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A Taste of Springfield
The second annual “A Taste of Springfield,” sponsored by the
Springfield Community Foundation was held on May 1st at Flourtown
Country Club. The Springfield community had a great time while
enjoying the best food in the area. While munching on the area’s
finest foods those in attendance had the opportunity to bid on a
selection of donated items during silent and then live auctions.
Proceeds from the event will support the scholarship fund for seniors
graduating from area high schools this year. This year’s event raised
$9,000.
PHOTOS
Above, the staff from the O’Towne Tavern makes sure that everything
is perfect.
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Arboretum’s Botany Department Receives Grant
Morris Arboretum’s Botany Department Receives Grant to Create
Recovery Plans for Most Critically Imperiled Pennsylvania Plant Species
The Botany Department at the Morris Arboretum has received a grant
from the Pennsylvania Wild Resource Conservation Program (WRCP) to
create resource recovery plans for three plant species considered
among the most critically imperiled in Pennsylvania. The species of
concern in this project are glade spurge (Euphorbia purpurea),
Torrey’s mountain-mint (Pynanthemum torreyi), and spreading globe-
flower (Trollius laxus).
These plans will delineate a strategy that promotes protection of the
species and their habitats and allows for species recovery and
stability. The ultimate goal is to create objective, measurable
criteria which, when met, would result in a determination that the
species be removed from Pennsylvania’s list of species of special
concern.
Morris Arboretum Botany Department staff will visit the few sites
where these species are known to occur to provide up-to-date data on
population information for extant populations. The data collected
will include population size, potential threats, reproductive
capacity, and overall population health.
Historic sites will also be visited to assess whether or not the
species could remain at those sites. The potential for previously
unknown sites will be assessed using geographic information system
(GIS) analysis based on various physical parameters. All background
and laboratory research associated with this project will be
conducted at the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Wild Resource Conservation Program (WRCP) is part of
the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and is the only
dedicated source of funding for research and conservation of wild
plants in our state. Visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us/wrcp to find out how
you can help support this vitally important program.
The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is located at
100 East Northwestern Avenue in the Chestnut Hill section of
Philadelphia.
For more information, visit www.morrisarboretum.org.
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Ryan Novak, a graduating 7th grader, works on the nature shelter with Mr. Gattuso in Survival Skills. |
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Book Club
> Visit the Free Library of Springfield Township on Thursday November
> 17th at 7:00 pm for their monthly Book Club meeting. This month's
> book is "The Portable Dorothy Parker" by Dorothy Parker. The
> discussion is sure to be entertaining and enlightening.
> For additional information call the library at 215-836-5300 or visit
> their website fls.mclinc.org.
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> Library Books on Your E-Reader
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> Are you still trying to figure out how to use your e-reader? Do you
> know how to check out library books on Overdrive? Representatives’s
> from Barnes & Noble will be at the Free Library of Springfield
> Township’s monthly workshop from 7-8 pm on Monday November 21st to
> demonstrate use of the Nook. Take your device and your questions.
> This session is free and open to the public.
> For additional information call the library at 215-836-5300 or visit
> their website fls.mclinc.org.
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> AARP Safe Driving Course
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> This month’s AARP Safe Driving Course at the Free Library of
> Springfield Township will be held on November 21st and 22nd at 9:00
> am. Registration is required. Veterans and their spouses can complete
> the course for free this month!
> For additional information call the library at 215-836-5300 or visit
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Breakfast with Santa
Holy Martyrs Parish would like to invite all local children to a
Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 11th. In addition to a hot
pancake breakfast, there will be music and crafts for the kids, and
an opportunity for pictures with Santa. Tickets are $9 for adults,
$8.50 for children, or $35 for a family.
Thanks to good food and a great group of people, this event gets more
and more popular each year and sold out in 2010. Tickets must be
purchased in advance, and reservation forms can be found on the Holy
Martyrs website (www.holymartyrschurch.net). If you have any
questions, please email the Holy Martyrs staff at hmparish@comcast.net
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Chorus and Orchestra Seek Musicians
The Chestnut Hill College Community Chorus and the Doctors Chamber
Orchestra invite area musicians to join them for their annual winter
concert. Chorus rehearsals are on Tuesday nights beginning September
6th and Orchestra rehearsals are on Monday nights. Carmen excerpts
and Christmas music will be featured. Call 215-643-7049 for more
information. Read More...
