Conshy Courier ~ April 2017

Conshy Courier FREE Vol 2 No. 4 April 2017

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CONTENT NEWS

Conshy Courier Publisher Teresa Parris Info@ConshyCourier.com

4. Odyssey of the Mind 5. PWHS Renovations 6. Ridge Park Teacher Nmed

BUSINESS

9. Conshohocken Art League

HEALTH & WELLNESS 12. Finding the “YOU” YOU Love

OUR COMMUNITY

Editor Brian Hanna Social Media Editor Ciara O’Callaghan Staff Writers Kelly Delaney; Sarah McGlinchy Mailing Address 1950 Butler Pike # 193 *Conshohocken PA 19428 Call/Email/Web Phone: 610-825-3300 Info@ConshyCourier.com ConshyCourier.com

13. SKKY Cheer Team 14. 57th Annual Donofrio

SPECIAL SECTION 16. Celebrating Mother Earth 17. A Metaphor for the Ages

HOME & GARDEN

18. The right grilling tool is gold for the Backyard Chef 19. Amendments can help produce healthy soil

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COVER PAGE: Jerry Liu is a 4th grade student at Shady Grove Elementary School. Jerry first met Ms. Eileen at Blue Bell Library where she held a Conshohocken Art League-sponsored workshop on watercolor painting in 2014. Since then, Jerry started studying drawing and painting with Ms. Eileen at the Conshohocken Art League over the weekends and has been encouraged and inspired by Ms. Eileen in so many different ways.

Besides drawing and painting, Jerry also loves soccer, basketball and table tennis. In addition, Jerry plays piano and just

won his 5th consecutive gold prize at the Golden Key Music Festival and will be playing at Carnegie Hall In New York on June 3 this year.

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NEWS COLONIAL QUALIFIES 68 STUDENTS FOR THE TECHNOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION STATE COMPETITION Colonial Middle School (CMS) and Plymouth Whitemarsh High School (PWHS) have qualified 68 students for the Technology Student Association State competition in Hershey April 19-22. At the recent regional competition, CMS students won four events, placed second in six and third in one. PWHS students won three events, placed second in five and third in two.

The CMS team of Victoria Brach, Jocelyn Free, Caroline Kay, Abby Minecci, Elizaveta Smaliak and Arya Venkat won the Biotechnology competition, while Dhruv Agarwal, Evan Chan, Luke Gaumer, Kevin Shi, Will Stanczak and Dean Suchsland placed second. Sean Beausoleil, Harrison Glantz, Nick Maslij and Nolan Morasco placed first in Catapult Design.

Also for CMS, Chan, Gaumer, Shi, Stanczak, Suchsland and Symnoski were first in Environmental Engineering, while Freed, Minecci and Smaliak

were second in the same event.

Cayce Becker, Sevita Beer, Caitlin Dougherty, Allie Fergus and Minecci placed first in Website Design and Chan, Shi, Stanczak, Suchsland and Symnoski were second.

Sarah Fahmi, Freed, Caroline Kay, Minecci, Venkat and Allison Wightman finished second in Medical Technology Issues. Agarwal, Kay, Thomas Longo, Smaliak, Suchsland and Venkat placed second in Mass Production. Freed, Kay and Minecci teamed to place third in Leadership Strategies.

Individually, Freed was second in Career Prep and Shi placed third in Promotional Marketing.

For PWHS, the team of Kyle Amon, Shreya Bhutani, Pat Corpus and Karen Minecci placed first in Biotechnology Design, while Thomas Demianovich, Giancarlo Donnini, Allison Hefferty, Emma Smith, Scott Horry and Casey Sharpe finished

second.

Corpus and Kenny Diamond teamed to win Computer Integrated Manufacturing. Corpus also teamed with Ben Epstein, Blake Rosen, Horry, Sharpe, Andrew Trainer and Ryan Clancy to place first in Engineering Design. Bhutani, Adam Friedman, Tristan Jones, Minecci and Alex Prusky placed second in Scientific Visualization.

Individually for PWHS, Bhutani placed second in Future Technology Teacher and third in both Photographic Technology and STEM Career. Amon placed second in Computer-Aided Design Architecture and James Phair was second in Computer-Aided Design Engineering.

The PWHS TSA Chapter was also nominated from Region 5 for the TSA Inspirational Award.

FOUR COLONIAL ODYSSEY OF THE MIND TEAMS QUALIFY FOR STATE COMPETITION The Colonial School District had five teams participate in the recent Odyssey of the Mind (OM) Southeast Regional Competition on March 4 at Pennsbury High School. Four of the teams qualified for the state competition.

A group of fourth graders led by parents Prachi Naik and Michelle Lynch placed first in the Ready, Set, Balsa, Build Problem. Barrie Davis, Naoni Hoffman, Natalie Lieberman, Noah Gamble-Steinmetz, Katie Lukens, Emma Lynch and Omar Naik were tasked with designing and building a structure made only of balsa wood and glad that would balance and support as much weight as possible. They placed first overall, first in the Long Term Problem and first in Style.

Another group of fourth graders coached by Heather Palmer and Marna Caintic place first overall in the It’s Time OMER Problem. Gabriella Caintic, Natalie Dyck, Samantha King, Emma Hoffman, Jonathan Gutierrez, Sage Palmer and Noah Smith were faced with a time-travel 4 | Conshy Courier | 4.17

problem. The students created an original performance about time travelers who game back in time twice and once into the future to discover inspiration for great works of art. The group placed first in Long Term Problem, first in Style and second in Spontaneous Problem Sovling.

A group of fifth graders, led by Tiffany Powley and Lisa Rhodes, placed second overall in To Be Continued: A Superhero Cliffhanger Program. Rose Harrington, Miles Hormell, Karishma Levy, Sameer Moudgal, Jackson Powley, Brad Rhodes and Ethan Simeral created and presented a humorous performance about an unexpected superhero – whose appearances changes when it uses its superpowers – who encounters three different scenarios in which is must save creativity in some way. The team placed second also placed second in Spontaneous Problem Solving.

