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RIVERS, RAILS and BACKROADS
Your Daily Neighborhood Newsletter
The Very Best of Everything in Alle-Kiski Valley
http://www.alle-kiskitoday.com/
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SPECIAL EDITION
Thursday July 13, 2006
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___ THIS MONTH IN ALLE-KISKI TODAYMAGAZINE ___
JULY 2006 ISSUE NOW AVAILABLE
=> The Beautiful, The Exotic - The Enclosure in Plum Boro
http://www.alle-kiskitoday.com/articles/2912
Ever had one of those great ideas that seem so good when you
think them up but quickly turn into a nightmare? It was the
occasion of my daughter's birthday and I wanted to get her
something a bit out of the ordinary.
=> Tarentum Native Seeks To Revitalize His Community
http://www.alle-kiskitoday.com/articles/2939
Bill Rossey knows Tarentum very well. He not only was born
and raised here, but has spent his life in the community.
Every day he leaves his East Second Avenue home and takes a
walk around the community. When he sees Borough signs or
property in need of repair, he alerts the street department
to make them aware of the particular need. Like a farmer
walking his land and checking if everything is o.k., Bill
has a pride in his community.
=> A Nice Story of a Good Path By George
http://www.alle-kiskitoday.com/articles/2911
The American stranger is hopelessly lost in the London
fog... The French have kicked the British and the American
colonists out of the area... Washington was soon
outnumbered, forced to surrender, released and expelled...
Washington’s brigade pitches an unscheduled camp and stays
the night...Allegheny County planners come up with a great
idea in the late 1950s: ring Pittsburgh with large,
undeveloped blocks of land... And in the New Millenium, Tom
Whanger and Gary Rogers, with the help of GPS technology and
Computer Mapping Software, put all these clues together to
find something remarkable right under our noses, and near
Monroeville and Plum!
=> Attacked by Sword Wielding Japanese Officer
http://www.alle-kiskitoday.com/articles/2940
It is a story right out of the movie “Raiders of The Lost
Arc”. Dean E. Stover of Salina was a Marine Lieutenant
leading his platoon down a jungle path in Guadalcanal when
suddenly a Japanese officer jumped out in front of him
brandishing a sword. He was only a few feet away striking at
Dean with the sword. Dean ducked, pulled his .45 caliber
pistol out and fired three times killing him.
=> Next Family Generation Leads Albert L. Bauer Plumbing
http://www.alle-kiskitoday.com/articles/2935
The next generation of the Bauer family has taken the reins
of Albert L. Bauer Plumbing, Inc. of New Kensington and is
ready to expand the business. Daniel Bauer, son of Albert L.
Bauer, took over the business a few years ago and the
business is doing well. His dad started the business in 1978
and built it on quality work. Dan is now building the firm’s
reputation on quality, dependability and reliability.
=> Oakmont United Methodist A Vibrant Church
http://www.alle-kiskitoday.com/articles/2936
Pastor Keith Dunn characterizes Oakmont United Methodist
Church members as having openness. A friendly and caring
church, it is like one big family that has something for
everyone. And, like a big family, it attracts others. Pastor
Dunn says that newcomers are regularly seen over the year.
The church not only has openness, it also has a growing
outreach mindset among the members.
RECIPES *** RECIPES *** RECIPES
=> Strawberry-Almond Chocolate Cake
http://www.alle-kiskitoday.com/articles/2937
This elegant dessert is one I made for my family just
because I wanted to serve them something special. It not
only looks beautiful, it is delicious as well. Just a few
simple ingredients and you have a dessert that will many
compliments and will be asked for over and over again.
=> Summer Fruit Salad
http://www.alle-kiskitoday.com/articles/2947
Summer brings lot of opportunity for great food. One of my
favorites that a friend makes for potlucks is a fruit salad.
You cannot go wrong with it.
SPORTS *** SPORTS *** SPORTS
* Something Extra - Deer Lakes
* Fox Chapel Volleyball Wins Big
* Foxes Lacrosse Western PA Runner-Up
* Fox Chapel Track Athletes Compete At States
* Vikings Mine Gold And Bronze At WPIALs, States
* Cavaliers’ Success Punctuated By State Javelin Title
* Riverview Track Records Wrecked
* Lady Raiders’ Pitcher Approaches Light Speed
* Sports Focus, Leechburg: The Prosecutor
=> WEATHER FORECAST
=> PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO
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Your 2 to 5 year old kid’s will love Kiddies’ Korner Nursery
School at 401a First Street in Apollo. Call 724-478-1420.
Certified teachers for private preschool. Classes available.
