Conshy Courier FREE Vol 2 No. 11 November 2017
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CONTENT 4–6
School Spotlight
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Business
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Month In Review Pictures
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Letters to the Mayor
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Community Events
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Food
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Classifieds
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CPW Rotarian Paul McConnell lending his back as a desk to close ticket sales at their recent Conshohocken BeerFest! Photo Credit: Emily Zabrodski
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SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT
CSD Well Above County And State Averages On 2017 PSSA
Current Conshohocken Elementary School third graders collaborate on a math exercise. Results from the 2017 PSSA are in and once again all schools in the Colonial School District (CSD) scored well above the county and state averages on all three sections – math, English language arts and science – of the standardized exam. For the second straight year, Whitemarsh Elementary (WE) School third graders posted the highest percentage of students scoring at the proficient and advanced level in math in Montgomery County. WE’s score of 97.8 percent was also the second highest in Pennsylvania.
Conshohocken Elementary (CE) School third graders posted the sixth highest percentage of proficient and advanced students among the 92 schools in the county. The percentage of 88.9 was well above the county math average of 67.7 and the state mark of 54.5. In English language arts, WE was fourth in the county with 92.2 percent of students being proficient and advanced. Ridge Park Elementary School, Plymouth Elementary School and CE were also well above the county average of 77.4 and state average of 64.6. Colonial Elementary School fourth graders were among the top third of the 89 schools reporting math scores, and fifth graders were among the top third of the 67 schools reporting English language arts results. Colonial Middle School eighth graders posted the sixth highest percentage of proficient and advanced students in math and eighth highest percentage in science among the 30 middle schools in the county. “Our success can be attributed to a continuous improvement model, which means that we are always looking for ways to inspire our students and engage them in their learning,” said CSD Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Dr. Elizabeth McKeaney. “The result is that CSD students are creative problemsolvers who aren’t afraid to ask questions, are eager to explore their world and are excited to try new things. This directly reflects our dedicated and talented staff who provides a caring environment that uses the ‘Whole Child’ approach to support and challenge every student.”
Whitemarsh Elementary Honors Community Heroes On Patriot’s Day How do you remember the events of 9-11 with children who were born more than 10 years later? At Whitemarsh Elementary School, it means meeting at the school flagpole to sing patriotic songs, talk about being an American and celebrate local heroes -- like firefighters, police officers and ambulance personnel. Ava, a first grader at Whitemarsh Elementary, says that a hero is “somebody who saves the day by helping people” and added that “we’re going to have to respect them for all that they do for us.” The event featured the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, short speeches by first, second, and third graders, and songs like “America the Beautiful” and “Proud to Be an American.” During the last part of the ceremony, students presented members of the Whitemarsh Township Police Department and Barren Hill Fire Company with handmade thank you cards and flowers. The first responders enjoyed meeting the children and being a part of the ceremony. “It’s nice and personal, and the kids seem to be really engaged in it,” said Whitemarsh Township Police Officer Vincent Mundy. “It’s small, quaint and fits this community well.” 4 | Conshy Courier| MontCoMedia.com | November 2017
The 9-11 remembrance has a strong history at the school. “I want the children to know about Patriot’s Day in a young way,” said Principal Donna Drizin. “When I first started at Whitemarsh Elementary, I had a parent who lost her brother in the Towers. I promised her as long as I was here that we would always remember 9-11, and this is how we do it.”
PW Ribbon Cutting 10/7/2017
Colonial School District School Board members former Board members, administrators and students get set to cut the ribbon celebrating the renovation of Plymouth Whitemarsh High School on October 7. The main phase of the $40 million renovation took just over two years to complete.
