Our Kids
Building Tomorrows Leaders
Cadet Lieutenant Colonial Richard Huth shouted out orders to the drill team under his command as they marched the length of the Valley High School gymnasium. The JROTC students were an impressive site as they proudly walked through their military exercises, retired WWII M16’s resting on their shoulders. They competed against seven other schools in the Annual League One, JROTC Drill Team Competition that was held recently. After six hours of drills the team ended up with an impressive second place.

The Dedicated
Success Is In The Numbers
“Success isn’t measured by the amount of money that we make, its measured by the number of people we help,” Richard Trinslisti explained in regards to his efforts in the St. Vincent DePaul food pantry and thrift store.

AK Educators
Proud to be Part of the Family
What do scuba diving, working in a hospital, and expertise in curriculum development all have in common? These are just a few aspects of the schema, which make up the background of Leechburg’s new member. The Leechburg Area Middle High School began the year with a new principal, Ms. Karen Hulse. Karen brings a diverse educational background and a wealth of skills in curriculum development. These qualities, combined with her enthusiasm for bolstering student success, make her an excellent addition to the Leechburg family.

from The Editor
Congrat to Coach Heater
Kiski Area High School has reached into its own deep reserve of coaching talent for their new head football coach. The Cavaliers' existing ninth grade football coach and award winning assistant Wrestling Coach, Chris Heater, is taking over the helm of the Cav Football program. I would like to applaud the Kiski Area school board and athletic department for their choice of Coach Heater.

Gloria's Kitchen
Roasted Vegetables Lasagna
When you want to try something different from meat dishes I am sure you will find this lasagna to fit the bill. It has all the traditional flavor of regular lasagna but is so much lighter. You will enjoy every bite and be tempted to have a second helping. Just had garlic bread and a garden salad and you have a meal fit for a king!

Our Local Heritage
First Roads: The Kiskiminetas Path
In March’s Our Local Heritage column, we visited the sites of several Indian villages in our area. More or less connecting these villages in the 1600-1700s were a series of paths that crisscrossed the region. You might call them Native American "highways." Indirectly and directly, these Indian paths still affect you...

AK Sports
The Milestones of March
March was accentuated by a group of Alle-Kiski high school athletes displaying heart, mettle and plain ol' moxie. Guts compelled these local swimmers, wrestlers and bowlers to bring home silver and gold to build Alle-Kiski Milestones of March. You can see moxie and mettle in the milestones of these athletes.

Veterans of Freedom
Experiences As a Gunner in WWII
Just off of the ship that was bringing reinforcements to the military in Okinawa, Bill Venter was quickly initiated into the harsh reality of war.

Alle-Kiski Businesses
Oakmont Bakery Ranks One Of The Largest in Country
When I pulled into the Oakmont Bakery parking lot the other morning, amidst the activity of cars coming and going, bakery carts being wheeled between buildings and lots of people, I had no idea that I was about to step inside one of the largest retail bakeries in the United States!

Alle-Kiski Churches
Natrona Heights Church Entering Its 51st Year
Allegheny Valley Baptist Church celebrated its 50th anniversary last year and is looking to the next 50 years. The congregation built the present day church, located at 2855 Freeport Road in Natrona Heights, entirely by volunteer labor. This fortitude, dedication and labor of love demonstrates the spirit of the church.

A-K Dining
Charley’s Place Is Dining Home To Many
Charley’s Place is one of those true American dining destinations where all the locals gather. It is very rare that you drive by Charley’s Place on Route 66 next to Route 819 and not see the parking lot full of cars, and, if you do, it will be only minutes before the next group of cars pulls in. Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week, there is a loyal patronage of customers who make Charley’s Place their second home.