An eighth grade team placed third overall in their division of the same problem. Coached by Michelle

Farbstein, the group included Mitchell Anderson, Tobi Farbstein, Danielle Goldstein, Tyler James, Ana Maria Maloney, Delaney McCann and Chauncey Miller. They also placed first in first in Style and first in Spontaneous Problem Solving.

Those four squads will take part in the state OM competition on April 2 in Moon, Pa. The fifth Colonial team comprised of fourth graders Aine McAleese, Haley Braun, Christian Smith and Charles Williams, and fifth graders Silvie Edwin and Audrey Paluzska placed fourth overall in the the It’s Time OMER Problem. The group, coached

by Noreen McAleese and Irene Braun, felt short of qualifying for the state competition.

Odyssey of the Mind is an international creative problem-solving program that engages students in their learning by allowing their knowledge and ideas to come to life in an exciting, productive environment. OM proves that students can have fun while they learn.

PWHS RENOVATIONS ON TRACK The Plymouth Whitemarsh High School renovation project remains on schedule. The project is now in the fifth of eight phases. The most recent completed phase saw the opening of the north gymnasium, the new guidance counseling suite and additional classrooms. The current phase is renovating class rooms in a section of the rear hallway.

Beginning in April, renovation work will move to the front of the building. On April 10, the front entrance of the building will be closed. The temporary main entrance will be located at the rear of the building. Cars will not be able to access the front parking lot from Germantown Pike during that phase of the project. All public traffic will access the property from Colonial Drive. Signage will direct traffic to the temporary entrance.

Plymouth Whitemarsh High School guidance counselors relax in the common area of the new counseling suite.

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READ ACROSS RIDGE

Ridge Park Elementary School students and teachers celebrated Read Across America Day by staging a Read Across Ridge Park event. All students and teachers in the school formed a wall, or reading chain, that stretch around the inside of the building. Arm in arm the students and teachers each read a book for 15 minutes to commemorate Dr. Seuss’s birthday.

RIDGE PARK TECHNOLOGY TEACHER NAMED AS PART OF KODABLE'S STANDARDS TEAM Ridge Park Elementary School Technology Teacher Brian Adams has been chosen as part of the Standards Team to help a company called Kodable to develop an elementary computer science curriculum around its software product (that is also called Kodable). Since 2013, Colonial has been using Kodable to give students in first and second grades* a grounding in the concepts behind computer programming.

"We were an early adopter of Kodable. It's engaging, and the students love it," said Mr. Adams.

"I had contacted the company with various issues and ideas along the way, so when they asked me to help with the curriculum, I was happy to give them feedback."

Instead of actually writing code, the students drag and drop commands to create increasingly complex paths to help a character move around a screen and collect objects. While the children see it as solving a puzzle, they are also using Kodable to learn how to think sequentially, how to break down a problem into smaller steps

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and how to persevere when things don't work correctly right away.

"I believe Programming and Coding is going to be the most critical language our kids learn and will need in order to be successful in the future," said Sergio Anaya, Colonial School District's Curriculum Supervisor of Innovation. "In Colonial, we look at the curriculum from a K-12 perspective. With our students mastering the basics earlier, we're able to offer more complex computer languages in younger grades that will allow us to provide additional programming opportunities at the high school level."

Coding and Programming is only one part of the elementary technology curriculum in Colonial. The other components include: Robotics, Creating and Designing, and Communication and Collaboration. As part of the STEAM culture in Colonial, students also gain a strong foundation in Digital Citizenship and Digital Storytelling imbedded into other subject areas.

Mr. Brian Adams

WILSON QUALIFIES FOR STATE SKILLS COMPETITION Plymouth Whitemarsh High School (PWHS) senior Halei Wilson earned a gold medal while representing Central Montco Technical High School at the Skills USA District II competition last month. Wilson won the medal in the Auto Tech Job Interview event.

As a gold medal winter, she qualified for the Skills USA state competition in April in Hershey.

Other PWHS students earning medals at the regional competition included junior Alyssa Jamison, who won a silver medal in the Allied Health Medical Math event. Junior Owen Keogh captured a silver medal Construction Team Works event.

Winning bronze medals were sophomore Noah Ehasz in the Networking Information Technology Services

event, senior Joseph Marcozzi in the Construction Plumbing event and junior Jeremy Browne in the Collision Repair Collision Repair Technology event.

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.

Halei Wilson

RIDGE PARK ELEMENTARY STUDENTS RAISED $500 BY UPCYCLING.

During lunch time, students separated the recyclables from their lunches into separate bins. The school-wide vote to decide the beneficiary of the upcycling ended in a tie between the Colonial Neighborhood Council (CNC) and the Montgomery County SPCA. Above, kindergarten students along with teacher Krista Schloer (back row on left) and Principal Jared Gamble (back row right) present $250 checks to Sandi Fryer of the CNC and Steve Conway, Montco SPCA Humane Educator.

A Ridge Park Elementary School kindergarten students places a drink container in an upcycling receptacle. The students at the school raised $500 for their efforts. The money was split evenly and donated to the Colonial Neighborhood Council and the Montco SPCA.

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BUSINESS

CONSHOHOCKEN ART LEAGUE with Yaniv Aronson, Chair of the Conshohocken Plymouth Whitemarsh Rotary Club

This is a continuing column highlighting individuals, businesses, and charities that work to better our community.

Eileen McDonnell is president of the Conshohocken Art League, which is located at the historic Mary Wood Park House, 120 E. 5th Avenue.

The Conshohocken Art League (CAL) has been serving the community since 1923, establishing itself as the first fine arts organization in Montgomery County.

Today, CAL instructors teach classes to adult and junior residents of Conshohocken and surrounding communities, showcase local visiting professional artists, and provide exhibition opportunities to artists in the area.

The Conshohocken Art

League evolved shortly after Mary H. Wood, widow of Alan Wood, Jr., bequeathed her home and property to the borough of Conshohocken in 1918.

Bordered by 5th and Harry, and 6th and Hallowell, the Wood property was set aside as a “public park or playground for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.” The open space quickly became a hub of the community, attracting residents to musical concerts and outdoor family events.