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Cyber Forum at Springfield Middle School
On Tuesday October 25th, Springfield Township Middle School held a
student-parent forum entitled “Shhh...Don’t Tell Mom... But...” The
forum explored the truth about middle school students online. The
evening began with several stations for parents and students
including current research, anti-cyberbullying games, surveys, a
google station, police perspective with Springfield Township Police
Officer Gwen Phillips, and information on monitoring software.
A presentation by Mrs. Lauren Davis, Assistant Principal, followed
discussing the issues most often discussed in the middle school. A
focus was placed on the limitations schools can have as it relates to
online behavior. The school encouraged parents to keep computers in
well-traveled locations for monitoring and maintain a central docking
station for charging cell phones at night. Parents were also
encouraged to “take back their rights” to the devices they pay for
each month and allow their children to use.
Dr. Swanson then shared the school district’s commitment to increase
appropriate student use of technology. The school district currently
has a relatively liberal website blocking policy when compared to
other districts across the nation. This is structured so that
students can learn appropriate behaviors online under the guidance of
their teachers. The district also has social media presences on
Twitter, Vimeo, and Google in an effort to model appropriate behaviors.
Students were then positioned behind an anonymity board and given
signs to raise when asked questions such as: do you get woken in the
middle of the night by text messages and phone calls? Have you
received a “sext” or inappropriate photo? do you have a facebook
account your parents/guardians don’t know about? Do you store your
phone in a central docking station in your home? Is your computer in
an area of your home where your parents/guardians can monitor it? Do
you think your parent/guardian can help you in navigating online
issues? Have you been bullied online? Do you fear being bullied
online? Audience members also asked questions of the students. In
between the gasps, parents and staff members acknowledged their
surprise at the number of students who are having negative
experiences online. The evening ended with another chance to review
the stations with follow up questions.
There is a clear sense of collaboration between middle school
administration, teachers, students, and the district technology
department. Each part of the system is working together to ensure
that SDST students and parents have support while maturing in today’s
online environment. The school district has several follow up
activities planned to address the online issues presented to students.
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Diversity Day
Springfield Township High School held its fourth Diversity Day on
Friday, May 6th. The high school celebrated the cultures and
traditions of those in the Springfield and surrounding communities.
Students, faculty, staff and community members enjoyed over twenty
exhibits ranging from Irish dancers to martial arts performers. The
day began with a student-faculty musical performance. Participants
then soaked in the gospel music, theater performances, diversity
speakers, yoga, religious culture, antique auto show, and French,
Spanish, German, and African American foods. A huge success—
Diversity Day 2011 was a day of fun, education, and community-building!
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Field Trip
Mrs. Kathy Evans' kindergarten class from Enfield Elementary took a
field trip to Weavers Way Farm Co-Op. The trip, which aligned with
kindergarten Science studies, was made possible through a grant to
encourage interest in local and organic farming. The students had a
wonderful time digging for worms and planting seeds under the
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First Annual Springfield Turkey Trot
Calling all Springfield High alums and community members! The first
annual Spartan Alumni Turkey Trot kicks off Thanksgiving morning,
November 24th.
The 5k run/walk begins at 8:30 am at Fort Washington State Park rain
or shine. All are welcome - whether you are a cross country, track
and field team member or were a team member or you want to show your
support for current and future Spartans. The first 100 to register
are guaranteed a T-shirt, so hurry because they’re going fast.
Register by email at springfieldspartanrunner@gmail.com or join the
SpartanAlum Runner Facebook group to download the registration
form. Registration on the 24th at Hawk Hill starts at 7:45am.
The entry Donation is $25 per person. Top male and female finishers
and winners in different age groups will receive awards from more
than 20 generous local sponsors.
Show how fast you are.....or how slow you are... It doesn't matter.
Call the SpartanAlum Runner hotline at 215-836-9455 with any questions.
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Friday Night Jazz at Woodmere
The Jazz programs at the Woodmere Art Museum continue with a
performance by the Tony Wyatt Swing Band on November 11th. Celebrate
this influential American art form on Friday nights. Light fare and
wine served. Programs will begin at 6:00 pm.
Tony Wyatt will "bring the swing" by playing some jazz classics like
Duke Ellington's "A Train", Count Basie's "One O'clock Jump", and
many more. Topping it off, vocalist Marian Salaam will work the room
with his impromptu scatting and audience participation. This program
gives real meaning to the Duke Ellington classic..."It Don't Mean A
Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing".
