Articles from the January 2, 2008 edition
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Teen Pen Pal program at library
The Knoxville Library will sponsor a Teen Pen Pal program for teens in grades 7-12 or aged 12 to 18. Teens who would like a chance to get into a “writeful” relationship with someone in Arizona, Idaho or another location are welcome to stop at...
SCORE workshop on small business basics
SCORE Pittsburgh will offer a “Small Business Basics” workshop on Saturday, Jan. 12 at their new location, DeVry University, second floor, 210 Sixth Avenue, Downtown. (Corner of Liberty and Sixth avenues. Building entrance is directly across the...
Students should avoid common mistakes when preparing for college
Preparing for college takes hard work. High school students sometimes have difficult choices to make as they prepare themselves for the next level of education. Following are five common mistakes to avoid. • Taking the easy road—Students who...
Saint Vincent College will sponsor Get Acquainted Day
Saint Vincent College Office of Admission and Financial Aid will sponsor a Get Acquainted Day Open House for prospective students and their families on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008. Get Acquainted Day features a series of short talks on academics,...
Join Girl Scout Troop 60 at their meetings on the Hilltop
Girl Scouts Troop 60 meet every second and fourth Thursday each month and encourage girls in the community to stop by and register. Meetings are from 6:30-8 p.m. and those who participate in early registration will receive a free gift. The troop is...
Register now for annual Winter Senior Games
The 2008 Winter Senior Games, sponsored annually by Citiparks SeniorInterests Program, will be from January 22 through February 1, 2008 at various sites throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area. The Winter Senior Games are open to individuals ages 60...
Arthritis exercise program will be meet on the Hilltop
Those who have symptoms of arthritis pain and stiffness and/or have problems with any of the many forms of arthritis, are eligible to attend the Arthritis Exercise Program offered by The Hilltop Health Ministries Consortium Parish Nurse Program....
City receives state funding to enhance recycling programs
Local municipalities will soon receive state funding toward recycling programs, according to state Sen. Jay Costa. “These funds will enhance local recycling programs which will, in turn, improve our environment,” Mr. Costa said. The following mun...
Health Ministries looking for volunteers, board members
Those who are interested in the wholistic health of their community, are being invited to serve as a volunteer in one or more of the programs of, and/or serve on the board, of the Hilltop Health Ministries Consortium. Advisory Board members are...
Vehicle rental tax goes into affect in county
Allegheny County Treasurer John Weinstein has publicly released the official rules and regulations governing the newly imposed 2008 Rental Vehicle Tax in Allegheny County. All establishments in the county that rent vehicles are obligated to follow th...
For diabetes patients, meal planning is key to success
When people with diabetes are asked about the most difficult part of daily diabetes management, the answer is usually the same. People can check their blood sugar and give multiple insulin shots each day, but the greatest challenge is following a...
Welcome baby Bella
Elma Batic of South Side announces the birth of her first great-grandchild, Isabella Juliet Schoedel. Parents are Max and Renee Schoedel of Union Township. Grandparents are James and Kathleen Sipes of South Park and John and Lindamarie Schoedel of...
Congratulations Shayna
Jared Lubawski congratulates his sister, Shayna, at a surprise party to celebrate her recent graduation from California University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Social Work. Family and friends...