After World War I, the home itself became a regular meeting place for the Red Cross, the Visiting Nurse Association, the

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Eileen McDonnell 2nd from left, Moe and current members

Women’s Club of Conshohocken, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and the Conshohocken Rotary Club, whose early history was written here during weekly meetings. Today, the Park House hosts several organizations’ meetings in the main meeting room and is the primary home of the Conshohocken Historical Society and the Conshohocken Art League.

Early CAL programs featured major noted Philadelphia area artists’ presentations in Conshohocken, including Violet Oakley, Samuel Fleisher, Henry Pitz, and Walter Condit. Affiliations with the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Philadelphia Sketch Club, The Plastic Club, the Barnes Foundation, and the Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial ensued. CAL’s most recent visiting artist presentations have featured artists Joe Winter, Kathy Winter, Jim Victor, Chris McDonnell, Moe Brooker, and Stanley Bielen.

The league’s membership fluctuated in the 94 years since inception, espe-

cially during World War II, when gasoline shortages reduced the number of teachers and students to readily attend classes. Another wane was felt in the late seventies, when the major sources of community employment shut down, forcing many families to seek work and community involvement elsewhere. It has survived, as have most artistic organizations, through the determined attendance of even the smallest band of dedicated artists.

The Conshohocken Art League has always provided its members an opportunity to initiate and pursue interest in the traditional fine arts through its classes and visiting artist programs. The curriculum maintains the core essentials of composition, value, color theory, and gesture – be it for the beginner or returning student. We have just begun a complete beginners’ class for adults, as some adults pursued other careers but always wanted to give time to their otherwise truncated art education. Our junior/teen classes exist for “seriously motivated” young See CONSHOHOCKEN ART LEAGUE Page 10 4.17 | Conshy Courier | 9

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artists with hands-on education in almost every fine art medium. Our classes tend to be small and intimate, so CAL’s instructors are able to fully focus on students’ work, keeping with each student’s specific strengths, medium preferences, and individual pace.

The future of CAL is bright with a commitment of maintaining classic theories, materials, and techniques as the quintessential art foundation for artists of every persuasion. Although technology and computers enhance the choices artists have with which to create, the springboard from which to experiment with these modern mediums should be first grounded in traditional fine art. CAL will survive primarily with the participation of our community, as their artistic curiosity and attendance fuel the instructors’ commitment to making a difference, even to just one student. Some adults have been hesitant to approach or afraid to reenter the art world and CAL welcomes those individuals especially.

It would be wonderful for the community to continue to promote and support us, as so many already have. As a public charitable organization, our relatively reasonable tuition fees are a direct result of generous monetary donations, with particular thanks to The Corson Foundation, The Florence R. Collins Family, and the Borough of Conshohocken. We hope to see you at the Mary Wood Park House sometime soon!

Eileen McDonnell President, Conshohocken Art League www.conshohockenartleague.org

A historical picture of the Mary Wood Park House from 1876 (where they still meet today!)

Below are artwork of a few students of CAL

Aubrey DiSanto Age: 16 (untitled alla prima); oil on canvas

Bruce M. Webb Age: 9 Pomegranate; oil on panel

Justin Richards Age: 15 La Mer aux Couleurs; watercolor on paper 10 | Conshy Courier | 4.17

Aubrey Disanto: Age: 16 Phalaenopsis; monoprint on paper

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

FINDING THE ‘YOU’ YOU LOVE: 4 TIPS TO A BETTER LIFE AND A BETTER YOU.

I recently had a friend tell me she doesn’t know why she is so mean to loved ones in her life. Many times people find themselves feeling angry or impatient with others because there is something within themselves that makes them feel insecure, unloved, or disappointed. It may be time to start looking within yourself for love. You can begin this journey by following these four steps. #1. Change Your Thoughts The first step towards self-love is changing your automatic thoughts. These are thoughts that come into your mind unconsciously, just like blinking. The difference here is that you have the power to change the way you think by reframing negative automatic thoughts into more positive ones. Start by listening to your internal dialogue and challenge those comments that are negative or abusive to yourself. Take notice of the themes and emotional tone of your self-talk. Then intentionally re-frame those thoughts so they are more positive, supportive, and encouraging. For example, NEGATIVE THOUGHT

POSITIVE THOUGHT

Instead of saying this to yourself…

“I’ve never done it before.”

Say this to yourself…

“It’s too complicated.”

“I’m not going to get any better at this.”

“It’s an opportunity to learn something new.”

“I’ll tackle it from a different angle.”

“I’ll give it another try.”

#2. Get Outside and Be Active!

Exercise Makes You Feel Better. Period. According to a center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in London, when you exercise, you not only feel better physically, but you feel better mentally. Studies have shown that exercise can even help to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression, especially when done outdoors (Vitamin D!! – hello?). Find any outdoor activity that fits your style and see how much self-love comes with it. Exercise also releases endorphins, which contributes to your level of happiness and will ultimately help you feel better about yourself.

#3. Find Gratitude in Every day.

I challenge you to write out the following sentence for 10 items you’re grateful for every day.

“I am truly blessed ____________________________ __________________.”

to

have because

You will immediately start loving yourself more when you realize all the things you’re grateful for in your life! #4. Be Your Best Self. Embrace Your Imperfections.

Do you lack self-compassion? If you do, then it is time to practice some self-acceptance. And I mean REALLY practice it. Sometimes finding the ‘you’ you love means appreciating your own imperfections just as much as you appreciate your strengths. The more we accept things that we cannot change in the moment, the lighter we will feel and the easier it will be to move forward.

No matter what happens in life, there is always a chance to look forward and find the ‘you’ you love. This can sometimes feel like an impossible task due to past traumas, life adversities, and/or losses. But maybe these challenges are not road blocks so much as steps on a journey towards unconditional self-love.