PWHS Has Seven National Merit Commended Scholars Seven Plymouth Whitemarsh High School (PWHS) seniors have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as Commended Scholars in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. Alexandria Dippolito, Nikolas Elvins, Zachary Fisher, Savanna Goldstein, Anya Popko, Christopher Ward and Sara Yuter have been recognized for their exceptional academic promise. The students scored among the top 50,000 or 3.125 percent of the more than 1.6 million students nationwide who entered the 2018 competition by taking the 2016 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQTÂŽ). Dippolito, Elvins, Goldstein, Popko and Ward are also Advanced Placement Scholars. PWHS has had 36 National Merit Commended Scholars over the past five years. National Merit Commended Scholars, front row (l to r), Anya Popko, Savanna Goldstein, Sara Yuter and Alexandria Dippolito. Back row (l to r), Zachary Fisher, Nikolas Elvins and Christopher Ward. November 2017 | MontCoMedia.com | Conshy Courier | 5
PWHS Has More Than 100 AP Scholars Fifty-eight students were named AP Scholars. AP Scholars must score 3.0 or higher on three or more AP exams. AP Scholars in the Class of 2017 include, Max Baker, Evan Berman, Kyle Blumenthal, Grace Branscome, Joseph Brzozowski, Jillian Bukstel, Andrew Caplan, Adam Center, Alexandria Chin, Amanda Colton, Michael Digiovine, Riya Dindigal, Angelina DiSanto, Dillon Famous, Jessica Fineman, Zachary Finkelman, Brett Finkelstein, Weiharik Garcia, Tyler Goldman, James Han, Julia Jimenez, Amanda Kan, Evan Klein, Ciaran Malley, Matthew McKinnon, Olivia McMaster, Rachel Mellon, Antonio Paladino, Anya Popko, First Row (l to r): Gozzal Berdimuratova, Erin Moore, Shreya Bhutani, Remi Lauren Quigley, Molly RaiWeinstein, Savanna Goldstein, Alyssa Green, Michelle McGrath and Amanda Nerenberg. mondo, Michael Renner, WilMiddle Row (l to r): Bridget McTamney, Mollie Blum, Joshua Berger, Eric Jordahl, Steven Fandozzi, liam Saltzburg, Alex SandRyan Heaton, Thomas Weinstein, Ari Kaganovsky, Brandon Cohen, Maddy Fair and Alexandria berg, Philip Smith, Sophie Dippolito. Back Row (l to r): Jessica Freels, Robert Gutman, Christopher Ward, Brian Paul, Stein and Coby Waks. Sam Cohen, Nikolas Elvins, James Joffe, Samantha Kunicki, Jake Tassoni and Current PWHS seniors Meghan Ely. Not pictured: Anya Popko. named AP Scholars include, Gozzal Berdimuratova, Joshua Matthew Walker, Samantha Berger, Shreya Bhutani, Mollie named AP National Scholars in Plymouth Whitemarsh High Ward and Benjamin Wightman. Blum, Alexandria Dippolito, the past seven years. School (PWHS) had more than Twenty students were named Nikolas Elvins, Maddy Fair, Goldstein and Westerfer are 100 students named Advanced AP Scholars with Honor. ScholSteven Fandozzi, Jessica Freels, also among 23 students named Placement (AP) Scholars by the ars with Honor must average at College Board in 2017. It marks AP Scholars with Distinction Alyssa Green, Robert Gutman, the third time in four years that this year. Scholars with Distinc- least 3.25 on all AP exams taken Joshua Joffe, Ari Kaganovsky, PWHS has had at least 100 stu- tion must score an average of and 3.0 or higher on four or Sanya Kunicki, Michelle Mcdents receive that honor. 3.5 on all AP exams taken and more of the exams. AP Scholars Grath, Bridget McTamney, Erin Among those students, Class scores of 3.0 or higher on five or with Honor in the Class of 2017 Moore, Brian Paul, Anya Popof 2017 graduates Noah Gold- more of the exams. Others include Mollie Fink, Jared Har- ko, Jake Tassoni, Christopher stein and Shane Westerfer were achieving that level include ris, Adlai Lamason, Douglas Ward and Remi Weinstein. named AP National Scholars. PWHS Class of 2017 members Luba, Daniel Margulies, Mark PWHS offers more Advanced Brown, Zyanne Melvin, Giavanna Piazza, Caro- Placement courses than most To be named an AP National Sydney Scholar, a student must earn an Clay-Hubbard, Raquel Dunoff, line Slagle, Andrew Slutsky, public and private high schools average score of at least 4.0 on Rebekah Epstein, Alexander Anastasiia Sosnovskikh, Kat- in the region. Last May, 331 all AP exams taken and a score Goldring, Gabrielle Isaac-Her- eryna Ternopolska and Saman- PWHS students participated in of 4.0 or higher on eight or zog, Christopher Johnson, Dil- tha Wert. Current PWHS se- 600 AP examinations and 75 more of these exams. AP exams lon Johnson, Lauren Kim, Sar- niors named AP Scholars with percent earned a score of 3.0 or are scored 1.0 through 5.0. ah Manno, Liam McLaughlin, Honor include Brandon Cohen, higher. Based on AP exam parWesterfer scored a perfect 5.0 Alice Nicholson, Nathaniel Re- Sam Cohen, Meghan Ely, Sa- ticipation and performance, the on six of the eight exams he ichley, Elizabeth Stricklin, Lau- vanna Goldstein, Ryan Heaton, Washington Post has annually took. He and Goldstein are rel Suchsland, Rachel Tavory, Eric Jordahl, Amanda Neren- ranked PWHS among the most among 13 PWHS students Sara Tenaglio, Rhea Trainson, berg and Thomas Weinstein. challenging high schools in Pennsylvania and the nation. 6 | Conshy Courier| MontCoMedia.com | November 2017
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The Fourth Annual Conshohocken Beer Festival By Alayya Arrinson Over 2,700 Conshohocken residents and their friends piled into the A. A. Garthwaite Stadium on October 14, 2017 for the fourth annual Conshy Beer Fest. The festival, presented by GMH Mortgage Services and the Courts at Spring Mill Station, hosted over 50 local, regional, national, and home craft brewers including Conshy’s own brews from the Conshohocken Brewery. Other popular beverage providers in attendance were Philadelphia’s Yards, Downingtown’s Victory Brewing Company, Bryn Mawr’s Tin Lizard Brewing Company, Phoenixville’s Stable 12 Brewing Company, and many more. The event also featured multi-
ple local hometown food stops, tailgate games, and live entertainment. The Conshohocken Beer Festival benefits the Conshohocken Plymouth Whitemarsh Rotary who supports local organizations such as the Colonial Neighborhood Council, local libraries, Simon’s fund, and others. The club is known for their preservation of their local communities history and future by providing financial and moral support. As always, the event was a success raising proceeds that benefits causes and charities in the Colonial area. Start stashing pretzels and string away for next year’s festivities!
