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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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Wednesday March 1, 2006
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A trusted name in electrical service
Top quality electrical service for your home or business at an
affordable price. Call Tom Laero, Electrical Contractor at 724-
845-7882 or tlaero@highvision.net
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___ TODAY IN RIVERS, RAILS AND BACKROADS ___
=> WHAT’S NEW IN ALLE-KISKI TODAY
* High School Wrestling Videos
=> WEATHER FORECAST
=> TODAY’S FEATURED CLASSIFIEDS
* Welder/Fabricator Wanted
* Algebra Tutor Needed
* Want Private Wrestling Lessons
=> INTERNET NEWS
* Chat 'n' Mail as Gmail to include Instant Messaging
=> OUR LOCAL HERITAGE
* First Woman Pastor
=> FEATURED WEB SITE OF THE DAY
* History of The United States Postal Office
=> COOL TEEN WEB SITES
* Artopia
=> TODAY’S FEATURED WEB SITES
* Wired: Gadget Lab
* Florida Tropical Fruits
* Home Theater
=> PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO
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Your kid’s ages 2 to 5 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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WHAT’S NEW IN ALLE-KISKI TODAY
Alle-Kiski Today Sports
High School Wrestling Videos
http://www.alle-kiskitoday.com/webcasts/archive/35
Check these stories and the latest Alle-Kiski Today feature
stories at www.alle-kiskitoday.com
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Upgrade your computer instead of buying one. It costs less.
Call 724-567-2302 and ask about upgrading today at HighVision
Outfitters, where we take care of you. 724-567-2302
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WEATHER FORECAST
http://www.alle-kiskitoday.com/weather.html
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. A
chance of rain in the evening...Then rain likely after
midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 30s. Temperature
rising into the mid 40s after midnight. South winds 5 to 10
mph. Chance of rain 60 percent. Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a
50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s.
Temperature falling into the lower 40s in the afternoon. West
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Thursday Night:
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow and rain showers. Light
snow accumulation possible. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent. Friday: Partly cloudy with a 30
percent chance of snow showers. Cooler with highs in the mid
30s.
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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TODAY’S FEATURED CLASSIFIEDS
http://www.alle-kiskitoday.com/classifieds/
Welder/Fabricator
Must have welding/fabrication experience. $8.50/hour plus
health insurance and 401K. 8:00 am to 4:30 pm plus overtime in
season. Apply in person at Laurel Awning Company, 1573 Hancock
Avenue, Apollo (Oklahoma Boro) Greg Schmieler Phone: 724-567-
5689
Algebra Tutor Needed
I am looking for an Algebra tutor for my 15-year-old daughter.
She is currently attending Cyber School. She is in 9th grade.
You must be skilled in Algebra and most other aspects of math.
Bonnie Nycz Phone: 724 727 2866
Want Private Wrestling Lessons
Looking for high school wrestler to give lessons to student.
Jennifer m Phone: 724-351-3214
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Do you know that HighVision Outfitters is the largest local
computer repair center in the area? People trust HighVision
for their reliable computer repair work. Fast repairs and
reasonable cost. Call 724-568-2302 today.
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INTERNET NEWS
Chat 'n' Mail as Gmail to include Instant Messaging
Search engine giant Google Inc. said it will offer Gmail
Chat, which combines Instant Messaging and email within the
same browser. Besides sending instant messages with a single
click from their Gmail accounts, users now, will be able to
archive chat history just like any email message and even see
when contacts are online. Search engine giant Google Inc.
said it will offer Gmail Chat, which combines Instant
Messaging and email within the same browser. Besides sending
instant messages with a single click from their Gmail
accounts, users now, will be able to archive chat history
just like any email message and even see when contacts are
online. There will also be an 'off the record' option which
ensures that neither users can save the chat history.
Google's new offering is made available to all registered
users of its existing Gmail service who, starting today, will
see a list of their existing email contacts displayed on the
same page. They can just click on any of the names to start
an online conversation and open a chat box as usual.
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WATCH LOCAL SPORTS ON COMCAST VIDEO-ON-DEMAND
Alle-Kiski Today is now on your local Comcast television Video-
On-Demand with the latest sports and stories. Go to Comcast
Video-On-Demand, select “Your Town”, then select “Local
Sports” then “Comcast Wrestling”
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OUR LOCAL HERITAGE
http://www.alle-kiskitoday.com/articles/archives/8
FIRST WOMAN PASTOR: Former Alle-Kiski Valley resident Judith
Hird was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeport. In
1972, she became ordained, and then became the first woman to
be the chief pastor of a Lutheran church, Holy Cross
Lutheran, in the U.S. The church was in Toms River, New
Jersey. Read more interesting history at Our Local Heritage
at above site. Click on “Archives” for a list of history
tidbits.
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Grand Opening of Great Clips at The Shops at Pittsburgh Mills
where a haircut and blow-dry is only $4.99 with coupon. Call
724-275-1130. Get your coupon in Alle-Kiski Today Magazine.
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FEATURED WEB SITE OF THE DAY
History of The United States Postal Office
http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blmailus.htm#toc
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COOL TEEN WEB SITES
Artopia
http://cfmedia.scetv.org/artopia/
A website for middle school students about the visual and
performing arts. "Students can closely examine important works
of art and take part in activities that teach about styles,
principles and processes of each art form." Topics include
dance, theater, media arts, music, painting, and sculpture.
Provides lesson plans and classroom materials.
