Haiti Benefit Project Update

March 6, 2010

The following is a note from one of the organizers of the yardsale held to benefit Haiti relief efforts:
I would like to thank everyone who helped, donated, and bought items at the Haiti Relief Fund Yardsale on Saturday, February 20.  Thanks to everyone we raised a little over $580. and it will be sent to [...]

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Ibrahim Funeral and Children’s Fund Info

March 1, 2010

On behalf of Councilman Jason Ibrahim’s family and friends, thank you for the many condolences and words of support since Jason’s unexpected passing on Friday evening.
Jason’s viewing will be held on Tuesday from 1-3 and 5-8 at Calvary Baptist Church, 810 Ruskin Drive Altoona, PA. The funeral service will also be held at Calvary Baptist [...]

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Remembering Jason

February 28, 2010

Jason Ibrahim was my friend.
Jason was a 29 year old father of three.  A husband to Elizabeth.  A software developer.  A city councilman.  Most of all, a Christian.
Jason’s faith was deeply rooted.  In high school, he searched for truth.  He found it in the life and words of Jesus Christ.
It’s that same Jesus who has, [...]

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A Sad Passing

February 28, 2010

Altoona City Councilman and ILoveAltoona.com co-founder Jason Ibrahim passed away suddenly at his home Friday evening.  Jason was a new Councilman who had just been elected in November 2009.  He leaves behind his wife, Elizabeth, and three young children.
Here are links to find out more about Jason and how to help his family.
The Altoona Mirror [...]

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Emergency Info (Altoona)

February 25, 2010

The following is a press release by the City of Altoona:
CITY OF ALTOONA EMERGENCY OPERATION INFORMATION
IN ANTICIPATION OF THE HIGH WIND INCIDENT WHICH MAY AFFECT US OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS THE CITY OF ALTOONA PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCY OPERATION INFORMATION:

CHARGE YOUR CELL PHONES NOW
REPORT YOUR [...]

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Free Tax Prep Services

February 23, 2010

Blair Senior Services, Inc. and the United Way of Blair County are partnering up to expand free income tax preparation services.  Low to moderate income families and individuals under the age of 60 can contact the United Way at 814-944-0884 to schedule a 1:1 appointment with a trained and certified volunteer tax preparer.
The United Way [...]

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Snow Emergency Lifted

February 11, 2010

The City of Altoona Police Department announced at 11:38am that it has lifted the Snow Emergency.  Parking on Snow Emergency Routes is now permitted.  The City is clearing the odd side of the streets today (residents should park on the even side).  The even side of the streets will be cleared on Friday (residents should [...]

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Become the Next Steamer!

February 10, 2010

(ALTOONA CURVE PRESS RELEASE)
ALTOONA, Pa – So you think you can mascot?  The Altoona Curve is inviting all members of the public who are interested in becoming one of the team’s three mascots during the 2010 season:  Steamer, Diesel Dawg or Al Tuna.
The tryouts will be held on Saturday, February 27 at St. Rose of [...]

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Snow Emergency Declared

February 9, 2010

An Announcement from the City of Altoona:
SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED
WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ALTOONA
A SNOW EMERGENCY HAS BEEN DECLARED IN THE CITY OF ALTOONA EFFECTIVE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. (DECLARED AT 1:00 P.M.)
ALL VEHICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTES IMMEDIATELY. THE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL BE ENFORCING ALL CITY ORDINANCES [...]

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Altoonans Can Help Haiti: Here’s How

January 22, 2010

St. Rose of Lima Church, 5519 6th Avenue, will be hosting a yard sale to benefit the people of Haiti on February 20th, from 9:00 AM (set up time) until 3:00 PM. Donations are needed; clothes, toys, and bake sale items, etc. They could use as many volunteers as possible to help set up, etc. [...]

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