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It’s a Mansion, It’s a Castle, It’s a Borough Hall No, It’s the House built by Surgical Supplies Industrialist John Elwood Lee!

By Jack Coll Many of the borough’s residents today can give the history of the stone structure located at West Eighth Avenue and Fayette Street. You can take a poll for yourself by sitting along the wall out front and asking residents as they walk past the structure, “Hey, do you know the history of this building?”

Typically the reply would sound something like, Yea, this was the Conshohocken Borough Hall built by some guy a long time ago! I’m not sure what they’re doing with it now, I’ve heard about a bed-and-breakfast, offices, I hope the borough will keep it as a museum or something, are just a few of the answers you’ll get.

You’ll hear all those answers and more because most of the residents See IT’S A MANSION page 5

Two Conshohocken Police Detectives Honored On Wednesday, September 21st, 2016 Police Detective Christopher McGuire and Detective Walter William received “THE CHIEF OF POLICE COMMENDATION OF MERIT” during the Council meeting. The detectives were commended for outstanding service, dedication, persistence and intelligent police work.

Pictured here are on the left, William Walter, Christopher McGuire, the Assistant Chief, followed by Mayor Bob Frost.

Congratulations and thanks for keeping us safe. You can see more pictures on line at www.ConshyCourier.com.

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FIRST THURSDAY CONSHY @ Feine

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First Thursday Conshy was off to a great start. Here are a few friends enjoying the beverage of choice. The Pumpkin Latte was my drink of choice. Be sure to join in the festivities next month, Thursday, November 3rd.

Pictured here are left to right: Jennifer Frankenfield, Rachael Priest, Samantha Vernon and Liliana Gravagno

Tips to Prepare a Holiday Budget

It’s the holiday season and you know all that it entails, so don’t let the expenses catch you off-guard -- from traveling to see family to throwing your massive annual party to simply completing your holiday shopping.

Even though retailers cut prices last year, according to the National Retail Federation, holiday sales increased 3 percent from the previous year.

Early planning and smart strategies can help you end the year on a positive financial note.

Plan Ahead In the run up to the holidays, put some extra money aside from each paycheck and earmark it for holiday spending. A bit of padding in your purse won’t hurt and can only serve to make you feel more secure all season. Making this happen may require pinching a few pennies on daily expenses -- whether it’s bringing lunch from home rather than eating out or skipping the designer latte for a cup of coffee at work.

Create a Budget See HOLIDAY BUDGET on page 12

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Conshohocken Then and Now… By Binnie Bianco How we love to reminisce about the good old days. I often hear many of my friends who grew up in Conshohocken talk about Wally’s, 401 Diner, Penny candy stores and their favorite friends house to hang out had been. We joke on how it was made up of hardworking people, manufacturing industries and more Churches, Bars & Funeral Homes than any other place around it. But I think that one of the most noticeable differences between then and now (for me “then” was the 70’s) is the housing. I know all of you would agree! What most new residents don’t understand is that we were basically a poor town in comparison to the rest of the Colonial School District area (Plymouth & Whitemarsh). We were tough kids from a tough little town and our housing was dirt cheap. You didn’t move to Conshohocken, you were FROM Conshohocken. During the 70’s Conshohocken suffered industry closings and many families suffered lay offs. During the 80’s we were struggling to sustain let alone think about rebuilding. But in the 90’s when the Blue Route and State Funding for the Brownfields started coming in we had a smart Council who led us to prosperous times. During these different decades the housing market wasn’t much of a market. Most times family members would inherit a home, rent it out or buy from each other. There were small real estate brokerages trying to make a living out of selling the few houses that reached the market. But in all honesty the market wasn’t anywhere close to what we are experiencing today. People WANT to move here. We are prosperous and our small businesses are too and that makes us very fortunate. So next time you are sitting in that horrible rush hour traffic crossing the bridge or can’t find a spot to park on Fayette please try to keep things in perspective. Although I love my town and I am proud to be a part of its history I truly believe that those of us who know the decades of struggle Conshohocken endured would agree with me that this housing market and these rehabbed and new construction homes bringing in more and more residents is a much better experience than the past….

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What does it REALLY mean to be ORGANIC?

