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Keystone grant and are extremely thankful to
Senator Reschenthaler and his office for their
role in acquiring the funds. This grant will
help us continue to move the library forward
and better serve the needs of our community,”
stated Amanda Kirby, Library Director.
Western Allegheny Community Library
is one of 27 libraries across the state awarded
money from the Pennsylvania Department of
Education’s Keystone Recreation, Park and
Conservation Fund to rehabilitate or update
library facilities.
“Pennsylvania’s public libraries are
an incredibly valuable resource to
communities, a safe haven that provides
access to knowledge, information, and even
unimagined new worlds, all for nothing more
than a swipe of a card,” said PA Governor Tom
Wolf in announcing the grant. “As we make
investments in teachers and students, we must
also continue to invest in our libraries, as they
serve as both a resource and an escape to all
patrons, no matter their age, background or
which city or town they call home.”
Rachel Moore
WACL WELCOMES
NEW HEAD OF YOUTH
SERVICES
Rachel Moore is the new head of
youth services for the Western Allegheny
Community Library, after completion of her
MLIS at the University of Pittsburgh. She is
not new to the library though. For the last
year, she has been taking the Book Bus to area
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preschools and daycares and reading and
singing in dulcet tones with children. When
not at the library, Moore enjoys writing
stories and riding her horses. Her favorite
Disney movie is the classic “Cinderella,”
and she has a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
named Pumpkin. Be sure to congratulate
Rachel Moore next time you stop by the
library.
NORTH FAYETTE AMONG
LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES
RECEIVING BANNER
COMMUNITY
DESIGNATION
County officials, including members
of County Council and County Manager
William D. McKain, CPA, announced that
51 municipalities have been designated as
2017 Banner Communities. The program,
sponsored by the Allegheny League of
Municipalities
(ALOM) in
cooperation
with the county,
recognizes those
communities
committed to
professional development, prudent fiscal
management, transparency, accountability
and proactive communications to engage
community stakeholders. This is the fifth year
of the program.
“Local government is considered by
many to be the most important form of
government because of its direct impact on
the dai