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[Highland Park] Potential Home Break-in
by Michael M. Nadler 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

Dear Neighbors - This afternoon, Tuesday, 23 AUG 11, I was working in my home office, thus it appeared that nobody was home. I had been at my desk for hours either on the phone, or working on my computer, when there was a very load bang in the front of our home. It sounded like the front door had someone run into it. It actually stunned me for a few seconds, as I was on the phone with my wife who was driving up through the Zoo at the time. I went to the front, but by that time there was nobody there, so I checked other doors, but everything was in order. My wife told me of a younger white male, slender build, light in weight, wearing a baseball cap, blue jeans and a blue & white stripped short sleeve short, that was heading away from our home down the end of the block. When she approached the intersection, he appeared nervous and turned his head to avoid his face from being seen. No damage, nothing appearing any more different, just an apparent attempt to gain entry into our home. I did file a police report, as well as the police promptly showed up after apparently looking quickly around the immediate blocks, but this guy was not seen. The police had both a motorcycle and a squad car show up, and I truly appreciate their response. As we have said many times at our Board Meetings both by our members, as well as by the police that have attended to report on our neighborhood, please keep watch on your property !!! I believe that the neighborhood was so quiet, and there appeared to be a moment of opportunity for this guy to see if he could get in. Stay safe, and keep watch on both yours and your neighbor's property. Mike Michael Millet Nadler Board Member, Highland Park Community Council P.O. Box 5036 Pittsburgh, PA 15206

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[Highland Park] 2 tickets to Marvelous Wonderettes Wed, Aug 24
by janet jai 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

A friend and I were planning to attend The Marvelous Wonderettes on Wed at 7:30, but we are not able to go. Together the 2 tickets cost $86.50 (including the $7 ticketmaster fee). I would sell them for $30 each or $50 for the pair. I can get them to you. Thanks. janet jai 412-362-7607

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[Highland Park] Ikea dresser and bookcase sold
by Margot Cavalier 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

Thanks to all who responded. The items were sold. Margot Cavalier

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[Highland Park] LIST OF PODIATRISTS
by frenchjap＠comcast.net 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

Thanks so much to all that replied. I now have a lot of choices! And for those of you who emailed me and asked me to share the list of doctor's...here are the results as they were received: I recommend Dr Stanley Bosta. His first concern is his patient. He told my wife that he was not person to perform the surgery she needed on her ankle & foot. He sent her to an orthopedic surgeon to have the surgery performed. He sent her a thank you note after her visit. Ed Sullivan Allegheny Podiatry Foot & Ankle Care Centers 495 Waterfront Dr E STE 230 Homestead, PA 15120 412-461-1108 Bonnie Tatar at Center and Negley. She is excellent. Marsha Aarons http://www.podiatrynetwork.com/editor_detail.cfm?id=14 My daughter and I both had good experiences with Dr. Mendicino at the Foot and Ankle Institute. She is wonderful, helped me so much! Dr. Paula Lizak Gilchrist, DPM 4424 Penn Ave Ste 204 Pittsburgh, PA 15224 (412) 621-6444 went to Diane Johnson in East Liberty last year and she was good. Johnson Diane DPM 211 N Whitfield St # 670, Pittsburgh (412) 362-9440 Justin Cummings - Realtor HOWARD HANNA SHADYSIDE 5501 Baum Blvd Pgh PA 15232 412-361-4000 ext 274 (office) 412-418-0596 (cell) Bonnie Tatar 412-361-3668 in the Essex apartments on the first floor. She is great! I go to Dr. David Vilsack, 532 South Aiken Ave., Suite 108, Pgh 15232. 412-621-5700. Good Morning, The West Penn Foot and Ankle Institute is the best. Dr. Mendocino and his colleagues are among the finest in the nation (literally). Rectenwald, in Oakland

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[Highland Park] Online Garage Sale
by Brock Bahler 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

