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[Highland Park] Another scam to watch out for
by Helen Blier 09 May '07

09 May '07

Hi all - Yep - another one for the neighborhood. Any Guardian home security customers out there? A guy with an APX/Honeywell shirt is walking around the neighborhood, claiming to be a representative of the company sent to "update" home security equipment. You guessed it - he's not. According to Guardian, the scam involves having customers sign double contracts and be billed for two security systems. As the customer service rep at Guardian just told me, Guardian would never ever send folks door to door. The guy in question is early 20s, white, short & wide, bad skin. He was at my house on Farragut at 4:45 on Wed. afternoon. For the record, I thought he was going to swallow his teeth when I told him I knew it was a scam and would be informing authorities. -Helen 912 Farragut

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[Highland Park] RE: Trees on E. liberty Blvd
by Jahn, David 09 May '07

09 May '07

I think Kendall already adequately explained our position on favoring 'any' tree over pear at this time. Had we kept the remaining trees we still would have inserted another genus between them. Pear is not included on the Recommended Species List at this time due to disease potential and vulnerability in wind events. David Jahn, City Forester 6520 Stanton Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412-665-3625 412-665-4316 FAX david.jahn(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us -----Original Message----- From: courtney ehrlichman [mailto:courtney.ehrlichman@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 11:07 AM To: diana.ames(a)verizon.net; Jahn, David Cc: neighborhood(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us; kendall.pelling(a)eastliberty.org; jester, eric Subject: Trees on E. liberty Blvd Hi David and Diana, The community is quite shocked and saddened by the now barren strips of center median on E. Liberty Blvd. The blossoming of the flowering pear trees were a much awaited spectacle every season and softened the effects of the high speed traffic. We are thankful that the Duquesne Light has rightly agreed to replant trees there. However, the concern is that the trees should be replaced with the Callery Pears, as this continues on the whole Boulevard and is what was there before. If you could please explain the thinking behind planting sycamores there, the community would be much obliged. They would be even more obliged if you replanted the callery pears ; ) Many thanks, Courtney Ehrlichman Tree Hugger Extraordinare

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[Highland Park] E. Liberty Blvd trees
by courtney ehrlichman 09 May '07

09 May '07

I received an email from Diana Ames, the Shade Tree Commission Chair, about these trees. however I encourage you to contact her and the forester to voice your opinion as flowering pear trees really are beautiful there. David Jahn, City Forester: David.Jahn(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us Diana Ames, Shade Tree Commission Chair: diana.ames(a)verizon.net Best to cc: Eldi kendall.pelling(a)eastliberty.org Community input here is vital. Please do send them both an email voicing your concern. Diana's email below: : Dear Tree Friends, You've probably noticed Duquesne Light's enormous construction project along East Liberty Blvd. has caused some damage to the trees in the median--most of which are Callery pears which were in poor condition anyway. Jenny Arkett has made a wonderful offer to replace all of these trees with real shade trees (sycamores) and the City Forester has agreed. Just wanted to give you a heads up that the old broken trees will be removed possibly as early as tomorrow, but they will be replaced. Because the City crews maintain the planting strip, Jenny is requesting that Eisler Nursery create a larger than typical mulch area around the new trees to protect them from lawn mowers. We will need to be vigilant about these trees and make sure we get recruit Tree Tenders for them ASAP. Best, Diana Diana M. Ames, Chair Pittsburgh Shade Tree Commission 412.361.4838

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[Highland Park] Need landscaper
by Sue Mietzner 09 May '07

09 May '07

Can anyone recommend a good landscaper who will do small to moderate size residential jobs? We need design and implementation. Thanks, Sue Mietzner 1341 Cordova __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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[Highland Park] Pedal Pittsburgh Call for Volunteers
by Cindi Contie 09 May '07

09 May '07

For distribution to members of the Pittsburgh area community: Pedal Pittsburgh Call for Volunteers! The region's premier cycling event, Pedal Pittsburgh is seeking volunteers to help May 17-20. Volunteer opportunities include: Pre-event (May 17-19): Registration, sign hanging or truck loading Event-day (May 20th): Registration, rest stop service, ride guiding, course marshalling and more. Right now, we are especially in need of course marshalls (directing riders), sign-hanging, and truck loading. No matter which task you choose, you're sure to have a great time, meet new people, and help make the event a success! Pedal Pittsburgh is a recreational bicycle ride with six routes ranging from 6- to 60- miles to accommodate all ages and riding abilities. Pedal Pittsburgh is produced annually as a fundraiser for the Community Design Center of Pittsburgh. To volunteer for Pedal Pittsburgh, please contact Cindi Contie at 412.391.4144 or ccontie(a)cdcp.org. Thanks for your support!