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As to the questioning by some of the religious legitimacy of the customary “Birthday” celebration, I offer the following enlightenment: the observance is of Pagan origin as are most other dates gracing the Gregorian calendaritself born to preserve the positioning of the “poster child” of pagan indulgence - Easter - within the annual sequence of seasons. Easter’s pagan origin detracts nothing from the sincere celebration in one’s heart of the most monumental of any terrestrial or celestial event in man’s history. Likewise, the traditional birthday observance holds great value for both believer and non-believer celebrants alike as illustrated here. All are familiar with the well-worn adage, “Today is the first day of the rest of your life”.

Though the statement is largely cliché, it is ultimately laden with truth. Our perception of our life span - the duration of our existence is mired in the instantaneous present. If you will, the eternal moment.

Mathematics provides a framework for characterizing such an instant. One’s remaining life is best expressed as a

In August of 2016 the SKKY Allstars Senior 5 team, appropriately named Reign, began their climb. The coaches Christina Kingkiner, Kayla Pierce, and Lala Sabir had selected their athletes, choreographed their routine, and charted the roadmap for the upcoming season. They were registered for ten competitions between January and April. Like all cheer teams, they had aspirations of first place trophies, grand champion banners, and national champion jackets, but they also had a dream - making it to The Summit. The Summit is one of the most prestigious end-of-the-year championships in the sport and it takes place at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. This live event hosts teams from the Unites States and various other countries including, Norway, Australia, and

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS fraction of one’s remaining days of life expectancy; thus one’s life passes more quickly the further we are positioned along our life span - as universal human experience seems to suggest. While in our youth, life passes desperately slow – whether anxiously awaiting reaching majority age or some other far flung milestone of maturity – we have all experienced the agony of time virtually standing still – akin to a seemingly frozen elevator holding us back from our pursuit of punctuality. As we grow more ancient, life flies forward at a lightning pace making each lingering moment ever so precious. Economics, tells us that the value of a thing increases as its supply decreases, so it follows that with our every passing instant of life - by God’s grace - our very next breath which without his mercy might be our last- becomes progressively more valuable and at some point, priceless.

Each year that we make it to the anniversary of our birth, we should

Japan to name a few. A team must earn a bid, or invitation to The Summit to attend. Only the highest scoring teams at the most reputable events are awarded bids to The Summit and getting one of these is a high honor. Every spring cheerleaders all over the world are chasing Summit bids and this year Reign joined in the pursuit.

The Reign cheerleaders knew from the start what a demanding, intense commitment being part of this team would be. You don't get a shot to go up against the best of the best without months of blood, sweat, and tears. Encountering setbacks such as injuries would be inevitable, and they would have to battle through.

Each and every one of the 15 athletes accepted the challenge and over the past few months this team has

celebrate God’s mercy as he has given us another year to do his will - if accountable to God - or that of merely our own - if not. In the final year of our life we will fail to reach that anniversary. Scripture (Romans 1:25) admonishes against celebrating – or worshiping – the creation and not the creator; however, that is not to say that we err if we celebrate both the creator and his magnificent creation. As David the Psalmist pronounced, “ Thou art fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139: 14 KJV).

So have no guilt - blow out the candles - and have loved ones serenade you with the words, “Happy Birthday to you”. The Lord knows your heart, so in praise of him and you – his blessed creation - enjoy the celebration. While we yet have breath and live - by the grace of God – we must celebrate our life according to God’s word. As proclaimed in Psalm 150:6, “ Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord”.

Joseph M. Petry, Wilmington DE

become the epitome of hard work, determination, and perseverance.

Competing at many local competitions and traveling to Atlantic City, Trenton, Baltimore, and National Harbor the team has ridden the highs together at the best of times, picked each other up in the worst of times, and pushed each other through the most difficult. Their tireless efforts and several flawless performances have earned them extremely impressive accomplishments including 4 First Places, 2 National Championships, 1 Grand Championship, and 1 Full Paid Bid to US Finals in Rhode Island. Coaches and parents could not be more proud of the accolades and honors that Reign has won so farthis season. But as March rolled around they were still fighting hard for their dream of a Summit bid. Many Monday nights the athletes sat on the edge of their seats anxiously awaiting the "video bid reveal" to see if they were chosen to receive a bid from the previous weekend's competition. Looking into their eyes each of those Monday eve-

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OUR COMMUNITY

57TH ANNUAL ALBERT C. DONOFRIO CLASSIC

The 57th Annual Albert C Donofrio Classic returned to the Community Fellowship House March 27, 2017 to April 18, 2017 – For more information contact cmascio@conshohockenpa.gov or call 610-828-3266 • Week Two – April 4th to April 6th • Week Three – April 10th to April 13th • Week Four – April 17th to April 18th

CONSHOHOCKEN SUMMER DAY SPORTS CAMP! The Borough of Conshohocken Recreation Services and Parks week. Coaches and counseDepartment will offer the fol- lors with expertise in the lowing summer day camp for featured sport implement a 2017 in conjunction with program designed specifiJumpstart Sports. Below is an cally for the ability and unoverview of camp details in- derstanding of each age cluding daily schedule, weekly group. Campers learn about themes, location, registration a different aspect of the details, costs and available be- sport each day and apply fore/after care options. This what they’ve learned by Photo by the Borough of Conshohocken day camp will provide a contin- playing a fun, low-key uous six-week camp option game.

Connecticut. Reign did not just show during the summer.

Afternoon Electives: In the afternoon, up to get everything they wanted, they showed up to give everything Daily Schedule campers choose from a large menu of they had. They hit their routine both Morning Activities: Each day activities including: outdoor water fun, days, and were scored with zero dewill begin with an “all camp” ultimate Frisbee, and a variety of field and gym games. ductions. Reign came in first place activity such as Capture the games over five distinguished teams and had Flag, British Bulldog, Red Friday Pool Trips: Swimming every the highest Level 5 score out of 23 Rover, or a scavenger hunt. On Friday at the Great Plymouth Community other Level 5 teams, and headed for hot days, campers will cool off Center Pool! Transportation and pool enhome with national champion t-shirts with spirited water games. try fees are included in each camper’s and trophies. A few days later SKKY Overall Theme: The camp registration fee.

