Thursday, May 17, 2012
Letter writer Brian Spence credits Pine-Richland Music Department for making him the teacher and person he is today. He is a 1998 Pine-Richland High School graduate.
My name is Brian Spence and I am a member of the Pine-Richland class of 1998. I am currently wrapping up my 8th year teaching music in the Northwestern School District based in Albion, PA. I would not be the teacher or person I am today without the Pine-Richland Music Department. I honestly feel that I was born to teach music. I love my job with a fierce passion and could not be happier at Northwestern. The only district in the entire country that I would even consider leaving my position for is Pine-Richland, my alma mater. A few years ago, I emailed Dave Supinsky to thank him for all the time, patience, and effort he put into my music career. He had a profound influence on me as a musician, as did all of my P-R music teachers, and I …
Just by using the #piratememories hashtag on Twitter, a lucky Bucs fan can win free tickets to the May 26 game against the Cubs.
What’s your favorite Pirates memory? Clemente’s 3,000th hit? Maz’s World Series-winning home run in 1960? The “We are Family” series in ‘79? The Topps Co. is asking fans to share their favorite Pirates memories as well as using the new Topps Pennant app and the #piratememories hashtag on Twitter. At least 50 tweets must be posted for a lucky fan to win a pair of free tickets to the Pirates home game against the Cubs on Saturday, May 26.The promotion will be running through the 7 p.m. start of tonight's game. For more information check out: http://pennant.topps.com/pirates For product videos check out: https://vimeo.com/topps Be sure to keep up with the latest Pine-Richland news by subscribing to our daily email newsletter, liking us on…
Letter writer Benjamin R. Campbell, Ph.D., says his Pine-Richland music education was the gateway for invaluable life experiences. He is a 1998 graduate of Pine-Richland High School.
Before I begin, I should disclose that my wife is a Pine-Richland music teacher and would be reduced to a half-time position if the proposed program cuts from the school board’s April 23rd meeting are approved. This concern is secondary to the damage that would be inflicted on the Pine-Richland educational experience if these changes are enacted. I could go on at length about the importance of art, physical education, business education and foreign language in my career, but I will concentrate on music, because it is a passion my wife and I share. I am a proud 1998 Pine-Richland Alumnus. I currently do not live in the district, but my parents still do, and my wife and I would like to move to Pine-Richland before our daughter enters …
Proposed budget also calls for cuts.
When the Pine-Richland School Board meets Monday, it will have a budget proposal before it that calls for a 3.2 percent tax increase and cuts that include 15 teaching positions. That is what the finance committee decided Wednesday night as it considered a budget of about $65 million that has a $2 million gap between revenue and expenses. The proposal has a caveat—about $477,300 of the increased revenue would be placed in a reserve to help deal with the rising costs of the Public School Employees' Retirement System, commonly referred to as PSERS. The school board is scheduled to vote at its 7:30 p.m. Monday meeting to adopt a proposed final budget, which will then be posted for public review. The meeting will be held at the Pine-Richland …
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Authorities were alerted to the situation by school officials, who apparently found sexually explicit images on a student’s cell phone.
Collier Township police and the Allegheny County district attorney’s office are investigating a widespread sexting case at Chartiers Valley High School. Authorities were alerted to the situation Tuesday afternoon by school officials, who apparently found sexually explicit images on a student’s cell phone. Collier police Thomas Devin said they’re in the “early stages” of the investigation, but that it’s becoming clear that numerous students are involved. “It’s one of those things that it starts out as one and just keeps growing,” Devin told Chartiers Valley Patch. “We know there are a couple (students) involved and we’ll be investigating them. As far as this goes, it keeps growing.” He would not say who the students are because of their …
Jennifer Lott is one of 60 students chosen from across the country.
The annual art show will be held at Pine-Richland Middle School.
Thousands of pieces of art go on display Thursday from young artists in the Pine-Richland School District, some of whom are auctioning their work to raise money for Save the Children. The 2012 Pine-Richland Secondary Art Show will be held from Thursday through Saturday at Pine-Richland Middle School, 100 Logan Road, Gibsonia. The show is open from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday. The program kicks off at 6 p.m. Thursday with a middle school band concert.
The art show continues Friday with a special exhibit titled "How to Save a Life" that features artwork produced by Pine-Richland High School for this special auction. All proceeds will go directly to Save the Children, a non-profit organization that …
The store is the first in the Pittsburgh area.
Hockey players and fans alike have a new Mecca for their favorite sport. Total Hockey, a privately held hockey equipment retailer with 12 stores in the St. Louis, Chicago and Minneapolis-St. Paul areas, opened Saturday inside the former Burton’s Total Pet! along Route 19 in Cranberry. The store is the first Total Hockey in Pittsburgh—but not the last. Andrea Roewe, director of marketing, said a Total Hockey also is opening in Robinson Township later this month. “There’s a pretty steady growth with the hockey in the area,” Roewe said of entering the Pittsburgh market. “That’s a huge thing for us.” Once inside the Total Hockey store, it’s all hockey—all the time. The location in Cranberry offers everything from hockey apparel to sticks, …
Where do you go to dine when you want to be outside?
In this week's Readers' Choice poll, we asked where the best restaurant for outdoor dining is. We got a number of suggestions from readers: "Andora Restaurant off of Mt. Nebo Road is the best outdoor patio setting in the North Hills," Gloria Duffy wrote in our comments. "City Oven. The whole restaurant is open air," Erin commented, in reference to the restaurant in the Village at Pine in Wexford. "Narcisi's Winery by far," a reader told us in an email. Grazie Restaurant and Cabana Bar were suggested on our Facebook page. We also asked if you like to dine out at The Pines Tavern in Pine Township, Buffalo Wild Wings in Richland Township or the Hartwood Restaurant in Glenshaw. Now it's time to cast your vote. We will count votes until 5 p.m…
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
PennDOT advises motorists to slow down and expect changing traffic patterns.
The bridge that carries Bakerstown Road over railroad tracks in Richland Township will be inspected Wednesday, weather permitting, and that could cause travel delays, PennDOT District 11 announced. Single-lane alternating use traffic will occur as needed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the bridge area between Valencia Road and State/Grubbs Road. Mackin Engineering and the Sofis Rigging Co. will perform the inspection. PennDOT advises motorists to use caution, slow down, and expect changing traffic patterns when traveling through the area. Visit 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major roadways before traveling. —Submitted by Press Officer Jim Struzzi on behalf of PennDOT. If you have news to share, please email…
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Alan
6:54 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012
No wonder so many homes are for sale! Get us the hell out of here! more ›