Ragtime with Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society is scheduled for
November 18th. Influenced by Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, and Bix
Beiderbeck, Drew Nugent and The Midnight Society play Ragtime with a
touch of Dixieland. "Hottest hot band on any bandstand in the land."
New Orleans Jazz with Philadelphia Brass Band is set for December 2nd
and Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble will perform on Billie Holiday Night: with
special guest vocalist Mic’al Beckham, on December 9th.
Woodmere Art Museum is located at 9201 Germantown Avenue, in
Chestnut Hill. A free parking lot is available for visitors. More
information is available by calling Administration 215-247-0476 or by
visiting woodmereartmuseum.org.
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Gisbourne Golf Awards Presented
The Springfield Township Rotary Club was proud to present the Gene
Gisbourne Golf Awards to students from the area high schools. This
award named after a past member and past president who loved to play
golf has been given annually for the past two decades.
Dan Lane (left) of Springfield High School accepted the award from
Rev. Jack Norrie (right), Springfield Rotary Club President. STHS
Golf coach Al Corolla was on hand for the presentation.
C.J. Dunn (left) pictured with coach Marty Jackson, accepted the
award representing LaSalle College High School and Alise McNutt, with
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Good Work from St. Gen’s Students
Students in grades kindergarten through 8 at St Genevieve in
Flourtown, brought Haloween candy donations to school; enough to fill
four large barrels. That was their way of sharing with our troops
fighting over seas. This program was organized by Maeve McCormick
(left) and David Kratz with the sponsorship help of the Chesheim
Dental Group.
At right, (l to r) Liam Wallis, Tim Cawley, Robert Campion, and
Domenico Varone load a vehicle with brown bag lunches prepared as
part of a monthly service project to benefit Face to Face at St.
Vincent's Parish in Germantown. During the months of September and
October students donated and delivered more than 225 brown bag, non-
perishable meals, feeding the less fortunate. This project will
continue throught the school year. Lunches were delivered by 8th
graders in September and 7th graders in October. Parents provided
transportation to the site.
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Holy Martyrs Annual Fall Carnival
Holy Martyrs Parish in Oreland is once again looking forward to
celebrating back-to-school with the community as it hosts its annual
Fall Carnival from September 20th to 24th. Rides from Oscar's
Amusements, as well as food, games and special surprises will cover
the church grounds. In addition, many local restaurants, including
Halligan's Pub, O'Towne Tavern and Fleming's Steakhouse will be
providing full sit-down meals in the Parish Hall, which for the week
will be better known as the "Holy Martyrs Bistro."
The Parish is pleased to already have two special nights planned:
Family Night, which will be held on Wednesday, September 21st and
Alumni Night, which will be held on Saturday, September 24th. Both
evenings will have dedicated wristband hours, during which guests
will be able to ride unlimited rides on the midway for one low price.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available, and volunteers for the
event are always welcome. Please check the Parish website
(www.holymartyrschurch.net) for details.
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Holy Martyrs Christmas Bazaar
Holy Martyr’s Parish will hold their annual Christmas Bazaar on
Saturday, Decemer 3rd from 10 am to 3 pm and also on Sunday, December
4th from 10 am to 2 pm.
There will be fun for the whole family with plenty of homemade food
and plenty of vendors, a bake sale, candles, puzzles, Tupperware,
jewelry, wood crafts and Pampered Chef, storybooks, pocketbooks,
chocolate treats and even doggie treats.
Holy Martyrs is located at 120 Allison Rd in Oreland.
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Indoor Field Hockey Camp
One of the fastest growing indoor sports for girls will be taught in
the Philmont Christian Academy Gym beginning June 27th. An Indoor
Field Hockey Camp, instructed by Jody Field, will be offered from
June 27th through July 1st.
This camp is sponsored by Springfield Township. Register by
contacting the Parks & Rec Department at 1510 Paper Mill Rd,
Wyndmoor. Call them at 215-836-7600. Register online at
Springfieldmontco.org.
Basketball Camps
It is now time to register for Summer Basketball Camps for Boys and
Girls.
The camp for boys in grades 4 -8, under the direction of Springfield
High School Coach, Bill Krewson, will begin on June 27th.
Girls in grades 2-8 will also start on June 27th and be taught by
Springfield Girls coaches Sarah Constable and Jenn Forster.
Registration for both camps will deadline on June 20th.