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BUSINESS
Taste Of Conshohocken
With Yaniv Aronson, Chair of the Conshohocken Plymouth Whitemarsh Rotary Club By Yaniv Aronson This is a continuing column highlighting individuals, businesses and charities that work to better our community. Marissa Buck is Chair of the newly created Conshohocken Borough Dog Park Committee. The Committee will meet once a month until January and then once a quarter. Marissa is currently the Director of Service for the Conshohocken Plymouth Whitemarsh Rotary Club and on the Junior Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity. For the past year and half, she has worked with the borough to rehabilitate the Riverside Dog Park. hat work have you done in the community for residents’ W pets? When I joined Rotary, we realized that there was a need for volunteers to help improve the park near the Londonbury complex, which we call the Riverside Dog Park. I began to meet with dog park members and borough officials to see what could be done and brought in the CPW Rotary Club to help manage operations and make small repairs. As of last spring, we successfully had the borough re-take legal ownership and add it to their inventory of parks. We have already submitted a list of items to the borough that we believe would be great additions to the Riverside Dog Park.
What do you hope the Dog Park Committee accomplishes in Conshohocken? Are there any pressing short-term needs that must be addressed? It is the committee’s vision to add a second dog park to the community. The Haines-Salvati Memorial Park, off of Elm Street, could be a candidate because it recently had its playground equipment removed, and there are plans to put in new fences, benches, trash cans, and new grass to create a larger, open-field feel. One major short-term priority is lighting at the Riverside Dog Park as fall and winter approach, and the sun sets much earlier. Dog Park members have expressed the need for lights to be installed so that safety is maintained and residents feel comfortable taking their dogs to the park even during winter months. What is your vision of Conshohocken five or ten years in the future when it comes to residents’ pets, local businesses, and green spaces? That’s a tough question! Overall, I would love to see the borough become more walkable; encourage dog-friendly restaurants and outdoor seating; and, host pet-friendly events such as dog yoga. Yoga Home sponsored a wonderful event last spring where members could practice yoga with their pets. I also hope there will be a strong focus on maintaining open green spaces for residents and their pets! continued on page 11 November 2017 | MontCoMedia.com | Conshy Courier | 9
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LETTERS TO THE MAYOR
DOG PARK continued from page 9 Can you tell us about your own dog? Jackson is a black and white 6-year-old Shih Tzu. He loves to show off tricks like “paw,” “high five,” and “spin,” just to name a few. Jackson loves our daily trip to the Riverside Dog Park but seems more interested in showing off to human residents more than interacting with other dogs. He also loves going on walks on the SRT, attends runs with the Conshohocken Running Club, and would generally walk around town for hours if I let him! Buck.marissa@gmail.com To register for the Riverwalk Dog Park please visit the borough website, conshohockenpa.gov and click on “Recreation Services.” www.conshohockenvineyard.com rich@conshohockenvineyard.com • 484-254-6466 It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog. ‑Mark Twain
A Christmas Letter
Dear Mr. Mayor I am 8 years old. Because the old Borough Hall has been sold, my little friends say Santa Claus will not be coming to Conshohocken’s Annual Christmas Tree lighting. Papa says, “Write to the Mayor, if he says Santa is coming, it’s so” Please tell me the truth, is Santa coming to the tree lighting? Virginia West 10th Ave. Virginia, your little friends are wrong. Santa will definitely once again, make his annual trek up Fayette Street on one of our fire company’s trucks to climb to the top of the Lee mansion and receive our children’s “Dear Santa” lists along with, what I’m sure will be a few private requests. And rest assured , whether old borough hall, new borough hall or even the Mary Wood Park house is not available next year or ten years from now, or a hundred years from now, Santa will always find his way to Conshohocken and visit with the children. While buildings come and go, Santa Claus is forever and will continue to make glad the heart of childhood. Bob Frost (Special thanks to Francis Church)
“It Can Wait” Essay Contest Conshy Courier, the PA NewsMedia Association Foundation, PA NewsMedia Associationa, together with AT&T are joining again, our first to host an “It Can Wait” editorial contest to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. The 2018 contest, which began October 2, is open to all Pennsylvania* high school students and offers a $500 prize for the column or editorial that best answers the question, “Why is it important to take the It Can Wait pledge that distracted driving is never okay?” At the judges’ discretion, additional second and third place awards of $200 and $100, respectively, may be presented at the state level. Take the pledge on line at ConshyCourier.com. *The local prize is only open to Colonial and Norristown Area School Districts, 2 prizes at $100 each. Email us for a Contest entry form and rules. See or contest ad on page 19.
