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[Highland Park] Kids' activity at tonight's Reservoir of Jazz: Obstacle course!!
by Jana Finder 09 Aug '09

09 Aug '09

Dear Neighbors: We will be having our second annual Highland Park Kids obstacle course event during the Reservoir of Jazz concert this evening. If anyone has any interesting equipment to contribute, please call me asap: 412.370-3778. We need two of each item to make 2 competing courses. In particular, I'm looking for: 2 short flat ladders (wooden or rope/plastic) 2 large rakes 2 soccer or other sturdy balls 2 sturdy plastic step stools (to support a 2x4 that I have for a balance beam; I do have 2 additional stools). Also, I'll take volunteers to help set up and monitor the course, give out water to kids, etc. I may also do a craft table so I'll need a couple of volunteers to help with that activity. Please step up and help out!! These are really fun and rewarding activities. Also, I will sign any teens' SACK books or other volunteer forms so let's teach our youth about the importance of volunteerism!! See you at 5 p.m.! Jana

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[Highland Park] FRIENDLY stray young cat
by ann valdes 08 Aug '09

08 Aug '09

there's been a young stray hanging out on ionic way between euclid and st. clair. orange tabby, rings around the tail. VERY VERY friendly. no collar. I've fed her, she's hungry.... is she anyone's cat? annie

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[Highland Park] Accepting New Guitar Students
by Axel Claussen 07 Aug '09

07 Aug '09

I am taking on 3 new guitar students: Acoustic and Electric Guitar Various Styles I will travel to your home - if necessary Please email or call for more information Axel 412-362-5628

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[Highland Park] Stolen Bike
by Melissa Dorsette 06 Aug '09

06 Aug '09

Neighbors: My husband came home this afternoon with his bike, turned off the house alarm and radio, and in that very short time span, his bike was stolen off our porch. It was recovered almost immediately and the person was caught personally by my husband one street over. Please be very careful when leaving things out unattended even for a minute. There is always someone waiting to take advantage of this fact. The Dorsettes Jackson Street

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[Highland Park] News and Coupons from Ice Cream Station Zebra
by Ivan Gartner 06 Aug '09

06 Aug '09

“Hello” to our friends and neighbors in the Highland Park community from the staff and management of Ice Cream Station Zebra. Hopefully you are all having a wonderful summer. Attached is another set of discount coupons in .pdf format which we hope will tempt you to come down the hill to Butler Street and stop in and see us. We’ve been making some changes and would like to share some information about them to you. We are now proudly serving Hershey’s Ice Cream. We have changed our soft serve mix from 5% to a premium 10% ice cream mix thereby making it the creamiest soft serve in the region. We also now carry 16 flavors of Hershey’s hand dipped ice cream. We are keeping a selection of the favorites in stock daily and we are rotating some of the special flavors so there is a chance that every time you stop in there will be something new to try. Here is a list of the hand dipped ice cream being served today. Green Minty Mint Chip (Minty Ice Cream showered with chocolate flakes) Whitehouse Cherry (A crazy amount of maraschino cherries in and old-fashioned vanilla ice cream) Blueberry Chocolate Chip (Rich blueberry ice cream blended with gobs of chocolate chips) Cherry Chocolate Cordial (Black cherry ice cream with thick chocolate fudge real black cherries and Cherry filled chocolate hearts) Raspberry Sorbet (Really Good!) Make a great shake. Cotton Candy (Pink and blue ice cream with a cotton candy flavor) Chocolate Doughnut (Chocolate covered doughnuts blended with a vanilla ice cream and swirled with a rich chocolate fudge) Royal Red Velvet Cake (Classic baked red velvet cake blended in a cool cream cheese ice cream with vanilla crème) Moose Tracks (Creamy vanilla ice cream loaded with peanut butter cups, swirled in rich famous Mouse Tracks fudge) Birthday Cake (The ultimate cake batter ice cream that’s exploding with sprinkles) Caramel Cheesecake Cookie Monster Bubble Gum (Pink bubble gum ice cream with pieces you can chew) Superman (Three fruity flavors swirled together: Strawberry, Banana, Blue Moon) French Vanilla (Rich custardy vanilla ice cream) Chocolate (Rich and very chocolaty) Strawberry (Rich strawberry ice cream blended with chunks of strawberries) Also, check out our new selection of Ice Cream Cakes while you are in. We hope to see you soon!

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[Highland Park] Thule Bike Rack for Sale
by Joanne Foerster 06 Aug '09

06 Aug '09

For Sale: Thule 962xt Speedway 3-bike trunk-mounted bike rack. Fits many vehicle (car and SUV) models, but not my '08 Highlander. The product is shown on the Thule website at the following link: http://www.thuleracks.com/product.asp?dept_id=8&sku=962XT The instruction manual, at the link below, lists makes and models that are compatible: http://www.thuleracks.com/instructions/501535311,%20961xt%20962xt%20w% 2007%20fit%20chart.pdf List price (and what I paid) is $150. This rack has been used only 5-6 times and is in great condition. Asking price is $75. If interested, please respond to this e-mail.