Neighbors, We're cleaning out our house, and before we try Craigslist or just drop things off at Goodwill, we thought we'd try the listserve. Below you'll find a list of various items. I've included an attachment in case the hyperlinks that lead to some pictures do not work. If you want more pictures of a particular item, please contact me and I'll email you individually. Brock Bahler bahler1517(a)duq.edu<mailto:bahler1517@duq.edu> Online Garage Sale Items Electronics: Nikon N80 SLR (film) camera. This was probably the last great camera for amateurs before everyone went digital. - $150/obo. Includes 35-80MM lens, 70-300MM zoom lens, camera case, 3 Cokin filters & attachment, instruction manual, and 2 lithium batteries. The original cost for all of this was about $700. Sony Cybershot Digital Camera (DSC-W1) 5.1megapixels & 3x zoom - $15. Includes 32MB memory card, two rechargeable batteries, and battery charger. The battery holder is broken and tape is required to hold it, but we used it that way for quite a while. RC Antenna Model 103 (HDTV Compatible) - $5 – for picture, see here<http://www.amazon.com/RCA-ANT103-Indoor-Passive-Antenna/dp/B000LTLH2A/ref=s…> Access HD Digital to Analog TV Convertor w/ Remote Control - $20 – for picture, see here<http://www.amazon.com/Access-HD-Converter-Model-DTA1020A/dp/B001EMGG4M> FREE - Sylvania 14” TV with VHS. Has tuner problems but works great for showing videos- great for kids Appliances and Furniture TV Stand w/ glass door- Older style but in great shape- $15 Emerson Stainless Steel (Microwave needs new wave cover plate to work)- $10 Charbroil Electric Smoker- $25 Car Tools Oil filter wrench, standard - $3 – for a picture of a similar one, follow this link<http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/tools/Ratchets-Sockets/Wrenches2/oil-filt…> Oil filter wrench w/ chain band - $3 – for a picture of a similar one, follow this link<http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Chain-Ba…> Black plastic creeper - $12 – looks similar to the one here<http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=14971789&findingMethod…> Baby/Toddler Toys [Take it all for $25] [well-used] Moon Dough Barn play set - $3 – picture here<http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&xhr=t&q=moon+dough&cp=10&qscrl…> Toddler bowling set – hard plastic with 3 pins and ball - $2 7 puzzles for toddlers (each have 4-6 pieces) - $3 Block of 10 children’s books – $5 Little Tikes Handiworker work horse (includes wrench, hammer, screwdriver, and screws) and Discover Sounds kitchen- together-$20 Bumbo Play Tray - $5 Kids Costumes Child’s Halloween Costume-Lion- 6/9 months -- very cute!- $5 Halloween Costume- Football Player-24 months-$5 Halloween Costume- Pumpkin-24 months- $5 MISC Items Handcrafted Heart-shaped flower vase purchased at Planet Art Gallery in Mt. Lebanon - $15 Floppy Seat Shopping Cart Cover w/ Red Animal Print - $5 – some pictures here<http://enkorekids.shoprw.com/product.php?productid=21235> Rustic Gold Partylite candle tray – New In Box - $15 – pictures here<http://www.bonanza.com/listings/PartyLite-Candles-Contemporary-Rustic-Gold-…> Guitar shaped CD Stand (stands upright around 4 feet)- $15 “Which came first? Chricken or Egg? “Trivia Board Game - $3 CDs – $1 each “The Best of Beethoven,” Signature Series Wes King, “What Matters Most” Various Artists, “Exodus” Delirious?, “Mezzamorphis” Various Artists, “Singers & Songwriters Vol. 1” Bebo Norman, “Try” The Kry, “You” Box of VHS tapes - $5- Includes the following: Philadelphia, Dances with Wolves, Gladiator, Saving Private Ryan, Hoosiers, A Time to Kill, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Fugitive, Jurassic Park, Sense and Sensibility, & Patch Adams “The Ultimate Gift” DVD (still in shrinkwrap) - $5 ALL BOOKS: 50 cents each Young Adult Books Meet Addy: An American Girl, Book 1 C.S. Lewis, The Magician’s Nephew C.S. Lewis, The Horse and His Boy C.S. Lewis, Prince Caspian C.S. Lewis, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader C.S. Lewis, The Silver Chair C.S. Lewis, The Last Battle Theology Books A.T. Robertson, Paul’s Joy in Christ: Studies in Philippians Donald S. Whitney, Spiritual Disciplines of the Christian Life & Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health John Stott, The Epistles of John Herbert M. Carson, The Epistles of Paul to the Colossians and Philemon Erwin Lutzer, The Doctrines that Divide Warren Wiersbe, Real Worship: Playground, Battle Ground, or Holy Ground? Lee Strobel, The Case for Faith: A Journalist Investigates the Toughest Objections to Christianity Lee Stroble, The Case for Christ The Book of Mormon Philosophy books Colin McGinn, The Making of a Philosopher Bruce Hamstra, Why Good People do Bad Things: How to Make Moral Choices in an Immoral World Joseph Fletcher, Situation Ethics: The New Morality Philosophy Today Journal Vol. 52 American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly Vol 82.3 American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly Vol 82.4 Misc Books The Works of Victor Hugo Fyodor Dostoevsky, Notes from Underground Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility Jane Austen, Mansfield Park Poems by Robert Frost Understanding Business: Annotated Instructor’s Edition, Nickels, McHugh, & McHugh, ninth edition. Pompeii and the Buried Cities Vatican in History, In Christianity, in Civilization James R Lehning & Megan Armstrong, Europeans in the World Vol. 2: Sources on Cultural Contact from 1650 to the Present