An additional camp for boys in kindergarten through sixth grade will
be led by former Springfield High School Tom Hawley in July.
Learn more about these camps at springfieldmontco.org or call
Springfield Township Parks & Rec at 215-836-7600.
Soccer for Girls
There will be two Summer Soccer Camps for girls offered through the
Springfield Parks & Rec summer programs. Both will feature Jen
Tomlinson, Springfield High School girls soccer coach as instructor.
Players in grades 2 -7 can learn the fundamentals of the game at
Laurel Beech Park in Wyndmoor, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm beginning on June
20th.
A similar camp, on Monday evenings from July 11th, 18th and 25th.
Contact Springfield Parks & Rec for more information or register on-
line at springfieldmontco.org.
Football Camp
Springfield High School Varsity Football Coach, Chris Shelly will
direct a Summer Football Camp for boys and girls, from June 27th to
July 1st. this camp will be held on the SHS practice fields from
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
Registration closeson June 20th, Contact Springfield Parks &
Recreation at 215-836-7600 for more details.
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Korean Folk Festival
Once again, the Won Community Service Center and Won Buddhism of
Philadelphia are co-sponsoring the 15th Annual Korean Folk Festival
for Children on Sunday, August 28th, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at John
Russell Field, 7420 Penrose Ave. in Elkins Park. This event will be
co-sponsored with Cheltenham Township Main Street. It will be a fun-
filled afternoon of food, games and activities for all ages, intended
to foster community spirit and cultural awareness. Demonstrations,
including a traditional Korean wedding ceremony, Irish Dance, Korean
percussion workshop, arrow throwing, and a tug-of-war will highlight
the event. For adults, there will be a traditional Korean quilting
workshop. In addition, visitors will be able to sample traditional
Korean dishes including stir-fried rice cakes, seaweed rolls, noodle
soup, and Korean-style barbecued beef.
Everyone who wishes to learn about Korean culture is welcome.
Admission is free! Food will be for sale. For information call
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Lenfest Media Group Launches International Search for Next Great Consumer Product
Lenfest Media Group, a direct response marketing firm, will welcome
inventors to the National Constitution Center on June 22nd for its
first Discovery Day as part of an international search for the next
consumer product.
Inventors can submit product ideas to Lenfest Media at the Discovery
Day website (Visit http://www.LenfestMedia.com/DiscoveryDay).
Lenfest Media representatives will review submissions and invite
select inventors to Philadelphia to present their product to a panel
of direct response and product development experts.
“We know the next great consumer product is out there,” said Andy
McKinley, vice president of strategy and business development for
Lenfest Media. “We never stop believing in inventors and encourage
inventors to never stop believing in themselves.”
Lenfest Media transforms consumer products into household brands
through direct response television marketing and retail distribution.
The company hopes to discover products that are suitable for short-
form direct response advertising and sales through retail outlets.
McKinley said Lenfest Media looks for products that are unique, have
mass market appeal and solve a common problem. Products should also
be easy to explain and sell for about $20.
“A successful direct response product has to immediately capture
someone’s attention,” McKinley said. “There is an ‘a ha’ moment when
a product connects with a consumer. It’s that product that we hope to
discover on Discovery Day.”
Inventors will be given five minutes to sell their product to the
judges on Discovery Day. If the judges like the product, Lenfest
Media will look to license the product from the inventor and bring
the product to market through direct response television and retail
sales.
The direct response industry is a more than $300-billion-a year
industry, according to the Direct Marketing Association. Lenfest
Media is a key part of the industry through its product development
and through independent broadcast station WMCN, a sister company,
that airs direct response programming to 2.6 million households in
the Philadelphia region.
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Andy McKinley, vice president of strategy and business development
for Lenfest Media Group, with (l to r) the Alligetter, Micro Crisper
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Morris Arboretum Celebrates Mother’s Day Weekend with Record Attendance
Over a beautiful three-day spring weekend that included National
Public Gardens Day (Friday, May 6), the annual Morris Arboretum’s
Plant Sale (May 6 and 7), and Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 8), the
Morris Arboretum saw approximately 6,000 visitors, perhaps the
biggest weekend since its opening in 1933! A total of 148 memberships
to Morris Arboretum were sold during the three day period.
