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Re: [Highland Park] Posting about possible criminal
by Alfred Boutros 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

Kim, Thanks! I called the police and placed a report. When I got home she pointed him out to me, so I saw him. He is now walking up and down the street every 30 to 60 minutes. He is black, between 38 to 45 years old, about 5'11" tall, with a very short beard, black shirt, with blue pants. He was on a bike earlier today with a backpack. I think besides checking out cars and houses I think there is a high likelihood he is selling drugs from his behavior. Please keep an eye out for him. Fred --- On Tue, 4/6/10, Kimberly Latta <kslatta(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Kimberly Latta <kslatta(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Highland Park] Posting about possible criminal To: "Alfred Boutros" <fred_boutros(a)yahoo.com> Cc: neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 4:58 PM Hi Fred, I'm so sorry to hear that your girlfriend was accosted not once, not twice, but three times by this freak. Thanks for posting the information. Does she remember anything about what he looks like? Height? Weight? Type of clothing? Type of bike? I've seen people casing cars on the street before. I will make a point of calling the police the next time I see something suspicious. Let's all be extra vigilant and REPORT EVERYTHING. Kimberly On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 1:49 PM, Alfred Boutros <fred_boutros(a)yahoo.com> wrote: I would like to post this to the list serve ASAP. Thank you! Neighbors, I wanted to make you aware of a possible criminal in the neighborhood. My girlfriend was doing lawn work this morning on Wellesley Ave, near Negley. There is a man in his 30's riding up and down the street on a bike, and appears to be casing cars. He approached her, and asked specifically about my car, where I store it, and where it was today. She didn't tell him anything, but he came back 3 more times to speak with her, and asked each time about the car, and appears to be looking at all the cars on the block, and going into the back alleys. He could be casing houses also. If he is one of the guys that has been breaking into houses in the neighborhood, or cars, I recommend keeping a look out for him, and take his picture, incase a crime happens on this street in the next few days or weeks. He is VERY shady, and seems to be hanging with 1 or 2 other people on the street. He is black, and his 2 friends are white. Sorry I do not have a better description. I apologize in advance. -- <http://lists.highlandparkpa.com/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood> -- Check out my blog: http://lefthandofeminism.wordpress.com/ Change the world one loan at a time - visit Kiva.org to find out how

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[Highland Park] Upcoming Events at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater
by Emily Swora 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

