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Our Thanksgiving Snow
I never get enough of this story. I only wish I would have had the chance to be there. I was just born to late! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! The following article appeared in The Duquesne Times on November 30, 1950. … Continue reading
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Voices from Duquesne – October 5, 2015
It’s been a while since I last posted anything new to our blog. I seem to having longer and longer dry spells between posts, and I apologize for that. I would love to be able to post more and more, … Continue reading
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In Tribute to a Friend
During my recent four month hiatus, I, no, WE lost a friend, mentor, neighbor and a true curator of all things Duquesne and Mifflin Township. JIM HARTMAN 1945-2015 I began writing The Duquesne Hunky almost 5 years ago. Shortly … Continue reading
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The World Touches Home
As I review past issues of The Duquesne Times, I occasionally come across articles that make me understand that living in Duquesne was far from living in a vacuum went it came to world events. Case in point: May 7, … Continue reading
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Remember Him As Loving You
I am sure that many of you are aware that Fr. Dennis Colamarino, of the Christ the Light of the World parishes in Duquesne, lost his courageous battle against ALS on March 28, 2015. I have spoken about Fr. Dennis … Continue reading
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I’m Ba-ack!
The fact that it has been 120 days since I last posted to my blog, has led some of you to believe that I’ve fallen off the face of the earth. To be perfectly honest, that is exactly how I … Continue reading
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Hunkys and Turkeys and Snow, OH MY!
Well folks, we are approach an auspicious occasion! In just 3 days, this blog will be celebrating its 4th Anniversary! Its hard to believe that it has been 4 years already! I have really enjoyed talking to all of you … Continue reading
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There’s Hope for Old Towns and Old People!
Well, it’s the beginning of November, and the start of a new month of excuses on my part. So, let me get it over with….. I’m sorry my friends, I don’t know what to do. I try so hard to … Continue reading
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Another Hunky Gettin’ Hitched!!!
I am very excited about an event that is happening tomorrow on Friday, October 17, 2014. I’m off to another HUNKY WEDDING!!! My first cousin’s son Tony Volk is getting hitched to Amanda Hertzog! The wedding is taking place in … Continue reading
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Just What the Doctor Ordered!
A new dental practice opened recently, located about 3 miles from my home. Their opening met with all the customary hoopla normally associated with new businesses, and the advertised their arrival extensively in the local press. I had to chuckle … Continue reading