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[Highland Park] crime spree in the neighborhood
by lawrencewood1＠comcast.net 18 Nov '08

18 Nov '08

I am posting this for a friend and I wanted to let everyone know about a crime spree that has been going on. A friend that lives on Hampton (near Chislett) has been broken into 4 times in the last two months and she has had two additional times when a break-in was attempted. She has reported the break-ins and attempted break-ins to the police each time. Additionally her next door neighbor was also broken into a couple of times. The break-ins are happening during the day Thus far only one person has mentioned seeing anything (and this person did not call the police). The person said she saw a man with a blue van (parked in the side alley) who was taking stuff off porch of my friend's neighbor's house and running away with it and getting into the van. The person(s) breaking in has been getting in by using a crow bar to pry open the front door and back door as well as breaking in through a window. The person(s) are quite brazen to keep hitting the same houses during the day, but they know that people are at work and so far no one has reported seeing anyone to the police. I would encourage everyone to be vigilant and report any suspicious behavior. Watching out for each other is our own best security. I also hope that if any police are encouraged to step up patrols until the criminal(s) are caught. thanks Susan Belville

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[Highland Park] Bagpipes in the Morning
by Bruce Robison 18 Nov '08

18 Nov '08

Yes indeed, this coming Sunday morning, November 23, the sound of Pipe and Drum will echo through this end of our Highland Park neighborhood, as the well-known Syria Highlanders join us to celebrate our observance of the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle--the patronal festival of our St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. The Highlanders will, weather permitting, play a pre-service recital in the Churchyard on Hampton Street beginning at around 10:45. Then they will lead a grand procession into the church, where there will be more piping and drumming, much singing, and much celebration. All are invited to join us for the celebration, of course--or simply to come on over to see the Pipers in the Churchyard, or simply to enjoy the wonderful music of the heritage of Scotland as you would hear it in the distance while enjoying your morning coffee at home. It will be the 171st St. Andrew's Day observance since the founding of this parish in 1837, and the 102nd here in the Highland Park neighborhood . . . Bruce Robison http://www.standrewspgh.org http://revbmrobison.blogspot.com/

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[Highland Park] La Casa Tapas and Wine Bar gift certificates ~ half price
by VENTURCAP1＠aol.com 18 Nov '08

18 Nov '08

I have a few $25 gift certificates (expiring Feb 20, 2009) for La Casa Tapas on Ellsworth. It is a fabulous restaurant and bar and one of our favorites. Unfortunately, illness forces me to let them go for half the face value. Call me at 412-657-1877 and I'll deliver them. Bruce

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[Highland Park] Desk and Executive chair for sale
by MARTHA SCHAEFER 18 Nov '08

18 Nov '08

I have an antique partner's desk from the late 1800's that I bought from Dargate Galleries in 1987 that I uesed for years as my office desk, that I would now like to sell (we need the space for another bedroom!). It is solid walnut with very intricate inlaid wood all over the desk....it is a beautiful showpiece that I paid $1800 for at the time. I would sell it for $900. I also have a burgandy leather (ox-blood) executive chair with hammered nail detailing that I used with the desk and paid $1,000; I would sell it for $500. Both pieces are in excellent condition. Martha Schaefer

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[Highland Park] The List Serve
by James H. Joseph 17 Nov '08

17 Nov '08

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[Highland Park] Cat sitter question
by M Rychener 17 Nov '08

17 Nov '08

Hi all, I just wanted to follow up and say that I have located a cat kennel that sounds like an option for my sister's cat (I'll be going to visit later this week). Of course, home care would be a better option, but it looks like the kennel will probably be our choice. It's heart-warming to know that there are so many animal-lovers out there! Thank you for all of your suggestions. I appreciate the variety of opinions about the safety of caring for cats during pregnancy and encourage anyone who is pregnant to discuss the issue of bringing a new cat into your home during pregnancy with your health care provider. Thank you again, Melissa