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[Highland Park] roofer/steeple jack needed
by Jerome Schmitt 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

Can anyone recommend a reputable roofer to do light repair? I am looking to have vents and other openings towards the top of my house screened off to prevent eventual stink bug infestation. Thanks, Jerry Schmitt Director of Global Services Chorus Call Inc. Office +1 412 858 1385 USA Cell +1 412 760 7813 Intl. cell +41 79 239 09 39 www.choruscall.com<http://www.choruscall.com/> [Description: Description: mail-45]

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[Highland Park] Safety at Dilworth
by Karen Crow 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

Dear HIghland Parkers, Although I am not absolutely convinced that a neighborhood list serve is exactly the right place to air grievances about a school, Dilworth is a neighborhood school and I wanted to share our experiences there. My husband and I have been at the school for 5 years now. We have three children: a 5th grader, 3rd grader and our youngest is starting kindergarten in the fall. From the time of Mr. O'Keefe through Dr. Lamar's ongoing time there, we have been very satisfied, and happy that our children are going to such a good public school. Whenever we have had a safety concern, (not many,) Dr. Lamar has gone out of her way to face the issue and to quickly resolve it. As for volunteers, the PTA and school instiuted a policy that volunteers must not only have clearances, but those clearances must be renewed every three years. As a school volunteer, I can say that the parents and grandparents that volunteer are amazing, kind, and responsible people. So are the staff! These teachers really care about the kids, and go out of their way to involve the parents. One instance of this school spirit: every morning the school has an assembly, parents welcomed, where children drum, sing, answer questions, and Dr. Lamar can talk with them about the upcoming day. It was this sense of community that drew us to Dilworth and excites us about each school year. Should you have any questions about Dilworth, I would be happy to try to answer them, or help you find the appropriate person. Sincerely, Karen Crow

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[Highland Park] 19th Amendment Celebration Breakfast
by bonnie255＠aol.com 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

You are invited to the celebration of the 91st birthday of Women's Right to Vote, Friday, August 26 at the Rivers Club in the Oxford Center on Grant St. - Great speakers - Good breakfast - Lots of fun Contact Bonnie DiCarlo at 412.480.5247 Hope to hear from you! Thanks. Bonnie Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

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[Highland Park] The Steel City Games Fest, this weekend in Mellon Park!
by Adam Nelson 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

The Steel City Games Fest is this weekend! The 24-hour festival of new games will run in Mellon Park, the Shadow Lounge, and the Waffle Shop from noon on Saturday, August 27th, to noon on August 28th. The festival's goal is to celebrate the power of play, revitalize urban space, foster community and explore creativity in unorthodox ways. At this year's festival, 24 games will debut over 24 hours, including urban games like The Signal, an all-night chase played out in the streets and over the radio; new sports like the award-winning Silverball, human-sized pinball played on a hill; and parlor games like Revolucion!, a government-toppling version of Monopoly. The Festival is open to adults and kids 7+. Registration is $5 at the Shadow Lounge, and participants may play as many (or as few) games as they wish. More details are available at the festival website, www.scgf2.com, or at www.obscuregames.org.

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[Highland Park] Big Yard Sale -- Saturday Ellsworth & Neville
by Jay Gilmer 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

Neighbors, You are invited to the 3rd Annual BIG SALE, a BIG, BIG indoor Yard Sale. Saturday, August 27, 9 am to 1 pm at the corner of Ellsworth & Neville in Oakland/Shadyside. Just off 5th Avenue on Neville Avenue (near Craig Street). We've been collecting goodies for a year and will sell everything this Saturday. Snacks will also be sold. Included are: furniture, toys, games, books, holiday stuff, everything for the kitchen, bed linens, electronics, and lots more! All proceeds are for charity. Come, buy and eat! Jay A. Gilmer Portland Street

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