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[Highland Park] childcare/school recommendations?
by Krissy 03 Nov '07

03 Nov '07

Hello all, I wanted to know if anyone could recommend schools in the east end area. I have a 21 month old and a 4 year old and would like for find a school that has extended care for both. Any advice/past experiences on any schools is appreciated as well. Thank you in advance for your help. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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[Highland Park] Computer sales?
by JESSICA SUTARA 02 Nov '07

02 Nov '07

>From time to time I've seen people advertise computer help through this list, and I was wondering if any of those people were interested in buying a relatively new computer from me. Unfortunately I no longer have the emails with those contacts. If anyone is interested please respond for more details. Thanks, Jessica

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[Highland Park] recommend tailor for leather coat?
by Christine March 02 Nov '07

02 Nov '07

Hi. Can anyone recommend a good tailor for leather coat? Thank you! __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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[Highland Park] [Tazza D'Oro] Contributing to Community
by Amy 02 Nov '07

02 Nov '07

Tazza D'Oro has posted a new item, 'Contributing to Community' Community is one of those things right up there on the list of life's priorities - love, hope, family... When I started Tazza D'Oro 9 years ago I wanted it to be about the coffee, but in big way it became about the community. Everyday I am reminded about how important community is and our [...] You may view the latest post at http://tazzadoro.net/news/tazza-d-oro/contributing-to-community/ You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Amy tazzadoro(a)earthlink.net

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[Highland Park] Cat found in Highland Park
by Mary Barr 02 Nov '07

02 Nov '07

A very pretty and friendly young cat with pale blue eyes was found today in Highland Park near the picnic groves. We can only keep it for a day or two before we will need to turn it over to the cat rescue folks. If anyone can claim it, please call us as soon as possible. Chuck and Mary Barr 412-441-0328

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Re: [Highland Park] High Lead Levels at Farmhouse
by LORIFRED9＠aol.com 02 Nov '07

02 Nov '07

Hello Highland Parkers, I must have missed the previous posting over the summer about the lead problem. And I have been using the playground ignorant of the apparent risks. Why weren't there more postings? Or even better, a sign in the contaminated area? I thought such "close-knit" neighborhood, would want to share such information to protect other children. When I was approached by a journalist today at the Farmhouse, I was stunned about not knowing about any of this. ~LR ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

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[Highland Park] [Update.unionproject] UPWords, Help UP: EAT PANCAKES, Ceramics@UP Holiday Deals, Youth Talent Showcase, and more...
by Katrina Struloeff 02 Nov '07

02 Nov '07

To view the full email update visit www.unionproject.org/About_Us/News UPWords – NOV 9 – JAN BEATTY Come by the Union Project Nov. 9 at 7pm for the second installment of the UPWords Reading Series. This month will feature noted writers Jan Beatty (poetry) and Michael Cox (fiction/creative non-fiction). This is an evening you shouldn't miss. For questions or more information please email hilary(a)unionproject.org or call 412-363-4500 x26. Other Union Project Items This week: Help Union Project: EAT PANCAKES Ceramics@UP - HOLIDAY GIFT SPECIAL! YOUTH TALENT SHOWCASE – NOV 6 HOLIDAY RENTALS & CATERING WISH LIST – Do you have items to donate? To view the full email update visit www.unionproject.org/About_Us/News The Union Project does not necessarily endorse the views of organizations and individuals that rent space at Union Project. Union Project is located at the corner of Negley and Stanton Avenues in the east end of Pittsburgh. Call 412-363-4550 or check out www.unionproject.orgfor more information. _______________________________________________ update mailing list update(a)unionproject.org http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/update.unionproject

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[Highland Park] High Lead Levels at Farmhouse
by Bob Staresinic 02 Nov '07

02 Nov '07

Hello All This morning there was an article about high levels of lead at the Farmhouse playground. There was an email posting sent out over the Summer about this also. Here are links to 2 articles: www.postgazette.com/pg/07306/830524-53.stm http://kdka.com/local/playground.lead.investigation.2.480999.html There have been several folks who have sent emails to the list, and I decided to summarize and send one out with the 2 above links. The Highland Park Community Council is a community organization, consisting of volunteers from the neighborhood. As the Secretary of the HPCC, I have little knowledge of lead paint, and have little time to take this issue on. But I can say that the HPCC will support and assist with getting this issue resolved. Rather than many folks trying to contact the Health Dept, City Parks, etc, I think it would be better for someone to try and take charge of this. I can direct any emails that come in to that person (or persons). This is an issue that was discovered at the beginning of the Summer, and there has been little notification about it to the community. If you are interested in working on this issue, send me an email or give me a call. I will try to get all of the interested folks together, and can provide some contact info for elected officials. Bob Staresinic 412-441-8972 bob.63(a)netzero.net hpcc(a)highlandparkpa.com