Correction Last month we incorrectly tagged a photo of Lenny as Maurice. Pictured is Lenny and staff from Lenny’s Italian Deli, 900 Fayette Street!
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Gratitude: Giving Thanks After Thanksgiving By Alison K. Seponara, MSLPC November kicks off the holiday season which means the three F’s - lots of Food, Festivities, and Family. The holiday season can be filled with high expectations for a cozy and festive time of year, but can also leave some people feeling lost, overwhelmed, and anxious. Research suggests that one aspect of the Thanksgiving season that can actually lift the spirits and increase emotional maturity is exactly what the holiday is all about – giving thanks! Many times, our limiting thoughts lead us to believe that more and more physical or materials things will make us happier. Finding gratitude daily is a way for people to appreciate what they already have instead of always reaching for something new. Some research studies have found that gratitude can even improve relationships (R. A. Emmons & E. McCullough, 2003). For example, a study of couples found that individuals who took time to express gratitude for their partner not only felt more positive toward the other person but also felt more comfortable expressing concerns about their relationship. How can you find gratitude every day, not just on Thanksgiving? So how can you find gratitude in every day? Does your family go around the table at thanksgiving dinner and say what you are grateful for? Imagine finding something to be grateful for every day! Here are some tips on how to do just that. Write a thank-you note. Imagine going back to the ‘prehistoric social media times’ (meaning any time before the 1990’s really).
How did people connect before there was texting, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, etc. Most likely someone you know over the age of 35 use to have something called ‘pen pals.’ I remember having a couple of different pen pals and getting so excited to check my mailbox after school to see if I got a handwritten letter from my cousin who lives in California. Handwritten letters still have that effect today! My point is, find some time to think of someone important to you & who has made an impact on your life and write them a letter to say, “Thank you.” You can nurture your relationship with another person and make yourself happier just by writing a thank-you letter expressing your enjoyment and appreciation of that person’s impact on your life. Get in the habit of writing at least one gratitude letter a month, including to yourself! Thank someone mentally. No time to write? It may help just to think about someone who has done something nice for you, and mentally thank the individual. There’s an APP for that. There is a website called Happify.com that can help give you creative and new ways to incorporate gratitude into your daily lifestyle. Keep a gratitude journal. Work on counting your blessings on a daily basis. Make it a habit to write down or share with a loved one thoughts about all the good things in your life. Find time each week to sit down and reflect about all of your blessings. What is going right in your life? What are you grateful for? Make a list of 2-3 things you’re grateful for every day.
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COMMUNITY APPRECIATION DAY continued from page 10
CPW Rotary News The CPW Rotary wishes to thank all of the sponsors, vendors, and attendees for making the 2017 Conshohocken Beer Festival such a success. We hope that you enjoyed the day! Your generosity will go far in helping the Rotary to serve our local communities. Thank you! To see photos from the event, please visit facebook. com/CPWRotaryClub. On Monday, November 27, the Conshohocken Plymouth Whitemarsh Rotary, in partnership with the William Jeanes Library, will hold a Red Cross Blood Drive. The blood drive will be held at the William
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Jeanes Library (4051 Joshua Rd., Lafayette Hill) from 2-7 p.m. Potential donors are encouraged to check the CPW Rotary Facebook page for more information as it becomes available (facebook.com/ CPWRotaryClub).
