors in Allison Park. His crew did a great job and we were very happy with their work. The total price was around $1,200which included the door, opener and wireless entry control. His tel# 412-487-7295. Good luck.* * * *For installation* * * *Call OBHI* * * *Lic and Ins.* * * *412-805-5602* * * *For electric garage doors -- highly recommend Overhead Door Company. They do excellent work -- did for my mom. They have given me excellent service over the years tho my garage door was already here when I moved in.They are polite, competent, knowledgeable, honest, & prompt.* * * *****We went with Leet* * * * *

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[Highland Park] LMP/Chiroprator
by Juli Harris 14 Oct '11

14 Oct '11

I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a licensed massage therapist and/or a chiropractor in the area. Thanks!

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[Highland Park] Great tool &antique sale 10/22/11
by earthmom3＠comcast.net 14 Oct '11

14 Oct '11

GREAT TOOL SALE!! Do you want to get some amazing tools for lower prices than you could imagine!?! Than you should keep reading!!! I will be selling various tools such as: Table saws, all 10”, 1 is Rockwell made, 1 is Jet with 110 volts and 1 is a delta but this one needs a motor Also a 6’, 3 phase Rockwell drill press Next a Baldor, 3 phase grinder with lights Rockwell disc sander 3 phase Vermont American router/ shaper table with sign making template Rockwell 6” jointer/ 4’ long- 3 phase A 2’ X 8’, 2 inch thick maple laboratory table with metal stand and 7 receptacles built in 28’ ext. ladder Assorted portable power tools: Milwaukee, Makita, Porter Cable, etc. Small compressor, Porter Cable ARCHITECTURAL ARTIFACTS, ANTIQUES, FURNITURE Windows, shutters, tongue and groove hardwood flooring, stained glass and more!!! Windows, shutters, tongue and groove hardwood flooring, stained glass and more!!! PUBLIC SALE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 ND , 2011, FROM 9 A.M.-5 P.M. LOCATION: 201 NORTH BRADDOCK ACROSS FROM THE EAST END FOOD CO-OP (ENTER AT LOADING DOCK ON THOMAS BLVD.). 6 TH FLOOR. For further information or to preview items, please contact Chris Weiss at (412)418-8440. ALSO GET REFRESHMENTS FOR A LOW PRICE J

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[Highland Park] free bubble liquid
by Jana Finder 14 Oct '11

14 Oct '11

Two half full big bottles of kids bubble liquid are on my front porch today. Please take them!! Jana 5541 Beverly Place

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[Highland Park] 10/15 screening of Berlin Wall film 5 PM CAPA High
by Susan Robison 14 Oct '11

14 Oct '11

CAPA HIGH TO SCREEN FILM: “WRITING ON THE WALL” Pittsburgh,PA–In alignment with Homeless Children’s Awareness Week, CAPA High School (111 Ninth Street, Downtown) will screen the film Writing on the Wall: Remembering the Berlin Wall at 5:00 PM on Saturday, October 15. Writing on the Walltells the stories of leaders and ordinary citizens caught in the political power struggle that was the Berlin Wall. The film was released to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Wall, with its world premiere held in 2009 at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. "The Berlin Wall holds both real and metaphorical meanings, its presence physically dividing East and West Berlin, while symbolically representing Communist oppression," says John Michalczyk, who co-produced the film with his Boston College colleague Ronald Marsh. The film, shot on location in Berlin, captures the personal narratives of both leaders and citizens. The film opens with the drama of November 9, 1989, “a symbolic day marking the last gasp of the Cold War as Communism sustained over seven decades met its final demise in Europe in a dramatic and bloodless revolution.” The documentary memorializes the history of the Wall, the collapse of which brought about a new united Germany. Through interviews with those who lived through these challenging times of the Cold War, the film focuses on remembrance and reassessment. Among the many voices and stories featured in the film are Edwina Sandys, Winston Churchill’s granddaughter and Sergei Khrushchev, Nikita Khrushchev's son. Following Saturday’s screening, there will be a discussion including the following panelists: · Debbie Maier Jacknin, Founder of the Pittsburgh Holocaust Project:The project’s mission is to teach about the Holocaust in a creative manner, using multimedia and applying lessons from the Holocaust to current issues. A documentary based on Holocaust Survivor Fred Reif’s story was designed for three class sessions, examining choices, consequences of those choices, and the final decision made. · Dr. Ronald C. Arnett, Duquesne University Department of Communication & Rhetorical Studies:Dr. Arnett is a department chair and scholar with an international reputation on conflict-resolution, communication ethics, peace studies, and dialogue. He has written extensively on issues and scholars coming out of World War II, and is the author of the award-winning book Dialogic Confession: Bonhoeffer’s Rhetoric of Responsibility. · Dr. Erik A. Garrett, Assistant Professor Department of Communication & Rhetorical Studies, Duquesne University:“In addition to writing and researching on urban conflict,” Dr. Garrett describes, “I also am a child of the Berlin Wall. My family story is tied to this place from which my mother escaped under machine gun fire. I also was in Berlin the year following the fall of the wall, seeing family that had been separated for 50 years.” Homeless Children’s Awareness Week is hosted by Homeless Children’s Education Fund. For a list of the week’s other events, or for more information about Homeless Children’s Education Fund, visit www.homelessfund.org. Since 1999,The Homeless Children’s Education Fund (HCEF), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has been dedicatedto ensuring that the homeless children living in shelters throughoutAllegheny County have equal access to the same educational resources, opportunities and experiences as their peers. HCEF’s Web site iswww.homelessfund.org.