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WEATHER FORECAST
http://www.alle-kiskitoday.com/weather.html
Thursday Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly
cloudy, with a high around 80. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of
precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth
of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly
before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind
around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New
rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher
amounts possible in thunderstorms. Friday: A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly cloudy, with a high
near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of
precipitation is 20%. Friday Night: A slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low near 65.
Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Saturday: A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high
near 87. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Saturday
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is
20%. Sunday: Partly cloudy, with a high near 87. Sunday Night:
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Monday: A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of
precipitation is 30%. Monday Night: A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low near 63. Chance of
precipitation is 30%.
Alle-Kiski Today weather is a direct feed
From the National Weather Service. Be sure
To check it online for your latest weather report.
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Call James Humphrey, D.O. at 724-845-1145 for your health needs.
Located at 1181 State Route 356, Leechburg (Aside Stanford Home
Center). Board Certified in Family Practice.
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PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO
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Jam Session
East Vandergrift Senior Center sponsors Jam Sessions every Friday
afternoon in the Center. All musicians/singers are welcome to
join in, from beginners to those with a lot of experience. Music
begins between 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM, and continues through 3:30
PM. Also welcome are audience members from the community. Suellen
McCollim Phone: 724-568-2692
FREE Lunch Program
Starting June 19th there will be FREE lunches for kids 18 yrs. &
under at the North Vandergrift Playground. This Program will end
Aug. 18th. So bring the kids for an afternoon of fun and food.
Call 1-800-405-6252 before June 15th to get signed up for the
first day. Let them know you are signing up for the North
Vandergrift Site and if the child would like white or chocolate
milk.
“Praise at the Pavilion” Outdoor Concert Series
July 9 - August 20
The Presbyterian Church of Plum Creek will hold “Praise at the
Pavilion,” an outdoor concert series on Sunday evenings this
summer. The concert series will run from July 9 to August 20,
2006, and will feature a variety of Christian performers from the
Pittsburgh area. A light dinner and fellowship will take place
from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The guest performer(s) will
entertain from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The first concert is
scheduled for Sunday, July 9, and will feature father-son duo,
Mark and Mike Muretisch. The following week the Worship Team from
Norwin Christian Church will perform. On July 23 AX1:8 from
Holiday Park Baptist Church will rock the pavilion. Country
singer, Marcie Covey will entertain on July 30. August 6 features
Unresolved, the Praise team from Heritage Presbyterian Church.
August 13 the FT Band from various churches in the Forest Hills
area will perform. Finally on August 20, Dave Longstreth from
Riverside Community Church will entertain. Weather permitting the
concert series will take place at the church’s outdoor pavilion.
Otherwise the event will take place in the church’s fellowship
hall. Admission and dinner are free but donations will be
accepted to help offset the cost of the food. Presbyterian Church
of Plum Creek Phone: 412-793-4525
Free Composting Workshop [Free Compost Bins to first 25]
July 11
Armstrong County Master Gardeners are giving a Free composting
workshop on Tuesday, July 11, 2006, 6:30-8:00 PM at Owens Grove
Building, North Second Street, Apollo, PA. Pre-registration
recommended (free compost bins are limited to the first 25
registrants) To register, call the Armstrong Co. Extension office
724-548-3447
Street Fair
July 14-15
North Apollo VFD Street Fair to be held on July 14 and 15, 2006
from 7pm to 11pm. Both Nights DJ, Food, Games, Prizes and
Raffles. Fun for All. Located on Acheson Ave in North Apollo.
Come support your local VFD. Vendors Wanted. Please Call for more
info. 724-217-1567
Country Roads 5K
July 15
The 3rd annual Country Roads 5K road race will again take place
at Kunkle Park, 285 Pine Run Church Road, Apollo, Washington
Township in Westmoreland County on Saturday, July 15, 2006 at
9:00 am (registration begins at 8:00). Fees are $12.00
registration (if received by 7/06/06) and $15.00 on race day.
Register early to guarantee a T-shirt. For more information
including registration form, age groups, prizes, and driving
directions please go to www.washingtontownship.com/news.htm.
Please note that Pine Run Road will be closed to all traffic from
the entrance at Pine Run Church and including the intersections
of Yockey and Watson Roads during the race from 9-10 am. Police
and fire crews will be on hand to enforce this road closing.
Please choose an alternative route during this time on Saturday,
July 15.
Free Concert
July 16
Gilpin-Leechburg Rec. Authority is having a free band concert by
the Kiski Valley Community Band on Sunday July 16th at 2:00 P.M.
in the Gilpin Leechburg Park at Pavilion #4. Everyone Welcome
AARP Safe Driver Program
July 17-19
AARP Safe Driver Program: for older adults, age 50 and over. July
17 & 19, 2006 at the Boyd Community Center, O'Hara Township. Time
is: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm on both days. Cost is $10 for both days.