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OUR COMMUNITY EVENTS
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Laurel House Gay Bingo at Barren Hill Fire House, 647 Germantown Pike at 6:30 pm. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Pink Pearls of Hope Tea @ 12:00pm to 4:00pm at The Community Center at the Fellowship House 5th & Harry St. Conshohocken, Pa. Fundraiser in partnership with The Historic St. John AME Church and the Susan G. Komen FoundationPhiladelphia for Breast Cancer Awareness. Adult Donation: $25 Children Over Twelve: $10 Lulu Stewards Of Lulu Shrine 12th Annual Beef and Beer Buffet. 7:00 PM—BYOB For information call: 610-277-3619. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Election Day The polls open at 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Apprise Medicare Counseling at Representative Mary Jo Daly’s office, 815 Fayette Street. Please RSVP at 610-832-1679. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9 The Conshohocken Elementary PTO is hosting their Annual “Family Spaghetti Dinner “ fundraiser. Information: rmkenglish@gmail.com
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Veteran’s Day ~ Borough offices are closed! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Ongoing Events Mondays
Conshohocken Business and Professional Women Meets the 4th Monday of each month. Please visit website for more information at http://www.conshohockenbpw.org
KnitKnights, every Monday, 6:30pm. The KnitKnights welcome knitters and crocheters of all ages and skill levels, including beginners, to join us as we meet, mentor, learn, show, and share. The Lower Level, Conshohocken Library, Fayette and 3rd Ave. 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). The CPW Rotary satellite club meets on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. on the second floor at Guppy's (2 Maple St., Conshohocken). For more information, please visit cpwrotary.com and facebook.com/ CPWRotaryClub.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Church of St Martin’s in the Field hosts a “We and the World Are One” Hurricane Relief Concert. Tickets available online at StMartinEC.org/Events
Saturday, December 9 Winter Wonderland at the Community Centre at the Fel, 515 Harry Street. 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Wednesday, December 13 Holiday Senior Luncheon at the Community Centre at the Fel, 515 Harry Street 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Info: Thursday, December 14 Montgomery LGBT Business Council Networking Party & Holiday Show at Seoul Korean BBQ,1002 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania 19422. 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
Ongoing Events
LEGO Club is Back!! Collaborate and Create!! Tuesdays after school Ages 510 3:45-4:30pm
online at www.PWBN4Women.org. 11:30 to 11:00 at Guppy’s, East Elm and Maple Street, Conshohocken
Wednesdays WPBN/Conshohocken/Plymouth/ Whitemarsh Chapter meeting the 3rd Wednesday of each Month Register
Tuesday, NOVEMBER 14 EduGroup of PA Giveback Night & Clothing Drive at Conshohocken Brewing Company Tap Room. 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Info: EdugroupofPA.org
Friday, December 1 Last day to submit to your essay to our “It Can Wait” essay contest, then take the pledge online.
Tuesdays Food Cupboard & Clothes Closet Ministries of The Historic St. John AME Church every Tuesday from 12:30pm to 2:00pm. 100 East Eighth Avenue Conshohocken, PA. For information contact 610-825-6089 Everyone is welcome!
Kiwanis Club of Conshohocken meets at 7:00 pm Tuesdays at Andy’s Diner, Ridge Pike, Conshohocken. Contact: ConshyKiwanis@gmail.com.
CUMC Holiday Bazaar 9 AM - 2:30 PM Julian's Café, 20 W 6th Ave, Conshohocken, Please contact Sue Montemayor : suemontemayor@yahoo.com or at 610.828.3372. Deadline for Registration: Friday, November 3, 2017
Save the Date
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 St Mary’s Polish 2nd Annual Christmas Bazaar at the TK Club, from Noon to 5 pm. To reserve a place at the Christmas Bazaar, and place babka and pierogi orders, please email stmaryconshy@gmail.com or call Dorothy Swedkowski at 610-630-0861. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Support our Local Businesses on Small Business Saturday. Follow our Facebook page for Check-in location to pick up your passport for the day to win cool prizes from our businesses! Look for the Courier Special Edition Issue for Shop Small Conshohocken on 11/24/2017.
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St Matthews Senior Group meets monthly on the third Wednesday of each month at 12:30. Everyone is welcome to join. Lunch $5. Adult Book Club @ Conshy Library 3rd Wed of each month 6:45-8 pm. Intercessory Prayer Time & Ministry Fellowship of The Historic St. John AME Church meets monthly on the third Wednesday of the month beginning at 6:45pm.100 East Eighth Avenue Conshohocken, PA. For information contact 610-825-6089 Everyone is welcome!
Thursdays The CPW Rotary 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). The CPW Rotary satellite club meets on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. on the second floor at Guppy's (2 Maple St., Conshohocken). For more information, please visit cpwrotary.com and facebook.com/ CPWRotaryClub.
OUR COMMUNITY EVENTS Conshohocken Library Events
Babies @ Library
Tuesdays @10:15 Tuesday 11/7, 14, 28
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SPECIAL EVENTSCALL ~ 610Ͳ825Ͳ1656 Friday: 11/3, 11/10 3:00 pm Mom to Mom Support Group
Saturday 11/4 Friends Book Sale 11:00 Ͳ 1:00 pm
Sat 11/11 Children's Relaxation Class ages 5Ͳ 10 yoga, breathing, mindfulness activities Call to register
Wed 11/15 Adult Book Club 6:45Ͳ8pmͲHigh Fidelity by Nick Hornby
Please call to register!