National Public Gardens Day is part of a national effort to promote
visitation among public gardens, and Morris Arboretum participated in
the national promotion on Friday, May 6th by waiving all admission
fees to the garden. Concurrently, as many new visitors experienced
the Arboretum’s 92-acre garden, Morris Arboretum members flocked
across the street to the Morris Arboretum’s newly certified LEED
Platinum Horticulture Center for the Arboretum’s members-only Plant
Sale day. It’s a chance to pick out rare and unusual plants for
their gardens, while gaining advice from the Arboretum’s experts.
Despite economic conditions, gross sales at Morris Arboretum’s Plant
Sale were 12% higher than last year.
The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is located at
100 E. Northwestern Ave. in Chestnut Hill. For more information,
visit www.morrisarboretum.org.
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Buyers flock to Morris Arboretum’s annual Plant Sale held at the
newly certified LEED Platinum Horticulture Center, across the street
from the Arboretum at Bloomfield Farm. Shown in the foreground is a
peak at one of two green roofs that earned points from US Green
Building Council’s rating system for LEED certification.
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New Officers Announced
The Phi Beta Kappa Association of the Delaware Valley has announced
its officers for the 2011-12 program year. Joyce S. Kutler of
Erdenheim has been named president; Warren A. Reintzel of
Haddonfield, N.J. is vice president, and Matthew J. DeJulio of East
Fallowfield, Chester, is secretary-treasurer.
Joyce Kutler, a public relations consultant, served as director of
public information for the Jewish Community Relations Council of
Greater Philadelphia for 22 years. A magna cum laude graduate of
Syracuse University, she is a member of Hadassah, the Jewish Social
Policy Action Network and the National Council of Jewish Women.
Previously she was active in the Greater Philadelphia American Jewish
Congress.
The national Phi Beta Kappa Society, founded in 1776, is the nation’s
oldest academic honor society. The local group sponsors annual book
award and scholarship fund programs.
At the opening meeting of this program year, The Association,
historian and author James Smart of Mt. Airy, (center) discussed his
new book about a fictional Philadelphia reporter at the International
Centennial Exhibition in 1876. Shown with him, are Joyce S. Kutler
(left) of Erdenheim, and Mr. Smart’s wife, Barbara.
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One Book, One Springfield
The Springfield Community Foundation recently sponsored “One Book,
One Springfield” - a unique event where the moderators were students
from Springfield High School leading a discussion on the book Water
For Elephants. Taking part were (l to r) Jelli Vezzosi, Amber
Eustace, James Gordon, Lana Colquhan and Kristen Swanson. The
interaction between the students and the Springfield community made
the evening special with different generations coming together and
bringing different perspectives and personal reactions. Another “One
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Oreland Church Presents their 2011 Madrigal Dinner
Lords and Ladies, travel back to Medieval England to celebrate the
with a feast, music, light-hearted entertainment and a word from
Friar Farrell. King Paul and Queen Sandra and their royal court will
preside over the feast on Sunday, December 11th; seatings at 2:30 pm
and 6:30 pm. Childcare will be provided during the 2:30 seating
Music will be provided by the Madrigal Singers, a Recorder Consort,
Bells of Praise, as well as various strolling minstrels and a herald
trumpeter. All are invited to take part in this celebration of The
King’s birthday.
Tickets are available at the church office through December 4th. Buy
your tickets early as seating is limited. The suggested donation for
the catered dinner and program is $15 for the Great Room and $12 for
the Minstrel’s Gallery.
Contact the church office at 215-887-7002 during the week for
information or to make reservations. The church is located at 1119
Church Road in Oreland.
The dinner menu will be posted on the OEPC website: orelandpres.org.
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Oreland Lions Easter Egg Hunt
Easter was late this year but that did not deter the Oreland Lions
Club from staging their annual Easter Egg Hunt in Fort Washing State
Park. Kids of all ages scattered to find hidden candy and specially
prepared, prize winnin eggs throughout the park.
Some of the winners were: Finn Amuso (2), Nicholas Wilkin (2) Ruby
Broussard (3), Olivia McCormack (4), Jamison Hartman (3), James Quinn
(4), Margaret Craney (6), Ella Hutchison (7), Satsuma Broussard (9),
Graham Demkowitz (11), Celia Hutchison (10), and Madison Regan (12).
Watch for the Lions out in the neighborhoods soon as they prepare for
the upcoming Fourth of July Parade. They will be seeking help from
local residents as they raise funds for the annual event. Your help
is always apprecited.