Hello Neighbors! Wanted to tell you about some of the events coming up at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater at the intersection of Penn Ave and Highland Ave. CMU International Film Series Presents The Garden<http://www.kelly-strayhorn.org/calendar/event/the-garden/> [image: Edit this content] <http://kellystrayhorntheater.createsend.com/createSend/pageElements/gen.asp…>[image: Click here to delete this text] <http://kellystrayhorntheater.createsend.com/createSend/pageElements/gen.asp…>[image: Move up] *Wednesday, April 7, 2010 | 7:15PM* *If everyone told you nothing more could be done, would YOU give up? * Fourteen acres of farmland in the grain belt is an increasingly endangered entity. Fourteen acres of farmland in Los Angeles is an anomaly. Yet amongst the urban blight and memories of the 1992 L.A. riots, the South Central Farmers maintained an urban garden until bulldozers threatened to demolish their community. Why was the land sold so cheaply to a wealthy developer in a closed-door session of the LA City Council? The city answered, "The garden is wonderful, but there is nothing more we can do." The mostly Latin American community of farmers responded with "Si se puede! There is something we can do!" *Featuring a special appearance by Director Scott Hamilton Kenned**y*, *Dr. Stanley Kabala*, director of the Center for Environmental Research and Education at Duquesne University, and *Dr. Michael Irwin*, Chair of the Sociology Department at Duquesne University. A short reception will follow featuring food generously donated by the *East End Food Co-Op* and *Allegro Hearth Bakery*! Regular Admission: $7 / $4 student For complete details and to buy your tickets online, visit: http://www.cmu.edu/faces/ PRESENTED BY CARNEGIE MELLON INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES AND KELLY STRAYHORN THEATER Don't Miss the Fourth Annual Fair Housing Poetry Slam!<http://www.kelly-strayhorn.org/calendar/event/call-for-poets/> [image: Edit this content] <http://kellystrayhorntheater.createsend.com/createSend/pageElements/gen.asp…>[image: Click here to delete this text] <http://kellystrayhorntheater.createsend.com/createSend/pageElements/gen.asp…>[image: Move up] *Thursday, April 8, 2010 | 7PM* The *Fair Housing Partnership*, (FHP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to equal housing choice and opportunity and the elimination of housing discrimination in our region. Each April, FHP and its community partners join together to reaffirm their commitment to ending housing discrimination and creating diverse and inclusive communities through a dynamic poetry slam. Come for exciting new poems, judged by a panel of advocates for fair housing, for Vanessa German's renowned ability to entertain a crowd, and door prizes awarded to the audience throughout the night! Poetry may contain explicit language and/or mature content. Age recommendation is 14 and up. $5 Suggested Donation at Door PRESENTED BY FAIR HOUSING PARTNERSHIP ATC Exposed: Rhythm & Flow<http://www.kelly-strayhorn.org/calendar/event/atc-exposed-rythm-and-flow/> [image: Edit this content] <http://kellystrayhorntheater.createsend.com/createSend/pageElements/gen.asp…>[image: Click here to delete this text] <http://kellystrayhorntheater.createsend.com/createSend/pageElements/gen.asp…>[image: Move up] *Friday, April 9, 2010 | 8PM Saturday, April 10, 2010 | 8PM* The Alumni Theater Company (ATC) has created incredible new scenes that examine and explore the rhythm of everyday teenage life. Don't miss "Rhythm Scenes," (created with help from Squonk Opera), "The Black Ties" by ATC member Shakara Wright, and "American African" by ATC member Michael Curry. ATC’s uninhibited willingness to bring details of teen life up for scrutiny makes for one exciting, unpredictable show! General $10 Student $8 PRESENTED BY KELLY-STRAYHORN THEATER The Alumni Theater Company (ATC) will also be holding auditions for students in grades 6 - 12 this Sunday, April 11th. Check out www.kelly-strayhorn.orgfor more details! Thanks! Emily -- Emily Swora 651-212-0791 Pittsburgh, PA

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[Highland Park] FW: For sale
by Heath, Nancy Lambing 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

I have a "Merlin" magnifying reader for the visually impaired to sell. My mother had Macular Degeneration and found it quite useful. It sits on a desk or table and has several magnifications. It's great for reading mail, viewing photographs, etc. It's in very good condition. She originally paid $2500.00 but I am asking $950.00 or best offer. If you know of anyone who might have use of such a visual aid feel free to contact me by email. I'd love to see this matched up with a person who really needs it. Nancy Nancy L. Heath Infectious Diseases and Microbiology A419A Crabtree Hall/GSPH 412 624-4799

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[Highland Park] Local Mortgage Services
by Julie McCracken 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

Hi Neighbors, The record low interest rates that have been available over the past few months are starting to rise. Now is the time to take advantage of this opportunity to refinance to a lower fixed rate. As a fellow Highland Parker, I would be happy to discuss your mortgage situation to see if refinancing now makes sense for you. With no obligation, I will work with you to determine if you can reduce your monthly mortgage payment or reduce your mortgage term. My office is in Cranberry, but I live in Highland Park, so arranging a phone or face-to-face meeting will be easy. Julie McCracken Welcome Home Finance, LP 20280 Rt 19, Suite 8 Cranberry, PA 16066 Phone: 724-772-3333 ext 2126 Fax: 724-772-3343 Cell: 412-956-1764 www.welcomehomefinance.com <http://www.welcomehomefinance.com/> Licensed by The PA Department of Banking NMLS License # 24947

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[Highland Park] For Sale: Gold mirror $50
by Angela Walker 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

