Conshy Courier ~ January 2018

Conshy Courier FREE FREE Vol. 3 No. 1 January 20186 Vol 2 No. JUNE 2017

Madam President and Vice President

Leonard and Flanigan

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CONTENT 4 - 5 NEWS DIGEST 6 - 7 , 9 S C H O OL N E W S 8 HOME & GARDEN 10 COMMENTARY 22 - 23 C O M M U NI TY H A P P E N I N G S

12 HEALTH & WELLNESS 14 MAYOR’S MEMO 1 5 S I L V E R SP R I NG S F E A T U R E 2 3 C L A S SI F I E D S

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.

Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

- Martin Luther King Jr.

ON THE COVER Gracing our cover this month are Madam President, Colleen Leonard (right) and Vice President, Jane Flanigan (left).

The last time both positions were held by women, simultaneously was back in 2007 by then President Sandra Caterbone and Vice President Deborah Stovall Congratulations ladies!

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NEWS AIM ACADEMY RECEIVES $500,000 GRANT

BOROUGH SOLICITOR RESIGNS

State Rep. Mary Jo Daley announced Friday, December 22, 2017 that AIM Academy has been awarded a $500,000 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant.

The grant will support the build-out of about 16,400 square feet of space at the Academy’s current location in Conshohocken to be dedicated to the design, construction, implementation of the AIM Careers for the Future High School and Collaborative.

“AIM Academy is a wonderful resource in our community, and I’m pleased that the state has awarded funding to help with this exciting project,” said Daley, D-Montgomery.

RACP is administered by the Office of the Budget for the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational, and historical improvement projects.

RACP projects are authorized in the Redevelopment Assistance section of a Capital Budget Itemization Act, have a regional or multi-jurisdictional impact, and generate substantial increases or maintain current levels of employment, tax revenues, or other measures of economic activity.

RACP projects are state-funded projects that cannot obtain primary funding under other state programs.

AIM Academy is an independent co-educational college prep school serving bright students with language-based learning differences in grades 1-12. AIM was founded in 2006 and moved to 1200 River Rd, Conshohocken, PA 19428 in 2012.

The Borough of Conshohocken received notification on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 that Michael J. Savona, Esq. of Eastburn and Gray, P.C. was the subject of an investigation related to the alleged criminal conduct of certain elected officials in a municipality he previously represented. Conshohocken is not involved in this investigation.

Eastburn and Gray requested and received Mr. Savona’s resignation. The Borough was informed that no other attorney or staff member at Eastburn and Gray was involved in the actions that resulted in the request for Mr. Savona’s resignation.

Michael E. Peters, Esq. of Eastburn and Gray, P.C. will serve Conshohocken Borough as Interim Solicitor. The transition is effective immediately. This position reports directly to Stephanie Cecco, Conshohocken Borough Manager.

“Mr. Peters has worked with Conshohocken Borough for more than four years and he knows and understands our community, our constituents and the business of the Borough,” said Ms. Cecco. “Our goal is to continue to provide our residents with uninterrupted and unparalleled service.”

The Borough will solicit responses in a formal bidding process for the position of Solicitor of Conshohocken Borough in 2018. This is a routine process.

Any comments or questions pertaining to Mr. Savona should be addressed to his attorney, Mark B. Sheppard, from Montgomery McCracken.

CHRISTMAS TREES COLLECTION The Department of Public Services will be picking up Christmas trees every Wednesday with yard waste starting January 3, 2018. Trees should be placed at the curb with other yard waste no earlier than 24 hours prior to collection.

Residents must remove tree bags, all ornaments, lights and stands. The trees are collected, chipped and composted.

The Borough thanks you for your cooperation.

BOROUGH SEEKS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Conshohocken Borough, located in Montgomery County, PA, is seeking an experienced professional to serve as Director of Recreation Services. The Director is responsible for the operation and management of Borough recreation facilities and programs. Well-qualified candidates must be able to undertake short and long range strategic planning; develop programs that are revenue producing; implement capital projects; create and distribute recreation related publications; manage special events and sporting events; and supervise 4 | Conshy Courier | MontCoMedia.com | January 2018

department and seasonal staff. Individual will be able to successfully collaborate with the Director of Public Services on all recreation facility and park maintenance, as well as, capital projects. The Director is responsible for communication with the Borough Manager as well as with outside organizations for the purpose of establishing the parks and recreation system as a key organization in the area. Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends. Wellqualified individuals will possess excellent oral and written communications skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the demonstrated ability to perform management tasks. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Parks and Recreation administration or a related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred. At least five (5) years progressive experience in the parks and recreation field is required. Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) status preferred. Salary is DOQ/E with an excellent benefits package. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants should submit a resume, three references, cover letter, and salary requirements to the Borough of Conshohocken by e-mail only to humanresources@conshohockenpa.gov. This position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to apply by January 8, 2018.