Thursday 11/9, 16, 30 LEGO Club is Back!! Collaborate and Create!! Tuesdays after school Ages 5Ͳ10 3:45Ͳ4:30pm
Sat 11/18 11:30 am Search & Rescue Blood Hound sponsored by Friends of the Library Call to register
Sat 11/25 11:30 am Children’s movie TBD
Thurs 11/30 2nd Annual Murder Mystery Fundraiser.
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Council News
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November 2017
Ike Griffin, President * Karen Tutino, Vice President * Robert Stokley, Senior Member Tina Sokolowski, Anita Barton, Jane Flanagan and Colleen Leonard Senior Members
NOVEMBER MEETINGS AND EVENTS
ZONING HEARING BOARD: - Monday, November, 6th @ 7:00pm; Borough Hall
COMPRESENSIVE PLAN TASK FORCE: Thurs-
day, November 6th @ 6:30—7:30 VOTING MEETINGS are televised the Thursday evenENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL:- Thursday, November 16th @ 6:30pm to 8:30pm, Borough Hall ing following the meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Comcast channel 965 and Verizon channel 20. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: - Thursday, November 9th @ 7-9pm; Borough Hall COUNCIL MEETING: - 1ST & 3RD Wednesday November 1st and 15th @ 7 PM Borough Hall.
Borough Administration 400 Fayette Street, Suite 200, Conshohocken, PA 19428 Phone: (610) 828Ͳ1092, Fax: (610) 828Ͳ0920 MUNCIPAL AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING: Hours: Monday Ͳ Friday 8:30 a.m. Ͳ 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 28th @ 6:30-8:30; 601 East Elm Street. citizenrequest@conshohockenpa.gov
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HOME & GARDEN Preparing Your Yard For Winter • Know your lawn. Most lawns in Northeast Ohio are composed of tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass or ryegrass, says Dwyer. If you’re planning to seed bare spots in your lawn or seed the whole lawn, and you aren’t sure what type of grass you have, take a sample to the garden center for comparison. • De-weed now. Fall is an excellent time to treat for weeds, Dwyer says. As weeds store nutrients and food resources to prepare for winter, they also absorb weed-killer deeper into their roots. • Dethatch if the lawn needs it. Thatch is the layer of dead grass that settles between the soil surface and the grass foliage, according to Ohio State University Lawn Care Plans. Too much thatch interferes with nutrient and water absorption. To gauge thatch’s thickness, take a 6-inch plug of sod and soil from the lawn and measure the thickness of the packed thatch. If the thatch layer is more than half an inch thick, grass will struggle to grow. • Get to the root of it. As the grass goes dormant, roots hoard nutrients for strength in preparing to come back bright green in the spring. Fall feedings aren’t for grass growing above ground but for bolstering roots before the soil freezes. “If you were to fertilize your lawn just once a year, this would be an excellent month,” write Denny McKeown and Thomas L.
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Smith, authors of the book “Month-by-Month Gardening in Ohio.” They recommend applying a high-nitrogen, quick-release fertilizer at the rate of 1 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet. There are two optimal times to feed the lawn during fall, Dwyer says. The first time was around Labor Day. The second is around Halloween or early November, so it’s not too late to catch up. • Pay attention to moisture. Fall watering is dependent upon rainfall, Kowalski says. Although the evapo-transpiration rate may be lower, the grass is trying to recover from a very difficult summer and water is needed for this process. Water is also necessary for fall nitrogen and herbicide applications. • Set the mower high. Continue to mow your lawn at the highest level until it stops growing, say lawn care experts. • Leaves are good. If you can’t stand the sight of leaves covering your lawn, rake them. But fallen leaves nourish lawns. Toward the end of leaf fall, when the layer of leaves is thin, mow the lawn and leaves with a mulching mower, advise McKeown and Smith. This chops the leaves into fine organic matter that will mulch the grass for winter.
CONSHOHOCKEN BOROUGH REPRESENTATIVES
Do you know who your Ward Representatives are? Who do you call when you have a concern? Here are your current representatives. Please reach out. Ward 1 Karen Ann Tutino Vice-President 484-368-3658 ktutino@conshohockenpa.gov Ward 2 James (Ike) Griffin President* 610-828-4638 jgriffin@conshohockenpa.gov Ward 3 Tina Marie Sokolowski 610-828-4520 tsokolowski@conshohockenpa.gov Ward 4 Anita L Barton* 610-397-1581 abarton@conshohockenpa.gov Ward 5 Jane A Flanagan* 484-532-3866 jflanagan@conshohockenpa.gov Ward 6 Bob C. Stokley 610-636-7230 610-825-5363 610-825-1271 rstokley@conshohockenpa.gov
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Ward 7 Colleen Leonard 610-322-0386 cleonard@conshohockenpa.gov Mayor Robert S Frost* 610-828-6856 bfrost@conshohockenpa.gov Or, you may write to your Council Representative at the Borough e.g. Mrs. Karen Tutino Ward 1, C/O Borough Administration 400 Fayette Street, Suite 200, Conshohocken, PA 19428 * This year we elect Council Representatives, the Mayor and our local Tax Collector. Council Members up for election are Wards 2, 4, 6 and 5 which was appointed last year when the seat became vacant. Please get involved with the growth and development of our town, Conshohocken.
