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[Highland Park] List of Garden Centers
by Teri Rucker 21 Jun '10

21 Jun '10

Some of you asked for the list of garden centers -- sorry it took so long to get it sent out. I've only visited two -- Reilly's Summer Seat Farm, which was pretty good, and Sestili's in Oakland, which had mostly expensive large plants and a very disappointing selection. 1. I just visited LMS Greenhouse and Nursery two weekends ago. I was very impressed. it is not inexpensive but the plant material was extensive and in good condition. If you go out Middle Road, past the Hartwood Acres performance center, Wagner Road is not too far north of that on the right. The nursery is not even a mile down the road on the right. LMS Greenhouse & Nursery is located a short drive from downtown Pittsburgh PA, next to Hartwood Acres concert area. 3312 Wagner Rd Allison Park PA 15101 2. Trax Farms, about a 50 - 60 minute drive out into the South Hills from here: http://www.traxfarms.com . 3. Michael brothers in russelton- north of harmarville is quite nice I like Glenshaw feed and garden. It is off rte 8. For evergreens of interest and rhododendrons, gala ? On rte 8. I get my annuals from Art King of Harvest valley farms (comes to Monday farmers mkt). I go to his greenhouses. They all could be on a circuit route beginning with Michael bros that has a great selection of perennials and annuals. Then LMS. Then gala and harvest valley and then bakerstown feed and garden which is same as glenshaw but farther away and bigger (same owners) = up rte 8. Then home. 4. Sestili’s in Oakland and McTeigh’s on Route 8 north. 5. I always enjoy a visit to Brenckles http://brenckles.com/ 6. Reilly’s Summer Seat Farm http://www.reillyssummerseatfarm.com/

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[Highland Park] Update on Obama IB at Peabody
by Dave Atkinson 21 Jun '10

21 Jun '10

Hello Neighbors: If you look at the Post-Gazette today, you will see that the Pittsburgh Public School's Education Committee has recommended closing the current Peabody feeder school and moving the Obama 6-12 International Baccalaureate program to the Peabody facility in the Fall of 2011. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10172/1067092-53.stm Several residents of Highland Park, Stanton Heights, Morningside, Friendship and the West End joined me in signing a letter to the PPS School Board. We presented this to the PPS School Board last Monday - 6/14/10. The letter stated that, if and when the current Peabody feeder school closes, the School Board should move the Obama IB program to the Peabody facility. We also urged the School Board to commission an Obama IB at Peabody Task Force which will facilitate the move and coordinate the efforts of PPS, community organizations and IB families. The School Board may vote on the education committee's recommendation on July 21st. Dave Atkinson Highland Park

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[Highland Park] Dogs off leash
by Lisa Rodriguez 21 Jun '10

21 Jun '10

Neighbors - Please remember that allowing your dog to be off leash on the sidewalks is not only dangerous to him but it's illegal: http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/pw/html/dog___cat_regulations.html This morning at Heths Playground a large black dog wandered in from the street to the area where I was walking my small dog. Since this dog was unleashed I assumed he'd escaped from a yard. But I was wrong. Soon a couple sauntered in to the park and acted as if it was perfectly OK to allow a dog run around a park (where unpredictable children and other dogs play). It's not OK. You may know your animal, but you do not know mine. DOGS BELONG ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES.

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[Highland Park] Shortwave Radio
by Anam 21 Jun '10

21 Jun '10

Hi Neighbors, I'm hoping there is someone in the neighborhood who can help me. My siblings and I bought a short wave emergency weather radio for my dad for father's day. He's never used one and is 83. We thought it might be something we could get him interested in. The user's manual is useless so I have taken to the internet to try to learn a little more. There are still a few things I am confused about so I was wondering if there are any neighbors who are well versed in operating short wave radios. Thanks! Christy

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[Highland Park] Opinions on Central Air
by Kate Mast 21 Jun '10

21 Jun '10

Neighbors, We will be installing central air this summer. We have quotes for both conventional and high velocity systems. Both are feasible in our house, and the prices are fairly close. Does anyone have strong recommendations one way or another? Thanks, Kate Mast Grafton St

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[Highland Park] Free things gone/BOB books gone
by Joan Soulliere 20 Jun '10

20 Jun '10

Dear Neighbors, The free things are gone and the BOB books are pending pickup tomorrow. I love my neighborhood! Thanks for helping recycle/re-use. Joan Soulliere Farragut St.

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[Highland Park] Seeking free weights and/or dumbbell bars
by J Ahn 20 Jun '10

20 Jun '10

Hi, we're seeking free weights and/or dumbbell bars. Does anyone have some you're not using? Please email me or give me a call. Thanks! Joy 412-477-9485 For curious minds that need to know... http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pukka

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[Highland Park] FOR SALE - Large Sofa
by Rob Nichols 20 Jun '10

20 Jun '10

Hello Neighbors, I'm moving in a couple of weeks and must sell my living room sofa. It was purchased new in September 2007. The sofa is technically a 2-piece sectional. It has a more traditionally shaped piece on one end and an angled piece called a "cuddler" on the other end. The angled end is nice and large and deep. Chocolate brown micro-suede fabric is comfortable and cleans up nicely. Sofa is approximately 10 feet from end to end. Pictures are attached. Asking $275 but will consider reasonable offers. Help me out, neighbors :-) Thanks, Rob (412) 432-6122

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[Highland Park] Looking for a trail-a-bike
by Rachel Hess 20 Jun '10

20 Jun '10

Hello, all. I am looking for a trail-a-bike, one of those single-wheeled contraptions that attach to the seat post of a bicycle and allow a child to ride behind. If you've got one collecting dust in your garage or back yard, and would be willing to part with it, please let me know. Thanks for your help.

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[Highland Park] Urban Active
by Karen Crow 20 Jun '10

20 Jun '10

Dear Jill, Thank you for getting this information and sharing it with the rest of us. I am so sorry that they did not live up to their promises. I had a friend who went last week for an 1 hour workout, but because of so many problems with the staff and equipment, it took 3 hours. It was outrageous that they are so inept during their first week! Also, she said they had promised to clean with "green" products, especially in the kids area. Well, now that they are open, no such luck. They don't have much of a future in the East End if they keep on making promises they cannot deliver on. Karen Crow

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