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[Highland Park] Reporting of incidents
by Ross, Larry 17 Nov '08

17 Nov '08

Hello everyone,I was made aware of an incident that occurred on Thursday night via e-mail,however this incident was not reported to the police.The incident involved a street robbery in which a victim was accosted by multiple perpetrators.Incidents such as this one by all means should be reported to the police.Hopefully my response to the sender of the e-mail will prompt the victim to call 911 and report the incident.Currently information is being gathered by Detectives here at zone 5 in which perpetrators are being identified and will subsequently be arrested and it is possible these perps are involved in multiple incidents.So I encourage calls to 911 for actual incidents and to report loitering groups in the area. Thank You Cmdr.Larry Ross Zone 5 Station.

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[Highland Park] Commercial Cleaning-Business Owners
by Francine937＠aol.com 17 Nov '08

17 Nov '08

Hello Again Members, I just wanted to e-mail business owners in the community regarding our commercial cleaning services. I am very happy at this point with my residential clients I have in the community. I currently have 3 commercial contracts in the Pittsburgh area, and I must say everyone thus far is extremely happy with our work. I am looking to expand more in the commercial industry of cleaning. I am also willing to clean up after and before special events, and parties. I have had such a wonderful outreach in the community and I thank all my residential clients for there business:) Thanks again members! Francine M. Moschella@ Moschella Cleaning Services 412-452-5668 **************Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie news & more!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212774565x1200812037/aol?red… p://toolbar.aol.com/moviefone/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000001)

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[Highland Park] Looking for a home to rent Still!
by Francine937＠aol.com 17 Nov '08

17 Nov '08

Hello Members, I have been on a search for a while now for a home to rent in either Highland Park, Morningside, or Stanton Heights. I am actually not in a hurry. It would be after the holidays that would be an ideal move. If something that I completely loved presented itself sooner I would take it. I have lived in Highland Park all my life and would like to continue staying here. I need a 4 bedroom home. I have 3 small children, all well behaved, and I have my own cleaning business. Please e-mail me with any information you may have. Thanks again members:) Francine M. Moschella@ Moschella Cleaning Services 412-452-5668 **************Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie news & more!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212774565x1200812037/aol?red… p://toolbar.aol.com/moviefone/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000001)

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[Highland Park] FW: Need Assistance
by Brackney, Rashall 17 Nov '08

17 Nov '08

Good Morning, Please see the below email string. I am attempting to collect data for FCC recommendations ASAP. Any assistance you can give would be reatly appreciated. Thanks so much everyone. Cmdr RaShall M. Brackney, Commander City of Pittsburgh, Bureau of Police Zone 1 Station 1501 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, Pa. 15212 Office: (412) 323-7200 Fax: (412) 323-7249 Email: rashall.brackney(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us -----Original Message----- From: Brackney, Rashall Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 6:08 AM To: Hodges, Forrest; Davis, Janine; Luffey, Christine; White, WiIliam M.; Gay, Michael Cc: Trosky, George; McNeilly, Catherine; Degler, Kathy; Ross, Larry; Schubert, Scott Subject: Need Assistance Good Morning Everyone, I am in need of assistance. I am currently working with a group of students from Carnegie-Mellon University to make recommendations to the FCC regarding the Digital TV Transition. If not properly informed and prepared, this transition, will leave most of the disenfranchised population that we represent without television services in 2009. I was going to mention this at Citywide, but was out of town. The FCC deadline for recommendations has been pushed back and I need to collect data today and tomorrow. If you could email me the times and locations for your community meetings, or have community members from your zone fill out the attached survey, I would be extremely grateful. I will personally pick up the surveys or you can forward my email and the survey to your community list serve and I will download their responses. Thanks! Cmdr RaShall M. Brackney, Commander City of Pittsburgh, Bureau of Police Zone 1 Station 1501 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, Pa. 15212 Office: (412) 323-7200 Fax: (412) 323-7249 Email: rashall.brackney(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us

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