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Phil-Mont Interact Club Activities
Campbell Meyers (right), Interact President of the Phil-Mont
Christian Academy Interact Club and Sarah Eckel, Interact Vice
President attended a recent meeting of the Springfield Township
Rotary Club to inform the club of their many upcoming activities.
The club currently has 50 students who are actively involved in
fundraising and community service projects. Phil-Mont Christian
Academy Interactors are currently working to fill and pack 35
children’s Christmas Shoeboxes for Samaritan’s Purse and are also
holding a winter coat drive. Any coats collected will be donated to
the Impact Thrift Store. In December the Interactors will participate
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Philly Line Dance for Healthy Hearts
Flourtown resident, Denise McNamara (second from right) organized
“Open Your Heart – Feel The Beat” - a Line Dance Party - in April to
promote healthy hearts and have some fun. The party was organized to
benefit the American Heart Association and instrucors (l to r) Joanne
Murray, Nate Wallace and Carol Piantone, were on hand to make sure
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Reading Olympics
Again this spring Springfield Township Middle School competed in the
Montgomery County Reading Olympics, a county-wide celebration of
reading. The Reading Olympics encourages students to read and also
gives them the opportunity to compete on a team in an academic activity.
To prepare for the event Middle School participants read from a list
of forty-five middle level books and regularly met in the library
after school to plan, strategize, and practice with their team.
On May 4th, the SMS team of high-spirited Rainbow Reading Pandas
enjoyed a pizza dinner before traveling by bus to Wissahickon Middle
School for three rounds of competition.
Students wore orange team t-shirts with a panda graphic designed by
sixth grader Carly Uehling. At the competition, students displayed
impressive teamwork and knowledge of a wide range of books, and they
had fun working together to win a blue ribbon. Team members were Emma
Colzani, Robert Blatt, Chris Cush, Thomas Freitag, Taye Richardson,
Isabelle Boles, Natalie Doll, Camille Harrison, Evan Quinn, Will
Durham, Andrew Posmontier, Carly Uehling.
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Register Now for Science in the Summer
It’s not too late to sign up for Science in the Summer at the Free
Library of Springfield Township. Registration will continue thru May
for this very popular program presented by Glaxosmithkline and the
American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Children who have completed grades 1 thru 5 are invited to come to
the library to learn about Physical Science and Electricity. Classes
are July 18-21; students must commit to attending all four sessions.
Participants will be chosen by lottery. For additional information
visit the library at fls.mclinc.org or call them at 215-836-5300.
Kids Movies at the Library
“How to Train Your Dragon” (PG) will be shown at the Free Library of
Springfield Township on Wednesday, May 25th at 4:15 pm as part of
their “Kids Movie Series” this month. Children in grades K-5 and
their families are invited to attend. Popcorn will be provided.
Keep Your Heart Healthy
Have you spent the last 6 months on the couch? Is your body ready for
all those summertime activities? Come to the Free Library of
Springfield Township on Tuesday, June 7th at 7pm and learn how to
keep your heart healthy. Dr. Ranu Muttreja, MD from Abington Memorial
Hospital, will tell you exactly what you can do to decrease your risk
of both heart attack and stroke. A questions and answer session will
follow his discussion. Call the library at 215-836-5300 for
additional information and to register for this informative event.
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Rotary Presents McCook Award
The John McCook Memorial Award has been presented annually by the
Rotary Club of Springfield Township for the past twenty-five years.
It is presented to a Springfield High School student who attends the
Eastern Center for Arts and Technology. John McCook was a past
president of the Rotary Club who worked in the trades most of his
professional life. Mark Tournier, the recipient participated in the
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Ruff and Ready Readers
We all know that libraries are not the dusty quiet tombs of years
gone by. Bright lights, lots of activities, programs, and classes,
computers, gaming and chatter are all acceptable today. Now, however,
there’s a new addition to the mix and, believe it or not, it involves
dogs. Apparently, man’s best friend has taken on new
responsibilities. Not only can Lassie rescue Timmy from the well—she
can help him learn to read.
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Scooby says “Be C.O. Smart!”
Scooby Doo is the unofficial mascot of the Flourtown Fire Company and
each month he wants everybody to be aware of how helpful Carbon
Monoxide alarms can be in the home. Carbon monoxide alarms, properly
installed in your home, can save your life! Although the popularity
of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms has been growing in recent years,
don’t assume that everyone is familiar with the hazards of carbon
monoxide poisoning.