You must attend both days to receive a discount on your car
insurance. Pre-registration is required: Please call 412-784-5313
from 9:00 am - 5:00pm. Sponsored by AARP and the St. Margaret
Foundation.
Summer Musical
July 20-22
Summer Musical Production of "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown" at
the Armstrong Community Theater on July 20, 21, 22 2006 at Ford
City High School Auditorium, 7:30 pm. Tickets are: Adults -
15.00; Children 12 & under and Senior Citizens - 10.00. For
information call 724-763-3680 or visit our web site. Tickets
presales available at the following locations: Baer Beauty in
Ford City, Stacey's Just For You in Kittanning, and The Quality
Inn Royle in West Kittanning. Tickets will also be available at
the door. The Armstrong Community Theater: Phone: 724-763-3680
http://www.armstrongcommunitytheater.org
Apollo Pool Offers Swimming Lessons
July 21-August 11
The Apollo Pool is taking registration for swimming lessons. The
session runs from July 31st through August 11th. Classes will be
held Monday through Friday (10 days) and will be scheduled from
10-10:45 and 11-11:45. Cost is $25 for members ($20 for
additional family members) and $35 for non members ($30 for
additional family members). Classes are held rain or shine.
Registration and prepayment are required. Please phone the pool
for further details. 724-478-3598
Rustic Classic 2006
July 22
On July 22nd, 2006 the annual Rustic Classic (old timers)
Softball game will be held at Maysville ball field. The game will
start around noon. Everyone is welcome to attend. Players are
needed both young and old. Food and drinks will be provided.
Covered dishes will be appreciated. Come out for a day of fun.
Any ?'s call Sean 724-681-5967.
Apollo Pool Karaoke Contest / Night Swims
July 9th, 23rd, 30th; August 13th
The Apollo Pool is hosting a Karaoke Contest. The 3 preliminary
rounds will be held on Sunday nights from 8-11p.m. on July 9th,
23rd and 30th. Finals will be on Sunday August 13th from 8-11p.m.
The contest is open to all ages. Age groups will be determined
dependent on the number of entries. Prizes will be awarded to
winners. Admission is $2 for members and $3 for non-members. Cost
of admission also includes swimming. Good Times Karaoke & DJ
Service will be providing the music, and the concession stand
will be open all night long! Everyone is welcome! Please call the
pool for further information. 724-478-3598
Parks Twp. Community Day
July 29, 2006
Third Annual Community Day and Safety Fair for Parks Twp. on July
29 beginning at 11:00 at Kepple Hill Fire Hall. Fun for all ages.
Mary Ramer Phone: 724-568-2530
Elderton Car Show
July 29
On July 29, 2006 the Elderton/ Plumcreek Recreation Park will be
holding it's annual Car Show Fundraising Event. New construction
has already begun on the Park but much more money needs to be
raised to make our park a place that the whole community can
enjoy. Registration will be held between 9am- 12pm and will cost
$8 per car. All vehicles must be driven to the judging field and
cars for sale will not be judged. An trophy ceremony will be held
at 4pm with 3 awards per class, Best of Show, and Most Car Club
Participation. Our Car Show also welcomes motorcycles and antique
tractors Jerry B. and The Maxi Oldie Show will be providing music
and there will be plenty of great food and hot cars. Spectators
are welcome and get in for free. So come on out and enjoy this
fun day with us! All proceeds from the Elderton Car Show will go
to the new construction of the Elderton/ Plumcreek Recreation
Park. Jenilee Johnson Phone: 724-541-6599
Free Southern Gospel
August 1
One hour of Free Southern Gospel at Connamaugh Dam. Featuring
"Dan Schall" on Tuesday, August 1st from 1:00-2:00pm. Bring a
chair, and enjoy a free hour of Southern Gospel music presented
by Dan Schall ministries. Check out Dan Schalls ministries at
www.DanSchall.org. This free ministry is sponsored by the
"SONshine Pals". Come and enjoy and you will definitely be
blessed. Any questions, call 724 639 3648 and ask for Linda.
Kiski Valley Community Day
August 12
At PNC Park with the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. the St. Louis Cardinals
on Saturday, August 12 at 7:05 p.m. Come out and support your
community at PNC Park with a special discount ticket, priced just
for you. L/R Field Box (Section 128) at $20.00 per ticket and L/R
Field Grandstand (Section 302) at $8.00 per ticket. Call 412-325-
4786 for more information. Charlie Hildbold Phone: 412-325-4786
Outdoor Christian Music Festival
August 12, 2006
On Saturday, August 12th, an outdoor Christian music festival
will be held at the North Apollo Church of God. There will be at
least three bands. Thirst, a local Christian Rock band will
perform, as will Shudder, another Christian rock band from
Northwestern PA. The closing headliner will be the Apologetix, a
nationally known Christian parody band. This will be a great
event for all ages: youth groups are especially encouraged to
attend. Tickets will be $10, with discounts for children and
groups. Proceeds from this event will benefit Children of
Promise. More information will follow soon, but please call 724-
568-3487 with any questions, or to reserve your tickets.
