Kathy McGrath McQuillan
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On the article Riverview Students Place in PJAS Competition
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On the Blog Post Lent and giving stuff up....
Kathy McGrath McQuillan
8:18 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
ReplyThanks, Joy! Hope you find peace in your mini reprieve ;)
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On the Blog Post Favorite Friday: Castile Soap
Kathy McGrath McQuillan
12:35 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
ReplyI bought the bar soap, so I am not sure how I would use that in laundry... shave it maybe? So no, only in the shower. But I do love it!!!
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On the Blog Post Favorite Friday: Castile Soap
Kathy McGrath McQuillan
11:44 am on Thursday, February 21, 2013
ReplyI love Dr. Bronner's Peppermint soap. It smells wonderful and makes my skin feel lovely!
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On the article Combing Through Craigslist: Unique Stuff for Sale in the Plum-Oakmont Area
Kathy McGrath McQuillan
11:40 am on Thursday, February 21, 2013
ReplyWell, I have never bought anything on Craigslist, but I did find a job and my husband on there! ;)
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On the article UPDATED: Allegheny River Blvd Reopens in Penn Hills, Pittsburgh After Car Crash
Kathy McGrath McQuillan
9:00 am on Friday, February 15, 2013
ReplyI have never seen traffic so backed up in Oakmont before. It was not moving from the bridge all the way across Allegheny Avenue. I took a back way up Plum Street to Frankstown to go around it. Whew!
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On the article Happy 2nd Anniversary, Plum-Oakmont Patch!
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On the article Should Local School Districts Open Their Own Cyber Schools?
Kathy McGrath McQuillan
8:20 am on Tuesday, September 11, 2012
ReplySomething that seems to be ignored in the cyber school discussing is the drop out rate. I teach high school drop outs GED Prep. I work with kids who had issues with the traditional school. Many of them tried cyber school first but couldn't handle it.
If a student does not want to attend traditional school, what is going to motivate them to actually participate in the cyber school? I am talking about students who do not have parental support to complete their work.
Take a look at the yearly reports that our Dept of Education release. The graduation rates for the cyber schools are dismal.... between 30% and 60%. This is quite concerning.
I'm not saying cyber schools are not valuable. I simply dislike that they are marketed as the perfect fit for every/any kid.
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On the article Where Can You Get the Best Mani-Pedi in Plum-Oakmont?
Kathy McGrath McQuillan
5:21 pm on Tuesday, August 7, 2012
ReplyGotta go to Royal Nails!!! It's the BEST!!!
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On the article Oakmont Council to Interview Jensen for Borough Manager Position
Kathy McGrath McQuillan
7:53 am on Thursday, June 21, 2012
Excuse me, Ms. Calabrese, but I don't think you know me well enough to attack my OPINION. I have been a resident of Oakmont since July, 1980. I have known many wonderful people of Oakmont who were quiet leaders and wonderful contributers, and yet never held any title.
I know Lisa Jenson. I know she would be incredible as Borough Manager. That is my opinion, and I don't think it is up to you to question my opinion. If you had a better candidate in mind, then perhaps you should speak with the council instead of trashing them on here? Not a very community-oriented thing to do. We need to support one another and lift each other up. Why be so negative?
Kathy McGrath McQuillan
7:46 pm on Monday, February 25, 2013
So proud of my daughter, Sophia Miguez! She worked very, very hard on her project!