Organic foods are foods that are grown or raised without pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified products (GMO), or radiation. These chemicals and toxins have been found to cause health concerns like brain and nervous system toxicity, cancer, hormonal imbalance and disruption, and skin, eye, and lung irritation. Farms that label their produce as organic, farmers must adhere to specific guidelines to "convert" their farms to organic from anything other. The conversion process is in place in order to properly purify the land and soil so the produce can truly be 100% be organic and chemical free.

This process usually takes up to THREE YEARS! In general, organic farms are usually smaller than conventional farms. Farmers do not receive any government funding, unlike the conventional farms that do. These are factors that contribute to the prices of organic produce begin generally higher than conventional produce. Organic farming is also more labor intensive, requiring more deliberate attention to weeds and pests without the help of pesticides and soil additives. There is no definitive data that suggests organic produce contains more nutrients than conventionally grown produce. Due to climate, soil type, weather, or any other number of variables the studies are very hard to control and conduct. However, phytonutrients (plant nutrients) are known to be created in excess when plants are placed under stress. Meaning that, fighting surrounding weeds for nutrients, having a bug bite a leaf, or sun exposure, can cause a plant to increase production of phytonutrients. These nutrients, subsequently, are VERY healthy for us when we eat them. SO, it could be deduced that organic produce may have a slightly higher nutrient content. Now, don't be discouraged if you have never purchased organic produce or your can't afford to buy everything organic!! Although the risk of pesticides or toxins substances is present, DON’T STOP EATING YOUR See WHAT DOES REALLY ORGANIC page 9

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Autumnal Anticipation

We have enjoyed or endured the hottest summer on record. We are currently ensconced in a drought. We now bear witness to over-paid prima donnas who get to play games for a more than healthy living who refuse to honor the national anthem. And we are amidst the most disheartening election cycle in our lifetime. It’s a year for the records; folks!

I don’t know about you, but I am looking forward to the fall with great anticipation. There will be more comfortable temperatures replete with a more variegated expression of color. And we will finally know who will be the next President of the United States – although it must be obvious that we are not so united anymore!

I fear for this country. We are beset by external enemies and by internal corruption and apostasy. Our retreat from the world, one that has brought nothing but insecurity and devastation, is rivaled by our suicidal rejection of God’s grace, His favor and His merciful law.

It is our young who will pay the price for such malice and hubris.

But I place my trust in Almighty God, as this nation once did, though apparently no longer. I encourage you to put your trust in Him; too. The Scripture says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and

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He will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3.5, 6).

Such a course of life is a worthy and profitable endeavor.

The most important thing that we can now do is not to elect either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump to the Oval Office. It will not be which school we attend or where we choose to reside. It is the choice that we make as a people as to whether we will continue to break ranks with Almighty God and go our own way, or turn back and follow Him. We live in a tough world, one in which life is getting busier, more demanding yet less fulfilling, more precarious and ever more frightening every day. Social decay, economic uncertainty, and terroristic threat point to a day when human strength and ingenuity will prove wanting.

God alone will be able to help us. God’s Word speaks to us: “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.

He will not grow tired or weary, and His understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40.28-31).

I entrusted my life to Jesus Christ over 41 years ago, with never a reason for regret many years later. He has provided for and protected me, assured and comforted me, challenged and convicted me – always, He has loved me. He will always love you and take care of you. He is worthy of your trust… Are you willing to so trust Him? That is the question!

Bradley E. Lacey (October 2016)

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walking along Fayette Street are a much younger generation, the older residents blinked and didn’t notice the changing of the guard, or the changing of the age group as it might be.

Before we get started on a few borough hall facts I’d like to say the staff at “The Conshy Courier” welcomes the younger generation and also welcome to our recent residents.

If we’re gonna talk about the mansion at Eighth Avenue and Fayette Street we first must talk about John Elwood Lee. Mr. Lee graduated from Conshohocken High school back in 1879 when the high school was located at Third Avenue and Harry Street. Lee took a job with the Snowden Surgical Supply Company then located in Philadelphia. By 1883 Lee was ready to start his own surgical supply business and started his company in his parent’s house, then located on East Seventh Avenue.

In his parent’s attic with a capital of about seventy five bucks young Lee worked on his mother’s pedal operated sewing machine. Lee spun and wove white thread that inter-twined with the other threads in about a four or five inch square pad and created and patented the modern day “Gauze Pad” to stop bleeding and keep area’s on the skin sterile.