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[Highland Park] Park Bathrooms
by Sherry Goldman 08 May '07

08 May '07

Does anyone know how to get the bathrooms up at the resevoir cleaned and serviced on a regular basis? It is a pretty sorry state of affairs when I would rather use the porta-potty because it is cleaner and has sanitizer for your hands. I don't know about the men's bathroom, but the women's is almost always gross. There is usually liquid on the seat, never any toilet paper, no soap or towels and only cold water. I put a bar of soap up there a few years ago and it lasted a short time and then disappeared, so I stopped bothering. Perhaps if many people complained, they would keep up with it.

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[Highland Park] Urban Fusion Cafe Baked Goods Menu
by Olga Watkins 08 May '07

08 May '07

*Baked Goods Menu, Urban Fusion Café & Catering* To order in advance or request specific bakery items, please give the café a minimum of 48 hours notice. *412-363-1717 www.unionproject.org/cafe/menu * *801 North Negley Avenue**, Pittsburgh, PA 15206*** *Open Monday through Friday, 7 am to 9 pm and Saturday 9 am to 9 pm.* ** Flavors listed below. * * *Item * *Price Each* *Price Dozen* Scones 1.50 14.95 Muffins 1.50 14.95 Muffin Caps 1.50 14.95 Small Cookies .25 2.75 Large Cookies .75 7.95 Mini Quiches 2.00 18.95 English Muffins .75 7.95 Biscuits .75 7.95 Mini Fruit Pies 1.50 14.95 Assorted Danish 1.50 14.95 Popovers .50 4.95 Pumpkin Rolls 2.00 slice 12.95 roll Cheesecake 2.50 slice 23.95- 9" cake Crème Brule 2.95 each + ceramic deposit (credit card orders only) Chocolate Cake Roll n/a 14.95 (3 day advance order) Gluten, Egg & Cane Free Bread n/a 6.95 loaf (2 day advance) * * *Flavors* *Many flavors are interchangeable between bakery items. Just ask for your favorite flavor. Special orders & customized flavors are available but may be subject to additional charges.* * * *Scones:* Cranberry Almond, Cranberry Orange, Cherry White-Chocolate, Chocolate-chocolate chip, Mango-white chocolate, Currant-pecan, Cherry walnut *Muffins:* Banana Chocolate Chip, Oat Bran, Blueberry, Cranberry-orange, Strawberry *Muffin Caps*: Same as muffin flavors *Small Cookies*: Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin (approx. 1 oz.) *Large Cookies:* Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Cherry-almond-chocolate chip, White Chocolate Chunk (approx. 3.5 oz) *Mini Quiches:* Salmon-cream cheese-dill, Ham & Swiss, Bacon & Cheddar, Tomato & Feta, Veggie, Pesto-provolone-red pepper *Mini Fruit Pies:* Strawberry, Strawberry-Rhubarb, Blueberry, Peach, Apple, Pineapple, Mixed Berry, Seasonal Fresh Fruit *Assorted Danish:* Mixed Berry, Cherry, Cheese, Seasonal Fresh Fruit *Popovers .*50 each *Pumpkin Roll, Chocolate Cake Roll* *Cheesecake:* Chocolate Caramel Turtle, Chocolate Berry, Chocolate-chocolate chip or white chocolate chip, Chocolate Raspberry with White Chocolate Chips *Entrée Cheesecake:* Smoked Salmon, Caramelized Onion with chives, Garden Veggie, Roasted Red Pepper *Crème Brule:* Vanilla, Chocolate, Cherry Chocolate, Caramel-Pecan, Peanut Butter olgawatkins(a)gmail.com www.olgawatkins.com www.unionproject.org/cafe

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[Highland Park] trees on East Liberty Blvd?
by Jack and Liz Buchanan 08 May '07

08 May '07

Is it just me, or were all the trees on E. Liberty Blvd, between Highland and Negley, cut down? Anyone know anything about this? Are there plans to put seedlings in? Who would be in charge of planting there? Liz Buchanan --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.

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[Highland Park] pool supplies
by Olga Watkins 08 May '07

08 May '07

I am looking for the best possible deal on an in-ground pool replacement liner and a pool service to fill the pool. Any recommendations? Olga Watkins -- www.olgawatkins.com www.unionproject.org/cafe

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[Highland Park] Street Hockey
by Rebecca Moore 08 May '07

08 May '07

Hi My husband is an ice hockey player, but with the weather being so nice he was wondering if there were any street hockey players in the neighborhood. Maybe there is already an existing group he could join or if there is enough interest start a new one? You can email me directly and I will pass the info along to him...thanks! Becky Moore --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.

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