Reign Senior 5 was offered an Atfeatures a different sport each Please contact the fellowship House for a fee schedule at 610-828-3266.

Large Summit Bid and asked to represent Spirit Festival as the "highest SKKY from page 13 scoring Summit bid eligible Level 5 nings you could see a shade of disap- up, and pushed even harder. Because team from the event." That very day, pointment quickly overcome by an what you do when no one is watch15 amazing athletes finally felt the increasingly fierce appetite to not ing is what separates a champion indescribable joy, pride, and happigive up until they had achieved their from everyone else. ness that comes from achieving a The second weekend in March, the ultimate goal. Time and time again dream, a dream that they worked so they dusted themselves off, got back team took a road trip to an illustrious long and hard for. Words cannot exNationals competition in Hartford, press how proud our coaches, fami-

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CONSHOHOCKEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CELEBRATE DEBT CANCELLATION On Saturday evening, Mar 18th the Conshohocken United Methodist Church held their Debt Cancellation Dinner at Jillian’s Cafe. The festivities concluded with a Concert -Style worship service.

The festivities celebrated the paying off of a $505,000 loan that was taken out back in 2004 to cover expenses for roof repairs, repointing the front of church, remove steeple, provide funds for missions and other operating expenses.

SKKY from page 14

lies, and the SKKY community are of all that Reign has become, all that they stand for, and the magical journey they have traveled. This team inspired one another day after day, and in turn inspired all of us to do our best to reach higher goals and achieve the true virtue to happiness. From team road trips, to sleep overs, to shoe bedazzling, to fundraisers, to laughter and tears, to grueling practices, to fantastic performances...they are the closest group of athletes and coaches that many have ever seen; they are a family. And this most deserving family is going to Walt Disney World!

We wish SKKY Reign all the best at The Summit! Go to Florida and give it everything you got, leaving it all on the mat as you have all season long. And when you get there, take a moment to take a deep breath, take it all in, and savor this impres-

Church members at Debt Cancellation Dinner

L-R Church Member Dr. Bukola with her aunt Grace

DO YOU KNOW THE CURRENT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS? BETH MOORE ~ PRESIDENT A resident of Plymouth Meeting, Susan L. Moore was appointed to the School Board in December 2001, and elected to four-year terms in 2003, 2007, 2011 and 2015. She is currently serving her fourth one-year term as Board President after serving the previous four years as Vice President. Mrs. Moore is on the Central Montco Technical High School Joint Operating Committee and the Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Distinguished Graduates Organization Board. She holds a master's degree in education from Temple University and has extensive experience as a teacher in both public and private schools. She is quite familiar with the Colonial School District having volunteered and served as Vice President for the Plymouth Elementary School, Colonial Elementary School, Colonial Middle School and Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Parent Teachers Organizations. She also has served on the Colonial Parents Council. A former president of the Ply-Mar Swim and Tennis Club, Mrs. Moore also is a past member of the Strategic Planning Evaluation Committee for Colonial.

Back Row L-R Beth Suchsland, Mel Brodskey, Cathy Peduzi, Bernie Brady, Cathleen Oxberry Front Row L-R Felix Raimondo, Leslie Finegold, Susan Moore, Alan Tabachnick

BETH SUCHSLAND A Lafayette Hill resident, Beth Suchsland was elected to a four-year term to the School Board in 2009 and re-elected to a second four-year term in 2013. She has served as Vice President since December, 2013.

Mrs. Suchsland serves on the Human Resources Committee and Community Relations and Student Life/Safety and Wellness Commit-

tee, both of which she previously chaired. Mrs. Suchsland holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Labor Relations from Rutgers University and a Master of Business Administration in Human Resources from Temple University. She has 13 years of experience working in various Labor Relations positions. In 2001, she left her See BETH SUCHSLAND PAGE 17 4.17 | Conshy Courier | 15

SPECIAL SECTION

CELEBRATING MOTHER EARTH!

By: Lillian McCuen, MA; National Educational Consultant

As the temperatures start climbing and the days grow longer, many of us have a natural pull to be outside. What a better time to celebrate our planet! Earth Day is April 22, 2017. The first Earth Day was April 22, 1970, and it engaged 20 million Americans and is credited with the start of our modernday environmental movement. In 1990, Earth Day went global, and today more than a billion people now participate in Earth Day activities.

There are many activities to help your whole family look after our planet. Simply start by making a plan of activities to do.

Get outside!

The weather may be warm and sunny one day and cool and raining the next day.

It does not matter … celebrate the great outdoors.

Is it a sunny day?

• Go for a walk around the neighborhood, bring a bag and some gloves, and help our planet by picking up trash.

• Take a hike in nature or fly a kite in an open field!

• Plant a tree, or just plant something! If you have space, planting a tree will help the environment for years to come. If you have a smaller space, plant some flowers or even a vegetable garden.

• Make some new crayons from old crayons. You need tiny, broken crayon pieces (remove paper), aluminum foil, cookie cutter, and a hot, bright sunny day. Place broken pieces

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in a cookie cutter sitting on foil, place in sun and wait for it to melt. Bring it indoors to cool, slip out of cookie mold, and enjoy coloring on scrap paper!

• Make eco-friendly birdfeeders, using paper-towel tubes smeared with peanut butter and rolled in bird seed. Hang outside.

Is it about to rain or already raining?

• Remember the classic “Singing in the Rain”? Grab an umbrella and pull out your cell phone to record your own version of the movie with everyone singing and dancing in the rain!

• Make a rain gauge out of a plastic bottle – make one-inch marks to measure rain fall.

• Nothing beats a rain coat and boots to jump in puddles!

Mud Pies! Enough said.

• Is it about to rain? … perfect, grab some chalk and let the children become pint-sized Picassos on the sidewalk!

Then when the rain comes, the sidewalk will wash away clean, ready for the next painting session.

These are just a few things to do to celebrate and enjoy our planet. What does your family do?

Happy Earth Day Everyone!