Lee invented and had patents on dozens of life saving medical supplies over the next 25 years and employed

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thousands of borough residents over the years. For more than a quarter of a century Lee constructed factories behind his parent’s house along Eighth Avenue and Harry Street, (one of his surgical supply buildings is still standing, the big white building at Eighth Avenue and Harry Street was used as offices.)

Lee’s company went on to win many top awards at the 1893 Chicago Worlds Fair catapulting Lee’s company into the National spotlight as newspaper articles ran front page stories about the World’s Fair, many of them on Lee and his life saving supplies.

Lee was very generous to his employees and became a multi-Millionaire at a very young age. By 1905, the Lee Surgical Supply business grew, the plant located at Eighth Avenue and Harry Street consisted of seventeen buildings covering five acres of floor space.

The only surgical supply firm bigger than Lee was Johnson and Johnson located in New Brunswick New Jersey. The two companies were merged, but retained their own identity. Mr. Lee became Executive Vice President of Johnson and Johnson.

In 1893 Lee decided to build his house for himself and his wife Jennie (Cleaver) Lee and purchased property on the West side of Fayette Street. In the spring of 1893 Lee handed the contract to Alexander Martin & Son to erect a handsome pointed stone mansion at the corner of Eighth See IT’S A MANSION page 6

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Avenue and Fayette Street. Lee had a carriage house built behind the mansion complete with a walking tunnel from the house to the carriage house so he would not be forced to travel outside when weather conditions were poor. (Yes the tunnel still exist today) In the carriage house Lee installed two bowling alleys upstairs, he was a very talented bowler and would travel the country with team-mates for bowling tournaments.

He also had a swimming pool with a cover floor where he would shoot basketball. Most people don’t realize that Lee was a young man with all his money and loved sports. Behind the carriage house was his golf course.

Lee’s golf course extended from West Sixth Avenue to West Twelfth Avenue, down to Wood Street, Lee would enjoy an early Sunday morning round of golf.

John Elwood Lee passed away on April 8, 1914 while his wife Jennie was in Europe, Lee’s death was caused by angina pectoris, and an infection of the heart, Lee was 54 years old. His wife Jennie continued to live in the mansion until her death in 1945.

The Walker Brothers, Hervey and Newton purchased the mansion from the Lee estate. Hervey was responsible for building the Conshohocken Elementary School in 1958 that once bore his name and his brother Newton was a major force behind the construction of Conshohocken’s Fellowship House Youth Center in 1952.

The Walker Brothers turned the mansion into the Conshohocken Association Industrial Luncheon Club for the borough’s industrial leaders at that time. On most weekdays upwards of more than 50 industry leaders could be found eating lunch and discussing the day’s labor and industry situations.

By the winter of 1963 industry in America was declining, it had become very clear to Americans that they had won the war but lost the post war industrial boom to Japan. Industrial decline along Conshohocken’s riverfront was the face of America and with declining industry the Conshohocken Association no longer needed a luncheon headquarters.

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A year later in July of 1964, shortly after the Beatles took the country by storm, Conshohocken borough leaders purchased the mansion for $85,000, they spent another couple of thousand dollars to fit the police station out in the former Lee stables. In the borough’s 114 year history at that time it was only their second borough hall, the first was located at Hector and Forrest Street.

By the year 2000, soft-talk of a new location for borough hall began to whisper-down-the–lane throughout the borough. The borough employee staff began to grow, and despite a multi-million dollar renovation in recent years the building was once again falling into disrepair.

In 2007 Borough Council voted to purchase the property at Fourth Avenue and Fayette Street. It was the break members of council had been waiting for, a large enough building in the center of town that would house both borough offices and the police department.

In July of this year, (2016) a grand opening was held to welcome both the residents and borough staff into the newly renovated facility and by all accounts a smashing success.

The former Lee Mansion/Conshohocken Industrial Luncheonette/ and now Borough Hall sits mostly vacant with the exception a few meetings now and again. But our current council members are hard at work as to what to do with the building.