Often called “the silent killer” carbon monoxide is an invisible,
odorless, colorless gas created with fuels -- such as gasoline, wood,
coal, natural gas, propane, and oil -- which are burned
incompletely. Many of the early symptoms of C.O. poisoning are
similar to the flu, but without the fever, and include headache,
fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, and dizziness. Higher levels
of C.O. poisoning can result in loss of consciousness and even death.
If your C.O. detector sounds, immediately move to a fresh air
location outdoors. Make sure everyone in the home is accounted for,
and CALL 911!
For maximum protection, two carbon monoxide detectors are recommended
per household – one located near the sleeping area, and the other
outside the furnace room. A hard wired A.C. model with battery back
up is best.
Be aware, and make sure your home is equipped with properly
functioning C.O. detectors – Be C.O. Smart!
For more information and safety tips visit the Flourtown Fire Company
at www.flourtownfire.org.
P.S. – a Scooby note: Happy Thanksgiving Everybody! – especially
our service men and women, and our emergency responders. Read More...
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Signs, Signs Everywhere a Sign
Have you noticed that someone has been writing an unknown language
all over the township? Haven’t seen it? Look down. It’s on the
sidewalks and the roads, in various colors. I realize this is work
related but who is out there that totally understands what all those
numbers and symbols mean? And what if they really aren’t for a work
project but some secret language that can be seen when an alien craft
flies over head. I mean have you been watching The Event? They’re out
there.
Then the question must be asked, when whoever keeps writing on the
streets is finished writing on the streets will they erase what they
have written? Or leave us keep guessing what it all means? Maybe this
is just Springfield Township’s idea of graffiti. We have a long way
to go to catch up to Philadelphia.
Rev. Marcia Thompson, is Pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Flourtown Read More...
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St. Paul’s Church Prepares for Annual Rummage Sale
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill is collecting donations
for its annual rummage sale. Collection occurs in the Parish Hall at
22 East Chestnut Hill Avenue. The drop-off days include Wednesdays
from 9:30 AM until noon. The doors re-open at 6:00 PM until 8:00
PM. The church is also open on Sundays from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM.
Items that are not accepted include textbooks, encyclopedias,
magazines, mattresses, worn bathing suits, turntables, kerosene
heaters, LPs, televisions, obsolete computers and large exercise
machines. A tax letter is available upon request for those
contributing goods to the sale.
This event, chaired by Wyndmoor resident Judy Smith, features a
Friday evening pre-sale party as well as the traditional rummage sale
on Saturday. On Friday, September 9th, beginning at 6:00 pm, one can
peruse and buy the items in all departments. Selected departments
charge a 20% mark-up on each sale. Admission at the door is $10.00.
On Saturday, September 10th, St. Paul’s opens its doors to the
community at 9:00 am. The admission fee of $2 per person, payable at
the entrance to St. Paul’s Parish Hall at 22 East Chestnut Hill
Avenue, allows members of the community access to all of the
departments. Ninety-five of the net proceeds are re-granted to non-
profit organizations which serve the hungry and the homeless.
For more information, please call the church office at 215-242-2055. Read More...
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Summer Basketball, Soccer and More!
Springfield Township Parks & Recreation will open registration to
individuals for the Summer Recreational Basketball Program. A one day
registration will be held at the Connor James McKelvie Community Park
on Saturday, May 21st. Registration at the park, also known as the
Oreland Courts, will be for boys and girls for informal play and
instruction. Players will be grouped on teams for grades 5 and 6,
grades 7 and 8, and grades 9 through 12. There is a $50 per player
fee due at the time of registration. Registration will be open from
9am to 12 noon.
For more information about the leagues or this one day registration
contact Springfield Parks & Rec at 215-836-7600.
Summer Soccer Camp
Boys in grades 3 thru 8 are invited to participate in a Summer Soccer
Camp with Springfield Township High School Soccer Coach Dan Meder.
This camp will be held from July 5th thru 8th, 9 am to 12 noon.
Register online at springfieldmontco.org. Call 215-836-7600 with any
questions.
Register Now for Youth Flag Football
Springfield Township Parks & Recreation is now accepting
registrations for Fall Flag Football. Register online at
springfieldmontco.org. There will be teams for players from 1st thru
6th grade. Play will begin in September.
Summer Camp Registration
Register now for all the summer programs offered through Springfield
Township Parks & Recreation. There is something for everyone from
Arts to Athletics to Science and Technology. For all the details stop
by the Township Building, 1510 Paper Mill Rd., and pick up the Summer
2011 Program brochure.
Rock & Roll Summer Camp
Rock & Roll Music Camps will be sponsored by Springfield Township
Parks & Rec this summer, and directed by Soundstage School of Music.