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FOOD Eat Your Way To Wellness Jessica Deluise, MHS, PA-C The newest fad coursing through social media is photos of meal prep your friends and colleagues have cooked for the week. The leafy greens. The colorful fruits. The juicy cuts of meats. And then, you think … “What am I doing wrong?”. Sure, you worked a full week and even managed to sneak a workout in, but you totally dropped the ball on meal planning. Then it’s “take out” for the third night in a row because -- let’s face it -- you’re tired and you don’t want to have to drag yourself to the store and then COOK! Well, don’t WORRY! We can help you make meal planning and prep a little easier and practical with these simple guidelines. PORTION CONTROL YES. It’s the OLDEST trick in the book. But, watching HOW MUCH of foods were are eating can drastically affect your calories intake. Even though you may be choosing the correct and healthy foods, sometimes these can come with drastically high calorie counts. For example, just an extra 1/4 cup of almonds can increase your calorie count by almost 200 calories! Try to keep main-dish proteins to about 5-6 oz. per portion, and side dishes like pasta or rice to 1 cup or less, cooked. TIP: Use Low-Cal and Preservative-free condiments and flavorings like dried herbs, fresh herbs, citrus fruits, coconut aminos (non-soy, gluten free soy sauce substitute), fresh ginger, salsa, guacamole, or fresh garlic. All of these can easily be added to meals for great flavor! START WITH SALAD Adding a salad before a meal will do two things. First, it will help to hydrate you. Many people confuse thirst and hunger, so they end up eating when they actually should be drinking! Salad can also fill our bellies with food and fiber. This helps to curb appetite! It will help as long as you are making your own dressing or reading carefully the label on your store-bought salad dressing. TIP: Make your own dressing with hummus, apple cider vinegar, and Italian spices! CHOP CHOP CHOP Wash and chop all vegetables. They will stay fresh stored in glass or stainless steel containers for the ENTIRE week if done on Sunday or Monday. These will be great for a quick snack with hummus or salsa, can be added to lunches, or for a quick dinner side dish. Some of our favorites include carrots, peppers, broccoli, onions, asparagus, lettuce, cucumbers, cauliflower, zucchini, lettuce, berries, grapes, or tomatoes! TIP: Use a 60% water to 40% vinegar mixture to clean produce in a non-toxic way. Just soak for 20 minutes and rinse! YOUR FREEZER IS YOUR FRIEND Store portioned-out meat, chicken, fish, or side dishes. These portion sizes make it easy to grab, defrost, and cook. Plus you are saving time on clean up by doing it all in one session. TIP: You can also make a pot of tomato sauce on “Chop day,” let it cool and freeze it in ice cube trays. When the sauce is frozen, place the 20 | Conshy Courier| MontCoMedia.com | November 2017
cubes into Ziploc bags for a quick meal. Soup in portion-sized containers is great for lunches on a cold day. DON’T FORGET ABOUT SNACKS AND BREAKFAST! People often meal prep dinners and lunches and then they grab a snack from the vending machine or break room at work. Uh Oh! That negates all that hard work! Our favorite snack ideas include carrots and hummus, apples and almond butter, mini fruit salad bowls, almond yogurt, roasted and unsalted nuts, and whole fruits like apples and bananas. Breakfast allows our bodies to ramp up our metabolism in the morning. It sets the pace for the day. Studies have shown that eating a healthy breakfast will also set your taste buds for the day to continue craving healthy foods. WOW! Easy breakfast ideas would be overnight oats, egg muffins with veggies, hard-boiled eggs, homemade yogurt parfaits with granola, and gluten-free, homemade waffles. AND IF ALL ELSE FAILS … Embarking on meal prep, remember to have a plan. Check your pantry and freezer before making your shopping list. Buy what you will prepare and eat. Don’t over buy so that you are left with rotten food if you can’t eat it or cook. Stick to the list and avoid the inner aisles at the grocery store. These aisles are full of additives and preservatives. Your cart should be overflowing with vegetables and fruit. MAKE IT FUN! Pop on your favorite show or music playlist and enjoy meal-prep time! If you need help, reach out to Info.EatWellness@gmail.com and we can help you make the changes your need to reach your wellness goals and eat delicious food!