Burrell Bike Bash
August 27th
2nd Annual Burrell Community Bike Parade and Rodeo on August 27th
beginning at 2PM at Pamela's Garden Childcare. This is a free
event. Food, Fun and Prizes for all ages.
Kiski Area Sports Hall of Fame
September 3
The Kiski Area Sports Hall of Fame will have their first dinner
and induction ceremony on September 3, 2006. The dinner and
induction will be held at the Clarion Inn starting at 6:30 pm. It
is to honor those who through their athletic accomplishments have
helped to enhance the athletic programs at Kiski Area High
School. Tickets for the dinner are $25.00 apiece. Call 724-727-
2527 for tickets.
Downtown Historic Saltsburg Car Cruise
September 8th
Downtown Historic Saltsburg Car Cruise. Friday, Sept. 8th from 5-
-9 pm. Classics, Antiques and Hot Rods welcome. Trophies (awarded
at 8pm), Door prizes, 50/50 raffles, DJ, Food, Crafts and more.
Dash plaques to the first 50 entrants. Pre-registration is only
$5 per car ($7.50 day of event). For more information, or to pre-
register, call Michelle at 724-639-3728 or email
dylstin@asdmonline.net. All proceeds benefit "Salt Kids", a non-
profit fund supporting activities and programs that benefit the
children of Saltsburg.
French & Indian War Commemoration
September 9-10, 2006
With proper clothing you can join in the Battle of Kittanning
Reenactment on September 9 - 10, 2006. Portray an eastern
woodland native or colonial area resident. Learn how to dress for
either or both on Saturday, June 3rd., from 10:00am - 12:00pm at
the Apollo Area Historical Society Museum, North Second Street,
Apollo This presentation is free to the public. Additional
information can be obtained by contacting Connie at 724-257-8152
or visit our web site. http://www.frenchandindian-kittanning.org
4th Annual Saltsburg Community Days
September 8, 9, 10th
Come out on September 8, 9 and 10 for the 4th Annual Saltsburg
Community Days. Hours are Friday from 5--9pm, Saturday from 10am
-- 10pm, and Sunday from noon--5pm. Friday night will highlight a
car cruise around the Canal Park. Registration begins at 4pm with
trophies awarded at 8pm. We will begin the day on Saturday with
town wide yard sales at 8:00 am. Maps will be available at the
information booth on the canal. Saturday festivities will end
with Fireworks by Judy at 10 pm. A bicycle and walk poker run is
being planned along our trails on Sunday from noon--2pm. Cash
prizes will be awarded. All weekend we will have food booths,
game booth, crafts, sidewalk sales, entertainment, 50/50 raffles,
Chinese auction baskets, and more. For more information, to
register for an event, or participate in a booth set up ($25 for
a 10 X 10 space) please call Michelle at 724-639-3728 or email
dylstin@asdmonline.net
2nd Annual West Penn Trail Bicycle/Walk Poker Run
September 10
Saltsburg Community Day will conduct a bicycle/ walk poker run
along the West Penn Trail in Saltsburg on Sun., Sept. 10 from
noon -- 2pm. This is not a race. Each participant will receive a
card and have it stamped at each of 5 stations. The top 3 hands
in each adult category (ages 13 and above -- bicyclists and
walkers) will win a trophy and cash prize. The top 3 hands in
each child category (ages 6 through 12 -- bicyclists and walkers)
will receive a gift certificate to an area business. Children
under 6 may participate in the ride but will not receive a card
or prizes. Pre-registration is $10 for adult category (includes a
t-shirt) and $5 for child category (child fee does not include a
t-shirt). For more information or to register for the event,
please call Michelle at 724-639-3728 or email
dylstin@asdmonline.net
Avonmore Festival
Avonmore Community is gearing up for the Avonmore Harvest Jubilee
once again. If you are interested in helping out or if you would
like to enter a float or band or fire department in the parade
please call Beth Wheeler at 724-697-1316 If you would like to
have your car in the Car Cruise please call Arnie at 724-697-4066
or Ron at 724-697-1316. We are also looking for people who want
to sell crafts and food booth venders. We are looking forward to
having another great year at the Avonmore Harvest Jubilee. Come
out and have a ton of fun.
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