Review of submittals begins immediately and please do not call with any questions.

COLONIAL BUS DRIVER MAKES A DIFFERENCE School bus driver Terry Mansfield often parks her bus on a side street in Plymouth Valley during the layover between taking students to one of the private schools and beginning her route for Plymouth Elementary School. On a recent December morning, Ms. Mansfield was waiting when she saw something that didn't seem right — an older woman outside in her robe and slippers.

"It's cold out. She came over to the bus and sounded so confused," said Ms. Mansfield. "I was so worried."

Ms. Mansfield got off the bus and chatted with the woman.

Through the conversation, she figured out where the woman lived and walked her home. Finding no one there, Mrs. Mansfield called the police so the woman wouldn't be left alone.

Then she returned to the bus to start her Plymouth Elementary run.

"I feel a part of the community," she added. "I let people out who are backing out of their driveways. I leave a little extra room next to people walking their dogs. I have their kids on this bus — and I had their kids who are now in college. We're all in this together."

A donation came to the Colonial School District Education Foundation in honor of "whomever the school bus driver was on 12/12/17 that picked up my grandmother (who has dementia) and took her home safely." That note started the search that uncovered Mansfield's good deed.

Terry Mansfield, school bus driver

"Our bus drivers know when something is out of the ordinary on their routes, and it's great that Terry was able to help. She's been a driver of ours for a while, and she's always been just a really great person. I'm not surprised at all that she saw a need and took the time to make things right," said Kathy Ellis, Director of Transportation for the Colonial School District. "Her actions speak to how nice our drivers are. They care about our kids, and they care about our community."

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PWHS VARSITY CHEERLEADERS EARN MULTIPLE BIDS TO NATIONALS

The Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Varsity Cheerleaders will be competing in two divisions at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship in February.

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For the first time in more than 25 years, the Plymouth Whitemarsh High School (PWHS) Varsity Cheerleaders have qualified for the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) National High School Cheerleading Championship in two separate divisions.

The first bid came in the Game Day Varsity—Non-Tumbling division with a third place win at the Northeast Regionals in Toms River, New Jersey in November. The team earned its second bid with a second place win in the Traditional Cheer division at the Pocono UCA Regionals held at Kutztown University the weekend of December 9-10.

"As a coaching staff, we are so proud of the girls," said Debra Tornetta, PWHS Cheerleading Varsity Head Coach. "They continue to work so hard in academics and athletics. They're great ambassadors for the Colonial School District."

The UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship will be held in Florida in February and airs nationally on ESPN and ESPN-2.

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DIBATTISTA NOTCHES 100TH CAREER WIN who graduated in 2015 with a 102-42 record.

“Marco is amazing young man that works extremely hard day in and day out,” said PWHS Head Coach David Luthy. “He is always looking to learn something new and is a very coachable wrestler. He is a model for hard work and has shown great leadership since the first day he walked into the PW Wrestling Room.

“Marco has a tendency to not say a lot, but his actions speak louder than his words,” Coach Luthy continued. “The team looks up to him and it has been a great honor to coach him.”

DiBattista qualified for the PIAA AAA State Championships last season after winning the Suburban One League American Conference 113-pound title, placed second at the District 1 Central Championships and fourth at the Southeast Region Championship. DiBattista also won his weight class in the SOLAC Championships as a freshman and a sophomore. Winter event brings more than 300 seniors to Colonial DiBattista Plymouth Whitemarsh High School senior wrestler Marco DiBattista won the 100th match of his career while capturing the 120-pound title at the Governor Mifflin Mustang Holiday Tournament on December 29. The milestone victory was a 3-0 decision over Middletown’s Ryan Berstler in the tournament championship match.

DiBattista, who now owns a 100-17 career record including a 14-1 mark this season, is the 15th wrestler in PWHS history to post 100 career wins. The most recent was his brother Gianpiero DiBattista

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PWHS STUDENTS ATTEND REGIONAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Institute on November 30, 2017.

The one-day forum, held at the University of Pennsylvania, was designed to help teach students about how to effectively address personal challenges in school and life, as well as to empower them to make sound and success producing decisions about their futures.