Several camps will be held during June and July, concentrating on
guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, vocals, brass and woodwinds.
The camps will be held at St. Philip-in-the-Field Church at Oreland
Mill Rd. and Lorraine Ave. in Oreland.
Campers will form a band, visit a real recording studio, attend a jam
session, record a CD and more. For all the information call Mickey
Leone at 267-682-0965.
Kidz Klubhouse
Kidz Klubhouse in Springfield Township is ready to begin another
summer of arts and crafts, sports and games, and much more. Kids age
4 to 12 should register now for the program that will offer plenty of
activities from June 27th through August 4th.
Contact Springfield Parks & Rec for more information or register on-
line at springfieldmontco.org.
Registration is limited. Registrations will close on June 13th or
when camp is full. Don’t wait!
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Thanked for Years of Service
Green Tree Community Health Foundation’s Board of Trustees gathered
at the home of Charlotte Betancourt in Chestnut Hill, on Tuesday,
April 26th to thank retiring board members and their founding
chairman, Craig Johnson of Chestnut Hill, for his years of service.
Cheryl Wade of Germantown has recently been named new chairperson for
the Foundation.
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Tournier Recognized for Success at Eastern
Mark Tournier is a Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
student at Eastern Center for Arts and Technology in Willow Grove and
a senior at Springfield Township High School. At Eastern’s Awards
Night this month, Mark will receive awards from both the Springfield
Rotary and the Eastern Montgomery County Regional Testing Center due
to his outstanding achievement at Eastern. In addition, Mark recently
received a partial scholarship to CHI Institute in Broomall.
In order to obtain the CHI scholarship, Mark took a test in which he
scored as one of the top ten students eligible for four scholarships.
After being notified that he was in the top ten, CHI scheduled an
interview with Mark, and he was selected for one of the scholarships
available.
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Voices of Inspiration Award for Teaching Excllence
Freedom Credit Union, The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU),
and the voice of the Philadelphia Eagles, Merrill Reese, recognized
twenty finalists and grand prize winners on May 3rd at the 5th Annual
Voices of Inspiration Award Ceremony at Blue Bell Country Club.
Merrill Reese was the featured speaker and awards presenter for the
event.
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WANTED: Volunteers! WANTED: Volunteers!
The Montgomery County Lands Trust needs volunteers to help with The
Great Conservation Caper -- A Fun Geocaching Event for Open Space.
Set for Saturday, October 22nd, members and friends will travel in
teams to search for creatively hidden caches on four unique,
preserved properties in Worcester Township. You can play an important
role in ensuring the success of this inaugural event.
You can help prepare for the event or support it through
participation. You might even be able to do both. Prior geocaching
experience isn't neccessary to help. Registration will begin later in
the summer. If you would like to be one of the many volunteers
needed, contact Aaron Clark at Lands Trust office: aclark@mclt.org.
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the
world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices or GPS
technology on cell phones. People from all age groups can participate
in geocaching including individuals, families with children,
students, and retirees. Learn more about geocaching at geocaching.com.
The Montgomery County Lands Trust works to preserve and connect the
natural areas, farmland, and neighborhood green spaces which
contribute to quality of life, to a clean and abundant water supply
and to the health of the region's economy.
The Montgomery County Lands Trust needs volunteers to help with The
Great Conservation Caper -- A Fun Geocaching Event for Open Space.
Set for Saturday, October 22nd, members and friends will travel in
teams to search for creatively hidden caches on four unique,
preserved properties in Worcester Township. You can play an important
role in ensuring the success of this inaugural event.
You can help prepare for the event or support it through
participation. You might even be able to do both. Prior geocaching
experience isn't neccessary to help. Registration will begin later in
the summer. If you would like to be one of the many volunteers
needed, contact Aaron Clark at Lands Trust office: aclark@mclt.org.
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the
world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices or GPS
technology on cell phones. People from all age groups can participate
in geocaching including individuals, families with children,
students, and retirees. Learn more about geocaching at geocaching.com.
The Montgomery County Lands Trust works to preserve and connect the
natural areas, farmland, and neighborhood green spaces which
contribute to quality of life, to a clean and abundant water supply
and to the health of the region's economy. Read More...
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