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[Highland Park] Historic Events
by Alfred Mann 06 Aug '09

06 Aug '09

Historic Landmark Awards in August 2009 – Save the Dates Pittsburgh, August 26 and Titusville, August 27 In 1859 Edwin Drake was the first person in the world to apply well drilling technology to produce significant quantities of crude petroleum, at Titusville, PA. However, it is a little known fact that Samuel Kier of Pittsburgh was the first person to refine crude oil by distillation, five years earlier than Drake’s discovery, in about 1854. Kier’s primary product was kerosene, a clean burning lamp fuel. In addition, in 1861 Charles Lockhart built the first commercial scale oil refinery, in Pittsburgh’s Highland Park neighborhood. That plant was put to use to refine crude oil produced at Titusville. Lockhart became a prominent citizen of East Liberty and a generous philanthropist. To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the drilling of the Drake well, the American Chemical Society (ACS) will present a National Historical Chemical Landmark award at Titusville on Thursday August 27, 2009. In addition, an ACS National Historical Chemical Landmark award commemorating Samuel Kier’s work will be presented in Pittsburgh on Wednesday August 26. Today’s extensive worldwide petroleum industry is a direct outgrowth of the efforts of Drake and Kier, first demonstrated in Western Pennsylvania. The Titusville event will be held at the Drake Well Museum and the Pittsburgh event will take place at the Senator John Heinz History Center, Downtown. Both events, which are free and open to the public, will include symposia on energy related topics, with the Pittsburgh speakers covering the contributions of Kier and Lockhart among other topics. The Pittsburgh event will start with registration at 8:30 am and run until noon. For further information, contact the organizer of these events, Al Mann, 412-661-5947, alfred.mann(a)verizon.net.

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[Highland Park] Need grout work in our shower
by Timothy Ward 06 Aug '09

06 Aug '09

Hello All, We ned to have the grout done in ur shower. Does anyone know a good worker who is willing to do smalljobs like this? Thanks, Tim Ward

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[Highland Park] Cat needs a home - can you please help??
by Susuboombatz＠aol.com 06 Aug '09

06 Aug '09

Hello! We have been caring for a cat for a few months now and need to find it a loving home. She came to us via a friend who got a job where he is required to travel on a regular basis and obviously cannot keep her. He named her Touche', but she does seems to answer/come to just about any name....'princess, sweetie', kitty'. We are not able to keep her permanently because we have two cats of our own and the three of them just do not get along. Here is her description: * Female cat * INDOOR ONLY * 5 yrs old * breed: Dilute Torbie (gray with fawn and beige markings - see picture below of a similar looking cat) * short hair * we just had her spayed on July 14, 2009 and teeth cleaned with one removed (no more stinky breath ) * she has claws - I have them clipped regularly; she uses the scratching post and loves to scratch on cardboard boxes * she is up on her vaccinations - we had it all done a few months ago (I have the papers and rabies tag) * she was raised, from when she was a few months old until we got her, with a Miniature Pomeranian dog - they got along well. I do not know how she is with other dogs. * she is playful - likes kitty toys and likes to nibble playfully on fingers * she is a sleeper/lounger * not much of a lap cat * likes canned and dry cat food - really good appetite; and enjoys some kitty treats * best living environment would be with either a single person or a couple - NOT good with loud noises or lots of commotion or kids. * she would be a great apartment cat - loves one or two rooms to roam in. This picture is NOT of 'Touche' ..... BUT SHE LOOKS VERY SIMILAIR TO THE CAT IN THIS PICTURE!! If you or anyone you know may be interested in adopting her please contact us by e-mail or phone. e-mail: _susuboombatz(a)aol.com_ (mailto:susuboombatz@aol.com) phone: 412-362-5415 Thanks! Sue & Michael

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[Highland Park] Couple Looking to Buy in Highland Park
by Paige Eubanks-Barrow 06 Aug '09

06 Aug '09

Good morning friends and potential neighbors! My husband and I are looking to purchase a home in Highland Park within the next two months and would greatly appreciate it if you would keep us in mind if you are considering selling or know of someone else selling their home. Our ideal space would be a 3br/1.5ba, hardwoods, dependable gas/electric/water and a small yard. We are open to purchasing a home in need of a little tender, loving care. Insofar as the kind of neighbors we are, we always have a cup of (unprocessed) sugar or (local-farm-raised) eggs to loan. Our (rescued) miniature schnauzer teaches a relaxation yoga class in his free time and we are sure any children we have will be well-behaved-non-screaming-or-tree-climbing-early-reading-non-mailbox-bashin g-gifted-and-talented angels who would be happy to babysit for free. My extremely good-looking husband tends to mow the lawn with his shirt off. I know seven types of CPR and we'd love to come to your BBQ/Yard Sale/Pot Luck/Supper Club/Neighborhood Watch/Restoration/Beautification/Committee Meetings. Thanks so much for your time and we hope to call you neighbors soon! Paige Eubanks-Barrow peubanksbarrow(a)gmail.com

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