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[Highland Park] Farmers Market Coop of East Liberty
by David Lagnese 14 Oct '11

14 Oct '11

Update for Saturday October 15th We had a great market last saturday with tons of locally grown fruit and vegetables. I expect more of the same this Saturday. The update is kind of long this week because there is so much going on. But please read through it. Kudo's to the PG Food Writers I have always thought we have a great group of food writers at the Post-Gazette. Thats why I often include links to articles and recipes that appear in the Thursday Food & Flavor section. They do such a great job covering the farmers market scene, new restaurants and all things related to food. Well they were recently recognized by winning an award from the Association of Food Journalists. They won first place for Best Newspaper Food Coverage. Check out the article: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11286/1181470-34.stm So congratulations to Bob Batz, Miriam Rubin, Grethcen McKay and the whole gang at the PG! SAVE THE QUINCE UPDATE We still had some quince available at the market last week, but I am not sure about this Saturday. With the bushel that I purchased, I gave half of it to Kevin Sousa at Salt of the Earth restaurant. I am not sure what he did with it, but am sure he will put it to good use. A trip to Salt for dinner or snack is always worth the trip- so stop by and see what Kevin did with his quince. I used mine to make a big batch of Membrillo (quince paste). It turned out well. It has a deep red color and a sweet and tart taste. I want to share it with folks, so we decided to give away a 1 oz. piece with each half pound purchase of any goat cheese product from Riverview Dairy. Quince goes really well with goat cheese. So please stop by the PA Made Cheese stand. Speaking of PA Made Cheese, we also have some new cheeses from God's Country Creamery in Potter County. We got a new wheel of Havarti, but also a wheel of Gruyere. It looks just beautiful. We will be giving out free samples on Saturday. So dust off the fondue pot and get ready to make some fondue. Here is a fondue recipe from the God's Country website. http://godscountrycreamery.com/family-fun-page/recipes-and-serving-ideas I also made some fresh pickles using Miriam Rubin's (Grandma Rubin) recipe for Kosher Dills. We plan to give a free pickle away for each 8 oz. purchase of any aged cows milk cheese. Please see the recipe pasted at the bottom of this message. ************************************************************************************** Kew Park Coffee Bar Of course we will have hot Kew Park Coffee and whole beans to go. At the juice bar, we will have fresh made Concord grape juice, made from Erie County grapes. This will be the last week for Concord grapes. ************************************************************************************* I spoke with Zang's, Kistaco and Greenawalt farms to get an update. Here are a few highlights…. Greenawalt Farm Brian Greenawalt spends time on Thursday and Friday driving around Somerset County visiting various farms to get items for the market. Many of them are Amish farmers. This week he pulled in brussel sprouts, zucchini, and peppers. Fruit wise he will have apples and pears. The big news for this week is that Brian will have several flats of fresh strawberries. These are locally grown, not imported from California. Lots of fall squash as well, varieties include- Blue Hubbard, Kabocha (Green and Orange), Delicata, Spaghetti, Butternut, Butter Cup and Acorn. ************************************************************************ Kistaco Farm Kistaco will have a wide variety of apples, with a few new varieties this week. Varieties available this week include: McIntosh, Cortland, Jonathan, Jonagold, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Empire, Gala, Macoun, Northern Spy And don’t forget the cider. It seems to get better each week. Kistaco will also have Peppers, eggplant, and maybe some greens if it doesn't rain all day Friday. ************************************************************************* Zang's Greenhouse I spoke with