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[Highland Park] Thanks for responses re dog attack
by Mark Stein 26 Feb '07

26 Feb '07

Just wanted to thank everyone for all of their responses regarding the dog attack. We have gone out and purchased a pair of pepper spray canisters and taken all or your advice to heart. One thing I inadvertantly left out of my original email is that our own two dogs are both pit bulls (from the animal rescue league). We love them, find them to be smart, loyal, very sensitive and loving dogs who get along very well with children. Unfortunately they are also targetted for dog fighting - just take a look at the percent of pit bulls/staffordshires filling up every dog shelter in the area. But that's a whole other issue. In any case, our smaller dog who was attacked wound up with a very small bite mark and was being carried down the street mostly just because she was scared and shaking. Everything turned out ok. Thanks again. Mark Stein

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[Highland Park] Free Desk
by Howard Degenholtz 26 Feb '07

26 Feb '07

I have a small desk - metal with laminate top. It is brown, in decent condition. Suitable for a kid or a PC. Free for the taking! -Howard

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[Highland Park] Together, we can - turn Pittsburgh around!
by Michelle Belan 25 Feb '07

25 Feb '07

If you'd like to hear why Patrick Dowd wants to represent you on Pittsburgh City Council District 7, come to my house on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 7PM. When: Feb. 27 @ 7PM Where: 7234 Witherspoon St., Morningside (Pittsburgh 15206) RSVP: 412.661.5929 Host: Michelle Belan Eat, drink and become a part of the solution! RSVP desirable but not required. Michelle Belan michelle(a)belancreative.com

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[Highland Park] Sofa, Bookcases for Sale
by Joanne Foerster 25 Feb '07

25 Feb '07

My mother-in-law has to downsize from her apartment just across the river in O'Hara Township. We are selling her sofa (floral print with white background) and two large bookcases (about 6' x 4' each, with enclosed cabinet on bottom), for $125 per item. Also available is a full size bed and mattress set, free for the taking. Buyer must be able to transport; items are on 2nd floor of an elevator building. All things must go by Wednesday! If interested, please call me at (412) 361-5075. - Joanne McGowan

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[Highland Park] Looking for Queen size mattress
by Bob Staresinic 25 Feb '07

25 Feb '07

Hi neighbors, My sister is looking for a queen size mattress and box spring to fill in the frame she already has. She is interested in something that is "sleepable" but is not looking to spend very much money. If you have a decent mattress and box spring that you want to get rid of for next to nothing, please let me know. Thanks Bob Staresinic 412-441-8972

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[Highland Park] moving to pttsburgh
by Beswicksmrcka 24 Feb '07

24 Feb '07

dear highland neighborhood My family may be moving to Pittsburgh . we shall be visiting in march . I am trying to get info on different areas and someone suggested highland. we will be working at upmc and hope to be close by and near good schools, does any one have a moment to tell me about schools in the area private or public, the area in general, I am searching for an area where i can walk to everything or get public transport, and a diverse community. I am from england Amanda smrcka

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Re: [Highland Park] Reynolds on Bryant?
by VENTURCAP1＠aol.com 23 Feb '07

23 Feb '07

We dropped in last weekend for a meal but did not stay. We were ushered unceremoniously to the basement even though the upstairs room was empty. Apparently, the upstairs room is reserved for parties but it appears to be the better of the two dining areas. Why not let folks eat there unless there is a party going on ....... However; I digress, what put both of us off and made us leave was the 'aroma' in the basement. It could generously be described as fetid and was most unappealing. The evening was not a total disaster as we tried La Casa for tapas at 5882 Elsworth and loved it so much we stayed for four hours. Bruce In a message dated 22/02/2007 9:35:53 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, rm55(a)pobox.com writes: Cynthia Golden wrote: > Does anyone know anything about the new restaurant, Reynolds on Bryant? We are curious about the type of food, atmosphere, price range, etc. and have not seen any ads or news about the place. I thought someone on the list might know something and be willing to share. My wife & I ate during the first week they were open. The food was pretty good. The atmosphere was about the same as when it was the Indian restaurant--you have to go downstairs to eat and there weren't a lot of people there. But it's a new restaurant so I'm sure they would appreciate it if folks checked it out to fix that second problem :) The prices were fair. They have menus out front which you could check out. The selection seemed good but I'm no gourmet :) I'd say to check them out. TWe should support Bryant Street businesses! Rudy -- <http://www.highlandpark.pgh.pa.us/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood>

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[Highland Park] Lost Cat
by mccormic+＠pitt.edu 23 Feb '07

23 Feb '07

Dear All, Our black and white tuxedo cat is missing. He only stays outside a few minutes each evening, so it is very unusual that he has not returned. He is black with a white chest, scalloped front white paws, white back paws, a white tummy, and white whiskers. He is five years old, and his name is Humo. I am attaching a picture. We live on Highland Court - the little walkway between Mellon Terrace and Callowhill - closer to Negley than Highland. He is not accustomed to being outside for long. Reward for his safe return. Call 412-363-0422. Dawn and Christine

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[Highland Park] Dog attack N Highland Ave
by Mark Stein 23 Feb '07

23 Feb '07

This evening, Friday at around 5:30, while walking one of our dogs, an aggressive medium-sized pit-bull, all beige, with a triangular white patch on its neck, came up and attacked our dog. This dog had no collar on. My partner, who was walking our dog, was for a while able to kick it away. A woman and child who were driving by very kindly pulled over, came over with a golf club and helped drive the dog away, even offering to take my partner and our dog into their van and drive them home. The attack happened at the corner of N. Highland and Jackson St. First, THANK YOU to the person who pulled over, whoever you are. Second, if anyone is familiar with this dog we would very much appreciate it if you could let us know - while neither my partner nor our dog was physically hurt, we would feel better knowing whether this was an animal that just happened to get out of its home or whether this is an animal we need to be concerned about in the future. Finally, this raised for us a legal question which perhaps someone could answer? Had this animal continued to attack and we'd been unable to fend it off, what would have been the consequences of shooting this dog? I happened to be at home when this attack happened. But, disregarding for a moment the ethical issue (and it would be a huge issue for me personally), had the health of my partner or our dog (who was leashed, collared and licensed, by the way) been at risk, I likely would have considered this, for better or for worse. Yes, the weapon and carry permit are legal. I apologize in advance for any shock this may carry, but as this is an issue that now has occurred several times for us, it seems germane to at least put forward the question. In any case, this shook us up very much, hence this letter. -------------------------------------------------------------- Mark Stein 813 North Highland Avenue email: mark(.)stein((a))verizon(.)net (remove all parentheses) --------------------------------------------------------------

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[Highland Park] Free Stuff
by Howard Degenholtz 23 Feb '07

23 Feb '07

The bookcases I offered the other day are now gone! Thank you to everyone who replied. If any one is interested, I have a set of the complete works of Goethe in German, c. 1920. Books are in good condition. Free to a good home! -- Howard B. Degenholtz, PhD Associate Professor Department of Health Policy & Management Graduate School of Public Health Center for Bioethics and Health Law University of Pittsburgh 3708 5th Ave. Suite 300 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 tel: 412.647.5860 fax: 412.647.5877 email: degen(a)pitt.edu

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