First and foremost they are taking their time making sure to weigh all the options. Council members seem to be together, none of them want to see the building demolished, EVER, and are working hard to make sure that doesn’t happen. Council members have weighed in on the fact that none of them want to see the exterior altered. Questions about the mansion have been pushed across the table and out into the public, would it make a good Bed & Breakfast? Should they/we sell to a law firm or doctors in an effort to keep the magnificent structure in one piece? Should the borough maintain possession for other uses via a Senior Center of even a museum, perhaps See IT’S A MANSION page 13

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Exceptionally Special Family Fun Run Plymouth Meeting, PA,

Please join Civic Green Special Athletes, Inc. and Exceptional Families of Exceptional Children on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the Greater Plymouth Community Center, 2910 Jolly Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 for the 2nd Annual Exceptionally Special Family Fun Run. This event is held to promote awareness and inclusion and raise funds for the special needs children living in and around Montgomery County. Funds raised will help the children who are, or have been, participants in the Civic Green Special Athletes program, partake in social events, outings and day trips they may not otherwise be able to enjoy. Civic Green Special Athletes, Inc. is a 501 (c)3 run entirely by volunteers, 100% of the donations made to Civic Green Special Athletes, Inc. go to help the children. Civic Green Special Athletes, Inc. is working in conjunction with Exceptional Families of Exceptional Children, a Plymouth Meeting based support group for families living with autism, PPDNOS and/or a sensory processing disorder, to host this event.

The Fun Run encourages people of any age and/or ability to come out and tackle the ¼ mile loop as

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many times as they can while showing off their skills and Halloween attire, as participants are encouraged to come in costume. There will be relays that can be enjoyed as an individual or as a family.

Craft stations are set up for the kids and a piñata as the grand finale is a huge hit! There will be baked goods available for purchase as well as raffle items.

Registration begins at 9 am, with the activities set to start at 10. Pre-registration is not required, but appreciated. Please visit http://www.facebook.com/ ExceptionallySpecialFamilyFunRun, to register.

Registration is $10 per adult and $5 for children under 12.

For more information about the event, or to inquire about volunteer opportunities, please visit http://www.facebook.com/ ExceptionallySpecialFamilyFunRun, or contact Allison Koval at civicgreenspecialathletes@gmail.com or Amanda Klein at Amanda@exceptionalfamiliesofexceptionalchildren.org See the event flyer on page 9

Black Cultural Awareness Club Food Drive B.C.A. (Black Cultural Awareness Club) and Conshohocken Electric Force donated school supplies to the 2nd grade classes at Conshohocken Elementary School this school year. A special recognition and thank you to Olivia Fields of St. Paul’s Baptist who worked hard organizing this event in previous years.

She made sure that the children of our community received school supplies before going back to school.

B.C.A. looks forward to being involved in other activities in the community.

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District nets $4,441 from Whole Foods Thank you to everyone who took the time to shop at the Plymouth Meeting Whole Foods Market on Community Giving Day, Wednesday, September 21. Whole Foods will donate $4,441.00, or five percent of the receipts from that day, to the Colonial School District Education Foundation. The market will present the check to the Foundation prior to the Plymouth Whitemarsh High School homecoming football game on Friday, October 21.

The Colonial School District Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the educational opportunities in the District by generating and distributing financial and other resources to and for our students. The Foundation is comprised of parents, current and retired teachers, administrators, School Board members, business partners, community members, Plymouth Whitemarsh High School students and alumni who believe in public education and want to see the Colonial School District continue to thrive.

Simon's Fund 5K coming to Colonial in October Simon's Fund conducted its third heart screening in the Colonial School District on Saturday, September 24. The organization screened 244 students between the ages of 12 -19 and recommended that slightly more than a handful schedule follow up appointments with a pediatric cardiologist.

Simon's Fund will host its fourth Simon Says Run on Sunday, October 16 on the Plymouth Whitemarsh High School/Colonial Elementary School campus. The event begins at 9:00 a.m. Visit: www.simonsfund.org/ ?event=simon-says-run-2 for details.

PWHS has 10 National Merit Commended Students Ten Plymouth Whitemarsh High School (PWHS) seniors have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as Commended Students in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. Sydney Brown, Christopher Johnson, Amanda Kan, Lauren Kim, Nathaniel Reichley, Caroline Slagle, Andrew Slutsky, Elizabeth Stricklin, Shane Westerfer and Benjamin Wightman scored among the top five percent of the more than 1.6 million students who took the 2015 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Qualifying Test. The last time PWHS had as many as 10 National Merit Commended Scholars was 2012.

