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[Highland Park] HELP MISSING DOG! SANDY
by Joan Soulliere 22 Jul '11

22 Jul '11

PLEASE PLEASE call us if you see our beloved dog Sandy. She got out of the yard this morning. Brown, curly tail, tags, micro-chipped, and very very sweet. She is our third child. Joan Soulliere 412-726-2415 Rob Denshaw 412-726-6694 915 Farragut St.

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[Highland Park] Double bed frame for sale
by Kimberly 21 Jul '11

21 Jul '11

Hello neighbors- I've got a double metal bedframe w wheels from he original mattress factory . It looks like it expands to queen but is older and doesn't have the center bar. It's worked great for me for about 5 years but I no longer need it. $30 obo. Kimberly

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[Highland Park] Experienced Nanny
by Frank Lamberto 21 Jul '11

21 Jul '11

I am posting this notice for a friend of mine ::: An experienced nanny is available part-time --- many years experience --- great references --- flexible hours --- drives and owns car --- call CAROL at 412-362-8361

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[Highland Park] Available U2 360° Tour! Club Level Tickets
by Nick Trbovic 21 Jul '11

21 Jul '11

2 Tickets: Section 210 - Club East: Row G: Seat 12 & 13 $275.00 Each Let me know if you are interested. Nick 734-320-9548

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[Highland Park] Seeking pediatrician recommendation for older children
by Joan Soulliere 21 Jul '11

21 Jul '11

Dear Neighbors, I'm soliciting recommendations for a new pediatrician for my two children, aged almost 11 and almost 9, female and male. I would prefer East Side and decent parking. Honestly, I'm trying to get away from Community Pediatrics groups. UPMC insurance. Thank you for all your help! Joan S. Farragut St.

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[Highland Park] A Message from Rep. Joe Preston - Emergency Mortgage Help Now Available
by Monica Watt 21 Jul '11

21 Jul '11

Emergency Mortgage Help Now Available One reason I voted against the new state budget, besides the deep slashes to K-12 education and higher education, was the 80 percent cut to the Homeowners' Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program, which has helped thousands of people since its creation in 1983. Gov. Tom Corbett's new budget only provides money to process applications that have already been approved, and that may not even be enough to fund all of those before the program shuts down. Since money was not restored by the legislature, many homeowners who fell on hard times through no fault of their own are being left without the help of a vital state resource. Fortunately, the Obama administration is providing immediate short-term relief but homeowners who need assistance must act now. Local homeowners can apply now for the Emergency Homeowners' Loan Program if they are unable to make their monthly mortgage payments because of job loss or income reduction. Homeowners facing foreclosure should call the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency at 1-800-342-2397. Operators are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Funding is limited and the program will only be available through Sept. 30. Homeowners may be eligible for a loan of up to $50,000 or 24 months of mortgage payment assistance if they: * Have lost at least 15 percent of their income; * Have missed at least three mortgage payments or received a foreclosure notice due to job loss, income reduction or illness; * Are likely to be able to start making payments again within two years; * Are at or below 120 percent of area median income; * Are applying for help with a mortgage on their primary residence, which is a one- to four-unit residence or condominium unit. If you know someone who can use this information, please share this message. My constituent service office - 208 N. Highland Ave.; 412-361-3692 - can help you with any state-related concern. (State Rep. Joseph Preston Jr. serves the 24th Legislative District which comprises Aspinwall, Wilkinsburg and portions of Pittsburgh.) State Rep. Joseph Preston Jr. D-Allegheny www.pahouse.com/preston<http://www.pahouse.com/preston>

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[Highland Park] BABY/TODDLER TOYS
by Melissa Dorsette 21 Jul '11

21 Jul '11

Little Tikes Piano (play music on the top or bottom) - $1.00Fisher Price Plastic Rings - $1.00Em-bry-on-ics Mozart Magic Cube (lights up and plays six different instruments together or separate by touch) - $4.00 (has batteries)Sesame Street Pop Ups (has Oscar, Elmo, Ernie, and Cookie Monster-Big Bird Lights Up with sound) - $4.00 (has batteries) All have been cleaned/sanitized in great working condition-TAKE ALL 4 for $9.00!! BABYTODDLER TOYS http://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=75daca781f0d7e03&page=browse&resid=…

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[Highland Park] Computer help
by Athymeafterthyme＠comcast.net 21 Jul '11

21 Jul '11

Does anyone know if Jeff Dumm the computer support person is still around or has a new phone number?? A friend has tried to reach him with no success. Thanks. Marsha Aarons

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[Highland Park] Dog kennel/day care
by Athymeafterthyme＠comcast.net 21 Jul '11

21 Jul '11

Hi neighbors, I just wanted to share a recent experience we had with a boarding kennel/day care for our dogs on Washington Blvd. The week before July 4th I took our lab puppy down to the Dog Stop for 3 days of day care to help get rid of some of her energy. At the end of the 3 days, I had to board all of our dogs in their overnight boarding facility. Although I know better than to board without touring the place, I just made assumption it would be ok. I picked all of our dogs up on July 3rd. Two days later our lab puppy began coughing, had a fever, and was lethargic. We took her to the vet and an xray showed she had double pneumonia. She was placed on two antibiotics and is still coughing although she is more energetic. Shortly after the visit to the vet with the lab, our tiny Cairn began coughing and was lethargic. We had to take her to the Emergency Hospital on Seibert Rd as our vet was closed. Xrays showed she also had double pneumonia. She was also placed on two antibiotics. Our vet said they had contracted Bordatella and/or Canine influenza from the kennel. She felt it was a very virulent strain of Bordatella to develop into pneumonia so quickly. I just wanted to share some concerns as I know this is vacation season. While I know that kennel cough can be contracted at any kennel there were some major issues that I became aware of on the day I picked up my dogs. I asked to go into the back where the dogs have play areas. I was shocked that it was at least 90 degrees back there where the dogs were running. I thought that since the front had ac the back would as well. They have big exhaust fans I was told. It is well known that Bordatella is spread when there is poor air circulation. There were approximately 20+ dogs on the large side and 20+ dogs on the small dog side running and playing. I then saw a conveyor belt and when I asked about it I was told that was how dogs get up to the boarding area. Either an attendant takes them up or they go up by themselves. If a dog is afraid of that route they can be taken to an outside staircase. The other concern I had was when an attendant came out to the store area to wipe up dog urine, he carried a sopping wet mop from the back to the front without a bucket. After cleaning up the urine he carried the same dripping mop into the back without a bucket. We tried on several occasions to talk with the owner but the kennel mgr told us the owner isn't always in and her job is to handle problem situations. We felt that a customer should be able to talk with the owner of a business they are patronizing. The kennel mgr told us they had never had a case of kennel cough there. We learned from another HP pet owner that his dog contracted kennel cough at the Dog Stop in February. So I just wanted to share our recent experience. If anyone else has had a dog that contracted kennel cough there I would appreciate your emailing me. Thanks. Marsha and Jerry Aarons

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[Highland Park] Mission Trip
by Emmanuel Taylor 21 Jul '11

21 Jul '11

Taylor Roofing will be taking a break from the roof for the first two weeks of August. Thank you kindly to everyone who referred our company. More importantly, we will be departing Sunday July 31st with a group from Eastminster Presbyterian Church on a mission trip to Joplin, Mo. We are well aware of the disaster that occured in Joplin and we look forward to lending a helping hand to the residents there. We are taking hands, tools and money. If you would like to donate to this trip, please send a check to Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 250 N. Highland Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 and mark "Joplin" in the memo line. Thank you again, Emmanuel Taylor

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