The Dedicated
A Lifelong Investment
For many people, retirement is looked upon as a time to be with family, get absorbed in hobbies, or travel around the country.

The Dedicated
A Man Making Things Happen
As I sat in the office of Tom Kuhns waiting to interview him for this story, I saw a sign on the wall that caught my attention. It said, "There are people who make things happen and people who wonder 'What Happened?' Which one are you?"

The Dedicated
Proud To Be A Vandergriftian
The expression "Home is where your heart is" holds true. It is where your thoughts lie, your efforts are focused, and where you find peace and solace. The town of Vandergrift has always had a strong hold on Jeff Zinchini's heart. "I grew up in Vandergrift and I plan to grow old in Vandergrift." He always tries to keep his mind geared to be thinking of ways to make improvements in the town and invest in the community.

Gloria's Kitchen
Mediterranean Style Tuna
A light a tasty dish that was such a hit with my husband, he asked me to put it in the paper for everyone to enjoy.

Gloria's Kitchen
Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Tonight's Menu: Mexican Stuffed Peppers Blueberry Pound Cake

Our Local Heritage
NEW AIRLINE GIVEN CACHET
Alle-Kiski Valley area resident historian Ken Blose gives us a look, courtesy of an area newspaper of the 1940s, at an honor given to the AK Valley because of an airport that was located where Kiski Area High School is today:

Our Local Heritage
What's Up Doc
Vandergrift had plenty of doctors in the 1930s. It had to. Though Vandergrift's population today is around 5,500, in the '30s it had about 10-12,000 people.

Alle-Kiski Online
General Press Web Site: Example of Excellence
General Press Corporation's of Natrona Heights newly redesigned site is an example of excellence in design, content, and presentation. The proof of this is the responses they receive from all over the world. Jim Wolff, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, said "the website is helping get the word out."

AK Sports
Youth Football in the Alle-Kiski Valley
The crunch of colliding helmets is the signal that youth football in the A-K Valley has arrived again. Alle-Kiski youth football presidents provide a snapshot forecast of this season:

AK Sports
Paintball's New Breed
Back in the early eighties, I learned about a great new sport called Paintball. My older brothers played one weekend at a small course and came home bragging of their weekend warrior adventure. I was captivated and a little perturbed that my little brother and I were not invited.

AK Sports
Cheer in the Air
It's everywhere this fall. You can hardly go through any town without hearing the yells of young girls practicing for their Saturday Shouting Sessions as cheerleaders for the Alle-Kiski youth football teams.

Veterans of Freedom
Veteran of freedom - Fred Howell
Fred Howell of New Kensington recalls the day Pearl Harbor was bombed. "I was coming out of the movies December 7, 1941 and people were saying, 'The Japs bombed Pearl Harbor; the Japs bombed Pearl Harbor!'

Alle-Kiski Women
A Woman Who Does it All
Sometimes in life and in business, you stumble upon someone who is an invaluable asset to you and your work. These people are knowledgeable with the information they provide, and generous and timely in providing it. Surely we've all worked with someone like that - someone who makes our job better and easier.

Healthy Eating
Pumpkin Spice Angel Food Cake
Discovering a traditional recipe with a new twist can be exciting and easy at the same time. I stumbled upon a winning recipe that received great reviews from all around, even in my household and with guests. When digging into a desert, I try to make choices on the lighter side.

The Sport of Cheerleading
The Sport of Cheerleading
Another season of football is already here, and it is time to get the squad ready for screaming fans, pep rallies, and starting new traditions. Sometimes it may seem impossible to accomplish all of this, but I assure you that if your squad works together, everything will work out.

A-K Valley Outdoors
Paintball's New Breed
Back in the early eighties, I learned about a great new sport called Paintball. My older brothers played one weekend at a small course and came home bragging of their weekend warrior adventure. I was captivated and a little perturbed that my little brother and I were not invited. They thought we might be too young and our mother would not approve of such a sport.