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WHAT DOES REALLY ORGANIC

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. Incorporating these foods can be extremely beneficial for your health. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has dedicated its mission to investigating the chemicals on and in produce. After surveying both domestic and imported crops, the found that 64% of produce contained at least one pesticide. Now, every year, the EWG compiles a list of the most and least toxin laden produce called the Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteen. So even if you don't have access to all organic products, when you plan to buy foods that have been added to the dirty dozen list, it is important to buy the organic variety, as they can be the most dangerous to our health. In contrast, the clean fifteen possess the least amount of health risks in comparison to those analyzed. So in my opinion, buying organic is best whenever possible. The more we choose organic products, the more farmers will be motivated to convert to organic production. Plus, its one of the only ways to ensure you and your family are eating chemical free foods without toxin related adverse side effects. But, if you can't always do this, be sure reference your clean fifteen and dirty dozen lists. And, as always, don't forget to Eat Your Way to Wellness!

Jessica Erin ~ Eat Your Way to Wellness

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Colonial students leave their mark at the TSA National Conference Fifteen students from Plymouth Whitemarsh High School (PWHS) and nine from Colonial Middle School (CMS) participated in the TSA National Conference at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. this past summer. The students placed in the top three winning trophies in two events and placed among the top 10 in six others.

Both trophies were won by CMS students. Dhruv Agarwal and Casey Sharpe placed third in Technical Design. The students were given an abstract problem and twenty-four hours to come up with a solution that encompassed skills in writing and technical designing. Individually, Sharpe finished third in Children's Stories. Participants had to create a storybook, complete with illustrations, based on a STEM topic or concept.

Two teams of CMS students placed fourth in their events. Abby Mincecci,

Victoria Brach, Jocelyn Freed, Liza Smaliak, Dean Suchsland and Arya Venkat in Biotechnology Design and Brach, Minecci, Smaliak and Suchsland in Environmental Engineering finished just out of the top three. Also, Agarwal, Harrison Glantz, Minecci and Suchsland teamed to place seventh Community Service Video.

The PWHS team of Samantha Horry, Scott Horry, Patrick Corpus, Kenny Diamond and Caleb Krizner placed fifth in Engineering Design. Kyle Amon, Wesley Deeg and Samantha Horry were sixth in Biotechnology Design and Chirag Agarwal, Shreya Bhutani, Jared Conner, Scott Horry and Kelvin Peng placed 10th in the same event.Two PWHS teams also placed in he Fashion Design category. Lauren Kim, Angela Richter and Riya Dindigal placed seventh, while Bhutani and Karen Minecci finished 10th.

Individually, Bhutani was eighth in

Lauren Kim Photographic Technology and Minecci placed eighth in Future Technology Teacher.

Also at the national conference, Bhutani became the first Colonial School District (CSD) student to be inducted into the TSA See TECHNOLOGY HONOR STUDENT page 12

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TECHNOLOGY HONOR STUDENT Technology Honor Society, which recognizes TSA members who excel in academics, leadership, and service to their school and community.

Chirag Agarwal, a member of the PWHS Class of 2016, served as the TSA National Reporter for the 2015-2016 school year, while current senior Lauren Kim was elected as TSA National Sergeant at Arms for 2016-2017. TSA is a national organization of students engaged in STEM and includes over 230,000 middle and high school students in approximately 2,000 schools spanning 49 states.

The Colonial Chapter of TSA will hold a kick-off meeting on Monday, September 26 in the CMS auditorium. The meeting is a great opportunity for students and parents to learn more about TSA and the opportunities it provides.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS

HOLIDAY BUDGET

A comprehensive budget that accounts for all your holiday expenditures will help you determine whether your holiday needs and wants are realistic. Do some research to find out exactly how much particular items will cost so you can draw up a plan that includes specifics.

To keep your accounts in order, take a cue from small businesses. Traditional budgeting tools like a desktop calculator can help. Enhanced features like an extra-large display and color printing can help you sort additions and deductions quickly. Those See HOLIDAY BUDGET page 13

Halloween is one of the most fun nights of the year for the whole family!! The children get to dress up in costumes, gather candy and have a blast with their friends. It is also a great time to focus on, and practice safety. Everyone wants to have a safe and happy Halloween, but with all the fun and excitement, we sometimes are not as careful as we should be. The following Halloween safety tips are a great way to ensure that your holiday is as fun as it can possibly be!

1. Try to Trick or Treat while it is still light outside.

2. Plan your route with your family ahead of time. Pick streets that are well lighted.

3. Trick or Treat with a parent, older sister or brother, or with a group of children.

4. Carry a flashlight and use retro-reflective tape on your costume so you can see and be seen easily by any cars passing by.