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[Highland Park] Halloween
by flamingoblue 01 Nov '07

01 Nov '07

Thanks all for your input. I found most folks shared my concerns, and I got quite a bit of very positive feedback from kids and parents when they noticed my sign. I found no reason to deny candy to any one. All had on costumes from the most creative and elaborate, to something simple. I like to chat a bit with the kids about their costumes. One young boy was dressed in scrubs and he was a doctor. He had grand imaginings of being both a brain surgeon and a heart doctor. Another boy had on a sweatshirt with a coin design - he was Fifty Cent. I like to see just a little sign of creativity and imagination and I was pleased to give candy to all. We had so many kids, I ran out of candy at 7:00 and shut down. I had purchased 150 pieces!! I might have eaten a couple myself. I think the older kids without costumes came later since I didnt see any this year. Thanks again for all your thoughts, Marty Harkins

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[Highland Park] List of Plumbers
by Mike Ransdell 01 Nov '07

01 Nov '07

Thanks again to everyone who offered plumber recommendations. As promised, here are all of the responses (in the order they arrived): 1. Al Bouman - 724 462 8456. He's come twice on time, courteous, free estimates and cheerful disposition. Also, he cleans up after repairs. 2. Seigle Plumbing & Heating - 412-681-9091 3. Bob at Standard Plumbing on S. Milvale Ave. 4. I've actually had good luck with RotoRooter. You always get a different person, but they are very knowledgeable. Also fairly priced, I think. Oh, you can get a sizable discount if you use a coupon from the phone book. I used someone else last time--Morrie Cohen. He comes quickly--no waiting--does the work, leaves without saying goodbye, no chit chat, but good and fairly reasonable as these things go. 5. We have had very good experience with B & F Plumbing, 412-682-7151. We've been using them for 20 years. 6. I've used R.J. Johanssen [check spelling] on Baum Blvd in the ~remote past, on recomm's from a few neighbors. Found them reliable, maybe a little expensive. 7. Reliable Plumbing - Charles Hicks 8. Ron McCarrison does our plumbing -- a truly nice guy who works on his own. He's based in Verona. I got his name from the original Highland Park list about 8 years ago (after a bad experience with Stahl Plumbing). 9. Seigle Plumbing and Heating - 412-681-9091 10. My plumber's name is Marty. He's very nice. His number is 412 - 741- 2786. 11. We have used Joe Hoffmann for nearly six years - fair, nice, honest. 412-921-8662 12. RDN Plumbing - Recommended by two people. Here was one of the responses: Try RDN Plumbing (412-462-1435). They're in West Homestead, but have several plumbers, one or two of whom focus on East End. About 8 months ago, I had a problem with a leaking shower faucet, that my prior plumber had told me could only be repaired by ripping out the wall and reinstalling the entire valve. RDN's guy came out, found the problem, had to go downtown to get a replacement part, but had the thing fixed in a total of about 4 hours. Price was reasonable, but not "cheap", and the wall did not need to be touched. He even alerted me to the risk that the other shower faucet could develop the same problem, showed me how to fix it myself and gave me info I needed to buy a backup valve core. One drawback to these guys--they do only plumbing, no heating or cooling system work. 13. I have used "M&D Plumbing" several times over the last ten years. You can call Marty Kralik at 412-741-2786. He has always returned my call the same day and did the needed repairs the next day. I think he's very reasonable for a plumber. They have done everything from a new hot water heater to leaking pipes. Highly recommended. 14. We are seriously in love with Richard Dodaro, whom we found on Angie's List. He has now done three different jobs for us, responded quickly and showed up reliably and we're about to use him for a major gut job/renovation on our master bathroom. His number is 412-243-1796 or 412-906-3772. 15. We have been using Kangaroo plumbing. He is expensive but very good. 16. Nick Poillucci - 412 621 2502 17. Frank Rezzetano - 412 767 0207

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