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BEFORE YOU GO
Baptist Estuaries
By Pastor Bradley E. Lacey, First Baptist Church at Conshohocken Every church has a signature reality that gives shape and substance to its existence. The Mass is central to Roman Catholic life. Classically Reformed churches take their focal point to be the doctrine of God’s sovereignty. Pentecostal churches believe in the practical and powerful applications of the spiritual gifts to the body and work of Christ. I am a Baptist, an ecclesiastical heritage that has been around since the days of the Protestant Reformation. There are Southern Baptists, Conservative Baptists, Free-Will Baptists, National Baptists, Progressive Baptists, Independent Baptists, Reformed Baptists, and the like – Yes, we are legion! We are joined together by what we call the Baptist “distinctives,” which include such things as biblical authority, the Lordship of Jesus Christ, and soul liberty significant things, assuredly. But we get our name because of the practice of “Believer’s Baptism.” Those who listened to the Apostle Peter preach that first sermon in Christian history were “cut to the heart” by the Gospel that they heard. Peter, replying to their visceral query of “Brothers, what shall we do?” gave what we believe was a very clear-cut answer: “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off – for all whom the Lord our God will call” (Acts 2.38, 39). It’s not as if baptism gives us any kind of special “in” with God. Baptism, as taught in the New Testament, does not so much offer forgiveness of sins – that is God’s singular gift to us by way of the shed blood of Jesus at the Cross – as it communicates to the church and to the world that you have turned away from your former way of life (whatever that was or meant) and have now turned towards Jesus and the life He now offers us. Your world begins to be permeated and given direction by Jesus Christ – both in terms of quality and content. That one has entered the oceanic dimensions of God’s world is represented via the estuary of baptismal water; in this light, baptism is a kind of spiritual tributary, emanating from and leading into the full spectrum of what the Scriptures call “the Kingdom of God.” The Apostle Paul offers this instructive insight: “In Him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of the sinful nature, not with a circumcision done by the hands of men but with the circumcision done by Christ, having been buried with Him in baptism and raised with Him through your faith in the power of God of God, who raised Him from the dead. When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the written code, with its regulations, that was against us and that stood opposed to us; He took it away, nailing it to the cross. And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross” (Colossians 2.11-15). 22 | Conshy Courier| MontCoMedia.com | November 2017
No mean accomplishment for one simple act, eh? All of the powers that were arrayed against us and that had dominion over us because of our sinful condition were effectively combated, whether the legitimacy of the Law or the malevolence of evil operatives. The act of baptism, by which one is literally and completely immersed in water for a brief moment, speaks to the fact that you who are a Christian have “died” to your sin-nature and are now “alive” to Jesus and His holy love. I was baptized on a Sunday evening in March 1979 before a gathering of Baptist brethren. My wife was baptized in the Susquehanna River amongst fellow Pentecostals. We recently had the privilege of baptizing my lovely cousin in the Atlantic Ocean while staying at Cape Cod. And just the other week, First Baptist joined ranks with St. Paul Baptist to share a baptismal service. One dear Christian sister and two fine Christian brothers from amongst our respective ranks were baptized. The Rev. Marjorie Duncan-Reed and I had the privilege of ministering together in the water. And our respective congregations, filled with blacks and whites, Asians and Hispanics, came together in a beautiful display of what life in the Kingdom of God is like: It was expressive of the love of Jesus, and it was instructive, as the world might learn a thing or two about human relations, especially when God’s love fills our hearts and permeates the air that we breathe – Praise God! All the more, may the lives of these three believers continue to give glory to God and serve as a witness to others who desperately need Him in this hate-ravaged, self-centered train-wreck of a planet, for they have attested with their lives that the love of Christ encompasses all of us who will “immerse” themselves in Him. It was and is a truly grand day!
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Saturday, November 25th: Support our local Businesses SHOP SMALL CONSHOOHOCKEN KICK-OFF RALLY 9:00 am @ Brunch (formerly Conshohocken Cafe) FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT FACEBOOK.COM/SHOPLOCALCONSHY ————————–—-———PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES/MERCHANTS to Date————————————-
Brunch (formally Conshohocken Café) 610-832-5708 521 Fayette Street (Breakfast Rally)
Donny Mack’s Deli on 4th 610-828-8518 326 Fayette Street
Izenberg’s Deli 610-828-8900 4101Fayette Street
Courier Holiday Shopping Expo 610-825-3300 75+ Vendors; 10:00 am—3:00 pm The Fellowship House 515 Harry Street
Flocco’s Discount Store 610-828-5544 110 Fayette Street Flanigan’s Boat House 610-828-2628 116 Fayette Street
Guppy’s Good Times 610-828-0300 2 Maple Street
Coll’s Custom Frame Shop 610-825-7072 324 Fayette Street
Feine 610-941-3346 812 Fayette Street
Shoppers: Join us Saturday, November 25th at our Breakfast Rally
Businesses, to join the Shop Small Conshohocken Campaign Call Teresa @ Conshy Courier @ 610-825-3300 Join Us for the Kick-off Rally to get your shopping passport & goodie bag Breakfast at 8:00 @ Brunch (Formerly Conshohocken Café) Fayette Street, Conshohocken