For more information about Earth Day, go to the official website. www.earthday.org

FIVE PWHS STUDENTS HAVE ARTWORK IN MONTCO HIGH SCHOOL SHOW Five Plymouth Whitemarsh High School (PWHS) students have had art work entered into the 39th Annual Montgomery County Community College High School Art Show and Competition. The show opened on March 8 and ran through March 31 at the Art Center Gallery on the Blue Bell Campus. Seniors Skylar McFaul and Karmaiah Gray, junior Kiersten Pokorny and sophomores Kennedy Reardon and Maya Miramontes have work in the show. There was a reception and awards ceremony held on Saturday, March 22, 2017.

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A METAPHOR FOR THE AGES

Winter has been back-and-forth, with one day sunny and balmy and the next cold and brusque. And, just when spring appears to have won – Voila! – a winter storm strikes.

It has been a natural metaphor for the reality of Life, and Death – and Life.

There is an old saying that there are two certainties in life: death and taxes. Woody Allen, when once asked to comment on his seeming obsession with death and sex, replied, “What else is there?” I certainly relate to the death portion, having grown up amidst four cemeteries and experiencing annual long, drawn-out illnesses within my family.

Perhaps this is why, at least in part, the Gospel bears such significance for my life. It speaks to life amidst death and life transcendent and triumphant over death.

Basic-to-Bible teaching is the over-arching, underlying fact that God is the Author of Life. Every single man, woman, and child has been given the breath of life by God. Our lives are individually and collectively expressive of His gift of Life. We are also taught, both by scripture and experience, the woeful fact that, “All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God” (Romans 3.21). It is as realistic an appraisal as any that has been put forth throughout the drama and trauma of history.

“The wages of sin is death” (Romans 6.23). This is why we die. We have gone off the rails, so to speak, missing the mark as to our purpose; and, being severed from our source of life, we have only so much energy to expend and oxygen to breathe before we disintegrate and expire. The biblical three-score-and-ten, or 70 years, proves the average.

Sin has over-run our hearts and minds, and our bodies pay an unduly burdensome price, as does the natural world.

All manner of disease and disorder has been set loose, all of which culminates in death and destruction. And, if anyone begs to differ, let it be remembered that death has a 100% rate of success. There are no exceptions to the rule.

Actually, there is, for “the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6.23). God is merciful and gracious, and has “re-issued” (if one may put it this way) this precious gift of life; notwithstanding the

pervasive reality of death, through the Presence of Jesus Christ “who, as to his human nature was a descendant of David, and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 1.3, 4).

Let an asterisk be placed astride every obituary and gravestone, for Life returned amidst death! It is the testament of scripture and the witness of every true Christian: “Death has been swallowed up in victory. ‘Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?’ The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 15.54-57).

Offices and stores are now open for business on Good Friday and Easter – Life is, too!

Pastor Bradley E. Lacey

BETH SUCHSLAND FROM PAGE 15

position as Manager of Employee Relations for PECO Energy to stay home with her three children. Mrs. Suchsland is an active volunteer in the schools and the community. She was on the Board of Plymouth Whitemarsh Aquatic Club and served as Chair of the Whitemarsh Valley Country Club summer camp program.

MEL BRODSKY A Lafayette Hill resident, Mel Brodsky was appointed to the School Board in July 2010 and elected to a four-year term in 2011 and 2015. He is the chair of the Human Resources

Committee and serves on the Finance and Curriculum. Mr. Brodsky also serves on the Central Montco Technical High School Joint Operating Committee. Mr. Brodsky spent 35 years as an educator including nine years as a teacher, six as an assistant principal and 20 years as a principal. He also has experience as a high school and college basketball coach. Mr. Brodsky was a long time owner and director of a residential children's day camp. He holds a bachelor's degree from Temple University and master's degree from Villanova University.

LESLIE FINEGOLD A Lafayette Hill resident, Leslie Finegold was elected to a four-year term on the School Board in 2011 and 2015. She serves as Chair of the Curriculum Committee and is a member of the Community Relations and Student Life/Safety and Wellness Committee. Mrs. Finegold is the Board's liaison to the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit.

Mrs. Finegold previously served on various District committees including The Strategic Planning Committee, The Act 1 Committee, The Act 72 Committee, The Technology See LESLIE FINEGOLD 19 4.17 | Conshy Courier | 17

HOME &GARDEN

THE RIGHT GRILLING TOOL IS GOLD TO THE BACKYARD CHEF

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Recent improvements in the design and engineering of gas grills have transformed the art of grilling. From searing and rotisserie cooking to planking and smoking, gas grills now provide chefs with several different grilling techniques to develop flavors, textures and aromas. With a quality gas grill, the right set of features and a few key accessories, the culinary possibilities for a backyard chef are endless.

Chef Naz Cavallaro, a grilling expert from Broil King, shares his must-have tools for creating restaurant style meals at home, as follows: Stone Grill Set: Bake restaurant-quality pizza and bread with this durable stone grill set. Barbecued pizza provides a more authentic pie since the hot, dry air in your grill yields a much better result than preparing it in a conventional oven.

Gourmet Burger Press: It makes perfect patties right at home. Grill enthusiasts will love experimenting with the endless menu possibilities this burger press provides. Options include Greek-style burgers stuffed with feta cheese, roasted red peppers and olives, and Tex-Mex-style burgers stuffed with jalapeno and cheddar.

Wood Chips and Planks: Deep smoky flavors and fall-offthe-bone tenderness are hallmarks of traditional barbecue cuisine. Create those authentic flavors at home using wooden planks, smoker boxes and flavored wood chips. From the pungent flavors of hickory and mesquite to the sweeter,

more delicate apple and cherry, several different types of chips are available and suited to specific cuts of meat.

Roast Rack: A roast that is slow-cooked on a grill delivers amazing flavor and texture. Look for a rack that can accommodate a drip pan so you can catch all of the juices from the food.

For best results, Chef Naz also recommends a gas grill designed with these performance features: excellent heat retention; searing power and flavor vaporization at the grids; full coverage stainless steel flavor wave, or heat medium; precise heat control; a side burner and a rotisserie burner.