Students participated in breakout sessions, heard from motivational speakers and networked with leaders from other PWHS students who attended the event include (left to right): David Garcia, Justin Adler, Melissa Ely, Samantha Suchsland, Jordyn area high schools. Mr. Maico Azcona (PWHS Goldring, Josh Levin, Courtney Patterson, Ava Redding, Devon Moore and Kendra Tse (with teacher Richard Madel).

Assistant Principal) and A group of students from Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Mr. Richard Madel (PWHS teacher and Anti-Defamation (PWHS) attended the Delaware Valley Consortium for ExcelLeague sponsor) chaperoned the trip.

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HOME & GARDEN 5 EASY WAYS TO UPDATE YOUR HOME OFFICE FOR GREATER PRODUCTIVITY If you work from home, you likely spend a lot of time in your home office, which makes its design just as important as the rest of your home. If it’s not up to par, it’s time to bring new life to the space.

A few easy updates will help you feel more comfortable and inspire you towards greater productivity.

1. Let in light. Update your window treatment to maximize natural light and get more direct sunshine, and swap out drab lamps for eye-catching fixtures that offer brighter light. Make sure your office is a well-lit place where you can see what you’re doing without straining your eyes.

2. Update your tools. Having up-to-date tools makes working in your home office that much more efficient and enjoyable. Swap out older tech with newer tools offering the latest advancements, such as Casio’s HR-170RC next generation compact printing calculator. It has a host of features, including two-color printing (red/black), a tax calculation function, a clock/calendar and a power adapter.

3. Decorate. Ditch the bare walls and add an interesting focal point -- whether it’s a tapestry, cool shelving or an art print that matches your interests and inspires you creatively.

4. Go green. It is said that certain plants and flowers can pro-

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mote health at home. Add some plants or fresh cut flowers to your home office to reap the benefits.

5. Get organized. Flight clutter and make important items and documents easier to locate with organizational tools like filing cabinets, folders and bins. A clean and tidy work zone will help you to feel more on top of your work, and may encourage you to form other great habits.

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THE COLONIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT WELCOMED MORE THAN 300 SENIOR CITIZENS TO COLONIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE ANNUAL WINTER CONCERT AND LUNCHEON.

PWHS student musicians chat with senior citizens at lunch following the winter concert.

The concert featured Plymouth Whitemarsh High School's Orchestra, Select Vocal Ensemble, Concert Choir and Concert Band. Selections highlighted the winter holidays with pieces by Handel, songs like "Ding Dong Merrily on High" and "The Chanukah Song," as well as the yearly finale, "Sleigh Ride."

Colonial's Food Services Staff, led by Colonial Elementary Head Cook Sharon Iacovino and Director of Food Services Lori McCoy, put together a buffet that included Chicken Parmesan, green beans, pasta, soup, salad and dessert.

"We had several people comment on how much they enjoyed the music, the food and getting together with their friends," said David M. Sherman, Community Relations Coordinator and organizer of the event. "It's great to see so many familiar faces

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The keynote speaker was Carlos Ojeda Jr., a youth development expert who focuses on empowering students to succeed by teaching them that their voice is their power. He is the founder of CoolSpeak: The Youth Engagement Company.

CoolSpeak provides youth motivational speakers, programs, and events designed to engage, educate, and empower young people.

The Delaware Valley Consortium for Excellence & Equity is a collaborative association of 36 school districts located throughout Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and northern Delaware, as well as several intermediate units, and the Pennsylvania State Education Association. The Colonial School District is a new member of this association and will continue to participate in the innovative workshop sessions.

coming back year after year."

The visitors also had a chance to sign up for the other big event of the school year, The Colonial Players' spring matinee and luncheon. The March musical will be a little different this year. The show, "The Theory of Relativity," runs a little longer than an hour, will have no intermission and will be staged in a more intimate setting. With that in mind, seniors have a choice of attending a morning show prior to lunch or eating lunch first and attending an afternoon matinee.

Colonial School District residents over the age of 65 can attend the Winter Concert, Spring Matinee and two luncheons for free — in addition to all regular season high school sporting events — by requesting a Gold Card. Members of the Gold Card program receive announcements of the events and also can take a free adult evening school course.

MEET OUR NEWEST CONTRIBUTOR We have partnered with Silver Springs School to feature a student column each month.

If you are inspired in any way with the feature please let the student know through the school administration. They look forward to your review.