5. Wear a costume that makes it easy for you to walk 6. A face mask will keep you from seeing well. Try using make-up instead. If you must wear a mask, take it off before you cross the street.

7. Cross at corners and curb the urge to cross the street between parked cars.

8. If there is no sidewalk, walk with the road on your right.

9. Wait until you get home to sort, check and eat your treats.

10. Stay away from animals, they may be frightened of your costume.

We here at Action Karate wish everyone a safe, fun and enjoyable holiday!! For more information on these and other topics, visit our website www.ActionPlymouth.com.

Sean Dwyer, Action Karate Send your news to: info@ConshyCourier.com Deadline: 5th of each month

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IT’S A MANSION

outfitted by members of the Conshohocken Historical Society?

These are all good questions and recommendations, the good news is that members of council feel very strongly about not letting it go into the hands of a developer, they all know the history that’s at stake and are working in an effective effort to maintain this property for future generations.

Perhaps someday, years from now someone will sit at the corner of Eighth Avenue and Fayette Street and take a survey of the young residents walking by and looking up at the mansion, and when they are asked the history of the place they’ll be able to tell you all about it, and that would be wonderful!

HOLIDAY BUDGET from Casio, such as the HR-100TMPlus, offer special keys for tax calculations and can print two lines per second. Printing out your up-to-date budget and keeping this information in a handy place can motivate you to make wise spending choices.

Comparison Shop These days, it’s easier than ever to stretch your budget. Online comparison shopping tools can help you find the best deals on all your holiday gifts. If a tough deal is hard to score on a particular item, be willing to make adjustments to your shopping list in order to stick to your budget.

Remember, you don’t need to clip coupons the old-fashioned

way to get deep discounts on wanted items. Many retailers offer apps that send promotions and coupons regularly to their users.

Rethink Gifts The thoughtfulness of a gift does not need to correspond to its cost. There are plenty of ways to show you care this holiday season that won’t break the bank. Consider your talents and skills. For example, a homemade knitted sweater, a meticulously crafted scrapbook or even an original song can have more meaning for your recipient than a pricey present.

Don’t let the holidays leave you in debt. With a few smart strategies, you can give yourself the gift of a healthy financial new year. (StatePoint)

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COMMUNITY EVENTS THE CONSHOHOCKEN PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH ROTARY is excited to once again be the beneficiary for the 3rd annual Conshohocken Beer Fest, which will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at the A Field in Conshohocken.

Tickets are $50 and are on sale now at cpwrotary.com. Proceeds from the event go back into the community.

ST MARKS LUTHERAN CHURCH, Corner of 5th Avenue and Fayette Street: OctoberFest Dinner on October 15th 4:00 pm to 7:00pm ~ All you can eat Pork Dinner. Take outs available @ $10.00. For more information please call the church office at 610-828-0581.

MAYOR FROST’S ANNUAL HALOWEEN PARADE: Saturday, October 29th . Parade lines up at the Fire House at 819 Fayette Street and parade to Washies Fire House for treats.

HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN PAINTING OCTOBER 22ND Join the Borough of Conshohocken on October 22nd for its second annual Halloween Pumpkin Painting event! This event is free admission to all participants and will take place from 12pm to 2pm at the Community Centre at 515 Harry Street.

TRIVIA NIGHT October 22nd Doors Open at 6pm $20 gets you 8 rounds of trivia, food and beer. BYOB CONTACT THE FIREHOUSE FOR TICKETS 610-8284095.

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Council News

Send your club or organization news to: info@ConshyCourier.com Deadline: 5th of each month

October/November 2016

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

SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER MEETINGS AND EVENTS ZONING HEARING BOARD: - November 7th @ 7:00 pm; Borough Hall ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL: October 13th; November 10th @ 7-8 pm, 515 Harry Street PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: - October 13th; November 10th @ 7-9pm; Borough Hall COUNCIL MEETING: - 1ST & 3RD Wednesday October 19th; November 2nd @ 7 PM Borough Hall

MUNCIPAL AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING: October 25th @ 6:30-8:30; 601 East Elm Street VOTING MEETINGS are televised the Thursday evening following the meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Comcast channel 965 and Verizon channel 20.

Borough Administration 400 Fayette Street, Suite 200, Conshohocken, PA 19428

Phone: (610) 828-1092, Fax: (610) 828-0920 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

citizenrequest@conshohockenpa.gov

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