Rick Zang from Zang's Greenhouse. Rick will have a wide variety of local vegetables, including potatoes, beets, beans, greens, leeks, poblano peppers, onions and shallots. Concord grapes from Erie County will be available, but Rick said this will probably be the last week. Fresh cut gladiola flowers will be available. ********************************************************** Fruits and vegetables are also available at the Kennedy Farm stand. Just walking around last week I noticed lots of items such as Pumpkins, Gourds, Indian Corn and other fall items. They are available at all of the farm stands. ************************************************************************************** Grandma Rubin’s Kosher Dills If there’s no dill in your garden, substitute a tablespoon of dill seed. 2 1/2 to 3 pounds small pickling cucumbers, well scrubbed 8 cups water ½ cup cider vinegar 1/3 cup kosher salt 2 teaspoons pickling spice (Grandma always removed the excess allspice and cloves) 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 6 to 8 cloves garlic, peeled, brown ends trimmed 2 small fresh or dried chiles, plus more for jars 6 to 8 heads dill Place cucumbers in large bowl. Cover with ice water and refrigerate 1 hour until icy-cold and crisp. Drain. In 2-quart measuring cup, measure water. Add vinegar, salt, pickling spice and peppercorns. Stir to dissolve salt. Put cucumbers in pickling crock or deep glass or ceramic bowl. Add garlic and 2 chiles. Pour in brine and stir to mix. Place dill on top, pressing into brine. Place a clean, unchipped small plate on top. Press down gently to submerge cucumbers. Cover with a clean towel. Let stand at cool room temperature 2 days for new dills, 3 to 4 days for old dills. Pack pickles into 4 or 5 clean pint jars. Add a garlic clove from brine and a chile to each. Ladle brine into jars, covering pickles. Discard dill and remaining brine. Cover jars and refrigerate. Pickles are ready now but will keep 2 to 3 months. Brine may become cloudy; that’s okay. Makes 4 or 5 pints ***************************************************** Please visit the market on Saturday! David Lagnese +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please visit the market's website for information on the market and all the vendors. You can sign up for a weekly email update. http://www.farmersmarketcooperativeofeastliberty.com/ ********************************************************** The Farmers' Market Cooperative of East Liberty is located at 344 North Sheridan Ave., adjacent to the Home Depot parking lot. The market operates year round- and is open from 5 AM until 12 noon every Saturday of the year. ---------- Farmers' Market Coop of East Liberty is responsible for the content of this email. David Lagnese, 344 North Sheridan Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

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[Highland Park] Missing package
by Diane Roberts 13 Oct '11

13 Oct '11

According to UPS, a package was delivered to our porch (6000 block of Jackson) at 2:40pm this afternoon -- when there were several folks at home. However, there is no package on our porch. I can only presume it was delivered to the wrong address. Has anyone found this package mistakenly on their porch? Thank you. Diane Roberts

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[Highland Park] Wellness unwrapped at the Nuin Center
by Kelly Vitti 13 Oct '11

13 Oct '11

Wellness Unwrapped! Kick off the holiday season at Wellness Unwrapped! Enhance your Personal, Physical, Environmental & Financial Wellness before the holiday season begins! Attend Wellness Unwrapped to discover products and practices to improve your overall well-being and increase the safety of your home and environment for your loved ones. Enjoy refreshments, door prizes, giveaways, and a lively discussion on how to improve your overall well-being prior to the holidays! Thursday, November 3, 2011 7:00 - 9:30PM The Nuin Center 5655 Bryant Street Highland Park, Pittsburgh 15206 Register online athttp://enhancinglivesdaily.weebly.com/events.html by Tuesday, November 1, 2011

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