Read more about grilling and get some great recipes ideas at broilkingbbq.com. Metro Creative

AMENDMENTS CAN HELP PRODUCE HEALTHY SOIL Mother Nature provides plenty to grow healthy lawns, gardens and landscapes. But as many homeowners know, some lawns sometimes need a little extra boost to complement nature. Soil sometimes must be amended so plants can thrive. Only after the right composition is created can plants take root and perform to the best of their abilities.

The Colorado State University Extension defines a soil amendment as any material added to soil to improve its physical properties. The goal is to provide a better environment for roots. Depending on what you are starting with, any number of ingredients must be added to the soil recipe.

Water retention, permeability, drainage, aeration, nutrients, and water infiltration are some of the things amendments can improve when added to soil.

Before homeowners add anything to the soil in their yards, it is first important to determine what that soil needs. Homeowners may notice if soil is overly sandy or full of clay, but further testing can confirm what the soil is lacking. Soil tests are often available through local cooperative extension offices or private laboratories. Speak with a nursery or garden center about where you can get your soil tested. A comprehensive test may cost between $5 and $10 and can provide invaluable information that saves you hundreds of dollars in wasted plants and materials, not to mention effort. Some labs also can tailor their recommendations based on the type of planting you will be doing. For example, a vegetable garden may need different amendments than a row of azalea bushes.

Organic matter is a preferred soil amendment used by professional and

novice gardeners alike. The decaying remains of plants release nutrients that are absorbed into the soil and used by microorganisms and bacteria, creating a healthy environment for plants.

Organic material may break up compacted soil to increase drainage. In sandy soil, organic material serves as a sponge to keep water from washing away.

Compost and manure are two examples of frequently used organic materials. Both of these materials are readily available at little cost.

Compost can be produced at home from food and plant scraps. Raked leaves and small amounts of grass clippings can be added to compost. Over time, the decomposition process will turn scraps into a nutrient-rich, dark brown substance that provides many plants with all they need to thrive. Compost is particularly useful in vegetable gardens.

Manure should come from herbivores, or those animals that sustain themselves on grass and other plants. Carnivores can produce harmful bacteria in

LESLIE FINEGOLD from page 17

Review Committee, The Prep HQ Committee and The Anti-Defamation League's No Place for Hate Community Task Force. She is a past president of elementary and middle school Parent Teacher Student Organizations (PTSO) and served as secretary of the high school PTSO. She also participated in the first Challenge Day at Colonial Middle School. Mrs. Finegold holds a Bachelor of Science from Carnegie Mellon University and a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Business from the University of Pitts-

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their waste, which is not safe to use in gardens, particularly food-bearing gardens.

Manure can be commercially purchased, or avid gardeners can work out arrangements with nearby livestock owners and farms.

These people may be more than willing to give you manure for little to no cost if you cart it away. Dried manure is preferred because it will have minimal odor.

Additional forms of organic amendments include wood ash, sphagnum peat, wood chips, sawdust, and worm droppings.

Inorganic amendments also may be used,

and are usually relied on to improve water retention and drainage. Vermiculite, perlite, pea gravel, and sand are examples of inorganic amendments. A combination of organic and inorganic amendments can create the perfect mix for your needs.

Soil amendments typically are added to new and unplanted beds. Peat moss and shredded bark take years to decompose and will serve as long-term amendments

burgh. She is currently co-owner of a Flourtown-based media production company.

Olympiads to Colonial Elementary School in 1993 and Colonial Middle School in 1995. She is a past president and vice president of the Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Band Boosters and has held leadership positions on the William Jeanes Library Board of Directors. Mrs. Oxberry holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Arizona and a Master of Science from Temple University.

Mrs. Oxberry is employed as a

KATHLEEN OXBERRY A Plymouth Meeting resident, Kathleen Oxberry was elected to a fouryear term on the School Board in 2009 and re-elected to a second four-year term in 2013. She served as the Board's Vice President in 2011. Mrs. Oxberry is a member of theFacilities Management and Transportation Committee. She introduced the Math

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CONSHOHOCKEN BOROUGH REPRESENTATIVES Do you know who your Ward Representatives are? Who do you call when you have a concern? Here are your current representatives. Please reach out.

Ward 1Karen Ann Tutino 484-368-3658 ktutino@conshohockenpa.gov Ward 2James (Ike) Griffin— President* 610-828-4638 jgriffin@conshohockenpa.gov

Ward 3Tina Marie Sokolowski 610-828-4520 tsokolowski@conshohockenpa.gov Ward 4 Anita L Parton* 610-397-1581 abarton@conshohockenpa.gov Ward 5 Jane A Flanagan* 484-532-7941 jflanagan@conshohockenpa.gov Ward 6 Bob C. Stokley 610-636-7230 610-825-5363 610-825-1271 rstokeley@conshohockenpa.gov Ward 7 Colleen Leonard 610-828-6856 cleonard@conshohockenpa.gov Mayor Robert S Frost* 610-828-6856 bfrost@conshohockenpa.gov Or, you may write to your Council Representative at the Borough e.g.

Mrs Karen Tutino Ward 1, C/O Borough Administration 400 Fayette Street, Suite 200, Conshohocken, PA 19428 * This year we re-elect Council Representatives, the Mayor and our local Tax Collector. Council Members up for election are Wards 2, 6 and 5 which was appointed last year when the seat became vacant.

Please get involved with the growth and development of our town, Conshohocken.

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CATHLEEN OXBERRY from page 19

Global Trial Manager in Emerging Markets at Merck & Co., Inc. In October 2011, she earned her Project Management Professional Certification. She is currently Lead on a Clinical Trial Team and an Outsourced Trial Team, charged with bringing the projects in on time and within budget.

FELIX RAIMONDO A resident of Conshohocken, Felix Raimondo was elected to a fouryear term on the School Board in 2015. He serves as Chair of the Finance Committee and is a member of the Facilities Management and Transportation Committee.

Mr. Raimondo also serves as a Municipal Liaison. He is employed as a Metrologist by Teva Pharmaceuticals and is a former Conshohocken Sewer Authority Board Chairman.