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When it comes to hearing problems, go to Rametta Audiology &
Hearing Aid Center in Vandergrift or Tarentum. Serving the
hearing healthcare needs of Alle-Kiski Valley for 48 years.
Call 724-567-7381 or 724-224-6811. www.ramettahearing.com
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TODAY’S FEATURED WEB SITES
Wired: Gadget Lab
http://wired.com/wired/archive/gadgetlab/
Weekly reviews of new "tech toys," such as game controllers,
iPod accessories, MP3 players, PDAs (personal digital
assistants), cell phones, DVD burners, headphones, and
digital cameras. Includes unique items such as a home weather
station and a "spot-free" car wash system. Archives go back
to 2003.
Florida Tropical Fruits
http://www.florida-agriculture.com/tropical/
Brief illustrated descriptions of tropical fruits grown in
Florida, such as the carambola, dragon fruit, guava,
jackfruit, lychee, mango, papaya, and sapote. Includes links
to related material on some of the fruit varieties, such as
where the fruits are grown and when they are in season.
Home Theater
http://www.hometheatermag.com
The website for this print magazine features equipment
reviews, shopping tips, news briefs, blogs, and other home
theater content. The shopping tips section provides articles
on shopping for a television (with discussion of HDTV and
flat-panel TVs), portable DVD player, digital video recorder
(DVR), and surround-sound speaker system. Note: "AV
Marketplace" section includes commercial content.
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99¢ per game at Lee’s Lanes: Call 724-567-5963 today.
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PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO
http://alle-kiskitoday.com/classifieds/announcements.html
Fish Fry
The Vandergrift Fire/Rescue Department will be having it's
annual Fish Fry Wednesday March 1st and running every Friday
during Lent. Hours are 12-7 on March 1st and 4-7 every Friday.
Take Out or Eat In. Menu: 8oz fish or chicken sandwich with
coleslaw and choice of fries or mac'n'cheese for $7.00.
Sandwich available for just $4.00. Please ask for weekly
specials when calling in. Delivery to Vandergrift residence is
available. Casey Davis Phone: 724-567-7171
World Day of Prayer March 3, 2006
Apollo Church Women United is sponsoring a World Day of Prayer
Service on March 3, 2006 at 7:00pm at the Family Christian
Church, Truxall Road, Apollo, Pa. Everyone is welcome to
attend.
AREA ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZENS’ LUNCHEON
The Fox Chapel Area School District annual senior citizens’
luncheon and music performance will be held Saturday, March 4,
2006. There will be two separate lunch settings, one at 11:30
a.m. and the second at 12:15 p.m. A Fox Chapel Area High
School Madrigal Singers concert will begin at approximately 1
p.m. The luncheon will be held in the Fox Chapel Area High
School cafeteria and the choral performance will be held in
the high school auditorium. Fox Chapel Area School District
senior citizens will enjoy a free turkey lunch, as well as a
high school madrigal singer’s concert. The Fox Chapel Area
High School Student Council sponsors the event. Space is
limited and reservations are required for the luncheon. Call
Beverly Schulte at 412-967-2443 for reservations and further
information.
Apollo Pool Selling Tab Coupon Books
The Apollo Pool board and members are currently selling Tab
Coupon Books for $5. We are selling books for 3 different
areas (Kiski Valley, Monroeville and Murrysville). Each book
has 48 coupons redeemable at local businesses. If the entire
booklet were used, the total value would be $176. Some
examples of coupons are: Buy one, get one Happy Meal at
McDonalds, B1G1 Big Mac; Pappa Johns- Buy a large pizza get a
small one free; Pizza Hut- Buy a large pizza, get a medium
free. There are too many good coupons to list them all!!
Please help support the pool in our fundraising, as we prepare
for major renovations. To purchase tab coupon books please
contact Pam at 724-478-1103 or altemose@alltel.net
Rummage and Bake Sale
The Franklin Ave. Church Of God Youth Group is having a
rummage and bake sale on Friday, March 17th from 9 to 4 and
Saturday March 18th from 9 to 1. Please come and support our
youth. Also, is anyone has anything that they would like to
donate you can call and we will be more than glad to pick up
the items. Stacy John Phone: 724-478-5019
Swiss Steak Dinner
Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church will hold a Swiss Steak
Dinner on March 25, from 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. Adults $7.00,
children under 6 free. Take outs available. 724-478-1523
Diabetes Self-Management Classes
Adagio Health is offering a class in diabetes self-management
to local residents. These classes will cover topics including
nutrition management, physical activity, medications,
monitoring blood sugars and using results, as well as avoiding
health complications related to diabetes. We accept most
insurance plans. If you would like more information about our
classes please call 1-800-215-7494.
Saltsburg Food Bank
Do you make less than: family of 1- $1196 a month; Family of 2-
$1600; family of 3- $2011; family or 4 -$2419; or for a family
of 5- $2826? If so, you are qualified for the food bank. If
you live in Indiana County, and near Saltsburg, or know
someone who may be in need of the food bank, please give us a
call at 724-639-9317, and leave a message. We distribute food
on the third Wednesday of each month at the Saltsburg
Community Building across from the Lutheran Church in
Saltsburg from 9 to 10 am. There is not just a program for
senior citizens, but people who meet the income guidelines.
Julie Dunmire Phone: 724-840-7157
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Newsletter Archives are found at:
http://www.alle-kiskitoday.com/newsletter/
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