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AND THEN THERE WERE ONE My lovely little Baptist church recently held its Annual Christmas Prayer Dinner. We received amongst us some very special guests: Ten seminarians who are in training for the priesthood, accompanied by their priestly mentor, Father Chris Cook, and who live in the old convent at St. Matthew’s. It proved to be a heavenly admixture!

We convened by candlelight before a beautifully adorned tree with a full smorgasbord of food and fellowship to enjoy and to adore our beautiful Savior. And my Baptist brethren found reason to take heart—and an example upon which to draw.

Our young friends of a differing ecclesiastical stripe brought with them the joy of the Lord, humble yet earnest spirits, goodnatured personas and a simple yet profound gratitude to have been invited and to be with us. They stood amidst the assembly of the saints in the house of the living God and gave praise to the Almighty, offered encouragement to their fellow believers (whether Roman Catholic or Protestant evangelical), and afforded a most memorable witness to the salvation that is of Jesus Christ. They sang with gusto, ate heartily, and mingled and schmoozed like seasoned, convivial veterans of Palm Beach or the upper west side of Manhattan—and I haven’t even mentioned the fabulous roast beef that Father Chris brought as a goodwill offering!

I know that the Catholic Church has taken some serious hits over the last fifteen-to-twenty years, but if these young men have anything to say about it, the future for Roman Catholic Christianity is bright. These young men love Jesus, and want others to know that Jesus loves them. “The Ten,” as they playfully and descriptively identified themselves during our evening together, brought to my reminiscence another group of comparably earnest young men for Christ—The so-called “Cambridge Seven.”

Their names were William Cassels, Stanley Smith, C.T. Studd, Arthur Polhill, Cecil Polhill, Montague Beauchamp, and D.E. Hoste. These men studied together at Cambridge University in England and together went to serve their Savior in China, arriving in Shanghai March 18, 1885 (or, as or British friends would say, 18 March 1885). Their work for the Gospel abroad was both pedestrian and profound. It is not for nothing that the Gospel has exploded all across the vast land-mass that is China.

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Cassells at age 36 became the Bishop of the first diocese to western China. Stanley became as fluent a preacher in Chinese as in English. Studd, who had in faith given away his fortune, ministered in China, India, Britain, America, and in Africa. The thousand Africans who escorted his dead body to his grave attest to his worth. Arthur Polhill ministered and evangelized until his retirement, enduring the Boxer Rebel1ion and the Revolution of 1911. Cecil Polhill labored in Tibet, praying, “The Lord make us to be inextinguishable firebrands, so that no matter how cold the reception of our message may be, the fire may burn on and on.” Beauchamp became a tireless and devoted evangelist, later serving as chaplain to British troops during the First World War. Hoste succeeded the great Hudson Taylor as head of the legendary China Inland Mission, was interned by the Japanese during the Second World War, and was the last to die, in London, in 1946.

The Holy Spirit honors the labors of such devoted servants as these. Biographer John Pollock says this of these seven men in his tribute, entitled “The Cambridge Seven: The True Story of Ordinary Men Used in No Ordinary Way,” that their lives and work will not be forgotten by the Christian Church: “Their social background, in an aristocratic age, and their athletic prowess at a time when organized games were first becoming popular, ensured them the widest hearing. Their refusal to be content with the formal piety which characterized their class endeared them to the masses, for whom religion was still the core of existence …. [Alongside of any cultural flaws] must be placed the splendid sacrifice of the Seven, their wholehearted devotion to the call of Christ, their intolerance of shoddy spirituality in themselves or others, and their grasp of the urgency of the gospel to unevangelized millions overseas.

And, particularly relevant, not one of the Seven was a genius.

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CONSHOHOCKEN ART LEAGUE The Conshohocken Art League will begin its’ 2018 classes, workshops and sessions the week of February 13th.

In addition to our ongoing adult drawing and painting classes, we'll continue our Saturday junior/teen classes and inaugurate a new mixed media workshop as well, featuring our 2017 visiting artist Julie Zahn. Julie will be teaching a 6 week class featuring a variety of painting and collage techniques originating in the Japanese methods of katazome. She will provide all supplies and walk the students through an exciting artistic journey featuring photos or drawings of birds which each student may want to interpret in paint, print and/or collage.

If you dream it, You can do it. ~ Walt Disney

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2018 …NEW YEAR, NEW YOU!

By Alison Seponara

Was 2017 full of self-doubt, insecurity, and fear? It may be time to start looking within yourself for love. Follow these tips for a happier and more purposeful 2018!

Embrace Your Imperfections.

