2092...

Eighty years from now, Plum Borough will be the exact same as it is now, in 2012.  Pittsburgh, being only 20 minutes away, offers many attractions that are conveniently close to those of Plum.  Ten minutes away is Monroeville which also offers a great deal of businesses and attractions.  There is a small business strip on Route 286, which leads through Plum.  If someone needs something, the strip district will probably have what you would like.  I don't believe that in any amount of time, even 80 years, will change Plum Borough, the second largest borough in Pennsylvania.  The high school will hopefully be remodeled along with the elementary and middle schools.  In eighty years, I believe Plum Borough will be the same as it has been for many of years.

Pittsburghese

Pittsburgh has its own language.  This language is known as Pittsburghese.

Chipped ham- Shredded ham

Worsh- Wash

Yinz- You (plural)/ you all

Stillers- Steelers

Red up- Clean up

Dahntahn- Dowtown

Crick- Creek

Slippy- Slippery

Gumband- Rubber band

Jaggers- Thorns in plants

Nebby- Nosey

Pop- "Soda"

Pittsburgh Steelers

It was about a month before Christmas and I was feeling like a giving daughter.  I figured, I can't give my parents another present that is worthless. With some online shopping and brilliant thinking, I figured there wouldn't be any better present than tickets to a Steeler's game.  I spent $350 on these tickets for my parents, but I knew it would be the best Christmas present for them.  In Early December, I gave my parents their present, but to my surprise my dad was unable to take off of work for Christmas Eve.  I was devastated, but my mom told me I was able to go to the game with her.  I had the time of my life at my first Steeler's game, but I couldn't shake the thought that my dad should've been there instead of me.  I felt awful that he couldn't go, but it was a great experience with my mom that I would never change.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor,

There is a large problem that is changing the Plum Borough School District.  I need to show the district of their financial actions.  Plum Borough has spent more than enough money on the recently improved football field and the brand new softball field.  Our athletic facilities are some of the best around, but shouldn't academics be the district's first priority?

The turf on the football field has been replaced in the past few years, along with the track become resurfaced.  A brand new softball field was built last year and news uniforms were purchased.  Two years ago, German was cut from our school district's curriculum.  The option for languages is now only french or spanish.  This gives students less of an option to learn new languages.  Many teachers have been laid off due to a lack of budget.  Many new, amazing teachers have lost their job due to no longer have german or family consumer sciences.  Family consumer sciences was cut because it was found to be unnecessary.  Many teachers lost their jobs because the school board has made irresponsible decisions.  Lost jobs and forgotten electives should not have to be put on the back burner due to bad decisions.

This issue has taken place due to a poorly put together school board.  I can only image what will be sacrificed next for the sake of budget mistakes.  I ask you to please consider changing the school board because the decision that are made have been ridiculous.  The future of Plum Borough's academics is going to be a result of your decision.

Sincerely,

Kelsie Gestrich