ALAN TABACHNICK A Plymouth Meeting resident, Alan Tabachnick was elected to a four-year term on the School Board in 2009 and re-elected to a second four-year term in 2013. He serves as chair of the Facilities Management and Transportation Committee and is a member of the Human Resources Commitee. He is also the Board's liaison to the Colonial School District Education Foundation. Mr. Tabachnick was a longtime volunteer for the theater and music programs in the District. He has also supported and coached teams in the Odyssey of the Mind programs at Colonial Middle School and Plymouth Whitemarsh High School. Mr. Tabachnick has been involved in a variety of youth sports programs in the community. He has served as an assistant baseball coach and softball coach in the Plymouth Little League and has volunteered for the Plymouth Whitemarsh Aquatic Club (PWAC) at a variety of meets across the region. Mr. Tabachnick is a member of Beth Tikvah B'nai Jeshurun synagogue in Erdenheim and has been active on a variety of committees and as part of the Men's Club. He is also an avid supporter of historic

preservation activities in the community. Mr. Tabachnick holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a master's degree from Columbia University. He has taught Cultural Resource Management courses at the University of Pittsburgh and presented archaeological programs to elementary school children. He developed a field archaeology activity where children can participate in excavations and learn about Native American history and American history.

CATHY PEDUZZI A Lafayette Hill resident, Cathy Peduzzi was elected to a four-year term on the School Board in 2015.

She serves as Chair of the Community Relations and Student Life/Safety and Wellness Committee and is a member of the Curriculum Committee. Mrs. Peduzzi also serves as the Board's Legislative Liaison and as a Municipal Liaison. A former Whitemarsh Township Supervisor, she holds a degree from the American University where she attended on a full basketball scholarship. Mrs. Peduzzi is active as a youth sports coach in the community.

AMENDMENTS from page 19 in the soil. Compost breaks down quickly and may need to be worked in more frequently.

Experts recommend spreading amendments on the planting bed and then using a rake or tiller to work it in to a depth of about nine inches. Particularly sandy soil or soil with a lot of clay may need more amendments.

Permanent plants, such as trees or shrubs, also can benefit from the extra nutrient boost amendments provide.

Sometimes it is sufficient to spread the material over the soil surface and let rainwater and wildlife help distribute it to the plant roots. Otherwise, work it into the top inch or two of the dirt with a hand cultivator.

Soil amendments can be the difference between a thriving garden and healthy landscape and one that has seen better days.

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OFFICE SHARE Farmers Chavarria Agency located on Fayette Street has excess space including private offices on a best offer.

(Temporary or permanent basis). Please call to discuss (484) 532-7100

Farmers Chavarria Agency is seeking marketing/sales support from a highly motivated and energetic candidate to support the office growth. Office is located in Conshohocken on Fayette Street. Ideal candidate will have telemarketing experience and interest in exploring career options in insurance. Flexible schedule with 15-20 hours weekly with opportunity for full time position if growth supports the need. Please email your interest to MChavarria1@farmersagent.com VENDORS NEEDED! COURIER FIRST ANNUAL COLONIAL SPRINGEST Direct Sales /Crafters $75.00 Businesses $100.00

The CPW Rotary meets Thursday mornings at 7:30 a.m. at the William Jeanes Memorial Library (4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill).

The evening satellite meetings meet Monday nights at 7 pm at Guppy’s Good Times (2 Maple Street, Conshohocken). To learn more about the club or to join, please visit cpwrotary.com and keep up with the latest updates at

facebook.com/CPWRotaryClub.

WPBN/Conshohocken/Plymouth/ Whitemarsh Chapter meeting the 3rd Wednesday of each Month Register online at www.PWBN.org St Matthews Senior Group meets monthly on the third Wednesday of each month at 12:30. Everyone is welcome to join. Lunch $5.

LEGO Club ages 5-10 meets Tuesdays 3:454:30 pm to Collaborate and Create.

Food Vendors $150.00.

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Conshohocken Business and Professional Women Meets the 4th Monday of each month.

Please visit website for more information at http://www.conshohockenbpw.org

Adult Book Club @ Conshy Library 3rd Wed of each month 6:45-8 pm.

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OUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR Babies @ Conshohocken Library Wednesday, April 12 Tuesdays @10:15 4/4, 11, 18, 25 SPECIAL INVITATION Preschool-Thursdays @10:15 to LUNCH 'n LEARN April 12 4/6—Block 4/13, 20, 27—parachute A Secure Strategy for ReSKKY from page 15 sive accomplishment that you achieved. Enjoy yourselves and make memories with your

Reign family to carry with you forever. Each and every one of you is a tremendously talented athlete, and it has been an honor and a privilege to share in your climb to The Summit! Now let's go bring your REIGN to Disney!!!

tirement Savings: Understanding Medicare plus How to Bridge the Income Gap 11:30 am to 1:00 pm St. Clair CPA Solutions101 W. Elm St., Suite 500 Conshohocken, PA 19428 Complimentary lunch. Your guests are welcome.

Saturday, April 8th

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Conshohocken Free Library dates are Wed July 12 and Thurs July 13 Entering Grades 2-3 session 10-12 Entering grades 4-6 session 1-3

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April 2017

Ike Griffin, President * Karen Tutino, Vice President * Robert Stokley, Senior Member Tina Sokolowski, Anita Barton, Jane Flanagan and Colleen Leonard Senior Members

APRIL MEETINGS AND EVENTS ZONING HEARING BOARD: - Monday, May 1st @ 7:00pm; Borough Hall

MUNCIPAL AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING: Tuesday, April 25th @ 6:30-8:30; 601 East Elm Street

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL:- Thursday, April 20th @ 6:30pm to 8:30pm, Borough Hall

VOTING MEETINGS are televised the Thursday evening following the meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Comcast channel 965 and Verizon channel 20.

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: - Thursday, April 13th @ 7-9pm; Borough Hall COUNCIL MEETING: - 1ST & 3RD Wednesday April 5th and 19th @ 7 PM Borough Hall.

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