In 2018, start to realize that you can’t always be perfect and you shouldn’t pressure yourself to be that way! Perfection is an unreasonable aspiration, and no one expects you to be perfect, except maybe yourself. Learn to not only love your imperfections, but embrace them. If you lack self-compassion, then is time to practice self-acceptance in 2018…and I mean REALLY In school, I’m good at…

Something that makes me unique is…

practice it. The more we accept things that we cannot change, the lighter we feel and the easier it will be to move forward.

SMILE MORE!

Remember the Positives.

Too many times we focus on the things we are doing wrong, but in 2018, we are going to focus more on what we are doing right! Thank about it. How can you incorporate more positivity into your daily life starting now?

Finish these sentences about yourself: Something that my friends like about me is…

I’m proud of…

My family was happy when I…

Smiling creates a warm and inviting feeling for those around you! Take it a step further and say “hello” or “good morning” throughout the day. This simple practice can leave you feeling more connected to those around you and less cynical about your life!

Get Outside and Be Active!

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CONSHOHOCKEN REORGANIZATION NIGHT

The Pledge of allegiance was led by Walter Hartnett, of Conshohocken VFW Post 1074, and his children!

McTamney to Play Volleyball at Gwynedd Mercy Plymouth Whitemarsh High School (PWHS) senior Bridget McTamney plans to play volleyball and major in nursing next fall at Gwynedd Mercy University.

A three year starting setter for the Colonials, McTamney helped lead PWHS to a 20-3 record, a share of the Suburban one League Continental Conference (SOLCC) championship and a berth in the District One playoffs. She was named First Team Al SOLCC. McTamney was named Second Team All-SOLCC in 2016 and received Honorable Mention in 2015. She average 268 digs a season for her career and dished out 1,336 assists.

Seated (l to r): Kate, Bridget and Joe McTamney. Standing, Head Coach Seely Byler.

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Mayor’s Memo

By Conshohocken Mayor, Yaniv Aronson As a writer for the “Conshy Courier,” I have had the pleasure of talking to local businesses, charities, and organizations that do good for our community through my “Taste of Conshohocken” column. As Mayor, I hope to use this space to highlight great upcoming events in Conshohocken, explain services that the borough provides to residents, and promote community meetings so Borough Council can tackle some of our most pertinent issues with input from all of our neighbors. To start off, I want to answer a question I hear commonly: “What does a Mayor do?”

1. Oversees the Peace The Borough Code asks that the Mayor “preserve the public peace within the borough” and “have the power to prevent and suppress mobs, riots, and unlawful and tumultuous assemblies .”

Conshohocken has phenomenal emergency services, from our police to fire to ambulance service, and each has their own chief. The Mayor works with these professionals, keeps them apprised of resident priorities, and acts as their advocate when meeting with Borough Council.

2. Declares Emergencies The Mayor also has the authority to declare an emergency (more often than not, a snow emergency). “If the Mayor considers that a state of emergency exists, the Mayor may issue a proclamation... which shall be made available to all news media, declaring a state of emergency.”

Communication with residents is key, which is why I hope to utilize the official borough website and social media pages, local media outlets, and the Mayor’s social media pages to communicate should an emergency arise.

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3. Participates in Council Duties Boroughs assign most legislative powers to council members, but do give the Mayor the ability to break a tie vote.

The Mayor may also sign ordinances passed by council, not sign and have them lapse into law, or veto. A vetoed ordinance can then be passed by a “majority plus one” of council. Historically, these tie-breaking and veto powers have been used only very rarely. In a council ward system such as ours, the Mayor, who is elected borough-wide, can also be particularly helpful in legislative discussions between council members by reporting on the state of the borough.

4. Leads Community Events This is the fun part of the job! The most recognizable duties of the Mayor are to bring our community together to celebrate, increase civic pride, show off our amazing borough to visitors, and ensure there are volunteer and service opportunities so we can support those who are less fortunate. Our borough has a unique history with strong traditions as well as a rapidly growing population. Finding ways to welcome everyone into Conshohocken is a particular point of pride for the Mayor.

I look forward to keeping all of you updated through this column. Please call or email me with any questions or ideas for the Mayor. I hope to see you in the neighborhood!

YAronson@conshohockenpa.gov 484-532-8144 Follow me on Facebook @Yaniv Aronson

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MY LIFE WITH CATS

By Khalil S.

I was about the age of 5 when my cousin’s cat died suddenly. It made me feel very bad. I figured out that cats didn’t really have nine lives. I made a vow that I would always protect cats for the rest of my entire life.

