Category Archives: Duquesne’s Special Citizens

Sad News for Kennywood

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Jim

So many of Duquesne’s youth worked at Kennywood at one time or another as they were growing up in our hometown. Lou Andriko forwarded an obituary from the Post-Gazette for Carl Hughes, former C.O.B. for Kennywood, and a very familiar face around … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne's Special Citizens, Kennywood | 6 Comments

Bernadette Lucas – In God’s Arms

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Jim

A former classmate of mine from Holy Name has passed away. The feeling I had when I read the news was one of great sadness. I have not had contact with Bernadette since we finished 8th grade in 1965, however … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Duquesne's Special Citizens | 5 Comments

A Trip Back Home -Part 2 – December 2011

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Jim

My visit to Duquesne this year lasted 4 nights and 5 days, however they seemed to rush by in a matter of hours. My mind produced destinations I wanted to visit faster that I could keep up with. In between … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne's Special Citizens, Visits to Duquesne | 26 Comments

A Trip Back Home – December 2011

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Jim

I had the most wonderful trip to Duquesne this week and last. It was all I expected and more. I was able to visit with family, reconnect with old friends, meet new friends and visit places that I haven’t been … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas Memories, Church and School - Holy Name, Duquesne's Special Citizens, Visits to Duquesne | 11 Comments

Congratulations Jim Hartman!

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Jim

CONGRATULATIONS! I was alerted to the fact that there was an article published in the IN West Mifflin Community Magazine that paid homage to someone who has been both a friend and an advisor. Jim Hartman, President of the Mifflin … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne's Special Citizens, Miscellaneous | 2 Comments

The Heros of Duquesne

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Jim

It seems like it was just yesterday that I was writing about celebrating Christmas while growing up in Duquesne. All of the sudden, the Spring season is almost over and we are all about to head into Kennywood School Picnics, … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne's Special Citizens, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, Parents | 5 Comments

Finding Dorothy’s Slippers

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Jim

Just to catch you up on what has been happening these past two days, I decided to do a quick post about my adventures thus far ….. Friday really seemed that I had  found the Emerald City, complete with Dorothy’s ruby … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne History, Duquesne's Special Citizens, Visits to Duquesne | 3 Comments

Homage to Duquesne High School Sports!

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Jim

In 2007, a dramatic decision was made regarding Duquesne High School. After much debate and consideration it was decided that Duquesne’s Schools would no longer include high school level grades. The following article appeared in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette – … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne Public Schools, Duquesne's Special Citizens, Feedback From Our Friends, Sports | 12 Comments