STILL cleaning out the basement/garage. (A car WILL go in that garage one of these days! ) Vintage gold mirror we no longer have any use for. Please reply to this post if interested. $50 firm. 28 inches x 31.5 inches Health and happiness, Angela

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[Highland Park] California King Bed for sale: frame, mattress, linens
by Ariana Mangual 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

Hi Neighbors, As you may have seen from my previous postings, I'm in the process of selling my furniture because I'm moving from a big house in Pittsburgh to a tiny apartment in NYC. I'm selling the bed that's been in my master bedroom for the past two years-- it's a California King size bed that I bought two years ago. It's in great shape and has been well cared for. As you can see, I'd just like to cut my losses on the mattress, frame, and linens. It's super comfortable and a great deal! I'd like $800 for everything listed below, but I'm inviting all reasonable offers. Ariana Here's what's included in the sale: - the California King Size mattress, Orthopedic Extra Firm I bought it at the Original Mattress Factory in Aspinwall for $1,000 just two years ago. - the California King bed frame I paid $400 two years ago. It is an espresso-colored wood platform frame. It comes with the original wooden slats and two metal cross beam slats for support. The dimensions of the frame are: 88" long, 78" wide, 45" high at the headboard and 22" high for the rest of the bed. - 4 sets of cotton sheets (includes fitted and regular sheet + 2 king sized pillow cases) I paid between $75-100 for each set. 1 beige set 2 of the same mint colored sets 1 flannel green and plaid set - 1 cotton comforter I paid $90. - 2 King sized pillows I paid about $20 each.

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[Highland Park] Cell Phone Data
by Richard Kuroski 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

Wow! It never occurred to me that so many folks in HP had cell phone problems. Of all the e-mails we have sent out requesting recommendations this was one had the largest response. In order to share the info I did a copy and paste with Word. It's not the neatest doc, but it does incorporate all the e-mails that you have sent. Or at least I think it does. As a way of an update to questions posed, we are the second house on Bunkerhill off of Highland. That's the "no outlet" side of Bunkerhill. I did a roaming update on both our phones with little improvement. If you scan the doc you will see that a lot, and I mean a lot, of folks have a problem with Verizon. That goes for AT&T as well. So on the upside Sprint and T-Mobile are worth considering. Bonnee needs her phone for work. So before we jump ship I'll probably get a cheap pay as you go phone as a test of a different carrier. FYI Best Buy has a pretty good mobile phone department. Rich and Bonnee

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[Highland Park] Posting about possible criminal
by Alfred Boutros 06 Apr '10

06 Apr '10

I would like to post this to the list serve ASAP. Thank you! Neighbors, I wanted to make you aware of a possible criminal in the neighborhood. My girlfriend was doing lawn work this morning on Wellesley Ave, near Negley. There is a man in his 30's riding up and down the street on a bike, and appears to be casing cars. He approached her, and asked specifically about my car, where I store it, and where it was today. She didn't tell him anything, but he came back 3 more times to speak with her, and asked each time about the car, and appears to be looking at all the cars on the block, and going into the back alleys. He could be casing houses also. If he is one of the guys that has been breaking into houses in the neighborhood, or cars, I recommend keeping a look out for him, and take his picture, incase a crime happens on this street in the next few days or weeks. He is VERY shady, and seems to be hanging with 1 or 2 other people on the street. He is black, and his 2 friends are white. Sorry I do not have a better description. I apologize in advance.

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[Highland Park] Dog House for Sale
by noblechoder＠aol.com 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

Now that the weather is nice, your dog wants to spend more time outside too! We have a nice cedar dog house with windows and a door - just what every pooch dreams of! Big enought for a small, medium or even large dog. Insulated. Purchased at Lowe's last year. Barely used. $50 and it is yours! Your dog will be the envy of the dogs in the neighborhood! Call Steve 412.855.8686

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[Highland Park] {Highland Park} Deck/Small Retaining Wall Builders
by Pannny＠aol.com 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

Hi again, I'm seeking recommendations for a small deck to be built as well as retaining walls/small concrete work. Would love to hear from you with your experiences or suggestions. Thanks much!

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