In the third grade we adopted a cat and I started to pretend that I was a cat friend of his. I know that sounds kind of strange but once I found out that a lot of kids pretend to be like their favorite animal it made me feel less weird. After a while I said forget acting like an animal, but that didn’t change the way I felt about cats. My vow to protect cats stuck to me like white on rice.

In fourth grade I read a book called Warriors Crookedstar’s Promise by Erin Hunter.

The book really brought out the bookworm in me. It was so fascinating that I read it at least 5 times. In fifth grade I got all of my friends to start acting like cats. We made cat clans which we got from the book. We were made up of four different groups called River Clan, Thunder Clan, Wind Clan and Shadow Clan. At recess, we had faction wars on the playground.

When I go with my mother to different places I notice if there are any cats anywhere around. For instance, when I go with my mom to the nail salon or hair shops, I usually see the Chinese cats that wave. I also sometimes see stray cats which make me sad because they’re on the streets while other cats are inside.

When I get older I intend to be a cat specialist so I can know when something is bothering a cat. I also might want to be in a cat rescue agency.

During these cold winter months, if you see a cat in trouble in the Conshohocken area you should contact the following: Pawsibilities at 484-485-PAWS, Kitty Cottage at 610-731-0101, Stray Cat Blues at 215-631-1851, or the Montgomery County SPCA at 610-825-0111.

About the Arthur Khalil’s favorite classes are Math, Science, and Social Skills. He is currently looking into the possibility of attending several private high schools with the ultimate goal of attending Yale, Villanova or a college in New York City. His interests include math, technology and video game testing and design.

About Silver Springs Silver Springs – Martin Luther School provides a full range of services to assist children and their families. SS-MLS partners with families and caregivers to provide children with individualized services that promote resilience, stability and bright futures. Gifts to Silver Springs-Martin Luther School aid our approved private school, residential treatment program, and community-based programs, and help to support our mission. For more information, please contact Lynn Unipan, Development Director, at info@silver-springs.org or 610-835-4440, ext. 206 or visit us on the web at www.silversprings.org.

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CPW ROTARY NEWS The Conshohocken Plymouth Whitemarsh Rotary Club will hold its annual casino night fundraising event on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the Spring Mill Ballroom. The event will feature casino games such as poker, blackjack, craps, and roulette which attendees will play for tickets to enter into raffles for great prizes from local businesses. The ticket will include entrance to the event, free finger foods and desserts, gaming play money, and wine and beer. A cash bar for spirits will be available, as well.

The casino night will benefit the Smiles for Guatemala mission in September. On that mission, a team of local nurses and physicians, along with Rotarians serving as non-medical volunteers, will travel to Guatemala to perform life-changing surgeries for children born with cleft lip & palate. Proceeds from the casino night will assist with supplies for that mission. For more information, including tickets and prize announcements, please follow facebook.com/CPWRotaryClub.

Rotary Casino Night

The Conshohocken Plymouth Whitemarsh Rotary Club meets Thursday mornings at 7:30 a.m. at the William Jeanes Memorial Library (4051 Joshua Rd., Lafayette Hill) and the satellite club meets on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in the upstairs room at Guppy's (2 Maple St., Conshohocken). For more information, please visit facebook.com/CPWRotaryClub and cpwrotary.com.

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be heard. It is a call to ‘lift up your eyes and look on the fields, for they are white already to harvest.’ It is a call for dedication. Above all it is a call to the consecration of the whole man, as the prelude to fruitful service…. The message of the Cambridge Seven echoes down the years from 1885: ‘God does not deal with you until you are wholly given up to Him, and then He will tell you what to do.’”

The devotion of the Cambridge Seven clearly resonates with The Conshohocken Ten with whom we shared a beautiful evening in the Lord. Agatha Christie wrote her classic mystery, “And Then There Were None,” against the backdrop of a series of gruesome murders predicated upon the motive of vigilante justice. I would like to entitle this essay, “And Then There Were Ten,” as a word of encouragement to our young friends who bring such an enthusiastic earnestness to the ministry and promotion of the Gospel. One is given fresh encouragement that today’s egregious displays of vigilante justice as spawned by a nauseating and pervasive self-righteousness will be soundly trumped by the sacrificial love of Jesus as embodied by these princes of the Church. Religious practice in the West may be in decline for now, but, if these young men have a say, the Gospel will have a fresh hearing and a whole new day!

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physically, but also mentally. Studies have shown that exercise can 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 contribute to your level of happiness and will ultimately help you feel better about yourself.

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